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Traveling With Spinoza
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 5 เม.ย. 2018
This is where I archive my Arkansas hiking and outdoors videos.
You can find my podcast channel at the link below.
You can find my podcast channel at the link below.
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Fly Fishing Beaver Dam #3
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A cinematic day of fly fishing. Trying to create that River Runs Through It vibe.
Fly Fishing Beaver Dam #1
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Despite the thunderstorm forecast I decided to break out my fly fishing gear for the first time in years and drive up to Beaver Dam to fish for trout. The Corps of Engineers has been generating power from about 11 am to 11pm everyday for about 2 weeks, so I had to get there early to get in a few hours on the river. Today, they actually started generating at 10 am. I haven't fished this tailwate...
Pea Ridge Battlefield Loop Tour
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Now that hiking season is basically over (too hot, too many ticks, etc.) I turn my attention to doing conditioning hikes (walks really) out at Pea Ridge Battlefield. Of course you have to go early to beat the heat, but it's a good place to exercise until the heat breaks and you can get back out on trail. Here's a little tour of the loop.
Whitaker Point
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Our Memorial Day weekend hike to Whitaker Point in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness.
Redding Loop
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Per our usual this time of year, we headed down to the Mulberry River to do a conditioning hike at the Redding Loop. We've done this hike several times over the last two years. It is a way for us to get out and keep our trail legs. For some reason, this trail doesn't get fully overgrown until late July, and even then it is only in parts. On this trip we did the loop counter clockwise and ran in...
The Bench Trail
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On this trip we decided to explore the east end of the bench trail and take in some views. The circadas were everywhere and very loud. It certainly added to our hiking experience. Another thing that made this hike interesting was that we saw a bear cross the road about 50 yards in front of us as we were walking down the road to get to the trail head. The trail was, at least in parts, almost ove...
Sentinel Hollow
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This is the long form video of our trip to Sentinel Hollow. It's only in 480p resolution due to the fact I had accidently deleted my 4K files. Luckily I had some proxy files that I was using in Premiere Pro and was able to piece together this clip. Hope you enjoy the trip as much as we did.
Sentinel Hollow Short
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Here's a short clip of our trip to Sentinel Hollow on 5/12. I had a longer version of this hike but when I uploaded it to TH-cam it would not process the video beyond 480p for some reason. I waited 24 hours and it never changed. Unfortunately after I uploaded it, I thought it was safe to delete my files so I did and now I can't re-upload the video to try again. Lesson learned.
Mountain Fork Creek
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This trip was a created somewhat on the fly. I had originally planned to do a different hike in the Mulberry River area but when Lucie talked to her sister and invited her to come up from Little Rock, I decided to change locations to a place that had more to see and was easier to get to. This area has a lot of waterfalls, but is also a popular OHV location and we did encounter a few while there...
OHT: MM 55-59 (Lick Branch Trailhead to Wolf Ridge)
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This weekend we took a hike on the OHT mm 55-59 and back (8.3 miles). We made the hike tougher than it needed to be- We didn't bother to bring any food and we had a late start so we were hiking in the hottest part of the day. Temps got up to 81 degrees. The trees did provide some shade along the way but mostly there was constant sunlight. Of course the two mile hike up to Wolf Ridge was the rea...
Eclipse Transition #3
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This is last of my three short clips of the 4/8/24 solar eclipse.
Eclipse Transition #2
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This is my second of three short clips of the 4/8/24 solar eclipse.
West Fork Horsehead Creek (South Branch)
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West Fork Horsehead Creek (South Branch)
OHT: Cherry Bend to East Fly Gap Road
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OHT: Cherry Bend to East Fly Gap Road
You dam beaver.
And the fishin' is slow up there these days.
I guess you needed redemption. Water looks low to me. You see, the act of having to reel in a fish using long pulls of the line is goofy. Tying on a leader is a hassle. Matching the hatch is too much work. The gear is expensive. Too many negatives for me. Glad you brought in some lunkers. Trout don't speak English.
I did need redemption. Don't like to get skunked. Actually the water level was a little higher than normal, 918 ft above sea level. Normal is 916 ft so I wasn't able to wade into the areas I wanted. The tailwater is backed up from the lakes downstream near the town of Beaver. The gear is expensive initially but I've had the same two rods/reels for twenty years and they work like a charm. It's like anything else, the initial buy in is high, but once that's done, it doesn't cost that much going forward. Plus I tie my own flies. Oh, I don't try to match the hatch. It's silly. I just fish with nymphs.
@@travelingwithspinoza Above sea level...how bout a local gauge. Get a tube float. The 20 year old gear will fail next use. Arkansas trout rivers are not real so hatch crapp prolly not applicable. Just use a sow bug...seems like that was some wonder fly way back. My main complaint is still that it's an uppity way to fish.
The sow bug is my go to fly. I tie mine with bead heads though.
Love your video. G-Pop would be so proud of your work.
Lemme try this one...maybe they'll approve. Good video.
No comment. I tried commenting at least 10 times changing my wording and they deleted my comment every time. Yoootooob is the whoorst.
It sucks that YT bots do that. Didn't catch a single fish today. Going back Tuesday morning. Suzie has a doctor's appointment tomorrow. She's been very demanding this weekend- Get me this, get me that ...lol.
@@travelingwithspinoza Go servant boy, go.
Now that's a hike.
I always enjoy walking that loop.
@@travelingwithspinoza Yes you do
What’s the tarp you are using? Thanks!! Also, I have a Dirigo that I’m refurbishing and have been kayak camping from!!
I have the Hyperlite square 8.5 x 8.5. I really like it. Pricey though.
Now there's a beautiful place that's been totally ruined by over-visitation. That waterfall is actually known as Chucky Billy Falls. There are no mules in that area. Survey tape is placed by those that get lost easily. Nice two day action SpinBob. Where were all the people?
Yes it has been over run for sure. Suzie's sister hadn't been there yet and wanted to see it so we took them. We got there early so there weren't a lot of people, but on the way out more were headed in.
@@travelingwithspinoza That was early?
@@NoTrail Lol. Definitely not by your standards.
@@travelingwithspinoza I have no standards.
Whut's a trail leg? I love drivers that barely move over for you because if they cross the double yellow line they will be breaking the law...my god! Dam yu big wind. Oh, the timber trash. If you report the damage, the USFS will take care of immediately...ah hahahahahahaha. Susie was almost nearly impaled on the deadly tree spikes. The chainsaw person could have been a she, or any number of other style people. Just be glad you don't live up north where bugs are ridiculous. You're new name is BugNet Johnny. Who needs fashion in the forest. I carry a bug net but don't use it do to the inability to breathe. Spy Rock...whooppee. Yay, rednecks. Lovely hike...Susie enjoyed it.
No kidding. That driver wasn't moving over much at all. Almost said something to Suzie about it. The first half mile had lots of timber trash. Sad to see. That stuck chainsaw surprised me. I couldn't believe they'd use a small one like that for a tree of that size. I appreciate their effort though. Bug were bad in parts but mostly on the eastern side of the loop. And bug nets are a must have this time of year. All the cool kids have one. Suzie is all about fashion in the forest. She likes to mix and match before we head out for a hike. But she does look cute.
What country is this in? If in the Untiede States, what State is it in? Neither the narration nor the written commentary provides that information which, so it would seem, is rather important...
It's in the U.S., Arkansas. 99.9% of my videos are shot in Arkansas unless otherwise stated.
That's the same sound I heard on my last outing, but very distant. I have not heard them at our house though. Horses are as bad as side by sides. That's a good uphill. Mushroom killer. You just can't trust rocks, man...not trustworthy at all. I saw no bear's butt crack. That is a great view up there...don't think I've been. Good hike dudes. Did the bear go into a crack? A porky can look similar.
It's a good climb for sure, but not too bad. The circada noise was so loud it surprised me. You need to go check this place out, it's definitely your kind of spot. I've seen some porkies run but they don't really "bounce" when they run, more of straight, flat motion. This thing had a coat of hair to boot.
@@travelingwithspinoza Shoulda wrestled.
