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Mackinaw City14
- With a total span of approximately 5 miles, the Mackinac Bridge connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan uniting the communities of Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, Michigan. (short-facts.com)
- The bridge connects the city of St. Ignace on the north end with the village of Mackinaw City on the south. (short-facts.com)
- Saint Ignace, city, seat (1882) of Mackinac county, southeastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, U.S. It lies on the Straits of Mackinac opposite Mackinaw City, with which it is linked by the 5-mile- (8-km-) long Mackinac Bridge. (short-facts.com)
- Two ferry companies operate out of Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, connecting tourists and commuters to Mackinac Island: Shepler's Ferry and the Star Line Ferry. (wikipedia.org)
- The Old Mackinac Point Light, in Mackinaw City, which is open to the public. (wikipedia.org)
- Experience Michigan's Lower Peninsula in downtown Mackinaw City, which sits on the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge. (tripping.com)
- The Mackinac Bridge between St. Ignace and Mackinaw City, which connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, is part of I-75, and bicycles are prohibited. (adventurecycling.org)
- Keith Stokes usually has a camera in his hand - photographing Mackinaw City & Mackinac Island in northern Michigan for MightyMac.org, Kansas & Kansas City for KansasTravel.org and science fiction conventions for MidAmericon.org. (pixels.com)
- Discover the magic of Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. (mackinawcity.com)
- The Mackinaw City/Mackinac Island KOA (koa.com) sits on the Lower Peninsula and offers showers and laundry room, both available 24 hours a day. (usatoday.com)
- They're both connected by the Mackinac Bridge (such a cool name), which once in Mackinaw City, you can ferry over to Mackinac Island, today an island without cars. (weblogtheworld.com)
- The photos on this page are from slides taken by my father, Lester Stokes, who lived less than a block from the foot of the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City, and worked on the State Dock which served the automobile ferries until November 1, 1957, when the Mackinac โฆ There were not enough takers to guarantee successful underwriting. (drukfurniture.com)
- 5. The bridge stretches between Mackinaw City on one side and St Ignace, Michigan, on the other. (kidadl.com)
- Before the bridge was built, St Ignace and Mackinaw City were only connected by ferry. (kidadl.com)
Peninsulas22
- French: Dรฉtroit de Mackinac) are the short waterways between the U.S. state of Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, traversed by the Mackinac Bridge. (wikipedia.org)
- The Mackinac Bridge, affectionately known as "Mighty Mac," is more than a marvel of engineering connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. (mackinawcity.com)
- The Mackinac Bridge, an awe-inspiring marvel of engineering, gracefully spans the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. (mackinawcity.com)
- The bridge connecting Michigan s two peninsulas was closed in both directions shortly before 2:30 p.m., said Michigan State Police. (democraticunderground.com)
- Spanning these straits to connect Michigan's lower and upper peninsulas is the 5-mile-long Mackinac Bridge - the third longest suspension bridge in the world. (wisc.edu)
- Michigan is the only state in the United States to be composed of two peninsulas, the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula, which are connected by the Mackinac Bridge. (travelnotes.org)
- Named after the straits that pass through the two peninsulas, this state park offers gorgeous views of the bridge at night. (theoutbound.com)
- It was November 1, 1957, when the Mackinac Bridge first opened to the public, connecting the Upper and Lower peninsulas of Michigan. (wjimam.com)
- This was a huge game-changer for the state because prior to the bridge being built, the only way to travel between peninsulas was by ferry. (wjimam.com)
- Spanning five miles across the Straits of Mackinac, this suspension bridge connects the Lower and Upper Peninsulas of Michigan and is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere. (mackinawcity.com)
- It is the Mackinac Bridge that is able to connect both peninsulas to each other directly. (americathebeautiful.com)
- Mike invited my family to join him each year for the 5 mile hike across the Mackinac Bridge that connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. (customink.com)
- Perhaps its most famous use was in the effort to connect the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan during the construction of the Mackinac Bridge between 1954 - 1957. (cati.com)
- Since no cars are allowed on the island, you must arrive by ferry or via the 8,614-foot Mackinac Bridge-North America's longest suspension bridge that physically connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. (golftipsmag.com)
- On Nov. 1, 1957, the five-mile long Mackinac Bridge , which spans the Straits of Mackinac to connect the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, opened to traffic for the first time. (linns.com)
