Big Mac

The Mackinaw Bridge "Big Mac", is five miles long. it separates Lake Heron from Lake Michigan. It is an amazing stucture! It is quite high and it's not unusual to have to be closed down due to winds. The bridge is constructed so that the deck at center span can shift as much as 35 feet in severe wind conditions. The Big Mac is the third longest suspension bridge in the world. We crossed the Big Mac last week to get to the Michigan Upper Peninsula.



These photos don't do it justice. The day we crossed the Big Mac it was very foggy. Photos on the web show a spectacular view on a clear day. It was still pretty interesting to cross it.