Links

The International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors

The International Butterfly Breeders Association

North American Butterfly Association

El Bosque Nuevo, a real butterfly farm

www.elbosquenuevo.org

www.sciencenorth.com

www.sciencenorth.com

For a special treat visit Science North in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.  With four floors of interesting, educational, and fun things to do you could spend two days there joining the experts in special events, science programs, and so much more.  There's even an Imax theater!

But I don't want to spoil it, go there and check it out for yourself.  While you're there, say hi to Dan Chaput, Staff Scientist, and Jacquie Bertrand, Horticultural Technician.  They're on the third floor, and don't forget to visit our favorite friends, Sue, Mike and Roxanne on the second floor (they're the ones in the display in the middle of the room).

It's learning while having fun, and it doesn't get any better than that.

See you there!

Tropical Rainforest

Conservation.org Conservation and a Healthy Planet

Discover    Learn    Explore    Act    Give

Those are the first words you'll read on the homepage of an organization of scientists traveling the world  to protect our environment and keep our planet healthy.

 Sound like something you'd like to know more about?

Go To    www.conservation.org  and learn how you can do your part

The Butterfly Farmer

The Butterfly Website

Where Do Butterflies Come From?

Butterflies & Bugs

Children's Butterfly Site

Zoom Butterflies

Weedfullthings.com

Checkout this website  "Where the Weedy, Seedy, and Wild Things Are"

visit www.weedfullthings.com for note cards made from weeds and other organic materials, and shaped into butterflies, dragonflies, other insects, and a multitude of other interesting things.

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

Get all the information you need for a great visit to the Island at www.mackinacisland.org

Star Line Hydro-Jet Ferry

Ride the Star Line to Mackinac Island. The only hydro-jet ferry service on the Great Lakes

Visit www.mackinacferry.com

Shepler's - Your Gateway to Mackinac Island

Arnold Line Ferry Service

Take the most historic ferry line to Mackinac Island.

For more information, go to www.arnoldline.com

Island Accomodations

www.jacobwendellhouse.com

www.marketstinn.com

Or go to: www.mackinacisland.org for information on some other great places to stay while visiting the island. 

Restaurants On the Island

At The Yankee Rebel Tavern you'll experience regional cuisine in a historical period setting.  Lunch offers unique salads, distinctive sandwiches, and homemade soups.  Dinner entrees range from specialty salads, renowned Yankee Pot Roast, and fresh fish to Filet Mignon.  Childrens menu available.  Full bar with an extensive collection of wine by the glass.

For more information go to www.yankeerebeltavern.com

Horns Bar is a local and visitors favorite spot!  Established in 1933!

Offering traditional sandwiches, superb nachos, interesting salads, and soups for lunch.  A variety of American and flavorful Southwestern appetizers and entrees for dinner.  Childrens menu available.  Full bar specializing in Margueritas.  Live entertainment after 9:00 p.m.                                     

Find them at www.hornsbar.com

Located in the Lake View Hotel and Conference Center, "Goodfellows" Restaurant features a classic American / Italian menu featuring daily specials.   The Lake View and Goodfellows are both located directly across from Starline and Shepler's Ferry Lines.   For more information

Go to www.lake-view-hotel.com and click on "Goodfellows".

The Village Inn on Hoban Street, conveniently located a short walk from the Star Line and Shepler's Ferry docks.   Famous for their Planked Whitefish. 

For more Information go to www.viofmackinac.com 

Mackinaw City Accomodations

www.baymontmackinaw.com             

Excellent location at the foot of the Mighty Mac with all the amenities.

Trout Creek Condominium Resort

Beautiful northern Michigan condos located in Harbor Springs.  Only a short 15 minute drive from Petoskey, and approximately 45 minutes from the Mackinac Bridge.

http://www.troutcreek.com/

Mackinaw City Chamber of Tourism

Looking for a great place to stay on the south side of the bridge?  Mackinaw City offers some wonderful accomodations, check out www.mackinawcitychamber.com  or call 800-301-1765 for a choice of hotels, some close to the city, some further out, and all are very nice.  You'll also have the option of some complete custom vacation packages to choose from.

Don't miss putt putt golf at Animal Tracks adventure golf, located on South Huron Street next to Nonna Lisa's Italian Restorante where they serve wonderful wood fired pizza in a spectacular log building.