Arkansas’s Most Dangerous Hike: Buffalo National River’s Eye of the Needle Trail

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  • I made it to Arkansas and found a difficult hike, which also happens to be one of the most dangerous hikes. This is Buffalo National River’s Indian Creek Trailhead to Eye of the Needle! I’ll be hiking up a creek and through waterfalls before enjoying a local beer.
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  • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
    @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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  • @karendixon5262
    @karendixon5262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful hike. I have to admit I was scared for you a couple of times. Glad you made it back safe.

  • @budget-adventure
    @budget-adventure 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful location. Thanks for sharing

  • @billjones6106
    @billjones6106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great video. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Thanks for the adventure.

  • @TwoFeatherChannel
    @TwoFeatherChannel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for videoing each step and what to expect.
    some videos only show the scenic views of that trail.

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing hike Maddie i was worried about hurting yourself.Great job on your video.Can't wait to see next one and a have a great Week.

  • @spicycin4414
    @spicycin4414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing footage Maddie, thank you for taking us with you. I loved the video and either way you start your videos is fine by me. Would love to see an extended video of your adventures. Stay safe!

  • @mendyr1699
    @mendyr1699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ok wow, I had major anxiety watching you climb up that slick rock!! Holy cow, great video!!

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I know what you mean! Watching it back all these times made me more nervous than when I was actually doing it!

  • @scharfam5770
    @scharfam5770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was intense lol I agree, totally worth it. Beautiful!

  • @miketursky1410
    @miketursky1410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Another place I need to go.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow the landscapes there are truly amazing! Such vibrant colors!

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The water was either clear or a nice pale green, not a bright glacier blue like it appeared on screen! But it was really pretty, that’s for sure!

  • @CMahan95
    @CMahan95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy smokes! This was definitely the most badass thing I’ve seen yet. Handling all of those narrow ledges like they’re nothing! And then you CLIMBED UP A DANG WATERFALL! This was an incredible feat, and I’m sure you must be very proud. Brave, strong, and capable af

  • @ragtoprenee2437
    @ragtoprenee2437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You amaze me! I watched this exciting video in two parts... whew!! when we made it back to the van🤾‍♀️🤸‍♀️🌞

  • @Kari-bb3rm
    @Kari-bb3rm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did great!!! Beautiful scenery!!!

  • @joesoutdoorplaces
    @joesoutdoorplaces ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You were so calm doing things I would have died had I tried.

  • @larryhunter8245
    @larryhunter8245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing hike Maddie! You are a trooper! Amazing place and great footage.

  • @elliswoodall407
    @elliswoodall407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trust your instinct. It looked a little sketchy to me but its so beautiful, thanks

  • @Applesaucegirl01
    @Applesaucegirl01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh goodness that footage is awesome! But I was scared silly watching you hike over those slippery rocks. You are one fearless chic! I wanna be like you when I grow up 😂

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It looks worse than I was in real life, but it was pretty intimidating

  • @dixielambrecht7009
    @dixielambrecht7009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WHOA!Some of that looked pretty sketchy. What an awesome adventure. And I really like your camera work. Thanks Maddi. The fun definitely outweighed the fear.

  • @tonyabrowninghikes
    @tonyabrowninghikes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what an adventure! Looks like a challenge for surebut do much fun. Can't wait to see the next one.

  • @smashsquatch
    @smashsquatch 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome

  • @LilChefKimi
    @LilChefKimi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omgoodness, the waterfalls. I definitely put this on my bucket list.
    I cringed every time you showed those sandals. Your poor feet! Lol

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! And for real!! I’m gonna try to reach out to a good water shoe company and see if they wanna sponsor me or something!

  • @jimfishback6237
    @jimfishback6237 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know it's been awhile since you did this, but WOW! You are a badass! I live within a couple hours of this hike, so I've done it several times. In fact, I'll be there in a couple weeks. When you were thinking about giving up towards the end, I was screaming internally, no! because you were so close to the Eye. Anyways, mad respect for you in conquering the Eye! If you're ever in Bentonville, AR you need to check out Bike Rack Brewing. They're producing some quality craft beer! Stay safe!

