A Weekend Vacation Camping

Welcome to an Arkansas weekend for the outdoorsy. We are back in Arkansas traveling deep into the mountains of the Ouachita National Forest for a little relaxation and adventure. After setting up camp for our first night, Kellie cooks a Mexican Casserole.
The next morning for breakfast we cooks Blue Berry Biscuits with bacon and eggs. After breakfast Kellie stays back at camp to relax while I go hiking up the creek that was were camping at to explore the region and look for waterfalls. After that, I return to camp to enjoy the rest of the day relaxing with Kellie.
That evening Kellie shows how to cook Butternut Squash Ravioli with Roasted Walnuts. Jonathan arrives at camp later that evening.
The next morning Kellie cooks French Toast. After breakfast, we drive down to Glenwood, Arkansas to kayak the Caddo River. We put in at the Glenwood Caddo River Access (34°19'13.5"N 93°32'31.1"W) and take out at the Amity Caddo River Access (34°17'21.8"N 93°27'34.5"W)
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Dome Life Video - How to Setup and Breakdown your tent
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Dome Life Video - A Tour of My Camp Kitchen
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Dome Life Video - Our Camping Setup
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Dome Life Video - Our Kayak Camping Setup
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Dome Life Video - Shower Build
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Camping Stove
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Igloo Cooler
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6 gallon water jug
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The tent we have is a Alps Mountaineering 6 Person tent
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The new tent fans:
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Cots
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Kayak - Perception Pescador 10.0 (Our model has changed and is no longer available. Here is the updated model)
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Dry Bag - We have 2 20-Liter Seal Line dry bags.
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Cookware - 16 Pcs Bisgear Camping Cookware.
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Cooler - Ozark Trail 30 Can Leaktight Cooler.
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Water Filter - Survivor Filter PRO.
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Camping Chairs - G4Free Outdoor 2 Pack Camping Chair.
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Kayak Camping Tent - Hasle Outfitters Ultralight backpacking tent, 2 person 3 season.
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Camping Pad - X-Large 30X77 inch Therm-a-Rest Basecamp self-inflating foam camping pad.
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Cody's Pillow - TREKOLOGY ultralight inflating Travel/Camping Pillow.
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Kellie's Pillow - Coop Home Goods - Adjustable Travel and Camping Pillow
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MSR PocketRocket Camping Travel Stove
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[@stevearmstrong8702]

Love your videos Kelley is one great cook

[@joeparker7508]

So glad you expanding your recipes

[@axelcalder9145]

You probably won’t know this but the music that was playing in the back while you were cooking the tortillas it’s actually Puerto Rican folkloric music. You have no idea how emotional I got when I started listening to it. Thanks a lot for throwing that in there (on purpose or not). Blessings!!!

[@neenah7376]

I was about to comment the same thing!

[@Revelacion320]

I was listening and picturing abuela cooking arroz con gandules when we would go camping 🤗

[@3smoke]

I had no idea about that so I went back and watched it again. It made hungry the first time I watched and even hungry the 2nd time!

[@paulmartin9803]

That circular formation you were asking about was formed by the Creator of this world. Divine creation! Seeing so many amazing things in nature shows that there is a Divine Creator, who blessed us with an amazing nature for us to enjoy!!! We LOVE watching y’all’s videos! Sooo inspiring and makes me want to get out and enjoy nature! Blessings to you both!!!

[@azdesertrat9104]

I swear! Cooking eggs in bacon grease is THE BEST!!😋 I would add home made tortillas to that and maybe a side of cooked potato's with diced onions and green chili's?! AND, Kelly you cooked up the bacon just the way I like 'em - well done and crunchy!! YUMMO! That trip on the Caddo looked like SO MUCH FUN! Thanks for sharing!

[@sandiegosandra]

Your channel is my very first I subscribed to. I love you guys. You really are fun to watch. Please keep up the great work.

[@jimmydunlap74]

Love Glenwood! Spent many a summer day on the Caddo way back when the RR trestle was still in use.

[@Journey_with_lovey_and_pops]

I added a high temp felt welding blanket to the top of my Coleman camp oven to hold in the heat and better regulate the temp. I saw some KZbin hacks where people cut them and sewed them. I just got a small 18 x 24 in and fold it at the back and secure it with large metal safety pins. It's easier to pack away when I'm not using it. I love my Coleman oven. Saw it watching your KZbin vlogs and had to have one.

