The Amazing Outdoors with Nikki & Travis
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Four Nights Alone: Backpacking Zaleski State Forest
Nikki spends five days exploring the entire backpacking loop trail at Zaleski State Forest. While the south loop is a popular hiking area, the north loop is less travelled, providing a unique yet rather overgrown trail experience. Perfect weather, campfires, and good food make this a backpacking trip to remember.
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MEET NIKKI & TRAVIS:
Thanks for stopping by! We are a married couple who loves the outdoors. We want to share our wilderness adventures with you in hopes that you’ll be inspired to go on some adventures of your own! We truly believe that being in nature is not only fun, but a wonderful way to take care of your mental and physical health. We hope you’ll stick around to join us on more adventures, develop outdoor skills, and develop mindfulness that allows us to savor each moment spent outside.
⌚️Timestamps:
05:10 Camp 1
17:36 Day 2 - A short hike
30:11 Day 3 - Late start
49:58 Day 4 - North loop
01:11:18 Day 5 - Hike Out
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  • @anntownsend2630
    @anntownsend2630 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for posting! I really appreciate seeing videos of other ladies on the trail.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching!! Being a solo female hiker can be intimidating but when properly prepared it can also be a really wonderful and rewarding experience!

  • @christopherbailey3740
    @christopherbailey3740 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Site 20 for the last night?

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, on Lake Lila we were at site 20.

  • @christopherbailey3740
    @christopherbailey3740 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    what site was it that y'all ended up on the first night? you looked like you were aiming for 10 or 11 or 12, one of those maybe?

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We were on an island site. 18 I think. It was a great spot with a good tent pad. We did have to look elsewhere for firewood though.

    • @christopherbailey3740
      @christopherbailey3740 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@theamazingoutdoors makes sense, thanks!

  • @ltlarrow1
    @ltlarrow1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've done the south kaibab trail, down to O'Neil's Butte and back, just after sunrise. I plan to do the North Kaibab Trail next year, just down to the tunnel and back...and I plan on using poles. btw, the previous trip I just took my time, drank plenty of Powerade, stopped when I got winded, and had no problem with the 3000 foot elevation change

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just down to the tunnel will really give you plenty of stunning scenery. Our biggest mistake was doing this hike in a heatwave!

  • @hikewithmike4673
    @hikewithmike4673 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful!...this place is on my bucket list!...great narration too!

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! It is definitely a beautiful place to hike. On a recent trip we visited Lion's Head which is a beautiful rocky overlook in the southern section of Dolly Sods. It was stunning in summer but would be even more spectacular in fall.

  • @ChickenNugget420
    @ChickenNugget420 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pretty trees 🌲 ❤

  • @claycook5773
    @claycook5773 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've done four backpacking trips below the Rim now. The fifth is coming up soon. It's funny how all hikers habitually speak of mileage first, and only later add, "...and it's about XXXX vertical feet." I think we consistently underestimate the literal impact of the vertical component of hikes like the Grand Canyon. The perverse part of GC hikes is the combination of joint stress going down first with the muscular demands on those tender joints when you climb back out. Perhaps some smart exercise physiologist can come up with a convenient conversion of vertical feet into horizontal mileage that would make the challenge more clear. It's just so hard to prepare for it. But it's TOTALLY worth it.

  • @theamazingoutdoors
    @theamazingoutdoors 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The previous version of this video was missing the end! If you watched the first one, be sure to check out this one from the beginning of day 3 to see the rainy conclusion!

  • @diegosktskate
    @diegosktskate 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lugar lindo. Um dia irei fazer essa trilha. Sou de Minas Gerais - Brasil. Depois pesquisa ai Serra do Cipo - MG. É meu lugar preferido aqui

  • @alexs3447
    @alexs3447 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fished Tim a few times never got a bite. and that's trolling with a canoe. From shore ? Zero chance .Better bet is Rosebary/Longbow .

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the tip!! We are hoping to get back up to Algonquin again soon and explore a bit more.

    • @alexs3447
      @alexs3447 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theamazingoutdoors Great but i have better fishing spots than those. What lures were you using?

  • @robvarady2625
    @robvarady2625 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video. I hope to make my first trip to Dolly sods in the next month or so.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is an absolutely beautiful place and well worth the drive! I hope you enjoy it as much I have.

