Our First Night in Ozark National Forest - Dispersed Camping

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024

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  • @survivalseamstress8980
    @survivalseamstress8980 10 місяців тому +3

    I'm from Northern Indiana and I love it down there so much I'm moving down there this year.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  10 місяців тому

      That is awesome! We were truly surprised by how beautiful it is and how many places there are to explore there!

  • @larryclark6786
    @larryclark6786 3 місяці тому +1

    The music was awesome and I couldn't stop looking at the color of the water.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! Tim still teases me about the water, lol! Of all the places we have ever camped, this is one of our top three campsites.

  • @gregoryfoster8179
    @gregoryfoster8179 Місяць тому +1

    That was nice. Video edited well with drone shots and good music. I have spent a lot of time in the Quachita National Forest kayaking the Cossatot River south of the Ozarks, just a little in the Ozarks. Very nice as well. Arkansas is my favorite get away from home base in Dallas. Happy travels.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Місяць тому

      @@gregoryfoster8179 thank you! This was our first time in Arkansas and we loved it. We spent a couple days in this area of the Ozark and then spent a day exploring the Ouchitas. We definitely plan to do some more exploring there in the future.

  • @tonyalewis9053
    @tonyalewis9053 Рік тому +3

    Ponk-ah; like you first stated. I live in SW Missouri and hike & camp in NW Arkansas frequently.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      Thanks! Great to know - I always second guess myself, lol! Such a beautiful area!

  • @campinawe
    @campinawe Рік тому +1

    Wow! Looks like a great adventure with amazing views. Love the drone footage, thanks for sharing.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому +1

      Our pleasure! We heard some "knocks" in the woods across the river - Tim says it was a Sasquatch, so we were glad we had our Campinawe instead of the tent, lol!

  • @stephanierobison7528
    @stephanierobison7528 Рік тому +3

    I know this area, and i cannot believe y'all were able to get that little camper thru....let alone the truck. 😅We go off-roading around here. My parents grew up in Limestone.....the little community at the bottom of that well-maintained dirt road that turns into a logging trail 😂

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому +1

      I think this is probably our favorite place we have taken it so far! Such a beautiful area. We had so much fun down there and met some great people while we were there!

  • @kevinaubuchon5979
    @kevinaubuchon5979 Рік тому +1

    Looks like a good adventure. Nice video. I was surprised you could move the Campinawe so easily.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      I know, right? It takes a little bit of muscle but was definitely doable. This is definitely right up there as one of our favorite places so far. Thanks for watching!

  • @frankbrowning4160
    @frankbrowning4160 Рік тому +1

    thanks for sharing. would love to find some places like that. y'all inspire me to search some out.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому +1

      We are always a little bit nervous when we disperse camp in areas we are unfamiliar with, but you can't beat places like this - it is worth it!

  • @TerryX2Explore
    @TerryX2Explore Рік тому +1

    We are really looking forward to exploring Arkansas! That's how winter should look! LOL Or at least that's how I want it to look... Wow, that mountain drive looks beautiful! We love stopping at overlooks... Sure is a gorgeous area! Yes, that water is sooo pretty! ;-) Beautiful campsite! Great exploring, guys!! 💙Terry and Terri

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому +1

      When we were younger we always joked about how we would never move south, we're northerners, we can handle the snow, lol! Now that we are getting older we are laughing at our younger selves!

    • @TerryX2Explore
      @TerryX2Explore Рік тому +1

      @@HEKNBAK We did the same thing! LOL

  • @jwalker-bondfire
    @jwalker-bondfire Рік тому +2

    The Campinawe handled those roads great! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      It did and in tomorrow's video we take it down some even more rugged roads - it is getting a workout, lol! Thanks for watching!

  • @FrankGreenway
    @FrankGreenway Рік тому

    That blue water was beautiful. My truck camper would be perfect for that road in and campsite.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      Yes, lol! We debated getting a truck camper before we bought the Campinawe. We couldn't believe how beautiful it was here!

  • @papatravels61
    @papatravels61 Рік тому +1

    Nice, thanks for sharing. Getty up and go to colorado this summer with us...

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! Colorado is on our list!

  • @c-historia
    @c-historia Рік тому +1

    wonderful video! 🔝 Ozark 😍

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!! 😄

    • @c-historia
      @c-historia Рік тому

      @@HEKNBAK have a great week😁

  • @JoseGarcia-cb5dz
    @JoseGarcia-cb5dz 8 місяців тому

    Just found yalls page I love the content ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  8 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! We appreciate it!

  • @lauraberry8679
    @lauraberry8679 Рік тому +1

    Welcome to Arkansas! Isn't it beautiful 😍

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      I have to say that we were very surprised how beautiful it is. We didn't know what to expect - we loved it!

  • @adventureoverland1960
    @adventureoverland1960 7 місяців тому

    Great video, lots of good spots around there. Thanks for sharing.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  7 місяців тому

      Such a beautiful area! We'd love to get back there to explore more. Thanks for watching!

  • @travisbanks9552
    @travisbanks9552 7 місяців тому

    Awesome vid! Thanks for sharing. What resources did you use to learn about the forest roads? It sounded like you were reading some great info about the technical grade and clearance.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! We were looking at the descriptions on OnX Offroad. We were using Gaia too, but the trail descriptions were OnX.

