Floating, Camping and Fishing on the Caddo River | Summer in Arkansas

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • #vanlife #caddoriver #camping
    I wanted to document this sweet memory of James and I's first float trip in Arkansas. Floating rivers is my favorite summer activity here in Arkansas. In this video we do a short 2 mile float through Caddo River Camping & Canoe Rentals. Our float trip lasted about 3 hours. It was $12 to bring your own tube and $20 to rent tubes. We camped right off the river near the put in spot and went fishing right next to camp when we finished floating. We both caught a few fish and then cooked an awesome dinner & ate it around the campfire!
    While it was really too hot to camp in the van, we wanted to take it out in preparation for our road trip out west. We learned of a few things that needed to be fixed before we left and got an idea of how to make the space functional for the two of us! Stay tuned for more van life videos!
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Комментарии • 86

  • @MyMondoMan
    @MyMondoMan 2 года назад +10

    I got a smile out of this one. Great to see you guys just relax and enjoy life.

  • @leedanielson7452
    @leedanielson7452 4 месяца назад +1

    What a great meal!!!😳

  • @koof1776
    @koof1776 Год назад +1

    Very cool, the Almighty Caddo Rocks!

  • @markfisher8427
    @markfisher8427 2 года назад +1

    I always get a chuckle when James does his famous "Forrest Gump" wave!

  • @mikewilhelm6951
    @mikewilhelm6951 2 года назад +1

    Wow! Wonderful video, Kelly; floating, fishing, camping, cooking. Very enjoyable! Just goes to show, you don't have to hike 2000 miles for your subscribers to like your videos. Short trips like this one are terrific, too!

  • @hikingmamitags5027
    @hikingmamitags5027 2 года назад

    James’ Fish looks like a Hoka shoe (same colors)… wish I could paste the pic here lol… so much fun!!! Best to you ♥️

  • @LuckyLarry
    @LuckyLarry 2 года назад +1

    You appear to be feeling better and more energized. Thanks so much for this vid to see y’all getting along so well.

  • @robertmccoy347
    @robertmccoy347 2 года назад +2

    It looks like you guys are eating good in the neighborhood!
    It also looks like you two are feeling better!
    The river looks really nice!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @stockbulll
    @stockbulll 2 года назад +2

    Check the wire clip connections that power your AC compressor. I literally just fixed my non working ac today. It was loose connections so the ac compressor would not turn on to cool the air. That is, of course, if your refrigerant is full. If it is, check your connections. Neither of my windows work right now so fixing the AC is a big win for me!

  • @suzannemccoy9610
    @suzannemccoy9610 2 года назад +1

    Good to see you relaxing with James. Love to see your state of Arkansas.

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 года назад +1

      I hope to showcase it much more in the future! I have some smaller thru hikes in the cards for this fall in arkansas!

  • @gracemccoy2874
    @gracemccoy2874 2 года назад

    Lol you made me laugh when you floated over near the bank right into the trees. I thought "oh no, she's going in"!
    Great relaxing, chill video.

  • @antoniabaker7770
    @antoniabaker7770 2 года назад

    Omg that looks like so much fun. Too many sharks and crocs in the rivers here.

  • @vickifg13
    @vickifg13 2 года назад

    Glad to see the two of you just enjoying life.

  • @johnweeks5614
    @johnweeks5614 2 года назад

    You have the best life ever that's for sure

  • @hikerbikerclutz8377
    @hikerbikerclutz8377 2 года назад

    Honestly, best vid ever. Yall look so content in this that it made me rethink a few things. Gotta luv ya Kelly 🤘

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 года назад +1

      💛💛💛💛 love ya Rob!

  • @pronetowander2153
    @pronetowander2153 2 года назад

    Nice little adventure happy you guys are rested and having fun be safe and have a great summer.

  • @nickhikesinthewoods6150
    @nickhikesinthewoods6150 2 года назад

    That's some good vibes right there River camping is the best

  • @richardross7219
    @richardross7219 2 года назад

    Very nice. With the way things are going, I hope that you stay with your folks and work in your home area. Have fun. Good Luck, Rick

  • @sherriewoods9538
    @sherriewoods9538 2 года назад

    How fun! And the fish were beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @apple707
    @apple707 2 года назад

    floating looks so fun! It is really nice to see you relaxed and less stressed! 💪💪🔥🔥✌✌🙏🙏

  • @clm2417
    @clm2417 2 года назад

    It might not be the PCT but it is an adventure, and you both look very happy. Enjoy your life Kelly. Happy to hear from you. ❤️

  • @billyshears921
    @billyshears921 2 года назад

    Life is Good.

