That's excellent taking her backpacking. My first real backpacking trip was at 15 in the Santa Susana Mountains now the Santa Clarita Woodland State Park, California. Since then I've day hiked and backpacked in every western state but Colorado. The west is the best for backpacking. Out here in Arizona you're more likely to run into Mtn. Lion, bob cat or the extremely rare jaguar cub, so don't pet them lol 😂
@@AndyParrishOutdoors Your daughter will have those great memories of you & her camping awesome!!! My wife and are going tomorrow for one overnight and do the 13 miles loop. Thanks for your great video of all the campsites! We're excited
Nice video! I camped spot 5 late last October (2019) in a small tent when the leaves were turning. About 55F during the day and woke up it was 34F, which is perfect to me. I set my camp chair up on the point over looking the lake for my morning coffee. A few weeks ago (Sept '20) I camped spot 6 in my hammock. It was pretty nice, large, and had a switchback down to the lake to get water. Great lake views from both.
#5 was an awesome site. Great views. I was bummed that we weren't able to see #6 since I've heard that it is amazing too. But that just gives me another reason to return! Thanks so much for watching!
So great that you took your daughter out on a trip! This was the spot where I went on my first solo trip before I hiked the PCT so it always holds a special little place in my heart for that. And nice to have a spot to backpack even in Northern Indiana.
Bloodroot to the PCT? wow that sounds like a big jump. It is kind of cool to think that that trip may someday lead to a much bigger adventure like the PCT... That would be awesome to be able to look back on this trip as the inspiration trip for her... 👍
@@AndyParrishOutdoors I had hiked a fourteener in CO and been on a few more intense trips in Red River Gorge and Pictured Rocks with friends, but I figured I should hike a little solo trip alone before I left to boost my confidence! And it did :) I was living in Fort Wayne, IN before I left for the trail, so I couldn't get too picky, haha. I took it slow on the PCT at the beginning, and that was really a great way to build up the intensity that I couldn't get on Indiana trails.
I'd like to do this with my kid (only 8 months now). I appreciate this video, man. I totally see the value behind connecting with nature. AND doing it with your youngling. These days most kids only see these adventures on their phones lol.
It is such a great way to get away, recharge, and connect with nature & with those we love. I think we can all use a pause from our crazy lives every once in a while. Thanks so much for watching. And if you do take your little one someday... They'll remember it for a long time. 👍
Wow, that looks awesome! I’ve hiked bloodroot partially and am planning a backpacking trip there in the next month or so. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Thanks for making the video. We're taking a Scout trip there soon and it's really helpful to see the trail, the campsites and how close to the lake they are. I'm assuming there are not pit toilets at the backpacking sites. Is that correct?
Hey Andy! We just did this loop last week. Your footage really came in handy when picking a camp site. Great for a first time backpacking spot. Thanks for the video! Looking to do Morgan Monroe next. Watching your video on that too. Keep it up!
I plan to take my kids in a couple months. This video helped me a lot. Thanks. Awesome video of daddy, daughter time together.
My little girl wants to go now after watching this!!!! Thanks!
The kittens get them everytime... 🤣🤣🤣
@@AndyParrishOutdoors absolutely haha, how do you reserve a site? We definitely want 5 or 6
When I went, there was a box by the trailhead to sign in, pick a spot, and drop off your payment. So it was first come first serve...
Really liked your video! My wife and I moved here from the PNW a few years ago and are looking forward tp getting out on the trails.
Thanks for the preview. Thinking about taking this trail to try out some new gear.
That's excellent taking her backpacking. My first real backpacking trip was at 15 in the Santa Susana Mountains now the Santa Clarita Woodland State Park, California. Since then I've day hiked and backpacked in every western state but Colorado. The west is the best for backpacking. Out here in Arizona you're more likely to run into Mtn. Lion, bob cat or the extremely rare jaguar cub, so don't pet them lol 😂
Here in Indiana you have to watch out for those farm cats... They make your heart melt...
Really cool seeing how excited your daughter was. Great campsite. Love that scenery around the lake.
I was funny to see her run out to the point, all giddy... so much fun.
