Oh yes thank you for reminding me I was going to say thank you for sharing his story and if he gets on here at all thank you for raising awareness to this epidemic. My cousin, my mom's nephew was a veteran of the Iraq war and he survived to make it back to the states but lost his life to suicide 2 years ago.
First time seeing your channel and new subbie. I was born and raised in Michigan. Parents had a 2nd home on a lake. Moved out of state when I was 18 and many, many years later I am wanting to move back to MI one day.. I really miss it. Such fond memories of taking the ferry boat to Mackinaw island, eating fudge, the Grand Hotel etc. People are so nice and friendly in Michigan. So cool to include that guy for the suicide awareness. Praise God for his journey. Thanks for sharing your trip.
OPAAT. Truly awesome. I rarely comment on TH-cam, but I needed to express my gratitude to him as a currently serving veteran. Fantastic thing he's doing. P.S. Sundays wouldn't be the same without KYD. You have inspired my near future RV life!
We road our first tandem bicycle on Mackinaw Island. 10 years later we purchased a tandem that we LOVE! It is so much fun to ride on. We’ve been married for 43 years - I guess it takes a few years to have that communication without words! Loved hearing about the guy - Ride with Dan USA. That was a great story and glad he found Jesus on the bike.
Wasn't expecting that, got me all bleary eyed, listening to Dan talking about his project. I'm a veteran that has had treatment for PTSD. Lost numerous friends and colleagues through enemy action but sadly also lost too many others through depression and suicide. I think the level of awareness generally is increasing and the hope is that reducing the barriers that make it an uncomfortable subject allows those suffering to more freely find someone to talk to, for them to be heard, and get the help they need. Dan, well done for the work you are doing and I wish you the greatest success, and continued peace in your life too.
Ride with Dan USA - Daniel Hurd well, it’s a great nickname to have from a great character and what Gary Sinise has done for the community is nothing short of extraordinary. Regardless of rank, sentiment still stands, from one brother in arms to another.
This was one of my favs so far...love the Coopers too guys! Thank you for including the gentleman who served in the Navy and is riding his bike for suicide awareness! It was wonderful.
There are probably three PBS travel or sport Michigan shows. The tour you gave of Mackinac was among the best. You have really been great ambassadors for my state. Your production values are incredible. We fly. And, your friend is right, flying over the bridge and circling the island to land is incredible. And, you’re spot on about the chill factor of no cars no phones. Thank you for great entertainment.
Mackinac island is BEAUTIFUL. I took our 31 year old daughter for her 16th birthday. We traveled from INDIANA pulling a pop up camper with a friend & her 2 boys 6 & 8. WE TRAVELED as far North as Wawa Canada. We spent 5 weeks in Canada traveling & camping. THEN on the way back home we stop by Mackinac island. We took our own bikes on the ferry to the island. We stayed in a haunted bed-&-breakfast for 3 nights. It was so much fun. Yes things happened nothing bad just comforting.( This B&B has been on the travel channel) This trip was a special one my Daughter still talks about today. Just thought I'd share.. SAFE TRAVELS & GOD BLESS
Thank you for the memories.. I am 56 years old and was on Mackinac Island 43 years ago 1976🇺🇸. I remember it like it was yesterday. Especially hearing the horses at night outside our hotel room.
Lieutenant Dan, almost a modern day Forest Gump mission. Poetic! Amazing story, and also sad this is the first I heard of it. In a time all we hear about is our corrupt government and president, we miss amazing stories like this. Everyone needs to submit this story and website to your local media. I dont care if I have said this too many times already. But WOW! Your videos and editing are top notch. There must/will be an award, and you will have one displayed in your RV for sure!
@@KeepYourDaydream Yeah so... what you tryin' to say... dont hold it against me. I know a good thing when I see it. Peace and Hair Grease my brotha of the struggle!
You certainly have a wonderful life and friends twho enhance it even more. I enjoyed this footage so much and all the things the average tourist might not see. The Veteran is an inspiration and God Bless him. Many thanks and I am already anticipating next Sunday!
Mackinaw Island is our favorite! If you go again Mill creek campground is the BEST!! It is located in Mackinaw city it has awesome brige views and the starline ferry will pick you up and bring you back. So glad you all were able to experience one of Michigan's finest.
One of the best videos ever. I love Mackinac Island and I have such great memories from our visit there in the spring of 1982. The island is famous for it’s lilacs. They were in full bloom when we were there. Not only were they beautiful, but the whole island smelled like lilacs. Thank you as always for sharing your experiences with us, Paul E Dulin from Texas.
The Lilac Festival is so beautiful! The parade is even more awesome, especially when the ship in the Budweiser Clydesdales. The lilac trees were spectacular in full bloom, but the trillium is even more beautiful.
"There's water underneath just about every bridge I've set my feet on. So, I like to give the benefit of doubt to those whom I just cant get a read on..." 🎶 Awesome philosophy, awesome video, awesome people! Thanks!
Boy I tell yah, every time I watch your videos I get comfortable and before you know it, its over and I forget where i'm at - THEN I gotta think oh yeah, i'm still in Africa. Great video ! Good job Charlie!
This was such a fun and relaxing video. Want to visit the island. It's almost as nice as my favorite island Nantucket off Massachusetts.. You are so good with your kids and dog too. I also liked the two men that you talked to. Can you bring your own bike on the ferry?
