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Mackinac Island Cross Country Skiing

Mackinac Island Cross Country Trails

The Mackinac Island Ski club grooms trails on the east and north side of the Island in Mackinac Island State Park.

The cross country ski trails wind through the pristine woods of Mackinac Island State Park and allow the winter visitor to see all of the natural and historical landmarks of the island.

You can follow the ski trails to the interior of the island and take in the vistas from the highest point on the island at Fort Holmes. Or ski through the woods to Arch Rock and enjoy the view of Lake Huron from the bluffs on the eastern side of the island.

Cross Country Ski Trails

Cross-Country Ski Rentals

Cawthorne’s Village Inn (906) 847-3542
www.grandhotel.com/dining/cawthornes-village-inn

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Here's a collection of photos of Mackinac Island during the winter:

January 2, 2016

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December 30, 2015

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Mackinac Island Photos - Instagram

Here are the latest photos of Mackinac Island via Instagram (hashtags #mackinac or #mackinacisland).

Do you have an instagram account? Tag your Mackinac Island instagram photos with #mackinac or #mackinacisland and they will appear here in our Mackinac Island Instagram Photo Stream.
 

Take me back to Mackinac Island 🚲🪻🍫⛵️🌊 #MackinacIsland

Take me back to Mackinac Island 🚲🪻🍫⛵️🌊 #MackinacIsland ...

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Do you want to get glammed up on Mackinac Island? Then check these places out. #mackinacisland #islandlife

Do you want to get glammed up on Mackinac Island? Then check these places out. #mackinacisland #islandlife ...

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On our trip to mackinacisle, I wanted to check out Fort Mackinac! This has some of the best views given the strategic location from a defense standpoint, and it’s so peaceful to look out over the water. 

We walked through the old buildings and exhibits. We moved a bit quickly in these as our kids are smaller and mostly like to look at pictures and participate in anything interactive! Then it was time for drill. We expected to watch a performance, but this ended up being interactive with kids and parents trying to walk in step…which didn’t go that well! The messy lines made it such a silly experience for the kids. 

We then moved to the second half of the buildings and were pleasantly surprised to find a kids area. Our youngest loved building forts and playing with the music toys. The older two had so much fun dressing up in the tiny uniforms and pretending to be soldiers. 

What I anticipated would be a quick stop to see the highlights ended up being nearly two hours, and the kids still weren’t ready to leave! 

You can also buy a combination ticket with mackinacislandcarriagetours at the start of your day to avoid having to make multiple purchases at each place you visit! 

#mackinacisland #fortmackinac #familyfun #familyvacation #travelwithkids

On our trip to mackinacisle, I wanted to check out Fort Mackinac! This has some of the best views given the strategic location from a defense standpoint, and it’s so peaceful to look out over the water.

We walked through the old buildings and exhibits. We moved a bit quickly in these as our kids are smaller and mostly like to look at pictures and participate in anything interactive! Then it was time for drill. We expected to watch a performance, but this ended up being interactive with kids and parents trying to walk in step…which didn’t go that well! The messy lines made it such a silly experience for the kids.

We then moved to the second half of the buildings and were pleasantly surprised to find a kids area. Our youngest loved building forts and playing with the music toys. The older two had so much fun dressing up in the tiny uniforms and pretending to be soldiers.

What I anticipated would be a quick stop to see the highlights ended up being nearly two hours, and the kids still weren’t ready to leave!

You can also buy a combination ticket with mackinacislandcarriagetours at the start of your day to avoid having to make multiple purchases at each place you visit!

#mackinacisland #fortmackinac #familyfun #familyvacation #travelwithkids
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Our staffs fav lilac merch in the store! Come on down and find yours!

Now open 
9:00-9:00 weekdays 
9:00-10:00 weekends

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#mackinacisland #lilacfestival #shopsmall

Our staffs fav lilac merch in the store! Come on down and find yours!

Now open
9:00-9:00 weekdays
9:00-10:00 weekends

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#mackinacisland #lilacfestival #shopsmall
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Inexpensive Mackinac Island Activity Alert!!!! If you are planning a trip to Mackinac Island this is something I recommend doing, and it only costs $11.99 😱 www.mackinacjanesaudiotours.com #mackinacisland #islandlife

Inexpensive Mackinac Island Activity Alert!!!! If you are planning a trip to Mackinac Island this is something I recommend doing, and it only costs $11.99 😱 www.mackinacjanesaudiotours.com #mackinacisland #islandlife ...

