as someone who lives in campbell river and doesn't get out much anymore this brought a tear to my eye because of all the memories I had in these locations
AWESOME VIDEO!! I love when RUclipsrs I follow go and explore where I grew up! The firewood thing is a more common thing around BC. All provincial parks have firewood for sale and it's very rare that they won't have any. Also, because of all the fire restrictions during the summer, some people bring propane fires instead.
I never get tired of telling you that you two are so adorable and such an inspiration in showing us that there are kind, loving human beings. You love nature and love each other. I think you are living your best life 💘🌻🐕
That is good to know. We weren't sure. We were at that campground the night before and didn't see any park operators around so we weren't sure how to buy it. That campground was amazing! We've really been impressed with all the Canadian campgrounds we've stayed at!
Only seen three videos and I know your go to is Pork! Lol. Great Videos! I’ve been away from home (Nanaimo) for the last four months and these videos on my home have been a blessing! Have a sweet day you too! ❤
Ok, that’s it, we are going to Vancouver Island for some beautiful views and exploration ! Cannot thank you enough for your incredible inspiration! Hugs from your Oregon Buddy.
Love the videos about the island. Thanks for taking us along. It looks like a very interesting place to spend some time exploring everything. Until next time... Travel safe.
I moved from Toronto to Vancouver Island last summer and your videos on the island are so great. It's even been helpful for me to scout out some of the places we haven't visited yet. Also... my name is Kathryn too and I hardly ever meet anyone who spells it the same. So hi! 👋
Hi! You spell your name the best way! 😊 Color us jealous! We'd move there if we could! We also have guides on our website that might be helpful for exploring the island! Thanks and thanks for watching, Kathryn!
Beautiful video!! Beautiful lakes and waterfalls - especially the last waterfall! Campsite is amazing! Really enjoying your videos! Thanks for sharing. Bless you.
Vancouver island has got to be the most beautiful place I've ever seen! It looks like a Northern island paradise! By the way it's nice to know that I'm not the only person who doesn't like salmon!
Hi Kona I’m glad you and your humans are enjoying this beautiful island I get to call home 🐕 🌊🏔 My mom enjoys watching all the adventures of your humans too Ranger 🐾
Hi there! Love your videos and sooo happy you are enjoying yourself. There is so much to do here in Campbell River and surrounding area. I have lived her for over 45 years. It was a great place to raise my kids and they all stayed. I also have 17 grandchildren here that have all started their careers here. Hope you get up to Mount Washington next time you are here. My daughter manages the two lodges up there. The sking and boarding is great. There is also night skiing. Lots to do up there in the summer too. Well I won't chat your ear off any more so have fun and be safe.❤
Wow that's fantastic! Campbell River would be an amazing place to grow up and have a family. We're not big into skiing, but we're hopeful to give it another go over the next few winters. It would be fun to check out those lodges your daughter works at! Thank you for commenting and thanks for watching!
Up until Covid we used to gather at Foggdukkers once a week in the evening to play music. it was open to anyone who wanted to play whatever instrument they wanted. Lots of people came to listen and drink coffee. It will likely start up this summer again. Love living here.
Loved the video on Campbell River! I was able to explore along with you as I was born and raised on the island (live in Nanaimo) but haven’t seen a few of those places yet even though we are in the area every couple of weeks. The ferry that you saw in Campbell River goes to Quadra Island which is a 10 minute sailing. If you ever get a chance to go over there it is worth it! We have vacation property on the northern part of the island in Granite Bay which is pretty remote. If you do get a chance to visit Quadra island, I highly recommend Rebecca Spit as it is stunning with gorgeous views and there are so many beautiful hiking trails over there. Happy travels!
We’re so glad and thankful we could share and experience it! We would love to visit Quadra Island. It looked like a lot of fun and very beautiful. Hopefully one day! That’s nice you have some property out there!
Fried salmon. Never heard of it either but anxious to try it. May change our travel plans and leave early so we can add my bucket list item, Vancouver Island. Got my notes from watching your videos! 😍
I gain weight watching these 🤣 but seriously what an amazingly beautiful island! ❤️ As a longtime Oregon camper, those kickstarts are great for fires, that and a bag of tea light candles 🙌🏻
Haha! I tried everything I could think of to get the fire going. I think what I needed to do is chop the wet wood into smaller pieces. That might’ve helped, but I only have a dull hatchet. It was still fun and a good time!
As soon as July/August comes around, we get hit with campfire bans in most places on the island (and BC). So, selling firewood is not a very lucrative business! If campfires are still legal, we all just buy wood from the campground, so you did what the Vancouver Islanders do :)
What are you talking about? Buying wood? That’s almost as stupid as buying bottled water. I’m from Campbell river and everyone I know just goes and cuts it themselves, we live in a forest! 😅 I can assure you, that’s NOT what many Vancouver islanders do.
Just finishing a trip around Vancouver Island with the highlight being the salmon run in Campbell River - we were thrilled to see so many black bears right in our campground and along the river! We ate at Dockside (salmon and snapper basket was great!) and coffee at fogg duckers was also great! Thanks for the video to help us plan our trip!!
