Kayak Camping Big Bend - 3 Days Living in a Canyon

We spent 3 days deep in Santa Elena Canyon (Big Bend National Park). Its 1,500' walls cascade directly into the river creating an engaging place to explore.

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[johnpartain]

Gatewood, dude!!! This video was SO good! There is no other YouTube channel I get more excited over by far than your stuff! Keep it up, man! I feel like I go on an adventure just watching. Thanks so much for you hard editing work! Thanks for sharing your experiences and highlighting nature's beauty!

[tomst]

The Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande are spectacular! In 1984 I spent a week canoeing the stretch of river between Big Bend and Del Rio. After day one which was mostly flat water, the remainder of the trip was through twisting canyons and incredibly beautiful landscapes. We found several hot springs along the river and soaking in them after a long day's paddle was wonderful. We hiked up several side canyons and one day climbed up Burro Bluff of the Mexican side. Nice to see that nearly 40 years later the river is still wild and clean . At my age now I doubt I'll be able to do that trip again so thanks for the excellent video, it brought back lots of memories!

[raevalenz]

I was born and raised out in Alpine, so I grew up going to Big Bend my entire life.
It was something that I took for granted, because it was something we did so often.
Since moving away 8 years ago, I’ve grown more grateful for my old stomping grounds.
Especially when I meet someone new and tell them where I’m from - seeing their face light up with excitement and curiosity.
It was so refreshing to see BB from someone else’s perspective. It was like seeing it with a fresh set of eyes. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours - glad it was Big Bend.

[wayneandrews]

Found your channel while home sick for two weeks. Watched everything. Love camping. Love kayaking. Haven’t had the chance to combine the two yet. Can’t wait. Thanks for all the info, pointers, how to and cool videos!!!! Started planning trips right away!

[GatewoodBrown]

The Rio Grande forms the US / Mexico border so technically we drifted between two countries the whole time!

[raymondfrank]

I run Santa Elena 8 times. Once when the river was 6 ft deep. It was after a hurricane. I've even walked up stream to Fern Canyon with my two children. Good times. This was all about 45 years ago.Time flies.

[Discoveryquest]

I spent 10 days canoeing 92 miles down the river there in the early 70's with an advanced scout group. A trip I will always remember.

[KoldiesASMR]

This is quiet honestly, one of the best cinematic youtube video's I've seen in the last couple years. Drone shots, long shots, close shots, POV shots. I'm sure you'll have many subscribers in the coming months and years. Keep living a life of adventure, maybe try a little rock climbing out in the red rocks!

[danielluna]

These videos are so awesome, I’m in Florida and my kayak trips are more relaxed due to the lack of elevation so seeing these videos really get me excited to go out into other states to kayak

[leaperph]

I love the storytelling, brother. Keep making these kinds of videos. The narration, choice of background music, and everything in between. Keep sharing your story!

[LilHanny]

YESSS!!!! KAYAK CAMPING VIDEO!! GOD BLESS THIS SUNDAY!

[christianlopez]

What a great video bro! You’re one of the reasons why i bought myself a kayak and wanted to explore Texas. The thing that is stopping me a little is trip planning and put in and take out points with good parking overnight. Keep the great job man!

[annashaw]

My absolute favorite national park. So underrated! Gorgeous views, thank you for doing it justice.

[LandElevated]

We’re glad that we found your channel! Your videos are absolutely amazing! We love the editing, cinematography, and especially the outstanding trip. We sell land near the rivers and we can’t wait to share your Youtube channel with our clients who are planning to go out for an adventure in the river. Thank you!

[Isaacmantx]

I'm sorry, HOW do you only have 30K subs? this is AWESOME content! I have dreamed for years of kayaking the entire length of the major rivers of Texas. I grew up on the Red, canoed the Frio, Guadalupe, and Brazos as a teen... and can't help but dream of running from headwaters to saltwater on some of these amazing rivers.

[lukeagnew]

I’ve lived there for about 4 years just glad to see people enjoy the rio grande and big bend National park

[xWhiskyRS]

This video couldn't have been released at a better time. Next weekend we are going on our first kayak camping trip. This will be a first for all of us, and watching these videos last year had me so ready for the nicer weather here in Pennsylvania. Ready to hit the river!

[TexanSupremacy]

I had the privilege of living and working inside Big Bend for over a year. I’ve visited many national parks, many of which were far more popular and prettier. Yet none of which made such an impact in my heart as Big Bend…there’s just something about that place. Funny thing is, I hated it the first month or so I was there. I wondered why it was a park at all, it seemed so dull to compared to other parks. But then I got to know it, its history, its people, THE NIGHT SKY, the sheer size, the absolute eccentricity of the nearby town, and just the stillness of it. I fell in love. By the time I left, I memorized every trail, and knew the park like the back of my hand. It will always be my cathedral, and I miss it dearly.

[OutandBackOregon]

Outstanding trip, my friend! Looks like, aside from the wasps, you had an amazing adventure that few get to experience. Thanks for taking us along!

[gamingcadet]

I feel like Gatewood Brown provide us with the beauty of nature and every time I watch this stuff I get amazed at how it's gorgeous land scape really is.