@@marieintheUP It looks beautiful, Winter life looks challenging for sure. Doing all the work yourself is a herculean task. No, I have not visited UP, yet. The Waterfalls will be on the list.
My family and I were there in the summer of 2023. Hadn’t been there in years. A lot of things have changed. Never been there in winter time. Thanks for the video.
I found this and enjoyed it. I am a lifelong MIchigander until I moved to the NW desert of AZ. for family health reasons. The Falls are my favorite place to visit. My first visit was 1956 at age 9. I took the ferry to the UP and saw the bridge in the midst of being built. My next visit was in 1966 just before shipping out for Vietnam. I took my family to see it in 1971 and camped there. I saw it again in 86, 88, 90, with different women I was dating after my first divorce, and again in 93 and 99 and 03. My last visit was in Jan of 06 with my now wife. I had always wanted to see it in the Winter and it was awesome. I hope you enjoy the northern lights as much as I have. After we move back to Michigan I plan to visit them again. Jim
Wow, thank you for sharing all of your memories, Tahquamenon Falls is such a special place. how cool that you got to see the mighty mac being built! I keep trying to see the northern lights but it keeps snowing, but I know I will see them eventually, its pretty exciting
In ‘72 three of us went there and you could get right up to it at the Top and climb down to look under the falls. We sat in the river on top of the falls. We walked behind the falls, Underneath the falling water, almost all the way, to the other side. That’s no longer allowed.
Hi Marie, Thanks for the Falls visit! Good friends have property nearby .Great place. Be sure to get to the falls further west. Also, I enjoyed watching you walk . Happy and graceful. Beautiful.
Beautiful day trip. So many to be had in the UP. In the Western side you have Bond Falls, Canyon Falls and the Agate Tressel gorge. All could be seen in a day! Thank you for sharing your adventure.
Nice video, great camera work. Was at that spot on Oct. 20, 2024. Cool to see how much snow was on the ground. I was there to view the falls on April 19, 1995 , and the trail had 4’ of snow packed down. Took some great photos of the falls and ice formations .
It sounds like you have a lot of great memories of the falls! thank you for sharing your memories, 4' is a lot of snow!! I bet you did get some great pictures
It’s cool you found someone your age that lives up there to hang with. I would figure it would be mostly retired folks up there. I have been to these Falls, beautiful, but we went in the summer when it’s better 🙂
what is better is relative isn't it Bill :) I am happy you went in the summer and you enjoyed it, I think its good in all seasons, and in the winter there aren't any bugs. tahnk you for watching, great talking to you again!
That's one of my favorite places and a lot less crowded this time of year! The Whitefish Point lighthouse is a good one to visit. I like the Whitefish Point Marina too. There are a couple really old fishing boats on shore that make a cool picture. Josh Gates Expedition Unknown show had a couple episodes in that area and one scene was at that marina. My buddy and his girlfriend were there at the falls today and sent me a pic from there this morning. He has a huge white pickup truck but I didn't see it from your video. Great way to spend a day, thanks for sharing Marie!
I have heard good things about whitefish point, I will have to check it out, I heard that is a good spot to see the northern lights too! I will make sure to look for the old fishing boats, I bet that is a nice picture! thats so cool that your friends where there today too, we maybe just missed crossing paths, thanks for the comment!
Hello marie, what a awesome view of the falls. Looks like a good place for lunch. You have 2 really good cars. Just maintain them and you will be good. Do your homework if your looking at a subaru. I just repaired my aunts forester. I replace both lower control arms and she has engine oil consumption problems. Well it looked like a great day to get out to view the falls. And have a happy new year!!!!!!! Will see ya next year. Joe
hi Joe, aren't the falls so beautiful! I appreciate the advice on the sabaru, my friends who own subarus have had issues, I have no idea what car I want to get eventually but for now im good with what I have. happy new year to you too, cheers to 2025!
Went there in winter of 2017. Snowed like 18 inches over a couple of days. All trails were open and stairs were not shoveled. Was hard to get down and up the 99 stairs but the view was so worth it.
When the view of Tahquamenon Falls came up in your video, the first thing that popped into my mind was "why is the water that color?" I had to smile when the screen went black and my question popped up followed by the answer! Vacationed in the late 60s and and early 70s at my grandparent's cottage on a lake in far NW Wisconsin. The water was brown, too and I was told it was due to all the Tamarack tree logs and stumps in the lake left by extensive lumbering in the area in the early 1900s.
That’s a great point about the tamarack trees, it’s incredible how the past influences the environment we see today. I am glad to hear that I was able to answer your question about the color of the falls right when you were thinking about it!
@@Ceba-pw8hkthe color of tea comes from tannins which are present in the plant matter. Rocks aren’t capable of producing tannins, rocks are not organic. The dead trees are basically acting like a steeping tea, in which those same tannins are staining the water. It’s not related to non-organic matter like rocks & minerals.
Thank you for the road trip. Last time I was there was quite a while ago in the winter, We walked the snow covered stairs in our snowmobile riding gear to the bottom, it wasn't easy but we still had fun and I will always remember it.
Was there in Feb of 2015, winter of polar vortex. The snow was so deep at the lower falls that when standing by a trash can the bubble top for the can was at your feet. The lower falls were completely froze over, just looked like snow drifts. At the upper falls all the trails where open, even the stair cases, and could only see less than half of the water falling because of the ice, it was beautiful. Hope that someday you get to experience the same.
Beautiful area and park, the falls is breathtaking. This area is similar latitude as northern Ontario and looks much like my area near Lake Nipissing, thank you for posting this video, makes me appreciate how beautiful Michigan can be.
The snow has melted away, lots of rain and flooding as the ground is still frozen. It will be a slow start to ice fishing season on Lake Nipissing, next week the deep freeze will be back.
I just go out ice fishing a few times, only when I know the ice is very thick, I also keep honey bees and in March I tap maple trees to make my own syrup. There must be some maple trees around there, I have many, but is alot of effort to get the syrup.
HI MARIE, i am so glad that you guys went to the falls because i am born and raised here north of Calumet and i have never been to the falls only in pictures, thanks😁😁😁
Hello Marie! Nice video! The weather has been the same here too with warm temperatures and melting snow. It’s been many years since we’ve been to Tahquamenon Falls in many years. Thanks for sharing the beauty.
