Conquering Econfina Creek - Kayak Camping Overnighter

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Trip Smith

Trip Smith

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@cryptocockatoo
@cryptocockatoo Жыл бұрын
This truly brought a smile to my face
@crimsonprecipice3056
@crimsonprecipice3056 4 жыл бұрын
LOL!!!! Its like Dad taking the kids fishing for the first time!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 4 жыл бұрын
Ha yea it kind is!
@samblasingame5930
@samblasingame5930 3 жыл бұрын
Such a nice dude. Pulling all your buddies over them logs jams like that. Y'all take notes. That how you do it! Another great video.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 3 жыл бұрын
Lol Just trying to help out. Thanks Sam!
@stephen-thewanderer4007
@stephen-thewanderer4007 4 жыл бұрын
The first half of this was truly LOL! One of the funniest vids I have seen. Trip - you crack me up! That one dude was NOT happy. Grabbing on that log. LOL!!!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 4 жыл бұрын
It was so much fun with my buddies lol Buck was struggling that day lol
@stephen-thewanderer4007
@stephen-thewanderer4007 4 жыл бұрын
Trip Smith I got me a Bote HD bugslinger. Thx again for the vids.
@tomsuber1794
@tomsuber1794 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a little unexpected to make life interesting. Brings back great memories and great video. Great video!!!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 2 жыл бұрын
NOthing like it indeed.... Glad you enjoyed it Tom! Thanks!
@wayneburbage8900
@wayneburbage8900 6 жыл бұрын
Looks like dude had his salad before dinner. I love you guys! Trip would inspire guys to conquer a storm gutter.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Haha!!!! Got to Get Out There and make it happen!
@playAgainMe
@playAgainMe 6 жыл бұрын
u gotta take these guys with you again . one of the most entertaining videos.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Ha! I'm sure we will be doing some more trips ;)
@TheMinot60
@TheMinot60 4 жыл бұрын
My misspent youth was in Fountain, in that creek, the springs, ponds, and lakes, and that gorgeous gulf coast. Looks amazingly clean and uncrowded.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Yea the upper doesn't see many people.
@decapolis01
@decapolis01 6 жыл бұрын
I think that was the best crew you have taken kayaking yet! I laughed until I cried. Those guys are green horns but they have the spirit to be pros in no time. Thanks for sharing !
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
You may be right lol Certainly good spirit among the group. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ;)
@tidetalkwithwebb5391
@tidetalkwithwebb5391 6 жыл бұрын
Gosh Mr. Smith great video. I grew up on the Econfina Creek as a kid and spent many summers there.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Webb! What a great spot huh? Love it!
@JohnHappelFullMastHap
@JohnHappelFullMastHap 4 жыл бұрын
WoW!!!!! Best one yet!!!! I've been laughing and admiring all the footage!!!! Damn beautiful water, clear as day!!! Awesome!!!!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 4 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! Loved that trip! Glad you enjoyed it.
@kellymount9880
@kellymount9880 6 жыл бұрын
Y'all were in my backyard. We like camping at the site where you saw the first little snake along the wall. Awesome video.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Oh cool! Lots of good spots there... Thanks!
@jasminefamlife
@jasminefamlife 4 жыл бұрын
Looked AWESOME! You need to host and charge to guide these trips for the public forreal
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 4 жыл бұрын
Haha! That would probably be tons of fun... But tough to pull off at the same time. It would be hard to do a trip similar to this one when you don't know everyone's capabilities.....
@lloydmcgriff98
@lloydmcgriff98 6 жыл бұрын
Great Trip - Great Trippers !!! Thanks to ALL !!! ***cheers*** =)
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Sure was! Thanks Lloyd!
@Ryan_Odyssey
@Ryan_Odyssey 6 жыл бұрын
Sometimes there is nothing graceful about the slow drag through logjams and tree fall, no matter how experienced you are! That looked adventurous, but great fun.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
I thought adventurous was fun? ;) It was a blast!
@richardhutchings921
@richardhutchings921 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@nathanielavoures1596
@nathanielavoures1596 Жыл бұрын
I know these Florida creeks and rivers like my hand!
