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Day hike - Matthiessen State Park, IL
I explore the glens in Matthiessen State Park, IL. Join in the adventure.
S3/E21
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Day hike - Starved Rock State Park, IL
zhlédnutí 58Před dnem
I take a hike in Starved Rock State Park, IL. Join in the adventure. S3/E20 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ERADDUITJNS5?ref_=wl...
Day hike - Arrowhead Exploration, MN
zhlédnutí 63Před 14 dny
Join me as I explore a few special places in the Minnesota Arrowhead. Join in the adventure! S3/E19 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Overnight - Grand Portage National Monument, MN
zhlédnutí 108Před 21 dnem
I hike the historic Grand Portage National Monument, MN. Join in the adventure. S3/E18 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ERADDUITJ...
Day hike - Grand Portage State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 174Před měsícem
I take a hike in Grand Portage State Park, MN. Join in the adventure! S3/E17 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ERADDUITJNS5?ref_=w...
The Ursack - Bear safe food bag
zhlédnutí 318Před měsícem
Learn all about The Ursack, my choice for food storage in the wilderness. Join in the adventure. S3/E16 ursack.com/ MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? MY GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amaz...
Day hike - Seven Mile Creek County Park, MN
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I take a hike in Seven Mile Creek County Park, MN. Join in the adventure. S3/E15 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg #hiking #adventure #travel
Day hike - Fort Snelling State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 54Před měsícem
I take a hike in Fort Snelling State Park, MN. Join in the adventure. S3/E14 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ERADDUITJNS5?ref_=w...
Leave No Trace (the 7 principles)
zhlédnutí 148Před 2 měsíci
Learn a little about the 7 principles of "Leave No Trace". Join in the adventure. S3/E13 Leave no Trace website lnt.org/ MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.am...
Multinight - Ozark Trail, MO (Eleven Point section) / Solar eclipse 2024
zhlédnutí 114Před 2 měsíci
A trip to the Ozark Trail derails but ends with a glorious view of the solar eclipse. Join in the adventure! S3/E12 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amazon....
Day hike - Buffalo National River, AR (The Goat Trail)
zhlédnutí 146Před 2 měsíci
I take you to Buffalo National River, AR and hike on The Goat Trail, the scariest hike in Arkansas. Join in the adventure! S3/E11 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventur...
Day hike - Piney Creek Wilderness, MO
zhlédnutí 82Před 2 měsíci
I take a hike in Piney Creek Wilderness, MO. Join in the adventure. S3/E10 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ERADDUITJNS5?ref_=wl_...
Multinight - Eagle Rock Loop, AR
zhlédnutí 303Před 2 měsíci
I take multi night backpacking trip around the Eagle Rock Loop Trail, AR. Join in the adventure. S3/E9 Gear I mention in the video - Sayer Squeeze Coupling - www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP150-Coupling-Filtration/dp/B018NJC1A6/ref=sr_1_1_pp?crid=PEJJ3K7VE3WW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.k_nQ9N5pL-I8OLjC5X99WPEgoPuyND4A_eC19HyR5YOBDvz4FVqU8elMNl45DSU9F1HPmQKZGoUiHkDHI4s8_Z2IK_ByfAb7kv88-EKYCI_F2bikGcuC0rf...
Highpoint - Magazine Mountain, AR
zhlédnutí 42Před 3 měsíci
I adventure to the highest point in Arkansas, Magazine Mountain. Join in the adventure. S3/E8 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ER...
Day hike - Brunet Island State Park, WI
zhlédnutí 196Před 3 měsíci
I take a hike in Brunet Island State Park, WI. Join in the adventure. S3/E7 MEDIA - Instagram: happytrailsbackpacking Twitter: HappyTrailsAdv1 Facebook: HappyTrailBackpacking Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com/profile/? GEAR - lighterpack.com/r/tjoeqg DONATE- Gear that would make me more comfortable on adventures www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ERADDUITJNS5?ref_=wl...
Day hike - Lake Wissota State Park, WI
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Day hike - Lake Wissota State Park, WI
Day hike - John A Latsch State Park, MN
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Day hike - John A Latsch State Park, MN
Day hike - Monson Lake State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 51Před 4 měsíci
Day hike - Monson Lake State Park, MN
Day hike - Sibley State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 109Před 4 měsíci
Day hike - Sibley State Park, MN
Day hike - Glacial Lakes State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 54Před 4 měsíci
Day hike - Glacial Lakes State Park, MN
Day hike - Upper Sioux Agency State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 80Před 4 měsíci
Day hike - Upper Sioux Agency State Park, MN
Day hike - Afton State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 107Před 6 měsíci
Day hike - Afton State Park, MN
Day hike - Fort Ridgely State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 54Před 6 měsíci
Day hike - Fort Ridgely State Park, MN
Multinight - Ozark Trail, MO - Part 2 (Bell Mtn to Hwy J)
zhlédnutí 161Před 6 měsíci
Multinight - Ozark Trail, MO - Part 2 (Bell Mtn to Hwy J)
Multinight - Ozark Trail, MO (Bell mtn. to Hwy J)
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Multinight - Ozark Trail, MO (Bell mtn. to Hwy J)
Highpoint - Taum Sauk Mountain, MO
zhlédnutí 79Před 6 měsíci
Highpoint - Taum Sauk Mountain, MO
Day hike - Charles A Lindbergh State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 67Před 7 měsíci
Day hike - Charles A Lindbergh State Park, MN
Day hike - Scenic State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 109Před 7 měsíci
Day hike - Scenic State Park, MN
Day hike - The Lost Forty SNA, MN
zhlédnutí 80Před 7 měsíci
Day hike - The Lost Forty SNA, MN
Day hike - Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, MN
zhlédnutí 71Před 7 měsíci
Day hike - Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, MN

