Solo Paddle on Rainbow River Springs & Glamping in a Tiny Cabin

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[@OpenFireAndCastIron]

You were pretty much right in my back yard, the rainbow river is nice, but the Withlacoochee is where its at! And Withlacoochee means windy river in Seminole Indian.

[@AbleHammer]

Beautiful spring! I see you’ve got your Dixie protection knife! 😊 Love the otters!

[@miscbs]

This video was the perfect relaxing antidote for my shitty work day. Thanks so much!

[@karlhenderson2267]

Next time you have an opportunity to paddle down Rainbow River, continue up that little side creek to the head of the springs. Believe me, it will be worth the effort! Also you can park your car and launch your kayak from the KP Hole Landing (where it looks like you were dropped off) and head downstream to the “ secret little creek” in the left👍 and keep going to the spring headwaters, then paddle back upstream to KP Hole. An awesome day excursion by itself!

[@deanmarten]

How did she drop at the KP and leave at the other spot? Is there a shuttle?

[@cardshow......]

Withlacoochee river is great . I used to go out there night fishing , little red eyes all over the water. gators everywhere , good times .

[@edstein5642]

I canoed the Rainbow around 1992-4 & I was really impressed by the size of the gar. Some were six to seven feet long. Lots of Slider turtles.

[@martypope8917]

really liking all your Florida content. keep it up please

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely stunning work, cinematography and narration here are perfectly executed! Love it! 🔥🔥

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

It’s always a pleasure to travel, vicariously, with you!

[@erikanderson5024]

3:29 "Gary" YES!!!!

[@danielkutcher5704]

Beautiful scenery and crystal clear water. Lots of wildlife and some impressive kayak limbo! Great job, Kelly! We appreciate your work. Thanks, and God bless. Happy Thanksgiving! 👍✌👊

[@LukeAndersson1]

Wow, this was such a cool trip. So much wildlife. Lot's of Gary's brothers, an alligator and a nice friendly Zebra? That air BnB shed was too cool. Oh and you are getting that kayak loading down. It doesn't look like you are going to maim yourself loading that sucker up anymore. Thanks for taking us along. Hope you have a good thanksgiving. Happy wishes from Jalama Beach California.

[@kellyhays23]

Thanks Mike! Hope you have a great thanksgiving too!

[@UltimateBodyChalleng]

Hobbit house was so cute! I've never seen the Rainbow River that empty of people! Beautiful

[@ptrisonic]

Hello, my name is Pete and I live in Noo Joysee though I'm an Englishman but don't hold that against me... I've followed your complete Florida Trail trip but I really enjoy it when you are out on the water in your Kayak. It's miserable up her at present so watching your antics brings a bright spark to my day. All the best, Pete.

[@steverensh]

In my young days I camped at Rainbow spring at least once a year for many years. Also did a 4 day canoe trip on the Withlacoochee River. We put all our gear in 5 gallon buckets. In those days you got them from a fast food place that had them from pickles. Everything packed in them smelled like pickles no matter how much you wash the buckets out. I have a huge painting hanging on my wall that my father did of the sunrise over the Withlacoochee from a photo that was taken on that trip. And ... yes ... you are pronouncing it correctly.

[@kellyhays23]

That’s so cool!!!!

[@RickINFJ]

Another lucid kayak ride. ✌️ The otter was adorable. Omg, the mapquest reference! Those were the days ay? I was Not expecting a zebra to be knocking on your hobbit hole window. Thanks for this Kelly. Have a Happy Thanksgiving 😊

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Okay, you win! By far the best video of a gorgeous ride down the river. The wildlife was amazing, then to end the day with a Zebra and goat out your hobbit window. By far the most interesting and coolest video. Enjoy and thanks for taking us along 😊

[@timfields6130]

Yay Kelly, You made it to my neck of the woods and yes, you pronounced Withlacoochee River perfectly. When you said, you had no cell service, I knew exactly what day you were there. How you ask? I saw a bunch of my friends on a social media site that I'm on complaining as well that day. From what I understand of what happen, it seems some major fiber optic lines were cut. So, not your phone. You had a great day of wildlife spotting. I kept watching for a friend of my in this video, because she kayaks the Rainbow River several times a week. You may have even passed her. I will share this video with her. The camp site was something I haven't seen before. That was cool. As for the allergy, it might have been from handling the hay and most likely you touched your face. As always Love the video.

[@JohnVanHare]

How cool! A Zebra! 😁 Great video, we paddled Merritt’s Mill Pond a couple years ago, stayed at the RV Park, not really our style but super convenient for kayak launching and access to town, very cool park across the highway. Next time we’ll camp and drive from the state park though, I think.

[@ReelFloridaOutdoors]

Rainbow is beautiful. You find cool Airbnb spots. Swampys has delicious food.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good morning Kelly. These videos just keep getting better and better - with superlative and inspiring content. But that's of course to be expected from a talented offgrid woman such as yourself . Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful Tuesday.

