Round Island Passage Light: A Historic Beacon Explore the history of the Round Island Passage Light, an important navigation aid in the Straits of Mackinac since 1895.

Round Island Passage Light represents one of the final chapters of traditional lighthouse construction on the Great Lakes. Its beacon still marks the channel today.
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#NorthernMichiganHistory #StraitsofMackinac #MackinacIsland #MaritimeHistory

Mackinac Bridge - Haunted Lineage It's been said to me that only sometimes when people go over the Mackinac Bridge you can hear a little baby crying because the parents had gotten into an

#mackinacisland #michigan #unitedstates - Mackinac Bridge: It's been said to me that only sometimes when people go over the Mackinac Bridge you can hear a litt. . . Read: buff.ly/isggpX6

#accident #babycrying #bridge #death #straitsofmackinac #urbanlegend

The Formation of Michilimackinac County in 1818 | Northern Michigan History Discover the significance of Michilimackinac County's creation in 1818 and its role in shaping Michigan's landscape and history.

📜 On this day in 1818, Michilimackinac County was created—stretching across nearly all of northern Michigan! It later became Mackinac County. 🌊🐟
👉 Read more: northernmichiganhistory.com/michilimacki...
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A cloudy sunrise in Mackinaw City, and the sunlit Mackinac Bridge. The bridge spans the length of the photo, and is not seen in its entirity. A dark treeline can be seen under it, and few motor vehicles, including two white trucks can be seen between the two bridge towers. In the left foreground is a red USCGC Mackinaw (WABG-83),a retired US Coast Guard icebreaker. Fences, stones, grass, dirt and lime green structure of some sort make up the rest of the foreground.

The #MackinacBridge, connector of the Upper and Lower Penninsulas of #Michigan for #UrbanGaze

The 5-mile suspension bridge spans the #StraitsofMackinac, the channel between #LakeMichigan and #LakeHuron

#SensoryArt #Transportation #EastCoastKin #bridge #cloudscape #urbanlandscape #photography

SS Wilfred Sykes - “Queen of the Great Lakes”

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Watch Room View - Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

Circular windows in the lighthouse tower provide a spectacular view of The Straits. Here, the keepers would stand watch when the light was illuminated at night or in bad weather.

#lighthouse #michiganphotography #straitsofmackinac #mackinawcity

Mackinac Bridge Walk The 2025 Annual Bridge Walk is currently scheduled for Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Any updates will be posted here as the event approaches. The Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic from 6:30 a....

Wish I was in northern Michigan tomorrow for the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk, www.mackinacbridge.org/events/walk/ #bridge #bridgewalk #lakehuron #lakemichigan #mackinac #mackinacbridge #mackinawcity #michigan #stignace #straitsofmackinac

Take a couple minutes now & support #Oil&WaterDon'tMix efforts to keep oil out of the #GreatLakes. Your letter will make a difference, demand that all the impacts of the proposed #Enbridge #oil tunnel project are thoroughly examined! #StraitsOfMackinac
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The Final Voyage of the Chief Wawatam | Northern Michigan History On August 21, 1984, the Chief Wawatam made her final voyage, ending over 70 years of coal-fired ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac.

🚢 On this day in history: The Chief Wawatam sailed for the last time on Aug 21, 1984, ending 73 years of ferry service across the Straits. 💨🌊 #GreatLakesHistory #MichiganMaritime #OnThisDay #ChiefWawatam #RailHistory #StraitsOfMackinac #MaritimeMonday
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Fort Michilimackinac - In 1960, reconstruction of the fort began. There are several working buildings and tons of artifacts and historical displays. Plus a spectacular view of the Straits and bridge!

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Bridging the Straits: Michigan’s First State Ferry Service Set Sail in 1923 | Northern Michigan History On July 31, 1923, Michigan launched its state ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac, and on August 6, 1923, the first car ferry—the wooden-hulled Ariel—made her maiden voyage across the straits...

🚗⚓ On this day in 1923, Michigan launched its first state ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac! Discover how cars crossed before the Mighty Mac ➡️ northernmichiganhistory.com/bridging-the...
#MichiganHistory #StraitsOfMackinac #FerryTales #OnThisDay 🛳️🌊🚙

The thought never crossed my mind but now that you mention it… 😇

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The lilacs on Mackinac never fail to impress!

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The perfect location to take portraits of your “loved ones” you’ll cherish forever 😉.

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“Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful.” -Jim Carrey

#lighthouse #greatlakeslighthouses
#straitsofmackinac #mackinawcity #mackinaw #puremichigan #michigan #oldmackinacpointlighthouse #photography #lilac

Old Round Island Point Lighthouse

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Smoky haze filled sunrise coming in strong!☀️

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Let the sweet smell of lilac season on Mackinac begin!!!

#stopandsmellthelilacs #straitsofmackinac #puremichigan #michigan #greatlakesstate #michiganawesome #upnorth #themittenstate #thisismackinac #shotoncanon #mackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandmichigan #mackinacislandphotography #lilacs

That logo. The reflection. Throw in a few geese and color me tickled!!! 📸😍

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Sometimes change can be good. Welcome back Arnold Line!!!

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The Ojibwe Capture of Fort Michilimackinac | Northern Michigan History The Ojibwe capture of Fort Michilimackinac was accomplished using a clever ruse involving a game of baggatiway during Pontiac's Rebellion.

On June 2, 1763, the Ojibwe took Fort Michilimackinac—with a game of lacrosse! Discover how this bold move rocked the Great Lakes:
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#OnThisDay #MichiganHistory #PontiacsRebellion #Ojibwe #FortMichilimackinac #History #HistoryMatters #StraitsOfMackinac 🏹

This view never gets old! 📸

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“Listen to silence. It has so much to say.” — Rumi

#straitsofmackinac #mackinawcity #mackinacbridge #puremichigan #michigan #upnorth #mightymac #keepspringfresh #photography #reflection #bridge #landscapephotography

Get low…. It’ll be worth it!!! The puddles of melting ice surrounding the Mackinac bridge provide the coolest reflections.

#straitsofmackinac #mackinawcity #mackinacbridge #puremichigan #michigan #upnorth #mightymac #keepspringfresh #photography

“Spring: a reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.”

— Unknown

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Monday Rewind. Revisiting some of my favorite photos. Have a great week!

Herbert C Jackson passing under the Mackinac Bridge during the Bridge Walk of 2024

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Michigan State Car Ferry System | Northern Michigan History With the completion of the Mackinac Bridge in 1957, the car ferry service became obsolete, and the state-ran ferry system was discontinued.

Before the bridge was built, the only way to cross the straits with vehicles was by using the car ferries. They provided an essential transportation link for motorists traveling between the Peninsulas. #carferries #mackinacbridge #straitsofmackinac northernmichiganhistory.com/michigan-sta...

Mighty Mac in all her spring time glory!

The melting ice makes for spectacular reflections. Taken the evening of the lunar eclipse... It was cold but worth it!

#straitsofmackinac #mackinawcity #mackinacbridge #puremichigan #michigan #upnorth #mightymac #photography