Discover the Hidden Beauty of Michigan: Sleeping Bear Dunes & Leelanau Peninsula

[@sashascrappycorner]

I’ve watched all of your videos Robert, you’re so truly inspiring. You’ve made me realize why life is worth living. Thanks for showing me and your followers all of the beauty in the world ❤️❤️

[@joycemosakowski3648]

Morning, always wanted to go to Michigan. It's beautiful! Can't believe you walked two miles in beach sand for us! Thanks Robert. Not to mention you had to walk back 😢

[@tydanum]

Thank you for the hike and “taking one” for all of us who can’t 👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧🥰

[@AskRemy]

or don't want to lol

[@michelemcdanieltravels]

“Michigan the Beautiful”. Who knew? There is nothing more satisfying than virtually exploring warm, sunny and beautiful places during the wet and cold months of winter. It’s especially fun to see such pretty and hidden little towns for the first time. Thank you for keeping things fun and interesting… a great episode to go with a slow Sunday morning, and a hot cuppa coffee. Loved it!

[@brandonbarragree]

Great video, Robert! Northern Michigan is such a beautiful area.

[@RoyleeAlexander]

Thank you for the Michigan most don't ever see. Just love it.

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

And that slinky stove invention is awesome!

[@DG_ontheroad]

Beautiful place, spectacular scenery, excellent video.Thanks Robert

[@kristiejacobs4854]

Yaaay! My home state! ❤️ Michigan and GO LIONS❤

[@susanboatman7913]

They're finally doing good this year. Go Lions!

[@jordangordan8980]

we've been loyal for soooo long haha

[@bimmerausspanien335d9]

Thank you so much Robert for bringing us every week those really beautiful landscapes and villages from the States. Definitely, Michigan is one of those hidden gems, at least for the European eyes like mine. Whenever I think about USA and roadtrips always comes to my mind the typical ones such as Grand Canyon, the west coast, Florida keys, etc. But Michigan really looks to deserve a good visit too! Love it!!! Btw, that fabada looks delicious 😋

[@dfros1957]

I live only a few miles from the places in this video. I love it here. It is beautiful here in all of the season. I am thankful to live here. Nice video.

[@susanboatman7913]

Robert, for showing off my home state of Michigan. I've been to the upper part of the Lower Peninsula many times and absolutely love ❤️ it.

[@susanboatman7913]

Thanks. I'm looking forward to next week's show.

[@elmandalorian6671]

Water 💧 looks so crystal clear...great video 📹 👍!

[@bertkelly7650]

Seems as tho every creator has gone to the UP, MI and Alaska this year. Not complaining, liking it.

[@frazzledhaloz3184]

I am tired just watching this. Rofl! Thanks Robert!❤

[@susanboatman7913]

I love whitefish whether it's fried, smoked, dip, or pate. It's a nice mild fish that's abundant in Michigan.

[@andreloshon3344]

beautiful michigan love the lake........great video robert👍👍👍

[@mikecarrington4297]

Beautiful video! Thank you for sharing.

[@gi169]

Thank you Mr. Robert you are a most enjoyable geographical nerd...🍻👍

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Traveling Robert. My son and i have visited Northern Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. What an Awesome place to check out. And...those steep dunes...Amazing!

[@jimmoore7725]

Michigan is such a beautiful state! Thanks for the tad along.

[@dertythegrower]

Glad you enjoyed my part of the mitten, heh, cheers brother, always check your six, be safe.

[@dertythegrower]

305 😅

[@robertcolpitts4534]

Excellent video! We really enjoyed your travel blogs. We were in the UP in September and had a blast on Lake Superior. Lake Michigan is a lot cleaner since the zebra mussels have come and gone. It's a lot cleaner than I remember as a child. Safe travels!

[@VL-gs2wr]

This is one of my favorite areas of the country!

[@TheShoutingGrasshopper]

Ah, summer in Michigan, it looks so nice!

