Truck Camping In The Porcupine Mountains // Road Tripping Michigan's Upper Peninsula

We've made it to the northwest tip of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and it is astounding up here. Waterfalls for days, interesting rock formations, and gorgeous rock-lined beaches are par for the course. Join us in the truck camper as we meander our way through Porcupine Mountains State Park (aka the Porkies) camping and hiking along the way.
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[@SethandJoncee]

Synco whistling! 🤣🤣 Love it. All the waterfalls were fun to see!

[@BackcountryBanter]

Coming to an olympics near you! 😅

[@livesoutdoors1708]

The rocks are neato! Thanks for sharing, yer doing it right youngsters! Beautiful places!

[@BackcountryBanter]

There are so many cool rock formations up there! Not to mention all of the beautiful rocks you can find along the beaches.

[@specnaz01]

Surprising to see Porkies so overcrowded this year! Pictured rocks was quite empty compared to previous years when I camped there first week of August. I figured the covid rush was over with everyone starting to travel more again, but I guess not. Thank you for sharing the video, been wanting to go back here but it's like a 14 hour drive for me so haven't made it back yet :)

[@BackcountryBanter]

We were amazed at how many campers and campgrounds there were in the Upper Peninsula. Most of the campers we saw had Michigan plates but it seemed like anywhere we drove we were mostly passing campers. I can understand why though, it's gorgeous up there.

[@specnaz01]

@@BackcountryBanter Yeah it's been especially crazy over the last year.. but it is gorgeous indeed! Glad you guys were able to find spots to camp :)

[@yanlap2183]

happy to see that it is not only in Quebec that parks and campsites are overflowing from the covid.

[@hopeulikenudes]

I really enjoyed your videos... You had me cracking up laughing at least six times.

[@hike2bhuman110]

Wow this video, really love this. I can appreciate all the work and effort it took to make this awesome slice of heaven, stay safe, looking forward to your next video.

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thank you! It really is otherworldly up there.

[@barbarahalcomb6353]

Loved your video. Beautiful scenery, beautiful people. Like reading the comments. Keep up the good work…….

[@AllenSchubert]

OH! You started the video and got me hungry! ACK! I wasn't expecting that. Anyway, so cool to follow your travels! I guess this lifestyle makes sense after a thru-hike -- like, enjoy nature during the day and camp in (sorta) luxury at night! I really enjoy your videos. And I've only known one other person who put turmeric in his oatmeal (I'm not sure why, but I guess turmeric in the right amount must help health).

[@BackcountryBanter]

A few people have commented about the food this and last episode... we're going to have to put out some recipes along with each video 😂 This lifestyle has been a perfect transition for me. It preserves that sense of adventure and exploration but offers a bit more comfort and adaptability. I add the turmeric for it's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits but it also has a great flavor. My goal is around a 1/4tsp a day.

[@TheMusic4Soul]

great locations, shots and editing - enjoyed it a lot

[@BackcountryBanter]

Happy to hear that! Thanks.

[@robgrubb420]

people coughing in a campground...sick i think not, more likely good weed. fern gully over here! great movie

[@BackcountryBanter]

Haha, could be! I'd never seen Fern Gully until I met Tara. It is great.

[@hollyhuff1932]

The red berries are likely Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, called bearberry. Loving this trip!

[@taraohais.973]

Awesome, thanks!!

[@BackcountryBanter]

Good to know... time to learn more about bearberry. Thanks for the ID!

[@FiveStoryTreeHouse5]

Fantastic video, made me feel like I was there. Found you through your Jackery post, subscribing

[@DanielDuganaperture]

Great video - I got hooked on your channel with the long hikes in CO & WY and have stayed for the ongoing adventures. What camera are you using for video & stills?

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thanks! Glad to have you along for the journey, I'm hoping we can do some more long trails soon 😁 We use 2 cameras primarily: a Sony ZV-1 and an iPhone XS. To be completely honest we use the XS for 90% of our footage these days. It's just so much easier and is always easily accessible which is key on trips like this. The ZV-1 gets used for shots that deserve a little extra clarity/definition or for night video/photography.

