ST. IGNACE, MI (AP)-- Governor Rick Snyder led thousands of walkers and runners across the Mackinac Bridge for one of Michigan's most popular Labor Day traditions.
The annual Mackinac Bridge walk took place under sunny skies Monday morning across the five-mile long span. Snyder was among the walkers, crossing the span at a brisk 12-minute-per-mile pace. Temperatures were in the 60s.
Snyder tells The Associated Press it's great to lead the crossing of the bridge linking Michigan's Lower and Upper peninsulas. The Republican governor says he's hopeful Michigan's economy will keep improving between now and next year's walk.
Labor Day is the one time pedestrians can use the bridge across the Straits of Mackinac where Lakes Huron and Michigan converge.
