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Secluded Michigan island hotel named among World’s Greatest Places to visit in 2024
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - It’s located off the beaten path in a place that’s already off the beaten path. This secluded island hotel has been named one of the World’s Greatest Places to visit in 2024 by Time Magazine. The Inn at Stonecliffe is the only spot...
The Bridge View Exit in Northern Michigan Leads to Nowhere and Everything
Exit 343 on Interstate 75 in Michigan could be considered an exit to nowhere. There is no highway, no connection to anyplace other than an amazing view of the Mackinac Bridge and the Straits of Mackinac, that makes this exit to nowhere truly everything that's great about Michigan. The exit...
Unsolved: Murder on Mackinac
It is Mackinac Island’s only unsolved murder. The mystery of who killed Frances Lacey is one that has baffled and fascinated the island for decades. In July 1960, Frances Lacey found herself here looking for an escape from the speedy pace of downstate life. Unsolved: A 9&10 News Podcast · Unsolved: Murder on Mackinac
EV chargers to be installed in St. Ignace and Manistique
DAFTER, MI— The Cloverland Electric Cooperative has received a grant to install electric vehicle chargers in Manistique and St. Ignace. The $96,000 comes from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and will be used to install one 180-kilowatt DC fast charger at each site. The project is...
Michigan history and the EV future collide at a UP snowmobile museum
The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway honors a bygone era in Michigan transportation. Its mission has taken on a new meaning amid Michigan’s waning winters and motorsports companies pulling away from the snow business. For EV drivers the museum is something of an oasis in the...
7 Ideal Great Lakes Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2024
Many travelers love lake vacations because of their versatility. You can enjoy time on a quiet beach, do some small-town shopping, hike the mountains, or visit historical landmarks. Coastal dwellers may be inclined to overlook the Great Lakes, but they are missing out on a breathtaking party of the country. Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario are colorful, inviting destinations for water sports, elegant hotels, and movie-style downtowns. The Great Lakes also hold about one-fifth of the world's freshwater supply. If you can't get enough panoramic water views and endearing downtowns, you have to visit the Great Lake region for a three-day long weekend in 2024.
100 Years of Bayview Memories
The 100th Bayview Mackinac Race presented by National Fleet Services is a wrap as Peter and David Askew’s Great Lakes 52 Wizard barely edged Chris Duhon’s Mockingbird by a mere nine seconds over the original 1925 235-mile course. After a delay of more than an hour and a half Saturday due to a lack of wind, the record fleet of […]
Moskwa Named Honorary Golf Outing Chairs
Steve and Patti Ann Moskwa have been named the honorary chairs for the the 22nd Jewel Golf Tournament on Mackinac Island Thursday, August 22. The golf outing is a fundraiser for the Mackinac Straits Health Foundation. Year-round residents since 1979, the Moskwas are very active members of the Island community. They are co-owners of Horn’s Bar and the Yankee Rebel […] The post Moskwa Named Honorary Golf Outing Chairs first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Local Artist Offers Plein Air Painting Classes
Maeve Croghan is a part of a long, multi-generational line of Mackinac Island residents dating back to the 1870s. As a painter, she remains heavily inspired by the Island, publishing a book of oil painting depicting the natural landscapes of her two places of residence: Mackinac in the summer and California in the winter. “I want to talk about the […]
National Hall of Famer Sails Bayview Race
Aboard a Nelson Merek 68 named OC68, Dawn Riley of St. Clair Shores and her crew sailed from Port Huron to Mackinac Island during the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race. Though the wind was slack, the team crossed the finish line at 2:08 a.m. Monday, July 22. As executive director of Oakcliff Sailing, Riley led a crew of mostly young trainees. […]
2 Millages, Contested County Clerk, Treasurer Races on August Ballot
Voters on Mackinac Island will be heading to the polls Tuesday, August 6, the final day to cast ballots for several state, regional, and county primary elections. There are two Mackinac County millages to consider, as well as several county and congressional election primaries to set the field the November 5 general election. The City of Mackinac Island has no […]
Little Stone Church Celebrates 125 Years
Little Stone Church invited friends and members to a fundraising dinner Saturday, July 13. This was the start of their official capital campaign to raise $125,000 in honor of the church’s 125 year anniversary. The church has raised $80,000 so far, and pastor Dan Hans said he is optimistic they will reach their goal. “We have a lot of people […]
Jazz Comes to Marquette Park
The Alex Graham Quintet brought jazz to Marquette Park Thursday, July 11. While the group drew from the songs they play regularly, the improvisational component of jazz makes each performance new and different, according to guitarist Aidan Cotner. And according to pianist Gil Chapman, the same goes for Mackinac Island. “I like coming here because each season is different in […]
Vintage Base Ball Game Is July 27
The 22nd annual Vintage Base Ball game will take place on the old Fort Mackinac ball field behind Fort Mackinac Saturday, July 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is by donation, and the event is sponsored by Mary’s Bistro and Draught House. The game will be played bare handed and by gentleman’s rules between the Fort Mackinac Never […]
Former Summer Worker Returns as Bayview Sailor
While he was no stranger to getting to the Island by boat, former seasonal employee Joe Frost sailed into Mackinac, his summer home for eight years, on a boat of a different kind Monday, July 22. Frost was a crew member on Sohest, a Beneteau First 36.7, that competed in the 100th annual Bayview Mackinac Race. “[Mackinac Island] just gets […]
EXCITING END TO BAYVIEW’S 100TH
Hundreds of sailboats waited at the start line of the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race Saturday morning, July 20, the biggest fleet there has ever been. From first-time sailors to seasoned veterans, competitors were ready for the centennial race to begin. But the wind wasn’t in anybody’s favor, and the start time was delayed by almost two hours, setting the scene […]
Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Continues
The familiar red lighthouse overlooking the Round Island Passage shines its light for passing boats and travelers. As peak season hits, and hundreds of vessels come into harbor at Mackinac Island, the lighthouse stays the same. The 128-year-old structure keeps its glory thanks to an organization of dedicated volunteers. The Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society’s chairman, Matt McMullen, isn’t quite […]
Michigan Landmark in the Running for Three Different National Awards
If you haven't been, I'd say this spot is definitely one to add to your summer bucket list! One Michigan resort is in the running for three national honors. Can you guess which Michigan hotel is battling it out for best historic hotel, best destination resort, and top hotel for families in new USA Today 10best Readers' polls?
Mackinac Island wants you to name the next fudge in second annual contest
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Mackinac Island is holding a fudge naming competition for its annual Fudge Festival. People have until Wednesday, July 31 at noon to submit their chosen names at selected Mackinac Island fudge shops. Last year, ‘Crack in the Island Crunch’ won the title. The fudge shops will create their version of the chosen […]
Mackinac Island hosting second annual fudge naming contest
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Mackinac Island is holding a fudge naming contest for its annual Fudge Festival. Those interested in naming a fudge have until Wednesday, July 31, at noon to submit their name suggestions at selected Mackinac Island fudge shops. Fudge shops will create their own version of the...
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