Hiking Through the Historic Mid-point of the Appalachian Trail | Harpers Ferry 4K

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

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  • @AdventureArchives
    @AdventureArchives  Год назад +27

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    • @CyanideSun94
      @CyanideSun94 Год назад +4

      I did like it! Just wish it was on youtube music so i could add it to a playlist off mine

    • @peaceoutlisar9500
      @peaceoutlisar9500 Год назад +1

      That is a cool song. There is a band called John Browns Body.

    • @ck4797
      @ck4797 Год назад

      ​@@CyanideSun94you can purchase the song and upload to your RUclips music library

    • @danielstoddart
      @danielstoddart Год назад +2

      How did Andrew learn botany? What books does he recommend reading?

    • @pilgrimcarolee7294
      @pilgrimcarolee7294 Год назад

      Stop the voice over for naming what I type!

  • @cherylw388
    @cherylw388 Год назад +3

    Thanks!

  • @Che-e
    @Che-e Год назад +62

    "I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery-air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy."

  • @jackiesmith1325
    @jackiesmith1325 Год назад +87

    Love you guys. I’m a retired mother of grown kids and I put your videos on at night and for some reason they give me so much comfort. I think they remind me of growing up in Georgia in the 60s. Looks just like my grandparents backyards. Times when I was so happy because all the people I loved and loved me were alive. Thank you all for your travels and for your thoughtful messages to us all no matter who we are. Great young men and I pray Blessings for you and your families.

  • @windeaglemartin1800
    @windeaglemartin1800 Год назад +39

    I hiked the entire AT at 65. Life is never the same afterwards. As a thru hiker you don’t appreciate details of a slow hike like you did. The towns change a lot from affordable and friendly in the South to expensive and standoffish in the North. It was a great experience.

    • @AdventureArchives
      @AdventureArchives  Год назад +13

      Amazing, congrats on your hike! Interesting to hear your perspective on the slower hikes as well. Thanks for watching :)

  • @Bmoney-js4kl
    @Bmoney-js4kl Год назад +25

    I’m beyond amazed you guys don’t have more subscribers, no other backpacking/hiking channels put in the same amount of production value as you guys do. Even the few that somehow have over a million are not half as entertaining as your guy’s content. It’s insane. I hope that never discourages you guys from making these awesome videos. Hoping you hit a million subscribers soon.

  • @nieiniei
    @nieiniei Год назад +6

    This is so real- you guys disagreeing about the tarp set up ahahah

  • @ghost0441
    @ghost0441 Год назад +26

    I thru-hiked the AT in '21 and let me tell you, reaching Harpers Ferry was quite the morale boost. Also to answer some of your questions. While that shelter is nice there are far nicer ones including a triple decker. Also what you describe going through each town and getting that slice of life from the locals was my favorite part. Glasgow was hiker trash heaven, a shelter with a hot shower in town and a cheap pizza place across the street. Waynesboro was the most hiker friendly where you couldn't get near a road without someone offering you a ride. Warwick was my favorite though, where thruhikers get to camp at the drive in and watch the movies for free.
    I'm surprised Andrew didn't remark on all the mulberry trees lining the bike path into HF. I ate so many on my way out of town I nearly made myself sick. I also stayed at that Quality inn
    Adjusting to life again has been a struggle and those hunger cues stick around for a long time. Thanks for bringing back pleasant memories of the greatest adventure of my life.

    • @AdventureArchives
      @AdventureArchives  Год назад +9

      That shelter sounds amazing! Wow, somehow I didn't catch any mulberry trees while we were hiking, I usually am good about spotting them! Thanks so much for your comment and thanks for watching, and congrats on your thruhike :)

    • @zackdking1
      @zackdking1 Год назад

      Im headed next month to section hike the virginia stretch and Im grateful to hear Glasgow is a great pit stop!

    • @mulchies
      @mulchies Год назад +1

      Congratulations on completing your thru!!!❤

    • @ghost0441
      @ghost0441 Год назад

      @@mulchies thank you.

