Ozark National Forest Camping

On this adventure, we drive deep into the Ozark National Forest of Arkansas for a overlanding / camping adventure. We explore the Big Piney Creek watershed, and hike the amazing trails of Alum Cove Natural Bridge Recreation Area.
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Camping Stove
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Igloo Cooler
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6 gallon water jug
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The tent we have is a Alps Mountaineering 6 Person tent
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The new tent fans:
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Cots
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Kayak - Perception Pescador 10.0 (Our model has changed and is no longer available. Here is the updated model)
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Dry Bag - We have 2 20-Liter Seal Line dry bags.
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Cookware - 16 Pcs Bisgear Camping Cookware.
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Cooler - Ozark Trail 30 Can Leaktight Cooler.
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Water Filter - Survivor Filter PRO.
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Camping Chairs - G4Free Outdoor 2 Pack Camping Chair.
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Kayak Camping Tent - Hasle Outfitters Ultralight backpacking tent, 2 person 3 season.
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Camping Pad - X-Large 30X77 inch Therm-a-Rest Basecamp self-inflating foam camping pad.
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Kellie's Pillow - Coop Home Goods - Adjustable Travel and Camping Pillow
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MSR PocketRocket Camping Travel Stove
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[@Adventures_without_NickNamin]

Thank you for this video....this was so beautiful and we definitely plan on tent camping here in the future. We love your videos...they just keep getting better and better.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you so much for watchting!

[@d.chamblee6924]

OMG, I think this one is my favorite!! You all are so relaxing and my 'go to' place to sit back and chill!! That Alum cave area is the coolest place ever. I have to admit, I am a desert rat and know I couldn't handle all the trees (I am claustrophobic) but they are so beautiful!! I so enjoy the views, the water, the cooking! I just love your videos!! Thanks for the 'chill pill!" Woman you are hell on my keto diet!!

[@kguimbellotful]

I love seeing you cook your meals! You are my “gourmet camper”. Before I remembered your KZbin channel name, that’s how I described you so my husband and mother in law knew who I was talking about. 😄

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you! Thanks for watching

[@ursinidaho]

That was neat when you sped up the tear down at the end. Kellie running back and forth with her towel. Good idea.

[@byronbrasher8118]

Amazing videography. Great music. Beautiful country we live in and many of us never leave our towns. As a Boy Scout I remember visiting Yellowstone and we did a 50 Miler there. Absolutely a treasure of the America’s. Thanks for taking us along.

[@CodyandKellie]

Our pleasure!

[@RhinoVenturesOutdoors]

Beautiful area, cannot wait to get back there and explore them all for myself! Crawfish

[@CodyandKellie]

👍🏼 Thanks for watching!

[@steveandpaula3541]

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@CodyandKellie]

You are so welcome!

[@swhedge71]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video/vlog... so much I wanted to comment. It's wonderful to see younger people enjoying what this Country has, rather than destroying what this Country has. You both did an amazing job with videography, narrative, content, and exploring the beautiful wilderness in which we are blessed to have. I commend and congratulate the both of you, and wish you well on ALL of your adventures! Be safe and continue what you're doing. -Steve-

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for the kind words and subscribing!

[@markkidder1776]

I call em DELICIOUS! Lol great video guys! Glad you made it up into my stomping grounds.

[@CodyandKellie]

That’s the best name for those things yet! Lol thanks for watching. Can’t wait to camp with you again.

[@gabrielsholisticcare]

I think that was cool!

[@katievossler310]

Both, cook book and videos 😊 love your videos!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for the input!

[@jameshouse1268]

Found your videos last week and am really enjoying getting caught up...subscribed after that first one! Each one is filled with info, scenery, fab recipes. You both are so refreshing in today’s world. You are calm, fun-loving real people. I so appreciate how you uplift each other and how you live your lives without the constant bantering with swearing and degrading language. Thanks for your consistent content and for being the genuine people you are.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching, subscribing and the kind words!

