Quick Girls Camping Getaway | Silver Springs Campground

[@ervinslens]

You created absolutely gorgeous episode here my friend! 👏👏

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! It was a lot of fun! 🤩

[@jadyngraciee.x]

aww look at us 💜🐾💜🐾

[@wildflowersadventures]

Soooo cute! I love you! 💗🐾💗

[@deborahpratt8311]

You ladies are amazing. I continue to follow your journey and it is very exciting. I pray God gives you such wisdom and grace in 2025. I may not always comment but know I am always cheering you guys on. You are an amazing family and God has plenty in store for your lives moving ahead. May you be blessed to be a blessing. Hugs and love sent from your friend in AZ

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi friend! We appreciate you so much. We’re so happy to have you here and appreciate your support and kindness. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@julietrinchard3699]

Just finished watching today!! Awesome! Loved your adventure!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thanks for watching! We love sharing our adventures with you. 😊

[@melaniedodge2859]

After a long several days trying to deal with so much anxiety your video was the calm that I needed. Thank you for being such a blessing in this world. Sharing your adventures with all of us is appreciated and inspiring. ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kind words. I’m so happy to hear that our video brought you comfort during this difficult time. We pray for your peace. 💙🙏🏼

[@AlanConnieGrodecki]

The weather seemed perfect for this outing with your girls. Your interaction with each other is so lovely to see. Once again, thank you for including us on your adventures. May you continue to be blessed with health, happiness and love.

[@wildflowersadventures]

It sure was! I love camping when it’s cool! Thank you for watching and sharing our special time together. We’ll see you next week with the Class of 2025 AT Thru Hiker Intro video! Love and light to you!

[@judithpearson3968]

Hi everyone. So neat of your family to allow us to come along on all of your adventures. Fun camping trips. Love sharing a campfire with you. Mama Bear, that smoke was definitely heading your way. I hate it when it does that. Here in MO, weather has been in the 50s. That's fixing to change. Our high Friday is going to be 32. Brrr. Ya'll looked like you were having a great time. Have a Blessed Christmas. Take care. Stay safe. See you on the next adventure.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey there! Thank you for sharing our camping trip with us. We’re glad to have you here. It was a lot of fun. Sounds like you guys are in for some cold weather. I think we have a cold front coming, too. Can’t wait! We have the AT Class of 2025 Thru Hiker Intro video coming up next week and one last hiking trip to close out 2024. Merry Christmas! 💙🙏🏼

[@RickINFJ]

That was the Cloudland Canyon campfire on your TV! I almost lost it when Ayva was pumping up the sofa! 😂 It took years off her life the last time. Log cabin fires 💯! MB, you are the most involved KZbinr I've ever seen with comments; I don't know how you do it! Don't sweat it on trail. Our comments are unconditional support.😊 Shoutout to Jadyn! She's very good with Salem; obviously in complete control. 👍 Thank you ladies for the wonderful camp. 🏕

[@wildflowersadventures]

Yes!! You nailed it! I love that screensaver. It brings me right back to Cloudland. Hahaha!! Ayva is sooooo funny! Seriously, she’s so quick witted and always has us laughing. Easily one of the funniest people I know. I wish I could feature her humor more, but sometimes it’s next level and ya know…I have to edit well. 😂 It’s such a privilege to share our adventures with you all. We are so genuinely grateful for you guys!! We’ll do our best once we get on trail again. Maybe we will do a live once a month or something. And thank you for Jadyn’s shout out! She is such a wonderful handler, just like her daddy. She is the dog whisperer. 🐾💙

[@npooky2545]

She is a very smart little girl I am very proud of her

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@rickywalden4206]

I have been following you two since you started your last AT attempt. Can't wait to see y'all complete it next year. Enjoy those kids cause they grow up so fast and start their own lives. Keep on keeping on!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you being here and sharing our adventures! We’re excited to get back on the AT! And you’re so right! It’s bittersweet how quickly this time flies.

