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National Parks in Michigan: Mackinac Island was the first

Posted on May 6, 2020

They don’t all go by the name ‘National Park,’ but there are five public spaces in Michigan that are official…

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Have you heard of Mackinac Falls?

Posted on April 8, 2020

Mackinac Falls must have been quite a sight, just like today’s Arch Rock. Mackinac Island’s most photographed natural wonder stands…

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Mackinac Island Stories from the Past: Lover’s Leap

Posted on February 12, 2020

As the story goes, a young woman sat atop the cliff, eagerly awaiting the return of her lover. He had…

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Many Places of Mackinac Island: Friendship’s Altar

Posted on January 8, 2020

Long before Mackinac Island became a popular summer travel spot with historic hotels, cottages on the bluffs, world-famous fudge, and…

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8 things to do on Mackinac that are totally free

Posted on June 19, 2019

Getting up close to the iconic Arch Rock: Free. Stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge: Free. Walking along the water,…

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Date night: Sneak away on Mackinac Island with a tandem bike

Posted on May 29, 2019

Picture your most romantic evening. Are you strolling hand in hand down a waterfront boardwalk? Riding in a horse-drawn carriage…

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4 ways to keep your New Year’s resolution on Mackinac Island

Posted on January 3, 2019

Lose weight and get in shape. Year after year, those are two of Americans’ most common New Year’s resolutions. Chances…

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Explorer’s guide to Mackinac Island: Cave of bones and more

Posted on May 14, 2018

More than 250 years ago, Fort Michilimackinac came under attack during Pontiac’s War. Under the guise of a lacrosse game,…

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Mackinac Island: Bicycle capital of the world

Posted on May 7, 2018

The Netherlands is the so-called bicycle capital of the world, with upwards of 20 million bicycles for a population of…

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Grab That Selfie Stick: Prime Mackinac Island Selfie Spots

Posted on July 10, 2017

Mackinac Island is a photographer’s dream. Scenic vistas, majestic horses, Victorian architecture and, of course, the Mighty Mac. But, professional…

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