My first trip to the Okefenokee was with Troop 1301, we canoed and hiked through the a section of the swamp in Florida. My brother and I then made a few trips there and spent a lot of time getting acquainted with the swamp in southern GA. I love that swamp, which might sound strange but a lot of good memories are there. Thanks for this blast from my past and glimpse of the swamps future. Perfect music for the trip as well, both for the present and for my trip down memory lane. Thanks.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
It is a cool place
@mitchalgreen72445 жыл бұрын
Serene, nice video, and your music was spot on with the natural scenery that God had intended for us to enjoy. Thanks for sharing this memory.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful place
@Brad-OTRT-Webmaster5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bryan. Your video brought back many fond memories of the time my scoutmaster took us on an all day canoe trip. We had a blast. Almost 40 years ago but I remember it so well.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I still remember a lot from my days as a Boy Scout too
@KimberlyGreen5 жыл бұрын
1. "Remember, «Survival Is Not An Accident ... stay away from the floating logs in the swamp!!!" 2. You were a little to close to those beasts for comfort. I'm glad you returned safely. 3. I love that you shared some of your musical talent with us. Thank you. And please do more.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
We were very careful ;-). If you haven't seen this please subscribe if you like it. I have not uploaded any new ones in a while but I am working on some more KZbin.com/BryanStevensMusic
@KimberlyGreen5 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! You should cross-promote that channel more. You're quite talented.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Susan. Feel free to share it ;-)
@KimberlyGreen5 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Lol, while Susan is a lovely name, I think I'll stick with mine. 😉
@jamesmauex5 жыл бұрын
Bryan. Don’t ever stop doing what you doing!!! I enjoy all of your content
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Aw shucks. You are too kind.
@jeffryrichardson91055 жыл бұрын
I bet the kids loved that trip! Great stories to be told! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
It was a good one
@jimmybritt95375 жыл бұрын
Great vid , the best way to see the world is from a canoe . Them boy's learned some good teamwork that trip . God bless you .
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
It was a good trip
@hammer93905 жыл бұрын
Bryan, Great music and great video as always. Would like to see more like this.
@scottevans50385 жыл бұрын
This is the best video you have done in a long time. Don't need to see so many flash lights. Get out and camp and hike and other things more.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. It is a lot harder to make these videos. When I do have a chance to get in the woods, I don't want to spend it all making videos. This is still a part-time gig for me. I am glad you liked this one. I wasn't sure if anyone would.
@LiveToSurvive5 жыл бұрын
Great video. The swamp is beautiful. Wish it would have been longer. Thanks for sharing.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MichaelR585 жыл бұрын
Brian, thanks for sharing and bringing us along !
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining us
@박윤기-t3q5 жыл бұрын
So peaceful and calm
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Yes it was. When we paddled out Sunday morning it was really quiet. (The younger boys were tired)
@DOMINYPAUL5 жыл бұрын
Brain My Daddy helped dig roads into that swamp in the 30's while with the CC Boys. then Later went off to War and fought with Patton in North Africa and Italy Thanks for the memories. Buddy.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Cool story.
@hikewithmike46735 жыл бұрын
Love it...it is on my bucket list and only 3 1/2 hours awAy would love to canoe and camp overnight there ...great video beautiful place
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
You should do it.
@DrDennis5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar work as always Bryan and gorgeous scenery. I was involved in scouts when I had my son. Was assistant scout leaders my wife and I.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
It is a good organization. Thanks for the kind words
@jamescooper26185 жыл бұрын
I did enjoy it Bryan. Thanks for posting it!
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thank you James.
@najruqwi70085 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful! Thanks for sharing this video with us
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate it.
@BooRadley4525 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed very much! ☺
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate it.
@tnjrcfl15 жыл бұрын
My old stomping ground. Love it
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
If you stomp too hard your feet get wet ;-)
@tnjrcfl15 жыл бұрын
Survival On Purpose .no doubt brother.. ladies we went with decided that the gators would prefer to leave them alone if they were to feed them... turned out to be a long trip:)
@Jasper0o05 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video! Thanks Bryan.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@gregoutdoors75 жыл бұрын
Hey, i think “Minor Details” is a Major hit. I enjoyed very much both music and video, thanks 👍🏻😎🔥
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate it.
@gravitykillz9245 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Merry Christmas
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and yours too.
