The Perfect Spring Aliner Camping trip. Wilson Creek, NC and Mortimer Campground in April 2023

[@joycefranklin8981]

Rick, I am so glad to have "found" you again. I have followed you since your NY days. Lost you for a while. I love watching your videos, a long time subscriber. I really enjoyed this video. I think that at least 50% of the sites should be kept open, would be fair for all. It is hard for me to camp anymore but hope to get out a few times this year in my minivan camper. I am 82 with all the health problems that go along with that. But the spirit is still willing though the flesh is weak so they say. Enjoyed this video, please keep up the good work. Give Akela a hug for me. Sincerely, Joyce

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Good to hear from you Joyce. Don't give up to the body, the spirit can pull you through and it will grow stronger! Maybe we can meet on the road someday soon! Thanks for stopping by!

[@IanNafey]

I Just starting watching you Rick! I love the advice and ideas you have given me. At 54, I am getting back into exploring God's beautiful creation. We will be off road camping and visiting some of the Forest campgrounds this spring and summer. Looking forward to it and enjoying the beautiful landscape in NC and SC. Keep up the great work & can't wait for new videos in the near future. Ray/ Rock Hill, SC

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Good to meet you Ray, and welcome aboard! We are just "upping" the channel a bit and trying to improve the content, so its a great time to join the gang! Maybe We'll see you on the road in the area sometime. Please stop and say Hi!.

[@cmanofthewoodscentralus3217]

Food looked good. Amazing what you can cook away from home. Thanks for Sharing.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Anything almost can be adapted for camping. Especially if I was there a little longer. It was a 2 night test of the Aliner.

[@jerrystark6766]

A beautiful campground. I can see why you like it. The Stick Master seems to like it, too.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

The stick master loves that cool pool on hot days!! He was asking there in the beginning, then he realized how cold it was!!

[@wthurman5910]

Rick love that beautiful campground and river. You did a great job of cooking dinner. Looking forward to y'all's upcoming trip to the north.Stay safe🙏❤️🥾🥾🐾🐾❤️✌️☕

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Thank You, we will certainly try. Not easy to stay safe when Akela likes to make friends with Snakes and skunks!

[@milesbliss3256]

Great video. Great looking camp grounds. It reminds me of the ADK upper Hudson River by Tahawus

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Hi There Miles. Yes NC is very much like UPstate NY. Except right now it is colder! here!! lol

[@pattyk8594]

Great video, thank you. I liked the cooking segment along with all the beautiful scenery! And I always like seeing the Aliner all set up at camp. And who can get enough of Akila and how amazing that he finds the Monster Stick every time!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

He does have an exceptional talent for sticks ! Thanks for the comment ! We will keep cooking!

[@Tom-In-Ga]

I can see why you like that place so much. I was waiting for Akela to shake himself off when he came out of the water and was behind you when you were sitting down. I thought for sure you were going to get a shower. The drone footage was pretty cool flying down the river. BTW: I could almost smell that chicken cooking. Cordon Bleu is one of my favorites. All in all, a great video, Rick. A little of everything. Well done, sir!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

We are trying to get a little of everything, a 3 act video when possible from now on. Hopefully the extra length won't be too much for those watching at work!! lol

[@susanstrickland6774]

That's a beautiful spot for sure. Definitely Akela approved because he found a great big stick. Super nice spot at the fall to sit and ponder for a while. Chicken looked perfect. 🙂👍

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Thanks, When I'm hot and hiking and I see a pool under a falls like that, its hard to stay clothed and dry!! lol Akela has all the fun! Thanks Susan!

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

Dinner looked great Rick! I have a multitude of those clamps in my rig. Nice spot, I think the Wolf Pup could fit on that site.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Oh I am sure the Pup will fit on that spot. That might be its first journey when it finally gets ready. lol.

[@bekaruth11]

Awesome! You seem very experienced. I would love a tour of your setup and supplies!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Ha ha... My set up is changing rapidly at the moment. IF you want info on the Aliner I have several videos about what I have changed and done to it. Look in the PLAYLIST area for Aliner Videos. But your welcome to look it over if you see me anyplace. I do get around !

[@phartsky]

Rick, you'ree making me hungry, man!! Nice job!!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I don't believe that hard to do....lol My fancy cooking is wasted on Akela!! He likes it plain and raw as much as much as burned in the pan!! Thanks Pete, See you on the next one!

[@ncwomanparker1708]

I can not wait to get my small camper, and go to some of these campgrounds you go to. They are so nice, and out of the way.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Mortimer is certainly out of the way. It takes a hour off any major Highway to get to it, and then your NOWHERE... But you can Go NoWHERE Fast !! :-)

[@tonyraby1515]

Loved the video!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Thanks, I we are trying harder, at least I am, not sure about Akela!! Though he did get in that really cold water for the camera!!

[@NoFeeArea]

I liked the simpleness of your trips. Green trees, favorite spot, beautiful river, cooking and relaxing. It perfectly sums up the camping lifestyle. Doesn't matter where you are. Just find your favorite spots and unwind. Thank you.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Thanks for the comment, Next weeks video will be missing the relaxing part due to time restraints....lol and needing oxygen!!

[@waynesworld7885]

The Julia Child of the deep woods. She would have loved the hatchet.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Aww... I'm honored!! Thanks for that comment !

[@nancyseiler2844]

Ah, local again! And a couple good camp cooking tips. Chicken cordon blue camping? But you really made it look easy. Gonna try it. Thanks.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

It is easy. The hardest part is remembering where the hatch is !! Enjoy! Thanks for the comment !

[@minnc7039]

Nice video! I live about 19 miles from that campground. It's been a while but have tent camped there quite a few times.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Oh, that an awesome campground!! So small but so much to do in the area!!

