North Country Trail: Croton Dam to Mackinaw City
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~340 miles backpacking in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. I section-hiked this with many weekends and also day-hikes and biking some of the longer road walks. I did not hike sections in order but have formed a continuous route and many sections were hiked in both directions. Thanks to the North Country Trail Association and all who make the trail what it is.
Driving Over Mackinac Bridge, MI
Driving I75 (Interstate 75) Over Mackinac Bridge, MI In Route To St. Ignace, Michigan
Mackinac City is on right as we approach the bridge.
Mackinaw City /ˈmækᵻnɔː ˈsɪti/ is a village in Emmet and Cheboygan counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 806 at the 2010 census; the population surges during the summer tourist season, including an influx of tourists and seasonal workers who serve in the shops, hotels and other recreational facilities there and in the surrounding region. Mackinaw City is at the northern tip (headland) of the Michigan's Lower Peninsula along the southern shore of the Straits of Mackinac. Across the straits lies the state's Upper Peninsula. These two land masses are physically connected by the Mackinac Bridge, which runs from Mackinaw City north to St. Ignace. Mackinaw City is also the primary base for ferry service to Mackinac Island, located to the northeast in the straits.
According to AAA's 2009 TripTik requests, Mackinaw City is the most popular tourist city in the state of Michigan. Local attractions include Fort Michilimackinac, the Mackinac Bridge, the Mackinaw Crossings shopping mall, Mill Creek, the Old Mackinac Point Light, the Historic Village, the McGulpin Point Light, and the retired US Coast Guard Icebreaker Mackinaw.
The official name of the community is The Village of Mackinaw City and as that suggests, it is a village by state law. Mackinaw City is governed by the General Law Village Act, Public Act No. 3, of 1895, as amended. The downtown district and much of the development lie within Mackinaw Township, Cheboygan County, but the larger portion of the village by area is in Wawatam Township, Emmet County, which borders Mackinaw Township to the west.
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The Mackinac Bridge (/ˈmækᵻnɔː/ MAK-in-aw) is a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the Upper and Lower peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Opened in 1957, the 26,372-foot (8.038 km) bridge (familiarly known as Big Mac and Mighty Mac) is the world's 17th-longest main span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western hemisphere. The Mackinac Bridge is part of Interstate 75 and the Lakes Michigan and Huron components of the Great Lakes Circle Tours across the straits; it is also a segment of the U.S. North Country National Scenic Trail. The bridge connects the city of St. Ignace on the north end with the village of Mackinaw City on the south.
Envisioned since the 1880s, the bridge was designed by the engineer David B. Steinman and completed in 1957 only after many decades of struggles to begin construction
The bridge opened on November 1, 1957,[4] connecting two peninsulas linked for decades by ferries. A year later, the bridge was formally dedicated as the world's longest suspension bridge between anchorages, allowing a superlative comparison to the Golden Gate Bridge, which had a longer center span between towers, and the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, which had an anchorage in the middle.
It remains the longest suspension bridge with two towers between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.[3] Much longer anchorage-to-anchorage spans have been built in the Eastern Hemisphere, including the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge in Japan (12,826 ft or 3,909 m). But the long leadups to the anchorages on the Mackinac make its total shoreline-to-shoreline length of 5 miles (8 km) longer than the Akashi-Kaikyo (2.4 mi or 3.9 km).
The length of the bridge's main span is 3,800 feet (1,158 m), which makes it the third-longest suspension span in the United States and 17th longest suspension span worldwide. It is also one of the world's longest bridges overall.
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Saint Ignace, usually written as St. Ignace, is a city at the southern tip of the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, bordering the Straits of Mackinac. The population was 2,452 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mackinac County.[6] For travelers coming from the Lower Peninsula, St. Ignace is the gateway to the northern part of the state.
St. Ignace Township is located just to the north of the city, but is politically independent.
Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, St. Ignace is at the northern end of the Mackinac Bridge and Mackinaw City is the southern end.
One-third of the population of the city identified as Native American. The Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians, a state recognized tribe, is headquartered at St. Ignace, and has bands in several other counties in the region. In addition, the large federally recognized Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians owns and operates a casino on its land in St. Ignace, as well as in four other cities in northern Michigan.
