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Mackinac Island Town Crier Published September 24

Nature Notes

There is nothing so constant in life as change. This is a saying I have heard all my life and it is certainly true in my life, but also it is valid in the natural world as well. Sometimes change occurs gradually, and sometimes it seems to happen overnight (quite literally). Two…

Mackinac Island Town Crier Published September 23

Mackinac Island Named Top Fall Tourism Destination

Summer is ending, but the fun is not on Mackinac Island as the community has just been named as the No. 1 Best Place to Visit for Fall as part of the “USA Today” newspaper’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.” This is the second year in a row the Island has received this honor,…

Mackinac Island Town Crier Published September 23

News About People on Mackinac Island

Fall decorations are appearing all over Mackinac! In front of City Hall, Stuart House, Post Office, the fall flowers and pumpkins are very attractive! Cornstalks are appearing on several buildings in town, beautiful Mums and other fall flowers are making the Island look very…

Mackinac Island Town Crier Published September 23

A Look at History

There has been a big removal of elm trees from Marquette Park recently. For example, six and a half years ago on March 14, 2018, a work crew lopped off the branches of a big Mackinac Island elm tree, and then sawed the tree down. Other trees are also gone. One big stump, near the…

Mackinac Island Town Crier Published September 23

Its Always the Plumbing – Owning a House on Mackinac Island

For generations, a fortunate few have had the opportunity to call Mackinac Island their home. Whether you’re a seasonal resident, summer employee, business owner, or year-round Islander, living here means experiencing the unique magic of Mackinac. With the absence of cars,…