Even better than a daddy daughter dance. Adorable.
It's pretty special time together...
We love this trail always quiet and peaceful, loved seeing you experience this with hike with your adorable daughter!
We had so much fun and I loved getting to share that experience with her...
Andy, great video! You are doing great job, keep going :) New Subscriber here from Europe :)
Davud, thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! Welcome to the channel...
Awesome father and daughter trip! Adding this to my bucket list to do! Thank you for sharing!😎👍
We really had a great time and lately, she has started hitting me up for another trip! So, we may have our second father-daughter trip this year... 🙌
@@AndyParrishOutdoors Your daughter will have those great memories of you & her camping awesome!!! My wife and are going tomorrow for one overnight and do the 13 miles loop. Thanks for your great video of all the campsites! We're excited
@@willieoutdoors2531 How is the trail now? Muddy? Planning a trip in a week and a half.
Nice! Making memories is what it is all about!
I totally agree! And for a newbie... It was all about her experience! Making sure she had an awesome time...
Nice video! I camped spot 5 late last October (2019) in a small tent when the leaves were turning. About 55F during the day and woke up it was 34F, which is perfect to me. I set my camp chair up on the point over looking the lake for my morning coffee. A few weeks ago (Sept '20) I camped spot 6 in my hammock. It was pretty nice, large, and had a switchback down to the lake to get water. Great lake views from both.
#5 was an awesome site. Great views. I was bummed that we weren't able to see #6 since I've heard that it is amazing too. But that just gives me another reason to return! Thanks so much for watching!
So great that you took your daughter out on a trip! This was the spot where I went on my first solo trip before I hiked the PCT so it always holds a special little place in my heart for that. And nice to have a spot to backpack even in Northern Indiana.
Bloodroot to the PCT? wow that sounds like a big jump. It is kind of cool to think that that trip may someday lead to a much bigger adventure like the PCT... That would be awesome to be able to look back on this trip as the inspiration trip for her... 👍
@@AndyParrishOutdoors I had hiked a fourteener in CO and been on a few more intense trips in Red River Gorge and Pictured Rocks with friends, but I figured I should hike a little solo trip alone before I left to boost my confidence! And it did :) I was living in Fort Wayne, IN before I left for the trail, so I couldn't get too picky, haha. I took it slow on the PCT at the beginning, and that was really a great way to build up the intensity that I couldn't get on Indiana trails.
I'd like to do this with my kid (only 8 months now). I appreciate this video, man. I totally see the value behind connecting with nature. AND doing it with your youngling. These days most kids only see these adventures on their phones lol.
It is such a great way to get away, recharge, and connect with nature & with those we love. I think we can all use a pause from our crazy lives every once in a while. Thanks so much for watching. And if you do take your little one someday... They'll remember it for a long time. 👍
We loved the bloodroot trail!
Awesome, it is such a good, easy trail. Glad to hear that you had a good time! 👏👏
Wow, that looks awesome! I’ve hiked bloodroot partially and am planning a backpacking trip there in the next month or so. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Audrey, thanks so much for watching. We really had a great time there! I hope you have an awesome trip.
Thanks for making the video. We're taking a Scout trip there soon and it's really helpful to see the trail, the campsites and how close to the lake they are. I'm assuming there are not pit toilets at the backpacking sites. Is that correct?
That is correct. There were no facilities on the trail. We used the nature center before and afterwards. Happy trails!
@@AndyParrishOutdoors Thanks so much!
You are very welcome. Thanks so much for watching!
Do you have to camp at the camping sites?
yes, and they were by reservation only.
Good times
Absolutely true...
Boiler Up. Hail Purdue.
Great video tho! Loved the footage. I look forward to camping this later this year!
Hey Alex, Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked it. Have you done the Bloodroot trail before or do you plan on trying it in the future?
Soon hopefully! Trying to get one trip in before Purdue starts again this year.
I hope that happens for you and best of luck this year at school!
Hey Andy!
We just did this loop last week. Your footage really came in handy when picking a camp site. Great for a first time backpacking spot. Thanks for the video! Looking to do Morgan Monroe next. Watching your video on that too. Keep it up!