Exploring the Ozark National Forest with a special guest

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  • Опубліковано 18 тра 2024
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  • @Jaxon1776
    @Jaxon1776 Місяць тому +15

    Thanks for hanging out with your pops. I'm sure he is mighty proud of you. Dad's always love spending time with their kids.

  • @khalid969
    @khalid969 Місяць тому +7

    It's so cool to be able to hang out with your father. Cherish these moments because they're not gonna last forever.

  • @richardthorne2804
    @richardthorne2804 Місяць тому +7

    Nothing better than seeing daughter and dad hiking together. I will have to check out one of those power stations.

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Місяць тому +2

      Pretty impressed with this power station! I am gifting it to my grandma so she has one for her home :)

  • @user-sn1ue6tt4v
    @user-sn1ue6tt4v Місяць тому +3

    Your father is so blessed to have you for his daughter . And you are blessed to have such a great father. Enjoyed today’s video. 😊

  • @fretlessed25
    @fretlessed25 Місяць тому +9

    Awesome. Your segments are always as good as any cable television show.

  • @johnchen8888
    @johnchen8888 Місяць тому +3

    Like a father, like a daughter: both down to earth.

  • @wyrmspit
    @wyrmspit Місяць тому +4

    Those waterfalls are beautiful! I love the Ozarks, I’m a Missouri boy and spent much of my childhood exploring that amazing part of the country.

  • @diamondbackking4141
    @diamondbackking4141 Місяць тому +3

    I'm so happy to have enjoyed this trek with your Dad!! This is what memories are made of ❤😊 Very scenic county for sure..God Bless !!😊

  • @theshuz
    @theshuz Місяць тому +2

    I'm in Southern MO. And I love going down to Arkansas for hiking and floating....
    I was extremely close to my Grandparents they were more like parents to me. I lost both of them over the last two years or so. So I know exactly what you're saying about not having this forever. I'd recommend continuing to make your family and making memories a priority. You will never regret it.

  • @jimo3393
    @jimo3393 Місяць тому +4

    It's nice you got to spend time with your dad hiking. I promise someday you will look back and wish you could do a few more.

  • @jorges2000
    @jorges2000 Місяць тому +2

    Very cool. I hiked Hetch Hetchy, outside of Yosemite yesterday.

  • @cuz129
    @cuz129 Місяць тому +4

    My wife and I have hiked to every water fall in both Ernst books. Nearly 200 of them! So much fun. Now we are doing them again.

  • @robmechanic
    @robmechanic Місяць тому +6

    So beautiful. I’m in SE Florida. Walked outside just now and it’s 97. No hiking until about 5 or 5:30. Easier on the dogs. God bless and thank you for sharing your videos. ❤️🙏🏼❤️

    • @Daddy-Daughter-shadow-camping
      @Daddy-Daughter-shadow-camping Місяць тому +1

      Yes it was a hot one today In FLA i was on a kayak in the Santa Fe River here in northern Fla and must have drank a gallon of water on the water. Thinking today was a hotttt one and to think we haven’t even begun.🥵

  • @JonHighsmith-pi3fh
    @JonHighsmith-pi3fh 7 днів тому

    Kelly Hayes, I find myself following you more and more nowadays with the hiking, canoeing and the van life. It's just such a well-rounded channel and awesome life you've got for yourself! Very happy for you....

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan Місяць тому +5

    That was so cool hiking with your dad. Looked like some nice trails and cute little falls. Stay well and be safe.

  • @josephbrown-ut9ty
    @josephbrown-ut9ty Місяць тому +2

    I Wish i could get my mom to go out on a short hike like those. Mabey the Nebo waterfall...

  • @paulinalouise4502
    @paulinalouise4502 Місяць тому +3

    YAY DADDY ! ....nice to see you out hikin' with with your Dad ! ........a perfect Daddy/Daughter day ! ....Now we gotta get MOMMA out hikin', too !

  • @emilymartin6469
    @emilymartin6469 Місяць тому +1

    I love hiking in the Buffalo River area. It’s close to my Missouri home. Never been here, going to check it out! The waterfall hikes are my favorite ones!

  • @cowboyscoffee
    @cowboyscoffee Місяць тому +4

    Happy you did hiking with your Dad❤❤

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones5213 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome video, My mom is 80 and we still walk back to the river behind her house.

  • @southernkayaker
    @southernkayaker Місяць тому +1

    I looked through my Tim Ernst - Arkansas Waterfalls book index for "School House Falls" and it isn't in there!! At least it isn't in my copy, but it's a good 20 years old, lol. Pretty waterfall and a great day shared with your Dad. Warmed my heart when you spoke of the things that you truly value and cherish :)

  • @cribbage
    @cribbage Місяць тому +2

    I love going solo but all the hikes and backpacking trips I've done with my daughter truly hold the best memories for me!

