I live in the 1000 Island region of NY. In order for something to be called an island, it must support two trees. One tree makes it a shoal and no trees makes it a rock. The 1000 Islands were formed after the last Ice Age, when torrents of melt water washed away the soft limestone & left granite fingers sticking up. That's why the river depth goes from 10 feet to 200 feet in the space of 5 feet.
@@BS-vx8dgAccording to Google (so it must be true): Is it true that to be officially termed an “island,” a land mass requires at least three trees? No, there is no such criterion for defining an island.
@@BS-vx8dg As far as I know it is a local definition. With about 1800 islands, many privately owned, I'm sure the tax man got involved. I suspect the tax rate for an island is higher than that of a rock.
On Catalina Island, there is a buffalo population because of a western that was being shot there, and they brought buffalo in for the film. When they wrapped up, they left the buffalo on there, and they still live there to this day!
Enjoyed this one! A couple more to consider: San Juan Islands (WA) Alexander Archipelago (AK) Texas Barrier Islands (TX) Sea Islands (FL, SC, GA) Delmarva Barrier Islands (VA, MD, DE) New York City & Long Island (NY) Thimble Islands (CT) Narragansett Bay Islands (RI) Boston Harbor Islands (MA) Islands of Door County (WI) Islands of Moosehead Lake (ME) Islands of Voyageurs National Park (MN) Mariana Islands (Guam, Northern Mariana Islands) Samoa Islands (American Samoa) Virgin Islands (US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico)
Kyle after 6 years of watching your channel, I'm amazed you can still introduce me to areas of the US I'd never heard of. The Farralon Islands, Gateway Rec Area in NY, and the navy-owned islands within the channel islands area were all new to me. Really cool stuff. Thanks for expanding my world!
I'm very familiar with Sandy Hook in the New Jersey section of Gateway National Recreation Area, but I had no idea that there are also sections in NYC (Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island).
My favorite archipelago, not mentioned in this video, is the San Juan Islands located just north of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca in northwest Washington state.
He focused on Vashon, a southern island of the San Juan chain, and unfortunately focused on the unfounded unvaccinated propaganda about the island. It’s pretty pathetic the sway of the media has on spreading BS information, I was pretty disappointed to hear him talk about it.
My first thought when I saw the title of this video was the Apostle Islands. I have a few memories as a kid going over on the ferry to visit Madeline Island and even camping at Big Bay State Park. It's quite a hike from home, but well worth it.
Dutch Harbor and Unalaska hold a special place in my heart. My mom's family moved there in the early 90s, with my grandpa and his brother becoming the head engineers at Alyeska seafoods, which specialized in King Crab. Always fun to see a place that I'm related to in your videos
Dry Tortugas is an amazing NP. It's such an adventure. I had my doubts of an old fort being a NP but once we went there, I understood why it's a NP. OBX are so fun! The wild horses of Corolla are amazing!
There are multiple chains of barrier islands along the Jersey Shore that boast many famous tourist attractions like Seaside Heights, Long Beach Island, Atlantic City, Ocean City, the Wildwoods and Cape May, and a surprising number of year-round residents who love that awesome shore lifestyle (like me) but are still within driving distance of major cities and population centers along the I-95 corridor from D.C. to NYC. I enjoyed learning about the places on your list and maybe in the next one you could include these great spots.
Was hoping to see my state's Barrier Islands (Texas), but that's okay. Padre Island is actually the longest barrier island in the world, so I thought that might be a reason for you to include it and the others.
The Jersey shore islands are a surprising exclusion. The southern shore towns - Wildwood, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Avalon, Surf City, and Seaside Heights - are all a part of the barrier islands of New Jersey.
