What’s sad is I live in Michigan..lived there my whole life.. visited and explored other states even went on cruises over seas but never explored my own state and thanks to this video I now know the best places to take my wife and kids for our in between trips.. in our own back yard lol.. thank you so much for this video I can’t wait for our rv road trip to the you UP and go everywhere you named I’m so excited.. Michigan is such a beautiful place and I can’t wait to really experience it.. I just subscribed to your page to see more great places to camp.. I love it 🥰 keep exploring and really living life .. I love the life journey you guys are on and hope I can be on this same journey one day soon.
I see that your van isn't insulated on the roof. I also saw all that condensation build up on one of the shots when talking about your flat tire. Pretty quick and cheap fix to that is spraying the inside of your metal exposed roof is spray on truck bed liner. The canadians i saw online that did this said they used Rust-Oleum brand. Your ceiling will be black, but no more condensation.
Thanks for that tip. We have our goose down sleeping bags on the inner ceiling that really helps. Nothing like 850 fil goose down to keep things warm. - Scott
You're giving away some of Michigan's best keep secrets. You may not like it as much when all the folks start showing up because the word is out😀 You can tell that you haven't been there too long as your not using yooper vernacular yet. "Ya Youbetcha" 😛
@@ThisNomadicIdea Yeah I hear you.I love the UP. I am what they call a troll as I live below the bridge. below is a link to some Yooper music it should help you get acclimated to your new environment. Have fun. ua-cam.com/video/kc3NFtO9mMM/v-deo.html
In 3 years I retire ...and have been planning my 1st travels...I love this.. because I'm a Michigan Girl...and wanted to start with my home state...and go places I've never been!Thanks for the Great ideas
@@ThisNomadicIdea I'm a Michigan resident, the cost is $11 for me. Still have to pay to camp in all State parks. Boondocking, you do not need a pass if you camp on state or federal forest land. You are right about the brown signs for the boat ramps. For state sites you do need a pass for admission. Many of the boat ramp parking areas have signs saying day use only or no overnight camping.
This Nomadic Idea The way you explained it, I took it that these were only good for vehicles and not for RV’s or Travel Trailers. If I misunderstood, please correct me. If I was correct, then it has nothing to do with RV’s as you implied in your title...
Happy Camper So I take it that these passes cover the admission cost to the parks but not the cost of camping there...? Have a great day and be blessed.
@@troystutsman1400 yes. They cover admission to boat ramps and attractions at state parks. But to camp in state parks you need the pass plus you pay extra for camping.
Never had a hearse park next to us lol...Lake in the Clouds looks gorgeous! We’ve got to get up to the UP and explore. What an amazing Boondocking spot there too!
@@ThisNomadicIdea Yeah, the wife and I used to talk about opening a B&B by Pictured Rocks or Paradise. I lived up there one summer traveling through the UP as a field biologist. Was a great summer!
I loved camping at Bay Furnace Campground and exploring Pictured Rocks... I can't wait to get back to the UP and check out the other places you shared. Great UP where to camp video! 👏
BEST FREE RV CAMPING IN MICHIGAN! First Campground mentioned is DNR $35 a night and that's for Michigan residents! What a misleading title. Thumbs down all the way. What you counting your first night at Walmart "free" camping?
Obviously you don't pay attention to the video. First, we said some of the best and free. We mention how to find free and point out our favorite free place to boondock. The other sites are some of the best we have found. If you can't watch the whole video, don't comment. Thumbs Down on your Comment.
@@ThisNomadicIdea Then don't use a bait title! You wrote it. Way to get hits. "BEST FREE RV CAMPING IN MICHIGAN / RV LIFE" Am I missing something, why doesn't the title accurately reflect what your saying? And yes I didn't waste my time watching something I was not interested in. I was looking for great "free" as in no cost camping. Most of the video buy far is not free camping. Thanks for the tip you can park at Walmart for free. Who knew?
@@ThisNomadicIdea Maybe I am, just why use the words BEST FREE....? Why not just great camping spots in Mi? I was specifically searching for boondocking spots. Your title is clearly misleading. By the title I was sure it was "Best Free RV Camping in Mi" which it clearly is not? Maybe you don't know how youtube titles should convey the content of the video. I don't look at Walmart as great free RV camping. Maybe you are new to off grid I guess.
