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.**
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)
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.
These hydrangeas... #inkandwatercolor #watercolors...
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I had plans to create a collage of my final favorite photos from our trip to Mackinac Island and the Grand Garden Show; however, I quickly realized each photo deserved its own place, as they each convey a unique viewpoint and emotion. So, here’s the first of my favorites #grandgardenshow
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The Hotel Iroquois gardens are such a special place. I found myself walking around Mackinac, feeling sorry for myself because this summer was so tough in Texas and none of my annual beds performed like I wanted them to. But I made myself shake it off: we still have months left in the growing season and I just need to cut my losses and do a refresh! So I guess that’s what I will be doing this weekend. Really wish I could have brought the Michigan weather back with me….what have y’all been seeing at the North Texas garden centers? I need to make a game plan! #grandgardenshow #texasgardening #northtexasgardening #southerngardens #zone8a #gardeninspiration #gardenlife
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30x30--- will be available in May at thenestedfighome !
#greenvillesc #greenville360 #gvl360 #gvldaily #gvlarts #yeahthatgreenville #artistsoninstagram #interiordesign #grandgardenshow #grandmillennial #colorfulart #artreels #colorlover #flowerartwork #floralstyling #artlover
Desperately need some color! #provenwinners annual borders on #mackinacisland this past summer, part of the #grandgardenshow. This sweet alyssum spilling onto the walk smelled so wonderful!
Some people bring their dogs with them on planes. Plant people bring plants?! At least they do when returning from a garden show….. #pinkprincessphilodendron #provenwinners #grandgardenshow #houseplants #crazyplantlady
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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
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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
Today is our 31st wedding anniversary. Last year we celebrated our 30th anniversary by doing something we had done on our honeymoon, riding a tandem bike around Mackinac Island. I was not a gardener when we got married, but Stan was already my enabler, making my dreams come true.
chezrea —This is the guy who built and rebuilt my raised beds, our deck, & my bean towers. He also built my potting benches (two!), my hugelkulter berry bed, & the original garden entrance arbor, & he installed several metal arbors. He pulls weeds, mows the lawn, composts, digs holes, & shovels manure, too. But he is not, he insists, a gardener! That's my role, & I'm his wife. That's why he likes to refer to me as "the gardener wife."
Here are a few more pics comparing our honeymoon adventures to last year's 30th anniversary extravaganza trip. We turned that trip into our own “Grand Garden Show” since we had enjoyed going to the Proven Winners Grand Garden Show at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island for our 25th & 27th anniversaries. You'll find a playlist of videos from The Gardener Wife Grand Garden Show at the link in my profile.
#anniversarytrip #tandem #grandgardenshow #truelove #1Corinthians13 #honeymooning #honeymoonisland #mackinacisland #makeitmackinac #gardenlife #joyinthejourney
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I'm out of the office enjoying the #grandgardenshow at the beautiful grandhotelmichigan on #mackinacisland Soaking up the inspiration and savoring the R&R with my family. And... added bonus: it was 57 degrees this morning with no humidity!
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Came in for the Grand Garden Show a couple days early, and spent the afternoon on the dock at the Hotel Iroquois for drinks and apps. The experience was was simply amazing! Jack Barnwell and his team are absolutely incredible. The redesign and plantings are so beautiful. One of the must see places on Mackinac Island #hoteliroquois #mackinacisland #jackbarnwelldesigns #provenwinners #aquapots #grandgardenshow #bucketlist
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Such a fun night meeting so many precious garden enthusiasts and then dinner with our friends. What a lovely, magical place this island is! #grandgardenshow ##growbloomthrive #gardeningwithcreekside
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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)
Tag your Mackinac Island Fudge instagram photos with #mackinacfudge or #mackinacislandfudge and they will appear in our Mackinac Island Fudge Instagram Photo Stream.
Happy Cyber Monday! If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer for the Michigander in your life or your favorite traveler who is dreaming of vacationing in Michigan, may I suggest “Eat Like a Local – Michigan”? It is full of foodie info and restaurant recommendations, plus travel hot spots and hidden gems. As an added bonus, your gift recipient will know how to blend in like a true Michigander by doing such things as using their hand as a map and correctly pronouncing tough place names, like “Ocqueoc,” “Dowagiac”, and “Charlotte.”
How about pairing “Eat Like a Local – Michigan” with some snacks from Cherry Republic, a U of M beanie, some Mackinac Island fudge, a case of Vernors, and some Mom’s Spaghetti for a fun and tasty “Michigan Starter Pack.”
(Link in Bio)
#CyberMonday #EatLikeALocalMichigan #czykpublishing #EatLikeALocal #EatLikeALocalUnitedStates #bestsellingtravelguidebooks #travelguidebookswrittenbylocals #tipsfromalocal #travelguide #Michigantravelguide #ExploreMichigan #StockingStuffer #GiftsforTravelers #CherryRepublic #Vernors #MackinacIslandFudge #MomsSpaghetti #holidaygiftgiving #linkinbio
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Thank you rybasfudge for making vegan chocolate! This dairy free dude was in heaven with his fudge!!
#mackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #veganfudge #vegansweets #dairyfree #dairyfreefudge #dairyallergy #allergymom #allergyboy #foodallergiessuck #happyboy #happymom #familyadventure #rybasfudge #chocolatelovers #thankfulgratefulblessed
“Chippewa on Mackinac” Not that this will look noticeably different but, I kept a feeling like I was working in sketchbook, while working in oils on a linen panel.
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#mymackinac #chippewahotel chippewahotel #mackinachouse #mackinacisland #thisismackinac #oilsketch #oilsketches #livingart #pleinairlife #streetscapes #upperpeninsulamichigan #lakehuron #pleinairmag #sketching #sketchbookdrawing #allaprimapainting #upnorthmichigan #mackinacbridge #mackinacbridgewalk #vasarioilpaints #sourcetekpanels #petoskeyartist #mackinacislandart #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacisle #michiganawesome #michiganartist #michiganart #postimpressionism #bartonsartloft
“Chippewa on Mackinac” Not that this will look not...
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"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
A beautiful day on the island! #mackinacisland #8p...
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I would much rather have the fudge. #beer #craftbeer #beerstagram #micraft #michiganbeer #arborbrewing #stout #Mackinac #Mackinacisland #Mackinacislandfudge #darkbeer #dessertbeer #untappd #beeradvocate
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With this piece we checked off the entire list and sampled fudge at every fudge shop on Mackinac Island. Plus we went above and beyond and completed a black out on our Fudge Festival bingo card!
Which fudge is your favorite? Mine is the Murray Hotel!
#mymackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #fudgefestival #fudge #bingo
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The most BEAUTIFUL !! Unedited/no-filter !! Like are you joking?!! Pure Michigan 🥹 This is one of our faaaavorite look-out views on Mackinac, off the beaten path on a little trail past Arch Rock🥹🩵
#loversonmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinac #mackinac_inspiration #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacislandlove #puremichigan #michigan #mackinacisle #thegrandhotel #missionpoint #metivierinn #horses #horsesofinstagram #horsesofmackinac #horseandcarriage #mymackinac #makeitmackinac #mackinacinspiration #bikelife #biking #bikeditlikedit #bikingmackinacisland #missionpointresort
Have you tasted happiness? In honor of #NationalFudgeDay, tell us, what’s your favorite #PureMichigan Fudge purveyor?
: rybasfudge
#MackinacIsland #MackinacIslandFudge #Handcrafted #MichiganMade
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Faith is selling Mackinac Island Fudge, Brownies, and Popcorn for her band fundraiser. Fudge is sold in 8 oz slices. Each item is $8. Every sale adds $1 to her personal band account.
Please let me know what you would like to order!
#fundraiser #bandmom #FaithElizabeth #trumpetlife #operationhealthymom #gettingsocial #socialmarketer #momlife #SupportLocal #music #mackinacislandfudge #choosehappy
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Fudge supply getting low? We know just the place you can stock up....13 places to be exact! Get your supply of world-famous Mackinac Island fudge on your next visit
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When you take the ferry to the island a delightful, magical adventure begins. Victorian cottages are everywhere and of course,The Grand Hotel. Since no cars are allowed on the island your mode of transport is walking..bikingor horse drawn taxis, carriages and freight. A friend gifted me this keepsakeornament that she acquired on a recent summer vacation to the island. You MUST visit someday! #teamistress #mackinacisland #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisle #mackinacislandhorsecarriage #mackinacislandhorses #persheron #mackinacislandcarriagetours #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacislandbike
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Just got back from the island celebrating 8 years of marriage! We had a great time — full of non-stop wandering I can’t wait to share all our adventures!! Starting with this one….
We, of course, always make a point of biking around the island (8.2 miles)… but this year we made a mistake it was drizzling and cold… about 62 degrees… and so, so windy… but we thought we’d be just fine biking! LOL So we grabbed a cup of coffee from our FAV (luckybean.mi) and headed off on our adventure!
About halfway around the island we were NOT okay and we were too far along to go back, so we kept pressing forward. Safe to say…. We had some STUNNING, unreal views of the beautifully foggy island…. Buuuut we’ll never bike the island against high winds and in the freezing cold rain again lesson learned
#loversonmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinac #mackinac_inspiration #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacislandlove #puremichigan #michigan #mackinacisle #thegrandhotel #missionpoint #metivierinn #horses #horsesofinstagram #horsesofmackinac #horseandcarriage #mymackinac #makeitmackinac #mackinacinspiration #bikelife #biking #bikeditlikedit #bikingmackinacisland
Although we are approaching the end of June, it is not too late to plan your 2017 Mackinac Island summer vacation. Our latest lodging photo album features Harbour View Inn, located on Huron Street (Main Street) a short stroll from downtown. Harbour View Inn offers a variety of lodging options including elegant guest rooms in the historic Chateau LaFramboise, once owned by Madame Magdelaine LaFramboise.