@ I feel the same. The Keweenaw is supposed to get a good amount of lake effect snow starting Wednesday. We shall see! Let’s hope the snow does return soon. It’s so beautiful when there’s fresh snow. ❄️💙
Another wonderful UP Marie Adventure... So many exciting, nature-filled things to discover.... That lunch looked awesome... I lived in fleece lined jeans when residing n the wonderful North.... Thanks for the smile 🙂✌️
Such a beautiful place! If you enjoyed this, head to Munising Mi and do a 3-5 day hike any time, but especially during the thaw! Waterfalls all over the place! My favorite is Chapel Falls. Just out of this world breath-taking! Thank you for sharing your journey. Makes me miss home
I keep hearing great things about Chapel Falls, thank you for the recommendation on the hikes too, I love waterfalls so much. thank you for watching, I think the UP stays with you, its one of those special places
I’m thinking about starting my next chapter in Michigan as well. I have some ideas for the NW area of the lower peninsula. I’m going to start scouting this summer.
that sounds like a good plan! Escanaba and Iron mountain are really beautiful, but really all of the UP is beautiful so you are good where ever you land! exciting! keep me posted please
@marieintheUP Spent about a month up in the Munising area this past summer. Spent a good part of that at Black Rock jumping off the cliff and swimming. Rock hunting is awesome in that area.
Hello from across Lake Superior in Ontario. On a clear day I can pick up WUPY 101 on my radio. Great video. Nice to see what that other side of Lake Superior looks like. It was raining here on Saturday. We don't get nearly the amount of snow that you get.
hi in Ontario, its interesting how the lake effect snow impacts regions differently, I love those fall colors in Ontario, they seem to be a bit brighter on your side!
I haven’t been up to Paradise, Michigan, in a number of years maybe I will go up to the UP this coming summer. I wonder if the famous mailbox is still up that way that’s 10 feet up and has been used in the winter months…..
@ The mailbox is between Paradise, Michigan, and Whitefish Point Michigan it would be on the east side of the road as you are headed to Whitefish point
@ You are very welcome … I used to come home on leave from the Marines and I would go up to the UP with some buddies of mine from school and we would go snowmobiling in Munising and in Paradise by some logging trails I think
I was there last spring, wondered what it would look like in winter, thanks for the post. Have you heard of ski jump tournament in Iron Mountain and dog sled race in Marquette this winter?
thank you for watching, that is great you were just there in the spring! I have heard of the dog sled race in Marquette but I haven't heard about the ski jump tournament - will look into that, thank you for the recommendation
When there is more snow, more of the trails are open and they have a snowshoe/cross country trail open there. We did a really cool snowshoe hike there a few years ago where the trail was lit at night by oil lamps. It was pretty awesome.
Pictured Rocks should be on your list this spring, start in Grand Marais and work your way west on H58. i have a cabin in Grand Marais and spend lots of time there
I was at pictured rocks right before this first snow hit in Nov, I had the place all to myself and it was really nice, thats great you have a cabin in GM!
Nice little journey! I watch Gone with the Snowdogs on you tube . They are in Alpena Mi. & they have 3 huskies they take on hikes all over the place. I've seen them where you were. The water has always looked discolored like that !
I will have to check that channel out, sounds like something I would like too. We saw a dog sled team when we were driving back from the falls but weren't recording, it was really cool to see!
UPM......Nice to see you took advantage of the weather as your snow shovels won't miss you. Amazing scenery at that Park. A return in the Spring or Summer will be nice to see. Definitely not in the Grand Canyon State anymore Marie! 🪶🪶🪶
Falls are beautiful. Too bad the stairs to the lower are not open. Its a workout going up and down the stairs with snowmobile gear on!! (and i'm in shape!LOL). Maybe they are changing it around? Been there many times via snowmobile.... to the Falls Brewery also. I agree, great food! You have to go there when its really cold. Awesome ice formations! Supposed to get really cold in a week or two.
oh my, I agree, the stairs are a lot on a normal day but with snow/ice and in snowmobile gear, forget it! I do want to see it with lots of ice formations! it is going to be cooling down and snowing again very soon
Beautiful area ,I'am a nature lover an have been studying & watching live stream Eagle nests for 12yrs They have their babies in January February , have you seen any in your area
Eagles are gorgeous, I haven't seen many but I keep my eye out, I see lots of ravens and crows and blue seagulls, I do hear a lot of owl at night, would love to see one of those too. I will look when Im at the lake to see if I see any eagles and they really are amazing, they stay in their nests to keep their eggs warm/babies alive through the harshest weather events.
Went there on my honeymoon and locked my keys in the car, had to wait like 3 hours for someone to come open it out in the middle of nowhere. Nice place to be stuck though. Need to get back up there sometime, we're from the Kalamazoo area in the LP. Love the vids, keep it up!
hi, thank you for sharing that memory about your honeymoon, what a spot to get locked out of your car, beautiful place to wait but stressful because it is very remote. glad you eventually got unlocked and made it home. the mitten is really awesome too, I like MI a lot!
To add to your summer list, another nice place to visit that alot overlook is Fayette State Park on the end of the Garden Penninsula is an old iron smelting ghost town. It's a but out of the way out of the way but noce area. Had family that were caretakers there long ago. My grandmonth would tell stories of how her mother would walk down to Lake Michigan and cry as she missed her homeland in Germany. Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring) near Manistique is another good stop along the way. Enjoying watching your youthful spirit enjoying the area and winter. Really miss living up there. Been gone since 87.
kitch-iti-kipi is beautiful, i have been there a few times this past summer and fall, I havent heard of the garden peninsula or Fayette Sate Park so i will have to look that up. Thank you for the recommendation and for sharing the story of your grandmother, that is very cool, a piece of history there!
@@brianczuhai8909 I am laughing at myself now, I have been to the garden peninsula, I just didn't know that was what it was called, I was in Escanaba in the fall, hiking!
