Hello Angela! The Porkies are gorgeous not matter what season. The cabin was straight out of a fairy tale book. One thing that is so unique and special about you is your childlike innocence you have in taking pure and simple delight out of the simplest things. Sadly, as adults, we tend to forget that the greatest joy is to be found in the simple things of life. Like the hooting of an owl, or the sound of water rushing in the stream, or seeing the Milky Way Galaxy in a star studded evening with no light pollution to ruin it , or a snowy landscape with the trees covered in glistening snow or finding a snail shell, well, you get the picture. You serve as a reminder to me to find that childlike innocence and relish in the joy that it brings. Thank you for all your time, energy and hard work in bringing us these wonderful adventures of yours. As always, please take the very best of care Angela! Bye for now.
You said the waterfall is probably prettier without the snow on it. I love seeing waterfalls in the winter/spring with the ice and snow on them. Maybe it is because that is a more unique view than the summer. Thanks for the trip!
Awesome awesome awesome,what a beautiful time u had , especially hearing the owl 🦉,love them at night wen the call,do they supply the wood.?I've hiked porcs many times but never stayed in cabin,
You did really well hiking all the way to trap falls in all of the ice and snow. I did a 4 night trip in June 2022 at Crosscut and also went to trap falls to fish upstream. Would like to go again.....
I’m heading in there on Friday. Hope I can find it! I’ve stayed at little union river yurt many times but couldn’t get the reservation this year. Your video has helped me pin down the location. Doesn’t help that a couple maps show slightly different places.
As you may already know, the Boundary Rd is closed from park headquarters.. so you'll need to drive almost to Wakefield and take the road in from that direction.. unless you're snowmobiling of course.
@@AngelaJoyAdventures No we always walk south on that boundary road from the park office and then turn right into the Union Spring Trail. Should be interesting I'll let you know how it goes hah.
@@AngelaJoyAdventures everything went great. I started the trek in the dark about 8 pm (9 local) and took the River Trail route from boundary road. Very long steep climb but the cabin was extremely easy to find. They added large temporary signs for crosscut. Figured I’d pass that along. We built a snow fort day 2 and my buddies slept in that per tradition but I stayed in the cabin haha.
It's hard to find cabins on short notice, but you can check on the DNR website and sometimes they have cancellations.. otherwise I have found a few using hipcamp
Early winter traveling in newer snow is something most people remember the most, but spring breakup time is just as unique and rewarding, after a long winter and the isolation it brings with it. Not many warm weather hikers experience this time in the woods in Michigan and as the seasons change it is just as rewarding as any other time of the year. Just have to appreciate what is there and how nature establishes a grip in winter but releases it again at this short spring period. Longer daylight, not so cold, plenty of old snow to leave signs of animals who passed that way leaving it's mark in the snow for those astute enough to notice it. As you experience this process more your confidence will grow exponentially. Nice video keep sharing and pack your mind with memories that will last forever.
Crosscut is my favorite cabin. The water is ok, just filter it. Trust me. Union springs is better, but the creek is ok. Check out the bear claw marks on back of cabin and in screen door.
Looks like it was a good time out there. I need to get down to the Porkies to do some camping/backpacking. Mouth of the Montreal in the Keweenaw should be opening soon if it's not already. I usually make it in June but this year could be an early one. I heard there is an improved road going to Fish Bay but haven't been exploring, If I plan to camp I kayak in from the Bete Grise channel.
Right on. Thanks for sharing your adventure, really enjoyed all the scenery and feelings. Looking forward to doing the same soon. ☮️ Wheelchairjohn in Idaho 😎
@@AngelaJoyAdventures you are truly blessed. Be well, be safe, and keep exploring. I really enjoy your videos. Bessemer/ Ironwood and all of Gogebic county is quite special to me. Namasté
Hello Angela! The Porkies are gorgeous not matter what season. The cabin was straight out of a fairy tale book. One thing that is so unique and special about you is your childlike innocence you have in taking pure and simple delight out of the simplest things. Sadly, as adults, we tend to forget that the greatest joy is to be found in the simple things of life. Like the hooting of an owl, or the sound of water rushing in the stream, or seeing the Milky Way Galaxy in a star studded evening with no light pollution to ruin it , or a snowy landscape with the trees covered in glistening snow or finding a snail shell, well, you get the picture. You serve as a reminder to me to find that childlike innocence and relish in the joy that it brings. Thank you for all your time, energy and hard work in bringing us these wonderful adventures of yours. As always, please take the very best of care Angela! Bye for now.
You said the waterfall is probably prettier without the snow on it. I love seeing waterfalls in the winter/spring with the ice and snow on them. Maybe it is because that is a more unique view than the summer. Thanks for the trip!
That is very true! They are beautiful at any time of year 😁
Looks like porcupine poop. How fitting that you found it while hiking tb he porcupine mountains, ha ha. Loved your video!
Oh really? That would make sense haha. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. Looks like a fun adventure.
Did you go back up this spring?
