Kelly it was fun again ! That sweet reptile sunning with her mouth open was an american crocodile, a wonderful find ! I grew up with alligators that we gave names to. They learned their name's & came when we called them. The alligator that came to you was a feeding redponce. Obviously, it had been fed by folks staying there. You were in no danger unless you went swimming in her space. God is good & all He has created is wonderful and has a purpose...❤
Gator was like, "Yeah, I'm here for the burger that flipped into the fire, nevermind you're busy, I'll just be on my way." 🤣 Love your e-bike, and yes, that totally looked like Clingman's Dome! I freaking love your vlogs! ✌️
Hi Kelly! The viewing tower at SV is actually the sister structure to the one on the AT. I believe they were designed by the same architect. I loved your video, your channel is one of my favorites. Peaches AT 2019
Kelly, you never disappoint. This video was so much fun to watch. I live in SW Georgia and I've never been to the Everglades. My Florida stomping grounds are around Apalachicola, Shell Point and Mexico Beach. Maybe some day, I'll brave the long trip and traffic. Thank you for a delightful moment via video.
Gabe the Izard is a UA-camr in Little Rock with great content, but no marketing skills. Can you steer him out of the ditch? Love and ❤ all your videos.
I am sure people have been feeding him, I meet one the other day that came right over to me. That’s usually because they associate people with food. I want to check those out. Check out Circle B Ranch, or bloody bucket bridge, you have to go there at midnight on a full moon to here the baby’s CRYING 😮 thanks for sharing
Excellent video Kelly! Private airboat tour? You look so happy, healthy and are model beautiful-keep enjoying everyday and bringing us along for the adventures
I literally just spent 4 days in big cypress!!! I stayed at Midland campground but I saw this one once I was already down there. Trail lakes looks waaay better!!! Next time 🤘🤘
Id love to go camping with you but you're going to have to protect me from the gators!😂 Cooking is my favorite thing while camping and you can never go wrong with a cheeseburger! Safe travels!
Gator comes near me at night, I'm eating gator and eggs the next morning. Edit: I'm actually thinking about an e-bike, how much was that one? I was looking at a few on Amazon. 🤔
When down in Florida again check out the Overnight Peace river canoe trip. We counted over 100 gators and even as a Floridian they were the biggest ones we ever saw. If the water height is right you can also go fossiling . Michele H.
So, where did that second burger come from? Did you brush off the dirt and throw in the pan when the first was done? A little dirt is good for you. Thank you for the content.
I can't say enough about Trail Lakes Campground, the owner's, David and Jack Shealy, are some of the most welcoming people we've ever met. My wife and I moved ourselves and 3 children from Massachusetts to Florida in 2004 and we were fortunate to find Trail Lakes as our temporary home while looking for a house in the Naples FL area. We stayed in our motorhome at Trail Lakes for about 6 months. What an awesome adventure! The children loved camping, fishing and cooking over the fire almost every night! We also enjoyed meals at Joanne's and at the restaurants in Everglades City. So much seafood, it was great! The children attended Everglades City schools for a short time while we were there, the class sizes were incredibly small, our daughter's class had four student's, including her! Eventually, we found our home in Naples and had to move into town. That was a bittersweet time, but, my wife has a medical career and the commute to the hospital where she worked everyday was quite long. We all loved our time at Trail Lakes Campground and we do our best to get back down there when we can. If anyone is planning a trip to the Everglades I'd highly recommend a stay at Trail Lakes! If you have camping gear you can rent a campsite, if you're into glamping they offer chickee huts or fully accomidated cabins with A/C. You'll have a great time!
I did that trail on my road bike a couple of years ago, and can identify - I've never been that close to so many large gators. i'm gonna have to check out your bike. I like how you can fold it and stick it in the back, ride on terrain. etc.
The Everglades are so beautiful. I’ve had a chance to visit Florida on occasion. I need to go back and see some of the places you’ve highlighted in your videos. I also need to complete watching your FT playlist. Take care.
That was so cool when you said what does this look like Klingmans dome because I went there when I was a kid. Whe you said that I said looks like Klinsmann dome right before you said it so. Cool!😆😉
9:36 Digging those pants! Edit: also, are you locking your hair again? I couldn't help but notice a few locs. Edit pt 2: my timestamp was wrong. I corrected it.