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Bicycle Ride Around Mackinac (Mackinaw) Island
Bicycle Ride Around Mackinaw Island
Mackinac Island is about 8 miles (13 km) in circumference and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km 2) in total area. The highest point of the island is the historic Fort Holmes (originally called Fort George by the British before 1815), which is 320 feet (98 m) above lake level and 890 feet (271 m) above sea level.
Mackinac Island (/ˈmækᵻnɔː/ MAK-in-aw) is an island and resort area, covering 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was home to an Odawa settlement before European exploration began in the 17th century. It served a strategic position as a center on the commerce of the Great Lakes fur trade. This led to the establishment of Fort Mackinac on the island by the British during the American Revolutionary War. It was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.
In the late 19th century, Mackinac Island became a popular tourist attraction and summer colony. Much of the island has undergone extensive historical preservation and restoration; as a result, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark. It is well known for its numerous cultural events; its wide variety of architectural styles, including the famous Victorian Grand Hotel; its fudge; and its ban on almost all motor vehicles. More than 80 percent of the island is preserved as Mackinac Island State Park
The island can be reached by private boat, by ferry, by small aircraft, and in the winter, by snowmobile over an ice bridge. The airport has a 3,500-foot (1,070 m) paved runway, and daily charter air service from the mainland is available. In the summer tourist season, ferry service is available from Arnold Transit Company, Shepler's Ferry, and Star Line Ferry to shuttle visitors to the island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.
Motorized vehicles have been prohibited on the island since 1898, with the exception of snowmobiles during winter, emergency vehicles, and service vehicles. Travel on the island is either by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage. Roller skates and roller blades are also allowed, except in the downtown area. Bicycles, roller skates/roller blades, carriages, and saddle horses are available for rent. An 8-mile (13 km) road follows the island's perimeter, and numerous roads, trails and paths cover the interior. M-185, the United States' only state highway without motorized vehicles, makes a circular loop around the island, closely hugging the shoreline.
The island is the location of Mackinac Island State Park, which covers approximately 80 percent of the island and includes Fort Mackinac as well as portions of the island's historic downtown and harbor. No camping is allowed on the island, but numerous hotels and bed and breakfasts are available.
The downtown streets are lined with many retail stores, candy shops, and restaurants. A popular item at the candy shops is the locally produced and nationally known Mackinac Island fudge, leading to tourists sometimes being referred to as fudgies. Many shops sell a variety of fudge, and some of the confectioners have been operating for more than a century. The popularity of the fudge has led to the sales and marketing of Mackinac Island fudge not only throughout Michigan but outside the state as well
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Driving Over Mackinac Bridge At Night
Driving I75 (Interstate 75) Over Mackinac Bridge, MI From St. Ignace, Michigan In The U.P.
Mackinac City is on left as we exit the bridge.
Mackinaw City /ˈmækᵻnɔː ˈsɪti/ is a village in Emmet and Cheboygan counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 806 at the 2010 census; the population surges during the summer tourist season, including an influx of tourists and seasonal workers who serve in the shops, hotels and other recreational facilities there and in the surrounding region. Mackinaw City is at the northern tip (headland) of the Michigan's Lower Peninsula along the southern shore of the Straits of Mackinac. Across the straits lies the state's Upper Peninsula. These two land masses are physically connected by the Mackinac Bridge, which runs from Mackinaw City north to St. Ignace. Mackinaw City is also the primary base for ferry service to Mackinac Island, located to the northeast in the straits.
According to AAA's 2009 TripTik requests, Mackinaw City is the most popular tourist city in the state of Michigan. Local attractions include Fort Michilimackinac, the Mackinac Bridge, the Mackinaw Crossings shopping mall, Mill Creek, the Old Mackinac Point Light, the Historic Village, the McGulpin Point Light, and the retired US Coast Guard Icebreaker Mackinaw.
The official name of the community is The Village of Mackinaw City and as that suggests, it is a village by state law. Mackinaw City is governed by the General Law Village Act, Public Act No. 3, of 1895, as amended. The downtown district and much of the development lie within Mackinaw Township, Cheboygan County, but the larger portion of the village by area is in Wawatam Township, Emmet County, which borders Mackinaw Township to the west.
