Mackinac State Historic Parks

Mackinac State Historic Parks. . , Michigan's Second State Park , Michilimackinac State Park , Established 1909 , Welcome to Michilimackinac State Park , Established in 1909, it is Michigan's second state park and offers stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge, picnic areas, and is home to two historic sites: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Colonial Michilimackinac. In addition to Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinac Island State Park and Mill Creek State Park are under the care of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission., Historic Mill Creek , Have an Adventure. , Witness the power of the creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Smell the sawdust as sawyers demonstrate a pit saw, then feel the power of the creek inside the sawmill. Then, take time to explore the North Woods on more than three miles of trails., Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Estd. 1889 , Made to be Seen. , A point in the storm and guiding beacon since 1889, Old Mackinac Point Lightouse helped passing ships navigate the treacheous waters of the Straits of Mackinac. Tours, demonstrations and the Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Museum await., Colonial Michillmackinac Est. 1715 , Revolutionary Times. , Treasures from the past come to life at this 18th-century fort and fur trading village. Colonial Michilimackinac offers a one-of-a-kind experience from artillery and musket firings to hearth cooking and crafts, and is home to North America's longest ongoing archaeological dig. Experience life at the dawn of the American Revolution.