New River State Park, North Carolina - RV Living

[@jim-uu2db]

Those of us that are seeing impaired know exactly what he is going through. Bigger problem when you get very old like me is you forget where you little eyeglass repair kit with the extra screws etc. Is.

[@everintransit4240]

Sledgehammered Meat would be a good name for a rock band.

[@stevenarndt8072]

Thanks also for the food section and I think that a bunch of us love seeing food ideas for on the road.

[@amyheflin143]

New River State Park is a gem. We used to live in the area and still visit often. The New River is a beautiful place to fish and kayak or canoe, The Blue Ridge Parkway is close by and offers beautiful scenery and more great campgrounds. Hope you enjoyed your visit.

[@rogerbrekas8239]

That sure look yummy. You know when you cook in front of us you'll make us hungry. And we may not have anything to eat off hand. Other than that. Thank you for the video showing us that gorgeous country.

[@karenreed6519]

Loving the ingenious solution to your cooking utensil shortage, sign of a good chef! It looked delish too

[@maryellenboudria1172]

More of what you cook on the road. It’s always a challenge and love more ideas!!

[@EmbracingDetours]

We were hoping the cooking segment would be of interest. It doesn't always have to be hot dogs and hamburgers 🙂

[@stephenniederriter7732]

Do not forget to check for Corps of Engineers Campgrounds

[@EmbracingDetours]

We love COE parks, usually near water and always well kept! 🙂

[@ournewneighborhood581]

Thanks for 'stopping by' Tuesday night, well... via youtube video! It does feel like we are with you on these videos you share. Like others have said - love that fry pan! I have been wanting one myself. Plus cooking 'real food' is great for everyone to see - doesn't have to be burgers on the grill or hot dogs over the fire, you show the way it can be.

[@pauljordan756]

I have some safety glasses with readers in them too! Old guys rule! 👍💪💯😎

[@EmbracingDetours]

👍👍👍 😁

[@denisemdb60]

I cannot believe I missed this one! Miss your videos and you guys a lot!

[@10207ret]

Bri, you cracked me up using that 2Lb sledge to tenderize your meat!! But hey, it worked and your meal looked really good. Another great video. I always look forward to your adventures you share with us all. Thank you.

[@kennyhernandez2846]

Well I'll say this I never seen somebody take a sledgehammer to beat up meat before that's definitely one for the cooking show you guys take care of yourself and see you next week

[@michaelrd1210]

My wife and I really enjoy your videos. My grandparents were Italian and Sicilian. They used to make a dish similar to what you made, they would also add salami. Safe travels and God bless, thank you for sharing.

[@aswinos6077]

We aren’t able to travel much right now, so we love watching your vlogs. Keep up the great work - we look forward to the weekly video!!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you so much 😊

[@billb902]

Camped at New River state park last fall. Loved it. Amazed at all the christmas tree plantations in the area. Love your videos.

[@mountainsnmoore256]

I actually found your channel because of this video. I had an overnight kayaking trip planned the first weekend of June and was searching for information, since I am from Alabama and had never been to the area. We floated about 14 miles and camped in the area that you mentioned. It was an awesome trip and I want to go back! By the way, i shared some of your other videos with my wife and we thoroughly enjoy your channel. She says, "I could see us doing something like that, someday." Hope that your pup is doing well!

[@gogerwi]

Yea I saw the 4# shop hammer in action, That should do the job.

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Awesome video! I think we’re going the composting toilet way in our van build. I built my own to test and IT WORKS! No black tank emptying! Anyway, that’s a beautiful area of the country thanks for sharing! The flank steak made me hungry! 🤙

[@EmbracingDetours]

We keep discussing installing a composting toilet. The boondocking benefits alone make it a very appealing option, we just wish they weren't so expensive.

[@lancegoodmon3788]

Loved it. Beautiful videography along the trail and so many of us need to work off our fluffiness. Cheers.

[@leonardthomas2881]

Hi my name is Leonard Thomas i live in Lenoir NC. I'VE been following you for about 2 yrs. If you want i good burger there is a place in Boone called COME BACK SHACK never had a bad burger there is a menu or you can make your own with toppings if you choose. Would love to meet you but i'm sure you have a busy schedule. Safe travels.