Took my Texan wife up there a few years ago and she was so awed by it all. I grew up in Pellston and we went up there every summer. Rode the bikes around the island. Such awesome memories of that place, the smells and the sights. If you have never gone please, don't miss any opportunity you have to go! It will be some of the best memories you can make.
I am really glad you shared "Ride with Dan USA" that is inspiring and so positive to hear that there are good things that come from pain. Thanks for sharing!
1:33 Have heard too many tree branch crunches from high profile RV’s contacting trees, while exiting a parking space. Valuable advice, thanks for sharing! 😊
My wife and I went to the island way back when we were on Annual Training with the Ohio National Guard. It was an amazing experience going through the Hotel after watching the movie about 6 times first, but we didn't get to see too much because of our limited time for the weekend. However, after watching this video we want to go back and actually see the island from a much different perspective like you all did with your friends. We've been wanting to get an RV for more than 15 years and are finally taking the plunge and getting ready to do this full time for at least a year (or longer) starting next April. We went to Elkhart, IN earlier this week and put a deposit on a 42 foot rig built by LUXE and, because of your videos and with additional input from BTBRV we purchased a 2019 Ford F-450 Limited yesterday. We are looking forward to experiencing a new lifestyle and to get the opportunity to visit sites we've only heard about, or had very limited time to explore. Have a great and safe journey on your travels to your next destinations. BTW: we also have relatives who live in New Haven, MI and that's one of our stops next year. Any recommendations on traveling up that way would be appreciated.
Having a full circle moment; for the last 12+ years, we have camped in Mackinac @ Mill Creek Campground. Most of those years, we stayed in a cabin. Its hard to be around all of of those rigs for so long without jumping in and buying one for yourself. It was in the search for our first travel trailer that I stumbled onto your channel. Ultimately, you have cost me around $70k so far, but the memories with our girls are priceless and I’m madly in love with my F250, so I’m not even mad about it! I can’t wait for the U.P. video, its by far my favorite place to be any time of the year. You will have to come back sometime to see it in the fall!
I hated for this video to end! This is definitely on my bucket list. I'm a widow though and so I don't want to go alone. The gentleman who lives part time on the island was fascinating and I could've listened to more of his history and experience and the veteran who was working to stop suicides was very inspiring. The candy, the ice cream and the views from the bikes were wonderful. It's a shame they didn't allow drones because it would've been so fun to see the island that way too. Thanks for going and sharing!!
What a fantastic episode! We spent a month in Michigan this summer. :) SOO true about having a bike with fenders lol! Brought our bikes over with us, mine was the only one with a fender bahaha (they didn't even look or take our bike tickets btw) It was nice & sunny riding the ferry over and suddenly a storm hit while biking...and OH MY!!....AND we didn't have a hoodie or jackets :/ Bring a light water resistant hoodie, just in case! Mmm Mmm those fried pickles!... delish! Hope ya'll get to experience Tahquamenon Falls going UP from Mackinaw.
My husband and I hiked the perimeter of Mackinac Island September 2017 with our golden/collie mixed breed, fortified with sandwiches from that great grocery store in town. Wonderful deli. Then, we took a staircase up to the street behind the Grand Hotel, and hiked up to the hotel from that same road you did from the airport. Such beautiful mansions! After an ice cream cone, we took one of those tourist tours and found it to be really fun--they even allowed the dog! We agree about the Star Fleet--great service with our dog! Then we headed up to a week in a cottage in Grand Marais. We recommend the sunset cruise to see the Pictured Rocks from Lake Superior (out of Munising) as well as the 11 mile loop trail that takes you along the shoreline--absolutely gorgeous with Caribbean blue water! We also enjoyed the shipwreck museum (we went to HS with two of the Edmund Fitzgerald crewmen) in Whitefish Bay and the hike at Taquanemon (sp) Falls. We are about to take delivery of our first RV and will retire at the end of 2019, so we look forward to returning someday. Love your tips!
Super fun episode...sent the link to friends planning a getaway. Gorgeous location! Meeting Lt. Dan was also great serendipity, too! What a wonderful cause!! And I almost forgot to mention that the music selection was awesome! Cody Fry-A Little More was wonderful, but his whole album Flying is terrific!
Thanks for bringing back my childhood memories! I grew up with every summer going there. They have sailboat race that is beautiful as well watching the sails come in from the Grand Hotel is amazing!
My wife and I did the tandem bikes on Mackinac Island once. We will never do it again. We also rented our own horse and carriage. We aren't horse people. That is another thing I'll probably never do again but I sure do love the island. Biking around that place is just so much fun and the ride along the water is just beautiful
Love mackinac island ..and all the fudge shops , and arch rock, just everything, about the island , cool place to visit , the horse ----, smell is the Pits. But all in all nice place to spend time , love your post every week , have fun catch up with your post next week. Db
Of all the channels we follow, yours is the most high quality, interesting, action packed, technically crafted & produced, with fun and alive family members. Your travel channel is a TV show that I look forward to every week. You & Trish have fantastic camera personalities. Hope to cross paths someday.
We were in Mackinac last summer. We had perfect weather and a truly amazing time. Cant wait to head back for more Ice Cream on the balcony at the Grand Hotel. Thanks for the great video. See you in our travels!
