Hey folks, I just want to apologize for the positioning of my mic during the opening segment and when I was climbing the fence later on in the video. Besides the fact I that I hiked in a distance to the launch carrying all my gear in one trip from where I parked, coupled with pulling the heavy scooters / bikes out of the river (partially stuck in the ground and filled with water and muck), the mic enhanced the audio of my breathing more than I would have liked since the mic was positioned right on the collar of my t-shirt. The audio is better throughout the rest of the video. Please be kind and enjoy the video. I'm working hard to improve my audio / video techniques. Thanks -Matt, Two Feet Outdoors

@YankeeWoodcraft

Ай бұрын

No need to apologize for anything. Great video man. I grew up in Westchester. I used to take my little girls north of The Bronx on the river every year and we'd do our own little clean-ups along the trails and pack out any trash we'd find. Nature is going to be nature (even in the big bad city) and it's always been a refuge for those kids that grew up in the Bronx to go to and relax and take their minds elsewhere. Appreciate your effort. If you're ever up in the Catskills or head up to the Adirondacks, I'll paddle with you (albeit in my canoe). I live in the Catskills, but drive down to the city everyday for work (160 mile round trip).

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

@@YankeeWoodcraft thank you! I really appreciate it! Thank you for watching and commenting. Thanks for all of it.

@ajg5519

Ай бұрын

Fantastic video. I grew up in the Bronx and never knew this was possible. It was beautiful and nostalgic for me.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

@ajg5519 Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. My newest video is in the Bronx too. Thank you for watching and commenting.

@timdivine

Ай бұрын

You did a great job, did you use a gopro & where was the camera facing you? I worked an event at a castle in the botanical gardens on the river. Beautiful part of the bronx. River was very shallow there though. I had no idea the bronx river was deep or wide enough to kayak on. Just did a tv shoot in Highbridge which is also very nice. There are some parts of the bronx that are beautiful not just Riverdale. , the borough is underated at times with a ghetto rep that it doesnt always deserve.

Surrounded by millions of people and you have the river to yourself.

@captainwin6333

Ай бұрын

It's full of sewage, that's why it's unused.

@josecolon5750

Ай бұрын

​@captainwin6333 this is a somewhat inaccurate statement. Though the river is indeed recovering from the last 250 years of human pollution

@erikrodriguez3829

Ай бұрын

The people of the Bronx don't look at that river the same way you do

@ruserious9577

Ай бұрын

@@josecolon5750 True. But we Capt. said is also true. Yes, the Bronx River has a long-standing issue with sewage contamination. The river is not safe for swimming due to sewage contamination from many sources, including: Westchester Combined sewer overflow (CSO) outputs, especially during rain Tidal flows Other lesser-known sources The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) has designated the Westchester County portion of the Bronx River as "impaired" due to sewage pollution. Improving the water quality will require a multi-faceted approach, including: Maintaining and upgrading public sewer and stormwater systems and Upgrading private septic systems.

@highcardjesus7032

Ай бұрын

Google earth + Northern Canada. We have rivers that are unexplored lol

I don't think any of you realize how much this waterway had cleaned up. The effort the volunteers did over the past 20 years has been beyond remarkable..there are no words

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

I agree. I've watched a lot of videos about it. It's actually, incredible. Thank you for watching.

@jprosey

23 күн бұрын

make sure they see the video and keep it up

@AndyHayes1

19 күн бұрын

I noted that.. it looked remarkable considering how many people are available to trash it.

@eros5556

16 күн бұрын

facts

The Bx River Alliance has done, and continues to do, a great job cleaning up the only fresh water river in NYC. Greatest city in the world. Thanks for covering it.

@Dr_Won_Hung_Lo

Ай бұрын

Greatest city in the world, hahahahahahahahaha

@JPOIII1985

Ай бұрын

​@@Dr_Won_Hung_Lo FR i live hear and it's a complete sht hole 😂

@standunitedorfall1863

Ай бұрын

@@Dr_Won_Hung_Lo All the cities of the world are being destroyed by the same people. Yours are no different.

@colinferguson972

5 күн бұрын

Biggest cesspool in the world. One of them anyway.

