

End of Season Mackinac Island
I need to start with an apology. Three weeks ago we drove back to Grand Rapids for a ribbon cutting at Grand Rapids Community College...

Michelle Bottrall
Sep 14, 20213 min read
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Fourth of July Mackinac Island
There is so much to do on Mackinac Island over the Fourth of July. From stone skipping contests to old-fashion children's carnivals to...

Michelle Bottrall
Jul 7, 20214 min read
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Mackinac Island Fudge
I paddled fudge today. No, I did not give it a spanking, although it may have deserved it for ending up all over the floor. But instead,...

Michelle Bottrall
Jun 17, 20213 min read
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Mackinac Island Whitefish
Last week I attended the first event of the summer from the Mackinac Island Arts Council. Children, parents and art enthusiasts showed up...

Michelle Bottrall
Jun 14, 20214 min read
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Lilac Syrup
This is the time of year that makes me so glad we spend the summers on Mackinac Island. The flowers are blooming everywhere. As it heats...

Michelle Bottrall
Jun 11, 20212 min read
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