[@crash_childers5580]

I'm thankful to hear at least one RV KZbin Channel telling the truth about lack of availability at campsites. It's been a real challenge for me to watch certain Channels continually encouraging people to FT RV all the while laughing off concerns of overcrowding. Now, those same folks are all set up to boondock and are complaining when others camp too close. So, whether they admit it or not overcrowding is a real concern and it does affect spontenaity. I agree that this situation is just one more reason your decision to manage a campground is a good one. We really enjoy watching your Channel. Thank you!

[@carolbaker8290]

We miss you so much! Hope you are well.

[@pupcamper58]

Y’all are just so funny I think we are all a little fluffy after the Covid year we have had. I am getting a little worried about what it’ll be like on the road this fall as I am camp hosting for the summer and staying put in one spot. I did join harvest host in hopes that it would be easier to find a place to stay as I travel back out west in the fall, it doesn’t sound real promising! Safe travels.

[@EmbracingDetours]

We're glad we're not alone with the "Fluffiness" 😁 There is no doubt Harvest Host is becoming more and more popular but HH has been doing a good job consistently adding new host. You may not always get to chose your first choice, but we have always been able to find a HH place to stay. Thank you and safe travels 🙂

[@robinmoore5181]

So amazing, people watch and love So then then they get out there and take your spot lol.🌸

[@EmbracingDetours]

We're happy if everyones enjoying themselves, even if it's a bit inconvenient for us 😉

[@patriciaburke8729]

Nothing like “slogging” in thigh deep mud flats with loaded kayaks! Done that. Have to read that tide chart. Area near us where on full moon tide folks walk,slog, across bay.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Food looked good!

[@andrewpurdy6384]

Passed y’all on I-95 today, saw the sticker on the side so I figured I would check out your profile.

[@waltobringer2928]

Thanks again guys!

[@louheindel8673]

You are an amazing chef!!! What a life...congrats.

[@JurgensJourneys]

The New River is one of my favorite places, although I've never camped at that State Park. I did enjoy a canoe trip on the North Fork of the New River with an overnight campsite. That supper looked awesome, never mind the aforementioned fluffyness, Lol. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Bri and I are very interested in doing a canoe trip on the New River in the future.

[@JurgensJourneys]

@@EmbracingDetours It was a very relaxing trip ... no white water where we went, but most enjoyable. I hope you do get to go sometime. Thanks for replying, I know you guys are swamped with followers. I used to have more time to watch, when Rottenbear was still here, and before my wife became disabled.

[@jebutah9705]

Amazing fun video. Thanks so much. Fluffy….Nice. I had been using pandemic pounds

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you, Jeb. Hopefully this year lends us all the opportunity to get out and shed some of those unwanted pandemic pounds/fluffiness 😁

[@wolfman6000]

Love that campground, Been there a few times, Awesome video!

[@AdventuresWithBrian83]

TJ's complaints about the dump station may seem gross, but they are extremely helpful to those of us who might be planning a trip around there. It is helpful to know that perhaps that should not be the first choice for dump locations.

[@jessicastansberry]

Hope you enjoyed your time here :) next time, definitely get out on the river and explore more of the county, it’s great!

[@TheHunTwo]

You are heading into my neck of the woods in SW Virginia. We’ll catch you guys on the road one of these days.

[@ricks.1318]

Hey folks ! North Carolina / Virginia is a BEAUTIFUL area ..... A little bit of EVERYTHING that mother nature, provides for us all ... And "Fluffy" looks GOOD on ya Bree !!! (just a compliment ..) Safe travels to you'all

[@aprilbevis6109]

Food looked delicious I know about being fluffy 😂 had steak and salad tonight no bread ..

[@guyknapp3796]

Love New River!

[@ellensstory4429]

I thought the trees looked odd also.

[@anthonyfreed4494]

Yum

[@bassomatic1871]

I took my kids down the New River on a canoe camping trip when they were little. The main River is too warm to support Trout. It is a great Small Mouth Bass river. There was a nice private campground on the water called Shady Shack at the Mouth of Wilson. It has long since closed. Great memories. Thanks for the video.

