Kayaking Through a Thunderstorm - Buffalo River Adventure

[@larrybarnes4003]

Thanks, hope you're enjoying your new job

[@lynnrisser]

Congratulations! You will love Arizona. Best of life to you and Erica.

[@bjclassic1950]

Hey you two! We have seen all the videos, excited for all the new changes and so anxious to see some updates!! Safe travels and 👍to new videos!

[@ursinidaho]

I really enjoyed this video! I kept saying, " Wow!" The bluffs were pretty spectacular. I loved all of the little drops in the river. Saw you almost lose it twice😉 I dipped my paddle and leaned upriver once after a drop in a pool and I was over so fast Everything was bobbing along next to me. There is nothing like the feeling of kayaking down a river that is not scary but exciting. This was a really great and entertaining little movie.

[@elizabethcasefoster9816]

I’m so excited about your news! I love what Erica said about the Holy Spirit. ❤️😊🙏🏻. I love your videos

[@78twood]

Amen to following the Lord and His spirit 🙏 That made me so happy too 😃

[@martina54492]

Erica needs to get her own chanel !!!! Love you Erica ! 😍

[@johnnywhild]

I keep telling her! Thank you!

[@veeemit9719]

Erica we’ll miss seeing you as often as we do now.

[@johnwilliams640]

Happy for you guys. Good luck and have fun. Bless Both Of you

[@johnnywhild]

Thank you!

[@Adventures2nature]

Congratulations! So glad your taking this opportunity and I will enjoy watching you both navigate new waters 🙏❤️

[@Lcg503]

Good to see you both in another vid. Congratulations Jonathan on your Internship. ❤❤❤

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Congrats on your graduation and new job appointment. It sounds great. The river was beautiful and the thunder scary. All in all a memorable day.

[@annettemonty7350]

🎉Congratulations on your new adventure job!!!!! 🎉 praying for you guys 🙏

[@bjstark5069]

BIG CONGRATS Johnny! I know you will do very well in AZ, although I hate to see you leave AR. Will we still get to see videos, or maybe you will be busy with your new job/internship? I sure do miss yall's videos lately!

[@johnnywhild]

You’ll definitely see Arizona videos!

[@ritawilson8762]

Congrats on graduation and your new job. Love the Kayak video. Beautiful river.

[@amyheflin143]

So excited for you! Time will pass quickly and you and Erica will be on to the next chapter of your young lives soon. It must be exciting to have your whole lives in front of you. Continue seeking the Lord's guidance and enjoy the journey He has laid out for you.

[@francesfroehlich9296]

Congratulations Jonathan on your internship in AZ! Best of luck! 👏👏👏😁

[@tinakelley7018]

Going to miss your Kansas videos. Miss you and what about Erica. We will miss Erica .

[@kgsavedbyfaithgrace1603]

Congrats on everything! Definitely stay in prayer! Maybe you should send some of that prayer in Holy Spirit led to your sister and brother-in-law's way. I used to watch them and I commented about the small amount of apparel your sister started wearing more and more. I asked your brother-in-law why he's even filming his wife like that and from them angles and putting them for everybody to see. Needless to say they took my comment down and blocked me... Although I pray for them, I also have marked and avoided them as the Bible says. I can guarantee what they're showing on their channel is far from what God has attended for us, especially after someone points it out. God bless you and yours and all my brothers and sisters! Stay strong in the Lord, he is all that matters!

[@SLloyd-qb8kt]

Wow, how exciting! I'm so happy for you!!! Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

[@haileyoden]

So proud for you brother. Enjoy your new job. We know you will go far

[@rb9194sads]

A huge congratulations on the internship! Working for the forest service sounds like a dream job. Praying your move to Payson goes well. You’ll have some great backcountry to explore there. 👍

[@chriscesafsky7498]

Congratulations on your new job. Hope it works out and so thankful that you both will stay strong in your relationship with each other.

[@chriscesafsky7498]

And if we can get Miss Erica to move to where you are going.. then we can see some more of her. :)

[@SonyaLargo]

Tat was awesome taking us along, we luv the videos, scenary❤

[@johnnywhild]

Thank you!

[@sharonsiegrist7183]

Thanks for the video and congratulations on your internship! Good luck on your move!

