North Manitou Island | Bushcraft Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping in the Sleeping Bear Dunes

[@ginlyn39]

Andrew has an awful lot of nostalgia for such a young feller!

[@banyanphotography]

I hope you guys become very famous. We NEED young people to care about and fight for our Earth and Nature before it becomes too late.

[@Gavin-gl7zp]

I can't express how much I love this channel. I can relate to these more than any nature/adventure show on television. You guys hike without trying to "get anywhere" and instead stop to enjoy the nature that you are passing through. Plus, you bring your experiences as a kid along with you into nature, whether it's from video games, movies, or books. You do an amazing job of showing that you don't have to get involved in some extreme sport or become a bearded wild man to connect with nature, and that its ok to bring the inspiration from our childhood along with us as we age and explore the world around us. Also, as someone from Indiana I have been to several of the places in your videos, including North Manitou. One of my favorite memories ever is waking up with friends on the sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and enjoying a relaxing breakfast without any sense of rush. One reason I like watching your videos of places I have been to is that it makes me excited to go back someday and to notice the things I didn't the first time around--because you do a great job of pointing out all the different plants, animals, and just downright cool things that might go unnoticed. Awesome content!

[@AdventureArchives]

Really appreciate these thought out comments Gavin, they are a pleasure to read and I am happy that our videos are bringing you joy :)

[@sdoyle3905]

Binge watching your vids from the beginning. Love your work. Being present, and“...neither clinging to the good part, nor resisting the bad...” - that’s how to have peace, joy and happiness. How did you young whippersnappers get so wise so young? It took me 53 miserable years to learn that. Glad you already know it and are sharing that knowledge with others. Come hiking and camping in Pennsylvania with me. : )

[@spproplus]

-enjoyable cast: √ -entertaining: √ -some humor: √ -really informative: √ -lots of wild life tip & tricks: √ -lovely camera angles: √ -smooth video editing : √ -pleasant narration: √ -good original scoring: √ -and the mist important part, always spreading important messages about the flow of life, nature, love, and enjoying the present moment. This was an easy sub. watching all your videos / seasons right now, and am always looking for more. Congratulations on your gifts, and a thank you from the bottom of my earth. Thank you. Kind regards.

[@spproplus]

most important, not mist, typo sorry :D

[@Outdoors49Man]

I've seen so many of your videos. This must be from the early days. I always love your decency and respect for one another and for creation.

[@callancanoe]

You guys are awesome. I love this series. Don't loose the passion.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much! And same to you! Hopefully we'll keep going strong. --Andrew

[@DiscoverWithDima]

I've never been to the islands off the coast of SBD but would love to travel there one day. Great film, very peaceful to watch.

[@trishmcintosh1191]

I happened upon this video when searching for some Michigan wilderness. I lived in MI for 51 years then last year moved to FL. There's not much wilderness in Key West and I long for and miss Michigan's beauty so much! I have to tell you that I think you're all amazing and have been watching your videos obsessively for 3 days now. I feel as if I've gotten my nature fix through watching your adventures. I love that you're passionate and knowledgeable about nature. Thank you so much for bringing back my peace of mind and reminding me how incredibly awesome mother nature is!!!

[@AdventureArchives]

+trish mcintosh Thank you so much for the kind words, and really glad you enjoy the videos and the music. Michigan is in a lot of ways the catalyst for the channel. Torch Lake and the sand dunes had a huge impact on us and are so nostalgic that I know that at the end of life if you get the option of doing it again, I will have to say yes, one more time, just to relive those experiences once more. -Robby

[@garys5540]

I wish more people can love the simple things in life! The world would be such a better place Thanks much for taking us along on your journey!! Happy and safe trails buddies!

[@irislively9301]

"We want to stay here for eternity" I LOVE YOU Andrew!

[@fakepronounsblahblah]

"being in nature is where you learn to truly find yourself" love this guys! great job Jonathan

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much! Thank you for watching!

[@JamesRobinson-ur1yt]

Live life to the fullest!

[@dirtsmiles8098]

Guys I like your videos so much. The music and that narrator, makes for a really nice flow. So well put together. I'm amazed you don't have more views.

[@AdventureArchives]

+Dirt&Smiles Thanks again! We're just glad that the people who are watching them like them : )

[@wendysuperfan1014]

thanks guys

[@earthinsignia]

Thank you guys so much for a great season. You all keep me inspired to keep doing what I do. I hope to see more in the future!

