V7E7: Together on the Bold Coast

Reunited with my son Cole, we explore Maine's dramatic coastline from Lubec to Acadia National Park. Hijinks ensue. I give him some time behind the wheel of the Jeep, we do a considerable amount of hiking, enjoy a schooner tour, and prepare pasta together. Unexpected adventures yield the fondest memories!

[@tacoburn5198]

Cole is looking great! Glad you guys got to spend some time together.

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Thank you guys for taking the time to make this video... 👍👏🇺🇸

[@julienbrouillard5446]

What a great way to bond with your boy and teach him how to drive and wheeling !! fantastic. He looks happy

[@thrivingnow7843]

So nice to see your son and you doing good things. Life is too short. Have fun.

[@The_Wood]

You're making memories with your son that will outlast you. Long after you're gone, he will fondly recall what a great time he had with his dad the summer of '19. Hopefully, he will make memories with your grandchildren like you made with him. I applaud you, sir. Seems like nowadays parents don't spend enough time just being "dad". Men should take notice and follow your example.

[@davestelling]

And, a beautiful video for posterity's sake; as well. What I wouldn't give for some moving pictures of my vacations with my Dad some 50+ years ago...

[@armedinbama]

Being minimalist is one thing. Being ill-prepared is another. Having your son laugh at you as you try to eat fettuccine alfredo with a cooking spoon is PRICELESS!

[@lauraburke3854]

This is my favorite. Cole is a lovely boy. Wish my son had a Dad like you. He would love every moment of your adventure.

[@iTrove]

Cole is becoming a man!. Notable his patience in being a teenager with a Dad filming everything. Gotta love the dramatic coastal scenery. Good stuf.

[@leejoycechung2162]

what a great time with your son and beautiful places and adventures together....love your channel. Stay safe.

[@aaronfrench8322]

Hey Chris, I am the guy that met you while you where eating lunch on the Schoodic Peninsula. I just want to say thank you for your time and letting me talk with you and Cole. Great video. Thank you very much.

[@ntimadtrproductions3141]

Chris, You seem so much more happier when you are with your son. Thank you for sharing.

[@krisg3984]

Hey Cole has really grown up, Looks like a Marine ! Dad is really happy out roaming with his son . Nice to see

[@timetogodoug]

Thanks Chris, glad you had time to spend with son. Thanks for taking us along and enjoy your week.

[@WelcomeTooo]

What a proud papa you are.....ur face just lights up with Cole there.

[@WolfOverland]

My son is 4. I started taking him this year out on my overlanding expeditions. He loves it. The video we are making he will get to keep for his kids. memories made! Thank you for letting us in on your travels. -I am taking notes on your cooking meals, as a 4 year old hates everything but chicken nuggets and "snacks"

[@shelley9263]

Fabulous video Chris with your son Cole. It’s so nice to see the both of you on your beautiful journey. I’ve watched a lot of videos and yours are the best! ☺️

[@chrisdymes9082]

You are providing Cole with awesome life experiences...and it is so great to see his smile enjoying every bit of it. I enjoy the Cole vids!!!!

[@brianthebrian3889]

Father and Son bonding ,,, very cOOl !

[@scottjohnson4711]

Maine is a great place to explore. Thanks for the videos

[@codydean2677]

Cole stole the show!

[@teeballtruckingadventures3426]

One of my favorite videos!! Enjoyed the wonderful bonding you had with your son. Did my heart good. Thank you.

[@davestelling]

What a lovely time you've had, Chris. You've done well, what a fine young fellow you've got there...

[@theovabz]

Love all your videos. This one was super special though. So awesome to see you and Cole enjoying this great adventure together and making memories that’ll last a lifetime. We enjoy the same with our girl.

[@danebarb1642]

Agree with others. Glad you had family with you the last few videos. Your son. I’m in the boat only see my kids a few times. Awesome camera work thanks for the views you have shown us.

[@josephbradley7089]

I love it! My kids and i seek adventures at least once a month as my job allows it...Lol i was cracking up when you said "I have spam!" For your alfredo sauce...Your a great father and blessed with such a great young man..If you ever swing through Tennessee again you HAVE to visit Fall Creek Falls....it is the best of the best for all state parks in Tennessee. Be safe and keep up the awesome videos!

[@ric03014]

You do good work. Always enjoy your videos.

[@LawGiver]

At around 22:40 you both joined the Witness Protection program! 😂 #WaterDropletOnLens

[@blackbeard308]

Whats up cole its kool how you make your dad happy, dont stop doing what your doing chris!

[@RottFink]

I live in Washington, ME. My wife and I love going camping out of our Jeep. We use a tent though... Maine is definitely beautiful this time of year, especially in October. It'd be cool to run into you, and B.S. Safe journey to your next location!

[@Engine1fire]

Cole is very lucky to have you. You're an amazing father.

[@davestelling]

And Dad is lucky to have such a smart, nice young man...

