Ocean Access Remote Hot Spring | Trip to Paradise | Destination Adventure

Tallheo Hot Spring, has been a rollercoaster of an adventure location for me. Two out of three visits now, this spring has tried to get the best of me, but never the less I still love it there. My first visit to Tallheo was the scariest, because I was stuck here surviving for four days due to engine failure and injury. It was winter at that time and I wasn't quite sure how I was going to make it out, but the important part is that I did. My second visit, the redemption trip, was a huge success and I enjoyed every moment of it, but the third was again a challenge. The trip its self was a success, and went without any difficulties, but the following day revealed the sting of Tallheo once again. I woke up feeling okay, but with a strange and very painful red bump on my chest. By 10:00am I began to get very ill, and noticed veins coming from the bump into my arm pit. Things progressed worse and worse for the rest of that day, to the point that I had to go into the hospital. The doctor doesn't know for sure, but we are guessing the infection came from a parasite in the hot spring, and things got very serious very fast. I am coming up on my second week on strong antibiotics, and still battling the infection. I hope that things will clear up very soon, but I know for sure I will be taking some more precautions before enjoying natural hot springs again.
With all of the challenges aside, this trip was extra special because I got to share it with Emi. She has been visiting me in Canada from Japan for the past month, and it was so nice to get to take her out and enjoy some of our beautiful province, especially the remote secrets I love the most. I got to make her a beautiful crab dinner, and enjoy the little cabin by the ocean. All in all, this was an absolutely wonderful trip.
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[@calldon4688]

Let me tell you something... The camera work on here... The shots, the drone footage, the editing... Are all so good I actually stopped the video halfway through to add this comment. You do good work man. Beautiful stuff. Done just right. I can't complement you enough. Ok... Back to the video...

[@JustLou71]

I agree! I feel like I'm watching an actual documentary film watching Dustin's videos.

[@Ganiscol]

Its what got me hooked to his channel. ❤ He is going to these marvelous places and has the talent to convey the beauty on film without making it feel like some random, ordinary travel vlog. Perfect!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you so much.

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

@@Destination_Adventure Another Content Creator who is almost at your level, is Shaun Walford from The Story Till Now (when you get the old Gal running) would love to see a back country collab from the two of you. Shaun is in the LML

[@duanehaas]

I think it is his music selection along with the awesome camera work that does it for me. Every single video I watch, I tell myself Dustin will be the next huge KZbinr in the travel/adventure scene. I try to watch folks like Yes Theory or Kara and Nate and their videos don't compare at all. He deserves everything that he's built for himself.

[@larrymiller2370]

Keep them coming as always i like riding along. Nice to have a friend along and make some memories & good food too. And she's a cutie too.

[@kenlodge3399]

You know if I've said it once, I've said it at least once again that I've thought it a lot more that BC is just one of the god awfullest, most beautifully rugged places on the planet earth, NS! Been there a couple of times, but have wanted to be there a whole lot more, and that I been there twice says a whole lot of good things about it in my eyes, and brain!

[@josephwatts8147]

I’m honestly not sure why this channel doesn’t have 5 million subscribers

[@Destination_Adventure]

Maybe some day I can get there. I’m trying. Lol

[@mamasinger49]

OH Wow, I hope that infection keeps improving. The risks you take to show such beauty here on your channel is very much appreciated, but please, as you said look after yourself. That being said, amazing cinematography as always and it was nice to see you have company with you that enjoyed the experience with you.

[@michaeldixon908]

I was a little concerned when you said, “check out this crevasse” and stood up, but you were referring to the rock thankfully. Great video and return to Bella Coola. Thanks for taking us along.

[@donchandler755]

Your videography is excellent and the views of BC are stunning. Thank you for allowing all of us to, vicariously, enjoy the beauty of your part of the world.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you for enjoying:)

[@Rutgerbrote]

Oooh! Aaaahh! Wow and double Woow! An insanely beautiful video! Thanks! 😃

[@seufie]

Hope you recovered 100%. Never expect something like that. Fantastic coverage of this amazing location. I miss it.

[@DjWhitehead-rv8ki]

Atta boy Dustin! Some times the adventures are too cool to do alone!

[@paulson6270]

Beautiful just Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@norm92.4u]

Thank you Dustin, sharing your ethereal experience, the drone footage was stunning! Just a suggestion, “ KEEN” makes sandals, that are not only waterproof, but they have a special sole that when flexed and walking over wet rocks, the tiny treads open and close making them fairly slip resistant The sandals are sturdy enough for some guys who will wear them on the trail instead of hiking shoes, and they’re great for crossing streams and rivers and they drain and dry off. Fairly quickly. I would hate to see you get another infection again Keep up the good work Dustin, stay safe 😊

[@sioframay]

The footage you get of these places is always amazing. I didn't know you could get an infection like that in a hot spring in the PNW either! I'm glad you're getting better.

