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We're a Christian family of three who loves to travel and see God's amazing creation! Come along with us as we embark on this ongoing journey!
Charming Bayfield, Wisconsin, and the Apostle Islands! | Full-Time RV Living
This time, we visit the lovely little town of Bayfield, Wisconsin, sample some great fish and chips, tour the Maritime Museum, and go boating on Lake Superior to see the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore!
Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We are part of the Amazon Associates program and earn a small commission if you buy one of these products. It's a way for you to support the channel and the work we do at no additional cost to you. Also, simply using any of these links to navigate to Amazon is helpful to us. Thanks so much!
INDOORS
Upholstered benches with storage: amzn.to/48Tu32V
Decorative light fixture: amzn.to/3vjSFE5
Warm light LED bulbs: amzn.to/3IDDHvT
Mail organizer: amzn.to/3Pgj9xd
Hanging wire baskets: amzn.to/3Txlruq
RV vent insulated cover: amzn.to/43dtXC3
Remote control holder: amzn.to/3vkgyLI
Nonstick stacking cookware: amzn.to/3T7PM1a
Pot and pan protectors: amzn.to/3Tj9FCi
Oven thermometer: amzn.to/48Y9VfY
Pizza stone for propane oven: amzn.to/3uZKbCd
Corelle dinnerware: amzn.to/48Uyuum
Spice rack: amzn.to/4a7Sevt
Plastic bag organizer: amzn.to/4acaHqQ
Nespresso pod holder: amzn.to/3wUzz8b
OXO pop top food storage containers: amzn.to/3Tygh1g
Refrigerator storage bins: amzn.to/3wLhAAP
Brush steel paper towel dispenser: amzn.to/3PmccKZ
Compact toaster: amzn.to/3VfqGjs
Reverse osmosis water filter: amzn.to/3vjTFrP
Locking water jug: amzn.to/3VhEPwG
Silicone heat-resistant drying mat: amzn.to/48YMPFT
Sink strainers: amzn.to/3Txm2wa
Hands-free stainless steel trash can: amzn.to/3TAQ4ik
Hanging storage cubes we use in Kaylee's closet: amzn.to/3VnCu38
Hanging jewelry organizer: amzn.to/4cbuyrT
Angela's jewelry organizer box: amzn.to/3PlGpdf
Drawer organizers: amzn.to/4cfZIyw
Turkish bath towels that dry quickly: amzn.to/49QAuou
Stainless steel toilet paper holder: amzn.to/3IAS2sT
Brushed nickel shower rod: amzn.to/49Vel8H
Storage basket we use in our bathroom: amzn.to/3IyWLLG
Hand towel holder: amzn.to/3TBL5OJ
Makeup brush holder: amzn.to/3vgikgU
Brushed nickel cabinet door handles: amzn.to/3vbvqw2
RV door window shade: amzn.to/4c7VYPz
Metal compass wall art: amzn.to/48NJ1HG
Indoor/outdoor thermometer and hygrometer: amzn.to/3IGVm5D
Wall outlets with built-in USB chargers: amzn.to/3Ty6bNP
Bed lift shock struts: amzn.to/43eP9Ye
OUTDOORS
Renogy 175 watt flexible solar panel: amzn.to/3v0evMZ
Battleborn GC3 battery: amzn.to/3PlzS1Y
Victron inverter/charger: amzn.to/3v13lHR
Victron charge controller: amzn.to/3PlHrG9
Victron shunt for monitoring battery capacity: amzn.to/3IGX8Ul
15 amp male to 50 amp female twist adapter for connecting a small generator to a 50 amp RV power inlet: amzn.to/3VHWMET
FlagPole Buddy for attaching a Starlink dish to an RV ladder: amzn.to/3Pf3NZB
Andersen jack blocks: amzn.to/49MSosk
Curved leveling blocks: amzn.to/48On6zX
Step covers: amzn.to/3wSRxrx
Folding table: amzn.to/3wVCc9J
Bags for storing hoses and cables: amzn.to/49QgXoo
Adjustable water pressure regulator: amzn.to/3IwRsfQ
Will's favorite unheated hose: amzn.to/3Ta2OLA
Heated hose: amzn.to/3vbuYOm
Water flow meter: amzn.to/3IC9Tjm
Collapsible bucket: amzn.to/3PjiX0f
Black tank flusher, a MUST: amzn.to/3wQ8rHk
Sewer hose: amzn.to/49Qg7Ie
Sewer hose holder: amzn.to/43i3y6b
Y sewer hose fitting so you can connect two sewer hoses to one drain: amzn.to/49OQTK5
Waste water tote tank: amzn.to/48RYWon
Insect screen for furnace and water heater: amzn.to/3Izy1Tp
REALLY good wheel chocks: amzn.to/3wQMaJB
Mopeka propane tank level sensors: amzn.to/49gZBjs
Propane tank halo, really needed if you use the Mopeka sensors above: amzn.to/3PlLToi
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:23 Challenges in RV Life
02:00 Bayfield's Fruit Loop
03:04 Exploring Bayfield
04:29 Dozens of Sailboats!
