Great job! I live on Cheney rd in Port Henry, next to that big " tailings pile". Check out the state hiking trail on Cheney Mountain ( its in the background behind the pile). Great, easy hike of about 45 minutes. Thanks for sharing!
Great video and photography! We loved that campground, but the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has allowed this campground to go to pot. It once was a terrific campground that was well manicured and enjoyed by many who appreciated the views of Lake Champlain. Almost all sites along the bank had unobstructed views of the lake that was amazing. It was great watching the barges and personal watercraft pass by. Today you get a terrific view of poision ivy and sumac. Personal watercraft used to be lined up at the base of the banks and now you have a condemned staircase that gave access to the water for decades. After many letters submitted to DEC in Ray Brook, there only answer was that no maintenance was a highly affective method to controlling erosion and stabilizing the slopes. This is a great excuse to laziness. Tree limbs could be trimmed up so you could see under them, sumac and poision ivy could be taken care of by allowing the grass to grow on the bank. If you look under the canopy along the bank, sunlight is unable to get to the grass leaving exposed dirt on the banks. It could be a TOP notch campground with a little TLC. Campers want to see the lake, not poision ivy, sumac and worthless brush.
I really enjoyed this episode. So much history in that region. A different outcome in several of those key battles, could have changed the course of history for a lot of us here in North America. Looking forward to the other side of the lake coming up soon. Continued safe travels.......
No kidding, Shawn. The Patriots were sure a scrappy bunch, going up against what was at the time the most powerful army in the world -- and somehow winning. We'll have the Vermont episode for you this Wednesday, and it's amazing how incredibly different the two sides of the lake are from one another. Safe travels as well to you and yours.
Beautifully done Marc. We’ve visited many forts over the years. Fort Ticonderoga is certainly one of my favorites. Can’t wait to see what you cover on the Vermont side next week. Safe travels.
As a kid, my family camp to Crownpoint campgrounds until they shut down the beach. Toured the fort many times also toured Ticonderoga many times. When they close down the beach, we moved to Bulwagga Bay Campground. So many memories.
Marc another one of my favorites. The way you explain the history, giving us the full effect of being right there with you is just awesome. Thank you so much.
That was a fun trip back east! I used to live about 300 yards from where Knox dragged the cannon through. I cannot imagine doing that with sleds and horses, even on the roads that exist now. The Berkshires would have been harrowing.
I'm actually taking my husband and kids out that way in about a week to go visit my dad and other family that are still in the area. Watching your video just getting me more pumped for our trip.
The pencils themselves weren't made in Ticonderoga. The graphite (the "lead") however, was mined here. The remains of one of the mines is near Rock Pond.
Ohh wow.. these guys went all out on preserving this site. Normally old forts and buildings are just that... something old... look at the sign and the tour is over but this goes on and on and on with actors in clothing and restoration efforts galore. This also highlights how we got "here". Land was taken from these people, fought over by those people, someone got it, state took it over, gave it to someone for free... that someone sold it and made money, someone commercialized it and that is how we get the Rockefellers and the like. This is very reminiscent of $25,000,000 mcmansions here on florida beaches... and how they got here. I bet you were on cloud happiness 9 visiting because I know you are a huge history buff!
We genuinely enjoyed our time exploring all 3 forts in this episode, MTL. But you're correct, Fort Ticonderoga is truly like a living history museum. The private foundation that operates the site has done an exceptional job.
