That was the John Smith trailhead to Calista? We’ve not seen that falls (I don’t think) but gotta go! Beautiful spot! Thanks for sharing it. Time to go hiking!
@papawinthewoods2 күн бұрын
Yes, John Smith Road down to the river and up Bill Branch to Calista Falls. It’s well worth the climb back out of there to the trailhead. I need to get back there when there’s some better water flow. I’m just awaiting the wetter, cooler winter months for places like this. I have identified a few other places with good possibilities of locating some undocumented waterfalls. BSF still has places like that! Take care TrailHunters, be safe and stay healthy.
@LyVanToan-vn2tq5 күн бұрын
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@baneverything55807 күн бұрын
They`ve repopulated the bears here in Louisiana. It`s something I`ve never had to deal with. Makes me mad when they raid your favorite blackberry patch and flatten it.
@papawinthewoods5 күн бұрын
They repopulated the bears here about 25 years ago. They are more of an inconvenience than anything. They sure leave a mess anywhere they go. But they get rid of yellow jacket and other ground nesting stinging critters. I’m plenty happy about that at least. Thanks baneveryhing. I appreciate it. Take care!
@baneverything55807 күн бұрын
Looks like central Louisiana in the woods.
@NorthMissouriOutdoors7 күн бұрын
Great share thanks so very much
@papawinthewoods5 күн бұрын
I appreciate it NorthMissouriOutdoors. Thanks so much. Take care and stay safe!
@NorthMissouriOutdoors5 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods thanks
@wanderingoutyonder9 күн бұрын
Finding those sorts of homesteads in the woods are so much fun to explore! Wow - that copperhead was camouflaged well - yikes!! The little pond was a pretty little addition to the hike!
@papawinthewoods5 күн бұрын
Thank you WOY. These old homesites are at least 150 years old. They were originally log cabins so that part of them is long gone. All I can hope to find are stone foundation stones on whe remains of a fallen fireplace/chimney. It’s there somewhere. I’ll be going back when the leaves are gone in the winter to look some more. I have been looking at some old maps and have a new lead. Hopefully that’ll work out. Take care Ladies. I do appreciate it. Hint: search “Charit Creek Lodge” in Big South Fork and see what you think. I believe you would love it there!
@homesteadingwithsadie10 күн бұрын
oh wow those falls are gorgeous ,
@papawinthewoods10 күн бұрын
@@homesteadingwithsadie Thank you Robin, yes they both are gorgeous. I watched your short on the rain bands from tropical storm Debbie. You guys are pretty soggy it looks like. Stay dry, keep safe and take care.
@hasty4313 күн бұрын
Steve Perkins is my cousin. His mother, Ellie Mae Burke who married George Brinton McClellan III Perkins. She was a great researcher in our Family Ancestors! Steve's mother was the daughter of Elmer Burke & Tressa King. Elmer Burke was the son of Henry Harrison Burke & Gemima Ball. Henry Harrison Burke was the son of John Granville Burke & Anna Blevins (& brother to my great grandmother Margaret Burke Boyatt.) John Granville Burke was the son of Jonathan Burke & Nancy Cooper. Anna Blevins was the daughter of Armpstead Blevins & Marjorie Carson. These are my lines also. Our Roots Run Deep In the BIG SOUTH FORK! Thank you Papaw for this video. Stay safe out there!
@papawinthewoods12 күн бұрын
@@hasty43 I have met Steve and hiked with him on a couple of occasions. He’s a fine fellow. He’s always chasing down more information on Big South Fork. Of course he inherited all him mother’s research and is putting it to great use. Sometimes Steve will ask me to look for something and I’m always happy to do so. That’s why I was there in this video. Even though I didn’t find the homesite I was looking for, I eliminated some places. I’ll most definitely return in cooler weather to search more. I have been studying some old maps and have a very good lead, I believe! Thank you Sue, as always. You seem to also have vast knowledge of your ancestry. I appreciate you and your expertise. Take care Sue. Stay safe and healthy my friend!