This Nomadic Idea I’ve been on UA-cam since it began...! If you have any idea of how UA-cam works, which I believe you do, you would know that your title is TOTAL CLICKBAIT...! Sure, there are many who won’t take the time to say anything, but I subscribe to many channels so my time I allow for watching videos is limited... I do not appreciate being lied/tricked into watching a video, that if the title would have been honest, I would not have wasted my time with...! I realize that creators do it all of the time to get views so they can make money... I would think that you would want long term subscribers to grow your channel with, you won’t get them by using clickbait titles...! I’m born and raised in Elkhart, my Daughter and grandkids live in Michigan, and my wife is from Michigan so we spend a lot of time there... I was going to subscribe to your channel but now I’m going to hold off and see where you go with it. I hope that you can take some constructive criticism and make use of the advice given. One more suggestion, please do something about your sound recording, it kept going from so soft I could hardly hear you then it would jump up to loud and it went back and forth like this during the whole video. I know that equipment is costly and you’re just starting out, when you can afford to, please get a better sound system. You might see that you loose subscribers if you don’t, some people are very particular about things like that. I wish you success with your channel...! Stay safe and healthy. Have a great day and be blessed.
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Thank you for all this valuable info. We would like to follow you tire tracks in 2023.
I love the UP. We had family up in calumet. We were up there every summer
One of our favorite places.
You went by us East Jordan, Mi 🇺🇸
What’s sad is I live in Michigan..lived there my whole life.. visited and explored other states even went on cruises over seas but never explored my own state and thanks to this video I now know the best places to take my wife and kids for our in between trips.. in our own back yard lol.. thank you so much for this video I can’t wait for our rv road trip to the you UP and go everywhere you named I’m so excited.. Michigan is such a beautiful place and I can’t wait to really experience it.. I just subscribed to your page to see more great places to camp.. I love it 🥰 keep exploring and really living life .. I love the life journey you guys are on and hope I can be on this same journey one day soon.
Thank you. Really appreciate the kind words. Glad we could help. We love Michigan. We go up to the UP every year to see peak Fall.
Heading that way 17 th
We would love to be in the UP right now. Very hot in AZ. -:)
I see that your van isn't insulated on the roof. I also saw all that condensation build up on one of the shots when talking about your flat tire. Pretty quick and cheap fix to that is spraying the inside of your metal exposed roof is spray on truck bed liner. The canadians i saw online that did this said they used Rust-Oleum brand. Your ceiling will be black, but no more condensation.
Thanks for that tip. We have our goose down sleeping bags on the inner ceiling that really helps. Nothing like 850 fil goose down to keep things warm. - Scott
Some coordinates would of been nice
thank you
You're giving away some of Michigan's best keep secrets. You may not like it as much when all the folks start showing up because the word is out😀
You can tell that you haven't been there too long as your not using yooper vernacular yet.
"Ya Youbetcha" 😛
HA! If I had the money, probably buy land up there. Then have that Ya Youbetcha down pat.
@@ThisNomadicIdea Yeah I hear you.I love the UP. I am what they call a troll as I live below the bridge.
below is a link to some Yooper music it should help you get acclimated to your new environment.
Have fun. ua-cam.com/video/kc3NFtO9mMM/v-deo.html
He'll get the accent if he stays longer ya hey.....
great info. Thanks for putting it together. Next time please consider a selfie stick so you won't be in our faces.
Stop at the RV museum... :)
ZiggZagg11 I did. Was really cool!
In 3 years I retire ...and have been planning my 1st travels...I love this.. because I'm a Michigan Girl...and wanted to start with my home state...and go places I've never been!Thanks for the Great ideas
Great info we will definitely have to hit these places next time we’re in the UP
And there are so much more. These give you the best bang for the buck so to speak. Thanks.
Deceiving title. Most of campgrounds mentioned charge for camping.
As mentioned in the video. If you buy the 30 dollar state park pass. You can boondock almost anywhere for free in MI.
@@ThisNomadicIdea I'm a Michigan resident, the cost is $11 for me. Still have to pay to camp in all State parks. Boondocking, you do not need a pass if you camp on state or federal forest land. You are right about the brown signs for the boat ramps. For state sites you do need a pass for admission. Many of the boat ramp parking areas have signs saying day use only or no overnight camping.
This Nomadic Idea
The way you explained it, I took it that these were
only good for vehicles and not for RV’s or Travel Trailers.
If I misunderstood, please correct me.
If I was correct, then it has nothing to do with RV’s as you
implied in your title...
Happy Camper
So I take it that these passes cover the admission cost
to the parks but not the cost of camping there...?
