Exploring Grand Marais, Minnesota (Devil’s Kettle Falls, TACOS, & the Gunflint Trail!)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2024
  • For our second Minnesota adventure we explored the area around Grand Marais, which is a super cute town right on Lake Superior. We checked out a mysterious waterfall, enjoyed some local eats and sights, and did some hiking along the Gunflint Trail, before settling in for our home for a few nights, the Best Western Plus Superior Inn (A HUGE thank you to them for hosting us!)
    Book your stay at the Best Western Plus Superior Inn here: www.bestwestern.com/en_US/boo...
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    ⌚Timestamps
    00:00 Introduction
    00:22 Devil's Kettle Falls
    02:54 Exploring Grand Marais
    11:27 Gunflint Trail
    🗺️ Items in this vlog
    Garmin InReach Mini: amzn.to/2NuiMBW
    Peak Design Camera Clip: amzn.to/31P1jbC
    📍Locations in this vlog
    Devil's Kettle Falls: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/mi...
    Java Moose: goo.gl/maps/iWGzeHBa4z7BN96x5
    Artist Point: goo.gl/maps/WZbctvwhJswQSoe99
    Hungry Hippie Tacos: goo.gl/maps/UPbe7YhEkgTzAbKGA
    Honeymoon Bluff: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/mi...
    Magnetic Rock: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/mi...
    Best Western Plus Superior Inn: www.bestwestern.com/en_US/boo...
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    Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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  • @AdventuresofAplusK
    @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Keep Minnesota beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/
    Watch all of our Great Lakes vlogs: th-cam.com/play/PLZKRTK1yCEM7SO8AQQHFDO7OafO-HOccW.html
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    • @mkwy8782
      @mkwy8782 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Styrofoam and plastic ware-OH MY!!!

  • @sheafan1971
    @sheafan1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It’s always great to see new states with you guys

  • @brainofb
    @brainofb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My family and I have eaten many lunches at those same picnic tables in Grand Marais. Such a great spot! You guys are doing an excellent job capturing what makes the North Shore so special. It’s fun to see you enjoying it so much.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That means a lot coming from someone who has spent time in the area!

  • @kimberly4120
    @kimberly4120 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for visiting Minnesota.

  • @hollyperrotti8607
    @hollyperrotti8607 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    thanks so much for this video! I was in Grand Marais last week, and went to Hungry Hippie Tacos and Java Moose based on your recommendations - spectacular! And so glad that I stopped at Black Beach too. Wonderful video of a really special city.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      So glad you had a great time!

  • @JD-vl5yh
    @JD-vl5yh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My wife and I did this trip a few years back in our '82 Fiat Spider for the fall color change. It was beautiful, we loved it up there.

  • @TakeATripTogether
    @TakeATripTogether 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy Birthday, Kathryn! How fun that you got to experience air conditioning and ice cream for your birthday! Such a beautiful location. It's on our bucket list to do a Lake Superior Circle Tour so it's really fun to get to travel with you on your journey. Congrats on getting the nights at Best Western. You've been doing an amazing job and we're thrilled that you're starting to get some travel perks. Enjoy, guys. You deserve it!!!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! Lake Superior is incredible, we highly highly recommend it! And we couldn't be more grateful to get to relax at a hotel for a bit!

    • @TakeATripTogether
      @TakeATripTogether 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AdventuresofAplusK Yes, we love visiting Lake Superior as often as possible. Just haven't done a full circle tour of it, yet. We want to do a circle tour of all of the Great Lakes at some point. Hopefully soon!

  • @AzulFyre
    @AzulFyre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm loving the names of the places you ate at there: Java Moose and Hungry Hippie Tacos. I've had fry bread but never as a taco, I'm definitely going to need to try it. Glad you had a happy birthday on such a scenic spot!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They have fun names there! And it's great in taco form!

    • @EpicGamer69
      @EpicGamer69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you do go I’d suggest going to a restraint on the east side of town called “my sisters place” and ordering the goober burger, it was featured on buzzard foods. And as someone who was born and raised in grand marais I can confirm it’s amazing.

