sea kayaking at grand island Lake Superior

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  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 Рік тому +5

    Americans spend thousands of dollars each year to see sites outside of the US when there is such beauty to be seen here at home. The awesomeness of those cliffs and boil-holes into the cliff sides is breathtaking. I'm looking at upper MI, close to the lakes for a spot of my own. They are predicting that MI will be one of the states to remain untouched by global warming. There is also lots of treed lots still available at reasonable prices! If I move from New England to MI, I'm definitely packing my kayak!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      Michigan has some very pretty places for sure . If you really want beautiful wilderness all around you it doesn’t hold a candle to a lot of the northern side of Lake Superior though

  • @therealgirlinthewoods
    @therealgirlinthewoods Рік тому +2

    Looks awesome!

  • @chriscollins9877
    @chriscollins9877 Рік тому +8

    opening with the glorious Mackinaw Bridge is the perfect intro to U.P. Territory

  • @Shamustodd1
    @Shamustodd1 Рік тому +3

    Lake Superior is so Bipolar. One day she is a raging insane beast the next she is an artist of tranquil beauty. Thanks for sharing!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      it sure is !! I would love to get on it somewhere in-between . (with a group of skilled paddlers that is )

  • @wanderlust62
    @wanderlust62 Рік тому +2

    Wow, the changing shades of water, breathtaking! That's what I call scenic kayaking!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      oh man its so beautiful there !! glad you liked it !

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 Рік тому +3

    Superior has such gorgeouse rocky shore line's, Bay's, caves and variouse Islands to explore yet the water is so cold one cant swim . The Mackinaw Bridge scares the crape out of me it is so massive , Thank you for a wee tour around a section of Grand Island looked amazing. Ontario

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +2

      It sure does !! it really is a good idea to have a dry suit, the proper gear and skills . like you said the water is really cold. there seems to be a lot of people that don't like crossing the bridge . I love it . no problem I'm just happy you liked it !

    • @suezaple4950
      @suezaple4950 Рік тому

      That I did , something diffrent from you

  • @hardscrabblegus
    @hardscrabblegus Рік тому +3

    Very nice! Spent the second week of July in a tent at Lower Hurricane while my bride volunteered at the light station. The opening looks very much like the Lake Superior overlook and the Hurricane River. Glad I found your channel.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +1

      Thanks !! sounds like you had a good week . that is where I shot that probably right after you left . I'm glad you did too thanks again !

  • @susantodd7169
    @susantodd7169 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful place. Felt like I was there.Thanks for posting ur lovely posting.

  • @maggiemae444
    @maggiemae444 Рік тому +2

    Aahhh I could have watched hours of this. Who knew it was so beautiful! Thanks!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      thats awesome ! I hope to do it again and actually turn the GoPro on more than I did while I was there. I kept thinking it was on when it was off lol

    • @maggiemae444
      @maggiemae444 Рік тому

      @@blackspruce1861 lol

  • @lomagibson664
    @lomagibson664 Рік тому +2

    Gorgeous view!!! Thank you so much!

  • @davidjones8680
    @davidjones8680 Рік тому +7

    This world has so many beautiful and amazing places that are just hidden far away from plain sight. Many thanks for taking us along on your adventure.
    David in the UK.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +2

      so true ! there's almost always some kind of hidden gem nearby just off the beaten path

  • @barbarabell1171
    @barbarabell1171 Рік тому +2

    That was awesome and totally unexpected! Thank you!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      I'm glad you liked it !! if there was more interest in it from viewer I would shoot a lot of kayaking videos

  • @conniewright8080
    @conniewright8080 Рік тому +2

    I haven't been up there in years-thanks for the memories

  • @milliealford8968
    @milliealford8968 Рік тому +6

    Man, that was an awesome kayak ride. THANKS, I know you had a great time. That water color was beautiful.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      Thanks ! It was so much fun the sad part was I was wearing the GoPro on my helmet and a lot of the time when I thought it was on it was off and viseversa missed a lot of really pretty stuff

    • @milliealford8968
      @milliealford8968 Рік тому +2

      No matter, it was awesome.
      Thanks again.

  • @cheryleball
    @cheryleball Рік тому +2

    Glorious. The UP is such a beautiful and serene place. Thank you for this!

  • @slynkylynx
    @slynkylynx Рік тому +3

    I really enjoyed this Ryan! An amazing place! 😉👍

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +1

      awesome ! I hoped people would like it since its not the normal building stuff

  • @kimtaylor4480
    @kimtaylor4480 Рік тому +2

    God that's gorgeous! Thank you 😊

  • @SURANIRONI1967
    @SURANIRONI1967 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful❤.thank you for sharing👍

  • @annakauffman2992
    @annakauffman2992 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @wavesoffun
    @wavesoffun Рік тому +5

    Wonderful landscapes - I love the archway at 03:30 - what a fantastic journey you had

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +2

      It was really cool . I normally paddle whitewater but really enjoyed the scenery and paddling the big lake

  • @DimensionalHorse
    @DimensionalHorse Рік тому +3

    How gorgeous!!! 😊

  • @tinam5330
    @tinam5330 Рік тому +6

    Wow that was nice. I didn't know Lake Superior had such beautiful sceneries. 😊

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +5

      Thanks !! Oh yes that didn’t even scratch the surface so much more there to see !!

