I Can't Leave!!! Petit Jean State Park Arkansas

[@lisaglassford9574]

Sometimes, the beauty in nature is just for you. You're experiencing it and seeingit, like maybe no one else. Just for you! ❤

[@susansmith2969]

Petit Jean is our favorite state park. My late father-in-law was part of the CCC, which recruited young men during the depression to do public works projects. He helped build the stone buildings in the park. In fact, I was able to find him in a picture displayed in the visitor center. Thanks for sharing so much of our beautiful state!

[@cbryce9243]

That's great to have that kind of history!

[@Karen-nc1db]

where You . HISTORY... TEACHER. OR. JUST A .. LIBRARIAN. THANK .. YOU

[@lindagillespie8040]

Sitting here,watching your video, and I feel it. Not only fron the visuals but sound!! How special, thank you.

[@HopeLivesHere721]

I love that you use your RV toilet instead of replacing it with a composting toilet. I have a 2001 24ft Class C also and I'm going to keep using my original toilet and holding tank. It's not that much trouble to empty it at a dump station especially when only one person is using it. It's a lot messier to empty a composting toilet and like you said one time, it doesn't really compost. Love your videos of real life living in an RV fulltime. Safe travels Carolyn and Sadie.

[@KatieClarkson-zy5vj]

My late husband and I hiked many miles as youngins with small kids. Indian Block House was a fab. Brings back 40 yrs of great memories. Gods work is art.

[@elizabethhall8254]

I spent a night in the mountains of Colorado the fire played off the rocks and the creek was running by. It was the most spiritual place . A feeling comes over you you can’t explain. Beautiful.

[@barbararussell374]

Oh Carolyn, I felt your sadness, too. Beautiful video...one of my favorites. Thank you my sister!🤗❤🐶

[@rsandersonline]

Thanks for being such a great ambassador of our beautiful state!!!! Everyone come visit! Love your channel Carolyn.

[@kimberlycampanella8713]

Carolyn, you should consider making a trip to Carbondale, Illinois (Southern Illinois). The. Land scape is similar to Arkansas but some of its own uniqueness. Petroglyphs as well. It’s part of the Shawnee national forest. It’s beautiful.

[@rosieforchange1598]

You have a terrific speaking voice. When you were sharing & reading about the history it was awesome to listen to you.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you Rosie and thanks for watching!

[@agr8h2o]

I felt the sadness before you said it, and my heart knew it was along the Trail of Tears. I don't know why I am so in tune with that atrocity from history. Beautiful video.

[@adriennemuti5242]

You should find someone who does past life regressions. You may have been Native American before.

[@mariondiemert430]

OMG. So many beautiful pictures for your 2023 calendar. You are a empath. I recognize you. You feel surroundings and have empathy for those who once lived there. Thank you. Beautiful video. Hugs to you and Sadie. Bucket List!

[@hopeonthetrail6984]

I loved seeing the trail and the caves. The echo was great. I remember going to the four corners when I was living out west and seeing the cliff dwellings. So awesome. To be in a place that our Native American people use to live is such an awesome feeling. Thanks for bringing us along. Blessings, teri

[@rachadventuresinliv]

Mother nature truly is best and most unique artist 🤗

[@RaivenBC]

I have found that the bathroom sink in ours drains into the black tank, not grey, and as you travel the trap on your sink will slosh back and forth, draining the water in the trap. This allows the smell to escape back up through the bathroom sink. I keep the plug in on the sink, and always a bit of water in the toilet stop odour from coming back.

[@shellyosborne7545]

The spider spinning his web was a really cool clip… Also the rocks and boulders are gorgeous

[@mommabear_1]

I hope you enjoyed your time here in my beautiful state 💞

[@CooksterzLittlefield]

The spiritual vibes came through - You were graced by her! 🐻 Mother Bear guided you! Those geologic rock formations are really so pretty- Hope to visit there one day - Fantastic share and hike!

