8 Things to do on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula (Upper Peninsula) [ep 23]
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- From cascading waterfalls and beautiful hikes around Lake Superior, to bakeries run by monks, this week we're sharing our top 8 favorite things to do on the Keweenaw Peninsula (Michigan's Upper Peninsula).
And welcome to our new episode format! We've been trying to find our footing here on CZcams for the last six months, and it's been a challenge for us to find the best way to document our weekly travels. So we're trying something new and we hope that you enjoy it. Let us know what you think!
0:00 - Welcome
0:11 - Hunter's Point Park - Quaint park with trails and views of Porter's Island
0:43 - Brockway Mountain Drive - Scenic 10 mile drive with epic views
1:45 - Astor Shipwreck Park - Cool park with a underwater shipwreck
2:29 - Devil's Washtub - Interesting geological feature
3:24 - Montreal Falls - Awesome waterfall hike
5:00 - Bare Bluffs - Epic hike with views of Lake Superior
6:58 - Jampot Bakery - A cute little bakery run by a monestary
9:01 - Jam Lady - Visit her website and order Chow Chow! thimbleberryjamlady.com/
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Cheers!
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The UP is one of the most beautiful places in the country. Straight untapped nature. Can’t wait to go back up this summer. Thanks for the vid
Agreed 100%!! Glad you enjoyed it.
I spent four years in college up there. Believe me, you have just scratched the surface.
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My. 71
The Devil's Washtub is "just a hole" when the lake is calm, but when the waves are thumping, it's like a geyser. Unfortunately, you were there when the lake was sleepy. And to be persnickety, it's not the northernmost point of Michigan. That's another 50 miles north on Passage Island. But true, it's the northernest on the mainland.
There is SO much to do up in Copper Country. And not like anywhere else in the country.
well said, it's definitely not like any place else!
I am 75 years old…have gone to Devils Washtub since I was a kid, the splendor is when the lake is angry then water churns and churns and blows out the top. Worth finding!
Thanks for sharing!
Great video guys! Da whole U.P. is beautiful and fun. But the Keweenaw is the crown jewel.
Thanks Ken, and yep we totally agree. Merry Christmas!
I've been to these areas and they are absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Michigan's U.P. is a different world. The natural beauty of Lake Superior and it's rocky shoreline is incredible. The Monastery with fresh baked goods, jams and snacks is worth the trip on it's own. St Johns Greek Catholic Monastery just outside Eagle Harbor on Lake Superior...absolutely BEAUTIFUL
Couldn't agree more! It's absolutely a different world.
That monastery bakery is called The Jam Pot, located right next to Jacob's Falls. It is THE best place to bust your diet, with unmatched cookies and muffins!
Stationed there in the air force 1976-77. The whole Keewanaw is a dream trip for amateur geologists and nature lovers. Winter is challenging. All seasons have their own charm.
Thanks for your service! I can only imagine that place back then. I assume a lot less people, although that area is sparsely populated to begin with.
@@FarFromOrdinary my oldest son was born on Dec 1 1976 in the Laurium hospital. There was 2 feet of fresh overnight snow on 11/31 and another foot on 12/1. There were no doctors on duty that night in maternity. Two healthy babies born that night thanks to a busy nurse and one dad. Doctor came in after both were in mom's arms and declared them both healthy.
Another note. I am still amazed by the UP. The drive north of calmet to copper harbor was cool. On place had a shear cliff to the west and pine trees to the east in a hilly area. Then the ride back on the west side . truly memorable.
Nice video but only a part.
@@mikedickison244 What an amazing story!!
We're you at K I Sawyer? We were in Marquette visiting friends in 1964. Spent a lot of time looking for moose!
Calumet AFB? Very cool place.
Years ago, at the top of the Brockway Mountain Drive, there used to be a small gift shop/weather station; the Lake Superior side of the parking area had a couple of pay-to-use 25¢ binoculars, for viewing the ore ships and Isle Royale. The monastery's bakery is called The Jam Pot.
