Lake Michigan - Road Trip Adventure - Part 1: I'm a Sailor

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This is Part 1 of a 2 part series where Susan and I head up towards the Great Lakes to watch our daughter graduate from Naval Basic Training! In this episode;
We Discover the Worst City in the USA (so far)...
Coffee is Spilt in a Rental Car...
We Hike Around Lake Michigan...
Arrival in Chicago...
We Receive the 'I'm a Sailor' Call...
And More!
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[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Haha Could you all imagine if we took Moose to Chicago? Haha We would still be driving up there! hahaha Part 2 is coming up next week. By the way, you all are AWESOME! - Luke

[@fathergoose4784]

Thanks for the nice words about my hometown Fort Wayne! Glad you enjoyed your visit! We can definitely get you some good coffee if you ever visit again! ;)

[@harryjeffries8054]

I was there a little over two years ago, my son graduate from boot camp, first time that far east, a NAVY buddy from when I was in, he lives in that area he pick me up and showed me around, we went to the graduation it's was cool, I remember my graduation in 1981 in San Diego, long time ago. I had never seen a fire fly before until that night, it was a cool trip for me and seeing my friend again and see my son graduate. Luc, soak up the times there.

[@KimberlyGreen]

You're a beautiful family. Thank you for letting us share in your joy.

[@richardcrabtree1026]

my son joined the army in 2018, he's about 4 months in front of Maddie he's currently out there in California I know the feelings that you are feeling of Happiness of being proud of your daughter I know it's securing their future in that is what made me so damn proud of my son to realize he's securing is Future it is already thinking about it y'all take care now

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Maddie is off to A school now and is loving it and this weekend she is traveling to Alabama to help some kids with a soccer lessons; all through the Navy. What rate is your son? - Luke

[@sairvinginthestacks]

Congrats to Maddie! Most people who have never seen Lake Michigan have the same reaction. They expect a small lake and get something that looks like the ocean.

[@bruzer75]

I'm from Chicago, born and raised. You went through some of the most deadly areas if I think you were where you were. Chicago proper has 2.7 million people, and that's not including the suburbs. So, yeah, I can see it being a bit of a shock. But, aside from the hood, it's a beautiful city.

[@jram6042]

Dude, you just passed through my town!! Fort Wayne! If you swing back by, I can take you to my range while Susie shops for yarn!!! (the building next to that yarn barn, used to be my barber shop, and that Tru hotel is right across the street from my work!!)

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Brother if I was still in the area I would definitely stop by. I have a feeling that we will return one day and I will look you up. Fort Wayne was great and the people were very kind; even helped us out with some issues with the rental car. - Lue

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

I know that place.

[@fathergoose4784]

Yep, you come back thru the Fort and this former Sailor will help show you and yours a great time... Fyi, Fathergoose was my nickname on my first ship... ;)

[@scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821]

Good morning Luke an Susie. That is where I was born , well on an airforce base in the upper pennonsula. Michigan does have some beautiful places to adventure. Congratulations I know your proud parents and your daughter has done a great thing I salute her for that.

[@woodslore4672]

I was born in Ironwood (Bessemer) 🌲

[@NateBuker]

As a former Chicagoan it was nice to see Indiana Dunes area again. I used to go there pretty often. Actually the Chicago Forest Preserve districts can be pretty awesome, it's one thing that city has going on. I lived right in the middle of the city but I could drive an hour and be middle of the woods which is actually a bit better than what I have right now in coastal Alabama.

[@XJonAye]

It’s awesome that she graduated basic training, I can tell you guys are so proud. Those lakes are impressive, I like to go up to Erie every once in awhile. There is actually a exact replica of colonial era sea ship in Erie. In the summer you can actually pay to sail around the lakes, the guy at the museum told us that if you do sail it’s a full time job, you are working the entire time. If you volunteer to work on the weekends you can earn a place to sail on the ship, in another life I would have done that.

