3 days Tent CAMPING in the MOUNTAINS | INDIAN STAIRCASE | Red River Gorge | Backpacking

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  • čas přidán 21. 11. 2021
  • In this video I hike into the Kentucky Mountains for a 3 day / 2 night camping trip with my nephew Christian and his Dad, Ben. First night, we secure a beautiful campsite. Second night we hike around to see several huge stone arches, rock structures, overlooks, cliff, caves and finally climb a large rock scramble called Indian Staircase.
    This is area was supposedly used by the Adena Indians for various purposes. There seems to be some contention about their involvement with this structure/area. I'll let you do your own research.
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Komentáře • 118

  • @smallplots
    @smallplots Před 2 lety +2

    Looks like a blasty-blast man! And those views! My lord the views

  • @whoever6458
    @whoever6458 Před 2 lety +2

    I didn't go anywhere near as far and some of the stuff I brought was in my bike bags but my entire body hurts. I also didn't go up or down anywhere near as many inclined planes. Good job, guys!

  • @mackjenkins7721
    @mackjenkins7721 Před 2 lety +8

    Man this look like a nice adventure with your nephew and his dad. Tell Ben I said you did an excellent job hanging in there. I am big like ben myself so I know the challenges he went through. I do not let my weight stop me especially when I have 6 very active boys. Ben handled those trailers very well. I can only imagine how good I can handle those trails if I had some hiking boots to wear instead of wearing flip-flops. The campsite you had was nice too. I wish I can go hit the trails right now but I think my fun is over for the year. I injured my knee pretty good and I'm in a knee cast right now so I'm think I'm done for the winner. you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving and good video thank you for sharing.

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Mack! I was thinking of you when Ben was powering through the trails and up that climb. Hope you have a great thanksgiving as well brother. Get better soon ❤️

  • @LindaStein-ze8bk
    @LindaStein-ze8bk Před 11 měsíci +1

    Nice scenery and family time.

  • @user-gb6xm6yc7s
    @user-gb6xm6yc7s Před 3 měsíci +1

    Kinda late to the party, but we love your videos, been watching you for few months, then this popped up, we think it’s your best one yet! Loved the scenery and your family with you, we ain’t going nowhere, Nova Scotia here 😂

  • @BotanyDegreePilkerton
    @BotanyDegreePilkerton Před 2 lety

    so beautiful, ty for sharing

  • @icefishinnhnewhampshire7688

    Thanks for a great video and thanks to your nephew and his dad for showing a big guy can get out and hike the trails and enjoy nature if you go at your own pace

  • @robertott2631
    @robertott2631 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video, great scenery., great campsite.

  • @shawnnewsome4778
    @shawnnewsome4778 Před 2 lety

    Love the location. What an epic trip

  • @a.s5353
    @a.s5353 Před 2 lety

    Seems an awesome adventure.

  • @indaywakwak
    @indaywakwak Před 2 lety

    Have fun sam and the crew.

  • @tracymagaw5578
    @tracymagaw5578 Před rokem

    awsome video you 3 guys rock! wow that was an amaxing thing you guys did! cant wait to see more!

  • @dianajones7999
    @dianajones7999 Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoying the video in west Virginia. Nice mountains !!!!

  • @fleotusbing
    @fleotusbing Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome adventure, Sam! Y'all seem like you had a great time! I sure enjoyed watching your video....great stuff!

  • @NaomisAdventures
    @NaomisAdventures Před 2 lety

    Good video

  • @Rustyfingaz
    @Rustyfingaz Před rokem

    This video was wholesome with you and your family

  • @daniellivaa8057
    @daniellivaa8057 Před 2 lety

    Never thought you wouldve gone for the mountains! Nice man!

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      Thanks bud! I love the mountains, I just don’t get a chance to get there so often.

  • @tnew8887
    @tnew8887 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video!! You guys were great and the views were beautiful.

  • @JF-fv6ld
    @JF-fv6ld Před 2 lety

    I don't know why I didn't see this video when you first posted it I wish I had. It was so cool to watch you hike some of the same trails I did around 24 years ago, when my two daughters were 7 and 10. That is such a beautiful area I wish I could go back there with them once again.

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      You should go back! If you want to avoid the rock scramble, you can go the long way like we did.

  • @jeetendrasabar1127
    @jeetendrasabar1127 Před 2 lety +1

    ❤️Love from india..

  • @LadsOutdoorsCamping
    @LadsOutdoorsCamping Před 2 lety

    Nice one mate 👍 👌

  • @thomasraley2216
    @thomasraley2216 Před rokem

    Best one yet sam , I've been to red river gorge several times , it's awesome !

