Florida's Blackwater River-Paradise or Alligator Territory

[@arc2226]

Cody and Kellie, I really enjoy following you guys. I live in Pensacola, and appreciate you stopping by. Your videos are always so well done and have great content. Next time you're in Pensacola, you might want to try Coldwater River, which is part of the Blackwater estuaries. Also, there are some state park campgrounds that are in that area that may interest you. You can look at them online, try Bear Lake and Hurricane state parks campgrounds. Secondly, I am really glad that you finally got an electric pump for the SUPs.😃 Kept asking my wife, "why don't they get an electric pump?" Of course I'm much older than you, and a gadget guy anyway. Life saver for inflating...and deflating! Sorry about teh drone. I've crashed mine before, but it's worth all the video. Food as always looks so good. Keep the ideas coming. You wouldn't believe how many of the recipes we use! Try to come back the weekend after the 4th of July for the Blue Angel Air Show on the beach or in November for the Homecoming show on the NAS base (definitely cooler in November). Be safe!

[@DestinationDesert]

Awesome! I see people are finally finding the hidden gem which is your channel. Good things coming your way. Well deserved!

[@CodyandKellie]

Appreciate it!!

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

Love your videos I follow Kelly Hays too I am Stephens Mom from Daddy Daughter Shadow Camping..Videos . I enjoy your all's Videos .😊😊😊

[@cathyconch7591]

Those kids asking 'Sir' ..... Love it! Don't hear that from kids in SoFlo I swear, Florida is it's own weird place with very different areas, from Cuban culture on the east to Amish vacation land and Ron L Hubbard's Scientologists We got horses, and rockets, seafood & cattle, salt water fresh water even a few tiny waterfalls caves & springs But the PEOPLE are what totally different from town to town

[@TrimansWife]

As a native Floridian, I approve this post!! 😄

[@TrimansWife]

The tannins in the water are actually very good for you and your skin! It is from the cypress trees. Not pines. Glad you all are enjoying our beautiful state!!

[@terryrea9244]

Hope this Helps on the drone

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@agnesskibicka]

@terryrea9244, hello 👋 from Poland 🇵🇱 and rural living - channel 😊

[@ConnieKrall]

We so enjoy watching your videos. We started watching you a long time ago when you just had the tent keep it up!

[@CodyandKellie]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@GatewoodBrown]

This river looks awesome! Very well documented, thanks y'all! Time to add it to the list.

[@tbailey941]

Love the Seinfeld reference by Kellie. IYKYK

[@terencebaxter4821]

I enjoy the fact that you research the areas where you stay and the flora and fauna. My degree is in forestry so I enjoyed the long leaf pine information.

[@dmasters1253]

You guys were less than a mile from where I live and I have been down Blackwater river many times. Glad ya'll videoed the Pcola area and hope you enjoyed your stay here!

[@littlehouseadventures3426]

Love paddle boarding small streams. Being from Arkansas, I'm surprised you two don't have some "Ozark River Walkers" inflatable paddle boards (local company). They'd be great for packing light on your travels. Such a relaxing way to float small slower streams.

[@CodyandKellie]

Cool! Never heard of them.

[@gscrawford74]

Man, to be young and good looking like y'all just traveling the country. Keep livin' the dream so regular joes like us can be jealous of you

[@NavigatingChaos]

Thought I saw you driving the other day. You're in my neck of the woods. Us locals usually stay on the river during the summer. Leave the crowded beaches and Destin to the tourists.

[@St0rmrider73]

I live 15 minutes from Blackwater and Coldwater we pretty much live out there during the summer. Someone mentioned the state park campgrounds up here. I would highly recommend Hurricane Lake if you decide to stay up this way next time. Bear Lake is nice but can get crowded. Hurricane tends to not get as full plus the lake itself is 3x as big and nice to paddle on. Great vid, keep up the good work!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for the info!

[@pitstop_calvin]

I've lived in this area all my life! Blackwater River Florida State Forest is the largest state forest in Florida. I've enjoyed the hiking trails, free primitive camping and canoeing in this area. There are three main creeks that run through this area, the one your on, Blackwater, Juniper in the middle and just a little to the west is Cold Water. All three are similar in size, looks, sand bars, water color and depth. Juniper creek is somewhat narrower/smaller and not as many sandbars but there is very little difference between Blackwater and Cold Water creeks. I've never checked out Joe's, I'll have to go scout it out soon!

[@codihatfield7812]

Love Blackwater! My husband worked at the state park for many years and we had the privilege of living there.

[@janevalentine6391]

Another beautiful video. The river was pretty awesome😊. I have to make the dinner you made Kellie😊❤!

