Thanks to everyone who participated in tonight’s Twitter Chat, our inaugural Twitter event! The chat was a tremendous success thanks to our visitors, our members, and plenty of Mackinac Island fans who contributed. Enjoy the recap below and be sure to check back for future chats on topics like Lilac Festival, Fudge Festival, Fall Travel […]
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4 ways to keep your New Year’s resolution on Mackinac Island
Lose weight and get in shape. Year after year, those are two of Americans’ most common New Year’s resolutions. Chances are they’re resolutions of yours, too. Nearly two-thirds of Americans aspire to lose weight in 2019 and more than five out of six want to stay fit and healthy this year. You can do something […]
Read more »National Hammock Day: Best places to sneak away on Mackinac
So, there’s actually such a thing as National Hammock Day. And it turns out that Mackinac Island is a great place to celebrate it. Not only is Mackinac the country’s hottest summer vacation destination, per TripAdvisor. But the island also is one of hammock maker ENO’s must-visit adventure spots. Of course, you can’t just hang […]
Read more »Dozens of ArtPrize entries getting installed on Mackinac Island first
Can’t wait for ArtPrize? You can get an early look at more than 40 of this year’s works during a preview show this summer on Mackinac Island. “Crossing the Straits” is an exhibition of Yooper art organized by the Mackinac Arts Council and the Bonifas Arts Center in Escanaba. Through the last three weeks of […]
Read more »Plan Now for the 70th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
Experience The Scents and Sights of Mackinac Island’s Ten Day Lilac Festival Beginning June 8 and ending with the Grand Parade on Father’s Day (June 17), thousands of visitors will flock from far and wide to Northern Michigan’s picturesque Mackinac Island for the island’s 70th Lilac Festival. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival brings people together […]
Read more »Time to plan your family’s summer getaway to Mackinac Island
Spring Break may still be fresh in your mind, but if you look ahead you’ll see that summer vacation isn’t far off. Soon, thousands of families will start having fun on Mackinac Island, enjoying a break away from the hustle and bustle of the school year. Now is the time to make plans for you […]
Read more »Grab That Selfie Stick: Prime Mackinac Island Selfie Spots
Mackinac Island is a photographer’s dream. Scenic vistas, majestic horses, Victorian architecture and, of course, the Mighty Mac. But, professional level photography is not for everyone. Enter the selfie. So, I did what any millennial would do and toured the island in hopes of finding the perfect spot to send that “wish you were here” […]
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