Komentáře

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před 3 dny

    Fascinating park! Beautiful scenery.

  • @shawnhoye644
    @shawnhoye644 Před 4 dny

    The rotting death smell is Bigfoot!

  • @kevinsatterwhite536

    The green patches are probably oats or some other grass planted for deer.

  • @regenolds
    @regenolds Před 10 dny

    That place looks amazing!

  • @saturnegranate
    @saturnegranate Před 12 dny

    Awesome video and montage!💯 We have cicadas sounds every summer here in Illinois. Can't wait for next Monday..👀👍👍

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před 10 dny

      We have cicadas in Mn, but the sound is a little different, so I didn't recognize it. Thanks for watching!

    • @saturnegranate
      @saturnegranate Před 9 dny

      @@happytrailbackpacking Illinois cicadas chirp with a different voice... I don't know but that's a mystery😁

  • @barbechivo
    @barbechivo Před 13 dny

    Good video. Enjoy your peaceful strolls in nature.

  • @barbechivo
    @barbechivo Před 13 dny

    Another great video. So good I watched it twice!!

  • @KITTENFILMSmeow
    @KITTENFILMSmeow Před 13 dny

    Thanks for the video. We visited there in 2017, but could only hike the first .7 miles. It was great to see the trail to the river.

  • @1crispypickle
    @1crispypickle Před 23 dny

    Very good video but you sound like a serial killer in the beginning

  • @barbechivo
    @barbechivo Před 26 dny

    Awesome video!!

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před 27 dny

    Gorgeous

  • @ARandomDonut
    @ARandomDonut Před měsícem

    Curious how many of the North Shore state parks you've been to (there are 8)? Grand Portage is definitely one of the better ones, and I'm glad you got to make it all the way back to the other falls. The overlook halfway is probably the best in the whole state.

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před měsícem

      I have been to the others, but before I started the channel, I hopefully will get to them all again.

  • @alexnunez2587
    @alexnunez2587 Před měsícem

    Hey Joe! Think you could let me borrow the Ferrari again?

  • @maxmccoy3104
    @maxmccoy3104 Před měsícem

    This man saved me from a burning building. Great guy

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel Před měsícem

    Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. 👍5

  • @Coqnokker
    @Coqnokker Před měsícem

    Great vid, I appreciate you. This looks perfect for our next trip. Would it really hold up against a bear? Just black bears around here by the great smokies

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před měsícem

      Thanks! I have never had a bear attack my bag but there are test videos on the Ursack website. ursack.com/pages/field-tests

  • @barbechivo
    @barbechivo Před měsícem

    Enjoyed the video. Just the tonic for nature starved people like me in NYC.