@grputtputt
@grputtputt 6 жыл бұрын
Best comedy I've seen in a long time! Well worth the time to watch!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
hehe! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
@Ozarkbronze72
@Ozarkbronze72 6 жыл бұрын
Pretty neat little creek and your video really captured a day on the creek and what it's like ...... the good and the bad lol
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
It sure is pretty unique! I try to capture it all ;)
@birdlegsRecap
@birdlegsRecap 6 жыл бұрын
This video perfectly explains why I have come to think that SUP is better than kayak. Definitely inspiring me to get back on one!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Amen to that Jacob! I think this video made a good point for SUPs.... My inflatable would probably have done even better ;) Get it!
@nuclearoutdoorscampingtips5850
@nuclearoutdoorscampingtips5850 6 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!!!!it was a good one...very funny watching friends hang up!!!!!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
No doubt! I loved every minute!
@FnKxDaNG3rZzx
@FnKxDaNG3rZzx 6 жыл бұрын
I don't think i have ever Laughed so hard watching a KZbin video ! Great entertainment :]
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Haha! So happy to hear that! Share it with your buddies who you think will laugh just as hard! ;)
@Wicked03GT
@Wicked03GT 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome trip with some fun guys, I would camp and paddle with that crew anytime
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Sure was and yes, they are fun! Meeee to!!!
@rivernole
@rivernole 6 жыл бұрын
Trip.... You are so adventurous and have such stamina you make me tired just watching.... Great trip...
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Ha! When I'm Out There I just get excited and full of energy... I love it...
@nathanielavoures1596
@nathanielavoures1596 Жыл бұрын
The Econfina has lots of whitewater if you like this river you have to do the Aucilla!
@thomascowley7412
@thomascowley7412 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Trip! When your next Floating Circus with the Econfina boys? Hahaha 😂 this is one of my most favourite trips with Trip! “Always an Adventure”
@jaskdavis
@jaskdavis 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome Vid as always! As a fellow spring hopper I appreciate you stopping and showing these! You did missed 3 springs on that upper part, Tupelo Spring, Glowing Spring and Walsingham Spring, all below walsingham bridge. The Dammed up Spring run was Palm Spring and the boil across from Seashell campground is actually from the nearby Devils Hole Sink Spring, at which 10' down the sink there is a small cave where the Spring water that flows up from the bottom cave exits into the creek below a limestone ridge, it's called Devils Spring. Blue Springs (where yall entered the small cave) is our favorite spot on the creek :)
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Really? Wow, I need to go back and hit them then I guess lol Oh nice info! Thanks for sharing.
@kamokatfish4858
@kamokatfish4858 3 жыл бұрын
22:47 Dude, I am dying 😂🤣🤣😭🤣🤣 💯👍
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! It was a great trip lol
@CanoeingTheEdgeOfTheWorld
@CanoeingTheEdgeOfTheWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Well at least when you had to cross all those log jams and obstructions you had a firm river bottom beneath you. Here in Central Florida many of the rivers have a black, oily-mud bottom that makes quicksand seem like spring water! I was in the Upper St. Johns River Marsh 2 weeks ago and had to line the canoe down several very shallow creek fingers. I'd take 4-5 steps and suddenly sink up to my knee is a glue-like muck that required pulling both boot and pant leg off just to free yourself. One time I was in 4 inches of water and sank to my mid-thighs while clutching the edge of the canoe to keep from going deeper. Of course that's when an airboat with about 10 tourist goes by and gives me "that look." Great fun.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 5 жыл бұрын
That's true! Wow, haven't been in stuff quite that bad... Maybe a couple of soupy spring runs but it was all fun lol
@kattywampus3
@kattywampus3 6 жыл бұрын
Had to watch this one again. My favorite creek. We are hitting Turkey Creek in the morning.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Oh yea, definitely a fun one!
@tennesseetrekker1951
@tennesseetrekker1951 6 жыл бұрын
This is one of the funniest videos I have ever watched! You're a good dude Trip for tempering ever fit of laughter by helping them out off of blow downs and around bends. Now my belly hurts hahaha
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
I loved it too! Lots of good times that trip! I loved every moment!
