Kayaking the Buffalo National River Steel Creek to Kyle’s Landing | the full experience
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Arkansas should hire you to do videos showing what the state has to offer.I had no idea,beautiful hiking and rivers to explore.
We are the natural state!
I can't get over the amount of people there!
We're probably a bit spoiled here in Australia with the small population, but even on holiday long weekends you'd never see that kind of crowd at a river.
Don’t Australian rivers contain a lot more animals that can kill you?? 😂
Isn't that because of the hoards of crocodiles in the rivers?🤣🤣🤣
@@Ja50nkAt No, that's only an issue in the Northern parts of the country, they're well signposted for the tourists.
The rest of the country is relatively safe, with only the occasional snake to watch out for.
@@tareskisloki8579 poisonous snake* okay
The buffalo outdoor center also has a mountain bike shuttle service. For $20 a day per person they will take you to the top of the mountain and you ride down some awesome trails, ending at the outdoor center. It’s an awesome area, don’t forget to check out the elk heard.
Another awesome video shot and narrated by the beautiful Kelly Hays. 👍🏻😊
Camping has gotten so popular, I've found if you don't have reservations you need to have several options and backup plans, and early bird most definitely gets the worm, beautiful paddle and footage! It's great to see everyone getting out and enjoying our amazing country!
Love ur site love watching u , 😊ur absolutely gorgeous
One of our favorite rivers for sure! Hate that you could not find a place to camp.
Me too 😢
I remember I found your channel because I was looking for videos on the BRT and if I remember you did it as a shakedown for the AT so I just kept watching... That really got me into hiking YT channels. I love going down to the BR we go several times a year for everything, hiking floating backpacking, etc...
That is so cool! You are definitely an OG subscriber to the channel! Thanks for being here!!
Fun floating video, Kelly! We just kayaked 125 miles of the mighty Buffalo a week and a half ago- from Ponca to the White River. We were on the river 7 days/ 6 nights. It was amazing and yes, the millions of cicadas were a trip- sounded like rain sticks everywhere. Saw an elk plunge across the river in front of us! Lots of snakes, like you said! The Buffalo is one of our favorite places on earth, too!! Thank you for sharing!
That sounds so incredible. I really want to do the whole thing thru one day!!
The straw hat and fanny pack for the win. Kelly's got style. Lol.
I'm from the lower end of the Buffalo River and watching this all the way from South Korea is making me miss it lol. The Buffalo River is the one thing I always tell people I meet in the Army to go do when they get a chance. Everyone always thinks Arkansas is a boring flatland of crop fields until I show them where I'm from. Thank you for this!
I don't know what I thought Arkansas looked like, but it wasn't like that! Beautiful!!
Love the camera mount on the kayak. Had no idea the Buffalo was that crowded. I would love to float it over a couple days but I would want to do it in the off season
Kelly u still planning on CDT this year? I’m going to section hike the AT in NJ in a few weeks and im so pumped! Also thanks for the HEY COW 😊
I was thinking about buying land out there however everyone is telling me it’s a bad idea.
My question is was there people paddle boarding?
Instead of BOC use Lost Valley Canoe in Ponca. Support small family run operation. They are also in Ponca, just a bit further than BOC.
Absolutely beautiful place to shoot a kayaking video, and on a gorgeous day nonetheless! Love the vlog, feels like I'll have to get to the Buffalo National River myself someday. And I love those cicadas, we had the 17 year ones out up in my region three summers ago now, so I know what that sound is like up close and personal too!
I love Arkansas! ❤We float the Illinois river here in Oklahoma. I have some fun and wild story about that place haha. I survived them all. You can always tell when the alcohol hits on the river. It’s normally about mile 2-3 and people start twerking, flipping and groups start merging together. 😂
Thank you for showing us the beauty of Arkansas. This looked like a fun trip and makes me want to try kayaking.
Next time maybe set up your camp first then go down the river. That’s what I would do. Great video. Stay safe
The river is so beautiful! Hope you will post a few more videos of Arkansas before setting out for CDT.
Is that background noise cicadas? Kinda crowded… reminds me of how folks literally wait in line to tube some spring runs in FL. Beats the mall though… is the Buffalo spring-fed? It’s beautiful!
Is that background noise cicadas? Yes! Kinda crowded… reminds me of how folks literally wait in line to tube some spring runs in FL… so beautiful. Maybe consider using a Black Oak Arkansas tune sometime… like “Moonshine Sonata” which is an instrumental… another fun & informative video. Thanks!
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Awesome video Kelly! My how things have changed, my wife and I did a 5 day canoe trip in 89 all the way down past the confluence with the White river and never saw a soul. It was a trip I'll never forget! Thanks for bringing back that memory! TACKLE
I love watching you walk the trails and swim in the ocean I have your videos running in the background about the last month. I love the videos thank you soo much much love from Washington DC
This is my backyard. I live above Boxley Valley and hike in the area every single day (unless there is water and floating is possible).