[@micheleulrich-hb2ok]

Ok, Kellie, you rock that swimsuiit! It is so attractive on you. Loved your float. That really is a beautiful river. Sorry you lost your drone, but the footage you captured was pretty, and yes, I did enjoyed it. Your supper reminds me of a dip I make. It has everything in it your dinner has, minus the cheese and quinoa. Cilantro goes in the dip, and the dressing is lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt. It's called "Can't Stop Eating Dip. Happy Camping 😊

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you so much!

[@SonyaLargo]

Hello from nm, beautiful place, thanks for taking us along, enjoy your day 😊

[@CH-gc8hf]

Cool inflatable paddle boards! I would love to do that someday down a river. Looks so peaceful and fun!

[@ursinidaho]

This was great! I love your videos, especially the relaxed, non motorized excursions into the wild🤗

[@Freedom2Paws]

There is a camp ground closer in milton if you want sure power but there are spot right on the river for off grid ppl i have tent camped there and tub floating! Very nice place

[@Emeraldcoastking]

You're on my street YOOO lol I just paddled the river today for my birthday.

[@lisajarnigan2112]

We paddled this river years ago and the white sand banks were our favorite part! I also loved the serenity! I would love to get back down there again someday.

[@kossey6230]

Thank you so much for your travels and now I get to see all the fun I'm missing out on.... Love your content.

[@CodyandKellie]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@RednecksGoneWild]

Nice Video , I am fromP-cola & love blackwater,coldwater & perdido rivers...

[@tom_greenery]

Glad my wife put me on to y’all’s channel. We just purchased a 21’ camper van. About to head towards CO on Wednesday. We live in SW FL. Where yall gonna be on the 29th lol. We will be stopping at Land between the lake in KY

[@susanski5588]

What a peaceful river day. Sorry about rhe drone. Casserole looks good except sauce too spicy for me and id use sour cream....im not a mayo person. Thanks for your great videos!

[@amyinmilton]

Awww that's my little town! I go to Blackwater often...hate I missed an opportunity to run into yall! Hope you enjoyed it...don't drink the water though lol!

[@EdmontonalbertaFaN]

i love how naturally beautiful you guys both are, and very relaxing as someone with insomnia i can sleep to your channel

[@EdmontonalbertaFaN]

also we have beautiful mountains and lakes in Canada! whistler,banff,jasper,Vancover!!!

[@Melinda-t7g]

I live in Brewton, AL... Yall are very close. I have paddled the Blackwater; you will Love it. Have fun. Melinda

[@barrycamper3807]

I love watching you guys y’all are awesome! If I can’t go to some of those places and do some of the things you’re doing, at least I can watch you guys do it!! So sorry about that drone! Take out the battery, put the drone up side down in a big bowl, and cover it with white rice. Let set for 2 days. Put a fresh battery back in it try again. I’m a drone guy myself. I have the DJI Mavic air 2, and the DJI Mavic Pro 2.

[@ritasmoot1823]

That dinner looked amazing! Kellie, I love your necklace. Nice touch. Really enjoying the Florida vlogs! Oh yeah, I thought that dog was going to totally try to hitch a ride Cody! 🤪

[@JeffBrown-yf8ce]

Was wondering if y’all did any content while you were there. Was great meeting you. Sorry about the drone.

[@CodyandKellie]

Nice to you as well!

[@dwightgriffith9247]

OK I'm sorry a video I was watching reminded me of yall and all of a sudden I remembered I haven't seen yalls videos in a while. WTH I'm not getting notifications

[@judyderieux8484]

Yes, you two that's a long way you paddled...so,so beautiful✨

[@darrylinosborn2783]

Your paddle trip was amazing. Too bad about the drone. Some of the best footage of your trips has been by drone. ❤❤❤

[@scruggsbuster9458]

I don't know about you guys but I think somebody was colorblind😂😂 when they named The River because it sure didn't look black to me😂😂 and I know it can get really humid especially when you're around water but you can always cool off thank you for cooking and making me hungry you two are awesome thank you so much for all your hard work and bringing this video to us Florida is beautiful much love❤ Beck yeah

[@rayleo529]

Agreed.....should be something like Red River or Tea River.....but definitely not Black River.

[@overcomeinone8371]

Very reminiscent of village creek in the big thicket of east texas, God bless your adventures.

[@joellynjohnson1191]

Have you ever camped at Blackwater River State park. Its on the river. Then there is camping in Blackwatrr River State Forest Another one I love is Big Lagoon Sate Park near Perdido Key.

[@CodyandKellie]

We have not

[@tims4558]

The wife and I were just in Pensacola after the Miami Grand Prix. We are back in Ohio now. I tried to get into Fort Pickens as well, but ended up at Big Lagoon SP. You mentioned the slow trip off the island..we wanted to come over and see Fort Pickens, but the beach traffic for Pensacola beach was horrendous! We gave up trying to get across the bridge to Pensacola Beach and turned back towards downtown. Big Lagoon was decent, but in need of much renovation. Check out the Naval Aviation museum while you are there. Awesome free museum. Sorry about your drone. I’ve commented before what a great pilot you are and your drone footage is always awesome. Time for an upgrade. Looking forward to you guys getting back to Arkansas. I foresee us exploring Arkansas in the near future. What’s your favorite state park? Keep the videos coming. You guys are fun to watch.

