Mackinac Island State Park
A Walk Through the Cemeteries of Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandJoin us for an evening walk through the island’s cemeteries with Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator, Jack Swartzinski. Jack will guide guests through the Catholic, Protestant, and Military cemeteries, explaining their history and pointing out historic graves in each. The tour will start directly behind Fort Mackinac and then move towards the cemeteries. This […]
September Stroll to Arch Rock
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandThe summer season draws to a close in the North Woods. Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall for this easy guided stroll along the Mackinac Island Botanical Trail. Along the way we’ll savor lingering summer wonders and look for early signs of autumn, including migrating songbirds. At Arch Rock, you’ll enjoy one of the island’s most spectacular […]
Full Moon over Mackinac
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandExperience 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 the highest point of the island at Fort Holmes. We’ll arrive in time to watch the full moon rise over Lake Huron, illuminating the landscape […]
A Walk Through the Cemeteries of Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandJoin us for an evening walk through the island’s cemeteries with Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator, Jack Swartzinski. Jack will guide guests through the Catholic, Protestant, and Military cemeteries, explaining their history and pointing out historic graves in each. The tour will start directly behind Fort Mackinac and then move towards the cemeteries. This […]
Mackinac’s Wonderful Wildflowers
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandSpring wildflowers abound along the wooded paths of Mackinac Island State Park. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall behind Fort Mackinac for a stroll to discover where “trillium flaunts its white banners in the wind.” We’ll look for some 270 species of flowers which grow here, as well as birds overhead and other springtime wonders. Admission by […]
Full-Blue-Super Moon over Mackinac
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandExperience 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 a walk to the highest point of the island at Fort Holmes. We’ll arrive in time to watch the full moon rise over the Straits […]
