Solo Camping & Kayaking at Silver Springs | I saw WILD MONKEYS!

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[@timfields6130]

WOW! You took me back in time. I use to work at Silver Springs (the Attraction) as a teenager in the 80s. Here's a little history, those monkeys are long descendant of the monkeys brought into Silver Springs during the filming of Tarzan starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan back in the early 30s... 90 years later the monkeys are still thriving in the area. Back then they also had a speaker hidden deep in the woods that played a sound track of TARZAN yelling, giving the illusion that Tarzan was swinging through the jungle. Thank you for the awesome video. It's been a few years since I have been over that direction. We do have a few more crystal clear rivers up this way to explore... The Rainbow River (which too use to be an attraction in the 70s) and Crystal River (come swim with the manatees). Happy to hear you're enjoying this beautiful state.

[@kellyhays23]

Too cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@davecassady7468]

Sea Hunt starring Lloyd Bridges was filmed there, too, correct? And I think Ross Allen used to do his reptile show here.

[@timfields6130]

@@davecassady7468 Correct on both. Here's another fun fact. Ross Allen use to live right behind the old "Six Gun Territory Attraction" which was just west of Silver Springs on Hwy 40 and his neighbor was Maureen O'Sullivan (Jane from Tarzan), That attraction is long gone. There's been quite a few movies made @ Silver Springs.

[@davecassady7468]

@@timfields6130 I have fond memories of Six Gun Territory. I have pics from the 70s somewhere.

[@davecassady7468]

@@timfields6130 Ross's granddaughter Marthalynne Allen is on Facebook & is quite active on the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings FB group page. Marjorie once went on a rattlesnake hunt w/ Ross.

[@dialyt1309]

Silver Springs and the glass bottom boats was one of the major events of my childhood. Wonderful.

[@vincentconnolly2597]

Vero Beach 🏖️⛱️ FLORIDA

[@FrankCandamil]

Really enjoy how the hiker/travel community embraces Florida in time. It's never anyone first option but cool how pleasantly surprised people get after taking a look around. Going beyond the stereotypes and discovering gems like Silver Springs with an open mind and heart is what it's all about. Great video, Kelly.

[@813kengarcia]

Man what an awesome weekend adventure! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@lrparrish227]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your experience there.

[@davidminkle5838]

Kelly awesome video,great content. Thanks for taking us along. Keep it coming,stay safe,enjoy.

[@billybrown5774]

Thank you for the trip down memory lane!!! I visited here way back in the 80's and loved it!!

[@schadowolf]

This may be one of my favorite videos you have posted! Amazing video and such a variety of the critters there! On my bucket list for sure when visit a friend down in FL.

[@paavoviuhko7250]

Totally enjoyable video. Never a boring moment. Loved seeing the cooking process. And the variety of animals was amazing.

[@theresabassemier9901]

Another awesome video, Kelley. I’m definitely making this trip.

[@GenXtothe7thPower]

Those tostadas looked so yummy! I’m going to put that on my grocery list this week. James is a keeper, too! That’s super thoughtful. Looks like a great mini adventure

[@PixieDuster1234]

That was a great weekend trip and thank you for taking us with you. Now I want to go there it looked like a great place to have some nice outdoors fun. Stay safe and have a nice week ahead. God bless

[@fredburbage5344]

You do the best videos I've seen yet and I have been watching you for a long time. Keep it up girl love it. Stay safe.

[@BillMeyerComm]

Thank you for the trip!

[@anneoconnor3614]

Thank you for sharing your adventure !!! And after more then 50 years in nursing yes the full moon brings "them" out !!!

[@barrywillis417]

Kelly , your video's are so real and perfect..WELL DONE..GOD BE WITH YOU.

[@AllisonMetcalfPalumbo]

So this past week, I watched your "camping out at the hospital during the hurricane" video. I also work for a hospital system - in Ocala! So I really enjoyed your video. Imagine my surprise when I realized this was also you! Now you're hanging out in my area! I live in the county to the west of Ocala/Marion County now, and I commute in to the west side of Ocala. However, I used to live just off of Baseline Rd (aka CR 35, the road that intersects with Hwy 40 in Silver Springs), literally less than a 5 minute drive from Silver Springs. You ate at Mojo's! Great food! Glad you experienced it. :) There also used to be a water park at the old Silver Springs amusement park called Wild Waters. Unfortunately, they closed it down a few years ago. Love going there as a teenager, and loved taking my daughters and then grandkids there, in addition to the park itself. I hope you visited the little museum while you were there. If not, plan a time to come back. :)

[@kellyhays23]

That is so cool! Thanks Allison!

