A Fall Camping Gem: Spednic Lake at the Canada/US Border

[@ERA-f5w]

I feel sorry for people who think this video is boring. These type of relaxing vids are one of the many things I love about your channel!

[@redsorgum]

It’s better to be bored than terrified…..🤘

[@thehemiolds455]

Agreed,its never boring it's were you can enjoy nature and definitely hear your thoughts and fine peace of mind,that no one could ever give you.🙏🤙👍

[@soniadowney7427]

Boring? Not at all ..fireside chat

[@schwags1969]

I do not find this boring in the least.

[@mikefield7444]

Love to watch your videos. Love the outdoor videos n hiking shots. Never boring in nature.

[@paulr.3220]

This was one of your best Slim. I wholeheartedly agree with your sense of "forest bathing" and your disdain of litter. The word "litterbug" is too cute for thoughtless and careless person. It is good to see you back camping. Peace and safe travels.

[@TheOtherBill]

The best way to reduce the amount of littered cans is to have more places institute deposits. Any cans that do get littered get picked up for the deposit money.

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

​@@TheOtherBillOregon had one of the first bottle bills. There's a fair number of poor and/or homeless people who spend at least part of their time picking up and redeeming bottles and cans, which tells me that a lot of people here still litter.

[@jjudy5869]

@@TheOtherBill Had a friend come down from Michigan for a visit. He was totally amazed that Kansas didn't have deposits on bottles or cans and we had less litter than Michigan. Thoughtless people just don't care.

[@private15]

Most of Canada has all bottles are refundable.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

@@private15annnd we still have littering! I know so many people who throw away money!

[@dougzirkle5951]

That hover cam is a GREAT addition to your videos! And it cuts down on all the walk-backs for Slim, giving you more time for other adventures. Quite enjoyable.

[@SlimPotatohead]

It's an interesting toy, but it does NOT cut down on the walk-backs. Every second of footage I used here, I had to go back and re-stage the sounds. Yes, every footprint was painfully re-recorded!!!! SP

[@dougzirkle5951]

@@SlimPotatohead Darn! I was hoping it would simplify your filming needs. You work very hard producing your videos…it’s obvious.

[@wendybauman4074]

LOVE THIS - thanks Slim! I now have a destination for an October road trip in a couple of years when I retire 😊

[@Beruthiel45]

​@@SlimPotatohead I was wondering about those shots, and thought how much work must be involved. I didn't know about the hovercam so I was also in awe of your skills. Must be a drone I'm thinking, but how does he keep it at that exact distance, it be magical? But I'm actually reassured that it was simply your hard work. And it is much appreciated. I was most definitely not bored but enjoyed everything very much indeed. The beauty, the peace, and most welcome, the solitude. I never was a party girl, and as an old woman alone time rejuvenates me more than any other situation. Lucky fellow Slim! And thanks for taking so much trouble to share the experience with us. I loved it. Yesterday we had our first snow here in Edmonton, but my garden, except for some of the trees, was still mostly green when it fell. Amazing autumn we've had. You extended it for another day. 😊👍

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

First few seconds I was convinced that he had a friend filming behind him. Hey, where is Tater Tot these days?@@Beruthiel45

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Boring??? Absolutely not. This is my kind of camping. You have an artist's eye for such incredible beauty. I couldn't take my eyes away for a minute. What a wonderful place to get peace of mind. I couldn't help but notice how absolutely clear your video footage is.... And the angles... Was that done with a drone? This was an incredibly interesting video and extremely well done. Your videography is absolutely outstanding! You are a phenomenal artist. Impressive! 👍🙂

[@maryj1754]

Slim you never have a boring video. We love all the peace & quiet you find. That was a beautiful campground you stayed at. Good luck finding a new trailer & tow vehicle. Can’t wait to see the new setup!

[@AresPureBloodNoVax]

Slim. I’ve never wanted to slow down a video, till now. Thank you. Great content.

[@karenlowes7802]

People who litter are NOT true lovers of nature. The respect for nature is missing. I always enjoy your lovely videos.

[@Wagons-Rule]

That video today was off the scale, I bow to your camera and editing skills along with the story. Sublime, relaxing and thoughtful. Thank you for making my day.

[@claramullen]

Your videos are far from being boring Slim. I love being in nature and when I can't watching your videos is very much interesting to me so thank you Slim for sharing your adventures ❤

[@anitamitchell3452]

Sorry to hear you were under the weather. It's never a good thing to be sick. Thank you to whoever told you about this place, it has everything a outdoors person could want. Thanks for bringing us along and sharing your keen eye for the beauty of the forest. Stay safe and stay well. See you next time.