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před měsícem

    Good info

  • @barbechivo
    @barbechivo Před měsícem

    Wow. beautiful destination. Long way from home!!

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před měsícem

    Another beautiful hike. Wow, that water is moving!

  • @nedVenturesOut
    @nedVenturesOut Před měsícem

    I love watching your videos!!

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel Před měsícem

    Nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍1

  • @nedVenturesOut
    @nedVenturesOut Před měsícem

    Need a shave! Love your videos

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel Před měsícem

    Good to know. Nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍9

  • @TruckPuzzles
    @TruckPuzzles Před měsícem

    Wife and I made this trek last weekend! Those stairs are humbling and no joke! The view at the top is worth the pain, though. Great video! Also, it's pronounced SEE-ben-all-er

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před měsícem

      You don't realize how many stairs it really is until you are half way up. Thanks for the pronunciation.

  • @WormholeJim
    @WormholeJim Před měsícem

    Excellent stuff! Albeight only so because it for some reason isn't inherently obvious behaviour to many people. I mean, these seven priciples can just as easy as not be implemented in a person's daily routines and not just when outside the reach of municipal renovation services. Just imagine that for a moment, huh? People like second nature and not a thought in their heads about it, throwing their garbage in garbage containers or putting it in their pockets or bags until they can empty it into an garbage container. Well, I'll keep hoping, and easier to maintain now I've watched this excellent piece of necessary instruction🙏 Just needs more subscribers to have the impact it deserves, and the natural world needs it to have. I'll do my little bit towards that end. Also a reflection. Since it, to so many people as is the case, it seems to be second nature and not a thought in their heads about it, either, to throw their garbage anywhere they happen to throw it once they they have garbage to throw - maybe it becomes a small token gesture by me if I volunteered to pick that garbage up and deposit it in the proper place on behalf of those people? I'v taken up doing that, anyway, nad have found it to be beneficial in a number of ways. Obviously to nature getting rid of at least that much plastic/aluminium wrappers and cigaretbuts, but also to me and m experience of experiencing how other people just throw these things in places where it will actively hurt the wildlife. So I recommend doing that to everyone who cares about this and is becoming frustrated with how little traction thiese obvious, obvious issues have to the vast majority of humankind. Can't get stranded on frustration and hopelessness, we simply need to change our ways on the collective level. And it starts with the individual because that's how the problem came into being in the first place: An individual throwing his or her candywrapper while walking in the forest and not thinking about it, like at all. It simply has to go. You'll enjoy your trekking adventures, I know, so I'm not going to tell you how I hope you will. Because nature is where it's all at if you just first notice and you very obviously already figured that know. So just #savesoil. And keep on building a #consciousplanet

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel Před měsícem

    Beautiful place. Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. Subbed & 👍9

  • @luckylarry5112
    @luckylarry5112 Před 2 měsíci

    I strictly adhere to "Leave no trace". It's called spore, evidence. This should be your everyday SOP, be the grey man! I only take a burner phone with me in the bush. Much of what your talking about is standard practices when behind enemy lines.

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před 2 měsíci

    Good info, thanks.

  • @redmageviewer
    @redmageviewer Před 2 měsíci

    I've always thought that when I see garbage on the trail it was carried by the wind. But I guess it also depends on how many people travel on the trail and if its a popular day hiking spot as the amount of traffic seems to affect that too. I've been picking up trash as I hike because it's so distracting. I always bring a map and compass, I'm surprised that you never do bring a paper map on the trips that you and I have done.

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před 2 měsíci

      I also try to pick up garbage I see. I feel a big part is educating people about this stuff, thus the video. I think Minnesota has very good clean up programs like adopt-a-highway and work programs that clean up garbage all over the state, and they do a good job. I need to bring a paper map, one day It will get me in trouble.

  • @shannonhoye6899
    @shannonhoye6899 Před 2 měsíci

    We saw the eclipse in Ohio - only about 2 min of totality for us but still one of the coolest things I've ever experienced. Glad the trip ended on a high note for you!

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před 2 měsíci

      I remember getting off the bus from school May 10, 1994 and watching a partial eclipse here in Minnesota. I made it to Missouri in August 2017 for that total eclipse, and now this one. Each time was more amazing than the last. Something to remember!