[@sheilacaine]

Great time. Beautiful. ❤❤

[@andywellborn]

If you are in a bind for a campsite, check out Blackwater River State Forest campgrounds... a little far from P'cola but quiet and inexpensive.. Bonus, it's basically in my backyard. Have fun!!

[@terriebadger2442]

Thank you for all the beautiful scenery

[@reneewilson1753]

Enjoy your videos- glad you can take time off to enjoy family too!

[@edwardcorino8327]

Acorns do the same thing. You have to soak them several times to remove the tannins

[@celticrocker03]

You two are Awesome!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@maryellen1129]

Could you post the recipe for Quinoa casserole? It looks delicious. I have your cookbook and hoped it was in there. 😊

[@eightysixcommunism2827]

I went back and watched the two videos with that meal in it. Wrote the recipe and made it twice. The roasted pablano peppers make ALL the difference. Didnt like the canned adobe peppers, omitted them the second time and it was great. Yum yums😊

[@kit3182]

You guys have the best times! It’s always a extra treat to see Kelly’s cooking! Keep loving life!✨✨✨

[@alinedoyle4914]

Love your traveling my birth state, need to go back and visit some graves and love on this state 😊

[@allenmccarriston5834]

Fun video guys and a good sounding meal!

[@danielthorn1719]

Yall always find the best places

[@matthew-lh3zx]

❤ looked like fun!!

[@dorisweems1510]

That's such a beautiful area. I'm so sorry about your drone though, but enjoy the rest of the day.

[@kristianoleme]

Codys shirt in that opening scene though! #summervibes

[@78twood]

OH MY WORD!! Y’all are KILLIN IT with these videos!! You’re going to a million subscribers and THATS just the BEGINNING 😆👏 Love yall and RIP Mr Drone 💜 You brought us so many good shots from above! 😢

[@CodyandKellie]

Hope so!

[@MrWeusi]

Oh no ! the drone....peaceful video..the river looks relaxing!

[@mimihimes1989]

Great video as always! I’m going to have to try that recipe….. looks AMAZINGLY delicious!!!😋

[@user-fd7op5bl2z]

Can’t wait to make the recipe! Thanks

[@kaymccain1593]

I loved this video. What a chill trip down that river. Kellie, that food made me so hungry. I bought your first cookbook, do you have another one?❤❤

[@CodyandKellie]

Not yet!

[@raysloan792]

Looks amazing 😮

[@wooterstommy1103]

Great video never been there you guys should come to New Smyrna Beach you can drive on the plenty of places to camp

[@amydelpiere9315]

Another great day! Sorry about the drone. bwa bwa 😵 Favorite phrases: 'These pretzels are making me thirsty." "The chips get a pillow." You have amazing willpower to not snack while making dinner! Beer or wine helps!

[@nancydwyer1726]

Really do love your content. Always fun to travel along with you. By the way, I'm going to make that casserole! One question for you about that river... where there snakes?

[@CodyandKellie]

We didn’t see any

[@rondagipson2184]

Great video! Looks like a great paddle!

[@adeladahdah4418]

Oh my goodness, that river was scary to me ! Is beautiful though. Terrible about the drone! I never fly mine near water! Lol I play it safe always. Them drones are expensive!

[@billwilliams5889]

Flounder’s Chowder House is a great place to eat on Pensacola Beach.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI CODY & KELLIE 👋 IT LOOKS GORGEOUS THERE ! ❤ COULD ONLY TELL HOW THE CURRENT WAS WHEN LOOKING AT HOW FAST YOU WERE MOVING & NOT PADDLING . LIKE FUN & GOOD EXERCISE , CATCHES UP WITH YOU LATER AFTER A GOOD MEAL & SHOWER 🚿 KELLIE YOUR MEAL MADE ME HUNGRY/ I KNOW WHAT I'M GOING TO DO AFTER WATCHING 👀 YOUR ADVENTURE / VIDEO 📹 SORRY ABOUT THE DRONE ! MAYBE WAITED AFTER PUTTING IT IN A PLASTIC BAG OF RICE 🍚 TO SEE IF IT WAS 🤔 OK ? HOPE IT CAN GET FIXED 🙏 😌 BE SAFE ☺️ 🙏 HAVE FUN ☺️ 🙏ENJOYED ❤☺️ 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES ☺️ 🙏 THANK YOU ☺️ ☺️ 🙏

[@linnshock64]

Another great video Thank you!!

