Discover the Highlights of ‘Outdoor Boys’ Latest Video
Luke Nichols, the creator behind the popular YouTube channel “Outdoor Boys,” released a new video over the weekend, featuring outdoor adventures with his sons. Although Nichols had previously announced the channel’s closure in May, he is releasing three new episodes in November. This recent episode highlights their fishing, hiking, and rafting experience in Alaska’s Twin Lakes.
Highlights of the New Video
The 30-minute video, which premiered Saturday morning, showcases Luke Nichols and his three boys—Tom, Nathan, and Jacob—as they embark on a three-day journey in the Lake Clark National Park. A float plane delivers them to this remote wilderness, where they enjoy various outdoor activities.
Video Performance
- Views: Over 7.5 million
- Likes: 551,000
This video is the first of three planned releases. Nichols intends to drop the next two episodes on November 14 and November 21. However, he emphasizes that this does not signify a full return to producing regular content.
Decisions Behind the Channel Closure
In May, Luke Nichols made the difficult decision to shut down “Outdoor Boys” after 11 years on YouTube. Under the channel’s previous name, “Catfish and Carp,” he created over 1,100 videos and amassed 17.5 million subscribers.
- Subscriber Growth: Gained 12 million subscribers in 18 months
- Total Views: 4 billion across platforms, aside from 2.8 billion on YouTube
Nichols cited the overwhelming attention from fans and concerns for his family’s privacy as primary reasons for this decision. He expressed that the rapid growth of his channel was threatening their normal lives.
Future Plans
While he has released these new videos, Nichols clarified that he is not returning to YouTube full-time. He has indicated uncertainty about posting any additional content after November. Furthermore, he wants to invest more time in his son’s YouTube channel, “Outdoor Tom,” which currently boasts 1.59 million followers.
Nichols stated, “I’m happy with how things are,” indicating his contentment with stepping back from the demanding YouTube environment.