Nice video but, be more careful of the gators. When warmed up they can move surprisingly fast and are very dangerous. Can you recharge the bike when you pedal? Many E-Bikes have caught fire because of their batteries. Check your auto and renters insurances to make sure that you are covered if the bike burns. Some insurance companies are already refusing to cover all EVs. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick
Cool I was day hiking at a state park in central Florida that had a Seminole chickee hut to camp in the back country I thought what a cool idea..problem is I can’t remember which state park it was..lol
Go to Wooten's airboat rides, it's a blast, we were there last month. Skip their swamp buggy ride, nothing special like the one you went on with your Arkansas friends. Stay safe and well.
Leftover cold burgers for breakfast is a camping tradition for us no doubt...we always make enough for an army and then fill up on beer instead haha🤷♂️
Kelly, idk how many times we need to tell you that you should not be solo camping or doing anything solo out in the back country. You're not a man, it's not safe for females to do this. Always take a man with you
Very cool about the tiki shack. I didn't know they existed. I will have to drive down and check it out. Is it in a place where there is no light pollution for viewing the stars?
"I thought you were the Sheriff" 😂 thats funny. Those gators are crazy thank goodness thy cant climb the stairs into the hut! Was that irridescent bird a Guillinue(sp?) Why would the gator sit with his mouth open? Is that a cooling technique or intimidation? Airboat adventure next! Florida has tons of airboats right? Btw you are looking so radiant in this video! 👍😊
Kelly look up the legend of Boggy Creek. It’s about a Bigfoot in Fouke Arkansas. They made a movie I think in the 70s about it. Cool old horror movie on a low budget.
You are fun. I would have cursed and had to edit the hamburger episode. And your reactions to the gators, Shark Valley trail, stone crabs - all remind me of when I was young and first came to Florida. Thanks. Oh, not sure where you were in the chickee.
Kelly, some of the birds were a great blue heron a killdeer , a black vulture, the one you asked about was a purple gallinule and the reptile with the moth open was a salt water crocodile not a Gator , he has a pointy nose not square across like a Gator! Great finds!
Wow another awesome adventure video!! Everglades National Park Flamingo is a wonderful place for adventures they have a new lodge or glammping options . This is where the fresh water meets the salt water. Lots of kayak trails, hiking, boating, you can rent a houseboat. Highly recommend this.
Brings back memories. I stayed in that chickee a few years ago when that gator was just a baby. Even then it would come to the edge of the water, and sneak up on you, if you weren't paying attention. That is definitely that gator's pond!
Great video, Kelly, and thanks for showing us around the southern terminus. I truly love your videos and hope you continue to keep making great videos and keep hiking long trails in the future. I only wish i could hike the AT. And you made it a reality. I guess that's what happens when you meet the right woman. Sounding off TooTall!
Sweet vlog Kelly, you really found a fire Chickee hut there 🔥. You are so inspiring, always on new adventures + Those were some sick shots of the gators, glad you had a fun time. 🤎
You should take a trip to Dry Tortugas and camp out. I regret we did not spend the night when we were there and whenever we go back we will definitely camp out for a night or 2.
That burger looked so good. Squirrels & chipmunks I can handle…gators, not so much! I think I prefer being at the top of the food chain when I’m camping…
Kelly it was fun again ! That sweet reptile sunning with her mouth open was an american crocodile, a wonderful find ! I grew up with alligators that we gave names to. They learned their name's & came when we called them. The alligator that came to you was a feeding redponce. Obviously, it had been fed by folks staying there. You were in no danger unless you went swimming in her space. God is good & all He has created is wonderful and has a purpose...❤
Dude your cooking beef over the fire in the middle of the Everglades! Your ringing the gator dinner bell!🤣
At 15:07, that is a Purple Gallinule! We had them in Lakeland, FL at Lake Hollingsworth.
Awesome! I think he might have been my favorite find other than the croc!
Gator was like, "Yeah, I'm here for the burger that flipped into the fire, nevermind you're busy, I'll just be on my way." 🤣 Love your e-bike, and yes, that totally looked like Clingman's Dome! I freaking love your vlogs! ✌️
the shark valley observation tower and clingman's dome is the same architect :)
It is a smaller veraion. I went up it today. Definitely not a nice as Clingman's Dome
I've been up top of both.
