Mackinac Island MI

Mackinac Island MI settles down to a simpler life-style after the
approximately 800,000 to a million seasonal tourists and 3,500 summer
residents depart at the end of each October. That’s when the true sense
of community on this small Island grows to an astounding strength. The
location of Mackinac Island is between Michigan’s mainland and its Upper Peninsula to the east.

The year round population is around 523 residents.

During the off-season, day laborers come across the
Straits
to help with maintenance, renovation and building needs for the seasonal
businesses .

There are numerous types of
Mackinac Island jobs during the spring, summer and fall.

People come from all over the U.S. and the world to
work on the Island. Many come back year after year.  It is so easy to fall in love with the
Norman Rockwell life-style the Island presents to everyone.

Mackinac Island MI
Where Summer Residents & Vacationers
Come Back Year After Year…

to enjoy the beautiful northern Michigan summer
weather on Mackinac Island and Mackinaw area. Click here to
read some stories and tributes
from local and summer residents about their love for Mackinac Island,
Michigan. And tourists have shared their memories about their
Mackinac Island vacation memories with us on our “Shared Memories” page. We hope you will share your favorite Mackinac vacation too.

The city itself is quite active with their Mackinac Island Chamber of
Commerce working to keep the integrity of this small Island alive and
well for future generations. The Island is located in
Mackinac County, Michigan.

80% of the Island is designated as
State Parkland.

People “In The Know” About This Magical Place…

Not only is Mackinac a special place but there are numerous people
who love and care for it.  They are dedicated to protecting its beauty, the life-style and history for future generations.

Marcia and Kathy’s interviews with these incredible “People In The Know”:

• An Interview with Phil Porter, Director of Mackinac State Historic Parks.

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To view a
Mackinac Island map
through the eyes of Google read our Mackinac Island Information page.
And it’s fun to watch the action of Main Street by using the Mackinac
Island webcam located on the
Chippewa Hotel’s roof.

Insider Tip: It’s never too early to reserve a room at any of the fantastic
Hotels and other Lodging
in planning your future Mackinac Island vacation. If you are calling
during the off-season just leave a message and your call will be
returned.

In the winter months Inn Keepers are usually outside enjoying
the
Mackinac Island MI winters!
So, don’t be alarmed if your call isn’t returned right away! It’s a more relaxed life-style in the winter time. How nice!

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