[@thomaswiley4719]

Nice way to end it with a wine flight! A white fish sando and a Two hearted sound fantastic right about now!

[@jwebbw]

I luv the Great Lakes region and apparently Canada does too...thanks for showing it.

[@calledtojourney]

We missed seeing you by about two months, Robert! We spent over a month in Michigan, mostly in the upper peninsula, but there were some cool places in the mitten too. Frankenmuth was fun, and the area around Sleeping Bear Dunes is lovely. We'd love to see you in person one day!

[@LeslinAdventures]

Thanks for sharing Robert. We want to visit Michigan and this gave us quite a few points of interest to check out.

[@ShawnPatterson402]

A very pleasant area there. Yep walking in the sand is tough, but walking in the snow we have now where I live is even more challenging. Takes lots of energy and we freeze our a*.....well you get the idea. continued safe travels...looking forward to following the rest of your trip.

[@marksweather]

We are blessed to live in a beautiful state! Sleeping Bear dunes is only about one hour from me.

[@spagettysnaps]

Damn Robert that was some walk through the sand. Glad you did it for me. Now I know I don’t want to do that hike.

[@laurafoote214]

❤ Michigan!

[@handsomedanbodamer3618]

I live in Traverse City and love Leelanau County which starts one mile from my home, but you definitely went during peak season. I did the dune walk (strenuous it is )and didn’t see one person, but you will on peak times. Thanks for visiting

[@marygee8900]

Living in the Grand Rapids area - our Minnie Winnie seldom leaves the state. So many pleasant places to visit on our peninsula’s

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

That was a good hike Robert...thanks! lol I've started working out w/my fave youtubers to help get in more movement while I'm stuck at home over the next month...found out my license is suspended and my tags are due (it was a big mixup in my head and a speeding ticket I couldn't pay!) so van life is now put off yet again! smdh...thanks for keeping my spirits up!

[@mack2192]

Go there every summer! 👍

[@trish5556]

Loved the sand dune hike video. It is very tiring to hike in the sand. The aqua blue water reminds me of Bear Lake on the border of Utah and Idaho. If you get to Kanab, Utah again go to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. They are stunning, and some really strange round rocks are all over.

[@VL-gs2wr]

No side of the road cherry stands? One of the best things about Michigan in the summer time! Acadia Preserve in Empire has some of the best dune hiking.

[@williamoberlander7932]

God made all this " Stuff for us!" Thank you for all your Videos! I'm 5 years older than you

[@LandLectric]

If you ever make it to south manitou island there is a gorgeous, and a little bit scary, lighthouse you can climb! Love your videos, so fun to see you visit an area that I’ve been going to my whole life. Hope to catch you on the road someday!

[@DSCSF52]

I am born and raised in Michigan and have been to the dunes many times and I've never finished that hike through the dunes to the lake! Walking in that sand is brutal

[@williamoberlander7932]

Finding Jesus! ❤ I love you Robert Morales ❤️

[@garywillhoit]

Maybe a workout routine for travelers video, in the future? Cardio with Robert.😊

[@Yawndave]

Aw, Robert, you hiked all that way and didn't even dip a toe in the lake? At least you got a good workout 🙂 As always I love the 360 camera fisheye effect. Happy trails!

[@C-TOS]

I love lighthouses. I have seen a lot of videos of people visiting Michigan lately, I want to check the UP and Mackinak Island in the future. Hopefully bring the family with me as well.

[@Super.hercules]

Will love to see road trip n camping in Iceland Plan next time

[@nm4523]

Thanks....... you take your Hiking Shoes with you........L Ya Sturgis, Michigan.....see ya next year 2025.....

[@sharonatl]

Wow, it really is beautiful there in Michigan. I’m a southerner never been up that far north but I know one thing I wouldn’t want to be there in the winter

[@Marvel_Polaris]

😋🥘🧔🏻‍♂️🍽🥃🍾. 🏞🦺🧔🏻‍♂️🎒🥾 #TravelingRobert Nice beach and water shots 😊. Seeing the boats 🚢 past them mountain ⛰️ was cinematic 👍🏽

[@javelinamcamx3007]

RVing for the Weekend here. next going into Georgia check out FDR State Park Campground and if have not yet visited The Little White House in Warm Springs Ga.