@shamannoodle5503

4 сағат бұрын

Lived here my whole life. Far from the greatest city in the world

The BX River Alliance stands as silent heroes for the Bronx community. Your exploration, devoid of bias, truly showcased your humanity. It was heartening to see your journey culminate in Soundview Park, where I take my daily 10k steps. I volunteer with the parks department when possible, and now, I'm eager to join forces with the BX River Alliance. It was disheartening to witness the need to climb over that gate, yet the spikes on the gate served as a stark reminder of the past destruction in the area, prompting necessary precautions to preserve nature. Next time, bring your bike, and I'll gladly serve as your guide to uncover more hidden gems on the other side. I frequently ride the BX river trail..The New Startlight Park is an awesome connection. I'll send you a picture of Soundview the park, once densely vegetated before its current state, showcasing its transformation over time. . Thank you once again. You're right, this hidden gem is worth keeping under wraps for a little while longer... haha! - One last thing, when you got to the bridge with the Amtrack train, that's a working draw bridge that would allow ships coming in from the east river to dock - over time as things shifted they stopped using it...and right before that maybe a mile back you passed Starlight Park which was the BX's first Amuesment Park built in 1918. The Bronx is...a GEM only if the people take care of it...Be Safe out there and take care...thanks again.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

I LOVE THIS. ❤️ Thank you!

@trafficjon400

7 күн бұрын

Quietly said will blossom like an apple tree.

Ha! The Bronx River… We were going “down the river” several times a week back in the ‘60’s and ’70’s as a pre-teen and teenagers. Back then, the River was so polluted from factories dumping chemical waste into it upstream. Despite that, there were snapping turtles and carp in the river. Water rats (muskrats) also. We used to joke that the turtles and fish were going to grow two heads. To a bunch of kids that lived in tenement buildings, it was like going to the country. There was a deep part that was neutral ground to everyone. A long rope to swing out on. Like an urban swimming hole. I once drank some river water on a bet. I’m 70 years old now, and still alive!

@houseofsolomon2440

Ай бұрын

If you ever get cancer, you'll know exactly why lol

@TheMattC9999

Ай бұрын

Hell, if drinking that river water didn't kill you or give you cancer maybe it killed the cancer or made you immune to it 😋

@johnbrady1211

Ай бұрын

LMAO…🤣

@arthurmann578

Ай бұрын

I remember too, that if you were seen crossing Metro North tracks by one of the patrolling helicopters, they would yell at you on a megaphone to get off the tracks or get in trouble with the cops! We were crazy and brazen kids! Lol! Fond memories non the less! 😁👍👍

@chriswelljack4910

Ай бұрын

I think bronx is the more interesting borough in New york

That last waterfall @27:39 or so was where we would catch crayfish. I was generally easier in Summer when the river was shallower. Above that where you crossed under the monorail is the Zoo's Wild Asia exhibit. This was where the boat rental was.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

20 күн бұрын

Wow, that's interesting. Thank you for watching and commenting.

As someone who volunteers with the Bronx River Alliance, we appreciate you trying to clean the river, but trying to drag those things out is quite a dangerous feat. Be careful. If you want to support our cause as we clean the river constantly come on by and visit us down at Starlight Park. And don’t worry the water is not as dangerous as you think it is just don’t drink it :-)

@ResidentSkyview-kl3ns

Ай бұрын

Actually, I recognize you. You did volunteer. Thank you.

@Zwingli-Was-Right-AHwasToo

Ай бұрын

If you are from the bronx, nothing will change this problem, as long you dont go after the people in westchester who are not "american" but see themself as choosen people who actually dump sh*t into the river just like people in india do. No respect for "their" enviroment.

@ipos1070

Ай бұрын

This is only Slightly related, but this reminds me of Honolulu, Hawaii cleaning up the Ala wai canal. It was always dirty and gross from run off etc etc. Recently they tried using Genki balls, which are balls made with bacteria that cleans up the river .

@Zwingli-Was-Right-AHwasToo

Ай бұрын

@twofeetoutdoors sir did you delete my comment or did youtube do it ? I dont know why, i tried my best to adress the issue without getting put into a "i h*te them all" category...

