Hiking 20 Miles Alone in Big Bend National Park

[@kraigadams]

Carbon emissions for this trip offset with Wren - geni.us/s3KVG

[@ulisesvihaan3207]

I realize it is kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good website to stream newly released tv shows online ?

[@carleysdad94]

Love your videos, Kraig, but no one cares about your "carbon emissions."

[@the_purple_mage]

I can understand why this park may be underwhelming to someone so well-travelled as you, Kraig. But the magic of this park is the isolation, not the grandiosity. I've spent 30 years visiting this park and I have to admit that when I moved away from Texas I missed the hell out of this place more than I miss some of the more iconic parks I have travelled to, like Yosemite, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon. I am glad you went though, and I am grateful you made this video for us. Thank you!

[@wavyseaweed]

It's my favorite park in the country, hands down.

[@GoFarAway5338]

I'm with you Prince. I stayed in Marfa a few years ago over christmas and I explored the region including Big Bend. In my view, it's a place like no other. I don't miss the freights at night lol but you might not experience that staying at a resort near Terlingua or the like as it appears that he might have done.

[@salvadorvega9834]

Wholeheartedly agree. my first night in the park took me an hour and half down a dirt road to a very isolated campsite in the middle of nowhere. the absolute silence and darkness is awe inspiring.

[@ToddvsTodd]

THIS! ^^^

[@TreavorUnion]

I've visited 15 NPs so far and Big Bend is one of my favorites. It probably has great trails but the natural amenities are amazing: hot springs IN the Rio Grande, the glyphs, the Rio Grande, the natural wall that separate Mexico and Texas, hopping over the border to Boquillas... peak desert beauty.

[@creativecompanion]

So awesome for those of us with disabilities to be able to experience something like this through you. Thank you!

[@zwan1820]

Yes! My husband is a paraplegic And I love to hike 🥺

[@CamdenJProductions]

Most people have said this, but the beauty of the park is its isolation. If you’re looking for even more isolation, I’d check out Guadalupe Mountains National Park! Only a few hours northwest of Big Bend. Guadalupe Peak is the tallest peak in Texas, and depending on the trail and time of year, you can go multiple days without seeing a soul.

[@InfoScenes]

I've been waiting for this one. Probably a Top 5 underrated US National Park. One of my favorite places on earth. Thanks, Kraig!

[@Ryan-dc6lj]

Accurate. It's fabulous.

[@ad8110]

what are the others you would say are underrated ?

[@lauriebragg7828]

This park is definitely a hidden gem.

[@TopshelfJunior]

No matter how many times I watch Kraig's videos, I always think about how he has to set up the shot, walk away from the camera, then walk BACK to get the camera, then walk back further than he just did...to set up another shot and sequence somewhere else. Amazing dedication, patience, and vision.

[@jacobward6700]

As a Texas native, I am happy that you got to experience this park. I love the hike that you did and the views are well worth it. Your videos really capture the beauty. Thanks for continuing to upload your awesome hikes. They are very inspiring and calming.

[@ashish_sunny]

Kraig's videos teleports you to the place. It's almost like you are going for a 20 min long hike, wherever you may actually be.

[@Love-jf7rs]

lol, saintly bilocation ;)

[@andresrios9762]

I bump into you while I was there. I could tell the trail wasn't as excited as your previous hike around the world. Nonetheless, it was awesome running into you and keep up the great work! You've inspired me to go backpacking. Cheers!

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

Great work as always my man. Your attention to detail is insane.

[@luluatul782]

Thank you for creating this video. The sound of instruments, natures, and some activities (with no conversation) is calming

[@CrossoverGenius]

as someone born and raised in the desert, I see a lot of beauty in it, but I know that not everyone sees it that way. I don't see a lot in the snow and ice of winters and tall peaks, but I'm sure others appreciate it more. To each their own. It is a well made video nonetheless, you show the good sides of the desert well in this one.

[@nickreynolds8391]

Yeah I'm with you. I love the parks like Yellowstone and Yosemite but no question about it, Big Bend is a special place in its own right. It has a totally different vibe and energy obviously being a desert park. I think it's great, though. I've been twice in recent years and will be back soon.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Thank you for inspiration!!!!

[@nicolehaggerty3470]

I was really looking forward to this video, living in texas and all, but it was disheartening to hear that you thought it wasn't a really exciting part. Your hike was only focused in the Chisos Basin, but Santa Elena and Boquillos Canyons have such beautiful views, it's a shame you didn't visit the other sections of the park. Hope you're able to go back and experience more of what Big Bend has to offer!

[@afterhourskratom8587]

Thank you so much man. I cried over your wide shots. I've been missing this place for years. Your journey reminded me of mine. Thanks for letting others know the beauty of the Texas Lil gem called Big Bend :)

[@saraswatijoshi2820]

I have seen many of your videos with my son. Hats off to your efforts, courage, commitment, stamina and many other qualities. Thanks for making such high quality and helpful videos. May the Divine bless you with all the strength and prosperity.

