Is This State Park The Grand Canyon of the East? (Letchworth State Park)

[@jessys9868]

Folks don’t realize what New York has to offer. When people say New York they think of the city but truly upstate New York is magnificent. You guys are just putting out great video after great video. This is simply beautiful with the drone shots and the beautiful falls. So well done.

[@CodyandKellie]

Well said

[@JandCGoSee]

Very true, the city is absolutely awesome as well in its own right. The upper state is a lot like Vermont/New Hampshire. Beautiful country.

[@chrismazza3255]

Don't forget about Fire Island 😊

[@sandrajackson7929]

Most folks do not realize, especially those of us from the SE US. I have learned that apples and extra sharp cheddar are great friends!

[@matthewshull8376]

You all are playing in my back yard! Letchworth is one of the most beautiful parks in the US. Many a camping trip and hiking were spent there growing up, not to mention snowmobiling through the winters!! So glad you got to see it and enjoy it!

[@johnsworld3830]

Almost my backyard too. I live in the town of York.

[@SandyL76]

Thank God for people like Letchworth who had the foresight to think about the environment/natural wonders when not many people did and that he didn’t fall to greed. It would be easy to be given over to being financially set for generations. Many of our parks are owed to men like him!

[@SandyL76]

Should I say people like him….not just men. And thanks to the descendants of many of these people who honored their wishes and didn’t sell out! Garden of the Gods and Smoky Mountains just to name 2 examples.

[@ursinidaho]

The flashback was really funny!! This area is Gorgeous! I Love the Green everywhere!I am so thankful that Good People thought about preserving Natural Wonders for future generations!! The Lake and the drone footage was so pretty. Love your new paddle boards. Feel good and enjoy the Nature✌️❤️

[@cathyszekeres]

Use to camp there. When younger . My best friends family took me all three that area the best memories of my life. This is why I still love camping so much from the experience I had when I was younger beautiful place ❤️❤️

[@SSmith-sx3ff]

When the hubby got transferred to Syracuse for work, we inquired about camping spots. Thank God it was recommended to go to Letchworth. This has got to be one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the country to visit and camp. Thanks for sharing your adventures and bringing back sweet memories.

[@learningwithlola5578]

Y'alls videos evoke that feeling like the song "Sailing " and the magic feel of some Genesis hits. I camp and kayak and mountain bike and cook in the woods vicariously through your videos. Y'all are the epitome of art in nature. May GOD bless you to keep living so freely and we'll see ya on the other.

[@CodyandKellie]

Wow, thank you!

[@78twood]

I second this comment 😎👍🥰

[@floridabeachbum5317]

Another great video guys! The bees you saw was a swarm of wild honey bees. Completely harmless when they are swarming, they are just looking for a new home. 🐝👍🏼

[@78twood]

Thanks for the info 😎

[@alinedoyle4914]

My dad worked on the CCC in Louisiana where he met my Mom and took her back to Florida 😊

[@jannapeters8506]

How beautiful is this place! I like the way you splat the veggies. lol

[@debmet59]

I like how Cody checks out Kellie's plates at restaurants before he looks at his own. I think he's making plans.

[@HerbRodgers]

To Kellie, we just got your cook book and really love it. My wife and I are in our late seventies and everyone are telling us we are too old to hike, kayak, and mountain bike. Your podcast has got us so excited about this lifestyle. Keep the podcast coming!!! Herb and Susan

[@CodyandKellie]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@scottwallman4335]

We LOVED Letchworth!!

[@charlenecarnes8139]

My hometown in Germany has old cobblestone roads. They are cool❤ another great video yall😊

[@freedomontheloose]

Awesome views! Thanks for sharing!

[@ALORDW]

OMG your in my area of the world!!

[@kaymccain1593]

I had no idea NY had such beauty. Awesome!!!❤❤

[@jimbattista1120]

There is more to NY then just the 5 Burroughs. Lots of early American History.

[@peteredwards1818]

NYS is 55,000 square miles and NYC is less then 500 square miles.