@tylerjones269513 күн бұрын
Used to go there when i lived in Kville, some of that country is very rugged I used to go in the Fall to avoid ticks and such Sounds like they're really bad in Summer
@papawinthewoods12 күн бұрын
@@tylerjones2695 Thank you Tyler. Yes, the ticks are bad, they almost always are this time of the year. I have a pair of gaiters that I wear in the summer. I apply spray that kills ticks. I forget to put the gaiters on! Even without the spray they keep the tiny seed ticks from covering my ankles. I’m getting forgetful in my old age!! 🤣 BSF for sure has some rugged country and is best hiked off trail in the colder months. There are still some undocumented rock formations and waterfalls hiding in the backcountry. I love to get back there and explore! I appreciate it Tyler. Take care my friend.
@TrailStrider90914 күн бұрын
What’s a good hike with out some danger.. 😂 ❤❤❤❤ Ya mate!
@papawinthewoods12 күн бұрын
@@TrailStrider909 A little excitement is always a good thing, even if it is a bit dangerous! I’m not exactly thrilled about walking up on an already coiled copperhead but I’m in its home. Thanks TrailStrider. Take care and stay safe.
@TrailStrider9098 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods ❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯
@jilletta114 күн бұрын
That big shade tree is actually a way marker tree from before there was roads. They always have a 90° corner in them
@papawinthewoods14 күн бұрын
@@jilletta1 Thanks jilletta. I know where several of those marker trees are in Big South Fork and Pickett State Park. It just never entered my mind about this one. I appreciate you pointing that out. It makes total sense now that I think about it. That ridge is the only one close where you can actually get down to Laurel Fork. All the others end with big cliffs on the end. Take care my friend.
@karlo809314 күн бұрын
Gotta keep your eyes to the ground this time of year for sure. Them copperheads are turning the little ones loose. Nice morning to be out just the same Papaw looks like ya had a good time, and now you have places to check off so you can explore further elsewhere. Still a good outing.
@papawinthewoods14 күн бұрын
@@karlo8093 It was a very good day Karl. But I’m not going back until cold weather comes. Yes, the little copperheads are out. I’m surprised I didn’t see more than one. I have some more places out there to check out on my search for the homesite. I eliminated a ridge today so that narrows the search area. Thanks Karl. Take care my friend.
@BackpackingWithJason15 күн бұрын
First time seeing Calista Falls. Really beautiful. I’ve been to Bandy creek a few times. Really beautiful day and area my friend.
@papawinthewoods10 күн бұрын
@@BackpackingWithJason How’s the ankle Jason? When you get well I’d be happy to help you get to see Calista Falls. It’s like a smaller version of Cumberland Falls. If the video doesn’t give you all the information to find it just give me a shout. Take care my friend.
@BackpackingWithJason9 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods my ankle is getting better each day. Thank you for asking. I’d love to see those Falls. Maybe one day you can show it to me. Thank you
@papawinthewoods9 күн бұрын
@@BackpackingWithJason Whenever you’re healed up and would like you see it. Just let me know a little in advance and we’ll go. I’d be happy to hike there again, hopefully with a bit more water flowing. Thanks Jason.
@Cocohikes15 күн бұрын
You’re braver than I am exploring off trail in the summer in the BSF! Looked like a good time tho, thanks for the video! The bear signs were very cool, especially where they dug up the bees!
@papawinthewoods15 күн бұрын
Yeah, off trail this time of the year isn’t the best idea in the world. But then sometimes I do dumb stuff… lol … It really was a good day though. I’ll be going back to try to locate the homesite this winter. Winter is when I do the vast majority of my off trail exploring anyway. I study maps a lot and have a pretty full winter coming up. I have found some places with great possibilities of undocumented waterfalls! I can’t wait! Thank you Cocohikes. I sure appreciate it. If you’re ever in the area and need anything just let me know. I’m always happy to help folks out. Take care and be safe!