[@annekethijen6910]

Loved watching your video during my lunch. A moment of relaxation and daydreaming. Beautiful. Thanx! Looking out of my window now there's rain and a dark sky. Such a contrast. Funny detail: I noticed a Dutch 🇳🇱 when you pet the 🍊 cat.

[@abdullahalfayed2879]

This man has set a new norm for travel vlogs.

[@SoleSistersPH]

I agrre. Very calm and relaxing.

[@CelticPaths4k]

This is exactly my kind of place, the views at 5:37 are absolutely breathtaking! Amazing scenery and video Kraig! 👍

[@AdamRifi]

Rare appearance of Kraig petting a cat instead of a dogo :o Another awesome hiking Film man, really amazing to see what kind of amazing hikes can be found in the US :)

[@SoudipanMaity]

The proper way to watch a Kraig Adams video starts with hitting the LIKE button first and then sitting tight to an exceptional experience that's gonna come your way.

[@codiusprime]

Easily one of my favorite places. It's hard to overstate how stunning Big Bend is. Thanks for doing it justice. Desert hiking is its own thing for sure.

[@TheBookNook0826]

I find it interesting that you found this park underwhelming. I grew up on the Canadian border and have backpacked through Montana, British Columbia, Alaska, Colorado, and many more of the big mountain states. However, the views you get in Big Bend are beyond impressive. I find it to be one of the most beautiful places I have been, in it's own right. Nice video.

[@73mspatty]

Our base camp was on the banks of the Rio Grande in Big Bend State Park, then visited the National Park. I told my son Kraig should hike this place and now you did! The state park has some interior trails that you must travel with a high clearance vehicle or you can hike in from River Road and hike in that way too. The sunken volcano is the one I hope we can do one day! It’s deep inside the state park. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@harper5378]

I like these "walking back to get the camera" segments a lot :)

[@hiker.]

I always watch and learn a lot. Thank you.!!!!

[@DonDaileylittlerock]

A great park. A lot more to see than just the South Rim and Emory Peak. My heart's broken over the massive fire burning there now. A hiker of your experience should've done the Outer Mountain Loop. Much longer. Bigger challenge.

[@ChrisandKen]

Awesome sound work! You really do not get enough credit for your underlying sound design. Crackling footsteps and soft piano ambience in perfect overlay. Great job :)

[@hannahwaters9876]

My great great grandfather was a Texas Ranger here. My great grandmother and her mom used to sunbathe on the roof of one of the park stations! Somehow she never got skin cancer 😅 This park means the world to me

[@rudyacosta2516]

Truly enjoyed you vlog. The Music was a Big Treat Thanks Kraig I actually watched it twice I enjoyed it so much.

[@daveg-j1866]

I love the cuts where the pattern of your footsteps continues unbroken between shots. Your shot choices and craft at editing are out of this world. Thanks again for taking us on the hike with you

[@rhyndman]

Really lovely work, Kraig. One of my favourites. I rode by Big Bend on my motorcycle about 5 years ago (from Toronto). When I was in the ranger station I noticed a weather-worn character wearing a cowboy hat sitting in a chair off in a corner. When I left, he was outside looking at my bike and for the first time I noticed another motorcycle - obviously his - with Texas plates. We chatted for a while and he asked me if I knew where I was going next. “Not really”, I said. “I’m improvising”. So he told me - turned out his family had lived in the area for generations, and he rode and knew the area well. Well, he pointed me to the nearby Big Bend Ranch State Park, which runs along the Rio Grande west of the National Park, and said I should follow the road along the river. To this day that is one of the wildest, curviest rides I’ve ever done. I love the area. Gotta get back.

[@raphaelwolfphotography]

It is so calming watching you hiking these trails 😌🤩

[@johapi]

Your videos are even better than Netflix quality! Unbelievable

[@top5betterfact477]

I agree.

[@mikesudduth9727]

His videos are better than anything I've seen. I look forward to every one of them.

[@KissFromTheWorld]

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. Epic video Kraig! Cheers, Domenico.

[@trex6142]

That's Big Bend all right. The views of the night sky and from the South Rim are spectacular. Thanks for taking us along.

[@AndyFeliciotti]

Heading here tomorrow! Thanks for the tour Kraig!

[@patrickoden8509]

Oh boy, thank you, Kraig! I always look forward to seeing your take on hikes. My wife and I got married in this area, we both consider it our old stomping grounds, we both grew up in Midland and have many memories from going down to this area with family and on school/church trips.

[@ravinv8199]

Beautiful NP. Visited a few months ago. Backpacked, hiked and camped up in Chisos Mountains for about a week. Loved scrambling up to Emory Peak summit.

