This Place Really Impressed Me! (Unexpected) - SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures

[@SUVRVing]

Yes, I'm aware that Missouri is west of the Mississippi, lol. Slip of the tongue. I meant just "in the East" 😁 Thanks for watching! - Tristan

[@ShandeleReynolds]

I live just a few miles south of there and never heard of it.??? Cool

[@Audion]

Minivan Mafia is going to get ya 🤣

[@SkepticalRaptor]

For a Californian (and somewhat Utahn), Missouri is back east somewhere. Even if I lived for a few years in St. Louis.

[@TheMattc999]

I'm glad you enjoyed your time here in Missouri. I've lived here most of my life and there are places here people who have spent three entire lives here wouldn't believe are right here in Missouri. You definitely checked out the right general area Edit- the St Francois Mountains are actually some of the oldest mountains on earth, and were apparently the only point above water when the rest of the central U S. was under water. When they were first formed they were most likely reminiscent of the Cascades and over time have been weathered down to what is left today. I spend as much of my free time as I possibly can down there, absolutely gorgeous country around there if you know where to go. 👍👍👍

[@proudchristian77]

I didn't know about the volcanoe, cool beans, !, I thought maybe all da mountains had the ability to wake up & move , but I grew up in S Illinois so I was pretty close, it's beautiful out there, rebirth is a sad thing, , but it's also necessary , & no dern wonder it's going to crack there, awesome!, nice walk !, 🏕

[@RicG.]

Tristan should do a commercial for that Catfish place, with his signature line ".....it's not terrible"! 😀

[@RicG.]

I was born and raised in Missouri - lived there for 19 years, but never scaled that treacherous, highest mountain summit in the state. Next time I go back I'll have to do that. I'll study your technique to safely make it to the top. 😃

[@SUVRVing]

Be sure to bring supplemental oxygen.

[@jeffMinnesota952]

its a good thing Tristan has rock climbing gear and expertise...

[@kc195556]

@Ric G LOLOL!!!

[@markpashia7067]

Missouri also has Rock Bridge Memorial State Park near the center of the state that has a cave named "The Devil's Ice Box" that in the past was used as cold storage so if you are ever in that area you have one more "devil" feature to check out.

[@bobboaz5656]

About the turf- Elephant Rocks is the first place in the country to have an interpetive trail for the blind. The turf tells the person there is a rope to their right. They can then take the rope and follow it to a knot which marks a brail sign they can read.

[@CaseyWinningham]

I am a stone carver. I specialize in hand carving letters in stone. The lettering you showed us today, was exceptional. Professional quality “V” groove lettering. Those quarrymen were very talented. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@davemacgyver573]

Hey Tristan, I grew up in Missouri. You did a great job documenting some of the most popular points of interest. As a kid growing up we went to Johnson shut-ins, elephant rocks, and Tom Sauk mountain/reservoir almost every summer. Floating the Black River was a favorite of mine (near Annapolis) there is a cave you can paddle your canoe into. The cave has a natural spring inside it. Also if you like to fish, Montauk State park has a great little trout hatchery. Lots of cool state parks and things to see in Missouri for sure.

[@websterbarstone]

Missouri and Arkansas don't get the publicity that western states like Utah and Colorado get, but you can spend a lot of time chillin' out in free campsites and enjoying some beautiful scenery in both of them. Watch out for ticks when the weather gets warmer. It's really nice to see someone who has been to so many magnificent places out West really soaking up and appreciating the Ozarks.

[@dave8k9hohnjmdavez57]

SSSSSHHHHHH...geez never.give away a good place..let them traffic jam else where

[@SconnyWandering]

Um, Missouri is still west of the Mississippi Need to get up to Devil's lake in Wi, it has Devils doorway and a ballaned rock, as well as an elephant rock. As well as a massive Bird Mound you might like

[@justinellingson4908]

And Devil's staircase in Janesville Wisconsin

[@SUVRVing]

I'm aware. I meant to say "in the East." Thanks for watching.