[@judystreich7333]

Should of stopped at Silver Lake, they have rides over the dunes. 👍😊

[@philzail2532]

I say, add a little garlic until it's too much! 😆 Uni-Roy-Al?

[@sharonatl]

Walking on sand makes it more difficult for sure

[@stevegiblin270]

It’s a beautiful area and looks a lot like upper cape cod was that back pack large enough for you?🇺🇸😎⚓️

[@olivierdevries01]

Robert - I looked at 45th North Vineyard &Winery website. You're right, their wines are a little pricey. Hope they were at least good

[@karendevries8219]

Howdy from dunnellon

[@waynehogue2499]

Robert, when did you travel to Michigan? August-September timeframe maybe?

[@TravelingRobert]

This was in late July

[@francisa751]

The best of Lake Michigan, is having fresh water instead of salted.

[@jameshammer-uw8iq]

Lewis and Clark expedition Sandy River State Park I don't remember it in your video

[@dylanreynolds8264]

when will the Ontario video come out

[@TravelingRobert]

Two weeks

[@areagh13]

Hard to believe this sandy beach paradise averages over 9 ft of snow per year

[@VL-gs2wr]

I think it is easier to climb sand dunes barefooted but may not be the safest thing, though.

[@jameshammer-uw8iq]

I see you like lighthouses let me guide you to one Grand Haven Grand Haven also has what they call musical fountains a free show in the summer I don't believe in RV friendly though

[@jameshammer-uw8iq]

If you do get back to Chicago maybe in August do the air and water show called thunder over Chicago

[@tracylownsberry9067]

The state park at Grand Haven would have some spaces, but in summer, MI is SO busy, you'd want to reserve your spot well in advance.

[@jameshammer-uw8iq]

@tracylownsberry9067 I was referring to the downtown area itself if he wanted to pull over and park with a trailer I don't think he's got room for that but if there is parking like that let him know

[@kecmv]

I’ve always liked Michigan but last time up, the roads were in bad shape. How were the roads?

[@TravelingRobert]

The interstate was pretty good, but some roads were a little bumpy

[@dertythegrower]

The state has good funding but not the cities... It is the worst, and i used to be a courier in Miami, driven coast to coast many times, driven to oregon coast to coast.. Illinois and Michigan has bad funding for most in-town smaller roads. It was on my ballot actually to add to property taxes, sheesh its a joke and i live a block from the (county) repair building, 12 potholes in 1 block

[@kecmv]

@@dertythegrower that's crazy! I live in Ohio and our roads are pretty decent for the most part. We just came though WV and their roads need help especially on 64 south of Charleston WV and it's a toll road

[@johnd9279]

What is that wrist watch that reports location & blood pressure? I grew up a 1 1/2 mile from sand dunes like that in Indiana, before it was any kind of park. Climbing the dunes didn't seem so hard as a kid. Now just watching makes me sweat

[@TravelingRobert]

Samsung Galaxy Watch

[@robertahrens9481]

Wow, way too many commercials! I can get that on tv ! 📢💊💊

[@AskRemy]

at 6:52 I could see land because the earth is flat - there is no way i could see it if the earth was round - there is no other explanation

[@frankwassenberg7211]

Hey Robert, I'm 57 years old so not eligible for medicare yet. I'm curious, what do you do for health insurance. I want to travel the United States like you but would't have health insurance if I quit my job. Any advice?

[@TravelingRobert]

I have it through Ily's job

[@jeannetteyoung8585]

The water is crystal clear due to the invasion of zebra mussels. It's very bad for the fish 😢.

[@tonygareth221]

Ro-Mo!

[@samharbers3858]

Very pricey to go to light house, when State taxes paid for it time and time again, should be free to bisit