- Michigan's two peninsulas are separated by the four-mile-wide Straits of Mackinac * , which is the body of water that connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. (usends.com)
- The Mackinac Bridge connects the peninsulas. (stevebeyerproductions.com)
- It is considered to be the only state in the United States to have two peninsulas, with the Upper Peninsula being separated from the lower one by the Mackinac Straits, which is a channel of about 5 miles, joining Lake Michigan with Lake Huron. (kanjivaramsilks.com)
- Connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, across the Straits of Mackinac, is the Mackinac Bridge, known locally as the Big Mac, or the Mighty Mac. (drukfurniture.com)
- The world's longest suspension bridge opened in November of 1957, connecting Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas. (drukfurniture.com)
- It connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, the only state with two peninsulas in the US. (kidadl.com)
- The Mackinac Bridge, which connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, is five miles long. (toddandbradreed.com)
Facts About The Mackinac Bridge2
- Calling all budding engineers, we've compiled a list of amazing facts about the Mackinac Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. (kidadl.com)
- For more incredible facts about the Mackinac Bridge read on to find out all about this spectacular bridge across Lake Michigan, who knows what you might learn? (kidadl.com)
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- But in November 1957, the new Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic. (usends.com)
- The bridge opened to traffic on November 1, 1957 according to schedule, despite the many hazards of marine construction over the turbulent Straits of Mackinac. (drukfurniture.com)
- Williams was there when the Mackinac Bridge was completed and opened to traffic in 1957. (drukfurniture.com)
- On November 1, 1957 this bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges, was declared open. (kidadl.com)
- 3. The bridge opened on November 1, 1957. (kidadl.com)
Strait4
- The campgrounds, separated by the Strait of Mackinac and connected by the Mackinac Bridge, are both open from May to October and offer RV sites with 50 amp service. (usatoday.com)
- The Mackinac Bridge passes over a strait of water that connects two Great Lakes, Lake Michigan (to the west of the bridge) and Lake Huron (to the east). (drukfurniture.com)
- The main strait runs under the bridge and connects the two great lakes, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. (kidadl.com)
- The strait that flows under the bridge is 18,480 feet wide, or three and half miles. (kidadl.com)
Ferry4
- The Round Island Light on Round Island, which is not open to the public but which can be viewed from the Mackinac Island ferry channel. (wikipedia.org)
- No matter where you stay, a pleasant walk or short drive brings you to the Mackinac Island ferry docks. (tripping.com)
- Adventure Cycling recommends riding the ferry to Mackinac Island to cross the Straits of Mackinac. (adventurecycling.org)
- The railroad in the photo is the New York Central (later Detroit & Mackinac, abandoned since the mid-1980s) while the State Highway Department sign directs traffic to the left for 'STATE FERRY' or right to 'CHEBOYGAN. (michiganhighways.org)
Straits Stat2
- Wake up to picture-perfect views of the Mackinac Bridge when you choose a vacation rental near Straits State Park. (tripping.com)
- Straits State Park is located on the upper peninsula of Michigan and is minutes from the Mackinac Bridge. (theoutbound.com)
Island21
- two are populated-Bois Blanc Island and Mackinac Island, while the third, Round Island, is uninhabited and a designated wilderness area. (wikipedia.org)
- Today passenger-only ferries carry people to Mackinac Island, which does not permit cars. (wikipedia.org)
- The Straits of Mackinac are named after Mackinac Island. (wikipedia.org)
- The eastern end of the straits was controlled by Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island, a British colonial and early American military base and fur trade center, founded in 1781. (wikipedia.org)
- Michilimackinac was replaced in 1781 by a British fort, Fort Mackinac, on Mackinac Island. (wikipedia.org)
- In this computer-generated image, oil from a hypothetical 12-hour pipeline leak on the north side of the Straits of Mackinac has moved into both Lake Michigan (left) and Lake Huron, with heavy loading of surface oil on the beaches of both Mackinac Island, closest to the break, and Bois Blanc Island. (minnpost.com)
- World's Most Unique Starbucks, 4-Story Log Structure, 2nd Floor Internet Lounge with view of Mackinac Island. (mackinawcity.com)
- Step back in time on Mackinac Island, a tiny piece of land where cars are banned and horse-drawn carriages are a regular sight. (tripping.com)
- Spend your days exploring around your Mackinac Island vacation rental where you can swim in the cold blue waters of Lake Huron, enjoy the many shops downtown or sip tea on the porch of the spectacular Grand Hotel. (tripping.com)
- Stay in the heart of Mackinac Island in the Downtown area. (tripping.com)
- If you're looking for a quiet atmosphere and stunning architecture, look no further than Mackinac Island East. (tripping.com)
