I’ve watched a lot of thru hikers on this trail, and I really think you show the BEST footage of the trail and terrain you are walking. You both are so enjoyable to watch, my favorites ❤
@MariaSimpson-rp1os6 ай бұрын
I agree. I've seen parts of the trail in your vlog that I don't recall seeing before. Very nice and thank you both!!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Wow 🥹 Thank you so much. 🙏🏼
@adventuresofpineappleshort46006 ай бұрын
Awww. Little Bear's capture of the reunion was the best. I started to get emotional and she said "Oh look at your calves"😂 and then "ew"😂 the best
@MariaSimpson-rp1os6 ай бұрын
😅
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
She’s so funny! 😂
@Plumski45006 ай бұрын
I’m over here crying with you and then I hear Little Bear say “Oh look you have calves”! 😂 I’m crying and laughing at the same time. 😂
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Hahaha! Right?! She’s so funny! 😂
@robertleahey85485 ай бұрын
Glad to see reunited with your family. Many stories to share. Bring a separation time. What I saw today is you were in snow. It's better video than the one last night it was hard to show and I understand that. Keep going keep enjoying. Stay safe enjoy.
@LRoder10206 ай бұрын
What a great adventure and building sweet lifelong memories. Great job mama bear and little bear.
@GoAheadandHike6 ай бұрын
Little Bear, I love getting to see your perspective. You did a great job capturing the reunion moment. I loved the "ew" when they kissed. Haha! But be grateful you have parents that gross you out. It means they love each other. ❤
@carriehagstrom97776 ай бұрын
I love how you guys show things most other hikers don’t show. The little details ! I had never seen the ridge walking and those steps going down. It was interesting to see! Thanks for sharing!
@michellewoods24486 ай бұрын
It was such a blessing to meet you on the trail. We chatted for a quick minute at the NOC restaurant. Just know that I have been praying for you since before you started and will continue to cover you in prayer. Looking forward to following your journey. God has big plans for you both.
@WalkingWombat276 ай бұрын
Your appreciation for the beauty of snow is a good reminder for us northerners who get sick of the same old same old. Kind of like our joy at seeing palm trees I spose. Great vid.
@GoAheadandHike6 ай бұрын
It's hard to describe just how beautiful every step is on trail. The pictures and videos never do it justice. Nature is a living work of art!
@debbihuff68706 ай бұрын
Oh my. I was crying right with you. You both needed that visit! So glad everyone was able to get together. Lovely family.
@jamesbonner59896 ай бұрын
Little Bear was really enjoying the snow. Enjoy your family time.
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
She was! Thank you!
@stone86545 ай бұрын
The Bear Family 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐕🦺👍🏼
@kangarooelectricllc77216 ай бұрын
I had tears with that hug. Love that little bear closed out for the day, what a awesome warrior you are raising.❤
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 💙🙏🏼
@marykay-hm3zc6 ай бұрын
Great video! Love all the close up nature shots, so pretty! Beautiful family and little bear is hysterical 😂😂😂
@williamgoethe72986 ай бұрын
Little bear really makes me laugh so what are you going to get food! And then what more food
@boxman48patrickcasey326 ай бұрын
I'm conflicted...I don't want you to deal with heavy snow in the mountains...but I'm itching to see Little Bear make some proper snowballs!!!! :)
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Hahaha! Yeah, I think we’ll pass on heavy snow on this thru hike and come back for day hikes to make snowballs.
@lizwallace2736 ай бұрын
This is such beautiful video of that section! I love the ridge walk and the Jump-off descent to the NOC. I'm going to hike that section some day. Your video of Little Bear going down it really gives perspective of how steep it is. The contrast of the winter colors at the top and the green and wildflowers at the bottom is so cool! I know you enjoyed your zero with family. Thank you for sharing!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
It was stunning! 🤩
@johnalden58216 ай бұрын
The Floridian snow fascination was a bit amusing but very cute. I am glad you got to see a very light dusting rather than a very problematic dumping. Congrats on making it to the NOC -- it's a big milestone!