Thank you for another great video I finally caught up and watched every single video from the beginning all of them very enjoyable, can't wait to watch this whole video
Highly recommend anyone watching, watch from your big screen, you truly will appreciate these beautiful hikes & the outstanding videography! Great job guys! ~Cara 😊
I'm hoping to do it before I leave here! I'm keeping my expectations low! haha I've fished only a handful of times and have never caught anything. So I'm keeping my expectations low so that if I don't catch anything I'll still have a good time! I have a feeling I'll catch a few though
Never thought of peanut butter cup Smores... I'll have to try that on my next trip into the wilds. As far as getting a campfire started with wet wood, a propane torch attachment that fits on the same tanks as your stove works wonders under those conditions. I keep one in my RV for just such occasions as it takes up very little space.
That propane torch would've come in handy big time! I think if I could have chopped the wood into smaller pieces that would've helped also! All I have is a dull hatchet, though. Oh well it made for a funny moment. Thanks, John!
Your videos are amazing! I stumbled upon your RUclips site when I was planning a two week trip to the National Parks in Utah (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol reef, Canyonlands, and Arches) a few months ago and I subscribed and have been following ever since. I completed the trip with a friend in May and your videos were sooooo helpful!!! Now I’m looking forward to your future videos of your adventure in Canada and Alaska! Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for watching and following along! It makes us really happy to hear that we are helpful! Make sure to check out our website as well for any future trips you have planned. We can be much more detailed and thorough on our written content! Thanks again!
Loved the video.Its Absolutely Beautiful there and the waterfalls are Beautiful.I have always dreamed of going to Alaska and i am with yall.Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
That’s correct, they don’t celebrate Memorial Day. It was Victoria Day when we were there which is the weekend before the US Memorial Day. We were expecting places to be a lot busier! But thankfully they weren’t. Thanks for watching, Mindi!
Hey Aand K. Thanks for the Campbell River video. The west coast is truly a remarkable creation. I used to live in Campbell River in my teens. I miss the west coast. I will return to C.R. in June to visit family and friends. My cousin runs a fishing tour and has been doing it since he is 14. I am really looking forward to it. I usually go every year. I will also be going to Victoria as well. Thanks for all your videos. I saw a recent video of your favourite spots and I agree that Vancouver Island is my favourite. Sorry for my rambling on. Happy New Year.
All I seem to do is say how beautiful the places you explore are but I cannot lie! 😁 Campbell River was gorgeous…the falls, waters while kayaking, the suspension bridge…all just WOW! Kathryn, I have to agree with you…the pizza looked SO yummy! Although Adam’s fish looked good and I’m sure was good for a fish loving person! I would have eaten all those fries though! 😋 You two make me smile so big with your personalities and I just love to see my Konie Bear! 😘❤️❤️❤️🐶🥰
We're on gorgeous beauty overload right now! We've seen some of the most beautiful scenery in the world day after day! We had a ton of fun in Campbell River and the food was delicious too!
That's our top coffee shop view of all time now! We love getting out on the kayak! We highly recommend it if you're looking to buy one. Thanks for watching!
Yeah here I find the gas stations usually have firewood as well as any rural road. The other thing depending where you are I usually just go right into the woods and get my own firewood. If you guys come back, I would say try ripple rock trail, and Menzies lookout. I absolutely love the campsites, trails and lakes on the sayward canoe route. No where on there is a bad place to call home for the night. Even with your van you can fit comfortably ❤️ good luck on the rest of your travels can't wait to see your adventures!
We were looking all over! We called a few gas stations and were told no. If we drove by one we looked outside, but maybe they keep it inside. Thanks for those tips on places to check out! We'll definitely be back and we want to check out this canoe route! Thanks for watching!
Wow what a beautiful area 😍 loved the suspension bridge and waterfall. Can't believe that beach you had your coffee on. And your camp 🏕 for 22 a night was amazing. Adam cracked me up who needs an air guitar 🎸 when you have an air 🎣 fishing pole...hahaha 🤣. Can't wait for smore good times 😀
Just a suggestion for starting a campfire when the wood is damp…..pick up a self-lighting propane torch and a small bottle of propane, or two, from Canadian Tire or just about any hardware store. It helps to split the damp logs into smaller pieces or use dry kindling, then blast it with the flame. This method has worked for me many times.
The propane torch would have been really nice to have! I thought I needed to chop it up smaller, but I just have a dull hatchet. 😡. Thanks for the tips!
Awesome to watch! born and raise on Vancouver Island. So awesome to see this :) now i want to go camping and will for sure get on the wood before hand!
I just had a camping adventure where I couldn’t get my fire going due to wet wood, humidity, and a wet fire pit. So happy we aren’t alone in the struggle 😂
Hello Adventurers😊😊😊, the kayaking ride was AWESOME with the beautiful mountains on both sides. I see y'all ate really good too. Adam, you didn't share me any of your crispy salmon and Kathryn, that pizza looked really good...and y'all didn't share any of that for me? Not Fair😣😣! This was an OUTSTANDING Video!
Oh Katherine, I'm afraid salmon is one of the only fresh foods you can get in Alaska! (The other is berries). Hope you like pizza and burgers, because they've got those aplenty up there. It's not a foodie destination but the scenery more than makes up for it. Love the series, guys!
She’s warming up to salmon! Hopefully the berries will be in season before we have to leave! 🤞. We’ve got our eye on a few places, but you are correct the scenery will definitely be amazing!
My Suspension Bridge List: Capilano, Royal Gorge, Brooklyn, Golden Gate, George Washington, San Francisco - Oakland and the bridge at HEB Camp in Leakey, TX. Gonna have to travel to Elk Falls some day to experience that one too. Very cool, A+K. Great video…I loved the two perspective cam shots. “One, Two, Three…Break!” Lol 🤙🏽🦭🍕
I’ve camped many times in Canada and they always have piles of firewood at each campground. That’s the way it used to be in the US. You do need an ax however as have not ever seen it broken down enough to start a fires with.