@oxxnarrdflame88655 жыл бұрын
Great video. I love the O swamp. I went down there a couple of times in the early 70s. I've always wanted to go back and do that canoe trail.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
It is pretty cool
@grumpygrumpgrump1365 жыл бұрын
Great video, great music. Way to go my friend.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry
@allensterk61905 жыл бұрын
good video reminds me of my trips with my Scouts to the Adirondacks through the Racquette River
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Sounds fun
@stevewagner46575 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it! The music added to the video. Nice job!
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve.
@agnosjr5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and place, thank you for sharing with us.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@rockytopwrangler20695 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! LOVED the canoe trip,,wish I could be there.....Great job with the guitar background music...another wish I could do.....Stay Safe and God Bless........
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@elwynsmith50925 жыл бұрын
Love it looks like a fun trip!
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
It was
@hovanti5 жыл бұрын
Such nice guitar music, Bryan, you are truly blessed with a talent. Also, a nice change from your rambling...:)
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I am glad you liked it. Thanks.
@jonnyboat25 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! I really enjoyed that! I got into the music. I play piano and compose my own music and totally had the piano accompanying that guitar music. I imagine that was you playing the guitar and one of your compositions. Really good Bryan.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
yes it was. Thanks for the kind words
@gstokely75 жыл бұрын
A awesome video and thanks for sharing.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate it.
@tomvroman73205 жыл бұрын
Great video, please do more on your trip to the Okeefenokee. Thanks
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
That's all the footage I have.
@thomasosteen17885 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bryan for sharing a cool video
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate it.
@adnanmaharaj3245 жыл бұрын
Just Beautiful! If more people would go out on trips like this, they'd respect mother nature a lot more. Did you write the guitar music at the end, it was beautiful man, God Bless!
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes, the guitar is all me. Really rough recording on my iPhone
@Scashod5 жыл бұрын
Great video, Bryan. Loved your music, too! ~~Susan
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Susan. I wasn't sure if anyone would like this or not. But, the video I had planned for today turned out badly and I'd been sitting on this footage for a while. I wanted to record some better music than my iPhone living room cut but that is what I had. So my rough recording is now preserved for posterity ;-)
@coldsteelrails98555 жыл бұрын
Awe some video Bryan , canoeing in such a beautiful place ! Gotta give those gators a respectful distance ;-) The music was beautiful too !
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken
@TwistedMetalsOfTexas5 жыл бұрын
nicely done and looks like a goodtime
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
It was
@randymartin55215 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I love the Okefenokee. Not crazy about the biting flies, but love the swamp. Haven't been in many years though.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
There were some bugs once we stopped for the night
@randymartin55215 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose I'd bet so. At least the tannins in the water keep the skeeters at bay. Don't recall noseeums being much of an issue either, but I've only been there during the day.
@daniels.15045 жыл бұрын
Nice video Bryan, I would love to explore the swamps down south, but there is plenty here in Id too. Good job brother.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
We live in a beautiful country with so much to see
@jeremydunlap21745 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always man. Keep it up.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mikeboone44255 жыл бұрын
Very nice but where was the STUMP did you leave it at home. Happy trails great music.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@TheWaterboatman15 жыл бұрын
My cousin lives out in Folkston and knows most of the people that operate the park. The first shot I immediately recognized the cafe building.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Cool
@toybusters51385 жыл бұрын
nice video also great music good job Brian
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate it.
@clintonlewis37395 жыл бұрын
Very peaceful
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@charleslarson31525 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful! As you know Amigo, I've been subbed to you from the beginning and it remains a great ride. But I have been yearning for more videos like this. Wonderful country. There aren't many gators around here in Tucson!! I ate some when in Florida....chewy chicken. LOL! >;-) More like this if ya can. Show the world that Scouting ain't dead yet!! God Bless!
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles. I'll do my best
@jonfornwald5 жыл бұрын
How bout a camping video Brian. Show us how you use some of that gear your always reviewing. Just a thought. Thanks.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I try bit when I get the chance to camp it is usually with the Boy Scouts (OK, always) and I don't want to spend all my time making videos. That's father & son time
@jonfornwald5 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Understood. Maybe sometime in the future. Thanks for the reply. God bless.