Harbour View Inn – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
Now that summer has officially arrived, don’t forget to enjoy the gardens in bloom on Mackinac Island. Here’s a glimpse of the walkway garden at the entrance to the Carriage House east of the Hotel Iroquois on the Beach. (Photos taken June 10, 2017.)
Hotel Iroquois / Carriage House Walkway Garden – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland.
30x30--- will be available in May at thenestedfighome !
#greenvillesc #greenville360 #gvl360 #gvldaily #gvlarts #yeahthatgreenville #artistsoninstagram #interiordesign #grandgardenshow #grandmillennial #colorfulart #artreels #colorlover #flowerartwork #floralstyling #artlover
#mackinacisland #grandgardenshow #makingmemories #growbloomthrive #gardeningwithcreekside
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#creeksidenurseryinc #southerngardens #southerngardening #zone7gardening #northcarolina #dallasnc
Last year we celebrated our 30th anniversary by doing something we had done on our honeymoon, riding a tandem bike around Mackinac Island. I was not a gardener when we got married, but Stan was already my enabler, making my dreams come true. 
chezrea —This is the guy who built and rebuilt my raised beds, our deck, & my bean towers. He also built my potting benches (two!), my hugelkulter berry bed, & the original garden entrance arbor, & he installed several metal arbors. He pulls weeds, mows the lawn, composts, digs holes, & shovels manure, too. But he is not, he insists, a gardener! That's my role, & I'm his wife. That's why he likes to refer to me as "the gardener wife." 
Here are a few more pics comparing our honeymoon adventures to last year's 30th anniversary extravaganza trip. We turned that trip into our own “Grand Garden Show” since we had enjoyed going to the Proven Winners Grand Garden Show at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island for our 25th & 27th anniversaries. 
You'll find a playlist of videos from The Gardener Wife Grand Garden Show at the link in my profile.
#anniversarytrip #tandem #grandgardenshow #truelove #1Corinthians13 #honeymooning #honeymoonisland #mackinacisland #makeitmackinac #gardenlife #joyinthejourney
#hoteliroquois #mackinacisland #jackbarnwelldesigns #provenwinners #aquapots #grandgardenshow #bucketlist
This dairy free dude was in heaven with his fudge!! 
while working in oils on a linen panel.
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#mymackinac #chippewahotel chippewahotel #mackinachouse #mackinacisland #thisismackinac #oilsketch #oilsketches #livingart #pleinairlife #streetscapes #upperpeninsulamichigan #lakehuron #pleinairmag #sketching #sketchbookdrawing #allaprimapainting #upnorthmichigan #mackinacbridge #mackinacbridgewalk #vasarioilpaints #sourcetekpanels #petoskeyartist #mackinacislandart #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacisle #michiganawesome #michiganartist #michiganart #postimpressionism #bartonsartloft
by Nancy Myers | #northcountrytrail #nationalscenictrail #longdistancetrail #hike #hiking #hikemichigan #nctacelebration #puremichigan #upperpeninsula #mackinacbridge #stignace #hiawathanationalforest #twoheartedriver #tahquamenonfalls #greatlakes #northernconfections #fudge #mackinacislandfudge
#mugcake
#loversonmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinac #mackinac_inspiration #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacislandlove #puremichigan #michigan #mackinacisle #thegrandhotel #missionpoint #metivierinn #horses #horsesofinstagram #horsesofmackinac #horseandcarriage #mymackinac #makeitmackinac #mackinacinspiration #bikelife #biking #bikeditlikedit #bikingmackinacisland #missionpointresort
or horse drawn taxis, carriages and freight. A friend gifted me this keepsake
#teamistress #mackinacisland #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisle #mackinacislandhorsecarriage #mackinacislandhorses #persheron #mackinacislandcarriagetours #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacislandbike
I can’t wait to share all our adventures!! Starting with this one….
We, of course, always make a point of biking around the island (8.2 miles)… but this year we made a mistake 
it was drizzling and cold… about 62 degrees… and so, so windy… but we thought we’d be just fine biking! LOL So we grabbed a cup of coffee from our FAV (luckybean.mi) and headed off on our adventure! 
#loversonmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinac #mackinac_inspiration #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacislandlove #puremichigan #michigan #mackinacisle #thegrandhotel #missionpoint #metivierinn #horses #horsesofinstagram #horsesofmackinac #horseandcarriage #mymackinac #makeitmackinac #mackinacinspiration #bikelife #biking #bikeditlikedit #bikingmackinacisland
