We Did Not Expect This - Exploring the Ozarks

Cara and I spent the day exploring the Ozark National Forest on roads we had never been on before and found so many unexpected things both good and bad.
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[@c3nixon]

It's awesome that Cara is reading but also managing to spot / point everything out at the same time! 6:26 focusing on her reading... oh look at that! :-)

[@frenchie4wd]

I’m a great multitasker. 😂

[@takuacheperformance4740]

@@frenchie4wd clearly!!😂

[@mrenkil]

@matt this was youtube gold. Cara laughing in the background while you're gagging. Priceless

[@fsoverlanding]

Hey Matt, stay safe with that ice storm coming your way!

[@TerryX2Explore]

Hello Matt & Cara! We have been enjoying your videos for awhile now because they are the type of videos we like to do as well! We enjoy how you just go riding and exploring...stopping to check out all nature has to offer! That is exactly how we like to explore! Kudos for being on the lookout for trash - we plan on doing the same! Had a great time with you guys, as always! 💙Terry and Terri P.S. We love Cousin Eddie! LOL

[@mikemckenna8530]

Amazing cave spring! Love your attitude about picking up trash...I'm with you!

[@zootruck]

My wife lost it laughing out loud when she heard Cara laughing off in the woods. Literally LOL 😂😂😂

[@frenchie4wd]

I nearly peed myself. Matt “here’s a toilet”

[@bootmender]

OMG, blame your hair on Ozark water, good one.

[@dvldog6048]

As for the dead end trails with no spectacular view.. Bro, it’s Arkansas. Only greater Holiday than 4th of July that draws people outdoors is DEER SEASON!!! As for trashy people.. just look at the yards in some of the back roads. So many literally look like combinations of scrap yard, salvage yard and a trash dump. Totally do not subscribe to the idea that poor = trashy.. trashy is just trashy..

[@unikaoutdoor]

Thank You for taking care of environment and cleaning after people. I always do the same. Who else if not us( Also, Matt please can I hear your opinion on steering stabilizer, is it worth it to have one? Thanks!🤗

[@sbraden68]

Man your stomach is so much stronger than mine. I would have hurled. LOL Invest in the Home Depot contractor bags, very thick.

[@ahmednesbitte4906]

Hi Matt, Cara and Goose, I very much like this video. The trail, the water crossings, and the cool cut outs in the rocks. Thank you so much for sharing this adventure. 😊

[@appalachhaun_adventures]

I’ve noticed a lot of spray paint on rock formations everywhere lately in my area in TN/NC. It ticks me off!!

[@dangustafsonhunt]

The toilet find, among other things, is what gives hunters a bad rep. It’s a shame anyone would do that. Props for cleaning it up!

[@tracylu74]

You, Matt, are indeed a good man. That is all.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you.

[@bootmender]

This is one of your best videos, I can’t stop laughing

[@ColoradoMikeC]

I live in CO and you're making me want to drive my blue gladiator to the Ozarks.. looks beautiful! Especially bc it's dumping snow out my front door right now and I'm over it!! 🤣

[@trove1312]

That first area with the bridge is beautiful! We explored that last spring after some heavy rain and it was incredible!

[@jaggsjunction]

Your a brave and a commendable individual. Thank you for what you do.

[@brian_hamlett14]

Matt your a Bigger man then me! I couldn’t have got that Toilet!! 🤢🤢Yay for you and Thank you Sir!!

[@whystayhome19]

Dude..... the toilet ordeal had me crying I was laughing so hard. And then when Cara cackled out .... too much! 🤣

[@brucestriegel5428]

Your a brave man! But yes Cara laughing in the background was priceless.

[@mikegallagher2732]

COME ON EVERYBODY !!!!! lets get them to 100k !!!!!! They TRULY deserve it ..... Such An AWESOME couple AND Channel !!!!

[@Mikelen11]

Respect to you for getting rid of that mess! We couldn’t help but laugh at you 😂. Most people would’ve left it where it was. It so disappointing to see how humans treat our beautiful lands. Oh, and we are super jealous of you guys being able to get out and explore in the Jeep this time of year. We are stuck here in Minnesota where everything is covered in snow and it is currently 0 degrees outside. 🥶

[@electricstartclint]

To be totally honest, that toilet couldve stayed. YUCK

[@Golden-69]

I would have gottin' a shovel and made a big hole. You did the right thing 👏 that one spot kids would have had fun at. But I was thinking snakes.

