Matt was so mad & embarrassed that he accidentally got bear spray on himself... 😂 Do you have any embarrassing travel stories?! We would LOVE to hear them!
I do….I can’t believe I’m gonna put it here but a couple years ago while in Mexico with some friends we went on an excursion to go swimming with the sharks and sting rays and it just happened to be at that time of the month. So while I was swimming and very nervous about it already the sting rays kept like gliding up my legs and the several of the sharks kept being near me so I kind of freaked out and went to get on the boat. I got on and walked to where I was sitting and when I looked down I saw a puddle of blood that I trailed on the boat. The worst part was when everyone got on the boat and this guy said real loud somebody must be bleeding…I just pretended like nothing was going on but I was dying of embarrassment!🤪😞
No bloopers will ever beat ..this is an emergency my junk is on fire… lol poor Matt I’m sorry for the hysterical silent laughter. The wild life and scenery so beautiful ❤
This video was absolutely hilarious! You two have such a great dynamic together-it’s clear that you bring out the best in each other. Watching you enjoy God’s majestic creation in person is truly inspiring. Witnessing how the Lord has allowed you to experience such beauty firsthand is a blessing. Not many people can have incredible experiences like you both, and it’s wonderful that you’re sharing it with all of us. Keep the good times and laughter coming and stay positive.
@@AdventuresofMattandNat I’ve been to Glacier NP and Rocky Mountain NP both, and it was the same way! Photos and videos don’t even do it justice. I can’t wait to visit Denali someday!!
What an amazing time you guys had!!! Sorry that Matt had that little whoopsie - that definitely didn't seem fun, but glad he seemed to recover so that you guys could continue having a blast. I love the energy and vibe you guys have - you can feel the love and excitement just radiating through the screen :) Also, would love to see a makeup or get ready with me video from Nat!!! Your makeup is always so flawless!
My sister and I and some friends took a 7-day Alaskan cruise in 2016. We decided to add a 7-day vacation to mainland Alaska from Seatle. We visited Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park. We took the bus tour in mid-September and were lucky to see a Grizzley from 12 ft from the bus. I got a photo with my SLR, individual hairs can be seen on the bear. I want to go back there one day, it's a special place!
Oh wow! How awesome is that!! An Alaskan cruise is on our bucket list! Did you have a favorite city or area you visited?! That’s awesome about the bear!!! So cool! Thanks for sharing & for taking the time to watch & for the comment! 🥰
Matt and Nat, I liked each port we visited, but it's a toss-up between Juno and Ketchikan. We experienced all manner of weather on the cruise. It was 92 when we embarked from Seattle on September 15, 2016. Between destinations we experienced high, choppy seas one night, one afternoon featured fog so thick the ships were sounding their fog horns for about 45 minutes. That was fun, but a little scary since we could not see the other side of the deck. Going through Glacier Bay it was overcast and cold on deck, but everyone enjoyed it. Amazingly, the weather was great at every port of call... Skagway, Juno, Ketchikan, and Victoria, BC. I just discovered your videos when I was looking up Leavenworth Washington a week or two ago. Every video I watched so far has been captivating, keep up the excellent work and keep having fun!
Wow Denali National Park looks so beautiful especially with all that snow. Oh no the bear mace incident sounds painful! I am so glad you saw the Moose they look so big. Hangry is a real thing haha. xx
It really is!! Y’all should check it out! Oh guys, it was awful! 😂 Happy it worked out tho! Lol seeing the moose & his baby was a dream come true. Haha I’m so happy I’m not alone! 😂😂 Thanks so much for watching guys! Y’all are the best! 💗 Hope you guys are doing amazing!
What an adventure! Great scenery, it must be incredibly beautiful in person. Poor Matt 🥵 we could feel his pain (and laugh at the same time, sorry 😅). Can’t wait to see part 2. 🙌 Anne & Eric
It was absolutely so scenic! I felt like we couldn’t capture the beauty but tried our best! Lol 😂 yea it wasn’t fun but thank God it turned out ok! 😂😜 Thanks so much for watching guys! 🥰
Great video! My best friend lives close to Anchorage so I’ve been blessed to have gotten to go to Alaska a few times. We went on a rafting trip this last June and a bear ran out of the woods to the water and grabbed a salmon out of the water with his mouth and then ran back to the woods. It was awesome and I got a great picture of it! I am so enjoying y’all’s videos!♥️
WHAT?!? THAT IS SO EPIC! Gosh, how amazing to have seen a bear grab a salmon out of the river!! Rafting in Alaska is now on our bucket list! 😂 thanks so much for watching girl! Would love to see that photo! So epic!
Wow the scenery is breathtaking! Alaska is on our bucket list of places we want to visit. After watching your video we are even more excited to visit one day! You guys are so sweet & fun! Love your energy. We are new subscribers here and big fans! Can’t wait to follow along on your adventures! We’re sorry to hear about Matt’s accident, sounds painful! I am glad he is ok!