@grendle815 жыл бұрын
Good video. I've been to the Okefenokee and there's no way that I would get into a canoe in that alligator infested water. Nope. Nope. Nope.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I don't think they've had any issues that I know of. The gators are really pretty docile
@willwetherington Жыл бұрын
I live right down Hwy 82 in Tifton from Okefenokee? Did y'all ever make it to Camp Osborne before the tornado destroyed it?
@phyllismulkey37785 жыл бұрын
great video
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@butchhill56565 жыл бұрын
Love it. You have pretty good luck finding Gators.Just as much luck as I have ,going out to the smokies and finding bears. Which is pretty good luck. But you should do some more like this Bryan. Oh and I like the storm whistle.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I have one bear, at Cataloochee Cove. And it was a long way off.
@williammccaslin85275 жыл бұрын
Way cool, reminds of the everglades, did y'all find any high ground on your trip.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Very little this time.
@andrewtate55685 жыл бұрын
truly beautiful, i envy you
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Don’t envy. Come on down.
@bobhaehn54705 жыл бұрын
Coo coo COOOOOOL vid!
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@WoodKnock015 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid !!! Possible for a Sasquatch sitting!!!
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@no_handle_required5 жыл бұрын
Of all the stuff I've done, I still haven't been able to muster the courage to sit in a little plastic tube and float by gators. I'd feel like a gator burrito.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Nothin' to it
@allencampbell97195 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate it.
@josephleichtnam8365 жыл бұрын
Do more of these. Please
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I'll try
@sasquatch8855 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video. I had canoeing merit badge. But swamps creep me out.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
It was really peaceful
@janverzee94235 жыл бұрын
Nice trip! Where I live the most dangerous animal you can encounter when you do this is a duck...
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Be careful. They leave land mines ;-)
@losthiker93955 жыл бұрын
Great video. I’m taking that trip next spring. You should do a subscriber trip.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
You will enjoy it. And I barely have time for Boy Scout trips right now
@losthiker93955 жыл бұрын
Survival On Purpose I hear ya. Enjoyed the music as well.
@OhioPrepperOne5 жыл бұрын
Pretty, but you wont catch me living below the mason-dixon line ever... I have no desire to be the bait and I hate snakes, up north we don't have so many predators, far fewer snakes etc, but you enjoy :)
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I've been playing in the woods here for over 50 years and I have never been bitten, envenomated or otherwise attacked. It's the 2 legged predators that predators you have to watch out for and you have just as many (or more) of those.
@OhioPrepperOne5 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Yeah, but you have to be much more careful where you walk etc right? You probably learned how to behave to avoid or prevent snake attacks etc I assume... Up North, we don't even have to think about it.
@MrWillyp005 жыл бұрын
No rolling boil of cottonmouths in the mating frenzy or dropping out of trees into the canoe? You call that a swamp just because it has gators?
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I know. Not like the movies.
@danielgolite5 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up!
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ROE13005 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tonycantrell95475 жыл бұрын
Did y'all put in at Waycross or folkston?
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Folkston this time. We camped on an island on the west end a couple of years ago
@kevinschmith93795 жыл бұрын
Kind of reminds me of the opening seens of delivorins
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
I will take that as a compliment. I like that movie
@najruqwi70085 жыл бұрын
Wish I was there
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Come on down
@alexanderheling20575 жыл бұрын
A lot of sunbathers, lol!!!!
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@Buie1445 жыл бұрын
NO Lifejackets??
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Shhhhh. We actually had a lengthy discussion about that. In the end we opted for “close at hand”. It was hot.
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
BTW, I checked out your channel. Where was the motorcycle video shot? It sort of reminds me of the road up Mt Evans except that is a paved road.
@indianprepper24785 жыл бұрын
Noooooo ,I HEAT THAT CREATURE . I am not afraid of King Cobra , Tiger. leopard Even I encounter 5 time with "AGHORI" In my life but this thing p@#s me off . Great music and great video Bryan But This is the first first Thump down video of this channel (Sorry)
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
IT is OK. They can't hurt you on the video ;-)
@indianprepper24785 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose That why i saw a hole video
@outdoorandbushcraft395 жыл бұрын
I don't like the music
@SurvivalOnPurpose5 жыл бұрын
Well, thhhppppppppp!!! (that was me giving you a big raspberry with my thumbs in my ears waggling my fingers) ;-)