This is Why I Enjoy Winter Camping in a Truck Camper.
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- This weekend I'm bringing you along into the Savannah State Forest for a weekend camping excursion at Hay Lake Campground.
This was my first time in this campground. I called the front desk at Savannah Portage State Park and asked if Hay Lake was open. She said that it was closed, however, that only means there are no services available. She said the road in was not plowed and staff doesn't maintain the grounds in the winter. To my Suprise she then said it's OK for me to stay there, as long as I didn't leave any trash and kept the place clean. I was really excited to have an opportunity to explore the empty campground.
I arrived on Saturday morning. It appeared from the tracks in the snow that I was the second vehicle to drive into the campground this winter. I knew my chances of seeing another person all weekend was slim to none.
I spent Saturday afternoon walking around the campground. I was impressed by the spacing between campsites. I think this would be an excellent campground for someone who is looking at just getting into camping but frightened of being alone in the woods. During the summer months when the leaves are on the trees there would be enough cover between sites to give a feeling of seclusion. However, you would have safety in numbers with other campers being around. Let me know if you decide to go to this spot. I was in site #4. Later in the day I found steps and a board walk going down to the lake. The sunset over the lake was a magnificent scene, a sight so beautiful it could only be made by the hands of God.
I'm happy I came across this campground. Since we don't have a lot of snow on the ground, I might continue to look for campgrounds to visit while they are empty.
This weekend answers the question of "why would anyone want to go camping in the winter". The isolation of an empty campground with a beautiful wintery landscape fills my soul with joy.
I really appreciate you coming along for this week's adventure. I'll see you again soon.
Kenny
You inspire me to want to make time for more camping and to seek places that offer solitude. I look forward to every one of your videos. A special thank you for reminding us all to be kind and be honest. I love that.
Thank you so much. I'm glad the videos have you thinking about going on an adventure. I really hopped my channel would show people we don't have to sell our homes and get rid of our belongings to enjoy the RV/Van Life we see on RUclips. I work 45 hours a week Monday through Friday as a state employee and cherish the alone time in the woods. It's what recharges my mental batteries, making the work week not suck as bad. The more you do it, the easier it gets. I hope you can find the time to get out there.
I hope you carry a firearm when camping. Can never be too safe. Also, carry a smaller backup flashlight when you're walking at night.
Love how you always have the office playing on the TV 😂 great show!
It reminds me of a simpler time..
Darn those pesky codes! 65 degrees down here in Mississippi. Good video
A weekend is Not long enough! 😂❤
True!
Hi Kenny, oooooh hec what was that scream, you would not get me going down there after that scream.
Great video ❤
I'm thinking an owl....there was a lot of rabbit tracks out there. It was great hunting grounds for an owl.
Going in and out from cold to warm will make a person sick. Probably not a good idea when you’re already sick and trying to recover.
I'd throw another shot at truck again but I'm not I know things happen go on anything and the duramax I had, had some issues simple stuff but still a solid engine
Kenny, is your truck your primary transportation, if so do you leave the camper on or take it off when not going camping? I’m seriously thinking about buying a truck camper but my truck is my daily driver. I’m concerned about how much effort it would be to get the camper off and on, I’m 72 years old, but I am in good health and physically fit and work out daily. Clyde
My daily driver is a two thousand four jeep liberty. I got a couple hundred bucks into it. It's dependable enough to get me to work and as a heater and an air conditioner. The camper Stays loaded in the truck all week long while i'm at work.
I just got my dodge ram back I had a rear u joint and the battery’s were froze up I didn’t know it but I have 89 thousand miles on it and it’s got a warranty until 125, 000 miles on it
That's an awesome warranty! My truck is starting to get a little age on it. It's 10 years old with 200,000 miles. I know I'll have to fix a few things along the way. But I hope to get another 12 to 15 years out of it. As long as I can keep the rust at bay.
always a pleasure to spend a little time in the great outdoors, with the mellowest gentleman camper.
Its true....
lol, artvandelay, you made me think of George in Seinfeld.😂
We're starting to worry about you, Kenny! We miss you and are praying 🙏 all is well!
