Exploring Bentonville, Arkansas: Mountain biking for the FIRST time (+ coffee and food!)
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- We made it to our final new state of 2020: Arkansas! And we’re kicking things off in the Northwest part of the state in the super cute city of Bentonville. We spent the day grabbing coffee at one of our new favorite roasters, going mountain biking for the first time, eating some delicious food, and celebrating Adam (and Kona’s) birthdays!
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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Safety is our #1 priority and we want to stress that this adventure, and all future adventures, will be done responsibly and with the health of others in mind. Here are the steps we are taking everyday, including in these videos:
😷Masks and face coverings. We wear these anytime we are near others outside and especially indoors. If we don’t have a mask on in a video, it’s 99% because there was no one around.
⏰ Exploring early. We normally start at sunrise anyway because of less crowds, but especially so with COVID. We have been starting our days before sunlight so we can limit our interactions.
🧼 Washing and sanitizing our hands, especially after touching anything outside of the van.
🚐 Being in the van 95% of the time when we’re not filming. The adventures we share are a small sliver of our lives. We are staying in the van all day everyday when working and the only time we leave is to do laundry, get gas, or go to the store.
6️⃣ Keeping our distance. We are trying to stay at least 6 ft from others, which truthfully isn’t always possible (and then we make sure we cover our face).
Their was a VR arcade in lowe that u could go it's right by a dave&busters
Y'all should check out the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA... similar to the Hiawatha trail... go during Spring or Peak autumn for beautiful colors! It is easy and so fun and beautiful countryside
Happy birthday Adam 🥳
Happy birthday Kona 🥳
We have heard great things about the Creeper Trail, we will have to check it out! And thank you for the birthday wishes!
I live here in Bentonville. Moved here about a year ago and it truly is beautiful.
We loved it SO much! Such a cool vibe and super outdoorsy. Our kind of place!
I maybe moving there in a few months.
Lucky for me i have two mountainbikes.
@@mjs1231 we are probably going to visit in a few months from austin tx to possibly relocate. Do you end up liking bentonville?
Hey! I'm actually a cook at Saiwok, and my line makes the fries and all kinds of other stuff. You have no idea how genuinely happy I am to hear that they're the best you've had. I know I'm seeing this a bit late, but another cook at Saiwok just showed me this. If you end up seeing this, just know you've made my night by hearing that!
Ahhhh nice! Y'all make some killer fries! 😋🔥 Can't wait to come back and have more! 🙌
I live here in northwest Arkansas and it makes me so happy that you guys enjoyed your time here! Everyone bikes here! Glad you guys got to experience that!
It’s so so awesome! We loved seeing everyone riding vines around town and the trails. What a cool place!
Hahahah we are sorry to cause AAKWAS! We will have a new vlog tomorrow! Spreading them out a bit so we can make it through the rest of the year since we don’t plan to film that much for the next couple months 😄
We live here in Bentonville AR! It's such an amazing community, and so much fun to be had outdoors!
We cannot say enough good things about Bentonville! The mix of activities and outdoor culture was so awesome!
Happy Birthday Adam!!!!!!! You have such a cute wife who loves you so much! You guys are so cute together! Keep on vlogging!
Thank you so much Ruth, I’m a very lucky guy! 🙌🏼
First things first “Happy Belated Birthday Adam”!!!!! Next, you two make me smile and laugh so much. Thank you for putting together such a great fun and adventurous vlog. This episode was soooo enjoyable.
Thank you so much Alan! And we are so happy you enjoyed this vlog! We had a lot of fun on this adventure 🥳
Hope you guys enjoyed Bentonville! Lived here my entire life and it truly has been amazing to see the city transform into what it is now
We LOVED it! We were very surprised by how much we enjoyed it. Such a cool vibe!
Hello, thinking about wanting to move out there with my 2 kiddos to open a small food business. Do you recommend an area to start searching? Thank you so much for your help
Ive lived in bentonville for my entire life (19 years). And i absolutely love it. Im glad you guys chose our city as your final stop and i hope you guys enjoyed it!
We loved it there! Such a cool city!
Happy “Belated” Birthday Adam! What better way to spend your special day, enjoying another amazing adventure! Stay safe & healthy.
Thanks so much Ronald! Couldn’t have been better!
Happy birthday Adam!
Thanks Dave! 😄
Grew up in NWA and it’s keeps growing ! I’m glad you liked bentonville live in Rogers and spend most of my time out there, aww hope y’all come next time and get to see more
It is such an amazing place! We spent a few more days off camera enjoying it and really loved the vibe.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, ADAM!! You're a loving husband, dude! You're doing it right.
Thank you so much! 😄
THANKYOU for visiting us! You inspire us to travel!
