I & M Canal Mule Pulled Boat Tour | Near Starved Rock State Park | LaSalle IL 

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Cowboy Jojo’s Adventures Looks like they can. Here is more info on shipping: answers.teespring.com/article/shipping-costs/

@@SantosChronicles Thanks Carl, I may consider on some Merchandise in the future if there is a demand for it.

Cowboy Jojo’s Adventures I started this when I had 100 subs. Just do it. I would get one. Plus you’ll have somewhere to make your gear. Same energy to create it.

Santos Chronicles okay 👌

Matt's Megabites That was one strong mule.

The Mamuchos The mule attendant took the job because of his love for history and it shows. He was very passionate about its history.

When I saw the sign driving, I couldn't believe it. Nothing about it made sense and that is why we went. Didn't realize how this was a normal thing before. I guess there was no semi or Amazon back in the day.

Thanks. We are discovering more and more from our home state. Usually we are traveling out of state.

Matthew is a guy who may not be loud but you can totally hear his passion for history. So glad he gave us time to chat with us. My wife teases me that I'm always talking to strangers, I have done that even before RU-vid. But cool that I can record them on these videos (with their permission of course). As the viewers are learning something new, we are learning something new ourselves. Thanks for joining us!!!! Have a great weekend!!!

I originally thought it would be some small boat like a a canoe No way I thought it would be a huge boat. I feel bad for the guy who has to walk with the mule the whole way. Thanks for joining us.

TravelKiwi What was suppose to be a quick last second decision to go somewhere ended up being a summer mission. Poor little Rosalie’s little legs was going double time. Never knew these canal ever existed and boats were pulled by mules. We are always learning new things. Thank you, glad I discovered Epidemic Sound. Easy to find great music.

Travel Interesante - Gökçe and Steve After running to that billboard I was so curious. I really thought it was a canoe ride with a mule pulling. Couldn’t believe it was a full size large boat. Thanks for joining us as we discover some hidden things about the 1800s. The mule was super nice.

Two Hungry Diners It was a 2 hour trip so it would have been sad if I missed it again. Yea, I’m more of a glass is half full kinda guy. My wife was not as amazed getting pulled over.

Yea, we are learning the same time as our viewers. Had no idea that the lived that long either and they are capable of pulling boats. Even just 1, I thought there would be like 6 of them. Thanks for watching.

I never knew about that either. Just saw a random road sign about it so we had to see for ourselves. We are learning along side with you guys. Getting more comfortable with the drone and glad you enjoyed those shots. Have a great weekend.

I just watched your Wild Kratts Kids episode when you guys found a lizard. Your kids are getting so big. Hudson has grown the most and getting quite the personality. I see you are building your empire of Disney stars:)

Thanks I appreciate it.

Crosley’s Toy Party Are you going to rebrand that channel as Wild Kratts Kids?

It was a really close one. So lucky we only got a warning. The Mule tender had to be a tough job because he had to walk by the mule all the way to the next place. I finally started using Epidemic sound it has made a huge difference I think. I just couldn't believe that the mule pulled a full size boat that transports people and cargo. Never knew this about the 1800's. It is so great to see you here again Mihaela. Have missed watching your videos.

I got super lucky. Easily could have been the most expensive mule ride ever.

Someplace or Another If you go, you can do this the same day as Starved Rock. Just make sure you get a ticket for Sat. And for Starved Rock, get there between 6:30 and 7:30 am to get parking. They usually close it off at 9:30-10:00 am due to capacity.

Santos Chronicles thanks 😊

Someplace or Another Starved Rock is our best video on our channel. So make sure to check it out.

Kim and Carrie This place is 2 hours away and it would have been a shame if missed it for the third time. Always loved talking to people before RU-vid. Michael was so passionate about his job. Thank you so much for joining us.

@@SantosChronicles Thank you!!!

Hey guys, thank you for joining us for this non-traditional boat ride. Still can't believe a mule pulls it through a canal. This place is 2 hours away from our house so I would have been so sad if we got turned away for the 3rd time. It was a close one for sure.

Never boring when we do these trips. Love teaching kids about history by showing them how it was done in the 1800's.

FLACK FAM I saw the sign while driving and none of it made sense. So I had to check it out. Crazy that it was such a big deal to transport goods back in the day. Never learned this in school and I went to school till I was 25. Glad to teach and learn myself.

Actually being there is so much better than just reading it about books. Totally something the kids won't forget. Thanks for watching,

Micheal was a guy who knew these things for himself, rather than working for the company. Only if everyone had the same passion as he has.

Our family learned so much about how people and goods were transported in the 1800's. Thank you for watching and have a great weekend!!!

Thank you for joining us. It was really great to see how things were done in the 1800's.