Fascinating, thank you! I live close to the islands off of SB & Ventura, Ca. Very beautiful! To travel to Avalon you take a boat from San Pedro which glides across the water very fast !
interesting topic! i love learning about islands as they are usually unique pockets of geography or culture, making them very diverse and fun to hear about
Kyle...thank you for being as active as you are..I check often and excited to see "what's next"...did you see The N.Lights...? Me? No...not in Seaford (York County) Va...BeWell !!!
Very interesting video. In Jamaica Bay in New York, I believe Broad Channel Island is the largest one, and it contains the small community of Broad channel, which has a volunteer fire company, and 2 or 3 churches. But the subway goes there, on its way to the Rockaways. Anyway, we also have our chain of barrier islands in New Jersey. One of them is completely wild. That is Island Beach State Park.
You missed a really cool thing about Gateway National Rec Area... it has a subway station!!! The A-line. You can take a single train from Times Square to Gateway National Rec
I have a video suggestion I'd love to see. Based on your experience and knowledge, what are some of the best smelling cities, towns, and/or regions, and what are the worst. May sound silly to some at first, but different places do have very different smells based on climate, weather, and industry. Like when I was driving through Gilroy south of San Jose I noticed it delightfully smelled like garlic outside. Meanwhile, driving through Central California in Visalia where I live, the smell of the cows is horrendous. I like places that smell nice, so maybe you can suggest some places to visit? Maybe some suggest times of year or events that make them better aswell. Hope you do it, I appreciate you and what you do!
Kyle, now that's a colorful "Aloha" shirt. Fits nicely with the subject.😀 Not for your info, obviously, but for those watching: the islands to the NW of the 8 main Hawaiian islands are called Papahānaumokuākea = pa-pa-hah-now-moe-coo-ah-KAY-ah (the name given to the Marine National Monument and World Heritage Site, also known as the NW Hawaiian Islands, established in 2006, extending 1368mi./2201km. west of Kauai, and entirely uninhabited. Your comments about Attu and a few other western Aleutian islands are why AK is the westernmost, easternmost and northernmost of our states.
I got to tour the Apostle Island back in 2004 - like you say, the boat tour does not stop. When I checked in and the person behind the desk noted when I made my reservation [Jan - this was May] she couldn't believe how early it was made. When I saw that the tour group I was with was not going to do this tour - I signed up immediately [avoiding space limitations]. I would do it again. I want to see Thousand Islands someday. Still on my wish list. I really enjoyed this video - I'm not too familiar with the 'off the west coast islands as I am with the SE US islands. Hawai`i is a favorite spot to visit. Too bad that you have to fly there.
8:30 I'm sorry but those hideous wind turbines are a blight on a beautiful landscape. And aren't even very efficient compared to their cost and upkeep.
Long Beach Island-Jones Beach Island-Captree Island and of course, Fire Island, all off the south shore of Long Island. Was well known for its beaches and fishing, but unfortunately has gained notoriety as a killing ground for a recently caught serial killer 😮. Great video as usual!
As someone from NYC you really did Jamaica Bay up! I would never swim at any of those beaches, and most of them are covered in plastic garbage that people dump in the ocean.
Was stationed on the USS Dewert and sailed through the Saint Lawrence and the Great Lakes to commemorate the war of 1812. The 1000 islands area was mind blowing! Saw some beautiful small islands and structures. Needless to say, a warship in the area got a lot of attention from people boating in the area.
As an upstate New Yorker, the thousand islands are definitely a hidden gem of the State. I love going up to see Boldt Castle and take an Uncle Sam boat tour up there every summer.
The Hawaiian Islands were produced by a continental movement over a thermal/volcanic hotspot. If you look just south of the Big Island, you can see an underwater volcano....the next Hawaiian Island.
Been there often since a NC resident. . Southern portion is good but has been overexposed so too many tourist now during peak seasons. NC population has exploded so people crawling everywhere. I’ll spend my summer vacations on an island in the 1000 Islands. Just go to Outer Banks if surf is good.
"A marine sanctuary" sounds like a place aging jarheads go to when they get old. It's either there or that farm your dad said he took your childhood dog to.
