I Found an Abandoned US Forestry Campground While Truck Camping
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2023
- A lot of people have been asking me about the E-bike in this video. It is the Troxus Explorer. I'll leave a like to the bike; you will be seeing a full review video of it soon.
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Earlier this week I was looking at google maps scanning forestry roads when I noticed a few locations that looked like good boondocking spots, so I decided to take a chance. The forest roads were open, but some spots still have snow. The first spot I came to had a fallen tree blocking path. I located 3 campsites in total along the trail. Thanks for following along this weekend and I'll see ya next week. - Zábava
Had to smile at the end when you thanked all us subscribers, thank you Kenny for inviting us along. Ive enjoyed each and everyone of them!
That's very kind of you Dean. I appreciate the comment!
I would report the mutilated birch trees to the forest and let them remedy the situation.
Spent some time camping in the UP during Covid. Had a great time, campgrounds were empty. But being from California I wasn't used to the limited vistas. Holy cow you guys have a lot of trees!! But ya, had a great time, Michiganders are pretty friendly folks.
When I was a kid I rode my mini bike along a very overgrown roadway and came across a demolished bridge. It took about 15 years before I found out it was part of a larger campground that was abandoned 50 years prior. It was never fixed up & reabsorbed by the forest till the 90s
That would be cool to find.
You keep saying we, whose with you?
When I talk to the camera, I imagine the viewer is along for the adventure. So the "we" is whoever is watching and along for the ride.
The best time to go out, pre bug and cold enough to keep most people at home. Moved from Michigan to Colorado and I miss those woods so much. This video takes me back to all the time I’ve spent in northern Michigans woods. I think this video is speaking to me on another level..time to go home. Thank you.
This is an awesome comment. I'm glad the video brought back memories for you.
New subscriber here, and on another level, I understand exactly what you're talkin about about time to go home. I love this state and camping in the Colorado mountains but I am done with Colorado politics after 33 years. Great video!
Tucked away some wear in the up good times
JUST HAPPEN TO COME ACROSS YOUR VIDEO BY MISTAKE GLAD I DID, I'LL BE WATCHING MANY MORE. I GO CAMPING IN MAINE, SOME DAY I WOULD LIKE TO VENTURE OUT TO DIFFERENT STATES. THE MORE I LEARN THE BETTER. THANK YOU KENNY :)
Looking back on your camps before Toby I miss him❣️
I love that you at least pick up after inconsiderate campers messes and garbage! 🙏TY
Your videos are relaxing, now I go back and rewatch your older ones. You could be a tourist guide for Minnesota with all the off the beaten path places you go and give some history.
Thanks Robert. I really enjoy learning about the history of places. When I was a kid I wanted to be Indiana Jones. I still enjoy learning about the history. It never seemed to take off on the videos so I stopped showing it. Maybe I'll start sneaking in a few tidbits
@@KennyOfAllTrades I live in mn. And I love it when you mention the history of where you are at. I LOVE learning about history.
I will have to start doing that again. I'm really into history as well.
Totally enjoy your videos. You're one of the most honest and purest camping channels I've found. I love your content every week. I'm betting it won't be long and you'll have 100k subscribers. Thanks for sharing Kenny, can't wait until next week and I'm going to try cooking those burgers, they look delicious. 👍
Thanks Randy. I really appreciate that.
Fellow Truck Camper here and have enjoyed your channel since the beginning. Hoping great things come your way. Cheers!
Very Cool, thanks for following along.
Up near Vail Colorado there is a place on the water that has a bunch of Fairy Gardens that people have made, so your weird hanging troll swings may be for a fairy garden. Really enjoyed your video, it’s my first one. 🐾🐾
Thank you so much for leaving a comment. I'm glad you found the channel!
I love these videos from in the woods, Kenny. I've been on this journey with you for maybe the last 6 months. Enjoying it massively. Congrats on hittin 10K, brother. 🎉
Thanks!
What a gorgeous, peaceful site for a stop.
Oh wow! 2 years!! Congratulations 🥳 love being along for the weekends 😁
It's nice to let the soul relax with the quiet sounds of nature. Thanks for watching.
11:19 the true measure of how level your camper is!!! Nice video.
I think about that stuff when I'm recording. I wonder how many people recognize that kind of stuff. lol
@@KennyOfAllTrades Appreciate your work. I'm living vicariously through you and your videos. Your are doing stuff, I never will be able to do. Keep up the great work! Kenny just be you!
Loved the twig snapping edits! Happy 2 years! Happy 10k subscribers! Love Tuesdays!
Thanks Cory. It takes a little time to edit that together, but I like the way it sounds. lol
Nice spot!! We enjoyed you bringing us along. Like your content. Ok time to start mowing. Later. Take care.
Oh yes....its that time of year. I haven't cut the grass yet. I still need to remove all the broken tree branches from this winter.
Love the lil troll swing lol how cute. The things ya come across 😂
I've said it before and I will say it again! I love Tuesdays! Thanks for all the great content Kenny!
Thanks Roy, I appreciate that.
Really enjoyed this vid. I’m an Australian off-grid dweller, and this vid popped up on my feed. I too, like exploring and finding hidden, forgotten areas for a camp. I also had a chuckle, as I’ve been referred to as a Jack of all trades, more times than I’d care to remember. You name it, I’ve done it. And also, my nickname in one previous life of mine, was Kenny!
With that phrase, there is more to it than most people know. So whenever anyone says that to me, I always follow it up with the last line.
“A Jack of all trades, but a master of none….However, far better, than a master of one!”
Cheers,
Rob,Tasmania, Australia
I really apricate you taking the time to watch the video and leave such an awesome comment. Be safe out there!
Thanks for leaving things better than you found them! I was in the Redwoods one time when the big winds came up, those limbs tend to snap and impale themselves into the ground.
Thanks for watching Bob!
Your not a goof and really enjoy your calm videos. I need that for myself. It helps me if that helps you. I look forward to Tuesday! Please keep going. Thank you Kenny.
Thanks you Jeff! I love that you find my videos calming.
Kenny, congrats on your huge milestones. Well deserved 👍🏼 Thank you so much for sharing your videos. Always look forward to Tuesdays for new content.
Thanks Mike
Always bring a chainsaw when traveling on Forest Roads. Saved me more than once.
I've taken down some pretty big logs with the Sawzall. No doubt a chain saw would work much better.
I bought an electric chain saw stores nicely anywhere with no smell cuts all the firewood I need for a week on a single charge
We did our 36'TT with Henry s 8 months ago . holding up good and 5-10 degrees cooler inside
Awesome! The cooler temperatures would definitely be a huge positive.
I enjoyed your video! It reminded me of camping with our 8.5 foot Vacationer cabover camper on a 4X4 Ford truck, we had a lot of fun and went a lot of places with that set up. Thanks for taking us along on your camping trip. This is the only way I can camp now after the stroke(brain aneurism). I'm 79 and watching a lot of things on CZcams I used to be able to do. We were campground hosts until the stroke, loved that job! I'll be looking for more of your videos.
Thanks Dave. Sorry to hear about the health issues. I'll make a deal with you.....if you continue to tune in on Tuesday nights...I'll keep bringing you on my Minnesota adventures.
Glad I came across your channel man, you seem like a good dude. Looking forward to future camping videos.
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Thanks for the comment!
Great vid. Thanks. That paved part you were riding on looks a little like the Sawbill Trail, especially the pull-off by the overlook. I love Superior National Forest.
Superior National Forest is awesome! I've been exploring it for about 10 years now and I'm still finding new spots.
Awesome video! Funny little troll tire swing…. Loved the drone shots that you could see Lake Superior. I can’t wait to head to the north shore. My happy place!! Great job eating the veggies I sent. ;).
I wonder how many people will realize that's a lake in the background....not clouds.
I just found your adventures awhile ago. and I'm loving it. Thanks for taking me along too. B safe on u travels.
Kenny, first I'd like to congratulate you on enticing me to contribute my first ever comment on CZcams. Second, I've had experience with Henry's tropi-cool as a maintenance man and it will work great as a sealant, but i feel it would not hold up well to scratches, scrapes, and hard pokes. Keep doing what you're doing, and thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
Thsnks you for the comment. I really appreciate hearing from someone with real life experiences using the product.
First time tuning in. Good watch. Thanks.
I appreciate you checking out the video.
Thank you I am handicapped and I enjoy the videos. I especially like the snow and cold videos or the rain. Thank you.
Thank you for leaving a comment LeAnn. I appreciate that!
I love watching your videos each Tuesday... Thanks again for bringing your fans along.
Thanks John. I love to hear that people enjoy these little adventures..
Just found this channel and I love how wholesome it is. This is great! Just subscribed! I love how modern camping has become. Makes it more accessible to many more people.
I agree. I get a lot of comments from people telling me that I should just stay home and sit on my couch because i have a nice camper.. I don't get it... the camper is twenty years old. Plus, having a nice camper makes spending two days off work in the middle of the forest enjoyable. If I was set up in a tent, I would stay home when it's 40 below zero or 100 degrees. But instead, almost every weekend for over two years, I have been in the camper.