[@hrhosmer]

You are a charming host on all these adventures. I love visiting through your eyes and the historical commentary. Thank you ☺️

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Helen!

[@markpashia7067]

Interesting note: When you were at Johnson's Shut-ins, you were in an area that had a huge flood from a dam failure on top of the mountain beside the parking lot. The electric utility company has a "battery" on that mountain. They built a lake at the top of the mountain and another at the bottom of the mountain. When demand is low they pump water to the top but when demand is high the run water through a pipe to feed a turbine and generate more electricity to feed the grid. It was built back in the forties or fifties (cannot remember details). They had a safety failure one night many years ago and flooded the whole state park with a massive wall of water and had to rebuild most of it. Before that you did not have those fancy walkways at the shut ins and there use to be paths to the top of those cliffs above that lower pool that folks would jump off. I remember going there about fifty five years ago and friends jumping off those into that large pool. I am not a swimmer so I sat in the shallows and watched. I also saw folks Scuba diving in that pool who said it was several hundred feet down to the bottom of that pool as it goes under that cliff a ways. Might be a spring? Just do not remember details. Sorry.

[@ShandeleReynolds]

Cool, thanks. I live just over the line in Arkansas.

[@SUVRVing]

Huh, that's really interesting! Thanks for sharing, Mark.

[@alicial6072]

I think that's called a hydroelectric plant, I work for an electrical contractor, and we worked at a plant installing fiber from the lower reservoir to the upper one and it was described to me exactly the way you described it and along the drive up to the top there are warning signs with lights if flashing the reservoir was breached and to basically run.

[@guardmommad5084]

And there was a family of 4 that were washed down the river that night. I think a toddler and infant with the parents. Everyone miraculously survived!

[@davemacgyver573]

Mark Pashia, thanks for the info, I never knew the pool at the end of Johnson Shut-ins was that deep. Wow, that's cool. Are you any relation to EJ Pashia, the barber from DeSoto Missouri?

[@sharondavis8003]

Loved the video. Interesting to see how the quarrymen of the 1800’s use first initials & last name to chisel their names on the rocks. Drone shots of the areas are super in showing us the total picture. 😊👍🏻🪨

[@SUVRVing]

I would have done just my first and last initials to save my arms the trouble 😁

[@jeffstone28]

It was early graffiti!

[@jefftullius]

I'm pretty sure Missouri is WEST of the Mississippi

[@SUVRVing]

I'm aware. Slip of the tongue. I meant to say "in the East."

[@saginawdan]

Coming from a heavily forested area (N. Minnesota), I was amazed at how densely forested the Ozarks are. Nothing but trees as far as the eye can see. Beautiful! 👍

[@mikemanjo2458]

Great job! Loved your commentary and explanation of the igneous vs sedimentary mountain ranges. Love following your journeys. Have a great week! Jane in SC

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Jane!

[@ozarkmtnloghomes]

Hey Tristan, absolutely loving your videos. My wife and I have been laid up with Omicron this past week and we have probably watched 100+ of your videos. We made 2 trips to the west in 2020 and just fell in love with Utah and Yellowstone/Teton area. We are located in Arkansas, which is also a beautiful state, but still west of the Mississippi. Lol We have been bookmarking some of your sites and planning another trip to Yellowstone in the winter of 2022 if possible. I am a photographer, and my wife and I both love photography, but she got me a go pro for Christmas so anxiously waiting to get back out on the trail to try that out. You are inspiring to us.Keep up the great videos and take good care of Cassie! PS, try some salt and ketchup on that catfish the next time, if there is a next time. How my wife and I both like it. My favorite part of this video, watching you face trying to eat that catfish. 😉

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Lee! All the best to you and your wife. Feel better!

[@jeffstone28]

I agree about watching Tristan turn up his nose at that lovely fried catfish LOL.