It seems you chose one of the most busy days! Cannot believe it can be an enjoyable experience with so many people around.
That's so cool everyone's so friendly I hope everyone like southern California ppl
Coming from Australia,that is a beautiful river with stunning scenery 🙏👌
So my planes I was going to go dobthat in big bear california but it backfired bc there was a fire up there so that messed up my vacation time
Enjoy your vlogs with bikini! Sorry, not Sorry!❤
I would kill for a soul mate with your mindset. Can’t even explain how much your videos mean to me 😁
Your making want to go kayaking in October and camping 🏕 on my vacation in October 😊❤❤❤
Perch Family Cabin looks down over Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. My best bud owns it. Check it out if you're ever wanting to stay down there. Its an amazing place and Horseshoe Canyon is beautiful to see from above.
That bluff and waterfall was beautiful! Looked like a really fun day. I love the dog balancing on the cooler 🤣
Camping has gotten ridiculously poplar since the pandemic, on a Saturday you've got to go setup your tent and put a camp chair in the spot in the morning to save it, then go out and do you're activities.
I can tell you're having an amazing time. Love it.
Do you have something to do with the channel Adela Music? I see all your videos on this channel.
↟↟Those rocky shores look absolutely gorgeous.. I'd build a Flintstone's cabin there:)🤔
I'd give anything to spend a couple days on the river with you :)
Awesome views on that river and the weather looks perfect!!
Your last few videos have convinced me that a trip to explore Arkansas is in order. I’m thinking I may grow to love your state as much as you love our Florida. Thanks for sharing and Happy Trails!!!!!
The videos you post is the reason I chose to come explore Arkansas currently on the buffalo river right now don’t know when I’ll leave this state
Bet that water was cold
Those rock bluffs are beautiful along the river and I never seen a guy who can climb a bluff wall. I need to get back into river floating this year and those chimneys could possibly date back to the late 1800’s or early 1900’s.
I don't think Tristan minded being fired as cameraman. 😂 Holy boat traffic! The Saco River in Maine gets like that too. Kayaks totally rock on the river. 😮--> 17:51 It was like you were somewhere in Yosemite! Just heavenly. So sorry you couldn't camp. ☹️ It used to be 1st come 1st serve in and around The Whites and in Maine, which gave us locals a leg up over tourists. Now it's all online reservations which get devoured fast. S'all good, we just have to be creative. Awesome video 9L, thank you so much. ✌️
I would have camped at the river, just be stealthy
That's worse than Jersey's Delaware River when all the city turds come out pollute the river. You need to be in Colorado or New England. What keeps you in Florida and Arkansas etc.
lol yeah I’m good on living in Colorado and New England
Beautiful river but way to crowded.
Love that float in the spring before everyone gets there
Great video! I agree that floating is one of the best things!! Being on the water on a hot summer day with a cold lunch and friends! Sister that’s what life is all about!
Do they not have public lands or blm, dispersed camping in Arkansas? I’ve never been there but would love to visit ❤
hey where’d ya get your sun hoody? Please and thank you
Townshirt is the brand of the sun hoody!
Hey Kelly! My friend and I went up on Memorial Day, and everything was FULL... We ended up at Erbie Horse Camp! We were the only ones there! It ended up being amazing! Love your videos! Hope to run into you one day!
Charlie! I just found your channel a few weeks ago. Love your content!
@theshuz I really appreciate that!
Great video Kelly! I love it! ❤ so Beautiful
The setup in your van is awesome!!
NY farm girl
I’ve got that dog inside me
The dog: 5:45
Thks for Sharing...Km
Dang that's a lot of people out there. Good to see you out there enjoying those days. I look at it and think, I'm way too old for that. lol
I’ve been dying to go kayaking there! I’m not even far from there maybe 2ish hours
Do it!!!!
1:52 Love the creepy cicada roar.
seems like a really cool spot
Kelly is so hot such a babe ❤❤❤❤❤
My favorite video ❤❤😊
Very beautiful 🛶🛶🛶🛶
Good times were had by all.
I've floated the Ouachita, Mulberry and Caddo rivers but the Buffalo is definitely on the top of my floating bucket list...we have an embarrassment of riches here in Arkansas, I'm glad you're showing the world what's up!
You go girl 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Ken NC
Dużo Zdrowia Życzę i wspaniałych przygód i dobrych przyjaciół ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Awesome have fun
That looks like a lot of fun
Love the content and the accent lol!!!! Keep it up!!!
Very cool!
Amazing.
Awesome stretch of river...I floated and filmed that stretch a couple years ago...great video! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Kelly, I enjoyed your trip down the Buffalo River. This river is on my radar, but for a Trout fishing/camping trip. I saw Curt Gowdy on a TV series back in the mid 1960 fish that river.