You're welcome on the 10,000 Kenny! You're doing it right, please keep doing it.
Thanks Doug!
I’m borrowing a friend’s truck/truck camper tomorrow for a long weekend near Ashland WI. I need a step like yours! Oh well, my little aluminum step ladder will have to do for now. I’m very excited!
Have fun, enjoy the travels, and be safe!
Hey, Kenny. Thanks for the vacation. Your videos are so relaxing. Seems like I'm right there. Keep up the great work and enjoy.
I so wish I could go camping but no one around me goes..it looks so peaceful and as an executive, the thought of no cell service is divine
It was so nice to unplug for the weekend! Thanks for watching.
What's stopping you from going camping alone? A lot of the time it's more enjoyable camping alone.
@@alk3078 I’m ignorant to camping for the most part
It's ok. We all start somewhere. My suggestion would be to first try a Sate Park. There's usually like-minded people camping looking to relax.
Hello from the sunny quiet Ozarks Kenny! Another video of value! tight lines and bent poles!
I really like that you tidy up the campsite. Important to keep Nature natural. Kenny, let us know: In Canada, when you are at a private or public campground do you bring in your own campfire wood or do you have permission to glean downfalls, say like, one tree per site per visit?
Carne! You got it. Thumbs up 👍🏼!
Oh, I'm not in Canada, I just have a heavy Minnesota accent....or so I've been told. To be fair, I was about 60 miles from Canada. Thankfully, in Minnesota, we can forage dead and downed trees everywhere but State Parks.
Hi Kenny, thanks for sharing your weekend.
I think it was opening fishing this weekend in Minnesota.
As far as your generator goes, there’s a spring on your choke that you may want to check.
Ill have to look at that. I did not see a spring disconnected, but it may have fallen off completely. Ill have to see if I can find a diagram of the carb linkages.
A very nice video. Thank you. Appreciate how well put together.
You are so awesome and kind Kenny and that is why I love following you. I have been binge watching all of your videos and just love them! Thank you
Thank you so much Robin, I love reading these kinds of comments!
Congratulations Kenny,I enjoy watching your videos. I look forward every Tuesday to watch your adventures. Keep up the good work and that is cool how you explain your products 👍
Thanks Danny! I appreciate that.
Congratulations, Kenny.
I've been watching from the beginning. Really enjoy your videos. Look forward to them each week. Keep up the great work.
Thats awesome Jeff. I appreciate you tuning in every week.
Funny how you sped up the part where you were breaking up the fire wood. It makes you look like “ the kindling ninja”❤️🇨🇦
Thanks for another great video Kenny - I always enjoy hanging out with you.
I appreciate you tagging along.
I like the added boot cleaning brush setup that you've going there on your steps!
That sure is handy!
Awesome! Congratulations on 10K! I forget when I started following your adventures but I think more than a year ago. See ya down the road bud. 🥳
Thanks for following along Tim.
Beautiful spot ! Great minds have great ideas (and luck.)Love those stairs, adjustable for any terrian.Your superb culinary skills keep you energized for the hardy bike rides and hikes .A fine balance.Thanks !
Thank you!
Congrats on hitting 10k Kenny! You have such a talent for capturing the beauty around you no matter where you go. A swing for a troll!!! 🤣
Thanks Lois!
Kenny congrats on the 10k you so deserve it. Love your campsite this week. You will definitely be getting alot more viewers. As said before your honest and true. Holy buckets,be kind,and be honest. 😊
Thanks Lynn, I apricate the kind words!
First time I've watched you ...enjoyed the video. What kind of bike were you riding?
Getting ready to hit the road myself, can't wait to do a little hiking.
That bike is called the Troxus Explorer. I really like it. I have a folding ebike as well. Both are nice but the Troxus feels like a mountain bike. It's more comfortable than a folding bike. On the folding bike, I sit in a heads-up position over the front tire. It's not bad, it just feels different than a standard bike.
Thx for the quick reply
Almost 16,000 Subscribers now!
Love this video! Just subscribed...I want to see more!! I will be binge watching. Love that bike too. Love the location...Very very peaceful.
Thanks I appreciate that! I'm glad you found the channel.
10k doesn't surprise me at all. I've enjoyed each and every video. Here's to 2 years! 🍻 Congratulations!! 🎉
Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
Great video and very peaceful. Minnesota does really have a lot of nice great places to visit.
It really does. I've been trying to make a review video after work the last few days. Once this is done, I'm gonna look for this weekends adventurers. I think some of the state forest roads have been opening up.
