How many times do you see 3 of our great lakes in the same day?
So we finally reached the Straits of Mackinac. This is the Mackinac Suspension Bridge over the strait from about 2-3 miles away.
Had to stop to pay a toll. And damned if we would drive around the lake! You're kind of stuck.
Here's the suspension part of the bridge. It's pretty big. (The bridge isn't really tilted, nor swinging.)
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We had a shortish drive today to Mackinaw City. It started out kinda rainy, but cleared up. The sun even came out for a while. It has certainly cooled off in the UP.
Along the way we saw this sign (actually saw it twice). It made me laugh. There's another use for that word too. They could be interesting if homemade.
So we finally reached the Straits of Mackinac. This is the Mackinac Suspension Bridge over the strait from about 2-3 miles away.
Had to stop to pay a toll. And damned if we would drive around the lake! You're kind of stuck.
Here's the suspension part of the bridge. It's pretty big. (The bridge isn't really tilted, nor swinging.)
So, is it Mackinaw or Mackinac? I'm not sure -- as we see it both ways. Mackinaw City, Straits of Mackinac. And perhaps they pronounce it without either on the end, as in Mackina. Beats me.
We set up our RV and took a walk around. We're right on Lake Huron (actually, part of the Strait, but the Huron side of it). Here are some ducks trying out surfing.
We're staying here tomorrow as well and heading over to Mackinac Island for a good chunk of the day.
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