NYC Kayak Camping | Solo Overnight on Brooklyn's Mau Mau Island

Join me on an epic adventure to a hidden oasis right in the heart of NYC! I paddled out to Mau Mau Island in Brooklyn, NY for an overnight camping trip that I will never forget. Mau Mau Island is one of two uninhabited islands in Brooklyn and was formerly a landfill. This was an incredibly unique experience and perspective rarely seen in New York City.
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[@munz1870]

I grew up in Manhattan (now live in nj). This is one of the most surprising & mind blowing videos I’ve ever seen. I was like Brooklyn?? As in New York? Looks like Montauk!! Is there any foul smells though? I was so pleasantly surprised at the clean sandy camp ground too!!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@munz1870 No strange smells. Even during low tide. Bugs were not an issue. It was really perfect. It was just as amazing as Montauk and I love Montauk. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@briefcandle]

Dude, I'm from just outside NYC in NJ, and I cannot believe I didn't know about places like this! So glad I found your channel!

[@nenaj1]

That's the ocean so it's open and cleaner

[@JasonCaccamo]

I grew up in Gerritsen Beach and this was our back yard. Crabbing, fishing for blues and snappers, hanging out on Mau Mau and the point. It was a wonderful, unique and crazy neighborhood. A lot has changed in GB, some good some bad. The memories we have of the old days with remain. Beach rats, all of us.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

That's really cool 😎. Thank you so much for sharing that. I enjoyed visiting your neighborhood. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@apap1586]

Awesome channel. This is what the city looked like before a man inhabited it

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@marysorb6464]

i was stationed at Ft Hamilton NY in the late 80's. Coney Island water was brown. so nice to see the waters improved as is the Hudson river. that was polluted when I was a kid....and sludge on brave/drinking. teen swimmers......

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you again for watching and commenting 😀

[@RelaxingRainWalker]

Greetings Matt, I was raised in Brooklyn and believed I had a comprehensive understanding of the area. My Aunt, born in 1905 in Bensonhurst, spent her entire life on the same block where I was raised, living to the remarkable age of 105. Although I have visited Marine Park numerous times, I had never encountered or heard of Mau Mau Island. I appreciate the outstanding video you shared. Additionally, the book "Bayridge Chronicles," which spans from the early 1600s to the 1970s, is quite remarkable, featuring maps, illustrations, and early photographs. Thank you once more! New friend

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for this amazing comment. I really appreciate it. ☺️

[@SusanMcHugh-b2s]

Grew up in Gerritsen Beach. Sat with my 97 and 98 year old parents and thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for posting this!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@SusanMcHugh-b2s Thank you so much! I appreciate you guys watching and commenting.

[@lissettevasconez9081]

I absolutely love your videos and you found a nice spot to camp ⛺️ is awesome 👏

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@lissettevasconez9081 Thank you 😊 I really appreciate you watching and commenting. I'm so glad you enjoy them. This was a gem 💎 of a spot to find and spend the night. ⛺️

[@geopenn8582]

When I was a kid we used to swim at the now kayak launch. We used to call it Stinko Beach

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Hahaha. That's great. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@jackpine4347]

I live in Far Rockaway but lived a year in Brooklyn many years ago (first year of high school), and have gone there often. Those waterways you paddle are a wonderful respite, but I am sorry to say from my perspective most of Brooklyn is pretty...sad, in most respects. Still, the shore areas and especially Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens are gems. Thanks for the video, was nice to see Brooklyn from this perspective.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@jackpine4347 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate your viewpoint. I do think the perspective from the waterways around the city is the best.

[@mansize6622]

Those clouds ! Thanks for helping clean up the world. Outstanding vlog.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Yes, the clouds were amazing.

[@jeezjay3089]

Another great video!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@jeezjay3089 Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting 😀.

[@tommybunk2292]

It's crazy how many places there are to Kayak in the New York City Area, I thought I was the only one following you on Google Maps, but I guess not. What a beautiful place to Kayak in today, always relaxing to watch. Thanks for sharing Matt !!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much. NYC is surrounded by water so there's lots of places to kayak. I just try to avoid areas with heavy boating traffic and ships. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@potatothorn]

i have to go to the map every time i watch his videos, so much fun

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@potatothorn Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting as always. I appreciate you following along on Google maps.

