News — Mackinac

Did you follow Canvas and Paddle’s Instagram Takeover from Stormy Kromer, @stormykromerofficial? If you missed it, head on over to @canvasandpaddle on Instagram to see what’s been posted lately.  Stormy Kromer is iconic for their winter caps, but they also make so much more! Stormy Kromer was started in 1903, when George (aka Stormy!) kept on losing his baseball caps in the wind. His wife, Ida, created a design that would help keep his hat firmly in place, officially creating Stormy Kromer! Stormy Kromer now has a men’s and women’s line, a doggie line and so many fun accessories! Stormy...

It seems like winter will never end all over Michigan and Mackinac Island is no different! While there are no cars on the island, the roads still must be kept clear for other modes of transportation. Some people say that the average snowfall Mackinac Island gets each year is 94 inches, while the United State’s average snowfall is just 26 inches. That should give you a good idea of how buried Mackinac Island is under snow during winter. Currently, the ice bridge is open and used to get back and forth from Mackinac Island to the mainland. While this is...

A State of Copper is a new addition to the shop this season, and boy are we glad we can partner with them! An instant best seller and it's not hard to tell why. These copper creations are not only one-of-a-kind, but made with such detail and precision that you just can't look away. Read more about how A State of Copper came to be and get the inside scoop of how these beautiful pieces are created.  "We constructed a copper and stone bar in our Michigan log cabin. We wanted to hang an appropriate piece of art to complete...

Every year for 10 fun-filled days, the island is buzzing with people from all over the world to celebrate and enjoy the Lilac Festival. This is the 70th year for the festival and our favorite island event. Read more to find out why. Photo: Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau The festival takes place June 8 through 17, 2018 and is packed with fun family-friendly events and activities. Including the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen and Court, Lilac Festival 10K, horse drawn carriage tours, numerous concerts, wine tastings, A Taste of Mackinac Culinary Event, Mackinac Island Dog and Pony Show, the Lilac...