Have a great day and be blessed.
@@troystutsman1400 yes. They cover admission to boat ramps and attractions at state parks. But to camp in state parks you need the pass plus you pay extra for camping.
Never had a hearse park next to us lol...Lake in the Clouds looks gorgeous! We’ve got to get up to the UP and explore. What an amazing Boondocking spot there too!
Already miss it up there.
I just got back from the UP Sunday. Love this state of mine. I been to most the places you meantion.
We would buy land up here in a second if we could. Absolutely love it up here. Especially how nice UPer’s are.
@@ThisNomadicIdea Yeah, the wife and I used to talk about opening a B&B by Pictured Rocks or Paradise. I lived up there one summer traveling through the UP as a field biologist. Was a great summer!
I loved camping at Bay Furnace Campground and exploring Pictured Rocks... I can't wait to get back to the UP and check out the other places you shared. Great UP where to camp video! 👏
Randi's Adventures We need to have another summit. :) But yes, the UP is awesome.
You said "parking pass" several times. Did you mean "park pass?"
Parking pass is a pass to park for day use fee area’s.
We really need to check out the UP sometime. It's so close to us. Thanks for the tips on places to camp.
We love the UP. So much to do.
We've been in the UP several times. Didn't know about Union Bay. Mmmm? Good info
It’s pronounced HOE-TON.
Oh wow, can you tell me changes due to covid, because I am headed up now
We are up here now also. Everything is open, just have to wear a mask when you walk into any business.
Someone might have already mentioned this but it's pronounced Houghton Long "O"
Yep. Been back since and now say it correctly.
Bay Furnace is on the lake but NOT in Pictured Rocks. Nobody should believe a damn thing you say.
Yes, the entire UA-cam community is now better off because of your comment. Happy 13th Birthday btw! Enjoy.
BEST FREE RV CAMPING IN MICHIGAN! First Campground mentioned is DNR $35 a night and that's for Michigan residents! What a misleading title. Thumbs down all the way. What you counting your first night at Walmart "free" camping?
Obviously you don't pay attention to the video. First, we said some of the best and free. We mention how to find free and point out our favorite free place to boondock. The other sites are some of the best we have found. If you can't watch the whole video, don't comment. Thumbs Down on your Comment.
@@ThisNomadicIdea Then don't use a bait title! You wrote it. Way to get hits. "BEST FREE RV CAMPING IN MICHIGAN / RV LIFE"
Am I missing something, why doesn't the title accurately reflect what your saying? And yes I didn't waste my time watching something I was not interested in. I was looking for great "free" as in no cost camping. Most of the video buy far is not free camping. Thanks for the tip you can park at Walmart for free. Who knew?
@@brianm9480 "Then don't use a bait title!" LOL You must be new to UA-cam
@@ThisNomadicIdea Maybe I am, just why use the words BEST FREE....? Why not just great camping spots in Mi? I was specifically searching for boondocking spots. Your title is clearly misleading. By the title I was sure it was "Best Free RV Camping in Mi" which it clearly is not? Maybe you don't know how youtube titles should convey the content of the video. I don't look at Walmart as great free RV camping. Maybe you are new to off grid I guess.
This Nomadic Idea I’ve been on UA-cam since it began...!
If you have any idea of how UA-cam works, which I believe
you do, you would know that your title is TOTAL CLICKBAIT...!
Sure, there are many who won’t take the time to say anything,
but I subscribe to many channels so my time I allow for watching
videos is limited...
I do not appreciate being lied/tricked into watching a video, that if
the title would have been honest, I would not have wasted my time
with...!
I realize that creators do it all of the time to get views so they can
make money...
I would think that you would want long term subscribers to grow your
channel with, you won’t get them by using clickbait titles...!
I’m born and raised in Elkhart, my Daughter and grandkids live in Michigan,
and my wife is from Michigan so we spend a lot of time there...
I was going to subscribe to your channel but now I’m going to hold off and
see where you go with it.
I hope that you can take some constructive criticism and make use of the
advice given.
One more suggestion, please do something about your sound recording,
it kept going from so soft I could hardly hear you then it would jump up to
loud and it went back and forth like this during the whole video.
I know that equipment is costly and you’re just starting out, when you can
afford to, please get a better sound system.
You might see that you loose subscribers if you don’t, some people are very
particular about things like that.
I wish you success with your channel...!
Stay safe and healthy.
Have a great day and be blessed.