My husband and i did the upper chain in 17ft sea kayaks around 2000. We atayed at state parks every night - Indian River, Aloha, and Cheboygan. The Indian River taxi company shuttled our car to the next state park with all our food, tent, etc. each morning. The crooked river lock fee was $1.00. Epic trip for 2 50yr olds.
Thanks for posting this! After watching this I drove up from Whitehall and did this roundtrip in 2 days with my 13 year-old daughter and we will never forget it!
I've lived in Michigan most of my life and I've been all over the state. I never realized that the inland water way was there. Now I got a new item added to my bucket list
We (Wife, 5 kids, future daughter In Law, dog and cat) put a 32 ft cruiser in at Conway and then dropped off the truck and trailer in Petoskey. We then took our time to motor out the inland waterway just as you did. We made several recreational stops to swim. The cat was usually first in the water (weird cat) and loved to visit other people and boats. We spent the night in Cheboygan. Thank for a great memory. From there we part ways as we continued into Lake Huron for a few days at Mackinac Island. The evil kitty made trouble multiple times at Mackinac Island by escaping several times to visit other boats, sometimes soaking wet. We left Mackinac, went under the bridge and tried to keep up with a 70 ft Viking to Charlevoix. We failed, but met him later. A night in Charlevoix, one in Boyne City then on to Petoskey. In Petoskey I took the dingy to Harbor Beach for a business meeting. A first for me. We spent a night in Petoskey and our trip was complete just about three miles from where we started…..
When I was a teen in the 80’s we used to camp Burt Lake State Park in Indian River, we would rent a 14 foot fishing boat with a 10hp motor and cruise up and down Indian River all day long. The video brings back good memories.
My daughter and I just drove by that toilet paper factory and it looks closed. Thank you you posting this video. It makes me want to get a boat. A new way to explore!
I'm watching this a year after the paper mill in Cheboygan was destroyed by fire. The lock is still operational. As a local, I've driven the overland route a long these waterways often and really enjoyed the waterway video. Thanks so much for taking us along on your trip!!
When I was younger my parents took me through the locks in a big boat with rooms and such! It was very cool. I also in 2004 stayed at the Grand Hotel for my honeymoon. ❤
My old stomping grounds, by land, not via the waterway! Tho we spent plenty of time in & on Burt Lake, the spreads, Mullet Lake, & the Indian River. Petoskey, the world's best Marzipan cookies in Alanson, Cheboygan, and of course my home, Indian River! Thanks for stirring up so many great memories!
As a Chain o laker , who grew up on Torch and lived on Clam and Bellaire over the scores I've always wanted to do the waterway. I'm jealous and motivated now, thank you! Truly, Wotan does smile upon you both, as do Huginn and Muninn. Sláinte!
We've done the Inland Waterway three times, once east to west, and twice west to east. First time in a 15' Boston Whaler with a 4 year old. Decades later in an antique Lyman runabout, and in September of 2022, in a Larson bowrider. Each time was different and enjoyable, notwithstanding the knuckleheads who don't understand what 'No Wake' means. Great video, thanks for sharing.
