First time a Brit has fired a cannon on Mackinaw Island since 1812

I hope you guys understand what all of this means to us.  I think many of us who have lived our entire lives in Michigan take a lot of it for granted, and your journey is an inspiration to really look around and recognize what an incredible state we live in.

I get so emotional watching you 3 enjoying our magnificent Michigan🥲

From someone who lives on the island, PLEASE still look both ways before crossing the street! You'd be surprised how many people still don't hear the horses or the bikes. Even if there's no cars, there's still lots of traffic on main street

We know how much you love a porch, Josh. The Grand Hotel has the longest porch in the world. 660 ft long. 😊

I know you visited in the winter, but I’m so glad you got to see Mackinac Island in all its glory. It truly is one of Michigans Gems!!

It's wonderful to hear that you successfully traveled to Mackinac Island. We appreciate you showcasing the beauty of our state to the rest of the world.

This island is a "national historic landmark" and has a rich history.   Fort Mackinac was actually built in 1780-1781 by the British during the American Revolution.  The fort was established so that its heavy cannons could control the critical Straits of Mackinac which was the main military waterway and trade route connecting Lake Michigan with Lake Huron.  If you controlled this strategic strait, you controlled troop movements and the entire fur trade in the Americas which was millions of dollars.  The Battle of Mackinac Island occurred in 1814 and the British controlled the island until 1815 when the Treaty of Ghent returned it to the USA after The War of 1812.   I am a proud citizen of Michigan, and have been to this beautiful quiet serene place many times.  It's hard to imagine so many British and American soldiers dying here over two hundred years ago.

I moved with my family from Southern California to Central Michigan 6 years ago and I’m still in awe as to how beautiful Michigan is.
I’m really enjoying all the adventures you’re sharing with us.

Thank you Josh and Jase for taking us on your journeys.  You bring us so much joy. Forever grateful.

"Mackin-awe"

Just to be transparent, there are emergency vehicles on Mackinac Island. There is a police car, an ambulance, and several fire trucks.

Michigan Troll here. (A Resident that lives Bellow The Bridge) British guy's firing a cannon from the fort that the British built 246 years ago.

Mackinac Island is not only a Michigan treasure, but a national treasure. During the Summer season, many Jamaican citizens come to Mackinac Island to work, and it makes it all that much better. In the Winter, the year-round residents get around by snowmobile. They’re living at a slower pace, and I envy them. 😂❤

My favorite thing to do is go up to the very top of the island.  There is a spot where you can look out at the Eastern side of the straights and see nothing but the lake and forest, hear the hoofs of the horses below and experience a moment in time that hasn't changed in 200 years.

Don't ask me why the bicycle riding at the end made me tear up, then quietly cry, but it did. "There's still good in this world, and it's worth fighting for". ♥️

No cars! Rent the movie, Somewhere in Time! Filmed on the island.

Do you realize how loved you’ve both become to Americans.  You have us jumping to make sure you get the best experiences.  You’re so very blessed and we are blessed to know you through YouTube.  ❤ xoxox

I'm in a wheelchair and have been to the island. It's extremely easy to get around even the oldest buildings for someone in a wheelchair. Very accessible and very beautiful!

Thanks for coming to America and showing a bunch of us poor Americans what there is to see here because a lot of us will never even get to see half of the things that you've seen❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ and the fact that you do it with such wonder and awe is so refreshing I know we all love you guys