  • @iheartcolorado9311
    @iheartcolorado9311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was born and raised in MN and used to go to Grand Marais every summer with my best friend to stay at their cabin on Lake Superior. We got to see the northern lights, it was pretty cool. When I was in my 20's, I had a boyfriend who lived up the Gunflint Trail. He actually lived in a small cabin on an island in the middle of a lake and built canoes. I went up to visit him in the winter and we got in late and had to hike a mile across a frozen lake in the middle of the night when it was -20 degrees, it was ROUGH! I have to say that I prefer the mountainous West over MN any day , but it was still cool to see you in my home state!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, what a cool place to call home and job he had! -20 degrees on the other hand does NOT sound cool!

  • @christineboone2850
    @christineboone2850 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy!

  • @CoolDudeCraig
    @CoolDudeCraig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful photography... well done.... And Happy Birthday!!

  • @BoydXplorer
    @BoydXplorer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great exploration to Grand Marais. Amazing waterfalls, breathtaking view while hiking. All is beautiful...close to nature. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rodneymathews5885
    @rodneymathews5885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan are 3 of the few states we have yet to explore. Thanks for sharing your adventures (and food spots) with us.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We enjoyed them all! Definitely want to go back and see a lot more in each

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the tour.
    It was interesting and quite beautiful.
    Happy Trails!

  • @suzanneaydelotte801
    @suzanneaydelotte801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMGOSH! Minnesota is SO beautiful! I can see why you think this area looks like the PNW! That beaver was SOOOO dang cuuuute❣️ I’m so happy that you got to spend your birthday in coziness…that view from your Best Western room was AWWWESOME! Picture me singing that! 😂😂😂 Those tacos and tachos looked so dang yummy…my mouth was watering! The clips at the end had me smiling real big! Adam did a great job making sure you had a yummy and festive birthday! Love you my sweet 29 year old…how can you be that old when I’m only 42!!! 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I cannot believe y’all haven’t been up there! We need to change that! 😜 And we thought you were only 35?! 😉

    • @suzanneaydelotte801
      @suzanneaydelotte801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! Yep, I was 6 when I had you!!!
      Nope never been there. My parents always took us south for vacations.

  • @scottymn6027
    @scottymn6027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grand Marais is my happy place! Thanks for sharing! I need to try the maple latte

  • @tjet1978
    @tjet1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a joy to watch! Thanks for making such a terrific video of our amazing little town!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are so happy you enjoyed it! We LOVED it there! ❤️

  • @StoeFamilyMN
    @StoeFamilyMN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THANK YOU!! So many vloggers ignore or gloss over this most beautiful part of our state. You are the first two I have ever seen give it the coverage it deserves. You hit the best spots! The Gunflint and boundary waters area is so unique to our country. Thank you again for such a great and thorough video of Minnesota’s Northeast. I am now a follower of your channel and will be digging into some of your past videos!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This means a ton to us, thank you!!! We LOVED the North Shore so much, so bummed we couldn't spend more time there.

  • @joycemoses2411
    @joycemoses2411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Birthday Kathryn!!! Thank you for such an enjoyable video! From the mystery of the Devil's Kettle Falls, the beautiful ships, and Kona trying to catch the waves....it is all so much fun!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So happy you enjoyed it Joyce! Kona loves those waves so much!

  • @SharingtheRoad
    @SharingtheRoad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Glad the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" is treating you well! The North Woods is such a great place to explore in the summer! 🌲

  • @johnbbrose486
    @johnbbrose486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Birthday, we had our honeymoon at a lodge on the Gunflint trail 30 years ago. Beautiful and peaceful area. All the waterfalls are so beautiful. We live in Fargo area so it's nice seeing some of the local places that we've been to. Enjoy the food reviews also. Safe Travels.

  • @jarodboen1
    @jarodboen1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    GREETINGS FROM GRAND MARAIS LIFER!! By the time I had seen this you would be now 31.. Happy belated! MN NICE!!

  • @abigailschmieg9479
    @abigailschmieg9479 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you guys take the time to learn and share information about the places you visit! I'm loving the vlogs!

  • @ChrisG-so8th
    @ChrisG-so8th 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another very fun adventure in the Northlands! Happy Birthday Kathryn!! What a beautiful place to have a relaxing birthday!! 🎂

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate!

