The Seasons of Mackinac
What’s the best season to visit the Straits of Mackinac? All of them! Learn a little about each season at the Straits:
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What’s the best season to visit the Straits of Mackinac? All of them! Learn a little about each season at the Straits:
We’ve compiled five our favorite hikes with a little insider info to make your next visit to Mackinac Island State Park even better!
Some 11,000 years ago, only the highest point of Mackinac Island stood above the water, being about ½ mile long and nearly ¼ mile wide. For many generations, Native Americans have referred to this high point as the Turtle’s Back, as its domed shape creates the perception of a giant turtle floating on the water.
There is no wrong way to see and visit Mackinac Island. But what could a perfect day look like visiting ONLY Mackinac Island State Park? Learn more here.
Experience Mackinac Island by the light of the full moon on a free guided walk with Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall. Meet at the Avenue of Flags (behind Fort Mackinac) for
Welcome to the biggest event of the month…meteor showers! Watch meteors, learn about constellations, and enjoy s’mores at Mackinac Island’s highest point – Fort Holmes! Meet at the Fort Mackinac
Join a Mackinac Island park ranger for a constellation program showcasing the twinkling wonders of the night sky. Meet at the Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags for a guided hike
Join an MSHP staff member for a guided walk to Fort Holmes, the highest point on Mackinac Island. Meet at the Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags. This is a Mackinac
On August 4, 1814, war came to Mackinac Island. The island, which had been captured by the British in 1812, was now the focus of an American campaign to reclaim
