What better way to spend the 4th of July than to visit the historic Mackinac (pronounced Mackinaw) Island? No driving in Chester today, and no driving at all on the island because “horseless carriages” have been prohibited since 1898.
After taking a fast catamaran to the island, we rented bikes, circumnavigated the island, visited the Fort Museum, watched a 38-gun salute (in honor of the 38 states in the Union in the 1880s), rode in a horse-drawn carriage, explored the stores and fancy hotels (Ben even found his namesake establishment), and – of course – ate fudge. Back at the campsite tonight we watched multiple sets of fireworks across Lake Huron. What a glorious day!
Day 6: 0 miles driving (but 13 miles by ferry and 8 miles by bicycle).
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Did Chester get to try the Mackinac Bridge?
@Thornton — no, since we’re continuing our trip on the UP we didn’t need to cross the bridge. Susannah and I tried to go for a run across it, but were told that it is closed to pedestrian traffic.
Nice shirt Ben!!!
@Paul — bought at the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. 😉