Circle Michigan

20/07/2024

We are saddened to share the passing of a founding member of Circle Michigan, Captain Bill Shepler. We send our condolences to the Shepler family.

Today, we mourn the loss of Bill Shepler, our beloved co-founder and Captain of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry.

Bill's dedication and passion for connecting people to the beauty of Mackinac Island created unforgettable memories for countless guests. His legacy of service, leadership, and community spirit will forever be a part of our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shepler family and friends during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Captain Bill. You will be deeply missed. 🌊⚓️⛴️

16/07/2024

Circle Michigan would like to welcome our newest member, Detroit Marriott Southfield!

02/07/2024

Circle Michigan would like to welcome our newest member Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm, in Clare, MI!

26/06/2024

Don’t adjust your screen — you’re not seeing double. Twin red pandas have been born at the Detroit Zoo!

On June 17, Ravi, a 7-year-old male red panda, and Ginger, a 3-year-old first-time mom, welcomed twin cubs! So far, Ginger has been a very attentive and caring mother, and her cubs appear to be healthy, hydrated and vigorous. The first few months are critical for red panda cubs, as they remain fragile and heavily dependent on their mother. However, we are cautiously optimistic that these cubs will thrive.

For the next two to three months, Ginger will be caring for the cubs in a nest box that provides a secluded, quiet space for her to tend to her cubs. To minimize any potential stress for Mom, we’ve closed the pedestrian rope bridge over the red panda habitat. The bridge will reopen once the animal care staff feels that Ginger and her cubs have had more time to grow and thrive. Until then, you can visit Ravi on the east side of the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation Red Panda Forest.

We hope Ginger and Ravi’s cubs will grow to be strong, healthy ambassadors for their wild counterparts, helping raise awareness of red panda conservation needs. Please stay tuned to our social media channels as we track the cubs’ progress in the coming months!

25/06/2024

Circle Michigan would like to welcome our newest member Gun Lake Casino!

24/06/2024

Would you like a private guided tour of Castle Farms? We would love to schedule your group of 5 or more for a visit! Email us at [email protected] to check availability or inquire on our website at www.castlefarms.com today!

20/06/2024

17/06/2024

Circle Michigan would like to welcome a new Michigan attraction and our newest member Jays Webber Wildlife Center!

12/06/2024

08/06/2024

31/05/2024

Circle Michigan would like to welcome our newest member, River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe County!

29/05/2024

EXCITING NEWS!!!

Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen will be open later in the evening all summer long!

Beginning this Thursday, May 23rd, Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen will be open from 10am-10pm EVERY DAY of the week throughout the entire summer!

We are excited to Make More People Happy, so come on in and visit us! If scheduled in advance, we may be able to accomodate a guided Tour to groups of 20 or more. Please call (231) 347-7112 if interested in a Tour and we can create a plan for your group.

We are making fresh Caramel Corn and hope to see you soon!

28/05/2024

21/05/2024

What’s at the end of this tunnel? Come see! Opening for the season Friday, May 24th, 2024! 9 to 5 CST. Last tour 4:10pm

15/05/2024

The Valley Camp and Tower of History are open for the season! 🥳 We always say the key to being an attractive city is having great attractions, and these are two of our best.

13/05/2024

✨ Experience history come to life with a Tuesday Tour at the Honolulu House! 🏛️ Journey back in time to the 1860s and step inside this Hawaiian-inspired gem, originally built by Abner Pratt, former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. 🌺 Discover the elegance and charm of this meticulously restored historic home, adorned with exquisite details from a bygone era. 🕰️ Join us for a captivating exploration of Marshall's heritage and immerse yourself in the stories of yesteryear. 📜 Purchase tickets at choosemarshall.com or by calling 269.781.5163 and embark on a journey through time! 🎟️🔑

06/05/2024

Plan your summer vacation today with a trip to our Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, 3 floors of exhibits including an interactive pilot house where you can drive a car ferry into port! The Museum will be open starting May 4th

03/05/2024

02/05/2024

01/05/2024

Circle Michigan would like to welcome our newest member Michigan Travels, LLC! Michigan Travels is a receptive tour operator for group travel, shore excursions, and individual tours in Michigan and the entire Great Lakes region.

Michigan Travels offers:
Guided overnight tours, Individualized day trips and excursions in Michigan and the adjacent Great Lakes states.

30/04/2024

Last year's International Fireworks Championship was a BLAST and we can't wait for this year. 🤩

SAVE THE DATE: tickets go on sale May 14th at 11 AM

23/04/2024

Circle Michigan would like to welcome our newest member Stahls Automotive Foundation!

14/04/2024

12/04/2024

Circle Michigan would like to welcome our newest member Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site!

08/04/2024

Circle Michigan would like to welcome our newest member Visit Birch Run!

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03/04/2024

The Circle Michigan Foundation will award up to $500 in field trip transportation grants to Michigan schools this year. Any K-12 educational institutions within the State of Michigan may apply for this grant. The grant can be used for transportation on field trips within Michigan. The Circle Michigan Foundation is accepting applications until June 30, 2024. The grant is to be used during the 2024-2025 school year. For application and selection criteria please go to:
https://www.circlemichigan.com/circle-michigan-foundation/circle-michigan-transportation-grant/

27/03/2024

Here's another sliver of information shared along our trip!
The Great Lakes were once America's busiest highways. Ships filled with lumber, coal, iron ore—and vacationers en route to lakeside resorts —crisscrossed the nation through these waterways. Unfortunately, the waters were as dangerous as they were busy, and often unpredictable storms and the resulting waves took down ships (and occasionally took lives). That shipwreck history is strikingly preserved within a dozen official shipwreck sanctuaries.

The bottomland of the Great Lakes is a time capsules of another era, with thousands of lost schooners, steamers and barges carefully preserved by the cold, fresh waters. They're also now preserved by the Michigan Underwater Preserve System, created by legislation in 1980 that preserves them for generations by making it a felony to remove portholes, anchors, even a fork from a wreck within. Some 2,300 square miles are preserved in 12 preserves, with many wrecks shallow enough to explore through snorkeling or glass-bottom boat tours that bring stories to life through on-board narration. (With US! This summer🤩)

19/03/2024

13/03/2024

What can you expect in 2024? A lot! Read more: