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Lawn games on Mackinac Island: How to play bocce ball

Posted on January 27, 2021

Mackinac Island in many ways looks just as it did in the late 1800s. Just as there were no automobiles…

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Smile, you’re on Mackinac Island! Happy 2020 vacation photos

Posted on December 30, 2020

Mackinac Island visitors had a lot to smile about in 2020, despite travel challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although…

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Fall Fitness Challenge! See if you can conquer Mackinac Island

Posted on September 28, 2020

Mackinac Island is home to some of the world’s most incredible sights and some of its most interesting history. Iconic…

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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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Taking the reins with a Drive-It-Yourself Carriage Tour

Posted on August 19, 2020

Whether you’re a horse aficionado, desire adventure, or are a backseat driver type who yearns for control, you can satisfy…

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Sights to see on Mackinac Island: The story behind Anne’s Tablet

Posted on August 14, 2020

Constance Fenimore Woolson grew up in Cleveland. She fell to her death in Italy. And her family has ties to…

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Family travel to Mackinac Island: A field trip for all ages

Posted on August 5, 2020

Students have gone on field trips to Mackinac Island for years, taking a break from the classroom for experiential learning…

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See Mackinac Island Like Never Before Through Geocaching

Posted on July 22, 2020

Mackinac Island’s timeless familiarity is a major draw for many visitors. You know the charming downtown. You know the delectable…

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A Bit of Background on the Biddles, of Mackinac Island

Posted on July 15, 2020

Legend has it that after 8-year-old Mary Biddle fell through the ice off Mackinac Island and died back in December…

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Hotspots for solitude: Where to read a good book on Mackinac Island

Posted on July 8, 2020

Sometimes you just need to escape. You can do that by traveling away from home. And you can do it…

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