@Zwingli-Was-Right-AHwasToo

Ай бұрын

Look at Indians in Canada who are hiking and littering and sh*tting around like the people in india do.. and if you look at india trash problem, its a nightmare and you would probably just leave instead of trying to clean up. They dump and litter bcause the people doing so dont see thethe place they are living in as "home" or their "country" (beside indians they dont care in india too, bcause their caste system, nobody feels responsible, and the ones who should the job, dont do it bcause why should they, the higher caste should living in same filth like them) Its a societal-value problem made by different societies in one place and no one starts to care and hate each other in a societal enviroment that each year neighboors lose their trust to their neighboors... Thats reality. I gaf about political correctness, it is what it is. Either we change it or it will get worse each year

Wow I lived on Gunhill Rd and never knew you could kayak on the Bronx River. 🤗

a side of the bronx most people dont get to see. very cool

@TwoFeetOutdoors

9 күн бұрын

Thank you. You'll have to check out my other Bronx video too.

This video is unbelievable. I hope it gets millions of views. I lived right next to Bronx River Park off of Gun Hill rd when I was a teenager, and I could see the park from my window. In the winter, it was so beautiful when there were ice storms and the tree branches were icy. The park was too dangerous to enjoy because of all the crime going on there, but I admired its beauty from my window.

@hoppes9658

3 күн бұрын

Should have grabbed your dads 32 special and gave em the business.

@guydreamr

2 күн бұрын

@@hoppes9658 And find yourself in a whole lot of legal trouble.

I am from the Bronx and I would not dare get in any body of water In the City but I have to say brother you just gave a light to the borough that many did not have and for that my brother I tip my hat off to you. Thank you for your bravery and showing us the beauty within our own backyard. The Bronx is always portrayed as such and ugly and nasty place but this is far beyond that. There is still alot of work to be done but thank you....Thank you to the BX River Alliance and all their members and volunteers for their hard work. Now its time to make these parks and areas safe to pleasing for families to spend their afternoons and weekend around it.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

19 күн бұрын

THIS is such an AMAZING comment and I really appreciate it. My goal is to show beautiful nature in the urban environment. Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you watch some of my other videos. My most recent Bronx video at Pelham Bay Park really shows off the beauty of the Bronx. Thanks again!

My Brother, You need an award for this. you are so brave getting in that water. they need to clean up those rivers its very sad. its such a beautiful river.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I appreciate you watching. I invite you to check out some of my other videos. The most recent Coney Island Creek video is really cool.

@EddieEd-sw1po

Ай бұрын

imagine how beautiful it was 300+ years ago

@YankeeWoodcraft

Ай бұрын

There was a MASSIVE clean up of the Bronx River years ago. There'll always be trash in them just from the fact that they're in a heavily populated area (same thing happened in rural West Virginia where I lived a few years), but the waters themselves are generally "relatively" clean, so much so, that wildlife had begun to come back to the river (fish, eagles, deer, etc...), especially north of The Bronx in Westchester.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

@YankeeWoodcraft yes, it's been improving and the Bronx River Alliance has been a huge part of that.

@stevemuzak8526

13 күн бұрын

They did clean it up. You should see that river back in 80s etc. It was 100% sewage water. Nasty.

As a Bronx resident, I never knew you could do this. I never thought about it. Thank you so much for this video.

@benfold72

17 күн бұрын

Over here in the UK if there's water you can sail it.... well if it's deep and long enough 😅😂😅

Im A NYC Kayak Angler, Normally Launch At City Island, New Rochelle, Rye NY And sometime At CT Thimbles Island, I Love Kayak Fishing Even Thou I Live In NJ Spent More Time In NY. Today I Learned How Beautiful The Bronx River Is So Many Stories, Thank You For The Magnifican Education,

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I appreciate the comment. I learned a lot too.

What a beautiful river, shout out to the cleanup crew, for making a difference

I hope that City officials are now aware of abuse of the Bronx River by some individuals . Thank goodness for The Bronx River Alliance. The river still has much of it natural beauty. Thanks for sharing.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

23 күн бұрын

I'm sure city officials are well aware but they are having problems managing a million other issues throughout the city. Yes, thank you Bronx River Alliance.

@trafficjon400

7 күн бұрын

Yes' and it can Happen because evidence shows. 👏

@trafficjon400

7 күн бұрын

@@TwoFeetOutdoors thanks for the Evidence and expected much worse actually . I could see clear to the bottom is wonder for future .

