Life is full of memories. Some of my fondest memories are reflecting on the many great times I had when my kids were younger and we went away to special places for weekends or vacations. My wife and I still reminisce about having our favorite family vacation on Mackinac Island some years ago when our…
DetailsAfter the Holidays, everyone goes back to work and settles into their routines. Did you ever wonder what goes on at the Chippewa Hotel and Lilac Tree Suites & Spa during the winter when all of our guests are back home? Last winter at the Chippewa Hotel, we totally re-designed the front lobby area and…
Details2016 was a great year and we rang in the New Year in style on Mackinac Island! It’s that time of year when people are looking forward with great anticipation to what 2017 will bring. If you got engaged over the Holidays, “Congratulations!” And we know you’ll be making plans for your wedding day. When…
DetailsThe annual lighting of the Mackinac Island Christmas Tree and Christmas Bazaar took place on the first weekend in December and now Main Street is glowing at night. It was a great time. And even though the Chippewa Hotel is closed for the season, the great team joined in the Holiday spirit and decorated it…
DetailsWhen I shop, I shop local. It’s a great way to support local businesses and it’s a great way to give back to your community. I feel that way when I shop on Mackinac Island because I know that I’m supporting the local businesses that aren’t open all year round. The business owners have families…
DetailsI remember enjoying the beauty and magic of Fall when my daughters Jessie and Kelly were little girls. We had long walks in the crisp Autumn weather, we went bike riding over the sound of crunching leaves, and when we came home, we made hot chocolate and talked about how much fun we had! Great…
DetailsIt’s that time of year when people are wondering where the summer went. Kids are back at school, and people are back to the grind whether they work at home or in the workplace after a long Labor Day weekend. And believe it or not, many people are looking forward with great anticipation to what…
DetailsI’ve heard so many people say “Wow, where did the summer go?” People seem to think that Labor Day is the end of summer but summer actually ends on September 22nd. So don’t say good-bye to summer because there’s still plenty of summer days for you to enjoy on Mackinac. This has been one of…
DetailsI remember coming to Mackinac with my wife Brenda 13 years ago for our first time together. She’s from southern Missouri and had never seen the great lakes, let alone heard of Mackinac. We were really excited as we boarded the Arnold Ferry in St. Ignace for a day trip to the Island and we…
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