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

We love all of those awesome airbnbs you’re finding and the springs look unreal!

[@imsnowedn]

So great to always take a man on great trips. It always makes the trip worth while.

[@leannashows9340]

Great weekend getaway. Wish I knew where that hike was...Thanks for taking us along... 🤗

[@sammidross]

Loving these videos in my backyard!!! We usually go tubing down the river (it’s an awesome swim too). Haven’t seen may gators there, but turtles and a couple of otters 🦦 fishing and playing. The ducks had little ducklings last time we went!

[@melaniehawthorne5997]

Great video! You made my laugh out loud.."print a map quest"!!!! 🤣

[@RickINFJ]

Happy Thanksgiving Kelly! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us all. Your channel brings joy to so many. I'm grateful for Kelly Hays Hikes! ✌️❤️✌️

[@joesmith98765]

Have a good time in Florida. Cant wait for next week .

[@KarieLoCicero]

i love rainbow river! that glamping spot was adorable. that was a great and well put together video!

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

What a wonderful trip and very beautiful nature. Love kajaking.Thanks for sharing this with us.Have a wonderful day.

[@robertferguson533]

I absolutely love your videos. Happy trails to you

[@ebroskie]

Gosh what a peaceful video!

[@RichRich1955]

Nice loading of kayak. I used to put my foot up on the tire then have the kayak up on the leg so lifting it up was easier to side load.

[@TheJhtlag]

Strawberry Fields dream sequence, drifting along letting the camera do its work, hobbit houses, zebra knocking on the window, dry humor practicing commentary for a future through-hike..

[@fishingwithdrupydog5547]

Thanks 🙏 for bringing me on board your journey

[@tandyjenkins7495]

Love the animals and clear water.

[@jduggan4129]

We did rain bow river when we were there, so beautiful. Been loving your videos. Love you guys. California Joanna

[@pronetowander2153]

Nice relaxing video Florida trail looks cool, Happy Thanksgiving.

[@ChrisCastro-to5vb]

Those otters are so cute ! 😭

[@tblmt]

Yayyy is right! I didn't even know we had those in Fl! Wow I loved him!

[@tblmt]

LOL hahaha @ I was going the right way but I was on the wrong road. You're a trip!🤣

[@johnelliott5923]

Looks like a great time ! Love you lady!

[@JuanRodriguez-zk8by]

I was just there this past weekend at rainbow spring. But I love Kelly springs I think is one of the most beautiful springs to chill at not sure if you been there but you should definitely check it out.. I’m looking forward to camping there .

[@nickhikesinthewoods6150]

the zebra and the little cabin though that was so awesome

[@stoicodysseys6352]

That movie scene would have been one to share with someone. I love your personality and how authentic you are dating all the way back to your AT thru hike. I love the wildlife you were able to catch. Awesome trip. MapQuest days 😂 Love the little Hobbit Airbnb

[@rangerinthewoods]

In a hole in the A-frame there lived a HIKER! 😁

[@gracemccoy2874]

You saw so much great wildlife on this trip 👍 Gary? Too funny!🤣

[@FastasFox35]

This is only my second or third video watching. You are a very beautiful person and seem to have a good soul to you. Got a new subscriber

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you!!!

[@813kengarcia]

I'm loving these weekend trips. But yah, please do the FL Trail, that would be soooo cool!

[@sgbawg0]

When I first started kayaking i used J racks as well. Truth is, you don't need them. Your kayak is small enough just load it on the cross bars upside down and strap it down good. Use a towel to protect the top of your car. Tons of videos on youtube on how to load kayak solo to cross bars

[@opeyonecanopy]

Rainbow is very beautiful!

[@jimweagant8920]

Another great video thanks for sharing

[@maxmillion4216]

Your video was great, it almost makes me want to move back to Florida.

[@TropicalParadisebyLisaLisa]

Awesome love the area .

[@pawpawmike7372]

Another great video,Kelly. I loved the hobbit house and the zebra.

[@CarrieR17]

Love your vids 💗

[@jaysoncody8716]

Limbo Log Canoeing ! 👍

[@EmoryullivanS-hv7vv]

Good video. I live 15 minutes from this river. Another good river in our county is silver river in Silver Springs Florida. You’ll see it monkeys gators.

[@ericludin8396]

Awesome video!

[@SombraPiloto]

I did my open water certification dives on Rainbow River in 2007. I need to go back again and get an awesome sammich from Wawa while I’m there.

[@kellyhays23]

That’s so cool! & yes wawa sandwiches slap👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@stoicodysseys6352]

Great job!

[@rockercover]

Interesting comment about not seeing Alligators where you are paddling at 6:00 . Have seen gators mostly in murky - swampy water. ||| You sure find some interesting places to stay… {Friendly Zebra}. Nice! Getting your animal fill. I still remember you video recording an owl on the A.T.. Thanks for another. 😊

[@kellymaxxrepinski4480]

Very Nice

[@kennypotter8613]

I know this is an old video,,, but I have never seen any of scenery that you travel thru,,, was awesome-- I liked it!!! I’m from Oregon.

