RVING THE UPPER PENINSULA MI & PICTURED ROCKS

[@katphyre]

The discussion about pasties cracked me up. And the comment about bug spray being kept in the poison section. We once camped in a place where the mosquitos were a visible wall so we used a product with something like 95% deet. The bugs were so voracious we had to spray our faces and it made our lips numb. I don't even want to think about what kind of cancer we gave ourselves that week.

[@hennagal7360]

Dreamy ! This Quality viewing experience is why we and our children switched from watching standard terrestrial tv to 100% youtube viewing (4 years now) Thank you KYD for being leading lights - not just on Vlog production (hilarious pipe-drag btw 🤣) but on wholesome marriage, family dynamics and getting the best out of life - your light travels far and wide - sending this appreciation from the UK x

[@chrisnwilm]

Welcome! Yooper territory. I lived in St. Ignace for four years. It's beautiful country. This video makes me miss the UP. Love the video!

[@pamelas794]

A couple of things...Mark - you were right on the pronunciation of pasties. They are British in origin. Also, when you are on wooded hikes, dab some mint and lavender oils behind your ears and on your wrists. They are great natural insect repellants.

[@oldbasslodge]

Love hearing the band family and friends at minute 10 on this video. Local Athens, Georgia band. Y'all are great.

[@lauria5040]

I always enjoy the videos. We have considered going on the road for a year, so we learn a lot from how you do things. BUT..... the best part of your videos for me is CALEB. He cracks me up. I have had a teenage son that found traveling with us quite laborious. Caleb has a pretty good attitude but has quite the sense of humor and it makes the videos real. I say... have him shoot one episode from his point of view for the whole thing. That would be viral for sure.

[@megganlaucher1096]

Kyd I honestly think this is one of my favorites, because of the silent walk with the stinky slinky!!!! Spllaaahhhh! Love you guys! Meggs!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Meggan Laucher 😂

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

Thanks to KYD I no longer watch regular TV and only look forward to your videos. I absolutely love your entire family and its fun watching Charlie getting bigger. Thank you for being my inspiration!

[@adventuresofjandk]

My Gypsy Adventure my wife and I are the same. Seems regular TV is on its way out. 😂

[@jessicafreymiller1490]

Glad you came to our beautiful state!!

[@jhmup]

Setting up the camera to catch yourself dragging the stinky-slinky was so worth it! Lots of LOLs here 🤣

[@greggerosky3788]

jhmup so much story in a single shot :-)

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Had to replay that bit a few times because of the framing of the shot. Did Caleb record it? I saw him putting the camera back after you climbed back in. Love Caleb’s antics during your “serious” bit. ❤️

[@AdventureEndeavor]

We loved it also!

[@akbychoice]

We’ve all seen plenty of them hoses on the roads run over. Asphalt Anacondas

[@adventuresofjandk]

jhmup hilarious

[@LisaMarli]

I ❤ Charlie. He's such a great dog. I just try to make my trips enjoyable. Stop and enjoy. Find something. I will never see everything, but I am going to enjoy what I see. Meanwhile, I'll follow a bunch of other travelers and see more things, and get ideas for future trips. My latest "I'll never do it, but I love the videos" are the narrow boat people in England. Imagine RVing at 3 miles an hour down a canal. It's lovely. Most canals are going through countryside. And they all want to share their adventures.

[@LisaMarli]

And I loved the tree growing on top of the rock. I swear that one looks like the skull of an outer space alien.

[@kennethhieke6623]

Great videography of the Sunset and many other shots, too. Well done!

[@SeaTreeWonder]

Somehow we missed watching this episode when you released it last fall... watching it today 9 months later was an absolute pleasure! After watching this episode today, we had to hook up our little retro travel trailer and move it to a different place. Watching your videos always gets us into the adventure of moving our trailer around, and all the chores that go along with the adventures too. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!... And the Upper Peninsula of Michigan looks like an amazing place to visit! It's on our list of places that we will go on our little home on wheels. :-)

[@kalibaby78]

I love that you guys pay it forward too. my husband and I do that all the time with tolls, coffee lines, all kinds of things it just feels good :)

[@simonh9819]

Do you ever become complaisant or numb to the scenery you pass? Yet another stunning destination!!

[@AdventureEndeavor]

We have only been on the road for 6 months and definitely are not complacent. They might be but I doubt it!

[@lornadoonem1268]

My hubs & I so enjoy your videos. We always look forward to the next one. From your videos we learn & make notes of where y’all go to put on our destination list. You two remind me so much of ourselves in personality. I would enjoy seeing what y’all do for exercise other than hikes as well as more cooking vids.

