Florida Natural Springs | Camping and Swimming With Winter Manatees and Snakes

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  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2024

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  • @sobodon
    @sobodon 4 года назад +5

    This body is surely trying me. Prostate cancer last year. Heart attack last weekend. Both were caught early and fixed. Pay attention to what your body tells you! Keep pressing against aging and enjoy every day. Another good video. Thanks for taking your time to allow us visit with you.
    Thanks for taking your time

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      So glad you caught both of your problems early. Very good advice and we will keep pressing. Thanks for watching.

  • @LuckyDawgProductions
    @LuckyDawgProductions 4 года назад +1

    Great video. Love Florida springs and manatees. So cool you guys got to swim with the manatees. Awesome footage. I would have to say no thank you when the snake appeared. Beautiful camping spots. Hope your back feels better soon, Owen.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад +1

      Swimming with the manatee was awesome. I totally agree the snakes freaked me out for sure. The guides said they had never seen any snakes in that area, that day we saw 7. Thanks for watching.

  • @janetrudolph3378
    @janetrudolph3378 4 года назад +1

    We look forward to your latest videos and enjoy the easy going commentary you provide - Thank You! We just missed you at Ross Prairie Trailhead and Campground (we checked out the morning of February 17) - would have loved to meet you all. Please keep up the great videos and stay healthy!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      We love meeting people on the road. Sorry we missed you. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @richardburgess5215
    @richardburgess5215 4 года назад +2

    Try July August or September then you won't be singing the praises of Florida weather. Love for the manatees.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      I totally agree, we don’t want to be in Florida in the summer for sure, but it is nice in the winter especially when it cold back home. Thanks for watching.

  • @winniepocketnut
    @winniepocketnut 4 года назад +1

    I am 75 and the wife is 77 just got back from 2 days camping at Gamble Rogers state park,unloaded
    the camper and pinched a nerve in the process but are not ready to give it up and planned a trip to Big Bend National park in mid April
    We travel in a Leisure travel van, I use a 3” try fold topper on top of our fold down couch for comfort.We have been following you for a while now and camping in Florida state parks is getting real hard in the winter anymore in the more popular campgrounds.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад +1

      We’ve heard Gamble Rogers is a really nice campground. Thank you for the suggestion on the try fold topper, we will check it out. Big Bend is also on our bucket list. We are not ready to give up either. Safe travels.

  • @kjlcycler
    @kjlcycler 4 года назад +2

    I’m a side sleeper with arthritis in my neck and back. I just had a hip replacement two months ago. The pillow and knee pillow I use nightly at home. The Mattress Insider topper is a firmer memory foam with an organic topper. The trick is finding the right density and thickness of foam that works for you. Too deep and soft makes it hard to roll from one side to the other. Too hard and it presses on your joints too much. Good luck! Mattress Insider is a quality product.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Thank you for sharing, we appreciate all the information. We will work on a solution when we get home. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @MemawsMatters
    @MemawsMatters 4 года назад +1

    Crystal River is cool. I swam there once and the manatees swam through the grass around us it was awesome!!! You all got some great underwater footage but OMG those snakes 😳😳 The hikes were beautiful 👍🏻

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      I know... those snakes were creepy. Glad you got to swim with the manatees. We only got to be with a few on this trip. We've had lots of encounters with them in St Petersburg when we stayed there, but never swam with them.

  • @chrisbsworld6634
    @chrisbsworld6634 4 года назад +1

    Glad you'll are safe and back to making videos. Keep you the great work!

  • @growland29024
    @growland29024 4 года назад +2

    I'm going on 68 and e-bikes got us back into nature without tiring us at the end of the day.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      That is great to hear. E-bikes are still on our “would like to have” list. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ritchgilleland6279
    @ritchgilleland6279 4 года назад +1

    Owen, I am so sorry to hear about your back. This getting older thing isn't for wimps:) - Thanks for taking the time to share your adventures, safe travels and hope you are feeling better soon.

  • @WingsandWheelsAlaska
    @WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 года назад +1

    Assuming those snakes aren't dangerous? Not sure how I would feel about swimming with those lol. Beautiful underwater shots. Miss you guys! Big hugs from Ember.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      I don’t think the snakes were poisonous, however they maybe dangerous by giving someone a heart attack. We always appreciate your support. Miss you guys!

  • @BillSprague
    @BillSprague 4 года назад +1

    Vans do have their joys but they have their limitations. I hope you get that bed sorted out soon.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Thanks Bill! We are getting there. We’re home and will replace it with a real mattress.

