Ghost Plants of Mackinac
Mackinac is home to more than 270 species of wildflowers. Our park naturalist, Kyle, recently re-discovered one to add to the list.
Mackinac is home to more than 270 species of wildflowers. Our park naturalist, Kyle, recently re-discovered one to add to the list.
In March 1933, President Roosevelt formed the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). From 1933 to 1938, the CCC had a camp on Mackinac Island.
Autochrome Lumiere’s were among the earliest forms of color photography – and this exciting advancement was used on Mackinac Island!
By October, autumn on Mackinac Island is in full splendor, and the island has attracted visitors to gaze in its autumnal beauty for hundreds of years. Author Constance Fenimore Woolson, for instance, wrote of the “gorgeous autumn tints on the trees.”
Long before tourism was established as a major driver on Mackinac Island, Sugar Loaf was a popular attraction. Learn more about this majestic natural curiosity.
Let’s revisit an article originally posted in 1875 exploring the newly created Mackinac National Park.
As we commemorate the 150th anniversary, let’s revisit an article titled “Beautiful Mackinac,” originally published June 4, 1875, to celebrate Mackinac National Park.
Thanks to a onetime influx of infrastructure money, Mackinac State Historic Parks is in the middle of a construction boom. Archaeological potential is considered during project planning, and testing and monitoring are carried out when appropriate. Here is a rundown of what’s been a very busy winter:
Mackinac State Historic Parks offers 10 stunning wedding venues throughout its family of historic sites and state parks. Learn about them here:
