Feeling Disappointed- solo overnight 

A very wise woman not to go out on the water when you are not comfortable with the conditions. I salute you for your wisdom.

I turned 70 this spring and I still ride my motorcycle and go motorcycling camping. Age truly is just a number!

Enjoy your videos. You inspire me. I did a solo camp last night. Had an early hours of the morning visitor who left it's paw prints on my car door as well as a nose print on the window. Must have been a gentle giant for I heard nothing and the car did not rock. I'll be 84 in August and still hike and camp solo. Of course, my backpacking days are finished, but nothing wrong with car camping.

Wendy, I’m turning 63 and love the outdoors. I recently attempted and completed a 23 mile solo remote backpacking trip on the Mountains to Sea trail in western North Carolina. Your videos gave me the courage to try it. I made a memory!

Did my first solo camp this past Thursday night in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I learned I'm more capable than I thought. Rock on.

Hello Wendy! Just wanted to say, that I found your channel pretty recently, but I absolutely adore what you create! I'm 22 and soon to graduate from university and I've been feeling very unsure and a bit lost the past months, but your videos are very comforting and you're a great inspiration for me. Hope you're doing well and continue having many adventures ❤

Still better than my best day at work!

I love how you don't have anything to prove. And no apologies. Love it.❤

What a wonderful and inspiring camping trip. Getting older with decreased health, I have learned to be content with doing the best I can and being very thankful for it.

I’m a new fan of yours! I just got back from 5 days of camping with a paddleboard that never left the roof rack due to high wind so I feel your disappointment. Seems you and I have a great respect for Mother Nature and just gotta go with what it throws at us. Definitely not worth the safety risk being alone in the water. Thanks for sharing your trip!

Back in the day when my husband and I camped, we would use a Coleman lantern for heat. We would place the lit lantern in our tent about an hour before going to bed. The heat from the lantern would take all the dampness away and our sleeping bags would feel toasty warm when we crawled in. Of course we shut it down to sleep.

You shouldn't feel disappointed in your trip! You did a wonderful thing, you got to enjoy nature and cook outdoors and read a book by the fire... That's a blessing! Good for you.

New sub…glad to have found your channel. I’m 62 and have been a backpacker since my mid 30’s…doing over nights and up to 6 months at a time. During covid I was out of work for a yr and 7mos, lost my apartment, and decided that if I was homeless, then I could be homeless anywhere. So I put some gear in my SUV and drove around the country…best yr and a half ever! I’ve decided to go ahead and semi retire next spring and do some long trails (PCT to start) while I still can. After that I’m planning a good long tour in the SUV. I’ll be gone a couple yrs if I have my way. I think often about how long I’ll be able to do these things I love, but seeing you out there, living in the moment, and just BEING, gives me such inspiration and confidence! You’re my heroine! ❤️

Love that you go out and enjoy the great outdoors no matter what. Way to chop wood! Killing it! Perfect veggie dish. Skip the canoe and just enjoy the lake. Beautiful dinner. Soak it in.

I just found your page 5 minutes ago, and I just wanted to say how inspired I am. I am a fledgeling camper myself, and often find myself daunted by the physicality as a person who borderlines on disability and straddles obese. You are out here reenforcing the fact that many of us, myself included, forget: that ANYONE can get out and enjoy the great outdoors in the way that is best for them. Thank you for documenting your beautiful travels!

Wendy, I'm 60 yo and think you are amazingly brave. I backpacked solo in my 20s but now have all these fears about camping solo. Thank you for you videos, hope I can build up the courage to be adventurous again like you and maybe even buy me a fishing kayak!!!

You are an inspiration!! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I understand the disappointment, but what a beautiful camp site.

Great set up Wendy. Love your camps. Always watch your videos. Thanks for sharing 🏕️🏕️🏕️

I get you. I never sleep great the first night, I can count on it. After that though, I'm usually so tired that I sleep well. I kayak too, but only where there are other people in the area, as I'm not a good swimmer at all. Never have been. Of course I wear a life vest at all times. I'm 64.

So perfect that you decided against doing something you thought you wouldn’t enjoy. Not enough people know when to say when.

I love your positive attitude and easy ability to adapt to disappointment - and your chuckle! So sweet. This was yet another beautiful jaunt into nature.

