Today was our visit to Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island has no motor cars, nor motor anything, whatsoever. You get around by walking, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage. It's been 25-26 years since we were on the Island last. So we took our bikes this time. Great opportunity. It costs $10 to take them over and back on the ferry. It costs $10/hr to rent a bike on the island. And there are lots of bike rental places. You can get regular bikes, tandem bikes, bikes with child carriers or child wagons. We're waiting for the shuttle to pick us up from the RV park and take us to the ferry terminal.
Last time we were here, David was just a little guy. He was only 3-4 yrs old, and couldn't ride a bike on his own, but he was too big to ride on the back of a bike. One place wouldn't rent us the bike because of it. But we found one who would. That's really all we remember of the place. And it's in Lake Huron.
We're on a hydro-jet.
It took us under the Bridge. Just a little side tour which was nice.
I lied, this is the other thing I remember about the island. This large, imposing hotel.
So we hopped on our bikes and started around the island. It's about 13 kms around, and with stops, it took us about 2 hours. Just an enjoyable, fun ride to do.
This is one of the stops we made...up to Arch Rock. No other name, just "Arch Rock". It's like climbing up the Niagara Escarpment. Same limestone rock. The middle of the island is quite high. 207 steps to climb up.
A view along the shore from Arch Rock.
Here's another hydro jet going by.
Last time we were here, David was just a little guy. He was only 3-4 yrs old, and couldn't ride a bike on his own, but he was too big to ride on the back of a bike. One place wouldn't rent us the bike because of it. But we found one who would. That's really all we remember of the place. And it's in Lake Huron.
We're on a hydro-jet.
It took us under the Bridge. Just a little side tour which was nice.
I lied, this is the other thing I remember about the island. This large, imposing hotel.
So we hopped on our bikes and started around the island. It's about 13 kms around, and with stops, it took us about 2 hours. Just an enjoyable, fun ride to do.
This is one of the stops we made...up to Arch Rock. No other name, just "Arch Rock". It's like climbing up the Niagara Escarpment. Same limestone rock. The middle of the island is quite high. 207 steps to climb up.
A view along the shore from Arch Rock.
Here's another hydro jet going by.
After we completed our loop, we had lunch in the town. There are beautiful homes here, inns, and even a school for kids who live here. We could have taken time to browse in the shops and that sort of thing, but we're not really into that...at least not today.
We headed back to the mainland and our RV. Gerard went off to get the truck loaded with guzzleline for tomorrow's trip. Our talk all day today has been about getting home and what we're going to do when we get there. It's time. We're ready to go home (so we can go to the cottage).
A long time since we have been to Mackinaw Island. It is one place I would return to. I really enjoyed your blog. Safe travels home! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
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