[@WonderfulWanderingTopics]

Brings back memories Luke and Susie. I went through Navy bootcamp there in 1966. It was tough but not as tough as the following 4 years. The whole experience toughened and strengthened me. I would not have given it up for anything else (even though I cursed it almost everyday during that time). I also had a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing am looking forward to seeing part 2 I'll watch tomorrow.

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Hi! Ex-Navy here! I know what you're going through! I'm from the backwoods of NW Pa., Navy boot camp in San Diego and did the remainder of my 4-yr enlistment in Norfolk, Va. Talk about culture shock! I too hate cities - even small towns. I'm living in FLA now, retired but am looking to spend the rest of my years in a more mountainous, rural area. Doing my homework on that. Congrats to your daughter! Hope her enlistment goes well and she will have many happy memories!

[@davidgoff7336]

Luke and Susie, awesome video. Congratulations Maddie. I grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Great Lakes aren't called inland Seas for nothing. We also brag that they are Unsalted and Shark Free :) Looking forward to Part-2 tomorrow.

[@smokinggar714]

I have been to that yarn shop twice, now here is why I have been there as I have said in the past I used to be a truck driver and I have made two delivers there. in joy

[@DrewBlack-hq2pk]

Congratulations to Maddie. Both of you are obviously very proud and deservedly so! Great Road Trip film!

[@ricksousa9480]

Adding to my bucket list, a trip to the great lakes.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

SUNSET IS BEAUTIFUL! BE SAFE! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@tomhehenberger1773]

Lived in Cincinnati for seven years and enjoyed it, lots of green space within the city and very close to some great parks. But we live in North Carolina now and very happy! Take care and keep safe!

[@Sbaileyrph]

Excited to see you visited Fort Wayne. You were about a mile from a couple of the best coffee shops in town. Firefly Coffee House and Old Crown Coffee Roasters. Hope you guys stop back soon.

[@TFrax]

Congrats to Maddie! I hear ya guys about the country lifestyle compared to the city. I grew up in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Small town with vast empty spaces. Loved it as a kid. I've lived in Southern California now for over 20 years and even though I'm used to all the people and crowded places, I long for the emptiness of my old small town as a kid. So if the city freaks you guys, don't come to southern california...you'll have a heart attack. Even camping or hiking in the woods here is crowded. I envy your hikes and camps with barely a soul in site. Another great vid Luke and Susie!

[@quinceesmith1785]

TFrax we live about 40 miles from Stillwater. Cool town for sure.

[@mikeoconnell8377]

I know this is an older video but I just noticed it...on the very day I was at the Dunes with my daughter...Luke and Suzie you should see that old building now...a week or two from opening very impressive

[@loueckert4970]

I graduated from boot camp at US Navy station Great Lakes in 1970. Had an 8 year US Navy stint, then 36 years working for HP. Now happily retired. Thanks for the video!

[@charlemillbaugh6924]

Congarts to Maddie on serving her country! Ya'll drove right by my section of town. I live in Northern Ky. off I 75. I highly en-courge you to stop at Red River Gorge the colors and sights are out standing. I hike and hammock camp there all year round.

[@mistersmith158]

LOL yeah dude just do whatever Susie wants to do! She is lovely and obviously good company. She takes this channel to a new level. Nice video you two.

[@boudga]

I was born and raised in Michigan City, IN. The Indiana Dunes park was very close to where I lived.

[@tenzin044]

F... yeah! great to hear good news! Always nice to see u guys. Nice film again, waiting for part 2. S&H. Tom.

[@waynejanik9668]

Thank you for sharing. Congratulations to Madison! That is the greatest feeling. As a life time resident (50+ years) of Chicago I agree with your assessment of city life. It will suck the life and your soul out of you. Everyone moving fast to go nowhere. We have been looking to retire in eastern Tennessee. So was any cool yarn picked up? Yes the coffee in most places is just colored water, that is why Starbucks has been a great success, also you need to watch for small coffee houses. Stopping at Indiana State Beach was a great choice, one of the best views of the lake and you can see Chicago in the distance. Your selection of routes west of the duns and on the south side of Chicago was some of the most interesting parts of the city and not safe. No only are there a wide selection of Adult Clubs, liquor stores, you missed the chance to lose all you money at a casino. I hope on your way back you take the interstate or 294 to bi pass downtown. Glad you made it to Great Lakes with no issues. Safe and happy travels.

