Mikhaila Lynn
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best waterfall hikes near portland | solo travels
Having loved prior travels in the state of Washington and in Northern California, I had high expectations for my first visit to Oregon. It did not disappoint! I spent a week driving around the state and spending time in nature.
This first video features my time near Portland and Mt. Hood, where I completed several waterfall hikes, including Ramona Falls, Tunnel Falls, and Multnomah Falls. All three were incredible! Enjoy! 🙌🏻 🏔️ 🌱
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Mammoth Cave National Park | solo car camping trip
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In this video - a Friday morning off work, a wedding in Columbus, and a road trip to see Mammoth Cave for the first time! This was also my first solo car camping trip since renovating my Honda CRV car camper :) A few days before my trip, Mammoth Cave was ranked as the "3rd most disappointing US attraction," but I would disagree. I was very impressed and had a great time! Music courtesy of Mojan...
update on our (first) garden
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It's been a few months, and our garden has had both struggles and successes. In this video, I give a brief update on what we've experienced so far! More to come (hopefully)! 👩🏼‍🌾🥦 If you have any gardening tips, please leave them in the comments!
convinced my parents to go camping
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My parents joined me for a night of camping at East Harbor State Park. While this is something they wouldn't normally do, I think both of them actually had a good time! My brother's joined in for various parts of the weekend adventure - kayaking and a bonfire. Austin and I also had a chance to do some early morning birding, and we saw a mink! Enjoy 😊🤍⛺️
solo hiking the dipsea trail while visiting San Francisco
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I first hiked the Dipsea Trail in March of 2017 with a group of friends while at a conference in San Francisco. The variety of landscapes covered on one route left me feeling excited and inspired. While in town for a wedding this past weekend, I found time to return to this longtime favorite. The hike felt new in many ways, in part because the green hills I remembered were now a rich gold due t...
lake erie birding | roseate tern (first in ohio!?), american avocet, green heron
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Austin and I went birding in Huron this past weekend. The highlight was seeing a roseate tern, which is normally found along the Atlantic ocean. It's possible that this is the first roseate tern to be spotted in Ohio and maybe even the furthest inland overall. Other good finds included the American avocet, purple martins, and green herons. I also snuck in a few of Austin's piping plover picture...
stranded on north manitou island | maddog's first backpacking trip
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Last summer, my plans for a solo backpacking trip on North Manitou Island in Michigan fell through, so I was excited to reattempt this year. I invited (or she invited herself, or it was simultaneous?) my friend Madison to join, as she had been looking to go on her first backpacking trip this summer. Our time on the island was everything we'd hoped for (though maybe a little too rainy); that is,...
solo hiking the Skye Trail | i had to quit halfway through
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As soon as I completed the Tour du Mont Blanc last year, I knew I had to start planning another long distance backpacking trip. The Skye Trail, which is located on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, seemed to be the perfect next solo adventure. There were many challenges during the first few days of my hike, including one of the wildest windstorms (certainly the wildest I'd experienced from inside m...
solo travels in Edinburgh | preparing to hike the Skye Trail
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In May, I traveled to Scotland for the first time. My primary motivation was my plan to hike the Skye Trail, an unmarked, 80-mile trail on the Isle of Skye. Before beginning my hike, I stayed in Edinburgh for a few days, which I spent exploring the beautiful city! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤍🏙️
my modular Honda CRV car camper setup | how to build as an amateur
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I’ve been sleeping in my Honda CRV on road trips for the past few years, but my setup has historically been quite uncomfortable. To make future travels more enjoyable, I decided to build two units to create a comfortable bed for me (and a friend). The units are modular to allow for ultimate flexibility in how I’m able to use my CRV. Hopefully this video provides helpful insight or ideas to appl...