Yes they had a lot at our campground, but it was soaked. An ax would have come in handy big time. I think I could've made it work if I could have chopped it up into smaller pieces. Thanks!
The two best hikes in Strathcona park have gotta be Flower Ridge and Marble Meadows. Flower Ridge can be either a strenuous day hike to the first summit, or a casual 2 night trip, giving you all of day two to wander to the end of the ridge (incredible view back there) and back to camp. Water can be a problem on the ridge, but the snow pack can last well into July sometimes. In August, you'll be filtering bath-warm water from scummy, buggy ponds if they haven't dried up already. Early along the trail (45 minutes to 1 hour in), there's a groundwater spring to re-fill your bottles. That's the last water you'll see until you hit the alpine, so be sure to fill up enough. If you run into snow covering the trail in the sub-alpine, be sure to stop and look behind you regularly to familiarize yourself with the terrain. On the return home, it's easy to accidentally start descending into the Henshaw Creek valley if you can't see the trail, and are not cautious. Stick to the height of the land, and you'll be fine. Marble Meadows is another fantastic hike that involves paddling across Buttle Lake to the trailhead. There's a small campground at the trailhead, and I recommend you use it, just for the sake of not having to rush things. I've only done this hike once in mid-July, and it was a ridiculous snow-pack year (the lakes were still covered; I couldn't believe it), so there was plenty of water run-off along the trail, but I can't comment on water availability during dry conditions. Up on the plateau, there are a number of little lakes, so water is never an issue. If you have the energy to make it to Wheaton Lake on day #1, then do so. If you luck-out, you can spend a night in Wheaton Hut, and somewhere near there is a potty. Make Morrison Spire your day-hike destination for the following day. If the ground is bare, inspect the limestone belts for 300 million year old sea-life fossils along the way (there are plenty, but I wouldn't know because of the snow 😮💨). The view of the Golden Hinde from the summit of Morrison Spire is second to none. The summit of the Golden Hinde has 1700 meters of prominence over the valley below. On the return home, it would be wise to plan for an extra night at the trailhead camp, just in case. The wind on the lake really picks up in the afternoon, and the chop can get really nasty. *Grab a copy of Hiking Trails III,* and study the routes you wish to travel before venturing out. Neither of the routes I mentioned here are recommended for novices (as most routes in Strathcona aren't), so be sure to familiarize yourself first.
What a beautiful area! You said you were there on a holiday. Canadian holiday or american? Figured it was probably Memorial day and don't think the Canadian's celebrate that, but.......you're not far from American soil, so maybe the American's would go up there to camp? Anyway, another great video! It's definitely on our radar the next time we're up there!
It was Victoria Day weekend which is the weekend before the American Memorial Day. We thought it would be much busier, but thankfully not at all! On Memorial Day weekend we did see quite a few people from the states where we were though. Campbell River was a ton of fun!
This was a beautiful vlog in every sense of the word! Vancouver island looks amazing! I like the way you're ok to get food from two different places when not in the mood for the same thing. Helen and I have done that already. Adam your fish and chips looked so good! Katherine's pizza looked really good as well minus the pineapple. Sorry I have to differ with you on that...Pineapple doesn't belong on pizza. 🍕 We'll see if that gets my comment a dislike. 😂 Always fun to see Kona having a good time... You guys are truly brilliant at researching your adventures, capturing them and telling beautiful stories! You will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Your comments are always the best, Brad! We had fun filming the two perspectives for the different foods! Kathryn said your commenting privileges have been revoked for that pineapple comment! 😂😂 jk!
I use a butane bottle torch end (you can buy ay any hardware store) it screws onto the green Coleman propane bottles. It's the easiest way to start a campfire!
I did that with my little backpacking stove but we decided to cut it out because I wasn’t sure if it was safe to tip it over while it was lit and I didn’t want to get ripped in the comments 😂. It worked for a bit but it just kept going out 🤬
Just watched the video while on vacation myself in Colorado! Going and doing some of the things y’all did in CO! Vancouver Island looks like a beautiful place! Great job guys! Adam just wait to you get to Alaska for salmon hey maybe you can even catch your on there! They are huge!
Awesome! We hope you're having a great time! If you need more ideas of things to do check out our website (if you haven't already). We have a lot of guides for southwest Colorado. adventuresofaplusk.com/category/colorado I am so excited to fish! I don't know if I'll go for salmon as I don't think I have the right rod for it and you have to buy another stamp to legally fish for it, but I'm hopeful to catch lots of other fish! I'll definitely be eating some salmon though! 😋
Oh my word, the coffee shop seating area on the edge of the water was just stunning! Trying to work out a timeline, what with the snow on the mountains, but you said it's a holiday weekend so I want to guess it's the May Two-Four? I've had salmon shallow fried but never deep fat fried / breaded/battered, but after watching this video, I want to try it pretty badly! Red snapper over here is a pretty expensive so I can't imagine that ever coming from a fish and chip take-away. The Loveland Bay campsite was ridiculously beautiful, it felt like what brochures that persuade you to camp show 😍 So interesting to hear that in the US you can pick up firewood from grocery stores. We have a log burner in our living room and go to a garden centre to buy it in bulk as it's cheaper, but otherwise gas stations are good for all fuels including charcoal for BBQ's, firewood, kindling etc. I always love your videos, but I'm especially loving these ones in Canada!
