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 and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long. This is […]

Snowshoeing at Historic Mill Creek

Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw City

Bring your snowshoes and enjoy the snowy North Woods on a guided stroll at Historic Mill Creek. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall in the parking lot where we'll begin a leisurely walk of about 1.5 miles. Along the way, we'll search for signs of wildlife and other wonders of the natural world. After we explore, enjoy […]

Free - donations welcome!

Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge

Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac Island

mackTO REGISTER: runmackinac.com The sixth annual Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge will start at Fort Mackinac at 9:00 a.m. and passes all of the historic and natural wonders Mackinac Island State Park has to offer! This challenging but fun course starts runners inside iconic Fort Mackinac then passes by Arch Rock, the Mackinac Island Service Camp […]

Memorial Day Observance

Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MI

A brief and informal Memorial Day observance to pay tribute to the soldiers who served at Fort Mackinac. Soldiers will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at Fort Mackinac, march to the cemetery, perform a short ceremony and salute, and return to the fort.

The King’s Birth-day Celebration

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

An annual highlight for the British soldiers and civilians at Michilimackinac, King George III’s official birthday on June 4 was marked by toasts, dinners and salutes. Join the interpretive staff at Michilimackinac as they celebrate this most British of holidays with artillery fire, drinks and treats, and other special programs. All special programs included with […]

Event Series Maritime Michilimackinac

Maritime Michilimackinac

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

Colonial Michilimackinac was a major hub for the Great Lakes Fur Trade, and its location where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet was crucial to its success. This special event will focus on Michilimackinac’s maritime history. Join the interpretive staff as they discuss and demonstrate the many different ways Michilimackinac’s historic residents interacted with and worked […]