Ahhh welcome!! We are so excited to have y’all here! 🥰💗🎉 Yes!! You absolutely have to go to Alaska! It’s such a unique & beautiful experience! Aww thanks so much for your kind words. They mean so much to us! 🥰 We are excited to follow along on y’all’s adventures!! Hahaha yea, the bear mace wasn’t a fun experience. 😂 but at least we can laugh about it now! Hahaha 😂 thanks so much for watching! 🥰💗🎉
Bahahaha it was SOO HARD. At first I was like oh no, there isn’t a hospital for like 50+ miles & I was internally freaking out because I hadn’t seen him in so much pain but when it finally got better & he pulled out the camera, I knew we were in the clear & I was just dying at this situation… I can’t believe he is didn’t leave the safety on the bear spray! 😂😂 ( he wanted to be ready for a surprise attack! 🐻😂)
Been in Alaska 10 years and have yet to see a bear in the wild! Glad you guys were able to visit, PLEASE come back in July one year to experience summer here - totally different world! Got about a million recommendations for you both 🤪
Oh really?? That does make us feel better. 😂 It’s still on our bucket list to come back in the summer! We absolutely fell in love with Alaska! You truly live in such a beautiful state!! Yes!!! We want ALL of the recommendations girl! 😂😜 lol thanks so much for watching & for the comment! 💗 -Nat
You guys you are absolutely the best … watching your videos from Alaska cause searching inspiration for my future travels… love your good vibes, thank you for this video ❤
This is a bucket list Park! We are planning a trip to Alaska but it’s such a huge state it’s intimidating to plan a few week trip to see it all but your video was great! Thanks guys
Absolutely!!! It’s such an epic and beautiful place! And you’re right… Alaska is one of those places that can be overwhelming to plan just because of its size, but we were happy with our choices for our time there!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat it’s huge for sure…glad you guys are out seeing the world! It’s a huge planet and time is so short, you guys are definitely going to be major influencers one day y’all are great on camera and make great videos. Keep it up. We just did the manatee tour and watched you guys for ideas on what to expect, and just posted the video…thanks for these videos.
You are absolutely right… It’s a huge planet and so little time! Aw, well thank you so much… Thant means a lot! 🥰 oh that’s awesome!! We’re gonna have to check it out! Hope y’all had a great time!
When you said that Mount Denali is the tallest mountain in North American, I had to look up and realize that Mount Denali is also called Mount McKinley.
Glad the bear spray emergency wasn’t too bad 😂 That’s why we always have the safety pin on hahaha but Alaska looks beautiful! CRAZY mountain ranges and beautiful views 😍
Strong snack game guys! Moose and caribou, AWESOME! Denali looks feakin' gorgeous. We just went to Alaska on our first cruise ever, and it was amazing. We were also dying to see bears, but 😔. We did see whales, dolphins, otters, eagles, and glaciers (!) and also learned that porcupines climbed trees! Lol, Stephen shares Nat's sleep "talent." 😁 Such beautiful scenery. Can't wait to see the next one!
Hahaha… Thanks! We thought so!🤣 We just didn’t expect it to be our lunch and dinner as well!🤣 Oh that’s amazing! An Alaskan cruise is definitely on our bucket list! That’s awesome that y’all got to see all of that wildlife! And what the heck… no bears!!! Lol… I love that… the “talent” is strong! Haha… Thanks so much for watching y’all!! Safe travels! 😊😊 -Matt
Matt and Nat, I found you at Yellowstone when you were reviewed by someone. Glad I found you. Re. snow in May, mid March is when the Iditarod Dogsled Race takes place, which needs lots of snow, since Denali is in the sub Arctic. When I solo drove there from IL back in '84, I camped at Savage River Campground for 3 days. Like for you, it was amazing, even though I took the bus, getting as far as Eielson Visitors Center. Yes, what you saw were caribou--most likely cows, though some could have been bulls which hadn't yet grown their antlers. When I was up there, I saw a T-shirt that had a cartoon of a mosquito, and the caption read "Alaska State Bird". Matt, you nailed Nenana: knee-NAN-uh. Good job!😀 Great video! It brings back memories.
