Lake Ouachita--The BIGGEST lake in ARKANSAS -- Free Camping at a Army Corps of Engineers Campground
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Big Fir Campground ~ Army Corp Of Engineers
34.60522, -93.40805
Near Mt Ida, Arkansas
Lake Ouachita (wash-I-taw) Its Choctaw meaning is "Big Hunting Ground," but it also means, "silver water."
Arkansas continues to surprise us! Crystal Clear Lakes, beautiful waterfalls, crystal capital of the world, freshwater jellyfish..... say what!!! If you get a chance to visit this area or one on the many campgrounds on the lake we don’t think you will regret it....ITS SO BEAUTIFUL!!
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I LOVE THESE SOLAR LIGHTS! Here is a link for the ones I got. There are several different kind and styles to choose from. I like that these are also usb charged. I wish this set came with stakes for outside.... we made our own.
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Love those lights!
If you didn't mention it, I would've thought they were real flames. Do they illuminate a large area outside?
@Kian Theodore Your account was created 10 days ago & I've already seen you in every other channel promoting that stupid website. lol
@Kylan Junior What a coincidence you happen to comment on Kian's spam right after I confront him. hahaha Who do you think your fooling? lolol Don't make it so obvious that your creating fake accounts to spam your stupid website. At least put some distance when you create multiple accounts, not a day after each other. lol "for since?" Are you even American? hehe
Hi there, just wondering how long those cool lights lasted? Are they still around?
“Stay Ruddle, they’ll kick your ass...” 😂😂 WORD!
geese can be mean!!!
@@oneadVANtureatatime One protective (of offspring) male Canadian goose, chased my corgi & bit her on the behind. when she got too close. lol My dog never went near one again. haha
Lake Ouachita actually has an island on the other end of lake known as bird island. They are so dense that they show up on radar when they take flight every morning. The two islands you kayaked to are locally known as “hamburger “ and “hotdog “. I love to see other’s perspectives of my favorite lake in my home state. Safe travels!
Went to hot springs from texas over thanksgiving a few years ago had a great time
Real popcorn!👍 Nothing but the best😁
Loved being out on the water as the sun came up, very peaceful and beautiful.
The best!
I drove through that exact area yesterday. I bought a Yakima cargo box from a guy in Hot Springs so I drove there yesterday to pick it up. It was a beautiful five hour drive (round trip) from Poteau to Hot Springs. It truly is a beautiful place & I will be going back after y'all teach me how to boondock.
Very cool! Dang you were that close to us!!! Maybe we can meet up in Colorado this summer to do some boondocking!
Your new lights are very cool.. I may have to copy you. Thanks for exploring, and taking me along.
I hope you like them as much as I (carrie) do!! Probably my favorite non-essential item in the van!!
This video was your most atmospheric yet. Very cozy
thanks Dusty Feller.
Thank you for the morning smiles.
Our pleasure!
Ok, now I gotta get up and make some popcorn .Oh yeah, and tap your link to the solar lights. Love em
Like always absolutely wonderful! I have a funny story about Canadian Geese! My kids use to bring home Ferrell cats, and one time they brought home a pure white kitten, alot of white cats are deaf. I heard alot of noise outside and when I looked out my deaf kitten was on the back of this huge goose about 2 feet in the air. That cat wasn't afraid of anything because she couldn't hear it. Where's the camera when you need it. Oh about mushrooms, u should Google morel mushrooms. Amazing. In Wisconsin they should be here in May.
Arkansas is an under-appreciated state, in my opinion.
Such lovely, peaceful scenery.
Thanks for sharing.
I totally agree!
Arkansan here, “shhhh, let’s keep it that way!”
That morning sunrise was amazing! I have added this CG to our list to visit and camp in the van. What a beautiful spot! I may never want to leave ❤
I enjoyed the popcorn and movie night with you guys. The kayaking trip with the Sun rise was beautiful. Love all the drone footage. Also love listening to the bird sounds.
I'm going to try this area this fall. Thanks for this.
Have fun! I bet it is absolutely gorgeous!!