[@Capybaras82]

Yes!! That was such a fun trip!!🎀

[@wildflowersadventures]

It was! 🤗 I love you! 💙💙💙

[@michaellocke2766]

Looking forward to the hike. Nice camping so peaceful!!! Thank you for sharing.😊

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! Us too! Next week, we will release the AT Class of 2025 Thru Hiker intro video! And then we’ll have one more hiking video to close out the year!

[@Chaos_connoisseur]

Always fun camping with yall! 💙

[@wildflowersadventures]

We have the best times ever! 💙💙💙 I love you!

[@EddieJoe55]

I think I’m have a personal problem-WAITING for y’all to START YOUR AT HIKE!! I cannot wait! I don’t want time to rush cause time goes fast enuf as it is. But just saying-I’m so excited for you two to begin. Watch’n that PowerHouse Lil’Bear navigate her foot steps on the AT. She is so strong on trail! I learn a lot from the both of you. But I do not doubt other viewers are thinking likewise. Praying that Jesus keeps your family safe and you all have a precious Christmas and Grand 2025 New Year’s Day!!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Aww, wow! Thank you so much! Your kind words, prayers, and support mean the world to us. We know what you mean about looking forward to the AT. We’re sooo excited, but also very much enjoying our family time….cause, well, you know….missing them was what brought us home early this year. 😂 But yes, time is flying and soon we’ll be back hiking our beloved AT! 2025 is going to be a very special year. God bless you and Merry Christmas! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@EddieJoe55]

@ I believe with much expectation that our Lord is going to use you two in unimaginable and AWESOME ways in the lives of other hikers! I know you will miss them so very much! But as you well know from the ‘24 hike, you received a wealth of knowledge and experience about the AT-Trail AND people-oh my, the PEOPLE!! Of course I wasn’t there, but I am certain Little Bear was educated in so many unforgettable ways. I see it like this when we are separated from those we love-time moves at the same pace whether we have them near or far, and when we unify again the time seems to have pass to quickly. Like the Bible speaks of how a mother forgets the pain upon delivering her child. The pain of being separated vanishes because you’re all reunited. But the time and miles on the AT is so priceless, especially having Lil’Bear to share in the experiences you’ll be blessed with. Sis, I don’t know if you do this, and if not I request you begin; before you both bed down every night that you both hold hands and pray aloud, but privately in the tent. I would have to believe you do this already, but please do so even if you are dead tired and it feels like your mind has left your head. Absolutely nothing is better than “Prayer”-and praying together can put how many to flight? I’ll be praying for y’all’s safety and success!! And that lil ol “missing them” thang won’t deter you two from climbing Ma-K! Keep God first in EVERYTHING! I’ll be watching and cheering you on, and i guarantee ya the Lord is observing from Heaven. (Gramps in Arkansas!)

[@julietrinchard3699]

Merry Christmas! Wonderful to see a new video! May God Bless you and your family in coming days & the New Year!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching! We’ll be closing out the year with the Class of 2025 AT Thru Hiker Intro video as well as one last hiking adventure. Merry Christmas and God bless you.

[@julietrinchard3699]

@ oh wow! Y’all are busy in the best kind of way! Will look forward to all of it!

[@wildflowersadventures]

💙☀️🙏🏼

[@AmyBrumett]

Always look forward to your videos😊 Hope to meet you in person sometime when visiting my hubby on the AT.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! We’d love to meet you! 😊

[@denniscall2454]

Hard to beleave that I've been watching for a year. Time flys when your having fun.😊

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you so much! We’re so glad you’re here! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@tresannrn8454]

I remember, Silver Springs so well. I was a teenager then and I was fascinated by the views from the glass bottom boats. The water was so clear and the visibility was incredible. I don’t remember monkeys though… that would have been super cool. Thank you so much for taking us along Ladies. That park is beautiful!✌️🙂🎄❤️🙏🏼

[@wildflowersadventures]

It’s a pretty cool place! I first remember it from a field trip in elementary school being my first time there. Neat to bring my kids here as well. Too bad we didn’t see monkeys this time! Thanks for being here! We’ll see you next week with the Class of 2025 AT Thru Hiker Intros!