[@gbuss814]

So cool that you almost drove by my house. I been to that state park hundreds of times. So cool seeing where I live on your video. God bless you guys.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

THE COLORS ARE GORGEOUS!

[@marktheamazing3683]

you being an outdoorsman should visit the michigan uppper peninsula/lake superior area. also the northern side of lake michigan is pretty cool too.

[@GUNSLINGEROUTDOORS]

Congratulations to her and you guys.. have a great trip

[@billnwa2250]

Thanks for sharing, another fun watch.

[@alexanderweaver9182]

Nice road trip, guys! I had a CDL Class A license for 11 years and drove from Urbana and Columbus, Ohio delivering "piggybacked" Internationals and bulk products such as ash, plastic, syrup, etc. The first electrical items I purchased for my truck was a coffee percolator and a fridge. The road coffee (polite name for it) nearly ruined my desire for coffee.

[@williamlesh109]

Being a Michigander. I hope you had a great time enjoying one of our Great Lakes. Come back anytime ?

[@ajtaylor560]

Thanks so much for sharing!! You guys are the best!!

[@carlmic7]

I am so proud of your daughter! My father had that very same experience and he had a great time, and he loved what he learned and experienced. I want to see that whole ceremony!

[@alexanderweaver9182]

Every Jeep privately owned or rented in Hawaii are heavily used and abused. A buddy of mine, Kalani, was a manager at one of the car rental companies and he used to tell me funny stories about Jeep rentals returned in "trashed" condition. Just as you were about to tell your Jeep story, I was thinking it would have been great to have the Moose on the dunes...LOL! Aired down the Moose could have owned the dunes. Congratulations to Maddie, too!

[@amelvarupa3467]

Congratulations, all the best, to serve as long as possible and to make yours a proud parent.

[@zerocontent3171]

The problem with the coffee is the chickory that they put in their coffee

[@GenStallion]

Since your up this way you should come visit Michigan, there are plenty of outdoor activities.

[@kevincorgel3384]

Very cool trip ,thank you two!

[@silverphoenixlegend7786]

When you see your daughter give her a big hug for me and tell her I said congratulations and let her know it's from me 12 year old

[@allen7706]

Not much to a navy graduation, but still amazing all those sailors starting there careers.

[@ianlandman8853]

Awesome Luke, well done Madi!!!

[@robertsadler9079]

The watery nutty coffee discussion reminded me of the Austin Powers coffee scene in the second movie.

[@taffdavies35]

Congrats to Maddie, I finished my basic in 1973 and finally took off my uniform in 2017 after 40yrs. Fair winds Maddie.

[@marcydesmarais198]

Yarn stores are good, yay for yarn!

[@edwinalgarin1715]

Congrats to yr daughter best of luck to her

[@scottanthony1616]

Congratulations Maddie, thank you for your service and sacrifice and your Family's sacrifice, God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸🇺🇸👼🏻💞💖👼🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@janibeg3247]

Welcome to Lake Michigan

[@carlahubbard7561]

I have family in Hazard, Ky! Lived in Ky my entire life, we do have a beautiful state! Now I still live in Ky, BFE, 45 min. from Cincinnati.

[@jacksonjohnson9674]

My family lives in the Corbin area.. the cornetts

[@wgrillojr]

Next long road trip get off the highway and drive down local roads. South Dakota is a place you want to meet the locals. So friendly. All of them, even many(almost every car) waving people/families from oncoming traffic. On another topic, I always find it funny how leaving one state and entering another the landscape changes nearly immediately. Beautiful and diverse landscape in this country. Glad you're enjoying or enjoyed your trip and thanks for bringing us along and also for staying candid through it.