@roaddog1m
@roaddog1m 5 жыл бұрын
I've watched this entire trip twice now. Man I wish I would have been there!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 5 жыл бұрын
This was a great one....
@getsomeoutdoors42
@getsomeoutdoors42 6 жыл бұрын
Trip I laughed the whole video. I haven't seen all of your videos but so far this is one my favorites.. Just glad to know I'm not the only one that goes down rivers with lots of obstacles in the way.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear! Nope you aren't alone.... You never know you may find one you like better ;)
@myadventureoutdoors
@myadventureoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Super cool adventure Trip. Watching your buddies was a lot of fun. What a beautiful river/creek. The paddle board was definitely the way to go.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! WE had a good time! Yep SUP was the best choice of vessels for sure ;)
@fbenton2
@fbenton2 6 жыл бұрын
Lol bring Brent on more adventures he is hilarious
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Oh yea, will do. I love me some Brent. He is in the next adventure video that will be up in a day or two ;)
@fbenton2
@fbenton2 6 жыл бұрын
Trip Smith haha I can’t wait to watch it!!
@jflanagan8907
@jflanagan8907 6 жыл бұрын
Watching this before the night before a kayaking trip down the Blue River in Indiana. Awesome video Trip!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Oh cool! Hope yall have a great trip! Thanks for watching!
@matthewstelfox5045
@matthewstelfox5045 6 жыл бұрын
Just signed up on patreon. Wish I could get out as much as you do. Being from the UK weather dosent make it easy. Rain, rain and a bit more rain here makes watching your videos so much more enjoyable enjoy! Wish one day I could get out there to join a subscribers day. Keep getting 'Out There' trip!!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Gotcha Matt! You are THE MAN! Ha, it only looks like I Get Out There a bunch... I'm foolin ya... Aw man that would be epic if you came from the UK! I'd probably be able to hook you up with a yak ;)
@MonkeyNAround
@MonkeyNAround 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome Trip. It is neat to see those springs and the water wheel. The SUP really came in handy on this trip.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Monkey! yes, the SUP certainly shined!
@pattyhopseker774
@pattyhopseker774 6 жыл бұрын
As you said. .. I enjoyed it very much! Thank you guys
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Patty! Thanks!
@44thenazz
@44thenazz 6 жыл бұрын
That was the 2nd river I kayaked. A friend and I thought we were pros after doing Shoal river the month before. Econfina kicked our royal asses, must have been 30 log jams.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Ha! Yea it will put you in your place with all the jams.....
@2dthoughts
@2dthoughts 5 жыл бұрын
Cooking Spam “I’ve got to take care of myself “ “Well, you certainly do that.” LMAO 😂
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 5 жыл бұрын
hehehe, we are tough on one another around the fire station....
@davidmagnuson1428
@davidmagnuson1428 6 жыл бұрын
LOL, you had me at "Flowers"
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
haha! Glad you enjoyed it ;)
@braedenplath
@braedenplath 5 жыл бұрын
I lived in that area for years when I was growing up. It is still my favorite springs to swim.
@braedenplath
@braedenplath 5 жыл бұрын
We always got in at wiliford
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Braeden! Great area man.,....
@smileysadventures3776
@smileysadventures3776 5 жыл бұрын
I think this was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen haha I wanna go kayaking with those guys 😂
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 5 жыл бұрын
Yes..... we can certainly have a good time!!!!
@shanep7027
@shanep7027 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man, glad to see you continuing these longer kayak camping videos, they’re my favorite
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Oh I'm definitely continuing them, they are by far my favorite to do... I just don't have enough time and money to do them more often unfortunately at this point in time. But I'm working and hustling to change that one video at a time....
@sealanderadventures
@sealanderadventures 6 жыл бұрын
I love this run! In fact, I did last Saturday. We live on Deerpoint Lake and can run the creek all the way from Scotts Road to my back door. Glad to see you captured this hidden gem on film. Great Video!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
It's an adventurous one! Man you are in a good spot.... Glad you enjoyed the video and I'm glad I got to check out this little piece of paradise in your back yard ;)
@bradenstanley5577
@bradenstanley5577 6 жыл бұрын
This vid definitely made me want a paddle board
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh yeaaaaa!!!!! lol
@nathanielavoures1596
@nathanielavoures1596 Жыл бұрын
Econfina creek has plant life native to the appalachain mountains gives the area a up north feeling certainly doesnt feel like fl.
