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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...

8 Lantern-Lit Hikes for a Dreamy Northern Michigan Winter

Start your new year off right with a refreshing trek through snowy woods. These lantern-lit hikes will guide you through some of the North’s most...

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...

5 Magical Mother-Daughter Getaways in Northern Michigan

When daughters are grown, spending time together as adults is one of parenting’s sweet rewards. But carving out the one-on-one time isn’t easy....

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...

The Sweet History of Marshall’s Fudge & Chocolate Company

A sweet Mackinac Island's family legacy. Take a bite out of the delicious story of Marshall’s Fudge & Chocolate Company in Mackinaw City. This...

The Best Babymoon Destinations in Northern Michigan

Going on a getaway before welcoming a new little one into your life has become a trend for millennial parents-to-be. From Boyne Mountain to the Inn...

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Mackinac Island Hotels, Horses and History

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Mackinac Island Fudge Known World-Wide

The Gruesome Breakthrough of William Beaumont

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Mackinac Island Restaurants, Trails, Craft Drink & More

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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’s 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!

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