This brought back memories, I worked on the Island for a summer while in college.. a very memorable experience. I defiantly recommend staying overnight! The night life is a lot fun! The downtown has a completely different vibe at night. My wife and I have been to the island twice and stayed overnight both times. The sunsets and sunrises never get old. I will never forget the sunrises seen at Arc Rock.
Spent every summer on Mackinac growing up. My grandparents owned Harts Haven which is still operating ( now Hart’s) on Market Street.. can’t miss its red roof. I have many many wonderful memories of the Island. Thanks for sharing.
Stay the night...been to two hotels...the Iroquois for adults and The Lakeview with the pool for the kids. Anywhere on the island is great. Kilwins for fudge and great truffles.
We want to next time! We have heard so many great things about the evening and early morning when most tourists leave the island. Thank you so much for the suggestions!
I agree with you when you say that it feels like entering Disney. That’s exactly my thoughts, it’s like walking in Disney’s Main street. LOL You covered so much and that’s awesome! I do enjoy a narrative video like this. Well done! 💜
Just watched this video--well done! I live in Iron Mountain-Kingsford. Been to the Island many times, and just booked a few nights for June with my wife. Going to the Island and the Mackinac area never gets old to me! (Steve Orchard)
Thank you! We loved the island and can’t wait to go explore more of it. We definitely didn’t get to see as much as we would have liked to but still enjoyed the experience. Hope you have a great time! Thanks!
Mackinac Island looks like such a fun and relaxing place to visit. First stop would be that fudge shop :) The coast is so pretty, and the sunset and rainbow were amazing. Nice you got to meet Northwoods, I hope Corey is feeling better. What a trip! Thanks for sharing. Debbie - BluWave Odyssey
If you do go back to northern Michigan make sure to visit sleeping bear dunes, traverse city wine country, charlevoix, Petoskey, harbor springs, mackinaw city fort. Also pictured rocks in the upper peninsula are great
Thanks for the suggestions! We have seen Sleeping bear dunes, traverse city and pictured rocks. They are amazing. The others I will be adding to the list. Thanks!
That is awesome! Congrats! We can't wait to go back to the island. It was so much fun and we still have so much left to do. Thanks for watching and good luck on your new job!
I just came back from there today and went to RUclips to watch a video about Mackinac island and came across your video. Today on Mackinac island we stayed the day and it was so much fun we rode the horse and the ferry and also the bikes we also went to the beach and stopped to get some chocolate fudge from the stores and it was delicious. I for sure recommend this place
Sounds like you had a lot of fun! We can’t wait to go back and probably stay over night next time. Would love to watch the sunset and sunrise from the island. 😊 thanks for sharing your experience!
Great video you guys!! It's such a beautiful and unique place. We love it there but we are biased I suppose. 🤣 And it is was so awesome meeting up with you guys!!! 💜 It was like we had always known each other. Hope to meet up again soon.
Was there labor day weekend. The best thing to do is to bring your bike ( you can I think it's like $12 per bike to ferry over and the island licensed), makes the experience that much better when you stay on the island and there is a different experience when the last ferry for the day goes out with the day-trippers and all is left are the locals and those that are staying on the island...
That sounds awesome! Next time we will have our bike and would definitely like to stay overnight. I’ve heard the mornings before all the tourist are beautiful. Thanks for the helpful info!
Betty here....We are hoping to go to Mackinac Island in June, 2021 so this video was really helpful. We live in Kansas City, Missouri and I've been looking at the road atlas, planning our trip. Thanks for the video!
It’s an amazing place to visit. It’s best if you plan it over 2 days and stay a night there. That way you are there before and after the tourists. I’ve heard it’s beautiful that way. Stay safe and let us know if you have any questions. Thanks!
I am so glad that I found your channel. It has always been a wish of mine to go to Mackinac Island and that dream is about to come true the first part of August. My daughter surprised me with this exciting news. There will be six of us going and will stay at the Grand Hotel for 2 nights. I am so excited however, being almost 70 and having very limited walking ability I worry that I won't be able to keep up with everyone. I don't want to be a drag. Can you give me any helpful information?
We are glad you are here! And enjoy the island.. there’s nothing like it. As for mobility, you have a couple of options. 1. Call the grand hotel and see if they offer accommodations 2. Rent a bicycle or 3 wheel bike 3. Rent an electric scooter 4. Take a horse drawn carriage 5. Bring a scooter with you, to my knowledge there is no charge on the ferries. Enjoy what you can and always remember every person will have their own experience. Being there together is what matters. 😊 let us know how you liked it and be sure to get some fudge!
Love the video guys. This is perhaps the only video about Mackinac Island that does not mention the Somewhere in Time movie. Seems there is a lot more to the island than the movie. Well done...love the dogs btw. Regards from England UK.
Yes! We have seen many videos calling out the movie. Others covered it so we left it out. There is a lot to the island and we wish we had more time to explore. We may have covered a quarter of it. Can't wait to go back! Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊. Also, the UK is definitely on our list to visit one day!
Loved the video ☺️ I’m happy I came across it... my boyfriend and I are staying in Rogers City for awhile and plan on heading out to the island this weekend. I look forward to seeing that sunset 🌅🌉🤗
I enjoyed the video. Thank you for the tips. We're scheduled to visit the island this weekend. It's gonna be colder though. Can't wait to do fudge tasting lol.
That is awesome! We had such a great time. I believe by this point you may have already visited. How did you like it? The fudge was the BEST!!!! Thank you for watching and safe travels!
@@1StrangeAdventure omg! It's phenomenal. It's cold but we enjoyed our 3 days 2 nights stay in the island. Going back to reality now. Lol. Thank you. Continue to inspire us with your vlogs. Stay safe.
@@1StrangeAdventure Mill Creek is THE BEST. if you go, check out their website map prior to making a reservation and put in a request for your preferred campsite. Some of them have Bridge and Island views (which mostly you can see the Grand Hotel, even at night it’s all lit up, if it’s not humid out.)
Grew up in Michigan (Detroit) been to Mackinac Island quite a few times. As a child and adult. Great place. But it's pronounced mack-in-aww. Much Love and Aloha 🤙🏼💯🇺🇲.
I was born in Southgate and lived there until I was 4, before my parents moved us to VA. Still have family around the greater Detroit area. Mackinac is amazing and we are excited to make it back there one day.
The locals that live on the Island (which is actually a state park) can't wait till tourist season is over, they gather at the pink pony and have a good time!
Swooning. Lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 22 years. we would walk the bridge on labor day with the Govenor starting the walk. We would all get bused over one way. Walk it. Them jump on a ferry and spend the day on the island. Thanks for the walk down Mackinac lane.
That sounds amazing! We have heard about the bridge walks and would love to do that one day. We loved exploring northern Michigan! Thanks for watching. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed! Those waves were tiny tho lol. Y'all should see the lakes during a stormy day in November. They are treacherous. Superior especially is known for her wrath during fall storms (the Edmund Fitzgerald fell victim to a November rogue wave during a storm).
I'm sure they were tiny compared to what they could be. We just had no warning! LOL. We loved Mackinac Island and can't wait to return! Thanks for watching!
Going there in July. I have back issues and cannot walk long distances. Does the island have any handicap carts, etc. Would hate to miss out on this adventure if I can't visit the sites because of this.
The island is amazing but I’m not sure about handicap carts. I do know I saw others on them but I don’t know if it was theirs or a rental. Hope you are able to go and enjoy it bc it’s definitely unique and a lot of fun. ☺️
Hey Joanne, I did some research and found that the island does offer electric scooters to rent at 3 of the bike rental companies. Also, they have the horse drawn carriage taxi services. It says they have two that are handicapped accessible but you may have to call and see if they pick up at every location. I hope this helps! www.mackinacisland.org/plan-your-trip/accessibility/
@@1StrangeAdventure No I didn't go this weekend, I saw something that it's closed for the season last week. So I'm upstate NY right now chasing waterfalls lol.
Parking was included (I believe) as long as you weren’t staying overnight. I do think you can upgrade your parking for a few if I remember correctly. This should be helpful for up to date info: www.sheplersferry.com/mackinaw-city-directions/
Hello! It’s always good to check the schedule because it can vary. They are typically running throughout the day between 7am & 7pm based on what I saw. If you are planning to go, visit www.sheplersferry.com. It was a great trip! Thanks for watching!
They actually did really good. No problems getting on or off and they seemed to enjoy all the attention they were getting. Lol. A plane would be nice! Thanks for watching!
I'm curious, when did you go? Just this month or earlier in the summer? Were there a lot of restrictions because of covid?? Like mask required on ferry or walking around, etc? My husband and I are going next week. It will be our first time, we can't wait. Thanks for this video😊
Hello! We went in late June. They did require masks on the ferry until you sat down and they had an order they boarded the boat to keep people spaced a little more. The island required masks anywhere inside and they were enforcing it. We kept ours on until we got out of the main st. area. It was a beautiful place to experience! Hope you enjoy it and safe travels!
Hello! I would recommend at least two days if you are staying in the area or on the island. That way you can experience it after the tourists leave in the evening and in the morning before the ferries start arriving. Next time we go, we will be doing that!
Thanks for sharing this. Love your rig. Are there any ferries anywhere In the US that allow your rv on it? So the dogs came on the ferry with you? Ive never seen this place before i really like it. I wanna go visit. I bet the town is expensive. My father in law lives in Berrin Springs.
You can actually take your own bikes. It will cost extra on the ferry so let them know when buying your tickets. It does say no ebikes though. Thanks for watching!
There are a few different companies that do bike rentals as soon as you get off the ferry. If you Google “bike rentals on mackinac island” a list of them will come up. They do let you reserve ahead so that they are ready when you get there. Have fun and safe travels!
I am interested in this island. Just curious, is it pronounced as “Mackinaw”? I thought that’s how you said it. I learned about this island from garden answer videos and looks beautiful.
Of course it feels like Disney. That's what people expect. and unfortunately that's what they want. But that's only the main street. I know you spent a shit like ad of cash too.
The island is pretty awesome. I think a feature of the island is that it is stuck in time with no vehicles. However, I definitely understand wanting to camp there and avoid those island hotel fees. Thanks for watching!
@@Jemalacane0 You can lock a bike up, they have bike racks and people lock them up all the time. What you can't do is drag your bike on the sidewalk and lock it to a pole.
wow there was no $25 to park last time we went. I'm handicapped & can't park further out. What a rip off. For the wife- it's Mackinac/Mackinaw regardless of how it's spelled. It's French. Never Mack in nack.
The "wife's" name is Cindy. It was a beautiful place to visit and we are aware of the pronunciation. Appreciate you sharing your POV on it. Have a great day!
I had a miserable time. They have everything organized to a "T" and if you go half a step off the "right" way, confusion and few apologies. I have problems with extreme anxiety and depression and am often in a kind o "fog", easily confused, which happened to me frequently. O ne carriage driver, from 7 feet up and pointed "its right there". No landmarks. Just "it's right there." Well 7 feet up in the air and me down on the ground, "right there" was not helpful. If you order a taxi, you must order two, one to go and one to come. I was not told that and was left stranded at the ATM in town. My cell phone was not working. Finally stopped at a hotel, bar who called another taxi for me., Other irritating problems. Do not go unless you're a very patient, flexible person and well prepared. (If you forget a computer cord. for example, there are none available that I could find.)
Sorry you had a bad experience there. We are very much "go with the flow" when needed so it wasn't as bad for us. Someone should definitely research before going because it is something you should be prepared for. Hope you get to go back and enjoy the beautiful island some day. Have a good one!
Too bad you had a miserable time, maybe it's just not for you. We go there 1-3 times a year and love it. The ATM is right downtown on Market street, you can't miss it and it's close to anything downtown. In northern Michigan there is not a walmart or big store that has everything on every corner, ya have to plan ahead. Still don't understand your comment, "organized to a T and step off the right way". No idea but people are friendly and can point you to where ever or what ever you are looking for.
I saw this video looking up that particular island because my daughter and son-in-law went there this morning. I just know Enjoying your life in this world is nice, however if we don't know and love Jesus snd have done nothing for him, we have nothing and we are nothing. Marvel not that I said unto you, you must be born again. John 3:7❤🙏 I just pray while my "babies" 🥰are there that they do SOMETHING for God
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This brought back memories, I worked on the Island for a summer while in college.. a very memorable experience. I defiantly recommend staying overnight! The night life is a lot fun! The downtown has a completely different vibe at night. My wife and I have been to the island twice and stayed overnight both times. The sunsets and sunrises never get old. I will never forget the sunrises seen at Arc Rock.
Very cool! We will definitely go back and spend more time there. Thanks so much for watching😁
Me too!!! Gotta do the bar crawl and for God’s sake get off that damn strip folks! That’s just not where it’s at. :)
Spent every summer on Mackinac growing up. My grandparents owned Harts Haven which is still operating ( now Hart’s) on Market Street.. can’t miss its red roof. I have many many wonderful memories of the Island. Thanks for sharing.
That’s so cool! We will be going back soon 😊 Thanks for watching
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Just went there about two weeks ago for first time. I LOVED IT NOW I WANT TO WORK THERE
That would be awesome! I could see myself retiring there. 😊
Stay the night...been to two hotels...the Iroquois for adults and The Lakeview with the pool for the kids. Anywhere on the island is great. Kilwins for fudge and great truffles.
We want to next time! We have heard so many great things about the evening and early morning when most tourists leave the island. Thank you so much for the suggestions!
I love ferry’s. We have near hear that takes us by car to an old town area. This was a great video. I really gotta get up to Michigan.
Michigan is a beautiful place to explore and we hope to make it back up there. Maybe next time we ca explore together! 😊
I agree with you when you say that it feels like entering Disney. That’s exactly my thoughts, it’s like walking in Disney’s Main street. LOL
You covered so much and that’s awesome! I do enjoy a narrative video like this. Well done! 💜
Thanks! We really enjoyed your video as well! =)
I seriously was thinking the exact same thing couple this with the island itself having that dropping off on tom sawyer island feel.
Just watched this video--well done! I live in Iron Mountain-Kingsford. Been to the Island many times, and just booked a few nights for June with my wife. Going to the Island and the Mackinac area never gets old to me! (Steve Orchard)
Thank you! We loved the island and can’t wait to go explore more of it. We definitely didn’t get to see as much as we would have liked to but still enjoyed the experience. Hope you have a great time! Thanks!
Wow! Beautiful! I need to visit here! Loved the ferry! Really great video! Thanks for sharing!
It is a beautiful place and was a great experience. Thanks for watching!
Mackinac Island looks like such a fun and relaxing place to visit. First stop would be that fudge shop :) The coast is so pretty, and the sunset and rainbow were amazing. Nice you got to meet Northwoods, I hope Corey is feeling better. What a trip! Thanks for sharing. Debbie - BluWave Odyssey
It was an amazing place and are glad we got to share it with you! Meeting Northwoods was awesome! As always, thank you for watching! 😊
If you do go back to northern Michigan make sure to visit sleeping bear dunes, traverse city wine country, charlevoix, Petoskey, harbor springs, mackinaw city fort. Also pictured rocks in the upper peninsula are great
Thanks for the suggestions! We have seen Sleeping bear dunes, traverse city and pictured rocks. They are amazing. The others I will be adding to the list. Thanks!
@@1StrangeAdventure you may have been to Traverse city but did you go to Old Mission penninsula in Traverse city?
@@georgiabutka5096 we did not. We will check it out. Thanks!
Great video again guys. Lisa was all over the fudge!!
Find Us Camping The fudge was amazing! You guys should go with us next time!
@@1StrangeAdventure absolutely
i just accepted a job at the mission point resort from may-november this summer and this video just made me so much more excited thank u 🥺
That is awesome! Congrats! We can't wait to go back to the island. It was so much fun and we still have so much left to do. Thanks for watching and good luck on your new job!
I got an internship at the grand hotel starting in may-November
How’d it go??
This is probably my favorite so far!!!
Hey there! We are glad you enjoyed it. ☺️ Thank you for watching. 💙
The waves were not big! The bike ride around the island is the best. I like seeing your out of state views.
No, they weren't that big... LOL... but compared to what we were seeing, they did catch us by surprise. Thanks for watching!
Just visited for the first time last week. Perfect weather, great time
Glad you enjoyed it... We love it there!
I just came back from there today and went to RUclips to watch a video about Mackinac island and came across your video. Today on Mackinac island we stayed the day and it was so much fun we rode the horse and the ferry and also the bikes we also went to the beach and stopped to get some chocolate fudge from the stores and it was delicious. I for sure recommend this place
Sounds like you had a lot of fun! We can’t wait to go back and probably stay over night next time. Would love to watch the sunset and sunrise from the island. 😊 thanks for sharing your experience!
good choice on the fudge. My favorite, However, they all give free samples and you need to test them all!
We were so full from all the fudge... Can't wait to go back!
Great video you guys!! It's such a beautiful and unique place. We love it there but we are biased I suppose. 🤣 And it is was so awesome meeting up with you guys!!! 💜 It was like we had always known each other. Hope to meet up again soon.
Exactly! It was like meeting up with old friends 😁 We enjoyed hanging out with y’all 😊
Was there labor day weekend. The best thing to do is to bring your bike ( you can I think it's like $12 per bike to ferry over and the island licensed), makes the experience that much better when you stay on the island and there is a different experience when the last ferry for the day goes out with the day-trippers and all is left are the locals and those that are staying on the island...
That sounds awesome! Next time we will have our bike and would definitely like to stay overnight. I’ve heard the mornings before all the tourist are beautiful. Thanks for the helpful info!
Thanks so much for sharing this truly inspirational, thanks so much!
Thank you so much for watching!!! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
What a beautiful place to visit, and a wonderful video, thanks for sharing your wonderful trip.😊
It was such a cool place. Kind of frozen in time which made it that much nicer. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! 😊
Betty here....We are hoping to go to Mackinac Island in June, 2021 so this video was really helpful. We live in Kansas City, Missouri and I've been looking at the road atlas, planning our trip. Thanks for the video!
It’s an amazing place to visit. It’s best if you plan it over 2 days and stay a night there. That way you are there before and after the tourists. I’ve heard it’s beautiful that way. Stay safe and let us know if you have any questions. Thanks!
I am so glad that I found your channel. It has always been a wish of mine to go to Mackinac Island and that dream is about to come true the first part of August. My daughter surprised me with this exciting news. There will be six of us going and will stay at the Grand Hotel for 2 nights. I am so excited however, being almost 70 and having very limited walking ability I worry that I won't be able to keep up with everyone. I don't want to be a drag. Can you give me any helpful information?
We are glad you are here! And enjoy the island.. there’s nothing like it. As for mobility, you have a couple of options.
1. Call the grand hotel and see if they offer accommodations
2. Rent a bicycle or 3 wheel bike
3. Rent an electric scooter
4. Take a horse drawn carriage
5. Bring a scooter with you, to my knowledge there is no charge on the ferries.
Enjoy what you can and always remember every person will have their own experience. Being there together is what matters. 😊 let us know how you liked it and be sure to get some fudge!
@@1StrangeAdventure Thank you so very much for all of the helpful info. I will definitely let you know about our trip. First stop, FUDGE :-)
@@joshenyou360 you’re welcome! 😊
Makes me miss the island, and look forward to our trip next year . :)
We miss it as well! Thanks for watching!
Love the video guys. This is perhaps the only video about Mackinac Island that does not mention the Somewhere in Time movie. Seems there is a lot more to the island than the movie. Well done...love the dogs btw. Regards from England UK.
Yes! We have seen many videos calling out the movie. Others covered it so we left it out. There is a lot to the island and we wish we had more time to explore. We may have covered a quarter of it. Can't wait to go back! Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊. Also, the UK is definitely on our list to visit one day!
Great video. N I've been to Mackinac Island many times n I her get tired of it. Thanks for the video.
We will be going back bc that place is beautiful! Thanks for watching!
We are visiting Mackinac in August, thanks for sharing!
Be sure to tell us if you liked it! Such an amazing place to visit!
Lol! My Great Grandfather was born on Mackinac Island over 170 years ago. I wonder what he'd think of the changes since back then!
WOW! That is sooo cool. We appreciate you sharing a bit of your story. I wonder what changes have been made in the last 50 years. Hmmmm....
I love this place. So beautiful
It really is! We can't wait to go back!
Thank you so much. Very interesting and informational.
NP! It was an amazing place to visit! Thanks for watching!
Loved the video ☺️ I’m happy I came across it... my boyfriend and I are staying in Rogers City for awhile and plan on heading out to the island this weekend. I look forward to seeing that sunset 🌅🌉🤗
It is an amazing place to visit. Enjoy and safe travels!
It's such a beautiful place I really loved it there
It really is!!!
I HAVE SO MANY PICTURES FROM UP THERE! my family went a couple months ago.
So pretty! Can’t wait to go back!
@@1StrangeAdventure My family usually goes in August because its warm and we stay at Chippewa! 🙃
Had a great time there. Beautiful place!
We had a great time as well and can't wait to return!
Thank You For Sharing ❤️
NP. Thanks for watching!
I went a year ago, and im watching this to remember it!
Such a beautiful place to visit! Thanks for watching!
Looks like a great day out Fudge looked delicious 😋 TFS have a great weekend Cheers 👍🍷🍺
Thank you! It was a great day :)
Awesome video guys...That’s a pretty place!!!...Thanks for sharing!!!
It was amazing...Thanks!
Our favorite place to go and we are not just saying that because its our home state. Great Job!👍❤
Thanks so much. I feel like we could go there over and over and still love it. 😁
@@1StrangeAdventure Well in that case let us know and we will meet you guys there!
I enjoyed the video. Thank you for the tips. We're scheduled to visit the island this weekend. It's gonna be colder though. Can't wait to do fudge tasting lol.
That is awesome! We had such a great time. I believe by this point you may have already visited. How did you like it? The fudge was the BEST!!!! Thank you for watching and safe travels!
@@1StrangeAdventure omg! It's phenomenal. It's cold but we enjoyed our 3 days 2 nights stay in the island. Going back to reality now. Lol. Thank you. Continue to inspire us with your vlogs. Stay safe.
The waves come from the ferries. Michigander here, 42 year running.
They are awesome!!! 😊 We ❤️ Michigan 😊
Looks peaceful 😌
Very much so!
We stayed at mackinaw mill creek campground. Great place to stay.
We will have to check it out for the next time! Thank you!
@@1StrangeAdventure Mill Creek is THE BEST. if you go, check out their website map prior to making a reservation and put in a request for your preferred campsite. Some of them have Bridge and Island views (which mostly you can see the Grand Hotel, even at night it’s all lit up, if it’s not humid out.)
👍👍Than BB you very very much for the information, it’s very useful 🙏🙏
👇It’s not “ Than BB “ It’s “ Thank
We are glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching 🤗
Me and my family love going here is great my favorite view was arch rock
We will be going back this summer and I can’t wait 😊 I loved arch rock ❤️
Grew up in Michigan (Detroit) been to Mackinac Island quite a few times. As a child and adult. Great place. But it's pronounced mack-in-aww. Much Love and Aloha 🤙🏼💯🇺🇲.
I was born in Southgate and lived there until I was 4, before my parents moved us to VA. Still have family around the greater Detroit area. Mackinac is amazing and we are excited to make it back there one day.
I’m going this week for my birthday
Great place to visit. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🥳
@@1StrangeAdventure thanks too bad the weather won’t be that warm but I’ll still enjoy it. I’m mainly going to sightsee and relax
Wow, it looks beautiful! Apart from all the tourists, it looks like a great place to live.
I agree! It was amazing!
The locals that live on the Island (which is actually a state park) can't wait till tourist season is over, they gather at the pink pony and have a good time!
@@1StrangeAdventureonly if you like cold and snow.
Did you have any trouble using the drone on the Island? We will be there in July and I was wondering about using my drone.
its against the law on the island to use it in the town, around the grand hotel, and the park
@@mitchellschlehuber6696 Thanks
We didn't have any issues but we stayed pretty far away from the populated areas with it. I always check the B4UFly app before taking off.
I use to visit it 4 times a year I always enjoyed it me living in Flint
Loved it and can’t wait to return!
Swooning. Lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 22 years. we would walk the bridge on labor day with the Govenor starting the walk. We would all get bused over one way. Walk it. Them jump on a ferry and spend the day on the island. Thanks for the walk down Mackinac lane.
That sounds amazing! We have heard about the bridge walks and would love to do that one day. We loved exploring northern Michigan! Thanks for watching. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed! Those waves were tiny tho lol. Y'all should see the lakes during a stormy day in November. They are treacherous. Superior especially is known for her wrath during fall storms (the Edmund Fitzgerald fell victim to a November rogue wave during a storm).
I'm sure they were tiny compared to what they could be. We just had no warning! LOL. We loved Mackinac Island and can't wait to return! Thanks for watching!
Great video of that beautiful town. Looks like a fun place to go. TYFS friends
It was great! Thanks for watching!
Going there in July. I have back issues and cannot walk long distances. Does the island have any handicap carts, etc. Would hate to miss out on this adventure if I can't visit the sites because of this.
The island is amazing but I’m not sure about handicap carts. I do know I saw others on them but I don’t know if it was theirs or a rental. Hope you are able to go and enjoy it bc it’s definitely unique and a lot of fun. ☺️
Hey Joanne, I did some research and found that the island does offer electric scooters to rent at 3 of the bike rental companies. Also, they have the horse drawn carriage taxi services. It says they have two that are handicapped accessible but you may have to call and see if they pick up at every location. I hope this helps!
www.mackinacisland.org/plan-your-trip/accessibility/
If you remember what it was like for Baby when she carried the watermelon, that’s what it’s like on the island after sundown on Main St.
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If you have your own bikes, they’ll let you take them. It would make for a lot easier a trip around the island.
Yes! next time we will have bikes with us! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for this infos!!
You’re welcome!
Want to go there this weekend
Did you get to go? We had an amazing time there! Can't wait to go back and explore more of the island. Thank you for watching and safe travels!
@@1StrangeAdventure No I didn't go this weekend, I saw something that it's closed for the season last week. So I'm upstate NY right now chasing waterfalls lol.
Nice video my friend's tyfs have a great day 💞💞
Thank you!!!
I go to the island every year for our anniversary 🏝
Such a beautiful place to visit!
@@1StrangeAdventure it really is! Thanks for your video!
Glad I went the year before
Such an amazing adventure!
Very nice video👍👍
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Such a beautiful area!
Thanks for this info. Is car parking near the dock paid by day and how much?
Parking was included (I believe) as long as you weren’t staying overnight. I do think you can upgrade your parking for a few if I remember correctly. This should be helpful for up to date info:
www.sheplersferry.com/mackinaw-city-directions/
@@1StrangeAdventure Thanks.
loved the video.. cant wait to hang out again
Thanks! We can't wait to come visit again😁
Does the Shepherds ferry go under the Mackinac Bridge?
Ours did not. They may have others that do. I believe Star Line Ferry goes under the bridge to get to the island. Such a beautiful area!
It is 209 steps from arch rock to lake huron
It was easy going down! LOL.... Thankfully, we did not go up all of them. We walked a lot of the island. Can't wait to return!
Thank you ... good stuff
Thanks for watching!
How much time do you have from The time the ferry drops you off to the time you have to reboard? Thank you for the video
Hello! It’s always good to check the schedule because it can vary. They are typically running throughout the day between 7am & 7pm based on what I saw. If you are planning to go, visit www.sheplersferry.com. It was a great trip! Thanks for watching!
Looks like a lot of fun thank you for sharing. How did the dogs do on the ⛴? Wish we had a Private ✈️
They actually did really good. No problems getting on or off and they seemed to enjoy all the attention they were getting. Lol. A plane would be nice! Thanks for watching!
Mack Island is nice. SOO crowded though but well worth it
Once we got out on the trails, it wasn’t as bad. It was definitely worth it 😊
I'm curious, when did you go? Just this month or earlier in the summer? Were there a lot of restrictions because of covid?? Like mask required on ferry or walking around, etc? My husband and I are going next week. It will be our first time, we can't wait. Thanks for this video😊
Hello! We went in late June. They did require masks on the ferry until you sat down and they had an order they boarded the boat to keep people spaced a little more. The island required masks anywhere inside and they were enforcing it. We kept ours on until we got out of the main st. area. It was a beautiful place to experience! Hope you enjoy it and safe travels!
How many days/nights would you recommend?
Hello! I would recommend at least two days if you are staying in the area or on the island. That way you can experience it after the tourists leave in the evening and in the morning before the ferries start arriving. Next time we go, we will be doing that!
Thanks for sharing this. Love your rig. Are there any ferries anywhere In the US that allow your rv on it? So the dogs came on the ferry with you? Ive never seen this place before i really like it. I wanna go visit. I bet the town is expensive. My father in law lives in Berrin Springs.
Thanks! The dogs loved the ferry and the island. There are ferries that allow RV's, we haven't been to any yet. :) Thanks for watching!
Can we take our own bikes to the island or we must rent them on the island?
You can actually take your own bikes. It will cost extra on the ferry so let them know when buying your tickets. It does say no ebikes though. Thanks for watching!
This is my home State and i have ONLY been there one time in 22 years kinda sad really
We enjoyed it very much. There are places we haven't explored in our home state too! Thanks for watching.
Not sad. If you really wanted to go you would’ve gone more.
How do you rent bikes? Can they be reserved in advance?
There are a few different companies that do bike rentals as soon as you get off the ferry. If you Google “bike rentals on mackinac island” a list of them will come up. They do let you reserve ahead so that they are ready when you get there. Have fun and safe travels!
No visit to Grand Hotel?
Not this time but we will hopefully be back to explore it. 😊
Hi
I have enjoyed this place in August 2019,, very good,, want to visit again :: Goa India
It was a great place to visit and glad you got to experience it as well! Thank you for watching!
Why didnt you just leave the rv im mackina city
We stayed in Munising so we could explore that are too!
If you walked around the Island it’s 9 miles.
Would have loved to walk around but part of the road was closed due to wash out while we were there. We will definitely be back!
I am interested in this island. Just curious, is it pronounced as “Mackinaw”? I thought that’s how you said it. I learned about this island from garden answer videos and looks beautiful.
The island is pronounced Mack-i-naw 😊
Hehe I’m here from Garden Answer too! How dreamy was the landscaper?? 🙈
I went there
Hope you had a great time. I know we did!
1StrangeAdventure thanks I did it was a very fun experience!
Beautiful but too many tourists, doing touristy things haha. The loudspeakers ruin the atmosphere.
There are a lot of tourists but once you get away from the main harbor area, it was really nice! Thanks!
Really... have you been to the Island...?
No loudspeakers on the island just in the ferry.
It’s cheaper to bring your own bikes rather than renting them.
I agree! We didn’t have bikes at the time but we will have ours with us next time. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@1StrangeAdventure You’re welcome! Just don’t forget bike locks. I worked for 3 seasons on the island and unlocked bikes magically disappear a lot.
Puppy 😂
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Welcome to Michigan Fudgies!!
Love them!
Of course it feels like Disney. That's what people expect. and unfortunately that's what they want. But that's only the main street. I know you spent a shit like ad of cash too.
Lol you are so right! That’s why we walked the trails the last time we were there, more peaceful 😊
Sorry but it's nothing like Disneyland other then it being a tourist trap like Disney.
Yes, the reference was to the tourists huddled in the main harbor with the streets lined with shops. Thanks!
It pisses me off that one cannot camp on the island.
The island is pretty awesome. I think a feature of the island is that it is stuck in time with no vehicles. However, I definitely understand wanting to camp there and avoid those island hotel fees. Thanks for watching!
@@1StrangeAdventure It also pisses me off that someone cannot lock up a bicycle. So, I guess I won't be going there.
@@Jemalacane0 You can lock a bike up, they have bike racks and people lock them up all the time. What you can't do is drag your bike on the sidewalk and lock it to a pole.
wow there was no $25 to park last time we went. I'm handicapped & can't park further out. What a rip off. For the wife- it's Mackinac/Mackinaw regardless of how it's spelled. It's French. Never Mack in nack.
The "wife's" name is Cindy. It was a beautiful place to visit and we are aware of the pronunciation. Appreciate you sharing your POV on it. Have a great day!
If you park farther away in the free lot a tram will take you to the ferry.
Not “nack”… “naw”
Thanks! We will remember that for next time 😊
I had a miserable time. They have everything organized to a "T" and if you go half a step off the "right" way, confusion and few apologies.
I have problems with extreme anxiety and depression and am often in a kind o "fog", easily confused, which happened to me frequently. O
ne carriage driver, from 7 feet up and pointed "its right there". No landmarks. Just "it's right there." Well 7 feet up in the air and me down on the ground, "right there" was not helpful.
If you order a taxi, you must order two, one to go and one to come. I was not told that and was left stranded at the ATM in town. My cell phone was not working. Finally stopped at a hotel, bar who called another taxi for me.,
Other irritating problems. Do not go unless you're a very patient, flexible person and well prepared. (If you forget a computer cord. for example, there are none available that I could find.)
The island is very small, what is the problem?
Sorry you had a bad experience there. We are very much "go with the flow" when needed so it wasn't as bad for us. Someone should definitely research before going because it is something you should be prepared for. Hope you get to go back and enjoy the beautiful island some day. Have a good one!
Too bad you had a miserable time, maybe it's just not for you. We go there 1-3 times a year and love it. The ATM is right downtown on Market street, you can't miss it and it's close to anything downtown. In northern Michigan there is not a walmart or big store that has everything on every corner, ya have to plan ahead. Still don't understand your comment, "organized to a T and step off the right way". No idea but people are friendly and can point you to where ever or what ever you are looking for.
Do you know JESUS as your personal Savior ?
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I saw this video looking up that particular island because my daughter and son-in-law went there this morning. I just know Enjoying your life in this world is nice, however if we don't know and love Jesus snd have done nothing for him, we have nothing and we are nothing.
Marvel not that I said unto you, you must be born again. John 3:7❤🙏
I just pray while my "babies" 🥰are there that they do SOMETHING for God
Mackinac and Mackinaw are both pronounced Mackinaw!!!!!!
Yes. We realize that now. It slipped and wasn’t caught in the edit. Thanks for watching!