@TwoFeetOutdoors

7 күн бұрын

@@trafficjon400 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

I grew up in The Bronx, 1960s to 70s, never knew you could paddle the Bronx river. That would have been a great adventure for my Girl Scout Troop.

@ResidentSkyview-kl3ns

Ай бұрын

Back then, it was in pretty rough shape. Cars dumped in there and lots of dangerous things as well as factory runoff and pollution. In the 70s people started to get together and slowly they formed the Bronx River Alliance to make it look like it does today and it’s getting better all the time and cleaner. As our host here pointed out the biggest problem right now is people dumping electric scooters and bikes. There is always some idiot doing some stupid.

You're a legend for this!

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

A nature video that captures the utterly revolting and encouragingly redemptive aspect of human behavior. Wonderful that New Yorkers have this oasis, melding with the urban architecture, in their backyard. But at the same time, as a kayaker from Utah, I'm like, awww man... this is your nature. 😔

@TwoFeetOutdoors

7 күн бұрын

I love beautiful nature but I do find it interesting seeking out nature in an urban environment. Thank you for watching and commenting.

I lived in SouthEast Florida's urban sprawl and I cannot believe how much more nature is in the middle of NYC than in the endless pavement of Sout Florida, an area with a fraction of the population density

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Keep going west. The everglades are beautiful. There are some nice parks in Broward and Dade.

Even though it's a lot cleaner than in the 80s and 90s, I give you credit for kayaking in that filthy river, and this is coming from a Bronx native.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching.

Thanks for showing us how beautiful the Bronx is from the view of the wonderful Bronx river 🇵🇷

@TwoFeetOutdoors

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. Please check out my other Bronx video.

I love seeing what folks have done to clean up the Bronx River. Frustrating they have to, and have to keep doing it. But it's amazing that you can do this now. I don't think you could have done it a decade or two ago. I guess pulling scooters & bikes out is better than the whole cars and whatnot they were pulling out in the early days of restoration. Great video. What an amazing thing to have in the heart of the city. I'd like to make more use of similar bits of nature in the city where I live. We're making progress on cleaning up our waterways in the Washington DC region, too. But there's a lot of work to be done. They don't make those portages easy. Jeez.

What an incredible view of the beauty hidden amongst the Urban noise and bustle of everyday life. Well done! Nice to take a moment and enjoy the hidden gems of the great state of New York. Great narration and filming too. Thanks for the memory of this moment.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!!

Thank you for visiting The Bronx & showing it from this rarely seen perspective.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. You should check out my other Bronx video.

You know what this is some of the best kind of content. People watching others doing all sorts of exotic things and sailing around the world etc. We have some of the coolest stuff there is right in our backyards in NA and hardly anybody goes out their door to appreciate it.

Something I learned growing up in NYC. Nothing ever goes as planned.

Kayak in a box lol. But Dude that looks like Alabama, until you hear the sirens, horns, and hiway noise....well and the scooters. Thank you for showing a old Sourthern boy new stuff!!!

As a boomer, I can't believe how clean the river is. I remember when earth day started. I used to do cleanups around my area and always thought that people who litter should be sentenced to join cleanups as community service. Especially youths. It gives you a sense of ownership. Also, I can't believe the locked gate. Maybe a battery-powered angle grinder should be included in your equipment .

Matt, that is a heck of an effort to present this video to us armchair viewers. In CG service, I remember a particularly harsh winter when we were tasked to go up that river (tidal section) to break ice with our tug. Until now, never realized how scenic and isolated the Bronx River was on it's upper reaches, until your excellent presentation. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! Subscribed.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words. Appreciate you watching and subscribing.

@wonderwonder6880

Ай бұрын

I second those thoughts I'm 66 now always thought of just what this buckaroo is doing. You're a legend my friend I've even dreamed of doing it. Got to get a canoe maybe even stealth 🏕 thanks for the ride along mandingo it 👍 was fantastic!!!

@johnbrady1211

Ай бұрын

@@wonderwonder6880 The Bronx River starts way up in White Plains. There are a few lakes up that way. Funny you should mention stealth camping. I did that so many times as a youth. As a older kid that rode motorcycles, me and another friend found the best stealth camping along the River. Great spots you can’t see from the road.

The Bronx is the greenest borough in NYC. It has more green then all the other boroughs put together. Also Its the only borough that is not an island..

