No Excuses To Not Go Backpacking - 3 Days on AT

[@cheryl63...]

Thank you, Art for bringing us along with you and your son on such a peaceful, beautiful hike!

[@janiceboutiette1773]

Thank God for the gift of story telling. Amazing video. Thank you.

[@lindapearson2376]

My husband has a degree in Forestry. Whenever we would go on hikes, with the children when they were younger, he would always point out what trees were growing at different altitudes. He told them about different associations of trees. Sight specific trees, etc. Every hike was a wonderful “lesson” about nature. Precious memories! Thanks for sharing your memories with us!

[@farmgirl1561]

Art is exceptional and so happy to see him thriving. Prayers for this sweet family to continue the healing journey !

[@kimkerley4218]

Such a wonderful and beautiful video. So peaceful. Full of knowledge. ❤❤❤

[@sandihagge5145]

Art's knowledge and simplicity of delivery amaze me. It is such a pleasant way to learn about the ecosystem. This is certainly something your son will take with him for a lifetime as well.

[@salliebeard1899]

Thank you for sharing. Thank you for pulling me into N.C from my family room. The lessons you share, the beauty of GOD'S creations. The breath taking views. The beauty even in the rain. Thank you, I definitely needed to take a travel from my room.

[@suzannemartin1876]

I did learn quite a few things, thanks! ❤

[@cynthianarenfro9454]

I always love your nature trips. Thank so much for taking us along. There is something I learn each time you do one of your trips. The mountains, plants and trees are so beautiful. Justice is a real trouper, that quite a long hike for one so young.

[@kaydefreese7586]

I bet he slept well once he got home.

[@probablynot1368]

My husband and youngest son use to spent 10 days each year walking segments of the Pacific Crest Trail together. They always met a number of hikers on a ‘personal journey’ to unplug from the world, find their purpose, or get sober.

[@aprilriordan8202]

Beautiful views and country side , thankyou for bringing us along 😊

[@mamat5264]

Thank you so very much for sharing. Absolutely beautiful and so peaceful.

[@angelahardman4188]

Thank you so much. You are very knowledgeable. You could be a tour guide. You are making precious memories. It's so beautiful out there. Love it. Thanks again for sharing this. I really enjoyed it, almost like being there.❤

[@whatsit101]

I enjoyed seeing your knowledge of the plants and trees.

[@karengrammond8338]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful hike. You are so knowledgeable about everything in the woods.

[@paulalougee3202]

Thanks for bringing us along your adventure. The further you went into the forest and trail - I could feel myself exhale. My opinion is that the nature that surrounds us ……via…….movement,smell, texture and sight……has an incredibly calming outcome. You definitely have a gift for sharing and immersing others into your passion. Happy trails!

[@helenmeyer8343]

I loved this hike. I always liked walking in the woods. Thanks for this video.

[@karencatalano4349]

Thank you this was so relaxing seeing the beautiful world God has made

[@GettingGoshen]

That was Truly Awesome just what I needed this morning. YOU should become a Fishing and Tour guide I would definitely book you Very knowledgeable with a nice calm voice. That stove idea is a winner💕.

[@JeanneDee-zz5th]

You have such a wealth of knowledge. This was beautiful! Thanks for sharing your mountains and trails with us. Very well done!

[@Hobocreekfarm]

Thanks for taking us along on your hike.

[@ljmike5519]

Such a peaceful vibe, thank you for taking us along. In my younger days I worked for the National Park Service and I was on a team who went out to see the winter damage and document where the summer maintenance crews would hike in, clean up the trail before it opened for hikers. Saw beautiful country in the PNW. Blessings

[@katelync2892]

LOVE this video. Thanks for sharing all this awesome knowledge with us, Art! So nice to go along on this journey with y’all & now I really want to backpack next time I come to Western NC. One of my favorite places to visit! Also, just want to add I really enjoy the variety of videos on y’all’s channel. Thanks for sharing your life with us. It’s beautiful & inspiring! ❤

[@sharoncochran8508]

That was fun. Way to go, Justice!

[@marylawrence7474]

Well done Arthur very informative

[@redoksunflower]

Making those memories and quality time. The best!

[@justme-uw6bz]

I sure enjoyed this, loved the music too.

