Great videos, gentlemen! The older guy near the end talking about ginseng is actually my dad! We could hardly believe him the day he came home asking, "What is KZbin?" and telling us about you. These videos are awesome.
@AdventureArchives5 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is awesome! We're glad you found the videos, and thanks for checking us out! What we didn't get on camera was him talking very proudly about his kids and what they've accomplished, by the way. Anyway, your dad is awesome and very knowledgeable - please thank him for us for all his stories and for sharing his knowledge with us :)
@aaronhoover46525 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureArchives You Just described my uncle perfectly!
@milkman2502505 жыл бұрын
THAT'S AWESOME!!!! Love how he said we are all connected. From there to Asia.
@areaone38134 жыл бұрын
Derek Hinkle that’s just so great. What a warm laugh we had. 🍄
@FroFoLife4 жыл бұрын
Hinkle? Are you related to Elizabeth Danielle Hinkle?
@MarkFugel3 жыл бұрын
i don't understand how some people do not understand LEAVE NO TRACE! Thanks guys for pointing it out.
@gregabrams99462 ай бұрын
I just love hearing about all the plants! So interesting.
@josephallen195 жыл бұрын
When are you guys coming up to collab? :)
@TJ-dx5xq5 жыл бұрын
Holy shit! Joe in the AA comments 😃. I'd love to see you guys collab. Meet up at glacier national park or something. That'd be sweet
@andylautluas5 жыл бұрын
Waiting for colaboration guys
@oldunion5 жыл бұрын
Fully endorsed!
@afhevh5 жыл бұрын
Would be an epic video
@thxiong19875 жыл бұрын
It’s joe
@williambeck63645 жыл бұрын
OMG that scene before it rains at the campsite.....where you guys are relaxing and snacking......and the wind comes up and it starts RAINING LEAVES! That shot is art my friends. ART!
@annmcbride49155 жыл бұрын
Yes!! I had to replay that scene at least 10 times. Magical!
@saminazarene68834 жыл бұрын
totally. ..i split my sides laughing.....
@poojasakhal47855 жыл бұрын
I appreciated how Brian kept it so real. He didn't seem too impressed with the surroundings and wasn't afraid of saying so on camera. Love you guys so so much for your authenticity!
@SpencerMackert-q3q6 ай бұрын
In contrast I think he could of had a better attitude. The other guy found and shared so much beauty
@shelbywolfe67742 жыл бұрын
My favorite thing about your camping videos is when you guys eat dinner together. You get so giddy, and I completely understand why! There's very few things in life that give you a morale boost like eating a satisfying, well-earned meal with good company after a long day's hike. Thank you guys so much for all of the hard work you put into making these videos!
@plee7044 жыл бұрын
The amount of knowledge that Andrew has about plants is mind-blowing. I've learned so much. Thank you
@1of5js855 жыл бұрын
Very nice hike. No swearing. Great trail info. We like it.
@Nerding4Nature5 жыл бұрын
I love how you guys can take a lacklustre hike and make over an hour of enjoyable video from it.
@adrianmacklin4185 жыл бұрын
Wildcat is not lackluster but it is very overcrowded anymore it used to be an unknown but in the last 5 years its getting very popular
@ErinMV5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for cleaning up the litter at the camp site. I hate that people leave their mess for others to clean up.
@pacetrain61093 жыл бұрын
I really love that you guys went into some foraging information and ways to know if the forest is healthy or not
@terizumbusch8408 Жыл бұрын
I Just want to add that I love your personalities and the fact that no matter what gets thrown at you. You just roll with the punches and find the good. Even when you can venta bit you guys are just always laughing and fun. I'll bet your family is a lot of fun.❤
@carly91475 жыл бұрын
When you all stopped for lunch and the wind began to pick up, the sound of the wind through the trees and raindrops on the fallen leaves made me intensely jealous I wasn't there to take out a tent and have a nice nap. That sound is so relaxing
@NosyHausfrau3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that rain was so sudden. I laughed out loud at the reactions to the wind picking up. As an aside, stroopwafels are great...if you have never had even one other dessert...ever. Omg chicken of the woods AND pawpaw!