@jmayala1227

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing the cool facts.

@stevemuzak8526

13 күн бұрын

And it's the most dangerous borough in NYC.

@alcabrera910

12 күн бұрын

@@stevemuzak8526 Nope sorry Brooklyn has the most crime in NYC, then the Bronx.

finally someone did this... I did this a few years ago... bypassing the waterfalls was amazing

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Watched your videos.

Good to know one is able to kayak the Bronx River. Back in the early 1980’s I worked a summer job, that was responsible for river bank restoration on the Bronx River. We worked the river banks from the El tracks #2 & 5 train, to E Tremont Ave overpass. Hard work, but we had a good time.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Wow, that's incredible. Thank you.

The Best video ive ever seen of the Bronx River on KZread. Super awesome job man. You totally rock dude.🤘🏻New subscriber

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

WOW 👌 THANK YOU. All caps necessary.

Great job making this video. I think it would have been safer to kayak thru the whitewater than scale that fence lol

... from the Bronx...we use to swim or sneak swim in the river on hot summer days at the Botanical Gardens back in the day...memories....God Bless ...

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Sounds like great memories!

@tonycamaj7243

Ай бұрын

I wish the water was still clean enough. Those were the days!

@afterthefox

Ай бұрын

@@tonycamaj7243 probably wasn't but we didn't care...

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. It's mind-blowing that there is a river you can paddle down in such a built-up urban area.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Welcome to the channel.

Sick how this video starts about two blocks from where I grew up. Love seeing my old neighborhood.

Thank you for being a good person and pulling out those scooters out the water. and thank you for an interesting video.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I appreciate the compliment 😊

@J_D_B4379

Ай бұрын

I wonder how many minutes it took until someone threw them back in the river

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

@J_D_B4379 the good thing was that the Bronx River Alliance was doing a clean up right down the river and was working their way up there. Not sure if you watched and saw my interaction with them letting them know about the bikes etc.

The Bronx is a fantastic area in disguise. The Bronx looks good! The botanical garden is beautiful. A lot of the bridges were built during the depression under the work authority program. Immigrants, baby, immigrants.

@chuckyoneill9029

Ай бұрын

Legal immigrants baby legal immigrants baby

@take5th

Ай бұрын

@@chuckyoneill9029 word

@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd

Ай бұрын

White too

@chuckyoneill9029

Ай бұрын

@@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd Legal is not a color try again victim

@johnbrady1211

Ай бұрын

Legal immigrants who have a trade.

Currently a Bronx native and I’ve come across a lot of volunteer opportunities but I never thought it would make a difference, well watching your videos showed me the difference! I’m going to sign up ❤

Great video! You're an explorer. I live in Manhattan and my gf lives in Throgs Neck, the Bronx. I've been to the Bx Zoo, the Botanicsl Gardens and on the Bx River Pkwy but never thought I would see someone kayaking on the Bronx River. Thanks for helping clean out those stupid e-scooters and bikes. I expect to be taken out by one of them eventually, as I cross the busy streets in the City 😵‍💫

@ttnyny

Ай бұрын

I lived in Brooklyn for a number of years and managed to get in some memorable urban paddles: The one shown in this video (Bx.); Pelham Bay / Hutchinson River / Coop City (Bx.); the Gowanus Canal / Governors Island (Bk.); Old Place Creek / Gulfport Reach (S.I.); Idelwild launch / Hook Creek Park / JFK airport / Head of Bay (Qn.); Elizabeth River / Elizabethport / Downtown Elizabeth (N.J.); and Kingsland Creek / Meadowlands Environment Center (N.J.).

Hello Matt, I have to say this is great video. I moved to the Bronx in 98 and fish regularly in the river. A little past West Farms the water becomes brackish and somewhat tidal. Sound view/Hunts Point. From the zoo to W.F. has some really nice fish (large mouth bass) although the river is very narrow and fast moving in a few spots. I've had a few sketchy moments where the water gets chest deep and footing on the bottom gets dicey. Sad to see all the scooters & bikes in the water. I've pulled out a few dozen in the past few years. I recently saw a documentary about the Bronx River on KZread that was amazing. The clean up program has definitely brought the river back to life. Thanks for sharing your video. Gladly gets the 👍

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate you watching.