Haha… I’m just glad it didn’t ruin the trip and that it didn’t last too long, even though it felt like a lifetime in the moment! Lol… And yes… I know where to aim foot sure!! Hahaha… Love you!!😊😊 -Matt
Simply beautiful. Sorry about your accident Matt but hey now we all know better thank you 😄. Amazing vlog Alaska looks awesome luv the mosquito in your hair Natalie at the end as you both talk about the monster mosquitos 🦟 🤣. Can’t wait for part 2…Stay safe God bless 🙏👍✈️ 🐻 🦌
Aww thanks so much Reuben!! Your kind words always mean so much!! 🥰💗 haha yep, never take the safety off bear mace… even when you want to be ready for a surprise attack! 😂🙈 those mosquitoes where insanely huge! So crazy!! Thanks so much for making our day!! 💗🥰 God Bless ya
Hey... I am glad you were able to get thru the accidental incident...Mosquitos are horrible. It is funny to imagine that weather in Alaska can be like weather in Florida...lol
Right?!? Wasn’t ready for the weather either! Lol 😂 those mosquitoes were the biggest I’ve ever seen! It was insane! & thanks, we were happy to get through that accident! We now know to leave the safety on the bear spray! 😂😜 Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate your support so much! 💗🥰
Aww… You are too kind!! Thank you so much!! And yes… I’m SO glad that the bear mace incident wasn’t worse! Lol… The snacks were on point… we just didn’t expect them to be our lunch and dinner!! Haha… Thanks so much for watching!🥰🥰 -Matt
The two of you are very funny! And I would travel the same way. Hangry happens. Plus, DANG the bird size mozzies!!! They eat me alive. Tooo bad, Matt is a nap hatter 😆 Bathrooms 🚽 are important as they can be. (at least to me) I have a full map of the National Parks on our bathroom wall. I love your style and sense of wanderlust!!! Great adventures
Aww... Thanks so much! We're glad that someone else gets our sense of humor! Haha... Yea, hangriness is a real thing! Lol... And yes, those mosquitoes were CRAZY big! Thanks a ton for watching and commenting! It means more than you know! 😊
Awwww 🥰 That truly makes our day!!! Thank you so much for watching & for your kind words! They mean the world to us! 💗🥰 We are so happy you are on this adventure with us Emiaya! 🥰 - Nat
What adventures!!! Glad u didn’t see a bear 🐻 Poor Matt!! 😂😂 Y’all need to be careful our there!! Looks beautiful for sure!! Thanks for taking us along!🥰 Those mosquitoes we could actually see them!!!! 😢😂
Hahaha yea Matt has learned his lesson & is now leaving the safety on the bear spray from now on (he wanted to be ready for a surprise attack 😂🐻) it sure was beautiful! YES!! They were the biggest mosquitoes we have EVER seen! 🤯
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OMG love your videos...I was a river raft guide for twenty years, and yes I had a person do what Matt did with the bear spray.....BUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey sure would like any recommendations for me as I want to come to anchorage and do day trips from there, I am alone so I really want some advice. I do not fly in small planes or helicopters....Crazy that I was a whitewater guide all over the west but airtime scares the crap out of me!!!!!!!!!!!1 Love your videos, so funny!!!!!!!!!!!Big jets I can do but on valium....
I’m moving to Alaska in 6 months We are moving near anchorage or wasilla so I’m excited to go see Denali my family wants to go and so am I My dad got orders there so it’s pretty excited
Hey guys!! Great video as always. And I have great news!! There was a couple of bears sightings in your video that I can’t believe you missed. The first one there was a bear trying to sleep in the back of your rental car and Matt kept waking her up. The second one was a hangry bear out on the trail near the end of the video. I can’t believe you missed them 😂😂😂😂. Sorry, couldn’t help myself. But seriously it looks amazing in Denali and you guys are doing a fantastic job of capturing it for us. I’m sure Matt was wishing it was bird poop instead of bear spray but I think he’s earned the title of national spokesperson for bear spay safety 😳. But those are the kinds of moments in time that create memories that you can laugh about for years to come. The ones that start out like “remember that one time….” 😂😂 Hope you guys are well and staying safe. God bless you both and safe travels.
Aww thanks so much friends! BAHAHAHAHAHA 😂😂😂😂🐻 you are soooo right!!! 😂😂😂 I can absolutely see the resemblance hahaha I’m literally crying, We are laughing so hard! Gosh so funny. I will email bear spray & see if I can get him the gig! Haha never take the safety off! 😂 thanks so much for your amazing comments, they bring us so much joy! 💗 God Bless y’all!!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat I was giggling like a little kid when the “bear” thought popped in my head. Glad you got a good laugh. It’s food for the soul. We are super excited for part 2 of Denali and possibly more bear sightings. I hope I didn’t give Nat a complex😂😂😂. Take care you guys!!
Incredible landscape that we would love to see one day. What a great tour and you got to see moose!!!! Be careful with that bear spray! (U.K. buddy here only just learnt there is such thing as bear spray!!) 🤣
Yes!! Y’all absolutely should see it! It’s so worth seeing at least once in your life. The moose & it’s baby was such a dream come true to witness! Hahaha really?! Do y’all not have it there? Never even thought about that. Well morale of the story, don’t take the safety off the bear spray whenever you go to a National park in the US! 😂😜 Thanks for watching y’all! We have some catching up to do on y’all’s videos!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat nope, no bears here! (Only in zoos….) thanks for the tip and we will certainly remember that! Looking forward to following more of your adventures x
Matt! Bro! I can't say I've ever been in your pre-dic-ament lol! But I can imagine. And I bet you'll be a lot more careful with bear mace in the future! Love the rest of the footage, Alaska is definitely on our bucket list. It looks beautiful. Thanks for the entertainment y'all! Stay safe and many blessings.