[@vinceschulte3907]

Watching one of your videos we camp a lot in Arkansas And Missouri were out 3 tents we move to travel trailer. 40 years ago we camp on our honeymoon couldn't afford anything else we went down to Hot springs

[@CodyandKellie]

That sounds like an awesome honeymoon!

[@Jmelizabeth]

Your drone footage was amazing!

[@fdpcompdm]

You guys are so cool!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you so much!

[@jimbattista1120]

Now I regret never going to Arkansas with my Mema/Grandma when I was a kid. If I remember my great aunt and uncle lived in the Little Rock area. Sadly they have all passed on and have no one to ask. Another awesome video. Again thanks for sharing (~);}!!!

[@jimbattista1120]

You need a "Kellie's Kitchen" sign.

[@sethbaker5971]

Love the Ozarks! Just got back from a 4 day camping adventure with the wife and 3 kids in the Missouri part of the Ozarks! Love watching yalls adventures!

[@CodyandKellie]

Sounds fun! Be sure to follow Dome Life the world from a tent on Facebook so you can share your adventures! Thanks for watching!

[@ricardomoralesalarcon4686]

DOME LIFE pkjmujjvi

[@kathybullmer8884]

I am a new subscriber and enjoying your videos and adventures! I call them crawdads.

[@currybushnell9236]

Way cool place to camp

[@charlesodle8595]

Love the video. You cook how you want. I appreciate the honest video. And I’m happy to see y’all out getting it done.

[@dianestevenson2630]

Very cool place along the river. I enjoy seeing the great places you find. Wonderful ideas for cooking when we go camping and at home, thanks Kellie!

[@pamelaking1201]

I love the way you incorporate your cooking show into the videos. Personally I can just watch your videos and put it on pause as I cook. I haven’t done that yet though. Those Philly cheesesteaks were great. Just like everything else you cooked Kelly

[@hartsm76]

I'm very late but an ebook of recipes sounds amazing

[@SoloRider831]

LOL... I was showing this to a friend of mine and she was like "OMG, that guy is funny. He's like a three year old... can I have a chip, can I have some bread, can we open the chips"... lol... trying to get ya'll some more viewers.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks!

[@mwb6772]

Yes! I think it is all cool. Beautiful places to camp in your home state. Must check them out one day. Thanks for sharing.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching

[@map3364]

My husband and I love your videos! Superb control of camera and drone footage awesome! Kelly you’re so pretty, please smile more.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you for watching! Will try too for sure.

[@pjdemario1328]

Alum Cove looks amazing! Thanks for showing it to us 🌞

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@keithhankey2314]

I love the Ozarks. I call them crawdads.

[@CodyandKellie]

Double yes!

[@NarleyAdventures]

Walking the waterways is great, love the scenery.

[@CodyandKellie]

Yes it is! Thanks for watching

[@kevinshort2248]

Yes!! I love your recipes and I love the idea of a cookbook. We will definitely buy one if you do!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for the support!

[@roadbike_5939]

WOW - beautiful spot. Nice work!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks a lot!

[@ThimbelinahRandomGirl]

I live in the deep South of Alabama right in the middle of one of the largest seafood industries. You are correct Sir...they are indeed crawfish. That is not to say they do not get called mud bugs but, you would order crawfish. All that said...I do not eat them! Lol My parents are from Jasper, Al so I did not grow up eating seafood and I don't much like it. Love y'alls videos. Ya'll visit some of the most beautiful places! That swimming hole was soooo pretty as well. I love that the two of you share this excitement of camping and exploring all while making a positive impact with the clean ups!❤🎣🏕🚲🛶🌞

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you so much for all your kind words. We hope to camp in Alabama soon. Small world, have you been their with your parents in a while?

[@yolandahardeman6084]

No unnnnm Mmm loo

[@sergiojuarez4442]

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[@chrisharriman5245]

really beautiful videos, love the natural scenery and also the camp cooking. bug thumbs up!! e book..yes!!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@DiamondMinerIvins]

Very cool adventure!! Keep em coming!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@markpolson2090]

My son lives in Ft Smith. I love everything that you do and how you film your videos. Thanks for sharing

[@archangel7673]

Everyone knows, they are called crawdads! But hey call em what you want,it's your channel!

