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A Fall Guys Weekend at Mauthe Lake
The weekend of September 20, 2025, we loaded up after work and school and headed north for a simple guys weekend at Mauthe Lake State Park. Nothing fancy. Just me, my 8-year-old son, and my girlfriend’s 8-year-old son. A couple hammocks, some food, and a plan to let the weekend unfold.Thank you for reading this…
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Two Nights of Winter Camping in Nicolet National Forest ❄️
I spent two nights winter camping in the Nicolet, and the weather made sure it wasn’t just a casual overnight.Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe! I drove in under heavy fog and rain. While I was setting up camp, the temperature dropped just enough for that rain to turn into snow.…
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Kickapoo River Fall Colors Paddle – Adventure Journal
October 10–12, 2025 – Ontario, WIMadCityPaddlers Annual Fall Colors TripThank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe! Kickapoo River glowing with peak fall colors during the 2025 MCP Fall Paddle. There’s something special about rolling straight from work into a weekend on the river. I packed my car the night before, knowing I’d…
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