[@AdventureArchives]

We're glad to hear it! There will definitely be more videos from us soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Jrodeadhead2002]

Did this hike, 3 nights four days, this past Memorial weekend. The place really does feel special, as soon as you get there. If you love history, the nostalgia of the place is almost tangible. The old logging trucks, barns, ruins, houses; it really makes you try and visualize how life played out there almost a hundred years ago. The old cemetery, even, gives off an odd, tranquil feeling. Add that to the fact that you're on an island in the middle of Lake Michigan away from civilization, living out of a pack, and it's quite the experience. There are so many places in the world to see, but this one I'd definitely love to see again. Nice video!

[@Lb-df4xi]

Been watching you guys for awhile but I'm just getting around to searching for your older videos. This I think is one of my favorites for the peaceful vibe and the tree climbing lol cause I'm a tree climber from way back. First time I noticed someone else operating camera I'm assuming you had a shy friend. Anyway thanks for taking us along on your adventures

[@AdventureArchives]

Rod Surber Thank you for watching!

[@jb0258]

24:28 very much enjoyed the little survival skit about different kinds of trolls. It's a good thing that Water Troll didn't get ya lmao

[@froelicher36]

I really enjoyed how you used the cloud names to predict the weather around 26mins . That was my favorite part of this whole episode!

[@AdventureArchives]

Good to know, and glad you liked it! I wanted to put something in there about the clouds. Thanks! --Andrew

[@mlanoue]

I agree with everybody else here. This was such a well-produced and thoughtful video to watch. It's amazing that you were able to get such great shots while hiking at the same time. And the time you spent to polish it up in post . . . it's great work. It definitely makes me want to go to North Manitou. This needs more views!

[@Wordsmyth8]

Good choice to sleep in the meadow, boys. I prefer open areas to woods whenever I camp. There's something nice and somehow liberating about it. Interesting place, great video. Thanks.

[@AdventureArchives]

Wordsmyth8 Thanks for watching! I agree completely. It's nice to wake up and just be greeted by a big sky. Thanks again --Andrew

[@criscoleman]

Thanks for another great episode. I've seen a few of your newer ones over the years but I finally decided to start from the beginning. I like all your music but I especially enjoy your theme song (and the quieted down version in this episode or part 1 (I forget) and Bryan's guitar solo in one of your past episodes, the one he soloed on in a short. I wasn't able to understand some of your plant identifications, so maybe you could speak a little slower and more distinctly for we old folk? I found the sorrel(?), mushrooms, and garlicky thing most interesting, although I didn't understand what you called the garlicky thing. I've had wild onions before when I've been out hiking on the trails and some kind of wild berries, but I don't remember much else. LOL It's good that you all have so much in common and can enjoy these forays out into the wilds together and share them with everyone. There must be a back story to all this which I'd love to hear. Unfortunately, the interview you posted a bit ago is no longer available.

[@TheJu2ber]

Who else likes rewatching some of the old episodes?

[@scidso456]

You guys are slick. Leverage this. Great job.

[@AdventureArchives]

+F Anom Thanks a lot!

[@Wazoo]

Another great one guys! Love your insight on wild edibles and conservation.

[@AdventureArchives]

Wazoo Survival Gear LLC Thanks so much! That mushroom dish was one of the best things I've eaten, haha.

[@smetlogik]

Cool looking garters. Meal looked good. 32:57 Yep! Plus, that's why it's called an adventure, you never know what you'll experience until you get out there. We've been in some wild places on our snake adventures. Great vid!

[@AdventureArchives]

+smetlogik Yeah, those were some nice snakes! How'd you all get into herpetology? Must take some guts, I imagine, haha. And yeah, some of the roughest parts of an adventure are what make them so memorable. Thanks for watching! -Andrew

[@smetlogik]

Grew up in southern AR as kid looking for snakes and then studied on my own. My son has been doing it for about 14 years now with me. Yeah, the places we go are pretty darn cool, from AZ to FL. Don't tell anyone, but looking for snakes is just an excuse to travel and get muddy.

[@AdventureArchives]

That is awesome. Hey, that is a totally valid excuse, haha. Good times

[@droflaneb]

i never post youtube comments but this episode is fantastic, really made me want to visit this place. also had to comment cause no one has pointed out the ending song's similarity to zelda's lullaby yet.

