Exploring Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula (Delaware Mine, The Jampot, Brockway Mountain & more!)

Our next stop on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is the Keweenaw Peninsula, which was the site of the first copper boom in the United States. We spent two days road tripping around the peninsula, seeing historic towns, going into a mine, eating delicious treats, seeing beautiful views, and learning history.
Diving in the Delaware Mine: • Delaware Mine Dive 2012
⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Calumet, Michigan
04:12 Delaware Mine
10:36 The Jampot
14:22 Brockway Mountain
16:26 Fort Wilkins State Park
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📍Locations in this vlog
Keweenaw National Historic Park: www.nps.gov/kewe/index.htm
Delaware Park: keweenawheritagesites.org/sit...
McLain State Park: www.michigan.org/property/mcl...
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Brockway Mountain Drive: www.michigan.org/property/bro...
Fort Wilkins State Park: www.michigan.org/property/for...
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Keep Michigan beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/ Watch all of our Great Lakes vlogs: kzbin.info/aero/PLZKRTK1yCEM7SO8AQQHFDO7OafO-HOccW Our camera + hiking gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/resources/

[@user-ip9ru1ca1t]

The places you went to are the popular places there’s tons of mines, abandoned places, haunted places, historical sites. If you go to the main hospital in Hancock there’s many pics and info about the medical industry way back then, in fact my grandma worked at the st Joseph hospital (when it was a hospital) on Michigan st and w water st but then she passed away at the main hospital in 2003.

[@Duchessjo44]

You two do such an excellent job on your vlogs! My husband and I really appreciate the tidbits of history you sprinkle throughout your videos, too. Just really, really nicely done. We've been following you for years, and you're one of the very best travel vloggers on KZbin!

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Bonus points for using the word crevasse more than once in a video not about crevasses. This was a cool video, figuratively! 😂 Loved meeting y’all! Safe travels!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha can you tell we miss glaciers? We will find crevasses anywhere! 😂 So awesome to run into you guys! ❤️

[@mariawiseman1098]

We had the same issues with things being closed when they said they should be open when we were up there in June! It’s still a great place to visit and the people are so friendly all through the UP!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Still worth a visit for sure! Just seeing the old buildings from the outside was fun!

[@wowbagger3505]

The minerals museum at Michigan Tech is worth the two days it takes to see it all. They only sell two day tickets! My wife and I are both experienced geologists, although mostly soft rock experience. Some of her schooling was in lower Michigan, but they took field trips. This is a classical locality every geologist has heard of. We had a great busman’s holiday on the Keweenaw Peninsula! The Porcupine Mountains are an extinct volcanic complex BTW!

[@anyonecanart3394]

Very cool video loved it I live up here in Houghton Michigan and I've been living up here since I moved from la about 25 years ago it's got its ups and downs but at the end of the day it's an awesome and very unique area

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Such a unique area! Can’t imagine having all of that history in your backyard!

[@emmapeterson4374]

Love the rustic beauty of the U.P.! Yay! Holy Jam, that place is the best! I’m absolutely loving your Midwest adventures highlighting some of my favorite places I’ve explored and adding a historical element! As much as I love all the Vlogs inspiring my travel bucket list, I’m loving this reminder of all the places that are within a day drive that I can go explore again with my kiddos!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay! That means a lot to us! A huge goal for us has always been to show that you don’t have to go to far away places to have adventures. So we’re glad we can remind you of the fun you can have close to home!

[@junkantiques]

That was fun!

[@markfleser]

I should have bought more than one piece of the habanero caramel when I was there 🤤

[@Carl_in_AZ]

I remember going to school walking through snow tunnels in 1979 when it snowed 390". The next time you are there you need to take a few days off and hike Isle Royal to see Moose and hear the wolves howl at night. On your next adventure make sure to eat a Pasty, stopover at Tahquamenon Falls then over to where I use to work the summer on Mackinac Island. The best time to see the Northern lights is late October and early November. You may want to get out of there in the next three weeks before the snowfall. Thank you for the nice video.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow, that’s insane! And this was actually filmed 4 weeks ago, so we’re pretty long gone now and safe from snow, but we hit up a couple of those spots in the next video 😃

[@papajon62]

Pure Michigan! Being my home state where I was born and raised, there is so much outdoor beauty and history. Make sure you get to Mackinac Island!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Unfortunately not this time, too logistically challenging with Kona and the van. But we have lots of family in the midwest, so we will be back 😃

[@mikeday8470]

Always enjoy the B Roll. Great vid and pics.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Mike!