[@2YOOTZ68]

Im just catching up on your earlier videos, you guys are REALLY GREAT TOGETHER! so enjoy the entertainment... all the best stay safe

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

“Guys, this is what it’s all about...camping, expresso, good food...”says the man with his own amazing personal gourmet camp chef!😂👍

[@FastRackOverland]

Dude now I have to go buys some kayaks now. 😋 Great video!!!!👊🏼

[@jeffreysadventuresyoutube]

Amazing!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏. This episode was so great!

[@jamesodom5707]

Hey Kelly I have an additional breakfast burrito recipe that you might like. Scrambled eggs,sausage, taters,onions,cheese and Cavenders Greek seasoning. Different but that seasoning is righteous

[@clairegordon8475]

Cody! I always love the info you give on the areas around you! Never stop reading the history books and explaining different geological landmarks. I really appreciate that about your channel.

[@beverlystewart5518]

I agree morning is the best time of day. Thanks for another walk in the beautiful Quachita mountains.

[@ACE-NOPE]

Y'all are a big HIT at Cooking, Camping..., And entertaining anyway I might have the answer for yer DOME Q. the Red Clay mixed with debris in Flood waters bang into it and it formed. when the Redclay here in Arkansas gets hard mixed in the soil Well it's like a clay vase. Sounds good to me lol

[@teresap.5991]

Oh man does that breakfast look good! Today is my husband's birthday Kelly and I'm making him your homemade pizza here at home. Wish me luck LOL I've never made dough that turned out well before. Not much into baking love to cook though.

[@ttwillow9073]

Thanks for showing us the beautiful water in Arkansas! I shared this one on my FB wall.

[@erm4292]

how did they get back to their vehicles

[@davidmccarstle7722]

Great Video! The favorite part of my morning while camping is re-starting a fire from the embers and making the coffee. Like you Cody and after way to many years of it, I've come to realize that spending all your time training for racing cheats you out of a whole lot of other great experiences.

[@dolorespatenaude9498]

Great vlog! Great photography,great cooking and great to see jonathan! Very serene and relaxing!

[@shanevann]

You two are so effing chill! It's a whole vibe and I'm here for all of it! I've added so many places to my list from your videos, if you're in S.W. New Mex check out the Gila Wilderness, really cool history, Gila hot springs campground, Mogollon, cliff dwellings, fun place!

[@RobinT-treehugger]

I was just about to suggest they come to So New Mexico too... Gila is a great place to chill and see real mountains (2600' LOL...not a mountain, that's a hill). Kellie and Cody, let us know if coming this day one weekend and we might meet up with you.

[@berniegoodman2823]

Any river is my favorite in a kayak---long as it ain't rollin' too hard.

[@pamelamikel7967]

Awesome footage of the kayaking! Loved this weekend trip & of course Kelly's gourmet meals.

[@greytroop9272]

Great video as always. I am trying to get my wife to get back into camping, she doesn't like to primitive camp anymore. So I showed her some of your videos showing that camping doesn't have to be so tough and with the right gear you can camp and eat like royalty. Have a great week 😀

[@bluegirl5555]

Can you guys please do a video on packing at home and setting up camp when you get there? I really find that so exciting to watch( especially setting up the tent and everything inside) I like to watch those kinds of videos a lot because it makes me happy and excited to go camping and have fun in my camp home away from home. Now i want to make my own video next time that we go. Did I just inspire myself by being inspired by you guys? Woah! Nice!

[@rosemiller646]

That looked like a very yummy Mexican Lasagna that Kelly made. So, if you need a name for it, this would definitely work since it was layered.

[@jessys9868]

I loved the drone kayaking shots.

[@henrikm4657]

Another awesome episode. I had just finished dinner when I turned this video on, and I was still ready for another full meal after watching Kellie's cooking! One of these days, I'll make it out to Arkansas. You sure manage to showcase the AR beauty in your vlogs.

[@TheCountrySquireRV]

I'd like to see how you guys plan/shop/prep for your weekend trips. As much as love camping I really don't like all the prep. I have to go bed on Friday night so early because I'm so tired from the work week and prep. I'd also like to see your video editing setup. Those blueberry biscuits oh..mah..gawd. I wish I could have crawled in the video and got 1. Another good video tonight. 😆

[@wolfbisbing486]

Man I can’t wait to get a kayak and try that out. Great video as usual. Thanks for bringing us along every week. Stay Positive!!! Positivity Has Power!!!