@ViolentKisses875 жыл бұрын
Love you guys for showcasing the underappreciated nature in Ohio. You really should try Hocking Hills, IMO the best park in Ohio with some incredible rock formations and even some caves.
@SamTheHikingMan5 жыл бұрын
Their is a lot of beauty around wildcat. You just have to tune into your surroundings to appreciate it.
@AdventureArchives5 жыл бұрын
I feel like our trip was just at an unfortunate time and all these bad things came together to make the experience unenjoyable for us :( I'm sure there are other trails too that are awesome.
@autumnbennett91835 жыл бұрын
You guys are great! My son and I are newish hikers and planning a thru-hike. Thanks for keeping it kid-friendly and educational!!
@sonofabear5 жыл бұрын
The intro is always so impressive every time I see it. It has got to be one of the best intros on youtube.
@wendysuperfan10146 ай бұрын
thanks guys
@AhilMohan5 жыл бұрын
The creative Patreon shoutouts are always gold
@4potslite1693 жыл бұрын
I think I’ll take a pass on actually hiking this trail myself, but I really enjoyed the episode! Andrew’s knowledge of fungi and plants is astounding! I thought I’d picked up a lot over my yrs of hiking but what I’ve learned doesn’t even compare! You really give me the incentive to start studying harder! I have so much respect for what you 3 accomplish w these beautiful and informative films...As always, many many thanks for the hard work it takes to produce these artful gems!
@shealafredrick4122 Жыл бұрын
No kidding, where did you guys go to college? You're smart.
@josephineyoung86005 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your love for camping hiking and enjoy your surroundings of nature .👍🏻
@ChrisProuse5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the breath of fresh air guys - I can actually feel the stress leave my body while watching. Beautifully done as always! :)
@kckrye5 жыл бұрын
I play these videos at work and listen with the headphones on. It does just that for me too....stress relief. LOL
@medaily573 жыл бұрын
Chris, that is so much my experience when watching! I had resorted to taking vitamin D3 because I was so down, thinking SAD had hit me early this Winter. Since I started watching these videos I don't feel a need for the vitamins!
@marilyncasinabe45323 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking me with you guys I'm one of your silent buddy ☺️
@AdventureArchives3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining :)
@goodmorninggilw28363 жыл бұрын
OK, I'm adjusting to the intro music/graphics. One time I made a comment mildly disparaging the vibe, I believe I said it was kind of corny or something. It's growing on me and I love you guys so much that the connection makes the intro itself valuable to me. You guys make the show with your personalities of intellectual exploration, love of life And nature, and skills and everything from geology to botanyTo food
@Miller19895 жыл бұрын
The United States is so diverse and beautiful from sea to sea and everywhere in between.....but Ohio will always be the most beautiful to me. Home sweet home, glad you love coming to the Buckeye state!
@bknwuzheer14 жыл бұрын
you guys effortlessly turn your pain into comedy; some of the funniest commentary comes out in the roughest times
@dmac5x14 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video, Lads ! I really enjoy your spirit, camaraderie, botanical knowledge and moviemaking ability ! Keep up the good work.
@AlexAnder-yj1qs5 жыл бұрын
I came to learn about potential holes in the Wildcat Offense formation in football, but decided to stay for the camping. Solid.
