The Mystery of the Lost 40 Trail in Chippewa National Forest

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The Mystery of the Lost 40 Trail in Chippewa National Forest. This is one of the most famous trails - an example of an untouched old-growth forest - in Chippewa National Forest in Northern Minnesota. Visited August, 2021.
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@jameshouse1268 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the story of the Lost Forty. Old growth forests are a real treasure…so glad this “mistake” happened and that the area is now safe-guarded for the future! Thanks for sharing with us and take care always.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, James!

@lesliesmith7835 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Randy, the Old Growth Forest is so Beautiful. These old trees are like good friends. I really appreciate how you tell the valuable history of each park... God Bless the Smith family... Robin :-)

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, as always, for your kind words, Robin! So thankful you enjoy the channel!

@silvioserrano2824 2 жыл бұрын

It's ever a pleasure to watch yours videos. Congratulations from Brasil.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Silvio! Always thankful for your kindness!

@kaylasmith1515 2 жыл бұрын

What a peaceful forest. I love the sound of that rain on the leaves.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Could fall asleep to that! Thanks for the comment!

@Mikey-Likes-It_101 2 жыл бұрын

Randy, we have really enjoyed these videos with Julie, Shane and you to Minnesota. I had not heard about this “Lost Forty” forest - I always learned when I was Shane’s age that Paul Bunyan cut down every tree in Minnesota! It is very interesting to see old growth pines in Minnesota as they compare to our old growth Douglas Fir, Cedar, and Hemlock in western Washington that can be several hundreds of years old (and over 5 feet in diameter). I think that you and Natalie saw some at Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks. BTW, we just spent a night at Paradise Lodge at Mount Rainier September 30, encouraged by your trips! And this past week we made a day trip to North Cascades National Park. Now planning an overnight trip to Olympic later this month. Your videos continue to inspire us, and we love that camera on the pole! THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ON THIS HIKE, . . . Mike

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, so wonderful to hear! I'm so thankful you have been entertained and now inspired by the videos to spend some more time at these national gems. Paradise Lodge must have been incredible. Going there is one of my primary motivators for a return trip to the park. All the best to you and your family!

@NickandRachel 2 жыл бұрын

Really is a beautiful Forest love the sound of the wind blowing through the trees! Thanks for sharing 👍

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us, Nick!

@NickandRachel 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmericasParks you're welcome!

@arizonatimelesstourist846 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video my friend. Stay safe.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, brother! All the best to you, Dean!

@thundersnow93 2 жыл бұрын

Shane is growing up like one of those pristine trees!

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

He's a great guy! He'll be encouraged to hear of your kind words!

@josephbradshaw3294 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT!

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Joseph!

@juliesmith444 2 жыл бұрын

The beautiful trails of Minnesota. Fun family time.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

That's it for the MN videos - so many great memories!

@jymnmeier3527 2 жыл бұрын

History + Nature = Awesomeness. Yet another amazing place to visit. While it seems like this trip had some challenges and a rocky start, nothing stops America's Parks from making the best out of them. Much love

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jymn, always appreciate your creative words, my friend!

@OurNationalAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Cool close up on the tree bark along your hikes. Minnesota is quite the state! HUGE flies are all I remember. ...but your nightmare start feels worse. So dark! Hard to believe there hasn't been a fire in over 100 years. Trees just don't get as big as the California Sequoia, but it's always impressive.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Not sure if I mentioned it, but I was inspired by your video the the headwaters. We tried, but as you noticed in this video, were delayed on our first day and ran out of time for the detour to the west.

@birdman5223 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent👍🏻

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark!

@brookeshaffer4377 2 жыл бұрын

So happy the forest was saved👍Sweet video.Thanks Randy🌟

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brooke... yeah, a special place was preserved!

@MetinBolatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing wild beautiful video.May Love protect Nature Mother,l enjoyed your great sharing my friend

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing the kind words! We were so blessed on this incredible Minnesota trip. Enjoy your week!

@adventuringoutdoorswitheric 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that was definitely a rough start to your vacation! A two-hour wait for your rental car 🚗 😮😯😲. The fact that this old growth forest was accidentally spared fromm the loggers is truly a blessing. Yes that place is definitely very special. Thanks for sharing your adventure in Minnesota my friend.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Eric! That's it for the MN trip. Great times!