  • @lustraveller717
    @lustraveller717 4 года назад +1

    Sorry your back hurts, Owen. That's no fun but you were a trooper. How fun to swim with the manatees but I'll skip the snakes, thank you very much.😕 I'm headed to the beach tomorrow for a few days. It will be cloudy and might rain but it will still be great to get away. Enjoyed the video. Safe travels!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      I hope your beach trip was fun. We appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @larryvincent2098
    @larryvincent2098 4 года назад +3

    Wow ! Great adventure with the manatee and the scary snakes !! Keep going on these great adventures !! Thank you for sharing !!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      It was a wonderful experience even with the snakes. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @robertmitchell2761
    @robertmitchell2761 4 года назад +1

    We love your videos and cooking. I just ordered our first Blackstone and will be trying it out soon. We live in Colorado in the summer and Florida in the winter and plan to RV between the two every year. We love your and Lynn's insights on the RV lifestyle. Stay Safe, just wanted you to know that we really enjoy your channel.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      It sounds like you have the best of both worlds. We hope you love the Blackstone as much as we do. Thanks for taking the time to let us know you are enjoying the videos.

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 3 месяца назад +1

    Manatees, the gentle giants. Snakes, UGH, never! I wonder if they told you there were snakes?????

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  3 месяца назад +1

      They did not tell us there would be snakes, I’m not sure they knew either.

  • @TheWoodsOnline
    @TheWoodsOnline 4 года назад +1

    We were at Manatee Springs a couple years ago and really enjoyed it. No manatees for us. As far as cell service, we got an occasional bar of service that would come and go. Went to Gainesville and bought a weBoost. It brought in a solid 1 bar and occasional 2 bars. Tried the wifi at the concession stand but didn't have any luck with it.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      No manatee for us either and no cell service. I did use the WiFi at the concession stand several times and it worked well. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.

  • @rickybreaux2607
    @rickybreaux2607 4 года назад +1

    Hope your back starts feeling better Owen . We stayed at manatee springs state park about 20 years ago.. wow how life flies by. We went to cedar key for the day also. The would come right up to you and the water was tidy bowl blue. 🤪👍👍

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      I agree time does fly. We didn’t see any manatee while we were there but it looked like an awesome place to swim with them. Thanks for watching.

  • @johndagricola
    @johndagricola 4 года назад +3

    BTW, We have 2 trips we make regularly: Acadia NP and Brooksville, Fl. ...both around 1000mi. We have chiropractors in both locations that we go to asap when we arrive. Driving and van-sleeping at 63 yrs old requires a little outside intervention.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      We have thought about the chiropractor route. I think it’s a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

  • @janetfolkerts5827
    @janetfolkerts5827 4 года назад +2

    I'm a side sleeper until my shoulder gives out, then I have to turn over to the other side. I found by putting a small pillow between my knees helps not on ly my back but also my knees. I love the scenes in the water, but I'm not sure about swimming with the snakes ! You can see Spring is coming to FL and love that you are sharing it with us.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Owen also uses a pillow between his knees when he’s hurting and it does give him some relief. I love spring so glad it’s here. Thanks for watching.

  • @johndagricola
    @johndagricola 4 года назад +1

    More smiles from Ohio! We live in Akron and our son lives in Brooksville, Fl. We take the Promaster and meander down to him and meander back. We have very fond memories of Manatee Springs Campground a couple of years ago.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Sounds like a good way to visit with your son. Thanks for sharing.

  • @debz8340
    @debz8340 4 года назад +1

    Once again you have provided another Sunday video that makes me smile. Thank you. Smiles from Ohio.

  • @rvingsooz
    @rvingsooz 4 года назад +1

    I love Ross Prairie. Nice people, good prices.

  • @arkansastraveler7698
    @arkansastraveler7698 4 года назад +2

    We stayed at Manatee Springs and drove to Cedar Key for the day.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Great minds think alike. We loved both places. Thanks for watching.

  • @spellmadam2947
    @spellmadam2947 4 года назад +1

    Owen, felt so awful for you. I can relate. We could see the pain in your face. Hoping the flair up is long gone. The first thing we did was replace our mattress with quality foam mattresses, not just the toppers, from Bed in a Box! Makes huge difference. Lynn, at 4:14 where can I find that hat? Thanks for all the great FL content, tips and reviews.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад +1

      That hat is very old, but i still love it. I think I purchased it at Marshals, I still look at their hats every time I shop there. I’m sure we will be looking at real mattresses when we get home. We appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @terrimccain9697
    @terrimccain9697 4 года назад +1

    You guys have showed me a different Florida state parks in Florida looks nice ty guys

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Glad we were able to show you something different. We appreciate you watching.

  • @sheilaqualls3148
    @sheilaqualls3148 4 года назад

    Thanks for the snake warning...you will never find me snorkeling there! 😬

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      I think they're only there during mating season. HAHA. Just don't wear snake perfume and you should be fine... I hope! Thanks for being a subscriber and being such a great part of our journey!

  • @jaynemiller8464
    @jaynemiller8464 4 года назад

    I hope Owen back feels better. Great video.

  • @discoveringlockenest8420
    @discoveringlockenest8420 4 года назад +1

    A great video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @cperkins7440
    @cperkins7440 4 года назад +1

    Hope your back gets better real soon Owen! And from the early snow melting here in Minnesota at a very unseasonable 52 degrees, thank you for that snippet of a dragonfly on the wing at time stamp 11:27. It will likely be at least six more weeks before we see our first dragonflies here.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Very good eye. I had to go back and watch the video to see the dragonfly for myself. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. We appreciate you watching/

  • @gottacampgirl
    @gottacampgirl 4 года назад

    I absolutely love that you visit and show the east coast areas of the US. Thank you for making great videos.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      We are so glad you’re loving them and glad you took the time to let us know. It means a lot to us.

