Life on the Edge of the Everglades 🇺🇸

[@PeterSantenello]

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[@reegsgeer]

Growing up I was a fan of Huell Howser. But this channel I like better.

[@andrewjohnson5275]

just north of that remote area is the crazy rich city of Naples

[@dertythegrower]

cheers... so many keys to live on at the tip of Florida.. pro tips, Main Key

[@dertythegrower]

​@@vitalybroshchak4512the last 2 or 3 videos was hawaii, guy. Well worth it last week

[@todde2737]

Peter - how sick did you get from eating raw stone crab???

[@MrDutch1968]

I have said it before, but again...this content is miles above multi million dollar productions shown by corporate media who all have money to burn. Big thanks to Peter, his wife and all the people in these videos who let us take a look into their lives.

[@s.p.3738]

Amen

[@holliesheet3182]

@MrDutch1968 2nd that!

[@jae_hood]

R.I.P Mainstream Media

[@jamesholbrook7785]

Amen to that 👍

[@biggzzify]

are these comments bots or what

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

This was an absolutely awesome day - my favorite part about showing people the Everglades is the magic of them seeing something they never have before. Hanging and talking with Peter all day was a great time, and his appreciation for the previously unknown is what it’s all about, Hope everyone enjoys - Harrison

[@PeterSantenello]

That was an awesome day Harrison! Thanks for bringing us into your world.

[@keith2j]

One day in the future I’ll pay you for a little tour. Not taking no for an answer 🤣

[@Voo504Doo]

youre the man much love from new orleans! fellow bayou brother

[@erikvaldur3334]

Thank you both for showing us this beautiful little corner of the world. Fantastic video.

[@kc4699]

i loved watching this from Australia - thanks Harrison! so interesting, and you have a wonderful sense of curiosity about the world. all the best!

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

I feel like I get to travel the world from my couch courtesy of Peter. Thank you for allowing those of us who don't have the funds and time to travel, to travel 🙂

[@brianlee973]

Same it feels like you are there

[@wonder12374]

No plane ticket needed 😂

[@Londonechoes]

Agreed! It's great watching

[@brianlee973]

@@wonder12374 so true so many nice things to see in our great country

[@destiny6373]

You're exactly right! It's amazing to watch. BTW, I recognize you from Dr. Honda's channel. Small *internet* world 😊

[@Tepenahs]

Harrison felt embarrassed for hitting the sandbar but this is why I like these videos. I like seeing the real situations that people run into in their life. Driving your boat into a sandbar and having to manually push away from it.. even that’s interesting to me.

[@jafo4u508]

I did that in my boat with the girlfriend and future in-laws with me. They found it odd that they had to get out of a 22-foot boat with a 400 horsepower engine and help push it into water😂. We got her into water, and there was no damage to my prop, and I reverse throttled the Volvo Penta outdrive, and we were out all day having fun. Took her right in for her impeller change and outdrive calibration to the props. Everything was good thank God!

[@daviddesmond2143]

I live 25 miles away and boat in the backwaters. We have waterways where you go for miles and it is not more than 3 feet deep and it gets shallower in many parts to a foot deep. Striking sand is a pretty common occurrence. It is not like in Connecticut where water gets deep quickly. Enjoyed the video and love visiting this area.

[@notfromchina]

he definitely kept it going. there was nothing wrong with this! i loved it. “Ain’t no thing.” 🥰🤞🏽♥️

[@docholliday4489]

That was my 45 minutes of total peace for today. Thank you Peter and Harrison!

[@no_ideaman]

I wish you were more popular in Europe. All we see is "USA dumb, USA drugs, USA bad cops, USA Trump vs Biden haha look at both", "USA big cities retail theft". It's great that you show everything else that your country represents and I honestly think it's important more Europeans see this. Amazing content.

[@Cabuco2006]

Here in the U.S.A. we have so much great things and places to offer. Mostly outside big cities you will find great times

[@Automedon2]

It's crazy but the only time I see the crime and drug problems is on the same YT videos that you probably see. It's as foreign to me as it is to you, and I live here.

[@no_ideaman]

@@Automedon2 it's also in our main stream media. Kinda like propaganda.

[@andrewapel3604]

Dude started in Ukraine

[@Automedon2]

@benwanders I haven't seen television in more than 10 years, so I avoid the propaganda for the most part.

