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	Mackinac Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Mackinac Bridge (pronounced [ˈmækɪˌnɔː], like MACK-in-aw, note the silent "c", and affectionately known as the "Mighty Mac" or "Big Mac"), is a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the non-contiguous upper and lower peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan.
		This designation was chosen because the bridge would not be the world's largest using the customary way of measuring suspension bridges, the length of the center span between the towers—that title already belonged to the Golden Gate Bridge, which has a longer center span.
		Five workers died in the construction of the bridge: three iron workers died in a catwalk collapse, one iron worker fell from the north tower, and one diver surfaced too quickly and died from "the bends." Contrary to folklore, no bodies are buried in the concrete of the bridge.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mackinac_Bridge (1489 words)

	Hotels in Mackinaw City
		Mackinaw City, MI Less than a half-mile to the Mackinaw Center and ferry docks, this hotel is also within walking distance of Mackinaw Bridge and a lighthouse.
		Mackinaw City, MI Set on a sandy beach on the shores of Lake Michigan, this hotel is a half-mile from the ferry to Mackinac Island.
		Mackinaw City, MI In the midst of 230 feet of sandy beach on Lake Huron, we have Mackinaw Citys most breathtaking view of Mackinac Island and the Mackinaw Bridge.
	www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Michigan/MackinawCity.asp (826 words)

	Bridge - Info, Tricks, Cheats, Walkthroughs, & Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Contract bridge, more usually known as Bridge, is a trick-taking card game for four players who form two partnerships, or "sides".
		He wrote down his rules for contract bridge in 1925 and it became the dominant form of the game within a few years.
		The OED reports speculation that it may come from a Turkish term, bir-üç which translates as "one-three" and is said to refer to the fact that one hand is exposed and three are concealed.
	www.kurdistanline.com /Bridge.html (296 words)

	Mackinaw Bridge Walk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The bridge is the world's longest total suspension bridge with a total length with approaches which covers five miles.
		This is the only day in the year the bridge is open to pedestrians, and roughly 60,000 people crossed the bridge this year.
		The bridge crossing was part of the celebration they and their five children and spouses planned.
	home.comcast.net /~prncpl/mackinac.html (716 words)

	Mackinac Suspension Bridge
		The bridge project officially began on May 7 and 8, 1954, at St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.
		The massive 5 mile long bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world when completed.
		The bridge was opened to traffic, according to the schedule on November 1, 1957.
	bridgepros.com /projects/Mackinac/Mackinac.htm (514 words)

	Tourist Information about Mackinaw (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		One of Michigan's best tourist and vacation spots, Mackinaw City is a gateway to the Upper Peninsula and is located in Cheboygan County and Emmet County, at the top of Michigan's lower peninsula, below the Mackinaw Bridge.
		The view of the Bridge is a spectacular sight to behold from the park along the coastline on the north side of the city.
		Mackinaw City possesses a rich history, having been first settled after Samuel Champlain commissioned Jean Nicolet to come to terms with the Indians in 1634.
	www.mackinaw-city.city-tourist-information.com (148 words)

	Mackinac Bridge Home
		The Mackinac Bridge is the one of the world's most beautiful bridges and the longest suspension bridge in the Americas, with a total length of 8,614 feet suspended.
		Ground was broken to build the Mackinac Bridge on May 7, 1954 and the bridge opened to the public (and the ferries were shut down) on November 1, 1957.
		At the north end of the Bridge is Bridge View Park and the nearby Father Marquette Memorial.
	www.mightymac.org /bridge.htm (443 words)

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		The Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race will be the official ‘Kick off to an Active Summer,’ a new initiative devised by the Governors Council on Physical Fitness to encourage Michiganders to get out, be active and enjoy the many wonders of Michigan this summer.
		Mackinaw City is preparing the perfect weekend to make and share memories.
		Additional information / registration on the Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race and other Memorial Day Weekend activities may be obtained through the Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau at www.mackinawcity.com or by calling 800-750-0160.
	www.michiganfitness.org /documents/Mem.DayBridgeRaceMediaRelease.doc (641 words)

	The Mackinaw Bridge Museum
		The Mackinac Bridge Museum is owned and operated by Triple J Enterprises, which is J.C.Stillwell and family.
		He started first on a small scale when he purchased a spinning wheel and a copy of the movie Ellis and Elliot made of the bridge as it was being built.
		See the finest men in the world of different trades putting the Mackinac Bridge together (these men are a different breed of cat), and see how the bridge was finalized.
	www.ironfest.com /bridgemuseum.html (576 words)

	Mackinac Bridge
		The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere and a favorite landmark in the State of Michigan.
		The bridge connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan.
		June 6, 2006 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today announced a special ceremony will be held on Friday, June 16, commemorating the eight state-operated car ferries that helped millions of passengers cross the Straits of Mackinac prior to completion of the Mackinac Bridge in 1957.
	www.michigan.gov /mdot/0,1607,7-151-9618_11016---,00.html (261 words)