[@Stranded-N-Paradise]

I realize that it’s Monday but just to let you know you guys are the favorite part of our Sunday it’s the last thing we do before bed is watch the latest episode thank you for sharing your journey.

[@TheTracystella]

That was so cool that someone paid forward by paying backwards...lol and then y'all did the same! If we all did that when we can...it would be so beautiful.

[@glennmoses3910]

Great video as always, better than TV. I want to say one thing though and you're not guilty but it's something that can happen in a second. Whenever you throw something in the water for the dog to retrieve keep it close and be prepared to go in and save him. My dog loves going after things and recently almost drowned just from being tired. I was able to get to him just as he went under and he's fine. I never even thought of that happening until it did. Be safe out there and thank you for taking the time to share.

[@JTSOUTDOORLIFE]

Great video!!! We laughed at the slinky and poopsie comments! We put ours in a plastic bin so that doesn't happen! Love that you paid forward the toll!

[@AdventureEndeavor]

Paying it forward was so cool!

[@butcharmstrong9645]

I am a life-long resident of the U.P. and having grown up in the Munising area,, it was fun to see your reactions to Pictured Rocks. When I was a kid there (I'm 67 now) as a resident of Alger County, you could take the Pictured Rocks cruise free of which I did take advantage . Also growing up there we used to climb Miner's Castle and the people snapping pix of us and waving at us was something I will always remember. We were indestructible youth!

[@marygilbert7733]

It makes the day so much better when someone pays it forward just shows there are good people in the world and such a blessing.

[@matthewjames6737]

Mark you are correct with your pronunciation of pass tee for the pasty’s. Of note they are a traditional miner’s “dish” from Cornwall England. We really enjoy the videos, please keep up the great work.

[@joyeyoder4783]

Total LOL moment "walking the stinky slinky". Loved the video as always. What spectacular sunsets!

[@amypletcher4411]

Awesome!! Lol the "poopsi"!! Mosquito hike wouldn't be down my alley but glad you tried it!! Oh, loved the video from your rig on the bridge!! Very cool!! Loved going over it when we went to Michigan!!

[@pedintx]

Another great video. It took me longer to get through it because I paused several time to get some great screen captures. Beautiful country. Even though I have been to Mackinaw, I never crossed the bridge to experience the UP. It is so satisfying to watch the interactions of your family. You guys are the best and thank you for sharing. Paul from Texas

[@CR25325]

Trish laughing in the “Kitchitikipi’ scene. 15:29. Marc is hilarious. I’d be cracking up all the time too.

[@davidbrickey5925]

I’ve been in Michigan several times. but never in the u.p. From your videos it is very beautiful place. You guys enjoy your journey. 👍☕️🍩

[@paulradziewicz294]

I love your videos about Michigan but also hate them at the same time. I am an economic refugee that was forced to relocate in 2006 to NC and miss Michigan sooo much that seeing your journey through the greatest state in our country makes me super home sick. BEST sunsets in the country! Keep it coming, thanks so much for allowing us tag along on your journey.

[@patricklondon6006]

I'm glad you had a great time in my home state. I really enjoy Trish's facts. I like to learning new things. The first year my wife and I took the Picture Rocks cruise. The waves picked up and we had waves coming over the top of boat. They quickly returned us to port and kindly returned our money. Great people!

[@moonshine4049]

Patrick London they did for us as well and we all started to get sea sick. Pretty but Not fun.

[@daleturnley5882]

22:21 what a kick watching your son ham it up in the background. Another great video. Thanks

[@CR25325]

19:50

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Great episode. The river cruise reminded me of a Wisconsin Dells river cruise. Those cliffs are amazing. Who else hates it when you realize the video is almost over.

[@stevemiller7215]

Really beautiful footage. Saw you dragging the hose. Had the worse experience yesterday, the hose broke mid stream black tank, and I froze for seconds before closing the valve. OMG! At least no one was watching my hazmat clean up. Ahhhhh, a poopsie. Hahaha. I’m keeping that one. Hope you see these comments, total appreciation.

[@ThomasGreenJr]

By far my favorite RV family, kid friendly, no bad language....we hope to be back on the road 2020 after a 3 year break.

[@jesusparra1817]

It's such a great view when you have the camera on top of the trailer!! Awesome shots!!

[@lanedavis9331]

I like your ‘more time doing less things’ mantra. We, the viewers, enjoy your experiences but need to remember, it is YOUR experience. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

[@AdventureEndeavor]

Well said! We need to slow down with our travels as well.