  • @OffRampAdventures
    @OffRampAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You two are really expanding our world when it comes to places we'd like to visit! Great job!

  • @WhenAdventureKnox
    @WhenAdventureKnox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Happy belated birthday for last week Kathryn, it looks like you guys had such a fun and relaxing time and I am SO stoked that you're at the point where companies like Best Western are recognising your talent and you were gifted this - very much deserved and I can only hope it continues for you both.
    Do you know how they worked out where the other hole went from the waterfall? Curious to know if they sent scuba divers down. 12:45 - use caution 12:47 - cuts to Kathryn walking SO carefully, if it were any slower, you'd be going backwards!🤣Love it!!
    This area has some real Adirondack vibes going on with the lakes and swathes of green trees.
    Your footage of the beaver is amazing, I saw 2 late at night in Nova Scotia a few years ago, caught in the headlights so pretty lame!
    The magnetic rock was very cool. Adam, I was with you as I'm such a cynic, I for sure didn't think it would work!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! Really thankful for that hotel stay, it is SO nice to get breaks sometimes to enjoy normal luxuries like AC haha!
      I believe they measured the water pressure or flow rate (that’s probably the wrong term) and noticed that it was basically the same above the falls as at the bottom, which meant the same about of water was flowing even after half disappeared, if that makes sense!
      We cannot get over the green and water! And the super cute small towns. Making us extra excited to go more northeast!

    • @WhenAdventureKnox
      @WhenAdventureKnox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AdventuresofAplusK The whole water pressure thing makes complete sense. The sort of thing I'd never think of myself though!!

  • @crissugar1016
    @crissugar1016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very Happy Belated Birthday!🎈⭐ You both are so fun to watch! So fantastic to see areas that I probably won't ever travel to. So happy to see you finding new places & making great memories together 👍🌞

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and kind words!

  • @wendysmith2743
    @wendysmith2743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday Kathryn! It looked like you had a great birthday. The food choices were awesome. Looking forward to your next adventure. Take care and safe travels.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We had that latte and tacos again the next day too😂

  • @annette3488
    @annette3488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday Kathryn!!🎈🎁🎈Beautiful area y’all are visiting and so glad you got some downtime in a hotel!!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! And while we love the van, we always say the key to long term van life success is taking some breaks from it!

  • @atomickiwi
    @atomickiwi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing this vlog. This part of the country has me very intrigued.

  • @MilesFromMissouri
    @MilesFromMissouri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! Those tacos looked AMAZING! And the rocks in the lake were so beautiful!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We loved that spot so much we went back the next day haha!

  • @saltydawg6817
    @saltydawg6817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday young lady... enjoy the rest. Beautiful part of the country. Be safe

  • @lisagerads9491
    @lisagerads9491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Glad you are enjoying are lovely state! I work in the veterinary field and just want to make sure you have flea and tick coverage for your dog. Many ticks here carry tick borne diseases.. Also be mindful many areas that you will be going to also may expose your pet to blastomycosis (fungal organism in soil endemic to this region). Thanks for sharing your travels!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We do, thank you! And we have been checking her for ticks daily as well. She got her first one ever in Kentucky last year, so ever since then we are paranoid.

  • @travmccullough6300
    @travmccullough6300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday Kathryn! I have to say the highlight of this adventure would be to see that beaver up close like that! I've seen lots of bears and moose over the years and as special as that always is, I've never yet seen a beaver. Wow . . .so cool.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We had no idea we’d be so excited to see a beaver, but it was SO cool!

  • @FlyCheeseFry
    @FlyCheeseFry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday, and thanks for sharing your adventures!

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well we had the guy thing, Devils Kettle Falls. Then we had the gal thing, Honeymoon Trail. Then last but not the least, a birthday suite. Happy birthday. You can follow the trail of romance:) Y'all will love a trip thru the lakes. Hope all's well and your staying safe.Was another great video. Can't wait for the next adventure. Yee-Haa!! Fasten your seat belts and lets goooooo.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thank you! It was a great birthday!

    • @richardbeee
      @richardbeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AdventuresofAplusK Your welcome and i'm sure it was.

  • @courtneykappel370
    @courtneykappel370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy belated 29th birthday Kathryn! Cool that you got to see a beaver in the wild! I love beavers - they are very industrious and busy critters!