I have been to the falls many times, but only stopped once during the Thanksgiving break to see them. Paradise looks really wet right now! So sad to see all the snow melting will it rain at warm temperatures.
its been raining every day now, third day in a row and supposed to have two more rainy warm days, then get cold and snow. most of the snow is melting quickly. It was raining all day at the falls but it was still fun, but I will go back when its colder and there is more snow and no rain lol
hi, we still have snow, we have one more day of melt and rain, so we will see how much we end up with, but some will still be around and then it is supposed to snow the next day. you got the rain too in NY, maybe it will snow soon again up there?
@@marieintheUP Yes it will I am sure. We are getting closer to being on the "RIGHT" side of winter. Snow storms in February are easier to accept than snow storms in November when you have along winter ahead of us. February is at least close to spring.
@@chipsdad5861 I agree with you 100% there, it was so early to all of a sudden have unmanageable snow, now I am prepared, i understand what is on the way!
@@marieintheUP Best Line I ever heard from a friend that was tired of the snow. He said "I told the wife,"We are going to put the snowblower on the trailer and drive south until someone asks us what it is! LOL
of for sure, in all seasons, the hiking trails, the camping, the restaurant, the fall colors, there are so many reasons to keep going back in all the seasons! more videos to come, we want to snowshoe there since they have groomed trails and winter is just getting started!
I think they are doing some extensive electrical upgrades this year and so more things are closed, good idea on the views later in the season, I would like to see more ice formations, thanks for the tip
So pretty. Great video! I've never seen those Falls, because it's quite a long way from where I live on the west side of the U.P. You've inspired me. I see a motorcycle trip in my future...after the thaw! 😂
@marieintheUP forgot to mention. Do you have the XC60? I used to have one. Great vehicle. Keep that. I'd rather have a Volvo than a Subaru. 😂 I'm looking at getting an Expedition Tremor. NOT frugal. Lol.
That's worth the trip. Good, the brewery AT the state park is still there. Though the beer tastes like it was brewed with that water. There's a mariner's museum there as well. Do a water falls tour in the spring when things start to melt.
agree on being happy the brewery is still there and that it is still open year round! havent tried their beer but the food is really good but your comment made me smile and chuckle about the brewed with the tannin water from the falls lol. I need to check out the museum too- we will go back!
Next time when my brother and I are at Grand Rapids. Michigan, we will have to go to that waterfall. It's not far from there. And there's another park right by Grand Rapids. Michigan has lots of waterfalls along the lake shore.
@@marieintheUP Was pretty cool, The snow was what drove me away lol tho i now live in central lower Mi now to much better lol It was very nice in the summer months. 😎
Beautiful scenery with nice visuals. Describe the smells that you experienced there? Pine trees? Did the water from falls have any smell to them? P.S. You don't have to describe the smell of the "yellow snow." 🤣
thanks, I agree it is beautiful scenery, the nickname is root beer falls but it doesn't smell like root beer, I didn't notice any smells, just fresh air and the snow and cold smells clean!
hi, I don't, I had to look it up and I could get there but I haven't gone yet. I did find this persons channel and they had a video on the perch lake campground -ua-cam.com/video/7LZmWjgUAh0/v-deo.htmlsi=CjSQuo9morUiuCLw
I have a Honda odyssey and live in Wisconsin 4 years ago I spent the money on Goodyear snow tires and had them put on there own rims and have them changed every season. I’m 71 and always thought all season tires were good enough till I started using snows. I would never spend another winter without them. The sense of security is amazing especially with a Honda.
When you have time here's some other places to visit: Houghton = Michigan Tech during Winter Carnival Week, Ambassador Inn for a sub sandwich. Then Hancock and Quincy Mine. McCain State Park in the summer. Calumet and old abandoned mining towns, Copper Harbor, etc. Lots to do that's for sure.
hi it`s me the pets if you get a chance at night when you are relaxing and sit and watch the RUDAN BROTHERS ...Just to give you an idea what i been through in my life ..I lived in Sudbury Ontario Canada where the winter months were burial its been in some days it would go to -40 or more so please look into getting your roof and walls insulated with foam ..Its killing me watch you work so hard 💗💗
This is the park on the river in Alex Bay by the castle. Keewaydin State Park is on the St. Lawrence River, offering excellent boating, fishing and, during the winter, ice fishing and cross-country skiing. The sheltered marina provides dock space for seasonal and transient visitors. Overlooking the river are 48 campsites. The park's terrain includes steep, rocky outcroppings between the campsites and the shoreline, providing vantage points for watching the ocean-going vessels traversing the river. The park also has a swimming pool and picnic areas.
Amber color of water is called Tannic water. It’s from decaying organics that leach into the river. It’s not toxic but will stain clothes and has a bitter taste. I’m left northern Michigan probably 30 years ago as my business grew. I’m puzzled though with your story; is family from the U.P.? Funny since I’ve never heard of anyone actually moving up to the northern 1/3rd of Michigan full time. Typically it’s a vacation home situation. Our family still has acreage in the Trout Lake area that we have owned for over 100 years.
@@tom-ehill2713 that’s awesome. It’s sad so many of generations old families have picked up and moved on from the UP but I get it since I was one of them since my business required it for survival. My kids and grand kids do head up to spend a couple weeks for hunting season.
It looked like the trip was a success. I have a request, when you have the longer text messages on the video, could you please leave them up for a bit longer? I find myself pausing the video so I can read them. Thank you.
What an odd request. He lists an issue he’s having, while also mentioning that he’s currently implementing the solution to said issue. What’s the complaint, you’ve already solved your problem with functionality that’s already baked in, via the pause button.
@@koobs4549 in all fairness I have asked for feedback on how to make my videos better, I have been getting more comments from others as well about the size of some of the fonts and that they would like it to be on screen longer as well, and he always provides helpful advice and comments, I understand what you are saying as well, yes he can pause it, but its good for me to know that it is not showing up great for all so I can try to work on it. you both are very kind and I appreciate the comments!
yes, it really impacts the people who live here and depend on the winter tourism too, i was sad to see the brewery and pup lost business due to the snow melting. but thankfully it is supposed to cool down and snow in two days
@@rybread81 will check that one out, I couldn't find it so I am glad you said which one! yes, I have heard it is remote and very peaceful, dangerous too but amazing!