Major kudos! In addition to the profound courage to do this, this lady understands the value of getting out in nature and away from the cancerous cell phones and 24 hour brain destroying news!!

Wendy, even though your trip wasn’t what you would have liked it to be it is wonderful to see you getting out and enjoying the nature that you can drive to! I will be getting out in a couple of weeks to have my first camping on the lake of the season. I just bought a new kayak to be able to fish from easier. Looking forward to seeing how it goes. You are an inspiration to so very many of us that are a little older! You show us that we can do it! I’ll have a solo camping trip coming up in July. No cell service. I’m looking forward to unplugging and spending quiet time alone. Your videos are awesome. I always look forward to your next adventure! Be safe! Happy camping!

Pitching a tent and sleeping outside is called a win!! I’m sorry you didn’t get to do what you wanted ❤️❤️ but you made it.!!!!!

Damn girl! Spitting wood like a boss. 🪓

This is such a good lesson for me to learn. I get so frustrated sometimes when I plan a trip and the weather doesn’t permit me to do the activity.

I must say it takes courage to camp alone in the wilderness! But what a beautiful peaceful spot. There's nothing like the smell of coffee on the morning air.

You are cautious but courageous, thank you for your videos!

A fun outdoor adventure... Even without getting on the lake... It was lovely. ✌️

Thanks Wendy I like your simple but functional set up. It's nice to see your honest reflections and wise decisions. You deliver a refreshing change to the "macho" bush man videos I usualy watch. I wish I had half your courage and determination. Love your work and All the Best ❤

At least no mosquitoes 😉Thanks for sharing 💐

I want to be like you when I’m older. You’re such an inspiration!!

The scenery alone was worth the trip. I've always been afraid of water. Thank you :)

Wendy you are an inspiration and a breath of fresh air!

You are such a classy lady, making the outdoors look so much more enjoyable! I am so impressed by you and your travels. My girl, Shadow and I like to get away in our van. its always so relaxing and soooooooooo peaceful! safe travels! I look forward to your next video. 🙏🥰

I guess the algorithm just sent this to me and I’m now a subscriber. You are an inspiration.

I just recently recovered from a fractured toes., I had to build my strength back up because I wasnt nearly as physically active. I absolutely love walking and hiking. I am looking forward to doing more camping and hiking. I've never been in a canoe but there's a first time for everything.. I just ran across this channel. Reminds me I need to get out and enjoy nature.

Wendy, you are an inspiration! I love your attitude and competence. You’ve convinced me I can give solo camping a try. Super excited about it!

As many have said you are awesome and inspiring. I'm almost 53 years old and when I see you camping feel like I see myself in the future. Thank you for being an inspiration!

Thank you again, from cold and wet UK: a lovely film..........

I just started riding bikes again at 71 and I've learned that if i'm not having fun i'm not doing it right. I like your videos even tho i do not camp now.

Even if you could not get on the water, the view is beautiful, the air is fresh, and you can still enjoy the trees. It looked like fun.

You give me a lot of encouragement to get out and explore, even thought I'm 72 and I don't have a partner. Thank you!!

I found your channel last week and have been binging it because you inspire me so much! Thank you for keeping things real and making solo camping for women less scary. I am trying to get the courage to solo camp because my family isn’t into camping. You are so cool!!! Please keep making videos.❤😊

Love your video, thank you! ❤ Greetings from Finland! 🇫🇮

A double thumbs up to you, Wendy. Like the song says, You gotta know when to roll em…❤

I would love an overnight like that. I'd never go on the water by myself, and lots of things scare me, so your pleasant night would be a feat for me. Love your channel by the way.

You inspire. Grateful for your pleasant youtubes. I can always count on enjoying your view on life and how awesome you are to just get out and do it. Good or bad weather I love the scenery. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!!!

Another great video and camp out. Sometimes the plan shifts, but just getting out there is better than not. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to your next adventure.

I love your laugh! Thank you so much for this video 🙏 You are an inspiration!!!

Thank you for YOUR time, Wendy❣️ for sharing your experience and giving me, a 52-year-old grandmother in Norway, so much inspiration. I really appreciate your wonderful videos!

Oh, so lovely. I’m 60 and a few years ago I caught a glimpse, travel camped solo for 6 months after a job loss, of what life could be. I’m morphing into you. Thank you for sharing.