  • @andrewwiist1003
    @andrewwiist1003 Місяць тому +4

    Fun quality time with you dad makes for a fun video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kerryscott2274
    @kerryscott2274 Місяць тому +1

    Reminds me of a favorite quote, “Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks.”

  • @staxx7753
    @staxx7753 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you for the ❤ of Arkansas & its beauty , glad you got to spend time with your dad out on the trails ,makeing memories is the best

  • @JonathanJonez
    @JonathanJonez Місяць тому

    Spent several days hiking in Mulberry last week and it was so gorgeous! The beautiful spring colors, the mountains, the blue water; it was awe inspiring!

  • @guillermosolorio1866
    @guillermosolorio1866 Місяць тому +2

    You notice all the amazing views & are able to do exactly what makes your heart, mind , & your soul Content. Plus spending quality time with loved ones . You are an amazing person 💐💯❤️

  • @DavidStafford-ii5yv
    @DavidStafford-ii5yv Місяць тому

    Glad your back in Arkansas and doing something with your dad. I live in Fayetteville Arkansas in one of the older communities for 38 years. Main reason for this comment is the cicadas Most come out every 17 years but some every 13 years. This year both are arriving. Something that does not happen but once in a lifetime. Anyway if you could do video of this happening anywhere in Arkansas "Where the Cicadas Sing" I think would be great. Sorry to rip off the title of a movie. Which actually was a very good movie.
    .

  • @HikerGal1
    @HikerGal1 Місяць тому

    Kelly, watching you and your dad brought tears... I miss my dad so very much and our trail walks and hikes. Would give anything for one more walk with him. Enjoy your time with him. Thanks for the post! ❤️

  • @tommyamaya4254
    @tommyamaya4254 Місяць тому +1

    That was nice bringing your dad for a hike those are memories for ever👍

  • @donrobinson5540
    @donrobinson5540 Місяць тому +1

    I did only one hike with my Dad and that was the northern half of the AT in the Smokies. He said there weren’t many trees along the trail that hadn’t been leaned on… LOL

  • @texashikeaholicsadventures5651
    @texashikeaholicsadventures5651 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing your time with your dad. I lost my dad to cancer this past October. Cherish every minute you can get with your parents.

  • @blindblow
    @blindblow Місяць тому +1

    Spent many decades in Arkansas mostly in NW. In college I spent more time hiking there than on the U of A campus!
    Back in the early 80's it was empty. Got many a coed's "especially out of staters" willing to skip classes!
    Glad you had a great trip with dad.

  • @officialdropnation
    @officialdropnation Місяць тому

    Would love to go on an adventure with you or anyone that is in southwest florida! Just moved down here and looking for fun things to do this summer! 🎉

  • @tonyclark6958
    @tonyclark6958 Місяць тому +2

    Very Beautiful HIKE.

  • @Daddy-Daughter-shadow-camping
    @Daddy-Daughter-shadow-camping Місяць тому +2

    😮 beautiful thank you for sharing,…..
    and yay u and Daddy Daughter adventure 🎉🎉

  • @captainandrewcrabtree6535
    @captainandrewcrabtree6535 Місяць тому +1

    Epic day for you and your Pops! Some of those river pools looked prime, love catching river smallmouth! 🤙🦀🌴

  • @ChaseArkansas
    @ChaseArkansas Місяць тому +1

    i LOVE clinton arkansas and bluffton i go there to double drop falls after a good rain. i need to do the razorabck rock thing cuz it looks cool. the canoe access to the river is gorgeous to sit at and just listen to the water!

  • @cachemacstrailtime
    @cachemacstrailtime Місяць тому

    You are going to love the Green River Lakes in the Winds. It has a unique color to it as well.

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins9240 Місяць тому +1

    That was great that your dad went out and spent the day with you. You both are fortunate.

  • @Golfpt62
    @Golfpt62 Місяць тому +1

    Love you went on a hike with your dad. Precious memories

  • @charliegirlhikes
    @charliegirlhikes Місяць тому +1

    You and your dad, nothing better than that! I would love to run into you on a hike in Arkansas, and I haven't checked out those falls yet. It's almost too late, but I've seen a lot this year, it's on my list!
    Happy Trails✌️

  • @hershey07438
    @hershey07438 Місяць тому

    I remember your pops coming to get you during your AP hike. He’s a good man

  • @stacymckay6041
    @stacymckay6041 Місяць тому +2

    Have you ever tried a shot of cayenne pepper and olive oil for you allergies. Try it every morning..it helps so much ❤

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the tip! I’ll try anything at this point haha

  • @rockercover
    @rockercover Місяць тому +1

    Heart warming reflection about life -> video. Folks born in the mid 1950’s are looking at 70 years old soon enough. Seems *far ahead* in time; when one is in there 20’s.