Awesome awesome awesome,what a beautiful time u had , especially hearing the owl 🦉,love them at night wen the call,do they supply the wood.?I've hiked porcs many times but never stayed in cabin,
The park supplies the wood in the wintertime and there's usually some left into the spring.
We were there in July 2022 if you go across the bridge it takes you to the union springs
Yes, exactly!
You did really well hiking all the way to trap falls in all of the ice and snow. I did a 4 night trip in June 2022 at Crosscut and also went to trap falls to fish upstream. Would like to go again.....
I’m heading in there on Friday. Hope I can find it! I’ve stayed at little union river yurt many times but couldn’t get the reservation this year. Your video has helped me pin down the location. Doesn’t help that a couple maps show slightly different places.
As you may already know, the Boundary Rd is closed from park headquarters.. so you'll need to drive almost to Wakefield and take the road in from that direction.. unless you're snowmobiling of course.
@@AngelaJoyAdventures No we always walk south on that boundary road from the park office and then turn right into the Union Spring Trail. Should be interesting I'll let you know how it goes hah.
I'll be interested to hear how it went!
@@AngelaJoyAdventures everything went great. I started the trek in the dark about 8 pm (9 local) and took the River Trail route from boundary road. Very long steep climb but the cabin was extremely easy to find. They added large temporary signs for crosscut. Figured I’d pass that along. We built a snow fort day 2 and my buddies slept in that per tradition but I stayed in the cabin haha.
I really enjoy your videos. Heading to the UP again this summer; I wonder what cabins up there are good summer backpack cabins. If anyone knows….
It's hard to find cabins on short notice, but you can check on the DNR website and sometimes they have cancellations.. otherwise I have found a few using hipcamp
@@AngelaJoyAdventures thanks!
heading there in May. Was wondering what it looked like on the inside
there's a lot more snow left so far this year but I'm sure will be down to mud but May. I hope you have an amazing time!
Early winter traveling in newer snow is something most people remember the most, but spring breakup time is just as unique and rewarding, after a long winter and the isolation it brings with it. Not many warm weather hikers experience this time in the woods in Michigan and as the seasons change it is just as rewarding as any other time of the year. Just have to appreciate what is there and how nature establishes a grip in winter but releases it again at this short spring period. Longer daylight, not so cold, plenty of old snow to leave signs of animals who passed that way leaving it's mark in the snow for those astute enough to notice it. As you experience this process more your confidence will grow exponentially. Nice video keep sharing and pack your mind with memories that will last forever.
So beautifully true! I can honestly say that I enjoy every season! Thanks for watching
Cool, I just completed my first overnight hike in the mountains. I am going back soon.
Beautiful place. Excellent first overnight. Glad you had a great time. There's nothing quite like a snowy forest. Absolutely lovely.
Thank you so much!
Wow i wish i was there ...'I'd be on cloud 9 and a half! If i go there similar time I hope the dogs can make the trails....I'd assume yes?
Sorry, I missed your question! Leashed Dogs are allowed on the trails but not supposed to go into the cabins.
What a awesome video, I love porcupine mountains myself, but how you filmed it is so beautiful 💕🌳🌳🌳
I really appreciate that, I loved yours as well!
Love your videos
Thank you!!
Crosscut is my favorite cabin. The water is ok, just filter it. Trust me. Union springs is better, but the creek is ok. Check out the bear claw marks on back of cabin and in screen door.
Looks like it was a good time out there. I need to get down to the Porkies to do some camping/backpacking. Mouth of the Montreal in the Keweenaw should be opening soon if it's not already. I usually make it in June but this year could be an early one. I heard there is an improved road going to Fish Bay but haven't been exploring, If I plan to camp I kayak in from the Bete Grise channel.
Everything definitely seems to be ahead of schedule this year, I'm just glad that the bugs aren't making their appearance YET
Dang that’s awesome 😎
Wow, what a nice adventure. I live down by Ann Arbor, if you ever need a hiking buddy I would love to tag along.
Thanks, I can't say as I've ever gotten down that way myself.
Right on. Thanks for sharing your adventure, really enjoyed all the scenery and feelings. Looking forward to doing the same soon. ☮️ Wheelchairjohn in Idaho 😎
Thank you so much! I havent been to Idaho but it looks gorgeous!
You're living your best life! Where are you from? I heard you mentioned sleddogs before so I'm thinking the up Canada or Alaska.
Absolutely! I'm in the U.P. of MI
Nice video. Always like seeing the inside of those cabins. Too bad Michigan doesn't have more trails with hike-to huts/cabins.
It's kind of a toss up, I love the cabins but I also love the areas that have NOTHING.. true wilderness.
You are in God’s country! My favorite part of Michigan.
I don't think that I could live anywhere else!
@@AngelaJoyAdventures you are truly blessed. Be well, be safe, and keep exploring. I really enjoy your videos.
Bessemer/ Ironwood and all of Gogebic county is quite special to me.
Namasté