Great Lakefront Camping On Florida/Georgia Line // Seminole State Park

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  • We're really glad we skipped Atlanta during a storm and headed south to the FL/GA line for a week of camping that for us was just perfect. Waterfront, starry nights, a little warmer... and lots and lots of nature.
    You see sometimes you have to make a decision... stay where you are in the wind and rain of a tropical storm or... drive thru that tropical storm to get to sunny, better weather. As Hurricane and Tropical Storm Nicole hit Florida and headed towards the Atlanta area we had to make that decision. Drive right through a tropical storm in a Winnebago Ekko with her square box design?... or hunker down where you are dodging rain, wind and maybe tornadoes?
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    Chapter/Segments:
    00:00 - Driving thru Atlanta In A Tropical Storm In an EKKO
    01:40 - Arriving At Seminole State Park In The Dark
    03:09 - Beautiful Lakefront Site At Seminole State Park
    03:43 - Gopher Tortoise Trail Hike
    04:53 - Circle Of Life - SNAKE EATS FROG ON TRAIL
    06:30 - Seminole State Park Boardwalk View
    07:52 - Teenagers Using Inflatable Mattess As Raft On Seminole Lake
    09:11 - Riding Bike To Check-in To Seminole State Park
    10:27 - COOK: Asian Steak Bites
    12:21 - How We Decide Where To Eat Out?
    13:09 - Pop’s Dockside Grill
    14:54 - Sunset At Seminole State Park
    16:54 - COOK: Breakfast Quesadillas In Wind and Cold
    19:12 - Maggie Says Hello To Fan
    20:44 - What Did We Think? Where To Next?
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  • @norm4907
    @norm4907 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoy your videos because there’s no hype, no click bait thumbnails and informative tourism. Cheers.

  • @janetfolkerts5827
    @janetfolkerts5827 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lynn's eye for beautiful photos is an expressive art that is shared and enjoyed by all. Nature's cycle of life is 'life', and IMO let it be. Thank you for sharing.

  • @hbjtf
    @hbjtf ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sunday mornings with the Poteats is always a real treat!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We always appreciate you spending part of your Sunday mornings with us. Have a great week!

  • @Carmencita1464
    @Carmencita1464 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love and enjoy all your videos 🥰🥰🥰🥰. Maggie is the ⭐️🥰🥰🥰🥰 many Blessings guys. 🙏🏻

  • @rvwall-e
    @rvwall-e ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Live and let live, old saying but true. Especially important in natural areas where we are the “intruder”. I happily will rescue an abandoned or injured animal that needs help, but I cannot intervene in the natural order of things. As usual, you respect your environment. Bless you.

  • @David-jo4gt
    @David-jo4gt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't tell you how much we enjoyed this video. Thank you for taking us along! I am only scared of 4 kinds of snakes. Big snake, little snake, live snake and dead snake. Circle of life is tough you did the right thing. Happy tails and safe travels.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you David. I love your snake analogy and I couldn’t agree more.

  • @angelmission
    @angelmission ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love lake Seminole. I live not far from there. I used to go more often when I had my boat. The cabins are real nice and the beach area is nice for a picnic. Watch out for gators, don't walk the dog too close to the water.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We never saw a gator but there were a lot of signs. It’s hard to keep Maggie away from the water but we kept a close eye on her and the water. Thanks for the warning.

  • @kathigee
    @kathigee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like you had another FUN time! giggling at yourselves.. hahaha. Another beautiful place!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We did have a fun time… and it’s all about laughing and enjoying the little things. Thanks for watching.

  • @wilocintron6046
    @wilocintron6046 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😂you look awesome with your hoodie. I enjoy your videos and your good sense of humor. Greetings from the sunny P.R. You guys keep enjoying life.

  • @dennysisk1100
    @dennysisk1100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is definitely looks like a nice Park, campground. The shrimp did look really good.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a great Park, especially if you are on the water. Thanks for watching.

  • @guybrowder7804
    @guybrowder7804 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love those time lapse nighttime shots. Thanks for taking us along for the ride again.

