WNMU Documentaries
When the Horses Leave: Metamorphosis at Mackinac
Special | 27m 43s
Winter on Mackinac Island brings dramatic changes to the lives of its residents.
This 1988 WNMU-TV documentary tells the story of a resort island that swells to host as many as 20,000 visitors daily in the summer, then shrinks to a population of just 500 when the snow falls. Captures the charm and challenge of winter life on historic Mackinac Island.
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WNMU Documentaries is a local public television program presented by WNMU-TV PBS
WNMU Documentaries
When the Horses Leave: Metamorphosis at Mackinac
Special | 27m 43s
This 1988 WNMU-TV documentary tells the story of a resort island that swells to host as many as 20,000 visitors daily in the summer, then shrinks to a population of just 500 when the snow falls. Captures the charm and challenge of winter life on historic Mackinac Island.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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