Started falling asleep listening to the music while you kyaked, then you said something about listen to the Loon and i woke up, lol. Another spot for the Locations to Vanlife folder for sure.
Totally agree that AR is underrated! Lots of boondocking in the Ouachita Mountains around Albert Pike Area (along FS Roads) and great backpacking on the Eagle Rock Loop Trail (with good weather as Little Missouri River can rise quickly). One big caution are ticks. They say you can't drive through AR without getting one. :/ Enjoying the Advanture! Heading out ft June 1. :)
Thanks for the info! YES on the ticks!!! We remember this last time we were in Arkansas. We are starting to notice ticks in mississippi too!
Beautiful areas was there 2yrs ago. ♨️
Cedars too! Welcome to Arkansas and come on back. 😊 Oh yes ~~ not much in Arkansas is level!! 🤗
Well what a lovely video to watch first thing this morning,,, love how relaxing and calm this was !!
Glad you enjoyed it
Oh and if you haven't been before, you gotta check out Eureka Springs.
Very nice country! Yay on the kayaking. 👍😉🇨🇦🐾
Beautiful! Thank you, y’all are truly living life!
Yes we are
Love those of us who love the outdoors getting rid of trash.
Nice. I've lived here for 20 years and I'm constantly learning about new places to explore. I have added kayaking to an island to camp to my list of adventures to try after watching your video. Thanks!
...also, fresh water jellyfish in Lake Ouachita?! Crazy!
my father loved camping in Arkansas-when i was a kid we went to some awesome campgrounds, forests and lakes in Arkansas
Right on! We need to spend more time in this state..I don't think people know how beautiful it truly is.
Man, I don't know how you two expect me to get any work done when you keep making real good videos.
Thank you 😂
I so enjoy watching your travels...thank you for providing my brief distraction from the everyday grind. You have inspired my husband and I to start venturing out. Hopes it’s not too late as we are nearing retirement age. You kids are a blast to watch!
Never too late!! Hubby is 72 and I'm 63. We're heading out as soon as we finish tying up a few loose ends, get a few more supplies then off we go. #LifeIsShort #GoForIt
You Guys are Great! And you present your videos with historical info with a professional flair!
👍.... another awesome well balanced adventure!! Thanks 😊
Great video. Can’t beat camping on the water. Carrie your time lapses are the best. Always love the roodle time. Happy Trails
What a beautiful shot of the owl!! That was awesome!
Thanks for sharing, guys! I like those solar lights, too, Carrie. 👍
The sunrise paddle was mesmerizing - loved it! (and the solar lights too) :)
Good to see Carrie out in the kayak again and Dave showing off his breakfast 🥞 🍳 🥓 ☕️ cooking skills! 😋
Oh yeah! Dave is the breakfast guy and I cook dinner. I was pretty cold after me kayak trip so having breakfast waiting for me was totally awesome!!!
another great video! beautiful views and sounds. And the torch lights are just perfect!!!!!!! Great addition to the van :)
Thank you! Those solar lights set such a great evening mood! We love them. 😀
What a beautiful location! Loved all of the sounds. Roodle is such a good boy!☺️
Love camping here. We return here often.Be safe.🙂👍
Enjoyed the Arkansas video again. I enjoyed the popcorn tips.
I like popping my own Popcorn too.
Cool, solar lights.
Those islands are awesome 👌
Homemade popcorn is the best! I LOVE my solar lanterns and i really enjoyed me morning kayak to the islands
Thank You. Have Great time.
Best Regards.
Thank you‼️ Your videos are so polished, enjoyable and packed with great info❤️👏🏼👌🏼
Thank you, Sunny! We are enjoying sharing this amazing land with you. 😀
Hi guys! What a beautiful campground. Such a find. Loving the area you are in. You have 20k subscribers now! woo hoo! Good for you! The popcorn. I make it the old fashioned way too. I seriously could live on popcorn. Carie..the kayak trip gorgeous. I love loons! You got some great footage. Dave, the drone footage....stunning! I must say....those lights... I want some. So bad! Ha, I think those Canada geese are everywhere for sure! What a great home coming....coffee and breakfast! The roodle song cracks me up every time! Awesome video!!!!💚🏵🏵
Oh how cool, I just purchased the lanterns for my grandkids. They are going on their first camping trip in two weeks. They’ll love,them thanks so much!!❤️🔥❤️
Looks like an awesome place! Love those torch lights! We have several of them in our yard but now I want some for the van. I swear I could smell that popcorn so had to go pop a bowl for myself. 🍿
Love you two and Roodle he is the second best dog in the whole wide world. Great show today.
