We visited Mackinac Island today, the location of Fort Mackinac. We saw a rifle firing, cannon firing, musical demonstration, and uniform displays. We saw how the fort has changed over the years, with modern implants and landscape changes. We saw the schoolhouse, barracks, storehouse, bathhouse, assorted officer’s houses, and a building with different toys from that time period. Near the end of our tour, we watched an informative video about the island itself. Fudge is one of the largest candy items on both the mainland and the island, and there were over a dozen fudge shops just on the island alone. There are no engines allowed on the island because the sound of them startles the horses, and it takes away from the historic character of the island. Carriage rides are a large industry, which is why there are so many horses. The air is definitely cleaner, but it “smells” a little bit more than a big city!
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