[@sirblanka]

I went to visit a friend in Miami, Florida from Los Angeles for the first time for 10 days and we spent most of those times in the city and South Beach etc... I took 3 days to myself (cuz no one wanted to join me) to go visit the Everglades National Park to experience the typical tourist swamp/gator tour.... and it turned out to be the best part of my trip. At one point on the airboat tour the captain stopped the vehicle in the middle of the Everglades and told everyone to stay silent... completely silent...... we sat there in the middle of this amazing beautiful landscape, the blue sky wide open, puffy white clouds floating, soft water currents below us... it was one of the most beautiful, magical and spiritual 15 minutes of my life.... no one made a sound... the power and beauty of the Everglades had all of us in a beautiful trance. I will never forget it. Thank you for this episode!

[@lucianaromulus1408]

That sucks no one went with you, I would have gone lol. Why go somewhere and not experience the natural wonders of the place. People are crazy.

[@cindyspiess9963]

Very Awesome ! Thanks for sharing this story ... It puts a tear in my eye because humans don't get to do that enough or sometimes not at all, and that is why we are most of us hollow and disconnected from our true Nature . Sad for humanity , if they only knew what they are missing.

[@LJ-or3ig]

Spending time in nature is therapy. Wish everyone could spend a little time each day in it.

[@John3.36]

Shows how shallow your friends are.

[@cindyspiess9963]

@@John3.36 you are missing the point

[@maestrolimpio86]

Harrison is one of the best guides you've had on this channel. Cool cat

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

Thank you - it was a fun and awesome day and Peter’s approach is what makes it happen. I learned a lot from him too.

[@foskco87]

Couldn't agree more. One of the best so far. Such positive energy coming from this young man.

[@le4905]

💯 my favorite tour guide thus far

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

@InspiringWildernessAdventures you were one of the most enjoyable, relaxed and knowledgeable guides i've seen on this channel, huge props man! what a beautiful place!

[@stinkypinky6969]

Peter - as a native South Floridian, you got hooked up with one of the best & he took you to some really cool secret spots, that even make locals envious! Thank you & Harrison for showing the world the magic that is the Everglades!!! 😊 🤙

[@mrmcflappy6639]

A lot of people don't even realize what "Old Florida" means but people looking out for each other and generally being nice is at the core of it.

[@nicustroh]

i am in severe depression, no job, no family contact, i have only drinking but try to keep it low - this is one of the few channels for me, it gives me hope and energy - thanks all Peter and all the guests!!!!!!!!!!!!! including lovely nature, animals and places

[@suzsnnesanders4742]

Hang in there, I'm in the same situation and talk yo myself everyday about getting up and going, maybe change your thinking the most you can control , and trust God

[@whips8]

Tough times don’t last but tough people do. Keep pushing man 💪🏼

[@Warwick-lt1mo]

America especially needs these videos to remind us of how lucky we are to live breathe prosper and enjoy freedom, thank you Peter for what you do 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@davidsuch8942]

Most of yall don't have freedom. Most are economic puppets. 60%+ of Americans live paycheck to paycheck

[@seanobrien7169]

​@@davidsuch8942 CNN viewer? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 you really have no clue.

[@5GreenAcres]

We aren't free. America is land of the fee home of the slave. People just haven't figured it out yet.

[@Warwick-lt1mo]

No I don’t pay much attention to the communist news network

[@Warwick-lt1mo]

CNN

[@JonOnFilm]

As a 28 year old male who hasn’t traveled much outside of Texas, it’s amazing to see other parts of the world through a digital screen, who would’ve guessed 30 years ago this would be possible. Thanks, Peter.

[@krsi548]

Exactly the same feeling. I'm a little bit older, watching this from Croatia, never traveled outside of Europe. Some of the memories from the series are almost as if I was there with Peter, minus the bug bites :)

[@texasgina]

Travel! My twins are 26 and they’ve traveled around the USA with me, their late father and on their own. I’ve been to so many states. It’s fun to get into your car and just take road trips. I’m thinking of moving to another state north east. I’ve been here 11 years now and I love it I’ve met lots of cool people but I’m itching for something new again. I left Southern California in 2008, and took my girls and moved to South Carolina and stayed 5 years. Lots of pros and cons there. Moved here to San Antonio in 2013. But get out and travel

[@texasgina]

@@krsi548one major regret I have is not traveling to Europe or the UK. 99% of my DNA is UK and NW Europe

[@everybodyclapyourhands4742]

From North Carolina but I couldn’t imagine the heat there I’ve been to Florida a couple times and the heat is unbearable the more south you go. And also the cockroaches get bigger the more south you are. Those big German ones fly and bite I do believe (rarely)

[@JonOnFilm]

@@everybodyclapyourhands4742 oh yeah brother! We got the biggest cockroaches down here!