I’ve driven along that road my entire life and always hoped that someone would clean it up so people could do exactly what you are doing! So cool

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

The Bronx River Alliance is doing a great job making progress on the river. They offer free canoeing / kayaking events from Starlight Park.

Thanks for the tour of the Bronx River, if it wasn't for you i would never of seen this in my life, im 60yrs young never been to NewYork City and probably never will get to see it up close and personal due to my health. Thanks again stay safe. Canada.

Awesome !!...not sketchy at all...

That river cleanup crew needs a very small pontoon boat with an electric trolling motor.

@nnnjh8372

Ай бұрын

The river cleanup crew is cleaning up bodies, they don’t care about bikes 😂

@standunitedorfall1863

Ай бұрын

@@nnnjh8372 Not true.

@GeraldYardson

21 күн бұрын

@@standunitedorfall1863 I'm pretty sure you have to call the cops and ambulance for a body.

@timothyandrewnielsen

20 күн бұрын

And some rifles to defend themselves from the local wildlife.

When I did this paddle a dozen years ago or so, it was a weekend day in the summer. Although we had the river to ourselves, there were plenty of visitors in the Bronx Zoo. As we made our way across the two-waterfall portage (19:30 in your video), the visitors - who were some distance way behind a fence, but who nevertheless had a view of the river - were looking at us like we were animals in the Zoo.

@robertmcmanus8760

Ай бұрын

I'm amazed at how clean and clear the water is. Was it like that when you did this years ago? I get why the zoo goers would stare. I grew up in NYC and always thought I'd have to go to the mountains for this kind of thing.

@johnbrady1211

Ай бұрын

@@robertmcmanus8760 Clean and clear? Okay…

I've admired some real hero types in my 65 yrs., now I can add you sir!

Lived in The Bronx my entire life and never knew we had waterfalls here. Amazing.

The wide angle perspective going under all the bridges, pretty trippy!

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

The bridges are really cool!!

@johnsheehy4192

23 күн бұрын

Yea, I've been all along the river, but from the banks, and the wide-angle view going down the middle was like a whole new river.

Thats why i love my inflatable , you never know when you have to portage in unknown rivers. I can't imagine seeing someone walking through the bronx with a regular kayak on their head looking for the bronx river. Thats wild.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Agree 100%

Absolutely amazing seeing it from this angle Bronx River is a beautiful thing can't wait to magnet fish it

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Күн бұрын

Yeah, the Bronx River is pretty cool. Lots of bridges. I show every one of them down the 8 mile section. I guess you don't only magnet fish from bridges but it probably helps at times.

I didn't even know that the Bronx had a river running through it. Very scenic and beautiful!

@davea.218

Ай бұрын

The Bronx was, in fact, named for the Bronx River. The river had been named for Jonas Bronck.

@carlsaganlives6086

Ай бұрын

Original script for 'A River Runs Through It' had this stretch in mind.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

12 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting.

Wow!! Sad about the trash and dumped scooters , thanks for sharing!

@TwoFeetOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

The Bronx River Alliance has some clean-ups coming up. I may volunteer.

We've paddles the length. Goes right through the Bronx Zoo, it's a great trip!!

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Awesome. Thank you for watching and commenting.

You are relentless, my friend. Urban kayaking -- they don't make it easy.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

No they don't. Thank you!

That was cool. Crazy e bike graveyard. Thanks for the ride

Thanks so much. Your journey down the river made me realize how beautiful it is. Glad you had a nice day for the kayaking adventure.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

My Great Grandfather was Vice President of the "Harlem River Lumber Company" before 1900. The river was a main artery for hauling lumber, and other goods up and down the river from upstate New York. I have really enjoyed watching this. Thank you!!

@TwoFeetOutdoors

23 күн бұрын

Wow, that's really interesting. Thank you for sharing that. Thanks for watching. Hopefully I have other videos you'll enjoy too.

@susanrix5439

21 күн бұрын

You are quite welcome.

@benfold72

17 күн бұрын

What does the Harlem river have to do with the Bronx river 🤔errm!

@TwoFeetOutdoors

17 күн бұрын

@benfold72 I appreciated the comment. It's related to NYC rivers so I thought it was pretty cool.