[@delisaseale5881]

Really enjoyed this video. Looks like such a beautiful and peaceful place. Thanks for sharing.🦋

[@terryrea9244]

New York was fabulous so beautiful the lake was fantastic & beautiful Thank you for a new adventure 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️ we love your videos ❤️🙏🏻

[@CodyandKellie]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@judyderieux8484]

Wow ....just beautiful ✨

[@rushxp95]

Close to me!! It's Can A Dice. You did great

[@jillroles8060]

I was electricity park couple years ago with my sister, beautiful

[@Propoolman]

Great waterfalls guys❣️ Didn’t even know those existed.

[@tamaracasebarkley2105]

Upstate New York is on my list. Oh, how I wish I could head up there now. You both make everything look fun! 😊

[@debbyrymer9298]

Really nice place so glad to see you guys again I was getting worried love your new boards

[@LouisianaRambler]

Y'all deserved a week off after that last mountain climb! That was some scary a$$ chit. LOL at the flashback. Excited for y'all to get some good Eastern fall foliage action. Stay safe ✌️

[@RadDawnFMJ]

Wow, ya guys putting destinations in my head again! Beautiful landscape. Props for the Bone Thugz n Harmony reference 😂💀😎🏞

[@barbkeith8702]

Awesome, you guys are at my favorite camp ground in my home state. Welcome! Hope you enjoy!

[@beckywilt13]

✌️❤️👍🙏

[@troy_t3843]

Okay now I'm howngry gonna have to take early lunch 😁 Chilli look tasty Kellie.✌️

[@cheryltucker6589]

The Bridge was Cody A-pproved! 😂 Lovely views!

[@johnRed-de3bl]

Not sure where to start here. You guys are new to me, nice site. Letchworth park IS one of the greatest state parks around. My disfunctional family had a cabin 20 minutes away from the park, as a kid, I was in awe anytime we went to the park. One thing you did not show was the train tressle that we used to walk on.Scary. There are many trails to hike Y', I've done most in my adult years but ppphheeewww, it can be a work out. Y'all brought back mems glad I happened onto your vid. You get a "Rock On" from me.

[@sandrajackson7929]

Lovely video! Looking forward to camp vids with Zuppa Toscana and German Stew from the original cookbook!

[@timtrampenau3050]

Hi, Love Letchworth it’s a real gem first time there was when I was a little kid in the late 50’s, maybe Grand Canyon of NY but the actual Grand Canyon of the east is Pine Creek Gorge in PA at 1,450 feet. Cheers and good luck.

[@jrcriner6542]

Awesome paddle boards and no hand pumping and exhausting work pumping them up

[@georgemiller9713]

You are in my area near Buffalo New York I was wondering is Cody going to play in the next Jesus movie ha ha

[@janevalentine6391]

WOW, what a stunning trip this was🎉. Spectacular falls, canyon and lake🎉. Love your new paddle boards 🎉.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@annettezachery4229]

So beautiful!! Looks very relaxing and just lovely.❤

[@stevenate1174]

Beautiful area. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@cuz129]

My wife and I kayak in our fishing 10 ft kayaks in the Buffalo and Little Buffalo Rivers, a half mile from our wilderness cabin near Jasper, AR. But paddle boards require more balance than we can manage at 68 and 69 years of age. But good for you!

[@CodyandKellie]

We like both for different occasions

[@adeladahdah4418]

I was very surprised! Beautiful place !

[@brendagreen4132]

Cody and Kelly you were right in my back yard! Letchworth State Park is so beautiful , I live on the other side of the gorge, the more unvisited side which is beautiful also, there is a trail on this side that takes you to lower falls, also the Finger Lake trail runs on this side of the Genesee River. So much history really. There is the dam site, St. Helena A town that was on the river,which is very interesting to read about, there is a book on the park that tells the history. Canadice lake is my absolute favorite lake in our area, I grew up in Springwater, a little town south of Hemlock lake. Canadice lake did have cottages on the far side, the side that you were told was a cobblestone road, many years ago..So glad you got a glimpse of our area of New York.

