Land Between the Lakes (Kentucky) Backpacking - October 2012

This is a previously unpublished video that I did on a backpacking trip to the Land Between the Lakes in October 2012.
The idea to hike this location in the fall came to me from an article in the August 2012 issue of Backpacker Magazine, which gave details on water sources and campground locations. Unfortunately, I never found the campsites listed in the article, and the water sources were all dry, which ended up making for a long, pretty miserable first day of the hike.
In addition, rough weather was forecast to come into the area the night of the first day. It ended up holding off that first day, but was coming in for certain the afternoon of the second day. All of this contributed to deciding to shorten the trip by a day. Instead of retracing our steps back to the car on the North-South Trail, I decided to do a shorter road walk on the 'Trace' roadway, hoping we could catch a ride at least part of the way back.
All the problems we encountered are what led me to decide not to publish the video originally, but I do think it is a good look into one of my earlier backpacking trips with Jaden and can provide some good information to anyone thinking of doing a hike in the Land Between the Lakes area.

[@thathikingguy]

I had to revisit this after this past weekend. Awesome stuff man

[@jhuntsberger718]

We all learn as we go...thanks for sharing the video. I had trips, we probably all have, where things were not what we expected. I enjoy following your videos...maybe some day we will meet on trail...Happy Trails

[@Querenciatv]

Awesome Video! Thanks for sharing with us. Can't wait to see more content 👍

[@MADHippiesLife]

Always fun to go back to older videos and see how we mature on trail. Thanks for sharing your raw self, David. We've all been there.

[@davidgrayin]

Yes, I know. I look back on these older videos and cringe at all the mistakes... but somehow even on the most recent trips I still make so many mistakes. It's all about the living and learning, and it never seems to stop.

[@MADHippiesLife]

Agreed. Keep moving, keep exploring and by all means, keep living :)

[@LWilli5]

This is an awesome video. You demonstrate that even when the trip goes sideways, it’s important to keep your head, make the best of what you have, and learn something for next time.

[@lastdaystravellastdaystrav2233]

i know really good attitude. i'd get angry lol. must be that coffee!

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

So happy to hear that u just got back from a backpacking trip. Love a young Jaden, and I think I love your dogs almost as much as I love my own. Thanks for letting us in.

[@bobb7029]

Wow, that is an oldie! Great job publishing an older video that had some great lessons learned in it.

[@nagaviper1169]

I am glad that you published this video. Even if it was from many years ago. As a new backpack myself, I can learn from videos that were previously unpublished. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@davidallen6970]

much appreciated david from uk.

[@ericajennings351]

I lived in that area for about 12 years. Really miss my days exploring LBL. Thanks for sharing!

[@kmat7163]

A few years back I did several Adventure Race’s in LBL, I know the area well. I didn’t get to enjoy the views much but enjoyed every minute.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Awesome trip, thanks for sharing this place. Take care Dave.

[@klass7814]

My husband and I sure enjoy your videos!

[@pigfender]

Thanks for the video! We got out on our first hike for a while at the weekend, and enjoyed saying David Gray quotes to each other the whole way round! “This is what we’re hiking in”! :)

[@korkalba8658]

Watching this video reminds me of my backpacking trips.. The dog and i just kinda wing it and see what happens and where we end up. Mabey someday i'll start planning our trips better but it's more fun this way.

[@elizabethwhite6364]

Nice old video! I learned a lot - plan for a change, booties for the pup, don't count on water or weather, enjoy the turtles or what ever you find, keep a positive outlook! In the end, a nice trip! Thanks!

[@cgriggsiv]

That was definitely an awesome video A lot of things can go wrong but you seen the best way to handle each one of them like a pro

[@davidgrayin]

Thank you, CG. This is one of those trips that I hesitated sharing with everyone, but in the end I think it offers learning opportunities for all - it sure did for me!

[@cgriggsiv]

@@davidgrayin I have had quite a few experiences such as this but with mountain biking camping And didn't make sure I had enough water sources made for pretty bad situations but I got through it Chalk one went up for the Sawyer squeeze I came across some small creeks and streams very tiny creeks and streams with just enough water to get me through it when I found them and back then there was no GPS cell phone for me so it made finding water a little more challenging

[@elizabethcolorsart7728]

woow fresh water !

[@thebrizzy]

Jaden had a great time

[@AJKPenguin]

18:15 Solid angle, especially during the inclement weather.

[@arneservatius8686]

Giggle Bigfoot/land between the lakes and dogman also Bigfoot outlaws land between the lakes episode. I’m retired worked engineering nuke power plant. I’ve encountered Bigfoot 5 times . Michigan

[@BMZYT]

Gorgeous work bro ,we should help each other on YT

[@doreenbooth4944]

Good video david will you ever go back to do this video on nicer circumstances

[@davidgrayin]

I'm not sure if I'll go back, but I probably would if someone was planning a trip there and wanted some company. The hiking wasn't really all that interesting, and reminded me of much of the Indiana hiking I have much closer to home (and with more hills and interesting terrain in southern Indiana). My expectation was that I'd spend much more time along the lakes, with really cool campsites overlooking the lake, but most of the hiking wasn't near the water and there weren't many views after the start of the hike. I'm still glad I did it because I learned a lot, both about the area and backpacking in general during my earliest days of backpacking.