The Mackinac Bridge spans for five miles across the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. Labor Day is the only day of the year when the bridge allows pedestrians to ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

In May, the latest figures available, more than 374,000 vehicles crossed the bridge. More than 640,000 vehicles crossed in August 2024. Through May this year, about 1.2 million vehicles had crossed ...

It's almost time to lace up your walking shoes and step onto the Mackinac Bridge for the annual "bridge walk" on Labor Day, Sept. 1. From 6:30 a.m. to noon on Labor Day, walkers will have the chance ...

If you're planning to cross the Mighty Mac as you head to the Upper Peninsula for Labor Day weekend, now's the time to start planning your road trip — and build in some time to reach the tip of the ...