Sprucing Up a Trail-Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin

[@robberntson8934]

You are never going to be lonely with all the jays hanging around.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice perk and it only cost me a few pancakes, glad they do not drink coffee.

[@bruinsfan8278]

Most folks take their dogs for a walk, Martin takes his Grey Jays for a hike, they follow him! Thanks Again Martin, Happy Saturday.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I prefer that unleashed birds.

[@SWC44]

AND THE TRUTH!!!!!

[@bjoernandersen8287]

Another great video from the forest where Martin never get lonely. Perfect place for individuals who love animals and birds. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I fell I fit right in and the jays do not complain.

[@deannaclayton6934]

It is so endearing how those gray jays remember you and your pancakes!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

They sure do not mind getting right in my face when they hear me coming.

[@bosse641]

Quality time in the woods. ....it doesn't get better than that.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I agree with that.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Yep. More pancakes is what you need. You have many blessings in your life. Thanks for sharing and take care, Al

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Need to make a special pancake pouch.

[@5150Bud]

Coffee and Big Martin at the cabin. Thank you Lord life is good.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You got that right!

[@Home-11]

I like how you have learned the history of the cabins and people that once lived there and keep it alive with the stories of a different time. You, my sir, are the new, "Old Olaf"! Thanks and I hope Jim gets well! 😁👍🐦‍⬛

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I had a gentleman up there that taught me a lot about who was there.

[@Home-11]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 a walking library with a time capsule flair! 😏

[@l.davesteele3227]

God bless you .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Have an awesome day.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Will do

[@ljacobs53]

Well trail boss, another very interesting video! I keep getting older but you seem to have found the fountain of youth. God bless

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Just cut a trail a day and you will never die.

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Thanks for another mornin at the cabin!! ✌

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Happy to share the good times.

[@berniesauger3401]

I just love the birdies and how they love you.❤

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Makes my day.

[@chrishelms1967]

Those Gray jays are some smart little guys😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

They sure have me figured out.

[@lesterwicklein717]

Good Morning always enjoyable thanks

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good to hear its still working.

[@user-mm3nn1dz8c]

Always entertaining Thanks.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good to hear.

[@sanfordberg4880]

Martin, you feed the Grey Jays pancakes, and us, caramel rolls, chicken with Stovetop dressing, coffee, and relaxing entertainment.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Oh yes!

[@alancall5113]

Thanks for a little cabin time my friend👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Any time!

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Thats what happens when you spoil them, baby jays !!! Thanks for the video.!!!😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Spoiled they are.

[@dougmiller8099]

Another great video Martin. Thank you! And i love the history of that area!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@suezaple4950]

Loving how the Grey Jay's follow you they must remember you and your goodies for them . very cute .Looked like a great day for a walk in the forest wish I had that where I live I loved the forest. very interesting to see the old ruins would be an interesting place to explore. Love the history of place 's. Thank's Martin love this as always .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So much history I could share and so much more that is lost forever.

[@kendrasmith6637]

Hi Martin 👋 this was another good one. Talking to the birds. Love it 🥰 Looked like a nice sunny day. I miss the sun so much in winter. God bless

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nonap5225]

Good morning, glad to see you and the Jay’s out in the woods. Just too cold for me since I have lived in the south for 80 years. I do like watching you doing all the things you do. Just be safe. You have made me cold so now I am going over to Vonnie’s and enjoy the chili as I know it will warm up these old bones. God bless. From deep southeast Mississippi.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That chili sounds good to me too, OH I ate it all last week.

[@robertsouthernsouthern5524]

Poor Jim missed out on those lovely rolls hope he gets well soon Martin bet you miss him thank you 😅

[@robertsouthernsouthern5524]

What kind of tea do you drink Martin as I live in Britain always wondered what kind it was also what's your favourite ground coffee cheers

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Even if I would have to share the caramel rolls.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The coffee is McCafe Columbian and the teas are varied. Green tea most often and then some Sweet Dreams and now this Cinnamon has been good.

