Exploring the Lonely Round Island in the middle of the Straits of Mackinac - Obscure History

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Cupcake joins me to visit an island that has been virtually uninhabited for two centuries, even though millions pass within a couple hundred yards every year. It still has an interesting history of war, death, a lighthouse and it had plans. Plans that never happened. Join us as we explore the island and its history.
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@zacharywalters8139 Год назад

Spent summers on Mackinac Island growing up and used to take kayaks over there and spend the night on Round Island.

@TruffleDog2021 2 месяца назад

Round Island lighthouse is used twice a year as part of the finish line of the Chicago and Port Huron Mackinac Sailboat Races. A spotlight is shown from the park across from the Windermere Hotel on Mackinac Island on to Round Island lighthouse marking the finish. There is a bouy on shore in the park that is used as the other end of the finish line.

@daleolson3506 3 месяца назад

Nice one👍

@kevinquist 9 месяцев назад

few years back. my wife and I kayaked from st Ignas to mack. we were gonna go from Mack city to mack island. via round. but we heard round is basically a mosquito nursery and it just worked out better to leave from St. Ignas. still wanna kayak there.

@stevenwilber4426 9 месяцев назад

I lived in Mackinaw city in the early 1970's.i asked about round island and told it has rattle snakes??,and an Indian burial ground???. probably the people that was buried from cholora.I never made it there yet,but always thought it was a place of mystery,lol

@prairiepatriot2162 5 месяцев назад

Exploring these islands looks quite fun, I'm jealous.

@michaelblaser6675 10 месяцев назад

During Prohibition the island was a dropping off depot for Canadian whisky headed for U. S. Distribution. It was visited by Mackinac Summer people only once, as the story goes. apparently nobody was shot, but they were shot-at! Word got around quickly.

@yoopersoul Год назад

Oh wow. That lighthouse is awesome! I must have seen it before. On another note, that raft/boat made me nervous. I am becoming my Grandma and I'm only 43. If you don't have a journalism background, I'd be surprised. Very well done. Thank you.

@RestlessViking Год назад

Thanks a bunch! I don't have a journalism background, but lots of other experience. I just watched your Channel Intro. That was pretty cool! I subscribed.

@jay-no8ok Год назад

Way to go Chuck on another historically informative banger video! Killer scenery 👌.

@RestlessViking Год назад

Thanks! I appreciate it!

@stephenrrose Год назад

You and cupcake play well off each other! Thank you for the history of the island and the lighthouse! Love the restoration! Stay safe and catch you on the next one!

@RestlessViking Год назад

Thank you so much!

@dublbee3080 Год назад

As always, I walk away sayin; "who knew..." Thanks Chuck and Cupcake.

@korodski Год назад

Badassery afoot😁😁

@RestlessViking Год назад

😅

@kylecrawford5103 8 месяцев назад

Crap! How did he know that I hadn't subscribed? Fine, fine. I'm subscribed now. Geez. Keep up the good work.

@RestlessViking 8 месяцев назад

😂✌

@MatthewBlaine 2 месяца назад

Some buddies and myself have kayak camped here every year for the past 4 years. Great video. Loved the history.

@RestlessViking 2 месяца назад

Thanks 👍

@stevendavenport6419 Год назад

It’s visited way more then you think 80 percent of us local island resident spend a lot of our time over there to get away from this island

@brucevipond2222 2 месяца назад

I remember back in ‘72 seeing the damaged lighthouse.

@otm646 Год назад

Appreciate you highlighting such a conspicuous but hidden spot. I was just up there for the races, that's a favorite place to go on the dingy if the Pony isn't your style.

@RestlessViking Год назад

Agreed. I used to stay there when visiting Mackinac - cheap campsites!

@hiybbprqag Год назад

Had no idea about the Mackinac Bridge's "Plan A." Fascinating.

@ladyofjazz448 Год назад

Wow, such a sweet adventure! Thanks for taking us there! I'm glad they are restoring that lighthouse. Too many are neglected and forgotten.

@RestlessViking Год назад

Thanks very much!! Such a great outcome for the light - from almost certain doom. I always appreciate what people can do in a "darkest hour".