[@ewokgrundle9471]

My uncle, Edward (Eddie) Kassman, is hugely responsible for the preservation of the Everglades National Park. He's been working for the park service for over 30 years and spent over 15 years writing the legal protections for the park. His bill passed through Congress under Obama (I think). He still works for the Park Service out of CO. He earned a law degree to protect our environment and parks. It's the work of people like him that will bring happiness and joy for generations to come.

[@seppyq3672]

That's great!

[@erikahollinsky8337]

❤❤❤❤

[@annehopkins3393]

❤

[@DisneyMom21]

Huge thank you to your uncle for fighting hard to preserve the beautiful Everglades!

[@L.L.2045]

nice!

[@sneat2028]

A lot of people don't know that escaped slaves (Black Seminoles) lived in the Everglades. Slaves built the cisterns throughout Florida which helped the agriculture.

[@user2j3ycg4df]

Thanks 🙏. This is the most I can spare/afford. Its nothing for the great work you are doing, and the knowledge and wisdom you are providing for free. - Love and respect from India.

[@PeterSantenello]

Thank you so much for supporting the channel!!! Love and respect to India, I've loved my travels there.

[@jeltoninc.8542]

I love Florida. There’s just no other place like it.

[@darrenh5665]

It’s awesome!

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

@@darrenh5665 Yes it is! Harrison

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Agree

[@SilentSeventh]

Coffee, breakfast and a new video. Thanks

[@bonsaikitchen]

Mmm coffee and this video.. 👌

[@PonderingDolphin]

Best combo ✌️

[@frankthomas1423]

Peter has showed me and taught me more about History of America more than I ever learned in my entire life....🙏

[@yusiffuad2167]

America is indeed a beautiful country that has everything to offer, from deserts to beaches, mountains, and Islands the list is just endless. Look how peaceful and cool this place is.

[@dailyreactive]

Writing from Europe. Peter, you are such an American treasure, thank you for letting the world know about the US outside of what we typically see in Movies and sitcoms. I am sure that even born Americans have a lot to learn from your lovely journeys and interactions with such interesting people.

[@grantpaulslingo454]

Look forward to your videos every weekend. Greetings from Amsterdam Nederlands

[@Sarah-fk5zr]

Yayyy a Florida series. I'm French and Florida is my dream. I was supposed to travel there this year but I just been diagnosed with brain tumor :(. Long way ahead but hopefully if I get better, a trip to the U.S will be my reward.

[@ninadurovic4641]

Visit St Augustine

[@db9885]

you'll get through this, and it'll make you appreciate your Florida trip even more than before!! take care of yourself! :0)

[@jmark7390]

Get better and come soon!

[@Sarah-fk5zr]

Thank you all 😊. Praying everyday for my recovery and for the U.S.

[@goggle9158]

@@Sarah-fk5zr Praying for your healing!

[@alinapatricia8639]

Wow - Harrison, you're doing a fantastic service to everyone like Peter! Thank you, gentlemen, for a splendid tour!

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

Thank you! Couldn’t do it without Peter!

[@floridabeachhunter]

At 8:30, the round broken structure next to the water cistern at Watson's homestead was used for boiling sugar cane juice into cane syrup and cane sugar. Watson, like most of the settlers in the area, grew sugar cane to make his own sugar/syrup. Anyone who wants to learn first-hand about growing up in this area, check out a book by Rob Storter called Crackers in the Glade: Life and Times in the Old Everglades. He was an old-time fisherman and pioneer.

[@flman1284]

Everglades outlaw: Totch Brown..

[@HarryCane305]

for liquor!

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

Thanks for your comment and yes you are right, I wish I had mentioned that in the video! My favorite book of all time, a very inspiring book in my life, is Totch: A Life In the Everglades. I wanted to talk about Totch this day, but I could go on for hours, so thought it might be better as a separate video which I'll have soon on my own channel! I skimmed through Rob Storter's book years ago but need to reread it. I guess I just always kept rereading and studying Totch, haha. Please feel free to come check out the recent content on my KZbin channel - Harrison

[@restorationinternational6395]

Yes! I've seen these at several plantation ruins in the south; they were for boiling sugar cane juice.

[@floridabeachhunter]

@@HarryCane305 No doubt some of these homesteads had a still for making liquor, but in my understanding cane juice is not boiled down to make liquor. The fresh cane juice is put in a barrel with yeast to ferment. Then it is distilled. The sugar cauldron in the video would be for making syrup or sugar. Sugar cane juice itself is quite refreshing on a hot day!