Hahaha… love the puns! And yes… I’m MUCH more careful with best mace these days! Lol… Thanks so much for watching! Glad y’all enjoyed it! And yes… you’ve got to get to Alaska! So beautiful! -Matt
I'm 4 minutes into this video and I see Matt talking about bear spray. Having heard the story, I'm already in anticipation and horror of what is about to happen. LOL. Sorry Matt! But I'm glad you recovered. x-)
We don’t mind at all! When we filmed this video, I (Matt) was a full time self employed musician and Natalie worked part time for an airline. Now (3 years later) Natalie still works part time for an airline just in a more limited capacity and I have moved into very limited, part time hours as a self employed musician since our Travel Content Creation (UA-cam, Blog, etc) generates the majority of our income. Hope that answers your question! Thanks for watching!😊
@@AdventuresofMattandNat Nat always brings a smile to my face. The traveling is what many people dream of, but will never have the time to visit all fifty states. I like the videos as a quick, easy way to learn about the attractions in each states, places that I will likely never visit.
Natalie “I’m not saying anything” says a whole lot. LOL. Matt, dude….. bird poop last time and now bear spray on the unmentionables. Your adventures are becoming dangerous 😂 Glad you made it through. At least the beautiful scenery made up for it. #Happyaccidents
🤣🤣🤣🤣 your comment just made us laugh out loud!! Haha Yea, here’s to hoping his adventures calm down… I don’t know what more we can endure! 🤣 Matt said always keep the safety on your bear spray. That’s his one piece of advice for life hahaha & you are 1000% right, the scenery definitely made up for it! Thanks for watching man! Hope to see y’all on the patreon livestream again to hang!
Hahaha it was a rough one! 😂 Matt has now learned to never take the safety off the bear mace! 😂🐻 He wanted to be ready in case of a sneak bear attack! Haha
Yea, that was our mistake. We should have known better and set a better example. Thankfully, we've learned and grown a lot since filming this video nearly 3 years ago. We do appreciate you watching and apologize for our actions.
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Matt was so mad & embarrassed that he accidentally got bear spray on himself... 😂 Do you have any embarrassing travel stories?! We would LOVE to hear them!
Daaaaang! Sorry 'bout yer junk, man! 🤣 😳
Haha I’m just glad it didn’t last too long! 🙈😂 It was pretty miserable though. 😂
@@AdventuresofMattandNat I can only imagine! ~Stephen
I do….I can’t believe I’m gonna put it here but a couple years ago while in Mexico with some friends we went on an excursion to go swimming with the sharks and sting rays and it just happened to be at that time of the month. So while I was swimming and very nervous about it already the sting rays kept like gliding up my legs and the several of the sharks kept being near me so I kind of freaked out and went to get on the boat. I got on and walked to where I was sitting and when I looked down I saw a puddle of blood that I trailed on the boat. The worst part was when everyone got on the boat and this guy said real loud somebody must be bleeding…I just pretended like nothing was going on but I was dying of embarrassment!🤪😞
What animals did you see there in Denali
No bloopers will ever beat ..this is an emergency my junk is on fire… lol poor Matt I’m sorry for the hysterical silent laughter. The wild life and scenery so beautiful ❤
This video was absolutely hilarious! You two have such a great dynamic together-it’s clear that you bring out the best in each other. Watching you enjoy God’s majestic creation in person is truly inspiring. Witnessing how the Lord has allowed you to experience such beauty firsthand is a blessing. Not many people can have incredible experiences like you both, and it’s wonderful that you’re sharing it with all of us. Keep the good times and laughter coming and stay positive.
Oh my goodness-absolutely breathtaking. I can only imagine it’s probably 100 times better in real life.
It really is! We would look at our cameras and go yea nope, definitely doesn’t compare but we’ll give it our best shot! Haha 🤣
@@AdventuresofMattandNat I’ve been to Glacier NP and Rocky Mountain NP both, and it was the same way! Photos and videos don’t even do it justice. I can’t wait to visit Denali someday!!
What an amazing time you guys had!!! Sorry that Matt had that little whoopsie - that definitely didn't seem fun, but glad he seemed to recover so that you guys could continue having a blast. I love the energy and vibe you guys have - you can feel the love and excitement just radiating through the screen :) Also, would love to see a makeup or get ready with me video from Nat!!! Your makeup is always so flawless!
We sure did! It was a fun time besides the bear spray incident 😂Awww Thank you so much!! That means a lot!
My sister and I and some friends took a 7-day Alaskan cruise in 2016. We decided to add a 7-day vacation to mainland Alaska from Seatle. We visited Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park. We took the bus tour in mid-September and were lucky to see a Grizzley from 12 ft from the bus. I got a photo with my SLR, individual hairs can be seen on the bear. I want to go back there one day, it's a special place!