Your cinematography, narration, editing and choice of music is simply wonderful. Your videos are truly uplifting and I look forward to them every week. Thank you for taking the time and putting in the effort to produce such quality viewing :-)
Wow, thank you! Your words are so kind and super encouraging.
Did you ever notice the use of certain Minnesota words we get backwards? I heard it on the video today, and it made me laugh! When we explain that we want something "UNfrozen, we call it "UNthaw".... which is the opposite of THAW! UNthaw is basically saying "to freeze". It is the opposite of THAW! This drove my dad crazy (he wasn't from MN) when he heard us Minnesotans using this term illogically. It also drove him crazy when he would hear one person tell another that they were going to "Borrow something to" another. No, you "Loan to", and "borrow from". Thanks for bringing me a laugh Kenny! 🤣
Oh yes....I often get grief for saying unthaw. Lol
Beautiful campground! It sure is nice seeing all the places you camp but I wonder, do you ever just want to take a weekend doing nothing at home? 😊
Yes! But remember when I went to Germany. It took over 4 months of consistent videos to get my impressions back to where they were before the trip.
Impressions are how many times RUclips shows the videos to someone.
So it bummed me out knowing that 2 years of consistently making a video was halted by missing 3 weeks of videos. That's why I try to stay consistent. Each video takes about 50 hours to record, edit, and upload. Plus, the 45 hours at my regular job....so yes, im exhausted often. People think I'm super chill on the videos......im actually just wore out. Lol
@@KennyOfAllTrades Wow! I had no idea. Well, I hope you (& Mandi) know how much your subscribers appreciate and throughly enjoy all your hard work. It really is therapeutic being surrounded by mother nature so hopefully you're getting that too. Glad you got the truck fixed! You're awesome dude. 👌
Do you even have a “home”?? Why u minding his business 🙄🤦🏽♂️
This is the very first vid I watched from you. I’m glad I came across your channel.
Kenny is now Bob Ross 🖌😄
Kenny, you have made Tuesday my favorite day of the week. Your content is the best! So inspiring. Have you ever considered getting a Levelmate Pro for helping you level your camper? We have one for our Class C and it works great.
I haven't. I don't know what that is. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!
I emailed you an Amazon link to the one we use. @@KennyOfAllTrades
@@KennyOfAllTrades i got one last year on sale thinking maybe it will make things faster n easier. My truck is a dually crew cab. So i mounted it (the module) on inside of my back truck window trim, so i can flip the power on without having to go into the camper, and that’s as middle of my truck n camper as i can get…i spend more time waiting for it to connect standing beside it, to the app on my phone n then instantly disconnect for no bloody reason, meanwhile i pull out the old plastic 1.5 ft level and set it on my back camper landing, n i figure out what needs to be done faster. So my opinion of it with a truck camper is it’s a bit more annoying more time consuming than actually helpful.
If someone gives u one fine, otherwise I wouldn’t bother wasting the money they aren’t cheap. 🍻
Thanks again, Kenny, for another great weekend. The lake was awesome. It was very peaceful, and the short ribs looked great. You are what makes Tuesday's fantastic.
Is there anything prettier than a blue sky, green evergreens, white snow and that complete silence. Perfect recipe for peace.
Eautiful
I laugh every time you bring out the leaf blower. My mom is 80 years young and uses her leaf blower to clear the snow from her deck. She says she’s going out to clear her white leaves off the deck. 😂😅😂
Our snow out west here is so much wetter. Like mashed potatoes.
They are handy devices! 😆
Here in California, you would be shot on the spot with the insect fog blower..!😅
Watching Foresty Forest I see... lol. He is a great editor as you know, His drone work is second to none. I like watching your channel and going camping in winter. Different and makes my day!
Here to support the algorithm because Kenny is a great dude.
Thanks! I appreciate that.