[@billdee6398]

👍🏻

[@kirkbrookhouse217]

Slim, I’ve been following you for years now, since your A-liner days and have enjoyed every minute of every video. Of all the content creators, you have inspired me the most. The minimalist style, love for nature, and the disdain for trash. I hope to someday venture to places similar to where you go and fill my soul with the beauty. Thanks, good health and safe travels to you.

[@twopeasinapod3718]

Slim, your “boring” videos are exactly why you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs! I find excitement walking in a forest, hearing the birds chatter, feel the wind blowing in my hair, and the warmth of sunshine on my face. My favorite aromas are that of spruce, pine and cedar. The great outdoors is like a healing drug to the body, soul and spirit. Others enjoy theme parks, souvenir shops, crowded cities but it’s definitely not my cup of tea. We were missing your videos and are so happy you’re feeling good again and are able to be back on the road. You had a smile on your face this whole video. It was easy to see you were back in your element. This video was most enjoyable and the campsite and area was gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. 🍁😊👍 21:19

[@DesertDog8989]

Love how you shared how you overcame your fear of water with the kayak. Folks need to see that challenges can be overcome and you are a master at that!

[@offthebeatengrid]

Thank you. For those of us who can't get out there at this time, you are a Godsend. When you have done quite a bit of camping in your life, you can almost smell the woods when seeing something like this. Again, I say,😊 thank you.

[@TimothyDeck]

Absolutely beautiful! You have a wonderful gift of storytelling in your videos. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. Cheers. :)

[@davidsradioroom9678]

Boring? No. Relaxing? Yes. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@briank1471]

We absolutely love it when we find ourselves in an almost-deserted campground. We just returned to Texas from a 119 day road trip to Yukon, BC, and Alaska. We travel in a full size van with a sleeping platform and our campstove....slept 110 of those nights in campgrounds. The forest restores my soul.

[@geoffbrowne9846]

Slim, I've followed you for years. Always inventive and resourcecful. Love this Spednic video, you're doing exactly what I would do. And i am clapping at your experiences!!!!! Kepp going and doing! Bon chance.

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

OMG, this was so NOT boring, I was completely NOT bored.... :-) Excellent episode - loved the tranquillity and peace of mind that this gave me. Thank you Slim.

[@javiervelazquez6237]

In 83 I worked for C.C.C (california conservation Corp.) In Escondido, California. Then transfered up north to Calaveras California. That year was the only time I experience such freedom in the Forestery, building trails for campsites fighting wild fires and hiking miles into the wilderness with workmates. I miss the wilderness. At 63 there is no end of my energy. Being disabled from a compound fracture of my lower right leg ( severely damaged knee catalogue ) Glucosamine w/ condrioton sulfate really has helped me walk again without a cane. Your mellow videos are great, I've learned alot from you from your cabin rebuild, your heater connection in your trailer, water filter bucket and many others I have watched. No your not boring. thier are many youtubers out there that are super boring and others that intrigue me like you do. My wife and I are planning to venture out soon

[@Bluejay1968]

A walk in a forest is never boring, especially a forest as beautiful as that one. What an absolutely stunning campsite, if only we had ones like that in the UK.

[@Mach.R]

I'm never bored.

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Spednic Lake was absolutely beautiful. Totally agree that a walk in the woods is therapeutic and has healing properties. Love camping and being in the woods. Nothing boring about it. Nature is wonderful. Hiking and kayaking are excellent activities. Refreshing and inspiring, like you said. Great video.

[@jameshbyrd]

Thanks, Slim. That journey was quite a treat. I love how the hover cam has added a new dimension to your videography. I've enjoyed your videos for several years now, but lately they are helping me deal with an occasional bout of homesickness for North Idaho where I lived for about 25 years. The eastern forest is not quite the same, but there are many similarities. My wife and I used to travel into BC fairly often (to places like Panorama, Banff, Kelowna, and Shuswap), and I miss having such beautiful country all around me for hundreds of miles. I love the forest we have here in Northern New Mexico, but it's not quite the same, and having two major wildfires during our first two years here has damaged our enjoyment of new property. Of course, all forests can have that problem. We were sad to learn that Okanagan Lake Resort, where we stayed a few years ago, burned down during this year's BC wildfires. I suppose we'd all best get out there and enjoy the forests while we still have them.

[@daleguenther5826]

Thank you so much for taking us along to see the wonders and beautiful surroundings! So relaxing to watch as I can no longer hike the trails. But I do have the memories of when I used to be able to hike for miles. Thanks again for your view of nature.