[@andrewcrane6020]

Excellent footage as usual Cole is one fine-looking young man

[@BosllaLighting]

Really a fond memory. 👍

[@Hazardbone]

Man look at the smile on coles face when he was driving not many kids get to practice 4wdriving

[@steventure7939]

Hazardbone 4wdriving should be mandatory when you get your license lol

[@sallyfrenette9643]

I hope you both thoroughly enjoyed our state.

[@bartcornelius7717]

I'm a new subscriber and catching up on your adventures. It is great seeing you and your son interacting.

[@ram8306]

Thanks, Chris for the great video. It was good to see you and Cole having such a great time together. These experiences he and you will always remember. You are a great father for giving your son these great experiences.

[@timmower4286]

Thanks for sharing. This is one of my favorite videos. I really enjoyed how you and Cole have such a great relationship. The driving lesson made me smile, especially the comment about resale value. Lol. Cole is a lucky young man. And you're a lucky Dad. Keep up the great adventure & inspiration

[@garygiles63]

Thanks for sharing, another great vid, 👍

[@wesleymcgonagle3394]

Chris, I love watching the father/son bond between you and Cole evolve. It seems like every time you guys catch up it's growing stronger... it really shines through on your videos together. Congrats on your videos and being the best father you can be Chris.

[@caseylorenzana4438]

Love the shirt Cole! Fallout is one of my top 3 favorite games ever!

[@coleshontz4001]

Casey Lorenzana I have to agree

[@chantilgill8388]

What a great father son bonding experience. Your editing makes it seem like I was right there with you. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@chuckzechman1497]

Awesome adventure. Looks like you and Cole had a great time exploring Maine. Safe Travels and Gods Bless!

[@jrodriguez8216]

Really enjoyed this one and seeing you and son having a great time together. I like when you showed us where you were traveling on the campground map . As always enjoyed the content and capturing the regional scene 👍👍

[@michaelmathis1961]

Cole looks like a football player! Lineman for sure!

[@FredJumayao]

Thanks for sharing your family time with us! I love hanging with my boys, hope we can have a great Overlanding adventure like you guys!!! So awesome!

[@guidok3762]

Great video Chris & Cole !! Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸👍✌️

[@hughwolfe1176]

Completely different looking from the previous part of Maine. Different species of trees and the dampness is coming from the sky not oozing from the ground... Stay safe

[@ericmartin4560]

Glad you guys have fun and time together, bet it is hard to say good bye, God bless you my friend.

[@raymondstone4297]

Nice job Cole !!! ... Awesome video guys. Hope to see you two working together more in future.👍

[@coleshontz4001]

Raymond Stone for sure

[@robertrhode6104]

Your little man is growing up. You guys look great! Thanks for sharing your precious time together.

[@davestinytrailertravels526]

Chris it was good to see Cole. He's looking good and seemed to be very happy on this trip and a little more open. Your voice says how proud you are if him.

[@PedroMendonza]

Really great video and a beautiful relationship between father and son. Congratulations

[@GIGUNS-0341]

Glad you spent some days with your son.another great video.

[@micjam1986]

Some beautiful shot!!! thank you! stay safe

[@DianneC8287]

Loved watching you and your son Cole! You can tell you two enjoyed your adventure. Hope to see Cole in more son and dad adventures. Obviously you two love each other.

[@BRP42]

Cole’s T-shirt saying “forks” on it is some super subtle irony... ;). I think he knew what to put on “the list”.

[@GoingPlacesOne]

Great that you are spending time with your son!

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@leonardprovost2634]

Just the best part of Maine. I walked that trail in Lubec every year for 35/40 years, damn, I miss it. Enjoy the blueberries!

[@aulii11]

I always enjoy seeing you guys together!

[@scruffy7660]

You had a better July 14th than I did! We were out in Franklin, Maine, enjoying the day, but I slipped on a rock and ruptured my patella tendon, on my left knee, and broke my heel bone on my right leg. :( But! I’ve enjoyed watching your videos in my downtime. Thanks so much for your hard work, and good eye for scenery!!!

[@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123]

Acadia is busy in the off season too! Using the shuttle was a good call, otherwise you would just be driving in circles forever unable to park (hubby learned the hard way).

[@shurppa64]

On a big job ,,, working many hours. The only two joys of my week are getting to watch your new video and reading the great comments after. Thankyou so much. Ursa #362.

[@kenmarapese9085]

Maine is beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@camperdave6192]

Coastal Maine, One postcard view after another

[@jeffreysawyer9957]

Glad you enjoyed Acadia, I live a mile from the Bass Harbor lighthouse and walk there frequently. I spent last week at Moosehead Lake with my daughter and son in law. I enjoyed your adventure this week.

[@CapricornGirl9]

It’s beautiful there, and Thurston’s - yummy, I’ll be back in July hopefully.