  • @adk46er4023
    @adk46er4023 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did a trip in Temagami; started at Mowatt Landing. Also did a fun trip on the Dumoine River in QC which required us to be float planed to the headwaters. And did 2 trips to Quetico Prov Park, though it requires reservations. Great wildlife and excellent bass fishing. La Vérendrye in QC has lots of trips possible with some huge lakes. Do you own your own boat? If so, what? Carl Anderson Barneveld, NY

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We have a Nova Craft 16' TuffStuff and an Old Town Discovery 169. The Nova Craft will be the one we take into Ontario this spring. Quetico is definitely on our bucket list. Northern Quebec does seem to have some beautiful wild country. So many places to visit!

  • @adk46er4023
    @adk46er4023 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My wife and I are both in our 70’s so you have many yrs of paddling ahead of you. When we were younger and still working, our vacation was usually a 10 day, self supported wilderness canoe trip, very often in Canada. Our boat was a Mad River Explorer, a 16 ft Royalex that was also set up for whitewater, but weighed over 70 lbs. A great durable boat, but a bear on long portages, the longest of which was 2 miles in Algonquin. In that we had 4 dry bags per trip, double portaging was always necessary. In that the Mad River Is no longer manageable for us 70 yr olds, we just ordered a Swift Keewaydin 16’ that weighs in at 38 lbs and are looking forward to more canoe trips. I guess what this is leading to is to say canoeing is a life sport that you can enjoy into your senior yrs, so keep doing it and don’t stop! Thanks again for your fine video of your Little Tupper/Lila trip; it’s made me excited about getting our new boat out on the water!

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So wonderful to hear your story and happy to know you are still getting out on the water! We are also looking forward to a spring trip. We are headed back to Palmer Rapids for another white water lesson before heading to Temagami to experience some of the famous waterfalls of the Lady Evelyn River. Not sure if we will be back in the ADK this year but it's definitely a place we will be returning to in the future!

  • @adk46er4023
    @adk46er4023 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great trip and thanks for sharing! My wife and I have paddled Little Tupper and Lake Lila many times, but it was fun to watch a couple discover them

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We had such a wonderful trip and really tried to capture how remote, rugged, and beautiful this area is. Thank you for your kind comments!

  • @joshyoung7481
    @joshyoung7481 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What time of the year was this?

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We were there the second week of June. It was unseasonably warm with record temps that year.

  • @johnt.1364
    @johnt.1364 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful shots of the moose with ducks,just stunning,thank you for recording this trip,the editing,sound,photography were wonderful.hope the see more.take care from oklahoma.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you John! It really is so special to get to see wildlife in remote places like that and we are honored to get to share that experience with people around the world!

  • @Hex3dprints
    @Hex3dprints 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice advice:) I love your videos! Keep up the good work!

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! So glad you are enjoying the videos!

  • @theamazingoutdoors
    @theamazingoutdoors 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you prefer hiking to the top of a waterfall or swimming in the pool below?

  • @theamazingoutdoors
    @theamazingoutdoors 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you enjoy winter camping? What other tips do you have to make winter camping an enjoyable experience?

  • @theamazingoutdoors
    @theamazingoutdoors 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you ever been snorkeling with manta rays? what was your experience like?

  • @theamazingoutdoors
    @theamazingoutdoors 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is snorkeling in Hawaii on your bucket list?

  • @theamazingoutdoors
    @theamazingoutdoors 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the thought of winter camping make you wish for snow?

  • @dwightdouglas61
    @dwightdouglas61 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does she ever stop complaining......good luck with your channel......I'M GONE!!!!!

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the feedback!

    • @snn7662
      @snn7662 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for keeping it real and showing that not every moment in life is perfect but you get through it and are rewarded with amazing experiences. 👍🏼

    • @alexs3447
      @alexs3447 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theamazingoutdoors Heck , first week of June and you'd hear me complaining. First few days of June is at most for me and I'm catching speckles.

  • @pennsylvaniaadventurers2691
    @pennsylvaniaadventurers2691 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed the video very much. Thanks for sharing. Believe it or not there was less water at Miller falls when we visited!

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know it doesn't look like much in the creek but it was definitely over ankle deep and I am not coordinated enough to try to walk across wobbly skinny logs! 😂 Guess I'll just have to come back when the weather is warmer!!

  • @avalonadventures8396
    @avalonadventures8396 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job Nikki. Very relaxing.

  • @jaysway2346
    @jaysway2346 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Algonquin, a moose and a couple of ding dongs. Thanks!

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha a good combination for a fun trip!

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bad weather toughens you up! And will expand your window for what you consider decent in terms of conditions. Get out there!

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So well said Seth! Many of us have such busy lives that our opportunities for outdoor adventure are already so limited, letting bad weather further limit you just keeps you cooped up inside more.