[@paulaassis3065]

Hi from Brazil! All of these places you've been showing on your channel are gorgeous, and the southern USA is such a pleasant surprise, it's such a shame we don't get to see this side of the US often on mass media! The people also seem very lovely and chill. Good stuff!

[@Thegiftoffear]

Goodness me, I love these videos. We are heading to the US for a road trip from Seattle to New York for my honeymoon. Without doubt, seeing your videos have influenced us in getting lost in the US and having great adventures! UK 🇬🇧 Edit: thank you for your kind words. We have previously travelled from San Fran to Miami. We understand the risks and we will take precautions. ❤️

[@PeterSantenello]

Fantastic! Yes definitely put some time into the backroads and lesser-known places, you're be rewarded greatly.

[@Mr_CGS]

When you land in Seattle go to the Olympic national forest & Hoh rainforest trust me it's beautiful.

[@seancrowley1065]

Bad idea and stay away from Philly. As a South Philly native, please heed my advice !!!!

[@brianlee973]

Nice stop in Pennsylvania it's very beautiful

[@jamesleyda365]

Yes Olympic NP is absolutely beautiful, most beautiful forests in America. And ya... the best places are off main roads, often the most incredible places are the ones you see no videos on. Also seeing Mt Rainier up close is so damn awesome and is jaw dropping.... mt st Helens & Adams too🤘🇺🇲🇬🇧 Keep a look out for Sasquatch in the Pacific Northwest... seriously🤙

[@NDC1234]

Congrats, Peter, on 3 million subscribers 🎉

[@nialloneill5097]

That's a lot of subscribers...his popularity has risen...and if you watch regularly you can see why...really top product ...unusual places...difficult places...great people

[@sandramorton5510]

As a native Floridian this was Epic. Thank you, Floridians do not like crowds :)

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

Love FL!!

[@gatorsmotorcyclemisadventu4341]

Agree! Born and raised on the space coast. Left 13 yrs ago and planning my return home soon The influx of ppl has ruined it in florida. Theres so so much beauty to our state. The real magic kingdom is old florida

[@d.williamparris2516]

​@@gatorsmotorcyclemisadventu4341 even as close as before 2020 it was different, the traffic, cost of living, general attitudes of the people that moved here is just way worse than it was, but it's still home.

[@BlaquegirlnamedMegan863]

WE WANT OLD FLORIDA😢

[@myopiniongoodyouropinionbad]

4th Gen Floridaman here. Its rapidly changed with everybody and their brother moving here.

[@johngslot8367]

Thank you, Harrison. Superb host and guide! Love and respect from Riga, Latvia!

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

Thank you! Would love to check out Riga one day! Let’s connect

[@johngslot8367]

@@InspiringWildernessAdventures Your latest subscriber - RigaFootballServices, I'll DM you,sir!

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

@@johngslot8367 Did you ever DM me ? on KZbin?

[@GR-ek9qo]

Being born and raised in Miami, we would go to field trips to the Everglades all the time and hear about the history of the Indians and it was so fascinating. This guy is on point with his history. The Everglades has such a beautiful history thank you Peter for another amazing video.

[@user-xy7vi4fp7l]

Being from Broward this is facts, I even remember learning how to grow crops like the natives

[@DisneyMom21]

Peter, as a native Miamian, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming out and exploring our beloved Everglades. Thank you for showing a part of it that is not just the swamps, gators and long highways. All of your videos have been amazing, including this one! ❤️

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

Yes it is! That’s what I wanted to show him!

[@DisneyMom21]

@@InspiringWildernessAdventures Harrison, you were an AMAZING guide! I loved this video.

[@brittenyevans1101]

Same , if you're from south miami Florida city, and want a change of pace......this and key largo is where it's at. I've been where they are in this video. And , that's where I had an great appreciation for wild life.

[@minister7417]

This is what makes me love this country.

[@chris_in_fl]

As someone that was born and raised in Naples (and still lives here today), I’m so psyched to see you exploring my backyard of SWFL!! 🥳

[@Bhughe4]

Was thinking the same thing! I live just a few miles from Everglades City and used hang out with the Smallwood and Mayberry family, M. Kelly, J. Stem and others in the 00's. Would go down to Chokoloskee to Leebos bar and raise hell now and again, sit on the seawall at the Smallwood store and drink beer and shoot the shit, and hit up the breakfast buffet at The Depot restaurant when we was hungover. Crazy to see Peter there! Especially since I know that not a lot goes on here most of the year except the seafood fest. The other 51 weeks we sat outside Circle K smoking cigarettes gossiping bout stone crabs, fishing, airboats and whatnot. I love & cherish all the memories I made from 20 yrs ago.....

