Ep 6 Coast to Coast: Badlands to Michigan

[@forkintherode8236]

The rainbow shot is epic. You could make that your signature emblem.

[@christineryan8429]

Thank you for such a delightful video. I rarely comment and I’m sorry about that because I should let you know every time how much I enjoy your videos.

[@FromShetoMe]

Wow, thank you. It's ok to watch and not comment.

[@iaingarthley2466]

Beautiful picture of the rainbow ♥

[@rickdejean4649]

Recently came across your videos. Loving them 😊

[@FromShetoMe]

Welcome!!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

I'm in awe of the photos of the 'Bad Lands'. All I can think of are perceptions from old cowboy movies and the thought of how our forefathers crossed through such an area or how Indians or any human survived in such an environment. Thanks for sharing your journey. .

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Ha ha - I swear The Badlands plant their trained bison to be at the entrance! I think John looked more like Kenny on South Park 🤣

[@FromShetoMe]

The bison are like the cows in the Far Side cartoons, standing around talking about those crazy humans.

[@angpb6176]

Yes, please return to Ashland so we can see more😁 No crowds, small towns & bakeries - ahhh all my favourite things! US side of Lake Superior is on our list. Loved the north side and would like a do-over. Hope you’re enjoying the return leg of your trip and thanks for tour of Badlands NP!

[@chrisbuchanan1193]

You always find the most interesting places (Prairie Homestead). The pink rainbow at the Badlands was incredible

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

When my children were young we lived in SW Minnesota. The Badlands was our favorite place to go camp, we never tired of it. Now we live in Michigan so welcome to another extremely beautiful state. I do enjoy your travels, thank you for taking us along with you

[@FromShetoMe]

I'm glad we went through again. Discovered a lot more and we will return.

[@willar7179]

I’ve got an Ontour with the same “house” as yours. Love your cup holder hack! I also loved seeing you and John visiting with Lynn, Owen, and Maggie. I agree, don’t leave so much of John on the cutting room floor. 😉

[@FromShetoMe]

Owen is the audience John needs to “perform.” The two of them together is a hoot.

[@timsmith7625]

Thanks for the video and the adventuring! Beautiful county!

[@W0NWO-s7m]

Hi to the travelers! It was great to see you traveling thru Superior and Iron River WI. I grew up with the view you had of the Whaleback ship (although it wasn't there then) and our cabin is just south of Iron River. As mentioned earlier a trip up north of Highway 2 on Hwy 13 to Bayfield, Cornucopia and back to Superior is a highlight. If you get to the Canadian Sault there is a Seaplane Museum that is a must see. I thought my wife would last an hour and we ended up leaving when they closed. We have several 30 amp outlets on Lake Superior, Iron River and Duluth if you are ever wanting to pause for an evening. I don't know if you can contact us from this post but I will try to watch for a response if you can. Safe travels and keep up the great work, Bigfoot Dave

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks so much for your tips and offer. We will likely be back along that route next summer before/after we pick up our van. I am going to put all the suggestions people have given me on a map and share when I'm done editing this series. If you ever need to contact me, here is my email: [e-mail]

[@janadurst2882]

Sure enjoyed the Badlands footage: really beautiful! We caught George's post walk through video on your van. You've inspired us to move toward a custom build with only things we need, versus what manufacturers "think" you need. Speaking of, what is your plan for the omnia oven, since you wont have propane? We've enjoyed using ours. Keep the adventuring going. We look forward to you films each Sunday.

[@FromShetoMe]

We'll probably continue to carry our small propane cooktop. It's great for using outside in the summer and it will allow me to continue cooking in the Omnia Oven. Our new van will not have an oven or microwave. If you are thinking of a custom van, try to attend one of the Adventure Van Expos. There are probably 10 or so throughout the year.

[@VanGogh1999]

I have never been to "The Badlands" or the Dakotas. Thank you so much for the tour. Have a fun trip and stay safe. Say hello to John for me.

[@SamiWilson-zi4yl]

Especially nice capture of music on the portion of this trip!

