Kayaking the Buffalo National River Steel Creek to Kyle’s Landing | the full experience

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  • @Terrylevi-ts6ez
    @Terrylevi-ts6ezАй бұрын

    Arkansas should hire you to do videos showing what the state has to offer.I had no idea,beautiful hiking and rivers to explore.

  • @Dustin-Williams83

    @Dustin-Williams83

    9 күн бұрын

    We are the natural state!

  • @tareskisloki8579
    @tareskisloki8579Ай бұрын

    I can't get over the amount of people there! We're probably a bit spoiled here in Australia with the small population, but even on holiday long weekends you'd never see that kind of crowd at a river.

  • @chriserickson7559

    @chriserickson7559

    21 күн бұрын

    Don’t Australian rivers contain a lot more animals that can kill you?? 😂

  • @lakegreesonguide
    @lakegreesonguide15 күн бұрын

    Love that float in the spring before everyone gets there

  • @OakleyOriginals
    @OakleyOriginalsАй бұрын

    Fun floating video, Kelly! We just kayaked 125 miles of the mighty Buffalo a week and a half ago- from Ponca to the White River. We were on the river 7 days/ 6 nights. It was amazing and yes, the millions of cicadas were a trip- sounded like rain sticks everywhere. Saw an elk plunge across the river in front of us! Lots of snakes, like you said! The Buffalo is one of our favorite places on earth, too!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @kellyhays23

    @kellyhays23

    Ай бұрын

    That sounds so incredible. I really want to do the whole thing thru one day!!

  • @bladedavenport4119
    @bladedavenport4119Ай бұрын

    I'm from the lower end of the Buffalo River and watching this all the way from South Korea is making me miss it lol. The Buffalo River is the one thing I always tell people I meet in the Army to go do when they get a chance. Everyone always thinks Arkansas is a boring flatland of crop fields until I show them where I'm from. Thank you for this!

  • @joedirte4485
    @joedirte4485Ай бұрын

    The buffalo outdoor center also has a mountain bike shuttle service. For $20 a day per person they will take you to the top of the mountain and you ride down some awesome trails, ending at the outdoor center. It’s an awesome area, don’t forget to check out the elk heard.

  • @vibelife5133
    @vibelife5133Ай бұрын

    Camping has gotten so popular, I've found if you don't have reservations you need to have several options and backup plans, and early bird most definitely gets the worm, beautiful paddle and footage! It's great to see everyone getting out and enjoying our amazing country!

  • @tacklebill4835
    @tacklebill483528 күн бұрын

    Awesome video Kelly! My how things have changed, my wife and I did a 5 day canoe trip in 89 all the way down past the confluence with the White river and never saw a soul. It was a trip I'll never forget! Thanks for bringing back that memory! TACKLE

  • @gracemccoy2874
    @gracemccoy2874Ай бұрын

    That bluff and waterfall was beautiful! Looked like a really fun day. I love the dog balancing on the cooler 🤣

  • @RichWork
    @RichWorkАй бұрын

    I don't know what I thought Arkansas looked like, but it wasn't like that! Beautiful!!

  • @kennythurston57.
    @kennythurston57.Ай бұрын

    The views from the water was awesome Kelly. Looks like everyone is having fun. Thanks for taking us along and love your videos.

  • @JaimeJoynes
    @JaimeJoynes5 күн бұрын

    I love your channel. I just came across it last week under my recommended videos feed. You are a female version of Josh Gates from the Travel channel's Expedition Unknown. One of my favorite shows. Except, you're more adventurous and outdoorsy. I love following you on your expeditions. You have helped me a lot with my anxiety. Watching your channel has inspired me to get out there and explore again. You've really helped me concur my fears and now I'm motivated to just live my life freely. Thanks for sharing your amazing travels. Best female explorer and travel channel ever! ❤

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-AlanАй бұрын

    Beautiful landscape! Thanks for taking us along. Hope you are doing well and getting ready for the big hike. Stay awesome.

  • @SLK0000
    @SLK00006 сағат бұрын

    The setup in your van is awesome!!