we planted a garden (ft. only a few rookie mistakes)
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My brother bought a house last fall that had an overgrown little garden patch in the backyard. I'd always wanted to try having a garden, and my dad had previously enjoyed gardening as a kid with his mom, so we decided to join forces to turn the patch into a garden this year. This video captures the whole process, including weeding and prepping the ground in October, testing the soil's nutrient ...
half marathon race weekend vlog | Pittsburgh 2024
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After months of training, I ran the Pittsburgh half marathon! It was exciting to get to run this course for a second time (previously completed in 2018) because this time around, I felt so much more prepared. I was able to maintain a good pace throughout the race and crossed the finish line in under 2 hours, meeting my personal goal! I couldn't have asked for a better race day, and it was such ...
final weeks of half marathon training
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This is my third and final half marathon training video! I'm so proud of all the work I put into training for this race, and I'm very appreciative of all the support from those of you who've followed along. The Pittsburgh half marathon will be over in less than one week, which is just crazy! See you again after the 13.1 miles! 🏃🏼‍♀️🤍
sometimes you dip when birding
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In the birding community, to "dip" means to not find the bird you were looking for and hoping to see (as I recently learned on our Sax-Zim Bog birding trip). Austin and I went birding on Easter morning. We didn't see the brown thrasher or the blue-headed vireo that we were hoping to find, but we did find plenty of other birds, including fox sparrows, horned grebes, bufflehead, and even a loon. ...
i'm really loving running right now
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This is a continuation of my half marathon training series! As the race day approaches, I'm settling into my running routine and logging some of my longest training runs ever. There have been a few ups and downs (like getting bit by a dog on a run), but overall it's been exciting to see the improvement in my strength and stamina. Thank you for watching 😊🏃🏼‍♀️ Stay tuned for the final training v...
picking up my new 2024 Jeep Wrangler (ft. cherry blossoms in DC)
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picking up my new 2024 Jeep Wrangler (ft. cherry blossoms in DC)
training for a half marathon (after a 5-year break from running)
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training for a half marathon (after a 5-year break from running)
72 hours in Mexico City | first time visiting
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72 hours in Mexico City | first time visiting
Sax-Zim Bog | incredible winter birding in Minnesota
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Sax-Zim Bog | incredible winter birding in Minnesota
it’s all about cleveland for christmas | vlogmas week 3
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it’s all about cleveland for christmas | vlogmas week 3
botanical gardens, christmas cards, and gingerbread | vlogmas week 2
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botanical gardens, christmas cards, and gingerbread | vlogmas week 2
my christmas tree and i have a complicated relationship | vlogmas week 1
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my christmas tree and i have a complicated relationship | vlogmas week 1
solo-camping in hocking hills state park for my birthday
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solo-camping in hocking hills state park for my birthday
biking the towpath on a rainy autumn morning
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biking the towpath on a rainy autumn morning
Congaree National Park | solo road trip south
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Congaree National Park | solo road trip south
unpack with me from my Tour du Mont Blanc backpacking trip
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unpack with me from my Tour du Mont Blanc backpacking trip
Tour du Mont Blanc | solo backpacking trip (part 4) 🇫🇷
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Tour du Mont Blanc | solo backpacking trip (part 4) 🇫🇷
Tour du Mont Blanc | solo backpacking trip (part 3) 🇮🇹
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Tour du Mont Blanc | solo backpacking trip (part 3) 🇮🇹
Tour du Mont Blanc | solo backpacking trip (part 2)🇨🇭
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Tour du Mont Blanc | solo backpacking trip (part 2)🇨🇭

