Journey to Satan Canyon up the Devil's River, the most Beautiful in Texas

You can't make this stuff up. These are the actual names of the locations in today's adventure. Don't worry about the cloudy skies in the early portion of the video. The sun does finally come out and lights up the water of this crystal-clear river, the standard by which all other rivers in Texas are measured for clarity.
#Texas #kayaking #hiking #river #devils #canyon #desert #oasis #amistad #rapids

[@brucecooper7905]

Sixty years ago my family went there. All I remember is ALL the flies and GNATS! NOW I see why my parents took us. Thank you.

[@JimConnelley]

That's gotta be the prettiest water in Texas.

[@1UpCycles]

The Narrows in San Marcos will give it a run, Google image search them.

[@dolfanshannon]

Look up Hamilton Pool in Texas

[@LoneStarNomads]

We used to go swimming there as kids and it is beautiful and crystal clear

[@ElephantsRock19]

My gosh that's gorgeous! God truly blessed Texas! ❤️🤍💙🤠🙏

[@AlecCapel]

I've lived in Texas 99% percent of my life but never knew such beauty existed here. Thank you so much for sharing! Your voice is so smooth and radio like, can't wait for more videos. I'll buy you you a steak if you come to Texarkana lol

[@chrisreeves8037]

Submerged wood cabin about 20 x 20 used to be underwater adjacent to the springs. The building was a fishing camp in the 1950s. The lake was still filling up which made it so cool to glide over the structure atop the clear water. At this time, 1972, the lake level was two or three feet above the springs which made for good fishing. We caught a 30 lb cat on rod and reel which had been chilling in the running water along a ledge.

[@dianah.667]

Never seen the Devil's River, but after seeing how tremendously beautiful it is, now I want to buy a kayak and do just what you did!

[@mjm4ut]

Or at least rent one 😊

[@dianah.667]

@@mjm4ut , absolutely; I'll take it either way!

[@davidfromtexas9681]

Man that is just beautiful! We’re taking our first trip to Big Bend around Christmas. I want to try to try to see this on the way home. People need to chill out on the name. John Coffee Hayes was a badass and deserves that accolade of getting to name that river.

[@fluxcapacitor05]

Okay... it's the Devils river. And why are people upset about this? Maybe I've missed something but I don't get it.

[@bb-od9ku]

@@fluxcapacitor05 well I am christian an part of me was like hmm I don't like that.... can't explain it I'm not upset its just concerning to go to something named after the devil. I was still going to go.

[@dolfanshannon]

I would take my family other places on vacation until i realized how beautiful Texas is. Now we vacation o e year abroad and the next in Texas.

[@byronnelson2549]

Why do many of you have difficulty with the name of Devils River. ? Like Ranger Jack Hays stated, the river and the land around it is not forgiving. It’s a difficult river to navigate in some places. As far as the land everything will cut and stick you. It’s not a place for a rookie to paddle. You need to check in with the rangers so they will know when to expect you if you decide to finish at the headquarters. There’s also little or no phone reception . Also the majority of the land is private . You will have to camp on a sandbar if you stay over nite . But it can be a great adventure with the most beautiful water . Just plan ahead and be careful. There will be consequences for mistakes on that river. Good Luck to all !

[@Lora-Lynn]

That lodge isn't fancy, but it had the best Texas sunset ever when my husband and I visited. The serenity was great.

[@kelliel5808]

Been watching your videos for the past year now. This is the most beautiful river so far I have seen. Loved seeing all the monarch butterflies! I had to laugh when you told the story of Jack Hayes. My dad’s name was Jack Hayes as well. Keep up the great work on the videos. I look forward to visiting some of the towns you have shown in the past. Thank you!

[@carlspicer1063]

Wow, takes me back! Did some winter and summer camping on the Devil's in my younger days. Probably the coldest I've ever been. Could drink right out of the river no problem. It gets super rugged in some of the side canyons. Wonderful memories. Beautiful Texas!

[@wls64]

😊 what a gorgeous place. that water is so beautiful and clear looks like it would be refreshing to drink it, but I'm afraid in our days, the time when you could drink water from my Creek has unfortunately passed, I think. Anyhow wonderful video thank you very much for sharing! 👍

[@rebeccafurman5205]

Beautiful water! You got my roommate with the sudden stop at the caves! Lol good job!🤣

[@elamanvetta1685]

I love all your videos, but the clear river kayak explorations are my favorite. Those springs were amazing! I don't get why anyone has a problem with the name. It is what it is. 😂 The devil was said to be the most beautiful angel, but danger can be hidden behind great beauty.

[@j_3_2_1]

Yes, while enjoying all of that natural beauty, one must remember that he is in the wilds, far from civilization and out in the middle of nowhere. He must realize that his life might end at any moment, without anyone nearby to see or help.

