 Trucks, ATVs and a lot of mud flying around in Hillman, Minnesota last weekend. Our reporter Anthony Scott tells us why hundreds were playing in the mud on Saturday as part of this week's Northwood's adventure. You can't be worried about getting dirty. Mud flying in the air, trucks getting stuck in the mud and a lot of good times with the family were all present at this year's mud fest. Trying to create a place for people to go with their ATVs and forlors and have a good time. Mud fest features ATV trails through the woods and man-made mud pits for every type of vehicle. All the pits were made, they're all man-made, a lot of heavy machine we work, you know, moving material all the time, you know, so it's always a process, you know, it's nice that we can drain it all out and keep it consistent to what we want for our needs. There are two mud fest during the year, one here on Labor Day and one also in Memorial Day where the big trucks get in the pits and have some races. The race track is primarily just for trucks, so we tried some of that side-by-side and things like that. We wouldn't do a four-hour racing because of the safety. Although there are no races on Labor Day, it's much, much better for family life. Memorial Day is a little bit more of a party life. And it doesn't matter how young you are, you can enjoy the mud. Oh yeah, she rides in it. Ms. Draper cursed it in. EMTs are on hand throughout the event along with a tractor to pull you out if you get stuck. And if you get stuck, that's when you become one with the mud. You jump out and the mud goes up to your ears and it's fun, it's part of the game. People come to Hillman from all over the country for mud fest and they all love the mud for their own unique reasons. Yeah, getting dirty and it's really fun. I just really enjoy beating on a truck. It's kind of like going tubing on a lake, you know, and you got somebody else with you. I mean, it's just you're out there giggling, laughing, having a good time and that's what it's about to smile on their face when you get back out. It's like the adrenaline and like trying to get through the mud, not knowing if you're going to make it, hitting bumps, just laughing, having fun with your family. Mud Fest was another huge success this Labor Day and the mud pits will be full of trucks again next Memorial Day. Reporting from Hillman for this week's Northwoods Adventure, Anthony Scott, Lakeland News. All of the proceeds from Mud Fest go to support the local American Legion, which is in the process of getting new sighting for their building. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.