GREAT episode. I loved how you dedicated a whole episode to one place - way more coverage of a great place and so good having your friends featured. They're naturals. :) And those teenage girls. Gorgeous. :)
Thanks so much...loved the video...so entertaining! Music in the video is great! And a great destination! Glad you included the vet who is pedaling for suicide prevention. Been the island lots of times..always want to go back! Do you guys do a checklist before you leave? We keep a checklist in Notes on my phone cause you cross out each item ...and then reuse next time! It's a must for us...so we don't break more things!!!
🚲🌲⛴We love Mackinac Island too. Our family took all of our bikes over on the ferry and used them as transportation while staying over a long weekend. We did the extended horse carriage tour for fun. There are 2 forts. One on the Mackinac Island, Fort Mackinac and one in Mackinaw City, Colonial Michilimackinac for anyone else who is visiting. They are both excellent. We stayed at the same place you did and it works great for families. Highly recommend everyone do a 2-3 day stay on the island. It wasn’t something we chose to do, but many people enjoy the shops in Mackinaw City. It was fun to watch your visit and definitely makes me want to return with the family. Can’t wait to see where you go in the UP! We love traveling the area. It’s such a hidden gem of the US.
As usual, a great video. Entertaining, fun, well cut and produced and educational. For me as a European, it is fantastic fun to follow along on the journey and have all these little pieces of facts presented to me. Hope there will come a time when you can come over and make a trip through Europe. It would be really exciting to see it through your eyes!
That's a beautiful journey around the Mackinac. Getting around in the RV and then hopping on to the Star Line ferry and then right onto a horse carriage must be exciting.
I've been going to Mackinac Island routinely since 1975. Back then, you got out of town and there wasn't much development, except the road. You could also climb out on Arch Rock. You did a great job showing people how beautiful and special the island can be. I'm curious to know when you were there, I'm guessing Mid to late June from the looks of the flowers.
MI was probably one of our best spots when we traveled around Michigan one summer. Battle Creek balloon fest, Traverse City strawberry festival, all the light houses, UP boat trip. So many wonderful memories. Thanks for making the video long enough to really capture the moments. 👍
You have so many amazing videos but this has got to be in the Top 10! What an amazing place. It's like stepping back in time. So happy you talked to the veteran riding his bike for suicide awareness. Good job on the flying Carson!
I worked on Mackinac island back in 2014 for Mackinac Island Carriage tour doing ticket sales in the morning and shuttle driving for the hotels and The Woods restaurant in evening. It was my first job after High School and I have wanted to go back ever since. The locals are so amazing and unique. There is no place like the U.P. and the island. My husband and I are looking at converting to full time Rv living and this just made me want to do it even more!
Awesome video! Love that you showed the beauty of the island and not just the touristy stuff. Extra awesome that you caught my friends and I at 7:57 in the background lol!
Definitely one of my favorite video if not my favorite. Thank you for sharing that veteran story, that was nice. The island is beautiful. And the Coopers made this vacation memorable.
So happy to find your channel and wonderful family. My hubby and I sailed to the island many summers and it's been years since I returned. Once a Michigander, always a Michigander and I've been homesick for the 19 years since moving to FL. My friends from other states call it "oh holy Michigan" from all my stories. Movie "Somewhere in Time" never gets old, I watch it yearly. Lots of folks don't know about the golf course, 1st one in MI! Thanks again.
I follow some channels with great videography and production, some with inspirational content, some that allow us an honest peak at their families and personal lives, and others that provide a realistic narrative of RV life. Only yours manages to bring all of these and more together in one place, and this video may very well be my favorite KYD offering yet. I believe that every day we are given is a gift, and the way we express our gratitude is to live it to its fullest. You guys do exactly that. Thank you for this video and your inspiration.
Oh my gosh Somewhere in Time was one of my all-time favourite movies. Had no idea it was filmed on Mackinac Island. Awesome surprise!!! Love your videos!
This Michigan series is so exciting for me to watch because I went to Michigan this year aswell, and many of the same cities you did. It's cool because I get to redo my vacation by watching your videos!
5:35 -hey guys! Watch your channel all the time. I got super excited when you mentioned boon-docking so I called to confirm because that was super exciting to us since staying on the island is pretty pricey and of course the person I spoke to said absolutely not since they aren’t a campground. Pretty bummed but now I guess I’ll look for a campground close. Anyways -big fan. You guys always provide great information and usually provide the answers to the questions I am looking for.
Very nice video depicting how to see Mackinaw Island! We stayed at the Chippewa Hotel! Absolutely loved the island! We DID the “touristy” carriage tour, our first day. Day 2,3,&4, we returned to those attractions that we wanted to see again. Bike rental is a must do, even at our retired age. 🙂 Waking up early is a must do. Loved watch all the island employees riding their bikes to work, and watch the ferries unload island supplies. Including horses, and hay. The city also hoses down the city streets every night. We love Michigan in the fall. Mackinaw Island is, for sure, one of our top must see destinations! Thanks again for sharing.
Oh my WORD!! Traverse City Cherry Fudge ice cream is my favorite! Living in OKLAHOMA and your trip to MI is making hubby (born and raised in MI) and I homesick for MI. And I would die for some Mackinac Island fudge!