[@RealBesty]

It really never gets old how close you are to The Big Apple and yet there’s so much nature and peacefulness to be enjoyed from the water :)

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@gilsmusic4u]

Happy sub here who religiously watches your videos as you air them. You're almost at 10k subs! Well-deserved and I'm hoping many of us New Yorkers become more inspired to clean out our City. Our waterways are some of the filthiest in the world and it's people like you who do this excellent public service. Maybe you can dabble in merch as that would be a cool next step but as always these are just suggestions! New York has endless waterways coupled with history and stories to tell. Thanks!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@gildisc9759 Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. It means a lot to me. I was thinking about merch. I need to design a logo and then put it into action. Great minds think a like. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😀

[@gilsmusic4u]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors def will snag some two feet outdoors merch! Can't wait!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@gilsmusic4u Awesome!! Thank you!

[@samhklm]

To Uncle Henry indeed! You have blown away my preconceived notions of Brooklyn - what an eden you have found.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@samhklm Wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. It means a lot to me. It really is a beautiful eden.

[@mikem201]

you made some friends helping the jet skis get out!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yeah, it took the 3 of us to get each of them out. They were good people. 👍

[@molcs]

Great trip Matt! Thanks for taking us along!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@molcs You're welcome 😊 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@fredsiles]

Thank you for the great videos

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@marysorb6464]

thank you for picking up trash...Awesome. Hope you wear gloves. a hiker posted picking up trash after the slob/mob of leaf peepers in NH a couple weeks ago. But she didnot wear gloves. actually picked up dirty diapers..... Awesome videos.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Thank you for the compliment ☺️

[@thelongs5698]

Great content as always Matt. Amazing the places you can find in the NYC zip that appear like they belong at some beach.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!! I like finding beautiful nature in the big city. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@tomroggero]

What!? There's even a gas barbeque there haha

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Hahaha, I couldn't believe how that spot was all set up the way it was.

[@anthonycosares1574]

this is so funny.. i watched a video about someone camping on the small island in the east river, and today i was driving past mau mau island (im from bergen beach which is only about a mile away) and i thought to myself i wonder if anyone has ever camped on this island. sure enough today i found this video lol. cool stuff

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

That's awesome. I know who he is. Mau Mau is much better. 😀 Hope you enjoyed my video. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Anthony-w4z]

I grew up in Brooklyn (not that area) and never realized that spot was there. Thanks for your videos.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@bethy14c]

Love all the videos

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@bethy14c Thank you so much. I really appreciate you watching and commenting 😀

[@potatothorn]

awesome paddle as usual. so cool you get so remote so close to the City, you can't even tell it is out there.... thanks for taking us with you

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@potatothorn You're welcome. Thank you!! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@bradyvas4162]

lived here my whole life never knew this existed or looked this amazing

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@bradyvas4162 Thank you. I love when someone is a lifelong resident and learns something new. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@johna9642]

Wow what a gem of an island in NYC. Thanks again for another great video. Glad to hear I’m not the only one that follows you on Google maps. Great idea.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@johna9642 Thank you for watching, commenting, and following along on Google Maps. I really appreciate it.

[@1saawce567]

Do you have to book anything to camp there or get a permit?

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@1saawce567 Well, no. It's technically not an official campsite. It's just public space people frequent recreationally. Most people are day trippers on boats or jet skis. Obviously, it's only accessible by boat.

[@1saawce567]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors yeah I google mapped it I just couldn’t find anything online about day tripping or camping it. I didn’t wanna show up with my kids and be attacked by a homeless encampment. Thanks for your content your revealing things I didn’t even know existed around us or I guess maybe I did know but never had the sacks to explore because of legality ignorance

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@1saawce567 Yeah, it's pretty much a locally known spot only accessible by boat. Nothing official.

[@myradioon]

Those marshes used to produce insane amounts of oysters in the 1800's. They are working on bringing oyster beds back to Southern Long Island.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

The more life in the water, the better. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@tombillotto6335]

One of your best episodes, Matt. What a beautiful place and thank you for helping to beautify it with your clean-ups. I love how interested with birds you are. If I may - and I hope I don't sound like a know-it-all - the actual name for "sea gulls" is simply "gulls." We all grew up hearing the "sea" add-on but there's really no such thing. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@tombillotto6335 Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it. I also appreciate the very respectful and kind way that you corrected my verbiage regarding the gulls. Thank you for watching and commenting as always.

[@misterkiji]

You're marshing my mellow.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@misterkiji Thanks!! I've never heard that before. 🤣

[@cncprogrammer3265]

I never heard of Mau Mau Island. I don't paddle in the city much unless someone is planning a paddle there and it sounds interesting and fun. I was surprised to see a well set up campground on the island with flags flying. I'm surprised no one was there. I've camped and paddled at several locations on Long Island, usually county and state parks. It's a good time, albeit not as remote as Mau Mau Island. There is often showers there and sometimes a snack bar or food nearby. Maybe not as exploratory or interesting, but some comforts are OK with me.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@cncprogrammer3265 I was at this spot on Mau Mau during the week. I suspect people on boats and Jet Skis frequent the spot on weekends. Nice little set up for sure. I enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@deanj2010]

Dude, you really find hidden gems in the NYC area. You’re a bit brave camping out in the middle of Brooklyn, even though it’s an island. 😬Good job on leaving the place better than you found it. I try to do that when I remember, but you’ve inspired me to do more iften. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@deanj2010 Thank you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@baspollvd6155]

Hey Matt keep up the good work cleaning up other peoples messes in nature. You inspire me to do the same. Love your channel

[@shawnbrown1404]

Same

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@G32G22]

Love it love it love ❤️ it. I used to drive by there every day from eastern LI, to Staten Island and back and never knew how nice the water is. I remember when the city was turning that into a park. They did a great job, Thanks for showing us how to get the most out of it. My mom grew up over there, she lived on the section of Flatbush ave that was still a dirt road. The city is still a great place to visit.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@G32G22 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@angusbeef1574]

Great quality video! Loving the clouds in the background ☁️☁️☁️

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you as always! The clouds were amazing! Thanks for watching.

[@johnsamothrakis4621]

Thanks for another amazing enjoyable video.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@johnsamothrakis4621 Thank you so much. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@djdaex]

nice places you find in Brooklyn good job

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!! I appreciate it. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@leonardodalongisland]

The first ten years of my life then two more during college were spent in Brooklyn. Now on the east end of the island-where I clean up when hiking. I always break out the map to find your locations-which are always new to this Brooklyn boy. Never thought I'd see someone swimming in those waters! Keep having fun and thanks for sharing and caring...It does make a difference. We appreciate people like you.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@leonardodalongisland Thank you so much. I really appreciate this comment. Thank you for watching. What are your favorite spots to hike on the east end? I do have some Long Island videos. I hope you'll watch others when you have time. Thanks.

[@leonardodalongisland]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors Hi! My pleasure. I hike Smith Point beach-I used to walk to the breach which has sadly dried up and I hike and or bike around the shore line of Mastic Beach (where I live). I'll be sure to check out your Island videos.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@leonardodalongisland That's awesome! I have a Seal Watching video on Smith Point. I love it out there. Two of my backcountry camping videos start at Smith Point at the Fire Island Visitor Center. 😀

[@leonardodalongisland]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors Yea the seals like it there too! I start/end my hikes at the F.I. Station. Did you ever get to see/experience the Breach?