Oh wow! How awesome is that!! An Alaskan cruise is on our bucket list! Did you have a favorite city or area you visited?! That’s awesome about the bear!!! So cool! Thanks for sharing & for taking the time to watch & for the comment! 🥰
Matt and Nat, I liked each port we visited, but it's a toss-up between Juno and Ketchikan. We experienced all manner of weather on the cruise. It was 92 when we embarked from Seattle on September 15, 2016. Between destinations we experienced high, choppy seas one night, one afternoon featured fog so thick the ships were sounding their fog horns for about 45 minutes. That was fun, but a little scary since we could not see the other side of the deck. Going through Glacier Bay it was overcast and cold on deck, but everyone enjoyed it. Amazingly, the weather was great at every port of call... Skagway, Juno, Ketchikan, and Victoria, BC. I just discovered your videos when I was looking up Leavenworth Washington a week or two ago. Every video I watched so far has been captivating, keep up the excellent work and keep having fun!
Thank you so much for taking me on your adventures. There are a ton of people who cannot travel. You make every adventure fun. Stay safe
Wow Denali National Park looks so beautiful especially with all that snow.
Oh no the bear mace incident sounds painful!
I am so glad you saw the Moose they look so big.
Hangry is a real thing haha. xx
It really is!! Y’all should check it out! Oh guys, it was awful! 😂 Happy it worked out tho! Lol seeing the moose & his baby was a dream come true. Haha I’m so happy I’m not alone! 😂😂 Thanks so much for watching guys! Y’all are the best! 💗 Hope you guys are doing amazing!
What an adventure! Great scenery, it must be incredibly beautiful in person. Poor Matt 🥵 we could feel his pain (and laugh at the same time, sorry 😅). Can’t wait to see part 2. 🙌
Anne & Eric
It was absolutely so scenic! I felt like we couldn’t capture the beauty but tried our best! Lol 😂 yea it wasn’t fun but thank God it turned out ok! 😂😜 Thanks so much for watching guys! 🥰
Great video! My best friend lives close to Anchorage so I’ve been blessed to have gotten to go to Alaska a few times. We went on a rafting trip this last June and a bear ran out of the woods to the water and grabbed a salmon out of the water with his mouth and then ran back to the woods. It was awesome and I got a great picture of it! I am so enjoying y’all’s videos!♥️
WHAT?!? THAT IS SO EPIC! Gosh, how amazing to have seen a bear grab a salmon out of the river!! Rafting in Alaska is now on our bucket list! 😂 thanks so much for watching girl! Would love to see that photo! So epic!
Wow the scenery is breathtaking! Alaska is on our bucket list of places we want to visit. After watching your video we are even more excited to visit one day! You guys are so sweet & fun! Love your energy. We are new subscribers here and big fans! Can’t wait to follow along on your adventures! We’re sorry to hear about Matt’s accident, sounds painful! I am glad he is ok!
Ahhh welcome!! We are so excited to have y’all here! 🥰💗🎉 Yes!! You absolutely have to go to Alaska! It’s such a unique & beautiful experience! Aww thanks so much for your kind words. They mean so much to us! 🥰 We are excited to follow along on y’all’s adventures!! Hahaha yea, the bear mace wasn’t a fun experience. 😂 but at least we can laugh about it now! Hahaha 😂 thanks so much for watching! 🥰💗🎉
Thanks guys! You’re awesome! Started following you yesterday and watching your videos two days in a row, can’t stop 😃👍🏼🔥
Aww… You are awesome!! Thanks so much for watching!!🥰🥰
Nat trying hard not to laugh in the front seat would be me… lol 😂 I’m so sorry, Matt! 😂😂
Bahahaha it was SOO HARD. At first I was like oh no, there isn’t a hospital for like 50+ miles & I was internally freaking out because I hadn’t seen him in so much pain but when it finally got better & he pulled out the camera, I knew we were in the clear & I was just dying at this situation… I can’t believe he is didn’t leave the safety on the bear spray! 😂😂 ( he wanted to be ready for a surprise attack! 🐻😂)
@@AdventuresofMattandNat I've heard of the saying "pants on fire" now I know true meaning.
Hahahahaha 😂😂😂 sooo true!
Hubs turns 50 next year and I am already researching places to visit. Thanks for another great video!
Been in Alaska 10 years and have yet to see a bear in the wild! Glad you guys were able to visit, PLEASE come back in July one year to experience summer here - totally different world! Got about a million recommendations for you both 🤪
Oh really?? That does make us feel better. 😂 It’s still on our bucket list to come back in the summer! We absolutely fell in love with Alaska! You truly live in such a beautiful state!! Yes!!! We want ALL of the recommendations girl! 😂😜 lol thanks so much for watching & for the comment! 💗 -Nat
You guys you are absolutely the best … watching your videos from Alaska cause searching inspiration for my future travels… love your good vibes, thank you for this video ❤
Loved this!!! What a great adventure you both are having!!!! 💕
Thanks love much!! 🥰🎉 We def are having the best time! A year of amazing memories!