Vehicles…the evil entities that know when you get a bonus, a substantial amount back from the IRS, a pay raise, or have paid off a loan, and so will now have a bit extra…to which said vehicle says: you have extra money?? Hold my beer! So, yeah, your truck KNOWS! Hold on-was that a Squatch-scream???? *throws blankets over self*
Great, now I need to make beef ribs, thanks a lot!
I love your rig. Sturdy set up. Cant beat a dutch oven either.
Good job on the video Kenny. Last month shows your views are climbing. That's awesome! You're moving right along.
Another great video Kenny...been subscribed for about 2 weeks...Larry suggested your channel....glad I checked it out. Love the beauty you show that Minnesota has to offer. Been bingeing your videos nightly to catch up. Mandi needs a new job where she's off weekends with you to enjoy all these awesome places with ya 😂. See ya in the next one
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome video Kenny, you are certainly a kind gentle person . Say hello to Mandy& Tilly.
Stay safe!
I was randomly suggested your channel earlier this month, but I already look forward to your new vid every week on Tuesday when I get home from work. Thanks for your hard work.
Thank you so much!
Very chill vibe on this video, I enjoyed it!! That's a a bumer about your truck but at least that one issue was an easy fix!! You might wanna start bringing a backup flashlight!! You would be screwed if that thing went out on ya in there middle of the woods!!
My spidey senses would guide me home.....and the smell of whatever is cooking over the fire. Thanks for checking out the video Larry.
The look on your face when you thought you saw a person wrapped in a white sheet was priceless!😊
I often keep the camera pointed at my face in hopes of catching my reaction to a deer jumping out on the trail. I never figured I would see what I thought was a ghost!
I love that u try to cook anything! Plus you have great video editing! My wife and I relax with a beer after work every Tuesday watching you.
another great one Kenny as always a real treat. Them ribs looked fantastic as well. Winter camps are my favorite!!! See ya next Tuesday
No new video this week? Hope all is well and looking forward to the next video.cheers
I sure enjoy your videos and appreciate the time it takes to put them together so well. See you next week, from Quesnel BC ❤
I love it when I get comments like this from folks in BC. Your area looks like what I imagine heaven looks like. I used to love watching Taylor Dzaman explore BC. I know he was on Victoria Island a lot. I also watching Chrome. Back in his traveling days, before all his breakdowns, he showed us a lot of BC as well. It's a dream of mine to make it over there. Thanks for watching.
Another great video! and, another great meal. this is the second week in a row that we have taken an idea for a meal from your channel.....I cant wait to tune in next week to see what I am having for dinner! :) Kenny, thank you for posting your videos!
Good evening from Godley Texas, another peaceful and beautiful place to camp. Good thing you carry a shovel to dig a cat hole to take care of business. Nice looking Park, $17 is very reasonable. It's 76°F on the back porch. The aroma must be amazing inside the camper. Yummy looking ribs, I'm on my way 😂 Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. Live life to the fullest. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
I am new here! LOVE your content! I pray to be doing the exact same thing very soon!!! Winter camping in a truck camper and I wouldn't mind some ice fishing🥰🥰
Awesome! I hope you enjoy your adventures 😊 Thanks for checking out the videos.
Thanks for the videos
Kenny I enjoy your video's. Be careful when you are in the woods. Remember about the big foot 👣. Stay safe Kenny 😊.
The music you selected during the lake sunset was absolutely perfect. Thank you for your consistent uploads and quality. ☺️
Thank you. It took a bit to find the right soundtrack to match the mood and scenery. I'm glad you liked it.
That's the way I cook . No measuring, cook to taste, the way my mom and grandma did it. Single until 28, I learned how. Actually took a cooking class my senior year...why? Kenny that is where the chicks were!
Just a beautiful area. Great video. Thank you for sharing.
Kenny I don't know what you do during the week but you sure got it figured out for down time!
Kenny I really appreciate that you are able to post these videos so quickly..almost "real time". That was a really great campground & video, as always. Be well.
Another great video!! I am from Hawaii--born and raised. It has its own beauty; however, in the past 10-15 years, it seemed to be very touristy. There are some places here but not on the main island of Oahu. Minnesota, however, especially the spots you visit, has an unspoiled raw beauty about it. It is breathtaking, and I am watching a video. Aloha from Hawaii...new subscriber.