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s so awesome!! My parents got mad at me for doing this hike, but it’s honestly one of my favorite. So cool!

  • @ozark.explorer
    @ozark.explorer ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks amazing. Thank you! It doesn't even really look like a trail half of the time. It just looks like you are bushwhacking it and scaled cliffs at parts.

  • @andygossard4293
    @andygossard4293 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can't believe you wore those shoes and not specialty hiking boots and yet survived this place, glad you did though.

  • @elliswoodall407
    @elliswoodall407 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to live in AR back in the days and I've been to the Buffalo River a few times.

  • @rod402
    @rod402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Kari-bb3rm
    @Kari-bb3rm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ohmyword!!!
    I love this trail. I want to try it sometime!
    I just watched Charliehikes hiking this!
    Awesomeness. Now I getcto see it thru your eyes!!!

  • @peterstubbs8587
    @peterstubbs8587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maddie, you're videos are so engaging. I was a little worried about you hurting yourself in this one (I'm very happy you didn't). I do appreciate you being able to hold out the camera while traversing that terrain, for us to see. Some great views, there! Very well done, Maddie!

  • @tonyaburroughs3349
    @tonyaburroughs3349 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those shoes were making me a nervous wreck!

  • @catherinelittlebear9863
    @catherinelittlebear9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So proud of you!❤️👏🏻💐👍😁

  • @catherinelittlebear9863
    @catherinelittlebear9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maddie, you are so brave‼️ You never lose your smile❤️

  • @humanvideosponge4529
    @humanvideosponge4529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful place!

  • @scable-eq7bp
    @scable-eq7bp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool video Maddie, great camera work considering all the difficult angles you were encountering. We are really enjoying your adventures. Were in Utah for two weeks from there not sure where the wind is taking us......

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for noticing that! Hope you have a great time in Utah! I always love it there!

    • @scable-eq7bp
      @scable-eq7bp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BeerinBeautifulPlaces Mohab is a fu?king zoo right now, I need my happy place somewhere in Colorado on a lake, where we can smoke weed all day, swim naked, drink beer and sip some good "Kentucky Bourbon"......

  • @williamgibbs71
    @williamgibbs71 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indian creek trail is definitely one of the most challenging but beautifully unique trails in that area of Arkansas. Would recommend for anyone looking for an adventure. Do in Spring if possible otherwise waterfall won't be flowing.

  • @bighairyfoot1217
    @bighairyfoot1217 ปีที่แล้ว

    ..Hail Yeah!..

  • @davidemm829
    @davidemm829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ty mam..that gave me a rush .of danger .Dave .🎶☮️

  • @Kimbopolo
    @Kimbopolo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I've mentioned before that I now look for local beers when I'm traveling (thanks to you) but I have no luck finding them in gas stations. Everything is Miller, Bud ... Any tips?

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had that same problem in rural Kansas! Maybe try looking at grocery stores that sell alcohol? If I’m remembering right, that’s where I find most of mine

  • @josevelazquez2815
    @josevelazquez2815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maddie you're fun 😊

  • @vannerdherd
    @vannerdherd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be sure to hit up Gravity Werks in Big Flat, AR...I bet the Buffalo is REAL high right now, tons of rain lately...I haven't even been on that trail, but the Ozarks are beautiful! Good brew, 6.3ABV!
    You did amazing! My buddy has done that trail with his wife, real tough, she ended up tearing ACL on it.
    Find Piney River Brewing (central MO), their float trip ale is tasty!
    Cheers n Beers!

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I filmed this at the beginning of the month, so I’m already gone for AR and MO! Maybe on my second lap, though!

  • @cowboyscoffee
    @cowboyscoffee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First thank you for taking all of on this journey of yours. But I have to say as a parent and a person who also have taken some chances on trails and rock climbing. I hope in the future you wear appropiate foot wear, spraining a ankle or breaking one is not fun. How would you have got to saftely if that would have happened. I watched your traversing that wet rock ledge, worried of a fall or worst. I would send you money to get proper footwear girl. Be safe all you tubers love watching your journeys. Saftey First and foremost.

  • @yesidtac7863
    @yesidtac7863 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jejeje gran aventura

  • @catherinelittlebear9863
    @catherinelittlebear9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had to hide my eyes!

