Urban Kayaking | Exploring Nature Among Planes, Trains, and Industry in Queens, NY

Join me on a kayaking adventure on Flushing Creek in Queens, New York, as I encounter airplanes, trains, wildlife, and unexpected nature from a unique perspective. This interesting waterway divides Queens into eastern and western halves. The creek has many industrial sites along its shores and empties into Flushing Bay, where LaGuardia Airport is located. As part of my journey, I also take a short drive to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, where I paddle Meadow Lake and explore another section of Flushing Creek. These two sections are only connected by 2,000 feet of underground tunnels. Even though this creek has been polluted over the years, this was an incredible experience and it's always fun to go to a new spot and take you along for the ride.
Fun Fact: Flushing Meadows Corona Park was the location of the 1964 New York World's Fair and features the famous "Unisphere" which is a stainless steel model of Earth.
If you have any ideas of where you'd like to see me go next, let me know in the comments!
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[@deanbianco4982]

No gloves. You pick up trash despite the lack of gloves. This affirms to us all that you are not just a recreationalist; you're a conservationist. Nice to know that there are at least some folks, like yourself, who give a s**t, the quiet heroes making a difference. Yet ANOTHER reason I support you!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate this comment. Means a lot to me. Thank you for watching, commenting, and supporting the channel.

[@steves1749]

Another great adventure. Thanks for cleaning up our public park.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting I appreciate it.

[@tombillotto6335]

I've said it before: you're a braver man than I for paddling those urban (rather yucky) waters. But I admire you for picking up trash and for your love of wildlife.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. Thank you for watching and commenting as always. I appreciate it.

[@Mag_Aoidh]

I swear, every time I start watching one of your videos I pull my phone out and start looking at Google maps to keep up with you.!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

That's awesome! I appreciate you doing that. That's the best way to follow along. Thank you for watching and commenting as always. It means a lot to me.

[@Mag_Aoidh]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors I learned about Flushing Meadows from The History Guy talking about the huge ash dumps that were there around the turn of the century. I live in Tennessee and I’m still amazed that so much of New York City is still natural. I’m learning a lot from you. Mike

[@vince131s]

Always!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@Mag_Aoidh Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting. I've been to Tennessee a few times. Love it there. 😀

[@Mekinhumbel]

lol glad to hear I'm not the only one doing that

[@electricbehaviors]

Wow!!!! I really loved when you launched at meadow lake. All those columns, the green water, the graffiti. Man, thank you for taking us for the ride. It felt real.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. That was a cool surprise 😮. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@mobiledevice2802]

Very cool to see all of that infrastructure from the water. I went to college near LaGuardia Airport. They have improved the parks and along the waterways a lot during the early 2000’s I saw the work in progress while crawling in traffic on the Van Wyck Expressway at times. Thanks for helping to keep it clean. I remember the globe from the Stark Expo in the Iron Man movies & the other three disc shaped observation decks of the NY state pavilion from Men in Black where one turned into a back up space ship.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for this amazing comment. I appreciate you watching and commenting. 🙂

[@giannit2777]

Love your videos!! Keep them coming!! I grew up in Flushing!! This was my old neighborhood!! Great to see you visted Flushing!! Also I could never do this what you are doing!! I dont have the courage!! Bravo to you!!

[@LetsGetMagnetic]

The amount of firearms and weapons and ammunition we have found in areas towards the end of your video is unbelievable about seven firearms and seven safes were located all throughout that area I was like babe he doesn't only can imagine what he's paddling over lol! Awesome video awesome to see!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Love your videos, by the way!!

[@LetsGetMagnetic]

​@@TwoFeetOutdoorsthanks so much means the world!

[@BrazilianLivingAbroad]

1-hour long video! I'm all in. I've just saved it for the weekend. Grade A entertainment, guaranteed!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@BrazilianLivingAbroad You know, this is my 1st video to break an hour. Most have been 40 to 50 minutes. Please let me know what you think. Let me know your opinion of the hour long video. Personally, I think it's interesting and doesn't drag on. I literally edit all my clips, put it together, and the length is the length. I never have a predetermined length in mind. I look forward to you watching. Please comment after you watch. Thank you.

