A Colonial Christmas

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

The sun sets on the Straits of Mackinac. Fires crackle in stone hearths. The smell of treats and warm beverages fill the crisp winter air. Laughter, conversation, and more can be heard emanating from inside the palisaded walls. It’s ‘A Colonial Christmas’ at Colonial Michilimackinac, where the traditions of the 17th and 18th century are alive for […]

Event Series Snowshoeing at Historic Mill Creek

Snowshoeing at Historic Mill Creek

Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw City

Bring your snowshoes and enjoy the snowy North Woods on a guided stroll at Historic Mill Creek. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall in the parking lot where we'll begin a leisurely walk of about 1.5 miles. Along the way, we'll search for signs of wildlife and other wonders of the natural world. After we explore, enjoy […]

Free - donations welcome!

Event Series Snowshoeing at Historic Mill Creek

Snowshoeing at Historic Mill Creek

Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw City

Bring your snowshoes and enjoy the snowy North Woods on a guided stroll at Historic Mill Creek. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall in the parking lot where we'll begin a leisurely walk of about 1.5 miles. Along the way, we'll search for signs of wildlife and other wonders of the natural world. After we explore, enjoy […]

Free - donations welcome!

Breaking Ice Moon at Old Mackinac Point

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Mackinaw City

Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall at the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse to watch the full Breaking Ice Moon rise over the Straits of Mackinac. This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mackinac National Park, founded March 3, 1875. That spring, the straits wasn't ice-free until April 28th - what will this year bring? While the […]

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Opening Day

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Mackinaw City

Come see why some things were just meant to be seen. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse opens for the 2025 season! Tour the tower, experience the Fog Signal Whistle, and explore the "Castle on the Straits." A point in the storm and a guiding beacon since 1889, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse helped passing ships navigate through […]

Colonial Michilimackinac Opening Day

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

Step into Michilimackinac 1775: Outpost on the Edge, as Colonial Michilimackinac opens for the 2025 season. For Mackinac State Historic Parks, this is also the beginning of the America250 Celebration! Treasures from the past come to life at this 18th-century fort and fur trading village, reconstructed based on historic maps and more than 60 years […]