Thanks for watching.
Kenny, always a pleasure spending time with you my friend in an awesome outdoors with a campfire and good food
Dang it man, your cooking always leaves my mouth watering as I stare at my laptop!!! lolol
Hey Kenny! I use a dark red wine instead of tomatoes or BBQ sauce - it's insane! One more thing I end my night every night chillin to your videos. Comfort and soothing! Thank you!!!
Watching this on Jan 31st and it's 52° in northern MN today. Crazy winter...
Man that pork looks DELICIOUS
thanks Kenny for a great video.
Thanks Kenny great video
Solid trip Kenny!
Thanks. I'll be heading over to your channel soon to check out your new adventure this week.
Thanks for continuing to give us great videos. You are such a wholesome person, we need more people like you around.
I appreciate that!
New subscriber came across the channel loved my first one look forward to watching some older ones.
Thanks! I'm glad you found the channel.
I have a sense of peace when I watch these videos, thank you. ps the camper gets fixed this Friday
Beautiful area looks very peaceful
Thank you for replying so quickly. I really appreciate it. And I do love watching your videos. Im just learning about D-Max all i know its worth to stay with a ball bearing center carage. As a fellow Minnesota. I live in brooklyn center. Friday the 2nd, I fly to Fort Worth Texas to pick up my (new) used truck. It is a 2006 chev.5500
Fifth wheel haller it only has 50600 miles a one owner vehicle. It's clean as a whistle and i'm very excited. I'm selling my Dodge 5.9, which is my preferred motor mainly because it has 2 less cylinders to mess around with. I'm a shade tree diesel mechanic Just like you. Doesn't mean I don't make mistakes but who doesn't. There'll be many upgrades on this duramax. Mainly to make it breathe better intake piping, manifold, exhaust up pipes and my fuel lab filter system from the dodge goes on it.
I hope to find a camper soon. Used one's seem to sell fast. Any dealers you find beter then most??
I'll Put On the back of this until I retire. 1-4 years And then get a fifth wheel.
Thanks Jess Feltl. Master plumber. p.s. I saw you had a pipeline supply safety vest On, yes I'm cyber stalking a bit. I used Hopkins location till it moved. TTFN.
I wish I could refer you to a decent RV dealer, but I haven't had any experience with them. We had a camping world move into town a few years back. They took over a Ganser Mountain store. They sold an amazing number of campers the last 3 to 4 years...
But they closed the doors a few months back without notice. I feel bad for all the people who bought a new camper with a warranty only to see the dealership parking lot empty the next month.
I know a few guys that run the 5500 for their auto recycling business. They love their trucks. I think you have an awesome setup.
Wow, such a beautiful and peaceful place to spend the weekend. Dinner looked delicious. Thanks for taking us along.
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What's all that white stuff all over the ground? I'm a Florida boy.. The only time I see white like that is the sandy beach. Really love your stories, peaceful voice, and calming music you add .. Very well done Sir Kenny!
I appreciate the kind words!
So, I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and have made through all your content 😮 now I have to wait like for “Game of Thrones” 😂😂😂
I am trying your bacon weave meatloaf on my pellet grill tonight!! Can’t wait!!
Awesome! You'll have to let me know how you like it. 👍
Thank you for taking us along and sharing your weekend with us. I envy you.
Thank you for yet again another relaxing video to take a persons mind off everyday stresses.
Kenny, try deglazing the pot after browning the meat with a little wine, scraping the bits and pieces off the bottom, then add stock. The taste is great.
Something else is go to a local hobby shop and get Bob Smith Industries IC2000 Black Rubber Toughened Crazy Glue. Clean the fuel hose and seal with the crazy glue. Works for flat tires on the bike as well. Works with just about anything. Gets you out of a pinch
Great tips! I've never cooked with wine and don't know much about it. I see people do exactly what you are saying on cooking shows....I love watching cooking shows....is there a difference in cooking wine and drinking wine? If I go to the local liquor store, can I pick up any red wine? I do notice on the cooking shows they say red wine and sherry...is that the same thing?