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  • @KamieOutdoors
    @KamieOutdoors 6 годин тому

    Another wonderful video! So beautiful. I look forward to your next part. I too have the same thoughts about solo adventuring; will I enjoy it, will I get bored or lonely. But you are so correct, once we get into the adventure it just feels okay. I’ve yet to do a multi-day adventure solo though, I just solo daily adventures. One day maybe.

  • @djmysticalone321
    @djmysticalone321 7 годин тому

    Looks awesome

  • @musicdiedJan1980
    @musicdiedJan1980 4 дні тому

    I enjoyed the scenery as much as your reflections on traveling alone sometimes. I like to camp and hike, usually with my wife or friends, but sometimes solo. It seems like I notice "the details" more when I'm on my own. Looking forward to the rest of the trip!

  • @bigdamn5916
    @bigdamn5916 4 дні тому

    What were you using before All Trails? That's how I always do my navigation

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 4 дні тому

      I used Gaia Maps the past few years, but they recently increased the annual cost, so I switched to All Trails

  • @jeremyrodner9414
    @jeremyrodner9414 5 днів тому

    Great video and I love how you frame your shots. Do you mind discussing what type of equipment you use? Is it just your phone and a tripod?

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 5 днів тому

      Thank you! Just an iPhone and a small tripod with three twisty legs

    • @jeremyrodner9414
      @jeremyrodner9414 4 дні тому

      @@mikhailalynn Thanks. I am in the early stages of planning a trip there in 2025 and want to try my hand at a little videography. Any recommendations based on lessons learned from your trip?

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 3 дні тому

      @@jeremyrodner9414 I hope you have a great time!! Moskey Basin was favorite camp spot, and I was glad to have most of the afternoon and evening free to spend there. The whole island is magical

  • @anthonyferrara4754
    @anthonyferrara4754 5 днів тому

    nice video, But Chapultapec park, you can avoid the people by walking north area of the park. Where its crowded is the south park entrance by the south lake. There it is crowded. But heading to the other 90 % of the park area it is quite peaceful and no crowd.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 5 днів тому

      I'll have to keep that in mind if I make it back!

  • @Mjoverby87
    @Mjoverby87 6 днів тому

    I love doing solo trips like this for that very reason! I can be way more spontaneous, see far more amazing sights, and honestly am far more relaxed when I travel solo. Beautiful trips! I'm excited to see more.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 5 днів тому

      Yes, the ability to change up plans at the last minute is so freeing! 😊

  • @chiefenumclaw7960
    @chiefenumclaw7960 6 днів тому

    I remember moving from the Midwest to the PNW... I wanted to go hiking every weekend. The locals were so unenthusiastic about what they had. If Ohio & Michigan can steal the U.P. from Wisconsin... I don't see why Wisconsin can't take back western Oregon from the Idaho territories. Whilst this comment may seem 'cray-cray' at the time of publishing... it's a forward-looking statement based on the sentiment of Eastern Oregon. Caveat: I may have had too much Stumptown before posting this comment... it doesn't make it any less true.

  • @dwayne5698
    @dwayne5698 6 днів тому

    I haven't hiked Oregon in many many years. Makes me miss it.

  • @Cactusj95
    @Cactusj95 7 днів тому

    You got a UFO at 8:32 ish. Mexico City is known for that type of stuff...

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 6 днів тому

      I think it was a bird, but not sure!

  • @Entitled2024
    @Entitled2024 10 днів тому

    Everything prices rent is skyrocketing because you wonder breads are moving here. Stop invading.

  • @world_mem7567
    @world_mem7567 19 днів тому

    Tremendous Capital City! Visitors quickly realize the complex and fascinating history, culture, traditions, art, architecture, museums and gallleries. Mexico City is just fascinating, too much to explore and discover and off course delicious gastronomy Mexico has the largest number of world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO in the Americas! Nice vid!

  • @johnpauljr6333
    @johnpauljr6333 20 днів тому

    Nice video. I grew up there. In the area

  • @NeeNeeMarie77
    @NeeNeeMarie77 22 дні тому

    So glad you saw a moose! I love moose! 🫎

  • @NeeNeeMarie77
    @NeeNeeMarie77 22 дні тому

    What a beautiful area!!

  • @rybread81
    @rybread81 22 дні тому

    I was on the island the same time as you, it rained a lot and the flies were insane. And also crazy we had to wait another night.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 22 дні тому

      Yes, it was such a wild weekend, yet still a great time!

  • @TomWilliamsDavid
    @TomWilliamsDavid 29 днів тому

    Randomly stumbled upon this video whilst searching for hikes back here in New Zealand, I love the vibes! Been looking at a trip to the States later next year and have been figuring out what places to hike!

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 29 днів тому

      Glad you stumbled upon it 😊 There are so many cool places in the US, and such a variety of environments depending upon where you visit. Hiking in New Zealand would be amazing too... hopefully I'll get out there someday!

    • @TomWilliamsDavid
      @TomWilliamsDavid 29 днів тому

      @mikhailalynn What would you recommend, I was looking around Oregon and California area but open to ideas! New Zealand is amazing! If you love your Fjords and Waterfalla

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 28 днів тому

      @@TomWilliamsDavid I’ll be going to Oregon for the first time later this month, so can’t speak to it just yet. I’d say if I had to recommend anywhere in the US, first rec would be Northern California (Yosemite, driving along coast north of San Francisco, Redwoods, Lassen Volcanic National Park). Second rec would be southwest (Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon).