[@dayhikedave]

Wow! So lucky to go on such great adventures. And I love the 🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒

[@eddiebrown2089]

Glad to see you enjoying my back yard! We live 1 1/2 miles up C-35 from Silver Springs, used to hear the concerts they had there from our back yard pool deck. We had yearly passes for the torn down Wild Waters attraction that our son used to frequent when he was a kid. Mojo's is the bomb! Some of those monkeys venture out and dumpster dive at night, seen them running across Baseline Rd {C-35} more than once.

[@ronbenjamin4351]

I literally live a mile from that spring!! Beautiful. Next time up go into Eaton sink hole and juniper springs. Love the channel.

[@charlesb4267]

All those years ago when I was in Florida, I would have driven right through Ocala and that was the most southern place I was in Florida so I was right there and had no idea there was something this fantastic just off the main highway, had I only known ! . As to the camping aspect though when you were there, that would be some struggle to camp with that heat and humidity.

[@rockercover]

Variety of animals in this water area. Clearwater is a special visual treat.

[@mannyreyes7620]

hi kelly hays i thank cody and kellie for introducing you to us .i enjoy your videos .

[@stevenmather1131]

Kelly you are living life to the max and I am enjoying watching your journey. Keep it up love from England

[@RickINFJ]

Holy crap you saw so many animals! Monkees! Your dinner at the campsite looked sooo good! Queso fresco😆

[@Golfpt62]

Coolest kayaking video you have done. That place looks amazing.

[@davidlooney3018]

Yes I’m a nurse with hospice. It’s gets crazy on a full moon 🤪🤪enjoyed the video

[@tomjackson4438]

Kelly, you're getting better with every video!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Now that's using your weekend proper 👌 👍🏻 Great video

[@audreyeileen523]

I sing that song all the time on Fridays!!

[@woohog1]

Love Silver Springs. Great place there. Should check out Rock Springs as well. Used to be able to tube the springs, but those days are long gone.

[@madratter]

What a great trip ❤️👣. Love your videos they are always so beautiful. Stay clear of the monkeys. They have herpes. Your car camping was cool. I've hiked Ocala Florida trail a few t times and gone by Silver springs but never stopped in. Looks like I need to go now. 😎 Been watching you FT hike. I'd like to complete it but it's the wrong time of year for me. I hike June July Aug Sept mostly. Be safe ~ Mad Rat

[@melissasims9550]

Nice!! I recommend Homosassa Springs if you're wanting to see manatees. There are also monkeys on Monkey Island. It's close to Crystal River as well which is great for kayaking too. Three Sister's Springs is pretty. Not sure how long you'll be in FL but our colder months of Jan. and Feb. are a really good time to catch manatees in springs and the runs. Kayaking the Weeki Wachee River could be a good opportunity to spot one too. Good luck!! 😁

[@steverensh]

You are really close to where I grew up in Gainesville, we used to visit Silver Springs all the time and even did scout camp-outs there. It was not a state park back then (early 70s). They used to have "glass bottom boats" that were a main attraction. I was always told that the monkey's were brought in for one of the first Tarzan movies that was filmed there and they couldn't catch them when the filming was done. You should go a bit east on that same road to Juniper Springs (on the Florida trail also). Juniper Springs has a really long jungle type canoe run. Would need to be shuttled from the end since it is miles away down the run.

[@davecassady7468]

Love the lanyard knife.

[@robp3431]

Really nice camping there (best showers) with decent hiking, and you can rent canoes @ the check-in.....so fun !

[@LukeAndersson1]

Hey Kelly, awesome video. What a cool place to explore with super clear water and all the different creatures to see. I was really hoping you would see a manatee but like you said in the end, it gives you a reason to go back. Oh, and after 40 years working as a Park ranger in a camping park I agree that full moons bring out the crazy in people. :)

[@travissapp4961]

Way cool 😎 glad u get to have fun I'm from southern California

[@delmarwyatt1027]

I remember going to the silver springs attraction when I was a kid it was awsome .

