I booked a flight...to the Last Frontier
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@cwesley2005 Жыл бұрын
Kelly you have stepped up your production quality so much. Nice use of music, voiceovers and drone footage. Keep crushing it!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ExplorewithEast Жыл бұрын
I agree. This video is surreal and amazing.
@centaursailing Жыл бұрын
Wow! We are from Florida and watched your FT hike. We left Florida in early June and drove to Alaska. We are here for the summer and love it! Have fun!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Wow y’all drove! That’s awesome! It’s definitely something I’d like to do someday!
@theneverendinghighway Жыл бұрын
That pigeon really wanted to get some of that fish, but he wasn't about to mess around and find out with that Eagle.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha right!
@godlessevilfeeling Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the real world, we are used to the summers and winters up here. We rest up in the winter and hit it hard in the summer, and use light blocking curtains if need be to sleep. But honestly, summers are insane cause it is amazing here and you just don't want to stop. You are a couple weeks early for the peak of the red run on the Kenai, I tend to get about 4 hours of sleep and explore all day, go fishing at about 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.(no one on the river then and it is plenty light out still) Crash out at about 3 a.m. and back up to do it all over the next morning. Eating is the key, your body will function as long as it has energy and you have the will.
@JohnsTinyWoodshop Жыл бұрын
Alaska is such an incredible place. I was told that there are more eagles in Alaska than people. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
I believe it!
@OneEyeHikes Жыл бұрын
"Wild and Perty" I love it... we southerners just have a way of describing things don't we?!
@vadaboy Жыл бұрын
You are blessed to be sharing this experience with your friends. The abundance of wildlife in Alaska is staggering. If you ever get to Skagway don't miss the railroad trip into the Yukon
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Noted!!
@dechambe Жыл бұрын
I lived in Alaska for 12 years from 1989 - 2001. Had many adventures and memorable experiences.
@diannamallow5195 Жыл бұрын
My husband and I look so forward ro your videos. We are in our 60's and he had 2 strokes and open heart surgery 2 years ago. So we can't do walking and traveling very well. So we live through watching your videos. At of all the ones we watch you are our FAVORITE!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! So glad I can bring y’all along :)
@stewartellis353 Жыл бұрын
Alaska is Beautiful !!! With each turn it gets better. And when it can't get any better, It does. I have been there twice. It doesn't get full dark in the summer. So big, so much to do you can't do it in a lifetime. So much game. Watch out for bears anywhere up there. I loved it. Have a great time as I know you will!!!!!
@rockytopwrangler2069 Жыл бұрын
...WOW !! What beautiful scenery ... A fantastic change from trail tramping ... just being a tourist with a private guide ... totally agree ,, having only a week would be so overwhelming on what to do first ,,then ,,then ,, then ... Take in what you can ,, then plan for return trips in the future ... Always Stay Safe and God Bless ...
@diamondbackking4141 Жыл бұрын
I forgot to tell you HOW MUCH I MISSED YOU & YOUR VLOGS !!!
@kleenexhikes Жыл бұрын
Looks like you got some decent weather. It's been raining here it seems non stop! The resort in Girdwood is pronounced Al ee es kah. Upper winner Creek trail there is awesome! I love Homer! It would have been fun to meet you while you were up here. I have an airbnb! It was cool seeing the places i know after seeing so many of your other videos!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
I say alyeska different everytime lol maybe next time! I def plan on coming back!!
@floorticket Жыл бұрын
I watch the Brooks Falls live streams and dream about visiting Alaska. Sure I grew up with Yosemite and Tahoe ... Desolation Wilderness, I'm no noob but Alaska is frickin' off the charts wild. Yeah, bucket list for sure. I'm writing it on my arm now for real.
@stillwaterhiker Жыл бұрын
Hey Kelly. Look awesome. I made it to Alaska in 1992. I was 22 and went with my father. Great memories. That trip was a huge influence in becoming a geologist! Rock on Kelly!
