Buffalo National River - Ponca to Buffalo City - Part I

[@kennethjanetnapper4285]

Love the buffalo river! A lot of good memories 😊

[@SouthernPaddler]

Yes, it's an amazing and beautiful place!! I'm planning on going back soon!!

[@GlennaRedcliffe]

Thanks for taking us along! I loved it!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you very much, Glenna!!

[@WesTheMesMorgan]

One of my favorite places

[@SouthernPaddler]

I haven't been to that many rivers outside of Alabama, but this is by far the most scenic and probably remote. It tops my list!!

[@kickapootrackers7255]

Beautiful indeed, cliffs, water fall, all of it. Thankya kindly, great vid. Will be watchin🙋 Blessins n thanks Dan

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks so much, Will! That was the biggest waterfall I've seen! Blessings, brother!!

[@MySUPRunnethOver]

“We’re all between swims” 😂 Those were some breathtaking views. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Yes, that's borrowed from many others, but it's true! Thanks Lashonda! That place was amazing!!

[@PaddleTV]

Wow! Amazing looking trip Dan. Yup... gonna have to come back for that one!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Yes, you will! I know that would be an amazing video if you and your crew got to experience this river!!!

[@fbenton2]

That looks like a blast

[@SouthernPaddler]

It certainly was, Frank! Such a beautiful (and really fun) river. It was amazing!!

[@therealpitabread]

Excellent video, loved the footage, made me feel like I was there. I always feel close to God on the water, it is so peaceful. Thanks for sharing your trip and the data that you keep!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks so much, Peter! Yes, being in God's Creation is always a treat, but there are some places where it's extra special!

[@dustinharris8057]

That’s awesome! We appreciate the video.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks so much, Dustin! That was my biggest adventure so far! I definitely want to go back and do it again!

[@LloydMayes]

Waterfall was awesome

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks, Lloyd! That info came from the National Park Service website. That was by far the tallest waterfall I've ever seen!!

[@crossedpaddles1184]

Somehow just found the Southern Paddler’s Channel! Great Job Dan! looking forward in enjoying the Buffalo River with you virtually. Thanks Dan!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Hey Tim- thanks so much! Great to meet you (virtually) on Pete's premier last night! 😁👍👊

[@hike-bike-paddle-and-drone]

Can’t wait to paddle this one Dan! Loved seeing Wes’s green Yukon on that gorgeous emerald water. Say, how many watts was that big solar collector? I’m just getting into solar chargers for boat trips. Jeff

[@SouthernPaddler]

Hey Jeff- thanks, brother! I would go do that trip again in a heartbeat!! I will be back to the Buffalo someday! Yes, that Yukon looks good about anywhere...lol! That solar panel is 40 watts and I've been very pleased with it. You can get 60W panels that are close to the same size/design. I got mine on Amazon- search for "FlexSolar 40W Foldable Solar Panel Charger".

[@alabamafloats]

Just now getting around to watching these. Epic trip.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks, Kid! It was an amazing experience!!

[@PFAM5]

So scenic! Glad everyone that tipped over is ok.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks, bro! Yes, everyone dried out and finished strong! :-)

[@basedbro2578]

amazing video, very well done!!! Can't wait to be back here in a couple weeks

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks, Jacob! It truly is an amazing place! Hope you have a great trip!!

[@tspandya]

beautiful video!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you very much!! 😊

[@JonLMcNair]

Amazing part 1 to the film series! The river reminds me of several others all put into one. 👍🏾🤝🏾💪🏾🔥

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks so much, Jon! Yes, there were segments I felt like I had been on before, but others were unlike anything I'd ever seen. It was an amazing experience!

[@anthonybarbour43]

Enjoyed this video, Dan! The Buffalo is on my kayaking bucket list for sure. This is a beautiful river, thanks for sharing your journey. It's also good to see Wes out there in his Prijon.

[@SouthernPaddler]

We glided through that whole river like a champ in that Prijon! You absolutely have to see this river, Anthony! You'd love it! I can't wait to go back!!