[@jamesbueker11]

Just know: there is very little access to the river. Most of the banks are private property and you are not generally welcome. It’s a very private river. Come prepared for your trip. Don’t take it for granted that you can pull over and have a picnic or set up camp. These spots are few and far between

[@jerrellbevers6071]

There is no such thing as a "private river". Rivers belong to everyone, no matter what rich people try to tell you. Also, you are allowed to get out of the river and get on the banks, people will try to tell you otherwise. You have access to riverbanks because they cannot force you to stay in the river if the conditions are dangerous or unnavigable. Don't let the rich try to tell you that they own everything and you aren't welcome. While most of Texas is shamefully privately owned, rivers and streams are one of the few places that you cannot be denied access no matter what those who line the banks try to protest.

[@jamesbueker11]

@@jerrellbevers6071 wrong. In Texas ripian rights are absolutely defined in state law. If a waterway is determined to be a certain average width; generally 30’, it is exactly as you say. If it is less, the shores are considered to be private and you are trespassing if you set foot on them. Doing so is at your own risk. I’ve been in Texas real estate for over 40 years. What I say is not conjecture. It is fact. By the way: it’s actually legal to shoot trespassers if it’s determined they seem to be a risk or are engaged in illegal behavior. So, do as you like and risk the consequences

[@alansolomon5527]

Thanks for this video. A lot of this video it seemed that Monarch butterflies were following or with you throughout. That is really good to see. 👍 I don't see to many videos about beautiful rivers in the Texas environment, so, this was a plus!

[@wendygizmorazzmatazz8899]

Absolutely beautiful!! I will have to go down there sometime. Thanks for sharing :)

[@ricardocarmona5210]

I've seen some beautiful places in Texas. This takes the cake. Definitely on my next vaction spots. ✌

[@MissAstorDancer]

Have you seen "The Narrows" in Blanco?

[@ricardocarmona5210]

@@MissAstorDancer Not yet. But thanks I'll check it out. ✌

[@peaceworld5393]

Is gorgeous! Doesn’t make me think of evil at all ! Thank ya

[@dcbz6596]

My wife and I live on the south side of Lake Amistad. Let me know if you ever need a place to stay for a jumping off point in the area.

[@brettsoyars4341]

The water is beautiful. I guess the Devil's river is the place to go when these rivers around here {The Frio & the Nueces} are dry or very low. But it doesn't seem like that river ever dries up. What I like about it is, it doesn't look too overcrowded or nothing. I love Texas. I have many favorite places.

[@erinsmart8422]

It is not crowded bc there is literally nothing out there. Private homes (of a lot of protective landowners) or a State Natural Area. Crowds are highly discouraged.

[@droppindeuces6981]

Glad to see all those Monarchs flying around.

[@katiebradford9751]

Yes, I noticed that too! Absolutely beautiful

[@arch3088]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@jennifergarrett6809]

Beautiful place. I just read a book called Empire of the Summer Moon. Ranger Hays had a section about him and his time fighting Comanche. Great video.

[@erinsmart8422]

Great book 🤓

[@axbt014]

That was amazing 👏 thank you for sharing

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

Beautiful. The lodge looks like it would be an awesome place to stay at. I looked up their website. Thank you for sharing.

[@bonnieuptree5691]

WOW ! I would L💙VE to live near there and EXPLORE unti I croak. 🦋

[@j_3_2_1]

At 4:11 into video - that looks like a spring to me. The gaping hole at the bottom of the waterway, with water pumping out, clear and clean... typical of many springs.

[@productive_citizen]

Really happy to see you return to Devil's River! I found your channel through your last Devil's River video and I've been dying to go ever since.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Definitely one of my favorite rivers in Texas!!

[@weswalker1208]

Wow that's gorgeous

[@jlibb099]

Wow, that’s a beautiful river

[@RockinPopsAdventures]

That rock building needs to be restored by the state or federal department. There is still a good structure there to restore.

[@tracymoore6821]

My bucket list. Love from Seabrook Texas. Your videos remind me of all the amazing trips my family and I had on so many Texas rivers.

[@prkremer]

Perfect place to spend time in these end days! Maranatha!

[@greyscout01]

Beautiful area! Great story too.

[@thetexan8997]

Absolutely beautiful...

[@mjm4ut]

What a fantastic video and great history lesson. Remember the name Jack Hayes from that book Empire of the Summer Moon. That river is so beautiful and gotta visit some day.

[@conniebrister7229]

Beautiful

[@callmejojo4855]

Added to my bucket list ~ Beautiful ~

[@alancummings5651]

Such beautiful landscapes and water. Oh to fish there.

[@aleesmith]

The water is beautiful!