[@DanielDuganaperture]

@@BackcountryBanter Thanks. A few years ago, I made a switch from lugging around heavy camera gear to just carrying my google pixel 4 (phone). I may go back to a stand alone camera in the future, but I’m still figuring out what I should carry in my backpack. I really enjoy your channel. I wish you both very happy trails.

[@C_C_SEA]

✨🏆✨👍... My former ceramics instructor/production studio potter/employer was always on about north MI's epic natural offerings. Sweet that y'all were vectored up yonder. Joy on!

[@TheEdelKampers]

What great locations to visit. Love how you explore the areas. Thank you for sharing. Mary💕Fred

[@MishapAmethystHikes]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

[@notquiteultralight1701]

What a great series you two!! That’s scary! Everyone coughing!! My daughter is studying geosciences at umass lowell so shared this episode with her because of the cool stones you guys found on the beach. Thank you thank you!!!! Be safe please!🙏

[@tvtoms]

20:10 bears face carved by nature.

[@BackcountryBanter]

YES! Someone on instagram pointed that out when I posted that pic and now I can't not see it. So cool.

[@bac26c]

Have you thought about putting some drone footage into these videos? Where you can it would be a pretty cool addition. Kind of like Foresty Forests vids

[@BackcountryBanter]

I would really like to incorporate drone footage. It's something I continually look into but can't really afford right now. On top of that I do have some reservations about it. I find drones pretty annoying when I'm out in the woods and can hear them buzzing in the distance so I'd want to be sure that I wasn't flying around people.

[@kicktree]

Gracias y'all ! I loved Picture Rocks. Took a boat ride to see them well. If I remember (1996) there are some honkin' big sand dunes along the north country trail around the PR locale. Enjoy it all!

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thanks! I think seeing Pictured Rocks by boat is the way to go, it's hard to see the cliffs when you are standing on them! We'll be heading toward Pictured Rocks (and potentially seeing those honkin' big sand dunes) in the next video 😁

[@kicktree]

@@BackcountryBanter sweet!

[@midwestoutdoors3286]

Really enjoy your videos

[@amydelpiere9315]

Love it up there. Your video was interesting. Bear berries? Hideous worms in the stream - yikes! We went to some of those same falls with our doggos 2 years ago. It's been many years since we were at the Porkies. Live in Michigan but from the SW it is still a very long drive to get there :)

[@micbrenoel5459]

Nice video of my favorite place in the UP….. western area of the Porkies. Namasté

[@mars_hikes967]

Seems like a great park, maybe a little touristy but who cares. Plus lots of nice humor in this video.

[@BackcountryBanter]

It is definitely well known and touristy which is not normally our jam, but it is sometimes fun. Same goes for staying in a traditional campground like we did. It's a bit nostalgic for me too.

[@stevenjenkins4610]

I’ve been watching for awhile, question, what is the the total weight of vehicle loaded with the camper, are you exceeding your GVWR?

[@Twobarpsi]

I'm lichen this video!

[@BackcountryBanter]

🙌

[@Twobarpsi]

....beautiful but dangerous 😃

[@BackcountryBanter]

They had some great trail signs there.

[@liri2209]

skunk mate trail ? 😉

[@hermeticallysealed]

I am now porkie pining

[@taraohais.973]

Doooo it!!!

[@BackcountryBanter]

I see what you did there. 🙌

[@masonandleigh]

I think those were horsehair worms, which are parasitic. They infect grasshoppers and crickets, causing them to seek water and drown themselves to complete the lifecycle. 😬

[@BackcountryBanter]

😬 "Go to water. Immerse yourself. Do not return. Complete the cycle and fulfill your destiny." -Horsehair Worms

[@johnphillips3526]

Say hi to Shug while you are up there ;)

[@BackcountryBanter]

There's so much to see up there that we're going to have to take a separate special trip just for MN.

[@justjonoutdoors]

Some of those views didn’t suck… ;)

[@BackcountryBanter]

Yeah, I guess I'd go back... 😂

[@robgrubb420]

i dont think those are parasite i think those are elvers.

[@BackcountryBanter]

Wooooahhh.... that'd be cool if they are. I hadn't head of elvers before.

[@michaelhoisington4501]

How about a pizza