Abandon Floating Houses: Albion River Kayaking

[@Agile47509chicken]

It’s times like these when kayaking provides therapy that you didn’t know you necessarily needed. That’s why I’m so happy I’ve recently gotten into the sport, with help from your reviews Dan. Cheers from Minnesota, brother!

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Tom Kilzer that’s so cool to hear.

[@robbogin482]

Unreal Dan, what a great place and wonderful filmmaking! I felt like I was watching NatGeo!!! 👍👍👍

[@iowamatt2519]

Probably the best video you've made. Those paddles are so few and far between, but to get it on video is special.

[@lhasaroadrat9374]

The first was Dory Dan & Shadow's houseboat back in the mid-70"s. They pioneered the lifestyle on that river.

[@charliedunn77]

The Bob Ross of kayaking

[@johngray9702]

Thank you for sharing. It was probably like 35 years ago . There were like 10 little dogs living there. I'm 48 and I have been going to Albion since was 2. I love that place.

[@soojiwei]

Great photography(videography) and narration! Thanks!

[@justinrex628]

Absolutely mystical ♥️

[@Adventure_Bum]

From Australia- what a gorgeous river. Never seen shacks like that before. Thanks for sharing!

[@kanyunbros9315]

I use to visit a friend in the late 70's who lived near the Albion River. He had a pontoon boat with a wench and some tongs. He would grab hold of the redwood sinkers and beach them where another guy with a portable saw mill would cut into lumber. It's a beautiful place. I never saw any floating houses back then.

[@stewartmainville303]

Thanks for taking us back out to the real world, Dan! We kayakers are lucky that we get to be here more than most.

[@rmedina8171]

I had to sell my kayak, I can't wait to get another one

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Amen

[@austinfreiburger9095]

What a gem video; a place some of us would have never known existed, as well as some great words of appreciation and perspective on the beauty of nature.

[@wannabetraveler6595]

What you did here, in a kayak, is the very reason I’ve bought two Native Watercraft kayaks. I love pedaling my kayaks for miles at a time just for recreation. Thanks again, Dan, for what you’re doing here.

[@dismaldog]

They look Awesome-thanks for sharing

[@roadrunnerfirebird]

Thanks for the Tour from Germany. Really like y'a Videos. 😎👍

[@driverman269]

I have done a little bit of paddling in my younger days, that said this area looks like a prime big foot country! Real Squatchy there, i can sense it! Man I'm up here in Michigan but i was out there two summers in a row in 1973 & 74 visiting my sister in Paso Robles! We took 3 trips up in the north to the Redwoods and it's stuck with me all these years!😮😀✌️

[@CompassAngler]

Very cool, hidden treasures 👊🏽

[@MrKelly-ll1lx]

Thank you for sharing! I've been camping in that area for years and never knew about those floating homes✌🏾😊 God bless!

[@ajw007white4]

Great video thank you sir for sharing cheers🍻🍻🎣

[@benruthlessburger8905]

Dan the man 👍

[@oliviabellano1080]

Beautiful

[@briangeist6004]

Dan, I've been watching and learning from you for a little over a year now, finally getting into kayaking and I LOVE IT! This video is a prime example of why, just too bad NOTHING like that here in Kansas....thanks again for sharing!

[@charlesholland6851]

So cool!

[@davecrane6749]

Awesome throw back in time. Thank you for sharing those 5 minutes of serenity Brother!!

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Dave Crane my pleasure.

[@paulwest3583]

That definatly looked like and awsome place to paddel around. I live in Washington and I'm still looking for places like that that are near by.

[@funtime77777]

Beautiful. I’m there every year. I’m only a couple hours from there. You caught it at a great time. Love that turquoise color.

[@kp.h403]

Nice one Dan

[@andiiramii2775]

i love these videos!

[@TheKrisg50]

Peace. Something we could use these days...,,,

[@cup_and_cone]

Looks incredible. I am surprised by the water clarity for that much tidal change!

[@Chaucerfaux1]

That was really tranquil and calming, gotta be honest i miss doing stuff like that. i cant even remember the last time i was on a lake having a nice leasure paddle.

[@traviswhitworth6506]

That looks like an amazing place to paddle and enjoy!

[@entertherealmofchaos]

Did you hear any duelling banjos? Lovely river, nice video.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Andy H 🤣

[@davyfromthenavy3640]

That is Beautiful.

[@DaleMrDSimmons]

Really enjoyed this vid. You made it feel like I was out there with you,

[@bobhunt3197]

WOW, nice way to spend a life, I wrecked my shoulder in June, but when I'm better I will load up the Delta 15s and go somewhere like this, for medicinal purposes, thanks.

[@tedgraves6366]

Love that place!!!!

[@JuanGonzalez-qg3oc]

Thank you for sharing Dan I hope to paddle a session with your group someday.

[@chrisfisher3900]

Pretty awesome place for sure.

[@bb.w7450]

Thanks.

