Our PERFECT RV Road Trip Across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 😍 - The Ultimate Guide

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  @matthewbartlett1977 · 4 years ago

  When Eric mentioned that the Mackinaw Bridge takes 7 years to paint and then they start doing it again, reminds me of a saying here in the UK. There is a bridge in Scotland called the Forth Bridge, which had staff who until recently were constantly painting it. So in everyday life if something seems to be a never-ending task its commonly referred to as being 'like painting the forth bridge'

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  @bethjac6414 · 4 years ago

  Native Michigander here, and I LOVED seeing my state featured by a traveling youtuber!

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  @denisekenney6436 · 4 years ago

  I’m from Michigan and I love it! Michigan is a hidden gem and I try not to brag too much about the lakes everywhere and the sheer beauty of it all not to mention swimming, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing, the beautiful colors in the Fall, the fresh air especially the smell of pine and fireplaces and bonfires! ♥️ Enjoy 😉 p.s. I don’t know if you’ve noticed how clean it is the further North you go. Michigan is very proud of the North and it’s mostly Government Forest and the DNR does not have patience with folks that try to trash it!!

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  @debmarie55 · 4 years ago (edited)

  I love my home state of Michigan. You could very well spend 6 months traveling the coast of both the upper and lower peninsulas and still not see everything! Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline of any state.

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  @angelmomma8898 · 4 years ago

  Fun fact- those who live in the UP are known as Yoopers and the pasty is such an integral part of Michigan culture, that Calumet (one of the towns you drove through on your way to Copper Harbor) has an annual festival devoted to it. You can find pasties at grocery stores, restaurants, bakeries, and even little shops dedicated to just making pasty. It&apos;s the ultimate comfort food in my opinion. My late grandmother taught me how to make them and now I make them for my own family. And when I do, my kids join in just like I did when I helped Grandma and I&apos;m instantly transported back to those days when I was the one standing on the chair so I could reach the table to roll out the dough. Also, I can attest that the shape of a pasty largely depends on the maker. Mine are nowhere near as dome-like as the ones you bought. <br><br>I love when Michigan and the UP specifically are showcased in videos like this because the UP is such an incredible place that has so much area that is completely untouched yet. And I can tell you that if you grow up on the shores of the Great Lakes, it calls to you for the rest of your life. I live in another Upper Midwestern state now and I&apos;m a few hours drive from Lake Superior&apos;s shoreline and a solid 9 hours from my old hometown. But at least once a year, I HAVE to go stand at the water&apos;s edge and just breathe. I can&apos;t explain it other than it feels like I&apos;m recharging my batteries. I am so glad you are enjoying your time there because is such an incredible place. (PS. I hope you stopped at the Snow Meter just outside of Mohawk on your way to Copper Harbor. It&apos;s pretty impressive to see just how much snow the UP can get in a winter. It&apos;s one of the few things I DON&apos;T miss about living there.)

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  @bradhinken997 · 4 years ago

  As a proud Michigander, I love my state. My wife and I traveled the UP this summer and loved it, it was her first time exploring up there and I hadn&apos;t been up there since I was a kid. I&apos;m glad you guys enjoyed my beautiful home state. You haven&apos;t even seen half of the fantastic things the Lower and Upper Peninsulas have to offer. Come back anytime, you&apos;re always welcome!

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  @barrys.3945 · 3 years ago

  Michigan is such an underrated state most people not from here have no idea there are endless lakes and rivers and it doesn&apos;t get much better then northern Michigan!!!

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  @lisalowery4849 · 4 years ago (edited)

  Michigan IS wonderful!<br>The Mighty Mac!<br>You need to wear Michigan &nbsp;merch! Michiganders are NEVER out without it! Michiganders are the NICEST people you will EVER meet!

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  @rangers9848 · 2 years ago

  BROCKWAY MOUNTAIN DRIVE <br>was completed in the 1940’s by my husbands grandfather. &nbsp;He employed men during the depression using the CCC (civilian conservative coop) program. &nbsp;Helped men get back to work using newly learned trades. &nbsp;Grandpa used donkeys &amp; dynamite to level out the road. &nbsp;Grandpa used his masonry skills learned in Germany to erect the stone guard rails leading up to the mountain top. &nbsp;Now that we’re grandparents, watching you explore the UP has us thinking we need to take our grandsons up there and explore family history. &nbsp;<br><br>Grandma S (hubby’s grandma) made pasties. &nbsp;She &amp; grandpa S. ran a boarding house in Calumet…copper country. &nbsp;She did laundry, bedding &amp; fed eight to ten men at a time (plus her own four children). &nbsp;I have her pastie recipe. &nbsp;I tend to make them in the fall. &nbsp;They’re a family favorite.<br><br>You explored a lot of Michigan’s upper but you missed Big Bay. &nbsp;It was a logging town owned by Henry Ford. &nbsp;His factory on Lake Independence is still there. &nbsp;A family bought it and built their home inside. &nbsp;There are many beautiful hiking trails up there. &nbsp;The 1950’s movie &nbsp;“Anatomy of a Murder” was filmed in Big Bay. &nbsp;The murder actually took place at the Lumber Jack Tavern. &nbsp;Our friend Jack B. Owns it now. &nbsp;He has loads of stories about the area.. &nbsp;he also has load of beer and other adult beverages. &nbsp;You can camp at Perkins County Park, which is practically across the street from the Lumber Jack. &nbsp;No need to drive drunk, but staggering could still get you in trouble, so drink responsibly. &nbsp;<br><br>Thanks for the cool memories of the UP. &nbsp;Looking forward to more videos from the two of you.

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  @tfntexas · 4 years ago

  That sunset was amazing!! Also the falls…I never realized Michigan was so beautiful. I’m loving this series.

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  @PalmBeachesPaul · 4 years ago

  This might be one of the prettiest places I&apos;ve ever seen you visit. I&apos;ve never been to Michigan and never really thought about going but now it&apos;s definitely a must. Eric, your drone shots are out of this world good 🙌

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  @carpediem4413 · 2 years ago

  Live in Michigan &amp; it is the best place &nbsp;… winter, summer, water, forests … best kept secret in the country.

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