Michael and Marilynn tour
The Great Lakes:
From Duluth to Toronto
Mackinac Island lies just north of Michigan’s northern end and is listed as one of the prime vacationers spots in the upper midwest. The island is beautiful, with manicured lawns and sensational gardens and many restaurants and places to stay that are all quite pretty. No cars are allowed on the island: only the police, fire, and ambulance services can use them. You can have a leisurely ride in a carriage, or rent a bike to ride around the island, or walk. It is one of the least diverse places i’ve visited, however. Comes off as more a playground for the rich. Here is the website singing Mackinac’s praises: <https://www.mackinacisland.org>.
We had to tender to shore as no docking was available.
All supplies to stores, etc. must come by Dray.
Pano of the island from the deck of the Octantis.
Carriage for tourists.
Main street.
Original bldg that was where furs were counted.
Jesuit Priest Jacque Marquette founded the island and made many improvements in the lives of First Nation peoples. Here the main park is in his honor. <https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jacques-Marquette>.
Lovely restaurant just up the hill from the main street.
American Redstart signing.
Fort Mackinac on the top of the hill.
Fast ferry to and from the island.
Mackinac Bridge
Chocolate Bomb desert.
Sooo good, but it meant I was way too jazzed to have a good nights sleep!
Historic Fort Mackinac
Arch Rock.