@RickINFJ6 ай бұрын
My heart is overflowing right now. Your joy over the snow was beautiful. The trail footage was absolutely incredible. IMHO, you're best yet. I'm watching it again, and it's just a stunning capture of the trail. 👏 Got me right in the feels. 😊 Rest well in the company of your lovely family. ✌️
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was my favorite day yet! 🙏🏼💙
@lindasimmons-pe9ew6 ай бұрын
Your joy at seeing snow is so heart warming. What an awesome video. You have a beautiful family and I was so happy they came to visit you on this journey. Continued health, happiness and safety on your journey.🙏🥾🥾
@amybeth20225 ай бұрын
I loved seeing your reunion with the family!!! Made me cry! 🥲❤
@wildflowersadventures5 ай бұрын
💙💙💙
@dannythecamper41866 ай бұрын
Good video with some good beautiful, with some snow falling, so let's keep on hiking, some good foods at the NOC 😊
@amerphoto16 ай бұрын
What a sweet ending when your family arrived! That's true love!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you. We love each other so much. I’m so blessed to have them all.
@amerphoto16 ай бұрын
@@wildflowersadventures I am sure they feel the same for you and Little Bear!
@956bucks5 ай бұрын
That's one blessed little girl
@melaniecarlisle47716 ай бұрын
I have no doubt that you will both make it all the way to Maine and Mount K! You have such a beautiful and supportive family! Stay safe and healthy on and off trail! Look forward to your videos...it won't be long and you'll be through the Smokies!
@mhelen73606 ай бұрын
So exciting for you to be with family again! I loved your trek down to the NOC and the delight you had in the snow and all the beautiful little spring flowers. Fun seeing a picture of the whole family. ♥️
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I think it was my favorite hiking day yet! And having family meet us was the icing on the cake. 😊
@LarryLeadford6 ай бұрын
Good morning Mama Bear and Little Bear! The most positive and spirited mother daughter team !! Good day to both of you! Mt Katahdin Bound!!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Good morning ☀️ Hope you have a great day! 😊
@grootsadventures246 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you both got to experience some snow and see your family Yay!!! ❤
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Perfect day! 💙
@AmyStoneYT6 ай бұрын
Awe Yay! The Trulliums and Fiddleheads are out! It’s definitely the beginning of Spring! ❤
@CL-fr9yx6 ай бұрын
Great camera work with pictures of the wildflowers. Enjoy your family time!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@dawnseely10136 ай бұрын
My goodness! I cried right along with mama bear💕 😂 Fun to see how little bear enjoyed the snow...
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
💙🙏🏼
@anneoconnor36146 ай бұрын
What a great vlog this morning- well all of them are great but this one was exceptional starting with Little Bear's delight of the dusting of snow , the amazing videoing and the joyful tears with family. Love and peace to both of you !!!
@markviers9986 ай бұрын
Nothing like a family reunion! You handled the drop off a lot better than I could have. Little Bear was like "what drop off?" standing there eating a snack!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
So good to be back together, even for just a few days. 😊 And yeah, this kid is hard core. 😂
@jujudavis656 ай бұрын
Oh! You have me in tears! So happy you and Little Bear got to see and spend time with your family! Enjoy 😊 💕
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
It was so great!!! 😊 Having us all back together was so good for my heart.
@AMCD186 ай бұрын
Great vlog today and everyday. Little bear comment when she saw you both kissing, made me laugh. Keep up the good work and stay safe. 🥾🥾🙏🏻🫂
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
😊😊😊
@jamesquinlivan78766 ай бұрын
Beautiful video BEARS! Loved your reactions to the snow especially, Little Bear’s. Momma Bear you were so right showing us the different changes of the topography while descending down the trail especially the the close ups of the different types of fauna. I was so happy to finally see your family especially when you opened your car door and embraced your husband. True love for sure! Enjoy your time and see you soon. 🐱🐶🧸🧸🧸🧸🐻🐻🥾⛰️❤️👍
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was amazing to be back together with family. We miss them so much!
@sheilahenry72796 ай бұрын
Nice long 2 days of built up anticipation. Tears of joy & your family there w/ you. Enjoy the time.