@@NoTrail Suzie wouldn't let me.
@@travelingwithspinoza She wants to.
I'll leave the bear wrestling to SpinBob.
I saw no sentinels posted in this area. That Forest Service road looked pretty fresh to me. Spidera webs are back...yay. That was me in the plane. I got some good aerial shots of you guys. I did land at Byrd's. Susie's performance was impressive...even better than the Spinhozer. Dammd timbuh trash. I've seen more overhang than that. Nice hike duo team whackers of bush. Way to leave Suzie behind.
lol He did leave me behind. I tripped on a root and went down thinking he may come back to see if I was still alive, but NO!
@@luciejerry9529 Left fer ded, were you...there...on that day. SpinBob will now be reported to the authorities and sent to the federal penitentiary where he will experience a true sentinel situation.
I didn't not leave her behind. Okay, maybe once. GoPros make everything look further away than they really are. Trying to instill confidence in her forest navigation skills. I'm teaching her how to use a compass too. This was a good hike for us. The overgrowth wasn't as bad as I thought it would be (as I just saw in your Adkins Creek video). I thought that might have been you up in that airplane with your camera.
Turn up the speed dude.
I had a long form video (37 minutes) at normal speed, but there was an issue with the TH-cam upload and it didn't process above 480p. Odd.
@@travelingwithspinoza That's quite the bummer. YooToob suks...donkey style.
Nice hike!
We had a great time! Sandi and I had never hiked together. When are you coming with us?
You went here recently I think. Beautiful creek ruined by scumsuckers...I would never go back to that area. They have little appreciation for the outdoors. The creek looked good though.
We were indeed there not too long ago. Yes those OHVs put a damper on things for me too, but once I get up into Hanging Rock Hollow they're no longer an issue thankfully. Suzie and I were acting as tour guides on this day. It was her sister's first trip there. We knew there would be a few good falls in close proximity for them to see so the hiking wouldn't be crazy tough. They really had a good time so it was worth it (they didn't care for the OHVs either).
You are a brave soul to keep saying your woman was in a mood!!
Hey, I did a piece of that years ago, but I went west. Did you lick the branch?...and if so, was it delicious? I was hoping Susie would step on the big rocks so I could say "and she slips". Red Bug was probably some dude. You've saved many lives by replacing that sign. I saw a cloud. Wild Azalea I think. That was a lovely hike for you and your Susie. OHV's suk donkey style.
Lol
When I hiked it years ago I went in the same direction. That hill is a pain. Didn't lick any branches either. She was wanting to walk on the big rock so her tights wouldn't get wet, but it's not worth falling in the creek. By replacing that sign I should be given some sort of medal from the governor's office. It's only fair. OHVs are the worse!
@@travelingwithspinoza Right on bro.
The heat is my biggest enemy when hiking!!
I used to handle it better, but no so much anymore.
Looks like a nice place to hike!
It was really nice!
You had more eclipses than we did.
Lol...nah, just more cameras.
The total part went by too quickly. Where did you dudes go to be on high and alone?
We were on a ridge just south of where the OHT crosses FS 1003 overlooking Cedar Creek.
@@travelingwithspinoza I figgered you might be in that area.
Cool...looked almost like a regular sunset...without the sun.
Thank you Walmart.
Have they donated money to the OHTA or something?
@@travelingwithspinoza That trailhead box...which was very nice and won't rot...had their name on it.
Is this the same Horsehead Creek that feeds Horsehead Lake just north of I-40? I was trying to figure out your parking and camp location but the miles don't add up. Love all your videos. Thanks for sharing!
This is the West Fork Horsehead Creek, not the main Horsehead Creek (which is east and north from where we were) that flows under the new bride into Horsehead lake. If you go down to the day use area there's a road that goes west for a little bit and intersects with another dirt road and the West Fork Creek itself. Park there and cross the creek and follow the ATV road out for 3 miles. That's where we camped.
Jeff needs a bigger backpack. You made your waterfall quota on this hike SpinRosa.