[@samappling7933]

Yall do the best videos. Always looking into the historical parts.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching Sam! 😄

[@darlenestout7548]

Love you guys, you are so sweet and funny. I think you do a great job of covering the history of the area. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Darlene ❤️

[@kathyg1754]

Love your videos. I saw a young couple fixing up their Sprinter Van as I was walking my dog. I asked them if they watched your videos and they said “Oh Yeah!” They plan on doing the same thing on a smaller scale on the West Coast.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is awesome! The west is definitely the best place for van life. Tons of free camping!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

What a educational vlog…LOVED seeing inside all the buildings and getting a feel of how people lived and worked! The mines were so cool too! Your Kona voices always make me smile! All the scenic views were gorgeous as usual! And let’s not forget to mention that PB&J brownie! 🤤😋🤤😋

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We looooved all of the history there! And that PB&J brownie was the perfect sweet addition!

[@HarmonyExpressSkoolie]

We visited the UP this Summer with Copper Harbor being the "apex" of our Skoolie trip. We fell in love with Lake Superior's shores and plan to come back again and again. Your travels are spectacular, guys... thank you for sharing your fun adventures with all of us!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loooove Lake Superior! I think it’s our favorite lake ever! 😍

[@HarmonyExpressSkoolie]

@@AdventuresofAplusK It reminds us of Maine, but without all the saltiness.

[@Saffron.Aerowyn_07]

I really like that you guys visit 'Lesser-known' spots....it make me look forward to next video...like opening a new mystery door...Kona is such a cutie... much love from Texas! 🐶🚐🙉🤗

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love visiting lesser known spots!

[@johnlenart597]

... and Kona can check off her mining experience "Bucket List" lol Yea!! Another excellent video. 👍👍🙋‍♂️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha she totally can! She’s a lucky pup getting to experience so many different places and activities!

[@Zmoldir]

Thanks for the content guys!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for watching!

[@OutdoorMS]

Such a cool mining project it was.. love the history

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love mines!

[@OurNationalAdventure]

So much exploration in Michigan! Beautiful small towns and interesting copper history. That Carmel was a mess! ♡♡ the water is so blue!! Great drone.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha such a mess! 🙈🙈

[@courtneykappel370]

I love that you described that self guided mine tour as a blast! Thanks for sharing your adventures in Michigan.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahah didn’t even think of that when I said it!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Spectacular drone shots!!!! What a fun, informative video! It is hard filming museums, historic sights it’s a overwhelming amount of info, but you guys nailed it! Great video, love the bloops too! ~Cara 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s super hard! We just want to read all of the signs, but no one would enjoy that haha 😂

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

This may be my 2nd Gilmore Girl reference of the summer, but the start of this episode sounded like it was going to make for great drinking game... every time you say 'Copper Boom' 🤣 but then the phrase disappeared! 🤷‍♀️ I love that they let you take dogs in the mine - how was Kona was the skunk? Loved the Bakery you went to. The brownies looked delicious and the caramel looked so gooey, I'm with you Kathryn, so much better that way! If you guys liked Fort Wilkins, next time you make it over this side of the pond, you might like a place called 'Beamish'. It's about 10 minutes up the road from where I grew up, and similarly, it's quite interactive, staff in period costume, but you get around the outdoor museum on old Victorian trams or buses.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahah we should’ve said it more to give viewers a good time 😜 Kona thankfully didn’t see the skunk. She probably would’ve wanted to eat it 🙄 But it was so cute! Oooo good to know about Beamish! We know we say this often to you, but we cannot wait to make it your way!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

@Adventures of A+K Laughed out loud at the idea of Kona eating a skunk! 🤣 I too can not wait for you guys to visit 'ol blighty again!! 🙌🙌

[@SchoandJo]

Haha I love that you made the Gilmore Girls reference bc I was thinking the same thing too!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

@Scho and Jo YES!!! This comment makes me so happy. Pleased to know I'm not the only one who who could hear Rory and Lorelai in the back of their heads! 🤣

[@mcnater]

Beautiful drone shots in this one! Always love see that point of view. How did Kona like the mine? That looked like a fun tour for sure...always fascinating to see those and how much work was involved in it all.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She was skeptical haha! She didn’t really love how dark it was, so I’m not sure if mining is in her future 😂

