Even big-rig drivers have been known to request an escort while crossing the intimidating bridge. Like the compact car, big rigs challenge the fury of the bridge on a heavily winded day. For many drivers, the valet trip is well worth taking advantage of as one enjoys the gorgeous scenery below. Led by the Governor, it remains a favorite event in the Mackinaw area. Thousands of walkers line up in the early morning hours to await a shuttle trip to the far end of the bridge where they will begin the five-mile walk back across the towering structure.
Mackinaw Island sits amid the waters of Lake Huron.
The 15 minute ferry ride from Mackinaw City to the island provides an enjoyable scenic adventure for visitors to the area. Even on a warm summer day, it is wise to grab a sweatshirt for the ride out as crisp air slaps your face on your way to the island destination. Noted for its lack of motor vehicles, the island offers appeal to visitors of all ages. Foot travel, biking, and horses provide the main source of travel around the island. Only a few miles in diameter, the island can be biked or hiked easily in a day.