@RickINFJ Жыл бұрын
Bravo young lady, exceptional video! Thank you for sharing this gift of a place.😊 Wow, the grandeur of Alaska is just humbling. You would have had to drag me off that agate beach. You always keep us guessing 9L. What a pleasant surprise on a Saturday. Take care Kelly ✌️
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!!
@maureenmukhlis2934 Жыл бұрын
OMG!!!! Awesome 🥰🥰🥰 you MUST GO TO see the Matanuska Glacier!!!! It’s really incredible!! I hiked it in November 2022!!! I had a blast there! I went snowmobiling too!! Eat a reindeer hotdog!! Yummy 🥰🥰🥰
@ndan3746 Жыл бұрын
We traveled 1500 miles in an RV last summer. From Denali to Seward Truly an amazing place my favorite day was hiking Manatuska Glacier
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
That sounds incredible!!!
@MattAK Жыл бұрын
Moving to Alaska in three weeks and can't wait. Worked up there for four summers back in college 11 years ago and have always wanted to move back. There's just no place like it.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
That’s so exciting!!!
@starman9458 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad to say you’re in Alaska, I just went camping last Friday and Saturday and have been tubing down the river. I’ll have my video uploaded soon on my other channel Kentucky Uncharted once I get our fiber internet which we’re getting today. By the way, when you’re looking for agate rocks up around there, there’s a rare chance you may find some gold nuggets since Alaska is heavy full of gold due to ancient glaciers it’s had for millions of years.
@robertcase3729 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Homer - Jewell's hometown!
@GeorgeBeck100 11 ай бұрын
How cool was that !! Getting out into nature without the grind 😊 Loved it !!! Favourite part - the low down shot of the stream on the beach 🔥💯
@KevinPhillips-xd7lr Жыл бұрын
You earned that after the Florida, Alabama heat! Looking forward to more of your adventures. Glad for your opportunities.
@robmechanic Жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Can’t wait to go back. I hope you had a chance to visit a glacier. The blues are indescribable. God Bless!! 🙏🏻❤️
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
I ready to go back as well!!!!
@williamfrisby4338 Жыл бұрын
Commenting for the algorithm. Been following your channel since your AT hike. Your videos are a fun little escape while drinking morning coffee. One of my favorite hiking channels (along with Taylor ). Looking forward to future videos. Keep up the good work!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@cribbage Жыл бұрын
That is definately a bucket list trip! Looks like a wonderful time with good friends =)
@813kengarcia 11 ай бұрын
Wow, from one corner of the country to the opposite corner! What a cool trip.
@OkieRoamer Жыл бұрын
That looks like an amazing trip so far! Thanks for sharing!
@JCandCo. Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great trip, Kelly! Nice footage. Enjoy your adventures and have safe travels.
@ParamotorNC Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us along!
@denisebrown2940 Жыл бұрын
What a fabulous opportunity. It must be amazing there.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
It was incredible!!!
@susanball9346 Жыл бұрын
We’re just coming back from AK now, so big right! We didn’t see Homer, so thanks for sharing, can’t wait to see more! I got a video of an eagle soaring over the river between the mountains, my favorite ❤
@MPulicci78 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the James free video… I’ve forgotten how beautiful you are as I haven’t seen one in a long time.. I have a friend who’s in Alaska now for 2 months.. he and his son flew there in his Super Cub.. all the way from Maine…say the word and I bet he’d take you for a ride.. looking forward to the next video… stay free
@agnesskibicka Жыл бұрын
Excited 😁 for this one 😄!!