[@tennmark2591]

Good show, now I'm hungry, lol

[@davidkuhn8946]

Your killing me here with the stake. An Bree trying not to laff. The puns killing me.

[@johnceciliaschneider6313]

We have a little bit of the Covid "fluffiness" going on too! Love watching your adventures!

[@thomasboykin581]

Love your videos thanks for sharing.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Always a pleasure to watch! Interesting about the dump station design / logistics. When they build them, they probably have no idea to even think about that. They just throw some asphalt down. Oh, and the food looked amazing!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you. Some of the se dump stations were definitely designed by someone thats never been in an RV before 🙂

[@DarrellnKitty]

Try boondockers welcome

[@EmbracingDetours]

We have looked at Boondockers Welcome for years but have never pulled the trigger. This might be the push we need 🙂

[@davidheflin5847]

I am camping here in late June! Great video!

[@jaystabins]

You guys are such an inspiration! Keep up the great work and safe travels!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thanks so much!

[@randlayman2668]

I also stopped the carbs due to fluffiness, TJ I concur with the river definition for fly fishing" it's got water and fish", great video!!

[@deanwoodard4830]

Great show guys

[@gradyhester4456]

Fished the new river a few times and it is also top 5 for smallmouth in our country.... Love that place. Thanks for sharing! Take care, Grady

[@lloyddorsey3744]

Oct 7 2021, we hope all's well and we hope to see future videos whether you're traveling or not. Good luck.

[@garyag45]

Flank steak looked excellent, put recipe in notes please. Love the tiny trees on the East Coast😃

[@EmbracingDetours]

thekittchen.com/braciole-the-perfect-valentines-day-dinner/ Added it to the description also. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@barbwire65]

We work away from home. We're gone for 6 weeks at time. We know about when we'll be here but not sure about when to make reservations for camping. We'll be home in a few days but can't go camping till Memorial weekend. So far all the campgrounds are booked. What I'm getting at, I understand what you are saying about everybody camping now. I'm a spur of the moment person it's really hard to do that now. We do have reservations is September for a vacation though.

[@bertkelly7650]

I always 'rock the casba'.... camper while dumping for those unlevel dump spots to get 'good to the last drop'. ; - )

[@sandrap3047]

Beautiful river! That dinner looked amazing!

[@EmbracingDetours]

It was! Thank you for watching

[@samiam6261]

sonny here; first view' good job

[@peteacevedo3411]

great video as a fly fishing guy I like the comment water and fish. Great comment.

[@JessicaSmith-gx4ib]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. It always puts a smile on my face. By the way you look great. Always love your hair looks so cute. Love to know how you get it that shade of blonde if you don't mind.

[@brendahill9675]

Your recipe looked delicious. Yummy. We had a fat cat that we always said he was fluffy. And he had a lot of fluff.

[@alanjones9884]

OMG!!!!!! What time is dinner? I'll buy the groceries if you'll fix the food. That looked delicious. Great video. Thank you.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Come on over 😁 Thanks for following along.

[@stanmusk767]

I know how you feel about the glasses

[@RVingwiththeMoracas]

Looks like a great park to add to our list. Thanks for sharing.

[@brandongreen90]

Hey...round is a shape too. 😊

[@EmbracingDetours]

😂😂😂

[@sep649]

Often...fast moving ground fires burn grass, small bushes and lower branches. Normally higher growth survives.

[@genebutler7949]

Believe it or not, we have had little or no problems making reservations this spring for Durango and Yellowstone NP area or along our route to and from home. We made our reservations about a month and a half out. Our place to stay near YS is about a 20 minute drive west of the west entrance. Not too bad considering. Hope all goes well for your vet visit for Madylin?

[@raybetts3795]

Welcome to NC. I live in the center of the state, about 5 miles from the NC Zoo, one of the largest in the world.

[@dougd9944]

Wow ! Hope to have dinner sometime with you guys ...LOL Looks Delicious !!