Since we only had to hike 3 miles to setup basecamp we carried a few luxury items. On a real backpacking trip we wouldn't have carried as much. Yes, lots of waterfalls indeed. There are some interesting features in that area. Tough terrain at times though.
Indeed.@@travelingwithspinoza
Wow...actual camping. Very spring like down there. Bugs already? No pork...man, you missin out. Coyotes will kill you fer sher. You need to check out the west fork of the south fork of the main fork as well.
It was a warm day that day. Bugs were a little annoying but later went away. Found a huge spider in my tent just as I was about to go to sleep. Tried to catch him and throw him out but couldn't so he was in there with me all night. Lots of forks to explore there and I plan on going back at some point. Starting to get overgrown and the briars are bad too, but I know that doesn't stop you very often.
Spidras...little bass terds. There'd be no throwing out for me...squish is the answer. I've been in that area some...it's pretty much like all the drainage on the southern edge of the Ozark Plateau. Too much off road activity, as usual.Looked to be fun, though.@@travelingwithspinoza
Very good video
Good job on the video. It's a nice area. It would have been too much to go further down the drainage than what we did but there's more. You came out and got back onto the old road where I did the first time I hiked the shorter loop and where I said we would when we were up there at the beginning
Looks like a great hike.. wish I would have come along.
Yes R, should have have joined us. Been too long.
Crazy man. I drove through there recently and wondered what was in that valley. Too much logging for me...tiny tree hell resulting from that...yikes. I might need to check that creek out. You saved Susie's life numerous times on this hike. Nice outing dude...too many waterfalls.
It was a neat place. I enjoyed it exploring it. Yes, she has no idea how often I saved her from falling from the ledges. You definitely need to go into that holler and poke around a bit.
Yo.@@travelingwithspinoza
I have the area on my blog with the waterfall names and all the info. jeffsarkansashikes.blogspot.com/search?q=Lower+Cedar
Groovy.@@jjsteel43
He's a helluvaman.@@luciejerry9529
There’s nothing wrong with kids screaming and hollering in the woods you curmudgeon and because everyone knows this you literally accuse the kids of carving into trees saying “These are the very same people who are carving their names into trees and rocks and stuff” despite having zero evidence of this. You are the problem not them, take a look at yourself.
Thanks for watching the video, or at least part of it. I may sound like a curmudgeon but I fully stand by what I said here. First, I didn't accuse these particular people of carving their names on rocks or trees. I hadn't even laid eyes on them yet when I said that. A more reasonable interpretation (and what I actually meant) is that these are the very same types of people that would likely engage in tree or rock carving behavior. Rowdy behavior usually manifests itself in a variety of ways. Does it always? No. But chances are greater. Had I witnessed them doing so you can bet your bottom dollar I would have included a much longer rant about it. Second, you say there's nothing wrong with kids screaming and hollering in the woods. You and I do not have a shared perspective of what the forest is. To me, places of natural beauty that are open to the public are not just places "in the woods." The forest serves as a kind of sanctuary or place of solitude, and for some, it is even a church. Being respectful of others while in the forest is one of the seven principles of Leave No Trace (go to lnt.org to see more). Noise pollution is still pollution and degrades the quality of the experience for the visitor. We had to double time it down to the waterfall area just to ensure we would have a few minutes to enjoy the area before they arrived. Once they did, they ran all over the place screaming and climbing over every rock they could. Glory Hole Falls should not be treated like a city park.
9 and 3...?...make it 5 and 1. "You and your waterfalls"...get him Susie. Waterfalls are overrated. Off road OHV trails should be decommissioned. Beauty of a day, but too warm for this calendar moment. You almost ripped yer kneecap clean off...that would not have been good.
Susie likes waterfalls too, don't let her fool ya. It was too warm indeed. 45-50 degrees is the sweet spot I think. A busted up knee can put an end to any hiking activities real quick.
35 to 45 degrees...don't get me started about knees.@@travelingwithspinoza
Gee i hope he's okay.
She needs to be on a walking program to increase leg strength and cardio.
She's been sick and is just now getting back to hiking more. Last summer she was a beast.
I recently drove through Bidville. I saw no person named Jack White. I do love falls with ATV roads going along the top of them.
