Ep. 361: Crown Point & Ticonderoga | New York RV travel camping history Lake Champlain

For this week's Grand Adventure, as part of our Northeastern Tour 2024 we're back in some of our old stomping grounds for the first time in nearly 30 years: the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley. We're spending this episode on the New York side of the lake, camping at historic Crown Point nearby 18th-century Fort Ticonderoga. We'll explore both the area's tremendous natural beauty and its fascinating history, so come along!
Filmed: May 19-22, 2024
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:37 Crown Point Campsite
5:51 Dinner from a bait shop?
6:34 Crown Point State Historic Site
10:23 Fort Ticonderoga
15:34 The Pell Estate
17:48 Fort Ticonderoga's Weakness: Mt. Defiance
19:45 Ticonderoga, New York
21:06 Port Henry, New York
23:41 Wrap-up and what's next
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* Fort Ticonderoga www.fortticonderoga.org/
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Пікірлер: 77

  • @e-square9976
    @e-square9976Ай бұрын

    Fantastic footage, arrangement and historical documenting. You’re amazing! ❤ Thank you so much for your inspiring and hard work.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so very, very much, and thanks for watching!

  • @e-square9976

    @e-square9976

    Ай бұрын

    @@GrandAdventure❤

  • @jenniferhahn7806
    @jenniferhahn7806Ай бұрын

    I just realized that's where Ticonderoga pencils were from!

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Correct! The Ticonderoga number 2.

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650Ай бұрын

    Another masterpiece! Thanks Mark!

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you as always Bert!

  • @joannewinters9616
    @joannewinters9616Ай бұрын

    ❤ love all the History 2 thank you❤

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Joanne!

  • @timbloomer7645
    @timbloomer764527 күн бұрын

    As a kid, my family camp to Crownpoint campgrounds until they shut down the beach. Toured the fort many times also toured Ticonderoga many times. When they close down the beach, we moved to Bulwagga Bay Campground. So many memories.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    27 күн бұрын

    Happy that we could bring you back, Tim!

  • @timbloomer7645
    @timbloomer764527 күн бұрын

    Best dinner you can ever have.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    27 күн бұрын

    You know it.

  • @ShawnPatterson402
    @ShawnPatterson40228 күн бұрын

    I really enjoyed this episode. So much history in that region. A different outcome in several of those key battles, could have changed the course of history for a lot of us here in North America. Looking forward to the other side of the lake coming up soon. Continued safe travels.......

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    28 күн бұрын

    No kidding, Shawn. The Patriots were sure a scrappy bunch, going up against what was at the time the most powerful army in the world -- and somehow winning. We'll have the Vermont episode for you this Wednesday, and it's amazing how incredibly different the two sides of the lake are from one another. Safe travels as well to you and yours.

  • @joannewinters9616
    @joannewinters9616Ай бұрын

    ❤ so beautiful there thank you for sharing all of this❤

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Joanne!

  • @geraldsouthard7092
    @geraldsouthard7092Ай бұрын

    Beautifully done Marc. We’ve visited many forts over the years. Fort Ticonderoga is certainly one of my favorites. Can’t wait to see what you cover on the Vermont side next week. Safe travels.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Gerald! The Vermont episode is already in the can and ready to go, we think you'll enjoy it.

  • @IOSALive
    @IOSALiveАй бұрын

    Grand Adventure, Your videos are fantastic! I just had to subscribe!

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much! We are happy to have you along.

  • @charlesruble9384
    @charlesruble9384Ай бұрын

    Marc another one of my favorites. The way you explain the history, giving us the full effect of being right there with you is just awesome. Thank you so much.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    You are very welcome, Charles, and thank you very much for your viewership.

  • @joyces3550
    @joyces3550Ай бұрын

    Beautiful places and very interesting! Thanks Marc!

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    You're most welcome, Joyce. Thank you for watching.

  • @daviscrt
    @daviscrtАй бұрын

    Another awesome history lesson. What a cool campground. Thanks Don

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Don!

  • @najruqwi7008
    @najruqwi7008Ай бұрын

    So sorry I missed your live stream but I am watching it now 👍

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    We are happy to have you here, no matter when.

  • @jesib7526
    @jesib7526Ай бұрын

    Beautiful area and wonderful history!! I've never been east and know nothing about it but I'm glad you're doing this! I've always been curious!

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    We're thrilled to bring you along, Jesi.

  • @janemuir3546
    @janemuir3546Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the history lessons! Great video, as always.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank YOU as always, Jane!