  • @parttimeyoutube
    @parttimeyoutube Місяць тому +2

    Great video-storyline!

  • @ianwalker682
    @ianwalker682 Місяць тому +2

    Once again some beautiful scenery on those hikes. Sitting with your Dad on the rock locking at the waterfall got me. Ending the day with that food looked pretty darn good!!

  • @user-jc8re8gr6x
    @user-jc8re8gr6x Місяць тому +1

    Hi Kelley! I was just thinking, you should bring a family member with you on a hike. And there was your dad! I think it's great! Good family time memories❤ / Diane

  • @becksterbunyan4857
    @becksterbunyan4857 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful countryside, great day for making memories with your Dad.

  • @theblueblazebeyond4766
    @theblueblazebeyond4766 6 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing your home state and the Ozark Mountains! We hope to get to visit this area in September!

  • @lisajepson1228
    @lisajepson1228 Місяць тому +1

    We’re planning to move to Arkansas in the next couple of years. It’s had my heart since I was a child and your videos only stir the passion. Thank you!

  • @user-zl6cl1ql3n
    @user-zl6cl1ql3n Місяць тому

    Glad you are getting to spend time with your dad. There not here forever. I sure miss mine

  • @danareed1656
    @danareed1656 Місяць тому +1

    love seeing you and your dad together

  • @RickINFJ
    @RickINFJ Місяць тому +2

    5:43

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Місяць тому +1

      🤍🤍🤍🤍 thanks for being here Rick!

  • @Bl8z420
    @Bl8z420 Місяць тому +1

    It's the mountain biking capital of the world 🌎....love N.W Arkansas

  • @kellyskinner908
    @kellyskinner908 Місяць тому

    I think you’d really enjoy Northern Michigan. Especially the Upper Peninsula! Fall is the best for the color. Porcupine Mountains, Lake in the Clouds, Taghuamenon Falls and kayaking Pictures Rocks.

  • @sammymartinez556
    @sammymartinez556 Місяць тому +1

    Kelly 👋👋 it’s nice that yr spending time with yr dad on some of yr hiking trips.. memories for sure .. love ❤️ from New Mexico 😊

  • @davidvasquez6765
    @davidvasquez6765 Місяць тому +1

    Glad your dad went with you.its good exercise for him.love your videos.

  • @robertwheeler1473
    @robertwheeler1473 Місяць тому +2

    What a gift!

  • @cwesley2005
    @cwesley2005 Місяць тому +1

    New Kelly Hays video is always a highlight! Your Dad crushed it! Well done sir!

  • @paavoviuhko7250
    @paavoviuhko7250 Місяць тому +1

    Good to see a hike with your father. I enjoyed this very much. Best wishes to you both.

  • @judylord4875
    @judylord4875 Місяць тому +1

    A beautiful hike. Loved meeting your dad.

  • @jgoodproductions6029
    @jgoodproductions6029 Місяць тому

    Love all your vids! Arkansas is so beautiful! This is what hiking is all about ...stopping to smell the flowers and just enjoying the views all while bonding with someone special! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

  • @RJ-ix4co
    @RJ-ix4co Місяць тому

    This is amazing!! I loved seeing you out with your Pops! Man I sure miss mine! I see now how awesome you are after seeing your Dad. He did a great job and I’m sure he is so very proud of the amazing woman you have become! You are one special person and thank you for being you! Also, I do love me some beach life but I think I belong in the woods and hills too. I too love it more.

  • @MrWeusi
    @MrWeusi Місяць тому +1

    Those rock formations look really cool!

  • @davidevans3175
    @davidevans3175 Місяць тому +1

    I lost my Dad last year. Spend lots of time with yours. When he's gone, he's not coming back.

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Місяць тому +1

      So sorry about your dad❤️

  • @leedanielson7452
    @leedanielson7452 Місяць тому +3

    Kelly I forgot to thank you for the awesome postcard! Well, thank you! 😊🥰🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @starman9458
    @starman9458 Місяць тому

    It’s nice to be out in the Ozarks hiking in the beautiful weather. That old cellar you found with the old mason jars is typically an old spring house where people kept their bottled goods and cold from a spring source running through and they were the original refrigerators before today’s refrigerators existed. Driving through the backroads of Arkansas makes me want to take a trip there because of the beautiful scenery.

  • @Miamita26
    @Miamita26 Місяць тому

    I have never thought about visiting Arkansas but your videos show such a beautiful place!

  • @Bef090
    @Bef090 Місяць тому

    I just adore your upbeat spirit.

