This past weekend we loaded up the Honda and drove to northern Michigan to visit the famous Mackinac Island on Lake Huron. And as you can see, we roughed it! Dan's been itching to get the camping gear out at least once before it gets too cold so here was our humble abode for the weekend!
We planned out our meals they were YUMMY! Friday night we had marinaded chicken drumsticks with corn. Saturday morning we made omelets and turkey sausage. and Saturday night we had blue cheese turkey burgers and potato salad! I think if I ever want Dan to make dinner I just need to build a fire, break out the cast iron and away he'll go!
Camping would not be complete without smore's! We picked up a little tip from some friends last time we went camping... instead of graham crackers and hersey's chocolate, use fudge strips cookies! Below I have demonstrated how to make and eat the perfect smore :)
Saturday morning (after our hardy omelet) we took the ferry to Mackinac Island to spend the day. What's so cool about the Island is that motorized vehicles have been prohibited on the island, with the exception of snowmobiles during the winter. Travel on the Island is either by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage... Cool Huh!? Here are some pics of the coast from the ferry and also the downtown area.
All of the houses on the Island are period homes (even brand new ones under construction we saw). Each home is so elaborate and different. Most have been renovated into Bed & Breakfast's but there are still many private residences that serve as summer cottages. We took a peak at some reality and basic cottages were going for $2mil. INSANE!
Since the only way to get around the Island is foot, bicycle or carriage the quickest way round is a bike. So you can imagine how many bicycles there were. Bikers were everywhere! And when it came time to park your bike, good luck finding an open spot lol
The Island is about 8 miles in circumference and more than 80 percent of the island is preserved as Mackinac Island State Park. Instead of taking a carriage tour we decided to rent a bike and bike the entire island's coast. And it was beautiful! The water on Lake Huron is crystal clear, the forest is so lush and green!
Here we are at the Arch Rock. It's a small hike up to it but the view is worth it. This gives you an idea how beautiful the coastline is.
Here we are on our tandem bike! We had such a good time riding along the coast, stopping to see the sites, "ooo-ing and ahh-ing" the gorgeous homes and walking the downtown cutsie shops. Our trip wouldn't be complete without some famous Mackinac Island Fudge either... So we got 3 lbs of it! Good thing we biked off all those calories :)
Conclusion: Mackinac Island is a must see! We can't wait to go back next summer!
3 comments:
Where did you camp? It looked so awesome. We had to make a fast trip when we went this year but we were glad to get to spend an afternoon there! I'm guessing you didn't get a chance to visit the fort? Go back again before the boats stop running in the fall, when all the tourists are gone and the temps are cool. We've been there the week after Labor Day and it was perfect. Also, go over the bridge and see the U.P. It is so awesome up there! Glad you had fun!!
Yay I'm so happy you liked camping enough the first time to go again! This looks like something we would have done with you guys if we were living there too.... :( But it looks like you had a lot of fun! I love those houses on the island and LOVE the fact that there are no motorized vehicles allowed. That's just awesome! What a fun little weekend trip!
a tandem bike? oh, how sweet! *hehe
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