I have no idea what I'm about to watch, other than it'll be another GK video of excellence. But I'm just putting in here before I watch that I would like to see a *ranking* of US island chains, and that the Aleutians should be on the top of that list. *EDIT* Yeah! I knew you wouldn't let me down. BTW, the name of the people "Aleut", is actually pronounced with _three_ syllables: AL-ee-OOT.
Cool video. I doubt it will ever be relevant again, but Anacapa is pronounced like anna-CAPpa, with flat a's and schwas. It's not a Spanish word; it comes from Chumash. There's a significant street in Santa Barbara with the same name.
Dutch harbor is where every ship from deadliest catch unloads or loads up on gear. It’s a rough place to be as its entire existence relies heavily on the fishing industry.
Sick of all these big chains. Please shop at small independently owned islands
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Thanks for the laughs 😂🎉
Well played😉
I live in the 1000 Island region of NY. In order for something to be called an island, it must support two trees. One tree makes it a shoal and no trees makes it a rock.
The 1000 Islands were formed after the last Ice Age, when torrents of melt water washed away the soft limestone & left granite fingers sticking up. That's why the river depth goes from 10 feet to 200 feet in the space of 5 feet.
Thanks!!! Like a Cathedral makes a city!!
Great info, Joseph. Is that tree-based definition particular to the 1000 Island Chain, or is it recognized by geographers world wide?
@@BS-vx8dgAccording to Google (so it must be true):
Is it true that to be officially termed an “island,” a land mass requires at least three trees?
No, there is no such criterion for defining an island.
Thanks Broski.
@@BS-vx8dg As far as I know it is a local definition. With about 1800 islands, many privately owned, I'm sure the tax man got involved. I suspect the tax rate for an island is higher than that of a rock.
On Catalina Island, there is a buffalo population because of a western that was being shot there, and they brought buffalo in for the film. When they wrapped up, they left the buffalo on there, and they still live there to this day!
That's awesome!
Enjoyed this one! A couple more to consider:
San Juan Islands (WA)
Alexander Archipelago (AK)
Texas Barrier Islands (TX)
Sea Islands (FL, SC, GA)
Delmarva Barrier Islands (VA, MD, DE)
New York City & Long Island (NY)
Thimble Islands (CT)
Narragansett Bay Islands (RI)
Boston Harbor Islands (MA)
Islands of Door County (WI)
Islands of Moosehead Lake (ME)
Islands of Voyageurs National Park (MN)
Mariana Islands (Guam, Northern Mariana Islands)
Samoa Islands (American Samoa)
Virgin Islands (US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico)
Kyle after 6 years of watching your channel, I'm amazed you can still introduce me to areas of the US I'd never heard of. The Farralon Islands, Gateway Rec Area in NY, and the navy-owned islands within the channel islands area were all new to me. Really cool stuff. Thanks for expanding my world!
I'm glad you are able to learn about new places. There are so many places that haven't been discussed much.
Another great video, Kyle...please make it up to Washington state someday. Both sides, east AND west.
I'm very familiar with Sandy Hook in the New Jersey section of Gateway National Recreation Area, but I had no idea that there are also sections in NYC (Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island).
My favorite archipelago, not mentioned in this video, is the San Juan Islands located just north of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca in northwest Washington state.
Same
Surprised these were not mentioned. But as Kyle hinted, he may have to revisit the topic. I sure hope he does.
Location of the Pig War of 1859 (to be distinguished from all the other Pig Wars).
He focused on Vashon, a southern island of the San Juan chain, and unfortunately focused on the unfounded unvaccinated propaganda about the island. It’s pretty pathetic the sway of the media has on spreading BS information, I was pretty disappointed to hear him talk about it.
Very interesting and well done. On you next video regarding islands, perhaps add the San Juan Islands in Washington State.