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@leonardodalongisland Oh yeah, believe it or not, two or so years ago, I swam across it because I wanted to hike to Ho-Hum Beach and Watch Hill. It was late February, too. 🥶

[@cherri400]

If it were't for your videos I wouldn't have known that NY has so much nature to offer; and creeks, small rivers to kayak in. And yes PU trash, leave nothing behind except memories...leave it beautiful.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!! I appreciate you saying that. Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@geoknee]

Loved the shot of the blue sky and white billowy clouds! And the shot of the NY skyline thanks!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@geoknee Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@claytonellman4677]

Thanks, great vid . And thank you for picking up trash as usual

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@christianrodriguez2174]

Definitely checking this out now! Hope to see ya out there one day dude!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@christianrodriguez2174 Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@MH-gi7ze]

What's next? Passaic River or Rockaway River maybe?

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@MH-gi7ze Brooklyn, NYC (East River)

[@freddypflugbeil6]

Thanks Two Feet out doors. Watch out walking around on those rocks I cut up my face really bad slipped on them. Thanks for the show

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I was careful. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@barbarablue271]

Thank you for another great ride on the water,always good to get away. It was lovely. Good luck to u always.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome. Thank you! I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@letsgomets002]

Also that area had great fishing ...lots of Blue Crabs..right where you launched...and ...good founders fishing...good snapper blue fishing...

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thanks 👍 I saw a couple of people casting nets when I was launching. It looked like they were getting bait fish, maybe.

[@Crifstar]

I only wish I would have had a kayak back when I lived a couple blocks away from this area, I would have had a blast. Spent many a summer day on Mau Mau, we would swim there or boat, it's funny you called it that, I think there is an official name for it that isn't Mau Mau. Now thinking I want to do from the Tamaqua to Mau Mau and back on a day trip. Wow, childhood memories are coming back. Is the golf course still there?

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@Crifstar It's also known as White Island. On Google maps, it's listed as Mau Mau Island. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@bluewave7120]

The glass bottle stopper is the coolest

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I agree. There's so many interesting things you can find a Glass Bottle Beach / Dead Horse Bay.

[@Maserati7200]

Crazy I found this channel. I was just thinking about all the random islands throughout the Jamaica bay and NYC in general. One day I will own a jet ski and island hop. Nice to know Mau Mau island has this spot. Hope to go myself soon. I live in Brooklyn, and always wanted to be one of those people in the boats exploring the waterways.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@Maserati7200 I'm glad you did. Thank you for watching and commenting. Hope you'll check out other videos of mine. Welcome to Two Feet Outdoors.

[@Maserati7200]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors I will, already put a few in my watch later playlist for when I have time. Gonna check out your video about north brother island soon. Wanna visit there myself too.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@Maserati7200 That's a fun one!!! 😁

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

What’s a wonderful place, you are living in your dream!❤❤❤❤❤ great videos!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@Shipspotting_Vietnam Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@guegue7246]

Matt, re: 45:00 of your video, surprised you didn't mention this fun fact which I remember learning about in my youth. Quote from the Salt Marsh Nature Center website: "You’ll see wood pilings across the creek. These pilings are what remains of our nation’s first tide-powered mill, which was built in 1645 and destroyed in a fire in 1935." I really enjoy watching your adventures. Keep it up!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@guegue7246 Actually, I really appreciate you filling us in on that information. That is something I was not aware of. I want to research that a bit more. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@joanndolitsky9111]

At least the weather has been beautiful you got to go swimming and you did bring something to eat. It would be worse if you forgot to bring something to eat. I think I would need some snacks though, but that’s a really nice place that someone has maintained they must use it a lot whoever created that spot.❤

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Some snacks would have been nice. I was trying to travel light. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@thomaskoetzner9616]

Great Video, Hopefully you make your way back to Pelham Bay Park when i am rowing in the Lagoon by the launch! Also love to follow along on Maps!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! Hahaha, I hope so, too. 😀 That's awesome 👌. I'm discovering even more people follow along on Google maps than I realized. Thank you for watching and commenting as always.