  • @theshuz
    @theshuzАй бұрын

    I remember I found your channel because I was looking for videos on the BRT and if I remember you did it as a shakedown for the AT so I just kept watching... That really got me into hiking YT channels. I love going down to the BR we go several times a year for everything, hiking floating backpacking, etc...

  • @kellyhays23

    @kellyhays23

    Ай бұрын

    That is so cool! You are definitely an OG subscriber to the channel! Thanks for being here!!

  • @20807shane
    @20807shaneАй бұрын

    Great to see so many ppl out having a good time! Beautiful place.

  • @xaviermcneal656
    @xaviermcneal656Ай бұрын

    I can tell you're having an amazing time. Love it.

  • @gregschug8983
    @gregschug8983Ай бұрын

    Beautiful! It’s nice to see you so happy.

  • @mattmunck6080
    @mattmunck6080Ай бұрын

    I love watching you walk the trails and swim in the ocean I have your videos running in the background about the last month. I love the videos thank you soo much much love from Washington DC

  • @user-wg9ej7wb6p
    @user-wg9ej7wb6pАй бұрын

    Awesome views on that river and the weather looks perfect!!

  • @frankfowlkes7872
    @frankfowlkes7872Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this it brought back good memories. I camp and kayak with a group of old college friends and we did a two day one night on the Buffalo River several years ago in June. One of the best paddles ever and the scenery was stunning and yes we did all flip at least once!

  • @KevinFryAdventures
    @KevinFryAdventures29 күн бұрын

    Thank you for showing us the beauty of Arkansas. This looked like a fun trip and makes me want to try kayaking.

  • @ilpoheikkila4773
    @ilpoheikkila477328 күн бұрын

    Amazing video! That river is so beautiful!

  • @grunclemike9824
    @grunclemike9824Ай бұрын

    Your last few videos have convinced me that a trip to explore Arkansas is in order. I’m thinking I may grow to love your state as much as you love our Florida. Thanks for sharing and Happy Trails!!!!!

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047Ай бұрын

    River is beautiful! Looks so peaceful! Looks like you had a great time with your friends!

  • @jenniferbyrd1970
    @jenniferbyrd1970Ай бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous. Such fun.

  • @matthafer917
    @matthafer91729 күн бұрын

    Great video keep up the journey..

  • @naekana
    @naekanaАй бұрын

    Such an amazing adventure! I love the nature there, it is so beautiful💚 You've definitely inspired me to look for some kayaking trails in my area!

  • @ronniebarker3501
    @ronniebarker3501Ай бұрын

    Beautiful float. Last time I was at Hemmed in Hollow was in 1975 when I was 28. I love watching your hiking and traveling videos.

  • @Jllcountry5118
    @Jllcountry5118Ай бұрын

    Great adventure!!! Your capture of day was cool. Can’t believe how packed it was.

  • @jrcriner6542
    @jrcriner6542Ай бұрын

    Love the camera mount on the kayak. Had no idea the Buffalo was that crowded. I would love to float it over a couple days but I would want to do it in the off season

  • @joankline343
    @joankline343Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing another great video! 💖 That looks like a lot of fun. 😎

  • @TheOrdep1976
    @TheOrdep1976Ай бұрын

    beautiful just beautiful

  • @steveattebery8413
    @steveattebery8413Ай бұрын

    What a special place to visit, terrific video! And that voice of yours 😊

  • @brenthiteoutdoors
    @brenthiteoutdoorsАй бұрын

    Awesome stretch of river...I floated and filmed that stretch a couple years ago...great video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @TeamIceHole
    @TeamIceHoleАй бұрын

    I always love your videos keep up the great job. I hope some day soon I can go on adventures like yours and get my videos posted

  • @georgehiotis
    @georgehiotis28 күн бұрын

    Amazing.

  • @Jaxon1776
    @Jaxon1776Ай бұрын

    Cool video. I was in Ponca last weekend. I was surprised how low the water was at Steel Creek. The roar of those bugs!