  • @mysticalmisfit1332
    @mysticalmisfit1332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday!!!🎂🎈🥳 I love your channel! Can’t wait to visit & eat at some of the places you feature here. Thanks for sharing!😊

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching and for the birthday wishes!

  • @TerryAnnOnline
    @TerryAnnOnline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is not even Fall yet and the leaves were already turning! Happy Birthday Kathryn!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We saw some yellow trees on a hike a few days later and it was very exciting!

  • @cathywarriner
    @cathywarriner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday Kathryn!
    I loved the part "he was eating with his little hands" Kathryn you looked so cute 🥰

  • @ericfricke4512
    @ericfricke4512 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoying your channel, love your positive, upbeat energy and top-notch video production skills!

  • @jamiewalters4
    @jamiewalters4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More gorgeous areas! The gunflint trail looks really neat. And Katy said the tater tot nachos looked incredible and I agree! Might have to try making those!

  • @PFAM5
    @PFAM5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Minnesota adventures. I would have never considered Minnesota a destination place for nature, but you’re proving me wrong!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Woo! Love to hear that! We loved it there so much, it’s gorgeous!

  • @KodyK2024
    @KodyK2024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you had a great birthday and a mini vacation.

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
    @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday, great way to spend it with a comfy bed & A/C! Another beautiful video! The rocky shore line was stunning! ~Cara 😊

  • @anewjenni282
    @anewjenni282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video of the area! I love the north shore, and there’s so much to see and do.

  • @alissaroush8160
    @alissaroush8160 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We are planning our trip to this area now with your help! Thank you. ❤

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's awesome!
      Check out this guide to the best things to do on the north shore on our website! adventuresofaplusk.com/visiting-minnesotas-north-shore
      Hope it helps!

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Adventurers😊😊, y'all just keep making me hungry. I'm just going to have to snap my fingers and show up at the table 😊😊. I'm really happy that you are enjoying the BEAUTIFUL north shore of Lake Superior. Oh, and there is nothing wrong about staying in hotels like Best Western Plus hotels as they usually offer a free hot breakfast. I can't wait to see what's next and I'm still hoping that you have some PIES at Betty's Pies and Michigan's famous Pasties!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A little van break is always nice to take some stress off! And we will definitely be eating both, one will be in the next video!

  • @hueandsteve1989
    @hueandsteve1989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!! You guys are awesome. Enjoy!!

  • @kkarllwt
    @kkarllwt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In the mid 70s, the last 20 miles of the gunflint was still a gravel road. Then they paved it to federal standards. 2 12 foot lanes with 8 foot paved shoulders. So big rvs could get to the end. This just f77ked up the experience of a trip up he gunflint.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bummer. But now more people can easily experience it, which is a good thing in our eyes as long as people respect it

  • @MarkH163
    @MarkH163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, really like the Grand Marais (Minnesota) North Shore area of Lake Superior! That Magnetic Rock was really cool, and looks like you're having more Kona friendly adventures!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The rock was so awesome! So glad it worked! And Kona is enjoying mostly getting to join us these days!

    • @MarkH163
      @MarkH163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AdventuresofAplusK Fun watching her lap up the water between the waves!

  • @mcnater
    @mcnater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Again so, so fun to see you exploring Minnesota. I love that you took the time to go up the Gun Flint! So years ago I was exploring up there with a few friends and we stumbled upon Hungry Jack Lodge which is, you guessed it, right on Hungry Jack Lake. We had no plan at all other than just exploring around up there and decided to just sleep at the lodge which has a few campsites you can rent. The night happened to be an incredible one so we just cowboy camped outside of our tent to sleep under the stars. I woke the next morning to something licking my face and it scared the crap out of me. Luckily it was just the local lodge dog and not a bear, but that's an experience I'll not forget!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was a sort of last minute decision and we are glad we did! And oh my gosh that’s one way to wake up quickly haha!

  • @ahhitskatie9094
    @ahhitskatie9094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You two look like you're really enjoying your time in Minnesota - also again, Happy Birthday Kathryn!!! If you need another excuse to come back to the Midwest, Lake Geneva in Wisconsin has EPIC ice castles in January.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh man, January in the Midwest may be hard to convince our Texas bodies to do, but that does sound amazing!