More Info Here:
The Mackinac Bridge (/ˈmækᵻnɔː/ MAK-in-aw) is a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the Upper and Lower peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Opened in 1957, the 26,372-foot (8.038 km) bridge (familiarly known as Big Mac and Mighty Mac) is the world's 17th-longest main span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western hemisphere. The Mackinac Bridge is part of Interstate 75 and the Lakes Michigan and Huron components of the Great Lakes Circle Tours across the straits; it is also a segment of the U.S. North Country National Scenic Trail. The bridge connects the city of St. Ignace on the north end with the village of Mackinaw City on the south.
Envisioned since the 1880s, the bridge was designed by the engineer David B. Steinman and completed in 1957 only after many decades of struggles to begin construction
The bridge opened on November 1, 1957,[4] connecting two peninsulas linked for decades by ferries. A year later, the bridge was formally dedicated as the world's longest suspension bridge between anchorages, allowing a superlative comparison to the Golden Gate Bridge, which had a longer center span between towers, and the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, which had an anchorage in the middle.
It remains the longest suspension bridge with two towers between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.[3] Much longer anchorage-to-anchorage spans have been built in the Eastern Hemisphere, including the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge in Japan (12,826 ft or 3,909 m). But the long leadups to the anchorages on the Mackinac make its total shoreline-to-shoreline length of 5 miles (8 km) longer than the Akashi-Kaikyo (2.4 mi or 3.9 km).
The length of the bridge's main span is 3,800 feet (1,158 m), which makes it the third-longest suspension span in the United States and 17th longest suspension span worldwide. It is also one of the world's longest bridges overall.
More Info Here:
Saint Ignace, usually written as St. Ignace, is a city at the southern tip of the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, bordering the Straits of Mackinac. The population was 2,452 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mackinac County. For travelers coming from the Lower Peninsula, St. Ignace is the gateway to the northern part of the state.
St. Ignace Township is located just to the north of the city, but is politically independent.
Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, St. Ignace is at the northern end of the Mackinac Bridge and Mackinaw City is the southern end.
One-third of the population of the city identified as Native American. The Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians, a state recognized tribe, is headquartered at St. Ignace, and has bands in several other counties in the region. In addition, the large federally recognized Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians owns and operates a casino on its land in St. Ignace, as well as in four other cities in northern Michigan.
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Robert Myrick Photography
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USA Driving - SW Michigan - US Rt 31 Benton Harbor, MI to South Bend, IN - GoPro - North America
This is a photo time lapse.... Through a regional highway in Southwest Michigan state.
US BR35 Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the national designation of U.S. Bicycle Route 35 in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, from St. Ignace/Mackinac Island to Sault Ste. Marie.
North Country Trail
North Country Trail hiking from S.Nichols Lake to High Banks Lake in Michigan
The North Country Trail (NCT) connects America's red plaid nation, wandering 4600 miles through America's rugged northern heartlands. Stretching across seven states, this longest National Scenic Trail is brought to local communities through the dedication and hard work of volunteers. From New York to North Dakota
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Michigan State Capital Virtual Tour Featuring Beautiful Architecture
This is a virtual tour of the Michigan State Capital in Lansing, Michigan. This was filmed by Michael Delaware, a REALTOR® in Southwest Michigan. It was filmed during a tour of the State Capital by the Battle Creek Area Association of REALTORS® in March of 2011. The building includes some incredibly beautiful artwork and design, and is an important part of Michigan State history.
How Awsome Michigan Is
Michigan is an awesome state and i just wanted to show everyone how awesome and beautiful it is! Enjoy!!! Comment and Rate!!
North Country Trail Wisconsin sections
I Hike 110 miles along the North Country Trail from Southwest of Solon Springs to Northeast of Mellen, WI in Copper Falls State Park with my dog.
1998 10 Michigan Natural Wonders of the U P
An Introduction to the North Country National Scenic Trail
Courtesy of the North Country Trail Association. The video shows footage of the North Country National Scenic Trail through Lowell, Michigan.
Michigan driving: US-31 through Traverse City
An evening drive on Five Mile Road and US-31 to Elmwood Township Marina and back, sped up 4x.
