Camp Mindawinia
Welcome to Camp Min-da-win-ia!
Where we're exploring the lakes, woods and plains of the midwest, specifically the six-state area (Minnesota, North and South Dakotas, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska), on our weekly podcast.
We'll be chatting about all things camping, from backpacking and tenting to the luxury of RVing, with trip plans, gear discussions and interviews with experts and enthusiasts thrown in!
Episodes
49 episodes
Microtinerary: Lazy-D Campground and Trail Rides - Altura, MN
In this, Microtinerary, we're bringing all of the must-see stops for a weekend camping trip to Altura, MN and specifically Lazy-D Campground and Trail Rides - a destination in itself!Stay: Lazy-D Campground and Trail Rides
100 Years of Camping to Celebrate America's 250th!
This week we are taking a look at the first 100 years of recreational camping in the US!This episode is purely for fun and entertainment and we have done our best to represent historical events accurately. Happy Birthday Amer...
Podunk-Town Festivals - How to Find and Camp by Them!!
This week we are exploring some of the great, little, small-town festivals in the Mindawinia area and making some completely unqualified recommendations on where to go and stay! We'd love to have you join us in...
State Parks Review Ep. 5 ND/MN
This week we have two fresh state park reviews as part of our ongoing series for highlighting and ranking Min-da-win-ia state parks and their campgrounds! The parks we are discussing today are Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, M...
When and Where to Ask for Help at the Campground!
This week we're sharing some stories of times we needed to ask for help, while camping and who we thought were the best contacts for these situations! We'd love to hear your camping stories and any tips on who to contact when unexpe...
Naming Your RV, Tent or Other Gear!
This week's episode is just a fun, chatty time of discussing our RV name plans and some ideas for where you can draw inspiration to name your vehicles and gear, as well! We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group...
Microtinerary: Red Wing, MN
In this, fresh Microtinerary, we're bringing all of the must-see stops for a weekend camping trip to Red Wing, MN and Bay City, WI, on both sides of the Mississippi River!Stay:Bay City Campground
Honoring Memorial Day - Activity Ideas for the Summer Holidays!
In this short episode, we would like to acknowledge the loss of the men and women whose lives were lost to protect and defend our nation. We are also sharing some of our favorite ideas for wiling away those relaxed, summer-holiday, ...
State Parks Review Ep. 4
This week we are bringing you two new state parks as part of our ongoing series for reviewing and ranking Min-da-win-ia state parks and their campgrounds! The parks we are discussing today are Wildcat Mountain State Park in Ontar...
Tips for Sleeping Comfortably in a Tent!
This week we are sharing some of our favorite ways to up the comfort when camping out, in a tent!We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on your camping related posts, we may be abl...
Using Your RV as a Rest Stop!
This week we are sharing all of the ways that we like to use our RVs as a roadside stop, whether as a clean, safe bathroom, an inexpensive restaurant or a place to literally rest up and wait out traffic, plus some tips to make your stops smooth...
Camping Movies for the Vintage Camping Vibe!
This week we are setting the scene for a great camping season by taking all of the inspiration we can get, from vintage camping films and documentaries! We have two lists, the first are films that have actual camping scenes and the ...
State Parks Review Ep. 3
This week we are bringing you two new state parks as part of our ongoing series for reviewing and ranking Min-da-win-ia state parks and their campgrounds! The parks we are discussing today are Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne...
Choosing the Best Campsite for Your Best Trip Yet!
Just a quick episode with some tips and tricks for determining and selecting the best campsite for you and your camping style!We'd love to have you join us on our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you tag us on y...
Spring Shakedown/Season Prep Checklist!
This week we are talking about our spring, shakedown, start-of-the-season, checklist!Follow along and get inspired to prep your camper for the 2026 camping season!
Microtinerary: Taylor's Falls, MN • St Croix National Riverway
This week we'll be exploring a Microtinerary to Taylor's Falls, the beautiful spot on the St Croix River that is home to a fantastic, multi-state state park and all of the camping fun you can imagine!Stay:Wildwood RV Park and Camp...
Weird Camping Hacks That *Actually* Work!
On today's episode we are spilling all of our favorite tricks and hacks for camping that we've stumbled across or found on some other "One Weird Trick" lists! As always, we'd love to hear your go-to tips and also your ideas on how t...
Mindawinia State Parks Systems Part 3 - Wisconsin and Iowa
This week we are wrapping up our three-part series covering the state parks systems of the Mindawinia states and today we'll be talking about the parks systems for Wisconsin and Iowa!Wisconsin State Parks Website:
Mindawinia State Parks Systems Part 2 - Nebraska and Minnesota
This week we are continuing our three-part series covering the state parks systems of the Mindawinia states and today we'll be talking about the parks systems for Nebraska and Minnesota!Nebraska State Parks Website:
Welcome Back for Season 2! • Using North and South Dakotas' State Park Systems
Welcome back to Camp Mindawinia, we are so excited that you’re here for our second season and can’t wait to share all of the Midwestern camping fun and information with you, this year!We are kicking off our second season with a three-par...
Highlights of the 2025 Camping Season - Merry Christmas!
Join us as we reminisce about some of our favorites from this past camping season, top locations/sites, favorite gear pieces and eats we enjoyed over and over!This is our final episode of 2025 but we will be back for season two, early in...
Packing Food for All-Season Travel, Coolers and Show News - Happy Thanksgiving!
This week we are talking about transporting food, keeping food hot or cold, selecting the best cooler for your needs and thinking about “The Holidays” as a distraction from the end of the camping season! This is our final regular ep...
End of Season RV Checklist
This week, we are sadly bringing you our end-of-season checklists for packing up our RVs for, at least, temporary storage.We'd love to have you join us in our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and if you send us a messa...