@melissasims9550 Жыл бұрын
This is AMAZING!! Alaska is absolutely on my list of places to visit. Last month this FL family headed out west to Colorado for a few weeks. We hadn't been past Alabama! 😂 So much to see and experience out there! Looking forward to watching the rest of your trip uo there. 😁
@ervinslens Жыл бұрын
Overall video production is simply brilliant! This looks and sounds amazing, your narration is amazing!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jpascaln Жыл бұрын
Very very cool. Thank you for sharing. ✌🏽
@SalPane1224 7 ай бұрын
🦅 best vacation food scenery, climate, staying in a terrific property 👍
@BootsAndPearls85 Жыл бұрын
Alaska is such a magical place. I'm jealous! They have these very remote state owned cabins that people can backpack to, and I would love to spend a week in one. The peace, the wildlife, the scenery! What an amazing trip!
@jimschlabachpeacefuloutdoo7327 Жыл бұрын
Great episode!
@larrypeake7632 Жыл бұрын
Kelly, loved it!!! I have been to Alaska twice and ALWAYS breathtaking.
@marioswanson Жыл бұрын
That is an awesome trip. I lived on Kodiak Island while stationed in the USCG and really enjoyed my time in Alaska. Enjoy and as the saying goes “ once you’ve lived Alaska you will never be normal, therefore I am never here normally…”
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Oooo I bet Kodiak was incredible!
@ladygoodday Жыл бұрын
I visited Alaska in May. Absolutely loved it. Loved it! Have a great trip!
@bartcornelius7717 11 ай бұрын
This adventure looked awesome! You looked like you genuinely enjoyed it! Love your channel! 👍
@melindabaer2534 Жыл бұрын
Incredible video!!!!! Love love love the music and how you at times add your voice to some content throughout the video..do that more often..wow again great video👍👍❤
@rosemarymcleod4074 Жыл бұрын
Wow that place is absolutely beautiful. Have fun ! Can’t wait to see the rest!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Yes just wait! So much more beauty to show from this trip
@Golfpt62 Жыл бұрын
Wow absolutely stunning. I’m so jealous of you seeing all the eagles. They are few and far between here in NE Arkansas lol
@florida-alaskasummer22driv62 Жыл бұрын
I discovered & followed you last year when I was preparing for my own first trip to AK. I was testing camping equipment in FL before I left, and went to a campsite you recommended on the West Coast. I drove to Denali & the Kenai Peninsula, from near Orlando. I spent a fair amount of time in British Columbia and Washington state too. 79 days cross country, 16k mi. I learned I was there during AK wet season at an unusually wet time, but hey, Alaska is still amazing. BC & WA also amazing, & had great weather there. I did a few miles on the PCT in WA. Can you say bucket list?
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s incredible! I aspire to do the same one day!
@Randee04 Жыл бұрын
Wow, so cool!!!!! Talk about gorgeous! I've always wanted to see Alaska and you're showing us! Thank you!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I’m excited to show you more!
@russhay422 Жыл бұрын
Yay! Adventure time!
@loganheinzelman7517 Жыл бұрын
Hey Kelly, you rock love what you do. If you’re still in Homer, there’s a Bar where Jewel would sing at when she was young with her dad. Maybe you’re too young to know who Jewel is lol. If you get near Talkeetna at the foothills of Denali mountain, that was my favorite little town it’s where the hikers take off and come down off the mountain :-) Keep pressing forward girl :-)
@JoeandEmmaLee Жыл бұрын
Wow, such a beautiful trip! 😍 we want to go to Alaska so bad!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Let’s goooo!!! Haha
@tonniebroom5007 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Love your adventures. I live in fla. You opened my eyes to alot of things.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for being here!
@joesmith98765 Жыл бұрын
Glad You Made It To Alaska, If You Had More Time Or The Next Time You Go Try Kodiak Island, I Lived There 84-87. Been Trying To Go Back Since
@jmsbohannon Жыл бұрын
Alaska!!! I love it there! By far my favorite place!
@anneoconnor3614 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing another adventure !
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@mykirbs2002 Жыл бұрын
Omg Bald Eagles my favorite bird. So beautiful there I would love to go there, soon!