  • @ouamaiahtra6722
    @ouamaiahtra6722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday and welcome to Minnesota!!!!!! I remember your birthday last year with the taco and ice cream.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Celebrated basically the same way this year haha

  • @kayladigiovanni1790
    @kayladigiovanni1790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW so fun to see you in my neck of the woods! Great job showcasing northern MN :)

  • @pamelathibodeau1899
    @pamelathibodeau1899 ปีที่แล้ว

    Judge C.R. Magney State Park is one of my favorite places, as is Grand Marais. If I didn't live in Minnesota, I would have to visit often. ❤️

  • @CactusAtlas
    @CactusAtlas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😲 As usual your destinations don't disappoint. Happy belated birthday!

  • @emilyzapinski9064
    @emilyzapinski9064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never been to Minnesota but loving the look of it so far!! Lake superior is so beautiful. My SO highly recommends the superior hiking trail if you guys did that at all! So excited to see what's to come and cannot wait for New England fall

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The North Shore is SO gorgeous! Highly recommend visiting! And we did some segments of the Superior Trail, most hikes in the area happen to be on it!

  • @busdriver369
    @busdriver369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A + K you have GOT to make good on that promise to yourselves and do a Boundry Waters Canoe trip. We did 4 nights with our kids in 2000. Some of our best memories. Loving your adventures.

  • @mikeday8470
    @mikeday8470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode.

  • @leanncady8208
    @leanncady8208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Belated Birthday, Kathryn! Super glad you were able to find a hot shower, hot tub, and a nice lake shore place to stay up north! Thanks for enlightening us on the taco place in Grand Marais, as well as Devil's Kettle and what there is to see on the Gunflint Trail. That would be awesome if you came back to Minnesota to canoe in the Boundary Waters! Looking forward to that video (and more)!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We will definitely be back! And having to not worry about the many van things we have to think about daily was the best birthday gift!

  • @Tbpker22
    @Tbpker22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you like the North Shore of my home state. You will have many more exciting adventures as you travel down towards Duluth.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The next adventure was jam packed with cool spots!

  • @pamelakern2849
    @pamelakern2849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday 🎂 We really enjoyed this video. Those tater tot nachos sounded yummy 😋

  • @Lady-Seawulf
    @Lady-Seawulf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Growing up on the North Shore, a favorite pastime was to have "picnics on the rocks" and go "picking for agates" Glad to see you're having a great time.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, what a place to grow up! We loved the area a ton!

  • @pldreamcatchers8864
    @pldreamcatchers8864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a lovely couple and we have very much enjoyed watching your inspiring and informative travel videos. In fact, we think you are a younger version of ourselves since we also like to hike to eat and call each other our favorite person.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are both very lucky to have a special relationship! ❤️

  • @DoniBagz
    @DoniBagz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm glad you took the time in our state, it really is beautiful here, and you guys showcase that well. Thaks for a great video!

  • @sidi1234100
    @sidi1234100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty cool!

  • @davidwilken3584
    @davidwilken3584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A few years back my wife and I stayed at the hotel shown in the background shot of the donut shop. It was a great place to stay and yes, that donut shop has great donuts.

  • @ceegesange9904
    @ceegesange9904 ปีที่แล้ว

    When in Grand Marais, you should've eaten at the Angry Trout (on the marina); Sven & Ole's Pizza (the iconic Scandinavian restaurant there), Naniboujou Lodge (elaborately painted murals on the ceiling, north of the town), or some of the other older places (Birch Terrace Supper Club, etc).

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  ปีที่แล้ว

      Those looked yummy too, but we were very happy with Hungry Hippie 😊 but there’s always next time!

  • @SchoandJo
    @SchoandJo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We loved all the views of Lake Superior! We’d love to join you guys on the canoe trip along Superior. Sounds like a great unique boating adventure 🛶🤙

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let's do it!!!

    • @SchoandJo
      @SchoandJo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AdventuresofAplusK and Isle Royale NP! We can do a backpacking trip together 🥾

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ALL ABOUT THIS!

