Michigan's Insane Camping Challenges (Episode 9)

Michigan's Insane Camping Challenges. We experienced a camping nightmare in the Hiawatha National Forest. Lots and lots of biting bugs.

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[rosek]

As a native Michigander and former camper, I couldn't help but laugh at your attempts to rid your tent of our bugs! It brought back so many memories. Watching Cody outside and then hearing and seeing your wife battling the bugs in the tent had me laughing out loud. Summer in Michigan is bug season and I hibernate until mid-September when it's safe to get out in the woods again. Hope you're able to enjoy our beautiful state in Autumn when it's truly spectacular. (It's also beautiful in the winter but I think that may be an acquired taste.) Great video!

[jodybanks]

I don't blame you for leaving, there's no way I could handle that. It did look like a nice spot but that was insane. You guys crack me up swatting at everything, (I'd be the same way) I thought Cody broke the swatter hehe. As always love watching you guys. 😀💙

[Lcg]

At least Cody still has his sense of childlike fun for the slide. Love it

[gregturnbow]

Kelly, you are one talented cook. From what I've seen Cody is a very blessed man. Ya'll be blessed.

[greenacres]

The little town where I grew up had a big slide like that. The next time you come across another slide like that sit on a piece of wax paper. Super fast! We’ve all had our bugfests😆. Keep on

[talestrailsandtributaries]

When you can actually see the insects in the video, it tells you all you need to know about how bad it was! Glad y'all got out of there!

[commonsense]

We used to love those old slides even though it was like sittin your bum in a hot oven during the day! It doesn't get any slicker than that polished metal!

[SteveStiffler]

Born and raised in Arkansas, now living in the U.P. for the last 4 years. So awesome to have you up, enjoying the beauty of the U.P.. If you ever return to the area (I own the Newberry News in Newberry....just south of the Tahquamenon Falls State Park) let me know. I'd love to do a story about your travels through the area and get your thoughts on your adventures through the area!

[karenjohnson]

You guys need a fan. We use the fan to keep down the bugs especially over night. We’ve been camping since 1974. Stayed in a canvas tent for 51/2 months. We were looking for a new place to live and settled in NWArkansas.

[overcomeinone]

LOL, Cody's countenance on the thumbnail is priceless, God bless y'all.

[happycamper]

I ve lived in Michigan for almost 70 years. Ive only been to the UP once between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The biting bugs are legendary. You forgot to mention the black flies and sable flies.

[sisterearth]

Am watching this nodding my head and laughing. This captures camping in the UP in Michigan, in the summer perfectly. I have definitely been there. Then you try to make a go of it as long as you can until you break camp and run for the nearest motel or cabin you can find. Peaceful weekend ✌️😎✌️🇺🇲🇺🇲

[mindyabbey]

This happened to us once in Missouri when we were setting up camp. Next day they were gone, thank you Lord! I grew up in West Virginia ( live in Kansas now). I have very fond memories of Holly River State Park. So many beautiful places there and Arkansas reminds me a lot of West Virginia. I think you would love it!

[cherylwinner]

I love watching you both. I totally understand why you both left. Flies to me are the worse. You both inspire me to get out and explore the world. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[ernie]

Coming to the U.P. in August. We stay away from woods & rivers... and long ago stopped tent camping. It is one of those things that is appealing.... but bug bites get old quick .. and last too long as you heal.
We stay in a 40 ft diesel RV with a king bed, A/C, etc.. at ages 83 & 81 we rv to see the local highlights -- we will do Tahquamenom Falls... etc
and we use Golden Buzzaround mobility scooters, and I still carry & ride my Trek bike --- but hanging out in the woods at a primitive campground is ok in your 20's & 30's .... and spraying ourselves with Deet gets old too.
Glad you left when you did.
Very glad you came to Mich.
Glad you decided to use cgs.
Btw, our MI state parks allow campfires... and just about everyone builds one, so there are fewer bugs. In 2021 we did 4 State Parks in the lower peninsula and had NO bugs... and we do not build fires. Traverse City State park is really nice, and Harrisville, and Bay City, and Algonac. Algona is across the street from water, and Harrisville is on water.

[jeannemarcinek]

Bug zapper is your best defense, I live near, and a zapper is what I am going to buy. Those flies bite also, and Cody looks funny having a row with them. Stay safe

[teslah]

I laughed SO HARD watching with the fly swatter 🤣🤣🤣…..but, seriously, all those biting flies are no joke. I feel for you guys

[Vossfamily]

Omigosh, what a fun video you gave us! You really took one for the team taking the time to shoot video all while trying to deal with the bugs and break down camp. As much as I laughed, I had great empathy for you as well. The biting flies can make you crazy in the head. LOL! Thank you for turning a rough situation into fun youtube fodder for the rest of us.

[katehutto]

Have you ever considered a screenhouse? If you’re going to be in buggy areas, that would really help.

[christinestephenson]

Lots of bugs! That's Michigan for you! Those deerflies and horse flies HURT when they bite! I'd leave too. I was so happy to move to Texas and get away from all those nasty bugs!