[@larrybothe8246]

Wow! You were traveling in my old neck of the woods (very SW corner of Michigan)! Congrats to Maddie! One thing you could have told her was that from the sand dunes hill you could (almost!) see the Recruit Training Command on the other side of the lake. On a clear day you can see the highest skyscrapers of Chicago. Hope you folk continue to enjoy (apart from the seedy parts of Gary) the rest of the trip. Happy (& safe) Trails!!

[@ardithfish3843]

Thanks for sharing

[@jacksonjohnson9674]

Ya, they refer to the Great Lakes as more technically an inland sea. And that Indiana dunes (castle) is always friggin closed, winter or summer!

[@tarmacsurfers]

So so happy for you all Luke. It could not happed to a nicer bunch 🤘🏻a credit to you and Susie ⛺️ 🌲 😊

[@kevinbungles]

Congratulations happy parents

[@JayWandersOut]

You two are so cute together. Congrats to Maddie! Nice bit of footage at the end there. I sort of live in the suburbs now but I grew up in the suburbs and lived in the city for many years and you're right. This place sucks the soul out of you. That's probably why so many people in the city are so damn narcissistic, self centered, and rude these days. Take care and can't wait for part 2!

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thanks a bunch Jay! Stay safe! - Luke

[@canyonoverlook9937]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview Did you even go into the city? You said you went around the city. Did you take 294?

[@uptrail7169]

I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. If you ever get a chance check out Pictured Rocks, MI along Lake Superior. The largest and coldest of the Great Lakes.

[@glennfryer1539]

Congrats Maddie, your Mum and Dad are dead proud of you... Hope you guys are enjoying a well deserved break.....Good luck for scouting for a good coffee.....

[@robertguthrie1894]

Went through Boot camp in 86 congrats Maddie great video as usual

[@wgrillojr]

Road trip adventure - Part 1.5 - "Lucky Luke & the truth of the coffee-stained seats."

[@derbybushcraftandoutdoors3176]

Dude. I was at red river gorge this past Sunday. Welcome to my state.

[@peshinski]

the crazy event was a xmas tree lighting

[@billpenning2256]

Awesome work as usual guys. Love your videos

[@harrietrieck6941]

Welcome to my part of my back yard Sheboygan, Wis along the shores of Lake Michigan. 😊 Love the videos Luke !!!

[@harrietrieck6941]

50 milles north of Chicago. Population about 50,000. Quiet sweet city Blessings and prayers

[@harrietrieck6941]

I came from a navel family 💜

[@jerniganinc1085]

Been here so many times!! Always use enterprise

[@mikeoconnell8377]

Some day you should head up the East Coast of Lake Michigan to Mackinac and over to the U.P....just beautiful...hint...Black River Falls Road

[@playAgainMe]

You gotta check out the Land Between the Lakes or Mammoth Cave national park for an adventure..... the adventures of Susie and Yarn Boy .. :)

[@gregorylambert339]

Going through Gary on the surface streets was a bad idea. You would have been safer on the freeway riding a bicycle wearing a blindfold.

[@MrStargazer450]

Sailor Maddy! Congratulations to you! You are now an official member of the Sailor scouts.

[@vanwhalen3719]

Congratulations guys !

[@KkBo15]

I live in NW Ohio. You really need to check out the Great Lakes! They are all awesome! I've seen them all and they are all different. Check out Lake Superior. (That's spelled wrong, sorry.)

[@delanos53]

One of the best seafood bars I ever ate at was in Evansville. Who knew.

[@caseygreen9238]

Congratulations Madison!!! I know your Parents are so proud of the young Woman you have become. I wish all your dreams come true.

[@HollaRat79]

Passing through my hometown Hazard Ky,I knew exactly where you was before you even said.I see it everyday and yes it is a laid back place. I was waiting on you to say something about the Dukes of hazzard,travelers often asked is it the same place lol

[@raymondnoya5653]

Awesome !