  • @judystreich7333
    @judystreich7333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cold, windy, and rv parked for now 😢, I will leave out the part about lake effect snow, to depressing, so where you were was looking good. And, breakfast for dinner, yum, it happens quite often here too. Keep living the dream and sharing the journey with your Trekkies 😎. Thoroughly enjoy all of it. Happy tails ❤️🐕👍

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Judy for your kind comment. I hope you are staying warm.

  • @michaelbecnel63
    @michaelbecnel63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting campground pine forest and swamp mix. We also use Google to seek out those great mom and pop places to eat. Wow I think I saw a happy dance so that must mean Owen's back is getting better....Happy Trails 🐕

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Owen’s back it much better… and he’s back to doing a real happy dance. One of the best things about traveling is finding great mom & pop’s places to eat, and this was one of them.

  • @christinaputney659
    @christinaputney659 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was fun! Always enjoy coming along for the ride. That night shot with the stars and music was awesome. I watch your videos with headphones so I get surround sound. It was like being in a movie theater. 😄 I don't mind snakes and understand the circle of life but I didn't like seeing that poor little frog struggle. Made my heart break a little but the snake has to eat too! If we folks who shop in a supermarket really knew how our chicken, meat and pork got on the shelf we'd probably never eat it again. The snake was hunting which is something I can't/don't do but admire and am thankful for people who do. You did try to warn us.😉

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We so appreciate your comment. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, and I’m glad to watch with your headphone on, Owen does great with the music.

  • @joycemoses2411
    @joycemoses2411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another campground review! Owen, you seem like your back is getting better...yay! So much fun to watch the three of you!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Owen’s back is much better. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @mikeking7268
    @mikeking7268 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful park. We will have to check it out someday. Agree with you on snake and frog.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      The park is worth a stay especially if you like the water.

  • @CorndogCaravan
    @CorndogCaravan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We came upon a timber rattler at Shenandoah NP and Ray was trying to get a good photo and getting too close🤪
    And we wouldn't have saved the frog either. Gotta let nature run its course!
    Happy travels!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was also afraid Owen was getting way to close. Glad you agree with us on not saving the frog. It was sad…

  • @ladikmk
    @ladikmk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Park! You had me snort laughing again; it’s a good thing I finished MY lunch before watching your video. Lynn’s right - a little bit of green would have been yummy on that Asian steak bites plate. Just a bit sautéed in the skillet would have been a nice touch and your innards would have appreciated it too lol. That snake was just doing what he’s meant to do, so it’s best just to let him enjoy his supper too. We’re all part of that big circle of life and I’m so glad you’re part of it too. Safe travels, stay well and a smooch for Maggie.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hate it when we start eating I forgot one of the main items (asparagus)… o’ well. We appreciate you taking the time to comment.

  • @lorilielundell4902
    @lorilielundell4902 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As you said circle of life, it did make me shiver thought.

  • @Craig-Bohannon
    @Craig-Bohannon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You did the right thing with the Snake and Frog... would have been dangerous for you to fight the snake... good video..

  • @littlerascal6112
    @littlerascal6112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video

  • @CassidysToys
    @CassidysToys ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maggie has a huge fan base. My 4 yr old grandson Cassidy loves her. My daughter owns an animal rescue here in KY. So Cassidy loves all animals.
    That looks like a beautiful campground. And late Fall and Winter camping seems like a great time to visit. I'm sure being that far inland in Summer would be a mosquito nightmare.
    One place I for sure want to visit in GA is Helen, GA. It looks like an adorable little Bavarian town.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you see our video on Helen GA, we loved it there. The first night we were at Lake Seminole it’s was a little buggy, but with the cooler weather and the wind we didn’t have any problems the rest of the time. But I bet you are right it probably would be bad in the summer months.

    • @CassidysToys
      @CassidysToys ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Yes!!! And I can't stop thinking about it. lol. Trying to figure out the best time to visit. It looks absolutely adorable.

  • @FlashC-tc4th
    @FlashC-tc4th ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Seminole and the state park is one of the best places to go and hangout by the lake at

  • @ftkinsella
    @ftkinsella ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys! What a beautiful State Park. There seem to be lots of them. Imagine trying to hit every State Park in the United States? That would be a year of adventure after adventure and then some. Stay safe you two. Hi Maggie!!! Cheers 😙🥂😘

    • @ftkinsella
      @ftkinsella ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Woah make that a few years of adventures. There are over 6600 State Parks. And you have to stay at least one night in each. 6600 ÷ 365 = 18.08219 wow you better get a move on. 18 plus years. Cheers 😙🥂😘

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s easy to say until you do the math… that’s hard to believe there’s over 6600 SP’s. Thanks for sharing, it is a great idea. We do love State Parks!

  • @AmericaBound
    @AmericaBound ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No I agree with you guys don't intervene it's part of nature.

  • @susanstrickland6774
    @susanstrickland6774 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, looks like an old FL/GA campground. Pretty and natural, nice trails. Not a fan of snakes, but it's the circle of life, they have to eat too. Maggie had the right idea, chilling in the chair, so cute. 🙂👍

  • @itchingtogo7362
    @itchingtogo7362 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    REALY enjoy your adventures. And especially looking forward to SCF in the next video. Heading there myself end of December!!

  • @williamqueen1628
    @williamqueen1628 ปีที่แล้ว

    Headed there next weekend..thanks for the preview..🌴😎

  • @willar7179
    @willar7179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You were right not to interfere with the snake’s dinner. Snakes gotta live too. I was in a similar situation once and of course the frog lost. Got some good pictures though.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      It did make for an interesting walk for sure and a good video.

  • @gracegarden1
    @gracegarden1 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I usually put the pedal to the metal in Georgia because Florida is usually where I'm headed, and am sad to say I've never stayed in Georgia, but I need to! Beautiful State Park!! I love coming along with you guys.. Thanks for bringing me!! (and Freya) Glad Owen's back is better. Peace & Prayers for you all.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We only stayed on the coast of Georgia for the same reason… it’s on our way to Florida. We have loved checking out Georgia State Parks and will be going back to see all the things we missed. Thanks for being with us this morning.

    • @carolkoniecki
      @carolkoniecki ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle You guys are so awesome! Have a groovy day!!

    • @gracegarden1
      @gracegarden1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle You guys are so AWESOME! Have a groovy day! (I accidentally responded from the wrong acct., but it can't hurt, so I left it up, and watched the episode again!)

    • @greyfox243.
      @greyfox243. ปีที่แล้ว

      (Southern) GA State Parks are great! The only one we weren’t big on was Florence Marina. Our site sat in water after a rain. Thx, we’ll check Seminole out!

  • @thomashaas3671
    @thomashaas3671 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Info and State park, We are staying in 2 SP in Georgia on our way home from Fla in April. It will be our first time camping in Georgia thought we would give it a try after watching your videos. The parks look great.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      In the past the only time we stayed at Georgia SP’s was on our way to Florida, so it was fun to take our time and see different park of Georgia. Thanks for watching.

  • @KenandCarla
    @KenandCarla ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed your Georgia videos, we stayed at fair harbor near Perry, Georgia and enjoyed it but as others have said…just getting from point A to Florida. Tell Maggie hi and do not save the snake’s prey or it could find you instead…lol

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We’ll have to check out Fair Harbor sometime. Go point on the snake finding us, we both said it was a good thing is was eating the snake because it could have bitten Maggie.

  • @blssurhrtpws1139
    @blssurhrtpws1139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chehea State Park in Alabama is nice too

  • @mikecolesvids
    @mikecolesvids ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang your edits keep getting better and better! Slick transitions, night shots, front of van cam, and the inclusion of belly rubs with the Magpie, you’re setting the gold standard 🤩

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mike! Glad you noticed. Don't know about gold standard but it does seem I spend quite a bit of time "polishing" these days. BTW, you're the master of night/starlapses. Our 360 camera makes that pretty easy but man it takes the disk space to store the footage. Hope all is well with you 3. We'll see you soon.