I grew up on the North Shore of Boston, and spent my youth at the beaches that stretched from Beverly, MA, to Rockport, MA. Gorgeous area. Many North Shore people had summer places lakes in New Hampshire, so I spent a lot of time going to beautiful spots in New Hampshire. I attended grad school in Ann Arbor in the early '90s, which was my introduction to the state of Michigan. While at Michigan I met a girl who grew up in Ann Arbor, and who had just graduated from U of M. She moved, believe it or not, to Massachusetts shortly after we met to start graduate school. So when I finished at Michigan I moved back to Massachusetts, where we continued to date, and eventually married. While in Massachusetts we began spending lots of time in Maine, where her family had several summer houses. WE eventually moved to Cincinnati for work. We needed a replacement for Maine, so we began going to Lake Michigan and Lake Superior for summer vacations. And that is when I absolutely fell in love with the state of Michigan. It eventually replaced Maine as my favorite state. It's an incredible place. I find it to be a very spiritual place. It's hard for me to put into words, but when I am in Michigan I literally feel the spirit of God, the presence of God. I feel I'm returning home. And you'll think this is crazy, but when I kayak on the Pine River, I have twice felt that the trees were talking to me. I don't hear voices echoing, but I do feel like they are projecting an energy to communicate. Favorite spots of mine are the beach and lighthouse in Luddington, as well as its downtown strip. The Manistee National Forest Lake Michigan Campground and beach. The downtown area of Manistee. Holland. Sleeping Bear. Traverse City. The Mackinac Bridge. Suzy's Pasties just across the bridge, which I understand, sadly, closed down a couple of years ago, Pictured Rocks, and Munising. Michigan is an incredible state, and I hope the rest of the country never catches onto this fact --- I don't want it to become overrun with people.
As a child, my parents would transit this waterway each summer on one of our vacations. My favorite stretch was going through town at Indian River. Beautiful (at the time) homes, cottages and businesses along the shore. It always seemed like it took an eternity to cross Mullet Lake.
Now this was a necessary & brilliant video To think this passage has never been given the proper documentation is baffling Thank you for sharing your adventures
It's amazing how beautiful Michigan is. looks like a fun inland water way to travel. Cheboygan has to be my favorite up north town because of all the beautiful access to water.
My family has a small summer home on Crooked Lake - one of the lakes on the waterway. The Inland Waterway is very special and I am always amazed that we are only a few miles from Lake Michigan yet we are actually part of the Lake Huron watershed. I’ve been as far as the Black River on the boat - it is a fun trip! Thanks for sharing.
When I was a kid my uncle had a place on Burt Lake and we use to go to Cheboygan all the time. My parents took a boat to Mackinac Island a couple of times.
My wife and I want to thank you for this episode. We were previously unaware of this route and after watching this episode we decided to take this journey last weekend. It was a great (albeit slow) adventure. Keep the awesome shows coming!
My great-grandfather was a carpenter and boatwright. He lived in Harbor Springs, MI. I always wondered why a boat-builder would live there. But its close to Conway. Now it makes sense. Wow. Thank you for the video! 🙂 (No, no one in my family lives anywhere near Harbor these days. Its nearly as "touristy" as Mackinac Island anymore. My home was in Muskegon. Much more blue-collar. lol)
Thank you for this video. I ran the swing bridge in Alanson (ah-lan-son) for my job at Sherman's Pizza (formerly Spanky's) in the 2000's. Been up that river more than once.
Every video I’ve watched so far has been so so informative. I have lived in Michigan for darn near 57 years and have learned more watching you then traveling I love it not that I do not travel Michigan. I do the upper peninsula still my favorite place in my heart but wow, your wealth of information is incredible. Keep it coming.
Indian River is a landmark on our annual trip to Cheboygan. We stay there for Labor Day weekend when we drive up to walk the Bridges (Mackinac and State Street). We usually drive along Mullett Lake on the way in.
When I was a lad back the early 60s, I reckon, some friends and I undertook a fantastic voyage in two small boats from Black Lake, down the Black River (no longer possible thanks to the schmucks who currently operate the Alverno dam but decline, despite their legal obligations, to operate the overland trolley that used to carry boats around the dam) to the Cheboygan R., etc., to Crooked Lake, where I’m pretty sure there was no lock at the time. The bottom end of Burt was so rough there were moments we couldn’t see the other boat just a wave or two away. We camped for a couple of nights in and around Alanson and had us a heck of a good time. Oh, to be young again. Thanks for the memories!
When I was younger, always wanted to do this trip, awesome to see what it looks like. As a Michigander growing up in Detroit, but in LA for decades, to see your posts warms my heart, almost brings a tear to my eye, how beautiful MI is, thank you so much.
