Michigan Van Life - Below Freezing 🥶 - 10/2020
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- I leave my camp in Wisconsin and head into Michigan. I find a nice camp in the Ottowa National Forest and get a bit of cold weather and snow. I cook up a meal on the propane camp stove and talk a bit about staying warm and comfortable in a van during freezing temps.
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
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Ahhhh, just when life in general was starting to get me down, Adventure Van Man posts another glimpse into the good life so I can live vicariously happy for a bit. Never underestimate the power of what you bring to your viewers my friend. I’m sure few appreciate the work that goes into your fine productions. I know it’s not as simple as turning on a camera and talking for 15 minutes. Great job, great life, great spirit you bring to us all. Many thanks, abundant peace, and safe travels to you!!!
YES! his videos are great distraction. I am currently going through a health crisis with my 91-year-old mother, and this time she might not make it. I appreciate Brian’s calm demeanor and the beautiful scenery that his videos provide.
@@jmlewis435 Yes definitely good salve for the soul. I’m sorry for your trials, lost my Mom 1 year ago at 89 and it’s been tough. Definitely changed my life’s trajectory, but life’s still good and we each have to continue our own journey. Best wishes to you and your Mom, I know you’ll do your best to bring her comfort. I know I learned there comes a time when we have to let go to lessen their pain and that’s a head pill to swallow but we have to give back what they’ve given us, selfless love. God bless you and yours.
@@jmlewis435 💜
Agreed!
I'm sorry...I've been there as well.
"That wasn't forecast" Welcome to the Midwest. The Land of a Thousand Weather Reports. Haha!
Yup as a fellow Michigander - the weather can be very unpredictable. :)
True for Illinois as well 🤣
@@jaithevegan Can confirm.
@@unclelar819 🤗🤗🤗🥶
Enjoy our beautiful Michigan
One good thing about camping in Michigan this time of the year , no bugs or ticks. No mosquitoes
Nice campsite! You always seem to find the coolest spots!
Goodbye bad day - Hello Brian .. Away we go
Brrrrr. I'm slowly making my way south, Maine down to Rhode Island then to South Carolina. I'm seriously thinking of going to Louisiana and see if I can help some people out. It's warm and god knows they are in need of help after 3 major storms. Safe Travels!! Thanks for sharing..
Jeff Eaton: Yes that will be great if you can come to Louisiana and help people recover from all these storms. Many folks are without power tonight. God bless you.
Im from Louisiana and folks in the Lake Charles area sure could use some help.
@@MSSchub Thanks!! I believe it's the right thing to do.. Both for the people and the sole
@@rickfletcher5053 Thanks!! Hearing that just solidified my heading that way!! I'm visiting my son's and spending some time with my grandson I've just met. So blessed!! Then I'm heading South!! Stay strong
You cant beat Michigan for the Midwest, born and raised and I'm never leaving, I love this state!!
Diesel heaters are awesome! Just remember to blast it once a week to keep the carbon buildup cleaned out. We learnt that the hard-way a few weeks ago when our heater started smoking 😳 great video!
Gotta change the screen every so often as well
@@josephalberta1145 set a high temperature and let them run full for a few minutes 👍 then dial the temp back to what you wanted
We are doing the Michigan beet harvest now have about another week left then southbound. Safe travels Brian
Beautiful camping spot...what a great find!
Greetings from Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Enjoy going over the " Mighty Mac" aka Mackinac Bridge
I would definitely put a small awning on that van I would’ve pulled it out chair out and just sat outside and watched it come down
I was thinking 100% the same thing. I would also have got a fire going.
Outstanding thank you Brian. Be careful driving in that weather.🙏❤️
I’m in CA where it’s going to be 85 today and wondering when we will finally get some rain. looking at that beautiful snow looks so peaceful. When you head back this way bring some of that weather back with you.
Your videos are among my favorites. Thanks for allowing everyone along for the trip.
the red tint in the water is from all the iron in the ground! The UP is loaded with iron so a lot of our rivers and smaller bodies of water have a "rusty" reddish-brown tint
I love that you're enjoying the snow and colder weather. I enjoy all 4 seasons too. Snow is beautiful! Great video as always. Stay safe.