Oh! Trish!! You guys need to go to Traverse City and go wine touring up Old Mission Peninsula! BEST CHERRY WINES EVER! We use to drop the kids at the Grandparents, hop on our motorcycle w/trailer up there for a weekend of wine tasting. Trailer was for the case or 2 of wine. Lol
Thank you for the wonderful video! The most thorough and fun tour of the island I’ve ever seen. Showed some things I didn’t even know existed. And I’ve been there a couple times!
Thank you very much for the awesome Mackinac footage, I grew up in Michigan and haven't been back in a long time, and miss it dearly. (We're in Florida) The wife and I are in the process of selling our farm and everything to be able to full time. You guys are very inspiring! I've been watching for about 3 years or so and this is my first post. Thank you for all of your hard work. Keep Your Daydream !
I really enjoyed seeing the horse drawn buggies. The bikes were neat! Loved hearing the history the elder gentleman shared. He was interesting. Very beautiful Island! I believe that fudge left a heavenly scent in the air from the look on Trishs' face. Glad to see you got to share time with good friends, & loved meeting them. Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed your Video!
I’m a Michigander and really enjoyed this video. The last time I was on the island was probably 10 years ago. I’ve been across the bridge 4 times this summer with our trailer, camping in the UP. Boondocked 4th of July week in DeTour, a week in Manistique (full hookup) in September. Can’t wait for next weeks video.
We grew up in Michigan and visited Mackinac every chance we got, it is magical, we camp at Tiki RV park its near the ferrys, it's a great park. Can't wait to see your tour of the UP. Your videos are the greatest.
My grandparents had a tandem bike when I was a kid and all us grandkids rode that thing constantly. I have some great memories riding that bike with my cousins.
I spent my childhood summers at a cabin in Copper Harbor Michigan. We spent time at the fort and learning about the Edmond Fitzgerald. If you make it there try the pasty its amazing!!! Oh and we would bring blueberry pancakes to "the dump" and feed the bears by cracking the windows. This was many moons ago, but left a life-long impression! Happy travels!
You all just blow my mind! So awesome! I look forward to your videos. I commented on your Alaska video. The other day about a week after I found your channel. I'm learning so very much from you, and becoming excited and looking forward to the future again after my accident. Its is really only because of your channel that is true. Thank you Thank you truly Thank you.
I kept refreshing my subscriptions waiting!!! Thank you for fun amazing videos. I wish we thought of doing this when my kids were little. My youngest is now a senior in Hs
We have been there a couple of times and seeing you doing some of the same things we did brought back great memories. What time of year were you there. Our first time was July, bad idea. Very crowded and it was HOT. We will go back again and do some of the rings y’all did on our next trip. Thanks for the memories.
Love Mackinac! It's just amazing! In 24 hrs we flew (airplane), car, boat, horse and bike..can't beat that..and the sights are just breathtaking! Grew up in MI and we go back every year! Thanks for sharing❤
What a Beautiful Island! Thank you for giving us a tiny window to such a vast world. May God continue to bless you and your family. We greatly enjoy watching all your videos.
What a beautiful testimony by that veteran, I'm grateful that he found out he is not alone, God is always near, his life has purpose
Oh yes thank you for reminding me I was going to say thank you for sharing his story and if he gets on here at all thank you for raising awareness to this epidemic. My cousin, my mom's nephew was a veteran of the Iraq war and he survived to make it back to the states but lost his life to suicide 2 years ago.
I have been blessed and given a very important purpose
0:53. So cool meeting you both and Charlie. Can’t believe we made the episode.
Great to meet you too!
First time seeing your channel and new subbie. I was born and raised in Michigan. Parents had a 2nd home on a lake. Moved out of state when I was 18 and many, many years later I am wanting to move back to MI one day.. I really miss it. Such fond memories of taking the ferry boat to Mackinaw island, eating fudge, the Grand Hotel etc. People are so nice and friendly in Michigan. So cool to include that guy for the suicide awareness. Praise God for his journey. Thanks for sharing your trip.
Ridewithdanusa.com
OPAAT. Truly awesome. I rarely comment on TH-cam, but I needed to express my gratitude to him as a currently serving veteran. Fantastic thing he's doing.
P.S. Sundays wouldn't be the same without KYD. You have inspired my near future RV life!
Thanks Marshall!
Thank you for your service. ridewithdanusa.com
We road our first tandem bicycle on Mackinaw Island. 10 years later we purchased a tandem that we LOVE! It is so much fun to ride on. We’ve been married for 43 years - I guess it takes a few years to have that communication without words! Loved hearing about the guy - Ride with Dan USA. That was a great story and glad he found Jesus on the bike.
Wasn't expecting that, got me all bleary eyed, listening to Dan talking about his project. I'm a veteran that has had treatment for PTSD. Lost numerous friends and colleagues through enemy action but sadly also lost too many others through depression and suicide. I think the level of awareness generally is increasing and the hope is that reducing the barriers that make it an uncomfortable subject allows those suffering to more freely find someone to talk to, for them to be heard, and get the help they need.
Dan, well done for the work you are doing and I wish you the greatest success, and continued peace in your life too.
Thank you and thank you for your service 🙏
Ride with Dan USA - Daniel Hurd from one fellow officer to another, keep strong brother.