[@daviidfm923]

I did this mine when I was up there a few years ago. It was one of the coolest experiences. It felt like I was doing something illegal 😂

[@TakeATripTogether]

Argh! Just realized I forgot to comment when we first watched this. It was so ironic because we had just found that other couple in the gray van's channel like the day before they appeared in your video. So bizarre! Small world. That self-guided mine tour looked so fun. I really wanted to tour a mine while we were visiting the Keewenau but we didn't end up fitting it in. Bummer! Next time!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

How funny! We ran into them again randomly two days later as well and it was a ton of fun to meet others in a van. We really liked this mine tour since it was self guided and cheaper than the other option in town (but that one looks awesome too!)

[@TakeATripTogether]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Yes, I like the thought of doing a self-guided tour as well for the same reason you did - so you feel like you're really exploring!

[@Jhawkkat]

I really like watching your videos. You really do some great research for the areas in your videos. I was born and raised in Michigan. And I learned stuff I didn’t already know.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! We spend many, many hours prepping for these videos. Glad we could teach you something!

[@carolmyron55]

I just recently found your channel - looking at your Big Island videos - we are taking a return trip to the Big Island in December (for our 20th anniversary - along with our kids). Loved the videos and then subscribed - now you are at my home state happy place, the Keweenaw! We have visited Copper Harbor and the Keweenaw many times - my husband and I were engaged on Brockway Mountain Drive and we visited the Jampot for the first time 21 years ago when it was still relatively unknown. So happy to see you visiting one of the most beautiful places I know.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

How awesome! What a beautiful spot to get engaged! 😍

[@stevensbirds4455]

Looks like so much fun. Thank You both for sharing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for watching! 😄

[@ChrisG-so8th]

Habañano Carmel's, copper mines, beautiful scenery & old forts! A super fun visit to the Keweenaw! Thanks!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved it out there! Lots to see and do!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventurers😊😊😊, Fort Wilkins was one of my favorite highlights from my time there. The Kennesaw is a really beautiful area. Those interesting pastries looked really good especially the peanut and jelly and caramel...i love caramel. People don't realize how beautiful Michigan really is as most associate it to Detroit. I know you have many more places to see in the Upper Peninsula. I can't wait to see what's next😊😊😊👍👍👍.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Fort Wilkins was sooo cool! We loved it! And we have one more UP video with a few more spots. It was our favorite set of adventures from up there!

[@bradgingerich6814]

Very cool vlog guys! The mine was cool and of course the brownie looked so delicious! You really put the drone to good use in this one…beautiful views! Thanks again for yet another fun, informative, and amazing vlog! You guys are the best! 😍😃😄

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loooove when we can fly the drone! It was pretty windy and I’m surprised it was able to fly haha

[@j6sj7]

Beautiful country and I especially enjoyed the drone views. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love when we’re able to fly the drone!

[@JR-playlists]

15:10 Picture a mess of snowmobiles in that parking lot, say 20 years ago. And then all the forest roads and snowmobile trails from one end of the Keeweenaw from Houghton, Lake Linden, Gay, Lac-la-belle's sauna "party hut" (before the ski slope was built), to the tip on high rock point, back to the old Mariner North before it burned down it was rustic, like you were in an old clipper ship eating seafood. Ah the memories.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Those sound like some fun memories!

[@kayd731]

I just realized how you have only 70k subs. I thought you had way more :( But that shows how great your vids are!! Hope to travel again once covid calms down and pay of emergency house improvements.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We would’ve never ever imagined having 70k subs when we started our channel, so we are more than shocked, thrilled, and grateful that this many people want to follow along. Thank you for being one of them! ❤️

[@kayd731]

@@AdventuresofAplusK 70k is alot just the yt community makes you look small if you have that many.

[@joycemoses2411]

Just didn't think about MI with mining history.....thanks for sharing! That PBJ Blondie cookie looked awesome!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We didn’t either until someone from the area told us to check it out!

