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@adamguerich9200 4 күн бұрын
FYI Blue Springs is no longer Missouri's known deepest spring. Recent exploration has shown that Roaring River Springs is deeper. Divers reach 472 feet deep and had to stop and ascend due to dive plans. but Blue Springs is definitely prettier.
@MarksofCuriosity 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the updated info! Time for another video!
@missadorkablekitty 6 күн бұрын
I enjoyed your video! It was nice meeting you at the airport (TSA). I hope you have a safe flight!!
@MarksofCuriosity 3 күн бұрын
Thank You! Thanks for being so kind while checking my backpack and we made it safely thanks to the works you do!
@clydemauk8701 7 күн бұрын
Well done! As an amateur photographer I’m always looking for new places to visit. Much appreciated!
@MarksofCuriosity 7 күн бұрын
Thank You! As an amateur myself, I am happy to pass info along. It is absolutely worth a visit. Thanks for watching!
@OzarkRiver-Banks 7 күн бұрын
How many times I walked around that spring as a child. Then with my own children years ago. The camping area was on that side then. Also an island in the spring branch people camped on. That was before Scenic Riverways!
@MarksofCuriosity 7 күн бұрын
Very cool to be able to pass the love of place down to the next generation. It is interesting to hear stories before the NPS came in. Thanks for watching!
@TheCort1971 12 күн бұрын
thank you. i do so miss home.
@MarksofCuriosity 10 күн бұрын
My Pleasure! It's a great place to explore. Thanks for watching!
@dawnfiel2936 14 күн бұрын
I like it
@MarksofCuriosity 14 күн бұрын
Me too! It's a beautiful area. Thanks for watching!
@OldGoatintheWoods 19 күн бұрын
Great video showcasing that area of Bell Smith Springs! Tried kayaking from Millstone Lake to Bell Smith Springs recently. I would have made it too if it wasn't for a large tree that had fallen directly across Bay Creek.
@MarksofCuriosity 16 күн бұрын
Very Cool! I've wondered how far you can go up from the lake. It's is a beautiful area. Thanks for watching!
@ashleymartinez-dj3fe 20 күн бұрын
🎯💖
@stevenboyce4136 21 күн бұрын
I lived in Lawton for 6 years as a kid {Dad was stationed at Ft. Sill }..I remember all the rattlesnakes in the Refuge. but had cookouts all the time there in the '70s
@MarksofCuriosity 16 күн бұрын
Sound like some great memories! I've yet to see a rattlesnake on my hikes, but I remind myself when I'm out there that this land is venomous snake country and I'm walking around in their home. Thanks for watching!
@stevenboyce4136 14 күн бұрын
@@MarksofCuriosity Yes...this was in the early '70s..the HOLY CITY and MT. SCOTT was my favorite place. I loved it back then you had to go there to see it..nowadays the computer brings everything right into your house. I loved growing up in Lawton OK
@MarksofCuriosity 14 күн бұрын
@@stevenboyce4136 Those places are really cool and somewhat hard to capture the true feeling of being there. With saying that I am with you on the have to go there, even though I feed into the ethos of KZbin. No matter what any of use put on social media, it will NEVER give you a sense of this place or any other. Your comment is timely, since I am researching for a future video series on THE WHY we go out into nature.
@mariocerda761 23 күн бұрын
would you share with me the exact coordinates of the boulder field and how to get there?
@MarksofCuriosity 16 күн бұрын
If you go on google maps around the elk mountain area, you will see it marked (limited signal in the Wichita Mountains, download an off-line map before you go). When you get there, there are many openings just off the trial. Take time to explore each of them, because they can lead to some cool stuff. Thanks for watching!
@ecmarks438 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking me along on a lovely walk. Quite a lovely place to enjoy nature. ❤
@MarksofCuriosity 16 күн бұрын
It sure is and my pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@nevalynhubbard-ti1nw 26 күн бұрын
I saw an old ladder leaning against a tree about middle way through the video what could it have been for? It didn't look like it was for a hunting stand. I like your videos but you zip through them so fast I can't really enjoy the scenery.
@MarksofCuriosity 25 күн бұрын
The ladder ended up being a deer stand. Didn’t see it when I was there. About the faster pace this is what the audience retention rate in KZbin has “forced” me to take into account when editing. There are many places that could use some extra time, so possibly could be for another video or even another channel. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@nevalynhubbard-ti1nw 26 күн бұрын
Do you ever find any evidence of native American people?
@MarksofCuriosity 25 күн бұрын
I personally have not, except where there is already known archaeological sites, but that doesn’t stop me from continuing the search.
@Manzetti1953 Ай бұрын
Been here many, many times. And my other 1/2 and I cannot walk any longer. Seeing your video takes me back to those times that we made these treks. Memories come out of my mind in leaps and bounds of hiking, of camping, of friends & family. Thanks for sharing your video.😃
@MarksofCuriosity 16 күн бұрын
It is a beautiful place! I'm glad I can bring some of those memories back. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@tommyNix4098 Ай бұрын
Eastern OK, around the Ouachita mountains, is also an area of spectacular natural beauty.
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
That’s on the list! Hoping to make it there this year or next.
@ZachNielsen-cb1rq Ай бұрын
Nice fall . Handle that like a boss. Very manly. Thanks for sharing . BTW what's with all the triangle s
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
lol - coming from primarily a photography background, I see forms and shapes when aligning shots, thus in particular a lot of triangles in this video. Thanks for watching!
@hotrodswoodshed7405 Ай бұрын
Watching the historical documentaries i was fascinated and enthusiastic about traveling to put my sight and hands on the VERY SAME object in modern time of today... only to find out that it had been destroyed by the "progression of mankind" i was devastated and disappointed 😞.... in that moment i thought... "thru all off this search for history ... the ONE THING i can depend on, at least the ROCKS don't change"! i applaud your tip of the hat to ken burns. I would clearly agree. Very good presentation. Im now on a quest to learn MORE about the building of this bridge . Truly FASCINATING ❤😊
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
Agreed, some absolute wonderful historical places are ravished by time for the good and the bad. The rocks (landscape/environment) do make the place. We as people are drawn to landscape for various reasons, but when there's interesting geology it makes it that much more "permanent". Ken Burns is a definitely a national treasure and an inspiration to many. Thank you for your kind words and keep on being curious and explore!
@hotrodswoodshed7405 Ай бұрын
Another FASCINATING... FANTASTIC video. I live in west Kentucky...and you have me planning a road trip. Love your content
@hotrodswoodshed7405 Ай бұрын
Such a fantastic journey... excellent video production. Thx for inspiration of places to venture❤
@MiracleFound Ай бұрын
Lots of memories! I lived not far from this area in my teens and 20's. 😊
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
Great place to be raised in! Thanks for watching
@MiracleFound Ай бұрын
@@MarksofCuriosity definitely! There was so much to explore.
@RonDelby Ай бұрын
I hear that this bell also cracked. Do they ever try to ring it?
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
If I remember correctly the bell developed a crack in the late 1940's, but it was still be rung until the Great Flood of the 1970's or 1993.
@AesthMed Ай бұрын
Can’t wait to visit this summer.
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
It is a great place to explore! Enjoy your time there.
@joannbeiser4907 Ай бұрын
When I was very young you could camp at the spring. The mill was a gift shop and they would open and close the damn. I can’t remember if they gave a warning but once the flood gates opened and my father and uncle went chasing our melons down river. We had them rocked off in the spring to cool them down.
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
Wow, hadn't thought of that as a technique for cooling off melons. Lots of interesting history in this area. Thanks for watching!
@wildland-Fire-Dan Ай бұрын
Are these across from the backpackers parking lot or off the loop trail
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
Yes, they are.
@lesjones5684 Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 god bless
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@leatherneck62 Ай бұрын
Beautiful country, i have hiked in there, i grew up North of there in Carnegie
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
Indeed it is! What a great place to have in your backyard.
@cristinas4398 12 күн бұрын
Hi, may I ask, we're looking for a tiny chapel - My sister remembers going inside it on top of Mount Scott in 1975 and again in 1978. Really small. She wants to go back and I can't find it for her online. I keep finding a "Holy City" with a chapel but it is bigger and looks nothing like what she was inside. I keep checking history but it doesn't mention a chapel being demolished or anything. Any idea as a local? We're in Texas.
@MarksofCuriosity 9 күн бұрын
@@cristinas4398 I personally am not aware of this structure. Maybe someone will see this post and reply.
@user-nl7pr6us1h Ай бұрын
Gary, I see below where you explain were these caves are located. I've never been to the area and am going in mid-May and want to make sure my wife and I find them. Are these caves located as you hike the Indian Point Trail? I'm guessing on the North, East and South potions of the loop on the attached map? www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd558213.pdf About how much time should we expect to dedicate to exploring the cave areas where you were at? Thanks for your wonderful work and knowledge!
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
I apologize for the delay, not sure why I haven't seen it till now, but hope this gets to you before your trip. They are all the Indian Point trail. The "caves" are all located on the bottom on the loop section (east side - by the name 108G on the map) Some of them you have to go up into the crevices a little to see, but they can all be explored in a day. The are some north of the backpackers parking lot (pink trail on map - river to -river ) if you hike left after you cross the road, but don't miss the big arch on the right side of the trail. Hope this helps and again sorry for not seeing it sooner.