[@BrazilianLivingAbroad]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors Surely I will, although I'm already 100% sure that I will love it. Somehow, you and Kelsey have found the magic balance, the perfect way of putting just the right amount of dialogue and information during the editing so our attention won't be distracted from contemplating the landscapes, while we still get enough detail about the route and the location. I believe that this is one of the major reasons why your channel is growing fast, and organically. And, please, accept my apologies for any grammar error. As I mentioned before, I'm a non-native English speaker.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@BrazilianLivingAbroad Thank you SO much!!

[@qbmac2306]

Do you fancy doing a video going over all your gear and processes? Like your choice of kayak, cameras, clothes, location scouting, travel, day itinerary, etc? Might be a good idea for a 10K sub special.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I'm actually thinking of creating a second channel where I keep it more gear and reviews specific. This way, there's separation, but they compliment each other. That would be really fancy. 😆 I like the 10k sub special idea.

[@slimpickins3425]

I grew up in Whitestone, and have driven past these waterways hundreds of times, its really cool to see it from your prospective!. I have also biked from the marina through City Field and into the Park. Love all your adventures!

[@Badguy10472]

Matt you must have a huge pair going thru that grassy marsh area. It gave me florida everglades feeling where i was expecting a gator to show up at any moment. But then i reminded myself that this is Queens NY. Lol Thanks for the Great Videos. Keep'em coming.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I do 🤣🤣🤣. You should check out the alligators in this video of mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmW2e6qMi7OeiMUsi=cwYbGgnFkMJHqp2l

[@phylliselizahb1041]

There's always a chance s'one flushed a 'gator, ya know?

[@steveschwartz6138]

Another great video. I think that was a turtle that you saw swimming.

[@TallyESports]

love the videos w/ you wearing the FT hat!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I lived in Florida many years and enjoy it down there. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@freddypflugbeil6]

Very nice and fun kayaking show two feet thank you so much

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@bigben1986]

Bro, I live at 108 Astoria Boulevard one block from Flushing Creek and the marina. I walk around the area all the time. I can't believe I missed you by just one day!

[@arzirachman3862]

Glad you made it out here! And can’t believe you made it to the Creek towards the lake 😂

[@ShawnDeCoursey]

I really appreciate your videos, being a Queens native and kayak owner.

[@jeromemorris2700]

Wow! Matt your Awesome. Grab the trash and wash your hands after. Thanks for helping the precious natural environment.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome!! I did. Thank you.

[@molcs]

Thanks for showing us around!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@sayian1_998]

Your videos are amazing, I give you a lot of credit for going to these places like the Boat graveyard and Flushing creek. The amount of debris in that creek is scary. i am glad you were safe and did not get stuck. I know the area near Kings Plaza is a cool place to go Kayaking but there is a huge ship that is half sunk near the olds REDS building. Keep up the great videos and stay say out there

[@dutchwoodsman]

Nature and industrial, an interesting combination , nice video! And yes people on riverbanks mostly like the outdoors , enjoy seeing a kayakken like you! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@bobnero19]

Which can co-exist with care.

[@pmaonline]

I live not far from here and regularly run in Flushing Meadows. Love the concept of your channel! I feel that the waterways in and around NYC are not well known or showcased - kudos to you for sharing this lesser known aspect of NYC with the rest of the world

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you recognizing that in my channel. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Longislandfishingcharters]

There is some good striped bass fishing near the airport in flushing bay

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

That's good to hear! Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it 🐟🐠🎣

[@jcsufi]

Another awesome video

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@PandaPrimeX]

I'm glad I found your channel! I love your videos!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I'm glad you found the channel, too. Welcome to Two Feet Outdoors. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@AlanKroeger]

My father had a folding kayak circa 1939-1940 that he and some buddies used to take out on Westchester Creek. That was a fairly good fit as they lived on Homer Ave

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I'm actually planning on paddling Westchester Creek. I'm not sure when, but it's on my list. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@AlanKroeger]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors Be warned it is another creek on the list of filthy waterways. He and one of his Homer Ave buddies used to talk about swimming in the creek and having to push turds out of the way. I always figure they were exaggerating and trying to impress me about the bad ole days 😉

[@koshakush]

Amazing watching you paddle along the very highways and roads I drive on everyday. Some of those bays were supposed to be cleaned up in a restoration project and did look a lot better for a while but industry did what it does.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@sleepysloth12]