[@cootie181]

Have a box of medical grade or restaurant grade nitrile (non latex) gloves in your rig for just such things… pro tip of the day….

[@mattlewandowski73]

It is incomplete, but it looks like someone tried to build a "thunderbox" with that bucket toilet. I try to make a point to pull out trash when I find it, but some things can stay in the woods. As for how to remove such things??? Best thing IMO would be to come back at a later date with proper PPE, a shovel, and a utility trailer. It was designed to go over a pit latrine. Dig a hole for the waste, fill in the hole after. bad the bucket and toss on a trailer. I have two SIMILAR-ISH camp toilets. one with a closed bucket and one for use in a pit. I also carry a LARGE container of kitty litter. if I am going some place where burrial is not an option I will take the one with a full bottom and a number of trash bags. Despite being one of your "shitier" videos, I love your channel... as a preschooler, my babysitter was from arkansas, my mom used to tell me stories of when I went to arkansas with my babysitter for an overnighter (her folks apparently had a farm I REALLY wanted to see)... I always thought of arkansas as being like the part of Indiana I grew up in. Farms, towns, or woods, but nothing truly scenic. Your channel has given me grounds to reevaluate my preconceptions. It ain't my east tennessee mountains, but you got some lovely scenery there. I am definitely going to have to make a trip out there one of these days, even if it takes a few years.

[@gregoryblock9083]

Totally enjoyed the cab banter. Found myself talking to the tv wishing I could have interjected a perspective on trash and what I call the “mountain man paradox.” ✌🏼❤️😊

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

It’s always the bright blue bud light cans I always see. Trash bags are a must carry in my camping gear for mine as well as picking up trash. Y’all need a GoPro mount to get gooses perspective lol

[@walternowak9984]

You guys f..... Crazy! Love you watching! You are so natural!!!

[@HEKNBAK]

Just got back from our first trip to the Ozarks. Way more beautiful than we had anticipated even in December! Love how you're always finding great new spots. Cara, I'm jealous - I would be so carsick,, lol! The trash situation, we have the same issue in Hoosier. I'd imagine it's common in all NF. Have to say that we didn't see a whole lot in Ozarks. We stayed at one campsite that was clearly popular and had to pick up trash (yes, diapers), but otherwise, not bad. I like to make up a story for the mom or dad who did that and how overwhelmed they must have been. Makes me feel better in the moment as I'm picking them up, lol! Gotta hand it to you, we would have left the toilet! Thanks for sharing the day and continuing the conversation. Education.

[@berserker600]

my gripe is the "throw the trash in. the fire pit" people

[@venturetimeoverland3848]

Lol you found a hunter's toilet. I find those from time to time when I'm bushwacking off trail. I never touch them because when I was a child I saw a hunter that was shot and killed by accident by another hunter and I get those chilling memories. However I agree that the overlanding community and those that avidly camp do a good job cleaning up after these messy people that abuse campsites. I really think most of them are younger families that don't camp very often. Some areas see too many of these types in the summer. Anyway thank you for being you! Ozark overland adventures is the absolute best overlanding channel bar none! Honestly I can't stand those overland channels that are an hour of drone footage over Alaska while playing a bunch of Mary Sue poppins music playing. 🎶 😆 keep it real. Keep it you!

[@WayneGatlin]

Matt, buddy, you need to carry some disposable gloves if you’re gonna be picking up peoples sht. Good on you, picking up the toilet! I don’t think I would have put that in my rig.

[@ShawnBrownFamily]

God, I was hoping you double bagged that... That was beyond the call of duty. (Or doody) Karma points +10,000

[@dirtdauberadventures]

I'm so jelly, the last off road trip I did I made myself carsick and I was driving.

[@SidebandSamurai]

Matt maybe you should have a new slogan "The Quicker Picker Upper" Hats off to you for getting rid of that disgusting pile of trash

[@Hartwiggers7]

I was laughing so hard, thanks for picking up waste, I'd love to shake your hand....on second thought, maybe not!

[@mattlewandowski73]

No Cara. Subscriber count is NOT a valid reason to get another pet... Getting one because you found the right critter is a good reason, but because ye got more subscribers is not. :P Beyond that, it is between you and Matt to work out when to get another critter.

