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Inside America's Forgotten Coast

The Adventure Crews

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This week we explore one of the last unspoiled stretches of coastline in America, Florida's Forgotten Coast where we visit small fishing towns and dig into the local food and stories that make this 80-mile stretch so special.

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Businesses Featured in this episode:
Carrabelle Junction
Lynn's Quality Oysters
Capt Zach with Apalachicola Saltwater Charters
Blue Eyed Girl Tupelo Honey

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20 Comments

@adventurecrews Creator 5 months ago Pinned

What’s a place in America you think more people should experience before it changes?

We’re looking for the most unique towns, traditions, stays, jobs, festivals, foods, and hidden corners across the country for our Unique America series.

Tell us in the comments, then submit your idea here so we can add it to our map: https://www.theadventurecrews.com/

@Ministry_Of_Silly_Walks 2 months ago

“Because once people find out it, it won’t look like this anymore” she says with a smile in her voice as she proceeds to tell everyone about it. Some people will do anything for a little bit of fame

@teddyghioto 5 months ago

The farther north you go in Florida the Southerner it gets.

@youropionmattersnot 5 months ago

I just turned 60 this year. Live in Georgia and Florida has been my vacation spot for decades. From Panama City, Fort Walton, Destin, Pensacola, Mexico Beach to Port St. Joe...I've watched most of these areas get absolutely ruined by expansion. Appalachacola is the last domino on the pan handle. See it while you can because it will be ruined in 20 years if not less.

@trex2092 4 months ago

St. George Island is smart, they have a 3 story limit on any buildings. Protect and Preserve, YES.

@WeatheredVineyards 4 months ago

Two reasons the area is sparsely populated is that it can be cold in the winter and every few years the area is slammed with a hurricane. Its one of the most likely areas in the US to be hit by a major storm on a regular basis.

@Jim_On_YouTube 5 months ago

I grew up all up and down the Gulf Coast. My dad was a commercial fisherman all through the 70's. We bounced along the coast from Apalachicola to Bradenton Beach different times of the year following the fish. I live in SE Alabama now and I'm disabled. Thanks for taking us with you! This one brings back memories!

@diggernash1 5 months ago

NO,NO,NO! Do not put anything out about these areas. On of the last places I can hunt hogs in the morning, catch trout midday, and chase deer in the evening. More people, especially yankee city dwellers, will destroy the whole atmosphere.

@johnmarsh481 4 months ago

We spent 4 winters on the forgotten coast, best winters ever. Apalachicola is a great town, spent a number of weeks there each year, best Fla people we ever met. Always ended our stay at Defuniak Springs before we headed home to NW Ohio. If you only spent one day, you missed way to much. Go back and enjoy a couple weeks of true southern charm, great mom and pop restaurant, and old Florida the way God meant it to be.

@lisawilkerson5671 4 months ago

I raised my kiddos in Carrabelle. It was a charmed life being able to be on the water and in the woods.

@donaldsteese5362 4 months ago

The Mississippi and Alabama gulf coast is our favorite spot on the planet. Just got back from Orange Beach. Love it!!

@gregkerr725 5 months ago

My family, and a lot of other middle class families used to vacation on Cape San Blas. Alas, it appears you have to be pretty wealthy to do so now. Working class families are getting squeezed out. It used to be great while it lasted though!

@fshrmn74 5 months ago

What you didn't touch on and might want to research is the water war that went on for several years between GA, AL & FL that ended up being decided by the US Supreme Court. I live about an hour from lake lanier and even closer to the chattahooche river, and it was a major news story when it was happening.

@Robbie6603 4 months ago (edited)

Very cool vid. My mom used to always talk about Appalachacola and this was back in late 70's. I recently drove through there on the same drive as you guys. Just a lovely place to visit and maybe we as tourist can just leave footprints and keep these little towns just as they are. What energy you both have and Emily that smile is electric. Thanks

@mangravy2000 4 months ago

That is hurricane alley, that area gets hit more than any other part of Florida or tied with the Keys.

@garymay3826 4 months ago

I love that coast. I lived in Destin for a couple of years back in the early 90s. It was a sleepy little fishing village back then, but growing. Everyone tells me that I would not recognize it today. SAD!

@janwhitt 5 months ago

I'm 78 years old and grew up in Alabama. My family spent summers in Gulf Shores. In the 50's and 60's it was like the forgotten coast. It has been several years since I have been to the coast. Your video really made me want to go again. Thank you! 😊❤

@KateLash-h1d 4 months ago

Carabelle was old school!❤

@350bigdave 5 months ago

If you want to see the heads waters of that fresh water flow go to Helen, GA. The river is beautiful there.

@BevB_DPH 5 months ago

New subscriber! Thanks for your videos. They are fantastic. I'm in Australia and love a USA road trip to see the small towns, diners and people. I don't drive and there are no real guided tours to go to a lot of the smaller places that appeal to me, so I am very happy to be watching you guys and living the life through you.