[@robertsouthernsouthern5524]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 cheers Martin sounds marvellous happy trails

[@brucedale4465]

Always good to see a good wholesome video in this messed up world ✝️. Thanks

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamiedalluge9472]

Always love cleaning or making trails thru the woods. Especially when theirs a lil snow to safely build a few small fires

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You got that right!

[@jamessefton3680]

Great video Martin Thanks for taking us along 👍Take Care and be sure to have some more caramel rolls ready for the next time 😂👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

They are taking care of my loneliness.

[@bowlmeoverva]

Time to make the coffee and enjoy another edition of Martin's Tour of Homes. Enjoyed! TY!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A lot of old voices as I do that tour.

[@adeeponionbreath]

It’s so nice you can enjoy Newt’s property. It’s an inviting stead so sunny and flat.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Such a nice history to be aware of when I am there.

[@adeeponionbreath]

Thanks for sharing the trails. Quite ideal.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Our pleasure!

[@Zorbawon]

Nice video; closest thing to being there!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I try

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Love how the little jay knew you, you might be right he must have been born near the cabin❤

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Totally!

[@nancybrown2700]

Marty, Today's video has inspired me to at last create a new connecting trail from the top of my land to a nearby meadow.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Go for it, never enough connecting trails.

[@robertsimard735]

Good morning Martin. Little cold here in northern Ontario. Thanks for sharing the history of the woods surrounding your cabin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We finally got the cold here in IL this week. Northern MN temps were matching ours as some of that cold from the west went low.

[@BigKevsPlace1]

Clif bars are great!! For whatever reason you enjoy them. I’m surprised you don’t bring pancakes with you just in case. Thanx for another great vid!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Next time!

[@toddkozakiewicz8770]

Your mattress at the cabin doesn't look very comfortable, but I bet you can sleep like a baby on it. Newt's bench doesn't look so comfortable, but I bet you can sit for hours. Thanks for the visit Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am loving the mattress as before that it was three air mattresses.

[@toddkozakiewicz8770]

Definitely a step up then!

[@user-rn8ge1nq8t]

That was awesome sir!! you transport me with every video!! God Bless, and thanks for the share!! (USA Lover)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So nice of you

[@out-landishintheokanagan270]

Thanks for the tip on cutting logs across trails. I buy the Cliff Bars by the box and have every flavour.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I use those Brownie ones as I can go for hours after eating one on the trail.

[@jasepowers9335]

HI FROM THE UK WISHED THE UK HAD BACK COUNTRY LIKE THIS BUT ALL GONE NOW HOUSES AND PEOPLE EVEN THE HUNTING IS FROWNED APON NO DIRECTION TO GO NOW APART FROM MY MEMORIES GOD BLESS

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am fortunate to have access to such a large expanse.

[@jasepowers9335]

@TheNorthwoodsman1 you are blessed with a simple life I wished that the whole world would slow down it all moves so fast people have forgotten the pleasure of taking a walk and sitting down with nature love the channel

[@dennisparisian7040]

The chain saw working great

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have nine in case one goes on strike.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Great video! Cool how the Jays have imprinted on you. You’ll always have company. Very interesting history about the land and people. Please update when you have more information.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

For sure!

[@wyominghome4857]

In Wyoming, Canada Jays are also called "camp robbers" and are known for being the friendliest birds out there. Because I live on a river the American Dipper is another favorite, as it was with naturalist John Muir. These little dark gray birds walk underwater on the bottom of the river bed when the water is low and hunt for food under the rocks. Amazing they don't get swept away by the current, but they don't and they're great fun to watch. Wikipedia has a video of them in action.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have never seen a dipper but have seen what they can do.

[@jamessefton3680]

Martin always great video and in my saw bag I always keep a 2” paint brush to sweep off any saw dust or the like before refilling the oil and gas tank 👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Great tip!

[@randypyatt5649]

You are the bird man.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Love to have them around like that.

[@jan6293]

Martin, it’s so cool to learn about the history of the land and who lived there! I can almost see the team horses and men with their axes and saws cutting. 🌲🪓🌲

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I need to tell a few more tales that I have heard up there.