[@DirectorBNI]

Madison is now a Sailor! You can cuss like a Sailor LOL!! Glad she got through boot camp! You’re good folks! Restaurant and gas station coffee sucks! Glad you guys got to see the Great Lakes! They’re a beautiful place! Lots of history! Oh and knowing you got lucky is well lol

[@tracysamps500]

From an ex sailor to a new sailor Congrats Madison.

[@jimlisterman2138]

Do Yourself A Favor ---------> Go NORTH to Milwaukee to take the Lake Michigan Ferry east across the lake to Southwest Michigan. If you like sand dunes and water you'll love Michigan !

[@kathleengentile9298]

Great Madison. I am so happy for you I am a follow er of your dad and mom videos ya. Katie.

[@raptordc5]

Yeah Luke we are strange here in Tennessee.

[@williammcintyre1396]

Your gonna have to paint the Moose Navy Blue now.

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Fort Wayne what the heck. I would have gotten you guys some food. I know a great Italian restaurant. Next time give us a heads up. For your Midwest viewers. Did you see the road sign for needmore😂 And thanks for showing my family farm on us30

[@joedunbarjr]

From a old sailor to a new sailor, congratulation Maddie !!! Welcome aboard SHIPMATE !!!

[@cbgmaker9031]

You mean you drove thru MY state, and didn't pay me tribute? Gary Indiana is where we put people that don't pay their tribute. Haha. Congrats on the new sailor! I know your a proud Dad. Hope ya'll the best. Buy the way, i'm from the sticks of Tenn. and now live in the city of Indianapolis. It's easy to get used to being in the city, with all the noise. But that's why i drive out to southern Indiana at the Hoosier National Forrest. You missed that when ya came thru. That area recharges me. I'll be watch'en out for 2 and watch it too.

[@cwalkerize]

Welcome to Kentucky :) you might want to check out Big South Fork on your return trip.

[@3_of_freedom603]

Congratulations to Madison, on her achievement. And best wishes to you and your family. I love watching your videos, keep it up! Ben.

[@brucec6442]

Of course if you choose to drive thru Gary Ind.you are not going to take a very scenic route !

[@michaelballard7323]

The best time to see Lake Michigan is right after the Fourth of July. If that’s the first time you have seen Lake Michigan, then I’d like you to see it from the Michigan coast. Definite points of interest: South Haven, Saugatuck, Holland, Grand Haven, Ludington, Pentwater, Manistee, Leland, Petosky, Charlevoix, Traverse City, Mackinac Island. Sandy beaches and the water gets more beautiful as you go north!

[@davekorwek6241]

I live 10 minutes from Indiana Dunes State Park. Great place to hike as well as the National Lakeshore. Have put many miles hiking there.

[@daveinohio9383]

Congrats !!!

[@deniseellis7982]

Congrats to Maddie! Nice job Mom and Dad!

[@jamesrowe6632]

Congrats to Maddie!!!! Boot camp for me in the 80s was not fun!! Good call on bypassing Chicago its 10 times more dangerous than Cincy. I live in Louisville,KY and love Red River Gorge.

[@christophermark1728]

Hello from cincinnati, that was pretty cool seeing my city in your vid luke thats awesome, it is worth stopping for SKYLINE CHILLI Lol

[@denwater7874]

Great vid! Love you guys!! Madi excels because of you both! !!

[@peshinski]

More Susie! luv you two

[@tonyperone3242]

The bad coffee in Indiana is probably because of the water. Went on a trip there with friends and the water made some sick while not tasting good.

[@kenmarapese9085]

You two are so funny!

[@commentername9737]

On the way home (if it's not too late already) you need to have a fried pork tenderloin sandwich while in Indiana. Find some little hole in the wall, independent restaurant though; not a chain.

[@orionsmith7668]

The whole Michigan side of the lake is pretty much what you saw. Travel tip, visit in the warmer months though be aware of the tourist hot spots. On the IL/WI side of the lake is total crap in comparison. Congrats on your daughter!