Sick of all these big chains. Please shop at small independently owned islands

I live in the 1000 Island region of NY. In order for something to be called an island, it must support two trees. One tree makes it a shoal and no trees makes it a rock. The 1000 Islands were formed after the last Ice Age, when torrents of melt water washed away the soft limestone & left granite fingers sticking up. That's why the river depth goes from 10 feet to 200 feet in the space of 5 feet.

Enjoyed this one! A couple more to consider: San Juan Islands (WA) Alexander Archipelago (AK) Texas Barrier Islands (TX) Sea Islands (FL, SC, GA) Delmarva Barrier Islands (VA, MD, DE) New York City & Long Island (NY) Thimble Islands (CT) Narragansett Bay Islands (RI) Boston Harbor Islands (MA) Islands of Door County (WI) Islands of Moosehead Lake (ME) Islands of Voyageurs National Park (MN) Mariana Islands (Guam, Northern Mariana Islands) Samoa Islands (American Samoa) Virgin Islands (US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico)

On Catalina Island, there is a buffalo population because of a western that was being shot there, and they brought buffalo in for the film. When they wrapped up, they left the buffalo on there, and they still live there to this day!

Kyle after 6 years of watching your channel, I'm amazed you can still introduce me to areas of the US I'd never heard of. The Farralon Islands, Gateway Rec Area in NY, and the navy-owned islands within the channel islands area were all new to me. Really cool stuff. Thanks for expanding my world!

Khurangbin in the bottom left! Shout out!

6:23 It's incredibly rare for me to see my tiny town of Shiloh NC make an appearance online!

My favorite archipelago, not mentioned in this video, is the San Juan Islands located just north of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca in northwest Washington state.

Very interesting and well done. On you next video regarding islands, perhaps add the San Juan Islands in Washington State.

Great video, sir. How appropriate during this video I was eating a salad with Thousand Island dressing :)

My first thought when I saw the title of this video was the Apostle Islands. I have a few memories as a kid going over on the ferry to visit Madeline Island and even camping at Big Bay State Park. It's quite a hike from home, but well worth it.

I lived on two of these island chains. Grew up in Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa, then lived in the Florida Keys after college.

Dutch Harbor and Unalaska hold a special place in my heart. My mom's family moved there in the early 90s, with my grandpa and his brother becoming the head engineers at Alyeska seafoods, which specialized in King Crab. Always fun to see a place that I'm related to in your videos

Imagine naming an island after the holy cross of Christ, then naming its highest peak after the devil.

Dry Tortugas is an amazing NP. It's such an adventure. I had my doubts of an old fort being a NP but once we went there, I understood why it's a NP. OBX are so fun! The wild horses of Corolla are amazing!

Great video, and yes, more would be most welcome! I’ll add my vote for the San Juans and the Texas barrier islands.

Was hoping to see my state's Barrier Islands (Texas), but that's okay. Padre Island is actually the longest barrier island in the world, so I thought that might be a reason for you to include it and the others.

Do one on random North America towns below 10k people

Apostle Islands, WI is a great place to visit, especially in the winter with the ice caves that develop

This channel has some amazingly unique content. Thanks for the hard work, Kyle!

Your videos are the perfect lunchtime companion; thanks Kyle for this latest upload 👍

There are multiple chains of barrier islands along the Jersey Shore that boast many famous tourist attractions like Seaside Heights, Long Beach Island, Atlantic City, Ocean City, the Wildwoods and Cape May, and a surprising number of year-round residents who love that awesome shore lifestyle (like me) but are still within driving distance of major cities and population centers along the I-95 corridor from D.C. to NYC. I enjoyed learning about the places on your list and maybe in the next one you could include these great spots.

The Jersey shore islands are a surprising exclusion. The southern shore towns - Wildwood, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Avalon, Surf City, and Seaside Heights - are all a part of the barrier islands of New Jersey.

That's quite a spiffy shirt, my guy! Great video as always.

Thanks for sharing the Channel Islands.

I’m digging that shirt, Kyle.

Wonderful video, Kyle! 😊

When I was a kid, I attended Farallone View Elementary School. You could see the Farallon Islands from the library windows.