[@Hergrase]

Great video....gorgeous river

[@tugboat2739]

Good video thank you

[@barryrahn5957]

That water looks absolutely delicious!

[@andrewthacker114]

Nice clip, thanks for sharing

[@P.F.3.]

As a child we used to go to the lake Amestad and camp for two weeks at a time!! Boating and fishing was amazing! Good memories 🙂

[@dco956]

Great video

[@betrickey]

Beautiful country!!!

[@texaslonestarrider]

Love that area!

[@Dibbin]

So cool

[@outdooorsyyy3603]

Good video

[@garymorris5974]

you just can't beat TEXAS

[@gsp49]

Unless you go to Florida.

[@texan-american200]

"THE DEVIL'S RIVER..." Strangely named for a piece of heaven.

[@dco956]

Makes me wonder y it was. Named that

[@texan-american200]

@@dco956 Probably a ruse to keep newcomers away?

[@dco956]

@@texan-american200 probably just some old shit talker that named it

[@stevenarmstrong2551]

Bigfoot Wallace is my favorite Texas Legend

[@erinsmart8422]

Those of us that grew up there would like to see these secret places preserved. Don’t throw pearls before swine you know.

[@JustinCollins69]

I manage & make my KZbin videos on the ranch that makes up the peninsula from this video. Good video 🤙🏼

[@cryptocockatoo]

What’s your YT?

[@kellycoleman715]

We STILL haven’t made it there yet even though my wife’s aunt has a ranch right on one of the most scenic parts of the river.

[@KB-ke3fi]

Shhhhh....please don't let anyone know, ok? Trying to keep it that way.

[@diannaa7462]

Are those springs safe to drink out of? Beautiful area! Thank you for sharing this.😊

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I was told that they are

[@margiedavis1685]

I really want to experience the beauty of the Devil's River before I can no longer hike & climb. I am wondering if the safety of the river has been jeopardized by the influx of illegal crossings into Texas. I will check back to this site for your response. Thanks!

[@steveg2406]

The Frio farther East used to be that clear and clean.

[@azabujubangaijin6607]

Great video! Sorry if I missed this point; how long is the trip total? (From the lodge?)

[@philiponeill8417]

Great video. Thank you for uploading. Quick question - do you need to stay at the Lodge at Sanders in order to putin/takeout ones kayak there?

[@gaystone5897]

Yes, they only allow overnight guests to access river, no day passes.

[@paulcee2404]

The 1st spring is the big one but the lake water level is at the top of it.

[@carmenortiz4446]

There's Devil's Lake in Wisconsin by Wisconsin Dells.

[@jamesbueker11]

I’ve been there. It’s a beauty

[@jamesbueker11]

If you want to know more about Jack Hays Big Foot Wallace etc, read J. Frank Dobie. Best writer in Texas about this era.

[@blacksheepbear6382]

Let’s be real… read that massive 2 volume work called “Indian Depredations in Texas.” The settlers were invited by the Mexican govt to serve as a buffer to the Comanche raids FROM the Llano Escatado and west Texas. The Comanche pushed the Apache west and simply raided Mexican villages south of the Rio grande and ergo the Texans were supposed to act as bait and the Comanche would raid (stories so horrific you couldn’t type them on here) the Hill Country and East and escape West of the Hills to the plains where they could not be tracked. After Texas gained its independence from NEW non-functional and turned Totalitarian dictatorship of Santa Ana the Texans and Tejanos said “this isn’t what we signed up for, Internally?” The new dictatorship rejected the federalist constitution and Texas won its independence. Since the loser doesn’t get to dictate terms of a surrender Texas claimed land to the Rio grande, a perfect border, the Nueces is NOT a border. Mexico knew that and that’s why they deposed Santa Ana and said the treaty was null and void. Well… in order to “own” land you must occupy it and defend it or it’s not yours. But Mexico had no garrison north of the Rio Grande and ended up sparking the Mex-Am war by shooting at soldiers on the NORTH side of the river from the South. If the us was going to back up the claim this HAD to be an act of war. Moreover, the Mexican govt paid Comanche to terrorize settlers during the period of the republic as a means of subversion and non-conventional warfare. Mr. Hays is a hero and every Texas should know him and respect him and all his rangers did to carve a civilization out of a wasteland that no one wanted to settle, even the Comanche. There was nothing of value to anyone back then in Texas but freedom and death. Now everyone wants Texas and the baseball team, not having officially changed their name, are totally removing any and all association with their namesake with their new uniforms and the literal team video and pdfs regarding the meaning of the entire uniform. They are ripping your history from and making you and your children ashamed of the oceans of blood spilled in our ancestors attempt leave an inheritance to us and we are giving it away without so much as an attempt to seek the truth in what is painted as a one-sided ridiculous narrative that is so simple a child can get it… and Texans are now in the black hats… who writes your bed time stories texas?