05:33 Bayfield Maritime Museum
06:24 Fish and Chips at Hoop's Fish Market
07:21 Historic Homes and Cool Cabins
08:49 Cruising Around the Apostle Islands
10:50 Thoughts on the Cruise
12:36 Planning and Flexibility with an RV Trip
14:07 Next Time...
Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We are part of the Amazon Associates program and earn a small commission if you buy one of these products. It's a way for you to support the channel and the work we do at no additional cost to you. Also, simply using any of these links to navigate to Amazon is helpful to us. Thanks so much!
INDOORS
Upholstered benches with storage: amzn.to/48Tu32V
Decorative light fixture: amzn.to/3vjSFE5
Warm light LED bulbs: amzn.to/3IDDHvT
Mail organizer: amzn.to/3Pgj9xd
Hanging wire baskets: amzn.to/3Txlruq
RV vent insulated cover: amzn.to/43dtXC3
Remote control holder: amzn.to/3vkgyLI
Nonstick stacking cookware: amzn.to/3T7PM1a
Pot and pan protectors: amzn.to/3Tj9FCi
Oven thermometer: amzn.to/48Y9VfY
Pizza stone for propane oven: amzn.to/3uZKbCd
Corelle dinnerware: amzn.to/48Uyuum
Spice rack: amzn.to/4a7Sevt
Plastic bag organizer: amzn.to/4acaHqQ
Nespresso pod holder: amzn.to/3wUzz8b
OXO pop top food storage containers: amzn.to/3Tygh1g
Refrigerator storage bins: amzn.to/3wLhAAP
Brush steel paper towel dispenser: amzn.to/3PmccKZ
Compact toaster: amzn.to/3VfqGjs
Reverse osmosis water filter: amzn.to/3vjTFrP
Locking water jug: amzn.to/3VhEPwG
Silicone heat-resistant drying mat: amzn.to/48YMPFT
Sink strainers: amzn.to/3Txm2wa
Hands-free stainless steel trash can: amzn.to/3TAQ4ik
Hanging storage cubes we use in Kaylee's closet: amzn.to/3VnCu38
Hanging jewelry organizer: amzn.to/4cbuyrT
Angela's jewelry organizer box: amzn.to/3PlGpdf
Drawer organizers: amzn.to/4cfZIyw
Turkish bath towels that dry quickly: amzn.to/49QAuou
Stainless steel toilet paper holder: amzn.to/3IAS2sT
Brushed nickel shower rod: amzn.to/49Vel8H
Storage basket we use in our bathroom: amzn.to/3IyWLLG
Hand towel holder: amzn.to/3TBL5OJ
Makeup brush holder: amzn.to/3vgikgU
Brushed nickel cabinet door handles: amzn.to/3vbvqw2
RV door window shade: amzn.to/4c7VYPz
Metal compass wall art: amzn.to/48NJ1HG
Indoor/outdoor thermometer and hygrometer: amzn.to/3IGVm5D
Wall outlets with built-in USB chargers: amzn.to/3Ty6bNP
Bed lift shock struts: amzn.to/43eP9Ye
OUTDOORS
Renogy 175 watt flexible solar panel: amzn.to/3v0evMZ
Battleborn GC3 battery: amzn.to/3PlzS1Y
Victron inverter/charger: amzn.to/3v13lHR
Victron charge controller: amzn.to/3PlHrG9
Victron shunt for monitoring battery capacity: amzn.to/3IGX8Ul
15 amp male to 50 amp female twist adapter for connecting a small generator to a 50 amp RV power inlet: amzn.to/3VHWMET
FlagPole Buddy for attaching a Starlink dish to an RV ladder: amzn.to/3Pf3NZB
Andersen jack blocks: amzn.to/49MSosk
Curved leveling blocks: amzn.to/48On6zX
Step covers: amzn.to/3wSRxrx
Folding table: amzn.to/3wVCc9J
Bags for storing hoses and cables: amzn.to/49QgXoo
Adjustable water pressure regulator: amzn.to/3IwRsfQ
Will's favorite unheated hose: amzn.to/3Ta2OLA
Heated hose: amzn.to/3vbuYOm
Water flow meter: amzn.to/3IC9Tjm
Collapsible bucket: amzn.to/3PjiX0f
Black tank flusher, a MUST: amzn.to/3wQ8rHk
Sewer hose: amzn.to/49Qg7Ie
Sewer hose holder: amzn.to/43i3y6b