Just found your channel Kenny and I must say, Take me with you!!! Please!! LOL. It looks so comforting and relaxing.
Hay Lisa, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a super peaceful weekend. I hope I can find another empty forest for Saturday! You will have to check back on Tuesday to see where we end up.
Thanks for taking us along to this beautiful site for s relaxing camp out. Congratulations on your chanel accomplishments- well deserved.
Thanks Elise!
Just found your channel. My favorite part of the state to explore as well. Thanks for a great video.
Thanks Nick, I appreciate the comment!
Another great video! And that was an awesome campsite, and we are going to have try those burgers. Thanks for taking the time to share and God bless 💜
Thanks! The burgers were awesome. Have a wonderful week!
Loved this location. Congratulations on 10k. You needed Foresty Forest's chain saw for this one to clear out some of those roads and trails.😀
I'm gonna have to seriously think about a real saw. Thanks for watching.
I enjoy watching your travels into the back country. With our 5th wheel we do more glampin then campin but its all in getting out in nature.
I agree Duane. I always get a few comments saying that what I'm doing isn't really camping because of my Truck Camper. People even say I should just stay home and sit on the couch. I, like you, think it's about getting out to nature and taking in the fresh air. Just because were not laying on the ground in a tent doesn't mean were not camping.
I love your camper and how you keep things so nice.
Thank you Carol. I've said in other videos that maintenance is key. I figure if I'm scrubbing the walls touching every square inch, I'll find issues before they get really bad. The camper is going on twenty years old and is holding up well. Thanks for watching.
Always look forward to coming along for the ride on the weekends. Perfect spot along the river there, and those stuffed burgers looked great. Had to put on my drool cup. Oh and congrats on hitting the 10k mark.
Thank you very much Edward. I appreciate you following along.
Great video as always Kenny! 😊 and CONGRATULATIONS!
Thanks!!
Just came across this video. I really enjoyed it. I subscribed and will go back through your videos…well done.
Thank you scott, I really appreciate the compliment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
First time watching ..looks really nice out there ..enjoy 🤠🌲
Thanks for watching Matt
Great find!
Your setup looks like it makes for some comfortable camping adventures.
Thanks!
I have been watching since very close to the beginning. The tips, the information, the scenery, the cooking, the honesty etc etc, it's what 10k subscribers love to watch. It has been fantastic following you, keep up the good work. Oh and one other reason to keep checking in, Mandy, maybe one day she will get over being camera shy. Maybe not though as I don't like he camera either. Cheers!
Thanks Ken I appreciate you following along for so long. I still go back and watch some of my first videos........they were soooooo bad!!!! The audio was complete trash!! Lol. But it's fun to see how things progressed over the last two years. I'm still learning so much every week and having fun doing it!
I know that site well.. been camping there my whole life.. The Oxbow i believe... used to be a pit toilet too when i was a kid.
I found two latrines while walking through the woods. The view from the toilet was remarkable 👌
I saw a comment about you having a Mr. Rogers going camping vibe to your videos. Spot on.
I used Henry Tropicool 887 coupled with Henry 885 to coat my roof about 1 year ago and like it so far. I did a lot of research and spoke to some knowledgeable people that have used multiple products prior to choosing 887/885. One note: once you go with silicone coating, you cannot use anything else. Hope this helps and keep up the great videos.
PS: Nice to hear spring warbler songs during your walk.
Thanks for the info Jay. I'll give you a call before I buy anything. I know you are like me; we do a ton of research before buying a product. You will have to fill me in on what you learned.
Within the first 5 minutes I was hooked to your channel. The wife and I used Henry's for our travel trailer and it looked amazing and gave us piece of mind knowing our roof was now protected.
Thank you for the kind words. I read a lot of great reviews on Henry's. It looks to be a quality product.
Awesome video thanks for taking us along.Congrats on hitting 10,000 subscribers.
Thanks Eric!
You found Snap, Crackle and Pop's tire swing! Awesome campsite, too bad some scumbags marred up all those trees. Some peoples' kids I guess.
I was thinking the same thing. I could see a board 13-year-old swinging at the tree. That is what happens when there no internet I guess.
Great video and amazing location!
Thanks Aaron!
Kenny, another great video! Keep it up! Congratulations on the 10K following. You deserve it!
Thanks Joe!
Another great video Kenny! Loved the time lapse of breaking up the kindling. Congratulations on 2 years and 10k subscribers!
Thanks Bary. I thought the sounds of the twig snapping was cool. I think it would be fun to edit a video where the snapping sound makes a catchy musical beat, but that would take some serious time to edit.