[@user-ht4pp6ly1v]

Jack "Coffee"Hays is buried in Oakland Calif .

[@diannaa7462]

Are some areas too shallow for the kayak to pass? What month did you make this trip? I’m guessing summer would be too hot and too shallow?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

There is a nice stretch of river around the Devil's River SNA that should be good any time of year. There are stretches of the river that can be shallow though

[@juanpramirez4226]

👌

[@jamesgibson4100]

The Comanches drove the Spanish out, and kept the Texans at bay until the 'six shooter' was introduced to the area at the time of, if not just after the Civil War. They, the Comanches were outstanding warriors. They, like even current day American Citizens will soon be, were defeated by technology.

[@Jjgonzalez8496]

Hey good video, how far upriver did you have to paddle to reach the Devil's River? And How long is the hike to be able to launch the kayak?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

3 miles on this day, but the lake levels had recently risen 25 feet. Variation in lake levels could significantly impact the distance.

[@TheJohnFry]

I understand the spring water is cold but what about the river water temperature?

[@dakshun]

Would you mind me asking what date you were out there? I was out there Sept.6 and the water was still tea brown from Sept.3 spike. I am curious if you were out there much earlier than Oct 16. Great Videos, thanks.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I think it was Oct 15th

[@joey8567]

Its all gone to crap. Glad im old. Tourists come in and take ruins with them or cut my fences to just walk on through. Used to be way deeper.

[@Chilternwildcamper]

What temperature is the water in say, April?

[@kevinwilliam3722]

Ancient mega structures protruding out of the ground.

[@deeprollingriver52]

I’m gonna bypass Del Rio these days.

[@426superbee4]

I would buy the station to fix it up to live in

[@JasonSmith-wj2ht]

5:49 It's Jabba the Hutt!

[@ned6938]

I doubt that it is still flowing this year.

[@michaelvs.scorpio7676]

Teufel (der) Fluss

[@drdanfoss1529]

Do you need a pass to go upriver?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

No

[@drdanfoss1529]

@@secretsoftexas6872 sweet thanks brother! been so dry this year really enjoying your videos! i want to float the llano soon

[@timothybird2850]

What is the date this video was taken?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

8 days ago

[@timothybird2850]

@@secretsoftexas6872 very nice so it was right after the storm that rolled through. We are out of Bandera area and have been planing a trip out that way for a little while. Thanks for the videos we enjoy them.

[@knotkool1]

i guess if you are in a desert, a spring is a big deal.

[@426superbee4]

I would love to go swim there... There no gold in Texas > ONLY BLACK GOLD > Oil. We have some of the best drinking water 💦💦🌊🌊💧💧 IN THE WORLD

[@Stinaaa.1111]

Why is it named satans canyon and devils river?

[@sightseer2011]

The only devil there is, is doubt. I saw Doubt fall...

[@shawnwhalen8314]

What types of fish are in the river? Anyone ever fish this river? Beautiful river

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I saw several bass once I reached the clear river water, large and small mouth

[@dakshun]

big fish, sadly no Ichthyology here, but they were big, My friend at work said they were supposed to be in deep water from heat when I was there Sept. 6, but I think maybe they deal with the artesia temperature water from Indian Spring right there....They were big, that's all I know.

[@bobenton8841]

I love your channel! But yeah I would definitely not call it the Devils River or Satan’s Canyon ever. I’m curious to know what the native peoples call the River as I’m sure it’s a beautiful name.

[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

Y do the call it Satan's Cannon and devil's river

[@01Lenda]

? Didn't you watch the video?

[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

Working on it was on break back to work now but I'm going to

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Wow, ricidulous names for such beauty. Texas needs to change that.

[@alanacartes3382]

Seriously, why such awful nomenclature for such beautiful river and landscape?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I explain it in the video

[@alanacartes3382]

@@secretsoftexas6872 thank you for that, still awful

[@01Lenda]

@@alanacartes3382 You're not native Texan are you?

[@paulcee2404]

I was told the devils river was named because people would slip in the holes and not come out

[@gsp49]

I'll never go to this part of Texas again, nobody speaks English, you can't even eat out because of the language barrier.

[@DriftKilles12]

Racist much? Plenty of people who speak English their.

[@gsp49]

@@DriftKilles12 What has that got to do with racism?

[@awhite2003]

Is that a promise

[@gsp49]

@@DriftKilles12 What is racist about what I said? The language barrier has nothing to do with racism. Look up the definition with a dictionary.

[@holyworrier]

It's called 'Rio Diablo'. Sounds so much better than 'the Devil's River'.

[@2008israelramos]

People get upset about the devil name? Good, stay away. The Devil visits quite often, so you best not come by.

[@margaritayavila7455]

You got to change the names of this angelical places