Fall is about to arrive on Mackinac Island and the lesser-known season is not to be missed.
The flurry of summer comes to an end and routine returns.
This unhurried transformation is well suited to Michigan’sMackinac Island, where life always moves a bit slower.
Fall colored trees lining the street in Mackinac Island.Credit:Courtesy of Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
The island moves to its own beat one that is noticeably slower than life on the mainland.
From your watery perch, it’s possible for you to watch as the islands coastline comes into focus.
Fall is also a standout time to hike on Mackinac, which boasts 70 miles of trail.
and runs along the cliffs above Lake Huron.
(Mackinac Island is just 3.8 square miles in total.)
Other fall foliage options that are unique to Mackinac include catching the colors from the water ona kayak tour.
For a full list of closing dates, visitmackinacisland.org.
