Canoeing the Namekagon - Four day voyage

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8 жыл бұрын

Nice leisure trip down the Namekagon River which is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in NW Wisconsin. We paddled from County Rd. K about 30 miles to the Namekagon trail landing, Canoeing, Hiking, Fishing, Swimming and some good old camp cookin. We had a blast on this trip!
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@mikemagnum7987 7 жыл бұрын

Kevin, you did a nice job putting this video together. I especially liked the way you went from "one hell of a wind and rain storm" to the sunny calm of the next day. Well done. Thanks for posting.

@UpNorthAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you glad you liked it.

@thewookieandbeanpole Жыл бұрын

Wow! Quite a storm. We've had the pleasure of a day paddle on the Namekagon but we haven't camped there yet. It's on the bucket list. Great video. - bean

@UpNorthAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks. So many nice camp sites on this river! I've been catching up on your videos too. You guys have been busy! Lots of good content. Keep it coming.

@ireland66613 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for great video. Very calming

@mcspin50 7 жыл бұрын

Looked like a lovely relaxing trip...well, except for that thunderstorm. You've given me a great idea for a summer paddle. Thanks for sharing your trip.

@UpNorthAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

Great river! You'll love it. Thanks for subscribing.

@hey_brandon 6 жыл бұрын

loved it Kevin, keep em comin

@pedsobpsych 8 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video! Don't get out to do much of camping anymore and this reminds me of some great past adventures. Thanks for sharing and keep'em coming. Subscribed and looking forward to future videos.

@UpNorthAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

That's so much. Glad it brought back some memories for ya, very cool! Appreciate the sub!

@bryansromalski8171 8 жыл бұрын

Very Nice Video! Hoping to take enough time off early next summer to do that river and the St. Croix in one go. Thanks for sharing!

@UpNorthAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

+BigFoot's Backyard Thanks! You won't be disappointed really nice river.

@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 7 жыл бұрын

I have that same boat! Mine is missing the yoke and I wasn't sure if it had come with a yoke or just a brace. I have just bought it about a month ago and I am trying to restore it and it was great to see one in use. Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us.

@UpNorthAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

Mine came with the yoke. I think something should definitely be there for structural integrity. Mine has been great though, love the stability. Its like a cross between a boat and canoe. Good luck with the restoration.

@asiam7436 8 жыл бұрын

Really nice job on your video! What a great trip!

@UpNorthAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

+Solo Over 50 Thanks!

@RandomButtonPusher 8 жыл бұрын

Been too many years since I paddled the Namekagon, so it was really nice to join you on your trip. Great to see the hammocks handle the storm so well.

@UpNorthAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

+Random Button Pusher Glad you liked it. I was surprised they held up so well too. Really the only reason my wife got wet was from me making some adjustments. Hard to tell from the footage I got but that was probably the worse storm I've camped in. Heavy downpour for almost two hours straight. A couple at the landing said 5 inches fell.

@northwoods_nearzy9629 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!! Thanks.

@kirksfilms 3 жыл бұрын

I love a good thunderstorm when camping. 🏕🚣🏻

@UpNorthAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, as long as I'm set up for it. Sure adds some excitement.

@ronaldrose7593 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Kevin, greetings from Sacramento, Ca. I enjoyed your video very much. Thanks for sharing. Please take good care out there and be safe.

@UpNorthAdventures 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ladypaw 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and loving it. Planning on doing this trip in July minus the storms I hope!😊

@UpNorthAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We're doing the same so we might just see you out there😁 glad your enjoying the channel!✌

@terrywebb8545 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video, love the Namekagon, need to get back up there again

@UpNorthAdventures 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad ya liked it. We're looking forward to another trip there this Summer.

@SINISTERCLOWNS 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, can't wait till I experience a storm like that under my hammock. Enjoyed your video so much I'm subscribing.

@UpNorthAdventures 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you liked it. That was a crazy storm but the hammock held up surprisingly good. The rain started coming down horizontal so I think the tent took the brunt of it. Thanks for the sub! Got ya back

@danhold1 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful trip...great job

@UpNorthAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Looking forward to a return trip here. Beautiful river!

@rjwildlove 8 жыл бұрын

Great trip! I recognize a lot of the spots. I have cooked steaks on the grills. They do look gross. I get a good hot fire, try to clean them with foil, spray the grate with cooking spray, wipe it down again, shoot another shot of spray and cook. That was a nice smally you caught.

@UpNorthAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

We didn't have anything to clean them I like them cooked on coals so that part didn't bother me, but it would've been nice if we didn't forget the seasonings. Your video inspired me to make this trip so thanks for that!

@Krisellyson8161 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun video!!

@UpNorthAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it

@johnnydare3606 5 жыл бұрын

Luv your channel....see you on the st Croix!!!!! Co Rd O

@UpNorthAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We had planned that section by o but the flood postponed our plans. Hopefully this year.

@doubled5037 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks for sharing

@granskare 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting! My cousin was in the USNavy serving on the USS Namakagon,....it was an oiler and he was a radioman.....nice to know where the river is :)

@UpNorthAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

Hmm.. that is interesting. I'll have to look up the origin of the name to see how they are tied to one another or if its just a coincidence. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@jonnydanger7181 3 жыл бұрын

This is really awesome 👍

@UpNorthAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you like this one then you'll like the one I'm editing right now too. I'll have it up soon.

