Thanksgiving Day at Mackinac (1831)
As we gather this Thanksgiving, may we be grateful for a bountiful harvest, the natural wonders around us, and family and friends to share them with, just as William and Amanda Ferry did in 1831.
As we gather this Thanksgiving, may we be grateful for a bountiful harvest, the natural wonders around us, and family and friends to share them with, just as William and Amanda Ferry did in 1831.
In the early 1970s, the Mackinac Island State Park Commission decided to reconstruct “Welcome,” a trading vessel originally built in the mid-1770s. A small boat to accompany the sloop was also built, and it’s now back home. Read on:
Enjoy vibrant autumn colors, migrating birds, and fantastic fungi on a guided hike with naturalist Kyle Bagnall. Meet at the parking lot to explore about two miles of woodland trails
A regular meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission at the Post Hospital Administrative Office on Mackinac Island.
Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall on a guided walk to explore Mackinac Island’s amazing evergreens. We’ll discover fragrant cedar and fir, towering spruce, and stately pines, including the once-famous “Forest King.”
As the summer season draws to a close, join naturalist Kyle Bagnall for an easy guided stroll on the Mackinac Island Botanical Trail. Along the way, we’ll savor summer wonders
Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall on a guided walk to explore one of Mackinac Island’s oldest and most iconic rock formations. In August 1894, Major Clarence Bennet issued a warning to
Experience the magic of Mackinac by the light of the full moon on a guided walk with naturalist Kyle Bagnall. Meet behind Fort Mackinac (Huron Road), then stroll to the
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse has served as a point in the storm and guiding beacon on the Straits of Mackinac for more than 130 years. On this National Lighthouse Day,