[@shaftermike]

I spent a terrible night 45 years ago on Mt Desert Island camped on a little dirt road. Being a California boy I did not foresee the incredible mosquito invasion. The night was horrible since we were in the back of a little VW Squareback station wagon with no mosquito netting. Got out of there fast the next morning....

[@thesolutionstoreroberson6281]

I really enjoy watching you guys I watch a episode every night have a great time with your son

[@danantes5223]

Your show is great. We get to see country we may never visit. Thank you. It’s got that Cole is spending special time with you. Where we live we have no see ums, biting gnats, and mosquitoes. We use vanilla car vent stick on ( put them on your cloths) and Swamp Gater spray. Hope this helps as it lets us spend time outside without getting eaten up.

[@Srflzrd]

Another great video. Cool you spend time with your son. Keep the videos coming.

[@kylesaab]

Holy Cow, Your son has a "Joy Division" tee shirt. how does your son like the greatest band ever? Great video by the way.

[@texassky9706]

I enjoy watching all your videos, but especially those with Cole! He has a great smile :) My Canadian friend always brings me back ketchup flavored Lay's. They are yummy. Safe travels!!

[@PWlangford1]

You Son was loving driving good job Dad.

[@ferlottes]

Good family time. Take care and big love

[@timlowe9346]

A great day when this popped up, thank you buddy

[@johnnymarket_avechuco]

Thanks, my wife said she would like go to Maine for vacation next year. We were at the most Southern point in Hawaii this year next year the most Eastern point sound good.

[@Offshore1977]

Johnny Avechuco The most eastern point would be the US Virgin Islands.

[@garthhayward9581]

Great to see this part of the world, thanks for sharing it.

[@617alessandro]

Epic!! I visited Acadia the same week you were there. Absolutely stunning park! Thanks for sharing

[@jeffwise3851]

Chopsticks. I started using them many years ago. Use them more than my spork. The sticks work with most food most of the time. They take up no room.

[@timlowe9346]

You should get a drone, take your production to a new level. Keep them coming, really enjoy the content and you sound like a tremendous fellow.

[@Matt02341]

Good Luck 🍀👍 with the resale value! Awesome Video. The scenery was great too!

[@bertkelly7650]

Good quality fun times.

[@MrSupertim996]

My buddy and I rode through Bar Harbor a few years ago. I enjoyed the scenery but not the crowd. Awesome you getting to spend the week with your son.

[@jackbrigden3743]

I've been waiting for this 😃

[@antontekare5202]

Another great vid thankyou for sharing such a beautiful part of your country your in

[@RB_CO]

Great memories- learning to drive, exploring this great land with your Dad. How fantastic is that?

[@davestelling]

And, a video for posterity's sake...

[@byknphil]

At least the weather didn't start getting rough.

[@roncomtois]

Hey Chris, just wanted to say how much I enjoy the Videos and to say what a small world this really is! I stumbled onto your channel just by looking for some jeep videos and once i started watching i got hooked, so I went back and started watching from the beginning ... only to find out that you lived in my area when you said you were in Conestoga PA. Then I almost fell off my chair when I saw the video of you at your Parents and you said you were in Pottstown. You see !! I live in Pottstown (Upper Pottsgrove) to be exact ! Anyway, I found that pretty amazing to start watching a channel and find out that person is from your area !! pretty cool! so keep up the great videos and hopefully I will see you around the area when you get back! maybe go grab a beer ! stay safe, have fun and thanks for the vids! Ron P.S. I sent a friend request to your Facebook account if you want to get in touch

[@christophernaper101]

Wow! I was on the Schoodic Peninsula on Tuesday!! I can’t believe that I missed seeing you!!

[@jasonbecker2599]

Great video your adventures are always fantastic

[@Michael-tq5il]

Beautiful country. Thanks for sharing..

[@henkisa]

always to see great time with youre son nice video thanks for it greetings for The Netherlands

[@jhmatthews76]

That’s where I grew up enjoy

[@DB-yj3qc]

You might want to put some waterproof grease in your swaybar disconnect. Good to see you and son getting to spend quality time together, something that can't be replaced.

[@frankansley7941]

I enjoyed the video. Cole looks to have had a great time. Take care and get Cloe to make more trips with you! He is warming up to the camera!

[@gray8849]

Hey Chris great episode. I recommend spraying silicone grease in that sway bar disconnect then bolt back up with RTV to help prevent water getting in.

[@dumluk1984]

Nice vid. Reminds me of the couple years I lived in Castine back in the late 80s.

[@BrianGlassEOD]

You guys are a great duo. Great video, beautiful scenery and the video quality seems even better than usual. Also get an extra fork!

[@JHiggins67]

Great to see this. I'm very familiar with every town and path you covered. Only one thing: Mount Desert is pronounced "Mount Dessert." It's a little weird, I know. Say it with a French accent and you might guess how that pronunciation came about.

[@bkbroiler8069]

I found your channel when you were on the BLM land out west. That was really cool but seeing you in places I've been before is really great. Acadia is a really special place.