  • @redmageviewer
    @redmageviewer Před 2 měsíci

    Even though the trip didn't go as planned. It was still fun and the eclipse was awesome!

  • @travelworld3634
    @travelworld3634 Před 2 měsíci

    Trilha magnifica no luxemburgo czcams.com/video/aKr2zRXoHj8/video.htmlsi=_rojDGkCGMhWgnlI

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing scenery! I couldn't do it, so I'm glad I got to see it thru your eyes. You have commercials!!!

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před 2 měsíci

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video! CZcams controls the commercials.

    • @lorrainehoye285
      @lorrainehoye285 Před 2 měsíci

      @@happytrailbackpacking I thought it meant you've moved up in popularity and now you get commercials🤣

  • @shawnhoye644
    @shawnhoye644 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow! What beautiful views! 😍

  • @666krazykiller
    @666krazykiller Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent tutorial for humping bush my friend🍀🎄

  • @nedVenturesOut
    @nedVenturesOut Před 2 měsíci

    Great choice for music!

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před 2 měsíci

    Super donuts, got it.👍

  • @rungavagairun
    @rungavagairun Před 2 měsíci

    Those barefoot creek crossings cannot feel good. I guess that's better than people who 18:30 Those are blossoms on Eastern Redbud trees. They are one of the first trees to blossom in the spring here. Dogwoods bloom a little later with bigger white blossoms. 24:00 Eagle Rock Loop gets much more crowded as things warm up, and especially on the weekends. I was wondering if you would give up on barefoot wet crossings. When I do Eagle Rock Loop, I march through the wet crossings and keep on going. I think the reason the they haven't built bridges is because the Little Missouri floods so often and the bridges would need to be huge because the river spans such a wide distance. Forest Service doesn't have the funding for that. Personally, I kind of like the fact that they are wet crossings. Keeps it more rustic. They tried to build up the area around Little MO falls and the paved trail has almost all eroded away. They don't even have the funding to maintain what was already built, let alone building more. Good video.

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před 2 měsíci

      Barefoot doesn't bother me, but after so many it takes its toll. I wear waterproof boot so they would take a week to dry. I ordered some better shoes that will dry quickly so I can keep moving. I will give those a try and hopefully my feet will not get chewed next time.

  • @AdventuresWithLoki
    @AdventuresWithLoki Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your adventure, Loki and I love Hercules Glades! Been there for a day hike and a one-nighter, both great experiences, but Long Creek was mostly dry for us. Sorry to hear about your migraine, that sucks big time. I've been throwing up sick once while out on a multi-day backpacking trip, and it was the worse, just wanted to get off trail asap. Good call to cut your trip a day short, safety and health come first!

  • @BenWeeks1984
    @BenWeeks1984 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video thanks for posting! Which trailhead did you enter from and how far would you say to the waterfall section?

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před 2 měsíci

      I started at the trailhead in the Northwestern corner of the loop. The Little Missouri Falls was at about 23 miles going counter-clockwise.

  • @shannonhoye6899
    @shannonhoye6899 Před 2 měsíci

    How cold was the water crossing those creeks?

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před 2 měsíci

    I agree this was a gorgeous trail. The crossings were intense. I was on the edge of my seat!

  • @lonnierobin7347
    @lonnierobin7347 Před 2 měsíci

    I think the green patches are for deer..

  • @glennacasanova3584
    @glennacasanova3584 Před 3 měsíci

    😬 "promosm"

  • @joesell2565
    @joesell2565 Před 3 měsíci

    My favorite view at the end of the video. My heart has always been in Old Frontenac. I have 7 books on its rich history. Naturally, I live in Phoenix, AZ. ??

    • @happytrailbackpacking
      @happytrailbackpacking Před 3 měsíci

      That is awesome, it is such a captivating area. Glad I could bring you a little closer.

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před 3 měsíci

    #10 Way to go!

  • @tomberglund1423
    @tomberglund1423 Před 3 měsíci

    I believe Alaska is ak you are in ar but keep up the good work

  • @FoolishPrankster
    @FoolishPrankster Před 3 měsíci

    Any Black Bear, or other 'Critters' ?

  • @lorrainehoye285
    @lorrainehoye285 Před 3 měsíci

    Loved the history, very informative. Great hike.