My first thought when I saw the title of this video was the Apostle Islands. I have a few memories as a kid going over on the ferry to visit Madeline Island and even camping at Big Bay State Park. It's quite a hike from home, but well worth it.
Khurangbin in the bottom left! Shout out!
Great video, sir. How appropriate during this video I was eating a salad with Thousand Island dressing :)
Dutch Harbor and Unalaska hold a special place in my heart. My mom's family moved there in the early 90s, with my grandpa and his brother becoming the head engineers at Alyeska seafoods, which specialized in King Crab. Always fun to see a place that I'm related to in your videos
6:23 It's incredibly rare for me to see my tiny town of Shiloh NC make an appearance online!
I lived on two of these island chains. Grew up in Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa, then lived in the Florida Keys after college.
Great video, and yes, more would be most welcome! I’ll add my vote for the San Juans and the Texas barrier islands.
Dry Tortugas is an amazing NP. It's such an adventure. I had my doubts of an old fort being a NP but once we went there, I understood why it's a NP.
OBX are so fun! The wild horses of Corolla are amazing!
Your videos are the perfect lunchtime companion; thanks Kyle for this latest upload 👍
This channel has some amazingly unique content. Thanks for the hard work, Kyle!
There are multiple chains of barrier islands along the Jersey Shore that boast many famous tourist attractions like Seaside Heights, Long Beach Island, Atlantic City, Ocean City, the Wildwoods and Cape May, and a surprising number of year-round residents who love that awesome shore lifestyle (like me) but are still within driving distance of major cities and population centers along the I-95 corridor from D.C. to NYC. I enjoyed learning about the places on your list and maybe in the next one you could include these great spots.
I was hoping NJ's barrier islands would be included. My favorite is Island Beach State Park.
Was hoping to see my state's Barrier Islands (Texas), but that's okay. Padre Island is actually the longest barrier island in the world, so I thought that might be a reason for you to include it and the others.
That's quite a spiffy shirt, my guy! Great video as always.
Kyle always seems to have stylish shirts.
Perfect for the island
Apostle Islands, WI is a great place to visit, especially in the winter with the ice caves that develop
The Jersey shore islands are a surprising exclusion. The southern shore towns - Wildwood, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Avalon, Surf City, and Seaside Heights - are all a part of the barrier islands of New Jersey.
When I was a kid, I attended Farallone View Elementary School. You could see the Farallon Islands from the library windows.
Imagine naming an island after the holy cross of Christ, then naming its highest peak after the devil.
Ah, humans
fair and balanced :-\
It’s like peanut butter and jelly.
Wonderful video, Kyle! 😊
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing the Channel Islands.
Fascinating, thank you! I live close to the islands off of SB & Ventura, Ca. Very beautiful! To travel to Avalon you take a boat from San Pedro which glides across the water very fast !
great choices Kyle! I learned a lot from this one.
interesting topic! i love learning about islands as they are usually unique pockets of geography or culture, making them very diverse and fun to hear about
Dude I love that shirt. It is especially good for an Island video it gives an island vibe.
Always learning something new through your videos, thx!
Enjoyed the video, LOVED THE SHIRT!!!
Navarre Beach resident here ! Awesome to hear home get a shout!
Kyle...thank you for being as active as you are..I check often and excited to see "what's next"...did you see The N.Lights...?
Me? No...not in Seaford (York County) Va...BeWell !!!
Very interesting video. In Jamaica Bay in New York, I believe Broad Channel Island is the largest one, and it contains the small community of Broad channel, which has a volunteer fire company, and 2 or 3 churches. But the subway goes there, on its way to the Rockaways. Anyway, we also have our chain of barrier islands in New Jersey. One of them is completely wild. That is Island Beach State Park.
Island Beach State Park is a spectacular place.
@@KS-lp3ui It's on my bucket list to visit.
Love these island videos the most of all your content, Kyle! Keep it coming, please!