Thank You! I am assuming you have the best dog in the whole wide world? Tell us about your fur-baby
@@oneadVANtureatatime His name was Little Elvis Tralphaz, he was 16 years old when he passed and like Roodle he was a lover. When I would lay down my gloves he would take the right one and go bury it in the woods behind the house. When we traveled he would sleep in the back seat, he was my constant companion. My grandson now has the same love for Bassett’s as I do.
Love the lights!
Great video and you are right, Arkansas is very underrated.
Your vlog makes me want to visit this gem.
Great video,you guys are my new favorite. Beautiful videos,vary informative, not annoying like a lot of videos with loud people,music and usless information....and we love your dog,lol
Such a breath of fresh air. Great video!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful video! Loved the sunrise from your kayak.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Such a peaceful video. You all make my Saturdays relaxed. Thank you both. Pet Ruddel for us.Yell when you come thru Tennessee.
We are currently very close to Tennessee. I think we may cross the border by next weekend. 😀😀😀
You two are adorable! And living the dream I'm saving for my adventure vehicle. Thank you for sharing your beautiful camp spots and your lovely morning in the kayak OMG 😲 💖 so beautiful to watch that morning 🌄 thanks for sharing 👍 😊 😘
Wow! You found another gem of a campground! Thoroughly enjoyed the sights and sounds in this video❤️ Happy trails friends!
Glad you enjoyed it
Another wonderful video from my fav couple plus Roodle! Blessings
Thank you so much!
Really enjoyed yalls video keep up the cool adventures
Thanks! Will do!
Love your videos! I don't get to travel as much as I used too due to health reasons so I'm living vicariously through your videos. Very informative and well edited.
thank you so much!! Im sorry you dont get to travel as much anymore! But I am happy to take you along with us!!!
Another amazing video. The sunrise, the moon over the water. Just awesome. And your husband making coffee and breakfast that's pretty awesome too.
Thanks so much!
Another great location! We love the lanterns they look so cool! When I saw the reflection of them in the Berkey I ask my wife what’s burning! 😳 Great video! High five to Roodle! 🤙
Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it
Good morning, I have been waiting all week for this video. You certainly found a great spot for enjoying the beauty of the area. Have to admit, I got a little emotional. My family would spend two weeks during the summer in and around the Hot Springs area. There was so much to do that we were never bored. Loved the walk and the kayaking at sunrise, so beautiful. And, those geese! lol Y'all take care and we'll catch ya a little further down the road. Oh, BTW, you pronounced Ouachita perfectly. :-)
Thank you so much! Im glad it brought back such good memories! Looking forward to meeting you on the road. Im glad we pronounced it correct.....usually I butcher names
Wow thousand campsites 🏕 thanks for telling me about this lake!
Our pleasure!
Love Ruddle. Your video quality is awesome 👌
Thank you so much 😀
Another great spot. Glad you kayaked out to that island. I wouldn't have been to resist that myself and Yay Roodle got a new ball! I see you hit 20k subscribers. You deserve so many more. You've literally become our favorite to watch! We're 1 month away from freedom now ourselves! Maybe I should be packing instead of watching you tube...LOL!!
Beautiful lake thanks for video. 😄
Love your lamps. The sunrises were beautiful and of course the sound of the water birds talking crap to each other. The islands also looked exciting. Carrie my corn kernels too all don't pop. Take care. Thank you for the lovely video
We are having popcorn again tonight and struggling with the heavy cast iron pan 😂
I am looking forward to camping at that lake! Thanks for sharing. Safe journeys.
Thanks for watching! We had a great time there!
I just love your lights! Really adds to the atmosphere.
