Mackinaw Bridge

Mackinaw Bridge entering the Upper Peninsula of MI

The wind warning was not really needed.
We had a smooth crossing.

This is a beautiful suspension bridge. 

We had a seven hour day driving from  Woodstock Ontario to St Ignace, Michigan.  Canada had acres and acres of corn that Fern thinks they might be growing for for ethanol fuel.  Just an educated guess.  The United States border crossing at Port Huron was a long wait in line but a short experience for us as we had only eaten and slept in Canada and had our passports ready.   Then we headed up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on I69 and I75.   The area seems to be sparsely populated by people and largely populated by trees.  Although there were signs about elk herds none were to be seen.  

The bridge at Mackinaw claims to be the longest suspension bridge in the world.  It is 200 feet high above the water at its highest points.  It is a very simple yet impressive design.  St Ignace is just over the bridge and has a definite tourist feel to it - lots of motels from the 1950's abandoned to the lovely one we are staying in right on Lake Huron.  We took a little walk and bought our boat tickets to go to Mackinaw Island tomorrow.  We can see the Island tonight from our room's balcony.

We just listened to the NBC National News for information about Hurricane Irene.  Let's hope it does not hit Cape Cod with more then rain this weekend!