@jonnydanger7181 3 жыл бұрын

@@UpNorthAdventures great! I am located right on the Chippewa Flowage and love exploring new ventures 😀

@WisconsinEric 8 жыл бұрын

That new camera of yours sure does a great job of capturing those views of the river. It was so clear there was moments I could almost smell the Northwoods from here in the matrix(Madison). BTW, Your Caveman steak looked perfect! I'm not so sure about that cheato steak tho :)

@UpNorthAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

+WisconsinEric Thanks. Happy with the camera but my eyes are getting so bad it's hard to tell when I'm in focus. Wouldn't recommend the cheato steak lol. Thanks for watching

@benzahradka4014 5 жыл бұрын

I went here with 6 of my other friends last weekend and we canoed 30 miles down that exact river it was pretty tiring my first time canoeing but it was fun

@UpNorthAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I bet the water level was pretty high. I'm looking forward to another trip down a section of the St. Croix soon. Thanks for watching!

@johnnyhalf6558 6 жыл бұрын

Would love to do that on the Black River ! All the way to the spillway in Onalaska !

@UpNorthAdventures 6 жыл бұрын

The only river iv'e canoed down that way is the Kickapoo. I have family that lives in Onalaska, I'll have to check into that river. Thanks for watching

@beckitomlinson4856 7 жыл бұрын

First I want to say thank you for this beautiful video. I love winter camping but every now and again I can't wait to put the paddle to water. Second, can you tell me about your nifty wood stove. I've seen it in a couple of your videos. Thank you.

@UpNorthAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

Stove is a Kelly kettle. I really like it. It's a little bulky but I like not having to buy fuel canisters. Thanks for watching

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Nice job. Subscribed to your channel. ✌️

@UpNorthAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man really appreciate you subscribing!

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Camping and canoe/kayaking are my favorite activities. Throw in a dog and I can watch those videos all day. 😄. Look forward to the next video/adventure.,✌️

@UpNorthAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

I subbed to your channel too and I'm watching your thru hike right now.. good stuff👍

@IndyGST4 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the time and effort put into this video. From the Twin Cities and would love to paddle the river. Wonder how people get from their take out point back to their cars 🤔

@UpNorthAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! For us we live in the area so it was easy to arrange for a pickup. Another option would be to check with one of the rental places. They might have a shuttle.

@richardwinn4493 Жыл бұрын

@@UpNorthAdventures pop

@iowamatt2519 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing more exhilarating than a big storm out on the water

@thomasjanos2030 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid other than the Cheetos on steak and your over done lol love the dog I had a female Eskimo a tad smaller than him. We would go to the iron range camping and fishing she would come home orange lol

@UpNorthAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I wouldn't recommend the cheetos on a steak..lol How old was your dog? Ours is 18 and they say the life expectancy for an American eskimo is between 13 to 15 so were pretty lucky I guess. Orange cuz of the water?

@thomasjanos2030 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Smith she was 15 when my ex had to put her down

@jenniferghent532 8 жыл бұрын

are the campsites prepaid or are they first come first serve?

@sjklahn 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin. My name is Seth. I just found your channel. I just subbed and hit the bell. I live in central Wi. And this fall i plan to take a trip up to the Namekagon River to do a weekend canoe/camping trip. Looking like Labor Day weekend. Was wondering how the camping works along the river. Is it first come first serve or does one must make reservations? Atb Seth

@UpNorthAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate the sub! First come first serve at all the campsites. Enjoy your trip!

@sjklahn 5 жыл бұрын

@@UpNorthAdventures Thanks. I can't wait. Nice video btw.

@paragozar 7 жыл бұрын

Much appreciate your movie, better than probably 90% of the crap they put out of Hollywood.

@SkiRacerMinnesota 7 жыл бұрын

How were the rapids on the river?

@UpNorthAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

Nice slow moving river for the most part. Nothing over class 1, in this section anyway.

@caitlingaulke3663 2 жыл бұрын

Do You recall the cell service on the river? Was there any?

@UpNorthAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The only place I remember no service was by the whispering pines landing. If your canoeing upstream from where we started, reception around Hayward wasn't very good for some reason. Weird since its the biggest town on the river. I use att.

@caitlingaulke3663 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpNorthAdventures I am doing the County K landing to Fritz Landing

@windowclean100 6 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@stephanietaft-bekman7068 6 жыл бұрын

💞💓👑

@GASBASSASSANDBRASS 7 жыл бұрын

what size canoe?

@UpNorthAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

16 feet and weighs about 80 pounds. It's wider than a lot of other canoes at almost 40 inches, but has great stability.

@markstanton2362 6 жыл бұрын

isn't that bear country? how did you protect those steaks? Bear hang?

@UpNorthAdventures 6 жыл бұрын

Left it in the cooler, moved it away from camp and tied it up real good.

@jadekayak01 7 жыл бұрын

holy ship-thats not a canoe,its a battleship. im used to sea kayaks(built about 9 of them)

@UpNorthAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

Lol. We were loaded down for sure! I love that canoe though. Great stabily. I'm able to paddle while standing so I can stretch a little without having to find a place on shore. I have a kayak too and thats a lot more convenient so they both have there advantages. Sea kayak would be nice to be able to explore sea caves here on lake superior. Thats really cool that you build them!