[@Unwrapasmile]

Each week I feel as my Sunday is complete when I’ve watched your video, thanks for sharing

[@izby2652]

My favourite type of fungi is the Mycorrhizal network which, if I'm remembering correctly, uses mycelium strands to connect trees, allowing trees to communicate with each other and pass nutrients. I never thought I'd be interested in fungi and trees. Then I read 'The Hidden Life of Trees' by Peter Wohlleben. Hands down a fantastic read and gives you a new appreciation for nature.

[@trAshlieee]

My husband and I took a road trip to the UP a couple of years ago. We had no plan, no idea where we would sleep or where we would eat. It was the best vacation of our lives! We stuck to local food and local motels. Our first stop was Sault Ste. Marie and we rode the coast west ending in Marquette and headed back home to Ohio. 5 days. My favorite stop was Munising, Sault Ste Marie was a nice town also. We had so many beautiful views from a number of light houses along the coast. We hiked to see waterfalls and totally enjoyed ourselves with no plan.

[@billg1527]

Thanks for showing my home state & the beautiful UP, we own 10 acres and i think you drove right by it on HWY 94. The bugs are legendary, best times to visit are mid August thru October, very few bugs and the fall colors are beautiful.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

The sunsets over the lake were beautiful! Charlie just needed a little encouragement to get in. He'll be a natural soon. Enjoyed seeing Michigan with your family. I was always fascinated with the color patterns in those huge rocks. As if every layer had a story to tell.

[@juliabrailey2881]

Love watching your videos and love the music. I was born and raised in the South West of England where pasties originated as a flat(ish) semi circular pie, that farm workers could put into their back pockets for their lunch. We were in the UP earlier this summer and sampled a Michigan Pastie....pretty good!!! We also visited Kitch-iti kipi, the group that went out before us included some Native Americans for whom the location is sacred and were granted permission to drum and chant while on the raft. Even from the shore it was quite an experience.

[@LuckyDawgProductionsModerator]

My grandfather was born in Cornwall and came to the U.S. as a teen. We were raised on pasties and sausage rolls. My comfort food. Blessed to visit Cornwall twice and see the homeland of my ancestors. :-)

[@judeedufresne8371]

Thank you for the hard work each week in sharing your travels with all of us! Your skills in producing quality video with great music really makes Sunday evenings so enjoyable.

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

Good thing you noticed the sewer hose but it’s damaged anyway. We were concerned about you being in Triple E territory with skin exposed. I know you sprayed but .... Thanks for taking us along on the boat rides. We definitely have to make a trip up there.

[@maxrr2609]

Wonderful you showed our beautiful UP and Michigan’s beauty, thanks!

[@brendajohnson6910]

You guys are the only channel I follow that has taken me to the UP. Thank you!!

[@scotts8339]

Love the addition of the side shots of the map and the hiking app! Great perspective for map lovers and fellow route planners, please keep it up!

[@golfaholics7777]

I don’t know if everyone realizes just how awesome your editing is..the mushrooms on the trees..showing video of them as you still hear and finish the conversation about them, just one example. Amazing job on video guys! ❤️❤️

[@dontask8979]

Agree. Top shelf all the way.

[@annerozes7]

Incredible!! Wow! That ending sunset, impeccable!!

[@patb9375]

It is very nice to see the excitement you have for the subjects you are teaching your children. The midwest has a large variety of soil types to study as you go around.

[@barbaraclemons8753]

My stepdad grew up in the UP. He said the miners took pasties with them to work for lunch. He taught me how to make them. Yum!

[@paulleck]

Love that you guys are doing 75Hard! My wife and I starting after my shoulder surgery. These sunset and water shots are making a trip to Michigan a must on our travel schedule. Thank you for all the great ideas.

[@crv20051]

And that stinky, slinky walk really was priceless--love that, still laughing, we have all been there.

[@robertribbit]

Been to these places many times and it never gets old.

[@AlwaysAnAdventureWithKids]

We are LOVING watching your Michigan videos! We moved to NZ 2 years ago from Michigan and you guys have been visiting some of our favorite spots!!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Awesome. You probably recall us saying that Michigan and NZ are on the same latitude, which is why they are similar. Pretty cool.

[@AlwaysAnAdventureWithKids]

@@KeepYourDaydream Super cool! We lived in St. Joe Michigan where we had beautiful summers and cold, snowy winters. In NZ, we live in the northern part of the north island, so MUCH warmer in the winter and no snow!