  • @pc-yx9uh
    @pc-yx9uh Před 2 lety

    scrabble!

  • @stevecarpenter6926
    @stevecarpenter6926 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Looks like an amazing place. And only 417 miles from me.

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety +1

      Not much farther than us. We drove about 350 miles. Took about 5.5 hours. Thanks for watching bud!

  • @damianbannon6204
    @damianbannon6204 Před 2 lety

    Awesome footage looks like u guys had a pretty good trip man some good spots keep up the good work mate cheers 🍻

  • @bahamajim1998
    @bahamajim1998 Před 2 lety

    Good times my friend 💪💪💪🍾🍻

  • @xMcDieselx
    @xMcDieselx Před 2 lety

    Good stuff sir...thank you for your sacrifice for our entertainment.

  • @williamfisher9548
    @williamfisher9548 Před 2 lety

    That was great! I just moved to KY and not far from that area. I now have my next adventure planned. Next time you come down this way just know I live on the bourbon trail and will always have a bottle ready.

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      Awesome William! I’ll have to keep that in mind. And this is an awesome trail if you make it out there.

  • @wanderlore8875
    @wanderlore8875 Před 2 lety

    Well! Look at that! Christian and Ben with Uncle Sam!

  • @theweldonator
    @theweldonator Před 2 lety

    Sam, I really enjoyed your video and glad I subscribed. Can't wait for the next adventure.
    Ride That Tasty Wave

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety +1

      That means a lot man. I appreciate it. Welcome aborad and I hope you enjoy the ride.

  • @char81998
    @char81998 Před 2 lety

    Awsum scenery! Thanx for the shoutout & for taken us along.

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety +1

      My pleasure and thank you for the support dude!

    • @char81998
      @char81998 Před 2 lety

      @@CampingwithSamBananas My pleasure, keep on maken the videos.

  • @papabear9481
    @papabear9481 Před 2 lety

    Family time is the most important time. The only sin that I witnessed here was no Smores! Gotta have good ol' chocolate, marshmallow and Graham crackers at least once in a while. Lol

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      Smores! How could I forget Smores!! Luckily I'll be out with these two in August some time, so we can do it then.

  • @leilamuller1886
    @leilamuller1886 Před 2 lety

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍 congrats ,! 🥰

  • @BotanyDegreePilkerton
    @BotanyDegreePilkerton Před 2 lety +1

    water molecule H2O, the greatest designer on earth

  • @johnscottmills1414
    @johnscottmills1414 Před rokem

    Great content awesome footage it was a pleasure to watch. I hope to see more of your videos and say hi to Mrs Banana. John England

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před rokem

      Glad you liked it my friend! Hopefully we'll get Mrs Bananas into a video eventually

  • @rhondarichmond9259
    @rhondarichmond9259 Před 2 lety +1

    Great place that sorta kinda use to be my backyard when I lived near there you should also try a different part of ky called Carter caves state park it's amazing

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Rhonda! Never heard of it, but I love KY and always looking for a new place to explore down there. I’ll look into it, thanks for tip!

  • @Geoff321
    @Geoff321 Před rokem

    This video is bussin

  • @BotanyDegreePilkerton
    @BotanyDegreePilkerton Před 2 lety +1

    yes it's Lichen

  • @DillonHuffmanOutdoors
    @DillonHuffmanOutdoors Před 2 lety

    Just stumbled on your channel. Knew exactly where this was as soon as your intro hit (the tunnels always a giveaway too). Need to get back down there - it's been a minute.

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      Not sure if you know Miguel's Pizza, but I was talking to the owner (Miguel) after we finished this trip. He said that because of that resort they are building close by, it will mean people will not be able to dispersed camp at Indian Staircase anymore. Not sure if he's right, but I want to get down there as much as possible either way.

  • @laffitteoutdoors
    @laffitteoutdoors Před 2 lety

    This is such an amazing area! That hike seems pretty extreme but the views have to be worth it! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving 😁

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      Thanks bud! It was definitely a tough one but it was super rewarding. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well 🦃

  • @LastDawn667
    @LastDawn667 Před 2 lety +2

    Yo, Sam! We were your neighbors behind your camp site. The dudes from Dayton. Hope we didn't make too much noise lol.

  • @leilamuller1886
    @leilamuller1886 Před 2 lety

    Take care,,bye...God bless 🙏

  • @Travis2L
    @Travis2L Před 2 lety

    Red River Gorge!

