A Fall Camping Gem: Spednic Lake at the Canada/US Border
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- čas přidán 21. 10. 2023
- While many campsites in both Northern US and Canada close down in early October, I find one that is not only open, but incredibly beautiful and free. Spednic Lake Provincial Park is great for camping, hiking, kayaking and scenery!
There is an interesting article about phytoncides from the USDA here (sorry, long URL!):
www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/out....
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I feel sorry for people who think this video is boring. These type of relaxing vids are one of the many things I love about your channel!
It’s better to be bored than terrified…..🤘
Agreed,its never boring it's were you can enjoy nature and definitely hear your thoughts and fine peace of mind,that no one could ever give you.🙏🤙👍
Boring? Not at all ..fireside chat
I do not find this boring in the least.
Love to watch your videos. Love the outdoor videos n hiking shots. Never boring in nature.
This was one of your best Slim. I wholeheartedly agree with your sense of "forest bathing" and your disdain of litter. The word "litterbug" is too cute for thoughtless and careless person. It is good to see you back camping. Peace and safe travels.
The best way to reduce the amount of littered cans is to have more places institute deposits. Any cans that do get littered get picked up for the deposit money.
@@TheOtherBillOregon had one of the first bottle bills. There's a fair number of poor and/or homeless people who spend at least part of their time picking up and redeeming bottles and cans, which tells me that a lot of people here still litter.
@@TheOtherBill Had a friend come down from Michigan for a visit. He was totally amazed that Kansas didn't have deposits on bottles or cans and we had less litter than Michigan. Thoughtless people just don't care.
Most of Canada has all bottles are refundable.
@@private15annnd we still have littering! I know so many people who throw away money!
That hover cam is a GREAT addition to your videos! And it cuts down on all the walk-backs for Slim, giving you more time for other adventures. Quite enjoyable.
It's an interesting toy, but it does NOT cut down on the walk-backs. Every second of footage I used here, I had to go back and re-stage the sounds. Yes, every footprint was painfully re-recorded!!!! SP
@@SlimPotatohead Darn! I was hoping it would simplify your filming needs. You work very hard producing your videos…it’s obvious.
LOVE THIS - thanks Slim! I now have a destination for an October road trip in a couple of years when I retire 😊
@@SlimPotatohead I was wondering about those shots, and thought how much work must be involved. I didn't know about the hovercam so I was also in awe of your skills. Must be a drone I'm thinking, but how does he keep it at that exact distance, it be magical? But I'm actually reassured that it was simply your hard work. And it is much appreciated. I was most definitely not bored but enjoyed everything very much indeed. The beauty, the peace, and most welcome, the solitude. I never was a party girl, and as an old woman alone time rejuvenates me more than any other situation. Lucky fellow Slim! And thanks for taking so much trouble to share the experience with us. I loved it. Yesterday we had our first snow here in Edmonton, but my garden, except for some of the trees, was still mostly green when it fell. Amazing autumn we've had. You extended it for another day. 😊👍
First few seconds I was convinced that he had a friend filming behind him. Hey, where is Tater Tot these days?@@Beruthiel45
Boring??? Absolutely not. This is my kind of camping. You have an artist's eye for such incredible beauty. I couldn't take my eyes away for a minute. What a wonderful place to get peace of mind. I couldn't help but notice how absolutely clear your video footage is.... And the angles... Was that done with a drone? This was an incredibly interesting video and extremely well done. Your videography is absolutely outstanding! You are a phenomenal artist. Impressive! 👍🙂
Slim you never have a boring video. We love all the peace & quiet you find. That was a beautiful campground you stayed at. Good luck finding a new trailer & tow vehicle. Can’t wait to see the new setup!
Your videos are far from being boring Slim. I love being in nature and when I can't watching your videos is very much interesting to me so thank you Slim for sharing your adventures ❤
That video today was off the scale, I bow to your camera and editing skills along with the story. Sublime, relaxing and thoughtful. Thank you for making my day.
