Event Series Artist-in-Residence Workshop

Artist-in-Residence Workshop

Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac Island

Join our resident artist for a free workshop. Workshop to be held in the Station 256 Conference room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center. This is a free workshop! #thisismackinac June 12 – Rug braiding with multimedia artist Jillian Blackwell June 26 – Island Echoes: Exploring the Sonic Canvasses Inspired by the […]

September Stroll to Arch Rock

Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac Island

The summer season draws to a close in the North Woods. Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall for this easy guided stroll along the Mackinac Island Botanical Trail. Along the way we’ll savor lingering summer wonders and look for early signs of autumn, including migrating songbirds. At Arch Rock, you’ll enjoy one of the island’s most spectacular […]

Event Series Artist-in-Residence Workshop

Artist-in-Residence Workshop

Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac Island

Join our resident artist for a free workshop. Workshop to be held in the Station 256 Conference room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center. This is a free workshop! #thisismackinac June 12 – Rug braiding with multimedia artist Jillian Blackwell June 26 – Island Echoes: Exploring the Sonic Canvasses Inspired by the […]

A Walk Through the Cemeteries of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac Island

Join us for an evening walk through the island’s cemeteries with Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator, Jack Swartzinski. Jack will guide guests through the Catholic, Protestant, and Military cemeteries, explaining their history and pointing out historic graves in each. The tour will start directly behind Fort Mackinac and then move towards the cemeteries. This […]

Event Series Artist-in-Residence Workshop

Artist-in-Residence Workshop

Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac Island

Join our resident artist for a free workshop. Workshop to be held in the Station 256 Conference room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center. This is a free workshop! #thisismackinac June 12 – Rug braiding with multimedia artist Jillian Blackwell June 26 – Island Echoes: Exploring the Sonic Canvasses Inspired by the […]

Great Turtle Trail Run

Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac Island

This year marks the 28th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. We have a capacity of 3,000 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season. All who register will enjoy special race features – commemorative medals, great swag, special Halloween events […]