The Week Todd Standing Drove to the Rez - Chapter Three - Staying the Night

The Week Todd Standing Drove to the Rez - Chapter Three - Staying the Night

From Driving to the Rez - With Inelia Benz and Larry Buzzell by Inelia Benz

April 29, 2026 · 1h 53m

About this episode

The episode explores a unique camping experience at Lake Ozette, highlighting the group's connection with nature and each other.

By the time the group arrived at Lake Ozette, they understood this part of the visit would be different. That evening saw cars and trucks loaded with kayaks, canoes, camping gear, blankets, and a generous amount of food. Camp was set up quickly. A fire was lit, meals were prepared, and people settled in. The atmosphere was relaxed, even comfortable. Todd himself was surprised. He had spent decades in the wilderness, but not like this. Not with freshly cooked meals, warmth, and a sense of ease around camp. It was a very different kind of expedition than what he was used to, and he appreciated it. As night fell over the lake, the group gathered and walked into the forest. This time, they were more familiar with the environment. There was less effort to interpret and more focus on observing. They moved with space between them, staying aware of both the group and their surroundings. As before, sounds began to emerge. Movement at different distances, shifts in direction, and a consistent sense of presence. Multiple people noticed the same patterns, even if they experienced them in different ways. Each person’s experience was unique. Some connected more strongly with the land itself…

People in this episode

Host: Inelia Benz

Guest: Larry Buzzell

Topics covered

  • expedition
  • nature
  • Sasquatch
  • camping
  • group dynamics

Keywords

  • Todd Standing
  • Lake Ozette
  • camping
  • Sasquatch
  • group experience

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Lake Ozette

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