To assure most every popcorn kernel pops, I add just a 1/4 inch of oil to the pot, heat it, put in only 4 kernels, and cover with a tight-fitting lid. When the kernels begin to pop, immediately add the remaining kernels and cover. Gently shake pan back and forth every 30 seconds or so, until the popping slows down to nearly a stop. Then remove it from heat and quickly put in a serving bowl. If you like buttered popcorn, after discarding any unpopped kernels you can add butter to the already hot pot for an instant melt. Hope this helps. Happy travels! 😊
Great video! Thanks for the info, it's currently February and I'm heading there now from the Nantahala National forest in NC. #hotspringbound
This place is beautiful!
Now, I'm definitely going to visit down there sometime
Please do! We hope you have a great time. 😀
Thanks for sharing. Put this on our list of places to go.
It is on our list to return! I wish we had more time to do some rockhounding
Glad you enjoyed my home state of Arkansas! I was raised in Fayetteville, in the NW corner. Lots of lakes and rivers around there, too. Safe travels.
Right on! I get a great feeling every time someone mentions Arkansas. I bet you know some hidden gems in this state! I look forward to visiting as many times as we can. 😀
Congrats on reaching 20K subscribers!!
Thank you so much 😀
Carrie, the best popcorn is Orville Redenbacher. You can get a big container (5lbs 12ozs) for $9.29 on Amazon. It’s $5.00 for a small jar at Walmart. It pops every kernel every time. We use coconut oil too!
Great Video. The Canada Goose has made South Fl it's home over the past 10 years. I never saw them when i was growing up here and camping around Florida. But the past 10ish years, they have made their home here all year. sometimes over taking our soccer fields and neighborhood parks. I Love those solar torch lights.
I was wondering if some Canada Goose did not migrate! Total makes sense as some places you can find them year around. I just never thought about it. We still have our solar lanterns and they are holding up well. Carrie uses them every night! 😀
my home state,yall did it proud
Nice video guys. I was not to far from you when you were there. ONF is one of my favorite places to go. I can give you some recommendations in Kansas if you are interested.
All ears!
@@bettystevens5397 Chase State Fishing Lake (make sure you visit the Natl Tallgrass Prairie Preserve while you're there) and Scott Lake. Lots of other nice lakes, but those are my favorites. If you have any special needs/desires let me know. BTW coincidentally, my wife just bought a kayak.
Thanks for sharing!!
Awesome thank you! We did not get to spend much time in Kansas last time we were there. I would love some kansas recommendations. I not sure if we will make it this trip but I will ad them to my kansas page
@@oneadVANtureatatime do you have or could you do a video on keeping spots by the state? I'd be very interested in learning! Thank you
I love your Doodle song!!
Goin in few weeks … looks amazing ❤
Carrie nice kayaking 😎👍🏼
Wow - freshwater jellyfish! New info for me - but I'm more familiar with high mountain cold lakes. 🙂 I appreciate learning about all these great free places in the mid-west. Thank you. (Found Dave's kilt on Amazon, btw, and bought one for my hubbie's birthday. Can't wait to surprise him!)
That's awesome! I hope he enjoys it as much as I do. It's very well made and fairly heavy in weight. 😀
I must say again....I really enjoy your videos. You have given me so much to look forward to if I choose to travel in my 1997 campervan. not nearly as nice as yours but has everything i need. BUT...i'm also thinkiing of purchasing a small piece of land somewhere i can raise goats and sheeps.!!! Thank you for all the info, sites and pieces of your boondocking experiences with nature and each other...including Roodle.
20,300 subscribers and 190 comments, you guys are getting famous and well deserved.
Don't be surprised when we meet you see a couple of those lanterns. You find the most amazing places to camp.
This one should get 2 thumbs up 👍👍
Right on! We are loving those lanterns. We can't wait to to meet you and check put your set up. 😀
Roodle almost entertained himself with your find! Talk about trash to treasure!
We were surprised he was even interested!!
Those light are so cool! Love them! I’m in Tulsa hoping to head to that lake in a month or so. And spend some time in Ark
Right on! There is much to like about Arkansas. We noticed not many people go to this state and it's a real treasure. There are all kinds of hidden waterfalls! Do be on alert for ticks. We noticed they get pretty think this time of year. Happy travels!