[@pisom4314]

i havent ever saw someone tenderize steak with a 2# sledge before!!! BUT i bet it was really tender!! LOL it did look really good!!! thanks for sharing with us. if you get time or need a video idea would you do a walk thru of how your airstream is laid out & what if anything you would like to change!!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Everything in an RV has to be dual purpose 😁 We have added an RV walk thru to the list of ideas. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@pisom4314]

@@EmbracingDetours the reason i ask is i bought a gutted air stream & before i start the remodel i would like ideas from real world expierance.. thank you, love you channel & the Brittany , have German shorthair pointers

[@alwaysabob8962]

Love your channel! Do you have any recent q and a videos about your background and how you manage your finances being on the road? Thank you for the great content

[@situated4]

So difficult to get any reservations right now.

[@robertruth7330]

Hello guys, what hitch are you using. I noticed on this video that you had a drill to lower the arms. That sure look like something that I need.

[@EmbracingDetours]

www.propridehitch.com/

[@sandrataylor3665]

Fluffy?, hardly. You look great!

[@birdman5223]

Wow; Bri goin gourmet already. Maddly keeps an eye on things😱

[@EmbracingDetours]

Madley ALWAYS has her eyes on the food 🙂🐶

[@moore_2_explore]

TJ was cracking us up! Dave sometimes doubles up on his readers to see really fine detail.Sometimes he's looking for them and they're on his head. Couldn't agree more about Harvest Host lately. We've had way more success with BW in the last couple of months. That beef dish looks amazing. We're gonna have to try it, but we may have to use the backside of a hatchet.😉

[@EmbracingDetours]

It stinks getting old sometimes 😁 We definitely planning on checking out BW. Can’t go wrong for the price. Thanks for commenting and following along 🙂

[@julieh3327]

What kind of kettles do you have that you can take the handle off? That is really cool! The hike down to the river looked interesting. Safe travels.

[@EmbracingDetours]

The cook set is made by Magma(amzn.to/3f8B1bz). Absolutely love them! They nest to save space and come with 2 removable handles. Our set is made for use on conventional stoves as well as induction type burners. They also make a non-induction version thats less inexpensive and a non-stick version. FYI we've never had issues with sticking on our set 🙂

[@thewrightlife]

Hey my wife liked the pan with the removable handle you cooked the flank steak in . She is curious of the brand name as she would like to buy one. Thanks

[@EmbracingDetours]

We use the Magma cookware set: amzn.to/2REPm6L. They nest inside each other which saves a ton of space and they're really well made. We have the version that's safe for induction cooktops but they also make a more inexpensive version for conventional cooktops.

[@thewrightlife]

Great…thank you for sharing.

[@cathymondone6092]

Hey beautiful brocholli ( lol don’t know how to spell!!) love you guys!! Enjoyed the video!! Love all your videos!! Be well!! 💓💓💓

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you 😊

[@billmellinger1134]

I heard Big Foot broke the lower limbs on the trees.

[@jim-uu2db]

His name is Darrell.

[@mtnhorn2619]

@@jim-uu2db He has a brother named Darrell . . . they migrated down from Vermont/New Hampshire.

[@milom.2057]

Great video. I was wondering what is the brand name of the pot you were using? Really like that you can remove the handle. Also, was that a microwave you put it into or some sort of oven? Thanks in advance.

[@EmbracingDetours]

We use the Magma cookware set: amzn.to/2REPm6L. They nest inside each other which saves a ton of space and they're really well made. We have the version that's safe for induction cooktops but they also make a more inexpensive version for conventional cooktops. We have a convection/microwave oven, it works surprisingly well.

[@milom.2057]

@@EmbracingDetours thanks for the reply and information. As mentioned before, great video. Also, really hope your pet is doing better. We have our own and it breaks our hearts when they are not well. Hang in there. Milo

[@bobr7867]

TJ - your contribution to the meal was a big deal! Question: Is your microwave a convection oven also? At first I was like, "NOOO - no metal pans in the microwa...!" but Bri you obviously know what you're doing ;-) Appreciate your videos guys - be safe!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Ours is a Microwave/Convection/Air Fryer combo. It works surprisingly well. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@nancysmith903]

What brand of metal pot did you used for the flank steak that allowed you to put it in the microwave?

