Lake Michigan Fun / Mac Wood's Dune Rides / Silver Lake / Little Sable Lighthouse 2024

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[@kathyhowell5631]

Thank you for sharing the beauty of Michigan. We love MacWoods Dune Rides! It’s so much fun! You will have to return some time for Big Sable Point Lighthouse. The view up there is amazing! 💙

[@lisamaclean8453]

I live in the Silver Lake area and the cherry turnovers are a staple. Your tour of Ludington, Silver Lake and Whitehall is the best I've seen. Way to go, have fun on your adventures.

[@shirleyhughes1248]

I can’t believe Dawn went up that sandy hill,you go girl! Will, great video!

[@timothybark5357]

Sleeping Bear dunes is a mountain.

[@mbbsw]

Go Dawn! That was a huge hill 😳 Thanks for another great video! 🫶🏼

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Yes it was!

[@Ann-m8q4i]

The weathervane in Whitehall.

[@piedmontpengwing]

I love Dawn’s laugh!!!!

[@watchingfromthesideline1408]

Thanks for taking us along😊 keep up the good work 👍 👏

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you, I will

[@dianapearson1771]

I couldn’t do that climb, Dawn!!! And the height thing! Nope!! But you made!! Awesome!!

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

yay Dawn you made it, I know that was hard walking in the loose sand, I have done it on less steep ground and it was a challenge, bless your heart you did it

[@lisaissenmann8804]

What a fun day playing in the sand and exploring Michigan....love Lighthouses, so proud of you guys for climbing all those stairs... cherry anything would be delicious... thanks for taking us along with you

[@dianapearson1771]

That dunes ride was awesome!!! Glad y’all got to do that!! The exhibits that had are cool, especially the sand that has been hit by lightning 😮!! Will got his pin !!

[@sheilateddy5617]

Way to go Dawn, that looks tuff. Great memories of the Dunes as a child.

[@SusanWilson-y3h]

I didn;t know Michigan was so beautiful , lake Michigan looks like the ocean it is so huge. I need to visit there. Some of the area you drove through looks like the area in NC where I am from.

[@rickl9253]

Wishing so bad that we were up there! We have family in the UP and have been trying to get up there, but cancer treatment has changed our plans. Hopefully some time soon!!

[@donnaallen3454]

Wow, i just looked at couple sites that shows the ice on the Grand Haven lighthouse. That would be cool to see.

[@piedmontpengwing]

I used to pick the wild cherries which are red versus the dark red. Made many of cherry pies.

[@timrobd453]

Fun video!!! Dawn- you are such a trooper climbing those dunes!!!! Good job not giving up 👍🏻

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much!!

[@marysewitsky4823]

Have you guys been to Mackinac island

[@melody7689]

Were you both sore from sand dune hike and climbing the lighthouse? Dawn your a great trooper climbing that sand doon.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😃

[@laurarose8140]

That was a great video. I loved the dune ride and you guys did a great job climbing the dune it made me tired watching you. I would have been scared coming back down. I am ready wanting to take a trip to Michigan now I have never been there but plan to go now . Thanks for a amazing video

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks 👍

[@Victory1981]

Great video!

[@carylcoronis9335]

Fun video!

[@helgabullabong]

An adventurous day for sure. What a lot of fun you had. Really enjoyed this video. Cheers

[@lauriemathon7074]

❤saint Joseph Michigan Warren dunes Michigan

[@laurenbyers6505]

Great video!!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks!

[@laurenbyers6505]

@@yankeeinthesouth you are welcome!

[@dianapearson1771]

I wouldn’t be climbing no lighthouses either!! I just can’t do the heights!! Some nice views though!!

[@RobOlgatree]

Wow, Michigan is beautiful.

[@ChrisVAug28]

Great Michigan vlog Dawn and Will. You guys were about 25 minutes from my house here in Ottawa County.

[@tracycc123]

I grew up in Montague and Whitehall! Graduated from Whitehall Way way back when LOL Used to get cherry cokes made the old fashioned way at Lipka's!

[@joseluiscastillo6170]

There are great sand dunes in North Carolina also.

[@raleighfan9640]

I love your videos! Everything about them...driving down the road, seeing what it's like in another area. Thank you both!😊

[@katiebradford8820]

Awesome video enjoyed it very much the dunes were amazing thanks for sharing

[@brendalomax4653]

We are in Gatlinburg this weekend. Hate that we missed y’all. We were really looking forward to seeing that yellow Jeep and meeting y’all.

[@KarenBryant-o7k]

We did not know there was sand dunes like this in Michigan. We really enjoy your videos especially when Dawn rocks the bridges. We are taking our grandsons to the Smokey Mountains for their first trip. They are choosing things to so from watching your vlogs.