@danielfabreponce7079
@danielfabreponce7079 3 жыл бұрын
Muy bueno, muy divertido. Los felicito, buena onda. Saludos desde Mdeo. Uruguay
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 3 жыл бұрын
hola!!!
@cup_and_cone
@cup_and_cone 6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, that's awesome! Paddle left, right, no the other left! And y'all drive big emergency response vehicles? 😁 I've never seen this part of Econfina before. That part where it turns super narrow valley like with the tall limestone walls looks incredible.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
It really is a unique part which is why I wanted to paddle it vs the lower sections which see lots of traffic (of which I've paddled before) Yea... The trucks are bit more predictable (but not the crazy folks driving on the road with ya)
@jeffdavis75
@jeffdavis75 6 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t even on the trip with you guys and I had a blast just watching. Glad you were able to get the trip in before that storm came through the Gulf Coast last weekend. We got hit pretty hard here in Biloxi. Looking forward to your next Vlog!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear Jeff! Glad I could recreate the fun for ya! I'm looking forward to it as well, and the next adventure!
@jplxlabelle1681
@jplxlabelle1681 6 жыл бұрын
A few logs.. pfft. You guys could have been dragging your boats down the dry river bed and still had fun. You can make a trip to the dentist fun I bet👍👍🤠
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Ha! Yea, I try to have fun with anything I do...
@kayakbandits9894
@kayakbandits9894 6 жыл бұрын
Up here in Ohio we call it KayWalkin! Alot of times its just easier to pull your paddle apart and ski with it so you can stay in your boat. Ive only broke one in the years of doing it.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Oh cool! Never heard of that... I need to try it! Thanks for the info!
@chadpipkin840
@chadpipkin840 6 жыл бұрын
So funny you guys look like you were having a great time.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
We sure were Chad! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@414btsnyder
@414btsnyder 3 жыл бұрын
hope this is on the list for this year!!!!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 3 жыл бұрын
This section isn't.... Its probably got a bunch more trees down than it did when this video was filmed. The hurricane that hit the area wasn't long after
@blakehurst8695
@blakehurst8695 6 жыл бұрын
I love it, you had them boys shook at the bridge
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Yea really! I loved it to!!! Thanks for watching and commenting Blake!
@ajw007white4
@ajw007white4 6 жыл бұрын
Hey man you guys look like you had all kinds of fun great video
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Oh my did we ever.... Total blast!
@kattywampus3
@kattywampus3 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Loved seeing how the creek has changed since we were there in September.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thankya! Every changing ;)
@ereynoldful3974
@ereynoldful3974 5 жыл бұрын
I've been planning to paddle the econ and the chipola for a year now but gonna put in on hold for the winter draw down of the Rodman Dam on the Ocklawaha River so we can make our pilgrimage to Canon springs and the other ones. But after that, come spring, I'm doing this!! This video is just making me more hyped up for it. I live closest to the Alapaha river and Withlacoochee since we live on the GA side but close to the FL line. I've found quite a few beautiful springs along the Alapaha. If you ever decide to paddle it or the Alapahoochee I'd be happy to give you some directions to some good spots. Thanks for all you do.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! I need to start planning a trip for that area one day.... You're welcome!
@dannywhitlock8309
@dannywhitlock8309 6 жыл бұрын
Hi,Trip 👍🏻👊🏻 Awesome and amazing creek kayaking adventure, nice scenery and lots of fun and good times. I always enjoy your adventures. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Great weekend !!! Danny
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny! You have a good one to!
@tomsergesketter5138
@tomsergesketter5138 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. Real people doing it! Those guys still your friends? 🤣😂😆
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 4 жыл бұрын
HA! Oh yea still good buds lol
@garycleaveland2645
@garycleaveland2645 3 жыл бұрын
Good one Trip.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary!
@SIRBRADICUS77
@SIRBRADICUS77 5 жыл бұрын
love that place!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 5 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome...