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“Lilac Majesty”

8 x 10” acrylic on wood

Available at grandhotelmichigan 

#puremichigan #michigan #upnorth #mackinacisland #grandhotelmichigan

“Lilac Majesty”

8 x 10” acrylic on wood

Available at grandhotelmichigan

#puremichigan #michigan #upnorth #mackinacisland #grandhotelmichigan
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🇺🇸 Destination America: 

We’re approaching the Semiquincentennial, America 250, and I am showcasing different places in America to travel to. 

Michigan is more than the Motor City and football, it is nature, history, and the Great Lakes. Start your Journey in Chicago before heading to Michigan where you’ll make your way to Mackinac Island. There you’ll spend the majority of your trip relaxing and exploring before heading onto Southfield. 

Whether you want to travel there this summer or later in the year, or need help making other summer vacation plans, reach out to me today!

#michigan #destinationamerica #america250 #mackinacisland #creatingmagicvacations

🇺🇸 Destination America:

We’re approaching the Semiquincentennial, America 250, and I am showcasing different places in America to travel to.

Michigan is more than the Motor City and football, it is nature, history, and the Great Lakes. Start your Journey in Chicago before heading to Michigan where you’ll make your way to Mackinac Island. There you’ll spend the majority of your trip relaxing and exploring before heading onto Southfield.

Whether you want to travel there this summer or later in the year, or need help making other summer vacation plans, reach out to me today!

#michigan #destinationamerica #america250 #mackinacisland #creatingmagicvacations
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The iconic pinkponymackinac in mackinacisle. 🎀🐴 #pinkponyclub #mackinacisland

The iconic pinkponymackinac in mackinacisle. 🎀🐴 #pinkponyclub #mackinacisland ...

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Just out here living my fairytale era🪄🌺🎆
#traveldiaries #carriageride #mackinac #memoriesforlife❤️

Just out here living my fairytale era🪄🌺🎆
#traveldiaries #carriageride #mackinac #memoriesforlife❤️
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Join me on a hike to the spring at Croghan’s Water Trail. Along the way, we’ll see wildflowers blooming, saplings growing and fresh water bubbling up from a crack in the limestone. #mackinacisland #forestbathing🌲🌲🌲 #mackinacstatehistoricparks #mackinac #hikemichigan

Join me on a hike to the spring at Croghan’s Water Trail. Along the way, we’ll see wildflowers blooming, saplings growing and fresh water bubbling up from a crack in the limestone. #mackinacisland #forestbathing🌲🌲🌲 #mackinacstatehistoricparks #mackinac #hikemichigan ...

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It's WORLD CUP TIME!!!!!!

Come make Alley Yoops your World Cup HQ while your in the Mackinac Straits area.

First Match is

🇲🇽 Mexico vs. 🇿🇦 South Africa 

Come have an ice cold 🍺 beer and watch !!!

#worldcup #stignace #mackinacisland

It's WORLD CUP TIME!!!!!!

Come make Alley Yoops your World Cup HQ while your in the Mackinac Straits area.

First Match is

🇲🇽 Mexico vs. 🇿🇦 South Africa

Come have an ice cold 🍺 beer and watch !!!

#worldcup #stignace #mackinacisland
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If happiness was a color, it would be this. What’s your favorite color? #mackinacisland #islandlife

If happiness was a color, it would be this. What’s your favorite color? #mackinacisland #islandlife ...

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Layer 3: hot pink! 🩷 

Well, coral-ly hot pink if I'm honest, but it felt really bright to me when I usually stick with such a tame color palette. 

What do you think from this preview?? Do you like the color so far? Can you see the lilacs starting to emerge? 

"Lilacs" is a 7"x5" block print that is available now! Limited edition of 18 original prints. 

#lilacs #lilacfestival mackinacisle #mackinacisland #blockprint

Layer 3: hot pink! 🩷

Well, coral-ly hot pink if I'm honest, but it felt really bright to me when I usually stick with such a tame color palette.

What do you think from this preview?? Do you like the color so far? Can you see the lilacs starting to emerge?

"Lilacs" is a 7"x5" block print that is available now! Limited edition of 18 original prints.

#lilacs #lilacfestival mackinacisle #mackinacisland #blockprint
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