[@glx5165]

Take care. Health is number one. And not falling face first 😢. Love you’re work. Nice that you could show someone from outside. Prost.

[@norm92.4u]

Thank you Dustin, sharing your ethereal experience, the drones footage was stunning!

[@EvanSpellman]

My dad's friend Hugo and I did that trip in a 10ft plywood skiff with Johnson 9.9 HP outboard circa 1970. We went to camp 2 bay,about an hour boat ride up south bentick channel. We had to spend 1/2 day up on the beach waiting for waves to subside. 3 day trip. No radios,no cell phones etc just good old fashioned bush sense. Hey when you get to the bottom of the bella coolant hill,go left up towards hotnarko. Go past stillwater and hit lonesome lake. Go to where the old Edwards ranch was....

[@heathermcdermid3673]

What an amazing trip for Emi and what amazing memories she can take home. I might suggest taking some sage with you on your next excursion and thanking the island for what it provides. Just a thought ;-) And if you ever need a hot springs partner, give me a shout LOL. Thank you for the amazing footage.

[@Paddy_Roche]

I feel so privileged to be able to see the Paradise you call home. Not to mention everywhere else you've taken me. I cannot thank you enough for the escape you give me, but Thank You So Much. Just incredible beauty.

[@Destination_Adventure]

You are very welcome, thank you for enjoying.

[@Jimsathome]

Amazing to take this trip in January. Thanks for the winter tour.

[@stevecole2616]

Yeah bears love hotsprings too! Brought some bugs with them .

[@deanolson3804]

Dustin OMG you have out done yourself. I only wish I have a room size tv screen instead of a lap top. Incredible filming and editing. Dude you have the most beautiful friends for your adventures. Your one lucky man. I dont know how I missed this one. I watch every video you post. Well until now.Damn Cheers, keep the faith. Dean

[@mjmcomputers]

Glad you went to the Dr quickly, that could have gotten much more serious quickly.

[@jameslumley5170]

Another place that we have shared!! I have done two trips to Bella Coola. Loved both trips so much. A very beautiful and REMOTE place!! And like the other comments........great camera work. Keep showing off the beautiful province we call home. (Still catching up on your videos)

[@joangravel2436]

Beautiful place thanks I enjoyed watching

[@fredv7487]

Mr. National Geographic does it again. Always amazing work and glad to see y'all enjoy doing it. Always great to take some time out for fun. 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 ps get well soon. You have videos to make. Chop-chop.

[@kateoke4148]

I have just recently stumbled upon your channel and as a fellow Canadian am absolutely blown away by the beautiful scenery of our country and just love the history and the people you interview! I have explored alot of Canada myself hiking and backpacking but the places you have taken your viewers to are amazing! You are funny and extremely articulate and your videos just breathtaking. Thoroughly enjoying them! Thank you! Thank you!

[@bcinspectorman]

I lived in the Bella Coola Valley (Firvale) for 9 years working for DFO and just living the good life. The only paved section of Hwy 20 was from Williams Lake to Riske Creek then. Thanks for the memories. I hope to make it back there some day.

[@parapelegicBUD]

A life like no other . Another great vid thanks again Dustin/Mick.

[@evileyeball]

Hope the antibiotics clear up the infection and you get well because you are awesome.

[@jamesmoser7948]

Awesome what a Beautiful Place.

[@davidlipski863]

No tv channel could ever capture the magic of your videos.

[@wadelintick9538]

What a dream trip, well done

[@jonsadevntures433]

I turn data saver off to watch your videos. They are that good 👍

[@quintinsantiago6578]

Brother, I love your videos!! Keep up the good work. Your personality is a breath of fresh air, and the content is top notch. You make my work week go by wonderfully. Thank you for your great work. And, blessings to you and yours!

[@tptp-yl6gr]

lol 2:50 girl drinking Sneaky Weasel beer. My fave.

[@Giggleypuff1]

Damn, glad you recovered from the infection. Those hot springs were definitely slippery and I almost took a header when I visited a couple years back.

[@cathycastillo2672]

Great video as always. Such a gentlman with your friend. I enjoy her laugh. God bless many more more journeys to come.

[@ytubechannel997]

Beautiful footage.

[@mattnovotny6888]

Absolutely love your content. Keep on keeping on travel warrior.

[@forthekozofhelpingothers]

So amazingly beautiful!! Your content is beyond anything else!

[@torgunnarfjlstad156]

Omg, stay healthy. Love what you are doing. Stay healthy 😊

[@inserzioniannunci2274]

wow fantastic

[@catherinevoellinger6696]

Absolutely amazing!