Y sewer hose fitting so you can connect two sewer hoses to one drain: amzn.to/49OQTK5
Waste water tote tank: amzn.to/48RYWon
Insect screen for furnace and water heater: amzn.to/3Izy1Tp
REALLY good wheel chocks: amzn.to/3wQMaJB
Mopeka propane tank level sensors: amzn.to/49gZBjs
Propane tank halo, really needed if you use the Mopeka sensors above: amzn.to/3PlLToi
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:23 Challenges in RV Life
02:00 Bayfield's Fruit Loop
03:04 Exploring Bayfield
04:29 Dozens of Sailboats!
05:33 Bayfield Maritime Museum
06:24 Fish and Chips at Hoop's Fish Market
07:21 Historic Homes and Cool Cabins
08:49 Cruising Around the Apostle Islands
10:50 Thoughts on the Cruise
12:36 Planning and Flexibility with an RV Trip
14:07 Next Time...
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Waterfalls, Lighthouses, and Beaches on Minnesota's North Shore! | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 32314 днів тому
Come along with us as we visit waterfalls, caves, rocky beaches, gorges, lighthouses, and cliffs along Minnesota's North Shore! We tour Temperance River state park, Tettegouche state park, Gooseberry Falls state park, Iona's Beach, Sugarloaf Cove, Split Rock Lighthouse and more! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and h...
Voyageurs National Park and Grand Portage National Monument | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 17828 днів тому
This time, we venture to northern Minnesota to see lakes and learn about the Native American and French Canadian history of this area. We begin with a visit to Voyageurs National Park, a boater's paradise, and then move eastward to the shores of Lake Superior. Next, we see the lovely High Falls, which is on the border with Canada, before having an AMAZING time at Grand Portage National Monument...
From Theodore Roosevelt to the Peace Garden: Discovering North Dakota | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 380Місяць тому
We begin an extended fall trip in our RV by first heading to the Peace Garden State! First, we tour the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, then we learn about the state's connection to Europe at the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot. Flowers, ponds, and cacti greet us at the International Peace Garden, and we have fun with friends in Grand Forks! Below are links to many of the pr...
Escaping the Summer Heat and Orca Watching in Anacortes, Washington! | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 190Місяць тому
This time, we drive west to the Puget Sound of Washington to enjoy some cool temps, spend time with friends, and go orca watching in Anacortes! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We are part of the Amazon Associates program and earn a small commission if you buy one of these pro...
Cruising to Four More Ports in Spectacular Norway!!
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In this episode, we visit the northernmost point of Europe, tour Nidaros cathedral in Trondheim, drive through amazing mountains to see the Troll's Highway near Alesund, and witness spectacular views of everything at the same time in Olden! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We ...
Norway, the Most Stunning Country We've Ever Seen!
