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
Horse-drawn carriages and gorgeous Victorian architecture are some of the distinctive characteristics that make Mackinac Island a popular destination for…
Read more »How to show grandparents a good time on Mackinac Island
Life has changed a lot since the old days. Many routine aspects of today’s world, like getting information from all…
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 »Sights to see on Mackinac Island: The story behind Anne’s Tablet
Constance Fenimore Woolson grew up in Cleveland. She fell to her death in Italy. And her family has ties to…
Read more »Family travel to Mackinac Island: A field trip for all ages
Students have gone on field trips to Mackinac Island for years, taking a break from the classroom for experiential learning…
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 »Mackinac Island State Park celebrates 125th anniversary
Did you know that before Mackinac Island State Park was created, Mackinac Island was home to the country’s second national…
Read more »Just imagine if the Mackinac Bridge went to Mackinac Island
With a total length of five miles, the Mackinac Bridge remains one of the longest bridges in the world even…
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