Throughout the day the lights and reflections are in constant motion that no two seconds

are the same.  The lighthouse just off Mackinac Island offers continual opportunities

while all these changes take place to get some great photos!

A late in the day shot.

Mackinac Island ~ Fun Finds

Across from the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island you'll find Superman's changing room!

High above the Grand Hotel in the Cupola you'll find this charming 

glass chandelier.  In addition to the chandelier, you'll be 

taken away with the view out the window across Lake Huron!

The Cupola at the Grand Hotel.

Find your way to the top for a drink and a view!

Along the main road into downtown from the hotel find the turtle hitching a ride!

In the Spring find the tulips that leave your eyes filled with unbelievable color!

Churches on Mackinac Island

*not a comprehensive list of Churches...

Appropriately named 'Little Stone Church'

So quaint!

I couldn't stop saying "so quaint" "so quaint" everywhere I turned on the island!

Ste Anne de Michilimackinac Catholic Church

Quite a mouthful, but it's beautiful!

The simplicity keeps you grounded

A special spot outside to reflect.

The history mission Church.

Although this isn't a Church, I included it here.

It's the police station and town hall.

Maybe a few can have their Church moment here when they come

to grips with why they ended up here?

This is my kind of Church!

A place to sit and talk to God and be engulfed in his glory all around!

Another perspective for this shot kinda made me sad.  Why it nobody

taking advantage of this spectacular spot?

Given most people take the ferry over to the island for the day we all are trying 

to see as much as we can before the last ferry leaves.  

I must go back, sit, relax, and maybe spend the night and return here for sunset  and 

for sunrise the next morning!

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Mackinac Island Grand Hotel

In all it's glory

  The Mackinac Island Grand Hotel

Approaching the island your eyes are immediately drawn to the hotel.

Build in 1887 they proudly pronounce they have the longest porch in the world.

Grand is an appropriate word to describe the hotel.

Not a guest?

For $10 you can walk through the hotel both inside and out, and maybe even have lunch!

The cafe is also open for some lighter faire.

The views!

Did I mention the views!!

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Mackinac Island Horses

Since Mackinac Island has no vehicles, horses are now of the primary means of 

transportation besides bicycles.

They all seem to be well cared for.

When the Summer heat gets too hot, they are given more breaks and less rounds for the day.

Some carriages only require one horse, or two horses.

These people movers though required three horses!

You could slowly navigate the island and listen to the history stories.

They all seem to be laid back.

Even the Grand Hotel's topiary was in the horse and buggy island theme!

If you're lucky enough to spend a night at the Grand Hotel this is your taxi from the port

up to the hotel and back again.

Pretty classy!

Besides walking and biking getting around with these lovely horses make for a 

charming time!

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Mackinac Grand Hotel Porch

Always on the look out for some good quality porch sitting.

The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island didn't disappoint!

Mackinac Bridge

The Mackinac Bridge can't be missed when you're at the top of Michigan.

Crossing the Mackinac straits where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet...

It has had many distinctions of the longest, tallest, etc, 

Sturdy and strong the bridge has withstood some nasty Winters.

In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (the U P) trees are in abundance.

The bridge has provides access instead of ferries for the endless supply of wood.

From every angle you can see this structure.

I can't imagine being brave enough to help build this massive bridge.

Could you climb up to the top with unexpected winds at any time?

Above St. Ignace, Michigan, you can see the bridge stand out above the pines.

This was our arrival to the bridge from Mackinac City, Michigan.

There was a high wind warning and constructions at points.

The warnings only allowed 20 mph that day.

It was intimidating at this point!

It seems as we crossed the bridge its own wether patterns were in force.

We hit wind, rain, sun but was given some great views!

Even from the porch of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island you can spy the bridge

in the distance!

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Mackinac Island

Upon arriving in Mackinac Island it's time to consider if your'e going on foot, carriage

or bicycle!

Most of the places to shop are on the main street.

No cars to interrupt here!

There's lots of places for a drink or to eat and of course to buy fudge!

One of the oldest and most famous place to buy fudge.

Bicycle parallel  parking?

Arches Rock ~ Mackinac Island, MI

It was difficult to get a picture of this fabulous view.

There were lots of visitors checking this spot out.

Arches Rock on Mackinac Island in the middle of Lake Huron 

can leave you breathless.

With the rock between the sky and the lake you can hardly tell the 

difference where one starts or ends.

Looking up the coast of Mackinac Island gave you the feeling

that you were in the mountains in the Caribbean some where.

These beautiful bluets were so vibrant!

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Fort Mackinac

This young fellow greeted our carriage at Fort Mackinac.

This young soldier greeted the American soldiers back to the fort in 1796.

Great Great Grandfather of the young soldier above?

Since 1780 the fort has had a presence.

The British did control for a period of time though during the War of 1812.

The United States didn't get the fort back until after the war.

For 225+ years the walls have withstood the test of time.

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Grand Hotel Mackinac Island, Michigan

The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is always showing it's country pride with the flag.

The  4th of July is an opportunity to remember the sacrifices and battles fought

to make us a great country.

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Castle Rock St. Ignace, MI

I see it, I must try to climb it!

For a fee of $1.00 you too can climb Castle Rock.

Stop by St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan!

Look down to St. Ignace, Michigan and out across Lake Huron.

Take a 360 degree turn and look across the Upper Peninsulas' vast pine tree collection! 

Sitting patiently at the bottom of Castle Rock Paul Bunyon and his buddy Babe the Blue Ox

will wait for you.  A fellow guest told us that when he was a youngster they used to climb

upon Paul and Babe, but today the fence is protecting them for further generations.

Did you lock your car before the climb?  

No worries Paul and Babe will make sure all is safe.

At almost 200 feet below you can view the next climbers starting to make their trek!

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