[@julieelliott-eickenroth7317]

That was really lovely, Art. You have a wonderful, sweet spirit, and a great gift for sharing your knowledge about the Father’s spectacular creation. I think you ministered moments of peace and refreshing - even hope - to many today through your gift of teaching. God’s love came through your storytelling.

[@dsparks149]

Beautiful, thank you so much❤

[@Lid-0303]

I really enjoyed this video today! Thx 😊💖

[@thetriadbroker]

I loved the walk. Thank you for taking us along. Good job Justice!

[@lisabooker6405]

Love, love, love this video! I am so happy to see the healing journey for this family as a whole. Art has also always been a great teacher and storyteller. Ty all as a family for sharing your journey. God bless you always. ~Lisa

[@wandamartin6503]

Awesome video. You are very Blessed to be able to do this hike with Justice. I am sure he enjoyed spending the quality time with you 😊

[@9207dl]

You are an amazing person and father! May God grant you many many years with your beautiful sons and daughters. Your parents, Arthur I'm sure are very proud of the man you are. I always learn valuable information in a peaceful calm manner. Thanks dear Arthur.

[@kathycagg6531]

Art, I love that you notice and share the little things; the tiniest mushrooms, a snail making his way down the path . . I really enjoyed this virtual hike. Thank you so much!

[@JeanneDee-zz5th]

Justus did great! Growing into such a knowledgeable young man.

[@darlenethompson6738]

I really enjoyed this back to Art and Bri video. Justice was a trooper.

[@mlee7037]

I loved learning about all the plants in our mountains. If you ever decide to do a course as you walk through the the mountains, I will sign up. ❤

[@DonnaBernauer]

Very cool, Art, thanks for sharing.

[@theunsteadysteader]

Thank you Art, for a wonderful video!!💜👍💜

[@kristyandz]

What a wonderful bonding experience with Justice and Art I am always so impressed with you and your families knowledge of nature

[@Bindismom]

A lovely way to start the day. So much beautiful nature to sooth the soul.🫶🤗👍👍

[@SandraRamirez-og7gf]

I have always loved Art's knowledge of the forest and plants . It's so fun to watch.🩵🫶🩵🦋🕷🐝🪲🐞🐛🕸🌲🌳🍀🐜🐌🦗🦋

[@lyndabelknap8367]

Fantastic video one of my favorites!!! Art is an amazing dad and teaching his kids real life skills. Love it!!

[@paulaeverist1230]

What a beautiful video, and very informative. Thanks Art for sharing with us.

[@tommygodwin8635]

Beautiful hike. Thanks for taking me along.

[@stephencameron1709]

That was so so interesting and fun! Thank you Art for taking us along and teaching us so much. ❤️🙏🏻Val C

[@relaxingnatures81]

Thanks for taking us along with your hikes...

[@dianewhite8950]

Wonderful info. God bless

[@evalinawarne1337]

I love being in the woods. Thank you for educating us. There's a town in U.P of Michigan called IRONWOOD. A lot of the area was mining years ago. N.C. is so wonderful. Love the ocean side too. Back in 1970s. 1990s. GOD BLESS YOU. Hope all is WELL wirh your folks and family Art. THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR INNER PEACE AND NATURE. SE MICHIGAN🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hbhmicrohomestead]

I really enjoy learning about all the names of trees and plants. It is very educational and a nice hike through part of the AT. I hope I'll be able to one day hike the beautiful trail and take photos. Thank you for doing this video. Hope to see more of these videos.

[@shirleyfernandes6971]

Wild flowers are so beautiful

[@angelantbf]

Thank you !! You made a beautiful movie.

[@albrightfs]

Beautiful countryside. We are in Central Oregon (high desert) so this is so completely different than our backpacking areas... thank you for sharing!

[@joanneganon7157]

Hey, Art and Justice, I'm so glad you two got out on the trail🎉. We have the AT trail head at Bromley Mountain quite near me! I'll bet your fire was welcoming after a day of fog and rain👍. Thanks for showing me the beauty of your piece of the AT😍. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@graskeygirls3850]

Great video. Beautiful. Thank you bring us along

[@TheMennomilist]

What a gorgeous trip this was!!! Loved it. It is good to have that time to bond with your child/children

[@lindajackson9537]

This was a lovely virtual walk! Thank you for sharing the beauty and your knowledge of God's amazing creation.