Love your Kayaking videos. Keep it up! Also, you should kayak from bayside marina in queens to great neck

[@danielvelez6632]

Thanks for the video, I'm always eager to see your postings and be an armchair traveler.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Ironsix6six]

Awesome video as always. I can't wait for your channel to really pop off, you deserve it.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. It's consistently growing. I'm happy. It's great seeing people enjoying my videos. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@Ironsix6six]

Hell yeah man, you're paddling around my city. If you want to fish around south brooklyn some time I'd be happy to have you

[@jsidorable]

Those guys were after the famous Flushing Creek crab. Soak them in Clorox for an hour and you have a treat.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

🦀🦀🦀 Maybe they were making a NYC crabbing KZbin video. 🤣🤣🤣

[@danielmoskowitz3060]

Lol

[@richarddouglas1712]

Very interesting! Looking forward to more 👍

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

More are coming!! Hope you watched my previous videos. Thank you. 😀

[@iastorgaphotos]

I’ve visited Meadow Lake since I was 11 years old and never seen that area! So so cool!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Love your channel!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@iastorgaphotos Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@Mekinhumbel]

that maze of bridge pillars everywhere was like something out of a very weird dream lol. Thanks for taking all that seagrass on the chin to show us that haha

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I do what I can, within reason, to sacrifice myself for the viewers. 🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, like a strange dream. Interesting, right?!

[@vince131s]

Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome 😊 Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@barryyoung969]

thats my old neighborhood! the end where you saw the pipes was built for the 1964 world's fair to create the fountain of the planets. while the fountains are long gone, the body of water, known as the Pool of Industry, surrounded by cement bulkheads and rails, still exist! During the fair the Flushing Creek was pumped and aerated and was not overgrown the way it is today. I pass and drive over those networks and highways all the time, i think its amazing you went kayaking on those waters.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for this informative comment. I really appreciate it. I've only seen the unisphere from the highway. This was the best way to enjoy the area. I'm so happy I did it. I saw so much!!

[@myradioon]

I moved down South from NYC and got so much shade from smart alec people (many had never even been to NYC but had opinions anyway), It was common to hear "I couldn't live in a place like NYC with no nature around". I snubbed them and told them I hunted wild Mushrooms in Old Growth Forest in Manhattan's Inwood Park and Salt Water Fly Fished the Nature Preserve in Breezy Point/Fort Tilden regularly....and took the Subway to both. I would add that Central Park is a renown Birding spot and a noted migratory bird stop over. One of the biggest Largemouth Bass I've ever caught was in Central Park Pond. They didn't know what to say after that. They also don't have Dragon Boat Racing down here ;)

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I started my Harlem River video at Inwood Hill Park. I loved that paddle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWGWZpqXncdqec0

[@K-MAN-ik2pz]

@@TwoFeetOutdoorsI was born in queens also. My dad worked in flushing. Have driven over that water body 1000 times. I’d be horrified to fall in. 😂

[@K-MAN-ik2pz]

@@TwoFeetOutdoorswater always reminded me of antifreeze

[@myradioon]

@@K-MAN-ik2pz It's much cleaner than 40 years ago because of the passing of THE CLEAN WATER ACT (he saw an Otter!). Not to get political but only one person running wants to get rid of the Clean Water Act that cleaned up NY Harbor, Boston Harbor and numerous Harbors Rivers after many thought it would be impossible. All the businesses he paddled by now have to adhere to regulations and not dump directly into the Harbor like they used to.

[@spuds6423]

@@myradioon Don't worry bro, the Clean Water Act isn't going anywhere, and if you are not in the environmental business, I suggest you do some research on your own. You would be horrified to see how mismanaged a lot of state and federal monies are presently wasted. I would be glad to explain at a later time.

[@wonderwonder6880]

Nice 2feet in my backyard I've seen it all from the road ways enjoyed flowing through with you. That was great. That path through is the beavers highway.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@keithprater310]

Hi,another interesting vid.nice to see another side of the new York area.take care.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@bobnero19]

Another superb video adventure!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

THANK YOU!!! 😀 I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@jonnylemons420]

Looks cleaner than the river I grew up by...lol

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@WilliamDelorenzi]

Loving your videos! Just proves when you have a passion you can e joy it anywhere! But I’m Not sure I’d be eating those crabs!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I appreciate it. Thank you for watching and commenting. I'll pass on the crabs too. 🦀

[@heribertosarmiento1265]

Matt my good friend amazing video like always but God Damn the Noise pollution is insane!!