[@thomasdildine7917]

I love how you appreciate the awesomeness of God’s work in nature.

[@khayneify]

Loved you video. Thanks for sharing. Good Luck on your travels.

[@dalekundtz760]

Hey Carolyn. Glad you enjoyed Arkansas. It is a beautiful state! You got out just in time. On 02/23/22, areas of the state got some serious winter weather which is normal this time of year there. Sleet depths there.. Bentonville, AR... between Hot Springs and Little Rock, 2.5 inches. Fayetteville, northwest AR, 2.0 inches, Queen Wilhelmina SP 2.5 inches, Paris, AR... 2.0.

[@HoneyandMe]

You have definitely put the desire to visit Arkansas into me. So beautiful.

[@eyeswideopen1158]

Hello Carolyn, Arkansas is beautiful!! I loved this video. Thank you so much. Watching this lifted my spirit. You create amazing videos. 🤗

[@amariev9517]

Welcome to Arkansas! We have beautiful scenery. Petit Jean is one of my favorite places to hike and explore. I travel locally and across the US in my Class C any time I can get time off from work. Hope to go full time soon. Thanks for sharing our beautiful state!

[@1jackvalley580]

Groats are so healthy, they process so slowly it keeps our glucose quiet and much more level for diabetics. It feels like you've had a nice full meal after eating groats with nuts, blueberries and a dash of pumpkin 🥧 pie spice, Nummy🌟🙏 Sadie is a cutie pie😘

[@susanvila6787]

I so enjoyed this video. Your love for nature is something I relate to. You take the time to obserb the beauty. Your feelings of the surroundings, the beauty of the rocks, the sounds of the area,,,,,i love it! Thank you Caroline

[@sallymiller7310]

Spectacular video! The rocks were breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for showing us this magical place. Also, I'm surprised no one else has mentioned that your current haircut is fabulous !

[@nancydenmark1614]

This has to be my new favorite video of yours. The views you captured were spectacular. The one from the inside of the rock shelter looking out with Sadie in it was so beautiful. I was also very impressed by how quickly Sadie stopped in her tracks when you said wait as you were approaching the drop off. Her training is paying off for you both! I sure didn’t know Arkansas was this amazing, thanks for informing us about it.

[@liveelevated8264]

Have a class C here, too. If you don't keep a little water in the bowl, that seal tends to dry out and get brittle, preventing the fumes from staying in the black tank. We ordered a new one and replaced it by just watching a youTube video on it. Just needed the seal and some lube to put on the seal. And gloves, of course

[@carolstockman7788]

I made Arkansas my home base, it is a beautiful surprising state, the "natural" state. I have enjoyed the AR videos. Spending valentine day with my dogs and adult kids.

[@jhemnes1]

Carolyn every since I took that third booster I've been like a wild woman with energy and my RA is remission. I thought I was crazy until I just saw this video. I've cleaned the yard, painted my kitchen, moved bins that have been sitting for months, set up my off grid room until I can buy a van, and have actually socialized after a year.

[@kimprocarione5473]

Outstanding!

[@KatieClarkson-zy5vj]

We called it Indian Rock House. I have a picture of my three sons and their daddy there. 40 yrs ago. Aweee😊

[@amstergal]

The rocks are so amazing, awe inspiring, powerful, beautiful! You're so good at finding interesting and beautiful nature. Sadie girl loves her Mama for sure. ❤️

[@craftytraveler9238]

This state park was just featured in, Girl Camper , winter magazine. Thanks for the video.

[@elizabethsantoro7332]

In Arkansas we pronounce it "Petty Jean" -- my mom and sister were long time residents of Conway, AR.😁🤗😁

[@lynnfiegl4953]

Wow! When you were touching the rock, I immediately felt immense sorrow! Then you said you felt sad! How strange is that!! I’m usually very in tune with my surroundings. I feel something happened there in the past. But it’s so beautiful there! Happy Camping and Safe Travels! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🐶🐶

[@4estdweller4ever]

When you said Trail of Tears I got chilled. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, First non fiction book that got my attention in high school. I’ve been in that lane ever since. It did break my heart. 🥺 THANK YOU!!, Carolyn for this SPECTACULAR video. I have a friend who does artwork of nature like this. I sent it to her.

