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Mackinac Island Ice Bridge to St. Ignace – 2011

The bitter cold temperatures of mid-January have brought to the residents of Mackinac Island the blessing of an ice bridge for the winter of 2011. We heard reports of early crossings via The Quilted Turtle blog and on Monday evening 9&10 News broadcast a story – complete with video clips of snowmobiles dragging Christmas trees across the snow – on the 2011 Ice Bridge.

Photo at right is from March 2009

Disclaimer: If you plan to cross from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island, please remember that the ice is never 100 per cent “safe” – even during the middle of winter. If you do not have any experience of traveling on the ice, make sure that you consult with someone with local knowledge who understands the risks.

The Quilted Turtle – Ice!
The first group of islanders crossed the ice this morning, driving the three or so miles from Mackinac Island to St. Ignace. They went slowly and stopped to spud as they went – finding between three and five inches of ice.

Ice Bridge Connects Mackinac Island to St. Ignace – 9&10 News – 1/24/2011
An ice bridge recently formed across the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Mackinac Island to St. Ignace. A group marked a path with trees Sunday. Besides a charter plane, the ice bridge is the only way to get off the island in the winter.

Ice Bridge – Mackinac Island’s Hidden Season (DVD)
Check out what it’s all about on this incredibly wonderful DVD by islanders Mark Rensel and Jenifer Silvernale. Get your copy here: http://ow.ly/3JrHj

 
 

Original Murdick’s Fudge – Photos

The original on Mackinac Island since 1887, Murdick’s has been serving fresh homemade fudge, peanut brittle and confections from the finest ingredients. Bring the whole family and watch our expert fudge makers create over fifteen flavors of fudge and candies from fresh ingredients. Wedding fudge favors, gift packages, online ordering and shipping available.

Original Murdick’s Fudge Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Murdick’s Fudge – Photos From Instagram
The latest photos from the instagram account of Original Murdick’s Fudge.
 

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Original Murdick’s Fudge – Photos From Instagram

Here are the latest photos of Original Murdick’s Fudge via instagram. If you have an instagram photo to share of your visit to Original Murdick’s Fudge, choose “Original Murdick’s Fudge” as your location and your photos will appear in the photo stream below.
 

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Diary of 1880’s Fort Mackinac Boy Tweeted Daily Beginning January 14

Beginning Friday, January 14, the diary of 10-year-old Harold Dunbar Corbusier, started on the same date in 1883, will be tweeted every day by Mackinac State Historic Parks from the feed @BOYatFtMACKINAC.

The diary, published by The Corbusier Archives and Mackinac State Historic Parks as A Boy at Fort Mackinac: The Diary of Harold Dunbar Corbusier, 1883-1884, 1892, recounts the daily fun, chores, work, and adventures of the second of five sons of Fort Mackinac Post Surgeon Dr. William Corbusier and Fanny Dunbar Corbusier.

In the 1880s, when Harold kept his diary of life at Fort Mackinac, the island was a Victorian traveler’s paradise.  Visitors from across the Great Lakes journeyed to the island on elegant passenger steamboats, and the soldiers at the fort were the caretakers of Mackinac National Park, the second national park in the United States. It was a time of exploration, elegance, and entertainment for visitors.

Harold and his family lived in quarters on the west end of the fort, today’s “Major’s Quarters.” It was here where Harold began his diary on his tenth birthday, which gives us a unique and illuminating view of children’s lives in a late nineteenth-century military post.

Harold’s two-year stay on the island ended on September 30, 1884. He and his family returned to Mackinac Island in the summer of 1892 when his father accompanied a detachment of the 18th Infantry from Detroit during a target practice encampment. Even during this time, he kept his diary close at hand, but now the entries were longer and focused on young ladies and dances rather than the amusements of a ten year old. He left the island for the last time on August 6, 1892.

One hundred years later, in August 1992, Harold’s grandson, Warren O’Brien, visited Fort Mackinac and piqued the interest of fort historians when he spoke of the diary. In response, A Boy at Fort Mackinac was published, revealing the clever insights of a child on Mackinac Island.

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Ryba’s Fudge Shops – Photos

On Michigan’s world-renowned Mackinac Island, the sweet aroma of fudge wafts out onto the street from three unique Ryba’s Fudge Shops. Ryba’s master fudge makers use of the finest ingredients in combination with a decades old recipe and carefully perfected process, results in the creamiest and smoothest fudge with a the deliciously decadent flavor that Ryba’s customers expect when buying a slice of their favorite fudge.

Ryba’s Fudge Shops – Photos via Facebook

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Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race – Mackinaw City – May 28, 2011

RUN THE MIGHTY MAC

Gear Up for an Active Summer with the 8th Annual Mackinaw Memorial Day Bridge Race! One of the only times of year that runners are allowed to run the Mackinac Bridge will be this year on May 28, 2011. Runners must register in advance and be able to run a minimum of 12 minutes per mile to race in the event.

Online Registration Mail-In Registration

STARTING TIME
May 28, 2011 at 6:00am the official race begins with staggered starts (based on transportation time).

CHECK-IN: Check-in and packet pick-up is at Mackinaw City Recreation Center (race headquarters) located at 507 W. Central Avenue in Mackinaw City on Friday May 27th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and Saturday May 28th from 4:30am – 6:30am.  Transportation from race headquarters to starting area is 5:00am – 7:00am. 

LOCATION: The race will begin at Bridgeview Park at the North end of the bridge and will end at race headquarters in Mackinaw City. Transportation from Mackinaw City to the starting line is provided. 

COURSE: The first half of the race is a steady incline with a slope of 5 degrees.  The total length of the course is 5.6 miles.  For more bridge statistics visit www.mackinacbridge.org

REGISTRATION: Event registration closes at midnight on May 25th. You may either send this registration form in with a check or money order or you may register online at www.mackinawcity.com.  On site registration will be offered Friday, May 27th from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at race headquarters.  There will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION OFFERED ON THE DAY OF THE RACE (MAY 28th).

FACILITIES: There will be restrooms at the starting line of the event and at the finish line, but none are provided during the course.  A water stop will be provided on the exit of the bridge.  You may also carry your own water.

REFRESHMENTS: Breakfast and refreshments will be available at race headquarters starting at 6:30am until 8:30am.

ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $40.00 per participant if postmarked by May 1st, 2011.  Entry fees after May 1st are $45.00 and on-site registration will be $50.00.  Entry includes: Race across the Mackinac Bridge, official race bib, race chip technology, official race t-shirt, commemorative medal, transportation to starting area, awards for division winners and HOT breakfast.  Additional breakfast tickets can be purchased for $8.00 each.

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