[@IrvieMartin]

I don't know if you have talked much about homeschooling, but I love your enthusiasm for places you visit! I homeschooled 10 kids (4 step kiddos) and loved every second! I have a BA in education and a master's in writing. I miss the years of homeschooling and look forward to our years on the road - hopefully sharing writing with other homeschoolers. Keep your enthusiasm! Love your videos 😁

[@Heymrk]

Maddie would be so proud of Charlie not wanting to get into the truck.

[@ericreterstorf6920]

Lot of memories of the UP... in a little town in golver just 11 miles east of manisque off US 2. Spent every summer there as a kid... My Grandpa was born and raised in manisique... I Live in Arizona now and Miss The UP... Been on the picture rocks cruise many of times... Very beautiful...

[@samanthastimpson1968]

Thank-you for sharing your family and your travels with us and all the hard work you all do! We are newbies and when I get nervous about stuff, I watch your videos and feel so inspired!

[@maribethspence6740]

That scene of you dragging that...stinky slinky back cracked me up. It made me think of a scene that would've fit right in a Chevy Chase family vacation movie 😂.

[@secondechomatt]

Dragging the hose back is one of the funniest short clips I've seen you guys post! Hilarious!

[@sa-iw4dr]

Love the opening "stinky slinky". Wow, that is so cool that someone paid for you and then you played it forward! NICE! If more people would do this we could work wonders in the world. I know the feeling when you procrastinate; because you think its going to be painful and then as it turns out it was simpleton easy! Oh, Catch a Kitty! That was cute. Charlie needed a running start for sure. Made me smile again thanks!

[@christalcherry3426]

I watch your guys Video's all the time and laugh with them every time. I can not wait to get a motor home and start traveling around. This one is for sure a place I would love to see......You all are so awesome thank you for making these and sharing them with us.

[@johndolezal310]

As a youth we use to go to the UP many times. Now our children go up there. They where just there for a wedding last week. By not seeing everything means you'll just have to go back someday. Got to say Caleb is so funny, the looks while you were talking. We enjoy your travels. Take care and be safe!

[@TammiHartung]

Love the UP. one of THE BEST places on earth to take a summer trip.

[@benused1]

A 5 star sunset and sedimentary rocks in the same video, keep up the good work.

[@jameshodgins1937]

Beautiful! We were just in the UP this summer! Nice to see where we were! Enjoy your videos.

[@RandisAdventures]

Hey guys! ☀️🌞😁 I was RV camping in our Little Guy Max in the Upper Peninsula and I am in the process of editing my KZbin video (it will go live next Thursday) I think we were probably there at the same time. 😊 The winds were very windy... I had never heard so much wind while trying to sleep in our RV. We stayed at Bay Furnace State Park in Munising across the street from where you stayed and traveled to the east Lake Michigan shoreline. Pictured Rocks was like heaven on earth! WOW... I couldn’t believe how gorgeous they were. We did Miners Falls and loved the sunsets! Fun to see your video... fingers crossed mine turns out as well done as yours! 😁👍😎💡☀️❤️💭🤞

[@rejeanpaquet4375]

Treats always work.good job Trish.Enjoy watching your MI adventures.

[@creeksidemama5207]

Best pasties in the U.P are the ones sold near Munising Mi. There is a small town west of Munising called Autrain and the gas station there has the best pasties ever. Northern Michigan is beautiful but the U.P is absolutely magical.

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Kitch-iti kipi was the clean highlight of this video. Crystal clear water is always great to see. Stinky slinky was the dirty highlight of the video. Loved them both. Charlie has got you guys wrapped around his paws - Trish knew he would jump up there for a treat. haha

[@russyankie7440]

Love you guys! Of all the RV channels on u-tube, yours is my fav. You interaction with each other makes it enjoyable to watch. The UP of Mi is on the top of my bucket list, spent 4 years there in the service about 25 mi from Marquette, so very interested in your UP adventures.

[@gijoecam]

We loved Munising Tourist Park CG! We were there for just one night back in August, and it was beautiful!

[@ixcuinaserpent]

Thank you for sharing and taking all of us to all those wonderful places !I'm a a follower since 1st season and always looking forward to your videos ! I know you know this but, what a wonderful family you are ! I love all of you and safe travels !

[@rhombus20]

Loved the interior shot of the RV after you got the SnapPads on. Your rig looked like it was lived in!

[@deltas4114]

Video..🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟, music picked to go with all the beauty 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟, Charlie getting in truck...priceless. Thank you for sharing, safe travels. Retrieval of stinky slinky...😄😃😂.

