Destination Numero Dos: A friend's recommendation

Tonight, my roommate was talking about her favorite place to visit and she revealed that every summer growing up she and her family would travel to Mackinac Island in Michigan.  According to what she said, it's a little gem of the midwest.  Apparently it's located between the upper and lower peninsulas.  Interestingly enough, on the island there are actually no cars.  Everyone travels around on a horse and buggy, but it's not "old fashioned" as my friend suggested, she said it's really unique and environmentally friendly at the same time. According to Wikipedia, "the island can be reached by private boat, by ferry, by small aircraft, and in the winter, by snowmobile over an ice road." Over than 80% of the island is preserved as a state park filled with beautiful trails, trees, and God's green earth and water.  


What could be better than that?

Not much, my friends, not much.


The only downside I see to Mackinac Island is that it might be a bit touristy for my tastes.  The population is around 450 permanent residents but it seems that the island sees nearly 15,000 tourists per day during the summer time.  Along with a touristy atmosphere typically comes overly-priced food and activities, but sometimes being a tourist is ok in my book.  Mackinac does seem to be rich with history, culture, and architecture.


Quote of the day:  “The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson