Something a little different, turned out to be a bit longer than I expected but I hope some folks enjoyed it! Great answer ill enter you into the giveaway!
Congratulations to you and Sam! What a wonderful place to exchange your vows. Also, when we were campground hosts at Cook Forest, they told us that new bath houses are being built in 2025.
Thanks so much Susan, I hope you enjoy the videos coming out in the New Year about the roadtrip back and forth from Utah...thats great information about the bath houses as well, thank you!
What a difference a few days makes. I was up in Clarion the weekend before, and had to trudge through 8 inches of snow! I’m definitely up for an overnight kayaking or canoeing trip. I know you can rent canoes up there, and I think that would be our best option. You had an awesome 2024, I’m not sure how you’ll be able to top it in 2025, but who knows! Good stuff as always! P.S. Sheetz FTW!
Really? That's pretty insane ha, and yeah I think that would be a fun trip to do. I'll start drawing something up and let ya know! We could probably park at both ends and do that....and yeah I don't I'll ever top 2024!
Thanks Bill for sharing some of your highlights in 2024. I reslly enjoy seeing the works of the CCC boys. Always try and search out there worh wherever I may travel
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! The CCC really had a huge impact on the development of the parks, I'll be releasing a quick cabin tour probably this weekend as well showing you around the old CCC cabins.
I remember my first time seeing the Milky Way. It was about 30 years ago in the Quehanna Wild Area. It was truly amazing to see. I'm glad you pointed out that you don't have to travel to Cherry Springs to see it. Congrats again to you and Sam! Best wishes for 2025!
These convos are always fun to have, I love teaching others about the outdoors. I remember seeing the Milky Way for the first time when I was younger and thought it was just a big cloud for the longest time lol...thanks for stopping by Troy! See ya on the next one!
A canoe would be awesome but I just wouldn't want to haul it around everywhere which is why im leaning more towards kayak, maybe I'll just rent for now. Thanks for the advice Scott!
I am looking forward to seeing the videos of your trip coming home after the wedding. I enjoyed your content from 2024. Thanks for making a huge effort in creating them I know they are time consuming. I don't know how you all manage to hike , talk and hold a camera while showing some fabulous scenery.I love the CCC cabins. That is the best time to stay at the cabins no one around . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Would you mind sharing what your job is or if not that is ok too.
I can't wait to share the wedding roadtrip with everyone, hopefully folks don't get burned out from it though considering its going to be a lengthy series, thanks for the kind comment Cathy, 2024 will be a tough one to beat! Merry Christmas! I work for a lab!
You had quite the year. 2024 was a pretty fantastic year for me too. I find it hilarious that you live in Pittsburgh and hate the Steelers. As an Eagles fan that warms my heart. I will look forward to your adventures in 2025. Also as an easter PA. Wawa all the way.
You've done quite a lot in 2024 as well I seen! But yeah 2024 will be a tough one to beat that's for sure. And yeah, as for the Steelers ever since I made this video they are 0-2 so I guess I can take some credit for that lol....gotcha entered!
My experience from my years is to buy the bike and rent a canoe, kayak, or raft. This has worked well for me and my friends. I suppose it depends on what you plan on doing the most. There are bike trails and rail trails everywhere. AND maybe a bike for Sam also. Just my 2 cents. I'm going to envy you taking that New England road trip. I lived in N.H. for 5 years in the 1970s, and it is beautiful up there!
Great thinking Dennis, thanks for adding your two cents to the convo! A few others have recommended using a canoe vs a kayak and I am starting to agree with them, plus I really don't feel like hauling a canoe around so renting might be the best option...Id like to get into some bike packing down the road but there are still so many trails I wanna do! Thanks again!
Congrats on an outstanding 2024! You deserve all the growth you're receiving. Cheers!! I know I'm a little late with this but let's go team Sheetz!! I would recommend a kayak over a bike, personally. I have both and find myself drawn more to kayaking than biking at this point in my life. If you like to fish, a kayak opens up opportunities on creeks, rivers, and lakes. One last question; will the Pens make the playoffs or should we accept that they're in the throws of a deep rebuild? Let's go Pens!!!