  • @daisymae3511
    @daisymae3511 Рік тому +1

    We are always looking for dispersed camping spots in the Ouachitas, and the Ozark Mtns. But, the road y'all ended up on was beyond where I would go. We have gone down some pretty bad roads here in state, but I applaud y'all!! 👋👋 whew! We do have some steep and windy roads. Took one some years back that was nearly strait down and almost met itself going back up the other side from one ridge to the next. Today is Wednesday the 25th: are you still in Arkansas?

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      We loved driving these roads! We did some driving in the Ouachitas this trip too - that will be coming up. We drove up to some radio antennae's there. We are back home now working our "real" jobs, lol! Looking forward to the days we can travel full time. Thanks so much for watching and the kind comments!

  • @irenemeno3585
    @irenemeno3585 Рік тому +1

    Would love to do something like that in that area too. All but 1 of our kids is in the mainland. I think if we told them we're on our way and we would love if we had a family camping adventure they would agree. We're from Guam. So different here for camping. It's doable but you really have to figure out so many factors. High heat, humidity, and tropic critters for starters.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      You should! What a great idea to get your family together! This was our first time in Arkansas and it was so beautiful even in December. We have never been off the mainland - at least not yet, lol!

    • @adventureswithfrodo2721
      @adventureswithfrodo2721 4 місяці тому

      Your figure it out is no different.

  • @SendaDaniels-xr5nw
    @SendaDaniels-xr5nw 2 місяці тому +1

    The first pronunciation of Ponca was correct. My family lives on top of Shiloh Mountain.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  2 місяці тому

      @@SendaDaniels-xr5nw this was our first time here. Such a beautiful area to live!

  • @forevertexas76008
    @forevertexas76008 Рік тому

    Great vid guys. Thank you. Would you happen to have the coordinates?

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      Unfortunately we didn't mark it. It was right on carwash falls road though. From the south you would turn off Hwy 123 near Haw Creek Falls Campground onto CR 5881 and follow that north for several miles. It will become 311. From the north you would take 311 south off Hwy 29. There were several campsites along this stretch of road - all with great views of the Big Piney.

  • @SendaDaniels-xr5nw
    @SendaDaniels-xr5nw 2 місяці тому

    Jasper is my favorite place on earth ! That's where my family is from.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  2 місяці тому

      @@SendaDaniels-xr5nw we had such a great time exploring. I can see why it would be your favorite place, lol!

  • @Regular_Gamer
    @Regular_Gamer 2 місяці тому +1

    I live in Arkansas and Ponca is pronounced the first way you said it in the video. Pon-ka

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  2 місяці тому

      @@Regular_Gamer thanks for letting us know!

  • @shawnwood6473
    @shawnwood6473 Рік тому +1

    Was this Steelcreek or someplace else

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      Where we ended up camping was Big Piney Creek - not too far from Carwash Falls, but the campground we drove into was Steel Creek. We weren't planning to camp at Steel Creek, but had a moment of panic when we saw the sign, lol! We aren't from the area, so we didn't know what we were getting into.

  • @donalddday7741
    @donalddday7741 3 дні тому

    lived in Witts Spring 3 years in the late 60,s early 70,s the river was just the buffalo river back then had a girlfriend who lived in Saint Joe back then

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  15 годин тому

      @@donalddday7741 it was probably even more beautiful back then!

  • @ibsoonerfan
    @ibsoonerfan Рік тому

    Do you have the coordinates of where you stayed

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      Unfortunately we hadn't started recording our tracks and locations at that point . It was right on carwash falls road though. From the south you would turn off Hwy 123 near Haw Creek Falls Campground onto CR 5881 and follow that north for several miles. It will become 311. From the north you would take 311 south off Hwy 29. There were several campsites along this stretch of road - all with great views of the Big Piney. There is some private property interspersed with public land, so it is good to use something like Gaia or OnX Offroad to make sure you know what is what.

  • @KieraCameron514
    @KieraCameron514 10 днів тому

    What's wrong with her liking the color of the water? It is pretty.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  9 днів тому

      @@KieraCameron514 Right!? Lol! Last year when we went to Glacier, I said it so many times it became a joke. So now every time I say it, he teases me. Won't stop me from saying it! The color was stunning!

  • @JoseGarcia-cb5dz
    @JoseGarcia-cb5dz 8 місяців тому +1

    It is ponka

  • @jordanyang3066
    @jordanyang3066 Рік тому +1

    See any bears?

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  Рік тому

      No bears, lol, but sometimes Tim is mistaken for one!

  • @Brenjen67
    @Brenjen67 2 місяці тому

    I live here. Please, for the love of God...never come back. Never!

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  2 місяці тому

      @@Brenjen67 it is such a beautiful area. We can understand wanting to keep it for yourself. National forests are open for everyone to enjoy though. We do always try to leave it cleaner than we found it.

    • @Brenjen67
      @Brenjen67 2 місяці тому

      "National" is the problem. Everyone in Arkansas that matters had a meeting, we don't want the government owning land here, that's called crown land in other parts of the world and we already disposed of our king and we don't need the emperors that have followed.
      And yes we know it's beautiful and that's why we don't want visitors because then they move here and we've had enough neighbors since 1860.

    • @Brenjen67
      @Brenjen67 2 місяці тому

      ​@HEKNBAK you two in particular aren't the problem as long as you spend money and leave 😂

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  2 місяці тому

      @@Brenjen67 ah! OK, we see where you are coming from. We have heard about this debate just recently.

    • @HEKNBAK
      @HEKNBAK  2 місяці тому +1

      @@Brenjen67 well of course, lol! Money's always welcome. Glad to know it wasn't personal - we didn't think we were that unlikable!