- Get away from the crowds in Mackinac Island West. (tripping.com)
- Enjoy easy access to Mackinac Island as well as the outdoor delights of the Upper Peninsula with a vacation rental in Central St. Ignace. (tripping.com)
- I-75BL runs through the center of Evergreen Shores, so it's easy to get on the road to Horseshoe Bay in the north, or the Mackinac Island docks in the south. (tripping.com)
- If you're familiar with Michigan or even if you've never set foot in the Great Lakes State, chances are you've heard of Mackinac Island . (wrif.com)
- However, Michigan is not limited to just Mackinac Island. (wrif.com)
- The best way to stay and visit Mackinac Island and Upper Peninsula. (koa.com)
- Visit the historic forts and museums or see the sights from the back of a horse and buggy on Mackinac Island in Lake Huron. (usatoday.com)
- St. Ignace/Mackinac Island KOA (koa.com) sits on the Upper Peninsula in St. Ignace and provides a free shuttle to the Kewadin Shores Casino (kewadin.com) and the three Mackinac Island ferries. (usatoday.com)
- Michigan has the largest state park and state forest system in the U.S., with 78 state parks, 6 state forests and 19 recreation areas, including: Holland State Park, Mackinac Island State Park, Au Sable State Forest, and Mackinaw State Forest. (lotnetwork.com)
- Mackinac Island and many others in the Georgian Bay are some notable coastal beauties. (icycanada.com)
Longest suspension bridge in the world1
- So even though the Mackinac is the longest suspension bridge in the world by total length, it actually ranks as the 24th longest suspension bridge in the world by main span length. (kidadl.com)
Authority4
- On December 12, 2018, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill establishing the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority and appointed its first members. (wikipedia.org)
- Work was halted on this first bridge by World War II, however the causeway ended up saving the 1950s Mackinac Bridge Authority a great deal of money! (michiganhighways.org)
- Upon learning of the photos, Mackinac Bridge Authority personnel reviewed an incident in which an alarm was activated on the bridge early one morning in November, and a check of the surveillance video revealed evidence of the crime. (michigan.gov)
- Governor-elect G. Mennen (Soapie) Williams was another strong advocate for the bridge and helped to create the Mackinac Bridge Authority in 1950. (drukfurniture.com)
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- 49 fathoms), and connects the Great Lakes of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. (wikipedia.org)
- Given the large size and configuration of the straits, hydrologically, the two connected lakes are one body of water, studied as Lake Michigan-Huron. (wikipedia.org)
- Most of the Straits have been set aside by the state of Michigan as the Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Preserve, a riparian public space dedicated to those personnel who were lost aboard the boats and ships that sank in these dangerous shipping lanes. (wikipedia.org)
- The 1953 pipeline enters the Straits of Mackinac water on the north shore at St. Ignace, Michigan and lies along the bottom of the Straits which is nearly two hundred and fifty feet (76 m) in places. (wikipedia.org)
- The watery gap is spanned by the Mackinac Bridge, connecting upper and lower Michigan. (minnpost.com)
- The methods laid out in the paper create a new capability "to investigate and accurately predict flow at the Straits of Mackinac and its effect on Lake Michigan and Huron" - which, the paper noted, in combination form "the largest lake in the world by surface area and the fourth largest by volume (containing nearly 8% of the world's surface freshwater). (minnpost.com)
- The Mackinac Bridge, located in Northern Michigan, is a marvel of engineering and a symbol of determination. (mackinawcity.com)
- The efficiency and feasibility of the proposed method is verified in a case study of the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan, the longest suspension bridge across anchorages in the Western Hemisphere. (frontiersin.org)
- At the northwest corner of Lake Huron are the Straits of Mackinac , a deep trench of water that joins Lake Huron with Lake Michigan. (wisc.edu)
- The upper peninsula of Michigan is connected to the mainland by the Mackinac Bridge. (theoutbound.com)
- Investigators from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post report that Isaac Kendall Wright, a 25-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio, was arraigned yesterday, Thursday, Feb. 18, in the 89th District Court of Cheboygan County on a charge of Felony Trespass Upon a Key Transportation Facility (MCL 750.552c) for a trespass on the Mackinac Bridge that occurred on Nov. 5, 2020. (michigan.gov)
- The Straits of Mackinac is a five-mile channel that joins Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. (americathebeautiful.com)
- The Upper Peninsula (often called "the U.P.") is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac, a five-mile (8 km) channel that joins Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. (stevebeyerproductions.com)