[@BernPisarcikJr]

Amazing. Thank you

[@yourmom-5150]

Nice I was there that week also and took a boat way up the river.actually I think you can live on any navigable river channel. That 2 story house is still inhabited I think they still park their salmon boat there every winter. We scored albacore and a bluefin while fishing 12 miles out that week.

[@CaliforniaTravelTips]

Adding this to my list! Do you have a guide to good paddling spots in California? Thank you for sharing!

[@HeadwatersKayak]

I do not. I’ve always talked about it, but I’ve never had the time to make it happen.

[@CaliforniaTravelTips]

@@HeadwatersKayak Well, hopefully we'll see you on a tour up in Lodi!

[@eroinalvarado3696]

That is a very nice peaceful place

[@DFDuck55]

Cool. I've lived in Northern California for over 60 years and have never heard of this place. I looked on Google maps satellite view and was able to find several of the floating houses.

[@isaaccrumpton8686]

Love your videos

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Thanks Isaac!

[@crazyeyesc.s1143]

I live on Vancouver island, this place really looks likes home !!! wow it's beautiful!! . This is California?! . Che

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Crazy eyes C.S the North Coast of Ca is incredible. Dance temperate redwood rainforest and lots of hippies.

[@bailey78]

I could live on a floating home like that.

[@gsp49]

Democrats have made it illegal in many places.

[@bailey78]

@@gsp49 It has gotten much harder to live off grid in a lot of places.

[@DeepOwl1073]

Awesome place! We're lucky to have so many beautiful spots in Nor Cal. I might hit up Whiskeytown today, heading to Lassen Co tonight for the deer/bear opener. Cheers!

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Doug Powell nice! We’ll be up at Butte Lake tomorrow.

[@DeepOwl1073]

@@HeadwatersKayak we camp off the Butte Lake road! It was a beautiful weekend.

[@doorswinger2595]

thank you.

[@chrisgoodwin2919]

I used to live on the albion river, i fed myself off of it, i had a conoe full off everything i owned and my dog

[@joelewandowski8232]

Make more videos like this please

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Joe Lewandowski sure will. I’m going to try to mix in a few tips and instruction as well.

[@brokeandbored85]

There's nothing better then being in God's creation

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Mr Dan, this may be a dumb question. Seen your videos, if I wear a rash guard shirt kayaking whats a good either underneath it short or would a windbreaker work better? Thanks for your time

[@HeadwatersKayak]

I always use a insulating layer and a wind/ water layer on top. Really just depends on weather. I have a video on cold weather paddling cloths. It cover my suggestions.

[@markstrempel4747]

That's what it's about awesome

[@davidcrowson4745]

Love the Chevy van . I've got an 89 G 30 I've had for over 20 years 351. I think, can't remember if Chevy had the 350 or 351?

[@stupadasol5911]

Dan, you should have stopped at the first house. You might have found a local "bud" stairs.

[@johnpuckett899]

How do you ever get any work done if I had that in my backyard I might just have to become an old hippie

[@southfloridaarcheryguy114]

None of those houses looked very “abandoned” to me. And why would they be? I’d very happy living on the river like that, with nothing but river and woods. I’ll bet the WiFi isn’t very good, though..... Anybody ever tell you your voice sounds exactly like Kevin Costner?

[@brettd927]

Hey Dan, great video!! Is that an Eddyline Sitka you're paddling? Inquiring minds want to know...

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Brett D yup Sitka LT. My favorite touring yak right now.

[@MrKotasuperhero]

I live in nor cal and need to do this river!!! Do you launch from the campground near the coast then kayak the river inland then kayak back the way you came to go back to the campground?

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Yes

[@MrKotasuperhero]

Cannot wait this place looks incredible

[@halseyfarms]

Anyone know what exact kayak that is? Looks super nice!

[@LegendarSky8]

are there salmons in this river?

[@elbowroomtube]

Hey, great video. What kayak were you using?

[@HeadwatersKayak]

elbowroomtube Eddyline Sitka LT

[@elbowroomtube]

@@HeadwatersKayak Thanks for the quick reply. I'm buying either the Field & Stream Blade 80 or the Pelican Mustang based on your review. Thanks again!

[@BigRobUm]

Road trip to Colorado and come fish with us! #coloradoyakpak

[@gerardhaubert8210]

I’d have to bring a fishing rod with me....no fishing pressure, bet the fish are huge

[@Unstopabel_40]

Just curious if anyone knows if there is Bass in that river?

[@HeadwatersKayak]

No

[@Heatsauce70506]

wow

[@cristianalencar3591]

Coloca a opção de tradução nos vídeos sou do Brasil curto os seus vídeos um abraço.....

[@jashm3915]

It totally looks like a lady sitting by the house at 3:04.

[@bb.w7450]

Why...do it in the swamps of Fla ..all the time..ya I could .

[@smartmonkey777]

These are just "boats " on navigable waters , nothing really the state can do about them. lol.

[@JT-fo1uw]

Kids these days have zero respect for private property - good lookin out

[@johnbaker4847]

Nice video, always enjoy history lessons, those floats were probably drop tanks for extra fuel on aircraft, not bombs. Pretty area though, would enjoy being with you there if I was in Calif..