Oh awesome!!
Chow Chow is just amazing. Love it....
We've had chow chow from across the country now and ain't nothin' like the Jam Lady!!
@@FarFromOrdinary My sis makes it...but good to know about the Jam Lady!
Thank you so much. My daughter moved to Calumet, MI two years ago, so my son and I are planning to drive from south Texas to Calumet Sept 1st. I can't physically do the hiking, but thanks to y'all I now know a few other places I can visit. Again, thank you.
You are MOST welcome and enjoy your trip!! ❤️
@@Fajki123 Thanks. My daughter told me to bring cool weather clothes, rain boots and hiking boots.
Why would your daughter want to move to Calumet of all places? It's got a lot of cool history but the place is a ramshackle dead end town that gets ridiculous amounts of snow every winter lol.
I could possibly know her... I know a lot people there. Hope you enjoyed your trip!
@@JohnWayne-86ed She's nuts! Kristen is single with no children, so she's pretty much free to do whatever. She first moved to WA, but didn't like it so she moved in with a friend in Calumet. She was able to get a job at Calumet Electronics, so she's happy. Yes, it's kind of dead there, but if it wasn't for the extreme winters, I could live there as well. They have one fast food place, Burger King. You have to admit, the UP is simply gorgeous. I was able to go in late Oct and it was already in the mid 40's during the day. To cold for me. I had never seen a snowmobile crossing sign before until my visit. Those signs are everywhere! Hopefully I'll be able to visit again, but during the Spring or Summer.
Almost became the state Capitol in the 1800's.
#1 shovel snow
#2 swat mosquitoes
#3 swat black flies, deer flies, horse flies, stable flies
#4 shiver
#5 ...
💒 Marry me, Anne?🤔🙏🏼😉
That's fairly accurate to life in Upper Michigan lol.
The general store as you pull into copper harbor is an awesome place to stop! Upper store has old fashion candies! Trinkets, and beautiful gifts the lower store has ice cream! Handmade fudge in many flavors! And also a gift shop stop in and say hi to barb!
Thanks for the tips!
There's also a nice little waterfall (Jacob's Falls) right next to the Jam Pot so you can get a two for one on that stop.
Nice tip!
My mother owned the copper Eagle cabins on the end of Lake Bailey. Went up to visit every year, it's an awesome place.
Very cool!
Thank you all for sharing your adventures!
Thank-you, I have been there twice. This was help planning my next trip. Your dog has spirit, what a blessing!
Thanks Mike!! Enjoy your trip!
Great tips for a first time visitor. North Shore of Lake Superior is breathtaking; this sounds wonderful as well.
Thanks Jack!!
Good swimming too.
Very good commentary! I’ve been to the Keweenaw many time since my son mover there in 2007 and you gave a good showing of 8 highlights. I found the hiking trails to be on the rugged side as most of the Keweenaw itself is rugged! The worst part about being in the woods were the nasty bugs, but that didn’t deter us.
Such a great place to be (minus the bugs)!
Would it be buggy in the beginning of Oct? I’m assuming not but wanted to know
Love this it was a great time for a summer trip.
Thanks Boni! Yes it was absolutely perfect! Such a beautiful and memorable area.
My mom loved chow chow. Loved this video.
That stuff was so good!
very detailed explanation of the nature trip
Thanks!
Great video - thank you!
You are welcome!!!
Thanks for sharing. That was a really cool video.
You are welcome!
We are looking to go here soon, thanks for the tips. Nice scenery and looks like a great place to visit!
Ya'll are most welcome and have fun!! Still one of our top favorite places in the whole country.
Isle royale technically is the most north point of Michigan. Regardless great video guys. Enjoyed watching it 😊
Thanks for pointing that out Aaron!