  • @nancyh.provost8238
    @nancyh.provost8238 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow so beautiful place.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It really is! Thanks for watching 🥰

  • @JPB78
    @JPB78 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice....🎉😊

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! I hope it inspired you to go on an adventure outdoors 😄

    • @JPB78
      @JPB78 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am usually go to camp with my wife or solo camp. Thanks you very much my brother 😊

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Camping with your spouse is a great way to strengthen your relationship and communication skills! It can definitely be challenging sometimes 😜

    • @JPB78
      @JPB78 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theamazingoutdoors yes, that's right, I agree with that 😁 because we only lived together at home. Our children go to school outside the island. 😊

  • @stellaWilson-x4z
    @stellaWilson-x4z 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! I hope you feel inspired to enjoy the outdoors 😄

  • @vividkaucha9581
    @vividkaucha9581 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love from NEPAL 🇳🇵! ❤️

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow! Thanks for watching. We've never been to Nepal but I bet the hiking is great!

  • @lucyjones9863
    @lucyjones9863 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful..

  • @druhol6753
    @druhol6753 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the dolly sods. Recognized all of your spots. How do you like your amok draumr ? I have the amok tarp, and sleeping pad, but not the actual hammock. Great video. I wish people would film more at camp like you did.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love the Draumr! It is certainly more weight than a one person tent but it is so comfortable. The storage pockets and the ability to sit up in recliner mode make it a great option. Since most campsites are designed for tents it can be tricky to find a good place to hang in some areas. Thanks for watching! So happy you enjoyed the video.

  • @GC-Hiker
    @GC-Hiker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great, crisp video, a trail I have hiked more than once! I have signed-up for your channel and hope you will return the courtesy. Best of luck with your hiking adventures and channel! 🥾

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

  • @paulfroud3920
    @paulfroud3920 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing to be ashamed of, tipping is how we learn. I usually found it helpful to put a large rock in the middle when travelling empty. It's also a good idea to take a small backpack of emergency items like matches, a tarp, food and candles, etc. We ended up staying under the canoe in Temagami after getting lost after dark. Good lesson. Happy paddleing.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, we always take emergency supplies with us in a small waterproof duffle. Having to spend the night under the canoe sounds like quite the adventure! Glad you were prepared and made it out safely.

  • @johnt.1364
    @johnt.1364 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a wonderful trip with spectacular views.sorry about the camera,i,m in landscape photography and feel your loss.looking forward to next outing.take care from oklahoma.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words John! It really was a great trip. The camera loss has us rethinking how we film our canoe trips but definitely won't stop us from sharing the scenery and adventure!

  • @bernielamont825
    @bernielamont825 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, did that Sept. Of '22, curious as to where that campsite was at 31:00. Was that to the right of the first bridge at tri forks? I didn't do a whole lot of exploring that direction.

    • @bernielamont825
      @bernielamont825 ปีที่แล้ว

      After watching entire video I was able to determine where your campsite was

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it is at tri forks. You can walk back in a long the creek quite a ways. There's even a secluded campsite in a small meadow if you keep walking over a stream and a small hill. When we went there were no other campers but there are probably a dozen or more sites in that area.

  • @avalonadventures8396
    @avalonadventures8396 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I really appreciate your humility about the dump. It allows your subs to learn from your mistakes. I always have an emergency survival kit attached to me for such as this.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Hopefully others can learn from our mistakes! We are so thankful it was a low risk dump and everything turned out ok.

  • @NikoneLUANGPHANPHOUVONG
    @NikoneLUANGPHANPHOUVONG ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

  • @davidcaddell2811
    @davidcaddell2811 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice trip, one thing I can tell you being a kayaker in lake erie make sure everything is connected to the boat, especially your butt and the camera... love you guys cya next time

  • @OntheChew
    @OntheChew ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this one.(except the dunking part) Was it the good camera that ended up in the lake.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      We lost our Lumix FZ300 which we had purchased this year due to it's awesome zoom. We have since replaced it because it is a great all around camera. The Lumix and the Canon will be staying in dry bags in the canoe for the most part from now on, we will stick to GoPro and phone cameras in the boat so there's less chance for lost footage. So glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @21Swayzee
    @21Swayzee ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to rock it solo, and find some peace and connection. Love the bird sounds in the background, and the trail looked lush. Keep on rocking it!

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Solo hiking is such a unique experience. Hiking as a couple is great but it's nice to get out into the woods alone too!