[@XpRnz]

Love that it ends with a slightly altered Zelda's lullaby ;) Really nice episode, loved this environment and the mushroom cooking part!

[@pessimistpojken]

You all seem like some of the most down-to-earth people ever. Loving this channel and so happy I stumbled upon it.

[@AdventureArchives]

+pessimistpojken Aw, shucks! Haha, thank you so much, and thank you for watching! Cheers :) -Andrew

[@LadyJancine]

Love adventuring with you guys! Thank you for your poetry, prose and perspective. :)

[@AdventureArchives]

+LadyJancine Thank you so much, really glad you enjoy the videos! It's awesome to hear you saying you like the poetic aspect of it, since we were hoping it would give off that sort of feeling. Thanks again for watching! -Andrew

[@m229329r]

Thanks for putting these out guys. Super inspiring. As usual great tunes, great cinematography, and great philosophy. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks, so glad it's inspiring people to go out and adventure :) -rob

[@MikeMusto]

Great conclusion to Season 1! Please don't stop making these videos, top notch work.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much! We're really glad you like it. There's another one coming out on the 31st actually!

[@spproplus]

I just wanted to thank you guys for making this video.

[@jmei8295]

me too

[@AdventureArchives]

Ben Alford: Yes the last song is actually inspired by Zelda's Lullaby! Also, I'm glad that you enjoyed this episode so much! I highly recommend this place (especially in the coming months as the bugs aren't crazy yet) ~Bryan

[@AdventureArchives]

Haha they named it Helga's Lullaby. -Robby

[@AdventureArchives]

AdventureArchives I think he is the first one to notice that, haha --Andrew

[@andyfaim]

you guys are so poetic.....nice job

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

great job guys! - stony

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks stony!

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

AdventureArchives no, thank you! your video forced me to add another pin on my destination map.

[@AdventureArchives]

BlackOwlOutdoors Looking forward to your Manitou video, then!

[@johnandesilich4868]

This was really a fun video to watch. I found myself drawn in and wishing I was the 4th friend on this adventure with you guys :-) All the way up until meal time.....lol....eel...no thanks :-) But it really looks like you guys had the time of your life. Thanks for sharing the video, I really enjoyed it.

[@AdventureArchives]

+John Andesilich Really warms our hearts to hear that people feel like they're being drawn in when they watch. In a lot of ways, you guys are the fourth friend, because when we're filming, we literally get excited at the prospect of what you guys will get to see too. Thanks for watching! -Robby

[@peaches4043]

Yes Andrew, there is a Heaven.

[@Gait323]

Love this

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

I can't enough of all your journeys you guys are really blessed to be able to travel to these places live it up thanks boyz for sharing all your adventures🤜🤛

[@jrwilfing]

Great video and season. Planning a summer vacation to the island now because of this episode. Keep up the great adventures and compositions: both musically and film.

[@AdventureArchives]

Awesome, thank you so much! Let us know how the trip goes once it rolls around. And we will for sure keep it up! --Andrew

[@Carrie7357]

who would not enjoy watching your videos they are so relaxing great for my off days from work thsnks to my duaghter ffor telling me about this she says we need to know about the thinks that are good to eat in the wild i agree knowlege is power

[@repairdrive]

You guys are wizards with the camera, filming and editing. Just gained a new subscriber.

[@AdventureArchives]

repairdrive Man, thanks a bunch. We're glad you like the filming and the videos! Thanks for subscribing! --Andrew

[@WoodsTrekkinAdventures]

Nice finale! You definitely don't use typical trail foods....lol. Nice job all around...all the episodes. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventureArchives]

Haha, yeah, between the big jars of sauerkraut and the weird asian food, we eat some pretty strange stuff. I'm hoping to get a dehydrator soon so I can bring some good premade meals that are actually lighter weight. Thanks a bunch for watching! Glad you liked it. --Andrew

[@jovanna1496]

"Now you see here the putty just floats"!!! You guys are so funny! I dig the accent. It makes me think of Steve Irwin : D

[@vitamutiarawati8948]

PERFECT

[@AnnoyingKiwiDude]

very cool! I live in New Zealand. Great places to hike here! But you can't beat Lake Michigan

[@AdventureArchives]

FreneticKey Nice! I have a friend who lives in New Zealand and she promised to take me to some great places when we go there some time in the future :) ~Bryan

[@neant1553]

I totally enjoyed watching this episode! The shots, the editing, the original music, your discussions, everything was quite enjoyable! It seems like you guys are enjoying the outdoor and connecting to nature the same way I do. I have no choice but to watch all of your episodes!