  • @herdfan697278
    @herdfan697278 4 года назад +1

    You were less than five miles from our Ocala basecamp! Wish we had known you were there. We were at Cedar Key this weekend. I see you had fun!👍🤠🙏✝️

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Sounds like a good basecamp. We need to figure out how to let people know where we are while we a traveling instead of when the video comes out. We did have a great time. Thanks for watching.

  • @kennethrohr7765
    @kennethrohr7765 4 года назад +1

    Great video!

  • @karenhicks7816
    @karenhicks7816 4 года назад

    Wonderful video, Not sure how I would have liked the snake part.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      There were snakes everywhere when we left the springs. Our guide said the warmer days of spring were creating a consolidated mating season for them. Guess snakes like hot tubs too. :-)

  • @stumpy2005
    @stumpy2005 4 года назад +1

    Another great watch L&O lovely days spent in lovely places, can’t help thinking it might have been the swimming that hurt your back and not the bed who knows just hope it eases soon.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад +1

      You might be right, we don’t do a lot of swimming and it was a little awkward at first. However, Owen has been complaining about his bed for a while now. We appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @herdfan697278
    @herdfan697278 4 года назад

    Owen, Lisa and I didn’t find the beds comfortable in our 2018 Travato 59 K either. We took out the original beds, and replaced them with eight inches of Walmart foam mattresses. We purchased two full size mattresses, then split them in half and trimmed them down to correct fit. We are both 2 X people and they are now comfortable for us! No more pelvis pain and back ache!, You might also try suspending your self from an overhead beam and letting gravity work it’s magic! It is the same as using an inversion machine! Best of health and we hope to meet you next time we are on the road or home in Ocala!👍😎🙏✝️

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Hey could you elaborate about the splitting them part? I’ve found an 8” 3-part mattress on Amazon that I’m close to ordering.

    • @herdfan697278
      @herdfan697278 4 года назад

      Yes! We measured each mattress from the side walls of the bed then too a medium size pocket knife with a sharp blade and cut to fit the bed. We found each mattress large enough to two layers of 4” foam. We turn each ruff edge to the wall, covered with fit twin sheets, then a cover sheet and two color keyed Mexican blankets. Both beds are very. Comfortable now! Best of luck!

  • @RoadsofLife
    @RoadsofLife 4 года назад +1

    It had to be snakes... 😳
    I get bad back muscle aches and that's just on a regular bed, so it just may be, regrettably, our bodies telling us welcome to the next stage of life! And thinking of age...
    Do not go gentle into that good night,
    Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
    Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
    Take care, stretch those muscles, and be seeing you!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      You are probably right about our aging bodies. Thanks for the comment.

  • @forreststinnett4123
    @forreststinnett4123 4 года назад +1

    Spoiled dog 🐕 I miss my dogs my wife passed away 8 months ago and I had to move could take them with me. I did get them good homes I'm looking forward to do some traveling myself. See on the road

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      So sorry for your loss. Good luck with your travels and it would be great to see you on the road. Be safe and stay healthy.

  • @joannridgway7972
    @joannridgway7972 4 года назад +1

    A great video today ,
    Sounds like Auther has come to visit you, keep moving ,that’s my goal.
    Ending your travels .

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      I agree the best thing to do is keep moving, even if it is just a little. Thanks for watching.

  • @jenniferrobinson9474
    @jenniferrobinson9474 4 года назад +1

    You’ve probably answered this question before, but is there a shower in the van, and how easy is it to use?

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад

      Yes, there is a shower in the van. They call it a wet bath. It is very easy to use. Thanks for the question.

  • @kjlcycler
    @kjlcycler 4 года назад

    My RV topper: www.mattressinsider.com/rv-mattress-topper.html

  • @glenlittlefield9869
    @glenlittlefield9869 4 года назад +1

    Getting old has its challenges but I think you'll agree, it's better than the alternative. Hope your back feels better. Enjoy!

  • @williamirizarry2490
    @williamirizarry2490 4 года назад +1

    GREAT ADVENTURE...CAN YOU PLEASE TURN THE VOLUME UP ON YOUR VIDEOS..I HAVE A HARD TIME HEARING YOU..THANKS A MILLION

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  4 года назад +1

      Hopefully the volume on our newer videos are better. Thanks for letting us know.

  • @pattycota6195
    @pattycota6195 4 года назад +1

    👍👍😎 ✌&❤

  • @ljpaxman
    @ljpaxman 3 года назад

    What I do when it's raining and stuck in a Van no cellphone coverage, I get out my satellite dish and watch Satellite TV.

  • @byronbrasher8118
    @byronbrasher8118 4 года назад +1

    no snakes