@Cocohikes15 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods thank you! I’m excited for fall and winter, it’s the best time to hike and explore in my opinion!
@papawinthewoods15 күн бұрын
@@Cocohikes You’re right about that. I almost always have a lot of hikes planned out by the time cooler weather arrives. This year is no different. I’m extremely excited for the possibilities!
@angieallendorf844116 күн бұрын
Good to see you, Papaw! Sure looked like a hot day. Definitely a hike to do in winter. Wow, did that copperhead blend in with its surroundings! Would've scared me to death. When I was young we camped at the top of Peter's Mountain by the tower one summer. Car got stuck in the mud and we had to walk all the way up the road in it! Fun times lol.
@papawinthewoods15 күн бұрын
Hey Angie! I’m still alive kicking! I have to get back up there in the winter. As of this hike, Divide Road/Peters Mountain Road is still shut down in Tennessee from Fork Ridge to Three Forks. That’s why I had to drive through Pickett to Parker’s Mountain, down to Bell Farm, then up to Peter’s Mountain. The NPS won’t allow the crews to clear the debris from the late May storm when the temperatures and humidity is high. Hopefully it’ll be cleared by the time the fall colors arrive. It’s always beautiful then. That copperhead was just doing its thing. It never moved at all. I was within a step and a half from it. It just wanted its camouflage to do the job and let me move on, which I did. It lives there, I’m just passing through… There’s a big, resident male bear up there. He’s all over the place out that ridge. The worst part of the day was the hundreds of seed ticks I picked up in that field. They were awful. Another reason to hike off trail in the winter! Thank you so much Angie. I’m looking forward to October. It’ll be a great time. Please take care, stay healthy and safe!
@FirePuncher18317 күн бұрын
That copperhead is way too dark he probably is hypermelanistic
@papawinthewoods16 күн бұрын
Sometimes we see darker shades of copperheads here in BSF. Maybe it’s getting close to shedding its skin. I’ve always wondered if there are different subspecies of copperheads here but I’m no biologist. It sure had the tell tale colored head! Thanks Fire Puncher. Take care!
@kerrywoolbright571617 күн бұрын
Snakes,ticks, killer hornets, bear, and deer! A good hike😂
@papawinthewoods16 күн бұрын
The danger was real and everywhere I turned! Yet, I survived to hike another day.. 😂 No, really the worst part was those seed ticks! I had to put lotion on my ankles really thick, get them to start turning loose and scrape them off with a knife. I’m still itching! It was a good day anyway. Snakes, bears and bees are all part of the outdoors, always will be. Having said that, I do believe it’ll be cooler weather, like after a good frost or two, before I venture off trail again. Thanks Kerry. Take care my friend.
@EventyrsorenDenmark17 күн бұрын
Very nice trip in the beautiful outdoor. So much to see in nature in this time of year. Cool snake too😊
@papawinthewoods16 күн бұрын
I do believe I’ll wait until late fall before hiking off a well defined trail again. I really don’t mind the snakes. It’s those tiny seed ticks that grab onto my pants by the hundreds that gets me. I knocked hundreds of them off with the pine switch and still had dozens on my ankles when I got home. I had to cover them with lotion and scrape them off with a sharp knife! I hate them! … 😂 Thank you once again Eventyrsoren. I really appreciate it. Take care, stay healthy and safe.
@nationalparksprincess321617 күн бұрын
Even though you didn't find the homesite, itvwas still a nice walk in the woods.man, that snake blends right in 😮 beautiful flower captures.
@papawinthewoods16 күн бұрын
Thank you nationalparksprincess. It was an awesome day in the woods. The homesite is there, I just have to keep looking. It’s the homesite of William Riley Hatfield, a relative of the Hatfields from the Hatfield & McCoy feud in the late 1800s along the Kentucky/West Virginia State line. Their branch of the family had moved away long before the feud began though. I’m pretty big on the history of the area as well as finding off trail waterfalls, arches and other rock formations. If you ever make it to Big South Ford I’d be honored to show you some of the amazing features here. I think you’d enjoy it. Thank you so much. Take care!