[@veeemit9719]

I wish you all the best in your internship! I look forward to seeing what’s ahead for you all😊

[@alexisedwards44]

Congratulations! We are from the Springfield, MO area and just moved to Arizona 6 months ago, about an hour from Payson! I hope you love it!

[@kit3182]

Congratulations! Enjoy you’re time out there! I’m sure you’ll miss Arkansa but not as much as you will miss Erica! Keep loving life!✨✨✨

[@MannyWC]

Im up on the Arkansas river where it begins! Let me tell you, there is a TON of river coming your way! 🎉🎉

[@holliebiancalana7409]

Praise God.

[@Jerri88510]

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! I know you are excited! omg I literally jumped out of the way of that large rock~ lol I thought it had you!!!

[@Jordan-Ca11]

Love your curiosity and adoration for nature! I just kayaked Rush to Shipps ferry last week. Good luck with everything!

[@journeytoliving7344]

Congratulations on the internship. I will be honest I was hoping it was engagement announcement. I am looking forward to videos from Arizona. Wishing you both the very best. Blessings to you both and as always Journey On.

[@78twood]

Lol I was expecting that too 😆

[@hiker013]

Congratulations on graduating and finding an internship. Praying for your new adventure and ya'lls relationship and God strengthening it even more. It's so refreshing to see a younger couple seeking God's wisdom in their life decisions and relationship. Looking forward to getting to tag along for the ride through your videos.

[@johnnywhild]

Thank you so much!

[@78twood]

WOW I wasn’t expecting THAT big of a change!! Congratulations on the new job! Actually, my niece and her husband and two children are moving to Gilbert, AZ in July ! They have friends out there and fell in love with Arizona so much that they decided to relocate from the east. I’m so excited for what the future holds and am looking forward to the videos from Arizona!! God bless you both 🥰🙏

[@johnnywhild]

Thank you so much!!

[@JesLeneeAS]

Congratulations!! 😊

[@rudyacosta2516]

You guy need to try going down the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park, would love to see that ,Great vlog Thanks guys❤

[@NanShepherd-eg6vy]

Love this video, Jonathan! The thunder didn’t phase you 😜 and that was a rough rapid that about got ya. Keep up the great work!

[@jujugypsyjourney3826]

I love it when it rains while on the river ❤️

[@terrivermillion8763]

Congratulations 🎉 Erika is a fantastic kayak partner.

[@johnnywhild]

Yes she is!

[@Bartonsrving]

Congratulations Jonathan on your new job in Arizona. We stayed at Homolovi state park in Arizona for a week last year. Arizona a great place I know you'll have a great time out there. Have a good day.

[@sandygist7634]

Great news, I live in Bullhead City Az. It's blazing hot over here. Be prepared. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@carolecampbell3316]

Congratulations to you and to you two for being a strong couple. You won’t regret it one bit. Our daughter went from Georgia to Maui for her internship and worked with endangered birds. (Not the glamorous part of Maui, but gorgeous) It’s been 7 years now and life has taken her other places. It’s hard, but so worth it. She and her boyfriend stayed together as well. Good Luck and we are looking forward to seeing some Arizona videos!

[@larrybarnes4003]

Long time no see. Missing your videos. I do have a question. Where did you get the metal drawer slides? Thinking about putting a single drawer in my truck.

[@johnnywhild]

I bought c channel metal strips from ace hardware and shimmed it with thin ply wood to make it work properly

[@ronvalderrama5765]

Awesome! I visit Payson often. Congrats on this amazing blessing.

[@MannyWC]

PAYSON AZ is great-lots of young peeps to adventure with!🎉

[@Jllcountry5118]

Congrats on job and adventure in Arizona. Time will go fast. Cant wait to see Erica visit Arizona and shoot some videos from there also besides back at Arkansas.

[@walteragentplummer7031]

Be awesome to transfer bck to home state in future!❤

[@johnnywhild]

That is the plan!

[@archangel7673]

Congrats on the new internship! You really do need to get out and enjoy life, and what it has to offer! I told my son this years ago,and since then he has traveled to Florida, and lived in a Toyota Camry in the Keys. He ended up in Peru for a few months looking for gold (no luck)! All before he was 30.

[@rtshort]

Congratulations. Enjoy life. :)

[@papadoug2898]

I’m so glad I found your channel. …you guys are so sweet and I wish you well on your new job with the forestry service in Arizona. God bless!

[@hp3309]

Great job! Congratulations.