  • @larryvincent2098
    @larryvincent2098 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another beautiful amazing video with humour and wild life and cotton candy clouds!!! Thank you for sharing this with me . As always BS & BK & BC !!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome and thank you for always following along, much appreciated.

  • @blssurhrtpws1139
    @blssurhrtpws1139 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks awesome 👌 👍

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching and for the suggestions of other great places to visit.

  • @ftkinsella
    @ftkinsella ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea, calling out one subscriber in every video.

  • @juliedavis3799
    @juliedavis3799 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is so great to see the return of the eagles. I'm in southwest Ohio and never thought I would see one fly over the backyard in my lifetime. I never tire of them or any wildlife. I'm right there with you with snakes from a distance.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We both get excited every time we see any kind of wildlife… it’s extra special when we see something like an eagle.

  • @timmartin4952
    @timmartin4952 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching Lynn on the play ground and Owen ride his bike is a nice reminder that Just because we grow older does not mean we have to quit ‘playing’. Never want to quit exploring. You guys are so fun! You never fail to bring a smile to my face. Interesting Lynn said you could have ridden the bikes to eat. Wonder if you miss a “toad”? We think we won’t need a toad in our travels, haven’t yet.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We never want to quit playing and exploring either. It just part of who we are. We do not miss a toad, it’s been awhile since we’ve had one. However it would make things easier if it could magically appear where we are staying.

  • @robertb2468
    @robertb2468 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes those bull frogs will turn it around and swallow the snake whole from the other end.

  • @philiptarnaski1667
    @philiptarnaski1667 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi to you all. Thanks for sharing your your travels 👍. Also even snakes have to eat 👍

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello to you. You are so welcome and Thank You for watching.

  • @richardburguillos3118
    @richardburguillos3118 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video. Thanks for taking us along… Oh yea, that snake deserves its meal. As you said, it’s their home your walking through and it’s their circle of life.

  • @netbuysonline
    @netbuysonline ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brenner (breakfast 4 dinner) is always a great option. 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great name for breakfast and dinner, we’ll have to remember that.

  • @paulgoodwin415
    @paulgoodwin415 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you travel in all that rain with your rad bikes uncovered

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Most of the time we cover our bikes, but we need to get a new cover. We do have to little protectors for the battery area.

  • @kimkavanagh6136
    @kimkavanagh6136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bringing out your eBikes reminded me I wanted to find out about Lynn’s bike seat. I’m looking for a split seat and wondering if she likes hers and if so what brand it is. Thanks we love watching you guys … and Maggie!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      The bike seat is a Cloud-9 Cruiser Select Airflow Extra Soft Comfort Saddle. It’s in our Amazon store under “Bike Items”, here’s a link if you are interested www.amazon.com/shop/VanTrekkingLifestyle.

    • @kimkavanagh6136
      @kimkavanagh6136 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyleI think the link you sent is for your bike, Lynn’s looks very different and i am very interested if you have the info handy, you could just give me the brand and I can hunt it down. I really appreciate it.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kimkavanagh6136 Hi... It's Owen. They don't make the leather version of this or if they do it's not not Amazon. Here's the non-leather version of the one Lynn has: www.amazon.com/dp/B000AO9VJM?tag=onamzvantrekk-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B000AO9VJM&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1JODW05D5J3I0&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

  • @sammof7939
    @sammof7939 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    really enjoyed vid, especially the call out to the subscriber. fun meal preps.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We’ll have to call out subscriber more often. Thanks for the comment.

  • @bennyboggus2869
    @bennyboggus2869 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video. We really enjoyed this one as you were in the neck of woods where we used to live. Donalsonville was our home for over 8 years. I'm glad to see Seminole SP is slowly recovering after it was hit by Hurricane Michael several years ago. There seems to be more undergrowth on the trail system that what I saw the last time I was there a couple of years ago. Looking forward to your Stephen C. Foster video. Another great Georgia state park!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We thought the park was in great shape… we didn’t even realize it was hit by Michael, it is a beautiful area.