Love how you shared how you overcame your fear of water with the kayak. Folks need to see that challenges can be overcome and you are a master at that!
Sorry to hear you were under the weather. It's never a good thing to be sick. Thank you to whoever told you about this place, it has everything a outdoors person could want. Thanks for bringing us along and sharing your keen eye for the beauty of the forest. Stay safe and stay well. See you next time.
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Slim, I’ve been following you for years now, since your A-liner days and have enjoyed every minute of every video. Of all the content creators, you have inspired me the most. The minimalist style, love for nature, and the disdain for trash. I hope to someday venture to places similar to where you go and fill my soul with the beauty. Thanks, good health and safe travels to you.
Noted addition of footage from that new little drone. Excellent tie in and very pleasing to view. I'm going to be real interested to see what kind of rig you wind up with next Slim - may it bring you many new adventures to share with us.
but how do you get the drone to follow you when you can't even see it behind you 🙃
Or hear it! Excellent bit of kit.
I came to specifically say this. The new drone seems to be working for you.
Boring? No. Relaxing? Yes. Thanks for taking us with you.
Absolutely beautiful! You have a wonderful gift of storytelling in your videos. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. Cheers. :)
OMG, this was so NOT boring, I was completely NOT bored.... :-) Excellent episode - loved the tranquillity and peace of mind that this gave me. Thank you Slim.
We absolutely love it when we find ourselves in an almost-deserted campground. We just returned to Texas from a 119 day road trip to Yukon, BC, and Alaska. We travel in a full size van with a sleeping platform and our campstove....slept 110 of those nights in campgrounds. The forest restores my soul.
Slim, your “boring” videos are exactly why you’re one of my favorite CZcamsrs! I find excitement walking in a forest, hearing the birds chatter, feel the wind blowing in my hair, and the warmth of sunshine on my face. My favorite aromas are that of spruce, pine and cedar. The great outdoors is like a healing drug to the body, soul and spirit. Others enjoy theme parks, souvenir shops, crowded cities but it’s definitely not my cup of tea.
We were missing your videos and are so happy you’re feeling good again and are able to be back on the road. You had a smile on your face this whole video. It was easy to see you were back in your element.
This video was most enjoyable and the campsite and area was gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. 🍁😊👍 21:19
Thank you so much for taking us along to see the wonders and beautiful surroundings! So relaxing to watch as I can no longer hike the trails. But I do have the memories of when I used to be able to hike for miles. Thanks again for your view of nature.
Slim , I never find your videos boring. I have learned so much from your fixer upper ideas and the lessons just like you imparted to your subscribers. Thought a few minutes from your video and read about Phytoncides.
Thanks Slim for all that you do to enlighten and brighten your subscribers world around them.
A lot of WOW moments tbs
In 83 I worked for C.C.C (california conservation Corp.) In Escondido, California. Then transfered up north to Calaveras California. That year was the only time I experience such freedom in the Forestery, building trails for campsites fighting wild fires and hiking miles into the wilderness with workmates. I miss the wilderness. At 63 there is no end of my energy. Being disabled from a compound fracture of my lower right leg ( severely damaged knee catalogue ) Glucosamine w/ condrioton sulfate really has helped me walk again without a cane. Your mellow videos are great, I've learned alot from you from your cabin rebuild, your heater connection in your trailer, water filter bucket and many others I have watched. No your not boring. thier are many youtubers out there that are super boring and others that intrigue me like you do. My wife and I are planning to venture out soon
Being from Ontario, seeing litter is no surprise. We just returned from visiting the Maritimes, I was surprised to see how clean Newfoundland was. Everywhere we went and all the trails we walked we didn't find any trash! I'm not sure why, maybe Newfoundlanders just realize what they have and respect the land more. It was nice to see and can't wait to go back and spend more time there, 3 weeks was not enough! As always fantastic video keep it up!!