Beautiful snowy pics, Very magical
Seven had some build up in his heater but found it easy but messy to clean (soot). It seemed very efficient.
I am looking into it also.
By the way I went and got some mushroom powder it really made my soups taste better thanks for the tip.
Thanks for sharing another terrific vlog. Peace ✌️💙
Yep I got some of that powder and found those noodles. Very good.The powder was pricey for a small bag.will check Asian store next time though.
I enjoy watching these older ones.
The snow flocked trees, bushes and ground are beautiful.
You seem to really appreciate what God has given to us all, awesome nature out there!
I enjoy watching your videos. Nature is the best medicine to our souls. Be safe and stay warm and enjoy what GOD has to offer.
Hello from here in Hillsdale Michigan...great place for enjoying life....safe travels
It’s so beautiful to see the fresh snow. I live in California, non snow area. I never get to be in the magic of everything covered in white. It’s wonderful to see ❤️❤️🕊🕊👍👍🙏🙏😇😇🌹🌹💋💋🥂🥂😍😍
I really like the pairing of music to your nature videos. Suggestion: Make some videos with scenes already produced. I could peacefully fall asleep watching and listening. Your voice is pleasantly soothing as well.
come and hold me i am chilly that could be soothing//....
Frozen rain to snow in Michigan, time to head south! 👍🏻🇺🇸🤔✌🏻‼️
Absolutely gratifying that you take us along. Thank you!
Welcome to our Great Lakes State, where it can be all 4 seasons in a day 😅
A red/brown color to a river usually comes from tannin from the roots of cedar trees. We have that in the Pocono Mts of PA as well.
I've seen that.
I'm right across the Delaware in NY. The Delaware gets very red when it's muddy...the rocky ground along the river is very red. The Red Rocks of the East, perhaps?😊
Love your channel, as well! God bless💕
Rust from iron and coal
It’s the tannan from the leaves.
The land around western Lk Superior is iron ore country. MN, Wis, UP Mich have a heavy iron ore mining past. Much of the above ground water is tained red (iron dust) even some mud will leave stains. The flowing water in this region is usually clean but tainted, not muddy, like red beer. Pine sap and needles in streams do this too. The deciduous leaves around there dont really do that.
That snowy scene was absolutely gorgeous.
That camp in the UP made me homesick. Isn’t it quiet when it snows? The color in the rivers is from tannins from cedar swamps.
Trees laced with snow was just beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.😍
Always a treat to see your sweet face & get to "hang out" with your gentle vibes- glad you've been finding peaceful places to camp...
This brought back fond memories of a fall I was living in my 79 dodge caravan. I camped door county, washington island, up over the UP along the lake and river over to the MAC. Spent a long weekend in a B&B on the island pretending I was in the pioneer days hearing the clippy clopps of the horse taxis going by. Miss the cherry cider and wonderful warm mushroom artichoke soup the one chef would make on the island with fresh bread and venison medallions. Fond Fond memories.
Very cool to be along in your adventure. This is WAAAAY better than TV. Thanks for posting and all your hard work dude. Be safe out there. Another awesome video. That meal looks very good by the way.
I dont do tv either. Just homeland.
Waaaaay better than 📺!
Welcome to my home state. it definitely gets cold here but it's an absolutely beautiful state. Specially around this time of year. Stay safe in your travels sir.
I'm originally from Asheville, North Carolina where we enjoyed the change of seasons, especially the changing of the leaves all across the mountain ranges, but I just could not take the cold weather anymore, so we sold our business, our home and moved to a warmer climate, we ended up buying a sailboat that live aboard full-time in the Florida Keys....
Thanks for taking us along your journey Brian! Your videos calms me down with all the craziness in this world...
Beautiful scenes in this video. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for explaining how you stay warm on cold nights without running a heater. I love your channel.