This is a bucket list Park! We are planning a trip to Alaska but it’s such a huge state it’s intimidating to plan a few week trip to see it all but your video was great! Thanks guys
Absolutely!!! It’s such an epic and beautiful place! And you’re right… Alaska is one of those places that can be overwhelming to plan just because of its size, but we were happy with our choices for our time there!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat it’s huge for sure…glad you guys are out seeing the world! It’s a huge planet and time is so short, you guys are definitely going to be major influencers one day y’all are great on camera and make great videos. Keep it up. We just did the manatee tour and watched you guys for ideas on what to expect, and just posted the video…thanks for these videos.
You are absolutely right… It’s a huge planet and so little time! Aw, well thank you so much… Thant means a lot! 🥰 oh that’s awesome!! We’re gonna have to check it out! Hope y’all had a great time!
When you said that Mount Denali is the tallest mountain in North American, I had to look up and realize
that Mount Denali is also called Mount McKinley.
Haha... Yea, it was officially renamed Denali back in 2015!
Glad the bear spray emergency wasn’t too bad 😂 That’s why we always have the safety pin on hahaha but Alaska looks beautiful! CRAZY mountain ranges and beautiful views 😍
Hahaha… Sammme!! And I learned my lesson! Safety is STAYS ON now!! 🤣 Alaska is amazing though! It’s just so vast! Thanks for watching y’all!😊😊 -Matt
Strong snack game guys! Moose and caribou, AWESOME! Denali looks feakin' gorgeous. We just went to Alaska on our first cruise ever, and it was amazing. We were also dying to see bears, but 😔. We did see whales, dolphins, otters, eagles, and glaciers (!) and also learned that porcupines climbed trees! Lol, Stephen shares Nat's sleep "talent." 😁 Such beautiful scenery. Can't wait to see the next one!
Hahaha… Thanks! We thought so!🤣 We just didn’t expect it to be our lunch and dinner as well!🤣 Oh that’s amazing! An Alaskan cruise is definitely on our bucket list! That’s awesome that y’all got to see all of that wildlife! And what the heck… no bears!!! Lol… I love that… the “talent” is strong! Haha… Thanks so much for watching y’all!! Safe travels! 😊😊 -Matt
Matt and Nat, I found you at Yellowstone when you were reviewed by someone. Glad I found you. Re. snow in May, mid March is when the Iditarod Dogsled Race takes place, which needs lots of snow, since Denali is in the sub Arctic. When I solo drove there from IL back in '84, I camped at Savage River Campground for 3 days. Like for you, it was amazing, even though I took the bus, getting as far as Eielson Visitors Center.
Yes, what you saw were caribou--most likely cows, though some could have been bulls which hadn't yet grown their antlers.
When I was up there, I saw a T-shirt that had a cartoon of a mosquito, and the caption read "Alaska State Bird".
Matt, you nailed Nenana: knee-NAN-uh. Good job!😀
Great video! It brings back memories.
You guys are so funny! What a good video
Haha... Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!😊
Poor Matt! I’m so glad he’s ok! Love you two bunches! At least he knows now where to aim for should he need to spray a bear!
Haha… I’m just glad it didn’t ruin the trip and that it didn’t last too long, even though it felt like a lifetime in the moment! Lol… And yes… I know where to aim foot sure!! Hahaha… Love you!!😊😊 -Matt
Simply beautiful. Sorry about your accident Matt but hey now we all know better thank you 😄. Amazing vlog Alaska looks awesome luv the mosquito in your hair Natalie at the end as you both talk about the monster mosquitos 🦟 🤣. Can’t wait for part 2…Stay safe God bless 🙏👍✈️ 🐻 🦌
Aww thanks so much Reuben!! Your kind words always mean so much!! 🥰💗 haha yep, never take the safety off bear mace… even when you want to be ready for a surprise attack! 😂🙈 those mosquitoes where insanely huge! So crazy!! Thanks so much for making our day!! 💗🥰 God Bless ya
Hey... I am glad you were able to get thru the accidental incident...Mosquitos are horrible. It is funny to imagine that weather in Alaska can be like weather in Florida...lol
Right?!? Wasn’t ready for the weather either! Lol 😂 those mosquitoes were the biggest I’ve ever seen! It was insane! & thanks, we were happy to get through that accident! We now know to leave the safety on the bear spray! 😂😜 Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate your support so much! 💗🥰
So beautiful!!!