[@n1uno1965]

Great review, and adventure. Question: What types of things do you two talk about when we see you two walking together? 🖖🏻👍🏻🙏🏻😘

[@EmbracingDetours]

We've never really thought about it, but I think a lot of our talks probably pertain to filming 🎥🙂

[@jayreider2295]

where did you go?

[@mosborne9878]

~2:07 and following............ I believe, from the look, the lack of undergrowth, and the missing lower branches that a forest fire ran through this area in recent years. That would explain the "eeriness". This is not what most Appalachian forests look like in early spring. (Disclaimer - I am much less familiar with conifer forests, which this appears to be, and not at all with this area..........)

[@tomt9543]

That’s the way this type of pine grows. N.C. Is full of forests like this! Fires are very beneficial to the health of these trees, intentional burns are done every few years in managed forests, but the dead lower limbs happen regardless of the presence fire. Forest fires actually cause the pine cones on the ground to pop and distribute their seeds, while killing off competing species.

[@wesleysmith2577]

Those are typical looking NC white pines....they are made to break

[@mosborne9878]

@@wesleysmith2577 Good to know/learn! Thank you!

[@mosborne9878]

@@tomt9543 Thank you! I am always happy to learn!

[@pauldem544]

Our new property is not far from there and we will eventually be boondockers welcome hosts. There aren't any in that area unfortunately.

[@EmbracingDetours]

That's awesome! We aren't Boondockers Welcome members yet but we are definitely going to join in the future. We'll look you up when we're back in the area. Thank you for following along 🙂

[@scampofscamps8080]

What cookware are you using? Thank you

[@EmbracingDetours]

We use the Magma cookware set: amzn.to/2REPm6L. They nest inside each other which saves a ton of space and they're really well made. We have the version that's safe for induction cooktops but they also make a more inexpensive version for conventional cooktops.

[@jbat66]

@@EmbracingDetours I was going to ask the same question. Thanks!!

[@Cptstokes]

I've watched many of your vids and have a question that has been burning in the back of my mind. Where is your accent from? Just curious as it is very soothing.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Bri is a born and raised Floridian. How she didn't end up with a southern accent is surprising. Thank you for watching and following along 🙂

[@laddlester6498]

TJ you need at least 5 pair of glasses. Embrace your inner geezer!

[@EmbracingDetours]

I'm fighting it to the bitter end! But, 5 pairs of glasses would be handy 😁

[@duckiegirl58]

Riffles, Runs and pools! My hubby's heart beats!🐟🐟🐟🎣🛻🚌

[@WhereToLillian]

Newest kitchen prep gadget needed: sledge hammer!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Everything in an RV has to have multiple purposes 😁

[@genebutler7949]

Do you have a third person with you or do you do a lot of back tracking for your still camera shots? I see you both walking which means you have positioned the camera, walked past or away from it, which means you have to back track the get the camera, right? Also do you use a GoPro for part of your video recording? I enjoy most all your videos and the humor is fun, especially the "Fluffy" reference. I must say neither of you look all that "Fluffy!" LOL

[@EmbracingDetours]

It's just the two of us. We typically walk a hiking trail twice in an effort to get different and more interesting shots. When we're not quite as "Fluffy" it's much easier though 😁

[@timothybrown3558]

Safe travels. I swear Reserve America is rigged against me. Their 11 months out to the day for reserving hard to get sites in popular State Parks is good in theory but I have set alarms for 11:59 pm so I am 11 mths out to the minute and still not been able to get into some. Fort Clinch State Park in Fernandina Beach is a perfect example.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Reserve America is definitely not our favorite website 🙂 We feel your pain, we've tried for years to get a reservation at Anastasia State Park with no luck. Good luck and safe travels.

[@vicO1323]

55th

[@EmbracingDetours]

🏅🏅🏅

[@vicO1323]

@@EmbracingDetours yay, a participation trophy

[@bobmakow55]

Embrace the fluff, its just another detour of life

[@EmbracingDetours]

😁😁😁