@AdventureArchives5 жыл бұрын
haha, well i guess thats one way to get viewers :)
@susantuna34345 жыл бұрын
your videos are gold and i love how you guys talk about the nature and chill on campsites man i really want to try hiking
@chefboy-ar-d63124 жыл бұрын
HI ARCHIVES! THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS WHICH I REPEAT THROUGH THESE TROUBLING TIMES I'M IN MY 6TH HOUR BINGE WATCHING THE CHANNEL, FROM MY HEART THANK YOU FOR TAKING ME AWAY FROM THIS WORLD YOU GUYS HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS IS DOING FOR MY SOUL, THANKS GUYS I CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW MUCH THIS HELPS! 🤙👍💓💓
@areaone38134 жыл бұрын
Your videos are very encompassing. Easy to fall into and forget where you are. Thank you for your sacrifice and freedom share.
@musicisbrilliant2 жыл бұрын
47:30 Been going through your videos a lot lately and I gotta say... This is one of my all time favorite AA moments. 🤣🤣🤣 Watching you guys try to enjoy those caramel apples is 👌 Live long and strong you guys. My all time favorite show and channel on youtube.
@christinemichele23185 жыл бұрын
I love all the plant knowledge. Thank you.
@strickysbackpackingadventures5 жыл бұрын
Another great adventure! Your production gets better every time! Keep setting the bar for adventure vids and thanks for sharing.... and who would’ve guessed on all the acting talent. 😝😊👍
@musicisbrilliant4 жыл бұрын
I love your guys' way of giving shoutouts during the credits.
@coolbuffdad5 жыл бұрын
Just found your videos and am blown away by the quality of the productin and the insightful narration. You guys deserve a much larger audience to share your art with the world.
@TylerSmith-ib3wj5 жыл бұрын
Well done guys! So many great memories of the ohio woods and the hocking hills.
@angelofloveiam505 жыл бұрын
sometimes the most precious things in life r not wrapped in pretty ribbons and manicured sometimes they r pure nature in its rustic beauty
@EnVee2155 жыл бұрын
29:54 that is why I'm giving this video a like. I love that sound, on top of that nice fall air work the leaves falling. That is the most relaxing and peaceful moment you can only wish for on a nice hike. I love this video!
@Vercippu5 жыл бұрын
Always amazed how knowledgeable you are.
@G90p5 жыл бұрын
To be young and with friends, cherish these moments fellows. At the blink of an eye, there gone.
@franksinwein5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Trinity4me5 жыл бұрын
Would have loved to hear that “CACOPHONY of crickets and katydids”, at 7:07! 😜👍 Nice word! Excellent video, and great job on capturing and transferring the essence and feeling of the trip to your viewers! 🌿🍂🎃
@janetshepherd90629 ай бұрын
I love orb weavers. We had a huge web on our porch for years. We all were really careful not to ruin it. Another goodie episode! ❤
@birgitnazarian87672 жыл бұрын
I’ve hiked a lot of trails in Ohio/Wayne NF, I think it’s good I always passed on Wildcat Hollow. Too much access for ATVs and apparently people dumping trash and stuff. Noise, oil & gas extraction. Rather go somewhere more remote. North Country Trail & Ohio Buckeye Trails thru Wayne have some nice stretches without easy road access so less trash & people. A lot of our trails do get overgrown. I know the heat too. Sometimes you can go from humid 75° day to 32° the next night! Plus pop up rain storm in between.
@declanmckeown323 Жыл бұрын
I went to school at OU and I'm so sad I never got to hike Wayne, Just didn't work out with me leaving all my gear and my car at home. Great video, if I ever go back to visit, ill def do a trip here looks great!
@bushcraftohio73204 жыл бұрын
IMHO the diff. between yours & other chans. & the reason I watch...…. most hikers shoot for 10 or 12 to 20 miles a day. YOU GUYS hike 2 to 5 and see the woods, nature, animals, ALL of it. great chan. all of you. thx for sharing the adventures & knowledge
@AdventureArchives4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! :)
@Cheeseball78 Жыл бұрын
The Buckeye is a Horse Chestnut in the UK and also known as a "conker" which kids put holes in and string through and fight each other by hitting it till one breaks! And they are also eaten, roasted on an open fire is best - they taste like baked potato and taste nice with a little salt
@joeywooley64236 ай бұрын
I live just 5 minutes from the trails. I hike them all the time.
