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Mackinac Island: Who’s in charge?

Posted on November 25, 2020

Few places have experienced the continuity of leadership that Mackinac Island has enjoyed over the past half-century. It was way…

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6 historic, picturesque Mackinac Island wedding venues in Michigan’s first state park

Posted on November 18, 2020

Horse-drawn carriages and gorgeous Victorian architecture are some of the distinctive characteristics that make Mackinac Island a popular destination for…

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How to show grandparents a good time on Mackinac Island

Posted on November 11, 2020

Life has changed a lot since the old days. Many routine aspects of today’s world, like getting information from all…

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History of cars, er, ‘horseless carriages,’ on Mackinac Island

Posted on September 23, 2020

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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Sights to see on Mackinac Island: The story behind Anne’s Tablet

Posted on August 14, 2020

Constance Fenimore Woolson grew up in Cleveland. She fell to her death in Italy. And her family has ties to…

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Family travel to Mackinac Island: A field trip for all ages

Posted on August 5, 2020

Students have gone on field trips to Mackinac Island for years, taking a break from the classroom for experiential learning…

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A Bit of Background on the Biddles, of Mackinac Island

Posted on July 15, 2020

Legend has it that after 8-year-old Mary Biddle fell through the ice off Mackinac Island and died back in December…

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Places to go on Mackinac Island: Marquette Park

Posted on June 17, 2020

There’s a statue on Mackinac Island, right in the middle of everything so you can’t hardly miss it. If you’re…

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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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Just imagine if the Mackinac Bridge went to Mackinac Island

Posted on June 3, 2020

With a total length of five miles, the Mackinac Bridge remains one of the longest bridges in the world even…

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