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Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

I've heard those other rail trails are amazing and I'm sure you'd absolutely love them. I'd love to cycle them someday as well. However, I also think you would be pleasantly surprised by the Katy Trail - especially everything east of Booneville. Though I cycled it in winter, that is definitely far from the optimal time and in the right season I think you'd love it!

I'm glad to hear it! I never had to seal mine but I also used the stormfly. Hopefully you love it and it treats you well!

@@palmerbowles1631 yeah I also bought me a stormfly for mine also. I’m sure I will love it.

Thank you :)

Hmm, that's a very thoughtful perspective. For sure is interesting to think about. I definetly don't have any answers but it's sad to think about how much we have altered the earth in such a short time. Thanks for writing that up!

It unfortunately is... Hopefully one day we'll find a way to bring them back. I know a lot of groups are currently working on that but who knows. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Unfortunately, we did not ever find the tree. It may have fallen or succumb to the blight since the guidebook was written. We also may have just not been able to find it in the winter without the leaves to help us out… Probably as disappointing to me as it was to you. However, I made the video more to tell the story of the tree rather than show the location of it. Even if it had still been standing it still would have been nothing like it’s former self. A meager 8 inches in diameter compared to the colossal size the trees used to grow in. Sorry to disappoint you though… I totally agree with the comment haha. Hopefully the title wasn’t misleading in any way :)

That’s a great question… I’m no arborist but I’m guessing we totally could do that although the blight or some other disease might still follow them in the industrialized world. That’s my guess. It would be a great question for the American chestnut foundation though!

The blight would eventually find them anywhere in the eastern US. But there are several serious genetics-based programs underway attempting to bring these trees back. It is not a sure thing and even if successful it will take a long time - but it is not hopeless. I think it will happen.

@@marshja56 Well I sure hope that they can bring them back that would be lovely. Such a shame, there's just got to be something that we can do in this modern day of scientific happenings!

Unfortunately, we did not ever find the tree. It may have fallen or succumb to the blight since the guidebook was written. We also may have just not been able to find it in the winter without the leaves to help us out… Probably as disappointing to me as it was to you. However, I made the video more to tell the story of the tree rather than show the location of it. Even if it had still been standing it still would have been nothing like it’s former self. A meager 8 inches in diameter compared to the colossal size the trees used to grow in. Sorry to disappoint you though… I totally agree with the comment haha. Hopefully the title wasn’t misleading in any way :)

i think about this to but am comforted by the fact that pre colonizers would want to see this land just as bad

Yes, I had the very same thoughts!! It’s almost impossible to imagine and a true shame that we’ll never truly know. Thank you!

Hahaha, it is somewhat silly but it keeps warm! Thanks, Caden :)

Thanks, Jack!

Hi Rob! I was riding an All City Cosmic Stallion… The Space Horse would probably be an even better fit for the Katy than my bike though! If I remember correctly it has a little more relaxed geometry that would suit the rail trail scene better. You’re going to love it!

It was definitely a beautiful time to be on the trail :) Our dates were roughly May12-16th I believe

Thanks Josh!

Thank you for the kind words :) If it helps I’ll share the Strava route I made for that section. I actually really enjoyed the route… Felt relatively safe the whole way, lots of fun little trails to connect it all too. There was a brief section with a lot of debris on the road but other than that it was really pleasant www.strava.com/routes/3069875032352473126 Hopefully that link works for you!

I’ve ridden it once before in the summer and it was definitely very beautiful! Unfortunately my current summer schedule has not allowed for a Katy trip but hopefully soon! Winter was definitely beautiful in its own sort of way though :)

Thank you! Enjoy it! It’s Really a gem of the midwest :)

He never misses

Wow! Congratulations!!! You’re going to love it! That is such a wonderful way to do the trail :) thanks for watching

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

Thank you! It was a great time :)

That definitely makes sense… Seems like the area has a high runoff rate

Oh yikes… I did not realize the concentration of cottonmouths was so high 😬 it is a beautiful corner of the country though. I’m looking forward to paddling some more rivers there soon!

@@palmerbowles1631 they generally don’t bother you. The worst part imo is nightime, watch where you put your feet.😂

It was a nice ride… Colorado has lots of nice riding too though! Maybe not as many rail trails. You’ll have to come down to Missouri sometime :)

@@palmerbowles1631 yes I should.. Colorado is beautiful but harsh and high altitude Lol.

Hi Kraigd! The Katy trail website has a plethora of free campgrounds listed on their website. Generally the small towns are very welcoming to people cycling through and will find accommodations. bikekatytrail.com/ This website has most of the info you could need^

Thank you! The river is truly a hidden gem! You should definitely check it out :)

Not that I can recall haha. Have there been reports of big foot problems in the area?

@@palmerbowles1631 I haven't been seeing them Since I quit drinking 😅

Oh wow! That's got to be a beautiful area to live in

Haha, no luck unfortunately

Thank you! I’m very glad we made it back safety and hope everyone else we saw out there made it back as well

Thanks Caden! Final Cut Pro has really made editing a lot easier

Haha yes! Mid May this year!

We miss you too, Dave! Thanks for the compliment… it’s something fun to do in my free time I guess :)