Thanks for stopping by the neighborhood Brian hope I can meet you some day. Be safe my friend ☮️😎❤️
Beautiful scenery!!! Thank you for sharing such beautiful sites with us!👍🏻🐶🐶💕🙏🏻
Oooo I started laughing so hard when you had the door of your van open and stuck your hand out to catch snowflakes! I'm a So Cal desert girl, and that is exactly what I would do! It's so different from San Diego! Enjoy the time, and be thankful you can leave it when you want! Safe travels to you!
You, sir, are a gentleman. I am really enjoying these videos.
Great to hear all the cold weather tips. Beautiful footage of snow. You have such a knack for editing , sounds, music visuals all come together for a wonderful experience. Thank you .
I'm a transplanted Washingtonian now in Arizona and I don't miss the snow one bit. When it's under 70 degrees I feel cold. It's nice to see you enjoy the snowfall but I think you might change your mind after a month of it. Thanks for sharing and head south before it's too late. haha.
One of those mornings when you turn on the heater and jump back in bed until it warms up. Great video as always!
Your channel and you adventures are such a good treat during these trying times. Cheaper than a therapist as well haha. Cheers Brian and the best of health.
You have the best looking meals.. and healthy
Peace and quiet.. and nature.. hard to beat that ..
Morning snow looked beautiful and it was the best kind of snow, one that melts quickly. Safe travels. Peace
I'm a northern Ohio gal - and I TOO get excited with the first snow of the season! ☃️
PS - that mess is called a 'wintry mix'!
Really enjoying these midwestern videos. The more I see of the Midwest the more beautiful it seems. The changing weather is great too.
Man, that dish looks sooooo tasty! It's so cool you can see so much of America. Thank you for letting us tag along!
the chicken back bean dish looks great! yummy
Welcome to Michigan Brian. The Michigan weather is suck. I was at Iron River 2 weeks ago. Highway 2 is awesome, I’m on it more than 10 times. Travel safe until next time.
I'm a Southern California girl and I get excited when I see snow too. 😊
I accompany you on your tours and enjoy the beauty of nature. Even now and especially now when it snows from time to time. Many greetings from Germany. Be careful !
Awesome! Looks like a great time to be wandering around such a beautiful place.
Thanks for sharing Brian,always enjoy your commends on your van life .Enjoy ,be safe be blessed.
Early winter in the Midwest is always beautiful. The sleet is something we can do without but it's part of nature. The red tint in the rivers is from the iron minerals that we have plenty of. Just keep an eye on the weather, this time of year there can be a sudden squall and you can see some heavy snowfalls. It's getting cooler in northern Ohio but so far as like today it's just been raining and not going below 40° F yet.
Just to give you an update heading this way. Happy travels Brian.
You being a California boy puts things in perspective! We just had 2 weeks of snow in southern Alberta...too much, too soon. All melting now. Thanks for the great tour. 😉🇨🇦🍁🍂🌲✌
Awesome van and I love winter camping. Thank you for sharing!
Nice and crisp! ❄️ Love the videos. 🚐Keep ‘em coming.✌🏿
Was nice to see someone who love Michagan like we do
Variety of weather in this video! Great video work each video, with the video and music. Thanks Brian!
Brian, I'm just amazed at how wonderful your videos are. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey. The snow makes you feel so cozy and peaceful. Stay safe and take care.
Nice job, your videos always have a peaceful feeling to them that I enjoy. Thank You!
Some great snowy views of the north woods, thanks as always Brian. The interior of your van is looking good as well, and cozy! Peace ✌🏼
Looking delicious. Yum....
With a blanket of snow....it's pretty.
Brian this might be one of your best yet. Top 10 material for sure. Thank you for sharing brother ! Safe Travels amigo ! 👊🏼
I find myself saying “and away we go” when I get in my truck heading to work every day. Thank You for providing an escape for those of us still trapped in the rat race. 👊🏼👊🏼
I'm in the lower half of Michigan.
It does get really cold in Michigan.That food looks really good, Ill have to try that 1 day.
🙏namaste. I’m a native Californian too, love the snow.
Awesome video. I grew up in the UP of Michigan. Safe travels Brian.
Hey I’m in Michigan ❤️
hey sis are you a vanlifer?
Hey!👋🏼
What a difference in the scenery with snow, pretty.
