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Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek – February 1, 2025

Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland.

The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long.

This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club. #thisismackinac

**Transportation can be difficult to Mackinac Island in the winter months. Please check ferry and plane schedules.**

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Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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Lilacs and Early Summer Flowers on Mackinac Island – June 5, 2014

The 2014 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival starts on Friday, June 6, and goes through June 15. Some early lilacs are blooming, but look for the majority to blossom starting next week. In the meantime, here’s a view of some of the early summer flowers adding their color and beauty to June on Mackinac Island.

Lilacs and Early Summer Flowers Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek – March 1, 2025

Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland.

The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long.

This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club. #thisismackinac

**Transportation can be difficult to Mackinac Island in the winter months. Please check ferry and plane schedules.**

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Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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Walkway Garden at Hotel Iroquois – Photos

During your Fall Color Tour of Mackinac Island this year don’t forget to take in all of the still-blossoming Summer Color. The late summer and early fall flowers and gardens of Mackinac Island are still putting on a dazzling show. Here are a few photos of the walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois….

Walkway Garden at Hotel Iroquois – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Enjoy the fall and summer colors on your trip to Mackinac Island this year. #fallcolorphotos #mackinac
Entrance to the garden and the Carriage House.
Don&#039;t miss the jack-o-lanterns hidden in the leaves.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
Walkway garden to the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.
The elegant Hotel Iroquois.
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The Grand Garden Show – Photos

Announcing the 5th Annual Grand Garden Show presented by Proven Winners, the world’s #1 plant brand. Join us for this special gardening weekend located at the world’s largest summer resort providing a spectacular and memorable setting. Celebrate the beauty of flowers while you surround yourself with the rich history of Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel. This will be a multi-day event with hands-on demonstrations and presentations from some of the nation’s foremost garden design experts. – Read More About The Grand Garden Show >>>

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Grand Garden Show – Photos From Instagram

Tag your Grand Garden Show instagram photos with #grandgardenshow and they will appear here in our Grand Garden Show Instagram Photo Stream.

Instagram post 17877197464431059 with Laura from gardenanswer at the #grandgardenshow on #mackinacisland

with Laura from gardenanswer at the #grandgardenshow on #mackinacisland ...

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Instagram post 17940036104154717 We are in MI and making our way to Mackinac Island for provenwinners Grand Garden Show!  I’ll do my best to document our trip in our stories so stay tuned for updates 😊 #mackinacisland #grandgardenshow #makingmemories #growbloomthrive #gardeningwithcreekside
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We are in MI and making our way to Mackinac Island for provenwinners Grand Garden Show! I’ll do my best to document our trip in our stories so stay tuned for updates 😊 #mackinacisland #grandgardenshow #makingmemories #growbloomthrive #gardeningwithcreekside . . #creeksidenurseryinc #southerngardens #southerngardening #zone7gardening #northcarolina #dallasnc ...

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Instagram post 17862461546900195 🌸🌷30x30--- will be available in May at thenestedfighome ! 

#greenvillesc #greenville360 #gvl360 #gvldaily #gvlarts #yeahthatgreenville #artistsoninstagram #interiordesign #grandgardenshow #grandmillennial #colorfulart #artreels #colorlover #flowerartwork #floralstyling #artlover

🌸🌷30x30--- will be available in May at thenestedfighome ! #greenvillesc #greenville360 #gvl360 #gvldaily #gvlarts #yeahthatgreenville #artistsoninstagram #interiordesign #grandgardenshow #grandmillennial #colorfulart #artreels #colorlover #flowerartwork #floralstyling #artlover ...

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Instagram post 17851727413120350 There are secret gardens on Mackinac Island! #GrandGardenShow #pallensmith

There are secret gardens on Mackinac Island! #GrandGardenShow #pallensmith ...

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Instagram post 17933039137194832 These hydrangeas... #inkandwatercolor #watercolorsketch #travelingartist #grandgardenshow #botanicalart #botanicalwatercolor #floralart #gardenart #gardenjournal provenwinners grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisland

These hydrangeas... #inkandwatercolor #watercolorsketch #travelingartist #grandgardenshow #botanicalart #botanicalwatercolor #floralart #gardenart #gardenjournal provenwinners grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisland ...