[@azdesertrat9104]

That's interesting you mention 'tufa' as a stone created by the stream of water and in eastern AZ there is a small town known as Globe/Miami and a few of the very old buildings like the catholic church appears to be made out of 'tufa stone' that is mined in a tribal community and there is actually a part of that tribal community in San Carlos Apache tribe known as Tufa Stone. Very interesting. I love the history y'all share about the places you visit. Such beautiful scenery and many people probably just thing of 'the Big Apple' when you mention New York. Kelly, if only chopping could be that easy! 😂That chili looks so delish! I have to try it AND get your cookbook! Thanks for sharing!

[@taco4296]

My grandmas house was about a mile from the upper falls....so spent slot of the there ..I miss it....there is great fishing in this area

[@jessicaholbrook9202]

Omg we were just there yesterday! I would have been so happy to run into you guys. ❤

[@snoopypeanut8938]

Definitely a honey bee swarm 🐝

[@janishuey3639]

This was very peaceful and scenic. The last video was epic, but I knew that the descent was going to be quite the thing. One false step and you would be reenacting Jack and Jill. Ha

[@rickbuchanan5762]

This was an excellent video! That camping site was awesome. I can't explain why I enjoy watching you cook in the truck camper, I think it's therapeutic or something...

[@CodyandKellie]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chadcousins2563]

I live 5 minutes from LSP. Spent endless days there hiking around.

[@kimlittleton4943]

Dang this is gorgeous. We were in New York 2022 and loved it. We missed this part tho.....dang it. We were crunching it to see as much as possible. Should have done more research. I hate that we missed this. Next time. We saw lots of waterfalls however. We camped at Watkins Glen for a couple of days. That was cool as well. Gorgeous. Loved the Joe Pye Weed while you all were eating lunch at the Inn. Recommend going up to 1000 Island Region of Upper NY. There is a great state park up there if you can snag a spot. There are boat rides out there in the St Lawrence River. Highly recommend.

[@TheClarkExpedition]

We love your videos. Finger Lakes are beautiful. We also like good food. So...we just bought Kellie's cookbook. We love what she cooks. Rick and Kim....The Clark Expedition.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@vickaiser]

What a great area. Glad y'all had fun.

[@dawndietz4654]

Stunning! I was there 😅n the 80’s. It is an amazing park❤❤

[@bertkelly7650]

I'm 4 hours from there. Will make reservations for sure for next year. Thanks for showing!

[@veeemit9719]

Ohhh you are near the Finger Lakes😊. That is where my dogs were born back in 2009. They are nearly 15 years old now.

[@sheilacaine]

Another beautiful time. I love the new boards. Yeah I probably would have went for the wood grain too. 😂😂❤❤

[@rogersurman4352]

Not far from Letchworth would have loved to meet you. I live east of letchworth ,about 2 hours foot hills of the adirondack's. Also owen a truck camper.

[@NomadOutdoorAdventures]

That definitely is a really nice place

[@waltsimonson2556]

Wow I can't imagine Kelly not knowing how to cook that just seems crazy , because she can definitely cook now , all your meals look amazing.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you so much

[@NawlinstoVegas]

Your Drone skills are on point. Although I did see the one where yall crashed it in the water LOL

[@sheilarounds5286]

Great video. We love Letchworth State Park. We live NW of Syracuse in Baldwinsville. We haven't been able to make it to Letchworth The last two yesrd as there was no sites available when I tried to book it. We love having lunch at the Glen Iris Inn. Glad you could enjoy this great state park. We enjoy your channel.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@toyota864x4man26]

Nice you all show price of bridges then and today very cool we all love your videos !!

[@CodyandKellie]

Glad you like them!

[@LJ-pp9wj]

While there you two need to check out Walkins Glen . You would love

[@kelleybeck5965]

Since you’re in NY you should visit Potter County and see the stars! Lots to do in Potter County.. Lots of hiking trails as well.