Quite the history review, Marc. And this section of the country really deserves it. I really liked the focus you put into this video... made it come alive. You made it through the spring... now comes the summer! What's your weather looking like going forward. As that effects everything you do. Where did that lobster originate from? Was it a Maine lobster? Gord
Thank you very much as always, Gord! Yes, that was a nice hardshell lobster out of Maine. The further north and east we go, the cheaper they're going to get, too. This one was hardly a bargain, but Norm had some nice ones up to 3 lb, so I couldn't resist. To be quite honest, the weather is being a PITA. We haven't yet quite gotten to that summer weather pattern, so we're still dealing with a whole lot of rain and changeable weather. We're near Montreal now and this past Monday, for example, was a holiday for my work so I intended to film all day. But it absolutely, positively rained buckets all day. It drizzled all day Tuesday. I've been trying to get out and film midweek evenings, but the lighting has been horrible, things that have been supposed to be open have been closed, and Montreal traffic has limited what I can get to. Last night, for example, it took me 18 minutes to go 3/4 of a mile just to get one shot. I'm not sure what footage I'll have to work with by Saturday night when we pack up to relocate up to Quebec City, and I'm a bit concerned about that. But I'll do what I can with the footage I can accumulate -- that's all I can do.
@@GrandAdventure Indeed, Marc. I hope you get a break in the weather and a time frame to work with. Even down here in DFW and literally all of north and central Texas we've had more rain than usual. Fortunately, I've escaped the high winds and tornado damage across north Texas. But there are downed branches from rotted trees and twigs and debris all along the biking paths I take. So it's being a very active spring all over. We're having solid rain today but it has cooled down and that is a blessing from the mid 90's earlier this week. The rain and storms are scheduled to remain off and on for the next week. Very unusual for this late in the spring. Actually, we're supposed to be in our summer pattern beginning in June but that doesn't look like what's happening this year. I gather that you going to do your tour of eastern Canada first, before coming back down through Maine and the east coast on your return loop. I enjoyed seeing how much you liked being back around the Chaplain Valley area from 30 years ago. It adds context to your overall travels and time spent. All the best, Marc... hope you get the breaks in time and weather that you need. Gord
Awesome vid. Such a beatiful area. I'm heading here soon to capture the Champlain Lighthouse and the others in VT. Have you visited any other lighthouses?
We captured a couple of scenes from the museum for next week's episode, Gerry, but we also know from previous experience that the Shelburne Museum is an all-day affair. We were only on the Vermont side of the lake for two nights and one full day because their State Park campground didn't open for the season until this past Friday, so a visit to the museum would have taken up most of our filming opportunity for next Wednesday's episode. We had to make the tough decision to forego it this time. In retrospect, I should've passed on the week we're now spending outside of Montreal, and stayed in Vermont for the full 10 days instead.
We were wrong, Bryan, but didn't realize that until after Ep. 352 published. That was always the case before and my Canadian wife thought it still was, but they apparently did away with refunding visitors in 2007. Prior to that, you would merely file the form with your receipts at the duty free shop where you were crossing back into the US and get an instant refund of the GST paid, or mail it to Canada following your return and receive your refund by mail. But apparently the government decided to keep that revenue.
After retirement my whole life in Brooklyn New York & Staten Island....(Retired NYPD Detective) Moved to Lake Placid New York Winter Olympic village of 1932 & 1980... Seen everything you're presenting tonight... I've since moved down to the Jersey Shore/Three years ago... Way warmer and beautiful beaches.... If you ever come down here you have a place to hook up... Barnegat/Manahawkin.... 15 minutes from LBI AKA Long Beach Island... The Jersey Shore...
Thank you for your extremely kind offer, Jim! We're actually already booked in the Cape May area for early September, so we'll be bringing you an episode from there later this season, too.
Just a reminder and I think you already know. Make shure you have a rider on your phone service for international. Even if you are just close to the border your phone will ping Canadian cell towers. You don't want to know what international roaming cost.
Great point, Bill, although I will say that at least with our Verizon plan it is much easier to deal with the Canadian roaming situation than it was 30 years ago. Our present day plan allows us unlimited use in Canada.
Good deal. It amazes me how many people don't know. Last time I was in the area at Swan Bay Resort & Marina I kept getting "Welcome to Canada" messages on my phone. By the way look at Upper Canada Village. Have you heard about the new rules dealing with dogs crossing the border?@@GrandAdventure
Fantastic footage, arrangement and historical documenting. You’re amazing! ❤ Thank you so much for your inspiring and hard work.