    • @ForrestHikingForest
      @ForrestHikingForest 9 месяцев назад

      Congrats!🎉

  • @MikeMoskin
    @MikeMoskin Год назад +3

    Good to see Thomas back with the group!

  • @andreamccurdy5022
    @andreamccurdy5022 Год назад +14

    Great combo of hiking and history! Also, while I love all you guys, I just want to hike with Andrew so we can talk plants and foraging. 🌱😄🌱

  • @72PRODIGALSON
    @72PRODIGALSON Год назад +4

    I've just got to say... Whomever did that shot, in slow motion, raising the camera, to show the Potomac... Excellent camera work!! You did her, the Potomac, justice with that shot.

  • @sleepyhead27
    @sleepyhead27 Год назад +7

    Omg.. the long hair was amazing

  • @mbikesrulee
    @mbikesrulee Год назад +2

    I love it. Hike is over and Robbys still drinking his shake.

  • @mikeb.2643
    @mikeb.2643 Год назад +2

    Keep up the great content. Whoever is writing the script and doing the B-roll...(Hearts)

  • @LaurieGeePea
    @LaurieGeePea Год назад +3

    Your Princess Bride vignette was perfectly done. Kudos

  • @phebekuo8273
    @phebekuo8273 Год назад +3

    Listening to you talking to each other, is what draws me here. It is very peaceful.

  • @jami.777
    @jami.777 Год назад +39

    Loving this video so much! It's great to see you four hiking together again ☺️ Just a suggestion, would it be possible to add your miles hiked in kilometres too? All the best from Australia! ❤️

  • @RyanJakubco
    @RyanJakubco Год назад +12

    As a Marylander, this is one of my favorite sections of the AT to hike due to the civil war history. To date, I’ve completed the section of the AT from Harrisburg, PA south to and including the Shenandoah National Park. I’m glad you all enjoyed this section.

  • @vitamutiarawati8948
    @vitamutiarawati8948 9 месяцев назад +2

    I am from Indonesia, I almost every day watch your amazing video, even the old ones,. absolutely awesome,

  • @sallyannsinanan9473
    @sallyannsinanan9473 Год назад +2

    I’m so happy Thomas is back😊

  • @brendankomp5777
    @brendankomp5777 Год назад +1

    The decking under the bridge is used a lot during construction, both to catch materials that might fall before they roll down the hill or get carried into streams or as a last resort safety measure for workers/inspectors. -a civil engineer. good video!

  • @bushcraftcreationsbykristi2590
    @bushcraftcreationsbykristi2590 Год назад +2

    You can make a COFFEE-LIKE DRINK out of the dried seed pods on the Cleavers plant as well.

  • @Benno101able
    @Benno101able 8 месяцев назад +1

    The exploration around Harpers Ferry was great

  • @anitawalkup79
    @anitawalkup79 Год назад +2

    So good to see the whole gang

  • @KrackerJack5586
    @KrackerJack5586 Год назад +7

    Your knowledge about Flora and fauna makes it even that much more enjoyable Great job guys😊

  • @indirac.4010
    @indirac.4010 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! Such a relaxing and fun episode with the 4 guys. The ending play is awesome, wish Thomas can be part of those as well :)

  • @outdoorsafterfifty2076
    @outdoorsafterfifty2076 Год назад +2

    Went every summer for 20 years!!!! Love that rock on the river… oh man now I got the NC/VA mountains to play in….

  • @mlstuart6332
    @mlstuart6332 Год назад +2

    I'm glad to have something that's worth to watch on you tube, thank you.

  • @cocoyc495
    @cocoyc495 Год назад +5

    That "bike path" is actually the same road you started the trail on. It's access to a US government facility on top of the mountain. This is also where "Lamb's Knoll", the peak and an overlook, of the mountain is located. These are some beautiful areas of Maryland and West Virginia. Glad you guys enjoyed it! Keep up the great content!

