Black Creek in Mississippi - Day 3 - Serenity

Welcome to Day 3 of 3 paddling 30 miles on Black Creek near Brooklyn, MS. Join me and 6 friends as we explore this beautiful creek through the DeSoto National Forest in Southern Mississippi.

[@dewey4president]

Thanks for sharing, Dan! Was fun to watch, and looks like you had great weather!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you, Dewey! It really was perfect weather the whole trip!!

[@mountainsmoore3657]

Man! That really looked like a great trip! And another great video, added to a great video series. Reminiscent of the Perdido River. Thanks for sharing!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks, Brad! It was a great trip- perfect weather, easy paddling and no real "surprises"...lol! It was good all the way around!! :-)

[@MinuteontheMountain]

This looks like a great trip. Nice pick on the music. Good stuff, brother.

[@SouthernPaddler]

As always, thank you very much, John! I hope you have a great week, brother!!

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man you just don't know how bad I am Dying to get back on my Kayak man. Every time it's warm I am at work or it's too windy to go kayaking. I miss kayaking & kayak camping so bad man. I know that I would have had a blast with you man if I would have want with you. I hoping to get on my Kayak in May Memorial day weekend for a kayak camping trip we are planning. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing this video buddy. I hope you are having a good weekend buddy & be safe out there.

[@SouthernPaddler]

I tell you, Mack, that wind has kept me off the water more this year than ever before- it's crazy!! I hope you do get out there soon, my friend!! Thanks as always!!

[@creek_camper]

That’s my kind of a trip. You should have added the song. 🎵 Take it easy. 🎶 🎼 🎶 😂😂😂😂

[@SouthernPaddler]

Ha, ha- yes, that would have been perfect!! Thanks, brother!! :-)

[@melissachilders25]

Hey come do the Black River in North Carolina! 😊

[@SouthernPaddler]

Hey Missy- That sounds great...as does most rivers in NC!! Lol! That's amazing country up there!!! I need to get up that way soon!!! :-)

[@Crush44]

Love the videos. I’ve got a few questions. How does your canoe do with you sitting in the front seat backwards? Is it stable and comfortable? I had a 146 and riding in the back by myself was fine but I’m a big guy and it would sit down in the water and sitting in the middle was unstable.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you so much! I've sat in the front facing backwards just a few times. If it's empty, that's definitely going to give you a better ride. I only move towards the middle if it's shallow (keeps the stern from dragging) or maybe through rapids (keeping a lower center of gravity). But I usually have enough camping gear to keep the front weighted down enough that it handles and tracks great with me in the back and I weigh 250. Second, I have a bad back and I REALLY like the seat-backs...which is not only why I mainly sit in the back, but also why I love the Saranac so much!! I know there's lighter and generally "better" canoes, but the comfort of my Old Town Saranac has gotten me through hundreds of miles of paddling!! :)

[@Crush44]

@@SouthernPaddler same here bad back and the support is awesome. I’m thinking about going with a Saranac 146. What do you think? I weigh more than you about 300lbs. Do you think I could trim it out and it work for me solo?

[@Crush44]

@@SouthernPaddler getting a new canoe I’m thinking the 146 Saranac but worried it’ll be off balance to mucj