Mackinac Island State Park
Mackinac’s Forgotten Features
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandOn this guided bike tour, join Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist, on a nature adventure back in time. Starting at the Avenue of Flags (behind Fort Mackinac), you’ll learn about features that are long lost or forgotten, such as Deer Park, the Musical Well, Scott’s Cave, Dousman’s Distillery, and Fairy Arch. You’ll also hear unfamiliar tales […]
Vintage Base Ball
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandA vintage game of “base ball” as it was meant to be played, barehanded and by gentlemen’s rules on the old Fort Mackinac ball field behind Fort Mackinac, the oldest continually used ball field in Michigan! Learn an old-fashioned cheer, watch players fined for smoking cigars on the field, and enjoy a good old-fashioned rivalry! […]
Mackinac Associates Red, White & Blue Celebration
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandAn annual private Independence Day reception for members of Mackinac Associates. Head to the Mackinac Associates website for information on how to join.
G. Mennen Williams Mackinac Celebration
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandMackinac Associates' annual G. Mennen Williams Celebration brings together lovers of Mackinac to recognize the outstanding support and efforts of Mackinac State Historic Parks' friends group. Location on Mackinac Island TBD. This is a Members Only event. Head to the Mackinac Associates website for information on how to join.
Lilacs and Warblers Birding Adventure!
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandBirders of all ages will enjoy this unique guided adventure, searching for spring songbirds during the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall in Marquette Park at the statue of Father Marquette. Amidst thousands of fragrant lilac blossoms, we’ll stroll through the park, then up the hill, looking for migrating warblers, raptors overhead, and […]
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Run & Walk
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandHelp kick off the 73rd 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 […]