  • @euterpe55
    @euterpe55 Год назад +6

    Absolutely loved this fantastic adventure! A special thank you to Thomas for all the carefully researched interwoven history lessons! This was "chef's kiss" good.

  • @johnfinfin
    @johnfinfin Год назад +3

    So much new music!!!

  • @itmissionca2178
    @itmissionca2178 Год назад +11

    Happy to watch this episode again. Watched the first version. Always well done and fun to watch.

  • @arlenesolis024
    @arlenesolis024 Год назад +6

    So happy to see you guys back. Keep inspiring us to continue go outside and explore. My favorite is when you explain all the historical points and the plants, trees and natural resources on your trip. Thanks again for sharing your adventures and your friendship.

  • @terizumbusch8408
    @terizumbusch8408 Год назад +2

    So beautiful. So I live in portland oregon northwest bend to alaska I call it rugged beauty. The East Coast where I've been to Vermont Maine and New Hampshire. And like where you guys are. I call it graceful beauty.. Just a beautiful beautiful video thank you so much

  • @tasco6412
    @tasco6412 Год назад +5

    As a MD native and hiking this area all my life it was still cool to see you guys take on this section. Good video

  • @marionnatale8230
    @marionnatale8230 Год назад +3

    Soo glad to see you guys out again. Love your Adventures together. 🙏❤️🤗

  • @ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957
    @ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957 Год назад +2

    Good one boys ❤. Thank you

  • @Bluegrassprincess
    @Bluegrassprincess Год назад +3

    Wonderful video! 1/2 way point and love the comereraderie. It has a different vibe and thanks for showing the brief discord on tarp set up. Shows your human, we all want our way. Glad to see the 4 of you together

  • @krillenm
    @krillenm Год назад +2

    ~ @49:30 You guys ask if its the nicest shelter on the AT. There's an absolutely HUGE nicer one called the Fontana Dam shelter. It's absolutely massive and has solar chargers and stuff. It's right before you enter the Smokies.

  • @branch_preparedness
    @branch_preparedness Год назад +3

    Another outstanding adventure. Thank you for sharing and including us.

  • @victoriaheckler8147
    @victoriaheckler8147 Год назад +2

    It was great to see you doing AT sections that I’m super familiar with and gives me new appreciation for them!

  • @carolspencer6915
    @carolspencer6915 Год назад +2

    Good afternoon AdventureArchives
    Most Grateful for this.
    Love all your shared fun, historic educational works.
    Smiles and mostly happy tears too.
    Thankyou.
    💜

  • @joshramirez7
    @joshramirez7 Год назад +6

    Thanks for the history perspectives in this video, fellas. The turbulent history of America is trying to get pushed aside these days, but history is set in stone, quite literally sometimes like you showcased!

  • @northidahogurl999
    @northidahogurl999 Год назад +4

    So beautiful thanks for taking us along as usually truly grateful for your adventures. You have taken us everywhere and so many kewl things I have seen that I would have never seen otherwise. Hike on guys love going with you from this side of the TV. God bless you all ❤❤❤❤

  • @cloverhills1369
    @cloverhills1369 Год назад +9

    This was such a nice episode. They all are! But I love seeing places I've never been and have always wanted to go to come to life. Always enjoy your humor with all the added educational information in your episodes. I love that your videos are lengthy and so detailed. Thank you🌲💚
    I'm SO EXCITED to see the upcoming Colorado episodes!!!

  • @nancyhuffman7960
    @nancyhuffman7960 Год назад +4

    I always feel like I was hiking with you. Love the commentaries.

  • @danielstoddart
    @danielstoddart Год назад +3

    I'm a huge fan of the AT and this is the best episode yet. I'm an AT thru-hiker and Harper's Ferry is my fave trail town for all the reasons you guys covered so excellently. I like the way you guys keep the focus on nature, botany, hiking, camping, friendship, and food. It's a great combination and don't ever change it.