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Happy belated birthday, Adam and Kona!🎉🎂
Thank you so much from the both of us!
The mountain biking looks like so much fun! It's always fun to do something that might scare you a little bit :)
We agree! We are really enjoying trying new things!
Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 Adam and Kathryn with the
planning. Love Bentonville, one of my favorite small towns.
You two did super with the bike ride 👏
Enjoy Arkansas 😉
It is now one of our favorites too! Such a cool vibe there! And thank you so much!
Happy birthday, Adam! Here’s to another fabulous year with your adorable bride!
Thank you Jeff! I can’t wait! 🙌🏼
Omgoodness, HAPPY Birthday!
The world needs more men like you! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Thank you so much! (From Adam) and I totally agree, he is the greatest! (from Kathryn)
I didn't realize you guys had made your way to my home state and even my hometown - Bentonville! I'm going back to watch some of your older videos while waiting for the new ones. So glad you guys were able to make a trip there and appreciate the Natural State. Not surprising me that y'all loved it. :)
We LOVE Arkansas! We were actually just talking about how much we loved Bentonville about an hour ago!
@@AdventuresofAplusK That warms my heart. I'm both flattered and worried every time someone discovers the beauty of AR - especially the NW area where I'm from - for the first time because I kinda want it to stay feeling like a small town vibe rather than be overrun with people like Austin became eventually. Ah well - I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it. And happy very belated birthday to Adam, ha.
Totally get that! Austin is not the same anymore and we are a bit sad every time we go home.
Happy Birthday Adam! You are a good man who treats his wife nicely. Glad you guys didn't get hurt and had a fun.
Thank you so much! 😄
A SUPER Belated Happy 33rd Birthday Shout Out 🎈🌮🍦🎂🤩You two are THE BOMB! What's truly Cool😎 is your courage to share your fears and doubts with us. So impressed and much respect 🥰
Thank you so much! We are lucky we get to do what we do!
Happy belated birthday Adam! 🎉🎊🎊 Best wishes to you, Kathryn and Kona in the next year of your adventures!
Thank you so much! 🙌🏼😃
Happy Birthday Adam & Kona too!!🎉Looks like y’all had another fabulous adventure!!
A big thank you from the both of us! 😄
Adam you rock, happy way belated birthday. You have such a fun personality! Enjoy your travels with your family!!!
Thank you so much! ❤️💙
Happy belated birthday Adam! It is wonderful to see that you truly love each other. In all of our difficult year you two bring light into it!Happy Thanksgiving to both of you. I continue to pray for you.
Thank you so much Ron! We are very thankful for each other during this crazy year. Have a great and safe thanksgiving!
Happy Belated Birthday Adam! Love watching you guys, your vlogs are for sure some of my favorite content on UA-cam 😊
Thank you so much Emily, that means a lot to us!
Love the video as always....you guys always make whatever you do look like so much fun ! A very Happy Birthday Adam and Kona !!
Thank you so much Ellen! It was such a fun day! 🎉
Happy "Belated" Birthday, Adam!! Wishing you best year ahead!!! Safe travels and adventures!!!!
Thank you so much! 🙌🏼
I live in Bentonville! I’ve been here for about 13 years. I just love living here! It’s truly a beautiful place.
It’s amazing! We had no idea what a gem it was!
Great adventure and a belated Happy Birthday Dear Adam! 🎂 🥳 Your an excellent role model 👏 for a young husband the way you take care of Katherine and Kona. Your a very supportive life partner Your both blessed to have one another 💞
Thank you so much Bob!
Happy Belated Birthday Adam
Looking forward to more adventures in the New Year
Thank you so much Pam!
Happy Birthday, Adam. 🎈🎁
Happy Birthday Kona. 🐶🐕😊
A big thank you from both of them! 😄❤️
You are giving me courage to try the mountain bike trails. Thank you.
If we can do it, anyone can!
Great job decorating! Happy Birthday Adam!
Thank you from both of us! 🥰
Happy Birthday, Adam!!!! You guys are the best couple!
Thank you so much Barbara! We appreciate the support! 😃
Fun vlog! Happy belated birthday, Adam!
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!
Wishing Adam a very Happy belated Birthday 🎈
May all your dreams come true, but I feel like they already have ♥️
All the best !!!💕😊🍁
Thank you Shari! They sure have! 😄
Happiest Birthday, Adam!!!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you so much Allison! 😄🎉
Happy Belated Birthday Adam!!! Hope you had a great day! Love your guys content!!!
Thank you so much Kyle! We appreciate you following along!
happy super belated birthday!!!! thank you for taking us on your adventure
Thank you so much!
I've lived here all my life. Love the mountian biking. I hate how many walmart locations are so close together.
We will say, the Walmart we visited was pretty nice compared to some we go to!