[@tomellis3218]

Great vlog and Little Bear looks to have grown at least 3 to 4 “” s in height since getting off the AT. You have three lovely daughters and seeing out together enjoying the outdoors is precious. I am so looking forward to following you on the AT in 2025. ❤😊

[@harolddenton6031]

Poor momma bear could barely keep up wirh little bear last year. Momma bear better get stronger to keep up with little bear this go around.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hahaha, nah, I was fine! She’s a bit bigger this go round, so she can carry more of her own extra water and food. 🤣 That will help me out! She is one tough cookie for sure!! And this year, she’s on a mission, so I’m eating my wheaties and working out even more!

[@melaniecarlisle4771]

Thank you Mama Bear for taking us along on your adventures. We love Silver Springs, especially the glass bottom boats. We've never been to the campground though. We so look forward to your AT theu hike attempt.. it'll be more exciting this time around since you both did so many miles earlier this year. Wishing you both all the best preparing for your new adventure! Godspeed 🙏 sending love and hugs from Georgia 💗

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi there! Thank you for being here and sharing our adventures. The Silver Springs glass bottom boat is so iconic! My husband and I went last time we camped there. And I think the kids and I did last year, too. I still remember taking a ride on it when I was on an elementary school field trip as a young girl. Such a cool place! We’re so happy you’ll join us on the AT again next year. It’s going to be a great year. God bless! Love and light to you.

[@stacymcmahon453]

Morning coffee and building up the fire before everyone else is up is always my favorite part of a campout too. There’s just something about the quiet, like the calm before the storm, especially if it's a group of kids 😂 Don't worry about not replying to comments when you're on trail. I think we all understand that you don't have energy at the end of a day for that, and especially this next time around when you'll probably have a lot more subs and it might be tough to keep up even on a less active day.

[@wildflowersadventures]

It really is such a special time, isn’t it? I love it! And thanks for understanding about being more limited in our ability to respond to comments on the AT. I just want yall to know we care and appreciate you! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@DadDaughter-outdoor-Adventures]

Me and Daughter wanna camp there and kayak!! It’s on our adventures list! Thanks for sharing we enjoy y’all’s content God Bless! And daily continued prayers for your husband’s safety and thank you to him to daily… many blessings from our family to y’all’s, and have a safe blessed Merry Christmas .(D&D)

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching. We appreciate you! We really like it there. And from that spot/dock we showed, you can kayak over to the state park. Or you can drive over and enter the state park from the main entrance. You can rent kayaks, ride the glass bottom boat, walk on a few short trails, and have lunch. It’s a beautiful place. Blessings to you and your family! Merry Christmas!

[@DadDaughter-outdoor-Adventures]

@ thank you kindly for the info , and thank you for the Christmas wishes as well… prayers also for the upcoming hike! God Bless!

[@baothiletran-ef8zn]

thank you

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@Vanessa-b1v3e]

Yall have been pretty respectful. Thanks for that.

[@wildflowersadventures]

We certainly try our best! 🙏🏼💙

[@luisahirsch5654]

Looks like it was a fun camping trip! At first, I thought you guys were in a different state because you were wearing sweatshirts and coats haha, but then I saw the little palm trees lol! That is so cool about there being monkeys there! Oh my gosh totally no worries about not being able to reply to our comments when on trail! I am sure sometimes finding reception might be a challenge and completely understand about being tired once you are at camp! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas filled with many blessings! Love how you referred to all of us as your online tramily! Looking forward to follow along with your AT journey!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey! Nope, we were here in Florida. Crazy how it was in the 40’s then, and now, we’re back in the high 80’s. I think we have another cold front coming soon though. Hopefully! And thanks for understanding that it’s difficult to be so engaging whilst on trail. You also raised a great point in that often, we don’t have signal! Oh, and need to conserve battery, too. Next up is the Class of 2025 AT Thru Hiker Intro video next week and one last trail for 2024! Merry Christmas! Love and light to you!