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Awesome adventure! The blueberry biscuits look amazing! As a fellow kayaker that River does look like a great journey. Thank you for sharing! 🤙

[@MonaMorgan]

I so enjoyed the kayaking footage. Wow, so beautiful, serene and relaxing! And Kelly's cooking looked amazing as always! I sure do enjoy your videos. Your videography and editing is the best out there.

[@erm4292]

I teach the cinamatography merit badge to the boy scouts and the editing is professional as are the b roll and shots and framing

[@deneseweatherby7378]

I haven't seen a video from you in a while. Good to see you again. Arkansas is my go to special place. Good memories from Albert Pike.

[@dawndietz4654]

I am loving your vlogs! Y’all are so much fun! You make me want to get out there! Perfect. Love your vlog style, camera work and the drone footage is spectacular!❤️❤️☀️. I’m going to make Kelly’s pancakes❤️👍🏻

[@homelesstravelinglivingmyd9225]

Many Thanks for sharing Your Journey. Safe travels, Much Love 💕

[@northwindswi]

Thanks for correcting to espresso.

[@dianalugo1287]

Hey guys, please share your biscuit recipe. We bought the camp oven and we love it!! This was another great video.

[@nadrosa]

Here for it. Kellie you freaking rock!

[@CodyandKellie]

If you join our patreon Kellie is posting a recipe once a month

[@jaredsmith6047]

Let's go!!! Great vid guys

[@sandrataylor3665]

Oh my god you guys are my favorite! 😂😂

[@patrickinthesmokys5165]

I'll never miss your content!

[@horaciolugo9060]

Always a great job.

[@austinezell2057]

Live in Sherwood and my wife and I love camping in the Ouachita and Ozark National Foreests. So many beautiful things to see. Love the content. Maybe our paths will cross one day in the trail. Would love to see some of the places ya'll have found! Best wishes.

[@ArkieTravels]

Loved this one! I'm dying to try all that food!!

[@MovingMountainsOverland]

👍🏾 enjoyed it!

[@miltonthacker1586]

Just gotta kno do yall have a lot of left overs lol, and as always great to see yall back in Arkansaw ,love watching u guys

[@CodyandKellie]

Some times we do but not often

[@IronButterflyAT]

Waiting in line for tonight...

[@sdman1000]

Raised on the Caddo, used to float it in the sixties and seventies with a flat bottom wooden boat.

[@darksideemt]

I'm curious and maybe you haven't thought of this but why don't you pre scramble your eggs and put them in a water bottle (raw)? I saw someone else mention this as a tip and did it on my camping trip. It saves space vs that egg carrier. Anyway your cooking looked amazing as always and the kayaking looked fun.

[@exploringnature6319]

That round hole looks like someone was digging for gold.

[@pjreads5014]

I'm binge watching all your episodes and loving them. I think the round rock formations are fossils called stromatolites. Google stromatolites of Glacier National Park and see if you agree.

[@donnageitz4701]

Cody I'm glad you didn't meet up with that mountain lion. Have you and Kellie had any wild animal encounters on your journeys? For example like a bear? Kayaking on the Caddo River looked like an amazing time. Truly a beautiful place.

[@CodyandKellie]

Yes we have had a few bear encounters

[@DynamicDao]

How about an episode on dealing with all the critters like tics, chiggers, recluse, widow, copperheads, moccasins and the like?

[@arkH138]

I wanna see you guys ! -Ang/DWH guest farm

[@CodyandKellie]

Hey girl!

[@TikiTiffany]

You look like Paul Rudd!

[@judyderieux8484]

How do you get back to camp? Yes, beautiful river......

[@falcons5683]

We are heading to Rock Island/Caney Fork TN on the 11th. Going to put some ideas together that we got from you. As well as wearing our DOME LIFE shirts!

[@flossumifugotum]

We love camping at Rock Island. Will be there in May

[@falcons5683]

@@flossumifugotum Did you do any trips with "Canoe The Caney"?

[@Sleeptalkin]

Next time your in Arkansas Let’s hike 🏕 been watching your content since I found y’all and it would cool to hook up and shoot some content. Stay safe and have fun. 💪

[@brucestephenson5962]

Kelly has Cody wrapped around her little finger with all the food she can cook. Lol

[@Scraparella]

I was worried about Jonathan.....the mother in me went full blown panic mode.

