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Horses arriving on Mackinac Island
I shot this video as horses arrived on the island on June 1, 2010. It's a sight that is occurring regularly right now and will continue through early June.
Nearly all the hotels, B&B's, restaurants and shops are now open with the remaining businesses opening in the next week.
Added by Mike Forrester on May 5, 2013 at 11:00am — No Comments
Mackinac Island 2013 soon underway!
Happy 2013 and welcome to the new season of the Mackinac Island Blog. Hopefully you've stayed up-to-date over the winter with our Twitter feed (http://www.twitter.com/mackinac) and Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/mackinacislandblog). If you haven't visited them, please follow or like them as they have more frequent updates both in season and in the off-season.…
ContinueAdded by Mike Forrester on April 19, 2013 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment
Silver Birches
Does anyone have any information regarding the history/story of this beautiful property? Also, does anyone know if it has been sold yet? Any information regarding Silver Birches, the people who used to live there, anyone who's ever stayed there, would be extremely appreciated! I am so fascinated and in love with it.
Thanks so much!!
Added by Elizabeth on January 20, 2013 at 1:52pm — 1 Comment
Animals on Mackinac Island
Added by Tina Fragale on December 2, 2012 at 9:44am — No Comments
Snowy island
Added by Tina Fragale on November 25, 2012 at 7:55am — No Comments
Looking for Brenda!!
Hey there! I found your site and was wondering if you ever posted the pics that were taken at your visit to the Med Center. I'm stocking up on staples and looking forward to my first winter on the "Rock." I hope to hear from you.
Added by Terri Kraft on November 15, 2012 at 6:30pm — No Comments
2012 season wraps up, a winter visit offers new experiences
With the 17th Annual Mackinac Island Great Turtle Run on Saturday, the Somewhere In Time Weekend and the Close the Grand event, the 2012 season on Mackinac Island effectively comes to a close. Some businesses have already closed, but most are in shutdown mode this week, anticipating one last 'pop' of business during the sold-out race on Saturday.
By nearly all accounts, it was a good season on the island, which saw tourism numbers increase, a few new businesses open and others upgrade…
ContinueAdded by Mike Forrester on October 22, 2012 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
Geocaching
Added by Tina Fragale on September 22, 2012 at 12:02pm — 1 Comment
Bridge walk
Added by Tina Fragale on September 3, 2012 at 10:14am — No Comments
Trip Report from July visit to Mackinac Island
I have a big update after our visit to the island last week. Every year I take a look at what’s new on the island and this year there is quite a bit to report.
Downtown is seeing lots of changes, most for the better, in my opinion. One thing that can’t be denied is that business owners are spending money making improvements, upgrades or changes to their businesses. After several years of stagnation, it’s nice to see fresh coats of paints and new businesses opening their…
ContinueAdded by Mike Forrester on July 12, 2012 at 7:00am — 2 Comments
Happy 125th Birthday to Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel celebrates 125 years of hosting guests July 10, 2012. While you may have been built in less than 100 days, your builders laid a solid foundation that I hope will last another 125 years! Congratulations!…
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How might I find a house sitting or caretaker's job on this beautiful Island?
I took a trip to Mackinaw Island and fell in love with this carless, bike friendly, charming and wonderful place. I am interested in knowing how a single retired (55 y.o.) and healthy individual could go about working on the Island as a caretaker, or house sitter/pet sitter. I have put an ad on Craigslist, and have even had a call or two, but from others who would like to do the same!
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Lorraine
Added by Lorraine Boose on July 8, 2012 at 7:09am — No Comments
Fourth of July on Mackinac Island
Get ready for a full day of activities on Mackinac Island tomorrow. Here's my suggestion for the day (many of which I'm doing):
9:30am - Governor's Summer Residence is open for tours (free)
10:00am - Stone-skipping contest begins at Windermere Point (kids games and family activities)
12Noon -…
ContinueAdded by Mike Forrester on July 3, 2012 at 8:08am — No Comments
World Sauntering Day created on Mackinac Island
June 19th is World Sauntering Day. A day to enjoy a leisurely walk with a joyful disposition. W.T. Rabe of Grand Hotel created the holiday in the 1970's, according to Wikipedia 'to encourage people to slow down and enjoy the world around them.'
Personally, I can't think of a better place to saunter than the porch of Grand Hotel, which celebrates 125 years of hospitality in July. (Photo by Mackinac Island Blog Member Pam Schuch).…
ContinueAdded by Mike Forrester on June 19, 2012 at 1:11pm — No Comments
Round Island Lighthouse Open House set for July 14th
Added by Mike Forrester on June 12, 2012 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments
Mackinaw area
Added by Tina Fragale on April 16, 2012 at 2:43pm — 2 Comments
Hi Mike,
I noticed the Chippewa webcam is gone? What's up?
Pat Steele
Added by Pat Steele on August 2, 2011 at 5:08pm — 1 Comment
Mackinac trip highlights from my July 8-11 visit
While I normally don't write trip reports, I thought I'd share a few highlights from my visit last weekend. The highlight was hopping a boat for the ride to the Round Island Lighthouse Open House. The Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society (www.roundislandlightmichigan.com) did a great job of organizing the event. Freeland Boy Scout Troop 323 played host to the visitors with scouts located throughout the lighthouse…
ContinueAdded by Mike Forrester on July 13, 2011 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments
Thanksgiving
I've never been to Mackinac Is. but would like to check it out! What are the options around Thanksgiving? Is there snow on the ground by that time? enough to X-C?
From Tampa, FL what airport do I fly into? Then, is there a shuttle to get me to the ferry to avoid a car rental?
Added by Jeff Sztarkman` on July 8, 2011 at 12:31pm — 1 Comment
Traffic
Added by Chris Musich on July 2, 2011 at 12:04pm — No Comments
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