@kmannewyork Жыл бұрын
Like you’re having a wonderful time. I love your truly enjoying yourself that’s wonderful. It seems like something I truly enjoy doing.
@gracemccoy2874 Жыл бұрын
Great video, beautiful scenery. Did I hear some Shania on the radio lol? Awesome trip. I love how your screwed up from all the daylight hehe. I would be too!
@vincentcutright7926 Жыл бұрын
Nice property you are staying at. Best Adventures! Alaska is so beautiful.
@jzoop1 Жыл бұрын
Great idea to go to Alaska. Nice film work and I like the new format. This was your best video!!! Keep it up. Thanks
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jamesadams2334 Жыл бұрын
Too cool Kelly! It looks beautiful, I'm so envois! I have a friend here in Pennsylvania who was born in Homer and she lived there until age 5. Great video! I can't wait to see more. geek
@TheOtherOne420 Жыл бұрын
Billy Strings! Love it!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Love his stuff!
@diamondbackking4141 Жыл бұрын
I'm sooo glad to see you back, & in Alaska. Mom went every summer by cruise from Vancouver to Alaska with her friends from church. Your a professional now for sure ! Thanks for taking us along....!!!!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
That’s so cool! I def want to try a cruise out there!
@frankfowlkes7872 Жыл бұрын
Homer the home of Tom Bodet known to all as "The end of the road." Thanks for posting !
@turragorman59 Жыл бұрын
Stunning beauty there. Enjoy!
@donnajess Жыл бұрын
Love that your playlist was BMFS! 🎸
@davidshirley6850 Жыл бұрын
Have watched all.your videos and almost nothing compares to the wonder and beauty of Alaska so happy you got out of the hot box known as the south to experience it.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Me too!! Thank you so much for being here david!
@Gunnerking88 Жыл бұрын
Great video:) ❤❤
@darrellvann8568 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@wendypelaez9305 Жыл бұрын
From the swamps of Florida to the snow peaked mountains of Alaska.
@user-David-Alan Жыл бұрын
Wow, it's so great you got to go to Alaska. It is so scenic and beautiful. Thanks for the video and I can't wait for next one. Did you have this planned or did it just happen? Stay well and be safe.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
It just happened! Booked the flight a week before I left haha
@davidlooney3018 Жыл бұрын
Too cool 👍yes perfect timing I did a hike in east TN today. It’s too dang hot 🥵
@robbinwhaley9378 Жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS!!!!! ❤️ Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Did you see any of the Kilchers? I think you could definitely live in Alaska. Definitely on my bucket list.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Don’t think I did! Guess I gotta go back😆
@robbinwhaley9378 Жыл бұрын
Yes! 😁
@charlesb4267 Жыл бұрын
So rain, cloudy, cool and better have rain gear on or close by but the sun will pop out every so often ... all fits in with the typical theme in that area of Alaska from the bit I experienced and a friend who was in that area years later. One thing seems to be missing but I expect they will find you soon enough, the Alaskan Air Force, also known as Mosquitoes 😆. The Kenai river is sure a nice color with the minerals that it would contain, similar to the waters all through the Banff to Jasper National Parks in Alberta/BC
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Hahahah oh the Alaskan Air Force is coming 😂
@charlesb4267 Жыл бұрын
@@kellyhays23 Oh Kelly .... it was nice knowing you 😂
@gabdivello_ 5 ай бұрын
Love this! What is the link to the Airbnb you stayed at?!
@arthurschwarz3359 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, beautiful country
@donrobinson5540 Жыл бұрын
Be sure to eat at Simon and Seaforts in Anchorage. Best Halibut ever! It has been said of Alaska that God was just “Showing off.”
@blacklab08022 Жыл бұрын
So awesome! Was that another lens on your go pro, or a microphone? ❤
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
It is a microphone setup!
@drewmorris349 Жыл бұрын
Wow, What a coincidence! I found this video on my thread right after my family (from Arkansas, btw) had just finished hanging out at Beluga Point during our first day in Anchorage. (And my wife got a picture of me in that same place as that thumbnail, haha)
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Woah!!! KZfaq is spying on us lol!
