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A quick sample of things to do on Mackinac Island.

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I have been going to Mackinac island every year since I was 2 years old!

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471 people live on the island all year. Of those, 11% are Native Americans. The median cost for housing is $525,000. When it gets cold, the islanders get around the island using snowmobiles.

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Islanders refers to tourists as "fudgies" due to the amount of fudge usually brought by tourists.

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Ryba's Fudge - Fudge Making Demonstration

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When the weather turns frigid, the lake freezes causing an ice bridge to form. Islanders can walk across the lake and are led safely to the other side by a path lined with Christmas trees.

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Ojibwe tribe used to own the island. They sold the island in 1842.

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Myth is that the island is really a turtle named Mackinauk.

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80% of the island is state park. The ideals of protecting nature have continued over the years.

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For most of the year, the best way to get to the island is by ferry. There are two ferries that run: Sheplers (1945) and Star Line (1970s).

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Shepler's Ferry makes the trip to Mackinac Island fun!

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Recently, Mackinac was in the news wen Mike Pence visited and brought multiple cars to the island.

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Vice President Mike Pence travels on Mackinac Island in motorcade

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The island does not allow cars. The only cars that can be seen on the island are emergency vehicles. The main ways to get around are by bike, horseback, or by horse-drawn carriage.