The view from the coffee shop is pretty hard to beat! We were the weekend of the 21st of May. The fried salmon was super good! The red snapper too! I've been loving all the fish and chips lately. The campground was one of the nicest we've ever stayed at. We really wish we could've spent a few chill days there just kayaking and enjoying the campground. Firewood in the US is pretty easy to come by, but we had a tough time finding it in Campbell River. The campground had it, but it was just so dang wet. We are loving Canada too so we're glad that's coming through in the videos!
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We live in Campbell River! Thanks for showing off our town. We love living here.
We had a fantastic time! Thanks for watching!
as someone who lives in campbell river and doesn't get out much anymore this brought a tear to my eye because of all the memories I had in these locations
We're glad we could share!
Dang! That scenery is breath taking!
It was!
Lovin it, you two! Your storytelling, video production and overall quality continue to get better and better. Great job!
Thank you, Jamie!
You guys explored soooo much around Campbell river! Made my husband nostalgic for his old town!
We loved it so much!
AWESOME VIDEO!! I love when RUclipsrs I follow go and explore where I grew up! The firewood thing is a more common thing around BC. All provincial parks have firewood for sale and it's very rare that they won't have any. Also, because of all the fire restrictions during the summer, some people bring propane fires instead.
Ah good to know! We had a great time in Campbell River!
I knew an old fellow who caught an 82 pound chinook at Campbell River... on 20 pound line!! Incredible place.
Whoa! As a beginner fly angler I'd love to catch anything...even a little tiny fish! lol
@@AdventuresofAplusK I am sure you will! And it's always the same... "just one" then "a whole mess of 'em!" Then you'll want " a monster". Good luck!
I never get tired of telling you that you two are so adorable and such an inspiration in showing us that there are kind, loving human beings. You love nature and love each other. I think you are living your best life 💘🌻🐕
We never get tired of hearing it ☺️ thank you, Guadalupe!
In Canada its almost always the campground that has the wood ( because we have so much here).
That is good to know. We weren't sure. We were at that campground the night before and didn't see any park operators around so we weren't sure how to buy it. That campground was amazing! We've really been impressed with all the Canadian campgrounds we've stayed at!
I really need to get out of Ontario and over to BC !! Thanks for sharing the amazing aspects of our amazing country. Continued safe travels!
BC is one of our favorite places! We are so thankful we get to experience and share Canada! Thanks for watching!
Such a gorgeous area. I don't think I'd get tired of living there.
Same here!
Wow! So much beauty on one island! (We like pork and pineapple together, too.)
Pork and pineapple is a dynamite combo!
Only seen three videos and I know your go to is Pork! Lol. Great Videos! I’ve been away from home (Nanaimo) for the last four months and these videos on my home have been a blessing! Have a sweet day you too! ❤
Ok, that’s it, we are going to Vancouver Island for some beautiful views and exploration ! Cannot thank you enough for your incredible inspiration! Hugs from your Oregon Buddy.
Book a trip ASAP, Mary! You won't regret it!
Another great video filled with tasty food, beautiful places, and good times.
Thank you!
Our family hope you've enjoyed your visit to our beautiful city by the sea..we love living here in Campbell River B.C..happy travels :)
We LOVED our time there! Can't wait to come back and do more!
@@AdventuresofAplusK we welcome you back :)
Yaaayyy new vid. Hope Canada is treating y'all well!
Canada is amazing!
Love the videos about the island. Thanks for taking us along. It looks like a very interesting place to spend some time exploring everything. Until next time... Travel safe.
We’re thankful and happy to share our adventures! The island is a must visit!
I moved from Toronto to Vancouver Island last summer and your videos on the island are so great. It's even been helpful for me to scout out some of the places we haven't visited yet. Also... my name is Kathryn too and I hardly ever meet anyone who spells it the same. So hi! 👋
Hi! You spell your name the best way! 😊
Color us jealous! We'd move there if we could! We also have guides on our website that might be helpful for exploring the island! Thanks and thanks for watching, Kathryn!
Beautiful video!! Beautiful lakes and waterfalls - especially the last waterfall! Campsite is amazing! Really enjoying your videos! Thanks for sharing. Bless you.
We were blown away by everything the island has to offer. Thanks and thanks for watching!
Love your videos, Canada is such a beautiful country !
Yes indeed! Thanks!
Looks like an amazing place. Glad the borders are opening back up
The whole island was amazing!
I’m so glad you guys film these in 4k. I honestly feel like I’m traveling with you at times!😅
Wahoo! We're glad the quality shines through! Thanks, Raye!
Vancouver island has got to be the most beautiful place I've ever seen! It looks like a Northern island paradise!
By the way it's nice to know that I'm not the only person who doesn't like salmon!
More for the rest of us! YUM, salmon.
@@scottcampbell6360 I know, everybody I know loves it. Just the smell of it makes me sick to my stomach.
I want to like it so badly! My taste buds are evolving, so maybe someday! But in the meantime, Adam isn’t mad he doesn’t have to share haha
Now you guys will be going along places I'm probably never going to go, thanks for sharing your adventures. 🙂👍
We’re happy to share and thankful you watch!
You're killing me Smalls!!
This island is amazing!
It truly is!
Vancouver Island is one beautiful island!!! Thanks again for capturing the beauty of this wonderful place in Canada!!!
