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Ever wonder if the corp of eng . would shot grade and dig out 4-6 ft deep maybe 50ft or more and open the river slowly back up too be a cool little river once again ??!

Thank you for this video!

Pretty sure the suspended gas pipeline across the river close to Grand Tower is one of the longest in the world.

Amazing video! I appreciate the insight! My girlfriend and I are looking to visiting this area the first of November!

How old are the oldest cypress trees?

Great video. I did camp at Karnak once when spending the weekend riding the Tunnel Hill Trail. The display there showing the history of the tree harvesting operation that was based there, contrasted with the current state of things with nature doing its best to reclaim what was lost. I share your gratitude to the people who guided the movement to preserve some of this region.

Fantastic video exposing some gems!!

Kentucky owns all of the Kentucky river the full length of our state. The dotted line near the Illinois side is wrong, their boundary does not extend into the river. This goes all the way back to when Kentucky was part of Virginia.

I was born and raised in Lawton Oklahoma I spent most my my weekends exploring them trails..I miss it badly

This place is absolutely gorgeous. I camped here with an old dear friend and his family when I was a teen. Highly recommend

I really enjoyed the mix of nature and history in this video. I think it would be neat if you did a video on the history of mining in the area. I'm a few hours east in Ohio, but we like to come to the area to find remnants of fluorite at the old mines that are still accessible. We always make time to enjoy the natural and historical scenery of the area also.

Love your easy going manner and straight forward narration! You bring Southern Illinois alive and tell tales of our history, heritage and nature! Thank You!

Thanks for this great effort about the Cashe River valley. Never realized that the Bald Cypress was a dedacious conifer. I worked as a carpenter in chemical plants and we used a lot of long leaf pine along with stainless steel, they were very chemical resistant. Klnda a shame to use such georgous material for such mundane purposes, but such is the nature of industry. I wonder how many of our forests dissipeared supplying fuel for steam and railroad sleepers? Imagine lining wooden ties coast to coast and north to south. What a waste of Gods beautiful forests. Anyway, thanks for showing these lovely and peculiar forests. I'm the type who will go way out of my way to view a majestic tree. Cheers!

It’s amazing of how much information there is out there today. I was born, raised, hunted, fished, camped and ran around this entire area in the 1980’s until I joined the army in 88 and never heard of this until 2024.

The jets are not Fort Sill they are either Altus AFB or Sheppard AFB in Whicita Falls Texas

Believe those are those are Asian carp jumping out of the water. Invasive species wreaking havoc on our rivers. They actually electrified part of the Chicago River to preserve the Great Lakes. They fear it's a losing battle though. Already decimated what's left of our river trades.

Excellent work. I got to see all of these amazing waterfalls during my last trip to Tennessee this past May.

Another outstanding video. A big thanks for doing these.

FYI Blue Springs is no longer Missouri's known deepest spring. Recent exploration has shown that Roaring River Springs is deeper. Divers reach 472 feet deep and had to stop and ascend due to dive plans. but Blue Springs is definitely prettier.

I enjoyed your video! It was nice meeting you at the airport (TSA). I hope you have a safe flight!!

Well done! As an amateur photographer I’m always looking for new places to visit. Much appreciated!

How many times I walked around that spring as a child. Then with my own children years ago. The camping area was on that side then. Also an island in the spring branch people camped on. That was before Scenic Riverways!

thank you. i do so miss home.

I like it

Great video showcasing that area of Bell Smith Springs! Tried kayaking from Millstone Lake to Bell Smith Springs recently. I would have made it too if it wasn't for a large tree that had fallen directly across Bay Creek.

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I lived in Lawton for 6 years as a kid {Dad was stationed at Ft. Sill }..I remember all the rattlesnakes in the Refuge. but had cookouts all the time there in the '70s

would you share with me the exact coordinates of the boulder field and how to get there?

Thanks for taking me along on a lovely walk. Quite a lovely place to enjoy nature. ❤

I saw an old ladder leaning against a tree about middle way through the video what could it have been for? It didn't look like it was for a hunting stand. I like your videos but you zip through them so fast I can't really enjoy the scenery.

Do you ever find any evidence of native American people?

Been here many, many times. And my other 1/2 and I cannot walk any longer. Seeing your video takes me back to those times that we made these treks. Memories come out of my mind in leaps and bounds of hiking, of camping, of friends & family. Thanks for sharing your video.😃

Eastern OK, around the Ouachita mountains, is also an area of spectacular natural beauty.

Nice fall . Handle that like a boss. Very manly. Thanks for sharing . BTW what's with all the triangle s

Watching the historical documentaries i was fascinated and enthusiastic about traveling to put my sight and hands on the VERY SAME object in modern time of today... only to find out that it had been destroyed by the "progression of mankind" i was devastated and disappointed 😞.... in that moment i thought... "thru all off this search for history ... the ONE THING i can depend on, at least the ROCKS don't change"! i applaud your tip of the hat to ken burns. I would clearly agree. Very good presentation. Im now on a quest to learn MORE about the building of this bridge . Truly FASCINATING ❤😊

Another FASCINATING... FANTASTIC video. I live in west Kentucky...and you have me planning a road trip. Love your content

Such a fantastic journey... excellent video production. Thx for inspiration of places to venture❤

Lots of memories! I lived not far from this area in my teens and 20's. 😊

I hear that this bell also cracked. Do they ever try to ring it?

Can’t wait to visit this summer.

When I was very young you could camp at the spring. The mill was a gift shop and they would open and close the damn. I can’t remember if they gave a warning but once the flood gates opened and my father and uncle went chasing our melons down river. We had them rocked off in the spring to cool them down.

Are these across from the backpackers parking lot or off the loop trail

Thank you 🙏 god bless

Beautiful country, i have hiked in there, i grew up North of there in Carnegie

Gary, I see below where you explain were these caves are located. I've never been to the area and am going in mid-May and want to make sure my wife and I find them. Are these caves located as you hike the Indian Point Trail? I'm guessing on the North, East and South potions of the loop on the attached map? www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd558213.pdf About how much time should we expect to dedicate to exploring the cave areas where you were at? Thanks for your wonderful work and knowledge!

In Jan. 2000, I wrote an article for the Natural Arch and Bridge Society on the longest arches in Eastern America. Bell Smith Arch is the longest in Illinois and the longest in the Midwest, and it is 3rd longest East of the Mississippi. It is 120 ft long and 30 ft high. The article covers the 10 longest. It's still available on the NABS site.

Very beautiful place!

enjoying your video: Is it possible to get copies of the maps in this video? Or can you recommend a reference book? Thank you

Lots of people don’t know this place exists….even those from the state. My wife is from the area and we’re purchasing a home in Medicine Park we love the WMWR so much.

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