- The Upper Peninsula, usually referred to as "the U.P.", is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac, the five-mile channel joining Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. (lotnetwork.com)
- Here's a photo I took of the Mackinac Bridge that crosses the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. (bayphotosbydonna.com)
- The Mackinac Bridge connects Michigan to Ontario to reach Lake Huron. (icycanada.com)
- It receives inflow from Lake Superior , Lake Michigan, via the Straits of Mackinac, and several other streams. (icycanada.com)
- Mackinac Bridge is one of my favorite things about Michigan One of my favorite things to do in Michigan is to cross the Mackinac Bridge. (drukfurniture.com)
- The fourth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another. (atlasobscura.com)
- The Mackinac Bridge, Michigan (also known as the Mighty Mac), is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere. (kidadl.com)
- Think the Mackinac is the only bridge in Michigan? (kidadl.com)
- Michigan is home to 11,145 bridges but this Lake Michigan bridge, the Mackinac, is the grandest and most iconic of all the bridges in Michigan. (kidadl.com)
Iconic1
- Enbridge Line 5 was built in 1953 as an extension of the 1,150-mile (1,850 km) Interprovincial Pipe Line Company line west of the iconic Mackinac Bridge, bringing oil from Alberta to Lake Superior. (wikipedia.org)
Bridge's3
- A typical steel deck lasts 40 years, and the Mackinac Bridge's is at 60 years going strong. (short-facts.com)
- Suspension bridges are usually ranked by length according to their main span length, this being the length between the bridge's towers. (kidadl.com)
- 8. The water under the Mackinac Bridge is up to 295 feet deep at the bridge's midpoint. (kidadl.com)
World's longest suspension1
- The five-mile bridge, including approaches, and the world's longest suspension bridge between cable anchorages, had been designed by the great engineer Dr. David B. Steinman. (drukfurniture.com)
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- Construction on the bridge, which was designed by David B. Steinman, began on May 7, 1954. (linns.com)
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- Will there be a Mackinac Bridge walk in 2021? (short-facts.com)
- The 2021 Annual Bridge Walk is currently scheduled for Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. (short-facts.com)
Western Hemisphere1
- The bridge is nearly five miles long and is the world's 24th-longest main span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere. (wjimam.com)
Great Lakes2
- All fair points, and they reminded me of a piece of research I had laid aside last week for later consideration, on the subject of what a pipeline failure at the Straits of Mackinac could do to the Great Lakes basin. (minnpost.com)
- Based on what he has learned about the way water moves between them, Schwab said in an interview with the Detroit Free Press last week, "I can't think - in my experience - of another place on the Great Lakes where an oil spill would have as wide an area of impact, in as short of time, as at the Straits of Mackinac. (minnpost.com)
Campground1
- From the campground, head just a few feet towards the beach on the shores of the straits and you will see the Mackinac Bridge in the distance. (theoutbound.com)
20191
- As it was for the 2019 Annual Bridge Walk, the Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. (short-facts.com)
Mighty Mac1
- 4. The bridge has two affectionate nicknames inspired by its size, Mighty Mac and Big Mac. (kidadl.com)
Towers3
- The Mackinac Bridge Towers extend 552 feet above the water and 210 feet below. (pixels.com)
- There are no comments for Mackinac Bridge Towers . (pixels.com)
- 7. The Mackinac Bridge towers reach a soaring 554 feet above the water. (kidadl.com)
Shores1
- Situated just north of the Mackinac County Airport, Evergreen Shores is an excellent neighborhood if you're flying in or out. (tripping.com)
Michigan's1
- As one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, it stands as a testament to human ingenuity and a symbol of Michigan's unity. (mackinawcity.com)
Beaches1
- Located west of the Mackinac Bridge, this quiet area offers nearly deserted beaches and beautiful bridge views. (tripping.com)
Ferries transported2
- Before the bridge was built, car ferries transported vehicles across the straits. (wikipedia.org)
- In the years before the bridge was opened, a small fleet of ferries transported people and their vehicles across the straits. (linns.com)
Water2
- While the heights of the grand bridge are enough to scare some people from crossing the bridge, so, too, is the depth of the water - which is some 250 feet deep at the center of the straits. (short-facts.com)
- 6. The water below the bridge is called the Straits of Mackinac. (kidadl.com)
Suspension bridges1
- At the time it was the costliest stretch of road in the world, and it remains one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. (usends.com)
North2
- If you want to get up close to the bridge, try visiting one of the parks located on the north or south end of the bridge. (theoutbound.com)
- Looking westbound along US-2 at the new interchange just north of the Mackinac Bridge. (michiganhighways.org)
Views1