[@jeromemorris2700]

An awesome video. Great cinematography! Great narrative! What a great urban adventure! I want to paddle that!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much! This means so much to me. Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@chefboy6123]

Another great Video! Always enjoy seeing your next adventure!!! Cheers from FL Kayakers!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you, FL Kayakers!!! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Have you watched many of my previous videos?

[@jeezjay3089]

Cool, launch is close to where I live, welcome home Queen’s son. It usually smells bad when it’s really hot out 😅

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much!! 🏠 I appreciate you watching and commenting. 😊

[@kev13nyc]

great video.... grew up in queens/flushing area for 25 years of my life.... flushing has COMPLETELY CHANGED over those 25 years.... but cant imagine what is living/hiding in the waters of flushing creek....

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@ValueVictory]

Know exactly where you are Never thought i’d see ANYONE in that water. It never looks high enough in the creeky looking parts You sir are fearless, or you’ve overcome all your fears lol Open water alone is one.. sketchy creeks and tunnel openings lol 🫡🫡 Paddle on my brother.. you are the water man of NY

[@1999jeep1999]

Very interesting keep up the good work

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@robertdubon84]

We need to get you in cleaner waters!!! The boat graveyard and this creek's waters seemed really digustingly dirty!!!! God forbid any of that water was sent onto your face or body!!! Did enjoy your video of course and thanks for sharing it!!!!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@robertdubon84 I love clean waters, too. I'm really enjoying the interesting and unique adventures in and around NYC. I have so many ideas for videos. All I can do is one at a time. Thank you for watching and commenting. Thank you.

[@robertdubon84]

I hope they don't eat those crabs from that water!!!! The water had a strange lime green color to it? I wonder what is causing it to be that slime green color????

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@robertdubon84 That's a really good question. Seriously, lime green. I wouldn't eat the crabs. 🦀😀😀

[@JamesBrock-tz7es]

Keep up the great work!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!! I APPRECIATE it.

[@stoofus]

Been skateboarding in that area for 20 years, very cool to see the terrain from the perspective of the water, nice job!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Cool! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. 🛹🛹

[@stoofus]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors Heck yeah 🛹or 💀

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@stoofus 💯

[@willt9172]

Awesome!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. 😀

[@jeromemorris2700]

This is so cool. I’ve been over the Northern Boulevard bridge a few times and thought this might be a good spot to paddle. Thanks!

[@boblister665]

When I look at the underside of some bridges while rowing I think I may not feel the same about going over them after

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Looks like there could be some construction happening? Either that or they are falling apart. 🤣🤣

[@ninja2kernow]

Cool seeing NY from the water.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@ninja2kernow Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@ninja2kernow]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors seems your on to a winner

[@roncox5512]

Amazing scenery in the creek under all the bridges 😮

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@roncox5512 Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@LazyBushcrafters]

A few times you've been in a location I would had been at. Maybe I'll get to say hello in person one day! Go to Dead Horse Bay next!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/javdeqN-otySm6ssi=XmtwubumLkROtKPO Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@LazyBushcrafters]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors doh! thanks!

[@blackman10970]

I enjoy your videos. I’m home sick. Had to watch it twice because i fell asleep. Love you exploring New York City

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I'm glad you can enjoy NYC through me. Where are you from? Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. Watch as many times as you like. 😁

[@blackman10970]

I lived in Bronx on and off for 26 years. In Rockland County Now. As a kid i explored parts of the Bronx River and that video brought back memories. Orchard Beach video took me back to my high school days. Part where he was showing her how to right her kayak had me remembering my fishing incidents there. Creek in Brooklyn I’ve cried that many of times going to work years ago. Yeah that water was filthy back then. In this video i have passed many of the areas. Didn’t know there was crabs in there. But close to LaGuardia Airport it used to smell really bad when it was low tide.

