September 7th

Leaving L’Anse we were on our way to the Mackinac Bridge.  Our drives all through the Upper Peninsula were beautiful.  Whether we were on the coast of Lake Superior or driving through state parks, National Forests or private forests it was very scenic.  Today was no different.

The Mackinac Bridge opened in 1957 and the 26,372-foot-long bridge is the world’s 20th-longest main span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.  The bridge connects the Lower Peninsula of Michigan with the Upper Peninsula over the Mackinac Strait and is the west end of Lake Superior and the east end of Lake Huron.

Josh and Carol’s friends suggested that we drive over the Mackinac Bridge even if it means driving over and back.  So that’s what we did.  It was a $4.00 toll each way but well worth it.  The bridge was 2 lanes in each direction and both number 1 lanes were made of metal grates and the speed limit was 20 mph.  The 20 mph made it easy for Diane to take photos and driving on the metal grates made it fun.  Our tires made a hum as we drove in the number 1 lane and if you swerved slightly you change the hum.  I think if you were diligent you could probably compose real music by driving across the bridge.

Or campsite was on the Upper Peninsula just above the Mackinac Bridge on the Lake Huron side.  We checked in and got settled at our campsite then walked to the beach.  We took some photos and Put our fingers in Lake Huron.  Then back to the campsite for a couple of beers and dinner.