I grew up in Cheboygan in the 70's and 80's. Nice to get a glimpse of the places we used to swim and fish. Many many good memories from that area. So many genuine honest people in that area. I do miss it some days.
11:07 can see my cousin's house 😂. They have SO many big boat parties on the west side of the Cheboygan river mouth all summer long. 4th of July there's well over 100 boats. Shallow and white sand! Love the video!
Great to see the trip documented! Very cool to see the locks operate. I used to spend every summer staying on a tiny dead end lake that you passed when you entered the Crooked River lock, Pickerel lake. There is a small short channel from the south edge of the east end of Crooked lake leading to Pickerel. Very off the beaten path and peaceful.
It's great to see ol' Pathfinder is still at it. I've been eyeballing this exact trip for a long time. I think it just bumped up to #1 on my to-do list.
@@RestlessViking The one and only. Working in St Thomas these days, remotely from Denver-ish. Kids are 7 & 10, and know a thing or two about canoeing ;)
Makes me wonder what the latest is regarding the lock routes in Wisconsin. I didn't even know about the Michigan lock system there. Thanks for sharing as usual! Keep up the good work.
@@RestlessViking When I was travelling and staying around UW Madison; I stumbled upon em and had in the past thought about two others as well, the Illinois and Ohio Waterways to the Mississippi from the Great Lakes, so tickled my fancy. Wound up settling down and not doing the hypermiling motor home thing and off road camping, at least for a few. I did screw up and invest in an "Overlander" 2006 car that was more to study that hybrid systems design and commute. However, your trip got me thinking I can take the ol Grumman or Ram XL canoe out with the Honda 1000W or bigger generator and the trolling motor, with hacked PSU power supply with all the 12VDC rails tied together and fused, for a cruise. I had to read a little to refresh my mind. The Fox-Wisconsin Waterway and Illinois Waterway were on my mind for a time as well as the Ohio potential routes. There is also the featured "The Almost-Built Canal Big River Magazine" linking Lake Superior with the Mississippi via linking the St. Croix and Brule rivers. Check out "US Migration Canals" for a launch pad for inspiration and ideas. Thanks again for sharing!
I've lived in Michigan for 65 years and never knew this, I wish I had a boat capable of doing this and some knowledge of what to do Thanks for the ride it was enjoyable
I live in Cheboygan, was born and raised there; i saw many familiar places along your route, but never took the time to make the trip. this is the 4th of your series i've watched, i just subscribed; entertainment for an old man on a rainy october afternoon. thanks, odin's blessing upon your clan.
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. Cheboygan has been my home for 7 years and you enable me to enjoy and appreciate the Up North beauty! Please keep these videos coming!
We've done parts of theo Eries Canal in NY and the Shannon-Erne in Ireland (rented boats, 42x12 and 49x10, respectively). Thanks for giving me something else to think about...
Hi friends and greetings from Grand Rapids. Just recently discovered your YT channel - excellent! Born and raised in Cheboygan and recognize many familiar sites. Met my future wife while camping at Aloha State Park on Mullet Lake. Best regards and safe adventures!
My husband and i did the upper chain in 17ft sea kayaks around 2000. We atayed at state parks every night - Indian River, Aloha, and Cheboygan. The Indian River taxi company shuttled our car to the next state park with all our food, tent, etc. each morning. The crooked river lock fee was $1.00. Epic trip for 2 50yr olds.
Thanks for posting this! After watching this I drove up from Whitehall and did this roundtrip in 2 days with my 13 year-old daughter and we will never forget it!
This made my day.
@@RestlessViking Two years later it made my day, too.
