The wooded paths of Mackinac Island State Park abound in spring wildflowers and colorful songbirds. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall behind Fort Mackinac (Huron Road) for a meandering walk to enjoy blooming flowers, migrating birds, and other natural wonders. We’ll cover about 1.5 miles, including paved roads and some trails with uneven terrain. #thisismackinac
A regular meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission at the Commission Meeting Room, Petersen Center, Mackinaw City. A livestream of the meeting will be available at: youtube.com/mackinacstatehistoricparks
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. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
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 […]
Birders of all ages will enjoy this unique guided stroll, searching for spring songbirds during the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall in Marquette Park at the statue of Father Marquette. Amidst thousands of fragrant lilacs, we’ll stroll through the park then up Fort Hill, looking for migrating warblers, raptors overhead, and resident […]
Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 5 - June 14 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! ABOUT THE MACKINAC ART MUSEUM: Nowhere else does such a rare and exceptional collection of Mackinac-related art and photography come together to tell Mackinac’s story. In complement to the natural […]