@FSPTHEKREW9375 жыл бұрын
I live in springfield. i love seeing all the videos of you guys making Ohio look absolutely beautiful. im on mad river all the time. loved the mad river video. cant wait to hike this trail. keep up the good work boys!!
@OutsideChronicles5 жыл бұрын
Great video, love your attention to detail. Also, nice job educating us on some of the ecology surrounding your trek. Well done!
@geryan65595 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Adventure Archives for another phenomenal episode, it was a great watch!
@GlacierLovely5 жыл бұрын
Born and raised in Ohio, been living here for 20 years now. I swear, nearly every part of Ohio looks the same!
@kellyviolette14194 жыл бұрын
analogy for a rainy hike; versus a work day in your cubicle. You persevered and made it through.
@ZiggiWillpower5 жыл бұрын
The videography in this one is sooo good! Love the colors and the smooth camera movements
@kimberlyscabiniowa11995 жыл бұрын
Love you guys! You're hilarious and I love your wholesome videos!
@kimmy0809 ай бұрын
Me and a group of friends have hiked this trail loop for an extended weekend several times to get 'disconnected' from the world for a bit. You captured the trail for all it is. Me and my friends were looking for a hard weekend, rough livin' , and hiking and that is exacatly what we got. Great video guys!
@monikasamal82933 жыл бұрын
Been binging (in no particular order) all your uploads for a few weeks now. I'm enjoying the content, & so does my mum who watches with me occasionally. She was sad abt the "health" of this forest haha. On a different note, I'm commenting for the first time because that old school house at the start reminded me of the opening lines of the poem "The Village Schoolmaster" by Oliver Goldsmith. :)
@uptrail71695 жыл бұрын
The shout out ending is hilarious! 😅 Another great episode and the video editing always gets two thumbs up from Uptrail. 👍👍
@jeanettepugh60173 жыл бұрын
Just finished overnight backpack trip here. Made plans with hope of minimal overgrowth being early spring....epic fail. The thorny bushes were so bad I felt like I was bushwhacking instead of being on an established trail. I would estimate 80% of the trail is horribly overgrown. On the up side, almost all the campsites are really nice! Face net helps with the nonstop spider webs.
@terizumbusch8408 Жыл бұрын
This is a really fun relaxing video for us here on this side. It just went from dry and still to blustery and Fall. I love your conversations you're just a fun bunch to hang out with
@debbiepate37552 жыл бұрын
I live in a Texas forest with lots of different mushrooms. I really want to try some but always afraid of accidentally eating a poisonous one. Learning from you Andrew thanks.
@belizeguy2 жыл бұрын
Catching up on these!! Thanks
@jason_from_canada5 жыл бұрын
Guys, I will make a wish on a star tonight. My wish will be for a NON-PRECIPITATION episode of AA! Well done guys! The music for the episodes is really evolving into something interesting. Liked the beats in this one. What Wildcat Hollow may lack in stunning scenery, it made up for with all the plants and fungi identified in this episode. This one was definitely an episode exploring the smaller world, just look down. Oh and the shout-outs, they were a "Thriller" LOL Your imaginations are as fertile as the ground those mushrooms were growing in! :)
@AdventureArchives5 жыл бұрын
Hahha, thank you! I hope your wish comes true. Yeah, there were actually a lot of cool plants and mushrooms this time around, including some I had seen for hte first time :) Cheers! -Andrew
@wildmapleinc3 жыл бұрын
Just did this trail yesterday. It was my wife and i's 1st ever backpacking trip:) Watching you guys really helped her feel better about going. You really show the fun in backpacking by making it an adventure in looking for different plant species and eating treats. We saw all the pawpaw groves, but couldn't find any pawpaw fruits. We had a great time, and oh did we learn a lot of what to change for our next adventure!! Thanks guys!
