Hey everyone! Thank you so much for viewing my videos and checking my channel out on RU-vid Channel! Make Today Count is more than just home movies of my travels, it's a look at the history and joys of the world around us. It's about celebrating that every day is a gift, and we are all blessed to be alive. It's about taking that trip you have always wanted to take, seeing that place you always read about and saw in textbooks, but never went, embracing history, and creating a better tomorrow!
The last we went up was September 1991 before we moved from Indiana to SoCal. Back then we were told no ferries went to island in the winter because the lake froze over and only travel by snowmobile was done. Apparently climate change has made the lake available to ferry travel in the winter.
The view from the top is amazing! There is a plaque up there mentioning that the glow from the Chicago Fire in 1887 could be seen from that vantage point.
We're going in mid September. Staying at mission point resort for a small wedding. I hope things are still ipen and don't know what to expect of the weather.
wow, as the granddaughter of the owners (Robert and jewel ouradnik) this was an emotional watch but it made me happy to see this place made a lot of other people happy.
Miss you have no idea! This place, my old man took me many times as a kid I loved the smell of the place as soon as you get in,I loved eating the pecan rolls they serve there, I love the interior of the hotel. It gives me a an outdoor experience. it was so nice and peaceful there. I hope to god! Your grandparents keep running the hotel I heard it burn down, I hope you show your grandparents my comment this place is dear to me
Naomi, I am so sorry for just getting back to you now. I lived out of Michigan in Vermont for a few years and just learned of the fire. I cannot watch this video without crying now. Thanks to your grandparents for the memories. I am sorry for your loss. I updated the thumbnail and this video is dedicated to you and your family!
Thank you so much for sharing your great adventures in Mackinac Island. My interests in that island grew after I watched the movie "Somewhere in Time " a beautiful love story I will never forget. ❤
I spent one Christmas day hiking at the Cut River Gorge park. lots of snow & ice, but my family went wading in bare feet that day too. That was some icy water!
The tree behind you when you said you didn't know what kind it is? It's a tamarack. It's distinctive because the limbs appear to be stuck into the trunk at a 90 degree angle, and it's a deciduous conifer. In the UK it's called a larch. If you're a Monty Python fan, you may remember the recurring gag about learning how to identify different kinds of trees: the only tree they ever show is the larch.
Memory Lane for Me and Others who have been here in the past . ❤❤❤❤ Maybe the New Owners will recreate this building to it’s former Glory Days for everyone to enjoy once Again ?
I hope so too! I was out of the loop for a very long time being from Michigan and living in Vermont for a few years. I just learned of the fire and have updated the video thumbnail. I hope you can come here and enjoy the memories.
Fun video, thanks. So now I have some question opting in my head. Can you eat on the island in winter?, Can you hotel there? Or is it simply bday trips via ferry? For the residents who live there, are there schools there for their children? Or is it just a skeleton crew to ‘hold the fort down’ during winter?
And here I am two years later as a 4 time Mackinac Bridge Walker. First year aka the year this video was on I walked it for the first time, then last year I did the double cross which is 2 total, and now this year I did another 5. Adding up, I have walked 20 miles across it 😅
Who knows the name of the rock jutting out of the ground at :33? I would like to to go find that on my next visit there. What's the significance of it?
Hi Matt. That is Sugar Loaf Rock. It is located closer to the east side of the island. It is just one of several interesting land formations on the island. It is marked on most maps and isn’t a terribly long bike ride or walk from downtown. There are some hills though.
Their missing a opportunitie for cross country skiing and snow shoe hiking.. ironically you can't ride a motorcycle but a snow mobile is ok..go figure.. beautiful anytime of the year!!.❤️🇺🇲
I did see a few people out and about on snow shoes. Also met some dogs! I honestly just loved the sound of the quiet island with my snow boots being the only thing breaking the silence and the wind in the trees. Truly beautiful any time of year!
Spending the week between Christmas & New Years is on my bucket list. I have lived & worked on the island for numerous seasons. Currently living in Bangkok, Thailand Any information, assistance, advice in planning this wonderful trip will be greatly appreciated Can't wait to return to my happy place💜💜💜💜💜
Hello! Thank you for commenting. There are only two hotels at this point that stay open through the winter, Pontiac Lodge and Bicycle Street Inn. Doud’s Market is open, and the Mustang and Broken Spoke vary day to day.
Thanks for doing this video. I arrived in 1971 to go to Windham College . While there have been many changes, anyone driving through after many decades would still recognize the area. AND thankfully we have Landmark College ..I truly shudder to think what would have happened if the state had placed their prison there. Thankfully they allowed us to vote on it and 2/3 of voters said NO.
@@ignition1991 oh , you are so right! the campus had sat empty about a yr or two before they must have planned it. We had a Town Meeting about this .I still have the proposal. This was in 1980. So glad you are enjoying Putney!
I walked the 10 miles, the extra 5 miles after I found out the buses dont return you to the other side until 12.00 noon. I must have looked like a zoombie going back to my car but at 62 Im happy to look like anything live or dead walking ! See you all next year !
I would not be able to cross that bridge right now. I don’t have a passport or an enhanced driver’s license. Some day I’ll finally get one of those, lol.
Great video! I didn’t even know that one existed. Growing up we always used the International Bridge in the Soo because, from here, it’s very close. Before 9/11 passports were not needed to go to Canada. The last time I went with my family to Canada was 1996. I haven’t been back since thanks to needing a passport or an enhanced driver’s license because I’ve never had the money for that kind of thing, but maybe someday.
The Bluewater Bridge is the crossing I usually take when I head over to Canada. I haven't been over since 2019 went I went to Toronto. The views from the bridge are really cool though especially with those views of Lake Huron!
Nice view! Yaknow? I don't think I've ever been across that bridge. I'm much closer to downtown Detroit, so we use the Ambassador bridge, or my preference, the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. We'll have to look at crossing the Bluewater at some point. Thanks!