I've lived in Michigan most of my life and I've been all over the state. I never realized that the inland water way was there. Now I got a new item added to my bucket list
We (Wife, 5 kids, future daughter In Law, dog and cat) put a 32 ft cruiser in at Conway and then dropped off the truck and trailer in Petoskey. We then took our time to motor out the inland waterway just as you did. We made several recreational stops to swim. The cat was usually first in the water (weird cat) and loved to visit other people and boats. We spent the night in Cheboygan. Thank for a great memory. From there we part ways as we continued into Lake Huron for a few days at Mackinac Island. The evil kitty made trouble multiple times at Mackinac Island by escaping several times to visit other boats, sometimes soaking wet. We left Mackinac, went under the bridge and tried to keep up with a 70 ft Viking to Charlevoix. We failed, but met him later. A night in Charlevoix, one in Boyne City then on to Petoskey. In Petoskey I took the dingy to Harbor Beach for a business meeting. A first for me. We spent a night in Petoskey and our trip was complete just about three miles from where we started…..
Even living in Michigan all my life, I have never seen this route documented. Thanks for the tour.
When I was a teen in the 80’s we used to camp Burt Lake State Park in Indian River, we would rent a 14 foot fishing boat with a 10hp motor and cruise up and down Indian River all day long. The video brings back good memories.
We used to go to Faye Martin cabins at the bridge every summer
I have always anted to do this trip. The Fall sure made for beautiful secrecy. Awesome you got to do this with your son.
Thanks, Boe 👍
My daughter and I just drove by that toilet paper factory and it looks closed. Thank you you posting this video. It makes me want to get a boat. A new way to explore!
Why are all the toilet paper factories closing?
Nice father and son trip!
I'm watching this a year after the paper mill in Cheboygan was destroyed by fire. The lock is still operational. As a local, I've driven the overland route a long these waterways often and really enjoyed the waterway video. Thanks so much for taking us along on your trip!!
When I was younger my parents took me through the locks in a big boat with rooms and such! It was very cool. I also in 2004 stayed at the Grand Hotel for my honeymoon. ❤
My old stomping grounds, by land, not via the waterway! Tho we spent plenty of time in & on Burt Lake, the spreads, Mullet Lake, & the Indian River. Petoskey, the world's best Marzipan cookies in Alanson, Cheboygan, and of course my home, Indian River! Thanks for stirring up so many great memories!
As a Chain o laker , who grew up on Torch and lived on Clam and Bellaire over the scores I've always wanted to do the waterway. I'm jealous and motivated now, thank you! Truly, Wotan does smile upon you both, as do Huginn and Muninn. Sláinte!
Sláinte! I hope you get a chance at the waterway soon!
It’s fun to rent a pontoon and make a day of it exploring this waterway.
We've done the Inland Waterway three times, once east to west, and twice west to east. First time in a 15' Boston Whaler with a 4 year old. Decades later in an antique Lyman runabout, and in September of 2022, in a Larson bowrider. Each time was different and enjoyable, notwithstanding the knuckleheads who don't understand what 'No Wake' means. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thank you gentlement, that was a great video, and I learned of another waterway to dream about traveling on!
Lived in Cheboygan for 50 years now. I'm lucky to have a 2-minute walk to Mullett Lake. I enjoy all the lakes and rivers in the area year round.
Thanks for that trip down memory lane. I was probably the first woman to run the Cheboygan locks about 40 years ago.
I grew up on the North Shore of Boston, and spent my youth at the beaches that stretched from Beverly, MA, to Rockport, MA. Gorgeous area. Many North Shore people had summer places lakes in New Hampshire, so I spent a lot of time going to beautiful spots in New Hampshire. I attended grad school in Ann Arbor in the early '90s, which was my introduction to the state of Michigan. While at Michigan I met a girl who grew up in Ann Arbor, and who had just graduated from U of M. She moved, believe it or not, to Massachusetts shortly after we met to start graduate school. So when I finished at Michigan I moved back to Massachusetts, where we continued to date, and eventually married. While in Massachusetts we began spending lots of time in Maine, where her family had several summer houses. WE eventually moved to Cincinnati for work. We needed a replacement for Maine, so we began going to Lake Michigan and Lake Superior for summer vacations. And that is when I absolutely fell in love with the state of Michigan. It eventually replaced Maine as my favorite state. It's an incredible place. I find it to be a very spiritual place. It's hard for me to put into words, but when I am in Michigan I literally feel the spirit of God, the presence of God. I feel I'm returning home. And you'll think this is crazy, but when I kayak on the Pine River, I have twice felt that the trees were talking to me. I don't hear voices echoing, but I do feel like they are projecting an energy to communicate.
