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MackinawLife.com is all about outdoor activities and fun adventures in and around Mackinaw City MI and the Straits of Mackinac. Highlighting our favorite things to do like hiking, biking, kayaking, and notable places of interest. If you’re coming to the area and looking for some fun things to do, then check out our posts.
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- Mackinaw City RunningWhile you might think Mackinaw City has not much to offer for runners, you may be surprised by the possibilities. Several of my favorite runs are in and within the vicinity of Mackinaw City. Running along Central Ave, the main
- French Farm Lake Hiking in Mackinaw City Michigan
French Farm Lake is a hidden gem in the tip of the mit, located just 3 miles from downtown Mackinaw City. It is a section of the North Country Trail (NCT) that connects between Wilderness State Park and Mackinaw City. - Wilderness State Park for Cross Country Skiing
Wilderness State Park is a 10,000 acre pristine forest in the tip of the Michigan mitt, just 10 miles west of Mackinaw City. The park boasts 26 miles of undeveloped shoreline, 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and cross - May Woods Nature Trails In Mackinaw City Michigan Are Great For Hiking In All Seasons
The May Woods Nature Trails are a relatively small and not widely known hiking area across the street from Headlands Dark Sky Park and adjacent to the Mackinaw Heritage Village. While it may be a mostly flat walk in the - Straits State Park Hiking in St. Ignace Michigan
If you venture across the Mackinac Bridge into the upper peninsula, be sure to stop and check out Straits State Park. There are two amazing designated bridge views as well as a stretch of shoreline where you can see the