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This time, we take an epic cruise with Will's parents to NORWAY!!! First, we spend a few days touring London, then we board our cruise ship and visit the ports of Haugesund, Flam, and Geiranger. We see Akrasanden beach, ride the Flam Railway, cruise through Geirangerfjord, and more! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves a...
Should You Take a Cruise or an RV to Alaska? | Touring Juneau and Skagway | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 3373 місяці тому
In this second leg of our cruise to Alaska, we see the sights at Juneau and drive the scenic Klondike Highway near Skagway! We also share our thoughts about cruising to Alaska versus taking an RV to the Last Frontier. Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We are part of the Amazon ...
A Weeklong Cruise to Alaska!! | A SUNNY Day in Ketchikan | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 3613 місяці тому
That's right, we're going back to Alaska, but this time, it's on a cruise ship! We have some side adventures before getting on the ship, enjoy some activities at sea, and are blessed with GORGEOUS weather at our first port in Ketchikan! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We are ...
Hiking to Corona Arch, Little Wild Horse Canyon, and Goblin Valley!! | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 1814 місяці тому
In this packed episode, we hike to the spectacular Corona Arch, scramble through the narrow and colorful Little Wild Horse Canyon, and tour the quirky but beautiful Goblin Valley! God certainly made Utah a unique place! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We are part of the Amazo...
ESCAPING the Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park!! | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 2434 місяці тому
We were SO blessed to enjoy Arches National Park with very nice weather and almost all to ourselves! In addition to hiking (and climbing) through the Fiery Furnace, we visited several other arches in the park and had an amazing time! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We are par...
THOUSANDS of Petroglyphs and Bandelier National Monument! | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 5525 місяців тому
As we continue exploring New Mexico, we see AMAZING petroglyphs, tour the cave dwellings at Bandelier, and have fun at a pistachio farm! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We are part of the Amazon Associates program and earn a small commission if you buy one of these products. ...
Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns, & White Sands National Parks | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 2195 місяців тому
We visit THREE national parks in Texas and New Mexico this episode, and though they aren't far from each other, they couldn't be more different! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with them. We are part of the Amazon Associates program and earn a small commission if you buy one of these pr...
Big Bend National Park - Part 2 | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 2175 місяців тому
This time, we hike to the stunning Boquillas Canyon, visit the quaint little Mexican village of Boquillas del Carmen, and tour the incredible Chisos Mountains in the heart of Big Bend! This has definitely become one of our favorite national parks! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences with th...
Big Bend National Park - Part 1 | Full-Time RV Living
Переглядів 4136 місяців тому
In this episode, we begin touring Big Bend National Park and are BLOWN AWAY by it! We tour some old homesteads, hike to Santa Elena Canyon, do some four wheel driving, and scramble a bit up to Balanced Rock. This isn't what we expected to find in Texas! Below are links to many of the products we use with our fifth wheel. We bought each of these products ourselves and have had good experiences w...
Historic San Antonio in One Day! | Full-Time RV Living
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Historic San Antonio in One Day! | Full-Time RV Living
Swamp-side Stories in Louisiana's Cajun Country! (Full-time RV Living)
Переглядів 4657 місяців тому
Swamp-side Stories in Louisiana's Cajun Country! (Full-time RV Living)
Headed South to Hot Springs National Park and Red Bluff MS! (Full-Time RV Life)
Переглядів 4107 місяців тому
Headed South to Hot Springs National Park and Red Bluff MS! (Full-Time RV Life)
A COOL Winter Road Trip to Scotts Bluff, Chimney Rock, and More! (Full-Time RV Life)
Переглядів 3528 місяців тому
A COOL Winter Road Trip to Scotts Bluff, Chimney Rock, and More! (Full-Time RV Life)
Walkthrough of our Grand Design 278BH
Переглядів 3,2 тис.8 місяців тому
Walkthrough of our Grand Design 278BH
Retired at 42 to Live Full-Time in an RV!!
Переглядів 9169 місяців тому
Retired at 42 to Live Full-Time in an RV!!