Living in Newfoundland, I find that hard to believe. Maybe it's the area you visited. I see litter everywhere. It infuriates me. How hard is it for people to carry out their empty cans!
No boredom there! Just beautiful nature and tranquility. Thanks for sharing it, Slim.
**BTW you might find this a good tip: on my kayak paddle I have a curly cord to attach it to the kayak; that way you’re never at risk at losing your paddle when out on the water.**
What a lovely camp site! This is pulling at my heart strings. Fall camping is the best!! You are so good at capturing the beauty of it. This video ranks up in the top 5 for me.
I think I can smell the Forest through my screen. Yes, I feel refreshed! I just love your photography. The mushroom tree made me say Wow! 3 times!😂😂😂
Yay! So glad you loved it!!! Thanks for the shout out. ❤ awe.
Thanks Lori for the tip. Without people like you I would never have found such a beautiful place! SP
:) So happy you liked it there!!!@@SlimPotatohead
Slim. I’ve never wanted to slow down a video, till now. Thank you. Great content.
Spednic Lake was absolutely beautiful. Totally agree that a walk in the woods is therapeutic and has healing properties. Love camping and being in the woods. Nothing boring about it. Nature is wonderful. Hiking and kayaking are excellent activities. Refreshing and inspiring, like you said. Great video.
Not boring in the least, so beautiful, loved every minute! Felt like you brought me along, I could almost feel myself there sharing in the peace and tranquility. Thank You!
I grew up on a lake in northern Wisconsin, and this video brought back lots of great memories. I can no longer get out and about like I wish, so videos like yours create a perfect vicarious experience. Thank you! I can smell the scent of the leaves and the woods!
I’m always grateful for any Slim video but the style, format and content of a quiet camping video is my favourite kind of Slim video. The videography is amazing but i also have to compliment the sound. I believe there is a blue jay call in the video and I swear I looked out my own window because it sounded so clear. Thank you for another great video Slim.
This chap is simply awesome
What a great campsite! Kayaking is a great way to explore what the lake has to offer.
Thanks for taking us on the tour of this wonderful place, Slim😁
Another great video Slim, it looks like you have the new Hover drone, and I really can't understand why people would carry full cans of beer into a camp but can't carry empty one's out !!
Thanks, Slim. That journey was quite a treat. I love how the hover cam has added a new dimension to your videography. I've enjoyed your videos for several years now, but lately they are helping me deal with an occasional bout of homesickness for North Idaho where I lived for about 25 years. The eastern forest is not quite the same, but there are many similarities. My wife and I used to travel into BC fairly often (to places like Panorama, Banff, Kelowna, and Shuswap), and I miss having such beautiful country all around me for hundreds of miles. I love the forest we have here in Northern New Mexico, but it's not quite the same, and having two major wildfires during our first two years here has damaged our enjoyment of new property. Of course, all forests can have that problem. We were sad to learn that Okanagan Lake Resort, where we stayed a few years ago, burned down during this year's BC wildfires. I suppose we'd all best get out there and enjoy the forests while we still have them.
Hey Slim! My husband and I love your videos! They are so calming and we love your appreciation of nature. Thanks for all you do! Get well soon!!
What an absolutely beautiful area. Happy to see you out in your element and enjoying the wilderness.
You were right Slim - absolutely gorgeous and the perfect place to finish your healing. What an amazing campsite, and the woods were bursting with fungi. The people who litter are inherently lazy, and they obviously just don't care about leaving nature the way they found it, or even better. Thanks for sharing. Stay well.
Such a peaceful and relaxing episode. Slim, your video skills just keep getting better. Thanks for sharing the "forest shower" with us also. Safe travels always.
The drone footages are awesome. Certainly takes your vlogs to the next level!
This is one of those videos you don’t want to end. Very pretty and relaxing. I always like it when you show where you are on a map.