@JimHayesHiking17 күн бұрын
I almost think I'd prefer running up on a rattler then a copperhead because you most times get a warning. Old bear has a good home for sure. You didn't find the old Homesite but it's good to get out if only for a little bit plus it'll give you something to look forward too at a later date. Take care my friend.
@papawinthewoods16 күн бұрын
Today was little more than a recon trip just to get out of the house for a day. I might have hiked a mile and a half. Of course I wanted to locate the homesite but I got that area pretty much out of the way and narrowed the possibilities down. That bear is spending a lot of time on that ridge and by the looks of his marker trees, he’s been there for several years. Copperheads are my favorite snake. That one never moved at all. I was about a step and a half from it. It just didn’t want to be seen. I honestly believe I could have walked right on past it and it wouldn’t have struck me. They just want to be left alone. I had an excellent day by getting out for a little while. Saw a lot. I’ll be back in the winter to continue my search for the homesite. Thank you my friend. We’ll meet up for a hike sometime. Take care Jim.
@JimHayesHiking17 күн бұрын
Man those Bandy Creek Falls are amazing! Seemed like some good folks you hiked with. Nicely done my friend!
@papawinthewoods16 күн бұрын
If you ever make it over this way I’ll show these waterfalls and some other off trail things that are rarely seen. I swear, if either of these were in the Smoky Mountains there would be trails to them and a half million people every year would hike to them. There are some other waterfalls as nice or nicer than these are here in BSF. You gotta work a little to get to them but you never see anyone else out there. No waiting for people to clear out so you have a minute to take a photo or two. I guess that’s one of the things that makes BSF so special! Thanks my friend. You take care, be safe and stay healthy.
@wanderingoutyonder24 күн бұрын
We need to get to this area! It looks amazing! Looks like some awesome falls!
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
Yes, yes, WOY needs to spend some time in Big South Fork! There are still some undocumented formations and waterfalls here. I’m trying my best to locate some of them. I’d be happy to help you get to see some of them. Please take care and be safe!
@wanderingoutyonder18 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods thank you! We will keep that in mind if we get that way!!
@TrailStrider90925 күн бұрын
Wow my friends!! Now this is a waterfall!!
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
No trails to either of them. BSF has several spectacular waterfalls like this. I believe I can locate another one this winter. Thanks, be careful and stay safe!
@TrailStrider90917 күн бұрын
@@papawinthewoods looking forward to seeing!! Same to you!!
@whatthefunkwasithinking764525 күн бұрын
Another Great Video and even w a few of my NKY Folks :) Thanks Papaw!
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
Yep, Northern Kentuckians for sure… “FLORENCE Y’ALL” like it says it says on the water tower by I-75. These are a couple of BSFs finest waterfalls and not terribly hard to get to. Appreciate it! Take care!
@kerrywoolbright571626 күн бұрын
You are right about one thing. Climbing out will take it out of you! Bandy Creek Falls reminds me of an angry bear that got startled 😂
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
There was once a startled bear near Bandy Creek Falls if I remember correctly… 😂… There was also a startled hiker too! I just about needed an underwear change! 😮…
@JUANORQUIO26 күн бұрын
WoW! That’s Lovely! Absolutely Stunning And Breathtaking! 🤩❤️✨
@papawinthewoods16 күн бұрын
Thank you Juan! There are a lot of waterfalls like these in Big South Fork without trails to them. I’m trying to get them out there for the world to see and hopefully trails will be built. I appreciate it! Take care, stay healthy and safe.
@ervinslens26 күн бұрын
These shots are just fantastic my friend! Absolutely amazing work!