@drewmorris349 Жыл бұрын
@@kellyhays23 haha. I’ve been subscribed for a while now, so in this case, it was just a happy timing coincidence. But it’s still wild. :)
@CenTexHutch 11 ай бұрын
This my new favorite KZfaq channel
@kellyhays23 11 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@musingwithreba9667 Жыл бұрын
Mmmmmm....halibut....my favourite 😋 I hope you caught some for yourself! That would be very satisfying!
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Oh just wait till this next video goes live 😍
@musingwithreba9667 Жыл бұрын
@@kellyhays23 can't wait!
@kylekislingbury36 Жыл бұрын
Would you ever drive there in your van sometime? I have watched several people on KZfaq to have their vans up there.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Definitely a strong consideration to do that! Van life in Alaska would be amazing! Saw so many great spots to camp while I was there
@dechambe Жыл бұрын
Stay off the tidal mud!!!!!
@calex9398 Жыл бұрын
👍
@jarhead3322 3 ай бұрын
America ❤
@dechambe Жыл бұрын
Mount Alyeska I assume?
@garylindenmuth7468 Жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful
@pacificluke8536 Жыл бұрын
omg! my first time to see you around other girls..😊
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
You must have not seen a lot of my videos lol
@agpawpaw5912 Жыл бұрын
How does taste chaga tea?
@sydneymitchell8822 Жыл бұрын
How beautiful. ❤
@stevenagle615 11 ай бұрын
✌️❤
@unklebobosaurus 6 ай бұрын
Oh. kelly did a fly by - thought she surfed and hiked. Who knew. A fishing trip, hope you see some whales.
@chrissaunders8284 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful place and vacation. So, I realize there are privacy concerns, but who are the people you are with? Friends? Family? Fellow hikers? And I wouldn't even ask but you normally introduce the people you hike with. There was a younger guy on the plane I assumed you were with but didn't see again. Did you stay at the red cabin for only a night and then move to the coastal home of Ms. Karen? Is she a bed and breakfast host or someone you know? The views and scenery are amazing but the story is cool as well. Thank you for sharing.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
I’m with my friends Stephanie and Kaitlyn. Should of introduced them but forgot. Young kid I met during the layover People I’m staying at are some of Kaitlyn’s family/friends
@chrissaunders8284 Жыл бұрын
@@kellyhays23 Thank you. I look forward to the next episode.
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
@@chrissaunders8284 to be completely honest I wasn’t sure who all these people were either I was just along for the ride and knew about as much as you did when watching 😂
@chrissaunders8284 Жыл бұрын
@@kellyhays23 I'll bet you've never met a stranger.
@Adventureswithbecky Жыл бұрын
Is that a Mav hat?
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Haha
@stretch1151 Жыл бұрын
Are you staying for good??? LOL
@kellyhays23 Жыл бұрын
Might look for a healthcare contract out there!
@kleenexhikes Жыл бұрын
@@kellyhays23 lots of travelers up here!
@MPulicci78 Жыл бұрын
Bummer I read the other comments and see the trip is already over… oh well
@charlesb4267 Жыл бұрын
@@kellyhays23 I think that would be good opportunity to have a chance to stick around up there for a while and see more ( at another point in time ) if you were able to get a contract up there. I am guessing an over the summer contract unless you like snow and cold ... and .... more snow and cold ! LOL. Actually from what I understand its not all that bad in the southern part of Alaska by Anchorage or south during the winter, its heading north or north east of there is where the real cold happens.
@suzanholder2525 Жыл бұрын
Have loved this video!! So beautiful. But,the music takes away from it..js
@mikeslear6291 Жыл бұрын
Funny Did you come to see me 😂😂
@user-wj2ry5hn7q 11 ай бұрын
Awesome
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