[@zackwindisch1595]

I most definitely need to visit Canada some day

[@brandonjohnston7746]

Dustin your the best bro, I dream of one day stepping foot into bc and get to explore such a beautiful little piece of the world, I have plans of eventually moving to ellensburg Washington for school but if school doesn't happen I'll still be happy to be in the pnw, geology is one of my passions along with siesmology and volcanology, such a dream I have that will one day come true. Financial problems prevent me from even leaving my home state of ky, we have red River gorge here I bet you would love to explore, thank bro your the best I've been binge watching your videos for a week now, lol

[@kisercleric]

You are my goofy brotha from another mother :) keep up all the fun my brotha!

[@beachtimehawaiibth7222]

Another Coola video! 👍

[@theMusiCandMedicinE]

Beautiful camera work and interesting content on this channel 😍

[@milesandhikes]

I can't get over how incredibly gorgeous your footage is! it just keeps on getting better and better! And wow, 2 out of 3 times that hot spring had something in store for you. Happy to hear you're better now.

[@se1663]

Thank you 👍🏾

[@skylarkphillips744]

stunning...

[@andrea6421]

Awwww sorry you got hurt but all that beauty you got on video was outstanding! I hope everyone in BC truly enjoys their surroundings the way you do and thank you for sharing all your adventures with us. 😊

[@CHRISTOPHER0ATES]

A++ just superb

[@joezip6389]

Amazing video.

[@sky_cladpyxie]

Thank you for the cozy winter scenes! I was so excited to see it in my queue this morning! Also, thank for sharing your misadventure too. It shows the viewer that while this is you passion and dream job, it can sometimes come with a cost. Sending healing vibes your way! And I look forward to future adventures!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you for enjoying:)

[@MrNemo-un2fn]

dude. your videos make me home sick and ive never been to alaska/canada.

[@laynearaya3404]

Awesome

[@Thenomadicbrewer]

Tall trees and cold seas! Our province is truly spectacular, thank you for sharing your journey Dustin!

[@georgegarton8736]

Keep your young friend around for the winter and have fun, what a cutie.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Your skills as a content are on another level compared to most channels. Your videography takes my breath away. National Geographic has nothing on you. I'm glad to hear your recovering well from the infection...how strange. BTW I think Mic sabotage the exhaust.

[@AM-qw3mb]

Love your adventures!!! Putting this on my list for sure

[@gilliankoivu9145]

Stunning! I got goosebumps three different times. 😊 Great looking crabs, spectacular views, a visit to the hospital, and a broken exhaust. I appreciate you, Dustin. ❤

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you very much.

[@Ubacatlas]

I am from morocco i like your videos. Good luck

[@Awsom47Merc]

* Hey D love the channel ! The wife and I been following ya for a few years now. We're watching Strange Brew on KZbin. It's terrible as it's always been but thought maybe if you've never seen it you should seeing as some of it was filmed in Prince George B.C. Please don't hate us for suggesting it though ... Lol ! 👊😎👍

[@Destination_Adventure]

Lol I’m quite familiar with that show.

[@TheWoodenRider]

Very nice video - camera work and editing is out of this world 1. Pretty friend, will she come back? Can't help noticing you are alone in the new truck cab 2. Did the friend help filming? Such as drive the car while you were working the drone? 3. On the boat the motor was loud but you were very clearly audible - do you mind sharing the mic/setup used for that? New intro with family members a bit older is so nice and shows how long you were using it and how much time passed Thanks for sharing Dustin

[@RidgeRadiopromotion]

Fantastic videography, editing, and commentary. BC is sure beautiful. Great work. Nice to meet Emmie (much better looking than Mick). Get the Dodge goin' and keep up this great channel.

[@SS-qo4xe]

Great!

[@heyimamaker]

If you get the chance, have a look at the Princess Louisa Inlet, there is a not so secret any more hot spring, amazing fjord, and insane tides. I seem to remember some old buildings and maybe a totem pole. But that was nearly 25 years ago

[@kelsey809]

Epic! Hope you are better asap!

[@SkuruWolf]

My grandparents lived in Nimpo Lake and there were many years where we made the 9 hour drive north to go see them. Beautiful scenery out #20 in all seasons. Thank you for bringing me back, its been at least 10 years since i've been out that way now, and even though my grandparents have passed on and the rest of the family migrated from Anahim back to Williams Lake, I have a yearning in my heart to see it all again. Your channel is something special Dustin, thank you.

[@Destination_Adventure]

You are very welcome.

[@curtisgraves7122]

I BET THAT HOT SPRINGS WAS NICE WINK WINK!! HAHA

[@captnb8036]

Much more than footprints

[@goofusmaximusII]

Thank you for letting us come with you. I need say no more, all the comments have covered it all.

[@pinebearclub]

Awesome yet again! As a rule I always use sandals around hot springs, showers, etc. you never know what ya can get! But… did you get checked for allergies? This looked like a hive and I’m suspecting the crab. I’m unfortunately allergic to those things, but I make up for it elsewhere. Cheers mate! Bryan from Vancouver

[@ihatedietcola7920]

Great video as always!!!