[@brunnie]

When we were at the Badlands, the Prairie Museum wasn't open yet, so it and the giant jackalope in Wall are on our "to-do" list. Interesting trip so far, thank you. Until next time... Travel safe.

[@ellenbower4825]

I’m so glad you are filming your trip. This is the way we are planning on crossing the border in July. We’re going to the Pleasure-way rally in Quebec City.

[@FromShetoMe]

I wish we were going to be there. Hope the skies clear for you!

[@marielange9077]

Your music choices are perfectly light-hearted, your constant appreciation of things small and large as well as unexpected keep us all entranced and coming back for more. Beautiful vlog. I second the recommendation of Bayfield, Wisc., plus the Shequamegon National Forest (white birch trees, nice campground in the 1970s).

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. I'm going to map out all these recommendations and share at the end of the journey.

[@patsimmons9868]

Debbie, thanks so much for sharing your shoe cup holder, it brought back wonderful memories of my childhood. When I was small, our family traveled a lot and of course there were many toll roads. So we took a shoe and filled it with change and set it on the hump on the floor and then we were always prepared for the toll roads. We called it the money shoe! Loved the video as always!

[@FromShetoMe]

That's a great story! And having just traveled through toll land, I can see the need for a money shoe.

[@sgrahs]

Great video, but totally missed Pictured Rocks, Porcupine mountains, and Tuqmamon falls in MI. 😂

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. I'll add to the list for next year when we pick up our new van. We did spend a few days in the area last summer on our return from Newfoundland.

[@MWILSON7]

On your way back through Ashland head north a little and visit Bayfield and take the ferry over to Madeline Island with your bikes. You won’t regret it! There’s also a free campground about a mile north of town right on the water.

[@FromShetoMe]

Must be great because you’re the second comment recommending it. Thanks.

[@bkf1947]

Thanks so much for another great video! Always look forward to seeing your adventures!

[@pdub6453]

Always love your videos. Having fun re-living our recent trip (early June) to the Badlands, Prairie Museum, etc. Did it in reverse since we came from Indiana. (BTW - I own a Stormy Kromer hat!)

[@FromShetoMe]

I'm definitely doing the tour next time.

[@ankesmeele3743]

I just love your channel! Many places bring back dear memories! We’ll be traveling from NY to the Canadian Rockies this summer, from there to the West Coast, and back home over Denver - hopefully meeting our yet to be born new granddaughter! I am looking out for your experiences crossing the border - it is a while since we did that!!

[@FromShetoMe]

I share our tips on crossing the border on Sunday. Hopefully your travels will take you away from the smoke.

[@ankesmeele3743]

@@FromShetoMe I will look out for that episode! And yes, currently near Albany NY - it is not good that Smokey sir!!

[@mikemanjo2458]

You are an amazing tour guide/geologist/historian and once again, fantastic music choices. Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us! Jane in SC❤🙏

[@lacyhouse1]

If you go back to the Ashland, WI area be sure to drive north to Bayfield, Madeline Island (Tom’s Burned Down Cafe), Cornucopia, etc..

[@FromShetoMe]

We likely will be going back. Thanks for the tip.

[@slf994]

very enjoyable, thanks for posting

[@rhondatraywick3724]

Years ago, I rode thru the Badlands on the back of a Harley Davidson, late afternoon, the colors were indescribable! I’ll never forget the experience! Safe travels!!!!🇺🇸😃

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@NelloCambelli]

Good morning from the laundromat. If you like the Brown’s prairie home, then you will be equally fascinated by The Prairie Museum in Colby, KS. My great grandfather, Tom, started his career there after retiring from being a Montana cattle wrangler.

[@NelloCambelli]

HaHaHah - finally better understand the context of your episodes by knowing rascally John is editing. Appreciate the close ups of the Mountain Sheep er Al.

[@NelloCambelli]

Marty Feldman? in the Young Frankenstein.

[@FromShetoMe]

Ha Ha! You like to poke the bear.