Ice cleats for your boots will come in handy on those icy trails. Things get slippery come late January to mid February. Your snow shoes have built in crampons for ice and hardpack snow.
you are right, I have crampons and yaktrax but I didn't need them at the falls because my muck boots have great traction on the ice, but I always carry them with me just in case
@marieintheUP Freezing rain and ice storms come in February. Spring thaws and freezing at night will also make things slick. Many old ladies slip and break a hip or crack their skull climbing in and out of their cars when they have all their weight on one foot and twist to swing their other leg. I think I hiked into the lower falls by snow shoe one winter on my way home from Michigan Tech on winter break. Ice climbers scale the Falls in the very cold winters.
...Looks like a "Very Nice Day"' Thanks for sharing and just as a side note~Your Garage is ULTRA Neat and Tidy!
It was a really nice day to be at the falls! thank you, I've been working on organizing it better!
Your videos are gorgeous, love the music Thanks for highlighting the beauty of the UP.
Thank you so much, the U.P. is such a special place.
@@marieintheUP It looks beautiful, Winter life looks challenging for sure. Doing all the work yourself is a herculean task. No, I have not visited UP, yet. The Waterfalls will be on the list.
My family and I were there in the summer of 2023. Hadn’t been there in years. A lot of things have changed. Never been there in winter time. Thanks for the video.
thats awesome you have been before, thank you for watching!
I found this and enjoyed it. I am a lifelong MIchigander until I moved to the NW desert of AZ. for family health reasons. The Falls are my favorite place to visit. My first visit was 1956 at age 9. I took the ferry to the UP and saw the bridge in the midst of being built. My next visit was in 1966 just before shipping out for Vietnam. I took my family to see it in 1971 and camped there. I saw it again in 86, 88, 90, with different women I was dating after my first divorce, and again in 93 and 99 and 03. My last visit was in Jan of 06 with my now wife. I had always wanted to see it in the Winter and it was awesome. I hope you enjoy the northern lights as much as I have. After we move back to Michigan I plan to visit them again. Jim
Wow, thank you for sharing all of your memories, Tahquamenon Falls is such a special place. how cool that you got to see the mighty mac being built! I keep trying to see the northern lights but it keeps snowing, but I know I will see them eventually, its pretty exciting
@@marieintheUP, it would be awesome if the snow would be light enough to allow the lights to reflect off the snowflakes.
@@jimwetherell that would be something to see!!
In ‘72 three of us went there and you could get right up to it at the Top and climb down to look under the falls. We sat in the river on top of the falls. We walked behind the falls, Underneath the falling water, almost all the way, to the other side. That’s no longer allowed.
Wow! I would love to have seen that!
Thank you for your visit to the Falls.
Any time! thank you for watching!
Hi Marie,
Thanks for the Falls visit! Good friends have property nearby .Great place. Be sure to get to the falls further west. Also, I enjoyed watching you walk . Happy and graceful. Beautiful.
thank you John, I had a lot of fun there! I will be looking for the falls to the west for sure, happy new year!
Beautiful day trip. So many to be had in the UP. In the Western side you have Bond Falls, Canyon Falls and the Agate Tressel gorge. All could be seen in a day! Thank you for sharing your adventure.
Thanks for sharing those spots, I will look them up, thank you for watching!
I haven't been there in nearly 50 years. Thank you for sharing and bringing back childhood memories Marie!❤
that makes me so happy! you are most welcome, thank you for your comment!
Nice video, great camera work. Was at that spot on Oct. 20, 2024. Cool to see how much snow was on the ground. I was there to view the falls on April 19, 1995 , and the trail had 4’ of snow packed down. Took some great photos of the falls and ice formations .
It sounds like you have a lot of great memories of the falls! thank you for sharing your memories, 4' is a lot of snow!! I bet you did get some great pictures
95 I was the boss there I started on the boat docks in 1990 I'm now 61 probably saw you
It’s cool you found someone your age that lives up there to hang with. I would figure it would be mostly retired folks up there. I have been to these Falls, beautiful, but we went in the summer when it’s better 🙂
what is better is relative isn't it Bill :) I am happy you went in the summer and you enjoyed it, I think its good in all seasons, and in the winter there aren't any bugs. tahnk you for watching, great talking to you again!
Beautiful. Love your videos. I've been to the UP twice - visited Tahquamenon Falls way back in 1972 - it still looks the same !
It is amazing how much it has stayed the same over the years, thanks for watching!
Wow that was so awesome, last time I was there was 25 yrs ago with my son. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
awe i am so happy you watched and got to see it again now after all this time, thank you for your comment and for sharing your memory with us!
Wow, thats beautiful! I bet thats a nice hike in the fall as well when the leaves are changing.
hi, you are right, it is amazing in the fall!
@marieintheUP i may have to put that on my list for next fall.
I highly recommend it
That's one of my favorite places and a lot less crowded this time of year! The Whitefish Point lighthouse is a good one to visit. I like the Whitefish Point Marina too. There are a couple really old fishing boats on shore that make a cool picture. Josh Gates Expedition Unknown show had a couple episodes in that area and one scene was at that marina. My buddy and his girlfriend were there at the falls today and sent me a pic from there this morning. He has a huge white pickup truck but I didn't see it from your video. Great way to spend a day, thanks for sharing Marie!
I have heard good things about whitefish point, I will have to check it out, I heard that is a good spot to see the northern lights too! I will make sure to look for the old fishing boats, I bet that is a nice picture! thats so cool that your friends where there today too, we maybe just missed crossing paths, thanks for the comment!
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WoW !!! beautiful falls and trails. Top it off with a nice lunch. Life is good !.
It really is a great day to be out in the snow with a good meal!
Hello marie, what a awesome view of the falls. Looks like a good place for lunch. You have 2 really good cars. Just maintain them and you will be good. Do your homework if your looking at a subaru. I just repaired my aunts forester. I replace both lower control arms and she has engine oil consumption problems. Well it looked like a great day to get out to view the falls. And have a happy new year!!!!!!! Will see ya next year. Joe
hi Joe, aren't the falls so beautiful! I appreciate the advice on the sabaru, my friends who own subarus have had issues, I have no idea what car I want to get eventually but for now im good with what I have. happy new year to you too, cheers to 2025!
Your choice of sound is very fitting for the conditions. Very pleasing
thank you for saying that, I tried to find a song that fit the beautiful rainy snowy landscape
Was there a number of years ago in summer. Both falls were nice. Your videos of the falls are super.
isn't it so beautiful there! how cool you've been there too!