[@brendavega1987]

My grandfather grew up in Calumet Michigan and when I was 6 or 7 he took me there like every year. But he did mine with his dad when he was a kid, but he ended up going back to school. He told me soooo many story’s. But sadly he past away November 2020 due to COVID. But me and my grandma went 2021, 2022 and last year. Hopefully we can continue to go every year for him. His parents were buried there and we put his ashes between his real parents because he always wanted to be by them, but he wanted to be cremated. But he’s a Veteran he fault North Korea and a Purple Heart and downtime Calumet they put those flags of Veterans and other wars. So his daughter ended up put his up and when we saw that last year we were sad because we wished he was still here to see his flag up about his Purple Heart. I love to go up there because it’s so peaceful and all lot of fun to explore.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. I bet he had some amazing stories to share! My (Adam) grandfather also fought in Korea. We had a wonderful time there! Thanks for watching!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Gorgeous shots and great video! Drooling over the treats, oh man.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

There were SO many treats to choose from...everything looks incredible!

[@tja3495]

Another great video, thanks so much. Be safe.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jonathantower]

Great video, as always. Thanks for sharing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for watching!

[@jonathantower]

By the way, it’s a confusing trick we Michiganders play on visitors with the French spelling, but Isle Royale is typically pronounced the anglicized “ile ROY-ul” and not the more obvious-seeming “ile roy-AL”.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You Michiganders and your darn pronunciations!

[@livinintheedge3728]

Another great video! You kids are awesome. Being a Michigander, I very much enjoyed seeing my favorite places UP there! The first time I camped in Fort Wilkins State Park, the campsite next to mine had a bear trap set up. That was fun, especially being in a tent, with a dog! There were bear sightings, in the park, the three days I was there. Yikes! The Keweenaw Peninsula was actually a peninsula. The end of the waterway, by the lighthouse you had in your video (by McLean State Park) was connected. That is a man made waterway. Calumet is a pretty awesome, historic town. Too bad you hit it on a Monday with the NP stuff closed. Not if, but when you come back to the area, check out the historic Calumet Theater. It was designed after Ford’s Theater, where Lincoln was shot. The acoustics are awesome. On the tour I took, they were tuning a piano on the stage. You could hear a normal conversation up in the top of the second balcony as if they were next to you. Amazing place in terms of architecture as well. The paintings on the ceiling, simply awesome. The Italian Hall Dusaster happened in Calumet as well. Interesting reading about it here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Hall_disaster. The places you visited, awesome! Keep up the great work! Love you two!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow that’s wild about the bears! We had read that some people saw bears near Brockway Mountain recently, but we didn’t see any 😭. And that theater looked nice from the outside! We will have to go inside next time. Thanks for the link, we will check it out!

[@emmaru9437]

What a great video! I actually visited this mine as a kid, but totally forgot about that trip until I watched your Colorado mine video. Thanks for helping me relive those memories 🙂

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhh nice! So happy we could help you relive memories!

[@dennysisk6260]

Pretty cool video thanks for sharing, look like some nice places to visit.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's a great place with lots of cool history!

[@jameswaldecker1236]

I'm about halfway through (will watch the rest after work) and this feels surreal: I was just at a lot of this stuff! It was a Thursday, and I got into the Keweenaw NHP visitor center, where the National Park Service has done an exemplary job displaying the history on two floors. I fully recommend the AmericInn by Wyndham across the street in Calumet for viewers that use hotels (clean, affordable, etc.). The Delaware mine looks similar to Central Mine. I love that you guys followed up on some things we discussed months ago! Nobody can say A+K does not keep their word. :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We super appreciated all of your tips! It really helped us plan our time in the area. There is SO much to do!

[@jameswaldecker1236]

Thank you - I'm very happy to be of help! In fact, I could not be happier with a KZbin video than I am with this, so forgive me if I have plenty to say (multiple comments). I also had a similar experience in that I woke up the morning I was going to check out the Keweenaw Peninsula and I realized there was too much to do! I wound up prioritizing hiking, although I did get some mining history in (see prior comment). Now that I've done the trails myself, I'm going to double-down on the Bare Bluff Trail and Montreal Falls suggestions. Both of those trails are gorgeous, especially Montreal Falls where you can sit in the middle of the falls and watch the falls empty into Lake Superior. Next time you come through, you'll want to remember these. (Watch out for Bare Bluff's 200-foot descent through a rock scramble!)