  • @kelceigarber6252
    @kelceigarber6252 ปีที่แล้ว

    Headed there tonight!!! I love Little Tupper. We do a biannual trip because it’s so much work.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully you had an awesome trip and the weather cooperated!

  • @stephenyoung3721
    @stephenyoung3721 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brother and I hiked to the tunnel and back 2 weeks ago and it was right at the edge of my limitations. A ranger we encountered told us going down is easy. Going up is MANDATORY.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you enjoyed the hike! It really is a beautiful place.

  • @MWoodslore
    @MWoodslore ปีที่แล้ว

    I Hiked it Twice 2 years Ago. I filtered and boiled the water both times. I'm ok so far. I didn't know that about the water situation in WNF.

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      I really don't know what the levels of heavy metals are and I probably would have been fine had I needed to boil water to stay hydrated. I'm glad you're still okay! As a general rule it's probably better to avoid drinking the water if you can help it.

    • @MWoodslore
      @MWoodslore ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theamazingoutdoors I had My Grayl both hikes.I like your guys Channel. The video about Cuyahoga Valley river Float. I lived in Cuyahoga Falls in 21.

    • @MWoodslore
      @MWoodslore ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohh and I Subscribed 😁

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MWoodslore thanks! We try to make the most of the outdoor activities close to home!

  • @one2869
    @one2869 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I just did this trail last week. Mostly in part due to this video. I took the week off work so we could do whatever we wanted without feeling rushed at all. We did 2 overnights. We got there the afternoon of memorial day because we knew it would be less crowded. We hiked in about a mile and took a campsite a little past the fishing trail for the first night. Day 2, we took our sweet time so we could just stop and admire all nature had to offer us! We also camped in the 3 forks section. Got there early and had a wonderful evening simply relaxing by the creek and taking everything in. We had the while place to ourselves. It was so peaceful! I slept like a rock (which, I never do). Even took a little extra sleep time in the morning because we actually debated staying one more night either there or a little farther up the trail. We decided we would go on up to the overlook and maybe even camp near it since we had plenty of water. After enjoying the view, we decided we will be coming back again soon to explore more. More meaning the south loop along with the north loop. This time, we wanted to go see the middle loop since I've only seen one video showing it. It was gorgeous! Some definite rock crawling which was a ton of fun! And the beauty was incredible as we thought what this sectioned looked like years ago. We could picture native Americans living in some of the cave type places in those rocks. All in all, it was a very memorable adventure for us. It's a beautiful trail that we highly recommend for anyone. We are by no means fit or in shape, and we had no problems with this trail. The way the scenery changes so many times made the trail seem so exciting! Never a boring section. Thanks for this video! It really was a deciding factor in our trip! You 2 remind us of us in many ways. Great video!

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      We are so glad to hear you had a fun trip at Minister Creek!! Our "Farewell to Winter" video is also from that area, camping in the forest along the creek by the trailhead parking lot (there are lots of areas to camp along a mile stretch all the way to the river). We took a short day hike up the south loop section to see the cliffs covered in snow and ice. It really is amazing how such a relatively small section of forest can have such a varied landscape! We also really enjoy thinking about the history of a place we visit. Whether it's natives, early explorers, or early industry.

  • @giantfatberg
    @giantfatberg ปีที่แล้ว

    And all of a sudden the birds stop chirping, the gentle breeze seizes, and it is complete, eerie silence. Not a sound. You start to get flushed and your chest tightens and you know something must be watching you. And then you start running as fast as you can. At least I did, the time it happened to me

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      It is definitely creepy if the forest suddenly goes silent! Being out in the wilderness alone can get in your head a bit sometimes. Luckily this trip was a purely relaxing and enjoyable adventure through the woods.

  • @RusVisionProductionRE
    @RusVisionProductionRE ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice! Which camp site number was it on Lake Lila?

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      We stayed at campsite 20 on lake Lila. It's a great site! Very open, two beaches, and you can walk back past the thunderbox to a cliff overlooking the lake.

    • @RusVisionProductionRE
      @RusVisionProductionRE ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theamazingoutdoors what month and which week did you go there? We are planning a trip 3 week of Jun

    • @theamazingoutdoors
      @theamazingoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RusVisionProductionRE we were there in mid July. It can still be a bit chilly in the evenings in mid summer, the weather in the Adirondack area is pretty mild, like 40s at night and 70s during the day. Lila also has a tendency to be rather windy so plan accordingly. It is such a beautiful area and Lila is an especially beautiful and peaceful lake. Enjoy your trip!!