[@BurpaTerp]

❤Thanks for deciding to keep everything on one channel. It seems so much nicer when creators do that and just create playlists for the different types of content. 2nd channels always disappear below the fold for me.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@BurpaTerp Awesome!! I'm glad that works for you. Great minds think alike. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate the feedback. ❤️

[@stevenr1983]

That's my neighborhood, didn't realize that that picnic area was like that. I haven't been across there in years, it looks amazing amazing,,

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I believe that some locals that go there a lot set it up that way. It was very neat, clean, and tidy. Hopefully, it stays that way. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@gil_L]

Wow what an amazing video. I always go to that salt marsh trail (walking). I’ve also been across the other side underneath the belt because plumb beach is right there. It’s the most peaceful place in Brooklyn. I’ve seen tons of rabbits by the salt marsh trail. Thanks again for another great video. I believe glass bottle beach is closed to the public.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I need to check out the walking trails. Yes, technically, Glass Bottle Beach is closed, but it's still frequented by many. I just like checking it out occasionally. Apparently, there's some radiation that they were remediating in the past and closed it. There's mixed opinions about the "dangers" and levels of radiation. I met a lady there who said she walks there daily. Hopefully, we're all okay. 😀

[@elamanvetta1685]

10K 🔥

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@elamanvetta1685 Thank you!! 😊 I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@johnbeaulaurier6267]

That's the most un-sketchy water you've been in, and in Brooklyn! 😄

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Seriously, right!? It was so incredibly beautiful. I enjoyed it so much! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@rollingwithtay]

Wow! I never even knew this place existed. Thank you sharing, this looked like a cool adventure.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@rollingwithtay Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@larryzielkowski2018]

another Great video Matt, My house is half a block from where you dumped the garbage I live across the street from Marine park and have lived there since the 70's I have explored that area as a child and adult and had no idea that island was there or any of that beautiful landscape thanks for opening my eyes

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. It's a small but gigantic world.

[@BrazilianLivingAbroad]

Hi Matt, One of your subscribers who always open Google Maps and follow you along your kayaking here 😂 Buddy, you captured some amazing views of the sunset. Beautiful! Our community is growing, and I'm always looking forward to watching your next video. Thank you for bringing such a quality content every week 🙏

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

❤❤❤ Thank you sooo much!!! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. 🌞☀️🌤🌅

[@sayian1_998]

video was amazing, I never knew there was such a nice island around marine park. How did you sleep? You really capture nature, and just overall peace in your videos. Keep up the amazing work and share your product reviews with us lol. :) I think out of all the videos this was one of my favorite, it has a sense of peace and nature you do not find around NY any more.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!! I'm glad this was one of your favorites. It definitely had more of a nature vibe to it. My sleep wasn't great. Mainly because of being in an unfamiliar place and the pretty regular sound of airplanes flying over, woke me up. Off and on, I had a few hours of sleep. I love camping, but sleeping is usually challenging on trips like this. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@SKARFACEVIDEOS]

Another great video!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@SKARFACEVIDEOS Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@JMezzano]

I've been going there since I was a kid , pull the boat up to the island and have bbq's , fireworks , fishing , and everything else under the sun !! I need to get over there , Was only there once so far this summer !! Nice 👌, I'm waiting to see whats for dinner ! Have fun and have a good night brother !!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I kept it to camping meals (dehydrated) in order to travel light. It's such a cool spot and I was so happy to see that everyone keeps it clean. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@NilezII]

That's as clean and nice campsite as I've ever seem!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@NilezII I agree! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@TheGraffitiWanderer]

great video... that island is great... r.i.p. uncle henry

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you, brother! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Ironsix6six]

You were at me and my buddies fishing spot! at 20:00

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Awesome 👌 What kind of fish do you usually catch? Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Ironsix6six]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors maaaaan we are just happy with anything that bites lol. Ideally it would be flounder or striped bass

[@mobiledevice2802]

What a beautiful day to be out there! Totally looks like a tropical location. Great shot of the Lufthansa A380 climbing out of JFK Intl Airport!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!! I appreciate you watching and commenting. ✈️

[@tastysoupyum]

Ugh dude I might have to try this before Summer ends...

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Go for it!! See if you can go during the week. I bet weekends are busy there.

