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Creatives En Route | Dev + Phil
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Hi :) We are Dev & Phil & we want to help YOU travel! 2.5 years ago, we built out the back of our Toyota RAV4 to make travel more accessible. Since then, we've traveled all over the US & Canada, while also hopping on planes to catch flights around the world. New videos of our adventures will be posted on Sundays!
Oh yeah...and we're creatives. Dev's a portrait photographer & Phil's a musician. We've used our creative side hustles to fund our adventures over the years & are now sharing how we made it all happen.
Follow along on our journey as we talk through SUV Camping, budget travel, and hidden gems across the US & beyond!
Oh yeah...and we're creatives. Dev's a portrait photographer & Phil's a musician. We've used our creative side hustles to fund our adventures over the years & are now sharing how we made it all happen.
Follow along on our journey as we talk through SUV Camping, budget travel, and hidden gems across the US & beyond!
SUV Camping in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan | Keweenaw Peninsula Travel Vlog
Come along with us as we travel through the Keweenaw Peninsula on Michigan's Upper Peninsula! We visited the ABANDONED Quincy Mine, ate tons of Finnish food & fresh whitefish (at Petersons Fish Market), and spent time on the gorgeous Lake Superior!
We camped in Hancock, MI just across the bridge from Houghton, MI & loved exploring all that both towns had to offer. Then, we took a road trip up the coast to Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor via the incredible town of Calumet, which was loaded with rich history & architecture (& delicious ice cream at The Copper Scoop!).
Journey with us as we explore all of the best things to do on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula in the UP!
For all of our resources on SUV Camping (including a full packing list):
www.creativesenroute.com/car-camping
If you find this helpful & would like to support us, you can do so by buying us a coffee (which we greatly appreciate!): buymeacoffee.com/creativesenroute
SUBSCRIBE to our channel to stay up-to-date on new videos highlighting SUV camping & various destinations across the US (& beyond!)!
FOLLOW us on social media to stay up-to-date on our travels:
Instagram: creativesenroute
Web: www.creativesenroute.com
0:00-0:48 - Intro to the Keweenaw
0:49-2:00 - Houghton, Hancock, & Hockey!
2:01-3:07 - On our way to Calumet
3:08-3:29 - Lake Superior Views
3:30-5:48 - Quincy Mine
5:49-6:58 - Finnish Culture & FOOD!
6:59-7:45 - We Tried the Pasties...
7:46-8:39 - The Sweetest Barista
8:40-9:44 - Final Thoughts & BLOOPS
We camped in Hancock, MI just across the bridge from Houghton, MI & loved exploring all that both towns had to offer. Then, we took a road trip up the coast to Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor via the incredible town of Calumet, which was loaded with rich history & architecture (& delicious ice cream at The Copper Scoop!).
Journey with us as we explore all of the best things to do on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula in the UP!
For all of our resources on SUV Camping (including a full packing list):
www.creativesenroute.com/car-camping
If you find this helpful & would like to support us, you can do so by buying us a coffee (which we greatly appreciate!): buymeacoffee.com/creativesenroute
SUBSCRIBE to our channel to stay up-to-date on new videos highlighting SUV camping & various destinations across the US (& beyond!)!
FOLLOW us on social media to stay up-to-date on our travels:
Instagram: creativesenroute
Web: www.creativesenroute.com
0:00-0:48 - Intro to the Keweenaw
0:49-2:00 - Houghton, Hancock, & Hockey!
2:01-3:07 - On our way to Calumet
3:08-3:29 - Lake Superior Views
3:30-5:48 - Quincy Mine
5:49-6:58 - Finnish Culture & FOOD!
6:59-7:45 - We Tried the Pasties...
7:46-8:39 - The Sweetest Barista
8:40-9:44 - Final Thoughts & BLOOPS
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I’m ready to take a road trip to Peterson’s Fish Market. Plus, the copper mine ruins look SOOOO interesting! Thanks for sharing an incredible look into this area.
