Wild River / Paddling down the Namekagon River

[@backpackingadventures4813]

Beautiful fall day! I need to research for places around my area to kayak and camp. We have tons and tons of rivers and creeks to kayak, just not sure about the camping part. It really looks like a good time. A picnic table is the golden ticket. Words of wisdom,never trust the weather report… ever. I find it wrong most of the time. Thanks for taking me along.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Kayaking down a river is a blast. Plus you can carry some extra luxury items with. Thank you Dan for watching. I always appreciate it.

[@kkasper15]

Another great video, Ron! Thanks for taking us along. We always enjoy going on a trip with you guys.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Can't wait for the next trip. Trying to get Jonny back on the water!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Nothing much better than a conifer woods, river, and autumn with good friends.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I hear you bother. It is like a piece of heaven!

[@mywaterzmywoodz]

Cool trip! I put it on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing. Like your variety of videos on your channel.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Mywaterzmywoodz so much for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Another well done video. That first morning I think Runner wanted more then oatmeal for breakfast.!!!! Maybe bacon and eggs. That young couple have taken down that tent a time or two. Had a good system going. My oldest moved to Indiana and it feels like it's as far as China but they have to grow up. Thanks for the video and Take care, Al

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

No matter how far the kids go. It is always too far. Any trips lately?

[@PumpkinVillage]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine yep. 3 nights Lake Elmore, Vermont. First two days high winds. Hung in a lean too for the first time. No snow. Fat bike ride was half ice half mud. Still had a great time. Have to start making videos again some day. Take care , Al

[@Paul-go8nw]

A heart warming video. Nice way to chill out with your son and close friends. Great viewing and thanks for bringing us along with your wilderness adventures. Looking very much to oncoming videos in 2024.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I have a lot of trips planned. And I am so grateful that you watch them!

[@petescharber8567]

Love the hammock set-ups on this trip! :) Love the Namekagon too. I hope to float the entire thing this fall or next. I have done several sections so far but would be fun to try to do the entire thing in one trip. I can relate to the tough fishing, often shallow and fast moving - but beautiful....

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

We are thinking about doing the whole Namekagon River. I have done a couple halves. But never the whole river. Been hiking the willow almost every day. One of these days we will bump into each other.

[@hathawaydj1]

Looks lovely. Thanks for making this. Let me know when you want to paddle the whole st Croix.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

It is funny that you said that. My Brother, who 2 years ago paddle the whole length of the Mississippi river. And I where talking about that last week. Thank you Hathawayj for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@kevinbungles]

Brilliant and good banter no doubt

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you sir. that means a lot. Have a great day!

[@tumbleweed5425]

Thanks for posting this canoe adventure. I really enjoy watching these trips. Five Star rating for sure. T

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it. I always appreciate that you watch these video. Thank you Sir!

[@jerryg957]

Nice video, thanks for posting.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Jerry so much!

[@GeorgesHappyGoosefamily]

Looks like fun with friends in a Beautiful area...I recognized Greg and could tell which one was Ron, when they were standing next to each other 😉 Looking forward to meeting a fellow Jarhead😎 I did a lot of camping with 1st Force Recon in Vietnam 1970...Semper Fidelis, Brother...

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I just talked to Greg. And he told me about his knew Marine neighbor. Love your videos! Semper Fi.

[@scottlomas5509]

😊 cheers mate good video 😊

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Scottlomas so much. I really appreciate it.

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

Отлично! 👍 Приятно увидеть зелёную листву, я уже соскучился но ней...

[@sheilahenry7279]

Mmmm I love those Wi cheeses. I’d just have to love y’all’s Bloody Mary’s better. Cheeses & meats on a skewer. Beautiful video. Thanks for Runner & friends letting you film.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

You can never have enough cheese in Wisconsin. thank you Sheilahenry for watching. It is always good to hear from you.

[@adventureswithken1983]

Lookes like an awesome trip. I spend days packing for a trip and when its time to tear down i can get everything packed in like 20 minutes 😂😂😂 often times wet gear as well.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

That is so true. I never thought of that! Thank you Fishinthe for sharing that. Good stuff.