[@AdventureArchives]

+Néant Thank you so much for your kind words!! Glad you enjoyed it, and let us know what you think about our other episodes! Thank you for watching! Cheers :) -Andrew

[@samstatson]

By far, my favorite place to camp. Love this video!

[@AdventureArchives]

Only been there once, but I loved that place so much! -Robby

[@Bozcard]

Well done gentlemen. You make me nostalgic for my native state and a time long ago when I backpacked on Isle Royale.

[@AdventureArchives]

John Bozzo It's truly a beautiful state. We would love to backpack Isle Royale as well. I've heard its amazing up there, but I don't think I've been there. At least not since I was a kid. Thanks for watching, and glad you liked it! -Andrew

[@Bozcard]

You would dig Isle Royale. It's got quite a history. If you go there, see if the guestbook goes back to 1972 and look for my name. I always wanted to go back, never did.

[@AdventureArchives]

Join us at 8:30 PM EST for a live post-watching discussion!

[@TeamDisoriented]

Excellent job guys. Informative, entertaining and professionally produced. My new favorite channel.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much for the high praise! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@TailEnd88]

I'm surprised I didn't see anyone else mention the music that sounded like the Outset Island music from Wind Waker. You guys are great! This video is gold. The bounty you guys were able to forage was amazing! Now think if you had put the mushrooms in butter on top of a block of cooked ramen. The best in wild gourmet eating!

[@thomaseret7850]

Thanks for showing me this

[@kdavis4910]

You guys were so young in this video or at least young looking. I have always wanted to go to a lake on an island in the middle of another lake. As they say in New England, it was wicked cool that you took us with you 😎

[@Fergusbaddog]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure! Great vid

[@deeceestewart]

I believe that tree you climbed is a prayer tree and the one beside it was a direction tree, both used by Native Americans, from all that I can see in this video. You can youtube it or google it to find more information out about them.

[@AdventureArchives]

Oh cool, you know I keep meaning to look up those direction trees and find out more about them. I'll have to do that. -Robby

[@NManitou]

High quality video! Very educational as well. I have spent several weeks on the island hunting whitetail. Next time check out the "pot holes" or "old baldy" they are worth the hike

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks very much! Glad you like it. Hunting on the island sounds like an incredible experience. Yeah, we were considering going to the potholes, but unfortunately didn't have time to. It would have actually been easier to get to those areas if we had moved camp. Next time for sure, though! -Andrew

[@jeremyb.1977]

Looks like a great place to hike and camp.

[@AdventureArchives]

+Jeremy Buchanan I loved it, it was an absolutely beautiful place

[@jeremyb.1977]

I hope I am able to meet up with you guys one day. I guess I will have to keep watching to know when you are going to be camping in one of the forests here in Ohio again.

[@AdventureArchives]

+Jeremy Buchanan We are actually thinking of doing Wayne NF in the winter. No solidified plan right now though. Cheers! -Andrew

[@jeremyb.1977]

Let me know if you end up going. I have not ruled out a winter trip there myself.

[@indianaratman]

thanks for teaching great stuff guys

[@paulgross8125]

I've been going to North and South Manitou for the last 5 years, great place to visit!

[@AdventureArchives]

It's such a beautiful place. Which island do you prefer? I'd like to go back and check out South Manitou sometime. Thanks for watching!

[@paulgross8125]

Personally it's hard to choose because both islands are quite amazing. If you ever visit South Manitou you HAVE to go to the west side where the sand dunes are. It's a bit of a hike to get up to the top but totally worth it because you can see so much from where you're standing. My friend and I went last month and saw a part of Door County in Wisconsin from the far western point of the island.

[@trailz520]

this is such an amazing adventure! love it

[@cookconzo6013]

Ghee and clarified butter are two different things!👍 more cooking of food on the channel please

[@hunterhooter2809]

sooooo soooooo goooooood. love watching these.

[@AdventureArchives]

Hunter Hooter Glad you like it!