Kelly says "You better back off bro" to a large gator coming after her!!! At night no less....😂🐊
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@@kellyhays23 I found your channel about a week ago… I’m such a big fan. Thank you for taking us around Florida.
@@harrythehammer welcome harry!!! Thank you for watching!!
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Damn Donald low key grilled you 😭
Best part about the stone crab is they don’t kill the crab. The take one of the 2 claws and release the crab. They are so delicious
Hi Kelly! The viewing tower at SV is actually the sister structure to the one on the AT. I believe they were designed by the same architect. I loved your video, your channel is one of my favorites.
Peaches AT 2019
Oh my goodness! The gentleman at the camp store was adorable! You know you just made his day!
Kelly, you never disappoint. This video was so much fun to watch. I live in SW Georgia and I've never been to the Everglades. My Florida stomping grounds are around Apalachicola, Shell Point and Mexico Beach. Maybe some day, I'll brave the long trip and traffic. Thank you for a delightful moment via video.
Hi Kelly what Awesome Amazing Beautiful Gorgeous Scenery ❤😊
Ima need you to keep your neck knife on when you’re having dinner with the gators, Sheriff Kelly! 😱 😂
“How is this legal?” and “You look like the sheriff”. Hilarious.
The one with it's mouth open was an American Crocodile
Living large.....best camping / best food....no wet feet 🙂
Those gators take some getting used to!
Kelly I think you might like this place
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Think it’s in Naples
Hi Kelly love 💕 the place you are staying and the Beautiful Awesome Amazing place ❤😊
Gabe the Izard is a UA-camr in Little Rock with great content, but no marketing skills. Can you steer him out of the ditch?
Love and ❤ all your videos.
I am sure people have been feeding him, I meet one the other day that came right over to me. That’s usually because they associate people with food. I want to check those out. Check out Circle B Ranch, or bloody bucket bridge, you have to go there at midnight on a full moon to here the baby’s CRYING 😮 thanks for sharing
Maybe living in Florida you get used to it but I’m not walking, running, riding next to any alligator… 😬😬
Excellent video Kelly! Private airboat tour? You look so happy, healthy and are model beautiful-keep enjoying everyday and bringing us along for the adventures
Fun video…. Especially yelling at the gator.
You were very close to the ranch I worked at.
My stomping grounds
I literally just spent 4 days in big cypress!!! I stayed at Midland campground but I saw this one once I was already down there. Trail lakes looks waaay better!!! Next time 🤘🤘
Crazy trail! I think you reminded us of the guy in Jurassic Park who says "Bigger. Why do they always have to make them bigger?"😅
Id love to go camping with you but you're going to have to protect me from the gators!😂 Cooking is my favorite thing while camping and you can never go wrong with a cheeseburger! Safe travels!
Good example of why it’s legal to open carry in Florida while going to and from hunting fishing & camping 🐊
Gator comes near me at night, I'm eating gator and eggs the next morning.
Edit: I'm actually thinking about an e-bike, how much was that one? I was looking at a few on Amazon. 🤔
I wanna go every where u go ….you make it all such fun. And not that tourist crap
Hi Kelly your Hamburgers are Awesome Amazing mmmmm so delicious ❤😊
When down in Florida again check out the Overnight Peace river canoe trip. We counted over 100 gators and even as a Floridian they were the biggest ones we ever saw.
If the water height is right you can also go fossiling .
Michele H.
Those pants! I think my favorite thing about you is your chameleon look. Fashion Consultant...?
If you're going 20mph, please wear a helmet =)
What a nosy gator that’s after some food. I liked how you scared it away when it jumped back in the water and took off like a speeding missile.
Kelly, I’m going to sound like your mother but helmets save lives.
Loved this video. The gator at your campsite kinda creeped me out. Lol
So, where did that second burger come from? Did you brush off the dirt and throw in the pan when the first was done? A little dirt is good for you. Thank you for the content.
