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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

View from our campsite @ Aune-Osborne CG

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When we arrived at Aune-Osborne city owned CG we thought we were getting a site on the water. We did but the site only allowed backing in....

Heading to the Upper Peninsula

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We headed towards the UP with high wind warnings for the bridge. Fortunately they didn't materialize and we only had to dodge the highwa...
Monday, June 20, 2011

A Round at The Mackinaw Club

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You can't beat a $10 round of golf and that included a cart........What a deal! Ted and Jan enjoyed meeting Ron and Phyllis Derksen f...

Last views of Mackinaw area

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Lilacs...lilacs everywhere on Mackinaw Island. The original plantings were done by the French. We happened to be on the island during the i...

Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island

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The Grand Hotel is one of the largest and most visible landmarks on Mackinaw Island. The hotel was opened in 1887 and has the longest co...

Fort Mackinac on Mackinaw Island, MI

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The fort on Mackinac Island came into existence because of British military planning. The fort and island became U. S. territory as a resul...
Sunday, June 19, 2011

Mackinac Island Carriage Tour

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We opted to take the Carriage Tour, which hit all the island's high points and the guides gave us some good background on the history. ...

Michimackinac or "Great Turtle"

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Scenes around Mackinaw Island.  Fudge is the island's primary industry, and about 10,000 pounds of the creamy confection are sold every...
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Mackinac Island Arrival

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We took the Star Line Hydro-Jet to the island. Fast 20 min service both ways. They make over 65 round trips a day between Mackinaw City and...

On The Road To Mackinaw City

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View of Mackinaw Bridge peaking through the fog from I75 right before Mackinaw City exit. View from our campsite in Mackinaw Mill Creek ...