Sailing 60 Miles on the Last Coal-Fired Steamship - We’re Bringing Our RV!

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  • Sailing 60 Miles on the Last Coal-Fired Steamship - We’re Bringing Our RV!
    (EPISODE 309)
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    ℹ️ About this episode:
    Join us as we embark on a unique adventure aboard the last remaining coal-fired steamship in the United States! 🚢 In this video, we take a scenic 60-mile cruise across Lake Michigan, bringing our RV along for the ride. We’ll explore the fascinating history of this iconic steamship and experience its old-world charm. Whether you're an RV enthusiast, history buff, or simply love unique travel experiences, this 60-mile steamship cruise offers a rare opportunity to step back in time while enjoying the modern convenience of RV travel.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 66

  • @AnnieSATX
    @AnnieSATX 4 місяці тому +7

    OhMyGoodness…. I can’t stop laughing at Michelle, waving goodbye to Michigan and Fishermen, “catch a big one”, 😂 her facial expression was priceless.

  • @tammydayfl
    @tammydayfl 4 місяці тому +4

    Great video! Thanks for taking us along. 😊

  • @KenandCarla
    @KenandCarla 4 місяці тому +7

    It was a great video again. Did not hear anything about the cost but we are looking into it. Thanks for letting us ride along.

  • @aeroringordmngr8739
    @aeroringordmngr8739 4 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for the Saturday shipboard tour. DW

  • @pm26074
    @pm26074 4 місяці тому +4

    Our family took this trip in 1961, wow that was 63 years ago. I remember this vividly we had a blast! Brings back memories thanks for posting this video.😊

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому

      We’re glad it brought back great memories for you. 🧡😊🤓

  • @marigoldenergy8512
    @marigoldenergy8512 4 місяці тому +4

    That was cool. I have added the USS Badger to my bucket list.

  • @loreeschneider2855
    @loreeschneider2855 4 місяці тому +1

    This was one of the most inclusive videos I've seen by a content creator that truly showed our SS Badger. So glad you both enjoyed the experience. We welcome you back to our beautiful Ludington any time!
    #loveludington
    #pure michigan
    #ssbadger

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому

      So glad you enjoyed it! 🧡😊🤓

  • @RhondaD68
    @RhondaD68 4 місяці тому +3

    Enjoyed my Saturday video with y’all.

  • @chapyingersoll8567
    @chapyingersoll8567 4 місяці тому +3

    Howdy - great video - enjoyed it! Have a great weekend.

  • @billpitts1034
    @billpitts1034 4 місяці тому +3

    That looks like a pretty cool experience. Great video!

  • @carolmcdaniel7693
    @carolmcdaniel7693 4 місяці тому +3

    Interesting video! ❤❤

  • @brucegustafson6943
    @brucegustafson6943 4 місяці тому +3

    Looks like a fun voyage to add to my Wi travels! Thanks

  • @billysmith7973
    @billysmith7973 4 місяці тому +3

    ❤ when I grow up I whanna be just like Pat.

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому +1

      😂 We sure had an amazing time with y’all on the cruise!

  • @JoanFusiek
    @JoanFusiek 4 місяці тому +3

    A very enjoyable Video to watch. PRAYERS to Michele's Mom, I hope she is doing better...❤

  • @cherylbrown7465
    @cherylbrown7465 4 місяці тому +3

    This was very helpful as I am planing a trip to Wisconsin/Michigan in 2025. And having a maritime background I am excited about taking this historic ferry. Enjoy your time with Michelle's mom.

  • @gailegormley5744
    @gailegormley5744 3 місяці тому +1

    I took the auto ferry in 1966 from Milwaukee to Ludington. It was an overnight trip. Then went up to the Interlochen Music Camp to visit a friend. We then went up to Machinaw Island for the day.

  • @Guido-h1o
    @Guido-h1o 4 місяці тому +3

    Nice to see the crazy tree huggers have not destroyed everything.

  • @marketshare3969
    @marketshare3969 2 місяці тому +1

    Fun trip thanks for the history lesson 👍👊😎

  • @Banagal
    @Banagal 4 місяці тому +3

    That looked like fun.

  • @kristinkiel8890
    @kristinkiel8890 4 місяці тому +1

    I was born and raised in Manitowoc and the Badger will always stay close to my heart! My mom was a volunteer at the Manitowoc Maritime Museum and was gifted a round trip for two on the Badger, and I got to go with her…we made a girls day out of it! Twenty years later I crossed from Manty to Ludington with my husband (to avoid the Chicago traffic), on our way home to Montreal, Quebec. Everyone should experience it, for sure!
    I’m so glad you took the time to do it!

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for sharing. 🧡😊🤓

  • @barbaragrazerrobinson1207
    @barbaragrazerrobinson1207 4 місяці тому +3

    Pretty Cool. Thanks

  • @FMTFXE22
    @FMTFXE22 4 місяці тому +3

    That was awesome

  • @joanmesser7829
    @joanmesser7829 4 місяці тому +2

    My sister and I were there 2 weeks ago!!! It was amazing!!!!❤
    But we went to Michigan from Wisconsin!

  • @tracimoney-honey8545
    @tracimoney-honey8545 Місяць тому +1

    ❤ the badger is high on my to do list

  • @marthatroyer3021
    @marthatroyer3021 4 місяці тому +1

    We took the ferry in August with our 25 ft. motorhome. Yes, we recommend it! Certainly more relaxing than Chicago traffic! We mostly sat on a side deck under a lifeboat to avoid the light rain that fell from time to time.