	Woodalls Open Roads Forum: Roads and Routes: Michigan and Mackinaw Bridge
		It is a four lane bridge but when they are doing any knid of work(which is almost always)they shut down one lane.
		She has not had a problem with the bridge (now the Smoky Mtns or Shenandoah when she is in the passenger seat on the outside lane is another story).
		Alot of times during the summer they are working on the bridge which means you have no choice and have to drive on the grate, just go slow and keep both hands on the wheel, you will be fine.
	www.woodalls.com /cforum/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/13929205.cfm (676 words)

	Mackinac Bridgemen Museum ~ Mackinaw City, Michigan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		On Sunday, August 28th, 2005 the Mackinac Bridgemen Museum was destroyed by a fire.
		Five bridgemen gave their lives during the construction of the Mackinac Bridge, one diver and four construction workers.
		The spinning wheel used to weave the bridge cables is also on display, along with 2000 hard hats, tools, union books and more.
	www.mackinacbridgemenmuseum.com (112 words)

	Mackinac Bridge. Mackinaw Bridge
		With a total span of approximately 5 miles, the Mackinac Bridge connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan.
		Ignace is located on the North end of the bridge, while Mackinaw City is located at the South end.
		Bridge fares begin at $1.25 per axle and move up from there.
	www.mackinac.com /content/general/mackinac_bridge.html (93 words)

	Calendar of Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The Mackinaw Kite Festival is scheduled for the Conkling Heritage Park on the waterfront in Mackinaw City, where the skies will be filled with brilliant colors, with many shapes and sizes of kites.
		Tour the Pest (short for Pestilence) House, moved from Mackinaw City and completely restored, where a kindly country doctor and nurse will tell you the story of how the building was used long ago and the young daughter of a patient will show you her diary.
		Mackinaw City, Michigan is the site for the annual Corvette Crossroads event held August 27th and what a fun place to be.
	www.largestbeach.com /events2005.htm (1535 words)

	Active.com \| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		ENTRY FREE: $35.00 per participant includes: race across the Mackinac Bridge, official race bib, race chip technology, official race apparel, commemorative medal for all finishers, transportation to starting area, awards for event and division winners and full breakfast.
		Check-in and packet pickup at the Mackinaw City Recreation Complex (race headquarters) located at 507 W. Central Avenue, Mackinaw City.
		Transportation from Mackinaw City to the starting line is provided.
	www.active.com /event_detail.cfm?event_id=1276358 (432 words)

	Mackinaw City boating and marina information
		SAY IT RIGHT: Whether you're talking about Mackinaw City, Mackinac Bridge or Mackinac Island, they are all pronounced MAC-in-aw.
		Mackinaw Center Stage Theatre, The crown jewel of Macinaw Crossing is the elegant 830-seat Center Stage Theatre, featuring dazzling live entertainment.
		Mackinaw City has lots of shopping in walking distance from the marina.
	boatingontheweb.com /mi/mackinaw_city.htm (144 words)

	Mackinac Ice Bridge Index
		The ice bridge forms across the four miles of water almost every winter, but the time when it is safe to cross varies from a few days to more than two months.
		A walk across the ice bridge, and then around to the town and back, is about thirteen miles.
		In the early spring of 1998 Mark and Jim went aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw for the annual spring breakout.
	webpages.charter.net /marksmathers/mackinaw.htm (616 words)

	Michigan Nordic Ski Racer - Ski Race Over Mackinaw Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The straits area Striders are pleased to announce the first annual Mackinaw Bridge Ski Race.
		Some of the obstacles which had to be overcome included closing of the bridge for one day to allow local DPW crews to truck in snow needed to create 15 foot wide skating lane over the northbound lane.
		Finishers will be transported back to Mackinaw City via school buses generously donated for the day by local schools.
	nordicskiracer.com /Racing/2005/BridgeRace.asp (272 words)

	3Disciplines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Mackinaw city is located at the tip of the lower peninsula right on I-75.
		Continuing past Mackinaw high school to Wilderness Park rd. paralleling Lake Michigan to the state park entrance sign for the turnaround.
		Run: 5k Exiting the transition area at the park you will follow the sidewalk along the lake, along the park and under the Mackinaw bridge past the Fort through a small residential area along Lake Michigan to the turnaround point and back.
	www.3disciplines.com /index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=16&year=2006&month=07&day=30&Itemid=0 (767 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		The Governor has her summer home on the island and she was there, as were a bunch of big wigs from the Detroit-area for a conference, so it was pretty packed on Main Street, but there were still plenty of little nooks and crannies to get away from the crowd.
		A lot of the clothing and souvenir-type things are pretty pricey on the island, and they have the same stuff at Mackinaw Crossings for a lot less money (plus you don't have to haul it around the island all day).
		There are free evening concerts along the lakeshore in Mackinaw City several evenings a week and a free laser show at the Crossings at dusk every night.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=1&tid=57239&numresponses=6&start=0 (1181 words)