You got that right! Hopefully we're doing it justice!
Yes you are!!@@AdventuresofAplusK
Hi Kona I’m glad you and your humans are enjoying this beautiful island I get to call home 🐕 🌊🏔
My mom enjoys watching all the adventures of your humans too Ranger 🐾
Kona is so happy to hear that! Thanks for watching our adventures and we’re a bit envious you get to live there! Thanks Ranger and mom!
Hi there! Love your videos and sooo happy you are enjoying yourself. There is so much to do here in Campbell River and surrounding area. I have lived her for over 45 years. It was a great place to raise my kids and they all stayed. I also have 17 grandchildren here that have all started their careers here. Hope you get up to Mount Washington next time you are here. My daughter manages the two lodges up there. The sking and boarding is great. There is also night skiing. Lots to do up there in the summer too. Well I won't chat your ear off any more so have fun and be safe.❤
Wow that's fantastic! Campbell River would be an amazing place to grow up and have a family. We're not big into skiing, but we're hopeful to give it another go over the next few winters. It would be fun to check out those lodges your daughter works at! Thank you for commenting and thanks for watching!
There are more activities in the summer, biking, hiking some great trails and a zip line.
Up until Covid we used to gather at Foggdukkers once a week in the evening to play music. it was open to anyone who wanted to play whatever instrument they wanted. Lots of people came to listen and drink coffee. It will likely start up this summer again. Love living here.
That sounds like an awesome time and great community resource! We'd love to experience that one day! Thanks for sharing that and for watching!
LOL. Richard, is that you???? Great video; it looks so beautiful there!
😂😂 thanks for watching!
Loved the video on Campbell River! I was able to explore along with you as I was born and raised on the island (live in Nanaimo) but haven’t seen a few of those places yet even though we are in the area every couple of weeks. The ferry that you saw in Campbell River goes to Quadra Island which is a 10 minute sailing. If you ever get a chance to go over there it is worth it! We have vacation property on the northern part of the island in Granite Bay which is pretty remote. If you do get a chance to visit Quadra island, I highly recommend Rebecca Spit as it is stunning with gorgeous views and there are so many beautiful hiking trails over there. Happy travels!
We’re so glad and thankful we could share and experience it!
We would love to visit Quadra Island. It looked like a lot of fun and very beautiful. Hopefully one day! That’s nice you have some property out there!
Wow seeing that snow on the mountain and you guys wearing jackets when it’s 100 in Florida has me rethinking life.. fantastic vid friends
The Northwest is the place to be!
Fried salmon. Never heard of it either but anxious to try it. May change our travel plans and leave early so we can add my bucket list item, Vancouver Island. Got my notes from watching your videos! 😍
It was tasty! If you can fit the island into your schedule do it because it’s a must visit! We’re so glad we could be helpful! Thanks for watching!
You skipped right over Courtenay/ Comox valley, we sell firewood everywhere. We have Mount Washington and lots of places to visit.
Didn't have time for it this trip with limited time and budget. Wish we could do it all.
“Her name is Richard.” :) Good ole one-eyed Richard. :) Thst area is jaw-droppingly beautiful. Those waterfalls! Thanks!
Thanks for showing us some more of Vancouver Island! It looks so beautiful there! Looking forward to some more!
We're excited to share more! Thanks!
I gain weight watching these 🤣 but seriously what an amazingly beautiful island! ❤️ As a longtime Oregon camper, those kickstarts are great for fires, that and a bag of tea light candles 🙌🏻
Haha! I tried everything I could think of to get the fire going. I think what I needed to do is chop the wet wood into smaller pieces. That might’ve helped, but I only have a dull hatchet. It was still fun and a good time!
Wow, looks amazing!
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Loved the Kathryn and Adam Cam, so cute! That fish looked delectable!
It was fun to make!
Love when you guys make the best out of your situation with the smores ;))) Way to go! Safe travels...always enjoying following your journeys!
Nothing was stopping us from having smores lol!
As soon as July/August comes around, we get hit with campfire bans in most places on the island (and BC). So, selling firewood is not a very lucrative business! If campfires are still legal, we all just buy wood from the campground, so you did what the Vancouver Islanders do :)
Ok good to know! We’re glad they had wood it was just so wet. I wish they’d throw a tarp over it or something
@@AdventuresofAplusK It does take some getting used to!
What are you talking about? Buying wood? That’s almost as stupid as buying bottled water. I’m from Campbell river and everyone I know just goes and cuts it themselves, we live in a forest! 😅 I can assure you, that’s NOT what many Vancouver islanders do.
@@jackcrosby11 most don’t because it’s illegal unless you personally own the forest yourself. Life long islander here.
Just finishing a trip around Vancouver Island with the highlight being the salmon run in Campbell River - we were thrilled to see so many black bears right in our campground and along the river! We ate at Dockside (salmon and snapper basket was great!) and coffee at fogg duckers was also great! Thanks for the video to help us plan our trip!!
That is so awesome! Glad y'all had a great trip! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Wow beautiful video
Thanks, Gary!
Thank you for another great video I finally caught up and watched every single video from the beginning all of them very enjoyable, can't wait to watch this whole video
You’re the best, Justin! Those early videos are a bit cringy for us 🙈🙉🙊😂!