@luisgoldo276
@luisgoldo276 6 жыл бұрын
23:00 John Candy...lol hilarious!!😄😃😄
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! Glad you enjoyed it!
@mattsloan32
@mattsloan32 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, looks like you guys had a great time. I noticed you were not wearing any water shoes. What are your thoughts on that? So many people these days leave dangerous things in the rivers and lakes I only go barefoot on the coast.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
We most certainly did! I was wearing my Swiftwater Crocs when I did wear shoes, they are the best water shoes I've found.... amzn.to/2HiiBpo I just gamble I guess going barefoot... I enjoy it more!
@jamesireland9188
@jamesireland9188 6 жыл бұрын
Always enjoyable to watch your channel really good content. Awesome how you got your friends out and helped them the whole way. Have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from Massachusetts
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jimmy! I did drag them along on the difficult trip so I had to, but I would have help anyhow ;) You to Jimmy!
@jimhamel7864
@jimhamel7864 6 жыл бұрын
That looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
We had plenty of fun that's for sure! Will do!
@calebsewell
@calebsewell 6 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great time my friend! Keep up the great videos!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
It was ol bud! Glad you are watching!
@kevinfayard9681
@kevinfayard9681 6 жыл бұрын
As always, great fun watching your vids Trip. I really hope to join you on an adventure one day soon. Keep up the great work.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kev! Hope you can make one. Will do!
@truenorth365
@truenorth365 6 жыл бұрын
This was one crazy ride! LOL You'all sure had a good time. That creek really reminds me of a creek I have paddled a few times here in Sweden. Thanks for sharing this adventure! Thumbs up from Sweden
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Sure was Magnus!!! Sounds like you've got some good paddling over there then!
@shelleymurphy1966
@shelleymurphy1966 6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your adventure videos!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shelley, happy to hear that!
@tolleysmith
@tolleysmith 6 жыл бұрын
That looks like a fun trip
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
it sure was!
@luisgoldo276
@luisgoldo276 6 жыл бұрын
Man that looked so fun! Can't wait until i purchase my board..
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Oh it sure was.... Boards are the best!
@josephgeisser111
@josephgeisser111 6 жыл бұрын
U guys got lot of laughing! It awesome. Wish could join! U guys must had a great time!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Oh yea, we had a heck of a time! Plenty of laughing....
@chrislewis5956
@chrislewis5956 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Trip, just like a bunch a firemen!! Having a blast got!! a kayak adventure planned with some of my brothers in May, gonna take on the Buffalo River!! Take care brother
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Haha! We had a heck of a time! Yall have fun on the beautiful river!
@chasemcmillan3747
@chasemcmillan3747 6 жыл бұрын
You guys are hilarious! If you're ever in North Louisiana, look me up! I would love to take a trip with yall!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Haha! We had a blast for sure ;)
@ZachWH87
@ZachWH87 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Missed the ol kayak river/creek camping videos
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zach! Isn't this pretty much the same thing? I'm using the same gear and basically using a kayak but I'm standing on it vs sitting.... lol
@ZachWH87
@ZachWH87 6 жыл бұрын
Trip Smith yeah its the same thing lol. I was just saying ive missed these types of videos. That board performs awesome too
@Hellaniccc
@Hellaniccc 6 жыл бұрын
15:39 lmao, headed on my first kayak camping trip this Saturday. Thanks for all the tips, tricks, gear & most importantly food reviews! Idk about the Sardines though... lol. Keep it up Brother!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Sardines make a man out of ya! Hope yall have fun and thanks for watching!!!
@michaelkennedy7871
@michaelkennedy7871 6 жыл бұрын
As always, enjoyed the video! I hiked along the Florida Trail there a few years ago, camped at "the bluffs" that I saw on the video, now I know what the paddling will be like! I hope you bought those guys some koolaid or something for this one!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Definitely try the paddling! Haha, there little glimpse of fame should do ;)
@smithjs1978
@smithjs1978 6 жыл бұрын
Nice man! Econfina and Blackwater are always fun. Thats our neck of the woods! Destin Florida!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
I'll be checking out Blackwater sometime this year I hope. I've heard good things about it as well. Sweet! I'm just up in Dothan a way ;) Great area we've got!