  • @bilahn1198
    @bilahn1198 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved all your Alaska and Canada adventures! I've got some catching up to do since then.
    When you come back to Minnesota (hint hint..), I suggest coming up the southeastern part of Highway 61 through the beautiful Mississippi River "bluff country.". Stop in the Twin Cities, take Hwy 95 through Stillwater and Taylor's Falls, then I35 to Duluth and the North Shore!
    HWY 1 to Ely and the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs NP, then west to Scenic and Itasca Parks!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're very excited to come back to MN! There's so much to see and do! Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching!

  • @mayito9100
    @mayito9100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful! I have always wondered about this area but for some reason I'm always dragged to the west (The Rockies, Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Yellow Stone areas. One of these I'm going to explore the UP area. Thanks so much for your videos!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have really enjoyed the Great Lakes! We are definitely West people, but have been loving it here!

    • @mcnater
      @mcnater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should explore it for sure. Some incredible spots with no crowds.

    • @mayito9100
      @mayito9100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mcnater -Thank you! Keeping in mind that since I'm in Chicago, the UP is hours away. Definitely keeping it in mind.

    • @mcnater
      @mcnater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mayito9100 I hear you...I'm in Minneapolis and just made the trip over spring break with my kids to the UP of Michigan. Probably a similar distance...but it's worth it for sure!

  • @bypitoudavid9688
    @bypitoudavid9688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see you guys enjoying Grand Marais. While watching the video, I was like are you two gonna go to the Hungry Hippie Tacos cuz you should and you did!! lol We were up there this past spring. One of the best tacos we had. Anw welcome to Minnesota!

  • @user-nm3xv9eb7r
    @user-nm3xv9eb7r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done!! Skizzles, tacos & tiny beaver hands!!! Wooohooo! I want to go to MInnesota!👍

  • @davidmooney6497
    @davidmooney6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video, looked pretty windy up there, I know that part of the country has experianced some rough weather the past few days, thunder storms, flood warnings in northern Minnisota, Wisconsin and Michigan so Ihope you are both safe and staying dry. Unless your in a pool at the Best Western.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was really windy in Minnesota! Made filming pretty tough! And we had some intense storms hit us the last couple days and even a tornado siren. But we are safe! Totally wish we were at the pool lol!

  • @231main
    @231main 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grand Marais looks like such a cool town. We’ll have to check that out as well. We were so excited to see you take a detour on the gunflint trail to the boundary waters. That is where my partner took his senior trip years ago and he has the best memories of it. Do go back to do some canoeing at some point.

  • @travismolly4654
    @travismolly4654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep rocking it 😎

  • @loeyminske3459
    @loeyminske3459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We loved Grand Marais the couple of times that we've been there. Those taco's looked scrumptious and my husband loves Tachos! Don't know if you saw Betty's Pies on the way up in Two Harbors but if you can, go get pie! Andrew Zimmern was there and bragged about it. We did drive the Gun Flint Trail and stopped at a visitors center, museum, that had all the info about the early Gunflint trail blazers, Charlie and Petra Boostrom. Their daughter, Harriet, just happened to be there to sign books and you could talk to her. I had a wonderful conversation with her and got my book signed. I'm sure she's passed on now since she was on in years when we saw her in 2008. Wonderful and beautiful area!!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that is amazing that you were able to catch his daughter there! And pies will be in our next video 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @camf8372
    @camf8372 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This reminds me so much of Bellingham, WA

  • @aliceatomshine2451
    @aliceatomshine2451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you loved it here!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gave us major PNW vibes, which is our fav place!

    • @wanderlusttraveler7431
      @wanderlusttraveler7431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So cool! Visiting Grand Marais in a couple of weeks! So pretty!

  • @tomthatcher7757
    @tomthatcher7757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We stayed at the Best Western. The view of the lake is GORGEOUS 😍.

  • @darlenestout7548
    @darlenestout7548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great day, 👍

  • @camf8372
    @camf8372 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tacos and friggin BEAUTIFUL nature. Life couldn't be sweeter right?

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kathryn, HAPPY BIRTHDAY😊😊🎉🎉🍕🍕🍕🍔🍔🎂🎂🎂!