  • @KU9L
    @KU9L ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We were pretty close to you. We broke our trailer tongue jack on Saturday 11/13 as we left TN where my tailgate froze up and decided to release itself on I-24 at the base of MT Eagle. We stopped at Camping Word to get a new Tongue Jack in Byron, GA, and then checked into Stephan Foster State Park off of I-75. We didn't come down sooner to avoid the Tropical storm in FL & GA, but our pause got us 4" of snow in S. IL as we watched hunters bagging deer at the Corp Of Eng Park at Rend Lake. We stopped at a Harvest Host in Manchester, TN Saturday night before heading toward you guys. Glad you were safe. I changed our tongue jack, this one with recessed switches to avoid the problem in the future, LOL. Now we are parked in Winter Haven for 4 months and are going on a 5-day cruise organized by the campground for March, LOL.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a wild trip… glad you made it safely. Enjoy the cruise.

    • @KU9L
      @KU9L ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle We were at the FL Stephen Foster State Park, I didn't know there was one in GA, thanks for letting us know! Maggie would like the FL one too. It is very nice & level, but popular, right in the Suwannee river.

  • @alexdiamantopoulos6614
    @alexdiamantopoulos6614 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful video great choice and smart to go south and escape the rain. Enjoy your tour. From Alex and Orly

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s the best part of RVing is going where the weather is better.

  • @logofthelex2668
    @logofthelex2668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I love Georgia. Have you done Cumber Island?

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We have not done Cumberland Island, mainly because we can’t take Maggie and would take 1/2 the day and we don’t like leaving her that long. We’ve heard it’s beautiful and hope to go there someday.

    • @logofthelex2668
      @logofthelex2668 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I understand, but Saint Mary’s is a wonderful little town (where the boat to Cumberland Island docks). And they have dog sitters. Just saying… not that you have any lack of wonderful experiences. P.S. it was great to see you guys finally hook up with Debbie and John.

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Great park and love how Maggie loves sleeping in her bed. She’s a very cute cuddly dog.
    I love dogs! Love how she talks to you! Love the fact you cooked two meals. They both looked good. I love asparagus. I heard Lynn say it. My eyes got wide open. Your shrimp at the restaurant looked good. Glad you left Atlanta where it was rainy and windy. What a nice park. Nice trails too! Thank you fir this video. Hope you had a great thanksgiving. Have a great week and see you soon!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      I did have asparagus to go with the steak bites but I forgot them, it would have been a better meal with something green. Thanks so much for your comment, it is greatly appreciated.

  • @RVJimD
    @RVJimD ปีที่แล้ว +2

    On Thursday we were only “inches” from ordering a new Ekko, but we decided to wait and see if we get lucky and find a used one. We were just a bit concerned about spending that much money on anything and not really knowing for sure when it would be delivered and exactly how much the final price would be. The biggest price unknown was the rate increase due to the ford chassis. Thanks for the videos and all the good info! Jim

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We totally understand. There are so many unknowns. Maybe you can pick up one that’s on a lot.

  • @wendyrobertson3899
    @wendyrobertson3899 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That frog is a bufo or as some call them - a cane toad (poisonous) to ANYTHING that eats it, including the snake but you're right it is the circle of life. Some snakes are capable of distorting before the poision takes effect but sadly most are too intent on eating. I'm glad you showed real life events not a staged scene. Thank you for your real life videography! It's refreshing to see it for sure.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Here we were pulling for the frog and it’s the one that’s poisonous. Thanks for sharing and educating us.

    • @eleanormassaro5195
      @eleanormassaro5195 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking that it might be a bufo frog!