Ha - Peterson’s was delicious! Thanks for watching :)
So beautiful! Isn’t it interesting how the architecture nowadays cannot hold a candle to that of these old buildings that are still standing firm? The structures are so sound. Great video!
It’s so true! The lumber & stone they used was such high quality - definitely built to withstand the elements :)
Love me some old architecture
Calumet was super cool - all the buildings were made from deep red sandstone & everything looked straight out of a history book!
Love the video. 🎉🎉
Thanks so much! 🥰
Creatives! ‘sup?. Super,how best !
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching :)
There is so much great history in this area! I had no idea and loved learning about it. Can’t wait to visit! Thank you all!
It's incredible! We had no idea what we were going to find!
Paaaaaastys!!!! I’m so jealous. I miss Cornish Pasty so bad.
Cornish Pasty: the Phoenix, AZ legend! Hop in the car, drive yourself up to the UP, & enjoy the pasty trail on THIS side of the US!
I love Cincinnati
We’re huge fans…in case you couldn’t tell from the video! Haha
What size was the mattress before you trimmed with the box cutters? I have a 2018 RAV4. I've been searching for the perfect mattress. Thank you for sharing. I truley enjoyed.
We purchased a Full size mattress! Be prepared that it is a bit cumbersome and messy, but SO WORTH IT for the quality of sleep once it’s finished! Haha :)
For your RAV4 what size window screens do you use? I have a 2018 RAV4. Thank you for sharing, y'all have been most helpful.
I’m so glad you’ve found them helpful :) We use a size Large for the window screens! There’s a measurement chart, so I would measure the base since the years are different just to be sure, but they should work!
Is this available for 3rd gen Rav4 (2010)?
While we haven’t made it in a 3rd gen Rav, it seems like the cargo area dimensions (with the seats folded down) are very comparable! I would just measure the dimensions of your cargo area just to be sure this size of platform would fit before making the cuts. You can always adjust the width/length/height if needed!
I’ve always wanted to see inside of an airstream!
They’re super cool! Very well made. ☺️
Stunning video
Thank you!! Glad you liked it :)
Very interesting comparison of car camping vs RV camping. Thanks for the info!
Of course! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Great Video. 🎉🎉.
Thanks so much! We had a great time trying out the Airstream!
Very cool!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ☺️
Loved this video!!!
So glad you loved it!! ❤️
Team Pina colada!!!
Yesss!!! I’m biased, but I think it’s the best team 😉
For coffee while living in my SUV I bought a 64 oz. Amazon jar. Basically with a filter in it and I make some coffee or cold brew coffee as it will .. It works awesome. If I want hot coffee, I simply put it in the sun to brew until it's as dark as I want it and there's my hot coffee. If I want cold brew coffee I should make it as usual, but I leave it in the steep to seep or even overnight.
Great idea, especially on the cold brew or if you’re in a place with lots of direct sunlight :)
Thank you! Buying that sun visor today!
Awesome - it's worked so well for us! Enjoy!
Adding to my list! Also need camera/filming deets!
It’s the best! We’ll send you what we have/use!
Great set up
Thanks so much! It’s taken us on so many adventures all across the US & Canada these past 2.5 years.
Creole sauce 🤣 nothing compares to Boricua food. 💯🇵🇷✊🏼
It’s sooo good! Definitely missing it now. PR is paradise on earth!
Didn’t understand the “local” comment 🧐
Ha when we were trying piña coladas? I have had a million (non-local lol) piña coladas over the years, but I was excited to finally have one (or several 😆) in the place where they originated!
I also wanted to give a shout out to everyone on my list that I subscribe to regarding camping and the power source VTOMAN. They are having their end of summer sales and I just bought the jump start 1500x that was originally $1000, reduced down to $500. These power sources I would rate even above bluetti and jackeries. Just giving a shout out. Some people have powered several high wattage things and this battery source went the distance! One farmer powered his portable milking machine for his cows and his treadmill and his outdoor projector!