[@bettyhudson979]

Slim , I never find your videos boring. I have learned so much from your fixer upper ideas and the lessons just like you imparted to your subscribers. Thought a few minutes from your video and read about Phytoncides. Thanks Slim for all that you do to enlighten and brighten your subscribers world around them.

[@montyforster3370]

A lot of WOW moments tbs

[@hazellegate9624]

No boredom there! Just beautiful nature and tranquility. Thanks for sharing it, Slim. **BTW you might find this a good tip: on my kayak paddle I have a curly cord to attach it to the kayak; that way you’re never at risk at losing your paddle when out on the water.**

[@naomasmith9662]

I think I can smell the Forest through my screen. Yes, I feel refreshed! I just love your photography. The mushroom tree made me say Wow! 3 times!😂😂😂

[@oldgeekster1]

Noted addition of footage from that new little drone. Excellent tie in and very pleasing to view. I'm going to be real interested to see what kind of rig you wind up with next Slim - may it bring you many new adventures to share with us.

[@davebenson1504]

but how do you get the drone to follow you when you can't even see it behind you 🙃

[@AndyMacBG]

Or hear it! Excellent bit of kit.

[@debra-vs]

I came to specifically say this. The new drone seems to be working for you.

[@bryanwood84]

Being from Ontario, seeing litter is no surprise. We just returned from visiting the Maritimes, I was surprised to see how clean Newfoundland was. Everywhere we went and all the trails we walked we didn't find any trash! I'm not sure why, maybe Newfoundlanders just realize what they have and respect the land more. It was nice to see and can't wait to go back and spend more time there, 3 weeks was not enough! As always fantastic video keep it up!!

[@stymiedagain]

Living in Newfoundland, I find that hard to believe. Maybe it's the area you visited. I see litter everywhere. It infuriates me. How hard is it for people to carry out their empty cans!

[@erindriffield5643]

I’m always grateful for any Slim video but the style, format and content of a quiet camping video is my favourite kind of Slim video. The videography is amazing but i also have to compliment the sound. I believe there is a blue jay call in the video and I swear I looked out my own window because it sounded so clear. Thank you for another great video Slim.

[@montyforster3370]

This chap is simply awesome

[@LOT9T]

I agree Slim the lack of insects and the cooling of the season transitioning into winter is excellent. Add in the foliage color schemes makes for a grand vista indeed!

[@aletageer6911]

I love Slim’s videos. They are laid back and easy going and very instructional. With being adventurous as well!

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

I'm healing just from watching this!! Thank you Slim!!😊😊😊

[@suesmith4325]

What a lovely camp site! This is pulling at my heart strings. Fall camping is the best!! You are so good at capturing the beauty of it. This video ranks up in the top 5 for me.

[@agesadventures]

What a great campsite! Kayaking is a great way to explore what the lake has to offer. Thanks for taking us on the tour of this wonderful place, Slim😁

[@magalirodriguez7830]

Embrace boredom! Love this! What a perspective! Never any boredom with you Mr slim

[@jennifermagee9131]

Not boring,

[@kewljewl3006]

I grew up on a lake in northern Wisconsin, and this video brought back lots of great memories. I can no longer get out and about like I wish, so videos like yours create a perfect vicarious experience. Thank you! I can smell the scent of the leaves and the woods!

[@barrynystedt9415]

Not boring in the least, so beautiful, loved every minute! Felt like you brought me along, I could almost feel myself there sharing in the peace and tranquility. Thank You!

[@rmbandit1]

Tranquility and peace, food for the soul. Outstanding stuff.

[@chrism9294]

I loved the shot of the water reflecting the sunlight onto the trees.

[@Lorimofford]

Yay! So glad you loved it!!! Thanks for the shout out. ❤ awe.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Lori for the tip. Without people like you I would never have found such a beautiful place! SP

[@Lorimofford]

:) So happy you liked it there!!!@@SlimPotatohead

[@ladikmk]

You were right Slim - absolutely gorgeous and the perfect place to finish your healing. What an amazing campsite, and the woods were bursting with fungi. The people who litter are inherently lazy, and they obviously just don't care about leaving nature the way they found it, or even better. Thanks for sharing. Stay well.

[@kimberlyobrien4677]

This is not boring whatsoever. I am living my dream through watching your videos and others like you. I'm a 61-year-old woman who lost her husband four years ago. We had talked about doing this before he got ill and we were so looking forward to it in our retirement. But unfortunately his illness took him way too soon so I get to watch you and dream

[@JOHNNYJAMES-lk1yh]

Thank you Slim . Now I know why I love being in the woods, always have since I was a young man.