Imagine that you are entering a world of magical islands, each island chain offering a unique and exciting travel experience. A sense of adventure and discovery overwhelms you as you embark on your journey to explore these destinations. From the wild beauty and wilderness of Alaska's Aleutian Islands, to the romantic allure of the Florida Keys, each island chain has its own distinct characteristics, from the natural landscape to the local culture. Thrill and excite as you explore pristine beaches, colorful coral reefs, and adorable villages nestled in picturesque landscapes. It is a journey to relax, enjoy, and enjoy the magic of nature, as well as an understanding of the cultural diversity of American civilization. Each island chain is its own world, waiting for you to explore and create unforgettable memories.

Dude I love that shirt. It is especially good for an Island video it gives an island vibe.

Greetings from the Les Chenaux Islands off Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Navarre Beach resident here ! Awesome to hear home get a shout!

The f**kin’ Catalina Wine Mixer! 🍷

Enjoyed the video, LOVED THE SHIRT!!!

Aleut Islands are like a high-end sports car: Pretty to look at, a pain to own.

Was stationed on the USS Dewert and sailed through the Saint Lawrence and the Great Lakes to commemorate the war of 1812. The 1000 islands area was mind blowing! Saw some beautiful small islands and structures. Needless to say, a warship in the area got a lot of attention from people boating in the area.

Kyle, now that's a colorful "Aloha" shirt. Fits nicely with the subject.😀 Not for your info, obviously, but for those watching: the islands to the NW of the 8 main Hawaiian islands are called Papahānaumokuākea = pa-pa-hah-now-moe-coo-ah-KAY-ah (the name given to the Marine National Monument and World Heritage Site, also known as the NW Hawaiian Islands, established in 2006, extending 1368mi./2201km. west of Kauai, and entirely uninhabited. Your comments about Attu and a few other western Aleutian islands are why AK is the westernmost, easternmost and northernmost of our states.

Kyle...thank you for being as active as you are..I check often and excited to see "what's next"...did you see The N.Lights...? Me? No...not in Seaford (York County) Va...BeWell !!!

I have a video suggestion I'd love to see. Based on your experience and knowledge, what are some of the best smelling cities, towns, and/or regions, and what are the worst. May sound silly to some at first, but different places do have very different smells based on climate, weather, and industry. Like when I was driving through Gilroy south of San Jose I noticed it delightfully smelled like garlic outside. Meanwhile, driving through Central California in Visalia where I live, the smell of the cows is horrendous. I like places that smell nice, so maybe you can suggest some places to visit? Maybe some suggest times of year or events that make them better aswell. Hope you do it, I appreciate you and what you do!

great choices Kyle! I learned a lot from this one.

US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico archipelago, are a few other US island chains

Very interesting video. In Jamaica Bay in New York, I believe Broad Channel Island is the largest one, and it contains the small community of Broad channel, which has a volunteer fire company, and 2 or 3 churches. But the subway goes there, on its way to the Rockaways. Anyway, we also have our chain of barrier islands in New Jersey. One of them is completely wild. That is Island Beach State Park.

You missed a really cool thing about Gateway National Rec Area... it has a subway station!!! The A-line. You can take a single train from Times Square to Gateway National Rec

Howdy -- love this channel. You're the real deal, Kyle. I'd like to visit all these chains. I'm most intrigued by the Apostle Islands.

Big fan of the dressing from the Thousand Islands. 😂

Fascinating, thank you! I live close to the islands off of SB & Ventura, Ca. Very beautiful! To travel to Avalon you take a boat from San Pedro which glides across the water very fast !

Hello Kyle, welcome to East Africa,theres lot of geographic formations the world would love to see

Always learning something new through your videos, thx!

The San Juan islands are also very cool! I know you’ve covered them in some other videos

Wow, man. That shirt! Did you deliberately try to accessorize w/ your "wall lizard? Cool album selection!

interesting topic! i love learning about islands as they are usually unique pockets of geography or culture, making them very diverse and fun to hear about

Love these island videos the most of all your content, Kyle! Keep it coming, please!