@user-nl7pr6us1h 29 күн бұрын
@@MarksofCuriosity This helps greatly and I appreciate your reply. We are heading out there this coming Thurs. so your timing is perfect. Thanks again and I hope all is well.
@roncohp 2 ай бұрын
In Jan. 2000, I wrote an article for the Natural Arch and Bridge Society on the longest arches in Eastern America. Bell Smith Arch is the longest in Illinois and the longest in the Midwest, and it is 3rd longest East of the Mississippi. It is 120 ft long and 30 ft high. The article covers the 10 longest. It's still available on the NABS site.
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
Very cool! Didn’t realize it ranked up with the big ones. Here’s a link to that article for others who pass through these comments www.naturalarches.org/span-0001-EasternUS.htm
@exploringtheancients7240 2 ай бұрын
Very beautiful place!
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
It really is!
@jackass71467 2 ай бұрын
enjoying your video: Is it possible to get copies of the maps in this video? Or can you recommend a reference book? Thank you
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
Sorry for the delay. A lot to the maps can be found on-line if you type in Kaskaskia historical maps, but I did use for referencing two books - Kaskaskia under the French Regime and Kaskaskia: The Lost Capital of Illinois. Hope this helps!
@737Parkie 2 ай бұрын
Lots of people don’t know this place exists….even those from the state. My wife is from the area and we’re purchasing a home in Medicine Park we love the WMWR so much.
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
That’s very true. Last month while there I met a couple that lived in Oklahoma that said it was their first time there. Owning a home there would be awesome! Congrats on your home purchase!
@737Parkie Ай бұрын
Thank you! We’re so excited! We can walk the Lawtonka trails and walk to Elmer Thomas from the house!
@IfearGod. 2 ай бұрын
Scary
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
It truly was!
@geneo1976 2 ай бұрын
Good video. I spent many a summer working the fields of my Grandpa's farm fields when I was a kid. You need to tie in the floods of 1973 and 1993. At one time "Kaskie" had a population of over 4,000 people! Mostly fur traders and hunters. Of course it didn't become an island until a large flood in the late 1800's changed the course of the river.
@MarksofCuriosity Ай бұрын
Thank you! Very cool that you have that connection to the area. Those are some great video ideas. If I can get some more eyes to these “historical” type videos, I will make the push to make them happen! Thanks for commenting
@bryanelders 2 ай бұрын
Glad your ok man, that could have been a much nastier fall. I'm confused on the area though. In the intro you show East Trigg and then mention Jackson Falls area in the description. Could I perhaps get more enlightenment on this location? Great video!
@Futuristicnomad 2 ай бұрын
He hiked from east trigg Tower to the east towards and passed cove hollow falls to then hit Splatterstone canyon you can cross the tracks to get into Jackson falls area or continue north to Jackson hollow.
@bryanelders 2 ай бұрын
@@Futuristicnomad Thanks Zac
@MarksofCuriosity 2 ай бұрын
Yep, futuristicnomad is right. The railroad tracks split the areas. There are several ways into this area, but 001T seems to be the most direct and scenic. Thanks for watching and sorry for the delay on responding!
@user-nl7pr6us1h 2 ай бұрын
Hi Gary, just found your channel as my wife and I are planning our first trip to the Shawnee! Love your creativity and explorations. I have a question on the Garden of the Gods Caves videos you did about 2 years back. Do you have an email address that I can reach you at?
@MarksofCuriosity 2 ай бұрын
Thank You! I don't have one set-up for the channel, but could easily. If it is a question that is general, I could answer it here or preferably on the video in question, that way it might help others in the the future. Thanks!
@user-nl7pr6us1h Ай бұрын
@@MarksofCuriosity Hi Gary, I went ahead and asked the question on the video in question (Garden of the Gods Caves | The Unexpected | Shawnee National Forest) a bit ago. Appreciate your help!
@chrislrob 2 ай бұрын
New subscriber. I live in Chicago and love Fern Clyffe. Been twice. Accidentally hooked a snapping turtle while fishing there! Rock formations are beautiful. You found so many that I haven't seen. Next time.
@MarksofCuriosity 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub! It is an absolutely beautiful area. Hopefully that snapper was easy to get off. It's a place you can definitely spend some time exploring.