  • @gosmoothgolight7567
    @gosmoothgolight7567 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for an "as-advertised" video, Ryan! BEAUTIFUL ... No Narration Necessary :) God Bless

  • @StSergius415
    @StSergius415 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for posting this beautiful video. Reminds me of hiking and canoeing up near Pictured Rocks as a kid. You captured some real amazing footage.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +1

      No problem !! it's right across the water from pictured rocks . thanks ! It sure is nice there

  • @westrose586
    @westrose586 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful!

  • @tracipapp8698
    @tracipapp8698 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful scenery!!! Thank you for sharing!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      Thanks !! it sure is and thees so much more to see

  • @SherryAustinMcginley
    @SherryAustinMcginley Рік тому +2

    Very beautiful!!

  • @benmoffitt7524
    @benmoffitt7524 Рік тому +3

    Wow that looks fun! The scenery is really beautiful too! Definitely want to try that!

  • @leannemori9688
    @leannemori9688 Рік тому +3

    SOOO beautiful! I'd give you many thumbs up if I could. Thank you for sharing !

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +1

      it sure is !! I hope to do a longer video of this in the future

  • @lorettathomas1917
    @lorettathomas1917 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful awesome filming! Amazing shots! Thanks for sharing the beauty with us. Nice ending to a brilliant Sunday. 👍

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +1

      Thank you !! and it really was my pleasure can't wait to do it again!

  • @debrasaints3809
    @debrasaints3809 Рік тому +2

    Gorgeous scenery! Was watching Brooke earlier up on the Yukon, too! Great time of year for this! Awesome video. Thank you!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      It sure is !! we watched that yesterday too ! I would love to get back up to Alaska for a good fishing trip .I'm really happy you liked it !

  • @davidl.turner1005
    @davidl.turner1005 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful Kayak vid. Thanks! Looks like H58 and Hurricane River mouth at the beginning.

  • @mbcda
    @mbcda Рік тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful !😊

  • @VenomBoxxedYou
    @VenomBoxxedYou Рік тому +4

    Very Nice. Glad your Nephew is doing well also. Love your whole families videos. Can't get better.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      Thank you !! Me too it's pretty awesome to watch his progress. makes me want to buy more property and build another one LOL . Thanks again !!

  • @user-ye9kk7sf9z
    @user-ye9kk7sf9z Рік тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +1

      It sure is I see myself doing a lot more sea kayaking in the future. I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @klav5930
    @klav5930 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video! I so wanted to check that out when we were up about 5 years ago. It ended up being a 2 day trip to the Soo and bear park and my mother in law got ill and had to head back home!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      Thanks !! sounds like you have to make another run top there!

  • @leahcarpenter4208
    @leahcarpenter4208 Рік тому +1

    Really Pretty 😍 I Hoping, planing and Praying to visit the UP for my 59th Birthday summer gift to myself next year 🙏🏾😁👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @christiansnyder8761
    @christiansnyder8761 Рік тому +2

    Wow, I had no idea you could find places like that in the UP

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      yeah very pretty place pictured rocks and grand island

  • @johnhine8725
    @johnhine8725 Рік тому +2

    Wow Ryan super cool content, great camera work! Calm water helped a lot! Good for you!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      Thanks glad you liked it! I was actually hoping for a little rougher water for more fun 😁but did make for nice video

    • @johnhine8725
      @johnhine8725 Рік тому

      @@blackspruce1861 ya I get it, you’re just a wild man!
      we have a ride on top wave runner kayak big fun on the big lake for sure!

  • @szakmanygyorgy
    @szakmanygyorgy Рік тому +4

    Man, this is nice! Give us more content like this!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +3

      Thanks!! I probably will just need more time to get away

  • @G_Rapids
    @G_Rapids Рік тому +1

    It's neat seeing someone elses perspective of my home state

  • @karinhusas1370
    @karinhusas1370 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful ‼️

  • @karenk469
    @karenk469 Рік тому +1

    Love seeing the kayaking views! We have a cabin up there so many of the sites I recognize but have yet to go out kayaking from Munising.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      It's really pretty paddling out there . you definitely should have a sea kayak , good weather and some self rescue skills. I hope to someday get some land in that area and build a cabin too .