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Instagram post 17842536694015816 Mackinac island is so beautiful! #grandgardenshow #michigan

Mackinac island is so beautiful! #grandgardenshow #michigan ...

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Instagram post 18282753382076747 New color on Grand Fountain 😍😍😍 this teal is my favorite color and I was so excited that I had to share before I printed my whole stack (the rest of prints are waiting in the top left)!

Can’t wait for Milford Memories!

#milfordmemories #printmaking #blockprint #michigan #grandhotel #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacwedding #grandgardenshow #mackinacisland  #mackinac grandhotelmichigan grandhotelweddings mackinacisle

New color on Grand Fountain 😍😍😍 this teal is my favorite color and I was so excited that I had to share before I printed my whole stack (the rest of prints are waiting in the top left)! Can’t wait for Milford Memories! #milfordmemories #printmaking #blockprint #michigan #grandhotel #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacwedding #grandgardenshow #mackinacisland #mackinac grandhotelmichigan grandhotelweddings mackinacisle ...

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Instagram post 17852628325531554 getting a tour of one of the beautiful gardens on #mackinacisland from Gabi of jackbarnwelldesign  #grandgardenshow

getting a tour of one of the beautiful gardens on #mackinacisland from Gabi of jackbarnwelldesign #grandgardenshow ...

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Instagram post 17856928963023883 08.27.2013. No cars are allowed on Mackinac Island, located on Lake Huron between mainland Michigan and the "Yooper" Peninsula of Michigan. The island is about 8 miles around, and most people get around on bicycle or horse carriage. Men follow behind the carriages, walking with scoopers and bags to pick up after the horses to keep the streets clean.

I happened to arrive on the island the last day of the yearly Grand Garden Show, where many of the homes around the island display their colorfully floral gardens for the people who travel to stay at the famous Grand Hotel where the show is hosted. It was great to see beautiful old homes and their beautifully groomed gardens.

#49stateroadtrip2013 #mackinacisland #mackinac #horsedrawncarriage #michigan #theup #upperpeninsula #lakehuron #grandgarden #grandhotel #grandgardenshow #flowers #garden #getlost #getoutdoors #explore #adventure #travel #wanderlust

08.27.2013. No cars are allowed on Mackinac Island, located on Lake Huron between mainland Michigan and the "Yooper" Peninsula of Michigan. The island is about 8 miles around, and most people get around on bicycle or horse carriage. Men follow behind the carriages, walking with scoopers and bags to pick up after the horses to keep the streets clean. I happened to arrive on the island the last day of the yearly Grand Garden Show, where many of the homes around the island display their colorfully floral gardens for the people who travel to stay at the famous Grand Hotel where the show is hosted. It was great to see beautiful old homes and their beautifully groomed gardens. #49stateroadtrip2013 #mackinacisland #mackinac #horsedrawncarriage #michigan #theup #upperpeninsula #lakehuron #grandgarden #grandhotel #grandgardenshow #flowers #garden #getlost #getoutdoors #explore #adventure #travel #wanderlust ...

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Instagram post 17842993366006310 Great weekend at the #grandgardenshow on Mackinac Island!!! See you next year, thank you #provenwinners

Great weekend at the #grandgardenshow on Mackinac Island!!! See you next year, thank you #provenwinners ...

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Instagram post 18077694583103185 book signing with Jack Barnwell of jackbarnwelldesign at the #grandgardenshow on #mackinacisland

book signing with Jack Barnwell of jackbarnwelldesign at the #grandgardenshow on #mackinacisland ...

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Instagram post 17972536318647155 mackinacisland #grandhotel #stunning #somewhereintime #historic #grandgardenshow #provenwinners #hartleybotanic

mackinacisland #grandhotel #stunning #somewhereintime #historic #grandgardenshow #provenwinners #hartleybotanic ...

