Exploring the Niagara Escarpment

Stunningly beautiful footage taken of the Niagara Escarpment.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

I went on a hike through the Canadian Shield a couple days ago and the landscape was stunning. I didn't know what lay beyond each corner, but I was never disappointed. In fact, I was blown away. I felt like I was walking through the ruins of ancient hallways, and courtyards. Anyway, enjoy!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

dankesttouchie Thank you my friend.

[@SeanDeryk]

Amazing video! I was wondering where on the escarpment this is?I've hiked many places along the escarpment but I don't think I've been to this area.. Bruce caves up in Bruce Peninsula are amazing. Mount Nemo and rattlesnake point near Hamilton art amazing to with good Cliff views. If you can let me know nearest city I'd be forever grateful

[@wyopobo5339]

I hiked this area back in the late 90's. an early spring hike. snow, rain, wind. i camped in a small natural cave for two nights. this was a real eye opener as to how beautiful the Niagara Escarpment is. i was born just a few miles from the Niagara Escarpment and didn't have a clue until later in life. great video and thanks for posting.

[@scottbranson7872]

I was going through the western end of it today in Ledge Park, Dodge County, Wisconsin. There was nowhere near this kind of access through the middle. This is a great video.

[@4460cows]

Very interesting looking place. Basalt formations looks to be similar to the ones we have in Oregon anyway. Way cool thanks for sharing and taking us along with great relaxing music to boot.

[@markschlecht4713]

Wonderful footage. Great music. A spiritual experience.

[@tarabravewolf3895]

Amazing rocks an woods it has a mystical feel to it 😊

[@urielsalas9265]

Beautiful...

[@GatorLife57]

Nice video brother ! Wado for sharing and be safe. ENJOY....THE. SIMPLE LIFE

[@kerrboy100]

Where in Canada was this?

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Every time you went in a dark place, I held my breathe... Don't you have bears?? Some of those places look good enough for a den for any wild animal.. Thanks for sharing

[@briztia]

very cool

[@xandercornnell9463]

I live there it is amazing and I always love climbing through the caves, fond du lac Wisconsin

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Rock climbers must love to practice there. Gorgeous! What is that green stone?

[@aznzensation]

You need to see the Niagara Gorge it's an easy but pretty hike

[@sarahbojangles1]

Great job on this, it was so nice to watch! Am laid up on account of a nasty brown recluse bite on my shin and despite my current sucky condition, this really relaxed me. THANKS! Ps. How DO you prevent getting spider, tick & other nasty critter bites?

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

sarahbojangles1 Yikes! Sorry to hear about that. Glad I was able to take your mind off of it for a bit though. As far as avoiding bites, I don't really do anything. I've just been blessed enough to have never been bitten by any of those things. You've had bad history with bug bites?

[@whiteboy2600]

we're is that I would like to go there it looks cool to walk around there

[@roberturban2934]

Absolutely outstanding!!! Where exactly is this?

[@gragegonsin2662]

Dude where are these places omg 😍

[@SeanDeryk]

I'm curious where on the Niagara escarpment this is? I've explored many places from Stoney Creek up through Bruce Peninsula but I don't think I've been to this area.. where is this exactly so I may explore

[@dudedud238]

Looks lieka beautiful place to hike! We have cravases like that in the Niagara escarpment. Could i get a list of tracks from this vid? They sound familiar, like Tycho kinda.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Dudedud I'm glad you like the vid! I'm sorry but I can't remember what the titles for the tracks are. But I got them all from the free KZbin song library under the "Ambient" genre.

[@alexlongpre4527]

Where is this exactly??? It's stunning!!!

[@jasonscreativeadventures3900]

cool

[@xandercornnell9463]

This is the niagara escarpment which extends from fond du lac Wisconsin to Niagara Falls Canada, this is not the Canadian Shield but it is in Wisconsin, this is dolostone and limestone mixed with shale

[@SeanDeryk]

It extends all the way up through Southern Ontario to Bruce peninsula too! Really nice caves in Bruce peninsula

[@bonehealer66]

I want to go there, I'm hoping it's not to far from St.Catharines?

[@markst-onge9726]

bonehealer66 , Look up "Bruce trails" in Ontario, you find the exact area. It's about 2 hours away I bielive

[@BillyBobBeauBenson]

It's a shame some people feel the need to spoil the beautiful scenery with graffiti.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Ringofan19 My thoughts exactly. One of the prettiest caves that I came across on that hike was plastered in graffiti. I wanted to film the cave, but I was too frustrated with all the spray paint. I don't understand why some people just can't appreciate something for its unique beauty and leave it alone.

[@OtusAsio]

OutsideFun1 The graffiti will not stand very long compare to those rocky formations...they have been there for millions of years and keep on for millions more...graffiti will last for few decades and all will be clean as time go by...selfish peolple will never understand the real value of nature and will often spoil it in various ways...but in the end nature will get even...