@@FarFromOrdinary Wasnt trying to be rude by any means whatsoever! Anytime 💪
@Aaron Wilkins haha we weren't either! We are all good my friend. ❤️
Brockway drive is the highest road west of the Appellation mountains and east of the Rocky Mountains very cool spot… driving it by snowmobile in the winter is an amazing View.
Oh man I can just imagine that! I bet it's a whole difference experience by snowmobile
Very informative and a lovely couple.
Thanks Richard!
Devil's washtub must be visited on a choppy day, looks like you were there when it was very calm. It's the sound of the waves ca-thumping in the cave that is so cool, you can hear it before you see it!
So much power!
I grew up in Laurium. The best time to visit in the summer is the end of July and beginning of August. The fall colors in October are incredible if the wind doesn't blow too much. I've seen the Devil's Washtub when the lake is rough. It looks vicious.
Thanks for the heads up! I can only imagine what those fall colors look like!
Saw the best sun set ever from Brockway Mt.
Thank you guys. I'm going here next week
Have fun!!! It should be beautiful this time of year!
Thank you for sharing... my Mother is from Calumet and that was a great reminder why I need to get back...
You are so welcome!
I can't wait to go to the UP but thanks for whetting my whistle!
You are most welcome!
Great video!!!!....detailed overviews, panoramic views.....it was obvious you enjoyed yourself......planning a trip in spring!!
Thanks Jeff!!!
Jeff bring winter clothes with you. I've seen snow in the woods in June.
You never know. I love the area. It's gorgeous. ENJOY. GOD BLESS YOU
Great tour......i will visit next time i was there!
Thanks! While your there pick us up more muffins please! 😉
❤ michigan😊
That was a tiny bit of The Key When Awe. The monks weren't making jam when I lived off grid outside Gay. I made my own Thimbleberry jam on my wood stove.
That's so cool! It's such a special place.
Love thimbleberry jam.
My wife and I went up to the UP in 2019. Stayed at Ontonogen (sp?) Went to Porcupine mountain state park one day then drove up the Kewanee peninsula on another. I thought the towns were absolutely gorgeous. Those churches made of resident stone were beautiful. The monks place was closed when we got there. Went to Copper Harbor, toured the old fort. Drove up on the mountain where we could look over lake superior. Ate Pastys (a local meat pie), and had a wonderful time. I'm from the prairies and that much trees gives me clostraphobia but it's a beautiful area and I wished we could have spent more time there.
Those pastees are something else! I think it definitely adds to the experience. We still haven't come across another place quite like the Keweenaw.
Pasties with gravy, eh!
@@erbewayne6868 pasties and a widowmaker.local beer.
Great Video!! We were just in Michigan but didn't go to that area!! Guess we will have to return one day. We went to the lower and upper peninsula. Love the view of Lake Superior!! We also posting our travel videos from Michigan on our channel. Excited to follow along!! Melissa from RV Rolling with MJ
Looking forward to see more of ya'lls videos!
@@FarFromOrdinary thanks!!!😍
Visit the Devil's Washtub when the water is rough and you'll understand very quickly why it gets it's name. Great spot for jumping into the water.
We can only imagine!
Father Bazil was a wonderful person! We got to know him a little. Unfortunately he passed away last year :(
Ughh. :( He's leaving behind something amazing.
Blowholes are underwhelming UNTIL the waves are large enough to cause it to be a blowhole 😂 Clearly, during winter storms it blasts water into the sky
makes sense!
Great tips! We absolutely love the UP but we've only taken one trip to the Keweenaw so this video is helpful for planning our next adventure. We also loved Brockway Drive and the sheer beauty of the area. We'll definitely check out the Jampot Bakery and The Jam Lady the next time we're there. It's definitely God's country!
It really is such a special area! Time just seems to stand still in this neck of the woods.
@@FarFromOrdinary Yes, I agree. It's far enough away from "civilization" that it definitely feels like you're stepping backward in time.