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Instagram post 18060874546183482 Check out this video of the gardens along the lakeside patio #iroquoisonmackinacisland provenwinners #grandgardenshow. I just love the way they wrap around the full lawn! Oh and notice how windy it was as the waves splash right up into the patio space. But the wind didn’t put a damper on the views😉.

Check out this video of the gardens along the lakeside patio #iroquoisonmackinacisland provenwinners #grandgardenshow. I just love the way they wrap around the full lawn! Oh and notice how windy it was as the waves splash right up into the patio space. But the wind didn’t put a damper on the views😉. ...

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Mackinac Island Fudge Festival – Photos

The Mackinac Island Fudge Festival is coming up THIS WEEKEND – August 18 – 20. – featuring all sorts of fudge fun including Pioneer Sugar Sack Relay Races, Fudge Making Demos, the Michigan Sugar queen and the Golden Ticket Giveaway. Here are a few of our favorite Mackinac Island Fudge photos to get everyone in the mood for a fabulous fudge weekend.

Mackinac Island Fudge Festival – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Fudge, heated in a copper kettle is poured onto the marble slab and allowed to cool and thicken at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
Carnel uses a long paddle to stir and smooth the fudge as it cools on the marble slab at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Aaron works the mixture around the table with a large paddle at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island
Carnel shapes the fudge into a long loaf to the delight of mesmerized audience inside the shop and outside the window at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Another pour of a fresh batch of Mackinac Island Fudge at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge
Aaron heats the fudge in the large copper kettle at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
Fudge begins to cool at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
This a a batch of penuche pecan fudge that Aaron is slicing in front of a audience of onlookers at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
A sign displaying the variety of flavors of fudge at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
The loaf of fudge is cut into slices ready to place in the display window at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
A wide variety of slices of fudge at May&#039;s Candy Shop.
Slabs of fudge at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge
Pouring a fresh batch of fudge at May&#039;s Candy Shop
Ryba&#039;s Fudge Shops
Ryba&#039;s Fudge Shops
Pink Pony Fudge Martini - Stop in the Pink Pony from 3-5pm Friday &amp; Saturday for a specialty Pink Pony Fudge Martini! Serving this specialty beverage with Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge and Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island in honor of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival this weekend!
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Mackinac Island Fudge – Photos From Instagram

Tag your Mackinac Island Fudge instagram photos with #mackinacfudge or #mackinacislandfudge and they will appear in our Mackinac Island Fudge Instagram Photo Stream.
 

Instagram post 18082778299000097 there is nothing more nostalgic to me than heading up to mackinac island. this tiny island between michigan’s upper and lower peninsula is nothing but charm...mostly because it hasn’t been updated since 1985 and no motor vehicles are allowed on the island. yup! you can only get around by horse and buggies or by bike! i mean you could also walk but ehhh 😂 and no trip up to the island would be complete without grabbing as much of their world famous fudge as i can carry! what were some of your favorite vacation spots as a kid?
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#murdickfudge #murdicksfudge #mackinacisland #mackinac #mackinacislandfudge #northernmichigan #puremichigan #fudge #michiganeats

there is nothing more nostalgic to me than heading up to mackinac island. this tiny island between michigan’s upper and lower peninsula is nothing but charm...mostly because it hasn’t been updated since 1985 and no motor vehicles are allowed on the island. yup! you can only get around by horse and buggies or by bike! i mean you could also walk but ehhh 😂 and no trip up to the island would be complete without grabbing as much of their world famous fudge as i can carry! what were some of your favorite vacation spots as a kid? • #murdickfudge #murdicksfudge #mackinacisland #mackinac #mackinacislandfudge #northernmichigan #puremichigan #fudge #michiganeats ...

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Instagram post 17958966535676216 Making magic: fresh batch of Butterscotch on the tables! Toasted brown sugars meet fresh cream and extra butter, with notes of warm vanilla. Creating a nostalgic flavor profile that takes you back to simpler times. Hmmm, remember when? That’s the magic! #mackinacartist #butterscotch #fudge #mackinacislandfudge #candyman #confectioner #chef #candymaking #sweettooth #savory #foodie #foodporn #gaychef #instafood #eatme #foodartist

Making magic: fresh batch of Butterscotch on the tables! Toasted brown sugars meet fresh cream and extra butter, with notes of warm vanilla. Creating a nostalgic flavor profile that takes you back to simpler times. Hmmm, remember when? That’s the magic! #mackinacartist #butterscotch #fudge #mackinacislandfudge #candyman #confectioner #chef #candymaking #sweettooth #savory #foodie #foodporn #gaychef #instafood #eatme #foodartist ...