[@coralwebb4245]

I really enjoyed this episode, a bit of everything. I particularly loved the opening walk of shame with the stinky slinky, hilarious 🤣

[@lindahenderson2987]

We were in the UP in 2001. Besides M I pictured rocks was our favorite. To this day I still have a picture of the lighthouse on my desk and something I would love to own and refurbish.

[@jason1938]

I enjoy your show. It’s one of the most entertaining rv shows I’ve seen. Well put together.

[@scrat0i71]

We’d love to watch this right away, but my wife and I are in labor with our 4th baby! Camping with 4 kids next year in our 2019 Reflection 312BHTS : ) we love you guys!

[@scrat0i71]

Btw, we live in Detroit and love that you’re in Michigan! #KYDBaby2019

[@debbiblakeslee2373]

scrat0i71 congrats 🎊🍾🎉

[@scrat0i71]

Thanks! : )

[@deesandiego]

oh my !

[@scrat0i71]

Doug Parker thanks! We just bought our first RV right before KYD bought there’s and it was the same exact one for last season lol! We couldn’t believe it and that’s when we started watching. We loved seeing our TT in this show and being like, “that’s our camper!” Lol. Our family is so similar to KYD too lol.

[@Blues2cool]

The video of Mark walking up the road with a stinky slinky is hilarious!

[@lorih379]

Charlie is really growing. You guys are in great shape you both look amazing

[@jakeburke7396]

Man i envy the hell out of you guys! I hope one day to take my camper and truck on all the adventures you do!

[@LuckyDawgProductionsModerator]

You had me at Pasties! My grandfather was born in Cornwall, England and emigrated to the U.S. in the 1920's. I grew up eating Cornish Pasties! My favorite food ever! Enjoying your trip to Macinac Island and the U.P. Safe travels!

[@OurNationalAdventure]

It's so cool how the trees grow from those amazing rocks! Like the hopewell rocks almost! ♡ we look forward to going there next year!!♡

[@zedhead2864]

Needa do the Lake Superior Circle Tour. Pretty amazing!

[@OurNationalAdventure]

@@zedhead2864 thanks!!! Definitely will do ♡

[@AdventureEndeavor]

Looks like an awesome place we tried to make it this summer, but it didn't happen!

[@tomnancylifesamazingdontmi5383]

I love the comments about getting better pasties then the ones across the street from the gas station. My mother in law is a upper born and raised and makes the best pasties. We love the UP.

[@laudalady61]

I just missed you guys by a couple of weeks! I was down the road at Bay Furnace campground and had crappy weather!

[@NelloCambelli]

Suggest getting and using the orange plastic square pads between the ground and square stabilization pads. If it rains or there is damp ground there is not enough area to prevent your system from sinking and becoming stuck. I have gray hair, eyebrows and ear fuzz.

[@emersonkk33]

LOL! Best opening scene of any of your videos! Classic!

[@Adventure_RM]

Loved the trail map side-screen!

[@criminalmastermind8]

I'm always watching your videos thinking, "Man, I wanna do that!" This was one of the few times I have already done that and love seeing you guys getting to experience it.

[@TheHungryCubanAdventures]

Sight experience over sight seeing. I agree 👍

[@Userthatalreadyexists]

this is great. the footage of the walk with the stinky slinky is brilliant!! HAHAHAH

[@BlackberryHillHouse]

Storytelling, camera work, audio. You guys have really been on point these last 2 seasons! This is an area we're considering for our big trip next year. You're making a fantastic case for!

[@berthatucker1401]

I love Carson , he’s so funny.

[@n1spirit]

Carson or Caleb? Caleb is the real jokester of the family I think (he's the youngest; Carson is the older of the two boys). Of course, CHARLIE is the SUPER JOKESTER ("I can't get up; lift me! Oh, wait! A treat? I GOT THIS!!!!!!") hahaha

[@Pinkflufflove]

Michigan home grown here ..Love to see people enjoy all the beauty that is in Michigan.. once you cross that bridge it’s a different world... looking for educational things down state in Dearborn,MI is The Henry Ford Museum and Village you can also take the Ford rouge plant tour.. see Henry Fords birthplace and tour a Ford Assembly Plant.

[@ElementaryExplorers]

I’ve been so excited for this one!! We loved meeting your family at the campground. So glad you enjoyed exploring the UP. 😃

[@jeepsandrvs]

I think Charlie is having the most fun of all. Safe Travels!

[@darrylsnyder6339]

Love the high camera shot while driving

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Great UP video Mark and Trish. Totally enjoying your travels in Michigan brings back some super memories of growing up and how beautiful Michigan is in the summer and fall. The winter not so much. Thanks for sharing your adventure.