@NationalParkWild 2 жыл бұрын

Cool place! I’m headed to Mammoth Cave and New River Gorge soon.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your trip, Eric!

@potatothorn 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful hike in the Green Forest and neat you were near the head of the mississippi! boy that alarm was rough though haha

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

One of those crazy days you'll never forget!

@nataliesmith240 2 жыл бұрын

Great video dad! The Mississippi River looks very different there compared to our trip in Louisiana!

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no massive riverboats on that part! :)

@bobross9623 2 жыл бұрын

Boy, do I enjoy hiking in old growth forests! The story of the lost 40 reminds me of a small growth natural area here in Pennsylvania, Alan Seeger in Rothrock State Forest. There is a small Grove of Eastern Hemlock that was never cut; estimates that some are between 500 and 1000 years old. Supposedly there was a dispute between 2 logging companies over which one held the rights to the tract and they were never cut. No 'swampy story but still a lucky break for those of us that like to go into the woods!

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob, thanks for sharing that interesting story. Those "misfortunate" situations in the past have benefitted us.

@reneeh2050 2 жыл бұрын

The Lost 40 is a special gem. It’s unfortunate that you weren’t able to visit the Mississippi headwaters. It’s a striking contrast being able to hop across the river on some stones vs how wide it is just a couple 100 miles to Minneapolis/St. Paul with the large paddleford boats.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

We had such a lovely time in your home state, Renee! Yeah, unfortunately the delays on day #1 prevented us from our desired stop at the headwaters. Take care!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Not the best of starts, day or night but good to see things improved. Green, wet, blowy and swampy, looks a lot like the UK to be honest. Always nice to come across a bench on the trail, especially when you got a great view and a 250 year old tree, that was pretty cool! Cheers Alan

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alan! It was a crazy start to that trip. Some more good family memories!

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@concertsandvinyl 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, lots of issues on this MN, WI, MI trip. Seems like your summer of challenge with that and Washington state. I hope your next trip was/is easier. On my recent California trip, it took me 11 hours to get to LA from Indianapolis and then the car rental place… yeah that’s a story lol. I had a better time this summer when I drove to the Grand Canyon and back. Next one I might just suck it up and drive again. BTW, I yearn to go back to the GC… you were totally right.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Something special about the GC. Never a dull side to traveling. Always plan for more than time allows in my failure to account for these unexpected delays! Makes for good stories though...

@MichaelYoungblood1 2 жыл бұрын

What a happy accident that saved this portion of the forest from logging. Thanks for sharing that neat history lesson. Looked like a nice peaceful walk in the forest which was a nice reprieve from all the trials you experienced to start your trip. 😬 We finished a nice weekend excursion to TN/NC border for our annual fall leave trip. We went to the Roan Highlands in Cherokee National Forest. Just wanted to mention it because it was a beautiful area that you may not have heard of before. The AT passes right through there as well, so we got to hike a few miles on that as well which was neat.

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, Michael, glad to hear you had a wonderful trip! Such a beautiful area to view the fall colors! Thanks for the recommendation!

@DestinationEarth 2 жыл бұрын

What's that? You DIDN'T like the train whistle in the middle of the night? lol. Rough start, but I am glad the rest of the trip got better (until your cold at the end). I guess the mistake of the lost 40 really worked out for us. Beautiful little trail, and a great way to start ,or for us, end the series on this area!

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us throughout this series, Josh!

@korean_foot_traveler8655 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if is there any dangerous wild animal?🙄👍👍

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Fair question, but I do not believe there are too many dangerous one up there. Possibly wolves?? Rattlesnakes?

@korean_foot_traveler8655 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmericasParks 🙏🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️

@amandal3609 Жыл бұрын

Funny how the first stop on your " National Park" Road trip is at a National Forest. Just an FYI National Parks and National Forests are 2 Different Organizations. National Forests have the benefit of being free! National Park require a pass.

@AmericasParks Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Really enjoy spending time in the other branches of land management (NF, BLM, etc.) - fewer restrictions and fewer people. Take care and thanks for the comment!