Damn Kelly is fine , absolutely gorgeous and yo great video too ❤❤❤
I can't say enough about Trail Lakes Campground, the owner's, David and Jack Shealy, are some of the most welcoming people we've ever met. My wife and I moved ourselves and 3 children from Massachusetts to Florida in 2004 and we were fortunate to find Trail Lakes as our temporary home while looking for a house in the Naples FL area. We stayed in our motorhome at Trail Lakes for about 6 months. What an awesome adventure! The children loved camping, fishing and cooking over the fire almost every night! We also enjoyed meals at Joanne's and at the restaurants in Everglades City. So much seafood, it was great! The children attended Everglades City schools for a short time while we were there, the class sizes were incredibly small, our daughter's class had four student's, including her! Eventually, we found our home in Naples and had to move into town. That was a bittersweet time, but, my wife has a medical career and the commute to the hospital where she worked everyday was quite long. We all loved our time at Trail Lakes Campground and we do our best to get back down there when we can. If anyone is planning a trip to the Everglades I'd highly recommend a stay at Trail Lakes! If you have camping gear you can rent a campsite, if you're into glamping they offer chickee huts or fully accomidated cabins with A/C. You'll have a great time!
I did that trail on my road bike a couple of years ago, and can identify - I've never been that close to so many large gators. i'm gonna have to check out your bike. I like how you can fold it and stick it in the back, ride on terrain. etc.
You drink Dr. Pepper! I knew there was a reason I liked your videos. 👍🏻
where is this located?..the camping huts and museum?
Wow .... gaters are all over .... The sign said do not feed the gaters .... so if a gater bites your foot off then you get arrested ...
The Everglades are so beautiful. I’ve had a chance to visit Florida on occasion. I need to go back and see some of the places you’ve highlighted in your videos. I also need to complete watching your FT playlist. Take care.
How do you feel safe camping alone ? Really wanting to go on some trips soon- I live In Florida !
"Crusty" the gaiter wanted a prime rib burger!
My first stone crabs were cold too. I guess that's how they come. I rather have them hot.
Gators don't like the cold 🐊
They come out to catch some rays to warm up 😎
That was so cool when you said what does this look like Klingmans dome because I went there when I was a kid. Whe you said that I said looks like Klinsmann dome right before you said it so. Cool!😆😉
Hey sheriff! Lol 😂 What a fun trip! So many gators! 🐊
Great views and great weather! (Also freaking LOVE your tye dye flowy pants -Emily 😊)
I understand housing costs are a little rough down there these day. May have to settle for one of these 😂
Nice chickee hut! Nice adventure! Rock on
Camping in the everglades is awesome.
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Digging those pants!
Edit: also, are you locking your hair again? I couldn't help but notice a few locs.
Edit pt 2: my timestamp was wrong. I corrected it.
Yes! @Lizkidder installed my dreads a few months ago!
Thank you so much for bringing Everglades to us. The bike loop was absolutely gorgeous. Hope Donald will comment on here!
Amazing video, love the channel
You look like you really enjoyed that trip.
Nice video but, be more careful of the gators. When warmed up they can move surprisingly fast and are very dangerous. Can you recharge the bike when you pedal? Many E-Bikes have caught fire because of their batteries. Check your auto and renters insurances to make sure that you are covered if the bike burns. Some insurance companies are already refusing to cover all EVs. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick
Cool I was day hiking at a state park in central Florida that had a Seminole chickee hut to camp in the back country I thought what a cool idea..problem is I can’t remember which state park it was..lol
Go to Wooten's airboat rides, it's a blast, we were there last month. Skip their swamp buggy ride, nothing special like the one you went on with your Arkansas friends. Stay safe and well.
Leftover cold burgers for breakfast is a camping tradition for us no doubt...we always make enough for an army and then fill up on beer instead haha🤷♂️
Kelly it’s always nice to follow u on yr adventures .. thanks for sharing.. love ❤️ from New Mexico.😊
You are so BEAUTIFUL
Really impressive video one thing for sure no Tent Camping by the water and no small pets running around. Good Video.
Great video, Looks like a cool place.
Kelly, idk how many times we need to tell you that you should not be solo camping or doing anything solo out in the back country. You're not a man, it's not safe for females to do this. Always take a man with you
aw thats cute lol
Very cool about the tiki shack. I didn't know they existed. I will have to drive down and check it out. Is it in a place where there is no light pollution for viewing the stars?