@ladyofjazz448 Год назад

@@RestlessViking glad there's still humanity left in this cold world. Especially concerning the lighthouses. So glad you got to go there. Looking forward to your next adventure!

@TheNorthwoodsRVLife Год назад

I just ran across your channel, always love supporting those doing michigan videos, gave you a like and subscribe

@RestlessViking Год назад

Back at ya! Nice to meet you guys.

@adidas20zero Год назад

Yeeeeeeesss great video!!!

@robingilmore1444 8 месяцев назад

Excellent. Thanks guys

@cameronlange3448 Год назад

Just ran across this vid. Love it! Nice job giving some history of the island. I will have to stop there next time I am in the area.

@matthewgross6958 Год назад

Great history!

@Coopersmith7718 Год назад

That brings back fond memories of 1 billion Daddy Long Leg Spiders.

@RestlessViking Год назад

Indeed. All of them gathered in the tent top vent.

@gus473 Год назад

👍🏼 Great story, although I kept waiting and waiting for a helicopter ride..... 🤷🏻‍♂️😉✌🏼

@RestlessViking Год назад

😂😂

@jodyrewa688 Год назад

Hey we haven’t seen Cupcake in a while! Hi Cupcake! I think a lot of the “rip rap” comes from around Bay City, according to RU-vidr Jordan Mobray 👍🏼

@RestlessViking Год назад

I did not know that!

@franklyterrence4860 9 месяцев назад

Gardner McKay. Adventures in Paradise

@kevinquist 9 месяцев назад

cupcake cracks me up. kinda like a couple guys at my cigar lounge.

@RestlessViking 9 месяцев назад

He is the best companion.

@jefflandis7710 Год назад

Another good one Chuck!!! Keep em coming.

@RestlessViking Год назад

Thanks! We'll do our best.

@tracycc123 Год назад

Another beautiful place in Michigan! Thank you!

@peggyhemenger8983 Год назад

Thanks to you I'm learning so much about my home state!👍

@Jay_Hall Год назад

U Da Man!! :)

@RestlessViking Год назад

Thanks!

@tommyg5729 Год назад

interesting about the alternative route for bridge, never knew that. always learn something about my state watching you.

@RestlessViking Год назад

I found that very interesting too. It would have completely changed northern Michigan, I think.

@mattrichards9300 Год назад

Great video

@RestlessViking Год назад

Thanks!

@michaelnelligan1214 11 месяцев назад

Nice !

@RestlessViking 11 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@robjohnston5292 Год назад

Great video, we still haven't made it there yet. We're headed to Bois Blanc next weekend for some R&R, tenting it on the north shore.

@RestlessViking Год назад

Oh cool! Have a grand time!! Bois Blanc is one of my favorites.

@cherriecamilleri4022 Год назад

What fun! #mybrotheriscoolerthanyours

@JayLizMcClellan Год назад

Cool video, and nice to see you and Cupcake out there although we miss Poppins. It's an interesting place but for something named Round Island it's surprisingly not very round. Based on the topography I would say the water level must have been much higher when it was named, but perhaps that's a circular argument.

@RestlessViking Год назад

Ha! Everybody Loves Poppins. . . She's only been gone one video. . . 🤣

@jawahraatterberry9174 9 месяцев назад

I’m 30 and from Chicago, I never thought to search some history of the Great Lakes. Nice video. Also, I’m sure you meant no harm but calling that girl the back up was not cool haha

@xtreker15 Год назад

I have head Freeland Boy Scout Troop 323 is one of the "main keepers" preforming week long service.

@RestlessViking Год назад

I think you are right. I ran into them a few years ago at the light.

@stanleyhape8427 8 месяцев назад

Cool video 👍👍 I wonder how they deal with squatters. And I'm surprised the island isn't full of them.

@RestlessViking 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! The National Forest Service actually sends a lot of patrols to the island (we ran into one in the video). It can be a difficult place to get to, plus there is really no place to leave your boat, unless you drag it on land. You can, however, camp there for up to 14 days.

