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When does Mackinac Island open? After a winter of preparation

Posted on February 10, 2021

For nearly half the year, Mackinac Island goes into hibernation – or so it may seem to people who visit…

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Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau contest winner part of Mackinac Island’s artistic legacy

Posted on December 2, 2020

There are no vineyards on Mackinac Island like the one Maeve Croghan painted to win the Georges Duboeuf 2020 Beaujolais…

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Where to get the most Michigan-tasting food on Mackinac Island

Posted on September 16, 2020

You don’t have to look very far to find world-famous Mackinac Island fudge when you visit Michigan’s Mackinac Island. With…

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Outdoor dining on Mackinac Island: Fresh air is on the menu, too!

Posted on September 9, 2020

There’s not an actual food truck outside The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island. (After all, vehicles aren’t allowed!) But…

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A Coffee Fanatic’s Guide to Mackinac Island

Posted on September 2, 2020

You may be out of the office when you’re on Mackinac Island, but that doesn’t mean you want to be…

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St. Patrick’s Day on Mackinac Island

Posted on March 11, 2020

People all over the world observe St. Patrick’s Day every March 17. What began as a religious holiday honoring the…

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What one-of-a-kind shops on Mackinac Island have in common

Posted on September 18, 2019

In downtown Mackinac Island, Nicole Doud owns three stores. Little Luxuries is a one-stop gift shop that tries to bring…

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Many Colors of Mackinac: Fudge Festival a Feast of Flavors

Posted on August 14, 2019

When Gerald R. Ford came to Mackinac Island as president in 1975, one of the things on his to-do list…

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6 sweet treats to keep you cool this summer on Mackinac Island

Posted on July 31, 2019

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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The Many Colors of Mackinac Island: Fall, spring and summer

Posted on July 24, 2019

Each fall, when the days shorten and the air cools, Mackinac Island is ablaze in vibrant colors. Yellows, oranges and…

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