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SUMMARY:War of 1812 Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the War of 1812 and the battle of Mackinac Island on this guided bike ride to the 1814 battlefield on Mackinac Island. Meet at the Avenue of Flags at Fort Mackinac. Participants must provide their own bikes. This event is provided by donation. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/war-of-1812-bike-ride-2/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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SUMMARY:Great Turtle Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 29th 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. \nAll who register will enjoy special race features – commemorative medals\, great swag\, special Halloween events for adults and kids\, great end-of-season sales – plus the beauty of late fall on the Island.
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/great-turtle-trail-run-2/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Run Mackinac":MAILTO:anne@runmackinac.com
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Over Mackinac
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of Mackinac by the light of the full moon on a guided walk with Park Naturalist\, Kyle Bagnall. Starting behind Fort Mackinac\, we’ll enjoy a stroll to the highest point of the island at Fort Holmes. We’ll arrive in time to watch the full moon rise over Lake Huron\, illuminating the landscape below. Covering about one mile total\, climbing 141 stairs is part of this adventure. Bring a flashlight for the return trip. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/full-moon-over-mackinac-2/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T150000
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SUMMARY:Discover Sugar Loaf\, a Mackinac National Park: 150 Event
DESCRIPTION: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 guests of Mackinac National Park – anyone found guilty of defacing Sugar Loaf would be expelled from the park! On this two-mile walk\, we’ll explore the geology and celebrity of this famous attraction\, even uncovering evidence of 19th century vandalism. Meet at the Avenue of Flags\, behind Fort Mackinac for an easy walk of about two miles. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/discover-sugar-loaf-a-mackinac-national-park-150-event/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T170000
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SUMMARY:September Stroll to Arch Rock
DESCRIPTION:The summer season draws to a close in the North Woods. Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall for this easy guided stroll on the Mackinac Island Botanical Trail. Along the way\, we’ll savor summer wonders and look for early signs of autumn\, including migrating songbirds. At Arch Rock\, enjoy one of the island’s most spectacular views and a short tour of the Milliken Nature Center. Meet at the Avenue of Flags\, behind Fort Mackinac\, and we’ll cover about 1.5 miles on paved roads and trails. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/september-stroll-to-arch-rock-2/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T150000
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SUMMARY:Mackinac's Amazing Evergreens
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall on a guided walk to search for Mackinac Island’s amazing evergreens. We’ll discover fragrant cedar and fir\, towering spruce and pine\, and prickly juniper on the forest floor. Learn how people and animals rely on these special species of our North Woods landscape. Meet at the Avenue of Flags\, behind Fort Mackinac\, for an easy walk covering about 1.5 miles. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/mackinacs-amazing-evergreens/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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SUMMARY:Kicking Leaves Hike at Historic Mill Creek
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy vibrant autumn colors and migrating songbirds on a guided hike with naturalist Kyle Bagnall. Meet at the parking lot\, and we’ll explore about two miles of woodland trails at Historic Mill Creek during this special time of year. Bring walking shoes\, a water bottle\, and a sense of adventure as we search for North Woods wonders together. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/kicking-leaves-hike-at-historic-mill-creek/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250722T173000
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SUMMARY:Cottages of Mackinac Island\, a Mackinac National Park: 150 Event
DESCRIPTION:Mackinac National Park was created in 1875. However\, the question of how the amenities of such a park would be paid for persisted. One solution was to grant leaseholds on the East and West Bluffs. Since the 1840s wealthy island visitors had expressed interest in constructing cottages on the bluffs of Mackinac Island. By 1882 Captain Edwin Sellers reported that more than seven leases had been executed\, and in 1885 the first summer cottages went up on the bluff. Join Chief Curator Craig Wilson for a walking tour of the East Bluff\, pointing out historic cottages\, and digging deeper into the unique relationship that dates back to Mackinac National Park. This walking tour begins at the Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags and will travel about a mile along the East Bluff. This is a free program – donations welcome. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/cottages-of-mackinac-island-a-mackinac-national-park-150-event/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T190000
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CREATED:20241120T203925Z
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SUMMARY:Soldiers in the Park\, a Mackinac National Park: 150 Event
DESCRIPTION:As the idea for Mackinac National Park was being debated in the Senate and House in the mid-1870s\, the idea had a few factors working in its favor: one\, the U.S. government already owned the land; and two\, the troops garrisoned at Fort Mackinac could care for the grounds\, which would help ease and significant cost required for park maintenance. Did it work out this way? And what did the soldiers do in the park? Join Mackinac State Historic Parks Chief Curator Craig Wilson for a guided bike ride through the former Mackinac National Park as he explains life for soldiers working in Mackinac National Park. Guests must provide their own bicycle. This is a free program – donations welcome. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/soldiers-in-the-park-a-mackinac-national-park-150-event/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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