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was so great spending time with them. 💙
@amynapier35516 ай бұрын
Happy tears for family. Hope you enjoyed a short break with them. May you have many, happy trails ahead. You've got this.
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you. It was so good to all be together again. My heart was full. 💙🙏🏼
@sandrap30476 ай бұрын
Grew up whitewater rafting the Nantahala every summer! What a sweet reunion! Had me crying Mama! ❤
@chagnonfamily46436 ай бұрын
Greeting your hubby reminds me of every time I got to see my hubby!! God is so, so good!!! ❤😊
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
All the time! Amen! 🙏🏼 💙
@HikeMichigan6 ай бұрын
What a lovely reunion with family! Great vlogging skills Little Bear! 🎶 “Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow…” 🙏🙌💪🥾
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏼
@MariaSimpson-rp1os6 ай бұрын
Awww happy tears Mama Bear!! Beautiful Family!!❤
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@preacher15116 ай бұрын
My favorite topography on any trail is ridge walking. That was some of the best. Beautiful time with family. Love the "eeewww" from LB. You will get over that soon enough! So glad y'all got to be together for a couple of days. Hope you got well rested for that climb out of the NOC! Family is the best. Beautiful time together. God bless all of you!
@williamlush19126 ай бұрын
That cup of coffee shot, occurred while I was drinking my cup of coffee this am, hike on, happy trails
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Awesome! 😊 Thanks!
@suemoore19656 ай бұрын
❤❤ FAMILY
@phillippitts62946 ай бұрын
NOC is a really cool place
@deborahpratt83116 ай бұрын
The snow is beautiful but I wouldn't want to live in it. Glad Little Bear is having fun
@loriboyd49236 ай бұрын
What a fun video! It gave me all the feels. 😊 Hike on, Mama & Little Bear!!
@lauraevelynashley6 ай бұрын
I remember this walk down to the NOC very well! Props to you all for getting it done 😊
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
It was one of our favorite days yet! So beautiful! 🤩
@suzannelegeza12926 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh, what a wonderful video! Your camerawork while hiking is perfect! Beautiful in every way! I'm crying too with happiness for your family reunion! You have a beautiful family!! I am so happy for you! I continue to pray for your safe and magical travels🙏♥️
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼💙
@AztecblondieRN6 ай бұрын
NOC has some awesome rafting and zip lining in the summer! Nantahala means "land of the noon day sun" in Native, because it's in such a deep valley, the sun only hits it mid day. I am so happy you got to fill up your cup with your family!!
@cathyparker69806 ай бұрын
Awesome family reunion! The reunited family, those tears and those calfs. Priceless! 😉❤
@brumleytown18826 ай бұрын
Really appreciate you videography and narration, Mama, but I think your Little Bear is a natural. I heard a confidence and energy today I hadn't heard from her before. I suspect that by the time you get to Maine, you may have trouble keeping up! Rolling!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
She’s truly an amazing human.😊Thank you.
@galejones58706 ай бұрын
I am absolutely loving following you two gals!!! Be safe and enjoy!!! ♥️🙏🏼
@KarenMurphy-yh4yg6 ай бұрын
Good looking family!!!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏼
@gaillindsay93856 ай бұрын
Had me in tears at the end of this one! Hope your visit was amazing! What a beautiful family!
@DavidReavell6 ай бұрын
Great close out Little Bear, gaining in confidence every day ....Best Wishes and Good Luck to you both on your amazing adventure :-)
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🙏🏼
@AmyStoneYT6 ай бұрын
So happy to see you meeting up with your family ❤ Such a wonderful reunion ❤
@rjsrock86 ай бұрын
Definitely a Floridian viewpoint on snowfall/dusting. Glad that you enjoyed it. And were able to see your family.
@jhayft07036 ай бұрын
It’s sooooo cool that your family will come and see you!!! Keep going and you got this!!!