Favorite spots of mine are the beach and lighthouse in Luddington, as well as its downtown strip. The Manistee National Forest Lake Michigan Campground and beach. The downtown area of Manistee. Holland. Sleeping Bear. Traverse City. The Mackinac Bridge. Suzy's Pasties just across the bridge, which I understand, sadly, closed down a couple of years ago, Pictured Rocks, and Munising.
Michigan is an incredible state, and I hope the rest of the country never catches onto this fact --- I don't want it to become overrun with people.
As a child, my parents would transit this waterway each summer on one of our vacations. My favorite stretch was going through town at Indian River. Beautiful (at the time) homes, cottages and businesses along the shore. It always seemed like it took an eternity to cross Mullet Lake.
I need to start my bucket list while I can still carry a bucket. So much to do right here in our backyard
I know that I am becoming stronger in my old age and can prove it because I can now lift $100 of groceries with one hand.
Now this was a necessary & brilliant video
To think this passage has never been given the proper documentation is baffling
Thank you for sharing your adventures
Shhh!
It's amazing how beautiful Michigan is. looks like a fun inland water way to travel. Cheboygan has to be my favorite up north town because of all the beautiful access to water.
Way cool...thank you and the young lad! Tis an adventure, indeed~
My family has a small summer home on Crooked Lake - one of the lakes on the waterway. The Inland Waterway is very special and I am always amazed that we are only a few miles from Lake Michigan yet we are actually part of the Lake Huron watershed. I’ve been as far as the Black River on the boat - it is a fun trip! Thanks for sharing.
When I was a kid my uncle had a place on Burt Lake and we use to go to Cheboygan all the time. My parents took a boat to Mackinac Island a couple of times.
My wife and I want to thank you for this episode. We were previously unaware of this route and after watching this episode we decided to take this journey last weekend. It was a great (albeit slow) adventure. Keep the awesome shows coming!
Great to hear!
I never knew this existed in Michigan. Thanks for sharing this video.❤ Peace
Love this!! Thank you for posting this.
You're so welcome!
Thank you for your time and efforts to produce great videos! Thumbs up ALWAYS!
PEACE AND BLESSINGS...🙏💯👍♥️✝️
I often wondered what the inland waterway was like! Surprised there are 2 locks!! Thanks for taking us on this journey.
Thanks for watching!
Haven't done it in 45 yrs, awesome trip across just to bad it didn't go the last 20 or so miles to lk mi!!. Great vid viking👍👍
Wouldn't that be cool! I think the same thing every time I take it.
My great-grandfather was a carpenter and boatwright. He lived in Harbor Springs, MI. I always wondered why a boat-builder would live there. But its close to Conway. Now it makes sense. Wow. Thank you for the video! 🙂 (No, no one in my family lives anywhere near Harbor these days. Its nearly as "touristy" as Mackinac Island anymore. My home was in Muskegon. Much more blue-collar. lol)
Adding that one to the bucket list! Thanks for sharing!
This was a great idea for a trip. I really enjoyed watching, thanks!
Thanks for the boat ride.
Thank you for this video.
I ran the swing bridge in Alanson (ah-lan-son) for my job at Sherman's Pizza (formerly Spanky's) in the 2000's.
Been up that river more than once.
Spent several Fourth of July s a few years back traveling this waterway and two big lakes had a blast with my girl friend
This brings back sweet memories. I have kayaked the MIW three times.
Having biked the whole area several times.......this was a great way to get a different perspective. Thank you. J Apol
Every video I’ve watched so far has been so so informative. I have lived in Michigan for darn near 57 years and have learned more watching you then traveling I love it not that I do not travel Michigan. I do the upper peninsula still my favorite place in my heart but wow, your wealth of information is incredible. Keep it coming.