As always Bruce thanks for the constant support, folks like you are the reason I go out and do the things I do! I'll add you to the giveaway! The kayak vs bike thing is pretty intriguing to me, im still torn on what I want to do haha...if only things weren't so expensive. As for the Pens...I think they are well overdue to do a proper rebuild. If anything they'll slightly miss the playoffs or be a first round exit. Hopefully im wrong!
Thank you for this video, Bill. I started going to Clear Creek with my parents in 1976. I honeymooned there with my wife in 1984. Over the years I have instilled a love for the place in my own children. You did a wonderful job in showing what the place has to offer. I only wish you had walked down through the hemlocks that line the road by the amphitheater as when I pass between those pines, I know I am “home”. Oh, and I have to agree with you on the Cook Forest / Caledonia facility extremes. Keep on hiking. Keep on filming. Maybe we’ll cross paths someday.
I was thinking about you while I was exploring around, I think I did a pretty solid job for not really having a gameplan. I have another episode next week that'll show a little of the Irish Rock Trail so you should enjoy that I think! Thanks for all the kind words and support and I can totally see why you love this park so much!
![Seungmin "그렇게, 천천히, 우리(As we are)" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kAzmhLHePqU/mqdefault.jpg)
That was fun. Thanks 👍
Rutters😅
Something a little different, turned out to be a bit longer than I expected but I hope some folks enjoyed it! Great answer ill enter you into the giveaway!
I've enjoyed following along with your adventures this year and 2025 sounds like it's going to be great.
Appreciate you watching this year and be so supportive towards the channel!
Congratulations to you and Sam! What a wonderful place to exchange your vows. Also, when we were campground hosts at Cook Forest, they told us that new bath houses are being built in 2025.
Thanks so much Susan, I hope you enjoy the videos coming out in the New Year about the roadtrip back and forth from Utah...thats great information about the bath houses as well, thank you!
What a difference a few days makes. I was up in Clarion the weekend before, and had to trudge through 8 inches of snow!
I’m definitely up for an overnight kayaking or canoeing trip. I know you can rent canoes up there, and I think that would be our best option.
You had an awesome 2024, I’m not sure how you’ll be able to top it in 2025, but who knows!
Good stuff as always!
P.S. Sheetz FTW!
Really? That's pretty insane ha, and yeah I think that would be a fun trip to do. I'll start drawing something up and let ya know! We could probably park at both ends and do that....and yeah I don't I'll ever top 2024!
Thanks Bill for sharing some of your highlights in 2024. I reslly enjoy seeing the works of the CCC boys. Always try and search out there worh wherever I may travel
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! The CCC really had a huge impact on the development of the parks, I'll be releasing a quick cabin tour probably this weekend as well showing you around the old CCC cabins.
I remember my first time seeing the Milky Way. It was about 30 years ago in the Quehanna Wild Area. It was truly amazing to see. I'm glad you pointed out that you don't have to travel to Cherry Springs to see it.
Congrats again to you and Sam! Best wishes for 2025!
These convos are always fun to have, I love teaching others about the outdoors. I remember seeing the Milky Way for the first time when I was younger and thought it was just a big cloud for the longest time lol...thanks for stopping by Troy! See ya on the next one!
Get a canoe! Way more versatile than a kayak for river tripping. I recommend a used Old Town, Mad River or Wenonah made of Royalex.
A canoe would be awesome but I just wouldn't want to haul it around everywhere which is why im leaning more towards kayak, maybe I'll just rent for now. Thanks for the advice Scott!
I am looking forward to seeing the videos of your trip coming home after the wedding. I enjoyed your content from 2024. Thanks for making a huge effort in creating them I know they are time consuming. I don't know how you all manage to hike , talk and hold a camera while showing some fabulous scenery.I love the CCC cabins. That is the best time to stay at the cabins no one around . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Would you mind sharing what your job is or if not that is ok too.
