Mackinaw in the Fall

So, Mackinaw in the Fall?  Flipping BEAUTIFUL.


Just check out these pictures.
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Sunrise over Lake Michigan...this was the view from our hotel room.

 


The first full day there, we went on a fall colors tour of Mackinaw.



Holly and her mom were excited for the trip!

We ended up having a PRIVATE tour of Mackinaw - we were the only ones that showed up!

Our first stop was to an organic farm that had pig races.

I couldn't believe how much the pig's eyes looked human!

I could make a ton (literally) of butternut squash soup with this.

I'm not sure what these were, but they had an awesome color.

The view from our trolley was fantastic.

We got to see lots of Lake Michigan

The next stop was at a pumpkin patch that had some darn good hot cider.

Later that day, we visited Fort Michimackinaw (Yep, I totally spelled that incorrectly).

Holly was scared half to death by the musket demonstration she didn't realize was happening.

Even the old church was beautiful.

Holly got ideas for craft projects with her nieces.

And these dudes were just creepy.

The Mackinaw Bridge was WAY bigger than I expected...

And lit up like a Christmas tree at night.

Sunsets over Lake Michigan are pretty amazing, too.

The next morning, we headed out to Mackinac Island on a beautiful, sunny day.

We took a carriage tour of the island to see all the sights.

We also visited Fort Mackinac.  I think the fall colors amazed me more than the fort itself!

I had such a great time with my Holly Wolly and her mom.  I can't wait to go back...but my waistline can sure use a nice, long break from the fudge!

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