[@jameswaldecker1236]

Jampot: This is awesome you made it there! I actually had to have this suggested to me. As soon as all my fellow Michiganders knew I was in Keweenaw, I started getting bombarded with Jampot nudges. So I went. I bought a lot of goodies for some relatives, and my uncle was quick to tell me the almond sugar cookies were the best cookies he's ever had. I tend to shy away from partaking myself due to my peanut allergy, which sets up one of the best compliments I can give you: I love your videos despite the fact I can't eat half of what you guys eat! (But if you have other peanut allergy fans, I have tips: 88 Acres protein bars for hiking and Gerbs sunflower seeds.)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so happy that you enjoyed the video! We always want to make those who love a place happy! Bare Bluff looks amazing and I contemplated it, but decided to focus more on the mining this time. We will for sure check it out next time! So sorry to hear you have a peanut allergy, that is such a bummer! We are glad the sight of us eating nut products doesn't scare you away though 😄

[@jameswaldecker1236]

I think we both got lucky with the bugs. The UP was dry in August (some waterfalls like Hungarian Falls and Laughing Whitefish Falls were just a trickle), and so there weren't the swarms that I saw back in May. Thank you for including Fort Wilkins!! I ran out of time before I could get there, and it is now officially on my list. If there was one suggestion I could have made to you with the experience I now have, it's this: watch the sunset over Lake Superior from the copper mill ruins at Freda (due west of Houghton). It's the perfect combination of mine history and sunset-viewing. It was a guess on my part; I figured a mill ruin facing west on the lake would work, and it exceeded expectations. I think only me and a few Michigan Tech students that were there know this. OK, with that, I think I'm done. Thank you again! I'm absolutely thrilled and you haven't even made it yet to Pictured Rocks or to my home peninsula!

[@davidsavage5930]

New to your channel. Like your content! Keep it up!! It amazes me how many great channels there are.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks David! We appreciate you watching!

[@mawyatt1]

Kona, going where no pup has gone before!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Homegirl has had some pretty amazing experiences in her life so far!

[@stantaylor3350]

You should check out the ghost town of Fayette on lake Michigan south of US-2 on the Garden Penninsula. The Iron ore from the Jackson mine in Marquette County was shipped to this sight and smelted into pig iron ingots.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh cool! Next time!

[@davidmooney6497]

Great video, that is a beautiful part of Michigan, a dear friend was born and raised in Calumet and she kept a small trailer in a campground on Lake Superior for her summer home. Sadly cancer took her a couple years ago. I live just off Hwy 41 in Florida and some years back traveled on it to the very northern end near Fort Wilkins state Park. That was an adventure through eight states and would love to try it again one day! Be safe, happy camping, can't wait till your next video. Trying some UP pasties maybe??

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So sorry to hear about your friend! It is a very beautiful area, with so much history and beautiful views. And we can't wait to share the next video. It has some of our favorite spots on the UP!

[@halgibson9959]

Another awesome video! Love the drone shots over Brockway Mt. Too bad it wasn't color season. BTW, you neglected to mention the lake with the funniest name this side of L. Titicaca - Lake Fanny Hooe...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha we camped right by that lake actually! We got a giggle out of it 😂 And we hope to have some epic fall foliage videos this fall from the Northeast!

[@finpainter1]

We metal detect for float copper, are biggest find was 1800 lbs.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Whoooooaaaaa!

[@dianajewell3251]

Been to the jam pot lol

[@shainamazzio1787]

Hello all, hoping a few people that wander through might chime in on my question of if you could live in Marquette or Duluth what would you take and why? Thank so much

[@no3ll3.]

That PB&J brownie looked so good! I subscribe to this channel called The Crystal Collector and he uploaded a video in the last couple days about Yooperlites, these rocks that glow under UV light and are found in the UP. A guy just discovered them in 2017 if I remember correctly and he does night tours on Lake Superior. But it looked cool, you guys should check them out!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Gahhh unfortunately we left Michigan a few weeks ago, but we will have to find these next time. It sounds super cool and unique!

[@SchoandJo]

10:29 what kind of tacos did you make? They look so good!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

They were super simple ground beef and cheese ones! They were sooo good!

[@leedraper4283]

I grew up in the Les Cheneaux Islands . Check it out. It’s beautiful . ❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Looks beautiful! Definitely coming back up to the Great Lakes next time on a couples getaway so we can explore islands more easily!

[@leedraper4283]

@@AdventuresofAplusK My father takes many people he meets on his boat to tour the islands. The only way to see them 😊 He knows a lot about the islands and has designed many of the boat houses. Hit me up if you are ever interested in a free tour. We also boat to Mackinac Island many times a year. Way better than taking the ferry 😉

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That sounds like a blast!