  • @darrellsheffield8283
    @darrellsheffield8283 Місяць тому

    We use Mammoth Cave campground as a frequent layover camping stop on cross country drives...love it. Thanks for the video and for including the hawk!

  • @KamieOutdoors
    @KamieOutdoors Місяць тому

    That little cast iron pan was so cute! This looks like a great place to visit. I’ve never been to a cave before. Nice video :)

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Yes, I would highly recommend checking it out!

  • @magno1370
    @magno1370 Місяць тому

    Beautiful video !. Greetings from Coyoacán Mexico !.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Thank you! ☺️ I love Coyoacán!

  • @dwayne5698
    @dwayne5698 Місяць тому

    Glad you got to go to Mammoth. I live just outside of Louisville. Let me guess. You got stuck on 75N just outside of town.?

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      71N! It was brutal! But loved the cave 😊

  • @evtyler
    @evtyler Місяць тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Z-Bart
    @Z-Bart Місяць тому

    Years ago we stopped for lunch on Wright Island, not very far from where you were at Rock Harbor, and out of no where you could literally feel the ground vibrate before we could see the moose. Great memory. Congrats to you for seeing a moose at Rock Harbor.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      I’m so glad I got to see one before I left the island! 🫎

  • @Z-Bart
    @Z-Bart Місяць тому

    For a film crew of one, that's a lot of work. Well done! Isle Royale sunrises and sunsets are the best.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Thank you! I totally agree (sunrises especially 🌅)

  • @anntownsend2630
    @anntownsend2630 Місяць тому

    Wait I'm so confused! I thought the ferry wasn't going out there this summer?? I'm jealous! I settled for South.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      I think we were the only trip that went out this summer. They cancelled all of the ferry trips prior to ours, and we weren’t even sure if ours would go out or be cancelled until two days beforehand. Then they had troubles picking us up from the island… and I think they decided to cancel the rest. Heard south is great also!

  • @ListerBliss
    @ListerBliss Місяць тому

    Thanks so much for taking us Up North with you two! But the question is - did you find any Petoskey Stones?

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Thank you for following along ☺️ I had to google what those were, but now that I know, I hope I do find one someday!

  • @donnie-luv2fish
    @donnie-luv2fish Місяць тому

    This was an awesome video(s) w/quality, great job! Sorry boat tour didn’t happen for ya, but i was happy the moose came to greet you off, what a wonderful trip ⛺️

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed! The moose was such a great surprise for my final day

  • @jeffanderson9673
    @jeffanderson9673 Місяць тому

    Your parents are a couple of good sports!! lol

  • @adw1173
    @adw1173 Місяць тому

    Good call on the dark-eyed junco! The weird cloud was from the Italian air force doing a show over the city that day

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      I love when the internet helps solve my mysteries 😊🇮🇹

  • @darrellsheffield8283
    @darrellsheffield8283 Місяць тому

    Cool that you squeezed a hike in, thanks for sharing it with us!

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      I’m glad I was able to, also!

  • @KamieOutdoors
    @KamieOutdoors Місяць тому

    Thanks for the garden update! I tried a garden, once, wow, sure gave me a more appreciation for those that can do it.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Yes! It’s so much work. I’m grateful to be able to share the workload

  • @chiefenumclaw7960
    @chiefenumclaw7960 Місяць тому

    My favorite way to eat kale is lightly blanched & drizzled with truffle oil. I then proceed to toss everything in a bowl to infuse the oil with oxygen. I'm kind of bougie, so I like to finish by garnishing the salad with pomegranate seeds. By this point in the process I've worked up quite an appetite, so I throw the kale into my compost recycler & drive to Arby's.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Haha that sounds delicious minus the Arby’s 😅

  • @musicdiedJan1980
    @musicdiedJan1980 Місяць тому

    Despite the small glitch, glad this trip ended better than Scotland! I've only seen it from shore, but I bet you would enjoy Bois Blanc island in Lake Huron near Mackinaw. Sounds almost all rural and lots of hiking.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Me too! Definitely helps to have a friend by your side. I’ll have to add Bois Blanc Island to my list of places to see!

  • @dwayne5698
    @dwayne5698 Місяць тому

    That so odd. I was thinking about asking you about the garden in the comments on your last Vlog. Felt like that was in intrusion though. Ha!