[@timfields6130]

Kelly, I highly recommend trying "Captain Ron's All Natural Insect Repellent". It really works. NO Deet, made from all Natural Botanical Oils, it smells pleasant, and no chemicals. I do suggest shaking bottle up before each use to mix the oils and a little does go a long way. I do a lot of night fishing along mangrove covered coastal waters and it works. Repels No-See-Ums too.

[@ebroskie]

If I ever visited Florida again, would have to go to those springs and paddle.

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

You have such a cool vibe!❤

[@mitchthornton1820]

Ok that was badass !

[@zzlee14]

The bug is a Dung Betel, It will dig a hole and lay eggs and cover it over. :)

[@jduggan4129]

I loved the clear water ways. If you can take a swim in the water do it, it’s beautiful. Love you guys. California Joanna

[@jeffraia7068]

kayaking, camping, and a grateful dead tee shirt... you are pretty cool

[@dougboyd7732]

The area you pulled your boat out is where we put in. You go about a quarter of a miles south and then you turn right for silver springs or left for the ocklawaha. It takes about 3 hours to get to the head spring, since your battling the current, but its an easy float back. Its a lot cheaper that paying at the spring. You should get to know the natives because we live here. If you want to see manatees check out crystal river, put in at the boatyard, then paddle over to the three sisters spring.

[@camachosrusticwoodwork5653]

Love you're videos I just subscribed to your channel!

[@Skibbidyboobop]

No way would I be able to resist getting in that water...Dealbreaker for me!

[@freedomautoclean7641]

Thumbs Up - Liked Subscribed 👍 Love it, I'm living single solo in a RV as a retired veteran in Oregon saving for land single never married never dated and no kids lonely but my puppy is my best buddy 💖 💓 ♥

[@chasing-the-afterglow]

I'm going there this weekend!! I have never been, but always hear about the monkey sightings

[@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677]

You need a Honda Element if you can’t get your Land Rover rebuilt! You should check out some of the conversions and build outs that people do with them. Some people call them Hotelements!

[@jimweagant8920]

Good video thanks for sharing

[@mfarmer2742]

I love your videos and just wonder what time of year they are made.

[@deanchambers5934]

Alligators and monkeys does not mix.. haha Great Video

[@acecup6447]

I literally live 2 minutes away from silver springs lol. they always tell you to make sure not to feed the monkeys because they WILL get aggressive and jump into your boat when you stop.

[@cribbage]

What an amazing, fascinating area! Over here, on the other side of the US, we hear a lot about "Florida", but from all the cool areas you've shown us in the last few videos I can see why people live there =)

[@Fogelmiser]

I never see alligators and monkeys on my weekends. You’re doing it right!

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

I need to go there when I get a chance

[@leedanielson7452]

Awesome vid kid! You spotted sooooo many creatures!🐒🕷🐢🐊🐟

[@flynnstone3580]

That was exciting. I wonder if that is the Silver Springs Fleetwood Mac was singing about?

[@jamesadams2334]

I camp in my Subaru all the time. I usually don't have a bug problem so I sleep with the windows down and I leave my hatch open. I just use my Thermo Rest under me and unzip my sleeping bag and just pull it over me like a quilt. I also use a big down pillow. It's very comfortable and I have been doing it for 10 years. geek

[@jackredding7891]

Kelly, looks like Florida is grabbing a little of your soul. And James delivered again! Waiting to see if you and your kayak venture down to the Keys.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Facts - I worked in health care for 30 years and things can get real crazy for the full moon..

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

That was a great place! I’m glad you got to see monkeys. Be careful on I-75. We have some crazy drivers here in FL.

[@heatherbates4434]

I made the tostadas so yummy!

[@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677]

Crazy stuff happens in Retail when there’s a full moon too! Those love bugs just love you! Looks like the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland! The only difference is that the animals are real!

[@joesmith98765]

LOL , You Alwas Pray You Don't Have A Full Moon Over A Holidays Weekend

[@nickhikesinthewoods6150]

This video is soooo awesome 😁 monkeys though hell yeah

[@donrobinson5540]

That was a “tumble bug” rolling a dung ball.

[@user-David-Alan]

For some gas. Excellent video.

[@charlesb4267]

I just thought of something Kelly that may or may not be as common as it was when I was around the Daytona area and assume other cities in Florida also would have a similar theme. Pink Flamingos on peoples lawns and in one case I counted at least 25 of them on one persons small lawn ... " I have more plastic on my lawn then anyone else" status symbol ? LOL. I think sooner rather then later Kelly you will have to do a video of shots of peoples lawns and video yourself rushing through the isles of Walmart with a cart to the "Flamingo section" and feverishly throwing as many Flamingo's into your cart as possible. James may think you have finally lost it completely, but that's ok 😂

[@hikerbikerclutz8377]

Silver Springs is one off the prettiest places to kayak. Never seen the monkeys though. Jealous!

