Episode 698: On Mackinac Island to celebrate 10 years of Behind the Mitten (May 3-4, 2025)
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Episode 698: On Mackinac Island to celebrate 10 years of Behind the Mitten (May 3-4, 2025)
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About this listen
We recorded our very first radio broadcast on the island at the Grand Hotel way back in 2015, when we were the only people staged at a tiny table in a grand ballroom, welcoming our first guests into a truly lovely, historic space. We hope that we have lived up to the expectations that our first location had for us, after over seven hundred episodes as Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast, we hopt that we have.
So, back to our roots, and back to one of our favorite spots ever, Mackinac Island.
We know how lucky we are, getting to go back to the island each year for the last decade, during every season, and all kinds of weather. We truly think of it as another home, and love being welcomed back each year.
We kick off this show with Tim Hygh, who is the big cheese at Mackinac Island Tourism, and a good friend. If you've been wondering what's been happening with the ferry situation, need to know about scheduling your trip, or want to know how the island handled the recent ice storm, you don't want to miss this interview.
Next, we visit with Jeff Hess from the Grand Hotel, to hear all what is new at this historic, iconic resort. Look for a rebrand at the Gate House, gorgeous new carpet throughout the parlor, and a cool new spot located downtown Mackinac for the first time.
Also, be sure to check out our extra podcast from the absolutely amazing Grand Hotel hisotrian Bob Tagitz here,
Then it's Steph Castelin, and I'm going to apologize about misprouncing her name during her segment....please note my fly fishing friends.....it is CAST-a-LINE. She's Time's right-hand gal at the tourism bureau and we love getting her insider scoop on what is happening around the island this year. She highlights the big anniversary that Mackinac State Historic Parks is celebrating this year, plus new offerings downtown, and gives us an update on the beautiful lilacs around the island after the storm. Hot tip: they're all good.
Finally, we reconnect with Liz and Mark Ware, the dynamic brother and sister duo behind the magic that has been happening at Mission Point Resort over the last few years. We learn that the Paul McCarthy Experience is back again, the gardens are blooming, and there is a brand new Lilac Lounge opening on site. It's quintessential Mackinac at Mission Point, pull up an adiorndack chair and chill out with us.
Thanks for listening for ten years to Behind the Mitten, Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. We're glad to know you!
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