My husband proposed to me at that waterfall 23yrs ago!

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

No way! That's great! 😄

Beaver! The shape of the head.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

I think you're right!

The island would’ve been a nice hammock sleeping spot. It looks like the trees were close enough. Enjoyed seeing the content. Living in the Midwest, this is more relatable to what’s around me.

@stanbyme7874

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Rarely do you see such great hammock spots

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not much of a hammock camper, but yep, definitely would have been a good option!

@gregpostlmayr672

2 жыл бұрын

@@SUVRVing ive tried hammock tenting on three occasions, and although i find hammocks comfortable for lounging, i have yet to have a good nights sleep in one. mostly a head thing, or just too confining... but i know lots of people swear by them..

@jamesbrooks3664

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregpostlmayr672 They are only good when conditions are right. But when the conditions are met they are nice!

@forester057

2 жыл бұрын

Bugs would’ve drained you dry overnight.

From what I could see it looked like a Beaver. Otters move much quicker and more smoothly. They don't do that slight hesitation when diving.

@garyjennyfrost9485

2 жыл бұрын

Plus, they tend to have that sqared head look, where the otters are more streamlined head. That was definately a good sized beaver. Don't see them that big in Utah.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@shaneanderson2978

2 жыл бұрын

I think it was a Muskrat

@gaylafoster4480

2 жыл бұрын

Beaver. Enjoyed the vid. 👍🏻

@karen11

2 жыл бұрын

I paddle board near a river otter regularly and I have never seen it 'dive', it just disappears underwater.

The big rocks you saw are part of the Canadian Shield -- the whole monolith runs from border country in MN all the way to the East Coast -- same rock in Central Park in NYC, including Niagara Falls.

Good video. One of my fondest memories is a 10 day canoe trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. But...I went in September when the leaves were beautiful and there were NO BUGS!! Now in my later years of nature adventure, the amount of bugs have become a determining factor in where I choose to go.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

I've definitely got to go back in the fall sometime!

@zackdemundo

2 жыл бұрын

I presume by early September, the nights can dip to around freezing. Late September, you might see a flurry or two. But no bugs. Totally worth it. Dress warmly, and don’t forget the aquavit. 😁

@thelakeman5207

2 жыл бұрын

@The Nature of Things - Me too! Went canoeing in northern Maine around the 4th of July once. The black flies almost carried me away!

@recentisland1513

2 жыл бұрын

me too.. autumn .. but best time of year to go camping is also hunting season unfortunately ..

That's a beaver. Kuddos to you for taking on those bugs. I wouldn't have been so patient!

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

They were pretty rough!

I loved this video. The combination of camping, fishing, exploring and canoeing 🛶 satisfied every longing. You definitely put in a lot of work in all your videos and it shows. Your outdoor skills are amazing and I learn so much from watching you. Thank you, Tristan, for taking me along and thank you, Cassie, for sharing your husband with us.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janna, I appreciate you watching the videos!

If you are still out there, my eldest son (has a son named Tristan) just retired in GWINN, you are welcome to fish his stretch of river, stay a day or two..

You really need to do a true BWCA canoe trip, a minimum of 4 or 5 days to get the true experience. The fishing is usually excellent, we know how much you love to fish, and the enjoyment of numerous portages 😉 to provide the true wilderness adventure is just something everyone should do once in their lifetime.

Northern, Walleye, Bass, Perch and more. Those large rocks are great to lay on in the sun, especially if it gets below freezing at night. You go early in the year to avoid the bugs but deal with the cold at night and the fishing isn't as good. Later in the year is better fishing but the mosquitoes are the size of hummingbirds and the black flies are more gruesome than a horror film.

It did look like a beaver with that paddle board tail of theirs . Always so peaceful on the waters like that . You needed to head south in West Virginia for some amazing waters and mountains, plenty of camps sites and the people there are very friendly and helpful for finding them ultimate places to go.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to! It's a bit of a drive, though 😁

Another great video love the scenery. Yes Minnesota is the land of Ten Trillion biting bugs 🐞

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

And about half of them bit me!

Peaceful adventure in the woods.

I've traveled in the Boundary Waters for 50 years in all four seasons and, unfortunately, you picked about the worst month for bugs. But, in spite of the annoyance, you put together another fine video and did a great job depicting the area, my happy place.

I'll be brief. I'm amazed. Simply amazed with the care and detail you bring with each video you shoot. This one in particular made me feel like I tagged along. I just want to say thank you. You bring a part of our world to some of us who will never get to these places. And it becomes very real for me. God bless you!

Again bringing back memories. I was canoeing and camping in northern Ontario before I was born in "54" We'd start in one lake and stop in the 3rd or forth lake. Camped on Islands. One, less Mosquitos and 2 my sister and I could swim like fish by the age of 2. Mon and Dad weren't worried about us drowning but were worried about us getting lost in the woods. Fished all day. Then 5 casts got you 4 Walleyed Pike. I always fell in the water at least once a day and went swimming on purpose at least once a day.

