Join me, Kenny of All Trades on a suspenseful camping expedition through the vast Chippewa National Forest as we navigate the wilderness in search of the perfect remote campsite. With the looming presence of thunderstorms adding an extra layer of tension to our Truck Camping plans, our journey promises to be filled with excitement and uncertainty. Don't miss out on the thrilling updates by subscribing to our channel and accompanying us on our wilderness adventures!

This week I was having issues finding a spot. There is no doubt, this year I have seen more people enjoying our public lands than prior years. I'm a little torn over seeing so many people in the woods. I one hand, I understand I'm being a bit selfish, wanting to be alone, completely removed from civilization and having these woods to myself. On the other hand, I'm happy that so many people are realizing how many amazing resources Minnesota has to offer. The downside of the forests attracting so many people is amount of garbage being left behind.
Saturday started of beautiful. Toby and I explored around the campsite searching for more camping options. I found a site that would be perfect for someone in a tent. The views of the lake from atop a big hill were outstanding. It wasn't long before a thunderstorm moved in. We decided to take shelter in the camper for a few hours. After the lightening passed, I went outside to grab a few shots during the rain. I found a turtle in my campsite; it was fun to watch him navigate around. I think he was just as curious about me as I was him. Once the rain passed Toby and I started up the fire and prepared supper. I made a very inexpensive cut of short ribs, they were delicious! I tossed in a line in hopes of catching a monster small mouth, but with supper on the line I was only able to cast out a few times. The mosquitoes were out in full force this weekend. It was around 11pm when I made my way out to the campfire. The mosquitoes are always super bad from 7pm to 10pm. Sitting around the open pit was nice. The smokeless barrel I have been using the last few weeks is a great option, but there's something different about watching the fire from an open rock lined fire pit. Sunday morning felt like fall. The temperatures were in the 40's and the rain had returned. Even though it wasn't the perfect weekend for being outside, my mental batteries were recharged, and the relaxing weekend will carry me through another work week.
Thanks for following along on this week's adventures. I appreciate you spending your time with Toby and me. I'll see you again next week. I'll pray for empty campsites and clear skies .
Kenny & Toby

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