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Camp Mindawinia

Camp Mindawinia

By: Liv Constantine and Ab Constantine - Stavigs Wilderness
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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!

© 2026 Camp Mindawinia Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Microtinerary: Taylor's Falls, MN

    Microtinerary: Taylor's Falls, MN
    Mar 30 2026

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    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 Campground

    https://www.wildwoodcamping.com/


    Do:

    Interstate State Park

    https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00178#homepage

    Taylor's Falls Scenic Boat Tours

    https://www.taylorsfallsboat.com/

    Taylor's Falls Canoe

    https://www.taylorsfallscanoe.com/

    Swedish Immigrant Trail

    https://swedishimmigranttrail.com/


    Eats:

    Slattengren Farms (Maple Syrup)

    https://www.slattengrenfarms.com/

    The Drive In

    https://taylorsfallsdrivein.com/menu/

    Dancing Dragonfly Winery

    https://www.dancingdragonflywinery.com/

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    30 mins
  • Weird Camping Hacks That *Actually* Work!

    Weird Camping Hacks That *Actually* Work!
    Mar 23 2026

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    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 to keep those ultra biodegradable rolls of TP dry, in the woods! haha


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    29 mins
  • Mindawinia State Parks Systems Part 3 - Wisconsin and Iowa

    Mindawinia State Parks Systems Part 3 - Wisconsin and Iowa
    Mar 16 2026

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    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:

    https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Parks

    Wisconsin State Parks Reservations:

    https://wisconsin.goingtocamp.com/


    Iowa State Parks Website:

    https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-go/state-parks

    Iowa State Parks Reservations:

    https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/

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    32 mins
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Lots of good tips and ideas so far, I liked the organizing and socializing episodes, fun stories and the audio is clear enough to head easily.

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Great podcast if you live in, or plan to visit, the Midwest! But also has helpful info for camp ping anywhere! They have itineraries, meal plans, lists to pack, and ideas for connecting and exploring.

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