Alaska Episode 19 - Answers to Your Questions about Traveling to Alaska
Переглядів 9579 місяців тому
Alaska Episode 19 - Answers to Your Questions about Traveling to Alaska
Alaska Episode 18 - An Aerial Journey to the Last Frontier
Переглядів 52110 місяців тому
Alaska Episode 18 - An Aerial Journey to the Last Frontier
Alaska Episode 17 - Boya Lake and Hyder, Alaska
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Alaska Episode 17 - Boya Lake and Hyder, Alaska
Alaska Episode 16 - The Journey Home Begins and Soldier's Summit at Kluane Lake
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Alaska Episode 16 - The Journey Home Begins and Soldier's Summit at Kluane Lake
Alaska Episode 15 - MILLIONS of Salmon at Solomon Gulch!
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Alaska Episode 15 - MILLIONS of Salmon at Solomon Gulch!
Alaska Episode 14 - Alaska Wildlife Center, Alyeska, Panning for Gold, and Surfers!
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Alaska Episode 14 - Alaska Wildlife Center, Alyeska, Panning for Gold, and Surfers!
Alaska Episode 13 - Resurrection Bay and Exit Glacier
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Alaska Episode 13 - Resurrection Bay and Exit Glacier
Alaska Episode 12 - Kenai Fjords National Park and the Alaska Sealife Center
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Alaska Episode 12 - Kenai Fjords National Park and the Alaska Sealife Center
Alaska Episode 11 - Salmon at the Kenai River and Beaches, Russian River Falls, and Bear Creek Weir
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Alaska Episode 11 - Salmon at the Kenai River and Beaches, Russian River Falls, and Bear Creek Weir
Love this! My mom (Naomi Verret Farmer) told me about y’all’s channel and I have been watching ever since!
Thanks so much for watching! We really appreciate it!
Another good one. Can't wait for Michigan! It's the best!
It's a beautiful place! Thanks for watching!
It is the rain that makes everything green and lush.
@@skst9357 You are so right! 😊 Thank you for watching!
This is one of my favorites! It is so well done! I personally love the waterfalls!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting too! We love waterfalls too, and this place has buckets of them!
Another good one! Hugs to you all, and especially Kaylee!
Thanks, Kari!
I LOVE that verse!! But verse 24! ”How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.“ Psalms 104:24 NIV Isn’t God’s creation just astounding!! ❤I stumbled on your UA-cam from one of the comments you responded to from Michigan Rockhounds. We are now binge watching your travels and we too are amazed with Alaska! Thank you awesome video’s!! ❤
Oh my goodness, you just made our day! :-) Thank you for the verse and the sweet comment. We are hoping more people will find our channel and enjoy the videos, but we know God is in control of how the channel grows. BUT, it's so nice to hear of someone who enjoys them! Be prepared for LOTS of Michigan episodes to come. <3
@@calledtojourney ❤️❤️
Kidneys 😂😂 love you guys!! X 20:43
Every now and then we can be funny! 🤣
Wow! Impressive waterfall 12:04
Ooh Kaylee you and me both!! Love a cinnamon roll! 4:48
Are the midges bothering you too?!
Mosquitoes LOVE me, for whatever reason! (I don't love them back.) LOL Thanks so much for watching, friend! :-)
Nooo you’ve got to eat them as fresh as you can!! 2:36
Haha...it was hard to resist! ;-)
Great video! Another beautiful area of the country. 🙂 Cheers!
Yes, this was one of our favorite areas of our Midwest trip. Thanks for watching, Jack!
Thank you, love your great video, which month did you go? it was not raining in your video. I am planning a trip to AK, usually every video I saw at Valdez, it is always raining.
@@daisygolden3311 Thanks so much for watching!😊 We did this cruise on July 1st. It does rain a lot there, but when you get a clear day, it's completely magical! ♥️
@@calledtojourney thank you, so looking forward to going there. your video is very helpful and informative
Oh i see you are a north node in cancer! Greetings from Brazil
Hello! Thank you so much for watching all the way from Brazil!
A history lesson too! X 4:18
There's a lot of history in the area! Hope you're doing well!
Great video with beautiful sceneries! Thank you from a Norwgian guy!
You're very welcome, and thank you for watching and commenting!
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You are crazy! But wait, crazy in a right way!!
