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Coffee Break: Camping Soundtrack

A cup of coffee sits on a tree stump in front of an outdoor campfire.
A cup of coffee sits on a tree stump in front of an outdoor campfire.Joshua Woroniecki

by Jill Riley and Rachel Frances

August 18, 2022

The Current is gearing up for the Great Minnesota Get-Together! This year, MPR’s theme at the State Fair is “Camp MPR”. Canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing, birdwatching or just relaxing, there’s so many things to appreciate about outdoor fun and adventure.

So, in anticipation for the fair, let’s gather ‘round the campfire, fire up some s’mores, and sing a song or two. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you include on a camping trip soundtrack?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.


Songs Played:
The Secret Sisters – Ring of Fire
The Flaming Lips – Buggin’
Cults – Go Outside
Brandi Carlile and Emmylou Harris – Take Me Home, Country Roads
Nick Drake – Pink Moon
The Church – Under The Milky Way
The Beatles – Rocky Raccoon