[@ChrisKTMKurtz]

Another great video. Your format and the info you provide are spot on. GREAT JOB! No silliness or ridiculous music, informative and great editing. Thanks so much for all you do.

[@llorylloyd]

Amazing views and interesting history to go along with it. Biggest reason I love your channel. No drama just peace, quiet, beauty and learning. Tristan - climbs rock Time - 10 seconds Shouts - I did it Accomplishment - climbing the highest mount in Missouri. I love catfish 🐟. It has a particular taste different than other fish. It looked so delish. I also like that you care willing to try other food than you are use to. I want to but I was a spoiled child and I ate what I wanted and didn't have to eat what I didn't want. Thanks for what you do. Safe travels 💕

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks Llory! Like I said in the video, I'll try anything, but that doesn't mean I'll like it 😆

[@Mickju]

You need tartar sauce to go with the catfish. That is how I have had it in Texas and Oklahoma and it's delicious.

[@justinellingson4908]

The sign at the beginning of the trail said the AstroTurf and things like that are for blind people at elephant rock also if you went further down the trail there are buildings and a railroad track from the mining operation

[@Maverician]

Thank you for explaining, I was interested myself!

[@Karen-bj7lc]

The AstroTurf "carpets", like Justin said, are tactile signals. In this case my understanding is that they signal a curve in the trail and/or a nearby Braille sign

[@ShandeleReynolds]

Wow, wished he had went further. 😒

[@SUVRVing]

Good to know!

[@bikemed74]

Did I miss something- highest point east of Mississippi? I think Missouri is west of the river.

[@SUVRVing]

I meant to say "in the East." Slip of the tongue.

[@Silkstep]

You were in my neck of the woods where I have many wonderful childhood memories. I still backpack the Ozark Trail, and have been to Mina Sauk falls many times to have a nice cup of coffee or lunch with a view. I have to say the memories of Johnson Shut-ins are some of the best from places on your video. In the 60's and 70's, we did not have all the water slides and water parks we have now, so that made this place extra special and unique. Great job, and nice to see these special places from the drone perspective. Very cool.

[@SUVRVing]

It would have been a fun place to grow up, for sure. Thanks Ron!

[@rwstavros]

Missouri is west of the Mississippi;-)

[@SUVRVing]

Lol I'm aware. Slip of the tongue, and I missed it when I was editing.

[@rwstavros]

@@SUVRVing I assumed it was .. now I am. Waiting to see another east of Mississippi 😊 one. I am a great fan

[@attheflattrackraces4662]

You're in my back yard! Welcome, hope you enjoyed your stay. My daughter and I hiked that area in the spring and cooked steaks in a grill by that tower over a stick fire. Steaks tasted like burt sticks. Lol. We still laugh about it. Beautiful atea. Edit.. How can anyone not love catfish? You kept me laughing through the whole meal. Great video. Thanks.

[@ShandeleReynolds]

If it tasted fishy I understand

[@daniellilienkamp5202]

Thomas Beveridge, in his book, "Geologic Wonders and Curiosities of Missouri," lists 80 places in the state with Devil in their name. Creating a list for the whole country would likely be a daunting task! I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Missouri. There's a lot of interesting things to see and do here.

[@SUVRVing]

That book sounds right up my alley! Thanks Daniel.

[@Terraducky]

The astro turf mats are part of The Braille Trail. There are designated spots along the path marked by these mats.

[@SUVRVing]

Ah, interesting! That makes sense. Thanks Terry.

[@78twood]

Really beautiful! Just a peaceful pleasant park 🥰 I only visited the Ozarks once when I was 12.. My aunt and uncle took me to a place that had a wooden maze ! They didn’t want to go in it but being a kid I wanted to. Well…I got LOST in the maze for 20 minutes and couldn’t find my way out 😳 I found myself starting to panic, running through one wooden door after another! I was the only person in the maze too. FINALLY, some other people came through, which I followed lol. They came right through and right out of the maze!! My aunt and uncle said they were starting to get worried 😆 LOL SO WAS I! That’s the first and last maze I’ve ever been in. I wouldn’t mind going through another one, just not by myself 😳

[@SUVRVing]

Lol that's basically every kid's nightmare! Glad you made it out alive 😁

[@ShandeleReynolds]

Where is that???