I can't wait to share the wedding roadtrip with everyone, hopefully folks don't get burned out from it though considering its going to be a lengthy series, thanks for the kind comment Cathy, 2024 will be a tough one to beat! Merry Christmas! I work for a lab!
You had quite the year. 2024 was a pretty fantastic year for me too. I find it hilarious that you live in Pittsburgh and hate the Steelers. As an Eagles fan that warms my heart. I will look forward to your adventures in 2025. Also as an easter PA. Wawa all the way.
You've done quite a lot in 2024 as well I seen! But yeah 2024 will be a tough one to beat that's for sure. And yeah, as for the Steelers ever since I made this video they are 0-2 so I guess I can take some credit for that lol....gotcha entered!
Great video and recap! Looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings!!
Appreciate you watching, 2025 is going to be awesome!
@ looking forward to it!
My experience from my years is to buy the bike and rent a canoe, kayak, or raft. This has worked well for me and my friends. I suppose it depends on what you plan on doing the most. There are bike trails and rail trails everywhere. AND maybe a bike for Sam also. Just my 2 cents.
I'm going to envy you taking that New England road trip. I lived in N.H. for 5 years in the 1970s, and it is beautiful up there!
Great thinking Dennis, thanks for adding your two cents to the convo! A few others have recommended using a canoe vs a kayak and I am starting to agree with them, plus I really don't feel like hauling a canoe around so renting might be the best option...Id like to get into some bike packing down the road but there are still so many trails I wanna do! Thanks again!
25:35 "Kids, get in here quick! I just got a shout-out in the new Maksim Outdoors video!" 😂
@@StillGoingFar lmao!
Congrats on an outstanding 2024! You deserve all the growth you're receiving. Cheers!! I know I'm a little late with this but let's go team Sheetz!!
I would recommend a kayak over a bike, personally. I have both and find myself drawn more to kayaking than biking at this point in my life. If you like to fish, a kayak opens up opportunities on creeks, rivers, and lakes.
One last question; will the Pens make the playoffs or should we accept that they're in the throws of a deep rebuild? Let's go Pens!!!
As always Bruce thanks for the constant support, folks like you are the reason I go out and do the things I do! I'll add you to the giveaway! The kayak vs bike thing is pretty intriguing to me, im still torn on what I want to do haha...if only things weren't so expensive. As for the Pens...I think they are well overdue to do a proper rebuild. If anything they'll slightly miss the playoffs or be a first round exit. Hopefully im wrong!
Great video!! Love your adventures! Looking forward to 2025. Check out Promised Land State Park & Varden Conservation Area.
Thanks for watching this lengthy video and leaving a comment! 2025 will be a good one! (I have a few videos from Promised Land on here!)
Did you go explore BEARTOWN ROCKS just across from Clear Creek? If so, you'll have to go back for a visit!
Great question, I actually filmed Beartown back during peak fall foliage, that video will be coming out in a few months!
Thank you for this video, Bill. I started going to Clear Creek with my parents in 1976. I honeymooned there with my wife in 1984. Over the years I have instilled a love for the place in my own children. You did a wonderful job in showing what the place has to offer. I only wish you had walked down through the hemlocks that line the road by the amphitheater as when I pass between those pines, I know I am “home”. Oh, and I have to agree with you on the Cook Forest / Caledonia facility extremes. Keep on hiking. Keep on filming. Maybe we’ll cross paths someday.
I was thinking about you while I was exploring around, I think I did a pretty solid job for not really having a gameplan. I have another episode next week that'll show a little of the Irish Rock Trail so you should enjoy that I think! Thanks for all the kind words and support and I can totally see why you love this park so much!
@@MaksimOutdoors You were out to Irish Rock??!! Did you notice if the skin off my elbow was still there from when I went down on it August of 2023? 😆
@ lmao I remember you saying something about that, I didn’t put two and two together but no I didn’t see it!
36:30 Shots fired! lol
You definitely had quite the year. Enjoyed every minute of it. I don't do Instagram but I'm team Wawa. 😊
Thanks for the support and for watching! Also got ya entered in the contest!