This video just changed my view on life! I adore your energy and wisdom and knowledge. Thank you for all you do - this is the first video I’ve seen from your channel and will be watching many more (if not all)! ❤

Never seen your channel before but liked the video as soon as you smiled at the camera. What great vibes.

You inspire me to get out on Solo Adventures. Thank you!

psalms 37 verse 11 the meek shall inherit the earth and they will in deed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace. im so glad to be able to show God i want him here instead of the suffering. in word and deed. to enjoy the earth god has made for us.

You are such a "camping alone" inspiration!!! I'm older, as well. I enjoy my alone time. Especially, on the water/in the woods.❤❤

Best laid plans, but love your flexibility and understanding that you can always make the best decisions possible for you! This is beauty of solo camping!

Great description I enjoy how you knew wind direction I appreciated that!

Hello 👋 Wendy, extending a warm greetings to you from Northern California.. Thank you for the tag along. This was a most relaxing outing. Always take good care of yourself. Stay healthy young and energetic. 😊 😎

A couple of days ago, I took out my old pyramid tent and trying to pitch. Under the midday sun, I found it was hard so I had to give it up. I’ll try again Young lady, You’re my role model. Enjoy !

Smart woman ❗️great video again ❤

Still a wonderful adventure with such beautiful surroundings I've never done much solo camping I've always had my dogs with me another wonderful adventure Wendy see you on the next one😊

.😊great content. Beautiful location. I have never seen anyone light a chunk of wood from a lighter so quickly.

Good for you. I’m now a 60 year old. I’m looking to live my best life camping the rest of my life. Hahaha. Well, when I can. Myself, my 2 collies and an open agenda is all I need. Thank you for your wonderful channel. Can’t wait for more.

I can really relate to your camping trip. I find here in Outback Australia there is no peace if you camp near others. Their complaining, moaning, (usually about their illnesses) there generators, their noise is terrible. No respect at all for others. Then there is the flies and mozzies they are really bad at the moment. So, ( boy I'm a moaner,Lols) no I just took each problem and deducted it from my camping trips. Thankyou Wendy for finding the time to create this channel. I am please I have found it.

Good to listen to the voice inside regarding the weather conditions for canoeing. Whenever I kayak, I use the 120 rule. If the sum of the air temperature plus the water temperature is less than 120°F, then I wear a survival suit. If you want to use Centigrade units, then use the 32 Rule.

Hi from Norfolk Island I’m with my mama Ruth direct descendants of Fletcher Christian from munity of the Bounty! We loved watching your video! Gipzy

I’d be disappointed too, but glad to be outdoors. Thanks for sharing

Sorry you weren't able to get out on the water in your canoe, but you sure had a beautiful spot there by the lake. Thank you for sharing your adventures with all of us out here in RU-vid land. Stephanie J, still somewhere in the middle of a forest outside of Olympia, WA, USA.

Thanks for bringing us on this adventure, Wendy!

I gotta hand it to ya, you're an inspiration Wendy..the lake looked beautiful but they'll be other times..I sure wish I lived near you, I'd be tagging along on each trip, all the best!!🙂

So cute; you are adorable Wendy. Keep up with having the time of your life.

Wendy, that was such a beautiful lake. I would have been disappointed too with not being able to get out on it but you made the best of it and shared a lovely and peaceful trip. I’ve been disappointed because life’s circumstances have kept me from camping but I have been able to take a few trips to have a short hike or visit a lake although not solo. I’m dreaming of a solo trip where I can stay out overnight and get out in the kayak. Hopefully soon but in the meantime, I’ll enjoy your adventures. Thank you for sharing.

Beautiful spot! I hope you get to go back in better weather 🥰

Nice camp site Wendy. Sure looked relaxing. Reading your book looked as enjoyable to me as out in your canoe. I may be the only one who’s not sorry you couldn’t go out on the lake. Just because it’s a gorgeous day doesn’t mean something couldn’t go wrong. I’ve flipped canoes and kayaks in perfectly calm water and at our age being deep in the wood with no people around, I’m not sure it’s a good idea anyway. I’m not saying to be fearful or that I would never do it, but the wind may have been sent just to say, “not today daughter.” I’m glad you listened. :) Blessings

I'm a new subscriber, I enjoyed the video, I love your positive outlook and demeanor, we certainly need more of that in this world. Beautiful camp and views! 😊

Thank you Wendy for sharing your adventures. You are an inspiration to all of us 💕

Wow, you are amazing, and an inspiration. I have been reluctant to go solo camping but I want to so badly, and your video helps push me to do it. Amazing camera work and editing, wow, incredible video, thanks for making and sharing.