HaPpY belated birthday Adam! Way to keep challenging yourself, the mountain biking looked fun!
Thank you! And we are starting to get addicted to challenging ourselves and getting out of our comfort zone more!
So happy to know you guys visited my town Bentonville. Happy belated birthday Adam! You guys are adorable!!❤
Bentonville is so awesome! And thanks for the birthday wishes and kind words!
Great video. Happy Birthday Adam!
Thank you Diana! 😃
1st thing, Happy Birthday dude! 2nd you found saiwok! Y’all are in my hometown “area” NWA is a hidden gem for so many adventures. One of Sam Walton’s grandsons has been behind the Mt bike trails he’s invested millions with more to come making the area a peddlers Paradise. I’m kinda partial to bikes with motors 🤣 tons of amazing backroads for any kind of biker to explore. Hopefully someone has filled you in. I’d gladly offer some tips if your still in the area. Again happy birthday! You two are awesome, God bless and happy travels!
Thank you so much! And we are so glad we ate at Saiwok. The food was amazing! It was a last minute switch from another restaurant and sooo good! We drove some backroads, or what felt like backroads, in the Ozarks and they were fun! Reminded us of our time in WV haha. We are back in Austin now, but always love tips for the future. We will for sure be back! 🙌🏼
Happy Belated Birthday Adam. Just watched your birthday celebration, looked like fun. Keep safe both of you and here's to more adventures!
Thank you so much! 🙌🏼🎉
We live here. You went to some of our favorite places in town! Happy birthday!
Yay, so glad we picked some good spots! And thanks for the birthday wishes!
A most heartfelt Happy Birthday Adam ! May the adventures keep getting better in the year to come
Thank you so much Jymn! We are loving pushing ourselves a bit, but also want to enjoy the experience, so even if we aren’t as epic looking as we are in our minds, getting out there and just trying something new is an accomplishment! Kathryn totally had the fear of falling off before even pedaling 🤣🤣
Awe, happy belated birthday, Adam (and Kona)! November bdays are the best 🧡Hope your birthday was amazing as you! Your videos have been such a blessing in these times 🥳🎂 🎉 🍾🎊🎈
Thank you so much Amber, from the both of us! We are glad you’ve been enjoying the videos during this crazy time! 🎉
Happy belated birthday Adam and Kona. Great vlog as usual. Have a terrific Thanksgiving.
Thank you Gerald! Happy thanksgiving to you! 🦃😃
Hi Adam and Kathryn ,We really enjoyed that Vlog,and wish Adam a belated birthday wish..Looks really fun and birthday wishes to Kona too😀
Thank you so much!!!
Hello from Pennsylvania! Happy Belated Birthday, Adam! You two are adorable and a breath of fresh air! Enjoying watching your adventures and travels and looking forward to more!
Thank you so much Theresa! I really appreciate the birthday wishes and we both appreciate the kind words! 😃
I loved the mountain bike sections !😊
Happy b-lated birthday Adam! :)
Thank you so much Kim!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADAM!!!!!
Thank you! 🙌🏼🥳🎉
Happy belated birthday, Adam! I hope it was a much fun as it looked.
It was a blast, thank you! 😄
Happy belated birthday Adam! 🥳 Still loving the vlogs. They are so dang good ;)
Thank you so much Sierra!
I think the highest praise you can give your spouse is, "you're my best friend in the whole wide world". If that's reciprocal, that sounds like a recipe for a long-lasting, mutually-respetful and love-filled relationship.
We are definitely the best of friends and love spending time together! ❤️ The leaves definitely made it harder, good call on trying in the summer, we'll have to give it another shot because we'd love to get better at it! We embrace how un-cool we look at times lol, it's just fun to get out of our comfort zone (and not get injured haha)!
Happy Birthday 🤗💖🎂🎉
I have truly enjoyed your adventures. Thank You for sharing then with us 🙂👍
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and for following along! 🙌🏼
For sure Happy Birthday Adam!
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Happy Belated Birthday, Adam. Hope it was a great one! Stay safe.
Thank you Lori! 🙌🏼
Happy bday dude. Me n the wife really enjoy your videos. We are headed to Arkansas in 2 days! Looking forward to more adventures.
Thank you! And that is amazing! Have a blast! Where are y’all headed?
happy bday adam
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Happy Belated Birthday Adam! My wife Kelly and I so look forward to your adventures. Take care of each other and safe travels on the way home.
Thank you so much Scott! We really appreciate it! 😃
Great video again guy's. I've been mountain biking for years and have had some epic crashes but you guy's crushed it. And happy birthday Adam wow 33!! you don't look a day over 32 👍👍👍
For a second I didn’t think we would make it out without an injury lol! Hahahah thank you! 🤣
Some people go to the gym or yoga.