@@AdventuresofAplusK everybody has to start somewhere before you find your niche and they're still very enjoyable hahaha keep up the good work
Highly recommend anyone watching, watch from your big screen, you truly will appreciate these beautiful hikes & the outstanding videography! Great job guys! ~Cara 😊
Woohoo! Thanks!
Wow that scenery is absolutely incredible! Looking forward to the fly fishing in Alaska that Adam alluded to.
I'm pumped also! Hopefully I won't get snagged in too many trees and brush! 😂. I'm looking to catch some Arctic Grayling and maybe some trout
@@AdventuresofAplusK dude, fresh trout straight from an Alaskan river to the grill…that would taste so good!
I'm hoping to do it before I leave here! I'm keeping my expectations low! haha I've fished only a handful of times and have never caught anything. So I'm keeping my expectations low so that if I don't catch anything I'll still have a good time! I have a feeling I'll catch a few though
@@AdventuresofAplusK I have faith!!!
Never thought of peanut butter cup Smores... I'll have to try that on my next trip into the wilds.
As far as getting a campfire started with wet wood, a propane torch attachment that fits on the same tanks as your stove works wonders under those conditions.
I keep one in my RV for just such occasions as it takes up very little space.
That propane torch would've come in handy big time! I think if I could have chopped the wood into smaller pieces that would've helped also! All I have is a dull hatchet, though. Oh well it made for a funny moment.
Thanks, John!
more beautiful scenery!! Great vid as always
Thank you!
Your videos are amazing! I stumbled upon your RUclips site when I was planning a two week trip to the National Parks in Utah (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol reef, Canyonlands, and Arches) a few months ago and I subscribed and have been following ever since. I completed the trip with a friend in May and your videos were sooooo helpful!!! Now I’m looking forward to your future videos of your adventure in Canada and Alaska! Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for watching and following along! It makes us really happy to hear that we are helpful! Make sure to check out our website as well for any future trips you have planned. We can be much more detailed and thorough on our written content! Thanks again!
Really enjoy watching y’all’s videos. Love the high quality videography!!
Thanks so much!
Loved the video.Its Absolutely Beautiful there and the waterfalls are Beautiful.I have always dreamed of going to Alaska and i am with yall.Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
We're so happy and thankful we can share our adventures with you! Thank you for following along!
Maybe Memorial Day isn't a holiday in Canada? I loved this video. You guys are the best!
That’s correct, they don’t celebrate Memorial Day. It was Victoria Day when we were there which is the weekend before the US Memorial Day. We were expecting places to be a lot busier! But thankfully they weren’t. Thanks for watching, Mindi!
Hey Aand K. Thanks for the Campbell River video. The west coast is truly a remarkable creation. I used to live in Campbell River in my teens. I miss the west coast. I will return to C.R. in June to visit family and friends. My cousin runs a fishing tour and has been doing it since he is 14. I am really looking forward to it. I usually go every year. I will also be going to Victoria as well. Thanks for all your videos. I saw a recent video of your favourite spots and I agree that Vancouver Island is my favourite. Sorry for my rambling on. Happy New Year.
Oh man Vancouver Island and CR are so epic! We're jealous of your trip! Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!
Another great video. Stay safe and enjoy the journey. Thanks for sharing and providing me with more ideas for our trip in the future.
We are happy to share, thankful you watch, and thankful that we can be of value!
You guys are awesome & such an inspiration to us! Keep up the great work! 🤩
Thank you so much!
All I seem to do is say how beautiful the places you explore are but I cannot lie! 😁 Campbell River was gorgeous…the falls, waters while kayaking, the suspension bridge…all just WOW! Kathryn, I have to agree with you…the pizza looked SO yummy! Although Adam’s fish looked good and I’m sure was good for a fish loving person! I would have eaten all those fries though! 😋 You two make me smile so big with your personalities and I just love to see my Konie Bear! 😘❤️❤️❤️🐶🥰
We're on gorgeous beauty overload right now! We've seen some of the most beautiful scenery in the world day after day!
We had a ton of fun in Campbell River and the food was delicious too!
That waterfall was so beautiful. I'm behind and catching up on the videos tonight.
Woohoo! Thanks for watching
That coffee shop does have the best view(beach) and I want that pizza. Like that inflatable kayak idea. Thanks for sharing.
That's our top coffee shop view of all time now! We love getting out on the kayak! We highly recommend it if you're looking to buy one. Thanks for watching!
Yeah here I find the gas stations usually have firewood as well as any rural road. The other thing depending where you are I usually just go right into the woods and get my own firewood. If you guys come back, I would say try ripple rock trail, and Menzies lookout. I absolutely love the campsites, trails and lakes on the sayward canoe route. No where on there is a bad place to call home for the night. Even with your van you can fit comfortably ❤️ good luck on the rest of your travels can't wait to see your adventures!
We were looking all over! We called a few gas stations and were told no. If we drove by one we looked outside, but maybe they keep it inside. Thanks for those tips on places to check out! We'll definitely be back and we want to check out this canoe route! Thanks for watching!
Great video of this area. We live an hour away and enjoy camping in that area.
We also have the exact kayak. So handy. We love it.
Thanks! We love the kayak! Thanks for watching
Beautiful! You just keep making one gloriously stunning video after another!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Another great video. Thanks for letting us tag along- safe travels!
Thanks for watching, Joe!
