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An individual helps dock a boat at Mackinac Island State Harbor Monday, June 30, 2025. (Victoria Smith/Town Crier) A series of annual sailing races will take place on Mackinac Island this summer, ...
Shepler’s Ferry announced in a since-deleted Facebook post that the company is increasing its parking prices at all its sites in both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. The post, originally made Sunday, ...
The new visitor's center at Colonial Michilimackinac has a lighter, airy atmosphere. (Kaleb Boyer/Town Crier) The new visitor's center at Colonial Michilimackinac has opened its doors to the public ...
Among the many unfamiliar faces and voices on Main Street, there is a smiling face and musical voice that stands out to new tourists and returning visitors. Allison Smith-Williamson has been employed ...
Members of the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association gathered together for the organization’s annual Cowboy Cookout fundraiser at the Mackinac Community Equestrian Center Friday, June 27. The fundraiser ...
The Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau will be hosting “Skip the Straits” with Waboba and Mission Point Resort to pass a singular Waboba ball a record-setting 7 miles around the Island. The event will ...
Recent developments in Mackinac Island ferry operations have drawn a lot of attention, and criticism, with many concerned about recent price increases and an alleged monopoly by the Hoffmann Family of ...
Mackinac Island boasts of beautiful waters, swimming in the Straits of Mackinac, or wading off the shores of M-185. But the Great Lakes are called ‘great’ for a reason. With tremendous depths, immense ...
The Mackinac Island Medical Center is collaborating to bring free therapy to Island employees and residents who might be feeling homesick or a lack of support. This first year of the program is funded ...
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Upcoming events, grand openings and exhibits across the Island bring opportunities this season. Steve Brisson, director of Mackinac State Historic Parks, said he’s excited for visitors to see the ...
The Mackinac Island American Legion Post 299 held a Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, to honor the fallen. Veterans and community members alike came together ...