  • @tomhillman482
    @tomhillman482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Owen, where do you get your hats? I really like them.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not sure where Owen picked up his hats but we have put a couple just like them in our Amazon store in the “Clothing Selections”. Here’s a link if you are interested www.amazon.com/shop/VanTrekkingLifestyle

  • @AnnMaynard-fu9qd
    @AnnMaynard-fu9qd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We’re looking at camping here early next year. Maybe February or March. Not a fan of really chilly weather when camping. What month was this video made? Thanks for the restaurant suggestion and for all the info in the video!

  • @blssurhrtpws1139
    @blssurhrtpws1139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Laura Walker State Park is nice if you get a chance

  • @johnmagner2671
    @johnmagner2671 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The frog was going to be eaten and you just happened to capture it on video. Nature happens.

  • @mdv9416
    @mdv9416 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beef tips over rice one of my favorites needs gravy and yes snakes are not my favorite wildlife, that be said if they stay away from me, I have no problem with them.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel the same about snakes, I just don’t want to see them either.

  • @dianabalto
    @dianabalto ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry I would have safe the frog ! It is like an aligator trying to eat Maggie. NO ! Maggie is one happy doggie...

  • @richardcoyle2635
    @richardcoyle2635 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sure wouldn’t have even tried to take that frog away from that snake.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree with you, but we did feel sorry for the frog.

  • @rogerokelley
    @rogerokelley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey brother. We are up here in Atlanta waiting on your next video. You all do a great job. Just a bit of advise. Never slow down and keep rocking on to see the world. I seen the world in the 80s when I joined the Army. I never have regretted it. Such wonderful memories. God Bless you two

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your comment. We still have a lot to see so for now we will keep going. It’s good to see what the rest of the world looks like, glad you had such wonderful memories.

  • @rogerokelley
    @rogerokelley ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You all did wonderful by NOT stopping here in Atlanta. Nothing but crime and killing here. So sad. Love your videos. I'm always watching 👍👍

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s sad, glad we didn’t go. We were going to go to Stone Mountain SP, which several other people discouraged from going. So we didn’t feel like we missed much.

    • @rogerokelley
      @rogerokelley ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle So true. It's in Dekalb County. No way !!!

  • @greygooseadventures5212
    @greygooseadventures5212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lynn, once again, what a quality video. Week after week you guys do the best…. First job was in South Georgia. Thought people talked with a lisp, then learned they were spitting gnats out. Lots of bugs… we gotta go to lake Seminole. Miss you two! David and Juanita

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Owen gets all the credit on the quality of the video’s… There were a few bugs the first night then it turned cold and windy which was not ideal but on the bright side there were not bugs. Miss you guys too.

  • @mattclark5480
    @mattclark5480 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video 👍

  • @ricks.2954
    @ricks.2954 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The snake you saw was a Wandering Garter Snake and is not poisonous.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the identifying the snake, we had just seen a sign for a cottonmouth that’s why we thought that’s what it was.

  • @AGilbert_81
    @AGilbert_81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome...my family is from those parts. Big time farmers of peanuts, cotton and soybeans. Get some pacans before y'all leave.
    Enjoy.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess we’ll have to get some pecans next time… which I love.

  • @eleanormassaro5195
    @eleanormassaro5195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maggie is so darned cute! I enjoyed this video, Owen and Lynn!

  • @mikedip99
    @mikedip99 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How many days in advance do you try and reserve state park campsites. Everyone talks about how difficult it is to reserve camping in Florida state parks? True or false?

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is very hard in Florida. Most of the time we try to reserve a week or two in advance. If you keep an eye on things you can grab someone cancellations.

  • @angelmission
    @angelmission ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And, you did right by leaving the snake and frog alone. You could have gotten bitten. And, wild animals are best left to survival of the fittest.