I love your channel. I just came across it last week under my recommended videos feed. You are a female version of Josh Gates from the Travel channel's Expedition Unknown. One of my favorite shows. Except, you're more adventurous and outdoorsy. I love following you on your expeditions. You have helped me a lot with my anxiety. Watching your channel has inspired me to get out there and explore again. You've really helped me concur my fears and now I'm motivated to just live my life freely. Thanks for sharing your amazing travels. Best female explorer and travel channel ever! ❤
Yea it definitely gave me Deja vu vibes
Of our Ichetucknee springs runs here
In FLA.. the beginning anyways,… the rest is just your
Epic adventures!!! 😂 lol thanks
Sistuh God Bless!!!
I really want to bring my pup kayaking down here in Florida. He loves the water, and manatees even come up to him here... but I'd have to find a really stable kayak because he's crazy. 😀
W video
I just began planning my hike of the river trail from Boxley to Pruitt, probably in October. Looks to be well worth the trip!
Hi Kelly love the Awesome Gorgeous Beautiful Scenery and the water 🚿 and rapid s😊
Come float the Toccoa River on the Benton MacKaye Trail. You can camp at the top of my driveway anytime, for free. (I'm a year round BMT Trail Angel and only let hikers camp there). ......Arkansas is beautiful. Thanks for all the great photography. Loved all them bluffs, ledges n caves. .........Still waiting for your cave adventure.
Man my favorite place and one of my favorite UA-camrs. And she's a home girl!😂
We are having the 7 year and 13 year cicadas where I live in Missouri next to the Missouri River and I hate them so much! My son goes out with his air soft gun and uses them as target practice! Nasty! My Husky chases them. ~ Elaine from Missouri
2:56 Umm... pardon me. But what in the name of sweet baby Jesus is a "bootie rental?" Holy smokes those prices are expensive, you could buy a cheap kayak from wally's world for the price of a 3-day rental.
Holy cow thats a lot of people! Cicadas are the same here on the river I live on. If you ever pass through northern IL hit me up and I can take you out on the river behind my house. Far less rapids than that one but a nice river to paddle none the less. You are welcome to camp in your van on our lane as well.
Actually working on planing a short packrafting trip on the Buffalo. Park at a trailhead near river access. Hike part of the Buffalo River trail. Float back down to my car.
Fun stuff! The Buffalo is always a good time and great scenery! Went 2 weeks ago to float a section! Keep up the great work!
Hard to beat Arkansas 👍
Great video
I live in Harrison and ponca was where wed go to buy beer from the bootlegger!!! Look at it now, wow… SO MANY PEOPLE
very cool
Tristan is living his best life in the back of the car isn't he.
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I think my 1st video i saw of you was when we were planning a vaca to Arkansas in 2021 and i believe it was Kayaking the Buffalo River. Been subscribed since!
Love the video. Nice to see a paddle boarder lol. I hope I can go out there and hit the water one day. God bless and thank you.
Omg this brings back memories of my thru hike on the Buffalo River Trail! Most beautiful place! I agree though, the drive in and out of Kyle’s Landing is definitely not for the faint of heart 😂
FYI ANOTHER CHANNEL STEALING YOUR VIDEOS AND THUMBNAILS!!!
I'll never get over how... Healthy your body looks 😅 #typicalthirstcomment
Wow that was a beautiful river and the waterfall was spectacular. Sorry you couldn’t camp there.
I love the buffalo. I can't remember the name of the place, but it's a smoke house and they have the best Bacon and jerky.
even back in the day Buffalo would get crowded on days like those.
"still worth it everyone was having a great time"! In many other parks in the country when its crowded people get grumpy but never here (unless it's you). In the Ozarks you have to watch water levels and rain forecast. You brought me back to many beautiful floats. Medium float in mid-high level water try Buffalo as well as the Mulberry "canoe if you are in for a swim". If you are really wanting a challenge and fun float "in a canoe if you are bad ass enough" try Devils Den State Park from walk bridge to near Ft. Smith. "It is very water sensitive but the remoteness is great. Never saw anyone on that float! Be carful there are a couple of challenging waterfalls. You don't want to go under any rock bluff overhangs in the water! Be safe.... last time I did that one there was ice on the side of the creek. Because of me ! ...... sadly my brother and I dumped within 50ft of launch (never forgave me). I saw a moccasin on a debris log and it was like 50deg outside. Please be safe on the more remote, quieter days, and high water.
In most Arkansas floats I recommend 2 people in a canoe instead of 1 or 2 person kayaking. Just my opinion there is way more team fun and challenges when canoeing. Bonus you have to recover all your stuff every time you dump. Always good having some friendly down streamers to retrieve your beer. out!