December 9 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST A Colonial Christmas Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City The sun sets on the Straits of Mackinac. Fires crackle in stone hearths. The smell of treats and warm beverages fill the crisp winter air. Laughter, conversation, and more can... Read more »
January 13, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST Event Series Twilight Turtle Trek Twilight Turtle Trek Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac Island Mackinac Island Turtle Trek - A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island's natural winter wonderland. The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road... Read more »
January 17, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting Wixom, MI A regular meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission held at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan Lyon Meadows Conference Center in New Hudson.
The Mackinac Walrus Unusual things have been found on Mackinac Island and the Straits of Mackinac over the years. But a walrus skull? That might be the most unusual of all. Read on for the amazing story of how it ended up in the Straits: Read More »
Michigan State Highway Ferries 100th Anniversary The Michigan State Highway Ferry Service celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023. Learn about the ferry service and what happened to some of the boats that served. Read More »
2023 Archaeology Field Season Wrap-Up The 65th field season of archaeology has wrapped up at Colonial Michilimackinac. Read More »