I saw that billboard and was so confused. I really thought it was like a canoe with a mule pulling you. Not knowing that it would be a full sized double Decker boat. Now I don't have to wonder any more. After the cop pulled us over I thought it was the universe telling us we weren't meant to go there. So lucky we got only a warning. Can't wait to see your video. One thing for sure, I never got a warning or ticket in the water before. Thanks for watching.

Roadtrippin' with Takacs That billboard was the only reason I found out about it. I told my wife we should get Baby Rosalie a Mule for a pet since it lives up to 60. A lifetime pet.

The Mamuchos I agree, didn’t realize how strong they are. Let me see if I can get Melissa let me have a mule. Almost a lifetime pet.

Mikki Shih Tzu Didn’t make sense when I saw the sign, so We had to investigate!!!!

Food and Footprints- Greg and Jumi Yea you are right, they are so pretty. So glad I got to show the kids how things use to be.

Two Hungry Diners It’s crazy was this was a normal thing in the 1800s. Really weird that I never learned this in school. Really cool to show history to the kids rather than just tell. Thanks for watching.

When we were going to Starved Rock State Park and saw the billboard - I was just so confused. I really thought it was a small canoe with a mule pulling you. To my surprise it was this massive boat being pulled by a mule. There wasn't too much info online. So I had to bring the family here. No idea that this was a normal thing in the 1800's. I am so lucky that I only got a warning.

It was fun to fly it over there and especially since there wasn't many people around. Glad you liked it.

The Mamuchos So many questions going in and learned so much while we were there. First time of hearing this place.

Baby Rosalie has no fear. Can't believe that mule can put that huge boat. I thought we were going to be canoes.

You are only one of the few people who knew that this actually existed. You must have gone to a better grade school than the rest of us. It was amazing how one mule could do all of that. Thanks for watching.

LOL. Yea, I was going to make a U-Turn but I saw a cop so I made a left turn instead. Too bad it was a one-way. Got pretty lucky. Seems like only a few people knew that these mule pulled boat rides were part of the 1800s. Never learned that in school myself.

It would have been so sad if we missed it again. It's a 2 hour ride over there. We are learning with our viewers - had no clue mules did this. Can't believe how big the boat it is that they pull. So fun teaching the kids about history by seeing how it was done in the 1800s.

Yea, we got lucky with that one. I never heard of one either that is why we had to visit. Didn't realize this was a normal way to ship people and goods in the 1800s. Thanks for watching.

Food and Footprints- Greg and Jumi When I was small My shoe fell off and my Dad said leave it we’ll get you a new one trying to catch a connecting flight in China 🤣🤣😂

Thank you for the kind words. This was a trip I was really looking forward to all summer. Thanks for watching.

Travel Interesante - Gökçe and Steve Almost the most expensive mule ride ever. Got lucky for sure.

Totally an underrated place. If you ever go to Starved Rock State Park here in IL, make sure to check out this place. It is only 30 min. Just know that it is seasonal, only on Sat, and get the tickets early. The pullover was no fun at all. Great to see what they use to do in the 1800's.

sydvenus Poor guy next to the mule gets lots of steps 😂

When I saw the sign, it just didn't make an sense to me either. Mules are a lot more durable than I thought. I thought they just chilled all day - was I wrong. After so many failed attempts to get to this place (2 hours away), glad we finally made it. Thanks for joining us for the trip and drama!!!

My energy was something was a little too much for school, my parents, the library, and even work. So glad that extra energy is appreciated in RU-vid land. We accidentally found this place by just seeing that billboard. Can't believe that one mule can pull an entire full size boat. I have had my drone for 1 year and finally starting to get more comfortable with it. Thank you for watching.

Sawyer In The Middle After seeing the sign while going to starved rock I had so many questions. Why a mule? Why a canal? Boats were really pulled like that? The mule attendant was totally a guy who loved his job. Took only 3 times (even though 2 hours away) to get there 😂😂😂

Santos Chronicles third time’s the charm 😃

Violet Henning It was a silly thing I wanted to go to that ended up a summer mission. Glad we made it, barely. Thanks for watching.

Thank you for coming along and watching our Mule-pulled Canal Boat ride. We learned so much while being there.

Maria and Nabol I sure got lucky. I really thought it would be like some sort of Gondola Ride with the Mule, not a huge transport boat. So crazy that this was how it was done before. Learn something new everyday.

So happy to hear that you enjoyed our video. Thanks for watching.

This place was 2 hours away so I really did not want to do this again for the 4th time. LOL. Seems like the consensus that most people didn't know about mules pulling boats in a canal. Went to school till I was 25 and never learned any of that. Glad the kids can learn something new with us while being able to show them how it was. Our oldest wasn't too excited about it but the youngest just loves being out. Thanks for watching.

Santos Chronicles we’re never too old to learn something new. 💕🙌🏻

Lifetime Travelmates I to use a suction cup rig but now just use a non slip mat. So much easier.

