Appreciate that so much Ken, thank you!

Thank you Hiker Dude Dad, nature and hiking is my outlet from this crazy world. Your comment put a big smile on my face, and yes it's true, being "out there" is truly my happy place. Out in nature is the time when I am truly the happiest and feel the most at peace with who I am...

Door to the Abandoned, I appreciate your comment and support so much, thank you sincerely!

So happy that this video brought you a bit of happiness and entertainment to your day, and thanks for coming along for the hike, you are truly appreciated Carolyn Cook Call!

Thank you Brooke, nature and being out in it, has had such a profoundly positive impact on my life that it makes me very happy to share my experiences with others.

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a nice comment it means a lot to me, thankyou!

That's high praise coming from you, considering you are the best underwater filmmaker I know of, thank you Topo Ranger!

Appreciate that Kate, thankyou.

Thank you so much for those kind words, ASMR relaxation TV!

Appreciate those words my friend thanks 👍!

Thankyou Thomas, appreciate your watching and your comment. I agree completely with what you said about You tube .

Appreciate your support blacksmith 53, and thanks for watching my friend!

Yes, I felt like a little kid on this hike! Even to this day I find tremendous joy, excitement, and wonder, at what lies beyond every twist and turn of a new trail. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a nice comment.

I highly recommend!

That's the name of the game Darcy, just get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature, and hopefully all of us in the community support and encourage each other!🙂

It's the best way to enjoy and appreciate nature by really taking ones time and soaking it all in!

Thank you so much AnnSgogreen. One of the main reasons I make the videos is to inspire people to get outside and also to give those who are unable to physically get out, a taste of what the trails look and feel like.

Hearing your feedback is very uplifting- there are times when I ask myself is it really worth it too spend so much time and energy on these projects- thank you sincerely Ervinslens.

@@WALTERZOLNA definitely worth it 🔥

Appreciate it Tony, thank you, fall season will soon be upon us. Thanks for the name suggestion as well!

Thanks Greg for that detailed trip report! The trail that contained the really interesting rock formations and scenic stretch of the Nescopeck Creek was primarily on the Red Rock trail and I would encourage anyone to explore this trail on a trip to Nescopeck. The small PA State park trail map and guide provided at the visitor center - every state Park has its own brochure- is also an invaluable tool to have when on the trails. Pennsylvania does a smashing good job with these pamphlets that provide maps and detailed information about the trails and park history, geology, and ecology. Yes I observed the same washed out foot bridges myself but the water levels were so low I was still able to pass through those spots relatively easily. I'm really super flattered that the video encouraged you to head up there and see Nescopeck for yourself. I will be returning at some point as well as there are a few short isolated trails that are away from the park center that I am curious about. Thanks for the awesome comment!

No I missed out on the beaver dam unfortunately. By the time I got to Lake Frances I had been hiking and filming for hours and my focus at that point wasnt the sharpest that it could be. Very nice place Nescopeck is, really impressed me.

Appreciate that buddy, thank you and Merry Christmas.

Many, many subjects to shoot on this particular hike and day. Some of the sections of Nescopeck creek with the large boulders, channels, and small rapids were super interesting as well.

Ironically Martin, I have been researching and planning to check out Rider Park, almost made it out there a couple of weeks ago! I will be checking it out at some point soon hopefully.

I did see a few people around the main lake Lake Frances, but only one other person the rest of the day, and I was out there for about 8 hours. Who knows...

Thanks for the questions Ron! I filmed this on July 30th, so yea it took 3 weeks to get this one done, usually it takes me about 10 -14 days. I don't have an exact number for how many minutes of raw footage but I would estimate about 45 minutes to an hour. I am very conscious about video length and my goal is to aim for 15 minutes or less ideally. One of the conundrums I face all the time is that talking scenes use up alot of time. An into and outro for example may take up two minutes, but at an average of about 7 seconds a shot I could show like 15 - 20 clips in that same two minute span, so I am always wrestling with the idea of how many talking scenes to include in each video. I actually talk quite a bit during the hikes but tend to edit alot of that out= some people like a lot of commentary and information - as a creator, i like to use my filming, editing, and music to tell the story without actually speaking it, thats my personal preference. In terms of favorites- 1) Hiking - nothing can replicate actually being there, especially a new trail or location, I still have this child like excitement, every time Im heading down a new to me trail. 2) Editing - Editing process really allows me to tap into my creativity, I enjoy the mental stimulation 3) Filming - Filming allows/ forces me to slow down and look at the world around me in a more detailed and curious way, its given me a greater appreciation and perspective on the world around me. 4) Construction - I assume you mean my day job, this doesn't even belong on any list of things I enjoy. It's a cruel irony of life that I fell into a job that so ill suites my interests and passions in life. The best thing about it that I can say is that i get to be outside alot. Many things in my life have not turned out the way I had hoped or expected this chief among them... The thumbnail for the video is a photo I took on my phone, but in terms of really detailed photography, I have always found that to be a bit of an intimidating place for me. I think its all of the settings and terminologies that make it feel at times overwhelming. It is a discipline that I would like to dabble in at some point, in particular of course landscape photography and also astro photography.

I was surprised how few people I encountered there. Only thing i can think of is that it is very close to Hickory Run state park which is very popular, I guess it kind of hides in the shadow there.