	Mackinaw and Northern Michigan Calendar of Events 2006
		All proceeds to benefit the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Inc. in its efforts to secure and prepare a mooring site for the soon to be decommissioned Icebreaker Mackinaw.
		Mackinaw City, MI: Over 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British and Indian tribes, on June 2, 1763.
		The Mackinaw Kite Festival is scheduled for the weekend of June 17th and 18th at the Conkling Heritage Park on the waterfront in Mackinaw City, where the skies will be filled with brilliant colors, with many shapes and sizes of kites.
	www.campmackinaw.com /local_events.htm (2937 words)

	Econo Lodge At The Bridge \| Mackinaw City, MI \| Hotel Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Welcome to the Econo Lodge at the Bridge, a Mackinaw City hotel near Mackinac Bridge Welcome to the Econo Lodge® at the Bridge centrally located off Interstate 75 less than a block from Fort Park and Straits Beach.
		This Mackinaw City hotel is close to area attractions like Mackinac Island, the Maritime Museum, Kewadin Casino and Mill Creek.
		The Mackinaw Trolley Tours runs from May to October.
	www.ihsadvantage.com /h/hotelInfo.do?pfs=1855&hotelID=12332 (130 words)

	Tour Description Text
		Mackinaw Bridge Crossing will be Sunday morning September 3, with expected times between 8 a.m.
		The Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw Bicycle Tour, which is a nationally known bicycle camping tour, was originated in 1971 by former State Representative Dick Allen.
		The “Mighty Mac,” as it is titled, is one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, spanning the Straits of Mackinac for a total of five miles and linking Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
	www.biketcba.org /DALMAC/2006/Text.html (1365 words)

	Mackinaw City Michigan Accommodation Rental - Condominium
		Our Mackinaw City Michigan vacation rental condo is located in The Shores at Mackinaw Condominium resort which is located on the pristine shores of Lake Huron.
		You are also minutes to the Mackinac Bridge, Colonial Michilimackinac, numerous golf courses, Kewadin Casino, great hiking, biking and cross country skiing trails, and lake and river fishing.
		The Shores at Mackinaw is located on US23 two miles south of downtown Mackinaw City.
	www.vrbo.com /32424 (670 words)

	The Mackinaw Theater: "Live at The Mack!"
		The Mackinaw Theater, located in the Mackinaw Crossing shopping district, has been thrilling audiences for over eight years with outstanding performances such as "Lost in the Fifties", "Men on Ice", "Forever Plaid", Mel Tillis, Charlie Daniels, "Reflections", "The Rat Pack", and many more.
		The Mackinaw Theater season runs from May through October with two performances a day, except Mondays.
		While visiting Mackinaw City make sure to be a part of a spectacular performance at the Mackinaw Theater, shop at the worldly Mackinaw Crossings, and have a fabulous dinner at the Historic Depot Restaurant, all at the foot of the great Mackinaw Bridge.
	www.mackinawtheater.com (169 words)

	Never Drive A Yugo Over The Mackinaw Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The most startling and frightful deaths that ever occurred on the bridge was that of a young woman from Royal Oak, Michigan.
		Her car, a YUGO, was caught in a cross and upwards drafts while on the five mile long bridge.
		She was thrown to her death when her YUGO was lifted over the siderailings where she then fell to the Straights of Michigan.
	homepages.bw.edu /~hburton (161 words)

	Mr.Burtch Projects (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The Mackinaw Bridge connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan over the five-mile wide Straits of Mackinaw, where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet.
		With towers 552 feet above the water, the Mackinaw is the longest suspension bridge in the world, and has a center span of 3,800 feet.
		The water depth in the middle of the bridge is 295 ft. The bridge was designed by David B. Steinman and was completed in 1957.
	www.onekama.k12.mi.us /y97-98/bur_proj.htm (314 words)

	Mackinaw Bridge at Night (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		This view of the five mile long Mackinaw Bridge was taken from the Lake Huron side just after sundown.
		One of the longest suspension bridges in the world the Mackinaw Bridge connects Michigan's lower and upper peninsulas by crossing the Straights of Mackinaw.
		Lake Huron is to the East of the bridge and Lake Michigan to the West.
	www.natureandwildlifeimagery.com /Galleries/MainGalleryPage/SecondaryGalleryPages/PrintPages/mcknbrdn.htm (218 words)

	Mackinaw City Holiday Inn Express, Mackinaw City Michigan
		Mackinaw City Holiday Inn Express, Mackinaw City Michigan
		Mackinaw City is the Gateway to the U.P. Make memories at this breathtaking vacation destination.
		Walk freely on downtown sidewalks; Hold hands on the beach, while you listen to the gentle crashing of the waves upon the rocks; Picnic under the awesomeness of the Mackinac Bridge; Experience live stage performances or dance to the sounds of the laser light show.
	www.expressmackinaw.com /ai.html (250 words)

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