  • @paavoviuhko7250
    @paavoviuhko7250 2 года назад

    Thanks for this vision of you guys laying back and taking it easy. Great to see Arkansas way of doing it. I live in northern Ontario so I am far away. I wish you Kelly and James the best. Stay happy and look at the small things that make life perfect. I was just in the bush for five nights, injured my knee and picked up a toothache, but I am heading back soon for another five nights on a lake where no one comes. I wish you the best.

  • @fitflowerchild9784
    @fitflowerchild9784 2 года назад +1

    Hey! Great to see you back in Arkansas 💙

  • @danielcgomez
    @danielcgomez 2 года назад

    Hey guys! So happy to see you guys out and having some fun!

  • @martypope8917
    @martypope8917 2 года назад

    i like the new adventure

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan 2 года назад

    Looked like fun. Take care, stay well.

  • @IntenseAngler
    @IntenseAngler 2 года назад +1

    Definitely looks like good times without a doubt! :)

  • @anneoconnor3614
    @anneoconnor3614 2 года назад

    love your adventures !!! keep them coming

  • @vadaboy
    @vadaboy 2 года назад

    So glad to see you both enjoying life.

  • @sanecrazy12
    @sanecrazy12 2 года назад

    Great to see you chilling and cooling off at the river!!

  • @IhsanhaqanVlogs
    @IhsanhaqanVlogs 2 года назад

    Your video really awesome I never mis ❤️ stay connected

  • @joesmith98765
    @joesmith98765 2 года назад

    Nice to see you relaxing. Keep posting and enjoy, We do :)

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins9240 2 года назад

    Thanks for posting this! Happy to see y’all having some fun. All the raccoons that live around campgrounds come in and grocery shop at night!

  • @christinashepard8787
    @christinashepard8787 2 года назад

    Always fun seeing you two

  • @betweenwaypoints
    @betweenwaypoints 2 года назад

    Knew you had a strong spirit that would bounce back from your PCT setback, but it is nice to see that you are enjoying yourself in your next chapter. Camping (or hiking) in Arkansas in the summer, especially right now, is definitely a challenge. You almost need to sleep IN the creek/river.

  • @twopennypuppet
    @twopennypuppet 2 года назад

    Yes. I’ve been looking forward to these videos. Im up here in Missouri pulling a Camper around in my part of the Ozarks. And I’m looking forward to seeing what Arkansas has to offer. You should do a section or two of the Ozark trail.

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 года назад +1

      Would love to do that! Hoping to thru the ozark highlands trail soon!

  • @jduggan4129
    @jduggan4129 2 года назад

    What a great adventure. The river was so clear and those fish were very pretty. Love you guys. California Joanna

  • @trail70brent
    @trail70brent 2 года назад

    Love this video❤️ you guys are my favorite RUclips couple

  • @jacquikostige4001
    @jacquikostige4001 2 года назад

    Iove seeing you guys.

  • @williamtownsend3279
    @williamtownsend3279 2 года назад

    Looks super fun!

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones5213 2 года назад

    Glad you guys are staying active.That river looked like fun.The rivers here in Montana are still pretty high.

  • @GrantfromEarth
    @GrantfromEarth 2 года назад

    That looks like so much fun.

  • @poppybudrow10
    @poppybudrow10 2 года назад

    1- you are looking much more rested and healthy! Good job listening to your body!
    2- when innertubing, I like to have two frisbees to use as paddles. You can get a really good back stroke with them to avoid the bank and branches!
    3- keep enjoying your time as we enjoy your adventures!
    🤪🤣❤️

  • @bryanford1139
    @bryanford1139 2 года назад

    awww, you kids are so cute together :)

  • @ndan3746
    @ndan3746 2 года назад

    Happy to see you enjoying a lazy day!

