Memorial weekend was absolutely beautiful here…blue skies and sun. It brings to mind an incident that happened our first year here.In 1999, at 7: 30 a.m., I was sitting at my desk, which overlooks my rooms, and, of course, the Mackinac Bridge. When all of the sudden a Native American, dress in a leather loin cloth, moccasins, his hair was styled in a Mohawk, toting a tomahawk, came out of one of the rooms and started down the stairs. My … Continued
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 What a beautiful day! The temperature is in the low 80’s with a stiff, warm breeze. Today the Mackinac Point Lighthouse renovations are nearing completion. The lighthouse is 30 feet to our west and is part of Colonial Fort Michilimackinac Park. You may tour the lighhouse and climb to the top of the tower that once held the fresnel lens. The view there is fabulous! You actually look down and can see the lines on the … Continued
Welcome to the Riviera Motel of Mackinaw’s blog! My husband , Lynn and I (Marietta) have owned and operated this motel for 9 seasons. We have twenty-four units with absolutely the best view of the Mackinaw Bridge in the city!We have just completed the spring-cleaning. So the motel is spic and span and waiting for you. When we say spic and span we mean it. We have scrubbed everything from the ceiling to the floor and everything in between.Also come … Continued