[@springtime3771]

Kelly...how about a page on your website for you dome life recipes? Please 😁

[@CodyandKellie]

If you join our patreon Kellie is posting a new recipe once a month

[@karenhunt3383]

i love yr vids guys. can you talk about or tell me what brand your awning/shelter is. i notice it has detachable walls. What happens when its windy? Thanks..all the way from Australia 😁

[@CodyandKellie]

The canopy and walls are Ozark Trail brand. The walls help block wind and rain. We stake the canopy down to keep it from blowing away.

[@ursinidaho]

Was just wondering if your river had any sweepers or strainers. Then Kellie almost got up close and personal with that log. By that big old Rock in the river.

[@bootmender]

The Caddo River at Big Fork is about 1000 feet above sea level and down at Lake De Gray it about 400 feet above sea level. At Caddo Gap itself on Highway 27 the elevation is just at 600 feet. To get over 2500 feet you will need to go North about 50 miles to Mount magazine or go west 50 miles to Mount Queen Wilhelmina State park right on the Oklahoma Arkansas line. I found a white mountain is about 1600 feet the only Blue mountain 50 miles north of you is just north of Blue mountain lake and just south of Mount Magazine but it’s highest point is less than a 1000 feet. Don’t trust your cell phone and Google earth/ maps. Get a chance look at the topographical map for Glenwood C5 or Caddo Gap D5.

[@CodyandKellie]

Howdy! I agree. That’s why I don’t trust phones. I use a ole Arkansas Atlas book. If you own one, turn to page 73 and look just south of Y City Arkansas. We had left there and drove an hour south to the Caddo. North of Yocana Arkansas.

[@bootmender]

@@CodyandKellie LOL, don’t get me wrong I love your videos but that’s even worse? Most Atlas’s were never to scale, Just South west of Y city about 10 miles is Queen Wilhelmina State Park the second highest place in Arkansas. Back in the 1990’s I was a member of a group of that did Geocaching. Every Saturday we would get on our motorcycles with our GPS’s and look for hidden cashes. I also uses to fly fish the Caddo and upper Ouachita river.

[@CodyandKellie]

Did not know that they would be wrong too. But not afraid to learn new things and when we are wrong. I just check the US Forest Website as well and they show the same elevation. I hope they might be right. Don’t now what to trust anymore 😂 I also just wanted to make sure so I found a place only that shows the peaks in Polk County Arkansas and Blue Mountain shows the same elevation of 2,623” take a look and let me know what you think. 🤔 listsofjohn.com/searchres?c=1499

[@ayngelladventures3744]

Do you ever list your recipes? Ingredients and directions? I'd love your cookbook, lol! Also, when is your next river cleanup? I'd love to join!

[@CodyandKellie]

If you join our patreon Kellie post a new recipe each month. We do not have a river clean up planned but if you follow our Facebook we post them there.

[@martinhernandez6506]

Hi Cody, Kellie & Johnathon ! I was like Johnathon and tuned in late. The headlights on his ride. How did he get them to stay pretty level ? Did he make a harness for his burro... Food looked delicious as always ! Canoe trip looked amazing and you all seemed to have a blast ! I'm not sure what river right means, but if it's like 2 left feet she done great ! Keep yr canoe out of the trees and keep smiling !

[@brenthiteoutdoors]

Hey guys, I enjoy your videos very much and you inspire me to do more filming! Was wondering what resolution and frame rate you use when you film? I watch your videos on a big TV and your videos are nice and clear.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you. 60 frames per second, 1080p

[@veldasellers4021]

Love you guys and we never miss a video. We have cots, so I was curious as to why all of you took your cots and set them outside?

[@CodyandKellie]

They seem to always get moister on them. So we leave them out to dry before we pack up

[@insaynbcr]

I have a question that you could cover for me (and others probably). You mentioned once about having a dead car battery in a video, and I pointed out that your car doors being open with a dome light on all day can kill a car battery. You then confirmed that you do in fact leave all your car doors open during the day because you are in and out of the truck often. My question is, what are you getting in and out of the vehicle all day so often that requires leaving the doors open all day? When I am camping, I might open a door here and there, but usually not often even over a course of a few days. I just can't dial in what's going on in your camp? Thanks!