  • @SimplyCeliacraftingdiary
    @SimplyCeliacraftingdiary Год назад +2

    Harper's Ferry is my favorite place. It is my happy place. This is my favorite episode of this channel

  • @ijoec
    @ijoec Год назад +11

    Loved the combination of nature and history on this episode. You guys should of hiked up Maryland Heights in Harpers Ferry its incredible view of the whole town. Great episode AA!!

    • @tjrussell388
      @tjrussell388 Год назад +3

      I second this, Maryland Heights is beautiful.

    • @pawchristensen109
      @pawchristensen109 Год назад +1

      One of their best episodes I think.

  • @Mimi-yc9iq
    @Mimi-yc9iq Год назад +2

    Awesome 👏 love love ❤️

  • @cyndih4720
    @cyndih4720 Год назад +2

    I love it when there's a new adventure! Looking forward to watching!

  • @PradeepMenon666
    @PradeepMenon666 Год назад +3

    Andrew's Wes Anderson moment at 24:30 😆

  • @lesliecarpenter869
    @lesliecarpenter869 Год назад +4

    I Loveee your Adventures! You guys are Awesome ❤❤❤

  • @BenReist-s3v
    @BenReist-s3v Год назад +4

    This is so awesome I remember seeing you guys here back in April at the ed Garvey lodge and we talked for a bit in the lodge. have fun on your next adventures

  • @brycewalburn3926
    @brycewalburn3926 Год назад +3

    Fantastic episode!

  • @MattHadder
    @MattHadder Год назад +3

    I recently have hiked Round bald, Jane bald and grassy ridge bald. Maybe 4 or 5 weeks ago. There were about a dozen AT hikers on 2 seperate occasions. Same with Laurel Falls about 20 miles north of those "bald mountains." Not the Laurel Falls in The Great Smoky Mountains.

  • @andrewcline8690
    @andrewcline8690 Год назад +2

    Always awesome to see you guys in WV!

  • @Jesuscares7680
    @Jesuscares7680 Год назад +1

    Always great to live vicariously through your hikes.. Four Musketeers.. friends forever.....

  • @patrickkawa6350
    @patrickkawa6350 Год назад +1

    I often forget how priveledged I am to live so close to the Potomac. Hearing what yall had to say about its beatuy reminds me of how special it really is

  • @4potslite169
    @4potslite169 Год назад +1

    2010 thru hiker here…the cabins you mentioned are rather nice. Rustic and simple but def worth staying at on a trip thru that area. Even though that part of the trail is pretty uneventful scenery wise, I remember it very very well. You are excited and emotional when you get that first glimpse of the confluence at HF, and put your feet across the “halfway” point. I’ve gone back many many times to check out the amazing history in more detail and to relive those moments. That was such a good day!

  • @palmsky1119
    @palmsky1119 Год назад +2

    I'm glad that I came across one of your videos because now I am hooked! I've only hiked and camped once in my life and now because of you guys I'm suddenly enthralled with the idea of it. Feels like it would be good for my mental health.

  • @RyanKimba
    @RyanKimba Год назад +7

    Enjoyed the historical information in particular! Would love to hear more history in future episodes. Glad we finally got to see the group hike a section of the AT! 💜

  • @renalevere6565
    @renalevere6565 Год назад +3

    Truly enjoyed watching you Guys. Your friendship is amazing and thank you for sharing.🐞❤️❤️❤️🐞

  • @JackGHarrison
    @JackGHarrison Год назад +4

    I could watch an hour long compilation of post-hike meal (or in this case, mid-hike meal) footage.

  • @tjrussell388
    @tjrussell388 Год назад +2

    So cool you guys were on my stomping grounds. Harper’s Ferry & western Maryland are gorgeous.

  • @hueandsteve1989
    @hueandsteve1989 Год назад +2

    Excellent video & great interaction between you all.

