Exploring Power Island Michigan

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Күн бұрын

Power Island is a small ~200 acre island in Grand Traverse Bay in Michigan. It is a unique slice of forestland in the middle of a tourist mecca with room for hiking and camping.
The history is one of leisure activity more than industry. From famous people to pigs, the island has some interesting aspects. It used to be called Marion Island, Island Number 10, Hawk Island, Ford Island, Hog Island and more.
I dust off the sea kayak and paddle out to hike and explore this interesting place that was once owned by Henry Ford.
0:00 Intro
0:49 Kayaking and Sea Plane
3:07 Arrive at the Island
4:33 Hiking
8:00 Leaving the Treasure
10:34 Flooded Land Bridge to Bassett Island
10:55 Ranger Residence
12:20 Kayak to Bassett Island

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@maijaliimatta296 7 ай бұрын

I love the kayaking journey. Thanks for taking us along!

@michaelulrich7008 19 күн бұрын

Never knew these islands were there thanks for covering the bay so we could see it. Cool. We lived in Frankfort MI for 12 yers and went to Traverse City all the time.

@leongoddard7047 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the opportunity to view your adventures. Great content.

@RestlessViking 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@robertmetivier5641 Жыл бұрын

Love all the history from your vids. Thanks

@brandonboand Жыл бұрын

Great story teller and voice to match stories. Live your content

@brandonboand Жыл бұрын

Love

@RestlessViking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon!

@sr-gp3nn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us on your hike of Power Island. My old office was on the bay in Traverse. I looked at this island for 18 years and always wanted to see it.

@Metanis 9 ай бұрын

In the 1960s I lived there in Traverse City. We did a lot of trolling for lake trout around that island. Saw some big fish, didn't catch many though!

@willgreen2729 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so pretty up there

@rodhotopp7141 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the adventures comin

@mathewrademacher9913 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos.

@weaselsworld 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! That's an Icon A5 amphibious plane! I've done exactly what he's doing (virtually) so many times now, just wishing I had one of those.

@billhazard4946 Жыл бұрын

Thought i knew a lot about my state till started watching your channel Viking,keep up the great work!! Biggest problem never spent much time on that side of state, thanks again Chuck, stay safe👍👍

@blanchtones42 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place, thanks for showing. Being from Michigan I love all the history you provide.

@RestlessViking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

@stephenrrose 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty Cool, Thank you for sharing your adventure! I agree, that would be a great spot to hammock camp!!!

@indivermike 3 жыл бұрын

I have kayaked with you, so you will get no sympathy from me! lol. Another interesting and fun video

@RestlessViking 3 жыл бұрын

And what a kayak it was rolling seas, breakers, high winds and a bunch of miles.

@agp9844 2 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite places ever

@Horsewomann Жыл бұрын

Getting old isn’t for wimps. I can’t tent camp anymore, either. Back just won’t take it. I love that you Geocache! I opened my Geocaching account in 2003. It’s been a while since Horsewomann and Team Hamster (all Ham radio operators) went out for some finds.

@MilitaryMarvel1939 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the content. I look forward to each video and save them for Fridays, enjoying them with a glass of whiskey.

@RestlessViking 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks! I appreciate the comment for sure! Skál!!!!

@jimviewig5701 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Such a cool place!

@troymilks7342 3 жыл бұрын

Ho wa! Ten buck! That'll get ya a nice burger & fry at Slabtown Burgers! (I have a reproduction of a tourism map poster that shows the island labeled with the Ford logo)

@RestlessViking 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yah der. Ya could prolly get a jumbo ole style with dat too der.

@tyleronfire3126 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video

@RestlessViking 7 ай бұрын

Most welcome

@chetfuller6253 3 жыл бұрын

Love your treks to the remote spots I will never get to see in person. Thanks.

@nedkent5239 3 жыл бұрын

Cool vid, It’s a shame a group or someone hasn’t done basic trail maintenance… Would love to visit it.

@RestlessViking 3 жыл бұрын

The good news is, they are back at maintenance. The trails weren’t maintained at the time because the campground was closed (due to COVID), but I believe they are back open and doing maintenance again.

@nedkent5239 3 жыл бұрын

@@RestlessViking Sweet!

@munsters2 Жыл бұрын

Those picnic tables were in pretty bad shape, too.