[@johnnywhild]

Thank you!

[@debyarger3084]

So excited for your new adventure out west. I know the two if you will make it work. But I have no doubt there will be many visits.

[@w5glsgary919]

Congratulations on the new job.

[@johnnywhild]

Thank you!

[@teresap.5991]

I knew you'd end up doing that ❤🎉🎉🎉😊. I hope to hear wedding bells next ❤😂. You obviously belong together 😊

[@tommyamaya4254]

Nice Johnny sounds like funny job good luck to you both ❤ the channel

[@phillipcole3068]

Congratulations on the internship. It sounds exciting! Trading AR for AZ. It may be tough being away at times, but it will be worth it in the long run. You and Erica are so awesome. I'll be praying for patience and peace for both of you during this time. Can't wait for future videos.

[@kenseger5684]

congradulations on your internship at the most beautiful area in the us. I volunteered with the forest service there years ago and you will love it. town itself is clean, lots of restaurants and the forest is pristine along with streams. great trout fishing and wonderful people within the forest system. they did have someone killed by a bear in 2023 sitting and drinking coffee at his campsite but you are experienced . I really can't think of any future that I would ever want more than what you are doing. you will never become rich money wise but think of the memories and fun you will have are waaay better. wishing you the best sincerely.....

[@johnnywhild]

Thank you!

[@conniewaite1371]

So proud of you! How long is the internship? What job does your girlfriend have?

[@azdesertrat9104]

Jonathan, I'm super excited to hear you are moving to my great state 48 for a few months! Congrats! If you're looking for a future with the forest service AZ is 'the' best place to be! We have crazy wildfires in the summer months, BUT amazing weather in our norther parts like Payson! So WELCOME! I hope to run into you and Erica while you're out here. Payson is the best of two weathers in AZ. It gets a bit warm, maybe just a little over 100 some summer days, but most of the time stays cool, especially in the winter when there is snow there! That's why many of our snowbird retirees choose Payson, warm in the summer but never too frigid like the northern parts of our country. Enjoyed this vlog and thanks for sharing! Also, since its June now I assume you have moved out here to Payson already??

[@jannapeters8506]

Hi y'all. I love your videos and I am excited for you both. I live across from the Little Buffalo River. It used to be a sweet spot but the younger folk who own the land around it have made it an eyesore in the last year, made a damn of sorts and the water is not running as it should. I am so heartbroken.

[@johnnywhild]

Hate to hear that about the river. It’s a beautiful area

[@davidmcfatridge]

How exciting get ready for heat 🥵

[@cloverhills1369]

How exciting and congratulations⭐ Can't wait to see what you have to show us

[@jrcriner6542]

Congratulations on the new job. Can’t wait for new video adventures. I believe Kelly Hayes floated this same area in her last video

[@hydro6917]

great escape

[@brenthiteoutdoors]

Great video...I love that river!

[@LittleMo777.]

How exciting! Congratulations!😊

[@johnnywhild]

Yes! Thank you!

[@LiterallyNoonereally]

Cool

[@donniemabry1470]

Can I ask you something John

[@johnnywhild]

Ask away!

[@donniemabry1470]

@@johnnywhild if you turn over in your kayak how do you get back on it I love to see a video of that.

[@Ditch19Hunter]

Are you in Arizona now?

[@johnnywhild]

Yes I am

[@Ditch19Hunter]

@@johnnywhild nice 150!!

[@bertkelly7650]

You know some internships don't pay anything. You might be on the hook for gas and food.

[@CrippleCreekStudios]

Congratulations on the new job! That wasn’t the only announcement I was anticipating, but all in good time. You have lit a small spark of a fire in me to learn to Kayak. Between your hike on Big Bluff and now seeing it from the river, you (and Erica) have inspired me to visit AR. Once I get a 4Runner and now I want a Kayak, I’m coming to visit. Very much looking forward to content from AZ, one of my favorite western states. Thanks. -Chris🏔️🚙

[@dlainecrumholt410]

His brother in law & sister (Cody and Kellie with dome life) inspired my husband and I to go to the ozark mountains in AR. We spent a week there for our honeymoon and loved every single second of it! Cody and Kellie actually inspired us to tent camp and we also love it! We have also been wanting to get into kayaking lately because of them.

[@CrippleCreekStudios]

@@dlainecrumholt410 They all are just great folks. 👍