Indian River is a landmark on our annual trip to Cheboygan. We stay there for Labor Day weekend when we drive up to walk the Bridges (Mackinac and State Street). We usually drive along Mullett Lake on the way in.
Neat video! I didn't even know locks like that existed in Michigan (besides the soo).
A much-needed service you provide. Did not know about the route and would love to explore it myself. Thank you.
When I was a lad back the early 60s, I reckon, some friends and I undertook a fantastic voyage in two small boats from Black Lake, down the Black River (no longer possible thanks to the schmucks who currently operate the Alverno dam but decline, despite their legal obligations, to operate the overland trolley that used to carry boats around the dam) to the Cheboygan R., etc., to Crooked Lake, where I’m pretty sure there was no lock at the time. The bottom end of Burt was so rough there were moments we couldn’t see the other boat just a wave or two away. We camped for a couple of nights in and around Alanson and had us a heck of a good time. Oh, to be young again.
Thanks for the memories!
Loved this video, brought back lots of memories of my time up north. Thanks.
Thanks for the trip.
That stretch of Indian River by 75 has always enticed me 🇺🇲🇨🇦
When I was younger, always wanted to do this trip, awesome to see what it looks like. As a Michigander growing up in Detroit, but in LA for decades, to see your posts warms my heart, almost brings a tear to my eye, how beautiful MI is, thank you so much.
I grew up in Cheboygan in the 70's and 80's. Nice to get a glimpse of the places we used to swim and fish. Many many good memories from that area. So many genuine honest people in that area. I do miss it some days.
Hello Mike, the Tissue plant could really use your help.... Joking. Have a good day.
Awesome maritime tour
Native Michigander, been in NY almost 30 years. You guys are good company. Enjoy your posts. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
11:07 can see my cousin's house 😂. They have SO many big boat parties on the west side of the Cheboygan river mouth all summer long. 4th of July there's well over 100 boats. Shallow and white sand! Love the video!
This trip would be fun in the summer. Although you would be seeing a lot more traffic.
That looks cool. One day, hopefully.
Great to see the trip documented! Very cool to see the locks operate. I used to spend every summer staying on a tiny dead end lake that you passed when you entered the Crooked River lock, Pickerel lake. There is a small short channel from the south edge of the east end of Crooked lake leading to Pickerel. Very off the beaten path and peaceful.
It's great to see ol' Pathfinder is still at it. I've been eyeballing this exact trip for a long time. I think it just bumped up to #1 on my to-do list.
No way!! Is this “Government”??
@@RestlessViking The one and only. Working in St Thomas these days, remotely from Denver-ish. Kids are 7 & 10, and know a thing or two about canoeing ;)
Fascinating
Makes me wonder what the latest is regarding the lock routes in Wisconsin. I didn't even know about the Michigan lock system there. Thanks for sharing as usual! Keep up the good work.
I'd like to find out more about those Wisconsin routes? We are almost done with our river boat and are looking for places to take them.
@@RestlessViking When I was travelling and staying around UW Madison; I stumbled upon em and had in the past thought about two others as well, the Illinois and Ohio Waterways to the Mississippi from the Great Lakes, so tickled my fancy. Wound up settling down and not doing the hypermiling motor home thing and off road camping, at least for a few. I did screw up and invest in an "Overlander" 2006 car that was more to study that hybrid systems design and commute. However, your trip got me thinking I can take the ol Grumman or Ram XL canoe out with the Honda 1000W or bigger generator and the trolling motor, with hacked PSU power supply with all the 12VDC rails tied together and fused, for a cruise. I had to read a little to refresh my mind. The Fox-Wisconsin Waterway and Illinois Waterway were on my mind for a time as well as the Ohio potential routes. There is also the featured "The Almost-Built Canal Big River Magazine" linking Lake Superior with the Mississippi via linking the St. Croix and Brule rivers. Check out "US Migration Canals" for a launch pad for inspiration and ideas. Thanks again for sharing!
