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Brett & Rach
Registrace 16. 10. 2020
We are Brett and Rach, a New Zealand couple that jumped at a job offer to work in the USA for 3 months in 2020. We fell in love with the country and the people, so we kept extending our contract. Fast forward to 2023, we purchased a Dodge Ram Promaster to keep adventuring around the USA together. We lovingly named our van Jon VAN Jovi ❤️ We are cycling & hiking our way around the USA and documenting for our family & friends to see why we keep coming back, and it has actually works as a diary of our time here for ourselves. Consider subscribing to our channel so you can follow us in our adventures. We look forward to reading your comments & maybe even answering some questions we have at times.
U.P - Upper Peninsula, Michigan Exploring
Come along on this weeks adventure, where we explore the U.P -Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
On our road trip around the shores of Lake Superior, we visited the Whitefish Point Lighthouse, along with the Shipwreck Museum-which was so interesting.
*Floated above the crystal clear spring water of Ketch iti kipi before having cuddles with a Sled Team of Huskies.
*Fed Bears at Oswalds Bear Ranch
*Hiked along the Tahquamenon Falls Trail to reach a brewery at the Upper Falls
*Cycled another amazing rail to trail, Iron Ore Heritage Trail from Marquette, where we ended with eating pasties in Negaunee.
We absolutely loved exploring the U.P. and were lucky to have amazing weather 😍
🐕 🛷 Sled Dogs: www.midogtours.com
🚲 Rail to Trail: www.railstotrails.org
🚐 Van Bug Screens:
www.vanessential.com
🎶 Music: www.epidemicsound.com
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🌟 About Us: 🇳🇿
We are Brett and Rach, a New Zealand couple that jumped at a job offer to work in the USA for 3 months in 2020. We fell in love with the country and the people, so we kept extending our contract. Fast forward to 2023, we purchased a Dodge Ram Promaster to keep adventuring around the USA together. We lovingly named our van Jon VAN Jovi ❤️ We are cycling & hiking our way around the USA and documenting for our family & friends to see why we keep coming back, and it has actually works as a diary of our time here for ourselves. Consider subscribing to our channel so you can follow us in our adventures. We look forward to reading your comments & maybe even answering some questions we have at times.
On our road trip around the shores of Lake Superior, we visited the Whitefish Point Lighthouse, along with the Shipwreck Museum-which was so interesting.
*Floated above the crystal clear spring water of Ketch iti kipi before having cuddles with a Sled Team of Huskies.
*Fed Bears at Oswalds Bear Ranch
*Hiked along the Tahquamenon Falls Trail to reach a brewery at the Upper Falls
*Cycled another amazing rail to trail, Iron Ore Heritage Trail from Marquette, where we ended with eating pasties in Negaunee.
We absolutely loved exploring the U.P. and were lucky to have amazing weather 😍
🐕 🛷 Sled Dogs: www.midogtours.com
🚲 Rail to Trail: www.railstotrails.org
🚐 Van Bug Screens:
www.vanessential.com
🎶 Music: www.epidemicsound.com
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
🌟 About Us: 🇳🇿
We are Brett and Rach, a New Zealand couple that jumped at a job offer to work in the USA for 3 months in 2020. We fell in love with the country and the people, so we kept extending our contract. Fast forward to 2023, we purchased a Dodge Ram Promaster to keep adventuring around the USA together. We lovingly named our van Jon VAN Jovi ❤️ We are cycling & hiking our way around the USA and documenting for our family & friends to see why we keep coming back, and it has actually works as a diary of our time here for ourselves. Consider subscribing to our channel so you can follow us in our adventures. We look forward to reading your comments & maybe even answering some questions we have at times.
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Look what we found at the Grand Canyon
So pretty
Don't think I've ever seen anyone go to Mackinac Island and not go to the Grand Hotel.
@alisonflaxman1566 Hi Alison, you are right we didn't...and probably are the only tourists not too 😀 But the weather had turned bad by the time we were heading there..and every person on the island seemed to have the same idea. So, something special to do next year, on our return, as it does look so grandeur and beautiful plus it's history ❤️
Awesome channel great video keep them up make sure you like and subscribe thank you for your support
Thanks so much
Love Michigan, I have lived here all my life.
Such a beautiful State ❤️ So many gorgeous cycleways, and the beaches are next level 👌
Michigan certainly is underrated!
Excellent video. I used to live in southwest Michigan and loved how beautiful it was and being close to the lake. I was glad to see you talking about the cherries.
Thank you. We absolutely loved Michigan, especially around Traverse City area. Already planning a return trip next year 😊
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Nice video!!!!!
@@sebastianmoyano5223 thanks 😊
You surely did pronounce Cuyahoga right. I was born and raised near the Frazee house and my youngest sister still lives in the same house. The older sister lives just up the hill from MD Garage. That was a lengthy ride you two made.
Thanks, always try hard to get the names right. Wow, what a beautiful area to grow up in, surrounded by such beauty. A place we knew nothing about but so glad we were able to explore 😊
@@BrettandRach as kids we would hike into the valley a lot. I would think so many others didn't realize what it was like. Well it wasn't a National Park back then also. Just the valley. Did you get time to visit The Emerald Necklace Metro Parks? It's also amazing and long and over 100 years old.
@philzail2532 no we didn't. I shall add that to my list if we are ever back in the area. Thanks so much
Phenomenal Athletes 😅
You two are SO CUTE!!!
Love the video’s keep it up ❤
@kevinberg5035 thanks, great meeting you. Keep up the cycling
You would of been in heaven with those cherries
@@user-dd5og5cm4i Heck yes!! Brett has become a Cherry connoisseur 😁
Weather looks fantastic
@user-dd5og5cm4i it's been beautiful 😍 Swimming everyday in Lake Michigan
I just discovered your channel planning a trip to Acadia. I live near the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and enjoyed this video about CVNP. We love it here!
Thanks, if you need any other advice for your planning for Acadia, reach out. You live in a beautiful area ❤️
Good to see the knees are hanging in there Brett. Caves definitely not designed for the taller population.
All good so far 👌 The cycling has been the best thing to get them strong agin
You guys are amazing! I love these vidoes haha so much fun!!
Didn't see your chowder! How was the breakfast chowder.
I didn't end up getting the Chowder as it was more of a Breakfast Burrito Chowder-not quite my cup of tea in a Chowder 😀
wow nice. I like it so much.
Think I would do lobster roll. How big are the puffins compare to our birds.
Hey 👋 as they are Atlantic Puffins (sadly known as the "Common Puffin" ) it would be about the size of our Blue Penguins in NZ 👍
🌲 this is a lovely video 🎞️ Acadia NP looks beautiful 🌊 glad y’all got decent weather!! ⛅️ by the way what made Seawall Campground your fave? 🏕️
Thanks 😊 The weather was magic!! Seawall Campground was our fave due to the feel of being out in nature without the hoardes of people. The camp sites are done in such a way, that you feel like you have the place to yourself.
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Great video beautiful place. What’s the song u have playing also can u bring the truck home I could myself towing with that🤪🤪
Hey there👋 The song is Country Girl - Wildflowers ft Easton. I use www.epidemicsound.com for my songs. And yes, that truck would suit you!!
cool, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
That’s looks so amazing love the tour look forward to so many more.
Great video
Awesome work Rach