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Crossing the “Mighty Mac” (Van life road trip from Petoskey to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula)

Ep. 341 - After making our way up Lake Michigan along Michigan's western shore, we finally see Lake Huron for the first time and then cross the Mackinac Bridge and make it to the Upper Peninsula! We are joined by Michele from ‪@Michele_AdVanture9‬ and her husband, James, who travel part time in their self-converted Promaster camper van! LOCATIONS & LANDMARKS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO: Petoskey State Park (Petoskey, MI): A great place to find Petoskey stones! Bay View (Petoskey, MI): A beautiful, historic lakeside community founded in 1875 by Methodists as part of the Chautauqua movement — a national movement that combined faith, education, arts, and recreation into enriching summer programs. Set on 340 acres overlooking Little Traverse Bay, its a seasonal destination with a unique collection of over 400 Victorian-style cottages, churches, gathering halls, walking trails, and public spaces. Mackinaw City WaWatam Park Mackinac Bridge: Known as “Mighty Mac,” this iconic suspension bridge connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, stretching 5 miles across the Straits of Mackinac where Lake Michigan meets Lake Huron. Opened in 1957, it’s one of the longest suspension bridges in the world and a true engineering marvel. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse: At the base of the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City, this light has guided ships through the Straits of Mackinac since 1892. Often called the “Castle of the Straits” for its striking design, this beautifully preserved lighthouse played a vital role in Great Lakes navigation until it was decommissioned in 1957, the same year the bridge opened. Today, it operates as a museum, where visitors can explore the keeper’s quarters, climb the tower for panoramic views, and learn about the history of shipping and lighthouse life in the region. McGulpin Point Lighthouse: Built in 1869, it guided ships through the Straits of Mackinac until 1906. Designed in a distinctive brick style shared by several Great Lakes lighthouses, it was restored and reopened to the public in 2009. Today, visitors can explore the lighthouse, walk scenic trails, and enjoy panoramic views of the Mackinac Bridge. ☑️ SUBSCRIBE TO FOLLOW ALONG ON OUR VAN LIFE ADVENTURES ► https://bit.ly/2XvSth7 Instagram:   / steveandaudra   Facebook:   / steveandaudra   ☑️ BECOME A PATRON ►   / steveandaudra   Help put gas in our tank and get a few extra perks including our undying love and devotion! 🙂 ☑️ SHOP OUR AMAZON STORE ► https://www.amazon.com/shop/steveaudra Use this link to learn about our favorite products or support our channel when you shop on Amazon! (As Amazon Affiliates we get a tiny percentage of every qualifying purchase you make.) ☑️ SAVE 5% off purchases for your van or RV with coupon code: BMXJYUJ ► https://www.recpro.com/?referral=BMXJYUJ ☑️ SAVE MONEY ON GAS with GetUpSide! ► https://upside.app.link/3UJK2 - Get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase 👉 ABOUT US: We're Steve and Audra, a van life couple from South Florida who share a passion for cheap travel, nature, wildlife, DIY projects, and adventure! After about 2.5 years, we finished converting our 2019 Ford Transit high roof cargo van into a tiny home on wheels. We've been sharing our experience as we travel the country on a low budget with our cat Lady Gray Gray Gillespie Pinkerton. We invite you to follow along on our journey! ❌ JOIN US IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING! We've committed to donating at least 20% off our channel proceeds to Destiny Rescue to fight trafficking. Join us in the fight: 👉 DONATE: advocatesfundingfreedom.funraise.org/fundraiser/steve-audra MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS: Wooshs 02.wav by toyoto -- https://freesound.org/s/93758/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Light wooshes by florianreichelt -- https://freesound.org/s/447806/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Woosh_Low_03.wav by moogy73 -- https://freesound.org/s/425699/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Wooshs 01.wav by toyoto -- https://freesound.org/s/93757/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 "Bike, Bell Ding, Single, 01-01.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org Camera Shutter by ThompsonMan -- https://freesound.org/s/166500/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 "Run Amok" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Drum Roll Please.wav by Scheffler -- https://freesound.org/s/201211/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 "The Cannery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... ------ #vanlife #vanlifetravel #cheaptravel