[@billwestcott5688]

Hey folks, You may want to check out Bear Mountain State Park and West Point lots of history.

[@jacc9311]

Come to the Old Port in Portland, Maine. We have true cobblestone roads in this area. They are beautiful! Enjoyed the video.

[@alexs3447]

Great area to visit

[@ericagoforth8793]

Beautiful park! I want that cookbook.

[@SammiGirl-bx1th]

It is gorgeous there I have been several times - it's only a couple hours from me!! 😍😍

[@barbarasalisbury4023]

Yery beautiful in Letchworth! I hope you make it up to Niagara Falls - head towards Buffalo, NY.!! 😊

[@JulieRucki]

We stayed at site 825 in early June of ‘24. The darn field mice were in my F150 engine compartment constantly. Actually had to buy and set mouse traps and leave hood opened. Only got one on our last day.

[@CodyandKellie]

Oh no! That’s crazy in June. Usually they are only doing that to look for a place to hibernate.

[@Thebigboram]

We're only 3 hours away, gotta get there next year!

[@dorisweems1510]

Oh my goodness you guys, those steep heights are killer and super scary, please be careful. It is very beautiful there though and the falls are awesome.

[@lisamills1962]

Can't believe it took me this long to find your channel. I also watch Kara and Nate, Eamon and Bec. Would love to see all you guys in a video together.

[@CodyandKellie]

Welcome aboard! Please share our channel with everyone!

[@june5wed]

Too bad we didn’t know you were in the area. We would have loved to meet you.

[@brendagreen4132]

Absolutely ❤

[@peteredwards1818]

I live 30 minutes from Letchworth and have hiked there 100s of times. There's a secret Indian bathing spot along Gorge trail that even most locals don't know about. And it's about 5 feet from a waterfall! ❤

[@mkudron1]

Saw you guys on the road today (9/16). I was merging onto the highway from a rest area and saw the camper to my left, then noticed the white truck. That truck with a Palomino camper... Nah... Can't be. Then, as I caught up I thought the back of the camper looked familiar then saw the Arkansas plates too. It's gotta be! Finally, as I eventually passed, there was not doubt when I saw Cody driving. Anyways, safe travels. I'm a life long RVer and local to the central/eastern part of the state you're in so if you have any questions hit me up.

[@CodyandKellie]

Cool! 😎

[@toddramsay977]

In KY, from Louisville to Cincinnati, people make a thick peanut butter sandwich, cut it into triangles, and dip it in our chili. I don’t, but a lot of people from Louisville to Cincinnati put spaghetti in there chili. I grew up doing that, but when We moved to Kansas City, we tried no spaghetti and that’s the way I prefer now. I still must have 2x peanut butter sandwich though. Try it! You won’t regret.

[@CodyandKellie]

Oh that sounds gross 😂 we have had chili with spaghetti and it was good.

[@teresap.5991]

Letchworth State Park won a contest for best park in New York. Rivaling the amazing Watkins Glen State Park which I really hope you take the time to see at least once while you're up there. It will blow your mind. It is a 1 1/2 mi long Gorge with waterfalls all the way down and it is the most beautiful Park I've ever seen. ❤

[@jimbattista1120]

You made it back!!

[@janelbrady5342]

Nice!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks!

[@traveler8826]

Small world, you're near me! My buddy's boys are the ones in the background looking at the bees. That same weekend my wife and I were kayaking on Hemlock Lake. In 2015, Letchworth won the USA TODAY Readers' Choice Award for Best State Park in the United States! Letchworth came out on top of the 19 other state parks nominated for the contest, chosen from more than 6,000 parks across the nation. Canadice is pronounced can-uh-dice

[@elizabethcasefoster9816]

Love you guys

[@colleenwilkin5705]

I’ve been to the 5 finger lakes and that is such a pretty area! Alot of wineries too that you should check out! FYI Charleston and Philly have cobblestone roads! In fact, Philly has the oldest cobblestone street in the USA called Elfreas Elley!