@benfold72

16 күн бұрын

@@TwoFeetOutdoors I weren't being funny i don't know because I'm in the UK 👊

Outstanding kayak ride down the Bronx River! One of my favorite moments was that of the turtle on the skim boom, at minute 42:02, where he's like, "I'm not jumping off this thing!" Awesome to witness nature's resilience despite the challenges.

Born and raised in the Bx and you're the craziest dude I've ever seen 😂 love the video.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Hahaha. Thank you!

What an interesting video. Good use of risk assessment and scouting those rapids. Good on you for dragging all those scooters out of the water. What imbeciles for dumping them in their in the first place. Good on the Bronx Water alliance for their efforts as well. Such beauty amongst the mayhem as you put it.

Very nice narative style, an enjoyable journey! Thank you.. stay safe.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

The river is simply beautiful.

I did an internship 15 years ago with the parks department cleaning the bx river and I might say it’s beautiful and I’m glad I helped clean it

@TwoFeetOutdoors

6 күн бұрын

Thank you! You did a good thing. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

wow what an adventure, thank you

@TwoFeetOutdoors

9 күн бұрын

Thank you.

That sent chills down my spine numerous times, and it was also very emotional. You got a new subscriber out of me! Amazing job!!!

@TwoFeetOutdoors

29 күн бұрын

Wow. Thank you.

BORN AND RAISED IN NYC AND NEVER BEEN THROGH SUCH PLACE, THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME WATCH YOU I REALLY FELT I WAS WITH YOU, GREAT JOB!

@TwoFeetOutdoors

6 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. I just posted another new urban kayaking video tonight. Hope you check it out when you have time.

Your video was very nostalgic for me as I used to 'play & hang-out' in the Bronx park wayyy back in 1967- I was then 13. We used to 'hunt with bow& arrows' along the river from the Botanical Gardens northward- throw rocks at the Metro-north trains and try to avoid the many 'deviants' running around that park. Yesterday kayaked here in Connecticut the Housatonic River 6.5 miles as it meanders through Suburbia USA- an altogether different world than the Bronx. Still I do remember the Bronx river well so make the most of it as it definitely does have its own allure and charm!

Thanks for the unique kayaking video. I paddle in Cape Breton Nova Scotia and wow was your route ever different. Thanks for sharing.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. Hope you'll check out other videos of mine.

Hello from Summerville Oregon in the Blue Mountains of NE Oregon population 135. Outstanding video.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Population 135. My kind of place. Sounds amazing.

Amazing. Thanks for showing us this.

As kids growin up in a populated area we found wilderness where ever we could. Cheers 🇨🇦

@TwoFeetOutdoors

23 күн бұрын

Yes, I've always found the best in nature regardless of living in an urban area or rural area. Thanks for watching and commenting.

It's so cool to see that I'm from the bronx and I remember as a kid catching crayfish by the shallow spots in the river near the bronx section

"Portage" my ass. I full send right over those water falls! 🤣🤣🤣

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

I imagine some people could with a white water kayak. Not me.

@markdagostino4891

Ай бұрын

@@TwoFeetOutdoors The going over fence with spikes that will in-pale you is very dangerous was actually safer to go on semi fast moving water. Not to mention possibility of not climbing fence and being screwed

@markdagostino4891

Ай бұрын

@@TwoFeetOutdoorsnot to mention walking through the bronx itself isn’t safe 🤣

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

@markdagostino4891 agree with you on both comments.

@elev8torguy

Ай бұрын

@@markdagostino4891 I walk through the Bronx every day. Never been harassed. Just be alert and respectful when you deal with others and you will be fine, just like anywhere else in the world.

Wow , what a trip!

You are so brave paddling in the Hood. I was on the edge of my seat so tired watching you go through stumbling blocks, fence and garbage along the way. Thank you for taking time to show us The Bronx River. Stay safe.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Thank you for thinking of my safety.

@evazee772

Ай бұрын

I subscribed as well. I'm looking forward to watching your kayak adventures in N.Y.C. Also, It' is ashamed seeing all those scooters and ebikes in the river. SMH.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

@evazee772 thank you for subscribing! I have lots of other videos for you to enjoy. 😃

Hello from Dubai. I used to live in Riverdale in the 90s. You brought back great memories. Great video. Great editing. Keep up the good work.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and appreciate the compliment.

