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Solo Overnight on Sasquatch Mountain
Seen something here 3 years ago and came back to see if I can find the same thing again. Could never figure what could have left the "piles" that I seen then. I'm pretty familiar with most animal sign, but this was different. While I love riding my motorcycle and driving my FJ here, there are lots of pretty waterfalls and vistas, I have never camped on Sasquatch Mt., as it never seems as friendly as other places in the forest. Don't know why, I can't place my finger on the feeling.
I didn't really like camping here this time.
I'm not a Sasquatch believer, but I sure am curious what could have left that "sign".
I didn't really like camping here this time.
I'm not a Sasquatch believer, but I sure am curious what could have left that "sign".
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Sleeping in my FJ, overnight, Above the Skagit Valley
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May 2024. Found a nice spot with a view overlooking the Skagit Valley of W. Washington. Have a bed in my FJ so no tent required.
Jacuzzi Falls
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This was edited out of my "Above Skagit Valley" video, but was too nice to discard so I'm saving it to a new playlist called Scraps. Jacuzzi falls is a year round beautiful waterfall very few people know about. I always stop and admire its beauty when I'm passing by.
Sleeping in my FJ at Panorama Point
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Came up to camp at Panorama point as there was very little wind and I wanted to do some star gazing. I had seen on my star walk 2 app that there was also a chance of a northern light show here in Western Wa. I had never seen the Northern Lights and was hopeful but didn't expect to see anything. It was a hot spring day and I got the light show of my life. Now I have seen a total eclipse and the ...
Return to Valley of the Ents
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I return to the Valley of the Ents for a solo overnight deep in the forest in a seldom visited area. Spring is finally upon us and the forest is green with verdant growth. I walk in a mossy forest, hang out in my canopy and sleep in my FJ Cruiser.
Oh to camp on, Mossy Mt.
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Late April overnight camp on Mossy Mountain. I also explore some old abandoned logging roads and find a new (to me) waterfall. The new tires are Falken MT, I have used them two weekends now and I am impressed. Sleeping in my FJ Cruiser.
Wilderness Beach Camping
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A quick overnight in the wilderness and on the beach. Its a river beach but its sandy and and the water is fresh and clear. Remote so solitude is great. Another beautiful spring day!
Painters Plastic for a shelter in the LOST RAIN FOREST
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On this trip I camp overnight in the lost rain forest, so named because no one ever visits the rain forest. Its at the end of a forgotten road in the North central Cascade mountains. Still dormant, its not as verdant as in the spring and summer, but still worth visiting. Also, I forgot my canopy as I removed it from Spike and forgot to put it back! Rats! Still worked out as I had a 12x12 painte...
Stormy Spring Camp above the Sauk River Valley
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Re Visiting a favorite area to camp at an old, partly overgrown gravel pit. Great views of several mountains and a couple valleys. Day began stormy which provided a spectacular display of spring storms raging on several mountains and both valley though they missed my camp. In the evening the clouds blew away and the weather was clear and beautiful after that. For sure the most spectacular camp ...
Solo Overnight above a Rain forest in the rain.
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Finally got back up to some elevation after all the winter snow. I hang out by the propane campfire in my cozy canopy by day and sleep in my FJ Cruiser by night.
Beef Stew from a Crock Pot on a Propane Campfire.
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Camped on the shore of the Sauk River, again, this time in the sun on the first beautiful spring day (turn weekend) of the year. For dinner I am going to try to make a hot beef stew in my crock pot using my propane campfire. Spoiler alert, it worked great! However it required me to babysit the fire for over 3 hours so I think its better suited to a winter meal. I will for sure make it next winter.
Overnight in a 120 Year Old Decommissioned Military Fort.
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Still too much snow in the mountains so I'm in another state park, this time historic Fort Casey on the western coast of Whidbey Island in the Puget sound, Washington State. I will camp in the winter camping area which is down from the fort and on the beach, usually windy and no exception this time. I will explore the turn of the century fortress of Fort Casey, it has dark tunnels beneath the g...
Two nights in the Merry Brook Rainforest
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In this video I camp two nights in Merry Brook rain forest. I hike to Chocwich Falls, hike into Merry Brook rain forest all in the pouring rain while staying comfortable in my hot canopy and sleeping in Spike, my 2008 FJ Cruiser.
Two night solo camping in the Sauk River Valley Rain forest.
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Just a simple camping video, two nights in the Sauk River Valley. I will take a short hike into the rain forest on the second day. Don't know if I like this video, I had originally decided not to upload but then I shortened it down and decided to go ahead. Also, you may notice some influence from the Harry Potter binge watching I've been doing.
