Kayaking to Paul Bunyan's Stump (Google Earth find!)

[@GatewoodBrown]

We’re back! Went full in on ‘no music’, let me know what y’all think. Cheers!

[@ericchristianjohnsonphd7197]

Love it! I'm not a fan of background music. Nature's music is much much better

[@6yjjk]

Good call.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@ericchristianjohnsonphd7197 Thanks man! Thinking about doing this more often with my videos. This video was just a lot of wind and paddle strokes lol

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@6yjjk Thank you!

[@LakeVermilionDreams]

I think a musical passage is fine, but I really enjoy the sounds of nature!

[@randallgd]

Your content just keeps getting better! Love no music too. Thanks for sharing!

[@GatewoodBrown]

I appreciate that! The no music made editing much faster haha. Sometimes it takes forever to choose music

[@MinuteontheMountain]

You captured some awesome views of square top mountain and the Green River lakes are an amazing place to camp and explore. Hope you had a great Christmas.

[@SebKel-y8h]

Float the current river in Missouri next!

[@GatewoodBrown]

I’d love to! Maybe 2025? MO is retry far from Houston!

[@SouthernPaddler]

This was fantastic, Gatewood!! I didn't even think about there not being music until I read your description after watching. I was completely caught up in the adventure! I like both! Excellent video, brother!!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks SP! Glad to know the music wasn’t missed, definitely made the editing more efficient. Also a testament to the scenery being that captivating.

[@SouthernPaddler]

​@@GatewoodBrownAbsolutely!!

[@nomaderic]

Man this place has been pinned on my maps for a while years now and I still haven't made it to that part of Wyoming yet. Absolutely stunning and fantastic trip!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Ya gotta get out there my man! This is one of many beautiful parts of that area but we love it out there. Need to go back!

[@paddlepedalproductions5452]

Wow wow wow. What a day! Man, you really were out there this time. I got worried for you on that second windy lake. I've been missing your videos, glad to see this one pop up!

[@GatewoodBrown]

PPP back in action! I was legit worried on that second lake...the waves look tiny on camera but it was a wild ride in person. Kind of accepted I may go for a swim which would've sucked since I was freezing by then

[@TxHornyToad]

Another epic video. A buddy was a backpacker and Wind River Mountains was his favorite area. I thought he said the mosquitoes could be bad. Of course not for a Houstonian.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Cheers to that THT! Those wind rivers are wonderful and a hiking trip is probably the best way to see the peaks and cirques. Luckily the bugs weren’t bad when I went! Got lucky for sure

[@Oaktree68]

Awesome!!!!!Wyoming is truly incredible, I’m looking into kayaking the Snake River for my next trip.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you, OT!!!Which section of the Snake? I want to do the section in Grand Teton and the Star Valley

[@Oaktree68]

As of now I’m looking into Jackson Lake Dam to Moose but I’m still researching. Let me know if you find something better, looking into a 3 day trip

[@tylerfromtexas6556]

Keep them coming man! Always a joy to watch, and always adding places to kayak on my list!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Will dol T! Buffalo river trip is in the editing bay and planned for March release. I'll make a long edit for the boys though just like we did for the devils

[@BushKayakersCampingAustralia]

wow what a day trip . usually have to paddle for at least an overnighter to get to places like that . The US sure does have so many beautiful places to paddle

[@GatewoodBrown]

I may have bit off too much but it all turned out haha. Next time I want to camp up there to truly take it all in. Just felt a little too exposed for my first solo camping trip

[@matheson211]

This is amazing!! I was in Montana/Wyoming this summer and you captured it so beautifully! These vids inspired me to get started with kayak camping - hoping to get started next summer. 🙌🏼

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you! MT WY are really special places and there’s a whole lifetime of exploring to do up there. Kayak camping just happens to be my favorite way to see landscapes and I think you’ll love it too! Let me know if you have any questions about it. Happy to answer

[@Frozty]

Oh snap! A Jackery sponsorship!? Atta boy Gatewood, congrats! I keep sayin it and fully believe lol, give it a year or like... 4, and we're so on the way to full time youtuber.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Good to hear from You frozty! Jackery graciously integrated to help support this trip which was rad! I’ve always enjoyed their gear and was stoked to see them reach out

[@CLGravy]

I've been waiting for this video to drop! Bucket list trip for me and my family.