[@nordicgar]

Glad you enjoyed Missouri! You are welcome here anytime! Really enjoyed your reaction to the Fried Catfish!!😂😂

[@p.fleming2353]

Sorry you didn't like the catfish! In the south, we love our catfish (if it is cooked right)! Very interesting video as usual. You are much appreciated. Thanks for the video.

[@Shacgyver]

I loved the drone footage of places I have been many times. Such a cool perspective of places I love. I think the astroturf may be part of a blind accessible trail to mark a break in the line while holding the rope along the trail. The shut-ins has some really fun trails besides the water area.

[@SUVRVing]

Oh, I hadn't thought about it helping mark the trail. Good point!

[@nuecleus]

Yeah! It’s the Brail Trail

[@albertserpa257]

I'm sure you're aware of it but the high point in Missouri is still west of the Mississippi. I'm enjoying seeing all these new areas you visit, not knowing that they even existed.

[@SUVRVing]

Lol yep, slip of the tongue. Thanks for watching!

[@hgj2019]

Catfish eatin’ southerner here. It is one of my favorite fresh water fish, but having eaten walleye when I lived in AZ a few years it is also excellent. Catfish is best eaten with generous amounts of lemon juice squeezed onto it. If lemon not available tartar sauce, maybe cocktail sauce enhances the flavor. The onion and pickles are important as well. Good cole slaw adds a lot to the flavors too. Of course it is required that you wash it down with sweet tea. If that is not available coca-cola is the only allowed substitute. 😋

[@caroll7190]

Welcome to the midwest! I was hoping you wouldn’t be disappointed with our lower elevation sites. You certainly picked a beautiful time of year to explore!! We love your drone footage to view the area from above. I think it’s comical that you love to fish but don’t like eating it! 😆

[@SUVRVing]

High elevation is all relative, right? 😁 Thanks Carol!

[@anton_gavrilov]

I've recently visited Devil's bridge, Devil's throat cave and Devil's path in Bulgaria, I'm not sure it was all Devil sites there :D

[@rgdodson]

Good video, really enjoyed it. However, not liking catfish is almost un-American! LOL

[@wildeescape]

That's a state I've never been to. I really like all the fall colors. Only one question, because I like food...how was the tuxedo cheesecake thing?

[@larrydraper4451]

So you don't like catfish. I'll still watch you and won't "unsubscribe". I eat it every chance I get but I was raised eating fish and I love it. Hope you give it another chance someday. Also, try to find the hush puppies that have jalapeños in them, they're better. I love rock formations and you show us the best ones, thank you. It was so nice to see them without graffiti. Very interesting trip. See you next week.

[@jonsmith9892]

Nice video sir, I am an Ozarks native... glad you could stop by... however you were not east of the Mississippi at Taum Sauk Mountain... but you are close... :)

[@SUVRVing]

I'm aware. Slip of the tongue. I meant to say "in the East."

[@jeffstone28]

Sorry you never developed a taste for fish but it was fun watching you turn up your nose at it 😄. Any number of us would gladly have taken that nice fish off your hands!

[@GottaGet63]

Just for clarification...Tom Sauk mountain is not east of the Mississippi river. It borders Missouri on the eastern border.

[@SUVRVing]

I'm aware. Slip of the tongue. Thanks for watching.

[@john15yt]

For an avid fisherman, it comes as a great surprise that you have an aversion to eating them. Nonetheless, it was fun seeing you try something different and getting your reaction. In the spirit of "adventure" it would be fun to see you "exploring" new and distinctly local foods.

[@billj5645]

I grew up a long way from any big bodies of water, that catfish meal looked incredible to me. I'll probably have to find fish for dinner tonight.