It’s a endless place to explore!! So much beauty! Been up there 5 times this summer and I want to go more!!
Try some thinbleberry jam. It's good
@@erbewayne6868 Looking forward to it!
Great video. I've been to most of those places but not to that waterfall. good find!
Thanks Jim!
My first stop at the Jam Pot, the two starting monks just had a roadside stand.
oh wow!
Great stuff, thanks for sharing. I’ve picked up a couple of things that I would like to do from your video.
Glad to hear it! Have a great time up there, it's such a special place!
Some of the greatest roads for driving an old English sports car.
We can only imagine!!
Good place to swim , especially Eagle Harbor.
That water has got to be at least a little chilly!
Devils wash tub is not the northernmost spot in Michigan, it is also on private land which is why it’s not signed.
No signs indicating that it was private land.
Great video! I missed some of those when I was there awhile back. Guess I'll have to visit again. Cute little dog, Manchester Terrier?
Chihuahua!! The runt of the litter and spoiled rotten!!
The washtub isn’t the northern most point of Michigan, Isle Royale is. Overall your documentary was great and noteworthy!
Cheers!
Thanks for the tips! Heading there next week.
You are most welcome, and have fun!!
Nice video. I'll add a spot. High Rock Bay at the very end of the Keweenaw. Requires at least something with decent AWD like a Subaru (a Honda Civic wouldn't make it).
Nice addition! We remember looking at that but decided against it because it was a pretty decent drive out. I think there's some kinda plaque out there for the old rocket range too.
I like that they took their black wallaby for the trip. I'm excited to be moving to laurium in just days. I've never been there.
You'll be right in the thick of it! How cool. But I do not envy your winters!
@@FarFromOrdinary we got 324 in of snow last year. but that being said Northern lower Michigan is much much colder
@@timaddison307 That is A LOT of snow!
the UP rocks
YES one of our fav places in the whole country
I love the keweenaw, but the most common thing to do is watch it snow. Actually Brockway mtn at sunset and Estevan pines are great spots, as is state park just north of copper harbor. Other great UP spots are Porcupine Mtn St Pk and Sylvania Widerness, especially if one likes quiet canoeing and kayaking.
That's good to know!!
I swam to porters island,, there used to be a hotel there in the 1800s..I swam in the devil's washtub too....great places
I bet that water was cold!!
@@FarFromOrdinary it was August..my guess is 48 degree Fahrenheit...but Yes,, it was cold..
@@FarFromOrdinary also,, when you live in the keweenaw,, it's a somewhat normal and common occurrence...and 😊 FUN
@@gorfpatrol5482 Yup, its only cold for the first few minutes until you adjust, I lived and grew up on the shore of superior and spent half my day in the water... puts hair on your chest!💪 At the age of 9 I had chest hair so thick you could throw a handful of change at it and not ONE coin would hit the floor!
Okay, I might have made the last part up lol.
I just came across your channel because I’m considering visiting Michigan this fall. I noticed you have been to SD too. Those are the 2 states that I narrowed down for my first solo trip. Since you been to both, can you tell me which one you would pick to visit again if you could?
Just for info. I am looking for nice hikes, nothing longer than 4 miles and not too strenuous. I also, love quaint towns, cozy libraries, bakeries, good food, art from local people, fall festivals, old fashioned country/general stores, scenic drives etc
Definitely Michigan; the UP in particular.
SD is wonderful, Custer in particular. And you have Wall Drug there and the Badlands. You won't get the quaintness of a small town, but there are things to do.
But Copper Harbor in the UP, definitely ranks up there as one of our top favorite spots. Time really slows down here. There's quite a few short hikes, and tons of shopping in Copper and Eagle Harbor. And of course those yummy bakeries! There's a culture here that's hard to replicate elsewhere.