[@tastysoupyum]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors Great call! Maybe I'll take a day in September :) Been going to Dead Horse Bay with my partner for a few years now every Fall. The atmosphere at that time of year is incredible. NYC is so cool. Love your videos homie!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@tastysoupyum Thank you! 💪

[@mike_0213]

That looked like a great place to relax and get away from it all for a day or two. Having everything on one channel is the best idea and take your time and only do what you can and success on the channel will come.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@angusbeef1574]

Rewatching right now and have to say that out of all of your awesome videos, this one is a personal favorite just because it's so close to home and my local go to spot 👍👍👍👍👍 And I think it's great that you camped out there and even went for a swim 🏊

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@angusbeef1574 Thank you so much! It means a lot to me. I really appreciate it.

[@rossricera7418]

You should kayak in the Rockaway Inlet.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@rossricera7418 Thanks. I'm pretty sure I'll pass on that one. I'd rather not be a kayaking statistic. 💀☠️

[@qaannat]

The Oru kayak still amazes me. I want a Greenland version.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. It's a fun kayak. 😁

[@mikec.8556]

Sorry bout that I thought I did subscribe but I did now .

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@mikec.8556 Thank you!! That means a lot to me. Thank you for watching, commenting, and subscribing. 😀

[@slimpickins3425]

Very cool Matt! I cant believe you had that whole place to your self! It looks like there was a lot of time and effort put into making that a oasis in the middle of Brooklyn! Very cool for us native New Yorkers to watch these vlogs. Thanks for sharing....

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I was very surprised to find it set up like that. It was really amazing. I'm happy the area was kept clean. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@steves1749]

Mat, Another great adventure in NYC. My sister lives in Mill Basin and have gone over that section of the Belt Parkway thousands of times. I always wondered what was going on down there. PS- Thanks for looking after the environment.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@macairl]

Thanks!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@macairl Wow!! Thank you sooo much!! I really appreciate it. ☺️

[@danielvelez6632]

Now watching your latest adventure. Truly amazing to watch you explore nature in this most urban of cities. Thank you.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome. Thank you. I appreciate it. 😀

[@FaLO66traintravels]

Wow!! Another nice one!! And in my borough!! Thanks!! Marine Park is my favorite park in NYC.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. It was amazing!!

[@FaLO66traintravels]

​@@TwoFeetOutdoors I have hiked under the Belt Parkway right where you are at 21:28 with my niece and then walked to Kings Plaza. Awesomeness!! Thanks again.

[@birdsbodger]

Great video again! You caught a couple of Terns on that swimming platform I think, beautiful birds. Still can't get over the Ospreys there, in full view of the Skyscrapers! Incredible really. Have a nice weekend!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. 🦅🐦‍⬛🐦

[@MikeEss1000]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@MikeEss1000 Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting 😀

[@dankennedy8194]

I've been camping at Floyd Bennett Field and the mosquitoes were torturous! I didn't see any flying around you at the picnic table, Matt. Great video! I'm definitely going to visit that island. My suggestion - North Brother Island

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@dankennedy8194 The bugs were not an issue at all. I sprayed myself once and the tent once, but there were none really to speak of. I was really surprised. How was it camping at Floyd Bennett Field? I wonder if they'll ever open that up again. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. I've been considering NBI. We'll see. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@dankennedy8194]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors Camping there was cool! We stayed at Goldenrod. I made the reservations the first day the NPS site opened availability. I've also been to South Brother, Hoffman, Swinburne, Prall's, and the Fish Factory (NJ), and some wrecks on the Raritan River.

[@skiptracr]

I love your videos, thank you for sharing.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@marcelnetherlands6777]

Awesome video. Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Wow, thank you so much for watching and commenting from the Netherlands 🇳🇱. I appreciate it.

[@marcelnetherlands6777]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors You're welcome. Hope you have a great weekend!

[@eddie_wolf_]

Nice trip. Thanks for taking me along . 👍

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. It means a lot to me.

[@jeromemorris2700]

Beautiful area! So Quite!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yes, unbelievable! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@jeromemorris2700]

Nice glass bottle stopper!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting. I wondered if anyone would appreciate any of those finds. The bottle stopper is pretty cool.