Enjoyed watching this video, looks like a beautiful area for camping. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Michael.
Man I'm super glad to have found your channel. Thank you for doing what you do!
Thanks for that Lonny. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos.
Dude i love your vids , Thanks for sharing !
I appreciate that Steve. Thanks for leaving a comment. It really helps with CZcams suggesting the videos to others.
Kenny! Love your videos.. You’re helping me slowly get the wife interested! Hope to experience some of your adventures on my own!
Nice job on the camera work and editing! You kept me interested from start to finish.
We do a few boondocking trips every year with our ATV's loaded in our small toyhaulers and then explore the trails in the area looking for lakes, old trapper cabins, lookouts, etc. Gotta love the wilderness!
Thanx for sharing and congrats on your 10k subs! (you just earned another one😉)
Very cool! Thanks for the compliments. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks Kenny for bringing us along!
Congratulations on two years and ten thousand subscribers. You have earned it with your quality video's sharing your camp with us.
The troll swing got me thinking of the mouse from "The Green Mile" LOL maybe a mouse was in training for the "mouse circus" Loved that movie, before becoming a Deputy I did a couple of years in the Jail Div. The antics in the Green Mile reminded me of a bunch of the characters we had. We had locals, INS, USMS Federal Detainees. Made quite a few "deliveries" to Con-Air on their way to Oakie City.
Look forward to your video every Tuesday.
Thank you Richard! I always appreciate your generosity!
Hi Richard, I love the Green Mile movie also. One of my favorites. I hope you are doing well. Thanks for being one of Kenny’s biggest supporters.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Glad to do it Kenny! I hope it helps in some small way.
@@mandib757 Thanks Mandi, I hope it helps Kenny to get something he wouldn't get on his own. At least help with the Diesel expense.
I don't know how many characters(being kind) like "Wild Bill" we had. Our County Jail usually had a pop of 120 men & women......quite a cast of characters! A good weird, warped sense of humor was a must.
Love the North Shore…this Southeast Louisiana boy loves a Bounday Waters break.
#greatcontent
New subscriber too.
Thanks for watching Bill. I appreciate the comment. I'll have to do a Portage for a video. It would be awesome to spend a week hopping a few lakes.
@@KennyOfAllTrades might try to book a late August trip.Looking forward to your report.
I recently started watching your video and I’m hooked love love it thank you for bringing us on your adventures…until next time stay safe stay healthy stay strong my friend ✌🏼
Very cool comment. Thanks Loulou
Your welcome Kenny
Good video Kenny. Enjoyed watching it, congrats on hitting 10 K.
Thanks!
Yeah, that was a troll swing you found😁
I like your burger recipes 😋 They looked filling!
And congrats on 10k! 🎉🥳 Way to go!
Thanks!
Hi Kenny what Beautiful Awesome Amazing Gorgeous Scenery of the trees and Avery were ❤😊
Good job Kenny! Watershed moment for your channel!
Thanks!
Your camper is my goal, thank you for the uploads!
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. My camper is 20 years old, I've had it going on 7 years now. I try to spend every weekend in it.
Cream cheese! No way that could be bad! Thanks for the great idea.
Great minds think alike!
Great video Kenny. I look forward to them.
You don't look like you weigh that much😮.
10,000 subscribers...I'm not surprised and you shouldn't be either. Your videos are very well done and entertaining. I have my family watch you as well. Hope to see more fishing and hopefully you will catch a mess of fish to grill.😊
Have an awesome week.
Oh thanks Dianne. That was very kind of you. I carry my weight well. lol
This summer I'll catch a fish for the grill, that's a promise!
All of your videos have such a peaceful vibe, I absolutely love watching them :)
And congrats on the 10k! I'm watching this 6 days after you posted and there's already 2k new subscribers, that's awesome
Thanks for the comment. I can't believe the new growth of the channel. Things are starting to grow.
Thanks for the video! I just picked up a truck camper for my Duramax last week. I am in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and have a few spots I am going to check out this weekend.
Awesome! Have Fun and be safe!!
Brand new sub coming over from Tolbers Camping channel from his shout out. Love your setup and excited to dive into the videos.
Very cool. Thanks for checking out the videos.
Love all of your videos, I feel like I am camping with you. Love your positive attitude and you love of nature.
This is an awesome compliment. Thanks
Awesome video thanks for sharing …
Thanks!
Just found you. Loved it! Am now subscribed.....
Thank you Mary. I hope you enjoy the channel. Thanks for subscribing!
Very nice! Looks like the north shore of Lake Superior. I know of the Sawtooth Mountain range up that way.....