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	Mackinaw River Basin Critical Trends Assessment - The Area at a Glance
		As one of the most variable rivers in the state in terms of the quantity of water it carries, the Mackinaw floods during the wet season and is nearly dry during periods of drought.
		Most of the Mackinaw River basin is within the physiographic division called the Bloomington Ridged Plain, an area characterized by a series of end moraines that, in the immediate Mackinaw River area, cross the generally flat land surface in a northwest-southeast trending arc.
		The Mackinaw River Partnership is working to: find common ground on river management, pool resources and garner new ideas, to preserve, protect, and restore the river for the benefit of all.
	dnr.state.il.us /orep/c2000/assessments/mackinaw/ataglance.htm (1322 words)

	Mackinaw City, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mackinaw City is a village in Emmet County, with a small portion lying within Cheboygan County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.
		The population greatly increases during the tourist season with seasonal workers for the large number of hotels and other recreational facilities along the Straits of Mackinac.
		Mackinaw City is the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge, which allows travel to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mackinaw_City,_Michigan (492 words)

	Mackinaw City on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Mackinaw City is linked with the Upper Peninsula by the Mackinac Straits Bridge (opened 1957) and with the summer resort of Mackinac Island by passenger ferry.
		The Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City, Michigan, is among the places to visit on a driving tour around Lake Michigan.
		The Brigadoon Bed and Breakfast in Mackinaw City, Michigan, is one of dozens of choices of places to stay in the Mackinac Island area.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/Mackinaw.asp (468 words)

	Mackinaw, Illinois -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Mackinaw is a village located in (Click link for more info and facts about Tazewell County, Illinois) Tazewell County, Illinois.
		Mackinaw is located at 40°32'2" North, 89°21'31" West (40.533977, -89.358630).
		Out of the total population, 1.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/M/Ma/Mackinaw,_Illinois.htm (441 words)

	Old ship still leads way through icy Great Lakes
		As the Mackinaw rode onto the thickest ice ridges, crushing them with its weight, broken floes the size of pickup trucks tumbled in the wake and exposed shiny blue bottoms 3 to 4 feet thick.
		The Mackinaw was commissioned in 1944, built specifically to lengthen the shipping season for Great Lakes freighters that hauled raw materials vital to the American war industry.
		When the Mackinaw first sailed into its home port at Cheboygan in 1944, the grandfathers of many of the crew members who navigate and maintain the ship today were already grown men.
	www.freep.com /news/mich/ice31_20030331.htm (1002 words)

	Mackinaw
		The sidewheel steamer Mackinaw, built at the New York Navy Yard in 1863, was launched 22 April 1863, and commissioned at New York 23 April 1864, Comdr.
		Mackinaw joined the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, starting picket duty on the James River in May and remaining on the river for most of 1864.
		Transferred to the Wilmington blockade, Mackinaw chased a steamer 7 November and captured schooner Mary east of Charleston 3 December.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/m1/mackinaw.htm (192 words)

	Encyclopedia: Mackinaw City, Michigan
		Wawatam Township is a township located in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
		Mackinaw Township is a township located in Cheboygan County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
		US Highway 31 is a long north-south highway connecting northern Michigan to southern Alabama, with termini at Interstate 75 near Mackinaw City, Michigan, and U.S. Highway 90 and U.S. Highway 98 at Spanish Fort, Alabama.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Mackinaw-City,-Michigan (1145 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 This vacation hotel is next to the ferries to Mackinac Island and a half-mile from Thunder Falls water park.
		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.
	www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Michigan/MackinawCity.asp (803 words)

	AllRefer.com - Mackinaw City, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Mackinaw City[mak´unO´´] Pronunciation Key, resort village (1990 pop.
		A reconstructed stockade of the fort is in Michilimackinac State Park, and another state park is nearby.
		Mackinaw City was formerly linked with the Upper Peninsula only by car ferry.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/Mackinaw.html (217 words)

	Mackinaw River Project
		His inquisitive and sensitive eye captures the roads, fields, and communities that border the river, and reflects on a pace of life which, like that of the river, is meandering yet punctuated by seasonal changes and celebrations.
		It strays from the pulsing artery and becomes galvanized by the farms, the fields and the communities the Mackinaw nourishes.
		For Eaton, the idea of wrangling the Mackinaw River onto canvas has been a long time coming -- beginning with his childhood west of Peoria, in a landscape he calls "very similar to the Mackinaw." Meanwhile, his summers were spent playing the Mackinaw River itself.
	www.mcac.org /Exhibitions/mackinaw_river_project.htm (2014 words)

	MACKINAW RIVER RRA, CENTRAL ILLINOIS, USA
		Significant portions of the Mackinaw River and some of its tributaries are considered outstanding aquatic resources in Illinois.
		The Mackinaw River is characterized by a series of pools and fast riffles flowing over predominantly sand and gravel substrate and by banks which are largely forested.
		Parklands Nature Preserve was established to protect a species of aquatic vegetation in the Mackinaw River and its surrounding forest.
	www.inhs.uiuc.edu /cwe/rra/site15.html (372 words)