Those atv roads make for easier access that's for sure.
Yeah, for lazy bast...ds.@@travelingwithspinoza
Lol. True.
Alum Cove is one of my favorites. It’s really under rated
Yes, it's a nice area.
It’s too bad that you can’t enjoy the outdoors without some “hooligans” messing it up. Respectfulness is learned. Beautiful area! Thanks for sharing!!
Not really hooligans per se, just acting very oddly and making strange noises.
Yes, they were making really strange noises and very loud screaming the whole way through.
Linus watch after Lucy.
From what I understand, this is an outdoors video blog, right?. Nice rain action...goodly flow in the branch. I was hoping that you would have brought trekking poles...not. I lost a tripod on Terrapin Branch years ago and went back and was amazed when I found it a week later. Beauty of a hike, but doing it in the rain...not fun. Fart Falls...nice. Cool there at 17:20. Weird that the water there was moving more slowly at that spot.
I call it that since I sometimes post other videos not directly related to hiking. It's an umbrella term I suppose. The creek was indeed flowing and every rock was very slick. It was my first trip there. Enjoyed it but slow moving that day.
An umbrella would have been handy for you. You would have looked silly, but once again, who's gonna see you out there.@@travelingwithspinoza
@@NoTrail actually I do own a hiking umbrella. It pairs well with my trekking poles. 🤣
I believe it. It would be cool if it was built into one of the ski poles. The other could hold a...uh...a something.@@travelingwithspinoza
Once your wife saw this video, I’m sure she had words with you. Great job on the rock scrambles. I like the karst topography of the Ozarks and your video certainly showed it in grand style. Do you have a holster or sling to keep your hand held camera in? That would free up a hand for a trekking pole.
I see that you did go back the same way
Yes, I was going to go back and over the bluff line but just decided to take the original path again.
Splorin’ with Spinoza. Trail name: “Cliff”.
Ha...that would be a good channel name too.
If yer a hick.@@travelingwithspinoza
Good job babe! Oh and you may owe me some gaiters. 😂
He trashed them bad...pitiful.
@@NoTrail lol
So, you like to wear Susie's gaiters. I've noticed that if you walk away from trails, the mud and water is non-existent. That is a lovely area, yes. The edge is steep and slippery...perilous...near deadly. Who calls it splorin? Good hike SpinBob.
Lol...it was early and I wasn't paying attention. I've heard people use 'splorin' before. Not too often but it's out there I swear. I really like this area. I'd like to camp in that area some day.
Many have camped at that one big overlook west of the falls...it's wore out. That area would like you to camp out there as well. It only asks that you wear your own gaiters...better yet...no gaiters.@@travelingwithspinoza
@@NoTrail west of the falls?. You talking about California Point? Yeah, it's been heavily used. Gaiters look cool.
I don't call it that...dumb name. Who's gonna see you wearing gaiters?@@travelingwithspinoza
7:10 the climb out of the Sugar Creek area is one of my favorite places to hike in all of Arkansas. So pretty. Not only is the cascade pretty, but the rock formations, covered in moss and lichen all around the area as well. Beautiful.
Maybe “trailer” was the better word but whatever you call it, it was still some pretty scenery. 👍👍
You're right, "trailer" is more fitting than 'Intro.'
Thanks, Patrick. Hiked this in March when it was mostly without vegetation.
I marveled at those old rock walls and the effort the homesteaders put forth in constructing them. 💪
You and me both!
Bear spray on the OT?? Did you see any bears? Did anyone in your group see any bears?
No bears on this trip. But I just carry it out of habit.
@@travelingwithspinoza Only black bears in Arkansas and if you're lucky enough to see a bear, you are far more likely to see their butt disappearing as they run away. I don't ever carry bear spray on the trails here. In grizzly country I would for sure, but not in Arkansas.
@@rungavagairun oh I am aware of that, but spray is useful in other situations too.
best way to start the new year!
Agreed 👍
I've been looking at Hare Mtn on the map!
It's not a bad hike up to the top. Saw evidence of hogs everywhere.