ST. IGNACE, MI – A British TikTok duo’s Michigan adventure reached a breathtaking milestone today as Josh Cauldwell-Clarke and Jason Riley crossed teh Mackinac bridge, completing a tour of the state’s two peninsulas.
A Bridge to Heaven? TikTok Stars React to Michigan landmark
The pair, known as Josh & Jase, shared their over-the-top reactions to the iconic bridge with their followers.
- The duo prepped their fans with a video proclamation before the crossing.
- They marveled at the bridge’s five-mile span and the ice formations below.
- Their Michigan trip included stops in Grand rapids, traverse City, and Sleeping Bear Dunes.
- Cauldwell-Clarke recently received medical attention for a back injury but was back on the road today.
the pair began their journey across the bridge with a quick video message from Mackinaw City. “Michigan, the moment has arrived,” Cauldwell-Clarke announced. Riley added, “We’re about to do it,” before Cauldwell-Clarke finished, “We’re about to cross the Mackinac Bridge for the first time. See you on the other side.”
Their pronunciation of “Mackinac” drew a playful welcome to the Upper Peninsula from locals.The duo has spent the last week exploring the Lower Peninsula, visiting beach towns, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City. They even braved some sledding at Sleeping Bear Dunes and enjoyed snow tubing at Boyne Mountain Resort, including a walk across SkyBridge.
What is the length of the Mackinac Bridge? The iconic structure spans five miles,a fact that clearly impressed the traveling pair.
Their adventure wasn’t without a hiccup. A couple of days ago, Cauldwell-Clarke was hospitalized with a bulging disc and torn ligaments, reportedly due to overzealous adventuring. Boyne Resorts provided accommodations at the Inn at Bay Harbor near Petoskey for his recovery.
Back on the road today, the duo-accompanied by their driver-delivered on a request from their fans for a Mackinac Bridge crossing. Their reactions were, predictably, enthusiastic. “It is massive!” exclaimed Cauldwell-Clarke. Riley, more subdued, whispered, “It’s like a bridge to heaven.”
Cauldwell-Clarke continued, “Look at it. It’s beautiful but terrifying at the same time.” They were captivated by the bridge’s length and the sight of ice fields floating on the Straits of Mackinac. “You can see the lake through the gaps in the bridge. That’s mental,” Cauldwell-Clarke remarked.
Their travel ideology remains consistent: “Two Brits experiencing america one state at a time.” Towns throughout the Upper Peninsula are now hoping to attract a visit from the popular duo, including those in the remote Keweenaw Peninsula and the Soo.
Fans can follow their journey here to see where they head next.With perilous wind chills forecast for Michigan, including an extreme cold watch for the Upper Peninsula, they may want to consider investing in a warm hat-perhaps even a Stormy Kromer cap.