@smithjs1978
@smithjs1978 6 жыл бұрын
Trip Smith Blackwater doesnt have the spring heads like econfina but we live slap in the middle of the two and go there more often.. Big sandy beaches for relaxing/camping and the water is higher... Both loads of fun though!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Ok cool, still sounds pretty darn good to me. Thanks for the info!
@cup_and_cone
@cup_and_cone 6 жыл бұрын
I got an old topo map from decades ago that shows two springs in Blackwater State Forest, but I've explored them on foot and they're dead/non-existent. My best guess is they dried up a long time ago or were just mismarked (when speings die flow reverses and they suck water back in as the aquifer level drops). They were just completely stagnant. It's possible there are a couple small leaches/boils at the very top end of the state forest, but I'm not sure. To my knowledge, the most Westerly located springs in Florida are at Eglin AFB. You need a range pass from the USAF to get to the main one (Blue Spring), and most of the smaller springs aren't publicly accessible, even with a range pass. There is also Turkey Creek located in Eglin AFB, which you can kayak on, and the upper end is the most clear river run I have ever seen in Florida when it's not rainy.
@cup_and_cone
@cup_and_cone 6 жыл бұрын
Jason Smith - Since you live nearby in Destin, do you know if this is real? Crystal Spring goo.gl/maps/adv5jHXhPD72 I saw this exploring Google maps the other week, but I can't find anything on a topo, and doubt anything is there. I've ridden my bike there several times, but from what I remember, I don't think the geology is there to support a spring.
@ericsanders6622
@ericsanders6622 6 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying your videos. I heard you talk about the Chattahoochee. I'm in Lee County AL, so about 95% of my fishing and kayaking is on the Chattahoochee between West Point Lake and Lake Harding. I've done some around Foley on the Boggy Branch and Bon Secour also and a tiny bit in the gulf around Gulf Shores while visiting the in-laws.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that Eric! Cool! What a great paddling area you've got nearby!
@Zalphabetlore1974
@Zalphabetlore1974 6 жыл бұрын
Man that looked like a bunch of work. I have thought of trying Claybank or Double Bridges creek. I would expect either to be similar.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
It was, but it was a bunch of fun at the same time! Go for it! Get Out There!
@Zalphabetlore1974
@Zalphabetlore1974 6 жыл бұрын
Trip Smith For sure. I probably paddle about 200 miles a year. Mostly lower choctawhatchee between Clayhatchee and Geneva. Met you at Holmes creek a year or so ago. My brother took our pic. You were off by yourself at the old dead spring.
@PatEm10
@PatEm10 6 жыл бұрын
Good video! That looked like a lot of fun!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pat! It sure was!
@crazylare1
@crazylare1 6 жыл бұрын
Quick question from a guy from Michigan, so since you are in Florida, how do you deal with alligators on your trips? I know this seems like a silly question but, I'm thinking about coming on down and I was thinking about bringing my kayak. Only reason I wouldn't would be that the gators that I've seen while down by Okeechobee are about as big as my kayak. I realize that the video's that I've watched so far have been from northern Florida. So how do you deal with them? Do you see many of them while on your trips? I just found your video's a few days ago, and it's gotta me wanting to do more adventurous trips instead of the big wide slow rivers and lakes. Today I'm going to go down a small river like the one in this video, because of this video. So keep making these video's you are fun to watch!!!!!
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
I don't have to deal with them. Most of the time they are used to people and they get out of dodge before you even see them.... If you paddle in places where people paddle often you don't have to worry. At Okeechobee, it might be different. BUt there are PLENTY of places to paddle where you don't have to worry about them. Glad you enjoy the video and Get Out There! If gators were a real problem, people wouldn't be kayaking everywhere ;)
@crazylare1
@crazylare1 6 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely keep getting out there!! I was wondering about contacting you when I head down that way, kayaking here in Michigan is about done for the year for those of us who don't like getting cold and wet at the same time. I mean, going out and clearing the driveway with the snow blower in 0* weather is fine, but getting wet in 50* weather isn't my thing. So to keep kayaking I need to go south. Well anyhow thank you for your reply, hope to hear from you again!