  • @jamesadams2334
    @jamesadams2334Ай бұрын

    That is a beautiful river, Kelly! I've always wanted to do the Buffalo and it's on my bucket list but haven't made it there yet. The hike was incredible with that waterfall and the bluffs were amazing. Thanks for the video, hope to make it someday. geek

  • @shaughn43
    @shaughn43Ай бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @kennethschaidle5995
    @kennethschaidle5995Ай бұрын

    enjoyed as always, the cicada song was awesome.

  • @Victory1981
    @Victory1981Ай бұрын

    Beautiful video Love rivers where you can canoe/kayak and swim Beautiful canyon

  • @leonardcharles8745
    @leonardcharles874510 күн бұрын

    Coming from Australia,that is a beautiful river with stunning scenery 🙏👌

  • @kellymaxxrepinski4480
    @kellymaxxrepinski448014 күн бұрын

    Thks for Sharing...Km

  • @tonyclark6958
    @tonyclark6958Ай бұрын

    Beautiful place and video

  • @jshepard152
    @jshepard15211 күн бұрын

    1:52 Love the creepy cicada roar.

  • @FMTFXE22
    @FMTFXE22Ай бұрын

    Another awesome video shot and narrated by the beautiful Kelly Hays. 👍🏻😊

  • @paulmarshall7328
    @paulmarshall7328Ай бұрын

    Good times were had by all.

  • @jamesanderson3402
    @jamesanderson3402Ай бұрын

    Omg that's is so beautiful and photogenic!!!❤!!!! Oh yea so is the river!!!!

  • @ChaseArkansas
    @ChaseArkansasАй бұрын

    ive canoed on a many of church and friend trips on the buffalo. always beautiful

  • @Spiritchaser2828
    @Spiritchaser2828Ай бұрын

    YAY!!! You even went to Kyle's landing to do it! That's the perfect place to do it. They bring you back after you float for several miles. I floated halfway down the river just in the water without a canoe haha! Just back floated for miles and caught up to my buddies in the canoe later. The water is always super clear and aside from some of the rapid areas it's pretty comfy to float even on an inner tube in many spots.

  • @saltair1
    @saltair1Ай бұрын

    That place look amazing

  • @jimweagant8920
    @jimweagant8920Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video 👍👍

  • @nam_hn
    @nam_hnАй бұрын

    The river is so beautiful! Hope you will post a few more videos of Arkansas before setting out for CDT.

  • @truckcampinglifemag
    @truckcampinglifemagАй бұрын

    What a beautiful place. Makes me wish I was there.

  • @richardthorne2804
    @richardthorne2804Ай бұрын

    Now that looked like a ton of fun : ) Love floating down rivers no matter how you do it.

  • @leannecuster1490
    @leannecuster1490Ай бұрын

    Beautiful view cicada seranade

  • @OuachitaMtn
    @OuachitaMtnАй бұрын

    Awesome!! Great video, I so love the Buffalo area 😀 My 4 day solo Buffalo canoe trip was probably the neatest thing I`ve done, from Ponca to Woolum - Had a elk come visit my tent at dark

  • @MattAustinonYouTube
    @MattAustinonYouTubeАй бұрын

    I've floated the Ouachita, Mulberry and Caddo rivers but the Buffalo is definitely on the top of my floating bucket list...we have an embarrassment of riches here in Arkansas, I'm glad you're showing the world what's up!

  • @trailandpursuit
    @trailandpursuitАй бұрын

    Fun stuff! The Buffalo is always a good time and great scenery! Went 2 weeks ago to float a section! Keep up the great work!

  • @andrewells3173
    @andrewells3173Ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @michaeladkins7129
    @michaeladkins7129Ай бұрын

    I learned about this river only a few weeks ago and have added it to my list of places to paddle and watching KZread videos on it, and I now I see that you’ve also done a video on it. :) It’s about 10 hours away to Kyle’s landing from where I am in Kentucky.

  • @opiealvin
    @opiealvinАй бұрын

    The straw hat and fanny pack for the win. Kelly's got style. Lol.

  • @jrcriner6542
    @jrcriner6542Ай бұрын

    Awesome video thanks.

  • @johnwakefield9378
    @johnwakefield9378Ай бұрын

    It was first national wild river for a good reason! Beautiful

  • @johnwakefield9378

    @johnwakefield9378

    Ай бұрын

    Wow so high too.