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#mackinacislandfudge #mackinacisland #mackinac #fudge #peanutbutter #omg #puremichigan ...

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Instagram post 18045503119740145 "We are honored to support the NCTA Celebration event here in our hometown. Being a part of our local communities is important to us and we try to be involved with as many local events as possible. No event is complete without Mackinac Island Fudge!"

Devon’s Mackinac Island Fudge is a family owned and operated business that fosters an environment of community. It has been manufacturing the area's finest fudge and confections for the past 25+ years. Their goal is to bring delicious Mackinac Island Fudge and Confections to everyone, and the NCTA extends much gratitude for their sponsorship of 2024 Celebration in St. Ignace! If you are interested in the products they offer, please visit northernconfections.com.

📸 by Nancy Myers | #northcountrytrail #nationalscenictrail #longdistancetrail #hike #hiking #hikemichigan #nctacelebration #puremichigan #upperpeninsula #mackinacbridge #stignace #hiawathanationalforest #twoheartedriver #tahquamenonfalls #greatlakes #northernconfections #fudge #mackinacislandfudge

"We are honored to support the NCTA Celebration event here in our hometown. Being a part of our local communities is important to us and we try to be involved with as many local events as possible. No event is complete without Mackinac Island Fudge!" Devon’s Mackinac Island Fudge is a family owned and operated business that fosters an environment of community. It has been manufacturing the area's finest fudge and confections for the past 25+ years. Their goal is to bring delicious Mackinac Island Fudge and Confections to everyone, and the NCTA extends much gratitude for their sponsorship of 2024 Celebration in St. Ignace! If you are interested in the products they offer, please visit northernconfections.com. 📸 by Nancy Myers | #northcountrytrail #nationalscenictrail #longdistancetrail #hike #hiking #hikemichigan #nctacelebration #puremichigan #upperpeninsula #mackinacbridge #stignace #hiawathanationalforest #twoheartedriver #tahquamenonfalls #greatlakes #northernconfections #fudge #mackinacislandfudge ...

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Instagram post 17885777924933189 I went by a local apple orchard here and found a lil piece of home! ❤️ #mackinacislandfudge #yooper

I went by a local apple orchard here and found a lil piece of home! ❤️ #mackinacislandfudge #yooper ...

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A crazy good cookie. Baked by Brandi ...

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Instagram post 17859583027010390 You know you have pretty awesome neighbors when this shows up on your desk. #mackinacislandfudge #awesomeneighbors

You know you have pretty awesome neighbors when this shows up on your desk. #mackinacislandfudge #awesomeneighbors ...

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Instagram post 17842007503009749 Mackinac fudge!! 😋😋
#mackinacislandfudge #rybasfudgeshop #fudge #turtlefudge #peanutbutterfudge #seasaltcarmelfudge

Mackinac fudge!! 😋😋 #mackinacislandfudge #rybasfudgeshop #fudge #turtlefudge #peanutbutterfudge #seasaltcarmelfudge ...

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Instagram post 18116255809260592 Last day to order originalmurdicks fudge for the holidays! It’s a puremichigan gift that gets shipped right to your fudge fanatics door. Super easy! Super fresh! Super Michigan! .  mackinacisle #christmas #christmaspresent #mackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #holiday #holidaygifts #hohoho #fudge

Last day to order originalmurdicks fudge for the holidays! It’s a puremichigan gift that gets shipped right to your fudge fanatics door. Super easy! Super fresh! Super Michigan! . mackinacisle #christmas #christmaspresent #mackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #holiday #holidaygifts #hohoho #fudge ...

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#Mackinacislandfudge#bejelly#itsokay#yummy#makinacisland#laborday#labordayweekend ...

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