[@philson3057]

Thank you Peter for showing us all these bautiful places. Greetings from Germany!

[@jasonwhite5273]

Correction! They were eating cooked stone crabs. Like many crabs they have to be cooked immediately and then can be frozen or kept chilled after that. Stone crab is served cold like shrimp cocktail.

[@willpalmeer]

Peters adventures and way of story telling is actually incredible, the channel is like a breathe of fresh air !

[@Automedon2]

Actually, his knack is in finding people who are great representatives of their areas and asking good questions in a humble way.

[@sha9543]

If I can speak Indian and know the difference between Breathe and Breath, you should also.

[@Automedon2]

@@sha9543 Buzz off

[@SabrinaMaye-yo4tv]

The bright blue sky and puffy white clouds, what a dream!

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

Native South Floridian. 61 years and I still discovered things in this video. So cool! I've been to Everglades City a few times for their seafood festival, but had no idea about some of the other things. Great video!

[@WeggieQueen2005]

I first laid eyes on Marco Island in the late 70s. I was a little girl and I fell in love with it. We came every summer and eventually I moved to Marco in 2000 and taught in Manatee Middle School in Naples; a part of the Everglades. I loved living there, but moved to the other coast in 2015. Collier is so special to me. Thanks for this tour. I really miss it out there.

[@angela86753]

I love seeing all the places you take us that are off the beaten path. But the people you meet makes this channel a true gem. Peter, you have such a beautiful way of connecting with people. Thank you!!!

[@stephanie8327]

This guy was the perfect guide! It makes me wanna go down there and explore the Everglades! So cool

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

Thank you! Peter was the perfect guest! I learned a lot from him too

[@birosglass]

Look forward to your videos every Saturday! We cook family breakfast and watch, excellent every time, great work 👍

[@peterantonopoulos2572]

The Saturday morning ritual , coffee breakfast and Peter, gotta love it!! 😄

[@PonderingDolphin]

I hear you !! The best Saturday morning ritual and start to the day

[@richardj.chaparrosr.9810]

Same here 👍🏽👌🏽🙂💯💯

[@mrich9654]

I am reading a book about Watson called “shadow country” that I bought in the Florida Everglades. So awesome to have a visual of what the book is talking about!

[@MaryG888]

I loved that book! It’s fascinating to watch this wonderful video and make the connections. Enjoy it!

[@emmodog]

That is a great book. I read one of the volumes when it was published as a trilogy. Then read Shadow Country. Try A Land Remembered. That is about Florida, but covers most of the regions. Section on SW Florida is excellent.

[@jamesgunnyreed]

I got stationed in FL in 2007 at NAS Jax in NE Fl. I lived south of Jax in the small community of Middleburg near Black Creek and the St Johns River. I immediately fell in love with FL. I Retired from the Marine Corps in 2012 and went to work for the FL Park Service at Gold Head Branch State Park for 1 year. I learned so much about the history of FL. After that year I went to work for the Florida Forest Service and worked up near the FL Ga line which is the St Mary's River, near Hilliard in Nassau County. Then transferred a bit south to Duval County in late 2014 to Cary State Forest. But worked at the old Naval Air Station Cecil Field. which was a bit ironic because I went to school there in in 1993 for the Marine Corps and 20 yrs later I was back. Kind of full circle. I transferred again to Clay County in 2016 to Jennings State Forest. I had every intention to stay in FL the rest of my life. I ended up getting a really good job offer back home in Ohio and have been here since 2017. I love and miss FL. I spent much of my time on the water near St Augustine, Jacksonville, Horseshoe Beach (on the gulf side) and all up and down the St Johns River, black Creek, Julington Creek, Dunn's Creek, Sisters Creek, The intracoastal between Jax and St Augustine. And did a bunch of exploring up on the St Mary's River, and canoeing on the Suwannee River... You can take the boy our of FL but you cant take FL out of the Boy. I wasn't born there but I fit, in and felt like it was home. And still do. So many people think of spring break, Daytona, Miami, etc when they think of FL. I think of water, forest, swamps, rivers, and Cowboys.

[@stevenzwolinski3047]

It just occurred to me , you meet the absolute finest people on your journeys❤ thanks peter for another fantastic episode

[@reginaedmondson9114]

Peter, you never cease to amaze me with the beautiful places we have her at home in America 🇺🇸, simply thank you! You have the best job in the USA,

[@sarahbowman7566]

I've been to Florida dozens of times but never saw anywhere as beautiful and untouched as this.