I think I am a step behind you..lake whitney..then ok city..now missouri..then arkansas..lol..oh and I bought two of those solar light in texas at dollar general..for 5$.. but none up north..and they aren't usb...love your videos..I do t k ow why you don't have 100k subs..you are one of the best videographers out there..thanks
Thank you so much! I hope we get to meet on the road. We are headed to Tennessee....where are you headed?
First of all... I love the solar lights! That place is amazing! Outstanding work on the video! What a fantastic place to stay! Thank you so much for sharing! All your videos are so incredible...you should have far more subscribers! You'll get there! 👍👍👍👍👍😁♥️ Oh, and thanks for the great popcorn idea... I didn't know you could make popcorn that way. 👍😁
We are having popcorn again tonight! Thank you for all your kind words, they mean a lots to us! 😀😀😀
Carrie, I finally made a video about how I make my anti-itch spray. I uploaded it yesterday if you want to check it out. Sadly, it's almost 30 minutes long. Lol.
Went on our first boondocking adventure here a couple of weeks ago after watching your video. The only challenging part was backing our 28 foot travel trailer the 200 feet or so from the campsite to the road when we got ready to leave when our 14 days was up. For over a week we exclusively ate catfish that I would catch and cook fresh. We start fulltime time rv life this week. Hope to see you on the road. My wife is dying to meet Roodle. Thanks for the videos. God bless.
Hi guys! That sounds like an awesome first trip. The fresh catfish sounds like a real treat! We also hope to see you on the road. Congratulations on going full time!! We hope you will love this lifestyle as much as we do. 👱♂️👩🐕🎾
Very beautiful place to camp
Beautiful
Thank you
Hello from Bolivia. No Canadian geese here :) Love your videos! I want to visit all the places you've been!
Hi Bill and Eileen! I think you are our first commenters from Bolivia! We are honored and thank-you four your kind words! 😀
Love those lights! Gonna get some! Where did you get the mitts? I’ve been looking for some short ones like that. Doodle was so well behaved w the geese! We were close to that lake a year ago but didn’t stop. We’ll do it next time-what a great spot! We also think Arkansas is an unknown treasure. Had a good laugh at Roodle w that dang flat ball! Great video, once again!❤️
Always enjoy your videos👍 We have a 2019 Promaster 159 and travel part time usually make three trips per year. #wdlacallesr
Sam is back!! Another great and beautiful video...Have you ever thought of putting a go-pro on Roodle to give us a ride??? Ya'll stay safe on the road!!
Great idea!! i havent figured out how to yet. When I tried it was a huge fail.....I got motion sickness just watching the footage.
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That was by far the most entertaining video y’all have done in a while! And they’re all good! More great editing Tara. Good shots on the bike. Liked the ones of you, Chad, and Daisy. Got to see some of Chad’s patches. Maybe one day he can describe them all. The mangroves were like an episode of “I Love Lucy.” You are too dang funny Tara and I don’t know if you even know it. I can see you on a new version of the emergency alert button commercial - getting caught in your kayak- “help, I’m stuck and I can’t get up!” 😜 You needed a couple of more hands to get outta that situation easier but you handled it like a pro 😉. Gotta say tho, Chad was a tad more graceful limboing that branch- but you get the highest score with the dog and camera difficulty. But, like I said, y’all are so entertaining just paddling around in a kayak, I don’t even think you realize it. That’s saying a lot 😉.---sorry wrong channel -
Okay.... I gotta know the name of this channel! I want to go want the episode you are speaking of😃😃
Thank you again for a great video. How do you keep your caste iron skillet so clean?
One of our favorite parts of the country!! That’s where all of those Quartz we were showing you in Tucson came from.
We were just talking about those geese the other day. Why do people say “went on a wild goose chase”? They aren’t hard to find🤷♀️
Great video! Is there a story behind your song about Rudol? Cute.
Nice relaxing video. Calm ca be spectacular. Do you have a link to the solar lantern you showed?
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