- For the best views of Lake Huron and the Mackinac Bridge, look for vacation rentals in the hills. (tripping.com)
Francisco1
- 10. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is 200 feet taller than the Mackinac Bridge. (kidadl.com)
Construction5
- Five workers died during the construction of the Mackinac Bridge. (short-facts.com)
- The construction of the bridge wasn't a flawless one as five workers were killed . (wjimam.com)
- Below are a few photographs of the Mackinac Straits area before, during and after the construction of the Mackinac Bridge. (michiganhighways.org)
- The great Firth of Forth Bridge in Scotland was under construction then and completed in 1889. (drukfurniture.com)
- Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corporation's $25,735,600 agreement to build all the foundations led to the mobilization of the largest bridge construction fleet ever assembled. (drukfurniture.com)
Coast Guard1
- Boat traffic was also diverted away from below the bridge by the Coast Guard. (democraticunderground.com)
Peninsula2
- The state consists of an "upper" and "lower" peninsula connected by the five-mile Mackinac Bridge. (msu.edu)
- The Upper Peninsula is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac. (americathebeautiful.com)
Miles6
- 2. The total length of the Mackinac Bridge is 26 372 feet, that's an incredible five miles long! (short-facts.com)
- The biggest fear is the wind, which often exceeds 30 miles per hour on the bridge. (short-facts.com)
- The straits are five miles (8 km) wide at their narrowest point, where they are spanned by the Mackinac Bridge. (wikipedia.org)
- Lighthouses in the Straits of Mackinac include: The McGulpin Point Light, on McGulpin Point, three miles (5 km) west of Fort Michilimackinac. (wikipedia.org)
- 9. Around 42,000 miles of wire were used to build the main bridge cables. (kidadl.com)
- However, the Mackinac is far longer than the Golden Gate bridge , which is only about 1.7 miles long compared to the Mackinac's total length of five miles. (kidadl.com)
Vehicles3
- Since the bridge first opened there have been two vehicles that have fallen off. (wjimam.com)
- At the time, there was no bridge there, and the car ferries had a capacity of 19 vehicles. (usends.com)
- According to Mike Fornes, author of "Mackinac Bridge: A 50-Year Chronicle," only two occupied vehicles have fallen off the Mackinac Bridge. (drukfurniture.com)
State1
- This photo also offers direct proof that US-27 was, indeed, the second state trunkline designation to cross the Straits of Mackinac (US-31 was the first in the 1930s, I-75 became the third a few years after this photo was taken). (michiganhighways.org)
Dedication4
- A 3ยข stamp commemorating the Mackinac Bridge was issued June 25, 1958, just ahead of a dedication festival that took place June 26-28. (linns.com)
- but the focus of this page is the Mackinac Bridge Dedication Festival, which took place the following summer. (usends.com)
- First they went to Lake City to pick up the brand-new 1958 white convertible that had been specially provided by the Oldsmobile Company for the Mackinaw Bridge dedication - complete with custom decals. (usends.com)
- The dedication of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883 gave Mackinac Bridge backers encouragement. (drukfurniture.com)
West1
- When first opened, this interchange was a simple 'trumpet' used to connect the new bridge with US-2 west of St Ignace. (michiganhighways.org)
Story1
- High wind warnings on the Mackinac Bridge strike fear in the heart of motorists - especially those who remember the story of Leslie Pluhar. (drukfurniture.com)
South1
- The investigation began when photographs taken from the top of the south tower of the Mackinac Bridge surfaced on social media platforms. (michigan.gov)
Local1
- The physics behind the PFG's operation enable it to continuously capture and store local, cumulative information regarding dynamic loading conditions of the bridge in non-volatile memory. (frontiersin.org)
Long3
- Developing a practical framework for long-term structural health monitoring (SHM) of large structures, such as a suspension bridge, poses several major challenges. (frontiersin.org)
- To address these practical issues, we present a novel quasi-self-powered sensing solution for long-term and cost-effective monitoring of large-scale bridges. (frontiersin.org)
- A challenging aspect of SHM in large-scale bridges is the need for long-range wireless interrogation, as many portions of the structure are not easily accessible for continual inspection and portions of the bridge cannot be frequently taken out-of-service. (frontiersin.org)
People1
- Adventure Cycling Association inspires, empowers and connects people to travel by bicycle. (adventurecycling.org)
Year1
- STRAITS OF MACKINAC - A 59-year-old Petoskey man survived after jumping from the Mackinac Bridge and falling into the near-freezing waters of the straits. (short-facts.com)
FREE1
- The Mackinac Bridge Walk is FREE and no registration is required to walk the Mackinac Bridge. (short-facts.com)
Sept1
- Pluhar, 31, a waitress from Royal Oak, was speeding across the bridge in her 1987 Yugo on Sept. 22, 1989, when 48-mph wind gusts caused her to lose control and plunge off the 5-mile suspension bridge to her death. (drukfurniture.com)