Omg I was so nervous when Nat ran across the snow. Lol 😂
Hahaha so was Matt, because there was a creek underneath the snow! 😂 But I made it! Even tho it was a lot deeper than I originally thought! Haha 😂
Love you two, you are the best! Glad Matt was alright after that bear spray incident 😅 also, great snack choices! 👏
Aww… You are too kind!! Thank you so much!! And yes… I’m SO glad that the bear mace incident wasn’t worse! Lol… The snacks were on point… we just didn’t expect them to be our lunch and dinner!! Haha… Thanks so much for watching!🥰🥰 -Matt
By the way those pretzels in Leavenworth are amazing!
haha "I'm tired, I'm hungry, we've just had snacks" "slaps"
😂😂😂😂
You two are so cute and funny. Thank you. 😊
Aw, thank you! And thanks for watching!😊
Yaw inspiring me to go to Alaska wow soo beautiful 😍
Aww that makes our day Nattie! Thanks so much for watching & for your comment! We sure hope you get to go to Alaska! You won’t regret it! 💗 -Nat
Loved this video guys. So sorry Matt, Lol 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you so much 🥰 haha… I’m just glad it didn’t completely ruin the trip! Lol -Matt
The two of you are very funny! And I would travel the same way. Hangry happens. Plus, DANG the bird size mozzies!!! They eat me alive.
Tooo bad, Matt is a nap hatter 😆
Bathrooms 🚽 are important as they can be. (at least to me)
I have a full map of the National Parks on our bathroom wall. I love your style and sense of wanderlust!!! Great adventures
Aww... Thanks so much! We're glad that someone else gets our sense of humor! Haha... Yea, hangriness is a real thing! Lol... And yes, those mosquitoes were CRAZY big! Thanks a ton for watching and commenting! It means more than you know! 😊
Omgggggg I love you guys vlogsssss 🥰🥰🥰
Awwww 🥰 That truly makes our day!!! Thank you so much for watching & for your kind words! They mean the world to us! 💗🥰 We are so happy you are on this adventure with us Emiaya! 🥰 - Nat
@@AdventuresofMattandNat 🙏🥰🙏🥰🙏🥰
What adventures!!! Glad u didn’t see a bear 🐻 Poor Matt!! 😂😂
Y’all need to be careful our there!! Looks beautiful for sure!! Thanks for taking us along!🥰
Those mosquitoes we could actually see them!!!! 😢😂
Hahaha yea Matt has learned his lesson & is now leaving the safety on the bear spray from now on (he wanted to be ready for a surprise attack 😂🐻) it sure was beautiful! YES!! They were the biggest mosquitoes we have EVER seen! 🤯
I'd love your recommendation on rain jacket, hiking boots and socks!
Also what did you use to cover your pack from the rain?
Hey Becky! Thanks so much for watching! Not sure if you need both Men's and Women's, recommendations, but here's a link to all of our "Outdoor Essentials" Amazon List... amzn.to/3s5bjKu
Hopefully this helps! And feel free to reach out with any other questions!😊
Thank you!
LMAO, " bear spray junk fire," now that's the first time I've heard anyone say that on a UA-cam video!
😂😂😂
OMG love your videos...I was a river raft guide for twenty years, and yes I had a person do what Matt did with the bear spray.....BUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey sure would like any recommendations for me as I want to come to anchorage and do day trips from there, I am alone so I really want some advice. I do not fly in small planes or helicopters....Crazy that I was a whitewater guide all over the west but airtime scares the crap out of me!!!!!!!!!!!1 Love your videos, so funny!!!!!!!!!!!Big jets I can do but on valium....
I’m moving to Alaska in 6 months
We are moving near anchorage or wasilla so I’m excited to go see Denali my family wants to go and so am I
My dad got orders there so it’s pretty excited
That’s so exciting!! It’s a beautiful place for sure! We hope y’all love your time there! And tell your dad that we said thank you for his service!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat I will
Hey guys!! Great video as always. And I have great news!! There was a couple of bears sightings in your video that I can’t believe you missed. The first one there was a bear trying to sleep in the back of your rental car and Matt kept waking her up. The second one was a hangry bear out on the trail near the end of the video. I can’t believe you missed them 😂😂😂😂. Sorry, couldn’t help myself. But seriously it looks amazing in Denali and you guys are doing a fantastic job of capturing it for us. I’m sure Matt was wishing it was bird poop instead of bear spray but I think he’s earned the title of national spokesperson for bear spay safety 😳. But those are the kinds of moments in time that create memories that you can laugh about for years to come. The ones that start out like “remember that one time….” 😂😂 Hope you guys are well and staying safe. God bless you both and safe travels.
Aww thanks so much friends! BAHAHAHAHAHA 😂😂😂😂🐻 you are soooo right!!! 😂😂😂 I can absolutely see the resemblance hahaha I’m literally crying, We are laughing so hard! Gosh so funny. I will email bear spray & see if I can get him the gig! Haha never take the safety off! 😂 thanks so much for your amazing comments, they bring us so much joy! 💗 God Bless y’all!!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat I was giggling like a little kid when the “bear” thought popped in my head. Glad you got a good laugh. It’s food for the soul. We are super excited for part 2 of Denali and possibly more bear sightings. I hope I didn’t give Nat a complex😂😂😂. Take care you guys!!