@karlbennett11855 жыл бұрын
As a hiker from england this chanel is awsome....time to work hard...save and tour the states 😉😉
@MindsetMastery755 жыл бұрын
No need to work hard to do this. Just record it, then set up a Patreon page like these guys and have your viewer's pay for all your fun trips. These guys have 642 Patrons! And they are still, according to them less than half way to their goal of Patrons. Not only will you have your viewers pay for your fun camping trips. You will get rich asf! Lol.
@karlbennett11855 жыл бұрын
@@MindsetMastery75 😂😂😂....AWSOME!!
@AndricKelton5 жыл бұрын
Just dont go to Ohio like they did. All the trails are pretty underwhelming. Though maybe that is just because I live in that shit state!
@cooperbeggs5 жыл бұрын
Back in April, I did this same hike. I did it with a group of friends as one of my first hikes. We did the entire trail, the other guys pushed me and the trail really beat me. I had only done one other hike earlier in the year. When we reached the same spot you did at 2:39 we continued back around and finished the south loop. Then hiked back up and did the north loop. Where you were at 2:39 is where a giant rainstorm came in, everything got soaked. It was a long journey. At 37:59 we camped at the same spot except we had like 20 people in the camp. I was very very tired by that point aswell. But definitely a learning experience. I do however recommend Zaleski state park. That was an absolutely great hike.
@dcchiasson59915 жыл бұрын
Love hiking in the rain (although not thunderstorms!) My favourite experience hiking in the rain was seeing a wolf (who I assume did not hear/smell us because of the rain). He ran off as soon as he saw us. And nearly walking on a fawn. I was busy taking pictures of the mother and didn't even notice him - so quiet. He didn't move until I was so close he kicked mud on me (and my camera lens) when he ran away.
@Hoodlum36215 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your videos and they are really good. I'm a local to the Wild cat hollow area and me and my wife used to go walk the trails around 2011 time frame. Back then the trails were much more open and clean. I think funding has been cut to keep the trails open. They never used to be that grown up with the trashy vegetation.
@UncaDave3 жыл бұрын
“the blanket of dryness” was so funny, off the charts!
@BryceNewbold5 жыл бұрын
5:46 - love the bassline and nightshots. .. the apples looked so good, and the spoofs at the end were great. lol 👍
@kcapkcans3 жыл бұрын
original music is exceptional and the plant/fungi info is fantastic. good job, dudes.
@christyj243 жыл бұрын
We camped there for several summers. We rode our ATVs for miles and miles. Wayne is a beautiful place to go hang out.
@god_pharaoh61115 жыл бұрын
this makes me ready for spring to come around. only i hope my allergies don't try to put me halfway into a grave
@Vonzolicious5 жыл бұрын
"the blanket of dryness I provide". Holy crap that scene was hilarious.
@ronaldrose75935 жыл бұрын
Hello my outdoors friend. This was another fine and very educational video. You have some very intellectual friends. Always be safe out there and be sure to have too much fun. 🤗
@incantraveler5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all your awesome hiking adventures. I love day hiking and hope to do a cool backpacking trip someday too. Can't wait for you next one!
@thestew565 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the night time creepy feel. Awesome job guys! Edit: I live in Ohio and watched the entire video....learned a lot. Thank You!
@ritawilliams3788 Жыл бұрын
Next time slice the apples and dip and the caramel
@medaily573 жыл бұрын
Another great hike! Thanks for sharing! Every time you mention Ann McBride I have to wonder if she is the Ann I knew in junior high. I went to my first concert at 14 years old, her dad took us. Billy Preston and Grand Funk Railroad. It was a great show!
@mindiwilhelm4322 Жыл бұрын
Movie impersonations were great!
@50Acres5 жыл бұрын
Was so cool hearing you guys talk about Shawnee! I love that place, and my experience with the humidity was the same. It's hard to put to words how heavy the moisture in the air can be there at times. It literally feels like a weight on your shoulders.