Thank you so very, very much, and thanks for watching!
@@GrandAdventure❤
Great job! I live on Cheney rd in Port Henry, next to that big " tailings pile". Check out the state hiking trail on Cheney Mountain ( its in the background behind the pile). Great, easy hike of about 45 minutes. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! We always love to receive feedback from the locals.
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You know it.
Great video and photography! We loved that campground, but the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has allowed this campground to go to pot. It once was a terrific campground that was well manicured and enjoyed by many who appreciated the views of Lake Champlain. Almost all sites along the bank had unobstructed views of the lake that was amazing. It was great watching the barges and personal watercraft pass by. Today you get a terrific view of poision ivy and sumac. Personal watercraft used to be lined up at the base of the banks and now you have a condemned staircase that gave access to the water for decades. After many letters submitted to DEC in Ray Brook, there only answer was that no maintenance was a highly affective method to controlling erosion and stabilizing the slopes. This is a great excuse to laziness. Tree limbs could be trimmed up so you could see under them, sumac and poision ivy could be taken care of by allowing the grass to grow on the bank. If you look under the canopy along the bank, sunlight is unable to get to the grass leaving exposed dirt on the banks. It could be a TOP notch campground with a little TLC. Campers want to see the lake, not poision ivy, sumac and worthless brush.
@@ottof230 Thank you! It is true, it's very difficult to get a view of the lake from almost any of the sites. And that's a shame.
I really enjoyed this episode. So much history in that region. A different outcome in several of those key battles, could have changed the course of history for a lot of us here in North America. Looking forward to the other side of the lake coming up soon. Continued safe travels.......
No kidding, Shawn. The Patriots were sure a scrappy bunch, going up against what was at the time the most powerful army in the world -- and somehow winning. We'll have the Vermont episode for you this Wednesday, and it's amazing how incredibly different the two sides of the lake are from one another. Safe travels as well to you and yours.
Super nice looking camping spot!
Love the history around the east side of this country.
Thanks!
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It was a great spot, and as it was midweek right after their season opening it was nearly empty, too.
Another awesome history lesson. What a cool campground. Thanks Don
Thank you Don!
Beautifully done Marc. We’ve visited many forts over the years. Fort Ticonderoga is certainly one of my favorites. Can’t wait to see what you cover on the Vermont side next week. Safe travels.
Thank you Gerald! The Vermont episode is already in the can and ready to go, we think you'll enjoy it.
As a kid, my family camp to Crownpoint campgrounds until they shut down the beach. Toured the fort many times also toured Ticonderoga many times. When they close down the beach, we moved to Bulwagga Bay Campground. So many memories.
Happy that we could bring you back, Tim!
Beautiful places and very interesting! Thanks Marc!
You're most welcome, Joyce. Thank you for watching.
Fantastic!
Thank you Roger, and thanks for watching!
Thank you for the history lessons! Great video, as always.
Thank YOU as always, Jane!
Beautiful place im gonna visit for sure one of these days !
It is, David. And you can easily combine it with Button Bay, VT from our episode 362 as we did, for it's just 12 miles up the road.
Beautiful area and wonderful history!! I've never been east and know nothing about it but I'm glad you're doing this! I've always been curious!
We're thrilled to bring you along, Jesi.
Beautiful, thanks for sharing
Thanks as always for watching, Deb!
Marc another one of my favorites. The way you explain the history, giving us the full effect of being right there with you is just awesome. Thank you so much.
You are very welcome, Charles, and thank you very much for your viewership.
That was a fun trip back east! I used to live about 300 yards from where Knox dragged the cannon through. I cannot imagine doing that with sleds and horses, even on the roads that exist now. The Berkshires would have been harrowing.
Yep Darren, what seems like a minor hillock now would've been like Mt. Everest to those men.
Very informative, this area is about 4 hours from my house. Thanks for sharing..........
@@FireFighter1512 our pleasure, Bryan. Thank you so much for watching!
Great area! Now we gotta go there. Thanks Marc!