[@danmensing8251]

Love seeing Michigan! Any plans to visit Mackinaw Island?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Unfortunately not. It was too logistically challenging with the van and Kona, so we skipped it and will go on a van-free and Kona-free trip in the future. We have family close by, so we go up to the Midwest often thankfully!

[@stevedietrich8936]

Highest drive between the Allegheny's and Rockies? With the highpoint in the entire state of Michigan at only 1979 ft., that seems unlikely. Beautiful area though. Love the look of the north woods areas of MN, WI, and MI.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

www.michigan.org/property/brockway-mountain-drive

[@leondyer2440]

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[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@JourneywithJenandDrew]

We are also professionals of showing up to places that are closed 😂

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha always a fun surprise 😂😂

[@bilahn1198]

FYI: Isle Royale is a much shorter trip from Grand Portage, MN. Only 90 minutes vs. 4 hours (or is it 6?) It is also possible to do a day trip from Grand Portage. Should belong to Minnesota! (Actually it's closest to Canada, which by the way, has an amazing Superior shoreline!)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We meant to talk about the park more in our MN vlogs, since we know it's closer to there, but forgot, so tried to mention it on this one since we know people would be curious if we were going and why or why not. 😃

[@bilahn1198]

@@AdventuresofAplusK However the Michigan trip lands you at an actual hotel! Very expensive!

[@stevenpiper970]

Did you visit Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Harbor Springs area?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Unfortunately not this time. The heat was too difficult in the van and we really needed time to work, so we couldn’t visit as much as we hoped.

[@lincolnparrott7002]

I have gone in that cave

[@gorfpatrol5482]

I was born in Ahmeek..

[@dzdaydreamer92]

How bad were the black flies? I am trying to plan a trip. I have been to the UP many times but I always hit the black flies!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We didn't notice many annoying flies in this area, but they were brutal near Pictured Rocks. 😅 This was filmed about 4 weeks ago though, so we can't speak to how it is now unfortunately.

[@blahblah14u]

I do as well. If its try they tend to die down.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Possibly could swing by here on our trip - we can’t do all of this? If you could only do one thing, what would it be? I’m thinking the mine …

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ya I’d say the mine is the most fun thing. Calumet Township was a really neat and historical town also. We wished we could’ve walked through some of the historical buildings and museums, but they were closed. So if you can catch those if they’re open on your trip that’s something we really want to see next time

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@AdventuresofAplusK thank you! It wasn’t on our itinerary but we might have some time now. Hopefully you get to explore more too. I always like to think of visiting a new area as like putting in a first coat of paint. Gotta do it again to get the missed spots you know?

[@carlkey9136]

The area looks so green and lush…I’m sure very beautiful in the fall. Do you have a fall destination in mind?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We will be in New England for the fall 😃

[@carlkey9136]

@@AdventuresofAplusK That's great...and probably one of the best places you can be. It's on my bucket list for sure. I'm hoping to make it to Acadia early next summer.

[@devwithsoul]

oh lord😅texass

[@justherb666]

My OCD wanted to read the whole sign for the 9,000 pound chunk of Float Copper...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Here is some more info on it! www.geo.mtu.edu/KeweenawGeoheritage/CalumetGeosites/Float_Copper.html

[@barneyfife7575]

It’s a beautiful place, but you missed the Gay beach. Worth a stop.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So much to see so little time! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@catnip1767]

What did you think about the soldier being arrested/placed in the brigade for "general worthlessness"? haha

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Such a funny and sad thing to be arrested for 😂

[@logangunkel]

First

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@jameswaldecker1236]

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[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahah it was so awesome to meet them! We ran into them two days later at a casino (free camping) as well 😂 #notstalkers

[@jameswaldecker1236]

Hilarious!

[@joyouslily2982]

Sorry Brockway Mountain Drive was anticlimactic. I guess it’s better in the Fall

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We didn’t say or think it was anticlimactic. The overlooks were amazing! We just wanted people to have the right expectations that the drive was mostly tree covered.

[@stargazer5073]

Wait, habinero chilies are MUCH MUCH hotter than jalapeños.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes they are

[@rickhass3974]

I really like your video we have been up there for 25 years we enjoyed it up there