  • @jasonmcgill3904
    @jasonmcgill3904Ай бұрын

    The upper Buffalo is my favorite place. There are too many people on the weekends, though. Never the less, it's so beautiful out there.

  • @starman9458
    @starman9458Ай бұрын

    Those rock bluffs are beautiful along the river and I never seen a guy who can climb a bluff wall. I need to get back into river floating this year and those chimneys could possibly date back to the late 1800’s or early 1900’s.

  • @RickINFJ
    @RickINFJАй бұрын

    I don't think Tristan minded being fired as cameraman. 😂 Holy boat traffic! The Saco River in Maine gets like that too. Kayaks totally rock on the river. 😮--> 17:51 It was like you were somewhere in Yosemite! Just heavenly. So sorry you couldn't camp. ☹️ It used to be 1st come 1st serve in and around The Whites and in Maine, which gave us locals a leg up over tourists. Now it's all online reservations which get devoured fast. S'all good, we just have to be creative. Awesome video 9L, thank you so much. ✌️

  • @dannyp133
    @dannyp133Ай бұрын

    Beautiful place to adventure in, only drawback for me personally, way toooooooo crowded. But still gorgeous none the less. Thanks for another fun adventure ❤

  • @drasticbread249
    @drasticbread249Ай бұрын

    I just began planning my hike of the river trail from Boxley to Pruitt, probably in October. Looks to be well worth the trip!

  • @CodyandKellie
    @CodyandKellieАй бұрын

    One of our favorite rivers for sure! Hate that you could not find a place to camp.

  • @kellyhays23

    @kellyhays23

    Ай бұрын

    Me too 😢

  • @claud122003
    @claud122003Ай бұрын

    Love the views!

  • @rickstanfield1966
    @rickstanfield1966Ай бұрын

    I had no idea how beautiful Arkansas was its really nice I would love to visit sometime ❤great video ❤

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones5213Ай бұрын

    Looks like a cool spot.Montana is going to get crazy pretty soon.

  • @MarkAnthonyGiven
    @MarkAnthonyGivenАй бұрын

    BEST VIDEO YET!!

  • @aus10hunter
    @aus10hunterАй бұрын

    The videos you post is the reason I chose to come explore Arkansas currently on the buffalo river right now don’t know when I’ll leave this state

  • @josephpacconi3451
    @josephpacconi3451Ай бұрын

    Love the content and the accent lol!!!! Keep it up!!!

  • @maxmillion4216
    @maxmillion4216Ай бұрын

    What a cool place to hang out on the river.

  • @Snacksandbackpacks
    @SnacksandbackpacksАй бұрын

    Omg this brings back memories of my thru hike on the Buffalo River Trail! Most beautiful place! I agree though, the drive in and out of Kyle’s Landing is definitely not for the faint of heart 😂

  • @ianwalker682
    @ianwalker682Ай бұрын

    Dang that's a lot of people out there. Good to see you out there enjoying those days. I look at it and think, I'm way too old for that. lol

  • @Golfpt62
    @Golfpt62Ай бұрын

    I love BOC. Floated Buffalo several times. Love it

  • @cowboyscoffee
    @cowboyscoffeeАй бұрын

    Beautiful area the float was awesome and you made it back for dinner. You'll have to camp there sometime.

  • @edstein5642
    @edstein5642Ай бұрын

    Is that background noise cicadas? Yes! Kinda crowded… reminds me of how folks literally wait in line to tube some spring runs in FL… so beautiful. Maybe consider using a Black Oak Arkansas tune sometime… like “Moonshine Sonata” which is an instrumental… another fun & informative video. Thanks!

  • @MjVanCamping
    @MjVanCampingАй бұрын

    Heck yea! We tried to get a spot out there this weekend but it was all booked! But we did end up reserving a campsite at White Rock Mountain and floating the Mulberry river. Arkansas is a beautiful place

  • @kellyhays23

    @kellyhays23

    Ай бұрын

    I love the mulberry river!!!!!! And white rock is awesome as well! Sounds like an amazing weekend

  • @MjVanCamping

    @MjVanCamping

    Ай бұрын

    @kellyhays23 It really was! We're gonna do the Buffalo hopefully next year. It was actually one of your videos from way back when you and friends were on the Buffalo that made us want to travel Arkansas! Thanks for the content!