When you see it in combination with the area in next week's episode, you will definitely put it on your list.
My home town... So many school field trips to those forts. Great video.
Thank you, and thanks for watching! We loved your home town.
I'm actually taking my husband and kids out that way in about a week to go visit my dad and other family that are still in the area. Watching your video just getting me more pumped for our trip.
@@rebexestes5206 that's great to hear! Safe travels, and have a wonderful visit.
So sorry I missed your live stream but I am watching it now 👍
We are happy to have you here, no matter when.
Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much, and thanks for watching!
what an excellent video!!!!! Such a great host and narration!!!!!!! Now I have to check out the others after I subscribe of course!!! loved this..
@@dond.6604 Thank you! We would be thrilled to have you among our Grand Adventurers.
Awesome….you’re on the same route that I took to Maine in 2017. 👍
Here's hoping that it's as good to us as it apparently was to you, Dave.
Another masterpiece! Thanks Mark!
Thank you as always Bert!
❤ love all the History 2 thank you❤
Thank you, Joanne!
I just realized that's where Ticonderoga pencils were from!
Correct! The Ticonderoga number 2.
The pencils themselves weren't made in Ticonderoga. The graphite (the "lead") however, was mined here. The remains of one of the mines is near Rock Pond.
They just put a new monument downtown
good video!
Thank you!
Grand Adventure, Your videos are fantastic! I just had to subscribe!
Thank you so very much! We are happy to have you along.
Thanks!
Thank you Tim!!!! 💖💖
❤ so beautiful there thank you for sharing all of this❤
Thank you, Joanne!
Ohh wow.. these guys went all out on preserving this site. Normally old forts and buildings are just that... something old... look at the sign and the tour is over but this goes on and on and on with actors in clothing and restoration efforts galore. This also highlights how we got "here". Land was taken from these people, fought over by those people, someone got it, state took it over, gave it to someone for free... that someone sold it and made money, someone commercialized it and that is how we get the Rockefellers and the like. This is very reminiscent of $25,000,000 mcmansions here on florida beaches... and how they got here.
I bet you were on cloud happiness 9 visiting because I know you are a huge history buff!
We genuinely enjoyed our time exploring all 3 forts in this episode, MTL. But you're correct, Fort Ticonderoga is truly like a living history museum. The private foundation that operates the site has done an exceptional job.
Have never been in that part of the part of the country looks like fun Mabey next year loved the vid.
Thank you Norm! You will definitely want to see the other side of the lake in next week's episode, too. That should cement it.
Quite the history review, Marc. And this section of the country really deserves it. I really liked the focus you put into this video... made it come alive.
You made it through the spring... now comes the summer! What's your weather looking like going forward. As that effects everything you do.
Where did that lobster originate from? Was it a Maine lobster?
Gord
Thank you very much as always, Gord! Yes, that was a nice hardshell lobster out of Maine. The further north and east we go, the cheaper they're going to get, too. This one was hardly a bargain, but Norm had some nice ones up to 3 lb, so I couldn't resist.
To be quite honest, the weather is being a PITA. We haven't yet quite gotten to that summer weather pattern, so we're still dealing with a whole lot of rain and changeable weather. We're near Montreal now and this past Monday, for example, was a holiday for my work so I intended to film all day. But it absolutely, positively rained buckets all day. It drizzled all day Tuesday. I've been trying to get out and film midweek evenings, but the lighting has been horrible, things that have been supposed to be open have been closed, and Montreal traffic has limited what I can get to. Last night, for example, it took me 18 minutes to go 3/4 of a mile just to get one shot. I'm not sure what footage I'll have to work with by Saturday night when we pack up to relocate up to Quebec City, and I'm a bit concerned about that. But I'll do what I can with the footage I can accumulate -- that's all I can do.
@@GrandAdventure Indeed, Marc. I hope you get a break in the weather and a time frame to work with. Even down here in DFW and literally all of north and central Texas we've had more rain than usual.