[@belieftransformation]

Wow, wonderful scenery, excellent filming & father-son hike to remember! Thanks for taking us along! Such great knowledge of the flora, forests, camping & hiking ideas, & even survival skills in the wild! You were very prepared! Blessings to everyone 🤗🇨🇦

[@Subeesueinaz]

Thanks for taking us along! I love the Appellation mountains but have never hiked them. I grew up in the mountains in NJ so I know the beauty of hiking into the deep woods and drinking spring water. I’m 68 now and it’s been over 50 years since I’ve hiked like that. I loved your explanation on the different plants and trees. Of course my feet and shoulders don’t hurt! LOL!! - Sue in AZ

[@elizabethtaylor4448]

Art, I so loved coming hiking with you on AT. You are so knowledgeable in your art . It's very interesting. Is it a thing? Going hiking & narrating your walk with interesting snippets? I'm sure you could start a channel doing it. Forest bathing is certainly a thing. Thanks anyways. X

[@jenthrasher5056]

Thanks for telling us about gaylax It grows abundantly in the woods around my house. Absolutely loved coming along for your backpacking trip.

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

Art, thank you for bringing us along! These types of videos are some of the best to watch! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@sonyagregory5711]

Absolutely stunning footage! What an amazing adventure.

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

Nice. 🥰. I’m in the woods all the time. I fish I get berries etc… I have my back pac and I carry charcoal tablets always just in case I’m stuck and run outta water. I make my own dried meals- just need to add water. A small kettle that holds tea, coffee, matches - if I got lost- I’d be comfortable at least. I LOVE seeing someone else doing hikes. Its been thrown under the wifi and forgotten about. Ppl just can’t be bothered. I don’t get in as often when harvest starts though but when it’s finished, it’s an overnight hike 👍👍🐾🐾

[@karlasommer5341]

Lovely and pleasant. Thank you for a great start to my day.❤

[@heelsdown9515]

You are in your element! Nature, teaching, & storytelling! Very relaxing informative video! Keep em coming!

[@kimlittleton4943]

This was a fabulous video. I loved how you shared the trail with all of us. Good job to Justice !!! First overnight backpacking trip. Hopefully it planted a seed for many more. This was so relaxing.......so many videos I watch of through hikers are all about making 20 plus miles a day. This is a reminder......to hike your own hike. I would love to be able to do just a few miles a day and enjoy every second of it......not worried about making "X" number of miles. This was super nice. Oh....and the umbrella thing.....yeah.....great idea. I have hiked in a raincoat just on a day hike and you sweat your bum off......also kayaked in rain.....raincoats are miserable !!!!

[@diannemiller4754]

Absolutely beautiful

[@beckypennies1637]

A thousand "likes"!!! Outstanding video!! Thank you for blessing me today so richly.

[@normalivengood1197]

Thanks Art! I always enjoy spending time in nature with you and family and I learn so much about so much while enjoying the beauty. Wonderful video.

[@angiebrewer9960]

Beautiful scenery! Thanks

[@pamelariley8983]

Art and Justice thank you so much for this adventure !! I live in central North Carolina.. about 3 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains.. Our property is on the banks of the Eno River.... Its history is phenomenal!! .. We love hiking the Eno becuase of its many varieties of plants and trees ! and wildlife.... ! If you are ever up our way through Durham county and Orange County .. Come on over and experience it !!!

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

I grew up hiking in British Colombia Canada. I remember getting my very own umbrella. We hiked in the rain no problems, If you didn't like the rain, you would rarely get out in the warmer weather. Then we moved to Las Vegas NV...total shock to my young, acclimated to the forests, streams and mountains of the Pacific NW self. I adjusted for 30 yrs then began my own meanderings. I do love these videos of the Appalachian Mtns of NC and surrounding states. The first video I saw of Art was him driving and pointing out abandoned homesteads and giving suggestions of ways to contact owners. The landscape around them is stunning

[@someonesprincess3]

awsome upload!! ❤ 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kashasulea9605]

Where is Bri's regular videos ??? Miss them in you tube cant gi yi other places , live too far from tower , YT works best.... Let us know, hope all is well with the family... ❤😮🙏🥰great video as usual Art you are so knowledgeable !!!

[@BrendaJMay]

Awesomeness!💯🤨 Thanks Yall 😊👍 For Sharing This Video & All The Beautifulness In Our Country, Appalachian Mts. In United States.... Great Video ❤🥰😘

[@kaydefreese7586]

This was such an enjoyable video to watch. I always learn something every time you do a nature video. Great that you are spending time with each child. They will have these memories forever.