  • @lorenahernandez-tellez910
    @lorenahernandez-tellez910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope your birthday was great! Happy belated birthday!!

  • @ryanfarmintino_12
    @ryanfarmintino_12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That place looked amazing and Happy Birthday!! I just turned 29 on the 1st as well 😎

  • @nikkiemberson5064
    @nikkiemberson5064 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grand Marias- you weren't kidding, such a cute town. We would have gone to Devil's Kettle Falls, but the entrance was closed, and we had done 5 state parks in 3 days, and we don't hike very often, so we are VERY sore. Just gotta come back 😀

  • @sophia1998ish
    @sophia1998ish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the classic food choices of the North Shore is smoked salmon. You must give it a try while you are there.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We missed it this time, but hopefully in the future!

  • @mikemuniz1845
    @mikemuniz1845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday!🎂🎉

  • @JodysJourney
    @JodysJourney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My happy place. ❤️

  • @deannazampa5286
    @deannazampa5286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you enjoyed our state! We are heading up that way to Tofte and Grand Marais in a couple weeks. Have to try the Hippie Taco joint. Ha, look what I did. Maybe next time we will meet up! We’re only a few hours away. And Happy Birthday, young’n!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha that's funny! 😂 We went back the next day and Adam got the burrito and loved it as well!

    • @deannazampa5286
      @deannazampa5286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AdventuresofAplusK oh yummy!

  • @garynail5292
    @garynail5292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next trip check out palisade head along the north shore. Great view of lake plus rock climbing

  • @adelea6761
    @adelea6761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday girl! 😃🥳

  • @TimIrvin
    @TimIrvin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you had a very happy B'day! I've not spent much time in that part of the US. Looks Nice. Thanks for the video.
    P.S. I called my wife and said, "Come look how much food these kids eat." It looked yummy but !!!!! THE FOOD!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahah that’s actually all we ate that day! We were VERY full!

  • @michaelwilkinson2110
    @michaelwilkinson2110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "A lot of you ___holes told us last time, 'ONE taco'?!" Hey, wait.....me! I am one of those ___holes.
    I didn't perk up much with the "Minnesota" thing ("well, it isn't the West, but, you know...") but I was wrong. It looks amazing and I think my wife would be into it, too (as long as we go in summer, of course).
    I wondered, "God, how long have they been cooped up in that van?", when Kathryn did back-flips for Best Western. It's like getting excited about eating at Denny's (nothing against either franchise; Denny's omelets are not bad, but I digress). Thing is, you can't beat that view of the "inland sea" right from the balcony. Too awesome.
    Happy belated 29th, K.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Minnesota is amazing! We’re glad we can show you how beautiful it is. And van breaks are always good, especially that air conditioning!

  • @jamar959
    @jamar959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. This may be too late, but hopefully you can check out Naniboujou Lodge. Great food, and worth just seeing the historic dining hall. Could be the perfect romantic birthday dinner. Cheers!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We almost swung by there, but ran out of time 😭

  • @bradgingerich6814
    @bradgingerich6814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh this was so fun! You guys are so much fun to watch! My wife looks over at me at one point and says, “We could be friends with these people!” Yes, why yes we could!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes we sure could! And we consider you one of our online friends, hopefully one day we can golf together!

    • @bradgingerich6814
      @bradgingerich6814 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AdventuresofAplusK Yes please! Once you get to Ohio let us know! I’m so excited!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately our time in Ohio this fall will once again be a quick drive by, but maybe we can swing by later this year! We really want to explore more of the state!

  • @johnnyboy262
    @johnnyboy262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday !!!

  • @TheIrishmoose420
    @TheIrishmoose420 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    4:29 THATS MY UNCLES BOAT!!!!!

  • @debrabalawajder2617
    @debrabalawajder2617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy 29th Birthday!! And Jeni’s ice cream; made here where I live - Columbus, OH! I would love to try the Maple Latte!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! And we love Jeni’s! It’s in our top 5 in the US!

    • @debrabalawajder2617
      @debrabalawajder2617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AdventuresofAplusK It’s a favorite of mine, too! Just for special occasions; kind of pricey! But it’s a nice treat especially after shopping around and then getting some Jeni’s. (At least that’s how it was before Covid!).