[@FromShetoMe]

OMG, wish we had stopped. We went through Colby last week. We'll try to catch it on a return trip.

[@NelloCambelli]

Is John the “Bear”?

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Marty Feldman from Young Frankenstein, what a character. I spotted him in Hollywood one day many years ago. I'll try and spot Ed and Ann this Summer at the Vistors Center and say hi. Loved seeing all those places where you can bike ride, next year I'm hoping to go more north and east. Looks like you found good food, good shopping, nice camp stops and those no good pesky mosquitos. Going try a recommendation from a lady in Mont., some Neutregena sesame skin oil, she said she never gets bit. Happy Travels!

[@FromShetoMe]

Let me know how it works.

[@dorielliott8192]

Hi my parents and I were watching you today and you mentioned that in this episode that the mosquitoes were really bad. Well I am not sponsored nor affiliated with this product that I thought might help with the mosquitoes in the van and outdoors when you are in the outdoors sitting around. It is THERMACELL Mosquito Repellent rechargeable device. A friend of mine has one and they used it while enjoying the outdoors camping and such. She like me agreed that this really worked great and helped alot. I am not sure of the cost for the rechargeable device or refills but I dont think the refills are real expensive. Just a thought. We love watching y'all very much.

[@FromShetoMe]

We actually have several Thermacell devices and agree that they do work. Didn't think of pulling them out.

[@tombicek4077]

Thanks for sharing your travel adventures. always interesting to watch & learn someplace new to maybe visit.

[@davidjgarner3242]

Love the sneaker cup holder!

[@FromShetoMe]

LOL, the shoes were brand new so no smells yet.

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Badlands was such a wonderful surprise for me. I fell in love with it. I like that you did the tour of the Prairie House, I wish we had had more time to make the visit. Watching your travels, makes me even more excited to visit Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan 😊

[@FromShetoMe]

I keep meaning to ask folks to send me their tips for their state. Hope to get around to it one of these days.

[@pattyhamilton43]

Thanks so much for the discussion!! 🐶

[@jonellesandel1066]

I grew up in upper MI and now Colorado for 30 years. You need to have a pasty next time!

[@kxrv6629]

Greetings from Lodi - not Lodi, CA- Lodi, NY. But we are still drinking wine. Safe travels

[@pattyk8594]

Another great video thank you!

[@emilecousineau2195]

Hello, we are new to your Chanel,.We love yor videos. It is so much fun, interesting, informative etc. We found you and your husband through George, Humble Road. Love his vans. !!!Magnificent. !!!And your new one, wow, wow. . Love all your nice comments about Canada. Thank you. Wishing you safe and happy trails. Regards from Québec, Canada.❤️

[@FromShetoMe]

Welcome. So glad you found us. We are hoping to make it to Quebec this summer for a bike ride with our friends from Ottawa.

[@sportynat8702]

It’s so fun for me to see you go through areas and towns like Brainerd and Ashland that I have traveled through in my van! I stayed at a city campground next to Lake Superior near downtown Ashland. I really enjoyed the murals on the sides of multiple buildings there! Thanks for your videos! I really enjoy viewing them!

[@FromShetoMe]

We really liked Ashland. If we hadn't been so time constrained I would have liked to walk the downtown area.

[@judystreich7333]

Was at the Homestead in the Badlands with my family when they were preteens, such an interesting place, loved it. Just drove by that Wal Mart yesterday, camping at The Sault is one of my favorite places, hope you stopped to see the Locks, I know, only so much time...Time is an issue: someday if we have time, one day if time allows, today I will make the time, and then Time has run out and we still did not fit everything in. Thanks for taking the Time once again for this video. Safe travels.

[@FromShetoMe]

Knew nothing about the locks. Thanks for the tip.

[@camperab]

Thanks for another interesting video. - I am enjoying a round of Snails à L'Alsacienne in Colmar, Alsace, France, on the last evening of the trip.

[@FromShetoMe]

Oh my, that just seems so gross but then some people think it's gross that I like jam on my grilled cheese sandwiches.