[@jackiejernigan8994]

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was written by an Arkansan.

[@laurenkeon3267]

No adequate words in our language to describe this kind of beauty of nature. Just have to be still and absorb.

[@MsLB-lm9mu]

I been following your journey since Matilda and I must say, this RV has been really good to you. You were definitely blessed this time around. Hey Sadie 👋🏾

[@PepperTattoo]

Hi Carolyn, I may never make it to Arkansas but at least I got a sense of what their part of this great country looks like.

[@marysiniawa5371]

Arkansas is very beautiful. I moved to Arkansas from NJ About 16 years ago. I love it. When I get my van I will spend the winter in Arkansas to be with my son and NJ in the summer with my daughter and my other son. Best of both worlds. I hate what we did to native Americans. They had so much to teach us but we would rather take a culture away. Very sad. Happy you found Arkansas wonderful. People are disrespectful to just about everything we need to keep pure. Bet you found trash around. Thank you for sharing.

[@regenagroen4631]

OMG That Rock House AND the things you showed AMAZING BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Sadie almost caught the stick, such a good girl!!! Already put it on Bucket list before you said it LOL!!!! LOVES/HUGS to you Both!!!!

[@csmoothsk8ter17]

Hi Carolyn hi pretty Sadie girl🐾❣🐾❣ It must have been Kim that gave you the black tank recipe but liked hearing my nickname in your video lol The scenery on your hike was AMAZING❣ Empathy is a great quality 💞💞

[@lindaclements7608]

All I can say is Thank You, really felt the energy all the way back here in Australia via video…… I was watching and feeling sad and repeating the word Sorry…..

[@lolasaxby1399]

My sister and I went to Petit Jean last summer. We found the base of the falls an hiked to it from our campsite in the B section across from the dump station. The trail to the bottom was right behind the lodge. Our 4 mile hike turned into almost 7.75 so we really felt it. I have a picture of my Charlie (RIP) on the rocks where you had Sadie. The rocks felt sad to us too.

[@TheresaHannahMunns]

Thank you so much for appreciating the natural rock formations

[@r8edrv4fun65]

You have a great life. Moving your home to new and beautiful places, experiences, history... wow.

[@paulao7022]

Carolyn, May I suggest a tarp for the top of your camper when it rains. Tape it down, with some flex tape. When it rains. It may help you stay in Arkansas for a while longer. God Bless and Stay safe.

[@dl4693]

While on blm staying out of the wind , watching this hike was so cool, ty ...btw you and Saddie are looking great! in a healthy way, love, peace, joy 💖

[@rhondatraywick3724]

Petit Jean is the crown jewel of our state parks! It’s one of my favorite places on earth! It’s crowded in summer but the best time to go is late fall, or early spring! Lots of memories for me there! I’ve always felt at peace there! Cedar Falls is fabulous! So glad you enjoyed! Please visit again soon! 🌈❤️

[@granneeanneestravelingbuck6592]

I do have to agree, I lived in Arkansas in 1995,same year I stopped smoking with a shared pack agreement, for mom and I to do it together. I got there to take care of mother during her last days, but then after she had passed away in 2005( yes a given extra 10 years I loved with mom, that's another story and video, a shared video coming when I make it back to that area on my "BUCKETLIST ") ANYWAY got side tracked,lol.. I got there loved it So, So much I stayed and extra 2 years site seeing 👀 all that Beauty of ARKANSAS yes a must visit state, as you have seen.. thank you for bringing back those great memories of my mind, I got while at Arkansas with my mom 👩 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ love all you place you have shown in this video, Can't wait to see that next Adventure and knowledge you are sharing with us. Sending prayers of safe, peaceful travels and love to Sadie and you ❤️ See ya out there. I ordered my waggle for my 4 furr babies 🐕 and 🐈

[@cyntiaspadafore1457]

Caroline this by far was the best tour video that I have seen. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the rocks as you talked about them any time or travel (Ohio to Texas and back), I love stopping off and checking out places like this. And I’m definitely putting this in my bucket list!!

