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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Jan 23

“Mackinac Insider” Feed
Launch Party!!! ⛴️ 🌉🏝️🐴🚲

I miss groups where I could get my daily Mackinac Island fix.

Share your fav #Mackinac photo or story and let’s count the days till we get back. Extra points for origin stories (what made Mackinac steal your heart)!

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · 23h

The Mackinac Island State Harbor has some spectacular views!

#mackinacisland #michigandnr #michiganphotography #luxurytravel #nature #michigan #greatlakes #mackinac #travel #puremichigan

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · 2d

Rides on the top deck can be brisk this time of year. But they provide spectacular views and are so worth it. Just make sure to bundle up and ask where the dry seats are!

#sheplersferry #mackinacisland #michiganphotography #luxurytravel #puremichigan #greatlakes #roundislandlighthouse

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · 5d

Iconic memorial tree and Round Island passage lighthouse at Windemere Point

#mackinacisland #tree #lighthouse #Michiganphotography #travel #greatlakes #fall #michigan #puremichigan

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · 6d

Jake and Elwood joined the Grand Hotel Stables in the 2021 season. These massive Percheron draft horses handle pulling the heavier Grand Hotel carriages.

#grandhotel #mackinacisland #michiganphotography #drafthorse #bellman #luxurytravel

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · 11d

The “Autumn Blaze” maples on Cadotte Ave have started their Fall show!!! 🍁

#mymackinac #michiganphotography #puremichigan #michigan #northernmichigan #greatlakesstate #thisismackinac #shotoncanon #mackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandphotography #autumnblaze #fall #color

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · 13d

“One of the island’s oldest structures, McGulpin House dates to 1790. Originally located on the east end of town, the building was moved to this location during restoration in 1982.

#mackinacisland #michiganphotography #horsesofmackinac #horse #travel #travelphotography #puremichigan #history

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · 25d

Could you point that thing AWAY from my favorite lighthouse, please?!?! 🤣

#fortmackinac #mackinacisland #roundislandlight #michigan #puremichigan #lighthouse #travel #michiganphotography #militart #french #american #british

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Sep 20

Miss Margy bringing a load of visitors back to the mainland. Tired, full of sweets, and multiple bags of goodies in tow.

Did you make it to Mackinac Island this summer? There’s still time. And Fall is the best time to visit!

#mackinac #michiganphotography #sheplersferry #mackinawcity #tourist

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Sep 7

SS Wilfred Sykes - “Queen of the Great Lakes”

#freighter #mackinacbridge #michiganphotography #greatlakes #shipping #straitsofmackinac #sswilfredsykes #mackinawcity #stignace

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Sep 6

Watch Room View - Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

Circular windows in the lighthouse tower provide a spectacular view of The Straits. Here, the keepers would stand watch when the light was illuminated at night or in bad weather.

#lighthouse #michiganphotography #straitsofmackinac #mackinawcity

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Sep 4

“Crossing Paths” - Caught these two beauties passing under the “Mighty Mac”.

MV American Mariner
MV Kaye E. Barker

#americansteamshipcompany #interlakesteamshipcompany #freighter #greatlakes #mackinacbridge #michiganphotography

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Sep 2

Better hurry up lil fella or you’re gonna miss the cutoff!

Mackinac Bridge Walk 2025

#mackinac #mackinawcity #bridgewalk #mackinacbridge #laborday #puremichigan

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Sep 1

It’s a great day for a bridge walk! 🚶🚶‍♀️

#mcgulpinrock #mackinacbridge #mackinawcity #michigan #photography#landscapephotography #bridge

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Aug 31

Late August Morning at McGulpin

#mcgulpin #mackinawcity #michigan #puremichigan #mackinacbridge #mackinac

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Aug 24

No, but some Mays peanut brittle is desperately needed 😬. I’m going through withdrawals!!!

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Aug 20

Views From Woodward and Beyond. Highlight for me was Mustang Alley (of course)!

#woodwarddreamcruise #mustangalley #ferndale #royaloak #cruisin #carshow #car #hotrod #mustang #lowrider

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Aug 15

Fort Michilimackinac - In 1960, reconstruction of the fort began. There are several working buildings and tons of artifacts and historical displays. Plus a spectacular view of the Straits and bridge!

#mackinawcity #michigan #fortmichilimackinac #british #french #photography #straitsofmackinac #fort

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Aug 4

Had a fun little photography practice session at Michilimackinac State Park last evening. Special thanks to this interpreter for playing along!

#mackinawcity #michigan #michilimackinac #mackinacparks #photography #british #fort

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Aug 3

Just caught a cool military helicopter fly over of the Mackinac Bridge. I’m not an expert (had to look up what they were) but the Marine Corps AH-1Zs ones look mean in a good way!

#mackinacbridge #michigan #marinecorps #marines #photography #military #unitedstates #usarmedforces

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Aug 2

The Mackinaw Rendezvous and Trade Fair is happening now. Live demos, music and a merchant row. The street battle starts at 2 PM! Come check it out.

#mackinawcity #michigan #mackinawrendezvous #history #photography

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Jul 24

Sunday at the 2025 Plymouth’s Historic Old Village Car Show, “Bumpers Bikes & Bands”

#carshow #Plymouth #michigan #automotive #hotrod #classiccar #antique #motorcity

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Jul 23

View of Fort Mackinac from Anne’s Cottage

#mackinac #fortmackinac #mackinacstatehistoricparks #mackinacisland #michigan #photography #fort #british #american #militaryoutpost #americanrevolutionarywar #warof1812 #unitedstatesarmy

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Jul 19

Heirloom roses absolutely blazing in front of the Inn on Mackinac!!!

#mackinac #photography #roses #michigan #travel #sainteanneschurch #church #puremichigan #mackinacisland #mainstreet

T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Jul 18

Had a chance to photograph our youngest and her new fiancé at one of my absolute favorite places, the “Secret Garden” at the Grand Hotel.

#mackinac #grandhotel #secretgarden #photography #flowers #michigan #travel #luxurytravel #engaged #wedding #puremichigan #destination #mackinacisland

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T0ph3r (WOtW Photography) @windowonthewater.bsky.social · Jul 17

Anne’s Tablet

Always tops on my recommendations for visitors. Take the stairs at the far right corner of Marquette Park to the top, then take the trail to the left up towards the fort, paying attention toward the harbor and you will find it!

#mackinac #annestablet #michigan #photography #travel