@@Gisle2100 Haha, we take that as a compliment! 😂 Thanks so much for watching!
We just returned from a river cruise that began in Seattle, stopped in Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, and Bremerton. We loved the PNW with Friday Harbor being our favorite! We didn't get to see any Orcas, but had absolutely beautiful sunny weather. We love watching your family adventures, especially when you incorporate your faith with God's beautiful creation. You are truly blessed with your wonderful family and we look forward to your future travels.
@@markgoben2812 That cruise sounds amazing! We hope to visit Friday Harbor one day. We really appreciate you watching and commenting! God bless you. 😊
ND sure does have a beauty all of its own! So rugged! Lovely video.
Yes, but the people there are the best! ;-) Thanks so much for watching!
I would have thought that the Geographical center would be farther East, Idaho is not that far from the Pacific Ocean and quite far from the Atlantic Ocean.
The geographical center of North America is in North Dakota, not Idaho.
Okay I love chocolate but chocolate covered crisps!!?. That may be a step too far even for me!
They're remarkably delicious!
You need to go to Luxembourg where you can be in three countries at the same time ! 14:23
That sounds like fun!
Pretty toes 11:55 !
You're too kind!
And the prairie dogs !,
Aren't they cute! 😄
Cuuuuute 4:55
Not just its own beauty but a visiting one too! 3:09
Truly, yes!
Yes, next time you have to stay longer!
@@kariturks8191 yes, we will! Thanks so much for watching!
We love the Western part of the state! Zoey's favorite part of the Theodore Roosevelt part was the Prairie Dog Village!
@@nicholasgalumbus5745 haha they are pretty adorable! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
If you meet some of my relatives in Wisconsin, tell them to contact Øyvind Holmstad at Skreia, Norway. I should be so happy to guide them in the footsteps of Ovren Mikkelson in Norway. As I told you, I know every step he made in Norway, from 1798 to 1871 🙂
Our time in Wisconsin is nearly done, but maybe next time!
@@calledtojourney Thank you, I really look forward to these episodes! Do you too think you next time can check if some of the excellent buildings erected by August Overn, the son of Ovren Mikkelson, are still to be found in Stoughton? If you made some friends in Stoughton or Cambridge, can you please forward the information about the family of Ovren Mikkelson to them🙂
@@calledtojourney Ps! If you find a relative of Ovren Mikkelson who wants to make a book about the life of Ovren Mikkelson, I should be more than happy. I don't find anyone interested here, but maybe in Wisconsin? The last six years I figured out the whole life story of my great-great-great-grandfather, and he lived quite a dramatic and interesting life. I'm worried all this knowledge will be lost when we move to France. From what I understand one of his grandchildren started making Ovren Boats. I should like to know more about these boats too, if you can find out next time? It seems like Ovren Mikkelson and his family became devoted Methodists in Wisconsin, as here at Toten I don't think we had Methodists back then. Ps! The Methodist Church in Oslo at Grunerløkka is really cute, you should visit it next time in Norway.
@@bioliv1 We're not traveling through there this time, but maybe in the future.
@@calledtojourney Thanks! The last one having contact with some of Ovren Mikkelson's descendants, was a son of my grandfather's cousin, but he lost contact some 40 years ago. He wrote with an old woman playing clarinet in the Methodist Church of Cambridge. Unfortunately he had lost the letters from their correspondence.
And here are the kids the other daughter of Ovren Mikkelson brought with her to Wisconsin: "1876/17 Karine Evensdatter f. 10. jan. 1841, datter av Even Mikkelsen og Marte Andersdatter Overnengen. Søsteren Helene Marie hadde reist til Amerika i 1869, se 1869/447. Faren og to søsken reiste i 1871, se 1871/135,136 og 138. Utvandret med 5 barn (1-5): 1876/18 1. Berthe Marie Johannesdatter f. 1. mar. 1863 Overnengen 1876/19 2. Edvardt Johannesen f. 6. mar. 1866 Prøven u. Skjelstad 1876/20 3. Peder Johannesen f. 21. mar. 1869 Kjølseteie 1876/21 4. Josephine Johannesdatter f. 26. apr. 1872 Kjølseteie 1876/22 5. Martin Johannesen f. 27. jun. 1875 Kjølseteie 1876/16-22 reiste fra Ø. Toten. Med dampskipet ”Angelo” 12. mai. Til New York. Frakt betalt. (emi5p474)"" Hope you'll meet some of my relatives and tell them to come here🙂 As I said, I know every footstep of Ovren Mikkelson in Norway!