Wow what a beautiful area 😍 loved the suspension bridge and waterfall. Can't believe that beach you had your coffee on. And your camp 🏕 for 22 a night was amazing. Adam cracked me up who needs an air guitar 🎸 when you have an air 🎣 fishing pole...hahaha 🤣. Can't wait for smore good times 😀
Campbell River was an amazing place! We had a great time! You can make anything air guitar I suppose! 😂
It's awesome you came to the island! It's beautiful here, glad you enjoyed your stay!
Oh it’s such an amazing place! Thanks for watching!
Just a suggestion for starting a campfire when the wood is damp…..pick up a self-lighting propane torch and a small bottle of propane, or two, from Canadian Tire or just about any hardware store. It helps to split the damp logs into smaller pieces or use dry kindling, then blast it with the flame. This method has worked for me many times.
The propane torch would have been really nice to have! I thought I needed to chop it up smaller, but I just have a dull hatchet. 😡. Thanks for the tips!
Awesome to watch! born and raise on Vancouver Island. So awesome to see this :) now i want to go camping and will for sure get on the wood before hand!
Get out there and camp! Thanks for watching!
Haven't watched the video not going to watch the video but I lived in Campbell River my whole life and it's a beautiful place the whole island is
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Another awesome video. What a scenery. Beautiful natures. And that fish and chips made my mouth watery. ✌
The fish and chips and pizza were spot on! And the scenery was magnificent!
Reese’s on s’mores!!!😍😍😍 I just KNEW there was something I really liked about you two!
Thanks for the video. A beautiful place. Loved the waterfalls and scenery . Looks like the food was delicious, especially the pizza.
The Campbell River area was a ton of fun! The food was very 😋
I just had a camping adventure where I couldn’t get my fire going due to wet wood, humidity, and a wet fire pit. So happy we aren’t alone in the struggle 😂
It's so frustrating too! You just want to enjoy it and it's becomes a bunch of work. Grrrr haha
thanks A+k
so cool to see people explore my home island where i grew up :)
We LOVED it!
Looks like you got lucky and hit a rare sunny day this year.
We were happy with the weather!
Hello Adventurers😊😊😊, the kayaking ride was AWESOME with the beautiful mountains on both sides. I see y'all ate really good too. Adam, you didn't share me any of your crispy salmon and Kathryn, that pizza looked really good...and y'all didn't share any of that for me? Not Fair😣😣! This was an OUTSTANDING Video!
Sorry we wolfed those meals down mighty fast! You could've called us Hoover Vacuums!
Adam👍👏😄 excellent dance moves 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks! Gotta work it! 😂
Oh Katherine, I'm afraid salmon is one of the only fresh foods you can get in Alaska! (The other is berries). Hope you like pizza and burgers, because they've got those aplenty up there. It's not a foodie destination but the scenery more than makes up for it. Love the series, guys!
She’s warming up to salmon! Hopefully the berries will be in season before we have to leave! 🤞. We’ve got our eye on a few places, but you are correct the scenery will definitely be amazing!
Ohmysgosh! So glad We watched to the end to see you rap!! 🎶🎤 Drop it like it’s hawt! 🔥 🔥 🔥 and those burgers looked amazing! 🍔
hahahaha we'll try to work that in a little more! Drop it like it's haaawwttt!
My Suspension Bridge List: Capilano, Royal Gorge, Brooklyn, Golden Gate, George Washington, San Francisco - Oakland and the bridge at HEB Camp in Leakey, TX. Gonna have to travel to Elk Falls some day to experience that one too. Very cool, A+K. Great video…I loved the two perspective cam shots. “One, Two, Three…Break!” Lol 🤙🏽🦭🍕
That's a solid list of suspension bridges! We had a lot of fun with the two perspectives!
Beauuutiful scenery and added these places to my bucket list! Thanks for sharing :)
We're happy to share! Thanks for watching!
Still amazing; seems like the videos are better and better; thanks 👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Thanks, Charles!
Loving this trip....Beautiful land...Stay safe.
Thank you! ❤️
My Home Town Home Town Proud
Love me some waterfalls
Heck ya!
I’ve camped many times in Canada and they always have piles of firewood at each campground. That’s the way it used to be in the US. You do need an ax however as have not ever seen it broken down enough to start a fires with.
Yes they had a lot at our campground, but it was soaked. An ax would have come in handy big time. I think I could've made it work if I could have chopped it up into smaller pieces. Thanks!
The two best hikes in Strathcona park have gotta be Flower Ridge and Marble Meadows. Flower Ridge can be either a strenuous day hike to the first summit, or a casual 2 night trip, giving you all of day two to wander to the end of the ridge (incredible view back there) and back to camp. Water can be a problem on the ridge, but the snow pack can last well into July sometimes. In August, you'll be filtering bath-warm water from scummy, buggy ponds if they haven't dried up already. Early along the trail (45 minutes to 1 hour in), there's a groundwater spring to re-fill your bottles. That's the last water you'll see until you hit the alpine, so be sure to fill up enough. If you run into snow covering the trail in the sub-alpine, be sure to stop and look behind you regularly to familiarize yourself with the terrain. On the return home, it's easy to accidentally start descending into the Henshaw Creek valley if you can't see the trail, and are not cautious. Stick to the height of the land, and you'll be fine.