Great list. I'd also recommend the Bass islands in Lake Erie which were pivotal in naval battles during the war of 1812.
You missed a really cool thing about Gateway National Rec Area... it has a subway station!!! The A-line. You can take a single train from Times Square to Gateway National Rec
You can also take a ferry from Manhattan to Sandy Hook (NJ section of Gateway National Recreation Area).
I have a video suggestion I'd love to see.
Based on your experience and knowledge, what are some of the best smelling cities, towns, and/or regions, and what are the worst.
May sound silly to some at first, but different places do have very different smells based on climate, weather, and industry. Like when I was driving through Gilroy south of San Jose I noticed it delightfully smelled like garlic outside. Meanwhile, driving through Central California in Visalia where I live, the smell of the cows is horrendous. I like places that smell nice, so maybe you can suggest some places to visit?
Maybe some suggest times of year or events that make them better aswell.
Hope you do it, I appreciate you and what you do!
Kyle, now that's a colorful "Aloha" shirt. Fits nicely with the subject.😀
Not for your info, obviously, but for those watching: the islands to the NW of the 8 main Hawaiian islands are called Papahānaumokuākea = pa-pa-hah-now-moe-coo-ah-KAY-ah (the name given to the Marine National Monument and World Heritage Site, also known as the NW Hawaiian Islands, established in 2006, extending 1368mi./2201km. west of Kauai, and entirely uninhabited.
Your comments about Attu and a few other western Aleutian islands are why AK is the westernmost, easternmost and northernmost of our states.
I got to tour the Apostle Island back in 2004 - like you say, the boat tour does not stop. When I checked in and the person behind the desk noted when I made my reservation [Jan - this was May] she couldn't believe how early it was made. When I saw that the tour group I was with was not going to do this tour - I signed up immediately [avoiding space limitations]. I would do it again.
I want to see Thousand Islands someday. Still on my wish list. I really enjoyed this video - I'm not too familiar with the 'off the west coast islands as I am with the SE US islands. Hawai`i is a favorite spot to visit. Too bad that you have to fly there.
Do one on random North America towns below 10k people
Howdy -- love this channel. You're the real deal, Kyle. I'd like to visit all these chains. I'm most intrigued by the Apostle Islands.
The San Juan islands are also very cool! I know you’ve covered them in some other videos
Greetings from the Les Chenaux Islands off Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
You might also take a look at the Lake Erie islands: Kelly's, Pelee, the Bass Islands, etc.
8:30 I'm sorry but those hideous wind turbines are a blight on a beautiful landscape. And aren't even very efficient compared to their cost and upkeep.
another great video, king! love the shirt
Wow, man. That shirt! Did you deliberately try to accessorize w/ your "wall lizard? Cool album selection!
I love the Apostle Islands! We sail there with friends
Long Beach Island-Jones Beach Island-Captree Island and of course, Fire Island, all off the south shore of Long Island. Was well known for its beaches and fishing, but unfortunately has gained notoriety as a killing ground for a recently caught serial killer 😮. Great video as usual!
As someone from NYC you really did Jamaica Bay up! I would never swim at any of those beaches, and most of them are covered in plastic garbage that people dump in the ocean.
Great video as always!
Was stationed on the USS Dewert and sailed through the Saint Lawrence and the Great Lakes to commemorate the war of 1812. The 1000 islands area was mind blowing! Saw some beautiful small islands and structures. Needless to say, a warship in the area got a lot of attention from people boating in the area.
I’m digging that shirt, Kyle.
The Chicago Cubs, owned by William Wrigley, held spring training on Catalina Island from 1920-1941 and 1946-1951.
Howdy, kyle. More frequent uploads please. Cheers!
Most enjoyable-thanks! 😃👍
Another killer video! Well done!
classic geography king content. A+
US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico archipelago, are a few other US island chains
Great content. I hope many more people see it!
Super great video!
