Mystery Spot

Have you ever wanted to experience optical contradictions and physical sensations that are hard to believe?  Then the mystery spot is a must see!  Here you will see water that runs up hill instead of down hill.  You will be able to walk up right on the side of a slanted floor without falling, sit in a chair suspended on the wall by only the back two legs on a small ledge and many other strange and bazaar things.

The spot was discovered in the early 1950s by 3 surveyors when their equipment wasn't working correctly.  In a 300 foot section of land, everything always pulled to the East, even when the level showed that it was level.  They soon named it "The Mystery Spot".

Millions have visited since it has been turned into a tourist attraction.  If you are ever in the area, I recommend you stopping and checking it out.  It is definitely something out of the ordinary, and if you have kids, they will love it!

  
Images from:   http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/29062

For more information on the Mystery Spot check out their web page:   http://www.mysteryspotstignace.com/

Mackinac Island

Why do so many people flock to Mackinac Island in the summer?  Could it be because it is rated one of the top ten islands in the world, or could it be because of the National Historical Landmark located there?  People visit for many reasons.   Many visit because of the scenic setting of unspoiled nature that they find on the island. 

Motorized vehicles are prohibited, which helps maintain the beauty of the island.  The people get around by bike, horse back, or horse and buggy. There are many hiking trails, which can be walked, biked, or explored by horse back.

There are many festivals that draw people to visit all summer long.  The biggest attraction is Mackinac Island State Park.  It is American's second National Park - established three years after Yellowstone – Mackinac Island State Park consists of over 80% of the Island’s entire land mass and is open year round, free of charge.

To learn more about Mackinac Island please visit the following page: http://www.mackinacisland.org/

The Mackinac Bridge

Why does someone cross the Mackinac Bridge?  Some do it to get to the other side, but many do it just for the thrill of the elevated view of the Straits of Mackinac.  The middle of the bridge is about 200 ft about the water, and its span is 5 miles long!  The mighty Mac, as most people in the area call it, is the third longest suspension bridge in the world, and the largest in the Western Hemisphere.  The Mighty Mac draws around 80,000 people to it on Labor Day, because that is the one day a year that it is opened up to the public to walk across for their annual bridge walk.  People travel from all over just to walk the bridge!
To learn more about the Mackinac Bridge please visit this site: http://www.mackinacbridge.org/


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