[@emmyjoyful1]

This is beautiful! I was through there mid-October 2024. So very very beautiful!

[@mc-sp8zr]

What an absolutely beautiful area. Happy to see you out in your element and enjoying the wilderness.

[@jessicahaviland7165]

Hey Slim! My husband and I love your videos! They are so calming and we love your appreciation of nature. Thanks for all you do! Get well soon!!

[@michaelboudreau5937]

I discovered this gem a number of years ago and my first reaction arriving at the several spectacular lake shore primitive sites was not unlike yours at the intro of your video…WOW! A hidden gem. I’ve camped on many of these sites and many of the numerous islands…again…WOW! Paddling amongst the often times gigantic glacial boulders is an incredible experience. This lake chain from there traverses along the NB/Maine border for hundreds of Km,s north. One of my all time favorite best kept secret places. Thanks

[@misswoltzen]

This is one of those videos you don’t want to end. Very pretty and relaxing. I always like it when you show where you are on a map.

[@artieross9537]

Boring is never a word I'd use for one of your vodeos, Slim. They're always interesting. I especially loved the loo with a view.

[@64TMS]

You are never boring !

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

As a few people have suggested, I think that a lot of your regular viewers would be very interested in seeing you build out a cargo trailer or a van. Given your high level of ingenuity, such a series of videos would be both captivating and informative. If you would be tolerant of additional roon, a Trailmanor trailer might be something to consider, they are relatively light, fold down for less wind resistance when towing, and if you used a porta-pot, and some containers for fresh water, might be capable of four season camping.

[@ginacardarella]

So beautiful great music And I totally agree with you. It's disgusting that people can litter anywhere, let alone a beautiful forest Yes the company should take some responsibility I love your idea

[@rickanderson11]

Such a peaceful and relaxing episode. Slim, your video skills just keep getting better. Thanks for sharing the "forest shower" with us also. Safe travels always.

[@jimrodda]

Another great video Slim, it looks like you have the new Hover drone, and I really can't understand why people would carry full cans of beer into a camp but can't carry empty one's out !!

[@0aquariumguy0]

The drone footages are awesome. Certainly takes your vlogs to the next level!

[@lorip2109]

Hello Slim. Fall camping is wonderful! Some of our best memories are from Sept. Oct. trips. Being in nature is calming and healing and I love embracing the boredom.

[@JOHNNYJAMES-lk1yh]

Good morning Slim. My wife and I just got back from camping our self's, spent 10 days in Maryland at one of our favorite places. I agree camping in the fall especially in October is awesome. Love you videos always very informative. We are also planning a trip in December to Delaware to celebrate my wife's Birthday. Take care Slim and always safe travels to you sir.

[@1amayrene]

Beautiful leaves colors, love walking in the woods- makes everything better.

[@lsherry2429]

Never boring. I live vicariously through your videos. Love the outside br 😂❤

[@sharonmarks7192]

I see you've been practicing with your new drone. The pics were beautiful, but I'm sure they aren't nearly as beautiful as the location itself. I'm glad you are feeling better.

[@tracker5849]

NO!!!NO!!! NOT BORING!!! PEACEFUL..RELAXING..BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am as green as that forest with envy that I will never see this place. I have a boat anchor that is buried deep in the mud..STUCK in one place. 71..times running out. Thank you for taking me to this place on my birthday.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Well Happy Birthday!

[@tracker5849]

@SlimPotatohead THANK YOU SIR!!!!! Appreciate that.

[@roberttatnell4991]

Never boring camping. I love my own company. I do however argue with myself when camping but I win the argument. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Cheers Rob

[@ralphthomas5798]

I also love October my wife and I always were traveling and camping in the fall I don’t remember ever getting bored . Now I can only go thanks to you and some other KZbinrs thanks for letting us go with you .

[@Pack.Leader]

Lovely. Just what I needed to take my mind off of this endless desert summer here in NM.

[@TheSoapChef]

We just found your channel. We watch a lot of camping, travel and stealth channels. We find your channel to be very entertaining, not boring in the least. Very informative educational. Well done videos are superb. We love your manner of speaking and the gentleness that you have in nature. Keep up the good work, we will continue watching. We just subscribed.

[@JerryChambliss]

Great drone shots. Great nature shots. It’s a lot of work to put a video like this one together with such continuity. I’m learning from you.

[@blackcoffee.]

Oh slim I could smell those pancakes. Having a coffee with you! Great video!

[@patriciawilson5950]

The woods have always been my antidepressant. Now I can no longer get out there due to needing a new hip and some spine problems. So I save your videos as inspiration to keep going. Thank you!