  • @mayeucacion9400
    @mayeucacion9400 Год назад +1

    Thomas is a good historian ❤

  • @americafirst5453
    @americafirst5453 Год назад +2

    Another great video thank you for sharing

  • @syviboloun6739
    @syviboloun6739 Год назад +2

    Amazing as expected. Looking forward to more

  • @Life_is_a_Gamble44
    @Life_is_a_Gamble44 Год назад +2

    This is a great educational video with plants, flora and history. The way it is all put together with the music is excellent. Thanks for sharing.

  • @freeman47
    @freeman47 Год назад +1

    Loved the lesson of John Brown and tying in Thoreau was new to me. The lesson goes marching on.

  • @brookeelizabeth8266
    @brookeelizabeth8266 Год назад +1

    The Princess Bride and TPB bits at the end got me cracking up 😂

  • @mturja
    @mturja Год назад +2

    Great episode! The best part for me was the music and Potomac river at 1:21:02.

  • @bser2293
    @bser2293 Год назад +3

    Loved the combination of the trail and history. Thanks for taking us on your adventures.

  • @paulaalekson4109
    @paulaalekson4109 Год назад +2

    Awesome episode!Thank you so much!!!

  • @dorisbotts6414
    @dorisbotts6414 Год назад +5

    This adventure was well worth waiting for. Great hike, narration, and beautiful scenery. You guys did it again. Now I can't wait for your next video and where you'll take us. Happy hiking and take care, from Pennsylvania.

  • @DarkAngelAnastacia
    @DarkAngelAnastacia Год назад +1

    Best Adventure yet!!!! n we love it when Thomas is w/u guys!!!! Thank u for this !!

  • @Elkviewwv
    @Elkviewwv Год назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video. The ending is really good but really enjoy you pointing out the plants and trees. When I was a teenager 55 years ago my grandfather showed me plants that are used for medicine. I got so busy with life that I didn’t get to hike as much as I liked. Keep up the joy in hiking.

  • @bichonmomr
    @bichonmomr Год назад +2

    Amazing as usual. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ghost-wolf0742
    @ghost-wolf0742 Год назад +2

    Cant wait for my next trip on the trails. Just got the new peak refuel Chad mendes meal.

  • @man-downandtuesday5411
    @man-downandtuesday5411 Год назад

    We were just there in July 2023, hiking from Harper's Ferry to The Mason Dixon Line. I couldn't sleep last night, so I stayed up and watched this video. SUCH GREAT FOOTAGE!!! I was right back there with you! Thank you for your fine work! So glad I had insomnia 😊 😉

  • @LazyBushcrafters
    @LazyBushcrafters Год назад +2

    Always an inspiration. You guys are why I do this.

  • @sherriebrown9925
    @sherriebrown9925 Месяц назад

    👋🏽👋🏽 I just found you today & watched this episode to start. As someone who split time between divorced parents in East Tennessee & Atlanta, GA, and now resides in the Shenandoah Valley as an adult; I geeked put over the way the four of you appreciate this beautiful part of our country. I was having a particularly hard day & was able to escape with you into the woods for a while and for that I'm grateful. You have a new fan!

  • @zachseiger
    @zachseiger Год назад +3

    Great video guys! If you are ever interested in another historical hike Michaux State forest in Pennsylvania has the exact midpoint of the AT, Gettysburg battle field and The US Army's WWII POW camp where thousands of high ranking German and Japanese officers were kept and interrogated during and after the war!

  • @nixknows
    @nixknows Год назад +2

    Everytime I see an AT video from you guys, I cross my fingers that one day y'all do a FULL AT through-hike and make a long ass film about it. The magnum opus !

  • @adam19742007
    @adam19742007 Год назад +1

    My wife and I are regular players of Bethesda’s Fallout 76 which takes place in West Virginia. Harper’s Ferry is a major location in the game. So not only have we been enjoying you guys’ hiking through some of the most beautiful points on the AT we have been geeking out over seeing the locations in one of our favorite games in reality.