  • @rogerjohnston9545
    @rogerjohnston9545Ай бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Roger, and thanks for watching!

  • @timbloomer7645
    @timbloomer764527 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    27 күн бұрын

    Thank you Tim!!!! 💖💖

  • @dardog444
    @dardog444Сағат бұрын

    good video!

  • @moretoliving2236
    @moretoliving223623 күн бұрын

    Ohh wow.. these guys went all out on preserving this site. Normally old forts and buildings are just that... something old... look at the sign and the tour is over but this goes on and on and on with actors in clothing and restoration efforts galore. This also highlights how we got "here". Land was taken from these people, fought over by those people, someone got it, state took it over, gave it to someone for free... that someone sold it and made money, someone commercialized it and that is how we get the Rockefellers and the like. This is very reminiscent of $25,000,000 mcmansions here on florida beaches... and how they got here. I bet you were on cloud happiness 9 visiting because I know you are a huge history buff!

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    23 күн бұрын

    We genuinely enjoyed our time exploring all 3 forts in this episode, MTL. But you're correct, Fort Ticonderoga is truly like a living history museum. The private foundation that operates the site has done an exceptional job.

  • @OdysseyCamper
    @OdysseyCamperАй бұрын

    That was a fun trip back east! I used to live about 300 yards from where Knox dragged the cannon through. I cannot imagine doing that with sleds and horses, even on the roads that exist now. The Berkshires would have been harrowing.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Yep Darren, what seems like a minor hillock now would've been like Mt. Everest to those men.

  • @grillinandchillinwithdeb
    @grillinandchillinwithdeb26 күн бұрын

    Beautiful, thanks for sharing

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    26 күн бұрын

    Thanks as always for watching, Deb!

  • @rebexestes5206
    @rebexestes520611 күн бұрын

    My home town... So many school field trips to those forts. Great video.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    11 күн бұрын

    Thank you, and thanks for watching! We loved your home town.

  • @rebexestes5206

    @rebexestes5206

    11 күн бұрын

    I'm actually taking my husband and kids out that way in about a week to go visit my dad and other family that are still in the area. Watching your video just getting me more pumped for our trip.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    11 күн бұрын

    @@rebexestes5206 that's great to hear! Safe travels, and have a wonderful visit.

  • @uncagedtravels6391
    @uncagedtravels639125 күн бұрын

    Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much, and thanks for watching!

  • @gypsymountaineers3215
    @gypsymountaineers3215Ай бұрын

    Great area! Now we gotta go there. Thanks Marc!

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    When you see it in combination with the area in next week's episode, you will definitely put it on your list.

  • @najruqwi7008
    @najruqwi7008Ай бұрын

    I think Zoe might want another seeing eye pet just like that one... LOL 🤣 😂 🦞🦞🦞yum give me some 😋

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Now that we're in Canada, they are cheaper up here and will only get even cheaper as we continue east towards the maritimes. I can't wait!

  • @najruqwi7008

    @najruqwi7008

    Ай бұрын

    Enjoy a few 🦞for me... LOL 🤣 😂

  • @daveb.8692
    @daveb.869229 күн бұрын

    Awesome….you’re on the same route that I took to Maine in 2017. 👍

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    29 күн бұрын

    Here's hoping that it's as good to us as it apparently was to you, Dave.

  • @gorrdd
    @gorrddАй бұрын

    Quite the history review, Marc. And this section of the country really deserves it. I really liked the focus you put into this video... made it come alive. You made it through the spring... now comes the summer! What's your weather looking like going forward. As that effects everything you do. Where did that lobster originate from? Was it a Maine lobster? Gord

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you very much as always, Gord! Yes, that was a nice hardshell lobster out of Maine. The further north and east we go, the cheaper they're going to get, too. This one was hardly a bargain, but Norm had some nice ones up to 3 lb, so I couldn't resist. To be quite honest, the weather is being a PITA. We haven't yet quite gotten to that summer weather pattern, so we're still dealing with a whole lot of rain and changeable weather. We're near Montreal now and this past Monday, for example, was a holiday for my work so I intended to film all day. But it absolutely, positively rained buckets all day. It drizzled all day Tuesday. I've been trying to get out and film midweek evenings, but the lighting has been horrible, things that have been supposed to be open have been closed, and Montreal traffic has limited what I can get to. Last night, for example, it took me 18 minutes to go 3/4 of a mile just to get one shot. I'm not sure what footage I'll have to work with by Saturday night when we pack up to relocate up to Quebec City, and I'm a bit concerned about that. But I'll do what I can with the footage I can accumulate -- that's all I can do.

