We’ve lived in Michigan for almost ten years (is that possible?!), but until last week had never been to one of its jewels, Mackinac Island. In the beginning, we had babies, and traveling several hours with diaper bags and baby bottles, just to drop a bunch of money on a pricey island resort seemed like sort of a bad idea. As the boys got older, we’ve traveled with them quite a bit, but you know how it is. Sometimes the places closest to home are the ones all of the tourists visit, but you never quite get there yourself. So finally, we decided to join the tourists and see more of our own state. And I have to say, it was worth the wait.
The boys were bursting with excitement as they begged us to take them for a carriage ride. There are no cars on the island, so if you want to cover a lot of distance without tennis shoes or a bicycle, horses are your other option.
We biked it! Yes, we did. We brought our bikes and the five of us road the whole way around the island, even the littlest, proud to have circled the island at 5-years old. It’s 7 miles around, but mostly level with lots of stopping-off places to play and explore.
They also loved exploring Fort Mackinac, although less for the historic information than for the freedom to run like wolves.
As for my husband and I, you can’t beat the scenery. This is Michigan? Yep, who knew?
What fun! I would love to go back to Mackinac!
Brings back memories of childhood! HAvn’t been there in over 40 years. HAsn’t changed too much thanks to the no cars policy. What a great idea. Guess gas prices don’t have the effect there as wevery where else 😉
Looks like a beautiful place to visit. I’ll have to check it out one day.
What a beautiful place to live!!
I visited Mackinac Island when I was about 8 with my parents, grandma, and little sister–it is still one of my favorite memories. I remember waking up and smelling the taffy in the morning. As a little kid, I also thought it was amazing to be somewhere with NO CARS. I loved it.