Fortunately, I've escaped the high winds and tornado damage across north Texas. But there are downed branches from rotted trees and twigs and debris all along the biking paths I take.
So it's being a very active spring all over. We're having solid rain today but it has cooled down and that is a blessing from the mid 90's earlier this week.
The rain and storms are scheduled to remain off and on for the next week. Very unusual for this late in the spring. Actually, we're supposed to be in our summer pattern beginning in June but that doesn't look like what's happening this year.
I gather that you going to do your tour of eastern Canada first, before coming back down through Maine and the east coast on your return loop.
I enjoyed seeing how much you liked being back around the Chaplain Valley area from 30 years ago. It adds context to your overall travels and time spent.
All the best, Marc... hope you get the breaks in time and weather that you need.
Gord
@@gorrdd thanks! And yes, you gather correctly, we're doing our loop in a clockwise direction.
I think Zoe might want another seeing eye pet just like that one... LOL 🤣 😂 🦞🦞🦞yum give me some 😋
Now that we're in Canada, they are cheaper up here and will only get even cheaper as we continue east towards the maritimes. I can't wait!
Enjoy a few 🦞for me... LOL 🤣 😂
Awesome vid. Such a beatiful area. I'm heading here soon to capture the Champlain Lighthouse and the others in VT. Have you visited any other lighthouses?
Thank you! Lots all up and down both coasts, but none other on Chaplain other than the small light at Burlington Harbor.
Will you be going to the Shelburne Museum? If you haven't been there it's a must see. Very unique place.
We captured a couple of scenes from the museum for next week's episode, Gerry, but we also know from previous experience that the Shelburne Museum is an all-day affair. We were only on the Vermont side of the lake for two nights and one full day because their State Park campground didn't open for the season until this past Friday, so a visit to the museum would have taken up most of our filming opportunity for next Wednesday's episode. We had to make the tough decision to forego it this time.
In retrospect, I should've passed on the week we're now spending outside of Montreal, and stayed in Vermont for the full 10 days instead.
Even big enough for our land train?
Yessir.
You were talking in video 352 about getting 5%Canadian tax back can you give me some information on how that works.
We were wrong, Bryan, but didn't realize that until after Ep. 352 published. That was always the case before and my Canadian wife thought it still was, but they apparently did away with refunding visitors in 2007. Prior to that, you would merely file the form with your receipts at the duty free shop where you were crossing back into the US and get an instant refund of the GST paid, or mail it to Canada following your return and receive your refund by mail. But apparently the government decided to keep that revenue.
After retirement my whole life in Brooklyn New York & Staten Island....(Retired NYPD Detective)
Moved to Lake Placid New York Winter Olympic village of 1932 & 1980... Seen everything you're presenting tonight...
I've since moved down to the Jersey Shore/Three years ago... Way warmer and beautiful beaches.... If you ever come down here you have a place to hook up... Barnegat/Manahawkin.... 15 minutes from LBI AKA Long Beach Island... The Jersey Shore...
Thank you for your extremely kind offer, Jim! We're actually already booked in the Cape May area for early September, so we'll be bringing you an episode from there later this season, too.
I’m sure everybody has used a Ticonderoga pencil one time in their life
Ticonderoga #2!
Just a reminder and I think you already know. Make shure you have a rider on your phone service for international. Even if you are just close to the border your phone will ping Canadian cell towers. You don't want to know what international roaming cost.
Great point, Bill, although I will say that at least with our Verizon plan it is much easier to deal with the Canadian roaming situation than it was 30 years ago. Our present day plan allows us unlimited use in Canada.
Good deal. It amazes me how many people don't know. Last time I was in the area at Swan Bay Resort & Marina I kept getting "Welcome to Canada" messages on my phone. By the way look at Upper Canada Village. Have you heard about the new rules dealing with dogs crossing the border?@@GrandAdventure
@@WILDEBILL308 Yes I have. We are going to be crossing back into the United States 2 days before that new paperwork requirement takes effect.