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
I sure appreciate that ervinslens. I just try to do the best I can. Thank you, be safe and stay healthy my friend.
@Packsalot27 күн бұрын
Nice meetup and hike. Those were some beautiful falls. Plus you had them all to yourselves. So awesome. Take care and have a wonderful day.
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
Thanks Steve. If you ever make it out this far East again, spend a few days and nights in Big South Fork. I’d be more than happy to show you around. It’s definitely not crowded here at all. Google “Charit Creek Lodge” sometime. That would be a great place for you and Kristy to spend a night. Take care and stay safe!
@jilletta127 күн бұрын
Beautiful!
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
Thanks jilletta! Big South Fork has several gorgeous waterfalls without any trails to them. I’m just trying to get some information on them out for folks to see. Take care, be safe and stay healthy!
@jilletta119 күн бұрын
@papawinthewoods It's all breathtaking beautiful country there. I want to go back so bad.
@barbarameyers776327 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@nationalparksprincess321627 күн бұрын
That was a beautiful walk in the woods. I enjoyed the scenery and the falls. Thank you for sharing 😊
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and leaving the nice comment. I’m so fortunate to live in a beautiful place like Big South Fork. I’m sure there are more off trail, undocumented waterfalls like these. I’m going to try to find them this winter. I appreciate it so much nationalparksprincess. Please take care and stay safe.
@EventyrsorenDenmark27 күн бұрын
I love the beautiful waterfalls and the great nature around it. 😊😊😊
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
There’s a lot of amazing things like this in Big South Fork. What more could anyone want than a nice hike to spectacular waterfalls and not seeing anyone else all day! Take care and stay healthy!
@karlo809327 күн бұрын
Calista is a pretty little fall. I like it. Have never seen it before, well, haven't seen Bandy Falls yet either, but have on video. 😃. Gonna have to track it down one day. Bandy was flowing good too! Great day you had Papaw!
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
Yep, you’d love to see both of these falls. They’re beautiful. Thanks Karl. Please take care.
@cindystelzman357027 күн бұрын
Lovely falls
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
It sure is Cindy. I have to go back when there’s a lot of water flowing. Thanks, and take care!
@roysanders480129 күн бұрын
I absolutely love this one Papaw. Great video. Thank you Sir. Please keep them coming !!!!!
@papawinthewoods19 күн бұрын
Thank you Roy. I’m not stopping any time soon! Take care my friend.
@MinuteontheMountainАй бұрын
Glad you were safe in the weather. It can definitely get rough when those storm fronts are coming through.
@karlo8093Ай бұрын
I remember a different trip with you and hiking in some serious rain. Looks like it was a doosey of a storm that you got caught up in! I know that area got hit pretty hard with that storm, glad you were alright. I liked that Chestnut ridge to John Muir overlook hike. Haven't done it since that time you and I walked it. Keep meaning to. I'd like to show it to my wife too before she is unable to do any more. She would love the view. We sure did look that little spot over good, I don't recall ever finding anything that said there was a home there, but it sure looks like there should've been. I agree with ya, flame azaleas are beautiful! Thanks for the mentions and for the shout out. I do appreciate it! Hoping we can get together this fall and share and adventure again. We're overdue !
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@karlo8093 I sure hope we can get together this fall. My health pretty much shut down the spring season. It’s too hot now. Hopefully this fall will work out. That storm did so much damage parts of BSF and still off limits to the public. I was about a mile from ground zero. Someone up there was looking out for me! I gotta get back over there soon and look at the damage. Some of it will never be the same. Thanks Karl. Take care my friend.
@JimHayesHikingАй бұрын
Boy that really was an amazing story about John Muir! I'd give anything to live there where his cabin is. Nicely done my friend!
@kerrywoolbright5716Ай бұрын
I have taken chances with the weather through the years boating, hiking, hunting , golfing etc. Sometimes you win , sometimes you lose. The sad part for me is that that part of BSF will never look the same again.