Thank you for sharing this trip with us even though it wasn't perfect and didn't go to plan. You make me want to be more capable and adventurous

You choose amazing spots for camping, Wendy! Such beauty. Sorry you missed out on canoeing but probably smart with it being so cold and windy. Glad you got out for an evening 👍 Also, you do a great job of editing your videos and adding music.

Well poop on that wind! I'm sorry you didn't get the chance to go out I the canoe, but happy you stayed safe and warm on shore. My friend and I have booked ourselves a spot at Morton Lake for a week in September, so thank you for sharing your video of it Wendy! Until next time darlin, safe and happy trails! Cheers..Shannon

You are so cool!! Thank you for sharing your adventures. That wind could be scary out on that big lake for sure, there is always next time 👍🏻🤗

Thank you for sharing this ❣️ just so peaceful. Really enjoyed it!

Hi Wendy🌻, chiming in from Alaska. Just wanted to say I always appreciate your transparency. I would much rather watch a "less exciting, less action packed" camping video like yours, as it shows instead authenticity and rolling with the punches, which I've had to learn in Alaska. I love how you share what you're actually feeling and that you don't always have to be "a 10" when the reality is that maybe the experience is a "6 or a 7". It's really refreshing and paradoxically much more enjoyable than if you had gone out on the canoe trip and affected excitement. Having moved to Alaska, most people imagine my days are or should be all "10"s, when the reality is sometimes the day is just a 3, 4, or 5. For me, your channel, this video, is a reminder to appreciate the "10"s when they come, but also to be ok with the in between days, know that's OK too, and find what beauty you can in them. Anyway, thank you so much again for sharing your beautiful soul with all of us, Wendy, and just being you. That's what makes your channel. And that's what brings us all back.❤

I love how you roll! Your videos always make me smile.

Well, this was a great break for me from setting up a garage sale-very tedious--so I enjoyed seeing some woods and lake (such a clear lake too). Wish I was that good with a hatchet!! Sometimes it's nice to just "meditate" while out in the woods....thank you, and have a great next time.

Super video, Wendy, and oh, I've had more than a few of those tent trips on Lake Superior! Like yourself, I'm always prepared for weather change, and it happens often. Never leave my down jacket behind! Even in July, the wind shifts and Superior shows us who's boss haha You obviously know 'The cup is half full', and I do as well.. Just savoring the peace of being there, is worth it, no matter what. Keep up the good work, God bless! 🏕 🌲🌲

May the ytube algorithm bless you! It brought me here and you are delightful. I'm so curious what you will show us in the future. Subscribed ❤

👍 Enjoyed watching someone just enjoy the countryside when the day’s plan doesn’t work out. Sorry you did not get to splash your canoe, but agree you made the wise choice - there are bold canoeists and there are old canoeists, but there are no old bold canoeists. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I just came across your video and enjoyed so much. I feel your decision to not go out on that lake was a very important lesson for others so thanks for sharing and being so wise. ❤

Quick tip for you, when you blow up your air mat, hold the pump bag further away from your mouth and you will only need half a breath to inflate it. I think the big bang theory taught me this and it actually works. Now settling in to watch the rest and I can’t wait

"Live life fully, right where you are". Yep!

Weather surely does determine our day but that's what makes it an adventure. My last trip was to start with info on how to set up my camper truck but that ended up at the end of my trip to southern Utah in a place that was so perfect. You just never know the outcome... Happy trails, Stephen Raven Trails/Truck Camping

That is what makes it perfect……you do what you want ,when you want!! Enjoy!!

Excellent video. I'm very envious of you. Looks like you found the perfect spot.

I totally get your decision and am so glad you see the brightness in everything - very inspirational ☀️

What a beautiful camp site and that beach looks so inviting. I would most definitely go back there too - when it's just a "tad" warmer. Have done my share of cold-weather camping and those days are gone, because I much prefer fair-weather camping now if at all possible. Thanks for sharing & hope you're doing well.

Thank you for the inspiration!

Hello Wendy as soon as I see your upload like right away. Always admire you,