  • @floorticket
    @floorticket 2 года назад

    A tube made for a cooler, what will they think of next? We'd usually bring a tube for the cooler as well, as a backup for punctures when floating Butte Creek. If we had four people floating we'd take six full tubes at least. Probably get out with four intact after a three to four hour journey.

  • @tblmt
    @tblmt 7 месяцев назад

    😊

  • @LostParadiseFarEastPrimorye
    @LostParadiseFarEastPrimorye 2 года назад

    very good

  • @billbeatty6210
    @billbeatty6210 2 года назад

    Your still beautiful baby girl-great video 👍🏻

  • @a.ramosakadrumgrl6677
    @a.ramosakadrumgrl6677 2 года назад +1

    Try marinating in Italian dressing and lemon pepper. It tastes so good!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 года назад +1

      Oooohh that sounds yum!

    • @a.ramosakadrumgrl6677
      @a.ramosakadrumgrl6677 2 года назад

      @@kellyhays23 it’s really good, with salad is great for a warm summer dinner!!! You can pregrill it and eat it cold on a salad, especially during those hot summer nights!

  • @eddieeteuati2540
    @eddieeteuati2540 2 года назад

    Nice , 🤩😍🤙👍✌️🙏🤗

  • @MaxZomboni
    @MaxZomboni 2 года назад

    Good times. I see a kayak in your future. 😎👍

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 года назад +1

      I’ve got a super nice one in storage. Hoping to get it out this next week

  • @MattAustinonYouTube
    @MattAustinonYouTube 2 года назад +2

    We've done that float a few times we love it! Always cool seeing people enjoying some Arkansas outdoors fun...we did 4th of July up in Heber Springs this past weekend and had a blast, definitely check it out if ya get the chance...

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 года назад +2

      Lover Heber! I was on Greer’s Ferry Lake this 4th too! My friend has a lake house out a little past Drasco. One of my favorite places on earth!

    • @MattAustinonYouTube
      @MattAustinonYouTube 2 года назад

      @@kellyhays23 oh nice yeah that was our first time up there but definitely won't be our last...my buddy's parents took us out on their barge and we stayed at Dam site where they did the fireworks Saturday it was awesome...kinda wanna move up that way now gotta say haha...

  • @pierrrejette9023
    @pierrrejette9023 2 года назад

    Go hike the Oregon coast trail one day.

  • @lukebonagurio4503
    @lukebonagurio4503 2 года назад

    Good ole fashion ozark float trip

    • @stupidass3791
      @stupidass3791 2 года назад

      Quite boring too!

    • @lukebonagurio4503
      @lukebonagurio4503 2 года назад

      @@stupidass3791 you ever dun one it's a blast. And I thought the video was quite interesting

    • @stupidass3791
      @stupidass3791 2 года назад

      Done lots of camp trips and floats from lazy to rapids. I was just looking for hiking content.

  • @jeffingels4480
    @jeffingels4480 2 года назад

    Yay!

  • @zackieboy
    @zackieboy 2 года назад

    Dang, a calm floating river in mid-summer and not a soul to be seen. If that river were in California, it would be at least fairly crowded with people.

  • @nickleteeth
    @nickleteeth Год назад

    One time .at van camp

  • @calex9398
    @calex9398 2 года назад

    🤙💥💥💥💥💥

  • @sally..3242
    @sally..3242 2 года назад

    Tell us how you are feeling.

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 года назад

      Feeling good! My strength is coming back!! I’ll do a video here pretty soon giving a detailed update

  • @daveholley2156
    @daveholley2156 2 года назад

    I'm sorry to say I kinda lost interest in your hiking videos because at age 64 it's not something I desire to do, my knees and feet hurt just watching ! But tube floating w/ a Beer Cooler is more up my alley 👍 Have you ever floated any of Missouri's streams ? Jack's Fork, Current, Eleven Point or Meremec Rivers ? All good floats ! But not this week ! 87F at 4AM 101 high. ✌️💙🎵

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 года назад

      Totally understand that! Haha floating on a river/any body of water really can’t be beat! Never floated any of those but going to write all them down. Hoping to get the kayak out more this summer! & yikes! Sounds about like what we have going on in arkansas! Just brutal!

  • @hinaihikesnbikes
    @hinaihikesnbikes 2 года назад

    Your mic got water in it’s ear