[@terrylindgren6567]

as usual im jelus would love to take just one adventure with you take care and may be god be with you SirT peace

[@adriannafosse2485]

I live in SE Alaska and I’m surrounded by beauty and still appreciate everything you bring to your channel through video. I’m so sorry about your injury and pray that you heal up quickly! Selfishly I don’t want to see you get laid up!❤ Thanks again for everything you do to bring beauty into our homes…

[@parkerottoackley6325]

Absolutely the best. Thank you, Sir, for great videos

[@GrannysGarage333]

I feel blessed to live in the PNW but BC is surely on another level!!! Truly some of the most breathtaking scenery I’ve ever seen!! I love that you let nothing stop you from following your dreams… I only wish I would have known enough about this part of the world 40 years ago… I would have come so much sooner!! Glad your mended and thanks for taking us along!!! 🩵🩵🩵

[@eggberta]

Pfhhhheeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrreph! That's the sound of my brain exploding! WOW! This footage is MAJESTIC!!!!!!! Well done sir! Thank you for all of this. Glad you're doing ok!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you :)

[@jewelcopeland3374]

The scenery you share with us is so beautiful that it's hard for me to find the words to express my gratitude to you for taking us slong . So thankyou thankyou thankyou!!!😊

[@marilynmaker5942]

I'm so happy to see another of your fantastic adventures! And nice that you had company on this one. The drone footage & photography is stunning as usual. Catching that infection must have been scary, glad you've recovered!

[@Biggspeed]

Bloody epic. I live right next door and have for 40+ years and never knew any of this existed there. Damn.

[@henrikm4657]

BC has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth! Makes me want to go there and explore tomorrow!

[@fredericia01]

Yes its really gorgeous in BC - but BC means ( Bring Cash)

[@dianacreamer9761]

Glad you got back on the road again. We grannies don't get too excited watching guys work on trucks. You live in such a beautiful place up there. Thanks.

[@trevorkenny]

I love your camera work. Makes me want to get some gear and try and learn how to do it. I need that mug!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you. The mug will be available very soon. :)

[@travelingtophe]

Another great film to help inspire us fledgling drone pilots to keep trying.

[@livin_life_321]

Absolutely STUNNING! ❤️

[@sharlettedavidson81]

How wonderful to see you on an adventure, a great break from the build. Such beautiful company. As usual…you can’t go anywhere without Mick…😮😅 on a serious note…I am glad you are ok… If you look at things in the greater picture, you have been very fortunate in all the adventures you’ve been on to have been safe and fairly accident free… The most you’ve needed is Mick to help you out getting you through the mechanics… Not saying that you haven’t had your issues with your physical self… But as long as you have been as destination adventure…you are nearly accident free, that’s pretty good… Healthy and safe for the overall in most part…… Would sure like to see that it stays that way as well so glad you’re OK Always wishing you well…and May the new year treat you and the channel with love and grace ,,,,much love as always…🎉☃️🌿

[@melissareid640]

Ouch! My dude be careful. 💝🙏💝 continue to mend.

[@smokey91820]

Pumping lassies in scenic places lol, on yersel son

[@southwestsider]

Glorious B.C. Glad your adventures included Self Rescue Skills🥹💪🏻🤛🏻✌️✌️❤️❤️You Rock🤟🏻

[@Paulholio69]

They totally did it in the hot spring!

[@cherylsibson2529]

Your videos are to be considered world Class Dustin sorry you fell ill on your trip, at least and at best, Canada does have ( what used to be considered) the Best medical plans in the world, at least you weren't halfway around the world having to wait to get back to Canada and thank God you took care of yourself.

[@Destination_Adventure]

That’s very nice, thank you so much.

[@maxrae43]

Can't believe how glass the water was for you. I went to Bella Coola once. Going down I got break fade in my car on the hill. While I was driving down and looking across at the hills - it looked like god took the mountain - dipped it in icing sugar - and put it back where the snow line was. Then about a half hour out of Williams Lake a range fence was down and I hit a cow as I came around a corner and didn't see. Limped back to Williams Lake and had some damage on the car. So besides the water adventure - I can totally identify with your adventure. You always say thanks for watching - but I say thanks for sharing.

[@marcushume2240]

Your cinematography of Bella Coola is spectacular. Fresh seafood from the ocean is always a treat. Great video. Wishing you well in the new year Dustin. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.

[@kend1053]

Spectacular...I have no other words...

[@victusdementis]

Me and my mother love watching your videos Dustin. I hope you are recovering well.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I am glad you explained who the lovely lady was with you I thought you had a new love in your life ❤❤ maybe not Fantastic trip I wish I could catch crabs like that were I live 👍👍

[@plainairbarnettsoutdoors]

Just GRAND