[@tdavila8933]

You are absolutely *never* boring. This video was such a joy to watch, as always. Gorgeous scenery, and your take on life is always so refreshing. Glad you’re feeling better!

[@joycedonell6505]

Totally love watching your adventures! I used to love camping, but no longer do that. I'm from Indianapolis and I used to camp at several different places. Loved Brown County. So peaceful. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your experiences in camping. Fall has always been my favorite time of year. Blessings to you and stay safe. 🙏

[@bill13900]

Beautiful video Slim! I love the drone shots and they add a beautiful dimension to the video. Great job as always! Thank you.

[@derek4073]

What a perfect way to relax, I truly believe camping is great for the body and mind.

[@orapronobis2149]

slim as always you have such great advice we should all go out to the woods and visit and what you called. I love what they call it too. Bathing in the trip in the trees again thank you for all the journey you take us on we live for carelessly through you.

[@betsykociuba5809]

This was so enjoyable! It felt like I was right there with you, enjoying all of nature's beauty. Fall isn't like any other season. Just perfect, in my eyes. Thanks for another peaceful viewing.

[@robertziawinski6554]

Slim, your new mini drone has a great viewpoint! I am so envious!

[@dennisbosworth3665]

Beautiful camera work - beautiful enchanting area!

[@kathyrobert9859]

You are never boring! Your calmness and peace and insight are what I need

[@hahockyang4440]

I just found you!! You are not boring, you are genuine!!

[@rickandpiesretirementadven9000]

Like the new drone. Nice shots...always great cinematography.

[@kathlucy603]

There was nothing boring about this video. It was very relaxing & therapeutic.

[@katheyjames8553]

Thanks for taking us along. It was gorgeous.

[@terryvanord998]

Not boring, perfect, thanks.

[@alanlerner2354]

Thanks for keeping it real, Slim. We’ve gone from tent to pop up to 30’ Travel trailer and now back to pop up! You’re very inspiring and informative. We look forward to real camping again. Keep the videos coming!

[@roberthenson1710]

Thanks slim I could smell the forest, this is something i miss so much

[@BassyMorana]

Hi Slim, if you're looking for a little different adventure, try Frontenac Provincial Park. It's just north of Kingston, Ontario. It's a backcountry park that you could hike or paddle your kayak to your campsite to. Some of the campsites are less than a kilometer from the canoe/kayak put in on Big Salmon Lake. I was just there on Sept. 25 to 29 2023. The campsites have tent platforms, boombox (outdoor toilet), picnic tables and steel bear box for your food. This was very unusual for us because backcountry usually just means a firepit. Our Smokey Oyster Canoe Club (that's what we call ourselves even though we're not a registered group) has being doing this for forty-five years. We are nine guys with our age ranging from 53 to 71. Some of the younger guys came in when some the members passed away. We always canoe trip the last week in September. You'll love the hiking here. It has some historical sites that are very interesting. Keep up with the awesome videos and stories and they are adventures because you're discovering new places and you're sharing them with a beloved group of followers.

[@sharongiesey7071]

Not what I call boring, Slim this was one of your best videos. Thank you so much.

[@pwdrhrn]

When I see you camping, it makes me want to go camping.

[@joannecanetti7481]

What a fantastic video. I look so forward to your exciting content. Between your gift of telling a story to your cinematography I’m so grateful to have you to start my Sunday off. Thanks Slim 😊

[@danielsmith2447]

So glad to see you using the camper again.

[@danrandall794]

Great spot. You are becoming one heck of a water person. Way to overcome your comfort zone.

[@DGardhouse]

Gotta love technology. It’s still amazes me that you have that little drone that’s following behind you. And as always, I enjoy your videos and NO it’s NOT “boring”….😊

[@pagewhite61]

Beautiful Slim, thank you. I’m excited about the eventual new camper and tow vehicle, always fun.

[@jimmyhoffa7935]

Must be a gem of a vidya! My phone has notified me 4 times now to watch. So here I am.👍

[@thizizliz]

I like adjectives , but boring is not one I'd apply to your videos; beautiful, thoughtful, inspiring, & encouraging are some that come to mind. Sometimes a quiet couple of days is just what we need. Thanks to those who suggested this location!

[@jimhanson7476]

One our favourite lakes in our beautiful province, my wife and I have visited many times…

[@williamleopold507]

That was a lovely trip , we enjoyed watching , thanks for sharing .

[@freespirit6209]

Amazing. Thank you so much for taking us with you!

[@dougjohnston156]

Glad your doing better. Thank you for the delightful eye candy. We help the balance out there when we remove others littering. .