It seems no matter how many times you visit Mackinac Island, there is always something new to learn, some legend…
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How to pronounce Mackinac Island
If you visit Mackinac Island, there’s a good chance you might overhear a conversation that includes something like, “Is it…
Read more »History of cars, er, ‘horseless carriages,’ on Mackinac Island
Out of more than 4 million miles of public roadway in the United States, there’s an 8-mile stretch on Mackinac…
Read more »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 »A look at Mackinac history through the centuries
Mackinac Island is one of the country’s most intriguing islands for many reasons. One big reason is the history of…
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