[@barneyrubel8703]

Have watched a few of your vids your airel photography is amazing. Havent been in the ozarks since i was a kid (50 yrs ago) forgot how great that area is, including the ouachita area. Thanks

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@ConsidertheWonders]

Great video👍. Love this area of the Ozarks 🙌🏼

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@alicis11]

Enjoyed it!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@ilsejoyce]

Your videos are amazing! Beautiful!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@Des-ib8hp]

I Really Enjoy you guys videos

[@redsman77]

Does anyone know the name of the peaceful song that starts at 36:37?

[@breezyjuliebeck7060]

Beautiful footage, thank you! Wheeling through the river destroys habitats, though, staying on trails rules!

[@robertkoch1327]

Show your meal prep and do the e-recipe-book! Love the new menu ideas

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnwilliams640]

Nothing but beautiful..Thanks guys

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@sportstyler50]

Hi from north central Arkansas! Nice vlog, you guys are awesome!

[@CodyandKellie]

Hi! Thank you for your kind words!

[@chuck8228]

Man you guys. I so want to be where yall are. Any where like that is so peaceful. I need a vacation or something so bad. I watch these videos so I can try to escape the world and it's problems I'm trapped in. But you know work and bills are all that stand in my way. One of these days I'll break free just to be where you guys are. Thanks again for the videos

[@nieco2528]

Crawfish for sure in Texas!!! Great video as always see you on the next one!!!!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you! Catch you on the other!!!

[@glennfamilygardens]

Man you guys had that place to yourselves! We are by the Hocking Hills and it's always jam packed no matter when you go. *sigh*

[@josegonzalez3214]

Love yalls vids!!!! Beene at bing for about a month now . Keep up the good work it’s inspiring :)

[@LisaSaffell]

Love your videos!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@SHSalif]

You guys are an inspiration, thank you!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@adventuretraveltoday]

Great new video! Have y'all ever thought about posting the lat/long coordinates of these awesome places that you camp? Those of us who are always on the lookout for a new dispersed campsite would really appreciate it! Thanks!!!

[@CodyandKellie]

We would be happy to share. Just reach out to just and let us know what areas your interested in.

[@dagmar.wanders]

I would love to know where both the spot on the Big Piney is and the one you guys camped at, please

[@trishasingh6641]

Where’s that pool thing?

[@jasonpadgett2765]

DOME LIFE would love to know the road you took from Alum Cove to the Big Piney Creek...

[@grannianni7681]

I loved the camp site, actually I love the entire video.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@MikeS63301]

Arkansas is a beautiful place! Again, thanks for the videos. Got my Dome Life T-Shirt. I really love the lightweight material. High quality! Thanks! I started my camping trip off last week wearing it.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you so much for ordering! So cool you sported it for the start of your camping trip!

[@hammer1312]

I love those ✌ teas. Peace ✌

[@terrymathis4213]

Video was outstanding. Enjoyed the natural bridges & arches. Never bored. I think I want to stretch out on that flat rock and let the water flow over me.

[@dalerash6285]

It’s the simple things in life that really matter, I love what God has created, I’ve seen some truly awesome things in my 73 years of life. You two are living the life, that many wish they could, it will only strengthen the bond between the two of you, God bless and thanks for sharing, it was awesome !!

[@CodyandKellie]

🙏🏼 Thank you for the kind words!

[@rowdyroadtrip3374]

Nice Video!!!!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@daynacameron1092]

STUNNING State we live in!!!! And Crawdads to boot!!! Spent many hours catch in’ em’ as a young un’. Such FUN and GREAT memories for me every time I have the PLEASURE of watching you two!!! And the Philly Sand. WOW!!! Love all your recipes.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@FindingMyMuse]

That drone footage though! 🔥🔥🔥 Good job!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@katieblanchard3976]

I’m from Louisiana it’s crawfish. 👍🏻 also love seeing the exploring natural beauties and cooking ❤️

[@brendawyant5321]

I would love an ebook cookbook.