  • @gorrdd

    @gorrdd

    Ай бұрын

    @@GrandAdventure Indeed, Marc. I hope you get a break in the weather and a time frame to work with. Even down here in DFW and literally all of north and central Texas we've had more rain than usual. Fortunately, I've escaped the high winds and tornado damage across north Texas. But there are downed branches from rotted trees and twigs and debris all along the biking paths I take. So it's being a very active spring all over. We're having solid rain today but it has cooled down and that is a blessing from the mid 90's earlier this week. The rain and storms are scheduled to remain off and on for the next week. Very unusual for this late in the spring. Actually, we're supposed to be in our summer pattern beginning in June but that doesn't look like what's happening this year. I gather that you going to do your tour of eastern Canada first, before coming back down through Maine and the east coast on your return loop. I enjoyed seeing how much you liked being back around the Chaplain Valley area from 30 years ago. It adds context to your overall travels and time spent. All the best, Marc... hope you get the breaks in time and weather that you need. Gord

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    @@gorrdd thanks! And yes, you gather correctly, we're doing our loop in a clockwise direction.

  • @normgibson6565
    @normgibson6565Ай бұрын

    Have never been in that part of the part of the country looks like fun Mabey next year loved the vid.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Norm! You will definitely want to see the other side of the lake in next week's episode, too. That should cement it.

  • @gerrysherman2007
    @gerrysherman2007Ай бұрын

    Will you be going to the Shelburne Museum? If you haven't been there it's a must see. Very unique place.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    We captured a couple of scenes from the museum for next week's episode, Gerry, but we also know from previous experience that the Shelburne Museum is an all-day affair. We were only on the Vermont side of the lake for two nights and one full day because their State Park campground didn't open for the season until this past Friday, so a visit to the museum would have taken up most of our filming opportunity for next Wednesday's episode. We had to make the tough decision to forego it this time. In retrospect, I should've passed on the week we're now spending outside of Montreal, and stayed in Vermont for the full 10 days instead.

  • @timbloomer7645
    @timbloomer764527 күн бұрын

    I’m sure everybody has used a Ticonderoga pencil one time in their life

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    27 күн бұрын

    Ticonderoga #2!

  • @jimkelly4143
    @jimkelly4143Ай бұрын

    After retirement my whole life in Brooklyn New York & Staten Island....(Retired NYPD Detective) Moved to Lake Placid New York Winter Olympic village of 1932 & 1980... Seen everything you're presenting tonight... I've since moved down to the Jersey Shore/Three years ago... Way warmer and beautiful beaches.... If you ever come down here you have a place to hook up... Barnegat/Manahawkin.... 15 minutes from LBI AKA Long Beach Island... The Jersey Shore...

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your extremely kind offer, Jim! We're actually already booked in the Cape May area for early September, so we'll be bringing you an episode from there later this season, too.

  • @WILDEBILL308
    @WILDEBILL308Ай бұрын

    Just a reminder and I think you already know. Make shure you have a rider on your phone service for international. Even if you are just close to the border your phone will ping Canadian cell towers. You don't want to know what international roaming cost.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    Great point, Bill, although I will say that at least with our Verizon plan it is much easier to deal with the Canadian roaming situation than it was 30 years ago. Our present day plan allows us unlimited use in Canada.

  • @WILDEBILL308

    @WILDEBILL308

    Ай бұрын

    Good deal. It amazes me how many people don't know. Last time I was in the area at Swan Bay Resort & Marina I kept getting "Welcome to Canada" messages on my phone. By the way look at Upper Canada Village. Have you heard about the new rules dealing with dogs crossing the border?@@GrandAdventure

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    @@WILDEBILL308 Yes I have. We are going to be crossing back into the United States 2 days before that new paperwork requirement takes effect.

  • @bryanshook8227
    @bryanshook8227Ай бұрын

    You were talking in video 352 about getting 5%Canadian tax back can you give me some information on how that works.

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    Ай бұрын

    We were wrong, Bryan, but didn't realize that until after Ep. 352 published. That was always the case before and my Canadian wife thought it still was, but they apparently did away with refunding visitors in 2007. Prior to that, you would merely file the form with your receipts at the duty free shop where you were crossing back into the US and get an instant refund of the GST paid, or mail it to Canada following your return and receive your refund by mail. But apparently the government decided to keep that revenue.

  • @TrippinWithTheSmiths
    @TrippinWithTheSmiths27 күн бұрын

    Even big enough for our land train?

  • @GrandAdventure

    @GrandAdventure

    27 күн бұрын

    Yessir.