"We had a delightful and unexpected viewing of a monarch butterfly! On Labor Day, our family participated in the annual walk across the Mackinac Bridge, the 5 mile, 522 foot high, suspension bridge that connects Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas. As we walked southward, we suddenly noticed we had a special companion flying just above us. It was a monarch butterfly, flapping occasionally, then gliding, gliding, gliding! It was a beautiful day with no wind and pockets of mist all around. It was like walking in the clouds. After a time, the monarch sped ahead and out of sight. What a wonderful surprise it was to discover a monarch butterfly crossing the Mackinac Bridge along with several thousand people!"