[@GatewoodBrown]

You need to go for sure!! One of the coolest and most accessible places I've been. Hope you've been well

[@handicapableadventures]

Another epic video with gorgeous imagery!

[@aj6673]

Yesss been waiting for a video

[@GatewoodBrown]

Always happy to have you watching them. Thank you!

[@miketech2]

Love how you tell the story of your trips. 🤙🏼

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you, Mike! This one was fun to make with the google earth footage

[@dieseljetta]

underrated channel, love the videos man!

[@GatewoodBrown]

That's the ultimate compliment thank you!

[@CodyandKellie]

Epic trip! We loved it!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks guys! Have y’all been out there? Seems like a quintessential summer spot for y’all.

[@CodyandKellie]

@@GatewoodBrownwe have on the highways to the east and west of it, and explored north of the range. However, we have never been in the range itself.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@CodyandKellie very cool we’ll definitely mark it down for a visit. Excellent blm camping all along the river. That whole area is wonderful. Wyoming outside of Jackson is so underrated

[@Doxribo]

Great video, love the commentary on this one. Keep it up brother🤙

[@GatewoodBrown]

That’s so awesome to hear. It was kind of funny during editing to see how much I just talked to the camera. Enjoyed keeping a lot of it in!

[@Brian-yx5vo]

Missed your videos glad to have you back👍👍

[@GatewoodBrown]

I had a busy summer personally but am stoked to be back in action. Not sure what I'll upload next but thinking about it being the Q&A. Or another paddle! I've got a bunch filmed

[@Brian-yx5vo]

@@GatewoodBrown well I’m looking forward to it and I’m planning a trip to Devils River next year because of your video and I love the remote design bag does work awesome👍👍

[@brianne1r]

I did this same trip this summer, with the same remote designs dry bag!! The upper lake is the most stunning place I’ve ever paddled

[@GatewoodBrown]

Wait this is so cool! Your comment literally made my day. That upper lake and upper river are where it’s at. Especially the upper river

[@JasonSmith-wj2ht]

this has been on my bucket list for years. Thanks for sharing

[@GatewoodBrown]

It’s a truly wild spot!

[@alexmccowen4413]

Man when ever you are going kayak camping in texas again i would love to go. My favorite place is the brazos behind possum kindom dam

[@GatewoodBrown]

I've got a video of Texas Kayak Camping coming out in the spring! We went to a river close to where you're describing too so I think you'll enjoy it. Problem with Texas now is that there is so much ground water pumping the rivers don't flow like they used to so its hard to kayak camp some of my old favorite spots. Kinda sad!

[@alexmccowen4413]

@@GatewoodBrown yeah we had that problem in march even with several inches even almost a foot of rain we where still only at 150 to almost 200 flow

[@spencerboaz2385]

Awesome trip . Yeah this late in the year the water would be pretty cool . You have a blessed one and watch for those bears .

[@GatewoodBrown]

Hey, Spencer! Water was chilly during summer so I'd imagine it's getting icy right now lol. But it could be a cool contrast to the fall foliage!

[@alejandropujol8585]

Loved this one a ton. I’m ready for an adventure!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks AP! You would've hated it in the best way lol

[@tgcanoesandkayaks]

What epic and awe inspiring scenery, Thanks for showing us your adventure ✌

[@GatewoodBrown]

Just incredible out there. Hope y’all have been well! Praying for rain in the hill country

[@NorthernFreighterCanoe]

Wonderful scenery!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you! Target rich environment haha

[@mannycastle3011]

Awesome!! Def jealous. I want to make plans to visit now

[@GatewoodBrown]

You need to go! This video spells it out nicely and I'm hoping people use this as a resource to plan their own trip

[@Carljouannet]

Very cool! This is going on my list of places to travel to 👍

[@GatewoodBrown]

Definitely worth adding to the list!

