

Golf & Silver Birches
So, I did a thing. I golfed with my husband on Mackinac Island. Poor David. We golfed together once, more than 25 years ago, and let’s...

Michelle Bottrall
Aug 4, 20215 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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Jane Seymour
Have you seen the movie Somewhere in Time? One of the greatest love stories of all time, this romantic fantasy was filmed right here on...

Michelle Bottrall
Jun 30, 20214 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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Pimento Cheese Dip
One of my favorite things about living on Mackinac Island is the unexpected guests. So when the kids called to say they were on their way...
Michelle Bottrall
May 28, 20212 min read
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