Mackinac Island in the Winter

By Shelley Irwin

Published November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM EST

Guests from the Tourism Bureau share some of the things to do on the island.

Mackinac Island offers a peaceful winter charm, and we talk to those from the Tourism Bureau about the happenings, including the Christmas tree lighting, Christmas Bazaar weekend, and the Great Turtle drop.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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