@davidlooney30186 ай бұрын
Best video I’ve seen of the descent down to the NOC. Looked pretty steep. Enjoying following y’all’s journey 👍🐻
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
It was and it was so beautiful. I think it’s my favorite day yet! Thank you! 🙏🏼
@susietopspin6 ай бұрын
Omg so sweet. Happy for you to be with the family. Happy trails.🤟🏻🥾🏔
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
It was so good to see them!! My heart was full! 🥹
@dpresnell16 ай бұрын
You all have an awesome family! Beatiful trail photos. You have passed some great wild plants. Some medicinal, some poisonous, some very rare. You may already be doing this but Lil Bear can download a free plant id guide and learn a lot about plants you are photographing. Another great addition to her AT education. Enjoy your family visit!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏼
@suehancock55736 ай бұрын
OMG how exciting to see the family!! ❤. Little bear you did so great with that ending tonight! 😊 your a natural! 👍 Enjoy your time together! 🧗♀️🥾🏕️❤️🙏
@maureenmukhlis29346 ай бұрын
My heart just burst with happiness for you all!! Wishing you and your family the best visit ever and I pray that the weather through the smokies is REALLY AWESOME 🙏💗💗💗
@weshenson91666 ай бұрын
My wife and I are enjoying the adventure we might see you as we section hot springs area . Nothing like coming down into the NOC
@myleahluffman8296 ай бұрын
Awww how precious!!! I am so glad y’all got to see your family! I about teared up watching you cry, Mama Bear. I hope y’all had the BEST time with them ❤
@tammysanders37266 ай бұрын
Sean and I are really enjoying following your adventures! Funny story: Last year we were in NC and took a train ride to the NOC and spent a couple hours there. When we saw that the AT was right there we discussed how you two were going to be there soon! Thank you for your commitment to sharing your experience. We’re so impressed with both of you and sending you lots of love.
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Hey! Love you both! Thanks for sharing our journey with us. Yeah, the AT runs right through it. Fun place! I’d like to revisit in the summer.
@Lightning77AThiker6 ай бұрын
11:26 I remember getting hit with the smell of fried food before getting to the NOC
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
lol yes! You can smell it for miles! 😂
@paulalee93246 ай бұрын
Sweet reunion ❤️, I really enjoyed watching LB be fascinated with the snow and she didn’t even mention it as a highlight because, of course, family!!!!!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
It was a great day! 😊
@emilymurphy29266 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ family makes everything better!!!!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Indeed! 💙🙏🏼
@wingmanhoy39996 ай бұрын
Awesome beautiful vlogging, hiking and scenery, love the NOC, all the very best, health and happiness.
@richardharries31646 ай бұрын
Brilliant again. I feel grateful to be a tiny part of your adventure. ❤
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! We’re so glad you’re here. 😊
@robertcallahan10466 ай бұрын
So glad you had time with family!! Time to recharge and begin prepping for Fontana and then the Smokies! God bless!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was so great! God bless! 🙏🏼💙
@tigercache43976 ай бұрын
So exciting! Happy y'all were able to see family. Beautiful footage of the trail in this video. Hope you enjoyed the NOC. ❤and🔦
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@hounddoghiker90216 ай бұрын
I was getting nervous when I saw LBear eating a candy bar navigating down a sketchy part. Of course it was probably not as dangerous as the way it looks on video. But, snack on the flat part LBear!
@adventureswithzofine4076 ай бұрын
Great to see your reunion with your family! I love the narrations by Little Bear - I often wonder what she’s thinking about on the hikes. And the flower you took a close up of is a trillium - it comes in a variety of colors - you will frequently see them on a slope on a sunny side.
@loriwindsor36236 ай бұрын
Beautiful views and then Kleenex time!! That was a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
☺️
@lauraboggs44156 ай бұрын
Great job guys!! I don’t know but we all might need to take a road trip to Katahdin Maine to celebrate!! So proud of you guys! Love seeing Little bear’s perspective as well. She’s so grown up but still a kid and it’s heart warming! Keep up the great work! We’re cheering you on!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! That would be fun! Tramily celebration . 🎉
@lisamonalisahikes6 ай бұрын
Gosh I’d love to see you guys in 3 feet of snow 🤗 We live in snow country up north- what can I say we can’t handle heat😂. So fun to see your reactions ❤ So happy you got family time!!