Driver: Sam Korson
Cameraman: Jeff Korson
Mackinaw City & Mackinac Island, Michigan / Odkryj Amerykę - Michigan
Mackinac Island is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was home to an Odawa settlement before European exploration began in the 17th century. This led to the establishment of Fort Mackinac on the island by the British during the American Revolutionary War. It was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.
In the late 19th century, Mackinac Island became a popular tourist attraction and summer colony. Much of the island has undergone extensive historical preservation and restoration; as a result, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
It is well known for its numerous cultural events and its wide variety of architectural styles.
The main sources used:
Mackinac Island - Wikipedia
Mackinaw City - Wikipedia
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
Other sources:
Visitor's Guide - Inside Mackinac
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Wyspa Mackinac znajduje się w Lake Huron, na wschodnim krańcu Cieśniny Mackinac, pomiędzy górnym i dolnym półwyspem stanu Michigan. Wyspa była siedzibą osadnictwa w Odawie, zanim europejskie poszukiwania, które rozpoczęły się w XVII wieku. Doprowadziło to do powstania Fortu Mackinac na wyspie przez Brytyjczyków podczas wojny o niepodległość Stanów Zjednoczonych. Miały tu miejsce dwie bitwy podczas wojny 1812 roku.
Pod koniec XIX wieku wyspa Mackinac stała się popularną atrakcją turystyczną i letnią kolonią. Znaczna część wyspy przeszła długą historyczną konserwację i renowację i w rezultacie stała się Narodowo- Historycznym Zabytkiem. Jest dobrze znana z licznych wydarzeń kulturalnych i różnorodnych stylów architektonicznych.
Scenariusz i realizacja:
Joanna Gronostajska
Konsultacja techniczna:
Alex Sobotka
Konsultacja merytoryczna:
Dr Paweł Ziemiński
Zdjęcia:
Alex Sobotka i Vitold Janczak
Yooper Tours: On Da North Country Trail - Section 4
A spontaneous hike across Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the North Country Trail. I couldn't do it all in one time, so I broke the 550 miles into 9 sections.
Section 4 is from Tahquamenon Falls to Trout Lake Rd. This is a special section because I am joined by one of my hiking buddies from the Pacific Northwest Trail, Fitty Shrimp. We also stumbled onto a trail crew and found out how much work goes into maintaining the NCT.
18 Tourist Attractions in Michigan USA | Travel Destinations
18 Top Rated - Best Tourist Attractions in Michigan
1. Mackinac Island - an island and resort area, covering 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Lake Huron.
2. Isle Royale National Park - Beautiful must see island treasure. This island caters to both rugged back packers and those who like a soft bed and hot shower. If you prefer the later, check out the Rock Harbor Lodge. Look for wild bull moose!
3. Pictured Rocks National Seashore - Pictured Rocks is well worth a trip. The views of Lake Superior's clear blue waters and the sandstone cliffs are absolutely gorgeous of course, but we were surprised by the sheer number of different mushrooms and fungus that was growing along the trails.
4. Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing - Beautiful family fun place to visit. Learn about Michigan history. Alot to see for every age level. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
5. State Capitol - What an absolutely gorgeous building! Just magnificent! Very interesting to watch. Best day to go is on Saturday while they are still giving tours. Parking downtown is also free so you can park right next the capitol building without any problem. The restored dome and glass floor in the rotunda is cool to see.
6. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
7. Mackinac Bridge - a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan.
8. Colonial Michilimackinac, mackinaw city - This place was awesome. It has an awesome view of the bridge though and where else can you see two great lakes in one visit.
9. Windmill Island, Holland - Fun place. Good demonstrations and educational. The windmill is awesome and the products ground there are really good.
10. Outdoor Discovery Center of Wildlife Unlimited, holland - Very cool place. Lots of schools do field trips here.
11. Castle Rock - This place is awesome. Great view of the area from a wonderful vantage point.
12. Detroit Institute of Arts - Lovely museum with a terrific collection. The highlight for me were the spectacular Diego Rivera murals commissioned by Ford, as well as important pieces by Van Gogh, Degas, Picasso & Matisse.
13. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - One of the finest gardens you will ever visit in the whole country. Make sure you have on your must see list. It is easy to view the garden by foot or by the shuttles that are provided. The shuttle drivers are very good at telling the history/story of each landscape artwork and the history of the gardens development itself.
14. Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum - Fantastic museum. A must see if you are in the area. The main feature is, of course, the Edmund Fitzgerald but you will learn about a lot of other shipwrecks as well.
15. Lake Huron Michigan - What a pleasant surprise in the morning when we looked out at the lake and saw fog. It gave us the opportunity to walk the edge, experience the quiet, and photograph the grasses at water's edge.
16. Lake Michigan - One of the five Great Lakes of North America and the only one located entirely within the United States.
17. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - This is a great place to bike with a paved bike trail running through most of the park.
18. The Henry Ford - Absolutely incredible museum. The staff is always friendly, and helpful. The exhibits are always updating, the museum is always clean, and there is a lot of very interesting things to see.
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See Michigan's night sky like none other at Headlands International Dark Sky Park
The Event Center is open to rent, if you're planning a wedding or special event, you can even schedule a tour to see it yourself!
Economic and cultural impact of horses in the state of Michigan
Alpena --- Horses have called Michigan home for centuries, providing a variety of resources to the people that live in the 'Wolverine State.'
The American Horse Council Foundation recently released a number of statistics of the economic impacts that the horse industry has on Michigan. The two year study broke down the impact into five different sectors. The racing sector supports 3,946 jobs and creates a total impact of $389 million. The competition sector supports 11,942 jobs and has an economic impact of $1 billion. Recreation, equine therapy, and equine rescues & sanctuaries make up over a half a million dollars in economic impacts on the industry. The total impact on Michigan's economy comes out to $2.6 billion.
Horses activists and enthusiasts believe that number should be higher. Retired Army Colonel Don Packard now serves as president of the Michigan Horse Council. He rode in the 2016 inaugural parade as part of the Michigan Mounted Police Unit. It was the first time that a person and not a member of the unit has ridden with the group. The retired Army Colonel looked at just the sheer dollars that go into the equipment to haul a horse as testament for a higher economic impact.
Every time you go to a trail ride group or organization, you see a $60,000 truck pulling an $100,000 trailer, said Packard. Then you see all of the gas that goes into that truck and trailer, all of the food and fuel and money that all of the individual trail riders and show people spend.
A few aspect have put financial dents into the amount of dollars from the equine industry into Michigan. Public Act 288 increased the amount of trails and roads for off-road vehicles. For horse owners, motorized vehicles can cause panic and flight in horses. These trails no longer become viable for horse trail riders to utilize. In addition, two major horse racing tracks have closed within the past few years, leaving only Northville Downs.
Horses have been around much longer, we have a right to ride in this state and we plan on pursuing that aggressively as often as we can, said Packard.
Packard is one of the few to ride from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron on horseback. His passion in horse culture and riding can be found through the 8 trips across the state. In Northern Michigan, horse riding and the great outdoors combine to make this region a perfect tool for equine education and culture. In Mackinac Island, Ashley Day, Program Manager at the Mackinac Community Equestrian Center, helps out with education of people on respect and proper use of horses.
It really helps with development in children and young adults, said Day. It puts them in a situation where they have to really utilize critical thinking skills and build confidence, they have to be accountable, they have to be self aware.
Education and exposure to horses will be the tools that local community horse organizations use to help the equine industry continue thriving. Jackie Konecke of the Alpena County Horsemen's Club wants more people to spend time with horses. By gaining more exposure, the horse activist expects to see more benefits than just a new found love.
There's lots of riding in our Northeastern Michigan that people don't realize that brings our community up, said Konecke. It will get people to come from the south and other states and to come up here to Northern Michigan and bring much needed dollars to our community which will help not only just the equestrians but mom and pop shops as well.
Pairing the beauty of the area with an outdoor activity creates another draw for people to visit and enjoy the opportunities available. Throughout the year, both Mackinac and Alpena's horse organizations offer a number of activities, competitions, shows, and community outreach that helps ensure horses as part of the cultural and communal fabric that makes up Michigan.