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Send us Fan Mail Backbone State Park - Dundee, IA: https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-go/state-parks/all-parks/backbone-state-park Iowa State Parks Reservations https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/welcome.do?tti=home Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - Two Harbors, MN:  https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00266#homepage Minnesota State Parks Reservations:  https://reservemn.us...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re talking about extending your tent camping season by bringing some of our best, beginner-friendly tips for staying warm while tent camping!  We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we may be able to feature you on our page! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271381924...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are going over the four emergency packs we don’t leave home without and all of the pieces that help keep us prepared!  We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we may be able to feature you on our page! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271381924618449/ Instagram: https...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is alll about popcorn and what we think are the best ways to make while camping!  Whirley-Pop https://amzn.to/4AvqwXJ Air Popper https://amzn.to/4iu4Q7I Campfire Popper https://amzn.to/4gSezn1 Farmer’s Best Popcorn: https://www.farmersbestpopcorn.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoru1dsDt_29_QvoxIXCYWT-NfROtiQr04gHvMO4DxmegRUrpoSD Like Air Puffcorn: https://www.likeair.com/?ga...

Send us Fan Mail Stay: O’Neil Creek Campground  https://oneilcreek.com Do: 1st Day Lake Wissota State Park https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/lakewissota Old Abe State Trail  https://widnr.widen.net/s/wb7jcpxtbg/old-abe_map 2nd Day  Leinenkugels Lodge and Historic Brewery  https://www.leinie.com/ Chippewa Area History Center https://www.chippewaareahistorycenter.org/ Irvine Park and Zoo https:/...

Send us Fan Mail On this State Parks Review episode, we are exploring two more state parks as part of our ongoing series for highlighting and ranking Min-da-win-ia state parks and their campgrounds!   The first park we'll talk about today is Maquoketa State Park in Maquoketa, IA, featuring no-admission, self-guided cave hikes and the second park is Lake Wissota State Park in Chippewa Falls, W...

Send us Fan Mail We'd love to hear your tips and tricks for cutting costs, and maximizing your camping budget, send us a fan mail or connect with us on our socials! We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we may be able to feature you on our page!    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/127138192...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is the first of a two-part series on saving money while planning, booking and taking camping trips!  We'd love to hear your tips and tricks for cutting costs, and maximizing your camping budget, send us a fan mail or connect with us on our socials! We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are highlighting the lighthouses on the north shore of Lake Superior and making a few suggestions for where you can camp and what else you might want to see while you're in the area! Itinerary: Duluth Harbor Lights Two Harbors Lighthouse https://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.org/lighthouse/ Burlington Bay Campground https://www.twoharborsmn.gov/community/burlington...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about our favorite campgrounds in Minnesota! Join us for some trip inspiration: Stony Point Resort and Campground https://www.stonyptresortcasslake.com/ Lamb's Resort https://lambsresort.com/ Grand Marais Municipal Campground https://www.grandmaraisrecreationarea.com/camping The Pines Resort and Campground https://www.thepinesresort.com/ We'd lov...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's show, we are bringing our top tips for alleviating long-drive boredom! Camp Mindawinia Roadtrip Bingo Card: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHQi8sqRZU/Q5avcWud2GWI5aDz1U5uLg/edit We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we may be able to feature you on our page!    Facebook...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are exploring two more state parks as part of our ongoing series for highlighting and ranking Min-da-win-ia state parks and their campgrounds!   The first park we'll talk about today is Minneopa State Park in Mankato, MN, home to a stunning double waterfall as well as an expansive buffalo preserve, and the second park is Hartford Beach State Park in Corona, SD wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this, Microtinerary, we're bringing all of the must-see stops for a weekend camping trip to Altura, MN and specifically Lazy-D Campground and Trail Rides - a destination in itself! Stay: Lazy-D Campground and Trail Rides https://www.lazydcampground.com/ Coffee: Cabin Coffee Co. - which, turns out, is a multi-state chain! https://cabincoffeecompany.com/ We'd love to ha...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are taking a look at the first 100 years of recreational camping in the US! This episode is purely for fun and entertainment and we have done our best to represent historical events accurately.  Happy Birthday America and Happy Camping!! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week we are exploring some of the great, little, small-town festivals in the Mindawinia area and making some completely unqualified recommendations on where to go and stay!  We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we may be able to feature you on our page! Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have two fresh state park reviews as part of our ongoing series for highlighting and ranking Min-da-win-ia state parks and their campgrounds!   The parks we are discussing today are Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, MN and Itasca State Park in Park Rapids, MN.  Turtle River State Park: https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/turtle-river-state-park Reservations:  https://reserven...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're sharing some stories of times we needed to ask for help, while camping and who we thought were the best contacts for these situations!  We'd love to hear your camping stories and any tips on who to contact when unexpected situations arise at the campground! We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag u...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is just a fun, chatty time of discussing our RV name plans and some ideas for where you can draw inspiration to name your vehicles and gear, as well!  We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we may be able to feature you on our page! Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Send us Fan Mail In this, fresh Microtinerary, we're bringing all of the must-see stops for a weekend camping trip to Red Wing, MN and Bay City, WI, on both sides of the Mississippi River! Stay: Bay City Campground https://baycitywi.org/lodging/bay-city-campground/ Eat: Hanisch Bakery https://hanischbakery.com/ See/Do: Pottery Museum https://potterymuseumredwing.org/ Larry's Jugs https:/...

Send us Fan Mail In this short episode, we would like to acknowledge the loss of the men and women whose lives were lost to protect and defend our nation.  We are also sharing some of our favorite ideas for wiling away those relaxed, summer-holiday, days at camp!   We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are bringing you two new state parks as part of our ongoing series for reviewing and ranking Min-da-win-ia state parks and their campgrounds!   The parks we are discussing today are Wildcat Mountain State Park in Ontario, WI and Pilot Knob State Park in Park Rapids, MN.  Wildcat Mountain State Park: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/wildcat WI State Parks Reservat...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are sharing some of our favorite ways to up the comfort when camping out, in a tent! We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we may be able to feature you on our page! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271381924618449/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campmindawini...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are sharing all of the ways that we like to use our RVs as a roadside stop, whether as a clean, safe bathroom, an inexpensive restaurant or a place to literally rest up and wait out traffic, plus some tips to make your stops smoother! We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are setting the scene for a great camping season by taking all of the inspiration we can get, from vintage camping films and documentaries!  We have two lists, the first are films that have actual camping scenes and the second are films we associate with camping for some reason or another.  Give ‘em a watch and let us know your thoughts as well as your favorite campin...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are bringing you two new state parks as part of our ongoing series for reviewing and ranking Min-da-win-ia state parks and their campgrounds!   The parks we are discussing today are Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, MN and Itasca State Park in Park Rapids, MN.  Blue Mounds State Park: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00121#homepage Itasca State...