@@thomaslynch2626 what a lovely trail you get to ride each week! Definitely one of my favorite sections as we pedaled around the lake. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise! I hope to ride thru again sometime. Cheers and all the best😎✌🏼☀️

@@101southsideboy In the summer of 2020, the Mackinac Bridge had indefinitely suspended its bicycle trailering program as part of measures to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. I’m not sure what the status of this service currently, but worth looking into ahead of time to be prepared. Also, as you may know, bicycles are not allowed to cross the Mackinac Bridge on their own. Luckily, my mom just happened to be road tripping in her van through the UP at the time. Lucky timing for us! She met us on the north side of the Mackinaw Bridge and drove us across. We stayed at the Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground and then continued our way down the MI coast.👍🏼

@@patrickryan1428 that’s awesome, thanks so much for the great comment! This tour was so fun. I hope a bike tour adventure is in your near future. Cheers!😎👊🏼

@@missionlook hey thanks so much for watching and adding a positive comment. We had a blast pedaling around the beautiful Lake Michigan! I highly recommend it and hope you get to enjoy the ride in the summer of ‘26! Cheers and happy trails!😎✌🏼

@@steveshalk4640 congrats on completing the trail! Sorry to hear 6 of the 7 members did not have a positive experience. Hopefully the next ride will be better. Cheers and may happy adventures be ahead! 😎✌🏼

Thank you so much for watching and adding a positive comment! Your channel has so many awesome videos. I’ll be following! Cheers😎✌🏼

@@KhurshidsChannel thank you so much for watching and adding a kind comment! Great stuff on your channel too! I’ll be watching! Cheers and happy adventures 😎✌🏼

@@montegomm hey thanks for watching and adding a positive comment. Yep, I understand that the trail is in S. IL. Perhaps the video’s title could also mention that instead of only Shawnee NF. Good feedback. 👍🏼 Cheers and happy adventures 😎

@@Iliketoadventure Appreciate your video! Helpful for anyone hoping to bike or hike the trail.

@@montegomm thank you, that’s awesome feedback! 🙏🏼Have you experienced tunnel hill state trail or maybe researching potential adventures? Cheers👊🏼

@@Iliketoadventure I crossed it while hiking the River 2 River Trail. I have also seen it in Harrisburg and Vienna. I may bring my bike next time I'm in the area and ride it.

@@montegomm I’ve been curious about the River 2 River Trail for a while now. That’s so cool you hiked it! How was your experience? First time? How long is the trail and how many days did it take to complete? Did you go solo? Do you have all your food/water with you or are there opportunities along the route to resupply? Must have seen lots of wildlife? I have so many questions haha!

@@tuitam_ide 😊cheers 👍🏼 love a good walk in the woods🌲🌳 I appreciate the vids u making too!👊🏼

@@Iliketoadventure thank you 🙏 my friend 🙂

@@tacosnachosburritos cheers😎🙏🏼 thanks for watching and adding a positive comment! It’s so beautiful up in the UP! I hope you get to enjoy this ride someday- we loved it! Happy adventures to u!👊🏼

@@patsy-k9n 😊there’s some lovely nature down there in SoIL‼️🌳🌲💕

@@garymarini6654 Thanks for hopping along for the ride. 😁 Definitely one of my favorite kayaking spots! Paddling meditation for sure…🛶🧘🏽‍♂️

@@patsy-k9n love those Thailand markets and temples‼️💕

@@patsy-k9ntasty teas!💕🫖

@@maroeundanko6552 😊🙏🏼🐘💚

@@patsy-k9n amazing adventures indeed‼️😁🙏🏼

@@patsy-k9n this place was so much fun and the scenery was stunning‼️😍

This is how it's done! The real deal is right - yum!

Beautiful elephants‼️🐘🐘

So much beauty in Thailand!🥰

This experience was definitely one of many highlights!‼️😁

Everyday was an amazing adventure!😁💕

Thanks for following us on our epic journey 😊💕

Day one started off with a bang! 💥Super fun trip‼️

Thank you so much for your kind comment! And a big congrats to you on your upcoming retirement! I hope you get to enjoy all the trails on your bucket list. Well wishes and happy & safe adventures to ya! Thx again😎✌🏼🚲

Thanks for letting me know! Perhaps another time we will try that route. We still had a blast the way we did it. 😎👍🏼

@@Iliketoadventure if you've never been the island is a must. You can rent bikes there or bring your own. There are no cars, just pedestrians, horses, and bikes.