  • @bpetrie68
    @bpetrie68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you tell us about your bike rack? We want to do a setup exactly like yours. We have two electric bi

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Beth. The one we have is the Thule EasyFold XT 2 Hitch Bike Rack. It's been a great rack for our heavy bikes and we've taken them all over and only had one incident with the rack failing, and that was Owen's fault for not fastening the latch around the bikes. But it is an expensive option for sure.
      Here's the link from our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/dp/B07954CY49?tag=onamzvantrekk-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B07954CY49&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1JODW05D5J3I0&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

  • @ritchiewiii
    @ritchiewiii ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoy your videos so much. Do me a favor and don't change a thing. It's just right! Thanks for the content.

  • @karenclabaugh5416
    @karenclabaugh5416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What could you have done? The frog was bitten and the venom & would from it regardless if you rescued the frog.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what we thought too. And we could have been bitten in the trying to save it. So.. Thanks for being with us.

  • @johnmcd9807
    @johnmcd9807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Maggie’s dog bed!! We go to Key West for two months every winter and I would love to get one for our Mac! Can you tell me where you got it? Thanks!!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The bed is in our Amazon store in the “outside items” sections. Here’s a link to our store www.amazon.com/shop/VanTrekkingLifestyle or here’s the name “KingCamp Elevated Dog Bed Raised Dog Bed Dog Cot Outdoor” if you want to do a search. Maggie loves her bed… I wish we had gotten it for her sooner.

  • @mitchsmith1268
    @mitchsmith1268 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go Gators 🐊

  • @RoadsofLife
    @RoadsofLife ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just because a snake isn't a pretty dog or a fluffy bunny doesn't mean it isn't a part of, as you said, the circle of life. We are the ones intruding on their lives, not the other way around. If I read the stats correctly, only 5 people die of snake bites a year in the US. More people die from... not sharks (1 every 2 years), not alligators (1 every year), not bears (3 per year)... no. Cows kill about 20 people a year, pet dogs 30-50 per year, and the worst... the very worst... are...
    Wait for it...
    Wait for it...
    Wait for it...
    Deer. Yes. Deer. Between 120 and 200 people are killed by deer every year in the U.S.
    Well... enough boring stats. Wonderful video! 🤩Be seeing you!

  • @user-gh8sl7iu3y
    @user-gh8sl7iu3y ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah, don’t worry about the naysayers. We cannot please everyone all the time so the naysayers will contradict whatever.

  • @MikeWallace61
    @MikeWallace61 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did y’all make reservations there or just show up. Heading out from Alabama tomorrow and that looks like a good stopping point. Hope I cross paths with y’all one day.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We had reservations for 2 nights and added 2 nights to the front of that online the night before. If I'm not mistaken I think all their reservations have to be done online "officially" but the office staff is really nice. You'll love it there if it's warm enough to enjoy the hiking and lake. Good luck.

  • @byronbrasher8118
    @byronbrasher8118 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pastor

  • @blssurhrtpws1139
    @blssurhrtpws1139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Were there alligators

  • @toddholderman8285
    @toddholderman8285 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found you to here, your a nice couple doing what I have been wanting to do, but I guess I'd have to go alone, the wife wants no part of it.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lynn is the same way about sailing. I really want to try that but she's very much against it. We have subscribers here whose spouse did not want to do this and after a few years was the one wanting to go. If you are going to go solo it makes it hard... to leave... on the marriage... you miss out when you're gone. But if you try to force her to love it... well, go slow. Maybe get her to watch us and others too and see what you see when you're out here doing it. Most of all.. good luck. We're glad you found us and wish you luck and happiness.

  • @misslindalou6479
    @misslindalou6479 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would someone really expect you to put your selves or Maggie in danger to save a frog? Any kind of weather on the water...yes, please.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว

      We agree on both accounts. We love the water... so peaceful and relaxing. The opposite of the snake encounter. You'd be really surprised the things who find our channel and really don't know us say to us. 😂

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My ex in-law's had a black beagle mix named Maggie that would show me her teeth and wiggle her butt every time she saw me. She was a great hunter of rabbit also.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So, was she smiling at you when she showed her teeth? Cute!

  • @janemunro4496
    @janemunro4496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have the right to let nature control. I wouldhave smashed the snake with a rock. Both options suck.