[@samfinn487]

👍✝

[@michaelcann280]

Happy New year Martin, great to see you out an about keeping those trails open still. Best wishes from the UK.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I sent Kevin down that trail a few weeks ago and when he saw a bird he stepped back and broke through the ice.

[@williamleopold507]

Interesting video , thanks for sharing .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bradcarlson9564]

Great history

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So much up there and it is slipping away.

[@badcompany3057]

I do enjoy your vids.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good to hear.

[@marianfrances4959]

I enjoy the history you share...and are now a part of. LOL on three names for old Newt/Olaf! Thank you, Martin. 👍😎🇨🇦🙏🪶🌲🌳❄

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Interesting stories float around about the early settlers and I am sure some of them are true. One story was that the night Olaf was dying he wanted to to a neighbor to tell him where his rumored fortune was buried. Doctor would not let the neighbor in so I am still on the lookout.

[@vernareed2692]

​@@TheNorthwoodsman1so was it on the part of land you have that Olaf passed away?

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

I believe that I’ll be making some pancakes in the morning. I’ve written this before, but you have an awesome place up there.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

And I have said before, I love sharing that cabin.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

It will be a great adventure coming up to help with the guest cabin.

[@armidaperez5360]

🙋👍🙃

[@davidferguson9213]

Thank You!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You're welcome!

[@Chris-yo4ks]

Jim's last 2 cinnamon rolls HAD to be DELICIOUS....someone else's portion always tastes better when they don't get to eat it.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Funny how that works.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

HEY MARTIN, I FOUND THIS YOUNG GUY NAMED, VADIM IN THE WILD. NAME OF THE VIDEO IS: BUILDING A BUSHCRAFT SAWMILL TO BUILD A LOG CABIN FOR SURVIVAL IN THE WILD, CATC & COOK. I SO HOPE YOU WOULD WATCH IT, THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! HE ONLY USED A FEW HAND TOOLS. ALL PRIMITIVE. I WANTED TO SHARE THIS W/YOU MARTIN. * YOUR SO KIND TO SHARE YOUR SNACKS, W/YOUR BUDDY THE BIRD. WHILE OUT ON THE TRAIL. IT KEEPS IT EYES ON YOU. Do take care. Fl.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will check it out.

[@user-ik4fd9ny4b]

Martin, I consider you an expert of the forest.. I have been watching (KZbin) "Fifteen minutes in the Forest", Virginia land management. I have recently purchased 100+ acres in Southern Ma, Ct border. People are telling me in order to be a good caretaker I'll need to harvest it. I'm 69 yrs old. I'm afraid I'll be looking at a scared forest until the day I die. What do you say? Over the years I'v come to value the many decades of knowledge you've acquired. . Thanks, Pete

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

In general with your age at 69 I would think that even if the eastern forest was fully mature the cutting can wait. In my area of MN most of the trees mature in less than 100 years. Loggers use the term "They are going the other way' meaning the wood is deteriorating rather than growing. Another option is some selective harvesting in the winter so less soil compaction and root damage occurs. The hard part for us is that when the good trees are taken there are some others that should be cut down so the forest can start over in that spot. Interesting that there is a good amount of sunlight that has to get to the forest floor for a healthy system from grasses , forbs and bushes.

[@lindauribe6872]

We are snowing at the top of the mountains in Fawnskin Ca.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Still a good thing, right?

[@carljohnson7440]

😊

[@lynnuppermichigan9187]

I had 1 gray jay this fall came in but didn't come back! I have blue jay,miss the grays

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The Gray Jays do need what I call green timber and do not linger in hardwood forests.

[@hootwho3640]

Yum

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes for sure

[@geraldnichols1853]

I've always wanted to research my cabin area. As to what was there in years passed. I wonder where one would go to find old aerial photos of the county I'm in or where I would research it. Looks like those Grey Jay's follow you everywhere you go up there and they know when you are there.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Not sure on Wi but MN dnr has archives on line of 1940 air photos. A local library could be a gold mine or just some old timers at a local diner.

