Downtown Mackinac Island

Beautiful Mackinac Island

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June 21st 2012
UPPER PENISULA, MICHIGAN A short ferry ride from the mainland of the UP of Michigan lies an island lost in time. Imagine a place where the sole economy is based on fudge shops, restaurants, hotels and horse-drawn carriage rides. The season is short, but the place is thriving. Formerly the exclusive hideaway of the very wealthy in the late 1800's this island is cute, ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more