@TrespassinTroyАй бұрын
Enjoyed this! Love the BSF.
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@TrespassinTroy Thanks so much. BSF is such a diverse place. It really has everything any outdoor person could want. I hike off trail a lot. That’s where a ton of amazing formations and little known waterfalls are. If there were trails to a lot of these places BSF would be a lot more well known… Maybe that’s a good thing! Take care, be safe and stay healthy.
@homesteadingwithsadieАй бұрын
oh wow ,
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@homesteadingwithsadie That’s exactly what I said several times Robin… The whole day was a “wow.” Thanks so much, take care.
@JamesRobertSmithАй бұрын
What an adventure! So happy you made it out of there! It doesn't really take much for Mother Nature to neutralize our roads and reduce our cars to immoble tin boxes.
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@JamesRobertSmith I was probably safer out on the trail I was on than I would have been in my Blazer driving out Divide Road. The number of downed trees was amazing! The Park Service crews cleared just enough trees out of the road to let us stranded people get out. Some people had to spend the night out there. The Park Service crews are still out there on these not, humid days clearing the trails and the trees hanging out over them. It’s a mess. I don’t envy them one little bit. I sure want to thank them and let them know how I appreciate them for what they do! Take care and be safe!
@karenwilliams1458Ай бұрын
WOW ! Glad you're safe.
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@karenwilliams1458 Thank you Karen. After my hike was complete, it took me almost another 8 hours to get home. I absolutely came out of it in good shape. It could have been really bad! Thank you Karen. Take care!
@JimHayesHikingАй бұрын
Yep,those were some pretty impressive falls! Nicely done my friend!
@cindyclark9230Ай бұрын
I hope to see the pink Mtn Laurel next year but taking heed of weather 1st. The deer that ran away was saying hey man, don't you know there's a tornadey coming? 😂 Great video. I don't know if I could have stayed as happy as you waiting for help.
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@cindyclark9230 Maybe the deer did try to warn me but I don’t speak their language.. 😅. You do need to get out there and see the deep pink laurel next year. It’s beautiful! There was just a peacefulness over me that day. I was never worried at all. I think the “big guy” upstairs was watching over me. Thanks Cindy. Take care my friend.
@nationalparksprincess3216Ай бұрын
The trail and flowers were beautiful. Sorry you got stuck in such bad weather. I'm glad you are alright.
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@nationalparksprincess3216 I can count my blessings on that day. The worst part of the storm missed my location by about a mile. Pretty sure someone up there was looking out for me! Thank you so much. Please take care and be safe!
@EventyrsorenDenmarkАй бұрын
That is really crazy weather. Glad you made it out of there😊
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@EventyrsorenDenmark Yeah, these storms can come out of nowhere it seems. I thought I might get a bit wet but not a severe thunderstorm with a possible tornado too. But, as my Grandmother used to say “Alls well that ends well.” Thanks Eventyrsoren. I appreciate it my friend. Take care!
@JimJayroeАй бұрын
Bad storm, I got turned around at 3 Forks a week ago. Maybe should have taken 1363 back to Stearns, ha, glad you got home safe !!
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@JimJayroe I actually thought about going out to Stearns when I passed thru Bell Farm. I didn’t expect there would be trees down in Pickett State Park too. The trees in Pickett took down some power lines. I would have got home hours earlier had I went out to Stearns… Oh well, hindsight is 20/20 as they say. Thanks Jim. You take care.
@jilletta1Ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! Glad you made it out of there!
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@jilletta1 It could have been a lot worse! Jilletta. I eventually made it home that night. Crazy bad storm! Some trails and roads are still closed to the public. Thank you so much. Take care and stay safe.
@super_yummyАй бұрын
nice video ,thanks for sharing enjoyed to the end with ads
@papawinthewoodsАй бұрын
@@super_yummy I’m glad you enjoyed it super_yummy. Thank you so much. Please take care and stay safe.