Mackinac

I made plans to go to Mackinac Island today. In fact, the only reason I went north through Michigan's Upper Peninsula was to go to Mackinac Island. Well, it never fails. I can have two weeks of gorgeous weather while traveling and as soon as I make plans to visit someone or do something big, I get hit with crappy weather. Today was no exception. It was 50 degrees and raining with 23 mph winds. Needless to say, I did not take the ferry over to Mackinac Island. Oh well. It just gives me an excuse to come back.

I crossed over the bridge and toured Colonial Michilimackinac Park and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. I did not go into the lighthouse itself, as I just wasn't in the mood to play tourist. Besides, I already toured one lighthouse on this trip.

The Mackinac Bridge, also known as The Mighty Mac

Whitecaps on Lake Huron. Isn't it a lovely day!

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse:

This is a private home right next to the park. It was glass on all sides. Who needs a house this big??? I am assuming it was a private home, yet nothing said it was and nothing said it wasn't.

And, to round out the day ... As I was driving down Route 127 toward Lansing, I passed a billboard that made me laugh out loud: Cops and Doughnuts, located in Clare. Of course, i just had to stop in. You can read more about it here: www.copsdoughnuts.com. The doughnut shop has been there and in operation since 1896. That's a lot of doughnuts.