[@ronalddeletoile3636]

Just found your channel. You are AMAZING!

[@KundaliniYogaGirl_]

🤣🤣 watching this and hearing about how you would share your FL thru hike and start your video

[@user-David-Alan]

So glad you are having a good time in Florida. How is the cold in Virginia? I still hope you get to see some Manatees. Stay well and be safe.

[@kellyhays23]

Too cold!!! Lol

[@tim.3966]

Hi Kelly I enjoy your videos Have a good week

[@dandypoint]

Love the videos!

[@blaknyte1]

Kayaking, not really my cup of tea but somehow, you make it seem like taking a drive and enjoying the view. Stop by a wharf, take a snack and then jump back into the river and pick it up where you left off. Somehow, I saw the connection between kayaking and taking a drive - no hurry just be there and enjoy it .. ergo, I enjoyed your kayak adventure .. crocs gators, good thing there are no such things on the Highway .. bad drivers - beware ps .. I’m enjoying the hike

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you!!! :)

[@travissapp4961]

Great videos ❤❤

[@jeffmckenna6920]

I got certified to scuba dive on the Rainbow River. There are aquifers under the river there stream into it, literally water flowing out of the ground into the river. There are boiling sands, where water from the aquifer seeps into the river through the sand and makes the sand look like its boiling. So much to love about this video, my personal favorite was the friendly zebra. The otter was pretty cool too. Can I ask how much was the night in the Hobbit Hotel?🦓🦓🦓

[@parttimeyoutube]

Zero chance that’s a GoPro! Awesome footage!!!!!!

[@mitchthornton1820]

That was fun …

[@StoicDivinity]

16:25 😂😂

[@kellyhays23]

If you know, you know 🤣😂😅

[@tacklebill4835]

Hey "9 Lives" ! Its Tackle Been out doing my own adventures and not watching much KZbin lately Love your new line of videos Happy to see your loving life to the fullest ❤

[@kellyhays23]

Tackle! Glad to hear from you! Glad you are out adventuring! Hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving!

[@joedygert4362]

really nice 🙂

[@sammymartinez556]

Hey my friend . Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving ❤❤

[@EdwardsOutdoorAdventures]

Time to paddle!

[@mikeshackelford6662]

Kinda sad to see the development compared to when we lived in Dunnellon. Some things are more important than commerce. Absolutely beautiful area. Many hours spent on the Rainbow and the Withlacoochee.

[@onelovemon1784]

You discover the coolest unique places to stay. You'd be a fabulous host to people whom want to discover new unusual places to spend the night.

[@franciscosalinas-eq9pb]

🎉

[@jamescooke3803]

love seeing a wawa in florida

[@kellyhays23]

They are everywhere and it’s amazing. Lol I love that place

[@brucemartin6895]

We should have fan group get together and all hike some of the Florida Trail one weekend this spring..The Ecofina WMA section in Bay county or Suwanee section...

[@kellyhays23]

Love that idea! Have been wanting to do a group hike for a while now

[@ekim1302]

Dang Girl… You eat so well !!! 😮😂

[@zzlee14]

You need a tent like maybe the Zpacs. Your Hobbit house has no screens if you were where I am you would be eaten alive by flies. :)

[@carolyngilbert4371]

Can you do a video on kayaks for beginners? Love your content and now you have me looking into kayaks but I’m lost!

[@bertkelly7650]

Did you try putting the kayak on with the back door open? Step in while it's up in the air? Thanks for your video! : - )

[@Sailor376also]

Even easier. Take it from a guy who has lifted and portaged a few thousand times. Place kayak or canoe upright on the ground in front of you. Pick up the near side so the seats face away from you and the rounded bottom is cradled on your upper thighs. Reach across with one hand and in a single move pivoted off your thighs, roll it up and over your head. Half of the lift is done with the weight on your thighs,, and the roll to up and over is then one smooth move close to your center of mass.

[@kimhenderson7381]

Love love love your videos. Nice change from the traditional hiking.

[@danareed1656]

so pretty out there

[@frankiesgunsandglitter]

Lol. Some spice

[@cliveedharris1353]

You got my hint

[@cliveedharris1353]

Turn up and my kids would love it

[@onelove0890]

Cute little hobbit box.

[@MischiefWithNita]

What is the trail portion you hiked in this?

[@michaelboyle4119]

Looking real good girl. Haven't watched you in awhile.

[@dougsneider722]

Gary?! LOL

[@seastar421]

Gary?! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bryanford1139]

print a Mapquest?!? You shoulda tried 1978....nuthin but an Atlas! 😁

[@kellyhays23]

Both were before my time lol I forgot about an atlas 😂