[@user-wf1ll1he2y]

Wild! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@user-wf1ll1he2y Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@bgd73]

people are nice to kayakers, as they see you earn your way. It is just too humbling. I get the same things.. especially showing up out of nowhere paddling upstream LOL.

[@arnelg67]

Being a local from Queens found this really interesting. Never seen the area from this perspective before. Almost makes me want to invest in one of those foldable kayaks and go on adventures like this on my own! Have you ever explored Jamaica Bay yet? Sure there would be great things to see there.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@arnelg67 Check this one out. I paddle from Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay, Dead Horse Bay and Marine Park. Bonus Cyclone ride at Coney Island after. kzbin.info/www/bejne/javdeqN-otySm6s

[@georgehegyes5797]

Dude that creek is so polluted, I think it's was a super site

[@sirich7751]

Flushing creek has been an interesting shade of green for a long time. As long as I can remember and that's going on 40+ years

[@Iliketoadventure]

Enjoying your adventures! Good stuff!😎👍🏼

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@Iliketoadventure Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@gildisc9759]

Another two feet outdoors Matt paddle is a must watch! My brother and his wife live very close to there right by Fort Totten Park a bit further down into queens.. I've always wanted to kayak that part of queens.. also great to know you were born in queens.. new York Presbyterian or flushing hospital?

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

So awesome!! I need to paddle that area. I was born in Flushing Hospital. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@walterneville2625]

AWESOME VIDEO

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

THANK YOU 😀

[@elthehermit2059]

I wish my kayaking videos looked as cool as yours, you have some real talent with the camera and a good public speaking voice.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@elthehermit2059 Thank you. I appreciate it. I try to do my best with what I have. I have 1 camera, a cellphone, and a mic. I've also never considered myself to be a good public speaker, and for me, speaking on camera does not come easy. I just try to have a beginning (intro), middle (story / adventure / exploring), and an end (closing). I try to put myself in the seat of the viewer and, "Do I find it interesting?" I work hard on editing. There's room for improvement, but it's all coming together. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@jeromemorris2700]

Unbelievable under the highway. Your right an otter hanging out on the surface.

[@MedfordHills]

Awesome

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@MedfordHills Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting as always.

[@jeromemorris2700]

I remember counting planes departing. Every 2 minutes. Around the clock

[@BrazilianLivingAbroad]

Matt and Kelsey, I have nothing to say about the video but to offer my warmest compliments. To be honest with you, I had to double check its length because, all of a sudden, it was over :) I was afraid that I had missed or unintentionally skipped some parts of it. Matt, you got me sitting on the edge of my chair during almost the entire duration of the video, especially during the part you were trying to find a way to pass through that barrier (10:38). I was afraid you might fall off the kayak, and the water looked way too polluted and full of unknown debris. And you also got me wondering what we'd find past those bunches of seagrass (40:25). What a wonderful surprise, with friendly people fishing for crabs. In my humble opinion, long videos are the natural way to go. You've found a niche of loyal subscribers that appreciate taking as much time as needed to enjoy, through your eyes, these unusual, precious experiences. Thank you very much, Matt, for bringing such an amazing content to us. Please stay safe and don't do anything that may harm you. Safety first and above everything else. Thank you, Kelsey, for your unique skills with the editing. You are amazing!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@BrazilianLivingAbroad Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your feedback. I'm grateful that you enjoy the videos. Makes me happy. Thank you. 😀

[@kelsarole]

Wow what an amazing comment!! Thank you so much for watching and for all of the incredible feedback, it truly means the world to us ❤ also I can’t take too much credit, Matt does most of the editing, I take care of the finishing touches 😃

[@BrazilianLivingAbroad]

@@kelsarole All the compliments are well deserved 😊 Matt and you, together, are bringing high quality entertainment video after video. Thank you for that!

[@MedfordHills]

Thank you for cleaning up the trash!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@jeromemorris2700]

Man o man! Lot of Dragon boats!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yeah, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in NY, at Meadow Lake is next month. Here's a link. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. www.hkdbf-ny.org/en/

[@spuds6423]

That structure you paddled underneath was part of a former drawbridge that was replaced with a fixed bridge. At one time, much taller vessels used Flushing Creek .