@@FarFromOrdinary thank you SO much for your quick response. My son is 19 and in college and my daughter just turned 13. I’ve never taken a trip on my own is always been with my husband and our kids. I just absolutely love traveling but have only been around mostly New England and a few other places: Puerto Rico (where I was born and raise until the age of 16), went to AZ this past December with my son, Virginia a few years ago plus FL in my 20s. I want to go somewhere special for my first solo trip. To be honest, I never considered MI until I started watching videos and doing research. I want to go to MT, WY, AK, HI, and other counties too lol. I just love traveling so much but it’s so costly as a family
That’s home. Brockway is the highest road between the Appalachians and the Rockies. In the US anyway.
And so cool you get to call that place home. Truly a gem, the up is.
You have to go to Devil's Washtub on a wavy day. The waves crash thru the hole and Bingo! A yooper Blow-Hole.
I bet that's a sight to see!
@@FarFromOrdinary More fun then watching a fat lady's bloomers on a clothes line on a windy day.
You don't want to mess around with that like
Agreed; its got a mind of its own.
We we're there onour honeymoon. It was cold and rainy in Sept. Fascinated by prehistoric copper miners. No history of who they were. About 56 years ago.
Most of the research we read indicated that they were German immigrants! That's also why Pasties are such a big thing to yoopers.
You missed Estavant Pines, the largest old growth forest in the US, never lumbered off. .
Good tip!!
The devil's wash tub is only impressive when there's rough waters... especially in November when the lake turns violent.
I can only imagine that in November!
Estivant Pines?
Great recommendation! Several really large trees in that old growth forest. Not sure why we didn't include it in this vid.
Awesome! What do you suggest for someone who has broken her foot, and has a walking boot, but could only go about 1/2 mile in the boot? In mid Sept.? Thank you!!!
Let's see, the Jam Pot and the Jam Lady you could definitely do there's not much walking there. Astor Shipwreck park for sure, that's a very short path to an overlook at the rocky beach. You could also do Brockway Mountain Dr! And then of course driving through the little town of Eagle Harbor has a few shops there as well! Good luck and get better soon!
@@FarFromOrdinary thanks for the great tips! I’m really looking forward to getting out there again- it’s such a beautiful and serene place. Thank you for your suggestions!
The Astor Shipwreck park sounds super interesting. :-)
@@elevatelife-nk7896 You are most welcome!
Happy for you! 🤩😁
Welcome to the UP. Then go home!!
LOL don't blame ya!
Have youn ordered any chow chow online that's good?
We have not! But nothing has come close to the chow chow from this place.
Fun fact, the person, John Jacob Astor died while traveling on the Titanic (heard of it?), so maybe let’s retire that name
I knew it sounded familiar!
Eight things to do eh ?
1 shovel snow
2 shovel more snow
3 shovel some more snow(optional in other parts of the UP) not an option in the Keweenah
4 get pasties and bratwurst for da packer game
5 complain about Packers Snatchind Defeat out of the jaws of victory
5 drink beer
6 drink more beer
Go on beer run
7 gicher buck🦌
8 repeat step 1😂other parts of Upnort sconsin get your butt kicked by tough Negaunee chick ( not an option in da Keweenah )❄️🥶
haha love it!
The Jam Pot is one of the biggest scams you can imagine. Father Basil has no religious education. They do not pick the berries. It's all done off site. Father Basil and monk accomplish have passed on. Praise be to God.
Interesting
My great grandpa was born up in Rice Lake before the settlers. lol. What does that even mean. Before the whites settled.
Nice!!
Looks like a lot of undeveloped and unoccupied land that would be ideal to build massive housing projects to shelter thousands of illegal immigrants. And the crackpot bakery could help feed them with their jams and jellies.
That's always one option LOL
You talked way too much doode
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What? You want a video with no talking ... go watch a mime video
I worked up there for a couple years. Flies in the summer. They will bite. Not as big as the mosquitoes, though.
Nice! Well...not the mosquitoes.
You need to go to the hut restaurant hot to far away good place to eat
Noted!