June 21st - Mackinac Island, Michigan

Arch Rock is a geologic formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period, a period of high Lake Huron levels following the end of the Wisconsin glaciation. To this day Arch Rock stands on the Lake Huron shoreline 146 feet above the water.

Limestone breccia is not an ideal material for natural bridges, and this type of formation is quite rare in the North American Great Lakes region. The Native Americans saw Arch Rock as a place of numinous power, and told many stories and legends about it.

Many fudge shops on the island! 

Horse and buggies are the everywhere...no motorized vehicles allowed on the island. Not even golf carts. 

Arch Rock 

Beautiful scenery can be found everywhere. Emerald green and turquois blue waters make it feel like an island in the Carribean. 

This was the longest bike ride the kids ever did. Foster was wiped out and ended up falling asleep at the restaurant. Everyone earned ice cream and fudge at the end of our ride. 

We decided to bike the 8 mile path around the island. Nice to stop and take pictures and explore during the ride. Weather predictions showed a 50% chance of rain......but turned out to be a beautiful day! 

Since 1901, cars have been banned in Mackinac Island State Park. 

Perhaps the most noticeable first impression visitors get of Mackinac Island is the absence of automobiles! Visitors and residents travel by foot, bicycle or horse drawn carriage 

The Mackinac Bridge is a suspension bridge, connecting the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. Opened in 1957, the 26,372-foot-long (4.995 mi; bridge) (familiarly known as "Big Mac" and "Mighty Mac") is the world's 26th longest span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.We loaded up our bikes and took the Star Line Ferry.