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Roads and Trails
Get out and explore. Easily accessible roads and trails adjacent to downtown include strolls down the West and East Bluffs, Huron Road and Arch Rock Road. Various loops off these
Get out and explore. Easily accessible roads and trails adjacent to downtown include strolls down the West and East Bluffs, Huron Road and Arch Rock Road. Various loops off these
Iconic Mackinac $5,000 in Cash Prizes The entry form can be found at the bottom of the page. Please read the following guidelines carefully: Juried Exhibition Mackinac State Historic Parks
2025 Juried Art Exhibition: Iconic Mackinac The theme for the 2025 juried art exhibition is Iconic Mackinac. 150 years ago the many of icons of Mackinac Island prompted the creation of
We’ve compiled five our favorite hikes with a little insider info to make your next visit to Mackinac Island State Park even better!
Maple sugaring has finished for the 2023 season. While most sugaring was done nearby, we do know that at least a few maples were tapped on Mackinac Island in the 1880s.
In 1878, Alfred and Alice Doherty settled in Clare, Michigan, in the midst of the state’s booming lumber industry…Their four children, Floyd, Frank, Lyda, and Alfred Jr., were raised in Clare and would grow up to love Mackinac Island.
Experience the magic of Mackinac by the light of the full moon on a guided walk with Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall. Starting behind Fort Mackinac, we’ll enjoy a stroll to
This afternoon ramble will reveal some of Mackinac Island’s most ancient wonders. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall behind Fort Mackinac, where we’ll begin our hike. From there, we’ll follow winding pathways
Travel Information Mackinac Island State Park encompasses more than 80% of Mackinac Island. There are multiple ways to enter the park. A host of major landmarks reside within Mackinac Island