[@kellyhays23]

I got lucky!!

[@karjurassic8364]

You have found my playground! I’m on these trails and paddle this river often - especially in the winter. Isn’t it beautiful? I hope you enjoyed it. ✌🏻💕

[@97warlock]

dang,. U live live to the fullest. - Youre getting me out to see the world.

[@Onewholovesrock]

Wow! I didn’t know there were wild monkeys in Florida! Interesting

[@gianinni2002]

I tried to link you with the site for “Amazing Race” because I thought you and James would be great on that show, could travel the world, and win some huge prizes, but my comment was deleted…maybe KZbin doesn’t let us put links in. Do consider applying…we watch it every season and you both would have a HUGE fan base!

[@bobbyhampton1012]

The crystal river manatee tours. Isn’t too far away from this.

[@joewilton7638]

I’m headed to silver river and weeki watchee next week!!! Can’t wait, should be loaded with manatees!!! You should look into polarized filters for your phone and go pro so you can see into the water better. Love the videos!!! Bringing my jet ski down to explore it all ❤️

[@A-K_Rambler]

Coffee Stipend!

[@kellyhays23]

THank you so much Mitchell!!! Dunkin I’m the morning for me :)

[@garylindenmuth7468]

Beautiful nice video

[@randybeeson3424]

Weekiwatchee and Ginnie Springs are way better than Silver River. Be sure to check those out! Also the monkeys escaped from the Tarzan movies that were filmed there. They also filmed Creature from the Black Lagoon and scenes from Sea Hunt there.

[@sirena6363]

Hey Kelly what mount do you put your phone on ? Girl your videos are an inspiration, I am still at your beginning state where you used to be scared to go do things by yourself🤦🏽‍♀️ I’m praying I get over that I would love to wonder off by myself once in a while I honestly think is good medicine for one’s soul thank you for sharing, you are amazing n extremely brave

[@kellyhays23]

It’s from the go pro store! & you got this!! You’ll be out there alone and thriving in no time :)

[@jamesdee759]

Those lovebugs are annoying and they make a mess of your car. Next time you're at the beach, bring a plastic bucket with ya and I'll tell ya why. If there's seaweed floating in the water, then fill the bucket about a third to half way with water. Then place the bucket in the water and let it float there. Then carefully pick up the seaweed and shake it over the bucket and see what falls into the bucket. Sometimes you'll get baby Crabs, baby fish, and all kinds of baby sea life that will fall into the bucket.

[@dandypoint]

You get some of the most interesting shots! What is the camera/lens that you use?

[@kellyhays23]

iPhone 12 Pro and go pro

[@vincentconnolly2597]

That was a banana spider

[@jamesbodie9443]

Check out the pre Columbian glyphs on Crystal river

[@robertl6819]

You need a thermacell to keep the mosquitoes way down here. I hate bug spray.....

[@bobbyhampton1012]

FYI. love bug will destroy your paint. Make sure you Clean them off the front of your car. Apparently their Innards are extremely acidic. The front of your car will look like you followed a gravel truck down a gravel road.

[@MFN-wl6eg]

What fitness tracker are you wearing ?

[@mickaelmick5397]

Hi kelly , the place is beautiful, it would make you want to swim . I like your activities 😚 , nice weekend to spend and bon appetit it made me want to taste 😁 have a nice week

[@tvtoms]

Gotta get my bowl, gotta get my cee-ree-uhl...

[@agpawpaw5912]

Unfortunately rear seats in Forester not folding flat. Outback’s seats is perfect flat

[@Springerbenj]

Monkeys in Florida, who would of known! Cool area!

[@tombrock03]

You do the dest videos thanks.

[@BobbyLowney]

Cool neck knife what brand?

[@wendypelaez9305]

Oh, you made me hungry!

[@bernielamont825]

Hey Kelly, is that a "Dixie" kneck knife? from Homemade Wanderlust? Starting to look forward to your weekly vids! glad to see that you survived Ian!

[@kellyhays23]

Yes it is!!! Thank you for watching!

[@ThenaturalmedicAdventures]

queso frescaaa