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To see photos and maps of Lac qui Parle State Park and get more information, click here:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00197#homepage

And to see photos and maps of Temperance River State Park and get more information, click here:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00268#homepage

To make camping or other lodging reservations at any MN state park, you can do so here!

https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/#

We'd love to have you join us on our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you send us a message before the end of the year, we will send you a super cute, recycled fire starter as a thank you!

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On this week's episode, we are bringing you our incredibly simple and mostly foolproof, 7-step method for starting a fire any time!

We also discuss several campfire styles and their corresponding pros and cons

Lastly, we are starting our very first giveaway!!

If you join our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram, send us a message and we will mail you a gift fire starter!

These fire starters are made from 100% recycled and reused materials and come in a variety of decorative patterns, yours will be randomly selected. 

To find our social media accounts, here are the links:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campmindawinia/

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All of the Shoes! 

Today we’re talking about all of the shoe options you may need for differing camping scenarios, and ways to make your picks overlap, so you can pack light!

Let us know your all about your favorite shoes on our social media platforms!

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On today's episode we are talking about some of the most common pests that the average camper is likely to experience and how you can, hopefully, deter them!

Let us know your best pest prevention tips on our social media platforms!

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This week, we are sharing a trip idea for a quick getaway to the greater Gretna, NE area...floating between Lincoln and Omaha but without any long drives! 

Stay:

Omaha/Lincoln, NE KOA - https://koa.com/campgrounds/west-omaha/

See:

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum - https://www.sacmuseum.org/

International Quilt Museum - https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org/

Museum of Roller Skating - https://www.rollerskatingmuseum.org/

SR Pumpkin and Flower Farm - https://www.srpumpkins.com/

Eat:

1893 Coffee and Cream - https://1893coffeeandcream.com/

Don and Millies - https://donandmillies.com/

Bluejays Ice Cream - https://bluejaysicecreamandcandy.com/

Eileen's Colossal Cookies - https://www.eileenscookies.com/

NE Sandwich

- Ground Beef

- Shredded Cabbage

- Sliced Onion

- Salt, Pepper and any Spices to Taste

Saute

Serve on bun with slice of choice of cheese

Drizzle with Dorothy Lynch dressing 

Enjoy!

If you can't bring yourself to drink KOOL-Aid a healthier alternative is to make your own!

6 oz. Freeze dried fruit - powder in a food processor 

3 Tbsp Cane sugar

8 c. Water      Whisk it all up, and chill in the fridge, for the flavor to infuse! Strain, if you prefer and enjoy!

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This week, I’m taking a look at each of the Mindawinia state tourism websites and walking through suggested use of the sites!

North Dakota

https://www.ndtourism.com

South Dakota

https://www.travelsouthdakota.com

Nebraska

https://visitnebraska.com

Iowa

https://www.traveliowa.com

Wisconsin

https://www.travelwisconsin.com

Minnesota

https://www.exploreminnesota.com

I hope you'll have as much fun using these sites to plan trips, as I have had exploring them for today's show!

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On location at the gorgeous Scenic State Park in Bigfork, MN, this week I am talking with park manager, Jack Pellinen, about the ins and outs of the Minnesota state park manager career as well as all of the details on Scenic State Park!

Find out more about starting work with the Minnesota DNR here:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/careers/search.html

Scenic State Park Bigfork, MN:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00262#homepage 

Take a virtual tour of Scenic State Park:

https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/destinations/state_parks/virtual_tours/scenic/scenic_tour.html

Book your camping stay!:

https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/

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This week we are giving a rough outline of a camping pantry, for a variety of camping styles!

Stocking and storing a camping pantry can be another way to get on the road with as little thought and effort as possible, and just might be the convenience to make a spontaneous, camping-weekend possible.

Let us know what you keep in your camping pantry on our Facebook group:

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Happy Camping!

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Hi Everyone!

This week we are bringing some of our top suggestions for ways to improve the campground experience for all! 

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In the immortal words of Ab: Bags, bags...yeah..!

We hope you enjoy this episode on every imaginable bag, as much as we did while  recording! 

Covering dry-bags, to packing assists, to cooler fanny packs, we know of a bag for any of your camping needs, but please let us know if we missed any by sending us a text through Buzzsprout or in our Facebook group!

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