[@LeighAnn_S]

Wow! You are so right, Carolyn. Who knew??? That cave "bluff" was extraordinary. On your way past the rocks where you said gave you a feeling of sadness, my pareidolia kicked in and I saw the profile of a Native American overlooking the trail. You passed under what would've been the outstretched neck/chin. You captured some amazing shots from your hike. ✌️💙🤗

[@stuartriley]

Beautiful scenery and beautiful weather for your trek in Petit Jean area park in Arkansas. I have been there but it’s good to see your video to remind me of what it was like. Thanks for sharing Carolyn.

[@vansionliving]

Carolyn, when you use the recipe for cleaning your tanks throw a bag of ice down into your tank, then drive. The ice will clean the walls of your holding tank.

[@tamiwilliams5903]

Ok the spider freaked me out . You are SO brave!!!!

[@lori5142]

WOW..Amazing beautiful video. My favorite shot is looking out of the cave, with yellow highlights. Great job producing this.

[@user-js9gn2hw9s]

SADIE TAKES THE BEST PICTURES.SHE'S SO PHOTOGENIC :)

[@glensmith9814]

Holy Ground! Thats why you felt so sad. Thanks for the beautiful video.

[@cedarcottagefarm2885]

That was a beautiful area. We travel through Arkansas every year and it’s a lovely drive. Our drive use to take us through a forested area, but they are logging all the trees except for the ones that border the highway. It’s 10 hours from home. Not bad.

[@sandirobi88]

And living in that cave with their whole tribe! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

I've never once wanted to visit Arkansas. Well, now I must go! I googled the park and the photos online are incredible. Thanks for opening my eyes!!!

[@bettybrigance6784]

You two girls are having a good time...Arkansas is beautuful, has so much to offer the adventure lover...take care and keep going

[@russellhancock9765]

I am Glad that You are Feeling Better.

[@dalekundtz760]

Petit Jean State so beautiful! Glad you got to see it and enjoy it! Great place to camp or just get away for a weekend! Loved going there when I lived in Hot Springs.

[@kimbrewis8111]

On my bucket list. Nicely done, thank you. Happy Valentine’s Day to you & Sadie

[@nancyschultz6488]

Spirits walking with you..

[@jerrywestin3447]

When you told Sadie to wait! I could not see ahead and made me look over the edge like I was there! I am scared of heights! 😂

[@jerib8654]

We have so very many pretty places in Arkansas. You’ve only touched the tip of the beauty. I’ve camped in Arkansas my entire life.

[@donnaboney2502]

half cup of Dawn, half cup of Borax, half cup of orange STP works great.

[@jr2no160]

I need to explore that ancestral area in Arkansas. Despite my hesitation due to my skin tone being darker than my partner's skin tone. Everytime I've visited the State it's subcultural atmosphere reminded me of the lack of progress since my maternal and paternal great grandma, Aunt, and grandma's (plural) living through their respective oppression. I guess we'll have to navigate the region hiding the fact that we're a socalled mixed couple. Your video has motivated me to go back and discover part of my ancestral Native and Black roots distinctly specific to the exact area you were in..

[@dp-6730]

There are thousands of mixed races that visit all of the parks ,towns and country sides every day. We welcome everyone

[@jr2no160]

@@dp-6730 speaking from very personal negative and a few times dangerous incidents. Still have the facial wound I got in North Little Rock at age twelve from a racist attack. There's only one race human. Not the man-made social construct of multiple human others people are socially conditioned to be.

