Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Mackinac Island, Part 1

Mackinac Island is an island resort up north Michigan at the Upper Penisular of Michigan. 80% of the island i s preseved as Mackinac Island State Park.The famous Vitorian Grand Hotel. It has the longest balcony in the world measuring two and half football field. You got to pay $10 just to get it if you are not the guest but, is well worth it; the interior is speactacular and the view for the viewing deck is amazing!
There are about 500 permenant residence in the island. These are not their home, there are the summer houses of the rich, and the exlusive accomodation for tourist. St. Ann's church is at the front.
Fort Mackinac by the British during the American Revolutionary War. Mackinac Island was an important port for fur trade during the 18th century.
The Arch Rock. The Great Lakes are formed by melting graciers, and the receding lakewaters eroded the limestone bedrock, forming the island's steep cliffs and rock formation.
Amazing view from the peak (Fort Holme).

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