[@mikecarrington4297]

I loved this upload and sharing from your heart. I think most people on this channel also draw encouragement from your adventures. My first thought when I see a new upload is family time! Can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thanks so much. 🙏🏼 You all inspire and encourage us, too. Sharing our adventures is such a special part of our journey. To close out the year, we’ll have the AT Class of 2025 Thru Hiker Intro video up next week, and one last hiking adventure. Very excited to share!

[@michelbelanger9500]

Hey guys, just a quick hi, i still watch your tubes.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey!!!!!!! We’ll see you next year! Can’t wait!!

[@grantjordan4672]

Well hello again! 😊 What a cool video as always ! The pov cams were really great 👍 I thought that was Kyra? So that's Salem. Beautiful! Thanks for what your said about the online tramily , I do like the interaction, that you do with your viewers. There has been alot of other people that i followed a couple of years ago on there AT thru hike , and I tried to interact with them but to no avail, lol I do understand though how hard it must be to do that after a long day of hiking . I dint think I could summon up the strength to do it at all ! Lol 😅 but that's why I like watching your channel the most is because you respond and take the time to read the comments, and actually give thought into what was posted and you seem to really care , and I belive you really do . Soo THANK YOU ! It's fun to watch your trips, and your excursions, and be apart of it even if it is from my recliner! Lol 😅 ohh and nice park BTW! looks like we went camping almost at the same time , cause the weather was sooo cold ! We frozen our tucas off !! HA HA 😂 but we were right by the lake at doe lake campground , soo I think the wind coming off the water had something to do with that . Well I think I've rambled too much 😅 soo , again thanks for being soo nice and thoughtful and kind . And I will check out silver springs next ! 😊 With kind regards, Grant.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey friend!! Thanks so much! We’re had fun with Salem! Kyra, my husband’s police dog, does often camp and hike with us, too, so I can see where you thought it was her. She’s a master tracker as well! We genuinely enjoy interacting with you all. And even though we get some hurtful and mean comments every now and then (and even more advice 🤣), it still makes reading the majority of comments and responding worth it. Yall definitely feel like friends and we feel connected to many of you. Thank you for that! It makes sharing these experiences so much more meaningful. And yes! I think we were both camping close to the same time. The weather was great! I think we have another cold front coming in soon! Next week, we’ll release the 2025 AT Thru Hiker Intro video! So excited for that project. Then, to close out 2024, we’ll have one more hiking video series! As always, thanks for being here. You are so appreciated! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@mosquitoeslovejohn]

And, I also can’t wait for you two to begin your thru hike. Have you considered leaving earlier?

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! We’re excited! We have not considered starting earlier than mid February.

[@RobynSnellgrove-ww3yp]

Hey watching another one of your great videos. Such beautiful girls. I’m a mom of two girls, grown now. What pants are you wearing. I really like them. I’m hoping for a 2026 thru hike. Good luck in 2025 and will be following along again. I started my day watching your videos.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thanks so much! We’re so glad you’re here and will continue to share our adventures with us. I hope you can get on the AT in 2026! How exciting!!

[@davidisaac2270]

Momma I really want to meet you sometime I'll buy your plane ticket

[@npooky2545]

Is Little Bear homeschooled?

[@wildflowersadventures]

Yes. She is working hard in prep for the AT next year and still ahead in her studies. We’re so proud of her!

[@LisaMiller-pf1bu]

Ooo I need these. That's a 30 day supply!!!! I gotta check these out. Thank you!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Yes!! Seriously, I absolutely love these things. Not kidding when I said I reached out them, lol! They are great!

[@DadDaughter-outdoor-Adventures]

@@LisaMiller-pf1bu yes excited to check theese out to!!!!

[@DadDaughter-outdoor-Adventures]

@@wildflowersadventures gonna give them a try… I need caffeine help and sleep help , especially on adventures to.. thank you for the coupon code.. will let ya know soon. Blessings!