[@dawnehelene59]

I was just thinking about this issue a moment ago! I'm as fair skinned and as "lily-white" as they come, and as this intrepid camper was describing the "beauty of this part of Arkansas," one sobering thought came to mind...i.e., "yup, I'm sure it's a great place all right, but only if you look like me."

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Hi there, since I'm not a person of color I can't possibly know what you would experience there. I wish I could help.. people seem nice, but they're ice to me, I don't doubt there are remnants of the past there and that you'd have a different experience than me. Stay safe..

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

Thank you for that amazing hike! I felt like I was there with you!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thanks for joining me Tammie!

[@silentrunning9847]

Awesome spot! Nice and quiet.

[@kimprocarione5473]

I follow Dome Life and they are native to Arkansas. So beautiful! So many streams, creeks, and waterfalls! I also want to check out North Carolina! Ive had deep reactions to native sutes that I have seen during my travels ❤ Aho! The Louisiana state dog, the Catahoula, was bred by native Americans before the Europeans settled here. I have had the privilege of living with a Catahoula for over 7 years! He was incredible! I'm speaking of my Houndie 😔 whom I still miss every day ❤

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

For me I love it when you ready the history of place. Especially places like this. I am grateful for your vids. Thanks

[@CarolynsRVLife]

You’re welcome CeNedra and thank you for watching!

[@donnac.1609]

Happy Camper works beautifully...it does cost but it is septic tank safe. I had odor issues until I started using Happy Camper. I stay at a lot of rv parks on septic tank so I do not use anything else. Keeps odor under control even at 118 degrees hot!!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

I've tried everything, including Happy Camper. Nothing works when you're driving and it's swishing around and your window is open. NOTHING. Like I said, when I'm sitting in one place I don't smell it.

[@donnac.1609]

@@CarolynsRVLife I could not use my ceiling fan in the bathroom until after I gad used Happy Camper. My rv is a 2016 and has the tank sprayer on the black tank. I drain the tank and hook a hose up to the tank wash inlet. I rinse tank till water runs out clear. Then I empty the grey water. The tank spray can be added to your tank but not sure how much that would cost. Parts are not that expensive but labor would probably run high.

[@hopefranklin9155]

I have always said Arkansas is beautiful but WOW you have definitely shown me it really is. It is crazy how we can live in a state and never see anything in our state. Lots of us just work and go home. What a life. If I become a nomadic I would first check out Arkansas and Texas since that's the two states that has really been my homes. But definitely want to see way more. Thank you Carolyn for your vids. Awe-inspiring. Beautiful. Love to you and Sadie girl.

[@tloutside9389]

wet towel in the toilet bowl when traveling also you can put a small bag of ice in the tank when traveling and the ice will help knock loose anything stuck on the walls of the tank.

[@roadtriplover.]

I live on the east coast and have lived with humidity my whole life. In my RV, I use Happy Camper and have never had any occasion on which the tanks start smelling bad. I expect you’ll like it, also, as its a more natural approach to maintaining clean, non-smelly tanks.

[@leftofthamiddle]

The trail head to go down to the base of the falls is behind Mather lodge. The overlook is a pretty recent addition and that’s why they aren’t there close together. So glad you enjoyed your time at our beautiful state. We have 52 state parks and I’ve been to them all. Petit Jean is by far my favorite!!

[@MoonGypsy]

Gorgeous waterfall ! Arkansas is an amazing beauty, I travel through and explore there a lot. Sacred space sister ,find your peace. Bucket list !

[@michaelzorro2738]

Yes, wow of all places didn't realize Arkansas was that beautiful. Not sure if has a hash snow season? I'll vote for if no hash snow season. Be safe hugs n love always

[@michaelzorro2738]

Wait doesn't Arkansas have tornados?

