October means fall color, cooler temperatures, a slower pace, and the end of another season. Mackinac Island is mostly a…
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Outdoor dining on Mackinac Island: Fresh air is on the menu, too!
Over the past year, many people have rekindled their love for the outdoors. They’ve explored trails, taken the back road,…
Read more »When does Mackinac Island open? After a winter of preparation
For nearly half the year, Mackinac Island goes into hibernation – or so it may seem to people who visit…
Read more »Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau contest winner part of Mackinac Island’s artistic legacy
There are no vineyards on Mackinac Island like the one Maeve Croghan painted to win the Georges Duboeuf 2020 Beaujolais…
Read more »Where to get the most Michigan-tasting food on Mackinac Island
You don’t have to look very far to find world-famous Mackinac Island fudge when you visit Michigan’s Mackinac Island. With…
Read more »A Coffee Fanatic’s Guide to Mackinac Island
You may be out of the office when you’re on Mackinac Island, but that doesn’t mean you want to be…
Read more »St. Patrick’s Day on Mackinac Island
People all over the world observe St. Patrick’s Day every March 17. What began as a religious holiday honoring the…
Read more »What one-of-a-kind shops on Mackinac Island have in common
In downtown Mackinac Island, Nicole Doud owns three stores. Little Luxuries is a one-stop gift shop that tries to bring…
Read more »Many Colors of Mackinac: Fudge Festival a Feast of Flavors
When Gerald R. Ford came to Mackinac Island as president in 1975, one of the things on his to-do list…
Read more »6 sweet treats to keep you cool this summer on Mackinac Island
There’s a lot of fudge on Mackinac Island. Each day during the summer downtown fudge shops make 10,000 pounds of…
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