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha yeah it’s the bomb! I plan to go back this year

    • @Travis2L
      @Travis2L Před 2 lety

      @@CampingwithSamBananas I love it there. It’s about a hour from me

  • @HookingGoodCreationsbyTinaC
    @HookingGoodCreationsbyTinaC Před 5 měsíci

    This trip looked like an amazing experience for all of you. Will you guys be filming another camping trip together soon? It’s always nice having quality time with family, isn’t it? 😊

  • @raleighveal1359
    @raleighveal1359 Před 2 lety

    Hi Sam just watched another video I see you must have a clip-own mike, much better thanks. I also subscribed.

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you!!! I know audio was an issue for a while. I tried really hard to correct it. Very happy to have you onboard.

  • @tag1462
    @tag1462 Před 2 lety

    Nope, nopity, nope...I have a problem with heights. When I was younger, yeah... But great vid, looked like a lot of fun.

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety +1

      It was pretty crazy but we saw a group that featured a pregnant lady and and a bunch of elementary school kids, so we had to try. It was easier than it looked!

  • @leilamuller1886
    @leilamuller1886 Před 2 lety

    I like the music,,country music ?

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      Yes! I really like all these songs. The titles are listed in the description. CZcams provides creators with royalty free (non-copy written music) to use in the videos.

  • @oyajiblues
    @oyajiblues Před 2 lety

    No Banana???? I guess no getting smashed with the family...haha! Mic sounds better. Fancy new camera! "Some ancient Native writing"? Haha!

  • @leilamuller1886
    @leilamuller1886 Před 2 lety

    Hi Sam,,my 2nd time to watch your videos,,,is this place Stone Mt. .?

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      Hi Leila! This place is called Indian Staircase and it’s in a region of Daniel Boone National Forest called Red River Gorge. It’s in eastern Kentucky.

  • @lostsheep664866
    @lostsheep664866 Před 2 lety

    Man that is some beautiful country u didn’t bring the banana flask

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      It sure is bud! I actually had the flask but we never got it out. I used it on the next one that I'm editing now.

  • @ridingwithsteve3637
    @ridingwithsteve3637 Před rokem

    You was literally in my backyard I grew up playing in those mountains if you ever come send me a email and I'll take y'all to a cave with native American painting

  • @BottedFPS
    @BottedFPS Před 2 lety

    Bro 26:37 😂😂😂

  • @circusoddity1
    @circusoddity1 Před 2 lety

    Who shrunk uncle buck. Sorry but I had to say it

  • @jeffreywarringer2798
    @jeffreywarringer2798 Před 2 lety

    I saw the ancient writing @ 26:37 Dude, somebody drew a penis. If they didn't have them then, end of mankind. LOL Love ya- Jeff in "cuse" Looking forward to drone camera shots.

  • @zacharyrenzulli3530
    @zacharyrenzulli3530 Před 2 lety

    Plllleeeassse tell me that's not all the alcohol you brought for three days...

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před 2 lety

      Haha I head ya! We had some bourbon as well, but never got into it. Between Ben and I, we had 18 beers to drink from. I nicer 6 pack and then a 12 pack of Yuengling. We carried beer out actually, because we had plenty left over.

  • @wanderlore8875
    @wanderlore8875 Před 2 lety

    Wow after all that I was looking forward to the waffle house!

  • @circusoddity1
    @circusoddity1 Před 2 lety

    47 minutes in and no banana flask? I think you owe us a banana hammock camping video.

  • @shyskeleton1665
    @shyskeleton1665 Před rokem +1

    I know this video is old but man i couldnt camp with people that cant help. Like the you kid could of cut the branches while you set up fire. The kid should have way more energy that anyone. Im mot trying to bash on anyone. I think its awesome people wanted to go camping with you but when doing anything it should be a team effort. I could be wrong maybe they all did stuff together but i just seen sam doing all the work to get fire set up and going.

    • @CampingwithSamBananas
      @CampingwithSamBananas  Před rokem +1

      They did both contribute plenty but it's the filming of it that is difficult. You can't leave the camera rolling for 72 hours. It's not practical in terms of space and battery. So I have to turn it on and I didn't want them to have to be performative.

    • @shyskeleton1665
      @shyskeleton1665 Před rokem

      @@CampingwithSamBananas your right and i apologize. I love your videos and i happen to be watching this 1 yesterday and i was at the beginning where you was collecting wood, setting up the fire, and making there meals. I started to say thats kind of messed up to make you do everything. Witch i finshed the video and seen that the kid did help out. But i do enjoy your videos especially the rain and cold ones like you like. However i did post another comment in a different video a while back i think it would be awesome if you hunted for your food and cooked it at your camp. But its tottaly cool if you are not into that. Maybe a fishing catch and cook if you do any of that.

  • @andrewsalacina9705
    @andrewsalacina9705 Před rokem

    Ancient native writing 🤣

  • @paulburrell7058
    @paulburrell7058 Před rokem

    Bigfoot