Below: The Mackinac Bridge as seen from Michilimackinac State Park

The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere and is currently the third longest suspension bridge in the world, with a length of 8,614 feet (including anchorages). There is a fee to drive over the Mackinac Bridge.

In 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan became the longest with a total suspension of 12,826 feet. The Great Belt Bridge in Halsskov-Sprogoe, Denmark, which also opened in 1998, is the second longest suspension bridge in the world with a total suspension of 8,921 feet.

Above quote from Mackinaw City 2013 Vacation Guide booklet

Below: Lee Duquette entering the
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse gift shop

People in the
Michilimackinac State Park feeding the pigeons

Below: A point in the storm and a guiding beacon since 1889, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse helped passing ships navigate through the treacherous waters of the Straits of Mackinac. This Castle of the Straits is a true gem of the Great Lakes. Below are three different views of the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse from the water/bridge side of the building.

Below: Lee Duquette at the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse sign and the lighthouse as seen from the street side of the building.

Below: Karen Duquette at the entrance to Colonial Michilimackinac

Below: Signs In front of the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and a statue of an ironworker.

Below: Just down the road a bit from the Michilimackinac State Park, the two RV Gypsies came across another nice view of the Mackinac Bridge.

Below: Karen Duquette relaxed on a wooden swing and enjoyed the scenery for awhile.

Below: A 4 story house right next to Michilimackinac State Park. Karen Duquette noticed it immediately, not because of its size, but because of the design and style of the house. Below is the view from the street, and the view from the park.

Below: A statue of Alexander Henry in front of Michilimackinac State Park.

Below: JUST AN INTERESTING LITTLE TIDBIT

Below: A store across the street from Michilimackinac State Park. It is one of many stores called "a party store". In Florida, a party store sells party supplies. Here in Michigan, the party stores are like Florida's convenience stores, with a variety of stuff for sale.

You may visit these three (3) sites in any order you choose.
After viewing all three sites, continue on to The Tunnel of Trees and more

Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinac Bridge and Old Mackinac Lighthouse (this page)

Mackinac Island

McGulpin Point Lighthouse

AFTER you have seen all three (3) sections above, please continue on to The Tunnel of Trees

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