Recent Mackinac County Articles

What’s Mackinac Island Like in Winter? Take a Look …

Mackinac Island in winter is not the Mackinac Island you know. The cold bites. The wind scrapes. Downtown sleeps. Snowmobiles rule. But those who...

Travel to St. Ignace for the Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Championship

People travel to St. Ignace from across the nation every winter for this open-air take on a traditional hockey tourney. Here's how you can join in...

October 2023: 20 Fall Events to Explore in Northern Michigan

October’s arrival in Northern Michigan signals pumpkin picking, hay rides, cider sipping and harvest festivities. It’s also the perfect time to tack...

Plan Your Dream Wedding at Mission Point Resort

Dreaming of a Mackinac Island wedding? This October, engaged couples can meet with island experts at Mission Point Resort’s 2023 Mackinac Island...

Jeepers Creepers: Head to St. Ignace for Autumn Leaf Peeping and Jeep Creeping

PAID CONTENT St. Ignace is set to host its annual Strait U.P. Jeep Creep, a fall-themed trail riding event (exclusively for Jeeps!) at the end of...

The Epic Return of Father Marquette’s Remains to the Straits of Mackinac

PAID CONTENT The bones of the famed French Jesuit experienced not one, but two journeys home to the shores of St. Ignace, centuries apart. At the...

Saving Mackinac Island’s Brigadoon After a Devastating Fire

Here's how an iconic Northern Michigan home on Mackinac Island arose from the ashes after a devastating fire. This article first appeared in...

A Road Trip–Worthy Blueberry Ale You’ve Got to Try

Head to Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and visit this brewery for a true summer sip. We promise, the beer alone is worth the road...

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Mackinac Island Tips and Guides

10 Top Things To Do on Mackinac Island

What's New on Mackinac Island?

Fun Festivals on Mackinac Island

Tales of the Mackinac Island Ghost Tour

The Best Things To Do On Mackinac In One Day

Planning Your Mackinac Island Visit

Dog-Friendly Mackinac Island

Mackinac Straits Cruises From Sunsets to Lighthouses

Mackinac Region Videos

Wander St. Ignace

St. Ignace, Gateway to a UP Vacation

Launch Your Trip to Mackinac Island

Spend the 4th in St. Ignace

Family Camp Trip in Nearby Hiawatha National Forest

St. Ignace Videos

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what to do with Kids on Mackinac Island

Fun Mackinac Facts for Kids

Kids will have a great time on Mackinac Island or at Fort Michilimackinac even if they don’t know these fun—and sometimes gory—facts. But why not share some of the history, including links to terrific articles you can read together, so all of you get the very most out of a visit to the Mackinac Straits region?

Mackinac Island Forts Where History Comes Alive

Mackinac Island is home to two historic forts: Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes. A visit to these extraordinarily well-preserved sites is about as close to a marching order as you’ll get during your vacation.

Five Free Stops on a Mackinac Island Bike Ride

Explore Arch Rock and British Landing, take a swim and take in the view all on your Mackinac Island bike ride.

Butterfly House, Carriage Rides and More

Step into a beautiful oasis where butterflies of every type fly free and often settle upon you or your little one. Then grab some fudge and take a carriage ride around the island.

Tips for Rock Hunting

Northern Michigan beaches are a known paradise for rock hunters. Use these tips and set your kids loose on the Mackinac Island shoreline and relish the treasures found.

Fudge! A Mackinac Island Must

Mackinac Island discovered a long time ago that it has the perfect climate for making fudge and the island has never looked back. Take your kids to watch fudge being made, then find a beautiful spot to dig in!