Square snout... looks like a beaver to me! Great video, as always!

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cat!

Nice lakes! bad bugs The island would be my preferred camp spot no bears

@jamesbrooks3664

2 жыл бұрын

Bears can swim lol!

You Sir are living the life of Riley. All the adventures and a good gal to support you on these adventures. Always an entertaining video.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

I am indeed!

Looks like a beaver to me. But I couldn’t see it’s tail. But the head looked more like a beaver than a river otter. I have started bringing fly paper with me for inside the tent. Hook my headlamp and fly paper from the ceiling and it usually catches them.

Good idea with pant legs. Also protects against ticks.

we need to introduce you to TJ's frozen cooked potatoes with peppers. They come beautifully seasoned and oiled so you just tip them into a frying pan on a tiny stove and then throw them into a torilla for a great breakfast lunch or dinner. we eat them way too much (but never enough!) when camping. It's a no-cook cooking with zero mess to clean up too which is nice. We sometimes add vegan sausage, bacon or cream-cheese and always hot sauce!

This was spectacular! Not just the scenery but also the production of this video. Amazing job Tristan!

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kemi!

@kemi1486

2 жыл бұрын

@@SUVRVing You got it Tristan! Thx for sharing your outdoor adventures so beautiful.

@markgunnell2149

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Loved the drone views. Love the tenkara addict channel as well. Everyone check out tenkara addict. It was a beaver 🦫 I pretty sure. Did you take a water pump?

I'm pretty sure that your "critter" was a beaver. Otters usually swim faster and often in groups. They're pretty social animals.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Pro tip: soon as you get to any campsite, start a fire and setup your camp behind the fire where the wind is blowing. No more bugs or mosquitoes.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@mirageviral4875

2 жыл бұрын

Also , when attacked when moving or walking, I sometimes wet my face and my cap and bugs tend to leave you alone then.

My best adventure was canoe boundary waters 40 years ago.

That looked like a beaver to me. Swims slower, head is blockier. What a treat to see that! Great video! Can't wait for North Dakota!

Tristan, great to see you in my neck of the woods. My wife and I have been camped for the past month about 40 miles south of where you were. I've had very limited internet and tonight was a lucky night, I got to watch this video! Thanks! 🌲🌲🌲

My three sons, DDIL and I just got back from six days in the Boundary Waters. This was our tenth year. We love it there. Glad to see you exploring my neck of the woods.

Very beautiful country … but man those bugs!! Glad to see you are wearing your net hat. I love your inflatable kayak. So peaceful on the water. Thanks for sharing!

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

The net made it bearable!

Nice trip this time, Tristan. Welcome to the land of the bugs here in the Midwest. Lol.

The croc/sock/poof head is a good look for you. Apocalypto Chic, maybe? My dad used to say that you should never let catching a fish ruin a good day of fishing. Another good video and always enjoy your easterly explorations.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Thanks for watching, G.

Great video!

Looks lovely. What a great trip.

Great adventure!

Fun and beautiful!!

This’d was so relaxing aTriston! It was so calm and peaceful! I like your canoe and little tent! That fire lookout Jed good in the morning! If you had some tinfoil you could heat your breakfast biscuit! Don’t you drink coffee? There is an instant coffee made by Swift that is REAL coffe you might like!

Great video. Safe travels.

Great video I loved it

Another nice adventure

Beautiful camp/ paddle adventure , thank you Tristen!

Tristan your shots and aerials are getting so nice! Always feels like an adventure. Great video!

Thanks Tristan! Enjoyed the video and scenery. Stay safe!

Thanks for sharing! Gorgeous views there. How fun!

loved it so much !!

Loved the video & the variety of experiences on this kayaking/camping/fishing excursion.

Great. Job thanks

Beautiful lake views 👍

I love this video!!

great trip great vid!🦌💌❤️🚙

Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed it.

Wow, what a wonderful adventure! And some amazing drone video, too - many thanks for sharing this!

Great video and enjoyed the change. Great views as usual

Good vlog and I believe that was a beaver swimming out there . He was checking you out . STAY SAFE , PADDLE SAFE

great vid….as usual. glad you got some fishing in

So fun to see you exploring in my state. I love that you find beauty, adventure, and interesting sights wherever you go.

Love your content - especially loved this adventure. Safe travels.

Fantastic to see you doing a little expedition the pack rafting looked wonderful and relaxing and the camping even with the bugs seems so peaceful, thank you for taking us with you.

Gorgeous. I grew up in the Midwest and now live in the southwest. Every time you have a video of "back there" I miss the green trees and grass and then we see and hear the bugs. I do not miss those. Thanks for the beautiful video.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I definitely think fall is the time to go-no bugs!

I loved this video. So peaceful!

Doesnt really matter what you film. Just keep enyoying the outdoors. Thats why were all watching. I live in NYC and this channel lets me pretend I'm doing outdoors stuff too LoL !!

