Out of more than 4 million miles of public roadway in the United States, there’s an 8-mile stretch on Mackinac…
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A Bit of Background on the Biddles, of Mackinac Island
Legend has it that after 8-year-old Mary Biddle fell through the ice off Mackinac Island and died back in December…
Read more »Places to go on Mackinac Island: Marquette Park
There’s a statue on Mackinac Island, right in the middle of everything so you can’t hardly miss it. If you’re…
Read more »Things to do on Mackinac Island for history buffs
History buffs can find museums in lots of travel destinations. Many vacation spots are home to historic sites. But what’s…
Read more »Mackinac Island’s unique bond with baseball
It’s no coincidence that a new season on Mackinac Island typically begins in April as a new season of baseball…
Read more »Churches of Mackinac Island: 350 years of historic beauty
From its historic churches and quaint places to stay in town to the stunning Victorian architecture of homes and cottages…
Read more »Abraham Lincoln’s ironic link to Mackinac Island
When the United States celebrates Washington’s Birthday each February, there’s a special significance for Mackinac Island. After all, it was…
Read more »Countdown to 2020: A look at Mackinac history through the centuries
It’s just a few days now until the new year, and just a few months until a new season of…
Read more »Legends of Mackinac Island: The story of ‘The Chaplain’s Lady’
Of the three historic cemeteries on Mackinac Island, one is a military burial ground with graves that go back more…
Read more »Legends of Mackinac Island: The history of Sugar Loaf
Covering 3.8 square miles, Mackinac Island is relatively small. One of the joys of visiting the island is being able…
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