Here are the names of some of the grandkids of Ovren Mikkelson, the name he took in Wisconsin, in Norway his name was Even Mikkelsen Overnengen/Karsrud/Fossemøllen: "1869/447 Helene Marie Evensdatter f. 5. aug. 1844, datter av Even Mikkelsen og Marte Andersdatter Fossemøllen. Faren og to søsken utvandrer i 1871, se 1871/135,136,138. Søsteren Karine reiser senere, se 1876/17. ….Their Children are: Petra Mathilda England, born Cambridge WI Sept. 24, 1870, died Dec. 1, 1892……Eddie Albert England, born Cambridge WI, April 13, 1872, died Apr. 26, 1884…..Julia Theoline England, born Cambridge, WI July 20, 1875, died May 1, 1953, married at home, March 29, 1899, to Alfred Kenseth, born Cambridge, WI, Nov. 7, 1867, farmer, died Jan. 1, 1950, son of Evan Kenseth and Turi Severson……Helmar Martin England, born Cambridge WI, Oct. 20, 1877, died Aug. 1966, married Sept. 17, 1902 to Gena Josephine Clemit, born Rockdale WI. Oct. 11, 1881, died Apr. 1963……Fletcher Engvald England, born Cambridge, WI, Jan. 6, 1880, died Jan. 19, 1971, married Las Vegas NM, Feb. 10, 1903, to Hattie Detterick (1883-1957); second marriage, Sep. 1959, to Pearl Sans Loveless (1891- )…….Hilda England, born Cambridge WI, Jan. 4, 1883, died Nov. 24, 1963, married at home, Apr. 25, 1907, to Martin Sever Kenseth (1868-1948)…..Emma Alma England, born Cambridge WI, March 9, 1885, married June 21, 1911 to Albert Don Prescott (1886- )……Lillian Cora Mae England born Cambridge WI May 14, 1892, died Dec. 1899…….(The Family Line of Jens A. and Helena Maria England by Pearl Prescott Knight, 43 Bromton Drive, Bella Vista, Ark. 72714)"" So please, if you meet some descendants of these grandchildren of Ovren Mikkelson, send them here!
Wisconsin! My great-great-great-grandfather Ovren Mikkelson emigrated there in 1871, 73 y.o. together with his youngest son and daughter. One daughter had emigrated two years before, and one came later. His other son was my great-great-grandfather Herman Evensen Fossemøllen. "August E. Ovren holds precedence as one of the successful contractors and builders of Dane county, having his residence and business headquarters in the city of Stoughton. He was born in Norway April, 24, 1850, and is the son of Ovren Mikkelson and Marta (Tauberg) Mikkelson. The father came to America in 1871, and took up his residence in the village of Cambridge, Dane county, where he died in 1887. The subject of this sketch was reared to maturity in his native land, in whose common schools he secured his early educational training, and there also he partially learned the blacksmith’s trade under the direction of his father. In 1871, like many another of the sturdy sons of the fair Norseland, he set forth to seek his fortune in America. He made Dane county his destination, taking up his abode in Cambridge, where he began work at the carpenters trade. In 1873 located in Stoughton, where he has since maintained his home. For eleven years he was employed in the T. D. Mandt wagon works and since 1884 he has been independently and successfully engaged in business as a contractor and builder. He has erected many of the best business blocks in the city and more than one hundred private residences of superior type. Politically he advocates the cause of prohibition, and he served one term as representative of his ward on the city board of alderman. He and his wife are zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In 1876 was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Ovren to Miss Sarah Jenson, a native of Norway, and they have two children, - John, and Hilda, wife of Johan Jacobson (History of Dane County, Madison 1906 p.683)" If you meet some of the descendants of Ovren Mikkelson in Wisconsin, please tell them to come here, I know the whole life history of my great-great-great-grandfather now. But they must hurry, before we move to France!