So beautiful , its so nice when you hear that rumble the closer you get to the falls :)
Thanks for showing us ;)
hi! I love the sound of the water rushing, its very calming, thanks for watching!
Nothing like a nice little road trip to break up the winter doldrums. That area looks beautiful 👍
It was the perfect escape, I needed to get out and enjoy the fresh air!
Went there in winter of 2017. Snowed like 18 inches over a couple of days. All trails were open and stairs were not shoveled. Was hard to get down and up the 99 stairs but the view was so worth it.
I bet that was a pretty sight!
I'm super bummed our snowmobile trails took such a hit. I'll be doing a snowdance that we get a bunch soon. Have fun, love your channel
appreciate your comment, thank you! I agree, I think the snow is coming back real soon!
Nice little adventure 🦋
Thanks for sharing some of nature’s beauty with us.
Stay warm and I will look forward to seeing your next video.☃️
thanks for watching don and for your comment!
@ hey 🦋, another song……..Eddie Money..Take Me Home Tonight
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@ tonight’s song 🦋
Goo Goo Dolls- Slide
Looks like you're making lots of new friends...nice!
It's always great to meet new people on the trails, especially in such a beautiful place.
When the view of Tahquamenon Falls came up in your video, the first thing that popped into my mind was "why is the water that color?" I had to smile when the screen went black and my question popped up followed by the answer! Vacationed in the late 60s and and early 70s at my grandparent's cottage on a lake in far NW Wisconsin. The water was brown, too and I was told it was due to all the Tamarack tree logs and stumps in the lake left by extensive lumbering in the area in the early 1900s.
That’s a great point about the tamarack trees, it’s incredible how the past influences the environment we see today. I am glad to hear that I was able to answer your question about the color of the falls right when you were thinking about it!
It's all the copper in the soil and rocks makes the falls look the color of tea.
@@Ceba-pw8hk nature is so cool
@@Ceba-pw8hkthe color of tea comes from tannins which are present in the plant matter. Rocks aren’t capable of producing tannins, rocks are not organic.
The dead trees are basically acting like a steeping tea, in which those same tannins are staining the water. It’s not related to non-organic matter like rocks & minerals.
Thank you for the road trip. Last time I was there was quite a while ago in the winter, We walked the snow covered stairs in our snowmobile riding gear to the bottom, it wasn't easy but we still had fun and I will always remember it.
I am glad it brought back good memories, that does sound like a fun time, but not easy with all that heavy gear
Was there in Feb of 2015, winter of polar vortex. The snow was so deep at the lower falls that when standing by a trash can the bubble top for the can was at your feet. The lower falls were completely froze over, just looked like snow drifts.
At the upper falls all the trails where open, even the stair cases, and could only see less than half of the water falling because of the ice, it was beautiful. Hope that someday you get to experience the same.
That is so cool, I'm glad you got to experience it! I hope I get to experience that too!!
Beautiful area and park, the falls is breathtaking. This area is similar latitude as northern Ontario and looks much like my area near Lake Nipissing, thank you for posting this video, makes me appreciate how beautiful Michigan can be.
isn't it so beautiful! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed seeing the falls, is the snow melting up there too or is it sticking around?
The snow has melted away, lots of rain and flooding as the ground is still frozen. It will be a slow start to ice fishing season on Lake Nipissing, next week the deep freeze will be back.
@@brianmorrison8652 our ground isn't frozen yet, thats very cool you ice fish! hope it is back very soon so. you can get back to it!
I just go out ice fishing a few times, only when I know the ice is very thick, I also keep honey bees and in March I tap maple trees to make my own syrup. There must be some maple trees around there, I have many, but is alot of effort to get the syrup.
@@brianmorrison8652 I do have of maple trees, that is cool you make your own syrup, I like the bee keeping, that is cool
Beautiful!❤
Thank you! Cheers!
HI MARIE, i am so glad that you guys went to the falls because i am born and raised here north of Calumet and i have never been to the falls only in pictures, thanks😁😁😁
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, it's an amazing place, happy to share the views with you!
Hello Marie! Nice video! The weather has been the same here too with warm temperatures and melting snow. It’s been many years since we’ve been to Tahquamenon Falls in many years. Thanks for sharing the beauty.
I am happy I have discovered your channel, its fun to see both sides of the UP. I think snow is coming back real soon. Thank you for watching!
@ I feel the same. The Keweenaw is supposed to get a good amount of lake effect snow starting Wednesday. We shall see! Let’s hope the snow does return soon. It’s so beautiful when there’s fresh snow. ❄️💙
Reminds me of my youth😄 seeing what my brother and I always called, Rootbeer falls"👍
its so cool that it is called rootbeer falls!!
hiking and then off to a brewery? Count me in!
I am glad to see you agree its a great way to spend the day!
Another wonderful UP Marie Adventure... So many exciting, nature-filled things to discover.... That lunch looked awesome... I lived in fleece lined jeans when residing n the wonderful North.... Thanks for the smile 🙂✌️
awe, I am happy you enjoyed the video, the lunch was so good! keep your adventures coming too!!
Such a beautiful place! If you enjoyed this, head to Munising Mi and do a 3-5 day hike any time, but especially during the thaw! Waterfalls all over the place! My favorite is Chapel Falls. Just out of this world breath-taking! Thank you for sharing your journey. Makes me miss home
I keep hearing great things about Chapel Falls, thank you for the recommendation on the hikes too, I love waterfalls so much. thank you for watching, I think the UP stays with you, its one of those special places
I’m thinking about starting my next chapter in Michigan as well. I have some ideas for the NW area of the lower peninsula. I’m going to start scouting this summer.
that sounds like a good plan! Escanaba and Iron mountain are really beautiful, but really all of the UP is beautiful so you are good where ever you land! exciting! keep me posted please
Ms. Marie, wow, great photography! I am not unfamiliar to the UP. Always a great place to enjoy life. Keep up the video log.
hi, I am happy to hear you enjoyed the scenery, the UP sure is full of great places, I think its wonderful that you have spent time in the UP too!
Awesome update. Thank you for posting🌲👋
thank you for watching!