[@biswaruph]

At 15:28 you mention 'Ghee'. We Indians make this thing & eat a lot! Good to hear it from you too.. :D

[@AdventureArchives]

It's delicious and great to use in cooking! Thanks for watching! :)

[@uptrail7169]

We live in the U.P. of Michigan. Great Video!

[@AdventureArchives]

uptrail71 Thank you so much! We've been wanting to head out to the UP to do some filming and camping there. It's such a beautiful place. I met some people this past spring who do ice climbing up around Isle Royale I believe. Thanks for watching! -Andrew

[@uptrail7169]

I do have a Pictured Rocks day hike video from June 28th. I only live 90 mile from this area and will do a winter video. The cliffs are 100 to 150 feet and ice forms on it. Any questions about the area just let me know. Isle Royale trips are expensive, but a good wildlife area to backpack. Bob

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

uptrail71 I've been thinking this might be a fun June trip Bob. 🤔

[@alaskanmal63]

Great Video , very informative . Thank You .

[@AdventureArchives]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it :) Those little towns are so quaint and nice to visit. The Islands are definitely worth checking out! -Andrew

[@zlatanklebic1253]

Great job guys!

[@AdventureArchives]

Zlatan Klebic Thank you! Thanks for watching

[@gregorybrokaw7729]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Good stuff guys! Im hiking it this year. Cant wait!!!!!

[@AdventureArchives]

+Gregory Brokaw An amazing place, definitely one of my favorites. ~Bry

[@Weixu919]

Good job guys, I learned a lot from watching your shows

[@loganclark8880]

My friends and I also hit up North Manitou for a few days last summer. Good job on the vid production and real good job on the music. If you ever return, try going to the northern and western parts of the island. much longer hike, but definitely worth it.

[@AdventureArchives]

Logan Clark Thanks a bunch! I believe you. We are definitely wanting to return, either to see more of the island, or to check out the Southern one. Thanks for watching, glad you like the vid and music! --Andrew

[@loganclark8880]

South Manitou has cooler landmarks to see. Such as some ridiculously huge old growth cedars, better shipwrecks and historic buildings, and more impressive dunes than north manitou. But just as a heads up, I think you have to camp in designated camp sites only, which are usually pretty populated during the summer and that doesn't seem like your style. North allows you to feel a lot more isolated from urban life, especially when you camp on the western side of the island where you can't see any mainland or other islands and can just see the open lake.

[@tadpolethehunter]

Great video guys. Should've brought some spam.

[@AdventureArchives]

Haha yeah we should've. It might've been really good with those mushrooms. I haven't brought it since we filmed episode 3 but it's doesn't at all live up to the bad reputation it's been given. Thanks! --Andrew

[@lifeinconservation9885]

Who filmed you on the boardwalk in the beginning? Around 50 seconds in

[@MrMnoordhoek]

Hi Guys, Very nice video! Regards from Holland

[@AdventureArchives]

MrMnoordhoek Thanks so much again! Really glad you like them! --Andrew

[@rorngsorn5272]

Have you guys thought about going to Cape Breton Highland National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada? One of my favorites hiking places in North America.

[@areaone3813]

😬🙃. Wow your all so old now. Great content all round !

[@taraeagle7321]

I was hoping you guys would be treated to a Northern Lights show when you set up camp in that meadow... Maybe next time ;)

[@AdventureArchives]

Tara Eagle We set up in the open field to hope for some great stars at night, unfortunately cloudy skies prevented that :( Oh well, there's always next time!

[@AdventureArchives]

Tara Eagle That would've been amazing. Does it happen often around there? -Andrew

[@Wowee2012]

Does this remind anyone else of New Penzance Island from Moonrise Kingdom??

[@AdventureArchives]

Oh man, I still haven't seen that movie, but I've been meaning to watch. -Andrew

[@Wowee2012]

It's a beautifully shot movie with lots of nature :) It's on Netflix if you have a subscription.

[@pateldavid]

Excellent video guys, very impressed I want to go here next year and I was able to get good information from your video. TYVM!!! PS subscribed to your channel :)

[@AdventureArchives]

Wow, thanks David! Glad we could teach a little something- Stick around, cause we've got a few big videos coming out soon! --Thomas

[@ruski024]

Great video as always. You guys should check out the Red River Gorge in KY. I'm from NE Ohio and recently made the trip down there and I must say it was well worth it.