@@SantosChronicles smart solution!! ;) and probably cheaper!

Josh the Travel Guy When we saw the sign none of it made sense and I had so many questions. And yes, I think I could walk faster 🤣🤣🤣. But if you delivering supplies, slow and steady wins the race. That was almost the most expensive mule ride ever.

How's it going Jose. This was a very unique trip indeed. Who knew mules were that important in the 1800s. Thanks for watching and glad you liked our video.

I was thinking how weird it was so I had to go. I thought we were going to. In Canoe and pulled by a mule. Those guys are super strong. Now I know. Can’t believe this was a normal thing in the late 1800’s.

I thought it was like a little canoe but not actually a huge boat. It was quite impressive. That's the reason I wanted to go so bad was to solve this mystery. We are learning along side with our viewers. Have a great weekend guys.

This place was so fun to visit and not too far from Chicago, probably over 2 hours for you. If you ever go to Starved Rock State park, you'll have to check this place out.

Couldn't believe that 1 mule can pull a whole boat. Family had a blast learning about the history and riding the boat. Thanks for watching.

When I saw the sign, I was like no way. This doesn't make any sense. So glad we went and learned more about how this was used to transport people and goods. With no walmart or amazon, the mule was the only option to deliver in bulk.

I would have never heard of this place if it wasn't for that billboard. Can't believe that this was a regular occurrence during the 1800's. I thought it was like a gondola ride with mules pulling you. Couldn't believe it was actually a real full size boat.

Santos Chronicles me either! Hahha I was shocked! 💕❤️

Thank you so much. The guy who spoke was actually the guy who helps the mules - he just most of this stuff from his own knowledge. Glad he agreed to a little interview. I didn't want to overdo the drone shots, but with this comment, I might start making it a little longer. Appreciate you watching.

Yaya Sweet Art Thanks for watching and glad you liked our tour.

I truly did get lucky. My plan was to get there 1 hour early. But I didn't realize it was further than I thought. And then Baby Rosalie crying for McDonald's. And then the Cop, not a good mix. When I saw the sign, I thought it was a little canoe with a mule pulling it. I was amazed after I saw how big that boat was.

Maria and Nabol Not at all, I’m not that Brave. After we were done with the boat ride I spent 10 min getting some drone shots. Glad I made it look continuous like I did it at the same time. That was the look I was looking for. Rosalie has no fear. Thanks for watching.

Thanks so much. We had a blast going here and learning about how things were done in the 1800's.

Welcome to our channel and so glad you found us. This was a fun trip and we love to teach our kids about history by seeing how it was done. Which friend's video did find us at? thank you for the support.

Thank you so much. So glad you liked our video.

After getting pulled over by the cop, I thought the universe didn't want us to go there since it was our 3rd time (and the place is 2 hours away from our place). I got lucky it was only a warning. Yes, we were all tired by the time we got there. Poor Baby Rosalie had to run her little legs to make it on time. But since we were sitting, it was a relaxing boat ride. Michael was a very passionate person who knew his job really well. Thanks for watching guys.

Super close one. I really thought if we go a ticket it would have been the most expensive mule ride ever. LOL

The Mamuchos Since it was 2 hours away, I couldn’t believe we were about to miss it again for the 3rd time. Poor little Baby Rosalie had her little legs going double time.

It was totally a different type of water tour that we have been to. So glad our kids can experience history during this tour. Glad you liked it.

I really thought this trip was cursed. Since it is 2 hours away, I didn't want to have to go back for the 4th time. I rally thought we were going to get a ticket there.

Matthew was the mule attendant. And I talked to him after the tour - and the stuff he told me was not what he talked about when he was introducing the mule - felt like I had the inside scoop. Yea, in the conversation I usually tell tell the folks that I have a RU-vid channel and see if they could give a background. And it's amazing when a good number of these business use our video as a promotional vehicle on their Facebook page. You give me way too much credit, other then figuring out where we are going to next, is pretty much all the prep work that I do. I try not to look up too much information so I like to get an honest reaction for myself. I then pull out my phone for a few key facts as I provide a tour. And then in post production, I try to put humpty dumpty back together again - which I find fun. What is the overarching story line, do voice overs for things that I missed. I didn't really vlog at the boat because everyone was really quiet and concentrating and I didn't want to disturb folks. My strategy is probably so much more work than I should be doing. Maybe 2021 I do a content calendar, research the place before hand, have bullet points, and batch the content together - that's what the experts say as can see - no expert here:)

Thank you so much for watching and glad to hear you enjoyed our video.

Never really realized that animals pulled boats until now. Yea, it was a close one with getting a ticket. Glad you liked our video.

@@SantosChronicles yeah you got lucky this time lol 😆

I'll have to check that song out. Never knew that there was such a thing as mule drawn canal boats and now a mule drawn canal boat song. My mind is just blown. Picking the right song is pretty fun.