[@auduffer]

Matt, did you wash your feet in rubbing alcohol aftewards? lol Now that's an example of when it's good NOT to wear sandals!

[@ArkJohn]

Question.......about to get into offroading, gotta get my K5 Blazer fully ready first...... that doesn't look like a hard trail.... did you air down for it? What's your "policy" on airing down??

[@mattlewandowski73]

I agree with Cara on the stream crossings. Ocasional splashing the stream maybe, but slow down and enjoy it. :)

[@ronniewebb2777]

I swear you need to make a shirt that say, ozark overland, JUST GORGEOUS!!!

[@GoneBroke]

That is one nasty thing to find out in the woods. Sure glad we don't have smellavision. It people like that that ruins our trails and the outdoors for us. Koodos to you for hauling it out 💩 happens.

[@backcountryoverland103]

Thanks for snagging that nasty toi toi.....I do the same things with others trash. It's pitiful we still have to. My trasharoo usually gets filled with the garbage of others more than my own. Hoping to hit some Ozarks this year, with friends near Heber Springs. Travel Safe!

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

Unfiltered water? That there is the best there is. Straight out the rock full of earths nutrients and naturally filtered by the rock. It's the only time I drink unfiltered. Great video. Can't wait until u guys are full time

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Losers who toss their beer cans on the trail are the kind of people who drink Busch.

[@Troy85207]

Respect you and you decision to pick up the mess that others have left behind.

[@frs1245]

Dam who does that? Matt trash is one thing. What you dealt with goes above and way beyond! I hope others say it but thank you!

[@stevecarlson2346]

I’ve seen toilet buckets like that, they’re just meant to make it easier to squat over a cat hole.

[@andygoodson2399]

I'm sorry, but I got way too much enjoyment from your toilet incident. I'll repent later. Seriously, though, you are a shining example to the rest of us. Thanks for sharing that. Cara laughing in the distance as you wretch is the best thing I've heard all day. Keep up the good work!

[@cruduskellies]

That would be hilarious if that little building was a moonshine cellar used during prohibition.

[@MozarkAdventures]

Love them old county roads. We have some gnarly county roads in MO as well.

[@mikeevansadventures453]

You two are hilarious! Good for you for picking up that toilet. I don’t know that I could have. Cara laughing off camera in the woods was the funniest! Your videos are great, keep it up!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@theviewfrommyhammock]

I really enjoyed your exploration videos this pass couple weeks. I often fill up and just start driving trying to connect dirt road and trails. The banter between you two is entertaining 🤣! It often sounds like my girlfriend and I.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!!

[@billysnts87]

Hey so how would somebody go about joining you guys on an adventure? Do you let fans join?

[@MozarkAdventures]

Was thinking dog a hole for the waste and discard the rest. You need some gloves for that.

[@TheMeeks100]

AT 26.30 ... probably a logging landing from several years ago looking at the new growth would be my guess. Love you pick up litter! Also, no one ever got arrested for empty coke cans in vehicle.

[@rcit949]

wauw beautiful there, greetings from Holland

[@vince4316]

Awesome trails/scenery. You ever explore St. Francis?

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

I think you just messed up a hunter's makeshift potty. I think I would have left it alone. It was kind of in an obscure spot.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

He can make another one and take it with him when he leaves next time.

[@kevinhill9717]

I agree, most people watching channels like OOA and TSTN are Overlanders or Adventure Campers or various others that tend to be like minded about cleaning up litter and leaving "it better than you found it."

[@ChristophPuetz]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Remind me - do you have a video where you go through your camera gear? Or what is your setup for these type of trips?

[@joemedic8254]

Is mining in area looks like an Ohio dinamite gun powder storage area

[@WilliamEnnis4380]

I think the reason you find beer cans instead of soda cans along the road is that the offender can get an open beverage voilation even if they're not over the legal limit. Doesn't make it right, just saying.

[@caseym8691]

Oh my stars. Laughing so hard, I'm crying. "There's no bottom of the bucket." On a light note, Cara! What are you reading?! Us bookworms want to know. :)

[@frenchie4wd]

Oh gosh. I read 14 books in January! I can’t remember which one this was. Haha. Shoot us a message on Instagram or Facebook and I’ll share what I read! I have a pic of them all but can’t post a pic here.

[@TheUnexpectedOffRoad]

Looks like a great trail, so glad to see the lack of trash!!!