[@geraldnichols1853]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I'll do some research. I've talked to a few older people in my area but not too many are up on my area exactly. I'm getting more and more people building around me here lately. Not much I can do about it unless I keep buying all the land around me haha. Think I'm going to make a quick trip up to my cabin the end of this week possibly.

[@emilyneal7888]

Word has gotten out in the 100 acre woods that Martin feed the birds. You won’t even be able to hide in the woods and eat a cherry pie.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is my cross to bear!

[@JoeOutdoors]

Which has more snow, the cabin or home? Without breaking anything is a good thing!!

[@RandyRitaStaub]

If a little oil is good, than more is better. I use a small dawn soap bottle filled wirh chain saw oil and oil my bar between cuts. helps with cutting. thanks again for enjoyable morning. God bless and be safe

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We have a foot in IL and the cabin less than half that.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I keep the adjustment on the plus side and pump in that grease each fuel stop.

[@Roarmeister2]

I was curious about the jays (Perisoreus canadensis) so I looked up the history of the name. They were originally called Canada Jays (going back to 1760 - the French name Le geay brun de Canada), but briefly referred to as Grey Jays then back to Canada Jay back in 2018 by the American Ornithological Society. So yes Martin, you calling them Canada Jays is the most correct name. Out in Western Canada, the common name is Whisky Jack vs. the Gray or Grey Jay. Whisky Jack is anglicized from Wisakedjak, the First Nation's name for the bird.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The way stories get changed, in MN they say its Whisky Jack because the loggers used to feed them spiked bread and they would get drunk and provide entertainment.

[@user-nm5ut6le9v]

I think your birds are keeping a eye on ya

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

And an EAR.

[@pauloehmen1665]

I see the temperatures are -20 up there this morning

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Actually nice for them as we are -10 all the way down here in IL. One more day in our frigid blast.

[@johnr3603]

🎵 sometimes you feel like a nut,,sometimes you dont..(feel free to finish😄)**"""

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will work on it,

[@drc1883]

Martin, I'd like to do some camping this fall up in your neck of the woods. No need to tell me where you live, but could you give me the general vicinity? e.g. near Ely or closer to the border? I assume you border national forest. Thanks so much. Greg in Indiana

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No big secret, It is up near Lake of the Woods. Join our cabin building crew for a while if you want to. Contact me at [e-mail]

[@adeeponionbreath]

Showing Newts property might be inviting development. That may not be good.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

All federal and state land now so no development to worry about.

[@jeffquackenbush7433]

Just curious in all the years you've owned the property why you haven't cut a road all the way in to the cabin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

There is fragile on all ways into the cabin property so it will never happen.

[@jeffquackenbush7433]

Okay I just started watching the channel a couple of weeks ago but I thought there must have been a reason very interesting and informative channel I've watched several episodes now take care

[@shawndonohoe2789]

3 names, 3 plots of land? 3 wives?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Not many women ever mentioned in these cabins.

[@Timberbeartrail]

What state are you in and what area

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The cabin is in far north central MN.

[@markmorris3579]

You're spoiling those jays.But that's ok.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

They do not complain.

[@markmorris3579]

-@@TheNorthwoodsman1 -It's worth it!

[@stevegillespie8280]

Newt selling the land to Olaf sounds like some kind of tax dodge to me. Interesting. Clearly, though, something was going on.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have a local historian lookin into it but no work yet.

[@SWC44]

WHY NOT A JIM CABIN VIDEO???????? TY...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

He is having knee surgery in a few weeks but will be bouncing back.

[@SWC44]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 GOOD WISHES TO JIMBO, YOU AND ALL!!!!!!!!!!! TY MARTIN

[@SWC44]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 OUCH, I JUST HAD A NEW HIP, NOT FUN!

[@wildwillyprepper]

Sir I am concerned, with Jim not being there, and having no one to talk to, you are spending way to much time talking to the birds. If they start talking back please let us know and we can help.😜

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

HELP