On the Way to the Soo Locks

On the last Friday of every June, the Army Corps of Engineers has what they call Engineer's Day at the Soo Locks.  I found out about this a couple of years ago and have been meaning to go ever since but it seems like stuff always comes up that weekend.  I wasn't going to miss out on it this year and I ended up going up with my dad. 

 He was driving, so I got to take some pictures on the way.  The exit sign pointing to Wolverine, Michigan.  I've never been there but I like the name, so here's a picture.

 A shot of I-75 as we were getting closer to Mackinaw City.  I really love the looks of Michigan once you get past West Branch.

 The Toll Plaza for the Mackinac Bridge.  I think the Bridge has been paid for and now the tolls are going towards maintenance.  Given that it seems like they are always sandblasting and painting, this must be a pretty large expense.  More shots of the Mackinac Bridge in the next post.

 A shot of M-134 as we headed towards De Tour.  There was the possibility of seeing the Lee Tregurtha and De Tour makes a pretty nice backdrop for a ship.

An island near De Tour.  Pics of De Tour will be following in one of the next posts.