As an upstate New Yorker, the thousand islands are definitely a hidden gem of the State. I love going up to see Boldt Castle and take an Uncle Sam boat tour up there every summer.
Yes and keep it hidden,❤️
Great video.
The Hawaiian Islands were produced by a continental movement over a thermal/volcanic hotspot. If you look just south of the Big Island, you can see an underwater volcano....the next Hawaiian Island.
Big fan of the dressing from the Thousand Islands. 😂
Super video. Thanks for sharing.
Do more of these!!!!
Hello Kyle, welcome to East Africa,theres lot of geographic formations the world would love to see
I was hoping to see the Northern Marianas. Such interesting islands.
love ur vids , I think I heard u say once u was in Chattanooga TN. if so ur not far from me 8m in Cleveland tn
I am starting to think Wisconsin is the place to be! Never heard of those particular islands and they surely look nice.
Wisconsin is fantastic in a number of dimensions. We always have a good time when we head up there.
The Outer Banks are AWESOME!
Hope so. Going there for vacation in June!
Been there often since a NC resident. . Southern portion is good but has been overexposed so too many tourist now during peak seasons. NC population has exploded so people crawling everywhere. I’ll spend my summer vacations on an island in the 1000 Islands. Just go to Outer Banks if surf is good.
"A marine sanctuary" sounds like a place aging jarheads go to when they get old. It's either there or that farm your dad said he took your childhood dog to.
Aleut Islands are like a high-end sports car: Pretty to look at, a pain to own.
Impressive that Alaska has the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost points in the USA
Good video!
I have no idea what I'm about to watch, other than it'll be another GK video of excellence. But I'm just putting in here before I watch that I would like to see a *ranking* of US island chains, and that the Aleutians should be on the top of that list. *EDIT* Yeah! I knew you wouldn't let me down. BTW, the name of the people "Aleut", is actually pronounced with _three_ syllables: AL-ee-OOT.
I enjoy any information, especially river islands (MIssouri/Mississippi).
Also, a couple of the Aleutian Islands (Attu and Kiska) were invaded by Japan during WWII.
The f**kin’ Catalina Wine Mixer! 🍷
Cool video. I doubt it will ever be relevant again, but Anacapa is pronounced like anna-CAPpa, with flat a's and schwas. It's not a Spanish word; it comes from Chumash. There's a significant street in Santa Barbara with the same name.
Thank you for the clarification
If you do another one do the St Clair delta in MI/Ontario - largest freshwater delta
Thousand Island dressing is from the Thousand Islands region!
What is the record in the background of this one? It looks familiar but I cannot place it.
It's Khruangbin "Mordecai". I always put the album name in the video descriptions if you're curious about others.
@@GeographyKing Oh nice, Khruangbin is great. I'll check the descriptions from here on. Keep up the great work GK!
very cool, fun video
A little surprised you didn't mention the Huron Islands that are a part of the Huron Range in the U.P.
I'm visiting Key West this weekend.
No San Juan islands?
Hey Kyle! Any plans to host another livestream on your channel anytime soon? Thanks, and keep up the great work!
I may actually broadcast a livestream next week from a foreign city. Stay tuned
@@GeographyKing That would be awesome, and thanks for the reply!
Dutch harbor is where every ship from deadliest catch unloads or loads up on gear. It’s a rough place to be as its entire existence relies heavily on the fishing industry.
What about the Champlain islands in Vermont?
I wonder if there's a name for the chain of barrier islands on the NJ shore
Very interesting 😎
In the Catalina Island gated communities, I wonder how many of the residents' names we would recognize.
New Jersey barrier islands as well as those off of Maryland and Virginia should be included in the next video. Good start though.
OK, nice video, but that's the best shirt yet.
Islands in Jamaica Bay may seem undeveloped so near NYC, but you wouldn’t think you were in wilderness with the plane traffic from JFK airport.
What about lake eries island and Canada's pelee island