[@thebigcountry8518]

This is crazy. Just found out my Oklahoma friend doesn't eat fried fish and he's Country Folk. Now your the 3rd person I have run across in the last 2 days that doesn't like fried fish. That's 3 no fried fish eatin' peeps in 2 days. I wonder what could it mean ? Like I'm getting an Universal message. I think the message is "Ya'll got some messed up taste buds" 😒

[@jamesrichardson1326]

Farm raised catfish is good fried. Wild ones not so much depending on what they eat.

[@wenfritsch4647]

Love this video. Changing topics, previously you mentioned you will visit Michigan in 2022, I strongly suggest you visit both sleeping bear dunes as well as many places in the upper peninsula

[@steveflaim2656]

I liked the inscriptions on the granite boulders. Clearly done by professionals!

[@SUVRVing]

They knew what they were doing, for sure! Thanks Steve 👍

[@gbro8822]

Lol Pizza yes, fish no. Thank you great job as always.

[@davidmackie2901]

Catfish is tricky. Farmed catfish tends to be pretty fatty and is therefore more fishy. Wild caught can be really good, but can also be very fishy depending on what the thing had to eat wherever it lived. A good spicy breading helps imho, but I grew up eating fish a bit. That does look like a very beautiful and interesting area and I haven't ever had time to visit it; just traveled through on the way to somewhere else. Now I have offspring living in the south and my parents have passed on so there is a bit more reason to go that direction and ability to take time while traveling, so I will definitely want to see these parks. One more thing; I've been to a Devil's Gulch in South Dakota that is pretty cool and has a Jesse James legend attached. It's at the town of Garretson and there's a nearby state park called Palisades that is a completely bizarre compact rocky canyon suddenly appearing in a prairie landscape. Neither place would be a destination imo, but a really cool side trip in the Sioux Falls area.

[@SUVRVing]

Sounds like an interesting spot, for sure! Thanks for sharing, David. And yes, you should definitely visit the south. Fall, when I visited, was the perfect time.

[@Maddiehere89]

Tristan I really enjoy your channel. Every state has interesting places to visit. I have lived in South Carolina all my life. I do enjoy traveling around. You just let me realize that I should not skip over some states that I had not planned to travel to.

[@jthomashair]

I admire your adventurous spirit! I view it as kindred to my own :) I really enjoy watching these videos because I learn about cool new places in our country and world but also because I don’t know enough people in real life who share my appreciation for such things

[@jeffstone28]

I love all the nice comments on this video and that Tristan responded to so many of them. Missouri is the Show Me state and you've shown us a great video.

[@kenraney638]

We live near these areas and really appreciated the drone shots!

[@nickerwinjr]

Mt. Mitchell, NC is the highest point, east of the Mississippi 😉

[@kaykaykayak9368]

Love you explaining the rock formations! I’m glad you try new foods , I love fish but not if it tastes fishy. Good fish in Wisconsin, you will have to do a Friday night fish fry when you make it to Wisconsin and we also have Devil’s Lake State Park.

[@apkygal]

I love your videos and I watch them faithfully. You take me to places I will never see and help satisfy my wanderlust! I hope you will venture into Ky someday and explore the numerous trails in the Red River Gorge and Cumberland Falls area. Rugged and beautiful!

[@SUVRVing]

I briefly visit Kentucky on this trip (stay tuned), but I don't get that far east. Thanks Allison!

[@nickhayley]

Well, I enjoyed that whole video. Pretty relaxing as I scroll through the NSW national parks website (Australia) looking for things to explore around me. Good to see you appreciating rocks and cool landforms, Tristan. All the best, Nick

[@debralozano6129]

Loved the video as always an adventure. Try eating fish with some tartar sauce, you might like it more, or with lemon juice squeezed on it. Have you ever heard of Boulder Field in NE Pennsylvania, it's very interesting.