Minimal night pollution
"I thought you were the Sheriff" 😂 thats funny. Those gators are crazy thank goodness thy cant climb the stairs into the hut! Was that irridescent bird a Guillinue(sp?) Why would the gator sit with his mouth open? Is that a cooling technique or intimidation? Airboat adventure next! Florida has tons of airboats right? Btw you are looking so radiant in this video! 👍😊
Great video, but that night sky timelapse was 🔥🎆 I can't believe you caught that many shooting stars! The camera upgrade is definitely paying off.
Love this video Kelly,Cool camping spot,The cold burger breakfast was awesome,Be careful around those gators,They are no joke
Absolutely gorgeous thumbnail my friend, video is simply captivating and so atmospheric!
Kelly look up the legend of Boggy Creek. It’s about a Bigfoot in Fouke Arkansas. They made a movie I think in the 70s about it. Cool old horror movie on a low budget.
How many miles can you ride the bike before you need to recharge? Thanks
Hi Kelly love your E-bike ❤😊
I really enjoy all your videos..i think they are great and informative... But this one may be my favorite !! " You better back off Bro" lol... classic
You should look up Chandlers Wildlife , and go visit his place.
You’re getting really good with that camera. Or was that your phone? The stabilization was good. That was your phone, wasn’t it?
You are fun. I would have cursed and had to edit the hamburger episode. And your reactions to the gators, Shark Valley trail, stone crabs - all remind me of when I was young and first came to Florida. Thanks. Oh, not sure where you were in the chickee.
Kelly, some of the birds were a great blue heron a killdeer , a black vulture, the one you asked about was a purple gallinule and the reptile with the moth open was a salt water crocodile not a Gator , he has a pointy nose not square across like a Gator! Great finds!
Gators can climb stairs
You are a Florida girl 100%!
I’ve got the same bike
Back off bro lol. Good video 👍
Wow another awesome adventure video!!
Everglades National Park Flamingo is a wonderful place for adventures they have a new lodge or glammping options . This is where the fresh water meets the salt water. Lots of kayak trails, hiking, boating, you can rent a houseboat. Highly recommend this.
If you decide to go be sure to stop at Robert is Here for great smoothies and local fruits and veggies
Brings back memories. I stayed in that chickee a few years ago when that gator was just a baby. Even then it would come to the edge of the water, and sneak up on you, if you weren't paying attention. That is definitely that gator's pond!
Great video, Kelly, and thanks for showing us around the southern terminus. I truly love your videos and hope you continue to keep making great videos and keep hiking long trails in the future. I only wish i could hike the AT. And you made it a reality. I guess that's what happens when you meet the right woman. Sounding off TooTall!
This video was amazing I love your content so much you’re are amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sweet vlog Kelly, you really found a fire Chickee hut there 🔥. You are so inspiring, always on new adventures + Those were some sick shots of the gators, glad you had a fun time. 🤎
You should take a trip to Dry Tortugas and camp out. I regret we did not spend the night when we were there and whenever we go back we will definitely camp out for a night or 2.
Gators love prime rib burgers extra rare with a little campfire funk on em... 🔥
Wow that was an awesome video! I love watching your adventures 😊
You should do a night ride with the full moon at Shark Valley.
You cannot drive into the parking area at night. So, you park off the road on the south side, outside the no parking zone, and then ride your bike in.
Awesome and fun video! Loved all the crocs and views. Always look forward to watching, until next time!
That burger looked so good.
Squirrels & chipmunks I can handle…gators, not so much! I think I prefer being at the top of the food chain when I’m camping…
Kelly, you and animals!!! Soooo funny!!!😂❤
You need to do the fish eating creek kayak… the shuttle up and down tot he campground. You will see so many gators and the cypress Rees are amazing
Gator Magnet...
Bro just wanted to be in the vlog! Lol
Or maybe trying to tell ya where to find the skunk ape 😁
Great adventure. Who says "that's insane" when you see the gator at night?
Neighbors that heard me hollering lol
I just did a similar trip at the end of January. That bike loop is the most fun! Did you see the crocs too or just alligators?