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
I am glad you liked it!
it would have been nice to see your friend, but as always you looked Beautifull and your Vids were very nice as well. xoxo hugs
if you look closely you will see she makes an appearance in the video, thank you for watching!
Love the video. So great to see a spot that I've loved going to many times. There are some nice falls if you head to the Munising, Marquette area.
yes you are correct plus there is pictured rocks by Munising too, Marquette has awesome hikes too
@marieintheUP Spent about a month up in the Munising area this past summer. Spent a good part of that at Black Rock jumping off the cliff and swimming. Rock hunting is awesome in that area.
@@davem464 black rock is a classic! yep, lots of yooperlites to find
What a great way to spend one of those rare mild mid-winter days, beautiful nature, good friendship, and some great looking food. 👍🏻
I agree Brad, thank you for watching and for your comment
Glad you were able to get out and enjoy in the break in weather. Just a little more ice on my subdivision road. Then 10 " snow ❄️ on Thursday?
hi, it was nice to have a break in the snow, and yep, it is going to be cold and snowing in the UP again very soon, its crazy but its not boring!
💯 Beautiful video.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
Hello from across Lake Superior in Ontario. On a clear day I can pick up WUPY 101 on my radio. Great video. Nice to see what that other side of Lake Superior looks like. It was raining here on Saturday. We don't get nearly the amount of snow that you get.
hi in Ontario, its interesting how the lake effect snow impacts regions differently, I love those fall colors in Ontario, they seem to be a bit brighter on your side!
❤so beautiful ❤Been there
Im glad you have been able to experience it in person, it is breathtaking!
I haven’t been up to Paradise, Michigan, in a number of years maybe I will go up to the UP this coming summer. I wonder if the famous mailbox is still up that way that’s 10 feet up and has been used in the winter months…..
I haven't heard of the famous mailbox, I am going to have to look that up, If it is still there I will try to find it! thanks for telling me about it
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The mailbox is between Paradise, Michigan, and Whitefish Point Michigan it would be on the east side of the road as you are headed to Whitefish point
@@FredD63 thank you for letting me know the location!
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You are very welcome … I used to come home on leave from the Marines and I would go up to the UP with some buddies of mine from school and we would go snowmobiling in Munising and in Paradise by some logging trails I think
Very peaceful. Thanks!
hi again, hope you are having a good day! thank you for watching
@@marieintheUP And you!
I was there last spring, wondered what it would look like in winter, thanks for the post. Have you heard of ski jump tournament in Iron Mountain and dog sled race in Marquette this winter?
thank you for watching, that is great you were just there in the spring! I have heard of the dog sled race in Marquette but I haven't heard about the ski jump tournament - will look into that, thank you for the recommendation
I bet the mist off that waterfall would feel great on a hot summer day!
it is very refreshing on a hot summer day!
When there is more snow, more of the trails are open and they have a snowshoe/cross country trail open there. We did a really cool snowshoe hike there a few years ago where the trail was lit at night by oil lamps. It was pretty awesome.
I would love to see it all lit up by the oil lamps, that sounds so dreamy!
Pictured Rocks should be on your list this spring, start in Grand Marais and work your way west on H58. i have a cabin in Grand Marais and spend lots of time there
I was at pictured rocks right before this first snow hit in Nov, I had the place all to myself and it was really nice, thats great you have a cabin in GM!
Love your content!! Subscribed. Happy New year!!
thank you! welcome to the channel, happy you are here! cheers to 2025
Nice little journey! I watch Gone with the Snowdogs on you tube . They are in Alpena Mi. & they have 3 huskies they take on hikes all over the place. I've seen them where you were. The water has always looked discolored like that !
I will have to check that channel out, sounds like something I would like too. We saw a dog sled team when we were driving back from the falls but weren't recording, it was really cool to see!
UPM......Nice to see you took advantage of the weather as your snow shovels won't miss you. Amazing scenery at that Park. A return in the Spring or Summer will be nice to see. Definitely not in the Grand Canyon State anymore Marie! 🪶🪶🪶
it was nice to get out while I could, I do love the falls in all seasons, thank you for saying hi!
Great video Marie.
I am happy you watched!
great video
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the comment!
Falls are beautiful. Too bad the stairs to the lower are not open. Its a workout going up and down the stairs with snowmobile gear on!! (and i'm in shape!LOL). Maybe they are changing it around? Been there many times via snowmobile.... to the Falls Brewery also. I agree, great food! You have to go there when its really cold. Awesome ice formations! Supposed to get really cold in a week or two.
oh my, I agree, the stairs are a lot on a normal day but with snow/ice and in snowmobile gear, forget it! I do want to see it with lots of ice formations! it is going to be cooling down and snowing again very soon
Went to the falls in 2019. Beautiful
hi, I am glad you've seen them in person before, they are beautiful!
Beautiful area ,I'am a nature lover an have been studying & watching live stream Eagle nests for 12yrs They have their babies in January February , have you seen any in your area
Eagles are gorgeous, I haven't seen many but I keep my eye out, I see lots of ravens and crows and blue seagulls, I do hear a lot of owl at night, would love to see one of those too. I will look when Im at the lake to see if I see any eagles and they really are amazing, they stay in their nests to keep their eggs warm/babies alive through the harshest weather events.
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Loved the video! I see you’re in a snowmobiling area!
hi, yep you are right, there are great snowmobiling trails here!
@ Do you snowmobile too?
@@1999mboettcher not yet but I will!
@ I can’t wait to see you do it! 😉
@@1999mboettcher it will be a fun video to make!
Went there on my honeymoon and locked my keys in the car, had to wait like 3 hours for someone to come open it out in the middle of nowhere. Nice place to be stuck though. Need to get back up there sometime, we're from the Kalamazoo area in the LP. Love the vids, keep it up!
hi, thank you for sharing that memory about your honeymoon, what a spot to get locked out of your car, beautiful place to wait but stressful because it is very remote. glad you eventually got unlocked and made it home. the mitten is really awesome too, I like MI a lot!
Wow looks like there's plenty enough to ride a snowmobile there again
soon there will be, its was too melted this time around but very soon!
❤ed and thank you friend, you did a great job filming! Sincerely
That makes me happy to hear, thank you for watching!