Great videos!!! I live in Oregon and you’d love some of the waterfalls here. Multnomah Falls and Silver Falls are two favorites! 💦 💦
We’ve been to Multnomah (gorgeous!), but haven’t made it to Silver Falls yet!
Another great video. ❤
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
First of all, you two have to be the cutest couple ever. Second, thank you for your sharing your journey and the items one needs for suv camping. I’m getting ready to do some jeep camping and this was a very helpful video thank you! Carpe Diem! Blessings on your future endeavors!
Aw - thanks so much for your kind words!! So excited for you to start your jeep camping journey - I think you'll love it! There's so much out there to explore. <3
@@CreativesEnRoute I used to live in New York and moved to Oregon 20 years ago. I drove back to New York last year and boy do I wish I had already set my jeep up so I could do this! Looking forward to new adventures!!! Any off the beaten road spots you both enjoyed the most?
Oh awesome!! We took a long road trip through the northeast early this summer and I blogged the experience over on our site (Under Travel Stories!). Several super fun & quirky experiences in upstate NY over there, especially a very unique little art gallery in the Catskills :) Great question about off the beaten path spots! A few of our fav underrated places during our camping journey this year have been the Schoodic Peninsula of Maine (Acadia NP's much lesser visited area); Twin Falls, Idaho; the North Shore of Minnesota (we just published a new video on this yesterday!); & Big Bend NP in Texas. Of course, we loved several of the more popular areas, too, but these areas really surprised us!
@@CreativesEnRoute nice!!! I lived up in the Catskills, Andes. Beautiful. I’m looking forward to Texas!!! Thank you again. I’m headed over to watch your videos!!!
Aw yay! I hope you enjoy them :)
Me: getting ready for school during this video Devin: “raptors” Me: looking down at my phone to see if Dev & Phil found a dinosaur
Ha!! This was me until 2011...when I started dating a guy who loves hawks/owls/eagles. That guy is Phil.
Great place to visit.
It’s incredible! We already can’t wait to return and explore more :) It’s making our list of top states for sure.
@@CreativesEnRoute I actually live in Minnesota.
@@CreativesEnRoute I was in Duluth last Friday.
Oh awesome! Well…we love your home state! Haha
Thanks for sharing all your great tips with us!!!
Of course!! Enjoy Duluth!
If I had to pick one, I would pick Lou Malnatis !! But prefer Pequods :)
Adding Pequods to our list! Haha
Glad you spent time in our City! Come back and check out more restaurants and Cubs game at Wrigley Field Let’s Go Cubbies !!
Thanks so much! It’s such a cool city - we definitely need to spend more time there :)
One simply cannot NOT pack a hat and Birkenstocks! 😂 Loved hearing more about your SUV packing process!
I AGREE!! 😂
Can confirm, life is better when you’re weird.
Haha isn’t it true?! Makes it more fun!
Love your channel!❤
Thanks so much for checking it out!! We are so happy to have you along for the journey :)
Geese are mean! They like to attack people on bicycles. 😢
How do you decide where you are going to book a tent camp site? Is it easier to find places to stay overnight? Have you ever stayed overnight at a Cracker Barrel or rest stop while you were traveling?
Thanks for asking this! We typically stay at state parks, national parks, KOAs (we have the membership so it saves us 10%), or occasionally other private campgrounds depending on where we are! We haven’t ventured into the Love’s/Walmart/Cracker Barrel world just yet but there are plenty of people who have done it! We will likely do it at some point, but have been fortunate to find campsites other areas first :)
@ToniWall Hi Toni! Reporting back 3 weeks later to report that we have since camped at a travel center with no issues! :)
That’s awesome! Thanks for your response!❤
I'd really like to see someone get in/out of bed area with back door closed. I'm guessing you have to either squirm into the front or open a side door and reorient out that way. But it would be good to see how it's done.
