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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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