Mackinac Island (Michigan)

 I mentioned in my previous post that I jumped at the chance to visit the beautiful Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

The Grand Hotel is so popular among tourists that they charge $10 for non-guests to look around.

I asked one of the employees where to pay the fee and was graciously told to help myself and look around.

That made me happy.

I didn't get near as many shots as I wanted, but that's okay.

Just gives me another reason to go back.

If you are a fan of Somewhere in Time, you MUST visit this place.

Pure magic.

The Grand Hotel - view from the ferry

The touristy shot

Side view from the porch

View from the end of the porch

View from the hotel drive

This is the coin shop Christopher Reeve visited in the movie

One of many bike rental places

Found this couple enjoying the view

Riley J. found a ball near the tennis courts. We still have it.

Casey wants the stick...not too sure of the lake, though.

I will be a hotel guest on my next visit.
I will make sure I get to see the entire island.
I will take more photos!

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

I was fortunate to be able to take a driving trip to the glorious U.P. a couple of summers ago. 

I have always wanted to visit the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island so I jumped at the chance.

(Somewhere In Time is one of my favorite movies) 

This trip also allowed me to reach my goal of seeing all five Great Lakes.

Here are a few of my favorite shots (out of the hundreds I took)...

Motorized vehicles are not allowed on Mackinac Island

Grand Hotel carriage

The marvelous Grand Hotel

Beautiful Mackinac home

A friend and her son fishing

Lake Superior

A lighthouse on Lake Superior (northern U.P.)

Yeah, I love this place.