[@AdventureArchives]

Will do! Sounds good already. -rob

[@yecoutielcohen4331]

Excellent video guys, very impressed i never post youtube comments but this episode is fantastic

[@AdventureArchives]

Thank you so much! That means a great deal to us, and thank you so much for watching :) Cheers! -Andrew

[@winniewagon3347]

Always love watching your videos! Everytime i see a new one a get excited and watch it first chance i get. Great videos that remind me why i love to backpack. Keep it up! Also where did you learn how to identify so much wildlife?

[@AdventureArchives]

It started out with me IDing trees, and eventually plants, and I've recently started learning a bit about mushrooms. As for the animals, don't tell anybody, but I googled a lot of that information. (I am trying to get more into birding, though) Haha. --Andrew

[@irislively9301]

mushrooms expert

[@NagualeroArt]

awesome. come to Sweden .-)

[@AdventureArchives]

I would absolutely love to some day! Hopefully someday soon.

[@NagualeroArt]

cool

[@irislively9301]

LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@JoeHyPhotography]

How did you guys get the shot of the 3 of you in the meadow at 11:21? It was a walking shot and all three of you were in it without holding any thing? Was there a 4th camera guys with you?

[@AdventureArchives]

+Joe Hy Photography Haha yeah, there was a fourth with us, a friend of Robby's who didn't want to actually be in the film, but helped us with some shots

[@mrdave22]

I just subbed. looking forward to seeing all your vids. thumbs up

[@JeffreyFelch]

you guys are doing good work!

[@AdventureArchives]

Jeffrey Felch Thank you! And thanks so much for watching our videos!

[@JeffreyFelch]

planning a trip to sleeping bear dunes with my girl and our dogs.. any suggestions where to camp.. we have an suv

[@AdventureArchives]

To tell you the truth we've only camped at a campsite once while we were there (in this episode actually) and it was pretty crowded. If you can't get into the back country, my personal recommendation would actually be to rent a small cabin. That's more or less what we used to do and I have such good memories for that. Haha probably not the most helpful response I know, but the dunes are so awesome it probably doesn't matter where you camp or stay at. Have fun! -Robby

[@jeffreyfelch8148]

AdventureArchives what kind of tent for 2 people and two dogs

[@AdventureArchives]

How big are the dogs? A two person tent could get crowded unless they're on the smaller side I think -Andrew

[@WannaKamaka]

Bobby. Were you 16 or 17 yo when this was filmed? You looked so young.

[@rorngsorn5272]

i love to climb tree too. I would love to climb that tree.

[@AudioVisualResources]

Brilliant hack with the keychain on your cup/cook pot. I'm going to do that when I get home. How did you get to know so many different plants and vegetation? Did you take classes? Internet searches? It's fascinating, but I'd love to know where to start. Thanks again.

[@AdventureArchives]

Jim Maltese Yeah, that ring made it so much more useful. The rubber handle kept oozing away. Do you have the same/similar cooking pot? I started by ID'ing trees, then I took a class which went over a few local wildflowers. But reddit has a great subreddit called "whatsthisplant" where people help you ID plants. So whenever I hike, I try photographing things I don't know and IDing them via the internet. Thanks! -Andrew

[@AudioVisualResources]

AdventureArchives I do have the same pot/cup. Mine came with the two plastic cups which I still keep in there, but might be better served by filling it with something else. I'm still tweaking my day pack a bit. I actually just bought a knock-off solo stove that fits inside a larger pot, so I'm looking forward to playing with that. That's great advice on the plant IDs, and makes total sense. Slow and steady learning and adding to the knowledge arsenal. I appreciate the "food reviews" you guys give for the foraged plants. I'm a little nervous to try it on my own because there are so many plants that look similar that may be dangerous, so I'm thinking going out with someone who could say "Eat this not that" would be the way to go. Thank you again. Best, Jim

[@EricVentures]

Vintage AA!

[@eljonmeminaj8340]

I like your video,the filming is nice.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@eljonmeminaj8340]

Next time use a tent, like your buddies

[@AdventureArchives]

NatureTube# Haha, I definitely will next time there are mosquitoes. But I really love sleeping under the tarp if the conditions are good. --Andrew

[@Roadsoda4]

You guys have any plans of an isle royale national park trip? I think it'd be a great place for you!

