John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talk to Phil Porter, who is the director of Mackinac State Historic Parks on Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City.

Phil talks about the Island's rich history, and all the things you can do with a family park pass for the season.

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