[@allysonmurray1731]

There's lots of beautiful unknown spots in Florida that many people don't know about. Its not all beaches and traffic. There's a beauty here that's not seen anywhere else.

[@KelvinFigueroa-r2j]

It’s wild how you can go from filming the grit of New York’s slums to showcasing the breathtaking beauty of places like Florida. 🌆➡🏖 It really shows how diverse and full of contrasts America is. Love how you capture it all! 🎥✨

[@billzussman5277]

Dude has knowledge for days, what a great tour guide

[@natlovell122]

These are awesome! This is what journalism should be. Fascinating to see how diverse the US is.

[@Naomi-N1ZPS]

Brought a tear to my eye. Serenity. I almost wish you didn't post this bc I want it to stay uninhabited, unknown, and chill. But I'm so glad that you did post it too, for kinda the same reason. There just aren't that many places like this left. A treasure.

[@everybodyclapyourhands4742]

With more recognition comes an increase in COL with a migration of people. I guess that’s how life works though. Beautiful place

[@sparkytuttle2966]

Ok, I would kindly suggest that from my point of view, I doubt there will be a deluge of humanity rushing to live out in the Everglades. It's a National Park. It's a zillion miles away from the comfort of most our homes. It has an endless display of bugs and other unwanted creatures. And it's in hurricane country. So, no matter where you are from, you might not consider this to be paradise. For those people who have the fortitude to live there, I admire you. It's a rare place that boggles the mind. I can only imagine the night sky. For you, you have a special spot that can never be duplicated. I'm thankful you have found the world where you belong. Not many can say that. Many blessings to you all.

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

Another beautiful and heartfelt comment. Thank you - it was absolutely a wonderful day. Serenity is why the Everglades will always be home to me. Glad you enjoyed.

[@victorialopez9717]

Peter, you REALLY need to get yourself up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It's pretty remote up there too. My dad is originally from up there near the Wisconsin border, but there are so many gems all throughout. It has an ancient history with the Ojibwe Indians, then the French and Scottish fur traders, then there was a ton of mining and that brought in a flood of immigrants from all over Europe, especially Cornish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, and Italian - but really from all over. The mining boom died in the early 20th century and there are very few open today. Pasties are the "'soul food" of the UP and popular because of the mining history and the Cornish were well-known for their mining ability. My grandma was a pure Cornish descendant so she made the BEST pasties.

[@dertythegrower]

as a everglades kid, now in NW Mitten.. yep.. primo nature, unlike any other places just like the glades

[@ckerspilo]

I'm in Michigan too and it's gorgeous here.

[@janderson8494]

I’m from that area and always thought Peter should head up that way, lots of interesting history and culture!

[@drewster-vh8su]

Michigan sucks

[@AnnA-tu3ig]

Shhhh. The UP is Michigan people's best kept secret.

[@fontana03]

Every video from Peter is not only a history lesson but a current affairs program. Absolutely great content.

[@steini6771]

Greetings and love from Norway. Just Fab! Thank you all so much.

[@MsClaytown]

I love Saturday mornings again like I was a kid waiting for Saturday morning cartoons. Thank you Peter 💙

[@nialloneill5097]

Saturday tea time in the UK...anyone for tea?

[@Insurancemom123]

Just went home to Ireland and was at a 10th century castle related to my family, I asked the historian about trade with Spain and we ended up talking about America because I live in Nevada now, anyway he started talking about how Columbus came to Galway to seek St Brendan's book, which talked about his travels to America and he met to strange men who Galway people said we're from the Americas, the historian believes these two men were native American and had sailed east and discovered Ireland, he said he wanted to research the possible longer connections between Galway and the native American communities in Florida

[@dreamndragonz5905]

As a long time Floridian you have just shown me a part of the everglades that I never knew existed. Thank you very much. You have once again captured natural beauty. Your videos are superb.

[@ChrisCouse]

In 60+ years, some of the most peaceful days I've ever spent on this planet have been in the Everglades. Primordial peace. Thanks for taking us on your journey.

[@carolinaworkshop7091]

There are so many talkers out there but very few people have anything to say. Harrison really knows this place and we are lucky to get to hear him talk about it. Great video.

[@ginanoble7203]

Once again taken to a place I will never be able to reach.Thankyou Peter for bringing me along. 🦘🇦🇺Tasmania

[@edwardh1591]

Peter I love your videos. I can’t travel because I’m home bound due to my failing health. I look forward to your program every week.😊

[@PeterSantenello]

Thanks Edward! I hope you get better.

[@edwardh1591]

@@PeterSantenelloI wish I could get better But I deal with a terminal illness.