[@staceytoli8794]

Im a new subscriber to ur channel !!!!! Love ur video's !!!! Those rock's were absolutely beautiful !!!! And the cave OMG was simply stunning !!!!! The pic from the inside facing out, was out of this world !!!! Keep enjoying the good life...... You and the other few, van people that I have recently found on u tube ..... Have been giving me alot of hope...... From a very long depression I have been in....... Just by sharing ur journey !!!!! Thank you for sharing ...... Glad to hear you are feeling better urself....... Peace n blessings ✌😊💞

[@dalekundtz760]

I am so glad you got the chance to see and appreciate some of the natural beauty Arkansas has to offer. In the future, you might check out the Arkansas Grand Canyon... 😁. I loved when I lived down there back in the 1970s and 1980s. Stay safe and be careful driving the winding roads. Glad Sadie gets to run and do some exploring with you!

[@anlifeamazing2me837]

Carolyn, ya gotta come back. Lots of hiking. Ya gotta see Buffalo Natl River area and plan some hikes; including Hemmed in Hollow and the Goat Trail. Boondocking galore in our two national forests. The Arkansas river is lined with many COE campgrounds. Arkansas is rural and natural. We like guests; come back and stay longer.

[@SeaC-ko1mp]

I have family there in morrilton . My dad grew up there. We even have our own family graveyard where many of my ancestors are buried. Arkansas is a beautiful green lush state, but summers are very hot and humid. Fireflies everywhere and the rivers and streams are full of water moccasins or eels. The Trail of Tears is there too outside of Morrilton.

[@backroadbirder3316]

Don't feel too bad about missing Cedar Falls Trail. It's pretty heavily trafficked, and, as I recall, is a butt-kicker. The first quarter-mile or so is straight down, which is straight up coming out. You visited areas I haven't been, and seemed more secluded. You really need to visit Devil's Den State Park in Northwest Arkansas. It is similarly beautiful, although the waterfalls aren't as dramatic. NW Arkansas has a lot of great hiking and geological beauty.

[@gracelarsh6352]

I had no idea how beautiful Arkansas is, the rock and cave formation was stunning. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@tkdgalsamm]

Arkansas is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing. We’ve not been there but we will go now.

[@kimjhpl1524]

You sensed the deep sadness in the area of the Trail of Tears. Very touching. Glad you feel better these days. Beautiful video in Arkansas!

[@marleneburrows6725]

This was so beautiful. I could feel the vives even thou I wasn't there. It just made me feel so alive. Thank you for this exsperence in my life. Love ya girl. Keep going on for the whole exsperence of different places.

[@donnavaughn5393]

Thanks you see you soon

[@jenettes.7961]

Wow ! That was amazing

[@gerrymaitland9799]

That's a cool place.Thanks for taking us along...

[@dianashelton1371]

One of my favorite campgrounds. I live in Missouri so it is an easy drive or stopping point when going south.

[@jcboom6894]

It was wonderful seeing beaautiful Petit Jean. I am from AR but no longerblive there. I spent a Sprjng Break at Petit Jean years ago. It is called Pet-it Jean. I lived mostly in NorthwesrvAR in the Ozarks but went to school in Little Rkck and have worked in Southeast AR Northeast AR.

[@bigbitster]

Go to Mather Lodge and through the breezeway to the top of the trailhead. We go every October. Love the Park Interpreters.

[@MelanieMartinez-fq3yr]

Hi , we always went camping and when I got my first camper my dad was telling me different I guess you can say tricks of the trade so to speak, he told me before I leave the campground to buy a bag of ice and put it in the tank (toilet) and while you're riding it's cleaning the tank for you. So that's what I do. I hope if you try it it helps you. I envy you, respect you for doing what you do, I wish I was in the position to do what you do I would love to do what you are doing. Happy travels

[@kimlittleton4943]

This is a gorgeous state park. We loved hiking here a couple of years ago. You just have to be careful which way up the mountain you take. There is a "friendly" RV route or a steep switchback route. Do you research if you don't like the steep switchbacks. There are gorgeous hikes and gorgeous sunsets. The falls trail is behind the Lodge. You can combine the Boy Scout trail and hike out of the canyon which makes a really good hike.

[@arkansastraveler7698]

One of my favorite parks.