I love picking the music as well. Best part ... 🎶

I just found the song. My lyrics weren’t quite right. I know a MULE her name is Sal. 15 YEARS on the Erie Canal. 😂

Karen Luuk Will look that up. Thanks for the research. Now I’m curious.

That one little sign in the expressway was the only time I ever heard about this place. So crazy you use to inspect Nuclear Power Plants. Glad you recognized this place.

The family was so curious to see how this was possible. Now the mystery is solved. Thanks for watching.

On The Road With Craig And Linda I really thought it would be a canoe being pulled by a mule, not a huge boat.

I was just so curious about this place that I had to take the family to figure out this mule-pulled canal boat ride. Family had a blast. Thank you for watching.

foodie ASMR It was great to learn how they did things in the 1800s. Thanks for watching.

I told my wife that if were going to get a pet for the kids, we get them a mule and they'll live almost as long as them. Yea, I'm a hardcore UFC fan. I use to run around with a UFC mixtape in 1996 trying to show everyone I knew. Plus the past 20 years I would go to Vegas to watch it live. Sad that the streak was broken this year. I just think Costa is too big and powerful. He is like the Hulk. How about you?

@@SantosChronicles haha for sure! That's awesome! I'm not sure I was in Atlanta watching when Israel won the belt! Actually got a RU-vid video of me winning Dustin Poirier glove from that fight I have it on my bookshelf got to meet all the fighters that night and they all signed the glove for me! Who made it into the UFC embedded episode we went to all the events. It wouldn't surprise me either way but I'm rooting for Israel. Remind me alot of old school Sylva. Either way I should be good if Paul goes after him.

An Adventure with Nick & Rachel Rooting for Isreal also but I just think he is too small. Really cool you got the glove amd got all those signatures. I probably have over 100 photos and signatures of fighters. Last year I finally got to meet Royce Gracie when I ran into him at a Bellator event. Great know another MMA fan. You and Rachel should go to Vegas with us to catch a fight when things are back to normal.

@@SantosChronicles dude I would love to go to Vegas and watch a fight! I've never been. That would be awesome meeting Royce Gracie! Yeah I've been watching most of my life only sport I ever really got into.

We are doing well. Weekend can't come fast enough. Thanks for joining us. Hope your week has been going well also.

yeaolon Almost didn’t make it for a 3rd time. I would have been so mad since it takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours to get there. A very close one.

We would have never known about this place if not for that lone sign as we were heading to Starved Rock. That boat was huge and can't believe that the mule was able to pull it. Crazy to think that this was an every day thing in the 1800's.

Santos Chronicles The mule pulling the boat is like the World’s Strongest Msn competition where a human being successfully pulls a truck. Just crazy.

So glad you enjoyed this unique trip we took.

Oh man, I always wanted to visit Peru!

Mikki Shih Tzu I really thought that was going to be the most expensive mule pulled boat ride if Ingot that ticket.

Later for you but much earlier than most!!!! Thank you fro being a great supporter of our channel.

Nuôi trồng tại nhà Garden Home Thank you for stopping over and watching.

So excited for some crazy crab with you guys. Can't get enough of that place. Almost the most expensive mule ride ever. I was amazed how strong those mules were and how long they lived. Definitely eco friendly.

I like how you think. That would have been epic if we got an escort. When I saw the sign it just did not compute. So glad we finally made it there and see why it was done. Great to learn about history in a visual and interactive form.

Thank you so much for watching our video.

Melissa Santos For sure I got lucky there.

Mikki Shih Tzu Would make a life long pet for sure. Guy knew his stuff.

Super fun and I was just happy that it ended up being just a warning. Love learning about history.

Cowboy Jojo’s Adventures Just gave him the innocent family man trying to get his family to a canal ride look 🤣. I got lucky. Almost most expensive mule pull canal ride. He did say if the boat was full of supplies there would be a few more mules. Glad we finally figured out what this place was all about and thanks for joining us.

@@SantosChronicles Enjoyed the ride buddy.

I ended up making a left turn where I wasn't, but luckily I only go t a ticket. "Crop Dust" the next boat. Now that's funny. Thanks for watching.

Yea, we barely made it there. It took us 2 hours to get there so if we missed it again, I would have been super sad. You are one of the few people in RU-vid land who knew that there were even mule-pulled boats. I thought it was a canoe with the mule pulling. Not a huge boat. So amazing to be there.

@@SantosChronicles It's all the homeschooling. lol! Homeschoolers know all sorts of random stuff.

Seven In All Adventures True that!!!

That's what I was thinking. But Maybe when it gets going, it's not too bad. In the old days they would have several if the boat was heavy from goods being shipped.

The Mamuchos It was a decision to go in a whim and ended up being a summer mission.