[@AB-ol8qy]

@@edwardh1591 I'm so sorry to hear that Edward. Hopefully you get to enjoy lots more of Peter's videos.

[@RufusGstester]

I look forward to your videos every Saturday Evenings. Thank you Peter for showing the unheard voices of America. God bless you and your team for making such wonderful documentaries. - Love from Indian (Rufus Thomas)

[@Numachiyan]

Peter, I love your videos. My go to when I turn on KZbin. I love our USA, from the majesty of our vistas to the heartbreak of our homelessness. The common thread is good people. Thank you for highlighting all of America, roses to warts.

[@ThomasGrnlundThomsen]

I am so grateful to have found this site. Being allowed to experience and learn about the many different cultures is a treasure trove. Many thanks for the great work you do Peter - respect. You and all the people we have met in your documentaries are so inspiring, kind and welcoming😊 greetings from Demark

[@farzana6676]

Watch the Appalachia series.

[@susanvaughan4210]

I'm so happy to see that the "real" Florida still exists. Thanks Peter, and thanks Harrison!

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

You’re welcome ! This is the REAL Florida !

[@J.Images.Photography]

That was cool man. Harrison thank you so much for your time and showing Peter and all of us some absolutely beautiful places

[@InspiringWildernessAdventures]

You’re welcome !! I’m so glad you enjoyed it !

[@PeterParker-xv9mo]

my gf and i love going to the everglades as often as possible from miami but you just showed us parts we havent ever seen and look foward to exploring more of it. love the videos man. gold.

[@Ira88881]

I’m in Coral Springs, and you’ve got to hit this place. First you enter Everglades City, then a bridge connects to Chokoloskee. The good eating is in Everglades City. You just take Tamiami Trail west and turn left (south) onto Route 29. It’s a real easy day trip,

[@martincox3946]

i was lucky enough to spend some time, not enough though, in the everclades in 2015 and loved every minute of it, great video, thanks martin from the UK

[@drvalen4502]

Just discovered this channel and i'm hooked on these documentaries like videos

[@Justalilpixiedust]

PETER! what I noticed about the Island it's VERY clean!!! Everyone maintains Nice areas and keeps them groomed..even the new builds❤

[@BradHolkesvig]

I grew up in North Dakota and raised a family in California. I have travelled around the U.S. but have never seen the U.S. like you do, Peter. You have proved that it's all about the people who live in the areas you go to and have them tell their stories. Their stories help us connect to the land they live on. Your videos are one of my favorite ones to watch because I watch every single one to the very end. In fact, I wish they were longer. I really appreciate what you and your wife are doing to make this world a much better place to live. I hope the best for you both.

[@micam.1136]

Travelling with Peter is so special, I get the vibe how it is really like... to live in those remote areas.Thank you so much for taking me with you! Greetings from Austria ❤

[@cookingartguy2170]

Love this so much. I've lived in South Florida for about 45 years and though I hate that it's become so overdeveloped in so many areas, I still love Florida and its history. People think that we don't have history but we do. I remember first going down to the Keys and Key West in the 1970s and it was still like a frontier town. The tourists had not yet come in droves and the cruise ships had not yet started docking there and it was truly paradise. Waking up in the morning in Key West hearing roosters crowing is my idea of heaven. You are so right Peter about preconceived notions, because the minute I saw your tour guide before he even spoke, I thought "oh there's an old Florida cracker" lol, and how wrong I was. His vocabulary and speaking manner puts me to shame. Look forward to your further adventures in Florida hopefully.

[@jeffrobdine]

Grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, and am 75 now. Had to leave because of the influx of people. Now live in Ohio and miss S. Florida every day!

[@everybodyclapyourhands4742]

@@jeffrobdinevideos like this probably bring more people as well lol

[@cookingartguy2170]

@@jeffrobdine after living in South Florida in the 1970s for a couple of years, I made the mistake of moving back up north, thinking that it would be permanent. Flash Forward a couple of years and we had six feet of snow and non-stop blizzard and ice storms while I'm watching Miami Vice on a Friday night wanting to punch myself for having moved back and that's when I decided to move back to Florida and I've never left.

[@Jeremycorbin]

Visited here from England in 2022. Beautiful wild place. Great people. Amazing history. Can’t wait to come back one day.

[@rbodkintribe5743]

Your videos are always fascinating.....has grown to be our favorite channel!👏👏👏Thanks for the conversations and REAL journalism! God bless 🙏 you and yours, Brother!👊😎

[@michaelj2528]

A big thank you to Harrison, wow thats was amazing . I heard about the Everglades and seen the odd TV programme but nothing like this just so beautiful. Peter does a better job than the big TV companies always interesting and informative and entertaining. He brings me to places i now will never ever see , so a big thank you Peter and to your wife who does the great job of Editing your work and putting it together its a team effort. Always looking forwards to where you takes all next . Love from Pembrokeshire West wales UK.