  • @ChrisfromFL
    @ChrisfromFLАй бұрын

    Hey Kelly, I enjoyed your trip down the Buffalo River. This river is on my radar, but for a Trout fishing/camping trip. I saw Curt Gowdy on a TV series back in the mid 1960 fish that river.

  • @TruuGemini
    @TruuGeminiАй бұрын

    Love the video. Nice to see a paddle boarder lol. I hope I can go out there and hit the water one day. God bless and thank you.

  • @timd2809
    @timd2809Ай бұрын

    very cool

  • @travelingwithspinoza
    @travelingwithspinozaАй бұрын

    That road up to hwy. 74 from Kyle's is dicey and steep!

  • @theshuz
    @theshuzАй бұрын

    Perch Family Cabin looks down over Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. My best bud owns it. Check it out if you're ever wanting to stay down there. Its an amazing place and Horseshoe Canyon is beautiful to see from above.

  • @CMill78
    @CMill78Ай бұрын

    I think my 1st video i saw of you was when we were planning a vaca to Arkansas in 2021 and i believe it was Kayaking the Buffalo River. Been subscribed since!

  • @SienaFit
    @SienaFitАй бұрын

    Wow who knew there was such cool stuff in Arkansas

  • @scotta8743
    @scotta8743Ай бұрын

    That looks incredible, I need to get out to there. It looks like you had the snake knot necklace on, I hope you enjoyed tying it.

  • @peter5045
    @peter5045Ай бұрын

    And I love you and your videos!

  • @blindblow
    @blindblowАй бұрын

    even back in the day Buffalo would get crowded on days like those. "still worth it everyone was having a great time"! In many other parks in the country when its crowded people get grumpy but never here (unless it's you). In the Ozarks you have to watch water levels and rain forecast. You brought me back to many beautiful floats. Medium float in mid-high level water try Buffalo as well as the Mulberry "canoe if you are in for a swim". If you are really wanting a challenge and fun float "in a canoe if you are bad ass enough" try Devils Den State Park from walk bridge to near Ft. Smith. "It is very water sensitive but the remoteness is great. Never saw anyone on that float! Be carful there are a couple of challenging waterfalls. You don't want to go under any rock bluff overhangs in the water! Be safe.... last time I did that one there was ice on the side of the creek. Because of me ! ...... sadly my brother and I dumped within 50ft of launch (never forgave me). I saw a moccasin on a debris log and it was like 50deg outside. Please be safe on the more remote, quieter days, and high water. In most Arkansas floats I recommend 2 people in a canoe instead of 1 or 2 person kayaking. Just my opinion there is way more team fun and challenges when canoeing. Bonus you have to recover all your stuff every time you dump. Always good having some friendly down streamers to retrieve your beer. out!

  • @Btf.Damon1
    @Btf.Damon1Ай бұрын

    LOVE THE INTRO 🥹

  • @JacksGoneFishing-kh6zh
    @JacksGoneFishing-kh6zhАй бұрын

    Great video Kelly! I love it! ❤ so Beautiful

  • @rosemarymcleod4074
    @rosemarymcleod4074Ай бұрын

    Wow that was a beautiful river and the waterfall was spectacular. Sorry you couldn’t camp there.

  • @gow_g_rod
    @gow_g_rodАй бұрын

    I think you would be well served by a high pressure, drop-stitch construction inflatable kayak. It would be considerably easier to transport and integrate into your van life.

  • @andrewhead8401
    @andrewhead84013 күн бұрын

    I would kill for a soul mate with your mindset. Can’t even explain how much your videos mean to me 😁

  • @rockytopwrangler2069
    @rockytopwrangler2069Ай бұрын

    ... See what happens over covid time ,, everybody in the area watched that Kelly girl and realized that life really can be an adventure ... Bummer on not finding a campsite ,, but a good video to share ... Stay Safe ...

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