	Icebreaker Mackinaw - Coast Guard Cutter WAGB 83
		It was joined by the new Mackinaw (WLBB 30) in October 2005 and decommissioned June 10, 2006.
		At the conclusion of her career, the Mackinaw was still the largest United States Coast Guard Cutter assigned to the Great Lakes and set the standards by which other icebreakers are measured.
		The Mackinaw also has a heeling system which can shift nearly 112,000 gallons of ballast water from side to side in 90 seconds, allowing a rocking motion which assists the Mackinaw in freeing itself from ice.
	www.mightymac.org /cgcmackinaw.htm (623 words)

	USCGC Icebreaker Mackinaw
		The icebreaker Mackinaw (WAGB 83) was born with an important mission: to keep the shipping lanes open on the Great Lakes each winter.
		Built at a cost of $10 million, the Mackinaw is 290’ long with a beam of 74+’ and draft of 19’.
		The Mackinaw is destined to remain in the Straits area; she will become a floating museum in Mackinaw City.
	www.harbourlights.com /catalog/anchor_bay/ab_mackinaw.htm (290 words)

	Mackinaw Academy
		The Mackinaw Academy is an innovative program designed to meet the learning needs of alternative and adult students.
		The focus of the Mackinaw Academy is to assist the adult student in obtaining the skill competencies needed to earn a high school diploma.
		The Mackinaw Academy works collaboratively with Delta College to make sure that our students know what is needed to be accepted and have the skills necessary to successfully complete at least two years of college.
	schools.stcs.org /mackinaw/index.htm (1335 words)

	Mackinaw Launching - Around The World Of Sailing
		The public is invited to attend the Christening and Launching Ceremony for the Icebreaker MACKINAW (WLBB—30) at Marinette Marine on Saturday, April 2, 2004.
		The new Coast Guard Icebreaker, which is also to be named MACKINAW, will relieve her namesake of that mission once she is commissioned.
		With a crew of eight officers and 38 enlisted personnel, the icebreaker is scheduled to be delivered to the Coast Guard October 15th and should arrive in Cheboygan, MI, the cutter’s homeport, later in the year.
	www.torresen.com /sailing/content_archives/002848.php (420 words)

	Mackinaw City News - Topix
		The Mackinaw City Village President says there are at least 30 wild cats loose in the community.
		MACKINAW CITY - A man believed to be the first person born on the Mackinac Bridge has been reunited with the emergency medical technician who delivered him nearly 24 years ago.
		I edit the Mackinaw City News pages on Topix when no humans are available to help.
	www.topix.net /city/mackinaw-city-mi (625 words)

	Mackinaw City hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Michigan, by All-Hotels(tm)
		Super 8 Lakefront is one of Mackinaw City's premier lodging facilities We have achieved the highest AAA rating in the area for...
		In the midst of 230 feet of sandy beach on Lake Huron, we have Mackinaw City's most breathtaking view of Mackinac Island and the...
		The Hamilton Inn Select is Mackinaw Citys newest and largest lakefront Hotel with an indoor pool and whirlpool.
	www.all-hotels.com /usa/michigan/mackinaw_city_c1.htm (442 words)

	U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Mackinaw
		And with her massive length of 290 feet and a displacement of 5,252 tons, her designers knew that the power needed to carry her safely through the heaviest ice, would have to be as massive as her size.
		To ensure the Mackinaw was able to respond to most crises that may arise, the Marine Architects and Engineers designed the Mac with the ability to tow large ships.
		But in the case of the Mackinaw, there are already private U.S. citizens that have expressed a desire to obtain the Mackinaw for a floating museum or tour boat.
	www.chiefengineer.org /article.cfm?seqnum1=918 (3861 words)

	USCGC Mackinaw: History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		The Mackinaw was build in Toledo, Ohio during World War II in response to wartime demands.
		The Mackinaw was commission a few months later, arriving at her homeport, Cheybogan, Michigan, on December 30, 1944, where she has been stationed ever since.
		When commissioned, Mackinaw was the most powerful and capable icebreaker in the world.
	continuouswave.com /boats/mackinaw/mac1.html (151 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		A third line ran from Mackinaw Junction (1/2 miles west of the Mackinaw Depot, 100 yards east of the Mackinaw River) through Springfield to St. Louis.
		The Mackinaw Depot is one of few left standing and in use.
		Beth Wiegand, after driving by the depot daily and wishing it could be restored, bought the depot in January of 1998 with a need and purpose in mind.
	www.mackinawillinois.com /depot.html (367 words)