@dismaldog
@dismaldog 6 жыл бұрын
great crew-i liked the last firies kayak trip as well-my mate broke a paddle on one of our trips as well-had to go Canoe style the whole day.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Sure is a great crew! Broken paddle can't be any fun....
@troutbum3977
@troutbum3977 5 жыл бұрын
I am new to your channel, loved this video, make more of them, laughed all the way through the video.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 5 жыл бұрын
Welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it! You think that's funny? You seen the latest one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHebh3iagcmemZo
@thatoneguy8706
@thatoneguy8706 6 жыл бұрын
I never did that section but always heard it was full of logjams. If you haven’t been past the livery you ought to check it out sometime. I have some footage from the last trip we were down there on my channel. We just rented a tandem kayak from the livery and enjoyed a paddle down to 388. Several springs and limestone cliffs along that float.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
You heard right.... Oh yea, I've paddle the lower section as well and it is very nice. I just wanted a bit more adventure ;)
@colejackson3534
@colejackson3534 6 жыл бұрын
Do you take the fin off for these trips? It seems like it would hit everything
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
The Kahuna doesn't technically have a fin. That's one thing that makes it great for trips like these. It's basically a kayak hull with some molded fins that don't protrude down past the bottom of the hull.
@Travisg5
@Travisg5 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos as always looks like a great time
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Travis! It almost always is ;)
@brokenjustbroken3769
@brokenjustbroken3769 4 жыл бұрын
Buck nearly brought a submarine
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, he had a time!
@topcat8820
@topcat8820 2 жыл бұрын
Was that a 2 man feel free nomad (the green kayak) ? I see a lot of people using the 2 man and taking the seat out for storage
@johnnyb395
@johnnyb395 6 жыл бұрын
you missed all the springs!...next section below the outfitters to next bridge is chock full of amazing springs and karst scenery!
@johnnyb395
@johnnyb395 6 жыл бұрын
and is always clear of deadfalls...easy scenic paddling.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
I've done the section below the outfitters and seen the springs, but I wanted this to be a little bit different. I'll be doing the lower section eventually I'm sure ;)
@BOAExplore
@BOAExplore 6 жыл бұрын
Nice trip, nice vid.. I was on Ecofina in Dec '17.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great little spot to paddle huh?
@nathanielavoures1596
@nathanielavoures1596 Жыл бұрын
There is a group of men and women that go down the Econfina creek called canoe and screw they even have T shirts and were on the creek the first time i went down the Econfina Creek i thought it was funny!
@Corpst
@Corpst 6 жыл бұрын
I took my first trip last week, I also made my own video! Can’t wait to get out there again.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Just watched it, looks like you learned quite a bit! Do it again! and again! and again! and you will only get better and more comfortable.
@nuclearoutdoorscampingtips5850
@nuclearoutdoorscampingtips5850 6 жыл бұрын
Small creeks turn into work more than fun sometimes......and can be actually more dangerous than a big river.....god speed brave souls.....I’m too lazy for all that.....
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
It was a good bit of work, but that is probably what I enjoyed the most (aside from the laughing). If it would have been easy the video wouldn't have been near as good ;)
@thewonderingelectrician
@thewonderingelectrician 6 жыл бұрын
Had our own overnight creek adventure last week. Log jams and downed trees every where. Check out the video if you get a chance. Still had a good time and lots of laughs.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Ha! Sounds like we all had a good time then huh? I'll check it out!
@braedenplath
@braedenplath 5 жыл бұрын
The spring with the cave is blue springs in Washington county
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@BLAKEG1026
@BLAKEG1026 6 жыл бұрын
Man, the creek looks low! That's weird with all the rain we've had...
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
Yea it wasn''t very high but it was certainly doable. We were going for it no matter ;)
@flysubcompact
@flysubcompact 6 жыл бұрын
Love little creeks like that, but I would be 90% covered in poison oak/ivy juice coming home. PI vines seem to seem to seek out fall down trees like you guys crossed. Man, I'm itching just thinking about it.
@TripSmith
@TripSmith 6 жыл бұрын
I love em to! Yea, there was al ot of vegetation everywhere and it was to heck-tick to try to identify it all so who knew what it was. Oh well lol
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