[@gadams8160]

Another good episode! Way to go on the Catfish. There are lots of people who LIKE fish that won't touch Catfish. I like to think everyone would love a hush puppy though. Heart clogging, but delicious.

[@sharewin6445]

OMG!! Can’t believe you’ve never tried Catfish! Being from Tennessee, it’s a favorite! We’ve learned to eat the hush puppies with homemade sweet pickle relish. As another comment stated, the pickles, onions are to eat with the catfish. Some people like white beans with their catfish. If you’re ever close to Reelfoot Lake State Park, Northwestern Tennessee, be sure and eat at Boyette’s Dining Room. The food and service are Great! It’s about an hour and half drive for us, but definitely worth the drive! ENJOY your videos!!

[@ShandeleReynolds]

Brown Bean's!!. I want some fish now!!! 😋

[@joelechner466]

Maybe you're supposed to eat the pickles and the onions with the catfish to cut the fishy flavor???? I don't know, lol

[@ShandeleReynolds]

Definitely the onion. But it shouldn't have been fishy. I think that just happens sometimes

[@jessemonster3659]

"I did it!" Lol That's adorable.

[@albeshino8875]

I’m so glad and excited to have found your channels. Everything is amazing and perfect! Filming, sound, commentary, drone shots, etc.

[@garysanchezphotography]

Not East of the Mississippi, it's about 78 miles East to Cape Girardeau, the closest town on the Mississippi.

[@SUVRVing]

It was a slip of the tongue. I meant to say "in the East." I'm aware that it's not east of the Mississippi (which I covered in the previous video). Thanks for watching.

[@joanpearl1454]

"It's not terrible" 😅 If you are in the Columbia MO area in the future, Devil's Ice Box is interesting.

[@jss27560]

In one of your earlier videos in this series, you mentioned that one problem with minivans is that they sit low to the ground. You can get a 3-inch lift kit for certain models. As for fish 🐟 you might want to try salmon, tuna steak, or shark as their texture is more meat-like.

[@SUVRVing]

I would never put a lift on a minivan for the same reason I've never put a lift on my RAV4. Those vehicles, their frames, etc. are just not made for that kind of thing. I've had salmon lots of times. It's OK but I wouldn't choose to eat it if I had other options 😁

[@ShandeleReynolds]

@@SUVRVing well it not being yours. But they do have lift's especially made for every different car/truck. And I'm am very sure if they were especially manufactured for that vehicle, the manufacturer warranties it. It's just like anything else companies specialize in.

[@jimmym3352]

Usually fish that is breaded/fried can be good to any palate. Worst case scenario you can smother it in tartar sauce or if you lack that, ketchup works in a pinch. I never ate fish growing up, but I eat it now for health benefits. At least once a week is healthy from a study I read, sometimes I have more. Tilapia is good fish usually. Salmon of course. At home it's tuna since I don't know jack about cooking fish.

[@travelingwithronnie2904]

Hate to correct you, but Missouri is west of the Mississippi River. But love that area go photographing it all the time

[@SUVRVing]

Lol I'm aware. Slip of the tongue.

[@mikemanjo2458]

Such a pretty waterfall...I can only imagine how beautiful it would be with high rainfall levels.

[@SUVRVing]

It'd be amazing, for sure! Thanks Mike.

[@vanvorst1999]

😎👍 Thanks for sharing another fascinating trip with us!

[@samshepperrd]

22:04 he didn't grow up eating fish - doesn't like eating it. Surprising to hear form someone who's made so many videos of him catching so many fish. I guess it explains why I've never seen him keep one fish for the table.

[@SUVRVing]

Exactly!

[@NinjaBooKitty]

Wow,, I'm surprised as well at the really interesting and beautiful places you found, but I am REALLY surprised by how touched I am by Dillard Mill. What a pastoral, bucolic, peaceful setting. How gorgeous that must be at sunrise and sunset, really the type of thing you expect to see in paintings. I will definitely pin this on my map. You really are showing this side of the country very well. Another fantastic video, Tristan! 🤗

[@SUVRVing]

That mill area really was pretty. And I was the only one there! Thanks for watching.