As an upstate New Yorker, the thousand islands are definitely a hidden gem of the State. I love going up to see Boldt Castle and take an Uncle Sam boat tour up there every summer.

Howdy, kyle. More frequent uploads please. Cheers!

Do more of these!!!!

You might also take a look at the Lake Erie islands: Kelly's, Pelee, the Bass Islands, etc.

Based and Islandpilled

I have no idea what I'm about to watch, other than it'll be another GK video of excellence. But I'm just putting in here before I watch that I would like to see a *ranking* of US island chains, and that the Aleutians should be on the top of that list. *EDIT* Yeah! I knew you wouldn't let me down. BTW, the name of the people "Aleut", is actually pronounced with _three_ syllables: AL-ee-OOT.

Another killer video! Well done!

Great video.

another great video, king! love the shirt

Great video as always!

Most enjoyable-thanks! 😃👍

Super great video!

"A marine sanctuary" sounds like a place aging jarheads go to when they get old. It's either there or that farm your dad said he took your childhood dog to.

Super video. Thanks for sharing.

The Chicago Cubs, owned by William Wrigley, held spring training on Catalina Island from 1920-1941 and 1946-1951.

The Outer Banks are AWESOME!

Great content. I hope many more people see it!

I am starting to think Wisconsin is the place to be! Never heard of those particular islands and they surely look nice.

I got to tour the Apostle Island back in 2004 - like you say, the boat tour does not stop. When I checked in and the person behind the desk noted when I made my reservation [Jan - this was May] she couldn't believe how early it was made. When I saw that the tour group I was with was not going to do this tour - I signed up immediately [avoiding space limitations]. I would do it again. I want to see Thousand Islands someday. Still on my wish list. I really enjoyed this video - I'm not too familiar with the 'off the west coast islands as I am with the SE US islands. Hawai`i is a favorite spot to visit. Too bad that you have to fly there.

Long Beach Island-Jones Beach Island-Captree Island and of course, Fire Island, all off the south shore of Long Island. Was well known for its beaches and fishing, but unfortunately has gained notoriety as a killing ground for a recently caught serial killer 😮. Great video as usual!

Good video!

classic geography king content. A+

very cool, fun video

Very interesting 😎

I'm visiting Key West this weekend.

love ur vids , I think I heard u say once u was in Chattanooga TN. if so ur not far from me 8m in Cleveland tn

I enjoy any information, especially river islands (MIssouri/Mississippi).

No San Juan islands?

8:30 I'm sorry but those hideous wind turbines are a blight on a beautiful landscape. And aren't even very efficient compared to their cost and upkeep.

As someone from NYC you really did Jamaica Bay up! I would never swim at any of those beaches, and most of them are covered in plastic garbage that people dump in the ocean.

A little surprised you didn't mention the Huron Islands that are a part of the Huron Range in the U.P.

If you do another one do the St Clair delta in MI/Ontario - largest freshwater delta

OK, nice video, but that's the best shirt yet.

Cool video. I doubt it will ever be relevant again, but Anacapa is pronounced like anna-CAPpa, with flat a's and schwas. It's not a Spanish word; it comes from Chumash. There's a significant street in Santa Barbara with the same name.

What is the record in the background of this one? It looks familiar but I cannot place it.

Hey Kyle! Any plans to host another livestream on your channel anytime soon? Thanks, and keep up the great work!

We thought the pattern looked African. Love it!

New Jersey barrier islands as well as those off of Maryland and Virginia should be included in the next video. Good start though.

I was hoping to see the Northern Marianas. Such interesting islands.

Dr. Mudd who treated John Wilkes Booth was incarcerated in that fort in the Keys.

Was waiting for the San Juan Islands. Still waiting….

Impressive that Alaska has the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost points in the USA

Wow. I didn't know there were islands close to San Fransico at all. lol

👍🏻 I approve. 😌

The video should have started with a black screen with a shirt warning 😁

In the Catalina Island gated communities, I wonder how many of the residents' names we would recognize.

That shirt is an island🙃. 🖖😎

What a 🔥 shirt!