I go mountain biking.
Good for you guys for giving it a go!
It was tough and we'd love to try again!
Thank you for Visiting Arkansas! I live in Bentonville Arkansas and Love it all! If you all get a chance, the next bike experience should go to the Rail Yard in Rogers Arkansas! Super fun course for any level of bike rider! Until the next visit! Take Care!
I just saw photos of that spot yesterday! Looks super cool! Bentonville is incredible and we will be back! 🙌🏼
Happy a Birthday Adam! Looks like you had a great one!
Thank you! It was awesome! 🙌🏼
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM!!!
Thanks a bunch Joel!
Amazing video quality, panning technique and tour of Bentonville.👍😉
I’m grateful to live in bentonville
It’s an amazing city!
First time viewer!!! Sweetest sentiments...loved this blog. Happy Birthday Adam. Pam in Fort Worth, TX
Hi Pam! Thank you so much for the kind words and for the birthday wishes! 🎉❤️
Happy (belated) birthday! I just discovered yo channel in the past few weeks and I love your guys’ videos! They’re so good!
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and for watching our videos! So happy you enjoy them 💗
Happy Birthday 🎂🎁🎈🎊🎉 Adam!!
Thank you! 😄
Happy belated Birthday Adam!! 🎊🎁🎉
Thank you so much! 🥳🥳
You are both sweet-hearts !, love the way you get along and adore food together as well as adventure together. We are hooked on your adventures.
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Happy belated birthday 🎂🎁 🎈 Adam. Well done Kathryn.
Thank you so much! From the both of us 😄
Happy Birthday Adam! ❤️
Thank you! 😄
Happy belated birthday! Glad you came to my home state. Y’all come back now ya hear!
Oh we will for sure! Such a great getaway from TX! And thank you so much!
I live in bentonville. I appreciate you guys sharing our great city and all there is here to do
We loved your city so much! Such a gem!
Bentonville looks lovely. Great bike trails. You both done great.😊
No injuries so we’d say it was a success!
Belated Happy Birthday Adam! Wish you are well and happy.. glad to stumble into your UA-cam videos.. you guys are funny esp your wife. You both are adorable together.. keep doing travel videos.. take care!
Thank you so much for the kind words and belated birthday wishes!
I know you two are all about outdoor activities, but next you're in the area, Crystal Bridges is a must see! Cheers.
We walked around the outside on a non filming day and loved the property! We will have to go inside next time.
Happy Birthday 🎁🎊🎉🎈🎂 Adam!
Thank you! 🎉🥳
Hope Adam had a great birthday(looked like it)! Really enjoyed the GoPro footage on the bike trails, you were pretty adventurous... Wow, Kona got birthday cake for her birthday too!
So glad you enjoyed the footage! The GoPro has been coming in handy lately as we try some new activities. And Kona was SO pumped about that cake! Gone within seconds 😂
Belated Happy Birthday!! Great video!!
Thanks a bunch Jorge! 🙌🏼
Happy birthday Adam!!
Thank you Eric! 🎉
Happy birthday, Adam!
Thank you! 😄
Onyx and Saiwok great choices! So glad you got the fries! So good 🤤
Did you get a chance to see Crystal Bridges and The Momentary?
We walked around the property of Crystal Bridges the next day and loved seeing art from the trails! Onyx is now one of our favorite roasters ever and those fries were HEAVEN!
Happy birthday Adam 🍺🍺 great vid guys you looked good on the bikes 👍
Thank you Oliver! 🙌🏼
Happy Birthday, Kona!!!!
🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Woof, thank you! 🐶
Happy Belated Birthday Adam! I just found y’all’s videos today by chance. I guess it was recommended because I live around Little Rock. Love the content y’all make.
Thank you so much Corey, we’re glad you found us and appreciate the kind words! 🙌🏼🥰
You did great on the bikes! It was very entertaining to watch...very happy you weren’t hurt!!! Those fries!😋🤤
The fries were sooo good! And thankfully no injuries! 🙌🏼
Happy Birthday Adam! Looks like you had a great day! My husband has been Mountain biking for years but I’m still a beginner so you’re kind of trails are my kind of trails! We definitely want to visit there some day.
Bentonville was a great spot to try it out because it’s not steep like Colorado mountains, but still a ton of fun! And thank you for the birthday wishes!
That food is making me hungry. Man that looks good!
It was the bomb! 😋😋
Happy birthday and Happy Thanksgiving! God bless you!
Thank you so much! Happy thanksgiving to you too!
Belated happy bday to Superman Adam. Safe travels.
Thank you!!!
Happy belated bday Adam! Enjoy the content:)
Thank you so much Sherry! 😄
Happy Belated Birthday Adam! 🎉.
Thank you so much Kim!