[@marioswanson]

I hope you went to Ricketts Glen State Park in PA not far from Letchworth. It has over 20 waterfalls along a trail that takes you up and back down from a trailhead. Next time in the east check it out. You will not be dissappointed.

[@lisacarman3547]

Growing up I lived about 15 minutes from Letchworth State Park.

[@TwistedNoodle1]

Hey y’all still in NY? Letchworth is 45 minutes away from us!

[@CodyandKellie]

Not anymore

[@mikeellindonut2004]

You forgot to mention that there is no swimming allowed in that lake, but it's really nice to paddle

[@alexs3447]

Why Kellie seems ok

[@CodyandKellie]

You can be on a kayak or paddle board but you can’t submerge your body in the water.

[@sheilamilburn89]

I have missed you both so much! How often are you posting new videos? Your chili looked so delicious 😋 God bless 🙏

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you! We do not have a set schedule of when we post. Some videos take longer to edit than others, driving distances, holidays, days filming. Those things affect the schedule

[@tracimoney-honey8545]

❤ chile looked good ...my hubs hates texture of veggies ... so a customer suggested spicy V8 ... it works!

[@jstar1000]

I know there are a million and one ways to make "chili" but my go to method has zero tomato products, I use rehydrated dried chili peppers. I seed them and toast them on a cast iron skillet first, then soak them in hot water and blend them in a blender with roasted onions, garlic and jalapeño peppers and then simmer in a cast iron skillet in hot oil for about 30 minutes, then pour that over my meat whether that its ground beef or cubed steak. I only add beans to my chili which a lot of people don't like but I do. That's pretty much it, oh and I also simmer the meat and sauce for about an hour or so. You can make a huge batch of the red chili sauce and save part of it and use that to make a great roast. I like to have left over chili too to make huevos rancheros, chili cheese fries etc. Its good stuff. Try that version sometime. its GOLD!

[@Jiminey66]

Where have ya’ll been. Your videos are not every week 😢! I hope you are getting back in the rhythm. I love vicariously through you guys.

[@CodyandKellie]

We do not have a set schedule of when we post. Some videos take longer to edit than others, driving distances, holidays, days filming. Those things affect the schedule

[@Jiminey66]

@@CodyandKellie Ok. It seemed like you guys produced a video once a week. Thanks for responding.

[@roadtriplover.]

Im a beekeeper and that’s a bee swarm. They’re moving with their new queen to a new home. They haven’t left the old queen alone. Instead, the colony has divided so that the family will continue to grow and still have resources to continue on.

[@tammyf8215]

You guys are in NY. Yay…… Need to come to Sampson State Park, open house Saturday 11~3 Vintage camper Rallie there. Also there’s a Museum and it’s in Wine Country❤😊 Also look up the History of Robert Wehle State Park. Amazing views and history.❤😊

[@kerrischuh8000]

I half expected you to make your chili in your cast iron dutch oven over the campfire. I made that same mistake making chili with jalapeños once. No one could eat it. I started cooking for my family when I was 13.

[@cindymerola6249]

❤❤your in my home town

[@snowbirdlady7221]

I was wondering what your recovery time would be after that extremely difficult hike! Congrats once again on summiting! I hope you have good weather this year in New England and get to catch the fall colors.

[@CodyandKellie]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jrcriner6542]

I’m having shoulder problems and putting my kayaks on my boat rack is becoming a problem. An inflatable paddle board might be the solution for me

[@Gigis5]

You should go to Watkins Glen and Ithaca. You're so close to me...❤

[@kimprocarione5473]

Beautiful falls! I love stories of nature being saved by amazing individuals! It's wonderful to know that not everyone is greed driven or with no thought to the negative impact some "progress" can cause. There are gaps between your videos now, and I was wondering if the connecting videos are part of a paid subscription? Or have things just changed?

[@CodyandKellie]

No gaps. We literally just drove all the way from Colorado to New York. We didn’t film in between

[@zettasiripukpitakchat727]

We were there last week, that would be nice to run into you both. 🙁