Ive never used sherry I just use the cheapest red wine on the shelf. My buddies wife buys wine in the box lol for cooking and she swears by it.
Great video! The short ribs looked awesome. Love it when you go hiking in the snow at night. The crunch of your footsteps and the glitter of the frost is magic to watch. 😊
Enjoyed the video! Thanks! My wife & I camped in a few MN state forests this past October (visiting from Arkansas). Used the recommended Yodel app for paying the $17 campground fee. We were lucky that one of us had cell data service, so we were able to pay right from the campsite we selected. I agree with you that MN probably needs to find a solution for "dead" cell areas.
Kenny you brought back some good memories for me. When I was a Kid and stayed at Grandma Koch's house in the Summer when the Fire Dept. sounded the Noon siren it was time to head in for lunch. Grandma would either have a big fried chicken, roast beef or steak meal on the table. Then for supper it was usually just a sandwich or something simple along with either home made cake or pie. If not cake or pie it would be ice cream with Oreo's. Oreo's were a staple at Grandma's house unless she had baked Molasses, Lemon or Oatmeal/Raisin Cookies.
Yes sir, I'm 600 mile south of you, and it hit 60 degrees F here the last couple days. I'll take it, after several mornings of 12 below zero.
Tick Safety extremely important. More so than just Lyme. I was diagnosed with Alpha Gal Syndrome this fall. Caused by a tick. So sadly I can no longer enjoy any of these scrumptious beef or pork food items you so very well prepare. Nice looking vault for winter, considering crew is probably light (husband works for national park service and used to be on custodial crew back in the day before switching to utilities, very familiar with ins and outs of vaults. Thank you for closing the toilet lid!!). Awesome video as always!
Hey Kenny. I stayed in that campground in August of '21. It wasn't very busy but it was also a Sunday! I only stayed one night because we couldn't have a fire. (Banned due to extreme drought.) Also, I wanted to go someplace with a view of the sky and this campground is all trees. Full canopy overhead. Nice if you like shade though. Your story about the big farm dinner made me chuckle. My brother and I helped a family during haying one day when we were teenagers. We saw that table and our jaws dropped. We still tell that story to our kids and they look at us with skepticism!
Thanks for sharing. I would imagine this is a fairly quiet campground.
This week you hit kind of close to an area i am familiar with. Both sets of grandparents lived up there.
Thanks for another great episode. Hopefully the check engine light isn't too bad.
Really nicely done video with editing and music. Very relaxing music and scenery. I appreciate your effort! We have a TC also and I learn from what you do, where you go and how you camp. Love to see your recipe successes and fails. You keep it real. Thank you!
Rufus T’s bbq sauce is some good shit! Lover the sweet and hot one!
Nice content, Brother!
Subscribed.
I can’t believe how cheap your campgrounds are! You can’t find a decent one in Massachusetts for less than 40 bucks a night.
Hey Kenny. Good luck at the dentist. Rufus Teague (touch of heat) is our favorite BBQ sauce. Thanks for the video, see you next week.
I hear u on those reservations. I’m in Ohio and I spent a half hr online and 3 phone calls to make a February reservation. The guy I spoke to did not speak good English and thanked me for booking a Florida campsite. I asked him, what did you just say ? He laughed and said oh I mean Ohio. We do a lot. I did however receive an email confirmation and verified I did in fact call the state phone number. It’s just a shame the way things have become.
I so look forward to Tuesdays now. Love what looked like the old Stanley thermos! And The Office on TV!
Love your hat, be kind, be honest❤️
Mr. Kenny! That is a beautiful place your at. Thank you for sharing. An high five to Mrs. Manda for the Sam's run. Your lunch done for the week.
I noticed Foresty Forrest, Simon, on your TV. Another calm and gentle soul like yourself. Thanks for sharing with us always a pleasure for me.