  • @FordDude66
    @FordDude66 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful video Ryan! I've been on the Picture Rocks boat tour and the sensory is truly amazing. It looks like it would a blast taking a kayak there. There is also lots of water falls in the area to see. Todd from da U.P.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Todd , I did the boat tour once you see a lot more from the boat but sea kayaking is a lot more peaceful , and fun when the waves pick up if you have the skills

  • @miraguedes9339
    @miraguedes9339 Рік тому +2

    Que maravilha,lindo demais.. onde se localiza esse espetáculo 😊 obrigado por compartilhar

  • @okieranchwife
    @okieranchwife Рік тому +1

    Wonderful video!

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 Рік тому +1

    Very nice!

  • @trockmalone007
    @trockmalone007 Рік тому +2

    Great video! Is this your brother playing the guitar? Love you guys. Thanks for taking the time to make this for all of us to enjoy!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      Thanks glad you liked it !! no I don't remember which artists I used but its music I got on artlist

  • @TheKindredMan
    @TheKindredMan Рік тому +4

    Nice video :)

  • @bradbullis5878
    @bradbullis5878 Рік тому +1

    Bummer that you had to come back down. Great episode

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      It was too short of a trip but really nice! Thanks! I hoped you guys would like it a little different from building stuff

    • @bradbullis5878
      @bradbullis5878 Рік тому

      It's a good feeling to relax and enjoy what you have done, for what you did it for

  • @hazysday
    @hazysday Рік тому +1

    Lake superior can't be beat , i moved to the u.p. during the pandemic, i don't ever want to live below the bridge again , i would kill to go kayaking, i like the little nets on the front of them , its looks kinda like a water snow shoe 😅💯🍻✌️

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      sure can't ! what part of the UP did you move to . I keep looking for property up there but the real estate market is destroyed by air b n bs and crazy people who panic bought extremely overpriced stuff. you must be talking about the deck rigging I guess it doe look a bit like a snow shoe

    • @hazysday
      @hazysday Рік тому

      @@blackspruce1861 I bought a few acres 15 years ago , and when the pandemic hit I decided to put up a bug out cabin , while I was up here my house was robbed and destroyed in wayne county and the insurance company refused payment, and my family was forced to go off grid, I have been driving back and forth to flint and Ann arbor for work since , I just recently was hired on a electrical team in sault ste marie, it sucks to work for someone after yourself, I gave in , not to leave the up, I am a licensed electrician, side note a clown 🙌💯🍻✌️

  • @davekibbey7944
    @davekibbey7944 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful view from the lake level. How far back do some of those caverns go? Next time maybe you could do some cliff diving.😄Thanks for the video, I haven't had a chance to get to the UP in quite a while, so I appreciate the video trip.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +1

      It sure is . They didn't seem to go to far back . Maybe if I could tell how deep the water was lol .

  • @thaiBushcraft7654
    @thaiBushcraft7654 Рік тому +1

    🎉🎉 wow

  • @Anuhea26
    @Anuhea26 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @jason5584
    @jason5584 Рік тому +1

    If you don't mind me asking, what kind of kayak do you have?

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому +1

      personally I have whitewater kayaks the one in this video was a demo that The Power Of Water let me use. It's a P and H virgo HV sea kayak. awesome boat !!! .

  • @libertyvilleguy2903
    @libertyvilleguy2903 Рік тому +1

    Is that at Pictured Rocks?

  • @SalvucciAnglemyer
    @SalvucciAnglemyer 10 місяців тому +1

    sososososososososososososso beautiful

  • @skyval7926
    @skyval7926 Рік тому +1

    I loved seeing the sea caves at Cornucopia and wonder where you live .. are you in northern Minnesota or Wisconsin ?

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      I would like to go there sometime too! Nope I’m in Michigan this is from Grand island which is by pictured rocks

  • @genXno1cares
    @genXno1cares Рік тому +2

    God i love being a Michigan man. Even tho im a troll

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      there's definitely some pluses to it , I wish there were some real mountains but I can't complain too much

  • @suzanneleblanc1077
    @suzanneleblanc1077 Рік тому +1

    The very beginning of the video looks like here at home on the Gaspe Coast.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Рік тому

      Is that New Brunswick ?

    • @suzanneleblanc1077
      @suzanneleblanc1077 Рік тому

      @@blackspruce1861 No Not the province of New-Brunswick, but the beaches are similar, I'm in the province of Quebec, 1 hour away from Campbellton, New-Brunswick

  • @lynnmorrison6435
    @lynnmorrison6435 Рік тому +1

    cool

  • @majorpayne5289
    @majorpayne5289 Рік тому +1

    👍🇺🇸

  • @christopher480
    @christopher480 7 місяців тому

    sea?.......the great lakes are pretty big but they are not seas :)

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  7 місяців тому

      the kind of kayak I was paddling is a sea kayak . not referring to lake superior as a sea