@@SeanHendy I appreciate it but I cant take the credit of being an officer in the service. Just the nickname since I was in, enlist all the way. E5
Ride with Dan USA - Daniel Hurd well, it’s a great nickname to have from a great character and what Gary Sinise has done for the community is nothing short of extraordinary. Regardless of rank, sentiment still stands, from one brother in arms to another.
Watching and listening to Lt. Dan brought tears to my eyes with his genuine passion for humanity.
Best of luck with Keeping Your Daydream !!!
Thank you I love people and want us all to fight to find our purpose.
@@ridewithdanusa Fellow Veteran Thank You for Your Service Sir !
@@bobshaw4063 thank you sir for your service as well.
This was one of my favs so far...love the Coopers too guys! Thank you for including the gentleman who served in the Navy and is riding his bike for suicide awareness! It was wonderful.
There are probably three PBS travel or sport Michigan shows. The tour you gave of Mackinac was among the best. You have really been great ambassadors for my state. Your production values are incredible.
We fly. And, your friend is right, flying over the bridge and circling the island to land is incredible. And, you’re spot on about the chill factor of no cars no phones.
Thank you for great entertainment.
Charlie has got to be the most chill puppy ever!
The more you show footage of Michigan, the more I want to visit that state. Wow, just wow.
Pure Michigan
That's what friendship is all about. Sharing the good times. Wonderful video, beautiful families.
Mackinac island is BEAUTIFUL. I took our 31 year old daughter for her 16th birthday. We traveled from INDIANA pulling a pop up camper with a friend & her 2 boys 6 & 8. WE TRAVELED as far North as Wawa Canada. We spent 5 weeks in Canada traveling & camping. THEN on the way back home we stop by Mackinac island. We took our own bikes on the ferry to the island. We stayed in a haunted bed-&-breakfast for 3 nights. It was so much fun. Yes things happened nothing bad just comforting.( This B&B has been on the travel channel) This trip was a special one my Daughter still talks about today. Just thought I'd share.. SAFE TRAVELS & GOD BLESS
3:30 Caleb trolling in the back seat - priceless
One of your best videos. A Veteran Survivor !! Great times with family and great friends in such a beautiful place!
Dan really touched my heart!!!! Thank you including this segment on the episode!
Thank you for the memories.. I am 56 years old and was on Mackinac Island 43 years ago 1976🇺🇸. I remember it like it was yesterday. Especially hearing the horses at night outside our hotel room.
nice camera work, editing, music - thanks for bringing us along -
Yeah it was a great edit!
Lieutenant Dan, almost a modern day Forest Gump mission. Poetic! Amazing story, and also sad this is the first I heard of it. In a time all we hear about is our corrupt government and president, we miss amazing stories like this. Everyone needs to submit this story and website to your local media.
I dont care if I have said this too many times already. But WOW! Your videos and editing are top notch. There must/will be an award, and you will have one displayed in your RV for sure!
Thanks. You've been here since Season 1.
@@KeepYourDaydream Yeah so... what you tryin' to say... dont hold it against me. I know a good thing when I see it.
Peace and Hair Grease my brotha of the struggle!
You certainly have a wonderful life and friends twho enhance it even more. I enjoyed this footage so much and all the things the average tourist might not see. The Veteran is an inspiration and God Bless him. Many thanks and I am already anticipating next Sunday!
I saw this veteran in Falls State Park, Sioux Falls, Sd. Was going to ask him his story but people were around him. Wow!
Mackinaw Island is our favorite! If you go again Mill creek campground is the BEST!! It is located in Mackinaw city it has awesome brige views and the starline ferry will pick you up and bring you back.
So glad you all were able to experience one of Michigan's finest.
Monique Gar agreed, we stayed there a couple years ago and our camp spot was right on the water with that view.
One of the best videos ever. I love Mackinac Island and I have such great memories from our visit there in the spring of 1982. The island is famous for it’s lilacs. They were in full bloom when we were there. Not only were they beautiful, but the whole island smelled like lilacs. Thank you as always for sharing your experiences with us, Paul E Dulin from Texas.
The Lilac Festival is so beautiful! The parade is even more awesome, especially when the ship in the Budweiser Clydesdales.
The lilac trees were spectacular in full bloom, but the trillium is even more beautiful.
Thank you for the riding with Dan link! What a great testimony.
"There's water underneath just about every bridge I've set my feet on. So, I like to give the benefit of doubt to those whom I just cant get a read on..." 🎶
Awesome philosophy, awesome video, awesome people!
Thanks!
Boy I tell yah, every time I watch your videos I get comfortable and before you know it, its over and I forget where i'm at - THEN I gotta think oh yeah, i'm still in Africa. Great video ! Good job Charlie!
So glad you guys went to Mackinac 🏝️
We have been to a lot of islands but this is our favorite!
It really is unlike anyplace else in the United States. Love it there!
This was such a fun and relaxing video. Want to visit the island. It's almost as nice as my favorite island Nantucket off Massachusetts.. You are so good with your kids and dog too. I also liked the two men that you talked to. Can you bring your own bike on the ferry?
Im from Massachusetts and though I have love for Nantucket, Mackinac is amazing
Yes you can bring your bike on ferry. (Extra fees)
Took my Texan wife up there a few years ago and she was so awed by it all. I grew up in Pellston and we went up there every summer. Rode the bikes around the island. Such awesome memories of that place, the smells and the sights. If you have never gone please, don't miss any opportunity you have to go! It will be some of the best memories you can make.
