In the winter, the tourist mecca of Mackinac Island, settles down to a quiet community of about 500. As Christmas approaches, things change a little as the small community celebrates the season. Here’s the story of the Christmas Tree lighting on Mackinac Island.
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I am a video creator for the Restless Viking ane a hapless adventurer. I am a retired expedition leader and a full time explorer who enjoys looking behind the curtains on the less traveled side of life.
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