Happy Trail Backpacking
Embark on captivating hiking adventures every Monday in Minnesota and its surrounding areas with a passionate explorer. Join me on my YouTube channel as we uncover the hidden gems, scenic trails, and natural wonders of this enchanting region. Gain practical insights, experience the beauty of nature, and let the wilderness ignite your sense of adventure. Let's embark on unforgettable journeys together and celebrate the joy of hiking!
Exploration - Hot Springs National Park, AR | Scenic Trails & Mountain Drives
Day hike - Roaring River State Park, MO | Fall Colors & Scenic Trails
Day hike - Vermillion River Greenway | Hastings, MN
Overnight - Maplewood State Park, MN | Backpacking at Beers Lake
Overnight - Superior Hiking Trail | Day 2 – East Poplar River to Lutsen, MN
Overnight - Superior Hiking Trail | Day 1 – Cascade River to East Poplar River, MN
Day hike - Halloween Hikes at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park, MN | Ghost Town & Cemetery
Day hike - Powwow Trail Backpacking Attempt | Rain & Mud in the BWCA
Day hike - Amnicon Falls State Park, WI | Exploring Waterfalls
Exploration - Gogebic County, MI | Western Tip of Michigan
Day hike - Kilen Woods State Park, MN | Prairie Views & Des Moines River
Day hike - Holthe Prairie State SNA, MN
Day hike - Waboose Lake Loop | North Country Trail in Paul Bunyan State Forest
Overnight - North Country Trail | Adventure in Chippewa National Forest
Exploration - Carlos Avery WMA, MN / Scenic Drives & Wetland Hike in Minnesota
Kayaking - Minnehaha Creek (Greys Bay to 169)
Day hike - Baker Parke Reserve, MN (Timber & Hill Trails)
Exploration - Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, MN
Overnight - Angleworm Lake Trail, BWCA, MN
Day hike - Lake Elmo Park Reserve, MN
Kayaking - Cannon River, MN (Cannon Falls to Miesville Ravine)
Highpoint - Sassafras Mountain, SC
Day hike - Superior Municipal Forest and North Country Trail (NCT), WI
Day hike - River Falls, WI (Lake George, Glen Park, River Hills Park)
Day hike - Porcupine Mountains State Park, MI (Trap Falls, Government Peak, Escarpment Trail)
Day hike - Woodland Trails Regional Park, MN
Day hike - Richard J Dorer State Forest (Hey Creek Forest Management Unit)
Day hike - Spring Lake Park Reserve, MN
Overnight - Jay Cook State Park, MN and Fitting your backpack
Highpoint - Clingmans Dome, TN (The Great Smokey Mountains National Park)