@stanleyhape8427 8 месяцев назад

@RestlessViking Much thanks for the response 👍 I'm from the south, and I guarantee you that if that island was down here, it would be overrun with redneck squatters. Lol

@billhazard4946 Год назад

Where did the gals from forest service come from, didn't see another boat?? Always in joy your adventures Chuck thank you

@RestlessViking Год назад

They were dropped off by a FS boat earlier in the day.

@RestlessViking Год назад

And thanks Bill!

@billhazard4946 Год назад

Didn't think I was missing something, thanks Chuck always a pleasure, been by that island many times going to Mac ,never knew it was that big!! Stay safe👍👍

@markbarnaart2381 6 месяцев назад

Cool cholera victims bones, . Interesting factoid I was was arrested on Mackinaw island right about where those American canon balls were landing I was a minor and they had to let me go I was only 15 now I’m 60 ahh memories!

@michellefarell5256 Год назад

I’ve been there with Clark Bloswick in the early 1990s. Replaced the flag. So. Many. Spider. Nests.

@cd6243 Год назад

😬

@mvtreellc 3 месяца назад

Great videos, any visiting hog island? What kind of boat is that

@RestlessViking 3 месяца назад

Hog Island maybe. We have High and Garden Island on the list. That is a Zodiac Future Mark III.

@GrothausWoodworks Год назад

Any tips for taking a small craft through Round Island Straight? I'm slow and dodging ferry's doesn't sound fun. lol

@RestlessViking Год назад

When we take kayaks across, we go to the entrance lighthouse first, then cross to Round Island. It is the shortest crossing for the busiest lane. The ferries aren't that bad and they keep an eye out for you.

@GrothausWoodworks Год назад

@@RestlessViking Thanks! I Figuered those skippers have earned their licenses.

@jimSP500 Год назад

Why didn't you go and find the geocache I placed over there. There are actually 2 over there. Anyways thanks the interesting video

@RestlessViking Год назад

I forgot! LOL. I definitely had looked up the goecaches, but totally forgot. I guess I have to go back.

@TheMichiganLegend Год назад

What is the purpose of the I Pad on the boat, Navionics?

@RestlessViking Год назад

Navionics, boat traffic, fuel consumption, weather and even topo maps/sat photos when landing on islands.

@TheMichiganLegend Год назад

@@RestlessViking ok question I use navionics on mine but when I get on Saginaw bay or lake Huron it doesn't show where I'm at on there. It leaves the cursor on land! What am I doing wrong?

@RestlessViking Год назад

@@TheMichiganLegend Really??? Hmmm - which program are you using for charts?

@TheMichiganLegend Год назад

@@RestlessViking Navionics

@RestlessViking Год назад

LOL! I just caught on. . . I thought you used "Navionics" generically like "Avionics" . . . I used iNavX. When that happens, it seems like the base chart doesn't update automatically. I typically choose another chart and I have to update it manually. Also with an iPad, the privacy (Do not disturb) settings can mess with your location because the GPS can be off in some settings. support.garmin.com/en-IE/navionics/faq/hkCZkNOJBT0zTUNfVwqKa5/

@wendellellison3482 8 месяцев назад

60 HP on an inflatable boat? How fast does she go?!?!

@RestlessViking 8 месяцев назад

No fast at all. She has an inflatable bottom. Like pushing a balloon through the water. She maxes out at about 35 mph.

@ronstuder7643 Год назад

Have I missed your stating the fact that Mackinac Island was the 2nd US National Park with Army Park Rangers? 1875 to 1895.

@RestlessViking Год назад

Hey Ron, all true and interesting stuff. But, we wanted the video to focus more on Round Island, since Mackinac gets all the attention.

@ronstuder7643 Год назад

@@RestlessViking The National Park deserves its very own video.

@harveyhairr3390 Год назад

𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙢 👊

@warpigjohnson9710 8 месяцев назад

Yeah they weren't taking a survey man. They were alerted to the fact that you were on the island and were dispatched to check you out. They sent women so you'd relax. Did they ask your names?

@RestlessViking 8 месяцев назад

😂😂 Nope. We asked them more questions then they asked us.