Weekend camp project

[webelk6]

Going up to the land this weekend looking for a project. I have 32 acres in rough rolling terrain in W. WI. No power on the land. Have 4 kids and a . Also have a friend , his and 1 kid.

Also have no running water, only a stream. We have lotsa dead elms for firewood, so that is out.

[Fly Rod]

Originally Posted by webelk6

Going up to the land this weekend looking for a project. I have 32 acres in rough rolling terrain in W. WI. No power on the land. Have 4 kids and a . Also have a friend , his and 1 kid.

Also have no running water, only a stream. We have lotsa dead elms for firewood, so that is out.

I am a map ho so I would walk the property line with my gps. I would also map out all the major features. Drop that into map software at home. That helps to visualize the potential of the property.

Another fun one, if the kids are old enough is identifying species on the property. Map out the tree stands and densities.

Identify a good tree to build a killer tree house. Bring an alaska mill and cut your own wood to build it. You could also build some camp furiture and a common area for grilling. That was one of the first projects I got my wife involved with after moving here from FL. We helped build a common area and furniture for the Nature Conservancy. She still talks about how much fun it was.

[MudHunter]

Ok...I'm Jelaous...

Here is my deal. I do have running water on the property, but it gets used up real fast. I have a wife...and a kid..so a shower is a must. Always having people drop by also. Getting to the land is fairly easy. Once there...a decent place to set up camp is also accompanied by a conocrete pad if needed.

To end..I dont need to walk the property lines...as I am within 50 feet of the house and I can stand up and see the entire .3 acre.

Life is great in my wild back yard!!

Back on topic...I second the idea of milling you own lumber...maybe a little time consuming...but well worth the effort!

[rusty_tlc]

We had a set of National Audubon books, birds, minerals, reptiles, trees, flowers. It was a lot of fun to hike around as a family and ID stuff that caught our eye.

Building a wood fired pizza oven would be a cool project.

Build an outhouse and dig a pit.

Play capture the flag.

Hide geocaches for each other to find.

Build a dam in the stream.

Build a foot bridge over the stream.

[webelk6]

Originally Posted by MudHunter

Ok...I'm Jelaous...

Here is my deal. I do have running water on the property, but it gets used up real fast. I have a wife...and a kid..so a shower is a must. Always having people drop by also. Getting to the land is fairly easy. Once there...a decent place to set up camp is also accompanied by a conocrete pad if needed.

To end..I dont need to walk the property lines...as I am within 50 feet of the house and I can stand up and see the entire .3 acre.

Life is great in my wild back yard!!

Back on topic...I second the idea of milling you own lumber...maybe a little time consuming...but well worth the effort!

Originally Posted by Fly Rod

I am a map ho so I would walk the property line with my gps. I would also map out all the major features. Drop that into map software at home. That helps to visualize the potential of the property.

Another fun one, if the kids are old enough is identifying species on the property. Map out the tree stands and densities.

Identify a good tree to build a killer tree house. Bring an alaska mill and cut your own wood to build it. You could also build some camp furiture and a common area for grilling. That was one of the first projects I got my wife involved with after moving here from FL. We helped build a common area and furniture for the Nature Conservancy. She still talks about how much fun it was.

All great ideas. 8 yr. old has plans for a treehouse from his book dangerous book for boys.

Also have detailed outhouse specs from my outhouse thread. Buddy is doing the building, I will dig the hole.
Have been talking about the bridge idea.

[rusty_tlc]

A rope bridge would be fun.

[webelk6]

Originally Posted by rusty_tlc

A rope bridge would be fun.

Not sure if my 6 yr old could handle that.

[rusty_tlc]

Originally Posted by webelk6

Not sure if my 6 yr old could handle that.

Could be a goal.

[Fly Rod]

Originally Posted by webelk6

Not sure if my 6 yr old could handle that.

Don't under estimate them. My 2 yo is determined to master the "rope tree" at our local park. He can handle walking the ropes alone already. Even my 2yo daughter will try to stand on the ropes with a little help. I'll take a couple pictures for you. It could be a big project...

[webelk6]

Originally Posted by Fly Rod

Don't under estimate them. My 2 yo is determined to master the "rope tree" at our local park. He can handle walking the ropes alone already. Even my 2yo daughter will try to stand on the ropes with a little help. I'll take a couple pictures for you. It could be a big project...

Main project this weekend was starting the hole for the outhouse. I do like the rope idea alot. Awaiting pics

[rusty_tlc]

Originally Posted by webelk6

Main project this weekend was starting the hole for the outhouse. I do like the rope idea alot. Awaiting pics

Rope bridges are a lot of fun. Both to build and to cross. You and the kids will have a lot of fun.

The outhouse is important too.

[Fly Rod]

It has been raining for a week here. I will get some pictures of the rope tree as soon as we can get to the park.

[webelk6]

Our main project was cutting down and pruning the apple trees(we have about 50). BTW apple wood(dead) is great burning wood. We just missed a major storm that wreaked havoc in Minn. by about 50 miles. Daughter got stung by wild parsnips. No tics on anyone. Took em to a place I discovered called the Norwegian Hollow Inn. Little bar next to a class "A" trout stream.. They have a pond fully stocked with 2+ lb.er trout with a bucket nearby full of food. The kids feed em. Very cool. Went to the Great River Roadhouse located in DeSoto, right on the Miss. River. Great food, great atmosphere.

Next time I am doing the bridge, and diggin a hole......

[Fly Rod]

I finally got out to the park. These are the pictures of the rope tree. These were taken with my cell phone so don't mind the quality.





These are my 2 1/2 year olds on it.