@lukasmakarios49986 ай бұрын
I'm quite sure they are happy to not have three feet of snow. LOL
@Vividexpress9996 ай бұрын
Beautiful family you guys have Safe travels!
@Lovesracing196 ай бұрын
Loved the snow. The wildflowers were so pretty. That was pretty steep going down to NOC. Wonderful family reunion. 😅 Safe travels.
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
It was a great day! Thanks! 😊
@vickifg136 ай бұрын
What a beautiful video ❤❤❤ Happy Hiking ⛰️⛺️🥾🥾
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏼
@michaellocke27666 ай бұрын
Views and snow. Nice!!😊
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Great day! 😊
@thedeafcattledog86086 ай бұрын
Love that area, the Nantahala River is so beautiful. They took us rafting there when I was in grade school, I have always wanted to go back.
@musingwithreba96676 ай бұрын
Floridians experiencing snow is cute 😉😆 I hope that's the worst you get! I just watched Roadrunner's video of her hike on the PCT and they got nearly a foot of snow on day 3!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
It was fun! Can’t wait to catch up with RR and watch her journey! 😊
@1z1zmike6 ай бұрын
Beautiful Mountain View’s with the light snow🙂🙏
@jhayft07036 ай бұрын
I, I’m single and I cried with you!!
@dalemerkley12456 ай бұрын
I live in Canada, that’s not quite a dusting. Love your videos ladies!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@bonnief.18516 ай бұрын
And if you believe we live in igloos in the “great white north” we need to talk haha!!
@joesoutdoorplaces6 ай бұрын
We rarely get snow in Louisiana. I love it during a period of heavy snow. It muffles sound around you and you can hear it falling. Amazing experience. Beautiful sharing today.
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
It was just such a beautiful day! So thankful I can record it to relive in over and over. 😊
@Mwilke37896 ай бұрын
Look at how gorgeous your family is!!! Amazing reunion. Would love to know the story behind why just you and a little bear decided to hike. Happy to be finally caught up on your journey! I’m starting my backpacking adventures this summer and hope to hike the AT in the CT section this summer/fall.
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! My husband would love to be with us, but he is still working and can’t get time off. My son would like to join us, but the timing is off. He is building his business and can’t be on trail for 6 months. My other 2 girls move the outdoors, hiking and camping, but not long distance backpacking. So, it’s just Little Bear and I on this adventure. But, we have the best support crew back home! 😊
@mountainjackietr5116 ай бұрын
I remember that descent well...quite sketchy in spots! I did a few of those 'steps' purposefully on my butt because I am not the most graceful! But it is gorgeous! Cheering you onward, you both are doing great!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Beautiful hike that day. Probably our favorite so far.
@sheenarader64956 ай бұрын
Great family reunion! ❤
@lisahoffman88016 ай бұрын
I have watched since I saw you on the Foothills Trail and was so excited For you two to start!!! I love your Videos….. and yes…. I cried when you were hugging your husband!!! Your family unit appears so strong and loving!!!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support! So fun you’ve been able to watch our journey, even from the FHT! Our family is so close. We love each other so much! 🙏🏼💙
@MyCatIsSmarter6 ай бұрын
You were brave to show the high and narrow section before going down to the NOC. I really want to hike that section
@luisahirsch56546 ай бұрын
Wow! The views were spectacular! I am so amazed by your videography skills because there were parts where the trail seemed really narrow and straight down and you kept the camera so steady! You were brave to film that while hiking, but wow, it was beautiful! 😊 Oh my gosh, I was crying too when.you and Little Bear reunited with your family! That must have been such a wonderful and special time! ❤️
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Don’t worry, I’m looking down at the ground while filming. I’m just getting lucky that the camera is still pointing up. 😂 Great day and seeing family was the best ever!! 💙
@deborahpratt83116 ай бұрын
I love the family reunion so lovely
@alenacarnes66586 ай бұрын
I’m not crying, you’re crying!
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
🥹💙🙏🏼
@robertbarnes46 ай бұрын
Nice to see the rest of the family. You pretty happy to see your husband. Happy Easter.
@wildflowersadventures6 ай бұрын
Yes, so happy to see him and the rest of my babies. My heart was full! 💙