Yellow River State Forest - Iowa's BEST Backpacking Loop
Well this trip was a mixed bag.... My wife and I spent two days backpacking Yellow River State Forest, a beautiful section of eastern Iowa just over the Mississippi with over 25 miles of hiking trails.
We started on the Forester Trail next to the park's headquarters, and hiked clockwise around the main backpacking loop. The terrain was a mix of single and double track trails and the occasional gravel road. We originally thought of staying at Heffern's Hill Camp but ended up hiking a bit further to Brown's Hollow Camp.
But as gorgeous as it was, I experienced my first run-in with severe dehydration, eventually earning me a brief stint in the hospital upon arriving back home (I'm fine now). It was late June so the weather was hot and humid, and although I thought I had been drinking enough water, the constant sweating must have thrown my electrolytes out of whack. I didn't address this in the video, but you'll probably notice me feeling more and more run down as the trip drags on.
Nevertheless it was still a fun time, and I'm looking forward to heading back to Yellow River State Forest in the future to check out the other trails.
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HOW TO FIND AMAZING CAMPSITES: Campgrounds vs Dispersed Camping (free camping!)
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Exploring Iowa - Ledges State Park
This week on our roadtrip we are exploring Iowa. Ledges State Park was the perfect place to break up our drive for a few days. Not only are Iowa state parks a great deal, but they're really underrated! If you're looking for things to do in Iowa, or even in Des Moines, this is it.
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Yosemite National Park is one of the most breathtaking and magnificent destinations on earth. This video is the perfect guide for any first-time visitors planning a trip to Yosemite – I talk about the key things to plan in advance, lodging options, how to get around the park, and what to do on your trip!
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Freedom and Struggle in 48 States: Solo Van Life DOCUMENTARY
From May 2021 to October 2022, I was on a mission to go on an outdoor adventure and drink a local beer in each state, while living in my converted minivan. Now that I have completed the Lower 48, I'd love to tell you how it started, a highlight or two from each state (good OR bad!), and what I learned about this lifestyle, nature, myself, and my country.
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This is America’s Best Wild River Trip | DIY Idaho | 5 days Fly Fishing Hiking & Backpacking
If you pack smart and plan accordingly you are sure to leave with a lifetime of memories. Folks this is going to be 5 days fly fishing one of the most remote drainages in the lower 48.
This is truly the fantasy land most outdoorsman only see in dreams. The landscapes taken out of a Tolken tale will make you fell small at every step and the raw elements will remind you how insignificant you truly are. Even though the surroundings are sure to take the breath away, each step ought to be taken with the utmost care. Always keep you gaze keen on the horizon because no matter how vast, there is a good chance you are not alone.
In a lot of ways, this set of challenges may seem insurmountable for the adventurous angler..
But there is good reason fellowships continue to make the pilgrimage to these wild lands. Thriving native fish still swim strong all throughout these emerald waters. Despite the growing list of obstacles brought on by modernity, relics of yesteryear can still be found at the top of these skeleton systems. Apex predators mix with seasonal residents to give a fleeting glimpse of much wilder times in the not so distant past.
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Winter Camping Hot Tent | Wisconsin State Forest | Nortent Gamme 6PC
So we visit Mauthe Lake in the Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit in Wisconsin. A beautiful place to camp. A late march snowstorm decided to roll in as we are getting there.
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Secrets of the Southwest | One amazing month fly fishing Arizona (backcountry adventure)
I never hear any rumblings of state like Arizona being known for its incredible fishing.. Especially when stacked up to some of its northern neighbors.. Many fly fisherman flock to states like Colorado and Utah without so much as a second thought. But this place has been stuck in my mind now for a long time.. and I knew I needed to make my way back
With over Half of the 48th state being classified as a arid and semiarid, this can seem like an awfully strange place if you consider yourself an angler. The knee jerk of public perception tends to label the “Grand Canyon State” as JUST another desert.. For those bold enough to follow your ears and seek out the trail less followed, you’ll see that god truly enriches this mysterious land..Ditat Deus..
Your eyes can feast upon thousands of miles of cold, clean, and clear water meandering through the pine flats and red rocks alike. Boundless is the best way to describe the Opportunities for the angler willing to embrace a little bit of adventure. Be it tiny trickles rushing out of the surrounding mountains, or deep canyon rivers cutting their way through the rocky crag. There is a lot of water..
Finding where to fish can be the easy part, getting there is what separates the wheat from the chaff. Ankle breaking angles tend to be sharper than the cactus clawing at your body and very real danger can always be waiting around that next river bend. Thunderstorms, rockslides, floods, bears, mountain lions, venomous snakes, and much MUCH more are all real possibilities in Arizona.
So is the juice really worth the squeeze? When you compare the rare native trout species holding out in their isolated drainages to the potential for monstrous non native fish species dominating the big water, there is such a wide range of angling opportunities for anglers of any interest level.
Between backpacking, Truck camping, and simple day trips I will be joined by some of my best fishy friends to hunt down the unique fly fishing experiences throughout this desert state and document them all.
Folks this is going to be one entire month fly fishing Arizona.. I hope you enjoy because it all starts now.. Hope you enjoy the story.
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Visit New Orleans - The Don'ts of Visiting New Orleans
New Orleans, The Big Easy is one of the best tourist destinations in the USA. From the historic architecture in the French Quarter, to the parties on Bourbon Street, to the Fun of Mardi Gras, the city has so many things for tourists to do and see. Well, this video goes into the other side of traveling to New Orleans. We are talking about what tourists should not do when they visit New Orleans. From Not Falling for the I Bet I Know Where You Got Your Shoes trick, to Safety Issues, to Not Missing Out on All the Great activities, here are the Don'ts of Visiting New Orleans.
