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?
Beautiful! Thank you, y’all are truly living life!
Yes we are
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!
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
Is the a boat launch there????
If memory serves us there was no boat dock at the campground but possibly up the road a bit.
Real popcorn!👍 Nothing but the best😁
Loved being out on the water as the sun came up, very peaceful and beautiful.
The best!
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.
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.
Oh and if you haven't been before, you gotta check out Eureka Springs.
Ok, now I gotta get up and make some popcorn .Oh yeah, and tap your link to the solar lights. Love em
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!!
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
You should check out Hickory Nut Vista. It is across the lake from you.
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 ❤
This video was your most atmospheric yet. Very cozy
thanks Dusty Feller.
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.
Well what a lovely video to watch first thing this morning,,, love how relaxing and calm this was !!
Glad you enjoyed it
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!
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!
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!”
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?
Nice relaxing video. Calm ca be spectacular. Do you have a link to the solar lantern you showed?
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Can you post a link to the solar light you showed us in this video? By the way, we really enjoy your videos. We hope to be full-timers before the end of this year and hope that we run into you sometime. Thanks for your videos and keep up the good work.
Thank you! Hope to meet you on the road. Here is the link to the lights 😃. amzn.to/32HYdGu
👍.... another awesome well balanced adventure!! Thanks 😊
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
What a gorgeous spot. What app gives you the location of the most COE campsites?
We found this spot on iOverlander. Im still trying to figure our how to use the Army Corps of Engineer Website to find these gems. When we figure it out we will share!
Thank you for the morning smiles.
Our pleasure!
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 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!!
Hey just stumbled upon your channel. I’m from Arkansas and you did great with all your pronunciations of the lake 😊
Lake Ouachita was at one time the EPA’s rated cleanest lake in America!!! Don’t know if it still is or not. We used to have a houseboat on it.
Now I tent camp and am looking forward to checking out the spot you shared!!!
Safe travels and thanks for sharing
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🤷♀️
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
Sssshhhh... don't say how cool Arkansas is..let's keep it to ourselves.lol. And I'm a Texas.
Arkansas is NOT overrated. It sucks! Stay away at all costs. Again… it sucks.
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!
Love Ruddle. Your video quality is awesome 👌
Thank you so much 😀
Beautiful areas was there 2yrs ago. ♨️
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
Roodle loves Popcorn, but does Roodle love Noodles?
yep! spaghetti!!
Man, I don't know how you two expect me to get any work done when you keep making real good videos.
Thank you 😂
Great video! Thanks for the info, it's currently February and I'm heading there now from the Nantahala National forest in NC. #hotspringbound
Your popcorn maybe drying out, not enough moisture inside the kernel. The internal moisture makes the pop.
interesting.....how to I fix it? Keep in frig?
@@oneadVANtureatatime Keep it sealed up in an air tight container or sealed jar.
I don't know if you can rehydrate the corn you already have just use it and get more than take the steps to keep it from drying out.
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!
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!!!!💚🏵🏵
Always enjoy your videos👍 We have a 2019 Promaster 159 and travel part time usually make three trips per year. #wdlacallesr
Cedars too! Welcome to Arkansas and come on back. 😊 Oh yes ~~ not much in Arkansas is level!! 🤗
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
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.
Next time you’re in PetSmart or wherever check out the doggy popcorn. I wasn’t aware that dogs shouldn’t have popcorn, but I’ve heard that canned/frzn corn might be hard for them to digest. There are many dry dog foods that have ground corn in them. Any idea why popped corn might not be good for a dog? 🌽
3:31 don't believe him Roodle. I know you could kick their a$$.Arkansas's very much an underrated state. The full moon beam shining over the lake with the loon calling in the background and Carrie kayaking into the early morning sunrise-beautiful. Did you give up on the kilt Dave?
Roodle almost entertained himself with your find! Talk about trash to treasure!
We were surprised he was even interested!!