  • @blusky8930
    @blusky8930 Год назад +3

    Shekoli (greetings) Awesome video you guys!! Hey Andrew I see you have an affinity for Pawpaw trees, in the Oneida language (Haudenosaunee) we call the Pawpaw tree Ohyahuwé which translates to “fruit -ohya-, forever -huwe-” or “the forever fruit” in the native concept of grammar also the phonetic pronunciation would be “oh yaa who way”, so I just wanted to share that with you, looking forward to your next video yawʌko! (great thanks)

  • @darlene4232
    @darlene4232 Год назад +3

    I like the way you do your hikes and especially when telling about the plants and flowers and history and Taking your time the only thing I heat from other hikers is how much they are hurting and I know it is not easy but at least enjoy the hike quit complaining enjoy it

  • @TeresaMarshall-eu9zy
    @TeresaMarshall-eu9zy Год назад +2

    We truly enjoyed watching you hike through our back yards to HarpersFerry …. The Holiday in you stayed at in Brunswick MD … is right next to our local grocery chain Weis -- We travel thru the GapLand area as a short cut almost on a daily basis… we also watched the Glacier Nat park - Bear episode today and I have to say.. we will be following you all !!! I wanted to ask tho.. Andrew, how do you know so much about the plants ?

  • @charlesjohnson9662
    @charlesjohnson9662 Год назад +1

    Another great trek. Having done this section last year it was interesting to see it from others perspective. Keep ‘em coming guys.

  • @alzapata3368
    @alzapata3368 Год назад +2

    Thank you for the upload. great to see the gang back together again. don't take any sh#t Thomas!....LOL

  • @annduke5573
    @annduke5573 Год назад +2

    Another awesome vid that I could live vicariously through you all! Thank you for the history lessons as well.

  • @jason_from_canada
    @jason_from_canada Год назад +8

    This was really an adventure through history and was not only engaging, but informative. An area steeped in America's history and love how it was woven into this trip with Thomas having such a civil war knowledge base. Micah's song was fantastic and the Trailer Park Boys shoutout was hilarious! 🤣 Sweatpants and drink in hand...Canadia!! Well done guys! 👏👍 Happy Birthday Kerry! @kezbot2 💜🎂

    • @kezbot2
      @kezbot2 Год назад +1

      Thank you Jason from Canadia and the AA crew, including Ellie and Capone! ☺️😁🤗💜😂🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

    • @jason_from_canada
      @jason_from_canada Год назад +1

      @@kezbot2 🤗😁💜 Canadia! 🇨🇦😄

  • @johngaynor6671
    @johngaynor6671 Год назад +1

    Interesting fact Robert Lee was sent by Secretary of War John B. Floyd to retake the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Thanks Guys for another great show with taking history and combining it with a walk in the woods. All The Best.

  • @sleepy7711
    @sleepy7711 Год назад +4

    I feel the same way about these videos that Robby does toward those magnificent views; they never get old :) thank you for sharing love, natural knowledge and important history

  • @simonjones701
    @simonjones701 Год назад +1

    You guys manage to keep consistent high quality all these years. Every video. I like getting up high but you’ve definitely stirred my interest in the AT. Thanks! Hope you make it to Alberta at some point we’ve got lots of great hikes and scrambles waiting for you!

  • @nostalgia5925
    @nostalgia5925 Год назад +2

    Really love that river view guys. Pls keep posting more amazing videos as always.

  • @danischmitz3417
    @danischmitz3417 Год назад +1

    Your filming in this one is so good, very creative with the angles, also so exciting to see you all 4 together! I also enjoyed seeing Thomas bright and smiley and bringing back some of his old goofy self.

  • @lizabethlu8824
    @lizabethlu8824 Год назад +5

    Thanks for another great episode! I watch other hiking videos but they're usually just concerned with getting the miles done, I love your appreciation of nature and history and your camaraderie. And of course the music!

  • @JordanJboyMiles
    @JordanJboyMiles Год назад +2

    Beautiful intro fellas!!!