[@charlesharrell3643]

Your future sponsorship by Busch Beer has probably gone down the toilet. 😊

[@DK-bs6mu]

That was not the kind of black gold one wants to find....

[@careym8437]

Matt you deserve another 35,000subscribers for cleaning up that toilet Lol great video, lots of comic relief!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!! LOL

[@Waylon620]

We were taught not to be a litter bug and don't litter out the car.

[@Rixster1217]

The only thing I'm going to say is when handling any kind of human waste, you really need to have protective gloves on, that is more dangerous then anything else I've ever seen you do. Thank you for taking care of the situation and treading lightly.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I didn't touch any waste.

[@gtpjon]

LOL! Hole in the bucket ... you didn't expect that?

[@seanpierce3394]

Could have been a old logging deck staging area

[@unikaoutdoor]

Congratulation on 65k wish you 1million, you inspire me a lot. Thank You!

[@stoltzk]

Looks like an awesome day. May I ask where you got your TOPO hood graphics from?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

www.stickyvinylz.com

[@treywall7661]

LOL No we are not getting a new dog based off subscribers. Matt sounds like me to my wife and kids.

[@frenchie4wd]

Debbie Downer

[@alyceharden]

Shoes, what brand are your sandals? They seem to be holding up well to what you put them through..

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

They are Tevas. It’s all I wear.

[@Realitycheckm8]

14:30 Optimism for humanity increases. 29:25 Faith in humanity utterly destroyed.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

LOLOL. So true.

[@ZaneGray19]

100k this year for sure!

[@johnhollis2565]

Hope that was a Hefty bag??😂😂😂😂

[@jerrywalker2699]

I'd like to know how to find that road..

[@AM-nw6nf]

💩 Happens. Good job 👍🏻

[@MozarkAdventures]

That stone bridge is awesome!

[@gojeepn9011]

"Stay tuned for next week's episode covering my overnight stay in the hospital for bacterial infection" 🤣 Enjoyable video!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

😂😂

[@ViajandoaloLatino]

When you come to Canada.?

[@timvictor5988]

You might want to rename the vid to the "Pooper Caper". Sorry I laughed so hard since it was real ugly. But thanks for the vid!

[@onasledoverland]

So fortunate. 😊

[@MozarkAdventures]

Beer cans and carb cleaner, lol!

[@Waylon620]

You guys are the greatest. Love watching you all.

[@davidr.1517]

Matt, great video as usual and funny too. You two crack me up with the back-and-forth in your Jeep. Those little niches were the Springs were coming out we're cool and I was gonna joke and say wow .....kind of looks like the color of your hair but this is coming from a bald guy too. Lol. Keep up the great work and I wish you to the million mark also!

[@destinationunknown3809]

Just wanted to comment on your "why is this here" for that first dead end trail you took. Not fully sure how the Ozarks NF is managed, but where I am further west we have tons and tons of roads, mostly gated, that go 'nowhere'. Many of them I get the joy to explore at work, but other than that they often don't go anywhere or have any nice views. The majority of our roads are used for forest management. Many are either old historical travel routes, or miners roads, or old timber harvest roads. We have very very very few (sadly) 'fun' roads that exist purely for off road entertainment - and even fewer trails that actually require 4wd. Some beautiful places you have over there!

[@dougstdig]

I challenge your "roughest" CR ever seen. While I haven't had the pleasure of seeing it first hand...the actual Rubicon Trail is a County Road.

[@jimskatr103]

First comment!!! Love the busch can picking up litter!! we have our kids get out and race for the litter and give em dollars or quarters :)

[@jfountain9326]

On the toilet in the woods you said you would love to find who did that…. The thing was full of possible DNA evidence. Thanks for the videos and the cleanup… although I was eating dinner when you put the toilet in the bag. 🤮

[@brandontaylor1551]

Just curious, ive watched just about all of yalls videos , what did yall do for " normal jobs" before this?

[@frenchie4wd]

I still have a normal job in pharmacy. ❤

[@brandontaylor1551]

Thanks! I was just curious.

[@kevinsandells9933]

Awesome video . Thanks. Maybe you might think about investing in some rubber gloves. Stay safe you two

[@ag137]

"dear liza, dear liza..."

[@deanascott1238]

We just subscribed so Cara can get a rooster! 😏😉🤣

[@frenchie4wd]

I support this.

[@robertlanzetta]

A+ for effort!