[@camperab]

@@FromShetoMe 😄 Some people even like peanut butter and jelly!

[@FromShetoMe]

@@camperab That's right. Europeans think of Peanut butter as a children's food. For me it is a staple.

[@tbone3079]

Not to mention the job stress as you have mentioned it better to slow down and enjoy.

[@MrWinger1951]

Yes you need, and would really enjoy, a 'real camera'. You have a fantastic sense of composition and subject matter, so you would enjoy the hobby of photography even more with a conventional camera in addition to a smartphone. There are of course many options available, but I would suggest looking into a small camera (Sony, Olympus/OM systems for example) which are much more conducive to actually having a camera with you more often than not. And of course YT is a wealth of information when you start pursuing it further.

[@fredjaquish]

My wife and I enjoy your videos. We see you are headed to Vermont but are not sure where, but if you need a stopover on southern Lake Champlain, we have a place for you. Safe travels.

[@FromShetoMe]

How thoughtful of you. We are already back home but just for a few more days. We're heading north next. My girlfriend lives in Lincoln and we stayed a week with her. But we might have been close to you as we headed south to NJ.

[@fredjaquish]

@@FromShetoMe We are on Lake Champlain, 25 miles from Lincoln. Maybe next time. Thank you for the videos, we enjoy following along.

[@willar7179]

Was that a chair you pulled out from behind your sliding door, under your kitchen? I’m going to see if mine will fit there. Looks handy.

[@FromShetoMe]

That was our Moonshade. Fits perfectly in that spot.

[@clarkleakins879]

Prairie museum was great. Reminds me of Bodie in California, keeping the place in "arrested decay". Do they rotate the outhouse person to keep everyone surprised?

[@FromShetoMe]

I don't know but I think they should add a couple more in there for effect.

[@timmartin4952]

Enjoyed your travels as always. I watched Lynn and Owen’s video of you all at Claytor Lake park in VA. As I asked them, would you all consider leading a group to Alaska in a few years? Thanks , Tim

[@FromShetoMe]

I think the only way John and I would do that is if we found a reputable company to do the logistics. But I am definitely interested in doing some overnight group camping. Working on something for the fall.

[@timmartin4952]

@@FromShetoMethat would be a lot of fun. We are closer geographically to Lynn and Owen. We live very near the TN/VA border. Thanks for your response.

[@user-id6xr2lc4u]

Can you tell me where you go the outdoor rug that John is folding up? I have been looking for a thin, easily foldable rug like that. Love your videos.

[@FromShetoMe]

Camping World.

[@user-id6xr2lc4u]

@@FromShetoMe Great, thanks

[@davidroddy2012]

Hi, will you explain more about the possible loss of the rim road camping that you mentioned in previous video. I hope it’s still available when I get to go?

[@FromShetoMe]

The USFS wants to restrict parking on the rim side of the road and reduce it to 70 vehicle spots. So I'm guessing they will designate spots as they have now done in the Alabama Hills. I have no idea when it might go into effect. Apparently a vehicle went over the cliff and that's why this has been proposed.

[@dakat1726]

what trip planner app do you use?

[@FromShetoMe]

I don't use a trip planner. We just point the car in a direction and discover as we go.

[@clarkleakins879]

Michigan only allows 4 hours at a rest area? What if you change parking spots after 3.75 hours?

[@FromShetoMe]

It really is kind of stupid. No one is going to hassle trucks, so why not treat everyone the same. I use an app called State Lines to tell me what is allowed in each state.

[@clarkleakins879]

Hat maker for "Grumpy Old Men" movie?

[@FromShetoMe]

OK, we were wondering which movie we had seen it in.

[@byronbrasher8118]

virginia gang

[@mitchboudreau3227]

Wow if you where rhere, your still cute

[@FromShetoMe]

🥴

[@judyfeldman5066]

Marty Feldman, no relation but…his sister lived upstairs from my sister in London, England and I met her several times. She was beautiful, unlike her brother.

[@FromShetoMe]

Too funny!