Omg.This was such a great episode your friends are like mark and Trish, and beautiful daughters as well.
Life is just so much more fulfilling with great friends.
I am really glad you shared "Ride with Dan USA" that is inspiring and so positive to hear that there are good things that come from pain. Thanks for sharing!
Love KYD videos. Caleb is a comedian. Watching this makes me want to do Michigan. Safe travels!
1:33 Have heard too many tree branch crunches from high profile RV’s contacting trees, while exiting a parking space. Valuable advice, thanks for sharing! 😊
My wife and I went to the island way back when we were on Annual Training with the Ohio National Guard. It was an amazing experience going through the Hotel after watching the movie about 6 times first, but we didn't get to see too much because of our limited time for the weekend. However, after watching this video we want to go back and actually see the island from a much different perspective like you all did with your friends. We've been wanting to get an RV for more than 15 years and are finally taking the plunge and getting ready to do this full time for at least a year (or longer) starting next April. We went to Elkhart, IN earlier this week and put a deposit on a 42 foot rig built by LUXE and, because of your videos and with additional input from BTBRV we purchased a 2019 Ford F-450 Limited yesterday. We are looking forward to experiencing a new lifestyle and to get the opportunity to visit sites we've only heard about, or had very limited time to explore. Have a great and safe journey on your travels to your next destinations. BTW: we also have relatives who live in New Haven, MI and that's one of our stops next year. Any recommendations on traveling up that way would be appreciated.
Having a full circle moment; for the last 12+ years, we have camped in Mackinac @ Mill Creek Campground. Most of those years, we stayed in a cabin. Its hard to be around all of of those rigs for so long without jumping in and buying one for yourself. It was in the search for our first travel trailer that I stumbled onto your channel. Ultimately, you have cost me around $70k so far, but the memories with our girls are priceless and I’m madly in love with my F250, so I’m not even mad about it! I can’t wait for the U.P. video, its by far my favorite place to be any time of the year. You will have to come back sometime to see it in the fall!
I hated for this video to end! This is definitely on my bucket list. I'm a widow though and so I don't want to go alone. The gentleman who lives part time on the island was fascinating and I could've listened to more of his history and experience and the veteran who was working to stop suicides was very inspiring. The candy, the ice cream and the views from the bikes were wonderful. It's a shame they didn't allow drones because it would've been so fun to see the island that way too. Thanks for going and sharing!!
What a fantastic episode! We spent a month in Michigan this summer. :) SOO true about having a bike with fenders lol! Brought our bikes over with us, mine was the only one with a fender bahaha (they didn't even look or take our bike tickets btw) It was nice & sunny riding the ferry over and suddenly a storm hit while biking...and OH MY!!....AND we didn't have a hoodie or jackets :/ Bring a light water resistant hoodie, just in case! Mmm Mmm those fried pickles!... delish! Hope ya'll get to experience Tahquamenon Falls going UP from Mackinaw.
Yes! My husband is a commercial airline pilot and we’re planning a cross country RV trip! So excited to start!
My husband and I hiked the perimeter of Mackinac Island September 2017 with our golden/collie mixed breed, fortified with sandwiches from that great grocery store in town. Wonderful deli. Then, we took a staircase up to the street behind the Grand Hotel, and hiked up to the hotel from that same road you did from the airport. Such beautiful mansions! After an ice cream cone, we took one of those tourist tours and found it to be really fun--they even allowed the dog! We agree about the Star Fleet--great service with our dog! Then we headed up to a week in a cottage in Grand Marais. We recommend the sunset cruise to see the Pictured Rocks from Lake Superior (out of Munising) as well as the 11 mile loop trail that takes you along the shoreline--absolutely gorgeous with Caribbean blue water! We also enjoyed the shipwreck museum (we went to HS with two of the Edmund Fitzgerald crewmen) in Whitefish Bay and the hike at Taquanemon (sp) Falls. We are about to take delivery of our first RV and will retire at the end of 2019, so we look forward to returning someday. Love your tips!
We have been to over 41 states... saving this one for next summer & we are so looking forward to this state on our adventures! Great video♡
Marc and Trisch, tandem kayaks are the same as tandem bikes, only wetter for the front guy! Thanx for the veteran piece. Safe travels!
It's so cool to see you here, enjoying our beautiful state!👋❤👋
Thank you for the consistency. We love that.
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Agree!
Charlie is so Chill throughout the entire trip
Super fun episode...sent the link to friends planning a getaway. Gorgeous location!
Meeting Lt. Dan was also great serendipity, too! What a wonderful cause!!
And I almost forgot to mention that the music selection was awesome! Cody Fry-A Little More was wonderful, but his whole album Flying is terrific!
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Y’all have, without a doubt, the best TH-cam channel.
I look forward to each new episode on Sundays.
Thanks for bringing back my childhood memories! I grew up with every summer going there. They have sailboat race that is beautiful as well watching the sails come in from the Grand Hotel is amazing!
