Mackinac Island State Park
Spring Birding Stroll on Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandThe woods and waters of Mackinac Island are home to a broad diversity of bird life. Join Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall, on a search for warblers and other spring migrants along with feathered residents. We’ll look and listen for songbirds in the forest and raptors soaring overhead on this leisurely stroll along the trails. Participants […]
Exploring Mackinac’s Natural Wonders
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandIn 1846, James Beven wrote, “A ramble is a pleasure which may be enjoyed at Mackinac to perfection…” Join Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall, on an afternoon ramble to explore some of the island’s most ancient natural wonders. Participant should meet behind Fort Mackinac, at the Avenue of Flags on Huron Road, where we’ll begin our […]
Artist-in-Residence Workshop with Playwright Alexander Utz
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandUtz will present a staged reading of his new play, which he's currently developing, called Gut. It is about the experiments conducted by William Beaumont on Alexis St. Martin, beginning on Mackinac Island and continuing until their time together came to an end. The presentation will include a brief introduction on how the play came […]
Movie in the Fort: The Sandlot
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MISettle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Sandlot. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
Underground Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MIFort Mackinac saw many changes over its 115-year history. All the buildings you see in the fort today were built by soldiers, but there were many other buildings that did not survive. Join Curator of Archaeology Lynn Evans for an evening walking tour to explore the archaeological side of Fort Mackinac history. This is a […]
Mackinac Associates Annual Meeting
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandMackinac Associates, the friends group for Mackinac State Historic Parks, will host their annual meeting on Mackinac Island. This is a private event for Mackinac Associates members. For information on how to join, please visit the Mackinac Associates website.