[@PeterBuzzini]

New to your channel and like the content! However Big Bend National Park is a very sacred place. At almost 70 year old and hiking for at least 60 years, I am still hiking and enjoying many of the place you have been and many you have not. But Big Bend is a place I never tire of. I have been going to the park since I was 10 year old. Not sure why you would say the comments you said, unless the trip was just to check off the list for content. Go back, there is so much more. 2 to 3 day trip won't do it. Much respect for your work! Again go back!!!

[@issamrosenthal694]

Kraig voit la beauté partout où il passe. Tes plans sont tous magnifiques. Respect. 🙏🙏

[@ReiseVisionen]

Very beautiful hiking tour. Thank you for share your nice journey. Watching from Germany.

[@daichiyahoo]

Thank you for always the best videos! I'm using it as a reference.

[@playarabbit]

Big Bend is crazy 🤪 we went for the first time last year, Living in Texas all my life and they'll let you know what animals are on the trail 👣 we went down the window trail it's a great hike with kids, just take water, snacks, the usual essentials and you can do the hike and be back before noon if you start early

[@BackpackingVideos]

I hiked here years ago, thanks for transporting me back there! Always enjoy your videos!

[@EarlyDawnTravels]

The contrast of me panicking my way up Emory Peak versus Kraig Adam's calm meditation video is incredible.

[@sethbachman2992]

Love these videos so much

[@Colley_co]

This video is fantastic! I am actually moving to Midland so I look forward to making this trip without needing to fly. Thanks!

[@WeddingFilmmaker]

Thank you for bringing us along with you. And most of all, thank you for bringing some peace into my stressful life with your content :-)

[@williamstvls]

Excellent video. There are most definitely bears. I walked up on a mother and her cubs near that same trail back in December. I love this park so much and hope your video inspires more people to experience it. It’s absolutely beautiful and so peaceful.

[@rhystattersall2132]

Kraig, you just stepped these edits up a notch! Loved it. Beautifully captured as always.

[@jrman413]

I love your videos, it helps me through some tough times. Thank you

[@joeaardvark9214]

Dude Big Bend is my favorite National Park! Haven't been there in almost five years. Can't wait to go back. I'm so pumped you did a video there.

[@JordanGreenPNW]

Awe man I’m jealous we didn’t get to go on the very top of Emory Peak when we were there, it was too windy. Looks like an amazing view. Great video as always!

[@ringingthebells307]

I became ur fan Craig...I too have started thinking of hiking to live the life to the fullest..u r really admirable

[@entourage8555]

I loveee your videos man. Never stop uploading. I started hiking inspired by you :) all the best

[@jonathancoleman5647]

Yes dude! Glad you made it out to Big Bend - one of my favorite places in the world.

[@yazhouzu6789]

I did your route in one day. It’s very exhausting but doable. Big bend, along with Guadalupe, definitely give people a solitude experience to reflect.

[@leleprtk]

This was beautiful to watch. Beautifully edited, beautiful music, beautiful place. Thank you for sharing it 💖

[@Sunshine_day]

I've done the Emory Peak Trail & Window Trail a couple times. Have a campsite reserved to do the South Rim this November. I'll also try to the Lost Mine Trail and Santa Elena Canyon. Sorry it was underwhelming for you. The Canyons are awesome if you ask me and I love the dessert with mountains. I've seen bears a couple times there and ringtails.

[@chuckscheller4346]

I spent a lot of time in big bend when I lived in odessa. Glad to see you enjoying its beauty!!!

[@Justin-iv4bd]

Man, you did this park just in time. It caught on fire the day before you uploaded this. Awesome video!

[@iljamagg]

Kraig goes yakking alright! So much more opens to Explore, glad to see you enjoying that trip 😁

[@fiesty161]

You put a lot of effort into making good videos. All the backtracking you do to get your camera, different camera angles and I can say thank you this all makes for more enjoyable videos.

[@jacktiebor8610]

Dude I just discovered your channel and your Mt. Marcy hike video. You seriously have to be one of the best channels on KZbin. The way you edit your videos make it seem like I’m transported on the hike at the same time. Super unique and informative. Getting ready to do Mt. Marcy for the first time this summer and that video and your channel is helping get ready for it. Keep up the great content man 👍

[@dirtskirt]

Coffee and your Video in the morning. Great

[@michaelkilimanjaro9926]

You made the hike so effortlessly I did the 20 miles route as a day hike a month ago, and I was dead tired. I wish you could have camped at South Rim and catch sunset and sunrise. The best view in Texas imo. And you must have done Big Bend right before the current wild fire that started at South Rim site. it is crazy that you did 1st part twice.

[@cperezmig]

Nice video Kraig, and I hace really enjoyed the "making of" parte of the video. Very interesting!