Just love this! HOW have I not seen this already? On the list of must do soon😁
My wife and I did the tandem bikes on Mackinac Island once. We will never do it again. We also rented our own horse and carriage. We aren't horse people. That is another thing I'll probably never do again but I sure do love the island. Biking around that place is just so much fun and the ride along the water is just beautiful
Love mackinac island ..and all the fudge shops , and arch rock, just everything, about the island , cool place to visit , the horse ----, smell is the Pits. But all in all nice place to spend time , love your post every week , have fun catch up with your post next week. Db
Of all the channels we follow, yours is the most high quality, interesting, action packed, technically crafted & produced, with fun and alive family members. Your travel channel is a TV show that I look forward to every week. You & Trish have fantastic camera personalities. Hope to cross paths someday.
I have watched every video from season one and this is the best one ever.
Hahahahaha one take Trish. Love it. What a beautiful island. I wish I was Charlie, he has it made. Safe travels guys. Cheers!!!
We were in Mackinac last summer. We had perfect weather and a truly amazing time. Cant wait to head back for more Ice Cream on the balcony at the Grand Hotel. Thanks for the great video. See you in our travels!
Love Mackinac Island and loved your fun video. Thank you!!
GREAT episode. I loved how you dedicated a whole episode to one place - way more coverage of a great place and so good having your friends featured. They're naturals. :) And those teenage girls. Gorgeous. :)
Thanks so much...loved the video...so entertaining! Music in the video is great! And a great destination! Glad you included the vet who is pedaling for suicide prevention.
Been the island lots of times..always want to go back!
Do you guys do a checklist before you leave? We keep a checklist in Notes on my phone cause you cross out each item ...and then reuse next time! It's a must for us...so we don't break more things!!!
Best place ever to visit! Everyone should do it at least once in life! You will not regret it!
We tried to make it this summer but ran out of time!
Thank you for taking us with you ...and, yes, y'all are naturals on camera.
🚲🌲⛴We love Mackinac Island too. Our family took all of our bikes over on the ferry and used them as transportation while staying over a long weekend. We did the extended horse carriage tour for fun. There are 2 forts. One on the Mackinac Island, Fort Mackinac and one in Mackinaw City, Colonial Michilimackinac for anyone else who is visiting. They are both excellent. We stayed at the same place you did and it works great for families. Highly recommend everyone do a 2-3 day stay on the island. It wasn’t something we chose to do, but many people enjoy the shops in Mackinaw City. It was fun to watch your visit and definitely makes me want to return with the family. Can’t wait to see where you go in the UP! We love traveling the area. It’s such a hidden gem of the US.
i love the views and the longer video footage love you kyd
As usual, a great video. Entertaining, fun, well cut and produced and educational. For me as a European, it is fantastic fun to follow along on the journey and have all these little pieces of facts presented to me.
Hope there will come a time when you can come over and make a trip through Europe. It would be really exciting to see it through your eyes!
That's a beautiful journey around the Mackinac. Getting around in the RV and then hopping on to the Star Line ferry and then right onto a horse carriage must be exciting.
Mackinac Island is an awesome place. We haven't been there in a while, your video is going to get us back. Take care and be safe.
I've been going to Mackinac Island routinely since 1975. Back then, you got out of town and there wasn't much development, except the road. You could also climb out on Arch Rock.
You did a great job showing people how beautiful and special the island can be. I'm curious to know when you were there, I'm guessing Mid to late June from the looks of the flowers.
"Plus, I like backing." In the off season Marc can offer his amazing driving skills in a trailering course :).
MI was probably one of our best spots when we traveled around Michigan one summer. Battle Creek balloon fest, Traverse City strawberry festival, all the light houses, UP boat trip. So many wonderful memories. Thanks for making the video long enough to really capture the moments. 👍
You have so many amazing videos but this has got to be in the Top 10! What an amazing place. It's like stepping back in time. So happy you talked to the veteran riding his bike for suicide awareness. Good job on the flying Carson!
I worked on Mackinac island back in 2014 for Mackinac Island Carriage tour doing ticket sales in the morning and shuttle driving for the hotels and The Woods restaurant in evening. It was my first job after High School and I have wanted to go back ever since. The locals are so amazing and unique. There is no place like the U.P. and the island.
My husband and I are looking at converting to full time Rv living and this just made me want to do it even more!
Awesome video! Love that you showed the beauty of the island and not just the touristy stuff. Extra awesome that you caught my friends and I at 7:57 in the background lol!
Mackinac Island looks beautiful. Definitely on my list of places to see. Charlie has become a true traveling pup.🐶
Definitely one of my favorite video if not my favorite. Thank you for sharing that veteran story, that was nice. The island is beautiful. And the Coopers made this vacation memorable.
So happy to find your channel and wonderful family. My hubby and I sailed to the island many summers and it's been years since I returned. Once a Michigander, always a Michigander and I've been homesick for the 19 years since moving to FL. My friends from other states call it "oh holy Michigan" from all my stories. Movie "Somewhere in Time" never gets old, I watch it yearly. Lots of folks don't know about the golf course, 1st one in MI! Thanks again.
We just bought our first camper! I've been binging your videos to get all the tips!!!
I follow some channels with great videography and production, some with inspirational content, some that allow us an honest peak at their families and personal lives, and others that provide a realistic narrative of RV life. Only yours manages to bring all of these and more together in one place, and this video may very well be my favorite KYD offering yet. I believe that every day we are given is a gift, and the way we express our gratitude is to live it to its fullest. You guys do exactly that. Thank you for this video and your inspiration.