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@spuds6423 Ah, that makes sense. I thought it was strange that there was that void on both sides. I always have to explore and check things out, though. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@richieweston4111]

I lived in NYC for my whole life and I loved discovering NYC by bike, but this is amazing!! Might try my sea eagle raft on some of these!!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@richieweston4111 That's awesome 👌 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Most importantly, watch the weather and wear a PFD if you do go out on the water. Thanks.

[@Cain-x]

You are one of the good ones - good work. That area of Flushing Bay will stink to high heaven after a rainstorm in NYC - you'll smell it while driving close to the water or on the Grand Central. NYC is trying to build more infrastructure to prevent sewer outflows but we're not there yet.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@Cain-x Thank you. I appreciate it. Yeah, NYC definitely needs to get those sewer outflows squared away throughout the entire city. It would make such a huge difference to the health of our waterways. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@thelongs5698]

Great paddle as usual. If that was one of those days several weeks ago where the Tri-State was in the upper 90's to near 100, kudos to you! I was in the AC all day!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@thelongs5698 YES!!! It was sooo hot. It was a beautiful day, though. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@ChoiDuong0944]

Another wonderful day! Thank you for taking us. Theres the view of NYC by plane, by car and boy, nyc view by kayaking is way more tranquil. P.S. suggesting Norman Levy preserve park in merrick. There is a launch that leads to your Merrick bay. Also, in Island Park by Pete's Clam, theres a bay..thank you.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@ChoiDuong0944 Thank you!! I agree. I also appreciate the suggestions. I love suggestions. I will look into them more. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. 😀

[@ottolehikoinen6193]

Likely one of very few places in the world where kayaking under an interchange is possible. Niche tourism compared to the city sights but some might be interested.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

The interchange with roadways in every direction was amazing. I didn't think of it that way. Capturing something you'd see in very few places in the world. So fun just exploring new places via kayak. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@panagiotisf7228]

Ayyy my area finally wish people didn't litter and it ends up in the water 😞 thank for helping clean people suck man

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome 😊 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@elamanvetta1685]

I've learned to watch your videos on a giant 4K OLED, and I'm like...👀👀👀👀👀👀 Don't want to blink and miss something. 😂 Another fantastic trip! *Also, that animal in the water may have been nutria/river rat.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

That sounds AMAZING. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@larryzielkowski2018]

Thanks, Matt for another spectacular urban waterway video really enjoyed it but what happened to the nathans hot dogs. watching you have them made me crave them enough to have them for lunch myself :),but i also love bagels stay safe , I am looking forward to the next one

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Don't worry, Nathan's are coming back right away. 😉 Maybe next video. 🤔 🌭🌭

[@ytube777]

Thanks for the views! The Meadow and Willow Lake area was cool. Next up... JFK.... 😉

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@ytube777 You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. JFK, Jamaica Bay, and some creeks. That sounds like a plan. 😀

[@bobmanfre5083]

It's called 'Flushing Creek' for a good reason - all the toilets flow into it.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for your positivity. 🤣🤣🤣

[@rushtybeef]

Come to Little Neck Bay next? You're so close! My brother and I used to canoe from there all the time before he sold it. Great view of the old military battery at Fort Totten (what out for the boulders just under the surface), trips to Stepping Stone lighthouse, and beyond. We would also go up the east River but always turned back before Flushing Bay because we're just not as brave as you.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you for the suggestion. It's on the list.

[@channel-ko4vk]

I was prepared for this video by watching Peter Masella's video about the Whitestone Climb for planes out of LGA, and the TimBAtSea channel about running tug boats in the New York waterways. You could have stepped in to Citi Field (Shea Stadium) for a Nathan's!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. Great comment. Speaking of Nathan's, I think I need to make some Chilli Dogs again on my next video. 🌭🌭

[@channel-ko4vk]

Only speaking for myself here, but I will *NEVER* be disappointed with chili dogs appearing in your videos !!

[@prchristman]

Suggestion (if no one else has already made it): Kayak the Newtown Creek, with a kayak take-off point at the foot of the Pulaski Bridge linking Greenpoint and Long Island City. Thanks for this one, however. Very interesting!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@prchristman Here you go. Newtown Creek full distance out and back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/foOmgJaCaZlrrNUsi=k6u6p-I-tkhhFHTv Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@matthewbodner4339]

Really enjoy your videos. Would love to see you on Meadow Lake and Willow Lake near Flushing Meadows Park. Took a sailing course on Meadow Lake when 12yo. Watch the videos while on my Concept2. Matt in Alabama

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Keep watching.....I go to Meadow Lake...😂😂

[@matthewbodner4339]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors Will do. Thanks.