[@kc195556]

@ninjabookitty, you have perfectly described Dillard Mill. From a video no less! I had this same experience of it in person.

[@7265]

If you ever find yourself in the southern Missouri Ozarks there's a place you need to put on your bucket list. The place is called Greer Mill Spring located new the eleven point River. It is the most amazing place and it has become my spiritual place. Two large Springs create a significant stream that flows for a little over a mile to the eleven point River. It courses over many big boulders and small Ledges and is incredibly beautiful. You really need to put it on your bucket list because it is so special. There is a well-worn path of about a mile to get to it. You won't be sorry you sought it out

[@ShandeleReynolds]

Blanchard Springs Caverns is a must just over in Arkansas. There's a big cave system with two levels. Paid of course but it's not your typical cave. And then where the spring comes out of the mountain is huge and free.

[@carnivoreRon]

Thanks for the video. I've wanted to go there for a while. I live in the Joplin, Mo area. We have some good trails such as the Shoal Creek Trail system. I've enjoyed your videos of the west. Thank you, again.

[@MonaMorgan]

You need tarter sauce for the catfish. That makes all the difference!

[@SUVRVing]

I tried it. Didn't make a difference 😁

[@digitalstew]

Hi Tristan. Long time viewer, first time commenter. 😀 If you manage to go further east into Indiana, I'd recommend Turkey Run State Park. Nice hikes through beautiful carved rocks in west central Indiana.

[@SUVRVing]

Hi Stuart! I'll definitely visit there when I'm in Indiana. Looks beautiful. Thanks for watching (and commenting)!

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

The Ozarks are beautiful in the fall as are all ares with Deciduous forests! Those giant boulder were very impressive! Hope you enjoyed visiting with your sister!❤️😀🇺🇸🌏🚙

[@bobross9623]

Aha! Another waterfall, boulders & geologic formations - what a great way to start my Saturday before I venture out to a local state park....great hike & commentary as usual. Thanks! FYI, I sent you a photo of my 1st painting of 2022 to your email site.

[@teena0708]

Loving this series… have been wanting to check out the state parks in that area… btw the onions and pickles were to go with your fish.. 😉☺️

[@SUVRVing]

They wouldn't have made a difference 😄

[@teena0708]

@@SUVRVing 😂😂😂

[@ssteele1812]

I love the fact that while visiting Missouri, your camping was thwarted by a "Missouri Crossing". I am slowly working my way thru your catalog in no particular order. I subscribed after watching your "House Hunters" videos.

[@samshepperrd]

It's pretty exhilarating in those eastern deciduous forests to be there in the spring when all those leaf bare trees suddenly bring forth green leaves all at once.

[@than217]

"While trying to ford the river in your sister's minivan you've destroyed the alternator." The Ozark Trail was a way lamer game than the Oregon Trail...

[@gailasbury9978]

Newly subscribed. Binge watching old episodes. Isn’t purdy much all of Missouri WEST of the Mississippi? 🤔

[@peggy011]

What an amazing area of the country. I appreciate your explanation of the various geological features, and the arial footage is stunning. Elephant Rocks and the Shut-ins are particularly beautiful Thank you for another well made travel journal. P.S. I'm right there with you on eating fish. :-)

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Peggy! Great to meet another non-fish-eater 😁

[@danm2173]

Highest point east of the Mississippi 4:40 ? Am I mistaken or weren't you west of the Mississippi? Either way I chuckled out loud when you stood on the rock & exclaimed "I did it".

[@SUVRVing]

Slip of the tongue. I meant to say "in the East." Thanks for watching!

[@danm2173]

@@SUVRVing Thank you for your videos. Always time well spent.

[@kimprocarione5473]

A lot of fun humor in this one! It must be the mini van! 😂

[@TheWonderwy]

You cracked me up when you summitted the highest point in Missouri. Thanks for sharing your travels. Love your videography.