@Yellowselfexistingstar1111 2 ай бұрын
Thank you❤❤❤❤
@MarksofCuriosity 2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@michaelcervantez3570 2 ай бұрын
I just retired a year ago and I have just got all my ducks in a row to travel. My camper van is ready and that area of Ok. will be my first stop area when I leave Texas. I will be headed all the way north to North Dakota and Montana for the summer 😍
@MarksofCuriosity 2 ай бұрын
Oh, Wow! Sounds like a great adventure! This would be an excellent place for a first stop, just don't let it spoil you - lol. Thanks for watching and commenting and safe travels this summers.
@CrowBrosRacing 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this series on LGC. I was there in February with my family, we bushwhacked down the south side to the canyon just behind chalk bluff, then followed chalk bluff back to the main canyon/trail. You showed me all the stuff we missed. Now we have a reason to go back. 😁
@MarksofCuriosity 2 ай бұрын
My pleasure! There is a lot of interesting places around the canyon. I’m glad it inspired you to come back.
@mchervino 2 ай бұрын
That place is money. If you continue up the left of the Y the canyon tapers into dirt-sides hills. If you follow the creek you will eventually be forced to go up a steep ravine. Once on top you’ll be back to the road/parking area. It’s like a big loop!
@MarksofCuriosity 2 ай бұрын
Indeed it is! It definitely from any direction a steep climb out. lol - Beautiful area though
@sarahd2800 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this information! You have the perfect voice for documentary voice-overs. Very clear and pleasant; thank you. I appreciate the comprehensive information, and have used your video as one of the resources for my Local History class with our Homeschool Co Op.
@MarksofCuriosity 2 ай бұрын
Wow, that really mean a lot! I am glad to hear it is being used as an educational tool. This truly inspires me to put the work in on future projects. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@lawrencesounddesign1862 3 ай бұрын
As an NR-EMT who likes climbing, seeing that backboard by the climbing area is nice! Just need spider straps and a head block/c-collar and can get anyone out of there with no problem! I plan on a climbing trip down in jackson falls this fall (2024), was watching your video to get an idea of trail condition to the climbing areas. :) Thanks for posting!
@MarksofCuriosity 2 ай бұрын
Wow, that information is interesting! As you probably already know the Jackson Falls area may be the best in Southern Illinois, The trails especially across the tracks on the Jackson Falls area are really good. Again, I'm sure you already have the Mountain Project App, so I'm sure it could lead you to all the good climbs in the area. Thanks for commenting and watching!
@jeffs869 3 ай бұрын
great video,well edited, no fluff
@MarksofCuriosity 3 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@sheilakelley4328 3 ай бұрын
I am a local. My Dad use to tell me stories of the Ancient Ohio River path. This is the only other time that I have heard it discussed. How he knew of this, I have no idea except maybe passed down through generations. Thank you for this video!
@MarksofCuriosity 3 ай бұрын
Very Cool! Your Dad sounds like a smart guy. I, also had never heard of it and I’ve lived here all my life. I don’t understand why are education didn’t involve a glimpse of the local history and geology of the area. It really is a fascinating place! Thanks for watching
@grandmakellymcdonald 3 ай бұрын
Let’s go let’s go adventure 🌺❤️🇺🇸👵✌️🎉🌎
@davidcasteel2821 3 ай бұрын
Black Mamba
@erfelgamazig 3 ай бұрын
Oh, this is so cool! I don't think that daffodils are indigenous. Does that mean there was a settlement there? Thanks so much, this was a lot of work.
@magicworldbyjorg 3 ай бұрын
<<<a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you….
@MarksofCuriosity 3 ай бұрын
Thank You! Thanks for watching!
@magicworldbyjorg 3 ай бұрын
@@MarksofCuriosity Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….
@kevinjoest2738 3 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing! I heard Snake Road is closed already.
@MarksofCuriosity 3 ай бұрын
Thanks You! I could absolutely see that with highs expected up to 80. Thanks for watching!
@timv.885 3 ай бұрын
Ah my favorite ophidiophobic KZbinr back at it. So… the snake is a plain-bellied Watersnake aka copperbelly aka yellowbelly (Nerodia erthogaster). There’s a nice stand of River Cane down there also, possible habit for the rare Swainson’s Warbler, I need to get down there and spend some time this spring scouting for that bird, just a hunch on my part tho. At about minute 8:30 I thought I saw a short-leaf pine, I know there’s some up in the parking lot. You and I differ on one thing, I would go specifically to see a timber rattler. Love the vids, keep em coming.
@MarksofCuriosity 3 ай бұрын
LOL I had to Google ophidiophobic. I would say that fits me to a tee. Thanks for identifying the snake. I think my fear of snakes went into full force when I almost stepped on a rattler. It didn’t try to move or even rattle. That has had a lasting impact. It is a beautiful area and one for further discoveries. Thanks for commenting and watching!