[@CodyandKellie]

We have the dome light turned off in the truck so when we open the doors the light does not come on. We leave food and other things that do not fit in the tent in the truck. Power bank, refrigerator, jackets, camera gear, shoes, water, yoga mat, etc.

[@cathyzee1437]

I've enjoyed your videos today. Planning a trip from Victoria, B.C. Canada, in mid august, to Nashville (Americana Festival) and New Orleans and onto Albuquerque for the Balloon Festival in beginning of October....and then home again. Where do you get a cook oven like you have. We have been camping some 48 years and have never seen one. Any suggestions on where to go in New Orleans for good music. We have spent many summers going to Redrocks but will miss it this year for this adventure instead. Thanks for any suggestions, Cathy

[@CodyandKellie]

The oven is from Amazon, Colman brand. We don’t have any specific place for music in NOLA just walk around and you will find it.

[@rosemiller646]

Alright; what kind of animal made those footprints on the beach when you guys took a break from kayaking?

[@insaynbcr]

Looks like racoon tracks.

[@gd964]

Hello... In one of your videos you mentioned what incense you use, could you tell me again? I can’t seam to find the video... and any other tricks to keep mosquitoes away.....Thanks

[@CodyandKellie]

Hey! Thanks for watching. We use vanilla incense to keep Buffalo gnats away. Essential oil mix to keep mosquitos away. Also a thermacell for mosquitos. Sometimes they work great. Smoke is the best option. Tea tree oil works for ticks.

[@davidschwendener144]

What do you do when you encounter snakes or other wild animals?

[@CodyandKellie]

Stay calm

[@3smoke]

Question: can you show how you do the dishes? It's such a difficult task outdoors but I'm sure you have figured out a good way to do them.

[@CodyandKellie]

We’re posting that on the next Tuesday night video

[@insaynbcr]

Is that slightly cloudiness in the water just minerals suspended in the water? Is your water pretty hard out there?

[@CodyandKellie]

The cloudiness is from hard rain we have 2 days ago. Water here is the best quality we have encountered.

[@longhornation]

Can I ask what size and style kayaks you guys have. Love your content

[@CodyandKellie]

Pescador perception 10ft.

[@longhornation]

@@CodyandKellie thanks for reply. Again enjoy yalls channel.

[@alcogbill]

Looks like y’all put in at glenwood but where did you take out? Was it Hwy 182 or 84?

[@CodyandKellie]

Hwy 182

[@streetsigns71913]

Who knows the best way to check water levels on the Caddo before going? What level was it on this trip? Ok for beginners?

[@CodyandKellie]

We use this website to check all river and creek levels for canoeing or kayaking. www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/AR/

[@GypsySoul007]

Pls tell me what brand is that stainless steel pot (the one with the plastic handles) you use for cooking and mixing? Thanks

[@davidsavage5930]

What kayak does Jonathan have. Looks cool

[@CodyandKellie]

It is a feel free lure 10

[@traceyshultz9957]

I haven't floated the Caddo yet - what put-in, take-out spots do you recommend?

[@CodyandKellie]

Caddo gap and Glenwood

[@trydl88621]

I know you cook a lot in iron cookware. Does the food stick in the cookware? Is it hard to clean?

[@CodyandKellie]

No it does not stick if the pan has been seasoned. I usually just wipe it out with a paper towel to clean

[@smonger6018]

Could I get coordinates to Blue Mountain?

[@erm4292]

hOW ABOUT A kellie Kamping Kookbook I would purchase

[@mt7427]

I fry sage.

[@thejudge61]

next to a beautiful creek you say... what about being next to a beautiful woman..

[@brucestephenson5962]

What bicycle shop is he at?

[@CodyandKellie]

Jackalope cycle

[@brucestephenson5962]

@@CodyandKellie cool. I’ve been to it once before. I love riding my gravel bike or touring bike in the Quachita and Ozark national forests. The Talihena scenic byway is one of the hardest rides ever done. I bike packed across the Quachita National forest back in 2018. In 2019 we bike packed across the Ozark National forest. We always do a trip in the fall when the leaves are changing colors.

[@larrybarnes4003]

Can you talk a little bit about your jackery solar system? Likes and dislike

[@CodyandKellie]

Yes. We can post a Tuesday night video for that