[@Duckystudioz]

This is so cool! Just found your channel today, and it’s making me think about bringing my own Oru up to the city. It’s always cool to see that people are paddling in the city

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@Duckystudioz Welcome to Two Feet Outdoors. I have lots of NYC videos and videos from Long Island. Lots of paddling in polluted waterways, too. Hope you'll check out some other videos when you have time. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@246810335]

That's remarkable, considering the population density.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@246810335 Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@optimus163]

I'm more the mountain lake/river kayaker but love the Urban Kayak adventures you take us on ! I had a WS Pungo140 a few years back that I never should have sold. So after trying several other brands I searched for another Pungo and where did I find one ?? In the middle of Flatbush Brooklyn of all places ! Keep up the great videos !

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

My 1st Oru kayak, believe it or not, was off of Facebook Marketplace and got it on a street corner in Brooklyn. So funny right. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. Trust me, I love mountain lakes and wilderness. I'm exploring what's close to home. 😀

[@elamanvetta1685]

What a beautiful place!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@AlexMalikin]

Hey Matt, you've inspired my brother and I to start kayaking. We were wondering what kind of kayak you have. Since we live in Brooklyn we'd need something foldable and portable. Keep up the great work!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@AlexMalikin Awesome 👌 Thank you! My kayak is an Oru Kayak, Bay ST (Black Edition). Oru Kayak has several different models with slightly different designs and a variety of uses. Make sure you research the types thoroughly and decide which might be right for you. Check their website. They have comparison charts and videos. It's important to learn about checking the weather / paddling conditions and kayaking safety. Their website is orukayak.com. As fall approaches, the water temperature will be getting colder, and the colder the water, the more dangerous kayaking can become. I wish you guys luck and let me know how things progress. 😊

[@Longislandfishingcharters]

You’ve got some great sound on the cameras your using

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I use a Rode Wireless Go 2 mic with my camera. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Mag_Aoidh]

I’m still amazed that you can get that rural within such a short distance of New York City.

[@myradioon]

Most people don't realize. New York Harbor is getting cleaner by the year. There is Old Growth Forest in the middle of Manhattan.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yes, I agree. If you watch my videos, so many places in the urban environment are very peaceful and quiet on the water. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I agree with you. We still have a ways to go. Progress is good though. 🙏🤞

[@FishingWithLou]

Gotta say i did look up some of those locations on google maps as well to see your travels. Pretty awesome little setup at that mau mau.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Awesome 👌 It's an elite club. The Two Feet Outdoors Google Maps club. 😀

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

Cracks me up how some people put their headlamps above the bill of their caps. In pitch dark you can't see anything in front of you because the bill blocks the light even if you tilt your lamp down. Enjoying your vids man, I drive by that bridge everyday I always wondered what was out there. Thanks for saving me the trip.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're right. That's funny 😁. It is worse when you are doing something down in front of you vs. out in front of you. I'm a hat guy and hat guys like wearing hats. So, we put the headlamp on the hat. 😀🤣🤣. Even if we can't see. 🙃🧐 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@jeromemorris2700]

Those double pilings were probably for landing lights when Floyd Bennet field was operating.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Interesting. That sounds like a good possibility. Thank you for watching to the end.

[@andrewtferlito2994]

Best vlog yet.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Did you like the camping aspect? Location? Other?

[@andrewtferlito2994]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors yes the camping was great.you should try paddling cold spring harbor, stony brook is nice also.brave soul camping in the weeds in Brooklyn !!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@andrewtferlito2994 Hahaha. Thank you for the suggestions. I appreciate it.

[@garykleinberger3704]

Matt I've seen everyone of your videos! I look forward to seeing what's next! Howbabout upper long island like in the Hamptons. Like canal kayaking. Maybe in New Jersey

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for the suggestions. I appreciate it. I will look into them and will consider them. I really appreciate you watching. Especially watching all of my videos. That's amazing!!

[@daewooparts]

23:59 ,nice shot of a A380

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you 😊 I appreciate you watching and commenting.