[@PackinTackle]

epic videos dude. love it

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you!

[@ryanmaraffi1099]

Great video, awesome views! You should look into the south branch of the Potomac in WV. Amazing cliff bluffs

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks Ryan! I’ll check that out this weekend. I’d love to do some stuff in WV

[@OzarkGuy]

Saw you on 12 Stones adventures and I subscribed

[@GatewoodBrown]

Great to have you on board OG!

[@TruuGemini]

Love this video!! I think it would be so fun to paddle on a paddle board!!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

I did notice a lot of people do that! While researching the region I saw a bunch of pictures with people paddle boarding around. The wind would be a challenge though!

[@siobanny]

Wow, this seems like a step up from your more tame videos. Absolutely stunning scenery. One question from a novice kayaker: why an inflatable raft, not short kayak like the ones I've seen you ride previously? You are an inspiration!

[@busterschannel4794]

Thanks for another awesome, beautiful video. Any thoughts of coming up with some kind battery operated propeller to assist with longer paddles that don't have much of a current. You don't have to worry about having an inflatable kayak like in Texas with all the rocks.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Ya know the regulations around battery powered watercraft give me pause. And out west small inflatable rafts can skirt around some of the regs so it’s been pretty handy. I do want to try some powered craft in Houston though!

[@SLloyd-qb8kt]

So beautiful!!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Agreed!

[@JohnAnthonysfather]

Hello my friend, I love your videos. I’m fairly new to kayaking…why did you take that particular boat instead of the typical kayak?

[@GatewoodBrown]

Because I can pack it into a suit case!! Inflatables are good for paddling places far away. If this was close to my home I would’ve taken a hard kayak

[@JohnAnthonysfather]

@@GatewoodBrown that is brilliant! I would have never thought of that. I live in Orlando, Fl and have been wanting to kayak in other states but don’t want to drive with my old town sportsman 120.

[@2dthoughts]

Beautiful trip

[@GatewoodBrown]

It was! Stoked you watched along with me

[@ohillbilly]

Old Flat Top is actually a petrified tree stump left over from Paul Bunyan. 🙂

[@GatewoodBrown]

Wait I wish I knew this before uploading. This is the best reasoning for sure!

[@bakerc567]

Sick intro 🤙🤙🤙

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you so much! Had fun putting that intro together

[@jerrymiller276]

I guess there is no point in bothering with drip rings on the paddle when water is coming over the bow right in your face!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Haha you're spot on there. I still mess with drip rings but taking a wave over the bow certainly negates them

[@matopezuta2050]

Was hoping that the lack of videos wasn't going to be permanent.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Definitely not! I’ll be making videos til the day I die lol. Just a busy summer for personal life but I have a stacked queue of videos to get out the door. Never been more excited for a year of uploads than what’s coming in 2025. Just need to edit a lot! Lol

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

🌴🌴🌴 Thank you so Much for sharing this epic video! You must have gotten so High off these wonderful sites. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

[@GatewoodBrown]

It’s impossible not to be astonished the whole way through! The views were just crazy

[@egar4767]

Very nice.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@redw0lf848]

Hell ya bro!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Cheers my dude!

[@jonm7197]

It's called a tree stump. Cool.

[@GatewoodBrown]

I can definitely see the resemblance

[@dorkrecon1861]

More camping content, please!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

More on the way! 2025 will be the year of kayak camping films. I did a bunch of day trips in 2024 so that’s why you’re seeing so many

[@dorkrecon1861]

@GatewoodBrown still love the vids and they keep getting better. Just loved the camp kids more!

