Crossing Over

After driving due south from the Soo, we came to the Straits of Mackinac, where the upper ends of Lakes Huron and Michigan are connected. Crossing the Straits is the impressive Mackinac Bridge. By doing so, it allows direct car traffic between the Upper Michigan Peninsula and the Michigan mainland - a crossing that was once done by ferry.

Between the Mackinac and our stop for the night in Frankfort, Michigan, we passed through a heavily-populated, but beautiful area around Traverse City. A large number of lakes, vistas of Lake Michigan, expensive homes, and apple orchards. This appears to be a popular summer destination. One place we probably should have explored more, but didn't have the time, was the Sleeping Bear Dunes Seashore. We did manage to arrive right after a Bigfoot sighting at the Dunes though. That was quite exciting. I have always wondered what Bigfoot tracks look like.