@CAgirrrrrrrrl5 жыл бұрын
I felt badly for Brian. He looked so over it on the second day. 💞
@AdventureArchives5 жыл бұрын
i was very over it, lol!
@robertwhite73385 жыл бұрын
One of the best things I've ever watched on KZbin. Great job!
@redgarcia14275 жыл бұрын
The end was great guys!! The entire episode was great of course but Jack Nicholson and MJ was spot-on!! LOL
@skullTRTR5 жыл бұрын
I have done alone backpacking at wildcat hollow last summer. It was like a backpacking in the jungle. I have never seen that many insects together lol.
@seblepage5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, as always! What a treat! I loved your decision to act out the credits at the end, so funny!
@BigZaeon5 жыл бұрын
Oh man, you guys encountered the exact same problem we ran into on this trail, that trailhead is impossible to see at first
@ah15635 жыл бұрын
*17 seconds in, hits like button*
@collinmeyer52445 жыл бұрын
Wolly bear caterpillar. AKA willyworm. The Midwest is a magical treat.
@rosalineoh73825 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that the scenery and the trail might have been one of your least enjoyable... But somehow this film is my favourite! All the botany and mushroom lessons were so entertaining and interesting. As someone from Pacific northwest, these flora and fauna are completely new to me. Exotic, one might say!
@ladykizzy1235 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome. The intro was epic. Everything was epic. I love this.
@AdventureArchives5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kckrye5 жыл бұрын
The perfect honey blossoms. I love when my bees forage on the asters and the goldenrod. The bees love the autumn Olive too.
@AdventureArchives5 жыл бұрын
Good to know! I know the autumn olive berries are edible for us too once they're shriveled up :)
@kckrye5 жыл бұрын
I had found a honey bee tree by listening and following the sound once. I stood in a field that was not being farmed. The government pays to let the grasses and other plants grow wild to encourage the growth of wild life. I followed this low, deep hum noise I swore to my nephew I heard. Eventually we came to a huge Oak that had a massive amount of bees covering a hole in the trunk. Right in front of that tree were the Autumn Olive bushes teaming with honeybees. It was quite a sight.
@MuvoTX5 жыл бұрын
Awesome again dudes!!! Im 3rd gen chinese american, an I always feel a comfortable connection with the natural environment when I am out on a trek/hike. Oak forest trails are my fave, with a little moss and fern so relaxing. Cheers and happy holidays guys.
@kevinbaker99095 жыл бұрын
nice vid guys. I've hiked and camped there many times.
@kevinbaker99095 жыл бұрын
Wildcat Hollow can be tricky, its easy to lose your trail at times, especially at road crossings. I missed the same trail on my first visit there. Also had to strip down and remove my base layers in that old school house because i was overheating and it was raining. I usually hike this trail counterclockwise. This vid shows a nice interpretation of the trail but there is much more to explore out there. At the right time of the year the mushrooms are all over the place, I learned a lot from this vid.
@kevinbaker99095 жыл бұрын
It has also rained on 80% of my trips there... Something about that place...
@marcknight45684 жыл бұрын
The outback in a rain storm is also very delicate because it put s the individual at his utmost test for balance; I mean to just enjoy the rain somehow.. by managing to keep warm by not getting bone soaked,and then maybe just having a cup of green tea and just saying "man, I'm so glad I was out here during this 🦄🦓🦄🦓🦄🦓😉😊😂🤣
@hikersteph5 жыл бұрын
ahahaha those caramel apples were extra AF. too funny! also I'd never thought of taking stroopwafels on a backpacking trip - genius!
@rachellsn17915 жыл бұрын
omg the endings you guys do are the absolute best
@robertcurtis59035 жыл бұрын
I recently just started watching your videos. Probably less then a month, I think I have watch more then half of all your videos great videos with amazing editing. Make for a great watch before bed. I was also planning on going to this trail as I live close to it. After watching this i think it is time to plan a different trip