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This past week was filled with so many loved ones gathered together, with thankfulness in abundance. To celebrate the end of one week and the beginning of a new week, we have made a list of things we are thankful for! Memories: We are thankful for all the wonderful times that are shared in the slow and simple moments. Loved Ones: Life would mean so much less without the loved friends and family that make life so great. Adventure: It’s out there! We are thankful for the opportunity to constantly find new places to explore and that we live in...

Mackinac's classic Christmas weekend benefiting Mackinac Island's Churches and Mackinac Island Medical Center is happening this weekend! This is a yearly tradition where  the community of year-long residents gather to celebrate the Christmas season. The Mackinac Island Community Hall is opened up for shopping, an auction and meals! All of the profits are given back to the churches and medical center.  The Christmas Tree Lighting was last night, Friday, December 6th at 5:00 PM in the center of Main Street.  There is a snowmobile raffle, too! Attendees purchase tickets to win a 2020 Yamaha Snowmobile which benefits the Mackinac Island Christmas Bazaar....

Thanksgiving will be here later this week! We imagine big fireplaces, cozy sweaters and  food abounding with friends and family close by.  We wanted to share with you a cocktail that is sure to be on our tables later this week! It’s from the website 40 Aprons and is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail to be added to the menu! This Cinnamon Apple Cider Mimosa is light and a crowd pleaser to be enjoyed throughout the day. The recipe below serves 8, so you’ll want to make more if you have a large crowd! You’ll need: (1) 750 ml bottle of dry...

This year the Michigan State Parks is celebrating 100 years, as they were established on May 12, 1919. The State Park system has gone all out in creating a year long celebration for this momentous occasion. So many events have happened this year for the Centennial Celebration, but we wanted to tell you about one of our favorite events that was created. The Virtual Race series was created specifically for the busy individual in an effort to encourage you to get out and explore. One run in The Virtual Race Series is the MI Run, which you can do on...

It was an amazing 2019 season on Mackinac Island. We would not have had so much fun without you joining us this year, so thank you for your support during this season! Today’s blog post is about one of the ways that many people get to Mackinac Island - by crossing the Mackinac Bridge! Here are some fun facts and figures that were gathered by the Mackinac Bridge Authority that we wanted to share with you. The Mackinac Bridge Authority shares the history of the bridge here. In 1884, when the experiment to offer a round the year ferry service...