[@matthewbodner4339]

Watched today. Great that you were able to kayak Flushing creek from Meadow Lake. Don’t think I could have taken a sailing course with all those moored dragon boats. Looked for my high school in the background but it is at the other end of the lake.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@matthewbodner4339 Yeah, the wind pick up so I didn't end up going to the far side of Meadow Lake or Willow Lake. Thank you for watching and commenting again. I appreciate it.

[@Jc42bugs]

Another awesome adventure and that the flushing creek is stinky at low tide luckily you are on the high tide. Also for the next one, i would like to suggest from meadow lake to willow lake.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I bet it's stinky. Yeah, I didn't make it down to Willow Lake. I'm definitely curious about it. Have you paddled it? Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Jc42bugs]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors I haven't.

[@robyndavis3043]

I had to see on both the subway map & the Queens bus map, to follow you.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Oh, cool. A lot of people pull up Google maps to follow me as well. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@bluestraveler2980]

This channel is very interesting. lol

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@bluestraveler2980 I'll take that as a compliment. 😀 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@RealBesty]

Another excellent video. Love these watery views of NYC. You can see all the thick reeds by the Boathouse Bridge on Google Maps. Also, my town has annual dragon boat racing on its river (much smaller scale, though!) 🇬🇧

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for sharing this comment. I appreciate it. Google maps is amazing. Thank you for following along. 😀

[@TechExploresNYC]

nice trip, it's right outside my neighborhood of Flushing. Flushing Creek is very dirty where you were but thanks to gentrification the developers are looking for ways to clean up. If you want to know how dirty it is, go to the public water front behind Skyview center. Beyond the floating trash net it connects to the two lakes in Flushing Meadow Corona Park, but much of the waterway is covered and connected with culverts, you would have to dive and swim into.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@TechExploresNYC Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting. That Skyview Center area must be back beyond the area of the floating boom I couldn't get beyond. I'm guessing there's CSO's back there, etc.?

[@Fizz826]

I grew up in flushing and everything in this video I’ve only seen the other side. Hundreds of times, College point Blvd, Home Depot parking lot, U-Haul parking lot, van wyck, Whitestone expwy, Flushing meadow park.. I’ve never once had the desire to do water sport activities near my house. That’s why we go to jones beach 😂

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed this perspective. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@TriplePlayCards]

You should incorporate a meal in each video. It breaks it up nice.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Lots of my videos, I cook meals. I love it. I just switch things up occasionally depending on the circumstances. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@mikecooper7191]

Love the content man keep it coming. I grew up in Hackensack, the Hackensack River is pretty historic and has some awesome landmarks along it's banks including the USS Ling, thats if its still there. But you should definitely check out the Hackensack River in NJ that would be an awesome paddle. It's really cool to see NYC from it's different water ways. You got courage going in those waters brother!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@mikecooper7191 Thank you! I definitely plan to paddle the Hackensack River to the USS Ling. That's on my list for sure. Thank you for watching my videos and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@angusbeef1574]

Another excellent urban kayaking video showing places I never knew existed in the city I lived all of my life in! Love all of your videos, excellent quality and content 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@angusbeef1574 Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it. Thanks for the compliments.

[@easyon12]

Can you do a video on the kayak you use and how you went about choosing that kayak, also on how you plan your routes? Great videos!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@easyon12 Thank you for the suggestion. I'm thinking of creating a second channel for gear, reviews, etc that would be separate but compliment this channel. I hope to do that soon. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@easyon12 Just to hold you over, here's a video showing the Oru Kayak models. Mine is the Bay ST. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp-XmaqcnNWtsNEsi=G_4hdgBVkaUA50VO

[@walterneville2625]

THAT WATER IS SI DIRTY, TO EAT CRABS FROM THERE, IS INSANE

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I concur. 😀 We're all just living our best lives. 👌 I respect and appreciate people doing their thing. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@giannit2777]

@@walterneville2625 So true!! Who in their right mind would eat anything that lives in that sewer!! Yuck!!