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Fall Fitness Challenge! See if you can conquer Mackinac Island

Posted on September 28, 2020

Mackinac Island is home to some of the world’s most incredible sights and some of its most interesting history. Iconic…

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Mackinac Island State Park celebrates 125th anniversary

Posted on June 10, 2020

Did you know that before Mackinac Island State Park was created, Mackinac Island was home to the country’s second national…

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Mackinac Island’s unique bond with baseball

Posted on April 22, 2020

It’s no coincidence that a new season on Mackinac Island typically begins in April as a new season of baseball…

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Many Places of Mackinac Island: Somewhere in Time Gazebo

Posted on February 26, 2020

It’s no coincidence that the time-traveling love story “Somewhere in Time” was filmed on Mackinac Island. After all, what better…

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When is the best time to visit Mackinac Island? Any of these 194 special days

Posted on January 1, 2020

Happy New Year! Yes, the date has changed. Still, Mackinac Island remains the same. The country’s Most Tourist Friendly City…

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Christmas on Mackinac Island! Winter season begins with tree lighting, bazaar

Posted on November 20, 2019

All season long, from April through October, Mackinac Island caters to visitors from all over the world. Come November, and…

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After Labor Day: Mackinac Island’s ‘offseason’ both quiet, noisy

Posted on September 4, 2019

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, you might say that it’s now the offseason on Mackinac Island. But at…

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Destination is reward for sailors in epic Mackinac Island yacht races

Posted on July 10, 2019

There are always boats in the waters around Mackinac Island. Twice a summer there are so many racing yachts in…

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Run on Mackinac: 4 of the island’s most scenic routes

Posted on June 26, 2019

If you missed the first two road races of the year on Mackinac Island, no worries. There are two more…

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5 Mackinac Island events to plan your vacation around

Posted on February 6, 2019

Anytime you visit Mackinac Island, you’ll find lots of things to do. Unless, of course, the reason you’re coming to…

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