During this tourist season on Mackinac Island, it'll seem like there's something new around every curve. This includes the massive $30-million renovation and expansion at the Inn at Stonecliffe resort and the new Milliken Nature Center being built near Arch Rock. A couple favorite downtown stores have moved. Lots of hotels and businesses have been refreshed with new paint and renovations. And landmarks like Grand Hotel and Mission Point have new things to offer their guests.
The first of its kind in Michigan, handcrafted Asian lantern displays fill a 1-mile path through the zoo for the second year. It’s open to the public from April 10 through June 16, Wednesday through Sunday, from 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The world’s two oldest common loons have continued their remarkable streak of returning to their longtime home at Michigan’s Seney National Wildlife Refuge — but the jury is still out on whether they’ll return to each other. They spilt in 2022 after spending 25 years together and have caused a lot of drama since.
We’re seeing some fun travel deals being flashed this week. They seem equally split between outdoor fun and indoor pampering. From Mother’s Day specials to golf getaways, there's something for everyone this week.
