Experiencing America > 2025 > UP Side of Life, Vol. 4.2 > Day 2
Day TWO...
Monday, September 1st, 2025
This was an early start to the day. It was time to participate in the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk at the Mackinac Bridge. So it was up by 4 a.m. and we headed to Mackinaw City from Sault Ste. Marie.
Once the bridge walk was done, we had time to kill. Since the bridge doesnt reopen until after noon, we headed around the eastern side or the Huron side of the Upper-Lower. This took us down past Onaway, Atlanta, and looping back up to Roger City and Cheboygan. Along the way we found Iron Man...or atleast part of him...then the Elk Capital of the World...or Michigan.
The sunrise over Lake Huron from the Mackinac Bridge.
Looking south on along the Mackinac Bridge during the Labor Day Bridge Walk.
Iron Man in Onaway.
A roadside stop in the Atlanta.
Now with the bridge back open it was lunch time in St. Igance for some pasties at a roadside park overlooking Lake Michgian and the Mackinac Bridge. Then is was back to Sault Ste Marie. After a brief stop over, it was time to head for Whitefish Point. Then after enjoying the views, and peacefulness of Lake Superior, we headed back to Mackinaw City for sunset.
Looking along Lake Michigan near Brevort.
Looking out over Lake Superior at Whitefish Point.
Looking back at the Whitefish Point Lighthouse.
Drive up to the flag hanging from the north tower on the Mackinac Bridge.
The sunset over Lake Michgian at Mackinaw City.
Looking north at the Mackinac Bridge from the Mackinaw City beach after sunset.
After the sun set on this long day it was time to turn in for the night and our journey home the next day.
Day THREE