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| Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping has
its own show on YouTube! The Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping Show starts with a video detailing the history of the campground and the Rogala family. Other videos are "reality style" having to do with the maintenance and operation of the campground as well as family life of the Rogala's. You can watch all the videos in order by using the viewer on this page. Or scroll down and click on the links below to see individual episodes on YouTube. Links will open YouTube.com in a new browser window.
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Episode 1 - (Part 1 of 2) Story of the Camp (Mackinaw Mill Creek
Camping) In 1963 a young couple takes a 10,000 mile trip with three small boys across the US and Canada to learn everything they can about campgrounds and to search for the perfect location for their own campground. Richard and Rose Rogala visit many of the nations national parks as well as popular sight seeing locations and finally pick a location, but are not granted a zoning variance. They go on to build the largest family built and operated campground in the US, see episode 2 to find out where... (Produced & Directed by Frank Rogala, Piano Music Written & Performed by Robin Canada) |
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Episode 2 - (Part 2 of 2) Story of the Camp (Mackinaw Mill Creek
Camping) This episode of "The Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping Show" begins when Richard and Rose Rogala purchased a six-acre plot, two miles south of Mackinaw City, to open their very own campground. They opened on July 4th, 1964 with only 18 campsites at the rate of one to two dollars per night. This episode follows the growth of their business, which became one of the largest family owned, and operated, private campgrounds in the United States. Eventually voted the number one family-friendly campground in Michigan by the Detroit News, the campground has won numerous awards nationwide. Located on the Straits of Mackinac with one mile of shoreline, the campground boasts a stunning view both of the Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island. This episode concludes the introduction to the Rogala family and their campground, and sets the stage for the reality-based "Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping Show" on YouTube. (Produced & Directed by Frank Rogala, Piano Music Written & Performed by Robin Canada) |
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Episode 3 - Transplanting Trees due to the Emerald Ash Borer In this episode we follow Chris Rogala as he demonstrates the transplanting of trees at Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping. Frank interviews his brother Chris about how the campground saves many of their large hardwood trees by transplanting them. Chris discusses the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer to Northern Michgan Ash trees. He explains what steps the campground is taking to recover from potential infestation by the Emerald Ash Borer. The campground asks that campers abide by Michigan law by not transporting or bringing firewood into the campground from outside sources. (Produced & Directed by Frank Rogala) |
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Episode 4 - Azure Blue Mackinac Spring May Day at Mackinaw Mill Creek
Campground Jolene, Chris and Frank Rogala and various camp staff bust their butts working to renovate and get The Park Store open for business by Memorial Day 2008. Everyone is nervous but excited. Meet many of the camp staff for the first time and see them in action. |
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Episode 5 - Jolene, Mindy, animals and more at Mackinaw Mill Creek
Camping Meet Chris Rogala's wife, Jolene Rogala, his daughter, Mindy and her pets that include donkeys, geese, the family's horse (Doc) and Sarah's chocolate lab pupply (Izzy), and see a lot of poop! |
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Episode 6 - Renovating The Park Store at Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping Jolene, Chris and Frank Rogala and various camp staff bust their butts working to renovate and get The Park Store open for business by Memorial Day 2008. Everyone is nervous but excited. Meet many of the camp staff for the first time and see them in action. |
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Episode 7 - Cure Cancer with Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping - Folding At
Home Frank Rogala explains how he has started the Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping Folding At Home Team to help Stanford Univeristy fold proteins with spare computer time - to help cure Cancer, Alzheimers and Parkinsons. You can join too! TEAM ID 67265. Our team is currently 2251st place out of 134,741! not bad!!! Go campers!!! |
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Episode 8 - Save Gas - Large RV Dollar a Day Camp Storage Our guests with large RV's save hundreds of dollars on gas by leaving their campers in our Dollar per Day storage area (year-round) while they enjoy the many attractions in the Mackinac area. They can travel to and from the camp without driving or towing a large RV and the large the camping unit - the more the savings! |
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Episode 9 - See the Camp in Sun, Rain and with a Rainbow Host Frank Rogala sets off with a 12 foot ladder and a camera on a beautiful June afternoon to get some fresh angles of the campground and encounters sun, rain, a hay ride, the playground, a rainbow and more! |
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Episode 10 - July 4, 2008 (Part 1 of 3) - Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping The camp is filling up with families and friends for the holiday weekend and anticipation is high for a great time, the forecast is for great weather and the camp is great shape... |
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Episode 11 - July 4, 2008 (Part 2 of 3) - Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping 4th of July at Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping continued from part 1. Firetruck rides, more camper interviews, and fireworks... |
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Episode 12 - July 4, 2008 (Part 3 of 3) - Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping Fireworks, campers enjoying Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping, through camper interviews after the grand finale we find out how the weekend went... and our first episode dedication. Hosted by Frank Rogala. |
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Episode 13 - Bridgeview Diner (24-hour) in Mackinaw City, MI wtih Chef
Lenny Noyes Host Frank Rogala takes you on a tour of one of Mackinaw City's secret local favorite late night dining locations. Witness a french toast eating contest and see how to find the actual location of Lenny's Bridgeview Diner. Located in Michigan's favorite tourist destination Mackinaw City, the bridgeview diner is rowdy, friendly and has great diner food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 1950's atmosphere and BIG personality are care of Lenny Noyes, owner operator and known as "Chief" by all who enter. |
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Episode 14 - Mill Creek Historic Discovery Park A guided tour of Mackinaw Mill Creek Discovery Park, Mackinaw City, MI and its zip line, climbing wall, and forest canopy walk by three children. Lizzie, Erin, and Nick Rogala give their perspective on Mackinac State Historic Park's newest attraction, Video by Frank Rogala, Photos by Vince Rogala and Edward Rogala. Music by Robin Canada. |
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Episode 15 - Quartzite RV Show 2010 (Part 1 of 2) Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping visits the RV Show in Quartzite. Manning a booth to hand out literature and tell people about our campground/cabin/golf resort in Mackinaw City, MI. Torrential rains hit and close the show for for the first time anyone can remember. We give away prizes to winners in our drawing. Hosted by Frank Rogala. |
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Episode 16 - Quartzite RV Show 2010 (Part 2 of 2) A time capsule walk through of the event tent at the 2010 Quartzite RV show. Pause the video if you need a closer look as the camera moves fairly fast so that it can cover the entire floor within the allotted 10 minutes. Also a brief look at the beads and minerals available by one of the Quartzite vendors outside the show. |
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Episode 17 - Medium (4-person) Cabins w/ bath at Mackinaw Mill Creek
Camp Our new 4-person cabins with bathrooms were completed in 2010. It is a cabin for up to 4 persons with a bathroom. Most of our cabins are for up to 6 people. Callers have been asking for photos of these new cabins, as you see the floorplans vary. |
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Episode 18 - Memorial Day Parade in Mackinaw City Mackinaw City has the largest Memorial Day parade in the State of Michigan. Featuring marching bands, floats, clowns, the cast of the Pageant at Fort Michilimackinac, antique cars and trucks, shriners, and more. See the Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping antique Trucks and Tractor. Created by Frank Rogala. |
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Episode 19 - Christmas in July at Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping on the
Straits of Mackinac An unexpected tradition arose from a string of lights tossed on a bush outside an RV nearly 20 years ago. Now campers coming to Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping during the last two weeks of July are treated with Christmas lights, bells and treats provided by campers who do it just because it is fun. |