Hahaha nope? Not at all! Loved it sooo much! We will be laughing about that for ages now! Lol 😂
Incredible landscape that we would love to see one day. What a great tour and you got to see moose!!!! Be careful with that bear spray! (U.K. buddy here only just learnt there is such thing as bear spray!!) 🤣
Yes!! Y’all absolutely should see it! It’s so worth seeing at least once in your life. The moose & it’s baby was such a dream come true to witness! Hahaha really?! Do y’all not have it there? Never even thought about that. Well morale of the story, don’t take the safety off the bear spray whenever you go to a National park in the US! 😂😜 Thanks for watching y’all! We have some catching up to do on y’all’s videos!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat nope, no bears here! (Only in zoos….) thanks for the tip and we will certainly remember that! Looking forward to following more of your adventures x
Wow that’s so awesome! Now we know when exploring the U.K., don’t have to worry about bears! 😂👌🏻🎉
I didn’t catch what time of year you guys were in Alaska what month?
Hey Ellen! Thanks so much for watching! This video was filmed in early/mid May! Hope that helps!😊
Matt! Bro! I can't say I've ever been in your pre-dic-ament lol! But I can imagine. And I bet you'll be a lot more careful with bear mace in the future! Love the rest of the footage, Alaska is definitely on our bucket list. It looks beautiful. Thanks for the entertainment y'all! Stay safe and many blessings.
Hahaha… love the puns! And yes… I’m MUCH more careful with best mace these days! Lol… Thanks so much for watching! Glad y’all enjoyed it! And yes… you’ve got to get to Alaska! So beautiful! -Matt
I'm 4 minutes into this video and I see Matt talking about bear spray. Having heard the story, I'm already in anticipation and horror of what is about to happen. LOL. Sorry Matt! But I'm glad you recovered. x-)
Love it
Thanks so much George!! We appreciate you so much! 🥰💗
What time of year is this?
This video was filmed May 12-13, 2021!
If you do no mind me asking, what are your day jobs? Are you self-employed in which you can set-up your own
vacation schedule?
We don’t mind at all! When we filmed this video, I (Matt) was a full time self employed musician and Natalie worked part time for an airline. Now (3 years later) Natalie still works part time for an airline just in a more limited capacity and I have moved into very limited, part time hours as a self employed musician since our Travel Content Creation (UA-cam, Blog, etc) generates the majority of our income. Hope that answers your question! Thanks for watching!😊
@@AdventuresofMattandNat Nat always brings a smile to my face. The traveling is what many
people dream of, but will never have the time to visit all fifty states. I like the videos as a quick, easy
way to learn about the attractions in each states, places that I will likely never visit.
Natalie “I’m not saying anything” says a whole lot. LOL. Matt, dude….. bird poop last time and now bear spray on the unmentionables. Your adventures are becoming dangerous 😂 Glad you made it through. At least the beautiful scenery made up for it. #Happyaccidents
🤣🤣🤣🤣 your comment just made us laugh out loud!! Haha Yea, here’s to hoping his adventures calm down… I don’t know what more we can endure! 🤣 Matt said always keep the safety on your bear spray. That’s his one piece of advice for life hahaha & you are 1000% right, the scenery definitely made up for it! Thanks for watching man! Hope to see y’all on the patreon livestream again to hang!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat you got it!
Unmentionables on fire 😄 🤣 😂 Bear 🐻 mace
Hahaha it was a rough one! 😂 Matt has now learned to never take the safety off the bear mace! 😂🐻 He wanted to be ready in case of a sneak bear attack! Haha
@@AdventuresofMattandNat 😄 🤣 I would probably do the same because if he's right behind you,can't fumble around taking the safety off.
Oh man that's bad!! Is your junk okay?
I didn't know Alaska had mosquitoes,I didn't think they like the cold.
We didn’t either! But they are beyond huge! Even the locals call it the state bird! 😂😂😂
First Matt gets bird poop, now bear spray on him junk…keep him away from any stingrays wherever you are going
🤣🤣I just couldn’t catch a break!! 🤣🤣 -Matt
You two should do dental ads you both have PERFECT teeth!
Aww… Thank you! 🥰 Just don’t look too close! 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!😊
Poor Buddy. Bear spray. OUCH
Hahaha it was a rough one! Lol 😂
Have you ever heard the saying “Welcome to Alaska. Now go home.”
Yep!👍
Can you find Jesse Pinkman?
Trail closed is closed, you should receive a fine for disrespectful behavior. And you show yourself breaking the law ? Omg
Yea, that was our mistake. We should have known better and set a better example. Thankfully, we've learned and grown a lot since filming this video nearly 3 years ago. We do appreciate you watching and apologize for our actions.
too much of you two, too little of Alaska
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