[@aliciakay4725]

Love your little road trip and Michigan. Went to Saugatuk last year for my 50th birthday. Definitely recommend it if you get a chance to go there.

[@Mary-mv2kn]

Those dune rides look like a lot of fun... I'd be sitting next to dawn giggling with her. The brown light house is pretty with the beach in the back ground. You guys sound visit nags head they have a light house there as well. I went there as a kid with my family and camped out. Lots of fond memories there for me. Had to work this week end so I got behind on watching. Going to watch the video you just posted for today ❤❤❤

[@karenk2831]

I really enjoyed this video. I think the scooter ride was awesome! You are giving me some good ideas for travel to Michigan. I can't believe it's so hot! Stay hydrated and be careful walking in the sand you could twist an ankle. Dawn don't worry about resting that is very hard work walking up a steep sand dune for sure! Hope you get some cooler days.

[@ashleys_sadness]

I would have been exhausted trying to climb that. Hiking in the Smokys is one thing but in sand has to be more difficult.

[@dianapearson1771]

Don’t think it’s Dawns fault the walkway is moving on the lighthouse!!😂

[@aaronj3323]

I remember running down Sleeping Bear Dunes as a kid and getting a mouthful of sand.

[@Michael-ud4wr]

What a great experience! Thanks for taking us along Will + Dawn!

[@CreativeCraftsCollecting]

The dune buggy ride looked really fun. I am hoping to go on it one day. By the way, I can't wait to see your next adventure.

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Great job guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@amberbryant8141]

WOW 😮😮😮 that’s so awesome 👏🏻 much fun day. So beautiful lighthouses Michigan ❤❤❤ Thank you watching it and love it your video.

[@evinrude1236]

You guys have so much fun....no matter where you go. Thanks for showing us around the great state of Michigan! 🥰

[@dianapearson1771]

Appreciate you telling the lady you’re from Tennessee!!

[@deanosborne4830]

It's Colette and Dean loves watching the video. It was scary you guys going up that hill. Everything looked fun. Can't wait to see another video.

[@sherrydunn4003]

Water and Lighthouses beautiful...dune ride looked fun

[@lizcortez4897]

Dawn…I agree with Will, you are such a trooper like you said you had to take breaks but you did it!!!!…🥳…I love how y’all are so adventurous 😊😊 every part of this video was amazing, it was all so beautiful..thank you Will and Dawn for this amazing adventure y’all are taking us on, I’m lovin’ every minute of it!!😊💕

[@kimberlylyerly2207]

Bless your heart Dawn! ❤ She's giving it everything she has to make it. Congratulations Dawn, you made it! 👏👏👏 Hugs 🤗 and God bless you both. ❤️🙏❤️

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much

[@laurafoote214]

Manitowic is a really nice town in Wisconsin with a huge maritime museum, we spent a weekend, almost took the ferry across, we're going another time. My son goes every year with his friend's to camp out at the Warren Dunes near South Haven. you should check out the Indiana dunes at the state park, i climbed a dune there, thought i was going to die lol.

[@loricarter4175]

Where did all that sand come from?

[@peggyely4356]

If you get to wisconsin try fresh cheese curds...they squeak

[@mvhill59]

Now that's what I call a fantastic day!

[@melodyhaar1543]

Dawn you make me laugh, you going up the sand. That would be me. Ya you did it😊

[@michaelpardue2400]

Have good time be safe

[@lovesfall2168]

Great video! Been on the dunes ride 3 or 4 times over the years never get tired of it. Enjoying your Michigan videos.

[@alicevaughn7990]

That was a tough one

[@clintandbecky7198]

I really enjoyed this vlog. I love all these small town stops.

[@stacydavis3317]

I so enjoy your trip videos

[@williamTOW399]

D and I will have to take us a overnight trip . Only been to the sleepy bear dunes in the 70's . But I could probably hike up the big hill but search and rescue would have to roll me down 😅

[@yankeeinthesouth]

It's well worth the trip . Climbing up is hard. Going down us easier

[@vanessathome2326]

Beautiful Videos today. That sand dune was amazing. Glad you took breaks Dawn.

[@marylou.d6379]

You deserved that dune scooter ride Dawn. You did great on that climb! I would have been sitting at the bottom crying!! Good job!!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much!!

[@keithsanders2792]

Looked like fun you two. My wife and I have always wanted to stay in a cottage on Lake Michigan and also visit the UP. Beautiful old lighthouses. Michigan cherries mmmmmmm!! Be careful out there you two kids! 😁

[@nancyedwards5048]

Thanks for sharing your Michigan adventures with us. Loved the buggy ride and the light houses. Safe travels!