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      It was about time for an update! ☺️🥕

  • @nickhofstra7661
    @nickhofstra7661 Місяць тому

    You ever try grounding yourself. Just take your shoes off and walk around outside. Do it for a week and see if you feel any better. I've been trying it and I definitely feel a difference for some reason. I know it's odd for me to mention this but just because you're sitting on the ground I thought of it. Thanks for the garden update.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      I’ve read about that! I haven’t tried it formally, but I should

  • @darrellsheffield8283
    @darrellsheffield8283 Місяць тому

    Your video is a great reminder of why we need wild and undeveloped places. Thanks also for sharing the close up bird pics, so nice! My wife just said, wow, Ohio has some pretty places!

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Yes, I especially appreciate that we live so close to Lake Erie. Bird pics are all Austin’s of course! 😊

  • @nickhofstra7661
    @nickhofstra7661 Місяць тому

    I Enjoy watching your video. I'm adding it to my list of things to do. I have been full-time traveling for almost 4 years now. Alaska to Europe. I'm heading to Cleveland clinic to get heart surgery on August 21st. Will be back on the trail soon

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn Місяць тому

      Thank you! I hope your surgery goes well too (may bump into you at the Cleveland Clinic). I’d definitely recommend hiking the Skye Trail once you’re healed!

  • @cerdayes
    @cerdayes Місяць тому

    I love that city like no other

  • @ProyectosJalisco
    @ProyectosJalisco 2 місяці тому

    Congratulations, I whatching from Guadalajara Jalisco México, very nice video, aré welcome also Make a video since, Guadalajara city I Recomended you!

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 2 місяці тому

      I would love to visit someday! 😊

  • @KamieOutdoors
    @KamieOutdoors 2 місяці тому

    This was so fun to watch. Good job mom and dad!

  • @dwayne5698
    @dwayne5698 2 місяці тому

    Something tells me your parents won't be going again for quite a while. Ha!!!

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 2 місяці тому

      Maybe by the time next summer rolls around? Lol 🤞🏼

  • @chiefenumclaw7960
    @chiefenumclaw7960 2 місяці тому

    The true test of any relationship is a tandem kayak. Romeo & Juliet... Leo & Kate... all driven apart by tandem kayaks.

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 2 місяці тому

      😂 tandem kayak and/or tandem bike, I'm sure!

  • @SomeBoldAdventure
    @SomeBoldAdventure 2 місяці тому

    Stumbled across your video while researching Skye Trail in hopes of doing it next year. My heart breaks for you having to call the trip💔 It’s never easy to do, even when you know it’s the right choice. Loved the video!

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 2 місяці тому

      I’m glad you found it. I hope you are able to hike it 😊 Just don’t eat any oysters lol

  • @mariloucedro6073
    @mariloucedro6073 2 місяці тому

    You seem okay many people there’s altitude concern ?

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 2 місяці тому

      I didn't notice any effects from the altitude, but I know some of my friends who've visited did experience it

  • @twoweeksinahammock
    @twoweeksinahammock 2 місяці тому

    Great video, beautifully shot and edited. We are long time NMI campers, and loved seeing your take on the trip. You were both super cheerful considering the rain!

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! We tried our best to make the most of it 😊

  • @zulaihaafiqah1959
    @zulaihaafiqah1959 2 місяці тому

    I like your video👍👍👍

  • @darrellsheffield8283
    @darrellsheffield8283 2 місяці тому

    We love Sleeping Bear dunes but have never been out to the Islands. We have definitely experienced the Michigan Black Fly season though, and it's awful. Thanks for taking us along!

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 2 місяці тому

      I need to make it back to visit the main part of Sleeping Bear Dunes! We missed out because of the ferry cancellation

  • @KamieOutdoors
    @KamieOutdoors 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful video.

  • @gregutech271
    @gregutech271 2 місяці тому

    Please take with a grain of salt, the music in the middle goes on forever 😫😫😫Great work on your channel!🥰🥰🥰

    • @mikhailalynn
      @mikhailalynn 2 місяці тому

      Haha it really does 😅 finding songs for these videos is my least favorite part of making them. I appreciate the input for sure and will try to change it up more!!

    • @gregutech271
      @gregutech271 2 місяці тому

      @@mikhailalynn I am a musician so if I get it stuck in my head, it stinks. Good luck with your channel.😎😎😎 and when thinking music…..less is more!🥰🥰🥰