I enjoy watching all your vids. This one was a nice change from your typical adventures. It conveyed feelings of peacefulness and tranquility. I loved the sound of the water as you're padding.

Many years ago a friend and I went camping/ canoeing around just south of the Boundary Waters. At the same time her son went with a group into the Boundary WatersCanoe Area. When we all got home he talked about all the people they ran into that he knew. We saw so few people that we broke up camp and moved to an Army Corp of Engineers area to sleep. Primitive became outside of the BWCA.

Enjoyed this video and really all of your videos. Thank you👍👍

Enjoyed this vid, had a lil of everything. 👍🏻

Really enjoyed this mellow video. Hope you do more.

What a lovely spot.

Loved the video! I grew up southeastern in Wisconsin and had a cabin on a lake in northern WI. This made my day. I miss those beautiful summers "up nort" as they say. Lol. Thanks Tristan!

Great video! I love the area up there. A good friend and I did a ten day trip in Boundary Waters and Quetico Provincial Park in the early 80's. We saw no other humans during the middle three days. It was amazing. Your video brought the memories of that time flooding back. Thanks for sharing your trip.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fantastic trip! Thanks Roger.

THANKS for the AWESOME

This is a great one, such a lovely area to explore.

So glad to see you enjoying this part of the Midwest! I spend as much free time camping in areas like that because I do live in this area and it is always quiet and peaceful. Always build a smokey little fire if no restrictions to help keep bugs at bay and to make some camp coffee in the morning.

Peaceful video!

Finally came to Minnesota!

A wonderful, peaceful, and soul centering place.

I was thinking, with those rocks that slide down into the lake.....in the winter those lakes I assume become as solid as a rock. So, when it snows, taking a sled and riding down the rocks out onto the ice would be pretty fun!

Thank you for visiting Minnesota, of course super content.

It IS the same spirit of adventure! Thank your for the great video.

Nice outing and video. Really peaceful and relaxing...well except the bugs. I guess they are entitled to enjoy the same weather we enjoy. Happy trails.

Terrific area! The first thing was a toad, not frog. Beaver. And then a frog @ 30 minutes. Nice raft!

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

Glad you made it to our great state of Minnesota! I was quite surprised to see it! It's always refreshing to leave St. Paul, drive 4 or 5 hours north and experience what you did for a long weekend. Even with the darn bugs! Glad you enjoyed it.

Great video. Love the area right there close to Ely. I love the idea of a pack raft for short trip like that..but if going into the wilderness or big water, I would want a proper canoe lol. The wind is brutal during the afternoons

Thank you Tristan, looks like a beautiful peace place. Always looking forward to your videos.

Really like the pack raft

Love watching your videos when I'm stuck at home and can't my own adventures.

I am so happy that you spent some time in my home state of Minnesota!! The area of the state where you are is so beautiful and your right, the northern woods it can be so very quiet. The town you are nearby has a great blueberry festival every July. In the month of July you can find wild blueberry patches all over the place, which are great in pancakes. The bugs can be bad, but a net or deep woods off always works well. That was definitely a beaver swimming by in the lake. The bluegill is cute. The lakes in that area have a lot of walleye also. Great video!

Tristan, I'm glad to see you incorporating your fishing adventures with the SUV camping videos... I have recently purchased several Tenkara rods for my new hobby based on your recommendations.. I am near the drifless region on the Kickapoo River.

Beautiful country! That was a beaver. Wonderful video, but it made me realize that I don't want to go there. Too many bugs and they love to bite me. Being on the lakes looked awesome though. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking us along!

Love your content. My son and I went to Effigy Mounds a few days ago. You weren’t kidding about those mosquitoes!! Wowza.

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure to Minnesota! As Johnny Cash would say "you've been everywhere, man". I love my inflatable raft. I'm on my 3rd one and have been on them a few hundred times. Love to just sit out in the middle of the lake with my girlfriend. No bugs out there!

Loved this trip. I keep thinking about an inflatable or folding kayak of some sort. It would add a lot of fun to my trips since I live in Michigan with lots of lakes near by.

Great shots from the un-moving drone looking down on you from far above as you paddled!

Tristan, you've never heard me say I was or am jealous or envious of you or location. I am now! I've mentioned BW as a bucket list location few times. So... Yeah, bugs. Black flies don't bite, they suck. (Maine AT shirt I had.) I could almost smell the forest...

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

It was a really great area! Definitely worth visiting 👍

Beautiful area. Thanks for showing it.

@SUVRVing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love this video. I really like ur boat. Congrats on a 150k subs.

The drone shots captured the beauty and isolation really well. Nice.

Really enjoyed this one, Tristan! Lots of mixture with the adventures with the hiking, rafting, fishing and camping. I know it's a lot of work shooting and editing but just know it's appreciated so much from an entertainment value. :)

Yay! You're in my home state.

Of course I enjoy all of your videos. I especially love the green color on your new tent. I don't recall seeing the lighter green on camping gear in the past. I think river otter? Hard to be sure without seeing the tail. Take care out there.