[@wildflowersadventures]

I hope you love them as much as we do. My husband also likes them a lot. He works midnight shift and also finds them very effective for a restful sleep. We both wake up rested without any grogginess. And those energy strips! I can’t tell you how many mountains they helped me get over…or push that last mile or two. I will definitely be carrying them in my fanny pack in 2025.

[@vibelife5133]

You can do lives, just schedule it, and post when it will be.

[@wildflowersadventures]

That’s a great idea! Maybe we will try to make it a monthly thing while on trail.

[@vibelife5133]

@wildflowersadventures You can interact with the live comments.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Yes! That’s so fun! We’ve only gone live once right before we got on trail last time. I think we’ll do that again and try to make it a more consistent thing. I’ll talk to LB and the rest of the team. Thank you!

[@dwayne5698]

Retractable leads are HORRIBLE!!!! I was a semi-professional dog trainer for 22 years and I never use them on my dogs. One of the worse dog items ever created. Can't wait for you all to hit the trail again.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Agreed! We cringe every time we see a dog on one and we have one of our dogs. I wish people knew better. I’m so thankful Jadyn reacted quickly and Salem didn’t engage with the dog that ran up to her barking. I’m so glad no one got hurt. We can’t wait to get back on trail. February will be here before we know it! 🙂

[@Vanessa-b1v3e]

Hello there Mama Bear. I was listening to the part where you try to answer everyone. And I thank you for that. But, when yall go back on the appalachian trail, people shouldn't expect you to answer. Yall will be up at the Crack of dawn, breaking down camp, and then hiking all day. Then, at the end of the day, you and Little Bear will be setting up camp. So, people 😮 should understand about you not being able to respond to people. Thank you

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kindness and understanding. Your support is very much appreciated! We just want yall to know how much we value you!

[@mosquitoeslovejohn]

Lol I can’t get on your Facebook. Please advise. Mosquitoes Love John KZbin Channel and fellow supporter of Helene Disaster victims.

[@wildflowersadventures]

The shared posts for Helene on my page are public, but I encourage you to please search for Tracie Adams, Boone’s Brigade, Samaritan’s Purse, and Cajun Navy Relief for the original posts. That way, you can be current with everything posted in real time. There are many others, but those are the top 4 I follow.

[@mosquitoeslovejohn]

@@wildflowersadventures Thank youuu🙂

[@jamesbailey9838]

Hello, I live in Florida and have noticed thousands of class C and A RV's in storage phacilities collecting dust. Somehow there needs to be a connection between hikers and the RV owners to help each other. Just think of the help a retired couple in one 25' class C RV could provide to a group of, say, 3 hikers. Possibly meeting at road crossings, parking lots, parks, trailheads, stores ect. Shower, laundry, full resupply, cooked meals, a place to sleep, slack packing, clothes drying, water, ect.. The goal would be to increase hikers chances of success while creating lasting memories for both parties. The RV owners can hit a lot of key parts of the trail. Hiking if they want. The RV'S gas cost..... 100 miles hiked per week at let's say (with generator time) 15 gallons of gas = $45.00 a week. If I'm half wrong it's still under $100.00 a week. With some planning (free nite parking ect.) It's doable! This would rocket you up the trail in a more safe, healthy, enjoyable way. Your concerns or thoughts please?

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi there! I think that’s a great idea if RV’ers are interested in looking for a hobby and getting connected to the AT community. I’m sure many hikers would appreciate the kindness and generosity. I could see it as a possible trail angel scenario or a mobile business! I know I’d pay for a hot meal and maybe even a shower at a random road crossing! 🤣 A few concerns: That’s a decent amount of money, time, effort, maintenance, and trust to invest though, so the RV’ers would have to be people who have a vested interest in the hiking/backpacking community, and trail, particularly on the AT. If it were a business, then, there’s even more considerations including liability, insurance, etc. I’m not sure how a connection could be made between the RV’ers and AT community though. It’s a cool avenue to explore! Thanks for sharing!!

[@jamesbailey9838]

Tara's FKT used this exclusively! It's still considered hiking the AT. Do you consider that supported hike cheating?