Aww, I remember North Dakota! Very well done. I love hearing all of the history about all of the areas that you visit. Next time, we will video the Oofda tacos!
@@jeredlundeby9062 haha I told Will that we should have filmed it, but we were so hungry and they were SO good!! 😋 Thanks again for the great visit!
Another great video. 👍 I love that you two go places no other travel vloggers I watch go to. There is a huge swath of the U.S. that I have not been to....and my never get to. Thankfully, I can live vicariously through your journeys. 🙂 Cheers!
@@johnbuckley8324 haha this state is definitely a hidden gem! Thanks again for your support of what we do!
Amazing video. I was touched by how emotional your wife was. I think we Norwegians take our nature for granted sometimes, not remembering how blessed we are. Its made me rethink and remember to be grateful. Hope you come again😃
Your country truly is one of the most spectacular on earth. It can be difficult to not take for granted what we've always had! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Incredible story you guys I’m glad I got to meet you, Enjoy Wisconsin!!
Thanks, Hunter! It was great to meet you, and thanks for watching and commenting!
Next time you must go by camper van 😊 ❤
Oh yes, that's high up on our must-do list for a future holiday! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😄
Seeing how deeply the waves affected Angela both made me laugh and feel bad for you. Seeing how Will responded was exactly what I expected!❤️❤️ Kaylee looked right at home seeing the Orcas as I would imagine! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for the sympathy...I think! LOL We really appreciate you watching, Jered! Keep your eye out for this Friday's episode! ;-)
I saw you in a store in Wisconsin
@@t6is-on-xbox hey! Thanks so much for finding us! Hope you have a great day! 😊
Nice video from your trip. My hometown is Loen and i love my hometown. Nice to se with another wiev and that you like my hometown and the turkis lake to kjenndalen 🥰
@@tommyras you live in an amazing place! We appreciate your kind words and thank you so much for watching!
Kaylee:learn the language ( online or through one of the norwegian -american communities in the U. S.) and move to Norway. Unfortunately Americans must pay for the university education now, but maybe it's cheaper than yours. Go for it , if you really wish. I've done that and it's worth it.
BTW:I was 14 years old when I began to wish to live in Norway. It took me 20 years to forfill my dream, but I'm. living it now and I'm grateful for every day !
We heard a lot of Norwegian spoken when we were there, and it's a beautiful language!
from Trondheim , driving towards the Swedish border, follow the mountain road, you come to Røros. It's worth visiting, that's the other side of Norway.
When we return and hire a campervan to tour the country, we'll visit the east side also! Thanks for watching and commenting!
come to Nord-Norway, Noth of the Artic circle, in my opinion, it's there where the real beauty is.❤
We made it there in our second episode: ua-cam.com/video/jcmAcpuLACQ/v-deo.html
That's 'Not want to leave'I said to myself for 20years ago, therefore I moved to Norway. One of the best days of my life was , when I realized that I hadn't to leave😄
We can't wait until we return and hire a campervan to see much more of your beautiful country! Thanks for watching and commenting!
in Northern Norway ( Lofoten and further north) we had excellent weather, sunny and warm😀
in Norway you can see the crown jewels, to, in Trondheim.
Great story and great meeting you all at Tourist Park Campground in Marquette. We enjoyed our conversation and hope we meet up again somewhere down the road…. Cheers, Johan & CeeCee & Cricket
It was so nice to meet you all also! Thanks for watching and messaging us!
Definitely a bucket list trip for me. It's one place I want to go for the food!
Haha, be sure to pack about 5 extra stomachs for that trip! Louisiana has some of the best food in the nation. 😋
Great series of videos on Alaska. I learned a few more things that we have to see on our return trip there in 2025. Thanks!
We're so glad they were helpful! We always get great ideas of places to visit from other UA-camrs. Thanks again for watching!
Just a fun fact. I am 50 yers old. From Oslo. I have yet to visit those places. Very glad you enjoyed it..
It's easy to miss seeing amazing places close to home! We hope that you'll get to visit more of your beautiful country, and thanks for watching!