[@FrancescaLuppino]

A camping cookbook/ebook would be amazing. The Ozarks looks incredible!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching and the input!

[@George71964]

Love the Georgia Peach tea.

[@CodyandKellie]

So good!

[@MrBenellis77]

Great video!.... I grew up about 10 minutes from Alum Cove very near Hurricane creek. Be sure to also check out Pedestal Rocks, Falling Water Falls and Richland Creek..... so much to explore in that area!!!! Love the vids!!!!

[@CodyandKellie]

What a great place to grow up! We will be doing pedestal Rock this summer. Thanks for watching!

[@mikek9537]

Great video, crawdads we call em here in Illinois. We load them up in tin foil w garlic butter and put them on the fire or grill.

[@CodyandKellie]

Ohhhh that sounds good! Thanks for watching!

[@malekschannel]

Loved the video keep up the great work:)

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@malekschannel]

DOME LIFE :)) anytime

[@GamerNxUSN]

The peach peace tea is amazing. The snowberry isnt too bad either.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimfishman2173]

Another great video! For some reason I always get so hungry watching lol.. keep it up!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@trydl88621]

Yes on the ebook.

[@CodyandKellie]

Ok! We will get on that. Thanks for watching!

[@13outdoors47]

Really like the area in this video. I live in Illinois; right out of St. Louis. So Arkansas isn’t too far for me. I have a Tacoma Off Road 4x4 so I think I’d be good

[@CodyandKellie]

Oh yeah that’s a great truck! Thanks for watching!

[@aggiechica1782]

Grew up in North Texas and we called them crawdads.

[@catholiccamper]

In appreciation to your travels and great photography. My wife really likes the cooking tips and step by step recipes.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@scotthammond4828]

Another great Entrée recipe provided by Kelly. Though I'd put some Green Pepper and Mushrooms' in there' A) Craw Daddy's B) I enjoy Kelly's cooking segments.

[@CodyandKellie]

Sounds like a good addition! Thanks for watching

[@johnferguson777]

yes on the cookbook/ebook

[@CodyandKellie]

👍🏼 Thanks for watching!

[@Nchik15]

We love your vlog. We live in Fayetteville and like seeing the places you all visit, especially since we just bought some IK's and are trying to do some more kayak camping. Sad I didn't get to see you make your greek yogurt pancakes, but great content!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you so much for watching! here is the video for Kellie's Pancakes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5iYZZWoqJWbbbM

[@pamelaking1201]

You guys are awesome! I’m living in McGehee Ar part time. Moving to Fairfield Bay. Just retired and excited about exploring the Ozark Mountains and Ouchita

[@pamelaking1201]

Ouachita Mountains. Your videos inspire me so much. I need people to hike with and I’m hoping there’s some meetup groups for camping.

[@jgkgintx]

Hey guys, just ran across your videos this afternoon for the first time. Enjoyed them, became a subscriber also. Loved the cooking segments also. Hope to get up to Arkansas possibly this Fall. Can't take the heat/humidity of summer...visited Hot Springs a few summers ago and sweltered in the heat. Came back to Texas to avoid hot weather. (lol) Keep up the good work, may your journeys be pleasant and safe. John

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@kenszakacsi2310]

Hi. What is your cleaning method for that Cast Iron skillet 🍳 when you guys camp. She makes really good looking food

[@LisaSaffell]

Ken Szakacsi I was wondering the same thing!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you! Kellie uses a cellulose sponge. No soap just water.

[@erikw2012]

Why road is the dirt road by the river and rocks? I live in Eureka and love the Ozark National Forest! The Richland Creek area is my favorite area, well favorite is hard to say now that I think about it

[@buffett2010]

Crawdads!! 👍

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindarainey5759]

Crawdads 😍

[@cheneybros]

the packup is always the toughest! great lil adventures right there & lots of great grub! I've always wondered if you have bear spray with you in case they smell the food in camp or just out on a hike when her cubs are with her...perhaps putting a game cam up when you go to sleep so you can see what is checking out your camp at night, heheh. I haven't ever visited those trails of caves/cliffs, but have floated that Big Piney before, cheers!