  • @hcarson54
    @hcarson54 4 місяці тому +1

    Our bucket list just keeps growing watching your alls video.😂

  • @TeenaFaucette
    @TeenaFaucette 4 місяці тому +1

    So cool! That was an adventure for sure!

  • @QuiltGeek
    @QuiltGeek 4 місяці тому +1

    I would have been in a world of hurt!! Reverse is my worst gear!! What a beautiful voyage. Loved the tour.

  • @Chuck-Pat
    @Chuck-Pat 4 місяці тому +3

    We trust you saw some improvement when seeing your Mom 🙏

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому +3

      Yes she has improved some. Thank you! 🧡

  • @ly2sing
    @ly2sing 4 місяці тому +2

    💕🙏🏻 Prayers for your Mom.

  • @Tom.and.Missy.Northam
    @Tom.and.Missy.Northam 4 місяці тому +1

    What a cool ferry ride !! Great video !!

  • @suerop
    @suerop 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi. Fun joining you on The Badger. She's a big old boat, eh? I used to live in Milwaukee. Northwest side of town. Born and raised. Hubby and I moved north to Port Washington WI, which is on Lake Michigan, in 2008. You passed a highway sign on I-43 with Port Washington on it, but you didn't stop in. I hope mom is doing better. I, myself, am still recuperating from a nasty car accident. 15 broken ribs. Yes, really. Fx C2, pelvis, bruised lung and heart. Take care, and drive carefully please.💖

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому

      Oh no! We’re so sorry about your accident! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

  • @kathleenrutherford733
    @kathleenrutherford733 4 місяці тому +1

    Very Cool
    Thank you for always giving us such great history lessons along the way
    I truly appreciate you guys and all the work you put into the best videos ever
    ❤ It

  • @kathycampbell8000
    @kathycampbell8000 4 місяці тому +1

    I think I know where the expression “come to a screeching halt” comes from lol🙉 safe travels 😁

  • @rogerrossman5124
    @rogerrossman5124 4 місяці тому +1

    It looks like a pretty small load that day. In the height of the tourist season it gets really crowded. I have also seen some pretty big trucks go across, even blades for the big windmills.

  • @MelissaC269
    @MelissaC269 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video. Love you guys. I sure do hope to run into you all sometime and say HI!!!! I've been watching for a few years and you are such an encouragement. We don't RV but travel often and will be in warmer climates for a few weekends this winter. Maybe our paths will coincide. Blessings to you! -Melissa

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому

      We would love to meet you as well! 🧡😊🤓

  • @DianeHicks-u4g
    @DianeHicks-u4g 4 місяці тому +1

    How cool😊

  • @charleslslaton2167
    @charleslslaton2167 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for another great informative video.

  • @doofhund3526
    @doofhund3526 4 місяці тому +1

    Cool ferry ride. There’s the maritime museum in Manitowoc that is a good place to visit. Has the USS Cobia submarine there. liked the Jumbo Cantore ending!

  • @beverlypeacock8201
    @beverlypeacock8201 4 місяці тому +1

    I took that the summer of 2022 and headed to Door County after that

  • @janethorvath7948
    @janethorvath7948 4 місяці тому +1

    Love the video. We were camping in Ludington over Labor Day weekend. Went down to the dock to look at the ship. Quite impressive. The horn was awesome.

  • @lbar4759
    @lbar4759 4 місяці тому +2

    😊❤😊

  • @slalomking
    @slalomking 4 місяці тому +1

    Oh they have Mountain Dew, my favorite beverage!

  • @pennee365
    @pennee365 4 місяці тому +1

    Loved this! We’ve lived in Wisconsin all our lives and haven’t traveled on the SS Badger. I think we need to experience it. Disappointed we didn’t get to see you sample a piece of pie.

  • @slalomking
    @slalomking 4 місяці тому +1

    A little longer on the signs please, it was tough to read the bottom of the sign at 4:10. Brian you do a great job with the videos!

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому

      Don’t forget, you can pause also if there’s something you want to read more of. Thank you.

    • @slalomking
      @slalomking 4 місяці тому +1

      @@LivinRVision well I do that but, that was hard to stop on, as it wasn’t up long when the camera went to bottom quickly.

  • @randyshay7280
    @randyshay7280 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey Brian and Michele, have y’all ever rode your bikes on the bike trails in Milwaukee? Good video! Take care guys! Were y’all in any of the floods?

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому

      We have not, but we also don’t have the ebikes on the back anymore. We drop them off at storage a couple years ago. We were on the group cruise and luckily did not have any rain. We were very fortunate.

  • @timcahoon4911
    @timcahoon4911 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m assuming the Norwegian Cruise Line ship to Alaska will be a step up? 😂😂

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому

      😂 A little more luxurious 😉

  • @theglasgownomad6814
    @theglasgownomad6814 4 місяці тому +1

    I paid $450 for the rig & the jeep, but when you consider driving from Wisconsin around Michigan (and the pain of driving through Chicago) it was worth it. I also paid for the cabin so I could take a nap. ua-cam.com/video/txyd3zxCBUE/v-deo.html See ya!

  • @ly2sing
    @ly2sing 4 місяці тому

    ‘Landmark’?

  • @tevbrannan5885
    @tevbrannan5885 4 місяці тому +1

    So what if you do have pets, propane, or firearms? Can't board?

    • @LivinRVision
      @LivinRVision  4 місяці тому +1

      According to their website, you’re able to bring firearms but they must remain in your vehicle, not with you on the ship. Pets also stay in the vehicle. You just have to let them know if you have any of these things. My guess is that they park vehicles with propane in a certain area.