[@isaiahdaniels5643]

It's human nature to want to leave a mark. It's bittersweet to me. While you do destroy a sort of natural beauty, you let other future people know "I was Here". Some graffiti has actually been used to date the discovery of some cave systems.

[@letthechipsfly7620]

@@TheOutsiderCabin Not to mention that one has to pre-plan to have paint on hand.

[@lupebogi]

It always bothered me to go alone in the woods fearing that I would face wild animals... how do you get past that? Do you wear a weapon of any kind or you just know the area?

[@jasonmillar8945]

When will the next episode of building a log cabin on a budget be?

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Jason Millar I've been delayed, so I haven't been able to get it out as soon as I was originally hoping. But I'm planning to put it out by the end of next week. Thanks for asking!

[@jasonmillar8945]

OutsideFun1 That's great, I am loving that video series!

[@Darrin-ws1fh]

Looks more Niagara Escarpment than Canadian Shield. Canadian Shield has more Granite and Shysts. This looks more like Limestone and Chert. Still...Very Nice Video!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Darrin Gould Wow you really seem to know your rocks! Good eye. You are correct. Shows how little I know about geology. I used to think that the Canadian Shield and Niagra Escarpment were interchangeable terms. I know now that they are very different. However, could the Niagra Escarpment be considered to be a part of the greater Canadian shield?

[@Darrin-ws1fh]

Not really. They are two different Geographic Areas of the Country. Niagara Escarpment is chiefly part of what is called the Great Lakes St.Lawrence Lowlands and consist of considerable amounts of Rich Humous Soils and Deciduous Tree's. It is mostly made up of Sedimentary Rocks such as Limestone and Metamorphic Rocks such as Chert...which would eventually evolve into Marble. The Canadian Shield extends across the entire country in the Northern Range all the way east to the Appalachian Mountain Range...and runs just above the the Great Lakes and St.Lawrence Lowlands. One of the distinguishing features of the Canadian Shield is the lack of Soil and the presence of Igneous Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks. Granite, Shysts, Quartz, Zinc and Metals such as Gold,Copper,Silver,Nickel and Iron Ores. They mostly support a Boreal Forest largely made up of Pine's and softer Woods such as Birch and Poplars and Low Level Shrub and Brush. Chiefly the Canadian Shield was largely an Active Volcanic Area at one time, and had the largest Mountains in North America...then carved down by the receding Ice Age. The Western Cordillera that you'd see in British Columbia are very young in comparison to the Canadian Shield...and result from two plates pushing under and upward with great force. I used to "Rock Hound" a bit, but I am active Outdoorsman who Camps, Fishes and Hunt's a lot of these areas over the years. Geography has always been an interest of mine! You may experience area's that border the Canadian Shield and the Great Lakes St.Lawrence Lowlands...it would be a very subtle but interesting mix of Rocks and Flora. Sometimes going into one range from another would be very abrupt and sudden. Like I said...Great Video, keep on producing them!

[@andrewsadler202]

Sir, you sound like my kind of guy.... so I will let you in on a little local secret of mine, in case you are ever in my neck of the woods... In the Southern Tier of NY state, there is a little town named Salamanca, that was actually on Jeopardy for being the only United States city built on a Native America Reservation. The southern border of the city is abutted by the Allegany State Park, with several miles of trails, two lakes, along with camping sites, and access to the Allegehny Reservoir. But the hidden gem for some one like you is "Rock City State Forest". It has been my personal playground for the last few years, but as a geologic minded person, I thought you might love to know about it too! enchantedmountains.com/place/little-rock-city

[@BrucesShop]

Looks like a ww2 bunker

[@MrMannakin]

Nice video but head-cam shots give me nausea :)

[@olivergunn1913]

first

[@lupebogi]

It always bothered me to go alone in the woods fearing that I would face wild animals... how do you get past that? Do you wear a weapon of any kind or you just know the area?

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Lupe Bogi It's helpful to approach the wilderness in small doses. For example, hiking on well-marked trails with a friend is probably a good place to start. Also, how you approach the woods depends on where you live. For example, are larger animals (like bear and moose) known to roam near you? Then carrying some bear bangers or bear mace is a good thing to do. My American friends are able to carry a sidearm with them, which certainly offers a good amount of protection. Personally, I always carry my hunting knife and bush axe with me. At the same time, it's also good to understand that the woods aren't out to kill you. Even the bigger animals in the bush will do their best to avoid humans. It's often when an animal is harassed or cornered that they end up attacking. And finally if you are unfamiliar with the territory, the buddy system is important. Even when you know the area well, you can never go wrong with having a friend join you. At the very least, let someone know where you're going. The woods is a beautiful place that doesn't need to be feared, only respected.

[@lupebogi]

Great comment. I am an introverted person, hence why I want to go out in the woods by myself. On letting someone else know when you're headed you reminded me at the beginning of the video when I actually recalled the initial scenes of the movie "127 hours". So yeah, I guess getting familiar with the place before exploring is all it takes.I can't wait to be able to build a wood cabin some day. It's on my bucket list.