[@AmandaBiddle-n2b]

The flora and fauna is amazing but omg the rain !!, I really don’t blame Bri for staying home 😂😂😂

[@narelleravesi4993]

Such a joy to watch this video,very peaceful and therapeutic with such knowledge 🙏❤️

[@DanMLarsen]

Art you bless me so much seeing you out in nature and naming off all the vegetation. I love nature that God created. It’s great to see you making this video and enjoying it outdoors where you’re in your comfort zone. ❤

[@oldwillowtree173]

Thank you so much for this exquisite video! For our general culture, now so much inside buildings and in cities and often behind computer/phone screens (not that those aren't also appreciated, for many reasons including just watching this video!) the wildness that still remains out there seems to be, more and more, just seen as something apart, to be tamed, seized and exploited, controlled--or basically avoided. And the fact that we are not separate from nature, but a part of it, becomes forgotten. If more of us were able to get out regularly (specially from cities) and experience how dependent we are on nature everywhere, for our very existence; and feel how inter-connected everything is, and the deep sense of the sacred that is present in all of it . . . what a different, more peaceful, mutually cooperative, less angry world we might live in! Art you are an amazing guide, companion and storyteller--whether on the farm, parenting, building, or hiking. Hope you and Bri get to continue to do whatever you each are born to do, in all directions! Love the varied topics and viewpoints that spring up so naturally in your videos, both separately and together. 🌻🌻❤ Thank you.

[@staceypisciuneri1931]

Amazing country ❤️

[@cindywilliams8267]

Very enjoyable. Thanks for posting. Justus is a trooper!

[@rosmariekdittmer-jerzy1044]

how wonderful, Art, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Yes, He created a wonderful place for us.

[@WildHopeHomestead]

What a beautiful video! Thanks for bringing us on your adventure through nature. It was so peaceful. 😊

[@irenemathieson4229]

Thank you Art for this amazing, beautiful video and sharing your knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

[@ceceliafernandes-7923]

I enjoyed this video. Spectacular views! Thank you for sharing.

[@Patty-08-08]

You’re a wonderful teacher Art, Great job and Great video ❤

[@shirleyj5885]

Art this was beautiful and yes informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@WNCBlueRidgeBlondie1]

So true about the Galax. My mom had a florist shop when I was young and we always would go into our woods to collect the Galax for her. It was used as fillers in sprays, wreaths and arrangements.

[@lisaholt3627]

I love these type of videos. Such beauty and wonder you shared with us. Thank you Art and Justice.

[@deborahryan2654]

Thank you for sharing the majesty of God’s creation!

[@Anita-g1k]

Thank you for sharing that was wonderful

[@minnamae25]

That orange mushrooms looked like chicken of the woods. Hiking is by far my most favorite thing to do. Year's back we hiked to the top of the highest mountain in Gatlinburg. My husband carried our 2 yr old at the time. Our 12 yr old boy never complained. It took us over 10 hrs to hike up that thing, grab a bite to eat and then back down we went. We actually didn't even intend to go to the top, but some locals convinced us to. Once we got to the top, it down poured and we didn't get to enjoy the glorious view because the clouds took over. 😂😂😂 still so worth it. We made great memories. Hiking and camping is what we all enjoy the most.

[@patriotmama]

What a great walk. We have been out east in the mountains off and on for years and what beauty there is there. Hubby and I are both in our mid 70's and wish we would have had the time to just go and spend a few days on the AT when we were able to climb up hill. Gravity is our friend now. We were busy raising babies and homesteading and just never got the chance when we were younger. We have driven the Blue Ridge Parkway in sections several times and gotten out to do some exploring now that we are retired. Just love it out there. We are from central IL where it is pretty much flat and you can see for miles and miles. Thanks for sharing your hiking. Justice did an awesome job!

[@thegraymarlin]

Thank you, as always, for sharing your knowledge with us Art! Thanks for taking us along. God bless.

[@Charon-w6h]

🥰 feeling ever so calm and peaceful viewing this; and Art thank you for the '''walk identifying aspects''.

[@DeborahSmith-h3l]

Awesome father son time!!

[@hyacinthbucket3281]

In my neck of the woods. Roane County.