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@dorkrecon1861 the camping edits are my favorite to make too!

[@dorkrecon1861]

Looking forward to more. Super excited to watch you grow.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@dorkrecon1861 Thank you DR!

[@seang2012]

100% that Gatewood peed in those lakes.

[@GatewoodBrown]

I only do as the bears do

[@marcknight4568]

I thought the beach looked great and much more unique and exotic.

[@GatewoodBrown]

The beach was awesome! A full day could be had relaxing on it

[@marcknight4568]

There were grizzlies, but nothing nicer than that beach.

[@GatewoodBrown]

That beach was rad. If I was a grizzly you’d find me there for sure lol

[@KevinLauscher]

would be a lot faster to hike the numerous trails on the sides of the lake...

[@GatewoodBrown]

But then you couldn’t see the sides with no trails like I pointed out!

[@Buenas_Vistas]

Awesome trip and video! You're missing the added element of fishing to keep the attention with the hopes of a catch. You're also missing the down time. The stops along the trip to enjoy the trip, the nature, the conversation. That's the best part.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Some trips I don’t have time for that but I’m an avid angler and I’ve to kayak camp where I have more time to show these aspects. Solo day trips are often sprints

[@PoshukTV]

Hello! I adore your videos! Could you please tell me what models of cameras do you use and what soft do you assemble video with? Thanks!

[@GatewoodBrown]

GoPro hero 11 and Sony A7IV with sigma 24-70! That kit has worked wonders for me

[@GatewoodBrown]

Final Cut Pro

[@miketech2]

Socks n sandals duuuuude?!?!! 😣😖

[@GatewoodBrown]

It’s a radical look! But actually very functional haha

[@jipples9934]

How are socks and sandals functional when you’re getting them soaking wet! 😂

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@jipples9934 straight sandals causes blisters BUT socks act like a barrier and you can charge all day with no irritation

[@jipples9934]

@@GatewoodBrown you are like a kayaking Druid. Wise and mystic. Your videos are always of a really good quality and showcase such fantastic scenery. Keep on keeping on old chap.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@jipples9934 haha I like the name! Well I really appreciate you always tuning in. Means a lot!

[@GhostRyder2008]

Shhhhhh dont tell anyone about this place! Dont want it getting all crowded!

[@GatewoodBrown]

The camping and parking is already crowded!

[@GhostRyder2008]

@@GatewoodBrown I go almost every year at around Independence Day and there's always a number of open spots. Does it pick up in busyness later in the year?

[@newlifelodge]

Overselling everything that was great. Now it’s all california

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@newlifelodge false, it was all Wyoming plates out there

[@newlifelodge]

Except YOURS

[@colonelJ77]

shows square top mountain, and another mountain with the same features....lol

[@GatewoodBrown]

None are as distinct as squaretop!

[@canajian]

🖐😎👍🛶

[@GatewoodBrown]

Canajian checking in. Cheers!

[@jasonkim8295]

It looks nice but in reality it’s a swamp of mosquitoes. It’s HELL

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@jasonkim8295 what’s funny is I didn’t run across a single swarm. But I’ve seen other videos where people had bugs everywhere

[@MaxKayaks]

Epic video. I see an Oru Bay St kayak in your future. No music works best for me. Maybe I could add some here and there for dramatic effect, but not worth the editing hassle. 🫡

[@GatewoodBrown]

Ya know I kind of prefer the inflatables over Oru. I bump into too many rocks for the Oru haha. Great to hear your feedback on the music!

[@MaxKayaks]

@@GatewoodBrown Ya, I coated the bottom of my Oru w ISC Racer ‘helicopter’ tape for abrasion resistance. Then took it over all kinds of rocks, but it was used and cheap. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@MaxKayaks Ohh now that is smart. Luckily these rafts just bounce off rocks haha. But a cheap ORU is the way to go for rocky areas. I have a nack for scraping lol