[@rosettathompson2283]

I look forward to your visit to Mt. Mitchell, the highest point EAST of the Mississippi. Come to North Carolina soon. You would love the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Roan Mountain (in June when the rhododendron are in bloom!) Table Rock,, Cherokee, and, of course, Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

[@michaelmark3994]

your parent should make you try squid or else NO CHISTMAS FOR YOU!!!

[@therussmccurdy2602]

Isn't the quarry where they filmed the quarry water swimming area in the 1979 film "Breaking Away"

[@johntuttle4486]

You've also got Devil's Acre and Devil's Tombstone in the Catskills of NY.

[@stevedietrich8936]

Gorgeous waterfall. I was surprised that the high point was as low as it was. I thought it would be a few thousand feet higher. That shut in was special as well. Nice scenery.

[@fluorite1965]

Surprisingly Missouri has one of the lowest high points at only 1772 ft above sea level.

[@bg5215]

Devil's Doorway and Devil's Alley at Devil's Lake State Park Wisconsin

[@melissafrye76]

I love fish, but not catfish... to me, catfish is VERY fishy.... I really love fresh fish from coastal states - Grouper in Florida, Salmon in Washington state/Oregon.... :) The white fish, like Grouper, tends to be very less 'fishy' tasting and is usually SO good. :)

[@timmccaffery4826]

This past weekend I hiked in Devil's Den state park in western Arkansas, south of Fayetteville and north of Ft. Smith, AR. A very cool, compact state park.

[@AprilRoseNW]

You forgot about “Devil’s Punchbowl” along the Oregon Coast ! Beautiful but scary .!

[@phyllisbonner8900]

You are a great host and deliver comments beautifully. Like watching a documentary. Love your adventures.

[@rocknrollwillneverdie2504]

Been to Devil's Postpile. Been to Devil's Slide Paradise Valley Livingston to Gardiner, MT. Giant red streak, according to newest Roadside Geology of MT is Triassic Chugwater Formation (pp 193). Same book (pp. 208) says same red exposure in Pryor Mountains, Red Dome, SE of Bridger. Brilliant red all around on Pryor Mountain Road. There is another red streak along the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway in Wyoming (not sure on geology). Just went to SW of the town of Silver Star, MT to Hells Canyon Road/ Guard Station/ Fishing Access Site. This is the southeasternmost extent of the Highland Mountains with similar rocks that you saw around Butte/Ringing Rocks. All fun granitic boulders to scramble, very fun campsite, very few people. East of the town of Silver Star, MT is a fishing access site at Jefferson River.

[@alanpeterson4939]

If you get back to that area, visit Mill Stream Gardens, Silver Mines, Hughes Mountain, Lower Rock Creek (Cathedral Canyon), Castor Shut-Ins, Buford Mountain, and camp at Marble Creek. Lots to do in that small section of Missouri.

[@billharris7235]

For people who aren't fond of fish, getting Cajun blackened style usually does the trick, especially with catfish!

[@dillonmech7206]

Fish Tip: Tartar sauce, or maybe cocktail sauce (even horse radish), dude LEMON cant do it without lemon.

[@jimmym3352]

Fairly pretty there. I admit my Western bias being born out here, and my love of red sandstone. What this area lacks in elevation changes it makes up for in pretty trees and vegetation.

[@bisem433]

If you make it further east I believe Coopers Rock State forest just outside of Morgantown, WA would be a good fit for this channel. Here is a description from the website: "Established in 1936, Coopers Rock State Forest boasts some of the most iconic views in Almost Heaven. Located just off I-68, about 13 miles from Morgantown, the park features canyon overlooks, historical sites, picnic shelters, 50 miles of hiking and biking trails, sandstone cliffs for climbing and bouldering, cross-country ski terrain, a lake perfect for reeling in trout and a nearby river for rafting." Love the channel and look forward to every adventure!