Trekchick
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To begin this story, let me say, it was my baby sister Brandi who first said, "lets walk the Mackinaw Bridge on Labor day". It seemed impossible because Labor Day Weekend (Known to our family as Harvest Festival Weekend) has traditionally been a huge family time for us. My dad always has a trophy winning parade entry, for which he relies on us girls to inject some character. ( I have the pics of me in a burlap dress to prove it)
This year was THE year to ditch the traditions and walk the Mighty Mack.
When we began the trip we had to decide..........who's turn is it to be the evil one?
They decided that I'm the evil one!
The Mackinaw Bridge holds a lot of good vibe for me as I recall family vacations from my childhood. More than anything, the Bridge is a treasure.
For those of you who don't know:
The Mackinaw Bridge connects the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
Construction began May 1954.
It was opened to traffic Nov 1, 1957.
Cost $99,880,000.00
There are two main cables which are 24.5 inches in diameter.:
I have many other facts in my shabby little brain that I'd love to share, but I'll spare you unless you really want to know.
There are many things that make me feel very small, one is the East Wall at Abasin, another is the Mackinaw Bridge.
When we arrived to make the walk(5 miles on the bridge, then another 3 to the busses that bring you back to your car) the vibe was sort of amazing. The southbound lanes of the bridge were turned into north and south bound for the duration of the walk time.
The Northbound lanes were filled with walkers!
Part 2 following.............
This year was THE year to ditch the traditions and walk the Mighty Mack.
When we began the trip we had to decide..........who's turn is it to be the evil one?
They decided that I'm the evil one!
The Mackinaw Bridge holds a lot of good vibe for me as I recall family vacations from my childhood. More than anything, the Bridge is a treasure.
For those of you who don't know:
The Mackinaw Bridge connects the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
Construction began May 1954.
It was opened to traffic Nov 1, 1957.
Cost $99,880,000.00
There are two main cables which are 24.5 inches in diameter.:
I have many other facts in my shabby little brain that I'd love to share, but I'll spare you unless you really want to know.
There are many things that make me feel very small, one is the East Wall at Abasin, another is the Mackinaw Bridge.
When we arrived to make the walk(5 miles on the bridge, then another 3 to the busses that bring you back to your car) the vibe was sort of amazing. The southbound lanes of the bridge were turned into north and south bound for the duration of the walk time.
The Northbound lanes were filled with walkers!
Part 2 following.............