@@jafinch78 Good stuff. Thanks for the tip!
Love it! We are headed to this chain Thursday morning, and this provided a little preview!
I recently retired, and I enjoy watching your videos to before, I start my yard work/projects. . history lesson, too
Thanks for posting! Alanson is my hometown!
I've lived in Michigan for 65 years and never knew this, I wish I had a boat capable of doing this and some knowledge of what to do Thanks for the ride it was enjoyable
Ted, in Alanson you can rent a pontoon boat and cruise the waterway. Very enjoyable trip. Probably also out of Indian River you could rent a boat.
Fun stuff - I had no ideas those inland lakes were that big!
I live in Cheboygan, was born and raised there; i saw many familiar places along your route, but never took the time to make the trip. this is the 4th of your series i've watched, i just subscribed; entertainment for an old man on a rainy october afternoon. thanks, odin's blessing upon your clan.
I grew up in Northern Michigan as a teenager and never knew this existed. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Loved going there I’m from western upper Michigan when not camping in upper Michigan or canada
Michigan Native here, and I never knew about this waterway. That is too cool
I've wondered about that route I've stopped on Indian river many times and watched the boats go by and now I know looks like a cool trip
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. Cheboygan has been my home for 7 years and you enable me to enjoy and appreciate the Up North beauty! Please keep these videos coming!
Thank you! Will do!
Wow!! That was awesome! Thank you for making this video!
I've been enjoying all your videos.
I head no idea this waterway existed! Now, I have to check it out myself! Well, maybe next summer, it's kinda chilly.
Great job guys
I’ve always wanted to paddle this route
Thanks for a great video. I've driven on 75 over the Indian River and never realized that it is part of an inland waterway.
Thanks for stopping by!
That looked like a pretty chilly trip.
Well done , never knew this waterway exsisted, Thank you!l
Thanks for the ride
what an incredible find today! thank you great video and helps with a future exploration of my own
Lived in Northern Michigan all my life and have never been up through there. Thanks for the ride.
You bet - thanks for watching!
Great to see son and dad enjoying an excursion together on the waterways of inland Michigan. Beautiful scenery!! Keep'm coming!!!
Thanks! Will do!
Looked scary going through the locks!
We've done parts of theo Eries Canal in NY and the Shannon-Erne in Ireland (rented boats, 42x12 and 49x10, respectively). Thanks for giving me something else to think about...
This was super cool! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing your adventure.
These videos are great. I know many of the places well. Thanks for making them!
Great video your son was just as entertaining keep up the great videos please 🎉
Thanks!
I guess I need to comment. Just found your channel this morning and have watched a bunch of videos. I'm liking all the history you incorporate!
Thanks for the comment! And thanks for visiting!
Hi friends and greetings from Grand Rapids. Just recently discovered your YT channel - excellent! Born and raised in Cheboygan and recognize many familiar sites. Met my future wife while camping at Aloha State Park on Mullet Lake. Best regards and safe adventures!
Welcome aboard!
Thanks!
Thanks for the tip Sam!
Cool to know. Thanks
Loved traveling on the water with you & son. Happy napping to Poppins. Ha. To quote a famous politician, "I'll be baaaack".
Great boat trip! I did it in 2000 in a 19' cutty cabin. I would love to do it again, or kayak it next time
Many nice memories of Crooked Lake and Conway (the town where you launched from).
That's awesome! Thanks for the video!
Glad you liked it!
Great vid guys! Grew up in nearby Charlevoix County... This trip is now on the bucket list!
Word??? That's dope! 💯🇺🇲
thanks for the ride!
We’ll, I love your Neebish Island Area videos. And I have canoed the AuSable. But I had no idea this existed. Another place I need to visit!
Thank you! Keep exploring!
Thanks! We will! Please keep watching! 😉