HE BLEW HIS FUSE! Mackinac Island on America's Great Loop! A timeless & charming Island. Ep 41

Episode 41 - This episode Valkyrie departs Drummond Island, MI and cruises 5-hours to Mackinac Island. We pass by two lighthouses, Mark blew a fuse, we get waked by the same boat twice, and we conquer Mackinac's 8.2. The 8.2 refers to the mileage around the island. We stopped at Arch Rock, climb the 207 stairs for the photo op and then managed to bike by all the other tourist photo stops without realizing we did. It was a hot summer day and downtown was busy. The charm of this unique island is all about the horse-drawn carriages. There are no vehicles allowed on this timeless island filled with Victorian architecture, and history. The large grand hotel boasts the longest porch in the world and is worth the trip to see it. Plus Fort Mackinac, overlooking the harbor sits on the hillside and is visible as you arrive to the island. The daily written blog is a great companion to these videos which you can find here: https://alongsidecreations.com/somewhere-on-the-water-our-americas-great-loop/ While you are visiting the website, check out our wish list, and the links to purchase books, created by me. All for the cause of funding our trip. Episode 41, Day 73, August 8, 2025 We are Mark & Cynthia. In 2020 we sold our home to chase a dream, to cruise America's Great Loop, a 6,000 mile journey onboard our boat, Valkyrie. After a few delays we finally departed New Bedford, MA, on May 28, 2025. We are living and cruising onboard our home. Valkyrie, a 56' Ocean Yachts Cockpit Motor Yacht. Follow alongside our story and adventures here on this channel and at: www.alongsidecreations.com.