Marble Meadows is another fantastic hike that involves paddling across Buttle Lake to the trailhead. There's a small campground at the trailhead, and I recommend you use it, just for the sake of not having to rush things. I've only done this hike once in mid-July, and it was a ridiculous snow-pack year (the lakes were still covered; I couldn't believe it), so there was plenty of water run-off along the trail, but I can't comment on water availability during dry conditions. Up on the plateau, there are a number of little lakes, so water is never an issue. If you have the energy to make it to Wheaton Lake on day #1, then do so. If you luck-out, you can spend a night in Wheaton Hut, and somewhere near there is a potty. Make Morrison Spire your day-hike destination for the following day. If the ground is bare, inspect the limestone belts for 300 million year old sea-life fossils along the way (there are plenty, but I wouldn't know because of the snow 😮💨). The view of the Golden Hinde from the summit of Morrison Spire is second to none. The summit of the Golden Hinde has 1700 meters of prominence over the valley below. On the return home, it would be wise to plan for an extra night at the trailhead camp, just in case. The wind on the lake really picks up in the afternoon, and the chop can get really nasty.
*Grab a copy of Hiking Trails III,* and study the routes you wish to travel before venturing out. Neither of the routes I mentioned here are recommended for novices (as most routes in Strathcona aren't), so be sure to familiarize yourself first.
Thanks for all the info! Hopefully one day we'll get to hike one or both of those!
What a beautiful area! You said you were there on a holiday. Canadian holiday or american? Figured it was probably Memorial day and don't think the Canadian's celebrate that, but.......you're not far from American soil, so maybe the American's would go up there to camp? Anyway, another great video! It's definitely on our radar the next time we're up there!
It was Victoria Day weekend which is the weekend before the American Memorial Day. We thought it would be much busier, but thankfully not at all! On Memorial Day weekend we did see quite a few people from the states where we were though. Campbell River was a ton of fun!
"If you're not putting Reeses on your s'mores you're doing it all wrong." Agreed. So much better than plain old Hersheys.
HECK YA!
Another great videos y'all keep the good work up y'all take care
Thanks, Wayne!
This was a beautiful vlog in every sense of the word! Vancouver island looks amazing! I like the way you're ok to get food from two different places when not in the mood for the same thing. Helen and I have done that already. Adam your fish and chips looked so good! Katherine's pizza looked really good as well minus the pineapple. Sorry I have to differ with you on that...Pineapple doesn't belong on pizza. 🍕 We'll see if that gets my comment a dislike. 😂 Always fun to see Kona having a good time... You guys are truly brilliant at researching your adventures, capturing them and telling beautiful stories! You will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Your comments are always the best, Brad! We had fun filming the two perspectives for the different foods! Kathryn said your commenting privileges have been revoked for that pineapple comment! 😂😂 jk!
It’s been a totally weird spring on VI this year . It’s been so cool and rainy, haven’t seen it like this for 20+ years.
We’ve heard it’s been a late/weird spring from many people around the PNW. Weird! Thanks for watching!
That place looks so nice, thanks for posting the awesome video
It was super duper nice! Thanks!
Wow nicely done!!
I use a butane bottle torch end (you can buy ay any hardware store) it screws onto the green Coleman propane bottles. It's the easiest way to start a campfire!
I did that with my little backpacking stove but we decided to cut it out because I wasn’t sure if it was safe to tip it over while it was lit and I didn’t want to get ripped in the comments 😂. It worked for a bit but it just kept going out 🤬
We camped at Loveland for may long weekend, probably out there close to the same time! Cheers love your videos.
Yep we were there Victoria Day weekend! We were in site 9. Thanks and thanks for watching!
Just watched the video while on vacation myself in Colorado! Going and doing some of the things y’all did in CO! Vancouver Island looks like a beautiful place! Great job guys! Adam just wait to you get to Alaska for salmon hey maybe you can even catch your on there! They are huge!
Awesome! We hope you're having a great time! If you need more ideas of things to do check out our website (if you haven't already). We have a lot of guides for southwest Colorado. adventuresofaplusk.com/category/colorado
I am so excited to fish! I don't know if I'll go for salmon as I don't think I have the right rod for it and you have to buy another stamp to legally fish for it, but I'm hopeful to catch lots of other fish! I'll definitely be eating some salmon though! 😋
Oh my word, the coffee shop seating area on the edge of the water was just stunning! Trying to work out a timeline, what with the snow on the mountains, but you said it's a holiday weekend so I want to guess it's the May Two-Four? I've had salmon shallow fried but never deep fat fried / breaded/battered, but after watching this video, I want to try it pretty badly! Red snapper over here is a pretty expensive so I can't imagine that ever coming from a fish and chip take-away. The Loveland Bay campsite was ridiculously beautiful, it felt like what brochures that persuade you to camp show 😍 So interesting to hear that in the US you can pick up firewood from grocery stores. We have a log burner in our living room and go to a garden centre to buy it in bulk as it's cheaper, but otherwise gas stations are good for all fuels including charcoal for BBQ's, firewood, kindling etc. I always love your videos, but I'm especially loving these ones in Canada!
The view from the coffee shop is pretty hard to beat! We were the weekend of the 21st of May.
The fried salmon was super good! The red snapper too! I've been loving all the fish and chips lately.
The campground was one of the nicest we've ever stayed at. We really wish we could've spent a few chill days there just kayaking and enjoying the campground.
Firewood in the US is pretty easy to come by, but we had a tough time finding it in Campbell River. The campground had it, but it was just so dang wet.
We are loving Canada too so we're glad that's coming through in the videos!
So glad you guys loved it here! It looks like you chose the perfect day to be here too! It's hard to figure out what the weather is going to do here
Campbell River was a ton of fun! We do feel like we lucked out our whole time on the island with the weather!