The Great Lakes are like the Atlantic Ocean of the Midwest. They are amazing.
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop8 күн бұрын
We agree! We love it up here!😄
@jodiplock4784Ай бұрын
Great information 👍🏼
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoopАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. We love the coastal towns on Lake Michigan.
@toddwheeler15266 ай бұрын
Dad grew up on lake Erie and also spent many decades in his retirement on lake Michigan at a little Port named Frankfort. He sold the house and boat about 8 years ago. I really miss my time spent with dad boating, fishing and working on the home and property for many summers. The great lakes and its people are just wonderful like yourselves. Thank you so very much for sharing this great lifestyle.
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop6 ай бұрын
What a nice comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us your story. Those are wonderful memories for you. We did stay in Frankfort at the municipal marina. It was a good place for Ed's brother and best friend to come for a visit. On the way back we anchored out in the lake and enjoyed a concert on shore from our boat. All the little towns have something to offer. That's why we are coming back this summer!
@EdK-pe8vb8 ай бұрын
I loved our trip to Michigan and visits to all these great coastal towns. The clear water of Lake Michigan is amazing. I can’t wait to visit again in summer of 2024.
@markberman8958 Жыл бұрын
This is the best Vlog I’ve seen on Michigan’s cute port cities! You guys did a wonderful job explaining each city and why you liked it. It felt like I was right there on board Freebird with you! Thank you so much for sharing this!
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark! We enjoyed making it. We can't wait to go back!
@jeffr82098 ай бұрын
Ludington (just south of Manistee) is a really nice place to stop!!
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop8 ай бұрын
We agree! We enjoyed Chef Johns Bakery. We stopped on the way up. See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpmbm5iKl5uKg7c
@mugsyspencer7116 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely state Michigan must be! Im going to visit there soon and may even stay! Its great to hear both of your voices!Thanx for sharing!
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop9 ай бұрын
You should!
@franrico41769 ай бұрын
Great video. We hope to spend some time cruising Lake Michigan and this video inspired us!
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop9 ай бұрын
Thank you! We hope to be back next summer! Just loved it there!
@frothybeaver48695 ай бұрын
I’m a big fan of beaver island. bought some land there.
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop5 ай бұрын
Here is our wonderful experience on Beaver Island: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIWafqdpobSEoNE Please subscribe if you haven't already.
@williamheidler50711 ай бұрын
Great job hitting the highs! Makes me want to do one for the Wisconsin side! I always recommend hitting Door County on the way south. It is only 60 is miles across from sturgeon bay to Frankfort. Those loopers who have a quicker cruise like yourselves won/t want to miss that side!
@EdK-pe8vb10 ай бұрын
On our voyage back to Lake Michigan next summer we intend to spent time exploring Door County on the Wisconsin side of the lake. We’ve heard great things about it.
@CruisingSonchaser Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@jamesrogers974711 ай бұрын
We are New Buffalo boaters. Nice review of our harbor. Was hoping you might say something about our 3 favorites: Arcadia (very small and quiet with a very well run municipal), Pentwater, (much like a mini-Saugatuck) and Northport with great restaurants, Barb's Bakery and Tom's supermarket. Thanks, again, for the nice video.
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop11 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning your favorites. Limited ours because most loopers have a short time to be in Michigan.
@jamesrogers974711 ай бұрын
Definitely understand the limitations. Really enjoyed your review of Beaver Island. Have been there twice. Am desperately trying to convince my wife to move there once we retire (not very successfully so far). Seem like a great central point to explore Huron/North Channel, Superior and northern Wisconsin. Thanks. again! @@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop11 ай бұрын
@@jamesrogers9747 We loved Beaver Island but if we had a choice we would love to live in Charlevoix. They have a ferry that will take you to Beaver Island.
@wenfritsch4647Күн бұрын
I’m surprised you didn’t stop at Leland
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoopКүн бұрын
We have been there by boat. We also visited by car when we were in Traverse City. It's just not a top ten for us. Mainly because it is very small with only a couple spots for larger boats and it's exposed to the wind. Also no grocery store within walking distance.
@wenfritsch464719 сағат бұрын
@@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop actually there is a grocery store only 500 feet from the docks. Fish town is very scenic and popular with tourists
@gmeck1005 ай бұрын
Question what length boat do most of those marinas consider too large for them? Thanks.
@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop5 ай бұрын
Good question. Out of all the marinas we visited only New Buffalo, in the Michigan Reservations, said we were too long. But when I called, they found a wall we could fit on. All the other marinas could accommodate our 56 ft Carver. A lot of them we saw 70 ft boats docked at. You can check the specifics of each marina at midnrreservations.com/ What size boat are you planning on traveling in?