Back in Camping Mode Along da River

Good clean campsite. With the mild temps, I was able to air the camper out and do a bit of housekeeping.

A bit of snack listening to the night sounds in the swamp.

Beaver didn’t finish his job...

Beef barley/rice soup for supper after a good twilight/night mountain bike ride along the Minnesota River. I’ve got the furnace set on 65 degrees to take the chill off.

The sunrise after a good night. Kinda get moving and climb on the mountain bike for a bit of exploring. Actually got out on a good 1 1/2 hour ride.

Still a bit of ice on the pond after the previous 51 degree day.

Ancient bridge.

Back at the camper for a brunch. 4” of snow on the ground a week ago in this area.

Ride on!
 

Takin’ a Break

Three nights in the camper with winter conditions. Three nights of a bit of recovery time in a nice studio. Showers for me and a wash for truck and trailer. Stock up on a few supplies. 

Ride on!

 

Southern Minnesota Pheasant Hunting

Spending a blustery winter like day in the fields with son and grandson. It’s been a tradition for decades in my family. 

We meet up and head for farm country. Along the way, there are stories and memories of a hunt or one of many adventures from over the years. My son and I have been hunting for well over 20 years.

Dad teach his son proper gun etiquette. Then I get my turn to offer some advice. Passing down the tradition that I partook in with my grandfather. I spent decades wandering these same farm roads with my grandpa and brothers. 

 At the end of the day. It’s about making memories of hanging out, telling stories, walking fields and swamps. Today it was sharing an adventure with 3 generations. Me, the grandpa, my son and grandson. We had to make decisions, dress for the biting cold 30 mph winds, teach a youngster about respect for a firearm and outsmart a couple wiley rooster pheasants. 

We hunted a couple, Public Hunting Land Areas. The final stop was a farm that my son and I have hunted on for probably 15 or 16 years. This farm in particular has much natural habitat. Before we pulled up into the driveway to ask permission to hunt.  I told my grandson that years ago I pulled into this same driveway. As I walked up towards the house this large dog, looked like a damn wolf came running around the corner. I stopped  put my hand out, dog walked up, started wagging her tail and we were buddies. Well back to today, like I said, I got out of vehicle and around the corner came the large wolf/dog wagging her tail and happy to see me. I saw the farmer over by his pickup, we had a good conversation about his dog and the weather. He remembered me from the past and was glad to give us permission to hunt. 

This day was about hunting, but it had a heck of a lot more to offer. Ride on!

Three Nights in da Four Wheel Camper / Hunting / Fat Tire Biking

When ya carry your house and tow your garage.

 

November Snowstorm in Farm Country

New Goodyear Dura Trac tires are very good with the snow and towing the cargo trailer. I’ve got a 2018 F-150, went with the 275/70/18. They are a 33” tall tire. 

 

Stealth Camping in Farm Country

Furnace and 2 burner stove in my FWC.

 Fresh snow and about 24 degrees tonight. More snow tomorrow.

Furnace in my Four Wheel Camper is keeping it comfortable at about 65 degrees. I’m not gonna pop up the top tonight, it’s easier to keep warm with smaller space. 

Four Wheel Camper/Fall Camping in Minnesota

 

Checking out the Interior of New Four Wheel Camper / 2020 Hawk Shell Model

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I picked up this Four Wheel Camper in March 2020. The model is a Hawk Shell 6.5 length for a full size Pickup. It was delivered to the FWC dealer in Bozeman, Montana.

The Shell is very basic, so I was able to customize it for my needs. I ordered it so it would be capable of Winter camping. Furnace, 2 burner stove, 160 watt solar panel on roof, 2 battery system, thermal pack, fold out couch, an extra ceiling fan, Yakima track system for roof rack and I choose the black exterior. Total weight is 945 pounds.

 Couch

 Ceiling fan and couch.

 Propane furnace and 2 burner stove.

 Stove with flush mount counter top.

 Couch in foldout position.

 With the rooftop popped up, the queen size bed over the cab.

 Camping in The Blackhills of South Dakota on return trip from Bozeman, Montana. This was in March as a small snowstorm blew in that night. Nice and cozy with the furnace and thermal pack.

A bit of Snowboarding in Wyoming near Togwotee Pass.

Ride on!