[@Rhondagail]

hi there 😊 Will and Dawn

[@coolguybob1343]

Back in Michigan nice

[@jacc9311]

Dawn we love to hear you laugh! You always make us smile. That was a tough climb!

[@angelaambrose2326]

Thanks for sharing your video with us. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 yay Dawn, great job climbing that sandy HUGE hill!!! Cherries looked delicious!

[@janetwolff4040]

Dawn your determination and Amazing attitude encourage all of us to do life no matter how a person has to it it! I had so much fun watching today! I was hanging on tight and wiping off sand the entire time!! Hugs from Maumee!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much!

[@babyjo9111]

sweet

[@Rhondagail]

thanks 👍 for the video 📸 s you guys are great

[@dkthebirder09]

You guys should check out Battle Creek sometime! It's pretty historical with Kelloggs and Post and during the 4th of July they have an air festival with jets and hot air balloons!

[@susanrivera7065]

What a great video. Show people how to go out, explore and enjoy whatever comes along and smile. Thank you

[@commissionerbridges8760]

Thank you Will and Dawn for the video. I will never get to go in person all the places you two go. So you doing the video’s let’s me see through your eyes. Again thank you both so so much.

[@lenagreen2979]

Enjoyed the video. I've never been to the Dunes , I had no idea they were so steep. Really beautiful!! Great job climbing up. It's all that walking and biking in the Smokies that make you strong enough to walk up those dunes ❤🤗😘

[@josephgottschalk641]

Great job on the climb, Dawn!! You are a trooper!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you!!

[@cathyratliff398]

Those sand dunes were massive and beautiful views, the ride looked like so much fun, I am loving seeing the different areas of Michigan its beautiful 💕

[@rowenaboone7740]

Oh. My. Thank you and the info you give is so great. So. Glad dawn made it to the top. Man. Higher than trees. Wow driving at top cool.

[@darlenedrummer8478]

👋😃🕊

[@smiller2047]

Great video.Dawn tackled the sand dune

[@cynthia6055]

Even all beautiful on a rainy day!! Wow, those sand dunes!!! An amazing well done job climbing it and wow to the ride too....really cool....and love those light houses too!!! Yes, Dawn is looking good!! Safe and happy travels.....love all your videos and appreciate you two and your wonderful channel !! Beautiful Michigan ~ Beautiful videos!! Thanks as always Will and Dawn!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much

[@BeckyStaton]

❤

[@kendrasmith6637]

Loved seeing you guys climb up the dunes. Nice beach. Very pretty. Cool lighthouse. Looked like fun. 😊 be safe and enjoy

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 🤗

[@jacc9311]

Dawn we love to hear you laugh! You always make us smile. ❤❤

[@carlavision6143]

Will and Dawn, loved your video! Looks like y'all had so much fun. Thank you for taking me along with y'all! Beautiful lighthouses and beaches and sand dunes! Your cherry turnovers looked so yummy and delicious as well as your cherries and jelly! Looking forward to your next vlog. Love y'all and safe travels;❤❤

[@TraverseCityGuide]

We can’t wait for the Traverse City Cherry Festival to start!❤

[@Jeff-OH68]

Beautiful scenery. You should try to climb the Sleeping Bear sand dunes west of Traverse City.

[@reneewhite-sn6dv]

memories of growing up in michigan in the 60's and 70's mom and dad honeymooned in ludington in the 1950s

[@beachbum333]

I loved the video! Now come on 100,000 subscribers! Share this video. Peace to all

[@roscoerubee7001]

Great Michigan vlog! Loved seeing the countryside, especially the cherry farm! The sand dune was unbelievable! So glad ya’ll took us with you! ❤❤❤

[@lj4130]

Reminds me of jockeys ridge at the outer banks kill devil hills.

[@koalabear6722]

That reminds me of walking in deep beach sand! Dawn's a trooper, but an exercise for sure ! 😮

[@MEw650]

I LOVED this video!!!! You make me want to visit Michigan!!!! I’m putting it on my bucket list!!!!

[@TraverseCityGuide]

Traverse City is another great place to visit!

[@amandarupert8631]

Pere Marquette beach in Muskegon Michigan has a cool lighthouse too!

[@CaitlinMcCulllick-mk8bq]

I love your videos they are amazing. You should rent a cabin and stay at sandy pines and do a yutube video of sandy pines.

[@AngelJake412]

So proud Dawn made it to the top, she is a lot braver than I would have been 😊

[@SherryMcClish]

We are SW lower Michigan and have not had a drop of rain in days. We need it. Been nice to see you while you were here. We could have treated you to dinner. Hope you are enjoying.

[@annetteharvey4299]

You definitely got your "steps" in..lol