Yuki (and Brody's) RV Adventures: Mackinac Bridge & Mackinac Island

We enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Michigan Upper Peninsula and then headed across the Mackinac Bridge , the 3rd longest suspension bridge in the world, connecting the upper peninsula to the rest of Michigan.

Dad doesn't like bridges. So he was focused on getting us over safely.

It was a long bumpy ride as the bridge was under construction.

Of course, after the first few bumps, I jumped off my bed on the sofa and sat next to mom. Can you read my communicative intent? My eyes are clearly pleading, “Let me up on your lap!

Mom and Dad took a boat to visit Mackinac Island viewing the beautiful homes on the side of the island.

And the historic Grand Hotel

Cars are not allowed on the island, but tourists sure are! It was crowded when they got off the island so they made their way past the tourists and headed for a nice long walk through a forest to reach the scenic Arch Rock

Then walked by Fort Mackinac, built by the British in 1780. It wasn't until 1796, 13 years after the end of the Revolutionary War, that the British relinquished this fort to the Americans.

lots of beautiful farms

I liked the pictures of the horse drawn carriages – check out these triplets!

I thought there were way too many people in this one – and felt sorry for my buddies

Look, one of the guys worked so hard he lost his shoe

The Grand Hotel certainly lives up to its name. Opened in 1887, its magnificent colonial porch is the longest in the world and is also the world's largest summer hotel.