[@CodyandKellie]

We do not have bear spray, but we love your idea for a game cam. that would be so cool

[@stantalley8024]

I'll call him crawdads and I was wondering if you need four wheel drive to get to some of the places that y'all went to exploring Arkansas I love it😎

[@CodyandKellie]

Sometimes yes. We usually put it in 4WD just in case. Thanks for watching!

[@edwardcorino8327]

Happy Easter. To ya’ll

[@CodyandKellie]

Happy Easter 🐣

[@tonygareth221]

Next week driving from texarkana, AR to Missouri on Hwy 59 wanting to stop at a couple beautiful places when we come home and maybe camp one night. We ll be going thru Fayetteville and fort smith

[@chadzy3837]

KZbin is recommending your channel a bunch, keep up the good work

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@jws96164]

Hey, who is that guitar piece by at around 8:32 in the video? That's great.

[@2ndchancenomad212]

What is the name of that canopy? It appears to be tuff.

[@CodyandKellie]

It’s Ozark Trails from Walmart. Thanks for watching!

[@jameswarnock3125]

Great watch, u guys know how to enjoy the great outdoors. Best wishes from Scotland

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheDrakemoney]

Hey y’all, new to the channel. I’m wondering how y’all found the place at 25:30. Is it in a wilderness or just a random road? How do you find the random roads? I’m looking at Forest maps, satellite maps, etc. but not having much luck. Coming from Texas so I just want to make sure that I know where everything is and don’t miss anything. Appreciate any help, thanks!!

[@TheDrakemoney]

Is it on 311? Or 5881? This will also be my first trip to ONF so I’m not sure how everything works. Thanks again!

[@texassalt8999]

Great video! I had no idea Arkansas had primitive camping like that!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching

[@texassalt8999]

@@CodyandKellie I made a version of your Octoberfest Stew tonight. I added a sweet potato to the mix and it turned out great! Could you give me the coordinates of the campsite in this video? Me and the dogs are headed that way next Monday. Thanks so much!

[@MrBoxer1200]

I like your vids, from another ARKY, check out the Buffalo River or Blanchard Springs and caverns. Keep camping

[@CodyandKellie]

Will do. Thanks for watching!

[@Wildflower1880]

I love this place, & as far as the Cook Book & the Vlogs go, Yes on both.... but I'd want a book not an E-Book, I have lots of cook Books that I use, & I have a few on line, but I forget about the ones on line & I NEVER have used not 1 thing out of those that R on line, but I always use the binder Cook -Books. & the Vlogs would be nice as well, that way we not only have the book , but we can watch U as Ur preparing the same food. I have tons of trouble when it come to sleeping @ night, but I've found that if I watch Ur Vlogs I tend to relax better .... Thank You!

[@JustJimJr]

Lucky guy, good food beautiful country.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertcorpuz4891]

Or crawdads?! I think I watch now more for what Kelly is gonna cook! Those cheese steaks tho🤙🏽

[@CodyandKellie]

We have heard of crawdads before. She can make some amazing food!

[@bigboyfranks7524]

Hey there guys new to your channel and I like your content and the cooking recipes that you show on your channel and all the areas that you guys go too. I’m a beginner overlander/camper/hiker myself so keep up the great work and thank you for showing us a piece of your world! Can’t wait for the next video this is Big Boy Frank from Texas Peace out ✌️

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@EARLEHORTONCOXNET]

Cookbook!!!

[@daveschaefer4847]

I just discovered yalls page and love it! I'm trying to convince the wife to get back into camping. Until then,, we are looking for a place in the Ozarks to go see the fall foliage late in October but still have a place for her to Glamp...she's from North Texas so we will come from DFW. Do yall have any suggestions? Oh, by the way, us Missouri River rats call them Crawdads.

[@CodyandKellie]

Hello, thanks for watching! Mt Magazine in beautiful in the fall. We have a few vlogs on it. They have showers. You can reserve a camp spot in the large RV area or you can do the first come first available tent area. There are only 7 sites there. The RV section fills up pretty fast. I would call ASAP to make a reservation.