Glad you enjoyed Mackinac Island. The whole Tom Sawyer painting the fence thing was funny. I always kind of on the fence (no pun intended) recommending Mackinac Island to out of staters, especially if they don't have children and are "travelers" not "tourists". So many Michiganders including myself have fond memories of going their as children and getting a chance to have some independence because parents felt it is safe and contained and they weren't worried about cars. It's expensive and during the summer is touristy, so I feel bad when everyone from Michigan recommends it, and then people don't enjoy it or don't "get the hype". So I'm glad you enjoyed it, and if it makes you feel any better, your children wanting to explore the nature center on their own is a very Michigander Mackinac Island experience!
We love touristy places (we live in Leavenworth, WA), but we have a tendency to do them our own way. We really enjoyed walking through the trails on Mackinac. There was great scenery and it was much more peaceful than the main road. It’s such a pretty place even if it is crowded! We loved Michigan in general this summer. We’ve got another video coming up with a few state parks that we fell in love with.
Thanks for sharing. We are heading that way now.
Have the best time!
Glad you enjoyed Mackinac Island. The whole Tom Sawyer painting the fence thing was funny. I always kind of on the fence (no pun intended) recommending Mackinac Island to out of staters, especially if they don't have children and are "travelers" not "tourists". So many Michiganders including myself have fond memories of going their as children and getting a chance to have some independence because parents felt it is safe and contained and they weren't worried about cars.
It's expensive and during the summer is touristy, so I feel bad when everyone from Michigan recommends it, and then people don't enjoy it or don't "get the hype". So I'm glad you enjoyed it, and if it makes you feel any better, your children wanting to explore the nature center on their own is a very Michigander Mackinac Island experience!
We love touristy places (we live in Leavenworth, WA), but we have a tendency to do them our own way. We really enjoyed walking through the trails on Mackinac. There was great scenery and it was much more peaceful than the main road. It’s such a pretty place even if it is crowded! We loved Michigan in general this summer. We’ve got another video coming up with a few state parks that we fell in love with.
ALWAYS dress for the beach! 🌞❤😂
Haha! The water was like 50 degrees then, I think!
you created good ,catch ya later-
Thanks!