Wow! What a world and life of it's own! Harrison you ROCK! Thank you and Pater for a great tour! Greetings from the great Central San Joaquin Valley in California! We grow most of the produce for our USA and the world!

[@farzana6676]

Worst state in America(and Democrat run)

@@farzana6676 troll.....!

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

i just love these videos, they cheer me up no matter what! i really appreciate how respectful peter is, there's always such a nice and relaxed mood in his documentaries. also: harrison is a super cool dude, really appreciated him as well!

[@SlackHoffman]

Hey ✊Peter, I’ve followed your travels since the start and i really have to hand it too you because your documentaries are simply sublime and really capture the essence,spirit,and soul of the people and the land ✊👊💪🎱🍀👍🏆

[@matthewheinze1231]

Harrison is the man!!! I could spend a week out there with him. Such an awesome vibe and beautiful area!

[@reaskelton4939]

Wonderful to visit the world with you Peter. Harrison was a great guide.

[@lauracampos6183]

Thank you, Peter, for the respect and dignity that you show everyone. Your truly an authentic and compassionate person. This is such a wonderful episode.

[@zariballard]

I had to stop this at 20:20 to make a comment: Pete, this is SO FUN. Thank you for taking us on these beautiful adventures. There is nothing else I'd rather be watching. I am completely engrossed in the magic and wonder of it all. Now...back to the video😊

[@423co]

THIS WAS AWESOME! You do the deep south like no other.

[@karenbomar5074]

You are so creative Kim! I love the decor you picked. Be save from the hurricane Prayers for you and all of Florida. 🙏🙏🫶

[@heidik-lady8135]

Southern FL girl here for 50+ years 🙋‍♀️ Great video. Never knew about these places. A new bucket list destruction now. You find the most interesting people & places. Love your work. 👍🏆

[@igregmedia]

You always meet nice people, always interesting, thanks Peter, from Quebec Canada.

[@user-mz3me6go9y]

I'm in the UK and really enjoy your videos

[@SlayaBoyz]

Very cool to see you get the info first hand from the Everglades city and Choko locals. I'm a fishing guide out of everyglades city and it's truly a special place! Not many places left that are still as untouched as Everglades city. great video!!!!

[@diffusingclarity5152]

Always a treat when you upload! Much love from Switzerland

[@ImAlwaysFrisky]

This is the way i enjoy starting my Saturdays a new video from Peter

[@PonderingDolphin]

Cheers😄

[@RufusGstester]

Thank you Peter! Thank you for your videos, God bless you and your team for all your efforts behind the camera. Lots of Love from India - Rufus Thomas

[@syzbo2]

This was one of the coolest guides i've seen in your videos in awhile. Such a chill guy.

[@davidoverholt251]

Peter, I thank you for sharing so much of our USA, that most people would not see or understand! Love watching your shows!

[@TheFluidArt]

As 52 years native Floridian vacationing in Key Largo every year with with family. This episode brought back a lot of memories... Such a great journey and history of the glades. Actually, learned a few things, so thank you for that. It's great to see some true old Florida still here and you sharing it to the world. I've been a follower for a bit now and I'm always looking forward to your next upload.... Cheers

[@Bawby]

I live in south Florida. The one thing that I love to say whenever I take new people out into the everglades is that when we go 30 miles inshore. There are 1 million people on the coast, but just 30 miles inshore, there is not a single soul except us. Crazy to think about.

[@BoldBold-ki6sc]

Hello 😊

[@BoldBold-ki6sc]

🎉

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Amen

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

I believe that the idea of whether you find the area stimulating or not depends on whether you’re stimulated by society or nature..

[@keith97btown]

Good Morning! Thanks for another video! Looking forward to it. They say that you shouldn't want time to hurry, because you'll never get it back, but Saturday mornings at 11am are an exception!

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Hello from England. We were in Everglades City two weeks ago, stayed for a week near the Captain's Table, and watched this video while we were there. There's nothing fake about this, this is what the folk down there are like. We'd watched the sun set from the jetty at Smallwood just the night before, and it's a beautiful area. So very very quiet! Fascinating to see these guys walk where we had walked. We came in with open minds, and we loved it. This will be a video we will watch a lot when we try to recapture our holiday moments. Thank you Peter, and thank you Harrison.