Never was a big fan of beef short ribs, but those might change my mind! They look mighty good.
They were delicious. I finished them off last night. The flavors continued to merge together, and they were still great right out of the microwave 😋
Cool Vid. But hope you were carrying at least a 'Bear Riot Fogger in your Jacket....as you 'strayed from camp' into the Darkness. Neat, Spooky stuff there. Man...those Ribs got me Hungry!
I heard a Bigfoot vocalization in the Upper Sioux Agency State Park in 1991.
Last GM I bought new 1997 by 1999 its had 38,000 miles. Cost me 3,900 to get out of the dealership. I was so mad I drove it down to the Ford dealer traded it off on a new 3/4 ton. Drove that for 18 yrs. Regular maintenance and never a problem. New ford's were ridiculous in price. So I bought a new dodge its got 67,000 miles loaded down and pulling the camper. Same thing Regular maintenance and so far its still a strong pickup that's had no issues.
Hey Kenny thanks for sharing as always I usually watch on the weekends but tonight I needed to relax my brain ( brain relaxed lol) thanks George from Plymouth Ma
Amazingly beautiful video again. Hubby was impressed by your short ribs. Miss my MN.
Great video!!! Your ribs looked so good 👍❤ already looking forward to next week 😊.
Another Great video Kenny! Thanks for sharing and more cooking tips for me...😂... I keep looking at the snow. So glad! Although it's beautiful that we don't have any here in Southern Ontario Canada. But if you enjoy rain, that's all we've had so far this winter lol..,... Thanks again Kenny. Great work, it looked very nice and now that I'm watching you on a new TV, a 4K one looks even better 😂❤ btw we have one thing in common. We both had a dentist appointment on Wednesday arrrrrrg lol
I hope your appointment went ok! Take care
@@KennyOfAllTrades thanks Kenny, it went well much better than my mind had it going lol. Hopefully yours went well and got that tooth fixed.. stay safe my friend ❤️
Nice relaxing video again Kenny. The wife and I look forward to Tuesday evening because of your videos. BTW it looked like you closed the hood with your coolant cap sitting on your air box. Hopefully you saw that. See you next time.
What!!! Now I gotta to go look...im already in my pajama pants!
Thanks again, great content. I have a 40 Diesel pusher makes me want to trade it for a truck camper!
Hey, Kenny, if you still have the broth from the ribs, put it in a blender and hit it with a little cream. You'll have something like a spicy tomato soup. Great job with the ribs! We really enjoyed the video. TFS!
That sounds awesome!! Thanks
Another great recipe I'll try. My mom made close to the same. Love the trips Kenny!
My friend and I camped here last summer. It was mid-week, but perfect weather and we were shocked to be the only ones there. I'm pretty sure that locked outhouse was locked then too - probably an old one out of service. The next night of our summer road trip was at Itasca (still mid-week) and of course the polar opposite as far as crowds - every campsite full and bus loads of people to see the Headwaters. I can't wait to return to return to this campground and after seeing this beautiful video, I want to sooner rather than later! Thanks!
It's cool to hear this campground was empty. I went to Itasca last winter, or maybe it was 2 winter ago...time flys with working and making videos on the weekends. The campground was empty, probably because it was -22 degrees... but I was surprised to see people walking in the park. Some places always seem to be occupied.
Nice you were watching the latest Foresty Forest video. Love that guy and his vids!
I cut teeth on a shovel like that, on the farm I grew up on, near Wichita Kansas.
First time to your channel. I like it. Oh I saw you watching forestry forest, on your tv. Another one I like to watch.😊my camper is in a seasonal. I’m not brave enough to go out on a permanent trip, haha.
So i quess...and my apologies for this but it was inevitable with all this cramping in the woods, did you ever spot a "big foot"🦶.
You will have to watch my bigfoot video. I go camping and take a night hike in the woods where Minnesota has had the most.....and very recent bigfoot sightings.
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WOW!!! Your adventures are so very cool.
This 66yr old loves your adventures!!
Keep up the amazing life!✌️👍🏻
Thank you! Will do!