AWESOME vid. FYI I lived in Da BRONX back in the day Im 72 yrs old now when I was a kid my best friend Ernie and I would good fishing there. It was a lot of fun and safe. Cleaner then too no crap everywhere with dark water not a safe place. I give you credit for doing this and showing a small history of nature parts of the BX. Do the HARLEM RIVER next. TY

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

YES, actually just did Coney Island Creek (video coming soon) and Harlem River is on my list.

36:50: That masonry is tremendous on that bridge pier!! Lot of muscle to construct that so precisely!

All throughout this video I kept saying to myself, "that's gorgeous." I had no clue the Bronx had so many natural treasures and it's my favorite borough.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Күн бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I agree 100%. I've gotten a lot of negative comments about the river and the Bronx but I'm with you. I think it's gorgeous and is a natural treasure!!

Stunning view of something many ignore the existence, bringing this to light can only help preserve its precious existence big tombs up 👍❤️😊

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and also appreciate you commenting.

@JTCT371

Ай бұрын

It'll send more subhumans to go make sure it gets filthier.....

@lgeorges1

Ай бұрын

@@JTCT371 I’m not sure about that, and also not sure there is such kind of humans, I see positiveness almost always first, education is important, let the people know how important the land is for everyone 😎👍

@JTCT371

Ай бұрын

@@lgeorges1 I also live in NYC and its gotten disgusting. I was probably a bit harsh with my original comment, but if a place can be trashed here, it gets trashed. All you've gotta do is go outside to see it. I should say that respect for the enviroment and others is becoming more and more nonexistent. Its sad.

@lgeorges1

Ай бұрын

@@JTCT371I agree with you, but from my experience the best way to counter this is to help the people to understand what they are losing, education, making a YT channel on the subject can be useful , lets work together and find solutions .

That was wild! I love urban kayaking. If you're ever in Southern California, you gotta kayak the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach. Lots of giant container ships, gantries, warehouses, etc. It's like being and ant in an Erector set. Great video!

A great adventure. Thank you.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video and look at the Bronx River!! Thanks for sharing, will add it to my list also!

Awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing the journey. Yeah they really have to fix/improve those portages. But hey glad they started to create them. Former Bronx resident here. Now a proud Yonkers resident and fellow kayaker with the Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club - inviting you to come join us paddling on the Hudson River downtown Yonkers waterfront (for free!) lol. Keep posting your great kayak journeys.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Awesome 👌 I need to check that area out. Thanks for the invite.

So very sad people are not grateful for the blessings of being in America... you're a great guy for trying to be considerate....yearly public clean up projects....events

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

Wow, that is so cool! Thanks for sharing this. I have to try it now.

Nice kayak! Love the all black.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! Thanks for watching.

My buddy boogy boarded down the bronx river after a big storm when we were in high school (17 probably). Dude had a weird rash for a couple of weeks after that.

Im glad you are getting some exercise outdoors.

That was a lot of fun! Thanks!

This was amazing… I live right next to the river. Never thought of kayaking it. Now I really want to! Thank you for this video.

That was very enjoyable to watch. I'm here in Brooklyn and don't get to go to the Bronx much at all, let alone kyack, so I really enjoyed this. Plus, you were very pleasant to listen to speak. I loved the idea of being there all alone in the river, oh that must have been wonderful, I know I would have enjoyed that immensley. Thank you for sharing this with us!!

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate this comment. Means a lot. Thanks for watching. I have lots of others you may enjoy.

Nicely done sir, Excellent adventure! Way to go! Two thumbs way up

Awesome kayak trip Matt. You rule! Bronx river Alliance is forever awesome.

Great video! A lot of work though to get around challenges. ..... Well done and the contrast between Nature and Civilization is made clear.

@TwoFeetOutdoors

17 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting.

Yooooooooooooo!!! Saw this video last night. I live in this area and frequent a lot of these places....NEVER have I seen it from a Kayaking perspective. SO DOPE and SO MUCH respect to you for coming from another state and doing this. I usually explore on my scooter but to see these places from a Kayaking perspective is really cool. Thank you for sharing my brother and I wish you great views and safety in ALL your travels ..

@TwoFeetOutdoors

Ай бұрын

I don't live out of state but my 1st time on the Bronx River. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I have lots of other videos I think you'll enjoy. Thanks for watching and commenting.