On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend the day on Mackinac Island where they talk about what's new for the 2018. The show is broadcast from Smokey Jose's, a new restaurant that just opened for the new season.

Segment 1: Tim Hygh of the Mackinac Island Convention and Visitors Bureau talks about some new features, as well as his new, two-story information center where visitors can stop in for maps, outdoor activities and hotels. Also making an appearance is author and Birkenstock store owner Peter Mirabelle.
More on Mackinac Island at https://www.facebook.com/mackinacislandtourismbureau/
More on Birkenstock at https://www.facebook.com/Mackinac-Birkenstock-529990880437781/

Segment 2 (Listen at 10:20): Tim Hygh returns and introduces John and Amy to Mary Jane Barnwell, who is bringing back Old Time photos this year. She also co-owns the Mackinac Island Bookstore, which first opened in 1975.
More info at http://www.islandbookstore.com/

Segment 3 (Listen at 20:06): Veronica of Sip N' Sail Cruises stops by to tell us about this cool specialty cruises that are docked on the Island. These are cruises with live entertainment, as well as special themes.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/SiPnSaiL/

Segment 4 (Listen at 30:03): We spend time at the Island's newest restaurant, Smokey Jose's with owner Jack Armstrong. They make their own sauces and smoke their meats. It's BBQ and Mexican food! What could be better? And Tim Hygh returns for Beer of the Week!
More info on Smokey Jose's at https://www.facebook.com/Smokey-Joses-332716713896957/

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