Mackinac Island State Park
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Run & Walk
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandHelp kick off the 74th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the island. The course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon. This is certainly a race […]
Summer Solstice Discovery Walk
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandJoin naturalist Kyle Bagnall to explore Mackinac Island's trails on the longest day of the year! Meet at the Avenue of Flags, behind Fort Mackinac, for a meandering walk covering about 1.5 miles. Along the way, we'll look for wonders of all sizes as we encounter special plants, animals, and geological features of Mackinac Island's […]
Welcome to Mackinac National Park, a Mackinac National Park: 150 Event
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandMackinac National Park was created in 1875 as the United States' second national park, three years after Yellowstone. What were some features of the national park? Why did the park get created? Join Interpretation Coordinator Jack Swartzinski for a guided bike ride through the former Mackinac National Park to learn about how Mackinac National Park […]
Mackinac’s Forgotten Features Bicycle Tour
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandOn this guided bicycle tour, join Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist, as we search for features that are long lost, forgotten, or no longer exist today. Hear tales of Deer Park, Listening Hill, Dousman’s Distillery, Chimney Rock, Mount Humbard, Wishing Spring – and more! This journey starts behind at the Avenue of Flags, behind Fort Mackinac, […]
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. Meet at the Post Cemetery. This is a free tour – donations welcome. Wear comfortable […]
War of 1812 Bike Ride
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandLearn more about the War of 1812 and the battle of Mackinac Island on this guided bike ride to the 1814 battlefield on Mackinac Island. Meet at the Avenue of Flags at Fort Mackinac. Participants must provide their own bikes. This event is provided by donation. #thisismackinac
