• Weird Camping Hacks That *Actually* Work!
    Mar 23 2026

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    On today's episode we are spilling all of our favorite tricks and hacks for camping that we've stumbled across or found on some other "One Weird Trick" lists!

    As always, we'd love to hear your go-to tips and also your ideas on how to keep those ultra biodegradable rolls of TP dry, in the woods! haha


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    29 mins
  • Mindawinia State Parks Systems Part 3 - Wisconsin and Iowa
    Mar 16 2026

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    This week we are wrapping up our three-part series covering the state parks systems of the Mindawinia states and today we'll be talking about the parks systems for Wisconsin and Iowa!


    Wisconsin State Parks Website:

    https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Parks

    Wisconsin State Parks Reservations:

    https://wisconsin.goingtocamp.com/


    Iowa State Parks Website:

    https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-go/state-parks

    Iowa State Parks Reservations:

    https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/

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    32 mins
  • Mindawinia State Parks Systems Part 2 - Nebraska and Minnesota
    Mar 9 2026

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    This week we are continuing our three-part series covering the state parks systems of the Mindawinia states and today we'll be talking about the parks systems for Nebraska and Minnesota!


    Nebraska State Parks Website:

    https://outdoornebraska.gov/parks/

    Nebraska State Parks Reservations:

    https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com/


    Minnesota State Parks Website:

    https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html

    Minnesota State Parks Reservations:

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


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    43 mins
  • Welcome Back for Season 2! • Using North and South Dakotas' State Park Systems
    Mar 2 2026

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    Welcome back to Camp Mindawinia, we are so excited that you’re here for our second season and can’t wait to share all of the Midwestern camping fun and information with you, this year!

    We are kicking off our second season with a three-part series covering the state parks systems of the Mindawinia states.

    This week, we are doing a not-so-deep dive into the parks systems for North Dakota and South Dakota!

    North Dakota State Parks Website:

    https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/

    North Dakota Explore Videos:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZqrANkX6sul0jGzM0HByNgjz3sd6zD1t&si=K380p-9rah9mZwGg


    South Dakota State Parks Website:

    https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/

    South Dakota State Parks Reservations:

    https://reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/

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    38 mins
  • Highlights of the 2025 Camping Season - Merry Christmas!
    Dec 22 2025

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    Join us as we reminisce about some of our favorites from this past camping season, top locations/sites, favorite gear pieces and eats we enjoyed over and over!

    This is our final episode of 2025 but we will be back for season two, early in the new year.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!


    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!
    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271381924618449/
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/campmindawinia/

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    24 mins
  • Packing Food for All-Season Travel, Coolers and Show News - Happy Thanksgiving!
    Nov 24 2025

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    This week we are talking about transporting food, keeping food hot or cold, selecting the best cooler for your needs and thinking about “The Holidays” as a distraction from the end of the camping season!

    This is our final regular episode of our first season but don’t worry, we will be back with our first ever Christmas Special, in December and we will be rolling out season 2 in the winter of 2026!!

    We are so thankful for every listen and download and we are very excited to be with you again, on the road or around the campfire in our next season.

    To keep up to date on future release dates, be sure to watch our Facebook group and Instagram page!


    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 are still running our fire starter giveaway. Just for following us, we will send you a super cute, recycled fire starter as a thank you!

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271381924618449/

    Instagram:

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

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    25 mins
  • End of Season RV Checklist
    Nov 17 2025

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    This week, we are sadly bringing you our end-of-season checklists for packing up our RVs for, at least, temporary storage.


    We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you send us a message before the end of 2025, we will send you a super cute, recycled fire starter as a thank you!

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271381924618449/

    Instagram:

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

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    23 mins
  • Microtinerary: Lake Shetek - Currie, MN
    Nov 10 2025

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    This week we are sharing a microtinerary to one of our much-loved, return destinations: Lake Shetek in Currie, MN!


    Stay: Lake Shetek State Park

    https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00220#homepage


    End O Line Railroad Park and Museum

    https://endoline.com/


    Trails Edge General Store

    https://www.facebook.com/p/Trails-Edge-General-Store-100054458020001/


    Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum - Walnut Grove, MN

    https://walnutgrove.org/museum-3/


    Painted Prairie Vinyard

    https://www.paintedprairiewine.com/


    We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you send us a message before the end of 2025, we will send you a super cute, recycled fire starter as a thank you!

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271381924618449/

    Instagram:

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

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    25 mins