[@GuzzFieldTonKi]

Great video Dan. You don't need no steenkin camera pole. lol. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

[@SouthernPaddler]

LOL- thanks, bro! I think it worked out fine. :-)

[@caseyjones3319]

Great content, great narration.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you so very much! This still tops my list as the best trip ever! :-)

[@caseyjones3319]

@@SouthernPaddler I live about an hour and a half from the Buffalo, it's a very special place. There is lots of great hiking in the are as well as float trip opportunities. Thank you for capturing and presenting my backyard in such a great set of videos.

[@SouthernPaddler]

@@caseyjones3319 That's awesome! Thank you very much, Casey!! 👍🤝

[@Rsdillon17]

I love everything about this Dan! Can’t wait to see more. Such a great experience. Btw, had not heard “yard sale” expression before and got a good chuckle out of it. Videos are great even without the normal camera angles so don’t kick yourself about it.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you so much, Sam! I can't remember where I picked up yard sale from - Either Pete or maybe someone on this trip...lol! It's a great term! :-D Preciate it, bro!!

[@AVAJourneys]

Nice work! Informative and well produced. The count down is short for our trip. Looks like there are of plenty of hanging camp options. We'll let you know how the run goes! AVA Brian

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you so much, Brian! We never had any real issues hanging hammocks. There was one night we stayed on the "edge" of the woods because of thick undergrowth, but it wasn't that bad and every other night was fine! Can't wait to see how y'alls trip goes!!

[@AVAJourneys]

@@SouthernPaddler Enjoyed it, as well! Looking forward to catching some of that beauty in person! Thanks for a great part 1! - AVA Ashley

[@SouthernPaddler]

@@AVAJourneys Thank so much, Ashley!! 👍

[@flushot6513]

Even calm lazy river looking waters have lot of power

[@SouthernPaddler]

You are absolutely right! One always needs a healthy respect for the river!!

[@JeffWunrow]

Great video Dan! I’ll share this with Jon he will love. Can’t wait until the next segment gets uploaded. Nice job. You are a serious long distance paddler now. I knew you could do it!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks so much, Jeff! It felt good to get a 7-day stretch under my belt- that was huge thing for me! But I loved every minute of it! Thanks again for the pre-trip advice. Thanks to you and a couple of others, the camera pole was the only thing I forgot and I had everything that I needed to enjoy this trip!!

[@mountainsnmoore256]

Is that the same Jerry that went with us on the Cahaba Lilies Trip?? In his Prijon Yukon Expedition?? Also, is that a purple Next? It would be a toss up about which boat I would carry if I ever get to go to the Buffalo. The Yukon...ehh...I need more gear. LOL!. The Next...eh...i wanna carry more gear... I would probably carry my big Old Town canoe. But who knows with me?? I am digging the video and can't wait for the rest of the series. Shan could see my excitement an asked why I don't just get the Bite Me Expeditioners up and plan our own trip.... The got me to thinkin'...

[@SouthernPaddler]

No, this was a different Jerry (but the same Wes). :-) But yes, that was a purple next. Probably more gear in the Next, but drier gear in the Yukon...lol. But Charlie (purple Next) didn't take on that much. It just splashed in a few times. Man, you got to do the Buffalo National River. It's SOOO worth it!!!

[@butchcassidy3373]

Great video A buddy and myself are floating the Buffalo the first week of May 2024. Planning for three or four nights on the river. How long did it take for y'all to complete this 130 mile trip? Thanks.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Awesome!! I hope y'all have a great trip! We completed this trip in 8 days, but day 7 was a zero-day (so 7 paddling days). It rained most of day 7 and since we had planned to have at least one zero-day for weather, we just hung out at Buffalo Point Campground.

