Sept 26, Harbor Springs, MI

Today we go from Mackinac Island to Harbor Spring, Michigan a distance of 60 miles. We awaken with an air temperature in the 50's and find we are completely fogged in at Mackinac. The weather forcast for the day is for more of the same beautiful weather we have been having and the forecast is for winds of 5 mph or less. We are looking forward to a clam day. The ferries are unaffected by the fog and they are active this morning bringing workers and tourists to the island beginning at 8 am. The sun begins peeking through the fog for us about 9 am and by 9:30 the fog is thin enough for us to head out.

Mackinac Bridge

We go under the six mile long Mackinac Bridge and into Lake Michigan. Then continue to head west around an abandoned lighthouse and then south staying a mile or so offshore along the western coast of the Michigan peninsula. It is one of those rare days on the water with no wind and very calm water. Air temperatures are in the mid 70's by afternoon. We finally arrive in Harbor Springs about 4 pm so it is a long day. We have had one more day of beautiful Indian Summer weather.

Homes facing Little Traverse Bay as we approach Harbor Springs.

Little Traverse (Harbor Point) Light on the point at Harbor Springs.

Harbor Springs as we round the lighthouse and approach the town.

Pretty Church

Downtown Harbor Springs

Walstrom Marine has a large marina and upscale ships store.

Harbor Springs Marina is right at the foot of the town. Almost empty.

Our marina in Harbor Springs Marina is right down at the foot of the village and we walk the town and enjoy the rest of this beautiful day. We are wearing shorts for our afternoon of exploring the town.