Thanks Jim.
Oh my gosh Somewhere in Time was one of my all-time favourite movies. Had no idea it was filmed on Mackinac Island. Awesome surprise!!! Love your videos!
This Michigan series is so exciting for me to watch because I went to Michigan this year aswell, and many of the same cities you did. It's cool because I get to redo my vacation by watching your videos!
your sons cheeky hand gestures from the back seat make me laugh great channel folks love watching
5:35 -hey guys! Watch your channel all the time. I got super excited when you mentioned boon-docking so I called to confirm because that was super exciting to us since staying on the island is pretty pricey and of course the person I spoke to said absolutely not since they aren’t a campground. Pretty bummed but now I guess I’ll look for a campground close. Anyways -big fan. You guys always provide great information and usually provide the answers to the questions I am looking for.
Very nice video depicting how to see Mackinaw Island! We stayed at the Chippewa Hotel! Absolutely loved the island! We DID the “touristy” carriage tour, our first day. Day 2,3,&4, we returned to those attractions that we wanted to see again. Bike rental is a must do, even at our retired age. 🙂 Waking up early is a must do. Loved watch all the island employees riding their bikes to work, and watch the ferries unload island supplies. Including horses, and hay. The city also hoses down the city streets every night. We love Michigan in the fall. Mackinaw Island is, for sure, one of our top must see destinations! Thanks again for sharing.
Oh my WORD!! Traverse City Cherry Fudge ice cream is my favorite! Living in OKLAHOMA and your trip to MI is making hubby (born and raised in MI) and I homesick for MI. And I would die for some Mackinac Island fudge!
Oh! Trish!! You guys need to go to Traverse City and go wine touring up Old Mission Peninsula! BEST CHERRY WINES EVER! We use to drop the kids at the Grandparents, hop on our motorcycle w/trailer up there for a weekend of wine tasting. Trailer was for the case or 2 of wine. Lol
Thank you for the wonderful video! The most thorough and fun tour of the island I’ve ever seen. Showed some things I didn’t even know existed. And I’ve been there a couple times!
This was truly an awesome place to see, thank you for sharing. Safe travels.
Thank you very much for the awesome Mackinac footage, I grew up in Michigan and haven't been back in a long time, and miss it dearly. (We're in Florida) The wife and I are in the process of selling our farm and everything to be able to full time. You guys are very inspiring! I've been watching for about 3 years or so and this is my first post. Thank you for all of your hard work. Keep Your Daydream !
I really enjoyed seeing the horse drawn buggies. The bikes were neat! Loved hearing the history the elder gentleman shared. He was interesting. Very beautiful Island! I believe that fudge left a heavenly scent in the air from the look on Trishs' face. Glad to see you got to share time with good friends, & loved meeting them. Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed your Video!
I’m a Michigander and really enjoyed this video. The last time I was on the island was probably 10 years ago. I’ve been across the bridge 4 times this summer with our trailer, camping in the UP. Boondocked 4th of July week in DeTour, a week in Manistique (full hookup) in September. Can’t wait for next weeks video.
Good Job Dan . ❤ awesome wings Carson
Thank you blessed for the opportunity
We grew up in Michigan and visited Mackinac every chance we got, it is magical, we camp at Tiki RV park its near the ferrys, it's a great park. Can't wait to see your tour of the UP. Your videos are the greatest.
Mackinac Island in the Spring is my yearly getaway from the metro Detroit daily grind. Glad you enjoyed our island. Cheers!
My grandparents had a tandem bike when I was a kid and all us grandkids rode that thing constantly. I have some great memories riding that bike with my cousins.
"A wild pack of girls. They're a different species." The Young man has learned QUICKLY...LOL!!!
I spent my childhood summers at a cabin in Copper Harbor Michigan. We spent time at the fort and learning about the Edmond Fitzgerald. If you make it there try the pasty its amazing!!! Oh and we would bring blueberry pancakes to "the dump" and feed the bears by cracking the windows. This was many moons ago, but left a life-long impression! Happy travels!
Another great video! 🙌
You all just blow my mind! So awesome! I look forward to your videos. I commented on your Alaska video. The other day about a week after I found your channel. I'm learning so very much from you, and becoming excited and looking forward to the future again after my accident. Its is really only because of your channel that is true. Thank you Thank you truly Thank you.
I kept refreshing my subscriptions waiting!!! Thank you for fun amazing videos. I wish we thought of doing this when my kids were little. My youngest is now a senior in Hs
It is never too late to visit!
@@annek1226 I agree go NOW it's never to late or to early.
We have been there a couple of times and seeing you doing some of the same things we did brought back great memories. What time of year were you there. Our first time was July, bad idea. Very crowded and it was HOT. We will go back again and do some of the rings y’all did on our next trip. Thanks for the memories.
RVs, ferries, planes and buggies! Got all transportation covered! Great video.
Love Mackinac! It's just amazing! In 24 hrs we flew (airplane), car, boat, horse and bike..can't beat that..and the sights are just breathtaking! Grew up in MI and we go back every year! Thanks for sharing❤
What a Beautiful Island! Thank you for giving us a tiny window to such a vast world. May God continue to bless you and your family. We greatly enjoy watching all your videos.