Ha - the first person out definitely does the pivot to climb out the side door, which really isn’t too bad since the platform isn’t that tall. Then, the second person has an easier time getting out of the open back! Maybe we will include that in a future video 🤔
So happy I found you! This is the perfect information I was looking for. You got a subscriber :) Quick question, why did you build that bed platform? Just to have more storage?
Awesome - welcome!! So glad to have you along! We built the bed platform for a few reasons. First, you hit the nail on the head with storage! It also allows us to keep our stuff covered/from being seen while out on the road, too. The other big reason that we built it was to level the surface that we would be sleeping on. Most SUVs (ours included) have a cargo area where the folded down seats do not lay completely flat. It’s about a 4in rise from the folded down seats (where are heads are) to the end of the cargo area (where are feet are). So all in all - much more concealed storage and leveled sleeping surface!
Everyone calls it "the bean".
Ha - good to know! We had no idea it even had another name. We’d only ever heard it referred to as “the bean”.
For coffee might try an Aeropress with a metal filter. I use it when I’m on my trips.
Thanks for this tip! We’ve looked at the aeropress before, but haven’t used one yet. Our pour over has been good to us for many years, but may have to give that one a try at some point! 👀
Thank you! This was so helpful! I’m getting ready to kick off my channel so this is VERY helpful! (Kala’s mom again) 🩷 One thing I’ve learned is to not publish the email you used to set up your channel. Provide a different one for viewers to contact you. This is how your channel gets stolen.. and lost/shut down. It happens VERY often! If you need to change it now, TH-cam will let you 🩷
Yay for starting a new channel! Glad this was helpful :) The email tip is a great recommendation for additional security!
Great video!!! I shared on Facebook for you! Love u! And IM AFRAID OF GEESE TOO!!! 😂
Hahaha aren’t they terrifying?! 😂
Skyline Time for me!!!!we have one here in Ft. Myers! The original owner is from Northern Ky!!!
No way!! That’s so awesome! Glad you have a little taste of home in Florida!
Girl! I just learned about your TH-cam channel!!! Of course I immediately subscribed!!! Ok… now I’m gonna binge watch! Love you! ❤
Haha yay!! So glad to have you along on the journey!
I was checking youtube to see if there were any new Cincinnati travel vids since I’m headed there in a few days & found your channel. I normally don’t leave comments but I see you guys are new & I wanted to leave words of encouragement. You guys are fun. I hope you keep going. I learned about the Eden Park overlook from this video. I’m going to be at the art museum so I might as well check out the overlook while I’m in the area!
Thanks so much for your words of encouragement! We really appreciate it. Cincinnati is such a cool city - lots of beautiful vistas of the river & historic architecture. Definitely take a little walk around Eden Park when you’re up there! Just watch out for the geese 😉 We have a few other museum recs in our Cincy blog post if you’re looking for other arts/museum options while in town. Enjoy the trip!
New subscriber to your channel from Canada 🇨🇦
Awesome! Welcome - so glad to have you along for the journey!
@@CreativesEnRoute we shared you out on our community tab
@@MikeRheannasAdventures Awesome - thank you so much! We really appreciate it :) Just subscribed to follow along on your adventure, too!
Hey Dev and Phil! I was stumbling through travel content and was lucky enough to find your videos! The editing is so clear and very fun to watch! My name is Dominick, I make travel videos on my page. Hope you have a blessed day! Im a sporting KC fan myself!
Thanks so much, Dominick!! We really appreciate the encouraging feedback. We’ll check out your videos, too, and maybe we will meet on the pitch sometime!
Did y'all get the goetta nachos at the match? They're at one of the concession stands behind the Bailey!
We had our goetta fill this time with the goetta Reuben and loaded goetta ribbon fries at GoettaFest! I have seen the goetta nachos in the Bailey, so we will have to give them a try at some point! Gomez Salsa is usually our pregame ritual haha