To add to your summer list, another nice place to visit that alot overlook is Fayette State Park on the end of the Garden Penninsula is an old iron smelting ghost town. It's a but out of the way out of the way but noce area. Had family that were caretakers there long ago. My grandmonth would tell stories of how her mother would walk down to Lake Michigan and cry as she missed her homeland in Germany.
Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring) near Manistique is another good stop along the way.
Enjoying watching your youthful spirit enjoying the area and winter.
Really miss living up there. Been gone since 87.
kitch-iti-kipi is beautiful, i have been there a few times this past summer and fall, I havent heard of the garden peninsula or Fayette Sate Park so i will have to look that up. Thank you for the recommendation and for sharing the story of your grandmother, that is very cool, a piece of history there!
Those are goodies. I am happy to see they don't change.
@@brianczuhai8909 I am laughing at myself now, I have been to the garden peninsula, I just didn't know that was what it was called, I was in Escanaba in the fall, hiking!
I have been to the falls many times, but only stopped once during the Thanksgiving break to see them. Paradise looks really wet right now! So sad to see all the snow melting will it rain at warm temperatures.
its been raining every day now, third day in a row and supposed to have two more rainy warm days, then get cold and snow. most of the snow is melting quickly. It was raining all day at the falls but it was still fun, but I will go back when its colder and there is more snow and no rain lol
@marieintheUP there is a nice little cafe in Paradise that you should check out. Very good subs
what is it called?
@@marieintheUP Fresh Coast Cafe
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@@jasonbitter1 awesome, thanks for the recommendation
Very beautiful Park, Do you have any snow left. New York is pretty much snowless with the rain today.
hi, we still have snow, we have one more day of melt and rain, so we will see how much we end up with, but some will still be around and then it is supposed to snow the next day. you got the rain too in NY, maybe it will snow soon again up there?
@@marieintheUP Yes it will I am sure. We are getting closer to being on the "RIGHT" side of winter. Snow storms in February are easier to accept than snow storms in November when you have along winter ahead of us. February is at least close to spring.
@@chipsdad5861 I agree with you 100% there, it was so early to all of a sudden have unmanageable snow, now I am prepared, i understand what is on the way!
@@marieintheUP Best Line I ever heard from a friend that was tired of the snow. He said "I told the wife,"We are going to put the snowblower on the trailer and drive south until someone asks us what it is! LOL
@@chipsdad5861 that is a funny one and smart lol!
Hopefully you and your friend plan to return sometime in the spring or summer to show off this area again without the snow?
of for sure, in all seasons, the hiking trails, the camping, the restaurant, the fall colors, there are so many reasons to keep going back in all the seasons! more videos to come, we want to snowshoe there since they have groomed trails and winter is just getting started!
TAW QUA MA NEN falls
I needed your help when I was filming, but thank you! I struggled hard :)
You should go back in March when it's partially frozen over,, I personally think it's a better to view them. Upper platform might be open then too.
I think they are doing some extensive electrical upgrades this year and so more things are closed, good idea on the views later in the season, I would like to see more ice formations, thanks for the tip
So pretty. Great video! I've never seen those Falls, because it's quite a long way from where I live on the west side of the U.P. You've inspired me. I see a motorcycle trip in my future...after the thaw! 😂
hi! yes a motorcycle trip would be amazing, after the thaw for sure haha. or snowmobile now, but that would be a long snowmobile ride lol
@marieintheUP forgot to mention. Do you have the XC60? I used to have one. Great vehicle. Keep that. I'd rather have a Volvo than a Subaru. 😂 I'm looking at getting an Expedition Tremor. NOT frugal. Lol.
@@Yooperglide it is the xc60 yes- and only has 32k on it, its a 2016, we don't drive it much but now we do lol, its perfect for the snow. nice!
It's been a long time since I was last there, and I live in Michigan. Beautiful as always.
hi Bill, it is so beautiful in MI isn't it! thanks for watching
@@marieintheUP Yes it is, even in the Lower Peninsula.
@@billgoodwin8742 yes there are awesome places that I love going to in the mitten
That's worth the trip. Good, the brewery AT the state park is still there. Though the beer tastes like it was brewed with that water. There's a mariner's museum there as well.
Do a water falls tour in the spring when things start to melt.
agree on being happy the brewery is still there and that it is still open year round! havent tried their beer but the food is really good but your comment made me smile and chuckle about the brewed with the tannin water from the falls lol. I need to check out the museum too- we will go back!
That's such a beautiful spot, I wish they didn't have such a kerfuffle flying drones over it but I understand why. Great place to hike in the fall
I would love to be able to see what it looks like from drone footage, but yeah the rules, I will be going back in the fall for sure
Next time when my brother and I are at Grand Rapids. Michigan, we will have to go to that waterfall. It's not far from there. And there's another park right by Grand Rapids. Michigan has lots of waterfalls along the lake shore.
It's a beautiful area for sure, I'm glad you're planning a trip!
I've been up there twice. Just as past September. And a year ago. North of Duluth is very pretty also.
I'm from MN.
@@foodreviewsandfunthing nice, im heading to duluth this summer for a visit, because I have heard great things
Tahquamenon Falls is one of my favorite places on earth!
Long Time No See. Maybe One Day. 😉👍✌
fingers crossed for you!
Thank's
Love it! Used to live up in the U.P in Munising . Beautiful up there but cold and tons of snow.❄❄☃☃
Munising is such a cute little spot and so close to Pictured rocks, I bet you had a great time up there!!
@@marieintheUP Was pretty cool, The snow was what drove me away lol tho i now live in central lower Mi now to much better lol It was very nice in the summer months. 😎
@@motownoldes the snow is the best part!
❤@@marieintheUP
Beautiful scenery with nice visuals. Describe the smells that you experienced there? Pine trees? Did the water from falls have any smell to them? P.S. You don't have to describe the smell of the "yellow snow." 🤣
thanks, I agree it is beautiful scenery, the nickname is root beer falls but it doesn't smell like root beer, I didn't notice any smells, just fresh air and the snow and cold smells clean!
No need to replace your cars. Snow tires instead of even the best all season tires will make an unbelievable difference. Well worth the investment.
I agree, if i find I need snow tires I will get some, thanks for watching!