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Backpacking Yellow River State Forest - Paint Rock Unit
Join Miyagi and Trips as they explore Yellow River State Forest. Learn about the most beautiful area of Iowa to backpack along the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Stunning clifftop views, plus a visit to the little-known ancient American Indian effigy burial mounds within the park.
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Yellow River State Forest - Backpacking Iowa
Yellow River State Forest, A regular stopping ground for myself where I have spent countless weekends and the majority of my 2019 summer hiking in preparation for my Superior Hiking Trail Thru hike. An amazing landscape, especially that of Iowa. I have done a couple of Videos documenting past hikes here but they only scratched the surface. I knew i wanted to get back out to the rolling bluffs and beautiful rock faces to document the entirety of the area not only for me, but for others to see what Yellow River State Forest is really about. Sit back and enjoy this new editing style showing off the beautiful landscape that is Yellow River State Forest.
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Yellow River State Forest | Backpacking, Camping & Hiking
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Backpacking in Yellow River State Forest
UNI Backpacking course class trip to Yellow River State Forest in North-East Iowa over the weekend of April 17-18, 2015.
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Yellow River State Forest
The crew headed to Yellow River State Forest in late May 2020 for a little camping & trout fishing.
In Collaboration with Mossy Fir Production
Solo Winter Camping - Only One Night - Algonquin
Planned a two night solo backcountry winter camping trip but it was cut short by warmer weather and rain. Still a good trip. Will be more to come throughout the winter.
Camped in the airfield near Mew Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Loess Hills - Backpacking Iowa - Preparation Canyon / Mondamin Unit
The first weeks of May Iowa Re opened its state parks/ forests from Covid-19 Closures. Eager I head out to the western side of Iowa to hike the Loess Hills. Perfect blue skies meet rolling dunes covered in beautiful prairie grasses. Watch as i hold down the night at Preparation Canyon State park and head out into Preparation Canyon State forest the next day where i set up camp under some pines. Day 3 i head to the Mondamin Unit and climb steep hills and am met with vertical dirt facings.
Loess hills is a beautiful area and a treasure for Iowa. With over 50 miles of trails i hiked 24 miles while there.
Map of my Hike:
Hiked, Filmed, and Edited by Mike McKay
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Music (In Order)
Dads - Take Back Today
American Shoes - Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Narrow Hallways - CSTVT
Unpacking Boxes - Bogues
Your English Is Good - Tokyo Police Club
Art School Wannabe - Sorority Noise
Rings - Pinegrove
Dizzy On the Comedown - Turnover
Preparation Canyon State Park | Backpacking, Camping & Hiking
Instagram: OutdoorCorn | Questionable facial hair is one of the many poor decisions I made on my trip to Preparation Canyon State Park. Check out the video to discover the rest & see what this hidden gem in Western Iowa has to offer.
Hiking and Camping Along the Mississippi River in Southwest Wisconsin - [Wyalusing] - 4K
After packing up camp at Blue Mound (if you missed that video, you can check it out here: I headed west, towards the mighty Mississippi River, to visit Wyalusing State Park.
Located in Southwest Wisconsin, close to the Iowa border and situated near the confluence of the Mississippi River and the Wisconsin River, Wyalusing State Park offers trails for hiking, biking, and canoeing. There are two campgrounds within the park, and if you plan far enough in advance, you can snag a campsite with a view of the Mississippi!
Around 15 miles of hiking trails, of varying difficulty, are available within the park. A few of the trails offer spectacular views from atop the 500-foot bluffs adjacent to the river. For the more adventurous, it is also possible to trek down to the level of the water and hike along the banks of the river. In addition to the views of the water, there are notable rock formations and caves to explore along the trails. There is something for hikers of all skill levels here.
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Please consider visiting our blog ( for more information on this trip, backpacking meal reviews, and photos!
Musical selections from this video:
Corny Old Love Song - Franz Gordon
My Gift - Megan Wofford
Legato - Ever So Blue
Fire Starting, AT Thru-Hiker Runa Hikes | Hikers Network EP: 2
Jason Wish explains several ways to start a fire while hiking in the backcountry and Jeremiah Stringer does a live interview with 2019 AT Thru-Hiker Runa Hikes. Enjoy Episode 2 of the Hikers Network!
Jason Wish Channel:
Runa Hikes Channel:
Fire Starting:
-Mini BiC Lighter:
-UCO Titan Stormproof Long Burning Waterproof and Windproof Matches (25 Count):
- All-Weather Magnesium Firestarter Kit:
- 2 Packages of 12 WetFire Fire Starter Tinders:
- TinderQuik Firestarting Tabs 50:
-Sawdust Lightning Nuggets:
-Esbit Cubes:
- InstaFire Granulated Fire Starter:
My Go To Gear:
Osprey Atmos 65L AG:
The North Face Triarch 3:
NeoAir Xlite Pad (Long):
Nemo Disco 15:
Stanco Grease Pot:
BRS Gas Outdoor Camping Stove:
The North Face Down Jacket (700 Fill):
Buff Headwear:
Altra Lone Peak 4.0s (Men’s):
My Camera Gear:
Sony HX80 Camera:
RavPower 20,100 mAh Power Bank:
Music Credit:
Positive Rock by HookSounds
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