[@AdventureArchives]

Isle Royale has definitely been on our radar for a while! We are hoping to go there soon

[@trishmcintosh1191]

BTW Love love love your music!!

[@AdventureArchives]

+trish mcintosh Thanks so much! Robby and Bryan get lots of credit for that. Thanks again for watching! -Andrew

[@balukus1107]

Awesome video! Was someone else with you? At one point all three of you are walking toward the camera....and someone else is holding it and waking backwards I think. Do people still live on this island or are all of those houses abandoned? Thanks again for the info and videos!

[@AdventureArchives]

Brian Lucas It was a bear! Naw, yeah someone did come with us but didn't wanna be on camera. It's funny, I think you're the first person to notice that. Yeah actually, I think the park ranger we talked to said there was still one person who lived on the island, but all the other houses are abandoned and maintained by the park. I think South Manitou Island has more people living on it though. Thanks for watching!

[@bigblockcutlass123]

when did you do this? Did you make it to the west side? I was just there this past summer with my boat taking another family with there kids also that made 8 people and made 7 t0 8 mile hikes with four younger kids. Would have like to stay longer, Great Video

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bigblockcutlass123 This was July of 2014. Unfortunately we didn't make it all the way to the west side, but we definitely want to go back and explore more some day. Sounds fun, how did that trip turn out? Were you mostly on the west side? I wish we could've stayed longer too. Thanks much for watching!

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I was there First weekend August 2014. We stayed at the Marina there a boat over to the north island one day and the South Island the next day. We hiked about 7 miles on each island. I would say the south Island has better site's to see. The west side of the South island is really cool. Also the water was flat so we seen about four ship wrecks that weekend. I have some video's posted from about three years ago when we made that trip then. I am poor at the making video's so I kinda gave up on that and just stuck to the picture's.

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Welp, Red River Gorge part 2 for my 10 year old daughter looks like a wash for this weekend. As a matter of fact (and Murphys law for that matter), most of Appalachia from Kentucky through WV and western VA looks wet! Need some advice, and taking into consideration this is peak tourist season, how hard and what do you think likelihood of putting together a couple days up here at Sleeping Bear Dunes would be? Ferry passes, backcountry passes? ANY guidance would be much appreciated. I'm hitting Internet hard now to try and make it happen as north looks like only dry place in the next few days! Thanks fellas!

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BuckeyeHiker I'll let Bryan know to answer this one, because he's the one who planned all the ferry stuff, but I don't remember it being too much trouble. We actually just got back from RRG, and it was a great time. Unfortunately, we didn't get to check out the Clifty Wilderness like you had suggested before (some of our alternative routes included it), just because of how much distance we'd have to cover in one weekend while filming (we wanted to get the wilderness are and the main part of the park). -Andrew

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BuckeyeHiker Hey, sorry to hear about RRG, yeah the weather has been pretty wet lately! We went to sleeping bear the same time (early july). Some of the more popular camp grounds like the Platte River might be full, so be sure to check those out if you want to stay at a camp ground. I'd avoid any heavily wooded campgrounds (like the one in our video) because they are full of mosquitos for sure this time of year. Ferry passes were easy to obtain and can be bought online. Got our passes from manitoutransit.com/ Just be sure to check and double check the times and dates the ferry leaves because they only make a few trips a day to north/south manitou. In fact, that manitou ferry website has a lot of information about camping on the manitou islands so i'd look around on that site. Here is some information about reserving / fees for camping: www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/campingfees.htm South Manitou is only campground camping. North Manitou has one campground, but allows backpacking/camping anywhere. BRING BUG SPRAY! :) ~Bryan

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Man, thank you guys for getting back so quick last night! Between the drive, and logistics (esp during busy season weekend) we took today off...... and are leaving tomorrow for the ol' usual backup, Grayson Highlands! Short drive, know my way around, and always fun. There's a 40% chance of rain tomorrow down there but like I tell my daughter, hopefully that keep at least 40% of the people away and we will have more of the trail to ourselves! Again, THANK YOU fellas so much for the info, everything was closed when I was calling up there last evening and thought of your guys' trip. Happy Adventures!!!!!!

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BuckeyeHiker For sure, hope your trip went well!

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Weird but i feel a bit disappointed that Robby cut his hair...anyways,excellent vid as always