[@randybeeson3424]

I tried to reach out to y'all to kayak the Santa Fe River. 17 springs within 4 hours all downstream. Ida met you and guided ya free of charge.

[@randybeeson3424]

Those skegs will get you wet!

[@Scott_Atlanta]

🤡🤡

[@CodyandKellie]

Where’s this?

[@randybeeson3424]

@@CodyandKellie North of Gainesville in High Spgs. Y'all just passed it looks like

[@randybeeson3424]

Maybe next year you'll be back.

[@stephaniemomof9746]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@teresap.5991]

Idk how you guys eat all those hot foods with no repercussions 😅. I hate spicy foods and they sure don't agree with me anyway. The kayak trip looked like a blast, but a workout for sure. I hope to see you soon ❤

[@maryfields1111]

😂these pretzels are making me ....thirsty!! Hahaha I get the reference!! That's soooo funny.❤u Kellie!

[@snowbirdlady7221]

Another fun adventure! So sorry about the drone. Cody, you are so good a flying the drone and get such great shots. Was it that the sensors just didn't pick up the small branches or something? Sigh. No gators there?

[@CodyandKellie]

No gators and the sensors did not work

[@walteragentplummer7031]

U can also buy some electrical spray at auto parts store spray the electrical area of it and it will help evaporate moisture/water!❤

[@barrycamper3807]

Oh No!! Was that the dji Mavic pro 2? I just got a glimpse of the arms.

[@jamiemohr5082]

Put the drone in a bag of uncooked rice and let it sit for a few days to draw the moisture out.

[@ronaldstarrett1957]

Very nice video. Ouachita River adventure looks awesome. Noted that you ended your adventure in Oden. Where did you start

[@CodyandKellie]

Pretty sure we started in Oden as well

[@pkloc7535]

great vid

[@billmitchell7731]

Big 👍🏻. Great vidio. Food looked delicious. Hey I ordered the Guillermo coffee and never got it.😢

[@CodyandKellie]

Really?? Did you contact them?

[@Scott_Atlanta]

I’m about to try DJI service for a broken gimbal on a mini 3 pro. I’ve heard they are pretty good and fast.

[@jrcriner6542]

I remember when you lost it in the mountains years ago and tracked it down with your phone

[@whydoibother1632]

Amazing day trips. I could never do any of that. Sorry to see the drone crash and drown

[@whydoibother1632]

And a cooking show! Nice

[@ChicReal]

Gators, snakes, and bull sharks oh my!! 😱

[@stephenduncan8809]

Man you should have stayed at Blackwater River State park or Krul Lake 2 nice spots. I live right down the road in Crestview. We prefer Blackwater over going down south to the over crowded beaches in Destin and Ft . Walton Beach

[@CarlKravat]

Can you post a location that you parked and entered the river please?

[@justdaniel165]

Yall need to get a rechargeable sup pump its easier on your truck battery their notorious for blowing fuses or have a extra battery to attach to we have airbank whale shark pro awesome rechargeable sup pump

[@CodyandKellie]

We use a power bank for the pump instead of the truck

[@juliesoutdoordutchoven5481]

Looks like so much fun but r there alligators in there?

[@CodyandKellie]

We didn’t see any

[@juliesoutdoordutchoven5481]

@@CodyandKellie that's good! I always worry about you like you're my kids lol

[@williamthawley9251]

if you were in cape may point, they could be cape may diamonds.

[@SunshineAllDaywPugs]

That grey pit bull wasn’t looking your way to play, scary.

[@juliesoutdoordutchoven5481]

Another great video! Hey Kellie what kind of suntan lotion do you use?

[@CodyandKellie]

Sun bum!

[@chadkoller7809]

Hey guys do you have a link to your paddle boards? The wife and I want those. Thanks

[@CodyandKellie]

We just added it to the description of the video.

[@davidwilson5642]

Nice video to bad about the drone any fear of gators

[@CodyandKellie]

We didn’t see any

[@davidwilson5642]

But they are there then

[@jrcriner6542]

Kellie next time you’re in a chat parking lot look around it for pink colored quartz

[@donniemabry1470]

Where Kelly's brother at I have not seen him in awhile Cody.

[@walteragentplummer7031]

Save it blow dry it stick n bag of oatmeal or rice let absorb water/ moisture shud be ok❤

[@Northidaholivin]

Did you guys remove the microwave for more storage?

[@CodyandKellie]

We did!

[@rungavagairun]

I guess the skeg isn't retractable?

[@CodyandKellie]

Nope, it can be removed but then the boat spins

[@platemanFYI]

Kellie, you are getting so fit and so brown the both of you! Sorry you lost your drone. Why didn't you pack snacks? That is so unlike you guys.

[@CodyandKellie]

lol we were not prepared