More than 200 years ago, Mackinac Island was a coveted economic and military hub fought over by the British, French and Americans. The forts are still there to prove it. But Mackinac no longer has so much geopolitical significance today. Instead, it has become an attractive vacation destination to escape the hustle and bustle of…
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Summer bucket list: Make family memories on Mackinac Island before school starts
Ah, August has arrived. The dog days of summer are here. It’s hot. The kids are bored. And that elephant in the room is looming larger all the time: School starts in just a few weeks. The clock is running out on summer, but there’s still time to make some family memories before the rat…
Read more »Play 2 one-of-a-kind golf courses on Mackinac Island
There are 15,000 golf courses in the United States. Yet, only one involves a mile-and-a-half, horse-drawn carriage ride between nines. And only one is laid out on a battlefield where American soldiers died in a failed attempt to wrest control of the Great Lakes from the British. Both of those courses are on Mackinac Island.…
Read more »Summer jobs on Mackinac Island: Why college students love them
You could work this summer as a golf shop attendant anywhere. Or you could work as a golf shop attendant at a 120-year-old course built on a battleground where British and American soldiers fought during the War of 1812. You could work this summer as a retail associate. Or you could work as a retail…
Read more »Five Types of Dads Who Love Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island can be a lot of things to a lot of different people. From relaxing getaways to adventurous excursions, Mackinac features the elements that many personalities seek. This is no different for all the different types of dads out there. Below are five different dad types that love Mackinac Island. The War Buff Mackinac…
Read more »FORE: Time to Book Your Mackinac Island Tee Time
For some, spring’s excitement doesn’t surround blooming flowers but rather swinging golf clubs. That’s right, it’s finally time to get those clubs out of the basement and into the trunk of your car because golfing season is officially here. For some, spring’s excitement doesn’t surround blooming flowers but rather swinging golf clubs. That’s right, it’s…
Read more »7 reasons to rise with the sun on Mackinac Island
Fully tapping Mackinac Island’s distinctiveness requires a commitment to staying on the Island. Since it’s reached only by ferry, if you don’t stay overnight, your access to this timeless playscape is stifled by a ferry’s schedule. Think of the hours of fun missed if you retreat when it grows dark, unable to return until the…
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