  • @joankline343
    @joankline343 Місяць тому

    Beautiful area! Love the water falls and trails. ❤ I'm glad that you still have your dad to hang out with. My dad used to take me for nature hikes I'd call them when I was really young. He'd get upset with me for getting into the poison ivy and oak all the time. 😅 He died from cancer when I was 18. I cherish the memories of my time spent with him. I've always enjoyed walking and being outside in nature because of him. I love him and miss him. Enjoy every moment you have together. Like someone else said I bet he's really proud of you.

  • @randybeeson3424
    @randybeeson3424 Місяць тому

    What a great video Kelly. Enjoy your time with your pop and thanks for bringing us along

  • @biscuitsncrazy3000
    @biscuitsncrazy3000 Місяць тому +4

    Definitely Chet,ish that time with your dad. I lost mine in January and it sucks 😭. I’m in Oklahoma and you’re giving me places to check out next door. Thanks!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Місяць тому

      I’m sorry about your dad! Prayers❤️

  • @dannyjamison8337
    @dannyjamison8337 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful trails! Here's a tip you may find helpful: if you decide to do a trail run and want the pace to be brisk, watching 'The Blair Witch Project' before entering the woods is a great motivator to run fast. 🥺

  • @maxrun934
    @maxrun934 Місяць тому

    Great job on the camera work , great clips and pics.

  • @feliciamester
    @feliciamester Місяць тому

    Beautiful video. I wish my dad was able to go hiking with me!! Love watching your videos their amazing.

  • @AlecSaundersJr
    @AlecSaundersJr Місяць тому

    Thanks Kelly! Great content as usual! Good to see you be able to hike with your Dad. Heather and I look forward to your next adventure!
    God bless!
    Alec

  • @kris5313
    @kris5313 Місяць тому

    It’s amazing seeing this today because my Father passed away yesterday morning. Thank you for sharing this ❤

  • @charlesjohnson9662
    @charlesjohnson9662 Місяць тому

    Content is just getting better and better! Great videography and the background music is just right! Thanks and safe travels.

  • @johnqcitizen9177
    @johnqcitizen9177 Місяць тому +1

    Well we know he is a very proud dad.

  • @brucemartin2882
    @brucemartin2882 Місяць тому +1

    Add Arkansas to the bucket list.

  • @SalPane1224
    @SalPane1224 Місяць тому

    Like always very nice view of the mountains

  • @maxxcherry12
    @maxxcherry12 Місяць тому +1

    Never been able to hang out in your state looks awesome thou!

  • @jpascaln
    @jpascaln Місяць тому +2

    Great video.

  • @Spiritchaser2828
    @Spiritchaser2828 Місяць тому

    So cool! Last time I commented on your vid we were talking about the Buffalo river, and there you are! Haha! Glad you had a good time with your dad!

  • @Btf.Damon1
    @Btf.Damon1 Місяць тому +1

    I really enjoy your videos 🔥🔥🔥.

  • @nam_hn
    @nam_hn Місяць тому +3

    Somehow it's very common that your own family does not share your passion. Hope everyone in your family will go with you next time.

  • @matthewduclos4711
    @matthewduclos4711 Місяць тому

    Way to go dad! Beautiful waterfall.

  • @Astrovan2000
    @Astrovan2000 Місяць тому +1

    Water is soooo blue!

  • @jrcriner6542
    @jrcriner6542 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for this awesome video.

  • @brenthiteoutdoors
    @brenthiteoutdoors Місяць тому

    Bluffton Preserve is so close to my house and I have never been there! I have got to go now after
    watching your video...Thanks for sharing your adventures!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Місяць тому

      Awesome!!!! Hope you enjoy it!!!

  • @karlmadsen3179
    @karlmadsen3179 Місяць тому

    You do a nice job. Keep going.

  • @tammysingh4634
    @tammysingh4634 Місяць тому

    Arkansas is beautiful, I've never been there. Love your videos/ hiking .

  • @rjsrock8
    @rjsrock8 Місяць тому

    Fantabulous!

  • @DougZeiser
    @DougZeiser Місяць тому

    This was I lovely video. I love the shot of you and your dad just sitting together by the waterfall. My favorite part was at 1:42 though lol

  • @jimweagant8920
    @jimweagant8920 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @hikerbikerclutz8377
    @hikerbikerclutz8377 Місяць тому +1

    KELLY!
    Homeslice, I loved this vid 💛
    The schoolhouse falls is so pretty.

  • @monster21blog36
    @monster21blog36 Місяць тому +1

    Safe travels

  • @user-pd3vg3nn3y
    @user-pd3vg3nn3y Місяць тому

    Hi Kelly I Hope your Dad comes more Often And see the Place s he Has gone it would be be Awesome 😊

  • @walteragentplummer7031
    @walteragentplummer7031 24 дні тому

    Amen❤