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

Beautifully camp & hanging spots!!👀👍

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Always on a lookout for great hangs. My favorite part of camping.

[@claire_A-T]

They say the reason know body lives on the Saint Croix is because Bigfoot owns the river... Wonderful trip on the Namekagon, I always wanted to paddle that river. Thank you for taking us along. I live in Colorado now...the rivers here are just too wild.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I live next to the St. Croix River in the town of Hudson. I could swear that I have seen Bigfoot at the bars on the weekends. The Namekagon River is an amazing river to paddle. It is one to experience. Thank you Clair_A-T for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@petekeener8943]

Wonderful trip! Thanks for sharing! If you like Kayaking, you really should try a "sit-on" Kayak. Much more comfortable and you don't have to care about if you get any water in it as it just drains back out!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Petekeener for sharing that. I will definitely check it out.

[@steveyezek9682]

Riverside is 3 miles south of my doorstep, know the area well. I was hired by the national park service to move cabins off the wild river when the leases ran out in the late 80s. I’ve hiked from the start of the St. Croix to county rd Y. And brush busted my way from county rd T to Riverside. The smallmouth are still plentiful on both rivers. But more so on the St. Croix.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

What a great life you have. I use to do a lot of flyfishing for Smallies. On the St. Croix. North of Dairyland. Thank you Steveyezek for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@steveyezek9682]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine , next time you’re in the area give me a heads up. Maybe we can share some campside coffee

[@LousyFIBs]

Kayak Jousting!! (3:04) I'm sure Runner's underquilt is a 30 degree or so, but I've found the wind protector (6:08) isn't so good for zero degree underquilts if they're snapped in place. It's not low enough to accommodate the extra fluff and I end up compressing it with my butt. So, I just leave the wind protector loosely connected by the elastic straps. Or maybe snap at the upper snaps only.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I have a Under Quilt protector from ZQ2Q that I have had for years. It will adjust perfectly on and size under quilt. And very lightweight. Another thing that I notice is the Multi purpose under quilt, may do the same. Thank you LousyFibs for watching. Much appreciated.

[@bolleolympus]

✌✌👌👌👍👍❤❤😊😊

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Bolleolympus so much. I really appreciate it.

[@waltbrim5897]

Great video Marine. Looking forward to getting up there soon. I am wondering what kayak you're using, I met you at the WFB hang and you aren't much shorter than I am. That kayak looks kind of small to me.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

It is a Wildness Experience Pungo 100. ( 10 footer ). The weight capacity is 300lbs. Not as fast as the 12 footer. But better for the rivers. I have used that kayak for 15 years. Took it up in the Boundary Waters many times. I named it the USS Turtle. It was so nice meeting you at the Frozen Butt Hang.

[@escapewithjay]

I didnt know you were such a "local". Im in cannon falls myself

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Less than an hour drive. We are so blessed to live in this part of the county. Thank you Escapewithjay for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@escapewithjay]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine If you do go for a trip back down river to hudson I highly recommend coming through the stillwater to hudson area on a week day. I came through on a weekend and the traffic was terrible! as I am sure you know living there. They really are not looking out for small kayaks in those yacht lanes!

[@AA1PR]

google is hiding your videos from me, Im subscribed to all looks like a grand time was had except that rain be safe

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I have a lot of people telling me that. I am glad you found me. I always love to hear from you. Thank you!

[@AA1PR]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Yes youre added to my favorites and have been, God Bless

[@terrymeinders9825]

May I ask what your son is doing in China? My son, and fam, have been doing missions work in Russia and Poland (Ukranian refugees) for the last 4 years. So, we know what it's like to be apart (especially from 3 grands).

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

My son is teaching in China. He has a masters degree in international trade. But he loves to teach children. Him and I did mission work in Africa. And we support a family from Ukraine that works will young adults who are now in Poland because of the war. Thank you Terrymeinders for watching. I really do appreciate it.