[@sylvelliorfd4132]

That time lapse video of the stars was amazing and unexpected.

[@SamuelHardenberg]

super nice shots!! It‘s always so relaxing to watch your videos. Kind of a meditation. Thank you for that and wish you the best ☺️🌳

[@toddgrant7190]

Thank you for posting another very well done video.

[@Helgedos2]

Incredible, your eye for composition is outstanding.

[@cowmans]

Absolutely stunning scenery!

[@mikesudduth9727]

Awesome. Welcome to TX! It was cool to see Kraig at a place I've been before. I hope I meet Kraig on the trail one day.

[@Freiheit1232]

Doing a roadtrip and planned on doing this trek. Thanks for the upload!

[@chrisnigul]

Those last drone shots with the road - Bangers! Love the hues. And yes, you're definitely spoiled :D Cheers!

[@CoreenMazzocchi]

Beautiful, honestly didn't know that Texas had such nice mountain vibes.

[@nickreynolds8391]

Yeah it's a neat place. Obviously it's a desert area so it's a different vibe and energy than the heavily forested parks, but it definitely has its own unique charm. I went twice in recent years and the solitude is just incredible. Star gazing there is also about as good as it gets. And even though it's a park dominated by desert, it's pretty amazing when you climb elevation in the area near the park lodging, as all of a sudden you have this alpine forest full of pine trees in the middle of the desert. Up there you feel like you're all of a sudden in a national park up north or something. If you ever go though, make sure to go in fall or winter, because the park is too hot and unforgiving in summer.

[@sirrevzalot]

This is the one hike you’ve done that I’ve done also! Same time of year it would seem, too. It’s a beauty 🙂

[@fergusgorman]

Absolutely superb video

[@Alfie127]

Thank you for showing one of my home state's , most beautiful areas. FYI most of Central and South West Texas is also like this.

[@edselsantoni6138]

I have gone to all the big national parks in the us, have hiked in the Andes and in Puerto Rico. Still, I do not find this park underwhelming at all. It is majestic and the granite cliffs are beautiful. Yes, the isolation is part of that beauty, but for anyone who hasn’t visited the park and may now be discouraged believing that it’s not majestic, trust me it is.

[@АнтонМикицкий]

Thank you!!!Your video is the best meditation for me)))

[@framebrain]

Fantastic video Kraig. I live over in Phoenix, so only an 11 hour drive away...

[@HumansOfVR]

dude I didn't know you had a second channel where you stream! should mention it more people here would probably love to hear you talk

[@skye104]

A huge fan from South Korea. Love your footage. 😊

[@khlarkmangelaya]

The therapist we didn't know we needed

[@mariaprendes9173]

So relaxing and beautiful

[@craiganderson9341]

Love your videos so much - thanks for sharing. Just started this channel a few days ago and plan to do some hiking videos in Scotland inspired by you - thank you! :)

[@Webster2402]

Another great one, Kraig! Yours has been my favorite YT channel for a while and probably the only one that always gets my undivided attention. Keep up your explorations and content! When you make it to Europe again feel free to get in touch for some joint adventures :)

[@leosolis5846]

Cool video craig. Always look forward to these videos

[@michaelmoilanen726]

Thanks for the vid. Did an almost identical hike back in September. Desert scenes aren’t for everyone, we aren’t all Ed Abbey :) but at least you gave it a shot. Small note, and it may have been mentioned but Emory isn’t 2nd highest. 1,3,4 are all in GUMO (Guadalupe, Bush, Hunter) and 2nd highest is Mt. Livermore in Ft. Davis. On privately held conservancy. Emory I believe is 5th. Either way, thanks for the continued content.

[@tl3684]

I've missed your vids dude....so glad you're back 😁

[@Fjall-Anders]

I myself have a break in the adventure when I am in Covid. But just watched your video. You really get the urge to go out again💥😉🙂

[@ruip.7635]

I really like your job, I wish I had the courage to do something like you. Congratulations

[@michaelruel6340]

Great way to start the day with this upload!

[@grobadongguk]

Some friends and I did Big Bend National Park for Spring Break '97 when I we graduated from university. The Chisos are fantastic and the South Rim is awesome, but no trip to Big Bend would be complete without visiting Santa Elena Canyon and a short jaunt into Mexico at Boquillas del Carmen which is unfortunately not accessible due to Covid restrictions presently. Since you were in the vicinity, I would have also included a trip to the quirky little town of Marfa, Texas, which is only about 90 miles away.

[@SzymonKorzeniowski]

Looking forward to see yours next awesome adventures!

[@a_aron30490]

If you have a chance, you should try the outer mountain loop, I did it in January. Absolutely amazing trip!

[@Dhoing]

Thanks for again including the info and bts! Like this better 😊