Hello Slim. Fall camping is wonderful! Some of our best memories are from Sept. Oct. trips. Being in nature is calming and healing and I love embracing the boredom.
Oh slim I could smell those pancakes. Having a coffee with you! Great video!
As a few people have suggested, I think that a lot of your regular viewers would be very interested in seeing you build out a cargo trailer or a van. Given your high level of ingenuity, such a series of videos would be both captivating and informative.
If you would be tolerant of additional roon, a Trailmanor trailer might be something to consider, they are relatively light, fold down for less wind resistance when towing, and if you used a porta-pot, and some containers for fresh water, might be capable of four season camping.
Thank you. For those of us who can't get out there at this time, you are a Godsend. When you have done quite a bit of camping in your life, you can almost smell the woods when seeing something like this. Again, I say,😊 thank you.
Never boring. I live vicariously through your videos. Love the outside br 😂❤
Beautiful video Slim! I love the drone shots and they add a beautiful dimension to the video. Great job as always! Thank you.
Thanks for taking us along. It was gorgeous.
A walk in a forest is never boring, especially a forest as beautiful as that one. What an absolutely stunning campsite, if only we had ones like that in the UK.
Great drone shots. Great nature shots. It’s a lot of work to put a video like this one together with such continuity. I’m learning from you.
Slim, I've followed you for years. Always inventive and resourcecful. Love this Spednic video, you're doing exactly what I would do. And i am clapping at your experiences!!!!!
Kepp going and doing! Bon chance.
Totally love watching your adventures! I used to love camping, but no longer do that. I'm from Indianapolis and I used to camp at several different places. Loved Brown County. So peaceful. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your experiences in camping. Fall has always been my favorite time of year. Blessings to you and stay safe. 🙏
What a magical forest! Thank you for the adventure. An amazing camping spot right by the lake. Beautiful music choice too. One of your best videos.
I love Slim’s videos. They are laid back and easy going and very instructional. With being adventurous as well!
What a fantastic video. I look so forward to your exciting content. Between your gift of telling a story to your cinematography I’m so grateful to have you to start my Sunday off. Thanks Slim 😊
I'm never bored.
I'm healing just from watching this!! Thank you Slim!!😊😊😊
You are absolutely *never* boring. This video was such a joy to watch, as always. Gorgeous scenery, and your take on life is always so refreshing. Glad you’re feeling better!
stoked you felt well enough to adventure out into earth's fall beauty and share sooo... much with us! thanks slim. continued travel mercies and blessings.🕊
You are never boring! Your calmness and peace and insight are what I need
Slim, your new mini drone has a great viewpoint! I am so envious!
Hi Slim, if you're looking for a little different adventure, try Frontenac Provincial Park. It's just north of Kingston, Ontario. It's a backcountry park that you could hike or paddle your kayak to your campsite to. Some of the campsites are less than a kilometer from the canoe/kayak put in on Big Salmon Lake. I was just there on Sept. 25 to 29 2023. The campsites have tent platforms, boombox (outdoor toilet), picnic tables and steel bear box for your food. This was very unusual for us because backcountry usually just means a firepit. Our Smokey Oyster Canoe Club (that's what we call ourselves even though we're not a registered group) has being doing this for forty-five years. We are nine guys with our age ranging from 53 to 71. Some of the younger guys came in when some the members passed away. We always canoe trip the last week in September. You'll love the hiking here. It has some historical sites that are very interesting. Keep up with the awesome videos and stories and they are adventures because you're discovering new places and you're sharing them with a beloved group of followers.
Good morning Slim. My wife and I just got back from camping our self's, spent 10 days in Maryland at one of our favorite places. I agree camping in the fall especially in October is awesome. Love you videos always very informative. We are also planning a trip in December to Delaware to celebrate my wife's Birthday. Take care Slim and always safe travels to you sir.