Welcome to Michigan!
Maybe next time you can stay in Wisconsin for a little bit and let a local show you our jems. I enjoy your channel and we might meet someday I'm doing something similar to you and will be a full time van dweller next year! Until the next time, take care
I love the beautiful snow makes everything smells so fresh and clean you're so lucky to be able to do this safety Journeys
Thanks for sharing your journey with us Brian.
Love ....... when you cook an eat !!! Been watching from the beginning keep on rolling .... I myself happen to be enjoying some snow here in northeast Arizona not so much the low 18°in the rv thank goodness for my propane furnace ,,, peace brother ☮
Another great video! I love the way that you look at things and share them through your video. Thank you.
Lovely nature and with the new snow. ...so nice.
Thanks for another awesome video. Currently binge watching all your vids! Keep em coming!!!!
I love traveling the US routes back and forth and up and down our United States. I'e been back and forth in all lower 48 more than 12 times on my Harley. It never gets old. Especially enjoy US 2 through the U.P. ❤
Awesome drive along interstate 2 all along the bottom of the u.p.
Your videos are so relaxing. Vanlife is my dream. Currently I work as a secretary to pay rent - yuck. I am 57. When I am 62 I will be starting my vanlife and living on social security. Until then, watching your videos keeps me sane. Plus you are so kind and handsome!
You show us such beauty!!
Go Blue...enjoy Michigan bro 🇺🇸
Loved the parking place, really pretty place, loving the Snow scene, just a great video, thanks for sending it out to us, always Elvis 👍❤⚡
I have goose down slippers that I can't live without. 👍
Hello Brian, BBBRRR, to that white stuff to come. If your going to head south on I 75, towards Ohio, I'd like to have you avoid construction snarl going thru Toledo, my back yard!! If you follow I 75 south as you enter Ohio stay in the left lane and for I 280 south, go over the Veterans Memorial bridge, over Maumee River. Follow I 280 to SR. 20 go east and you'll then pick up I 75 out of Perrysburg. You now have avoided traffic bumper to bumper snarl on I 75 going thru downtown traffic jams and stopped traffic delays!! You can also pick up the Ohio Turnpike off of I 280 as well to go east or west! An other great video, looking thru your windshield. Safe and healthy travels.
Great video. It was good of you to remind folks that they. need the power for those heaters. Good info. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Love your videos.
💚 Yes, it's a very fun, relaxing, lifestyle. I loved it in our small 22' 2 slide tt. I like a couple perks though especially running water.
Born and raised in Michigan. Many great memories! Another excellent video dude!
Beautiful winter wonderland. Very pretty., but way to cold for this south Texas boy, lol. Thank you for all your efforts to share your travel and lifestyle us. Really enjoy every video. Peace, safe travels.
Welcome to Michigan! Welcome to my home State, I've lived in Michigan my entire life, going on 56 years. I'm originally from the East side of the state, Saginaw, I presently live in Grand Rapids. Well I'll let you go, enjoy your stay in Michigan. Thanks again for the videos, plz, keep them coming? Eric Sulen Grand Rapids Michigan.
Just don't eat the yellow snow ;-)
Born & raised in Michigan, lived in Cali 1984-1988 & back to MI, took me 30 yrs to finally get back to Cali, I'll visit Michigan but I'll never live there again!
Yes, I do miss Fall w/ Indian summers & all the colors-FAVE season...
and yes, I do miss summers on the lakes-2nd fave season...
and yes, I miss Spring with all the plush green grass & buds-3rd fave season...
and yes, I miss winter-ONLY inside a warm house, all cozy & looking out ;-)
I've been intently watching, to see if I recognize anything or if you mention a town/city I know...hope you STAYED WARM!!
That was beautiful.
They call that "snain" Brian. The red color in pristine areas is tannin's from tree roots, in mining areas it's pollution from the tailings. Referenced from a recent UP video from another very entertaining channel called; Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't
Love me some Joey Santore!!
After growing up in Central NY and time in the TN mtns ... don't miss it!
Sure is pretty to look at tho from warmer temps !
Nice share! Thank you Brian!