[@jimmikko2478]

Great meal and beautiful stream. Enjoy !

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

There are so many fantastic places around here. I love living here.

[@jeffkimber]

Nicely done Sir! I enjoyed and appreciated your dash-can drive in as well as the drone over the river- music improved also- Emeril would say “you really kicked it up a notch!”

[@jeffkimber]

Dash-Cam that is

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

If nothing else comes of the digital age, people will be able to translate what is typed out and what people really mean....lol. Thanks, We are trying 3 "act" production, with activities, drones, and reviews. Hopefully it will build a better video.

[@LoveMtDulcimerMusic]

That meal looked so good! Your footage following the flow of the water near the beginning of the video was so smooth and low. I guess that was drone footage? You really have mastered that thing. I hope Akela got a bite of that delicious food.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

We are going to do more drone stuff. Just because I have lost 3, at $1000 each, doesn't mean I should keep it in the box!! lol We must get it out and use it. So yes that was drone and we will try to use it in every video!! Its worth the risk !

[@astrobob9432]

Good video Rick. Nice campground, looks almost like Colorado! Now that I am retired, I purchased the "America The Beautiful" senior pass which gets you 50% discount for campgrounds at National Forests, National Parks, Corps of Engineers, BLM, etc. But I bet you already have one. I'm headed to badlands national park on tues. Good luck with the wolf pup and Aliner! Hope you at least make it to the Ozarks. Hey, Missouri is really the south!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

HI there Bob. Yes, my Bratty son got me the pass when I turned 62. Its nice except that now it only covers the "Base Campsite Rate". If there is electricity, or showers, or Pretty flowers they often tack on extra fees. So it may only save you $10-$15 on a $35 campsite. But its better than a poke in the eye!! Enjoy the bad lands. I'll need a report when you get back.... They are on my 2025 planning calendar!

[@astrobob9432]

@@GoingNoWhereFast Yeah, I have heard of the base rate thing, I will find out about that in person next week. I do know it's across the board 50% on Corps of Engineers campgrounds, we have a few in my area. And most national park and monument entrance fees are at least $30, so there's that saving too. I'll be sure and give you a follow up on the badlands. Might go to Theodore Roosevelt National Park too, if things work out.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

@@astrobob9432 Awesome, yes, not aall have extra fees, just the ones run by concessionaires!

[@sallieevans9079]

I tried making your Cordon Bleu' “Blue Ribbon” chicken before going on a camping trip. It was delicious. I cooked mine over a MSR stove since that is what I will be using. I will probably make mine ahead of time since I am 3 hours or less from several campgrounds and cook it the same evening I arrive. Loving your videos.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Good for you!! Thanks for the comment !

[@TreasureHuntingSWPA412]

Stinging nettle would be a good substitute for the spinach. If you can find some. Just have to wear gloves picking it, and steaming it removes the sting. It's really nice tasting.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

In the early spring, until about now, the plants have not developed their "stingers". And they are a much taster plant too! Thanks for the suggestion, There must have been some somewhere around the river.

[@alanosborne1947]

I enjoyed the cooking lesson gives the saying "hatchet job" a whole new meaning! How far in advance did you have to reserve your site and is it possible to get a site without reservations? What a beautiful location I really need to get up in that area more often.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Since I reserved it for Monday, I just did it about 2 weeks in advance. This campground just opened April 1st, and I don't think you could reserve before that either.. So thats when I reserved it, on Day one... So not a great answer. Sorry

[@susanchapman4231]

I have reservations in Alabama for October. Think I may check out this location on my way down!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Its way off any beaten path or route. IF your taking US 74 over that way, Check out Tsali. Its a really nice FCFS and is rarely full expect Thursdays in summer. Also I think Mortimer Closes around Oct 10th.

[@teresas7272]

Great recipe idea!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Thanks !

[@sully9681]

My favorite place to go as well Rick. Thanks for letting me know that Mortimer has had some upgrading! Did you notice any tent camping sites? Due to a lenghty illness I've not been there in several years. I'm doing well enough now that I could do an overnight, maybe catch some trout in the morning! Thanks again Sir..Stay safe and keep the vids coming...

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

There are always a few tent campers. The other side of the stream has walk in campsites that were occupied by a scout troop. You can see them in the beginning of the campground video. They were just unloading at the pay kiosk. Those are nice tent sites, but any of the other sites is good for tents and I have seen tents on all of them.

[@sully9681]

@@GoingNoWhereFast Thank you Rick, I appreciate your feedback! Safe travels...

[@captaincurt3180]

Always love the cooking videos, Rick! Where did you get the clamps?

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I'm pretty sure Walmart or Maybe Harbor Freight. I have about 3 different kinds. Black, Orange and Grey!! lol

[@Photo-Voyager]

Looks like a great campground. I'm heading up to that area soon and may check it out. Too bad that like so many other national forest campgrounds it's gone to reservations only. Makes it tough on people who don't like to plan way ahead of time.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

You can still do FCFS, but only for a day. Someone can reserve it out from under you. Silly system!!

[@kirstenstrobel4387]

Former Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, recently called the rec.gov reservation system a “total scam.” Personally I just won’t use it. The time spent finding a camping site that works for us is ridiculous. I know it limits possible sites to us, but it is aggravating! Zinke is calling for an investigation. I hope it is done.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Ryan Zinke apparently doesn't know what Rec.gov is. The Concessionaires that run the various parks are the ones that stipulate to the additional fees. Rec.gov just puts them on the internet so they are easy to find. As as an appointee with no real understanding of the system, I understand he is just making news to help with publicity for his election.