Thank you Slim . Now I know why I love being in the woods, always have since I was a young man.
Glad your doing better. Thank you for the delightful eye candy. We help the balance out there when we remove others littering. .
Boring is never a word I'd use for one of your vodeos, Slim. They're always interesting. I especially loved the loo with a view.
You are never boring !
Embrace boredom! Love this! What a perspective! Never any boredom with you Mr slim
Hi Slim! We really enjoy your videos, both travel and cabin remodels. Regarding a new camp system, we wonder if you've considered a cargo trailer build. They're built a lot more road worthy than travel trailers and you could start with a blank canvas and really dial it in and make it truly yours. You already demonstrated plenty of skill to tackle a project like that.
Not what I call boring, Slim this was one of your best videos. Thank you so much.
Splendid video! I greatly enjoy "forest bathing" myself and walking along with you was a pleasure. The kayak trip was spectacular! Your various camera techniques make your videos so enjoyable. The Hover Air is adding a whole new dimension! I recently ordered one and can't wait to practice with it. One final note, thank you for recommending " Braiding Sweetgrass". What a wonderful book! I actually listened to the audio version on my daily long walks. A beautiful mixture of history, folk lore, First People beliefs and skills and science. All the best from a faithful subscriber and fellow traveler
So beautiful great music And I totally agree with you. It's disgusting that people can litter anywhere, let alone a beautiful forest Yes the company should take some responsibility I love your idea
I agree Slim the lack of insects and the cooling of the season transitioning into winter is excellent. Add in the foliage color schemes makes for a grand vista indeed!
I just found you!!
You are not boring, you are genuine!!
Wow ! Slim I really like that concept of breathing in the phytoncides. It's a win-win situation.
Beautiful camera work - beautiful enchanting area!
Gorgeous video! So calming & peaceful. I like your litter suggestion of having the companies who make those cans be responsible.
I loved the shot of the water reflecting the sunlight onto the trees.
Hi from Scotland. My husband and I find your videos relaxing, inspiring, informative and entertaining. Thank you so much for all your efforts. From Sheila & Gavin 🙏
Thanks for keeping it real, Slim. We’ve gone from tent to pop up to 30’ Travel trailer and now back to pop up! You’re very inspiring and informative. We look forward to real camping again. Keep the videos coming!
I also love October my wife and I always were traveling and camping in the fall I don’t remember ever getting bored . Now I can only go thanks to you and some other CZcamsrs thanks for letting us go with you .
Awesome footage. Thank you for taking us along on your trip and sharing the beautiful scenery. Can't wait for the next one.
You used your knew drone camera! Cool. Great use of it for this video. It sounds like you might want a truck camper, we had one when I was kid. They're great. Thanks for this video.
Ooh - I wished for a way to smell those lovely blueberry pancakes. They looked delicious
Must be a gem of a vidya! My phone has notified me 4 times now to watch.
So here I am.👍
Your kayak's color scheme complements the colors of fall you experienced during your Spednic Lake outing, Slim! Well done! 👍
Beautiful!
Beautiful
WOW !! Good job
This is not boring whatsoever. I am living my dream through watching your videos and others like you. I'm a 61-year-old woman who lost her husband four years ago. We had talked about doing this before he got ill and we were so looking forward to it in our retirement. But unfortunately his illness took him way too soon so I get to watch you and dream
Great content as usual!
It was really great !!
Thanks! I love fall!
Love the drone shots!
Thx again, Slim. What a lovely trip.
Looks amazing
The woods have always been my antidepressant. Now I can no longer get out there due to needing a new hip and some spine problems. So I save your videos as inspiration to keep going. Thank you!
Never boring camping. I love my own company. I do however argue with myself when camping but I win the argument. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Cheers Rob
Beautiful and relaxing.
You get such beautiful campsites!😊
Outstanding video.
Awesome video! Thank You.
Beautiful video, loved it...
Thank you ! So beautiful