  • @stephenrobertson2397
    @stephenrobertson2397 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hiked the river when low.

  • @DavidRodriguez-ou9fy
    @DavidRodriguez-ou9fy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😃....Dang!! You almost needed a life jacket! How can we send you money for hiking sandals / water sandel shoes! This was a good one!👍

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, David!! My CashApp is $MadelineZickel , Venmo is @Madeline-Zickel and PayPal is @MadelineZickel !! Every little bit helps! Thank you!!

  • @ragtoprenee2437
    @ragtoprenee2437 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing, I would be concerned I'd get lost😧 To answer your questions: I am a regular follower so I dont need your regular "Hi, I'm Maddie" intro but you should probably keep it for people just finding your channel. And yes, I'd most certainly watch a director's video with the extra footage!!

  • @dianaverhulst3407
    @dianaverhulst3407 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Maddie. This was spectacular footage. I'm going to watch it again! But ... ahem ... your sandals ... if it's not in your budget to get some decent climbing sandals, I'm sure your patreons would chip in a few bucks each to make that happen for you.

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great news! A water shoe company is sending me some for free! I asked, and they actually didn’t see this video, it was just perfect timing!

  • @texasuavpilot
    @texasuavpilot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an amazing hike! You did fantastic considering you were not wearing proper footwear.

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really was! And yeah, I wish I had fancy outdoor gear, but they were probably the best option I had

  • @nbanolfkid
    @nbanolfkid ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job at not dying on that hike. Sandals??!! Com'on, that is really unsafe. A man died on that hike last year. I have been there 8 times but always wore hiking boots and had hiking poles. Anyway, you did pretty good considering what you were wearing. Last comment is you went after a heavy rain....that is the only way to see the falls. And DON'T hike alone in wilderness!! Now go in peace.

  • @davidemm829
    @davidemm829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill Clinton's brother made beer there..I had a few in little Rock..

  • @lindab8774
    @lindab8774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maddie! Catching up on your videos. Gotta tell you girl, I had to turn this one off. I did not like watching you hike along ridges/cliffs with slippery rock, or do water crossings where the water was above your knees and raging, all while filming. I literally had to stop watching, then pick back up at the end. On a lighter note, the local brewery in my small town has a motto, “beer should take you somewhere”. Always thinking of you when I drink their beer.

  • @bjenkins1985
    @bjenkins1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like directors cuts to get more footage of ur adventures, and intro no intro doesn’t matter to me I’m here for good vibes and adventure!!!

  • @travismolly4654
    @travismolly4654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dig your vibe 👌but please get some shoes 👟 on your feet.

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I knew I was getting in and out of the water, and I’d rather walk in wet sandals than wet hiking boots! But a company is sending me water shoes that you can hike in, so I. The future I’ll have an even better option!

  • @saxonwarrior4791
    @saxonwarrior4791 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Doing this alone for the views was stupid. This is the number one SARS location in NWA.

  • @davidemm829
    @davidemm829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Give up..give up..please..gosh. I got stuck a hundred feet up sheer ledge in Frisco, Colorado when I was 18... Never so scared in my life..since then I've rope/rock climed, repelled 200 feet down straight rock..still..not a good feeling and you are alone..

    • @davidemm829
      @davidemm829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was on Mt Royal in downtown Frisco..it's online..Montezuma mine shary goes under and back to Peak 1 in Breckenridge .those old mine shafts are seriously dangerous .I'm still alive ve ..to watch you Ms Maddie 😃

  • @davidemm829
    @davidemm829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty scarry a Ross wet rocks and filming your feet.... viewer perception prolly scarier..yikes Maddie..

  • @susanmaguire9009
    @susanmaguire9009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mmmm. I think that was dangerous as well as relying on an app to find your way back, not good. I didn’t enjoy this video.

    • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
      @BeerinBeautifulPlaces  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s fair! I knew it wasn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea. As for relying on a map on my phone, a paper map wasn’t available to me, so just having a map period was better than nothing

    • @susanmaguire9009
      @susanmaguire9009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had to watch it in two episodes. Was so afraid you would fall and hit your head. Glad you made it. 🥰