@@auntdee845 I’ve heard about the island but have not yet experienced it. It’s definitely on our list now. It sounds amazing! Thanks again for letting me know. Happy adventures to you this summer!🌞👍🏼

Hey thanks for watching! This indeed was a fantastic ride! I did it three consecutive years in the month of June. The temps were definitely warming up! The first year, I also rode back solo from Yosemite to SF in two full days- 200 miles! I wouldn’t recommend trying that- the head winds were not fun either! But definitely an experience . The first two rides, I rode a Bianchi Iseo (which had custom touring wheels). My third ride, I was using a Kona Sutra touring bike ( much better and easier for the steep climbs!) My Bianchi did not have a granny gear, but I still made it to the top! Haha. Along the way, we stayed at a family friend in the pastures of Jenny Lind. The second night, we stayed at an empty Church community center in the mining town of Sonora. The third night, we camped outside of Yosemite Park at the Pines campground- which was awesome. The descent down to the bottom was epic and last 8-10 miles of coasting. Hold on and enjoy! We were also chaperoning a small group of 8th grade grads, so that was a little intense and we def had a n overall slower pace. We all made it tho! I hope you get to do this ride. Let me know if you’d like to see the strava of this ride. Good luck with the prepping. You are gonna have a great time if you do it. Yosemite is so beautiful! Cheers😎✌🏼

The area is very pretty!👍🏼

That’s awesome, great memories! Excellent place for a bike ride too. Thanks for watching. Cheers!😎✌🏼

Cheers brother👊🏼The Michigan coast awaits your arrival!😎

Us too❣️😁☀️🌊

Lovely getaway❣️☀️🌊

Yes indeed! 😎A good dose of the Michigan coast does me good!☀️💕

Beautiful sun rays poking through the clouds and a chilly early March lake breeze blowing in too. Love this coastline!

Hey thanks for watching and adding a positive comment! This was a super fun and beautiful trail to ride. I hope you get to enjoy it when the weather warms up! Cheers😎🙏🏼🚲

Thanks a bunch for watching and adding your positive comment! Appreciate it👍🏼 I’d say prolly about 60% bike trails along the way but still very rideable! Overall felt safe and comfortable with the route. Might have been a few stretches of little road shoulder but mostly felt good. I hope you get to check this ride off your list someday! Cheers!😎🙏🏼🚲

Thanks for watching! I’m so glad we did this loop tour! It was such an awesome adventure. A great ride to put on your list for sure. There were some sections where we were not on bike trails (like in Michigan City area and also riding eastbound at times along US 2 in the UP-with the logging trucks) but overall it was a terrific and safe journey. I hope you get to enjoy it someday soon!😎👍🏼🚲

That’s awesome! I hope you get on this loop at some point soon! It’s was an incredible journey! Thanks for watching~ cheers😎🙏🏼

Thanks a lot for watching and commenting! I highly recommend this trip! 🤙🏼🚲With our ride, we mostly followed Adventure Cycling maps (see North Lakes Section 2 & 3) from Escanaba, MI to New Buffalo, MI. We had hard copies and digital access to the maps on my phone. These AC maps did not cover our entire route, so we had to use google maps to plan our route from Chicago, IL to Escanaba, MI as well as New Buffalo, MI to Chicago. I programmed the directions into my Garmin as well. Still managed to get off trail for moments! All part of the adventure! I can share my strava ride if you send me a quick email. Cheers!🙌🏼😁👍🏼

@@Iliketoadventure awesome! I am familiar with ACA and will check out their maps. If you provide me your email, I’ll send you a request. Bret

Hey thanks for watching! Erie Canal sounds like a great ride. I hope you enjoy. Good question. During our adventure years ago now, Mackinac Bridge had indefinitely suspended its bicycle trailering program as part of measures to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Also, as you may know, bicycles are not allowed to cross the Mackinac Bridge on their own. Luckily, my mom just happened to be road tripping in her van through the UP at the time. She met us on the north side of the Mackinaw Bridge and drove us across. We stayed at the Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground and then continued pedaling our way down the MI coast! It was awesome. Otherwise, I’m not sure what we would have done! Perhaps the Mackinaw bridge shuttle service is now available tho - something to research further. Thanks for watching and safe/happy travels out there! Cheers😎✌🏼

State of Michigan says there’s a phone on both sides of the bridge. They will haul you across no charge. You may need to wait though.

Also, thanks for your nice comments about the Wisconsin side. Watched another guy and all he did was complain. It was obvious from rest of his vid that he didn’t plan very well.

@@FLUSHER822 great news, thanks for the update. I’m glad shuttle service is back up and running!

@@FLUSHER822 I loved biking through Wisconsin! Beautiful state, terrific people, and great bike paths! 😊👍🏼

A hidden paradise indeed! Gotta get you on a kayak next summer!🛶❤️

Hey thanks a lot for the nice comment! So glad you got to enjoy both trails! What a terrific adventure! Cheers😊🙏🏼

Hey thanks for checking out my video! We had a blast on this trip! We also enjoyed biking through Wisconsin and Michigan - there were lots of great bike trails. I wish you the best as you figure out your next adventure.There are many rail trails and bike paths out there to explore. Cheers ✌

Thank you! 😎🙏🏼 I was using the DJI Air2S. I’ve really enjoyed flying it. It’s a fun way to capture an adventure.