Have you any video coverage of perch lake? Near pine stump?
hi, I don't, I had to look it up and I could get there but I haven't gone yet. I did find this persons channel and they had a video on the perch lake campground -ua-cam.com/video/7LZmWjgUAh0/v-deo.htmlsi=CjSQuo9morUiuCLw
I have a Honda odyssey and live in Wisconsin 4 years ago I spent the money on Goodyear snow tires and had them put on there own rims and have them changed every season. I’m 71 and always thought all season tires were good enough till I started using snows. I would never spend another winter without them. The sense of security is amazing especially with a Honda.
if I get out into back roads eventually then i will get some snow tires for sure!
I worked for elias brothers big boy for 6 seasons at lower falls tahquamenon.lived in paradise and Newberry
thats great, I bet you had some fun experiences there!
When you have time here's some other places to visit: Houghton = Michigan Tech during Winter Carnival Week, Ambassador Inn for a sub sandwich. Then Hancock and Quincy Mine. McCain State Park in the summer. Calumet and old abandoned mining towns, Copper Harbor, etc. Lots to do that's for sure.
Thank you for the suggestions, I will have to check those out!
hi it`s me the pets if you get a chance at night when you are relaxing and sit and watch the RUDAN BROTHERS ...Just to give you an idea what i been through in my life ..I lived in Sudbury Ontario Canada where the winter months were burial its been in some days it would go to -40 or more so please look into getting your roof and walls insulated with foam ..Its killing me watch you work so hard 💗💗
who are the rudan brothers? are you one of the brothers? i dont want my videos to kill you, yikes lol ;)
no i just like to watch them @@marieintheUP
nice!
This is the park on the river in Alex Bay by the castle. Keewaydin State Park is on the St. Lawrence River, offering excellent boating, fishing and, during the winter, ice fishing and cross-country skiing. The sheltered marina provides dock space for seasonal and transient visitors. Overlooking the river are 48 campsites. The park's terrain includes steep, rocky outcroppings between the campsites and the shoreline, providing vantage points for watching the ocean-going vessels traversing the river. The park also has a swimming pool and picnic areas.
that sounds really nice, thank you for letting us know about it!
Amber color of water is called Tannic water. It’s from decaying organics that leach into the river. It’s not toxic but will stain clothes and has a bitter taste. I’m left northern Michigan probably 30 years ago as my business grew. I’m puzzled though with your story; is family from the U.P.? Funny since I’ve never heard of anyone actually moving up to the northern 1/3rd of Michigan full time. Typically it’s a vacation home situation. Our family still has acreage in the Trout Lake area that we have owned for over 100 years.
We are on island lake. Trout is a few miles up 51 s. From us! Red crown resort, and the golf course.😉
@@tom-ehill2713 that’s awesome. It’s sad so many of generations old families have picked up and moved on from the UP but I get it since I was one of them since my business required it for survival. My kids and grand kids do head up to spend a couple weeks for hunting season.
I was just there this fall before it snowed.
hi, how was it when you visited in the fall? were you able to see the lower falls too?
It looked like the trip was a success. I have a request, when you have the longer text messages on the video, could you please leave them up for a bit longer? I find myself pausing the video so I can read them. Thank you.
hi, yes I can make them visible for longer, great feedback, thank you!
You can hit “pause” and read them at your pace
@@blauer2551 that is also an option :)
What an odd request. He lists an issue he’s having, while also mentioning that he’s currently implementing the solution to said issue. What’s the complaint, you’ve already solved your problem with functionality that’s already baked in, via the pause button.
@@koobs4549 in all fairness I have asked for feedback on how to make my videos better, I have been getting more comments from others as well about the size of some of the fonts and that they would like it to be on screen longer as well, and he always provides helpful advice and comments, I understand what you are saying as well, yes he can pause it, but its good for me to know that it is not showing up great for all so I can try to work on it. you both are very kind and I appreciate the comments!
So sad. There are usually at least 100 sleds there.
yes, it really impacts the people who live here and depend on the winter tourism too, i was sad to see the brewery and pup lost business due to the snow melting. but thankfully it is supposed to cool down and snow in two days
I love the UP in the winter, I have a video behind Tahquamenon Falls in the winter, incredible experience.
isn't it great! lots of work but so worth it to be in the snow. I watched your isle royale video and that was very cool, Its on my list to go explore.
@@marieintheUP I love isle royale, you're really intuned with the nature there. Winter Health is the video I go behind the falls.
@@rybread81 will check that one out, I couldn't find it so I am glad you said which one! yes, I have heard it is remote and very peaceful, dangerous too but amazing!
Falls look great!! J & C
I am so happy I got to finally see it in the snow :)
@@marieintheUP Awesome!! I say fall time is our favorite.
@@KUEHLKUEST I agree it is pretty spectacular in the fall, and all the trails are open so there is a lot more to see
As an honest Troll from near AnnArbor I say embrace the cold up there you have six more months of winter and snow on the ground…have fun stay safe.
I am ready for it!
Ice cleats for your boots will come in handy on those icy trails. Things get slippery come late January to mid February. Your snow shoes have built in crampons for ice and hardpack snow.
you are right, I have crampons and yaktrax but I didn't need them at the falls because my muck boots have great traction on the ice, but I always carry them with me just in case
@marieintheUP Freezing rain and ice storms come in February. Spring thaws and freezing at night will also make things slick. Many old ladies slip and break a hip or crack their skull climbing in and out of their cars when they have all their weight on one foot and twist to swing their other leg.
I think I hiked into the lower falls by snow shoe one winter on my way home from Michigan Tech on winter break. Ice climbers scale the Falls in the very cold winters.
thanks for sharing the information, cool you hiked one year!
Did you know that pine trees can't sing? Cause there pitchy! Yep a dad joke😊 nice video thanks..
thats a good dad joke, thank you for sharing!! :)
That is the most unique pronunciation I’ve ever heard
I know right lol, I was trying to combine my fav spot in Sedona with the falls lol didn't work out well, thank you for watching!
"Watch out where the Huskies go and don't you eat that yellow snow." FZ 😅
I like that, it even rhymes!
are you in Marquette?
👋🖐👋🖑🖐👀Hi!
hi Tom, how are you doing today?