[@butchcassidy3373]

@@SouthernPaddler nice. Thanks for the great video and response. I'll post some videos of our trip on my channel. ButchCassiidy3373

[@SouthernPaddler]

@@butchcassidy3373 Subscribed and notifications ON!! Looking forward to your adventures!! 👍💯

[@janinedahl-labbe9220]

Everyone needs to see our beautiful Buffalo River and all the beauty this state really has ❤

[@janinedahl-labbe9220]

Everyone needs to see our beautiful Buffalo River and all the beauty this state really has ❤

[@OldManListening]

Time of year? Date? Air temperature? Miles traveled? Ready to do it again?

[@SouthernPaddler]

March 25th - 31st of 2023. Temps varied, but were roughly 50-60s during the day and 30-40s at night. 126-130 miles traveled (measurements varied between members). I'd do it again in a heartbeat and hope I can do it again soon!!! Just a little north in Missouri is the Current River which is a close second to this one!!

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man lt look like an awesome trip on the Buffalo River. First day sound like it had a lot of action going on. I can definitely agree with you buddy it's so much fun being on the water. & now that I got my wife and kids kayaking it is much more fun especially with my wife cuz she does not like River water. But thanks to her co-worker she's now learning river water is not that bad. I'm glad the weather was cooperating & not extremely cold out there. Dan I have a question? Would it be too much to ask you could you do a gear list of what you took with you on the Buffalo River? I can't wait to see the rest. Thank you for sharing this video. I'd enjoy watching it.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks so much, Mack! That's so awesome that you're getting to enjoy kayaking with your family!! Yes, a gear loadout video is a good idea- I'll have to do that, for sure!

[@obeewanderlow-key4916]

What ground tarp do you use under your hammock?

[@SouthernPaddler]

I use a Terra Hiker Tarp/Sheet. It's so nice to have a clean place to stand/keep gear and it packs down really small!

[@bwhit707]

Was the Next involved in a yard sale? just asking because im getting it for local NW Fl paddles. I just recently did the Buffelo in sections in my Mohawk Pack Solo 14

[@SouthernPaddler]

Awesome- no, the Next handled it like a champ. It's a great boat. The only negative I've seen with that boat is that it seems to fill up quickly (and ride low)...especially when you're packing for 3-day or more trips.

[@elliswoodall407]

Cool

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you, Ellis!!

[@elliswoodall407]

@@SouthernPaddler You’re welcome. I’ve been to the Buffalo River when I used to live in Arkansas back in the days and I was blown away by the beauty and the Amazon Jungle vibe it felt to me.

[@jasondunbar3667]

What Kind of solar panel was that? I'm looking for one for kayak trips but needing one thats water proof.

[@SouthernPaddler]

It's a FlexSolar panel I bought off of Amazon. It is waterproof and they have variable wattage- mine is 40w. It did great on this trip. I'll be using it on another multi-day trip very soon.

[@andywebb7351]

Looks like a great float. What boats did y’all use?

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks - it was. I used an Old Town Saranac 160. The purple boat was a Old Town Next. The green canoe might have been a Mad River 16ft. One kayak was a Prijon Yukon Expedition and I'm not sure what the other kayak was.

[@austingreen2378]

Do you have the coordinates if that first night campsite?

[@SouthernPaddler]

No, I don't, but it was right at 9.5 miles down from the Ponca Low Water Bridge if that helps.

[@austingreen2378]

Thanks, going again in a few weeks and scouting locations@@SouthernPaddler

[@SouthernPaddler]

@austingreen2378 Sweet!! Have fun and let me know how it goes! I want to do that trip again sometime!! 💯

[@austingreen2378]

Will do! We turned a bachelor into an annual trip in late April@@SouthernPaddler

[@blewis7359]

does anybody have garmini .gpx file for the Buffalo River. Would be very helpful

[@SouthernPaddler]

I don't know. I've only tried loading maps on my eTrex 20 once and it was cumbersome (and the maps weren't cheap). Sorry I can't help more on that.

[@blewis7359]

@@SouthernPaddler Thanks for the response. Yes it can be a pain. Basecamp is required to do this. There are many utube videos on how to do this. We are taking a 75 mile trip this weeklend so I will have the track for that part - Wollum to Buffalo City. Enjoy tour upcoming adventures.