Enjoyed the Arkansas video again. I enjoyed the popcorn tips.
I hope when I go camping that there isn't someone flying a drone around my campsite. Kind of one of the reasons I like camping... Getting away from technology.
Through Ancestry DNA, I discovered I have a sister I never knew about. She lives in AR. We will need to check out the state for sure. I gave those solar lanterns as gifts for Xmas. Try less kernels next time. Thanks
I'm going to try this area this fall. Thanks for this.
Have fun! I bet it is absolutely gorgeous!!
I know which of my pots hold a certain amount of popcorn small one 1/4 cup medium 1/2 cup and not over filled cup. I have bad wrists can't do cast iron.
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!❤️
Have you been to Quartzsite AZ.. Just asking... Get it Quartz site.
When all the kernels don’t pop for me I save them for another popping. I’ve noticed it’s usually a matter of not enough oil. 🌽
You two find the best free or low price sites. I have a Vanagon like the one in this video. My wife is a teacher so we adventure in the summers. This summer we are doing Yellowstone in July. Can you suggest any sites in or outside the park?
Awesome. We have not had the chance to explore that area yet. We do want to check out the area between yellowstone and Cody, Wyoming.....that is the route we were going to explore but decided to turn east instead.
Seems to be way more sites outside the park on the west side on IOverlander
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. 🍿
Your sticker were a little hard to find in your store but I found them. Two are on the way to me.
let the popcorn sit in hot pan without lifting lid for a few minutes. shaking frequently to avoid burning
Great video. Can’t beat camping on the water. Carrie your time lapses are the best. Always love the roodle time. Happy Trails
Thank you again for a great video. How do you keep your caste iron skillet so clean?
Spent a lot of time on that Lake when I was a kid. You guys need to hunt for crystals because they're everywhere. There's probably some places around the lake that have more than others. Ask some of the locals. Also remember all the tiny frogs all over the place that live there. There are also some beautiful streams around that Lake to explore.
Love camping here. We return here often.Be safe.🙂👍
Great video! Is there a story behind your song about Rudol? Cute.
Water moccasins!? Nah, time to move. They are always in a bad mood.
Aye. It Saturday. Your video is out 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hope you enjoyed it!
I did. Even though it was 2:44 AM I was very happy to watch it. Now I’m re watching it again super awake.
Very nice country! Yay on the kayaking. 👍😉🇨🇦🐾
The sunrise paddle was mesmerizing - loved it! (and the solar lights too) :)
Canadian groups visit NM on their migratory paths
Thanks for sharing, guys! I like those solar lights, too, Carrie. 👍
They don’t have Canadian geese in Canada, they’re all in the US
Thank You. Have Great time.
Best Regards.
HOT AIR POP CORN POPPER. POPS ALMOST ALL OF THE CORN. WHITE POPCORN IS BEST AND NOT YELLOW.
Great video and you are right, Arkansas is very underrated.
Beautiful lake thanks for video. 😄
Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it
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! 😀😀😀
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. 😀
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. 😀
Love the homemade popcorn w real butter n himalayan salt bonus points 🎉
The best!!! we still make it this way!
Your vlog makes me want to visit this gem.
From where are you guys originally? :)
Where did you buy those solar lights?
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. 👱♂️👩🐕🎾
Beautiful
Thank you
Love those of us who love the outdoors getting rid of trash.
Wow! You found another gem of a campground! Thoroughly enjoyed the sights and sounds in this video❤️ Happy trails friends!
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. 😀😀😀
Very beautiful place to camp
I like the lanterns, but I am "trying" not to buy from China. It is not easy, but otherwise I don't need it...
Almost impossible...right!
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. 😀
What a beautiful shot of the owl!! That was awesome!
I am looking forward to camping at that lake! Thanks for sharing. Safe journeys.
Thanks for watching! We had a great time there!
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!!!
Carrie nice kayaking 😎👍🏼