	Mackinaw, Illinois (Cities)
		Mackinaw is located in central Illinois in Tazewell County southeast of Peoria on the banks of the Mackinaw River about 15 miles east of the Illinois River along SR9 about 6 miles east of Interstate 55.
		The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 1,422, an increase of 91 since 1990.
		The 1,400-acre Mackinaw River SFWA offers residents and visitors a chance to fish, hike, hunt and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
	www.ohwy.com /il/m/mackinaw.htm (94 words)

	Mackinaw Boat Construction (Winter 1999-2000) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		One of his boats, the Isle, a modified Mackinaw, has been restored and is a featured exhibit at the Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte, Minnesota.
		Because their owners had to pull the boats onshore to "dock" them in the absence of natural harbors, a mackinaw's size was limited in length from 18 to 24 feet.
		The stern of the Mackinaw shows how the sharp bottom of the boat made it fast when empty, but the full sides made it stable and seaworthy when loaded down with heavy cargo.
	www.nps.gov /grpo/mackinaw.htm (888 words)

	Mackinaw City Hotels: Compare Mackinaw City, MI Hotel Rates and Reviews - SideStep
		Mackinaw City, at the tip of the Michigan mitten, has long been the gateway to great things like lakes, voyages, adventures,...
		The Comfort Suites Mackinaw City is situated on Lake Huron, approximately 18 miles from Emmet County Airport and three miles...
		The Econo Lodge Mackinaw City is situated across from the Mackinac Island Ferry Docks, approximately 20 miles from Pellston...
	www.sidestep.com /hotels-rooms-l2826343-mackinaw_city_hotels_mi (541 words)

	Mackinaw
		Mackinaw Bridge - spans 5 miles or 8 kilometers across the Straits of Mackinaw, connecting the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan.
		Mackinaw Island - get there by ferry, hydroplane or Catamaran from May to mid-October.
		Fort Mackinaw - a 300 year old fort that offers lessons in living history.
	library.thinkquest.org /4286/MackinawCity.htm (305 words)

	Find Mackinaw, IL exterminators, or Mackinaw, IL Pest Control Professionals \| National Pest Management Association ...
		Practicing good Mackinaw pest control is a good idea for any concerned homeowner, and for those who rent as well.
		So it’s important to hire a qualified Mackinaw pest control company to help determine the kinds of pests you may have in your home, and implement the proper extermination procedures.
		Mackinaw ants can be difficult to control and the rule with ants is easy to remember – no matter what the size, if you have ants, you have an ant control problem.
	www.pestworld.org /Consumer/locations.asp?ZipCode=61755&city=Mackinaw&state=IL (1107 words)

	Mackinaw Illinois Real Estate
		Mackinaw is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States.
		Mackinaw is named for the Mackinaw River, which is first mentioned in the journal of Patrick Kennedy in 1773 as the Little Michilimackinac River, and the name evolved to Mackinaw.
		No one knows why OUR river was named this, but it is assumed that the word Mackinaw means turtle in several different Native Indian languages in the Algonquian language family, not just Ojibway.
	www1.relocate-america.com /states/il/Mackinaw.htm (427 words)

	Mackinaw City, Michigan Hotel near Fort Park - Econo Lodge 49701, MI098
		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.
		Whether in Mackinaw City for business or pleasure, enjoy the clean, comfortable rooms and the convenient location to area attractions at the Econo Lodge at the Bridge.
	www.econolodge.com /ires/hotel/mi098 (301 words)

	Mackinaw Island, Michigan - Info and History - MackinawIsland.us
		In 1715 the European fur traders and settlers established a small village called Michilimackinac at the shores of the Straits of Mackinaw because of its strategic location at the crossroads of the Great Lakes.
		Hop on one of the three ferry boat lines in Mackinaw City for transportation to world famous Mackinaw Island, known as Michigan's crown jewel.
		On Mackinaw Island you will experience what life was like without automobiles, as they are banned from the 81/2-mile-long Island.
	www.mackinawisland.us (448 words)

	Village of Mackinaw
		Mackinaw City and NEMCOG Building an Energy Efficient Coalition Join our partnership, learn how to become more energy effiicient in your business and at home.
		Mackinaw City Municipal Energy Audit - Through a Rebuild Michigan Partnership, the Village completed an energy evaluation and a detailed energy audit of our municipal buildings.
		Mackinaw City is proud to help the environment by providing renewable energy to the region.
	www.mackinawcity.org (271 words)

	Mackinaw Cabins, Cottage Rentals in Straits of Mackinac
		City, but you get so much more including the privacy a separate structure affords, the personality of an authentic up north cabin and access to all camp grounds, You must bring your own bedding but of course beds and mattresses are provided.
		se Mackinaw Cabins run the gamut from rescued and remodeled frontier style cabins to modern minimalist cabins with knotty wood pine interiors.
		All of our cabins, including the Mackinaw Large Cabins down to the Mackinaw Economy Cabins include most of the same features as our premium lake cabin rentals such as ceiling fan, mini fridge, and microwave.
	www.campmackinaw.com /mackinaw_cabins.htm (555 words)

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