Two Nights Rainy Camping in the Skagit Valley in my FJ Cruiser
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Winter camping in Skagit Valley with some light exploring around Baker Lake. Very heavy rain fall made me especially glad to have a good Canopy to hang out in and Spike, my FJ turned camper, for sleeping in. Just some light easy camping.
Two nights winter camping at Deception Pass State Park
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Two nights winter camping at Deception Pass State Park
Two nights in the Valley of the Ents rain forest.
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Two nights in the Valley of the Ents rain forest.
Back to the Rain Forest for two night camping in my FJ.
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Back to the Rain Forest for two night camping in my FJ.
Snow in the forest, rain on an Island & Dinner from a Crockpot
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Snow in the forest, rain on an Island & Dinner from a Crockpot
Camping alone in my FJ in a temperate rain forest
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Camping alone in my FJ in a temperate rain forest
Camping in a rainy rain forest in my FJ Cruiser
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Camping in a rainy rain forest in my FJ Cruiser
Overnight above the clouds on Kessler Ridge in my FJ Cruiser
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Overnight above the clouds on Kessler Ridge in my FJ Cruiser
Propane vs Wood Campfires. Remote camping in my FJ Cruiser
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Propane vs Wood Campfires. Remote camping in my FJ Cruiser
Remote Camping in my custom built FJ Cruiser Camper
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Remote Camping in my custom built FJ Cruiser Camper
Awesome video, beautiful scenery! But there are some places I would never go unarmed, and that’s one of them. Sasquatch notwithstanding, grizzly and black bear are potentially dangerous.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, always gotta be prepared! This is a very wild area. Thanks for commenting!
The "I could use this as a weapon..." cracked me up... DanDog Pizza Ninja! Enjoy your videos very much. Take care and thanks for sharing.
Well I'm just glad I didn't have to use it as a weapon, haha! Thanks for watching and commenting I do appreciate that very much.😊
There are some places that just seem to have an uneasy feeling. Sometimes I don’t have a good feel about a place or section of trail and I can’t explain why. I’m fairly certain that the Bigfoot rumors are just that. Humans have been wandering on this continent for thousands of years and it’s doubtful that a few skulls wouldn’t be laying around or used in some religious ceremony. We find wooly mammoth bones and carcasses so I’m sure that if Bigfoot was around there would be more concrete evidence. Or they just went back to their home planet and only occasionally visit for nature walks.
I have to say I agree. Fun stories and little more. The only time I kind of Wonder is on Sasquatch Mountain. I like driving around up there but I've never camped there because I just don't like the feel. Not happy like other places I go. Thanks for commenting, I like to hear other people's opinions
Excellent video man great camping spot! New sub! 🤝👍
Alright! Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing! I love that area above the skagit valley.
Awesome video, loved the different area this time. Mia won!! She guessed something with a hot dog haha. One of her personal favorites too, adding chili and corn chips! The night shots were really cool with the clouds moving at different speeds. Very peaceful looking evening. The road in and out was a little scary looking for us haha, super narrow and quite the drop off. Thanks, Dan!
Chilli dogs are a good choice, hard to screw 'em up, easy to make and always taste great! Glad you liked the time lapse, so did I. Always trying to capture on video, the feel of camping. You do have to watch your tire placement on the drive in, which is hard, due to the awesome views. Thanks for watching and commenting, you and your wife are great!
Wow, absolutely beautiful falls! So powerful! Mia said it's gorgeous.
Such a beautiful place! Greeatings from Ukraine! Thank you for your video, in this hard times it's like a have some healing to my soul from kind videos like yours.
Thank you for commenting! Im very glad my video was pleasing to you. We are of course following here in America our friends in Ukraine as you struggle against Aggression. I hope for your safety and eventual peace. Thanks for watching!
Nice spot with a view. Definitely not a comfy tent spot though, good thing you’ve got Spike set up for sleeping.
Yes, I love that view but would need a sleeping cot if I were in a tent!
What a pleasant video
Well thank you so much to take the time to not only watch but to also comment, I do appreciate it. Glad you liked it.
Wow, what views up there, and to top it off with the light show, awesome!!
Thank you I'm glad you liked it. That was some light show. Course the question is did either you or Mia guess what I was having for dinner?😂
@@dandog7653 lol, we both missed it. Was fun guessing.
Wow, you got some amazing shots of the solar storm, especially in this state on the west side. We really lucked out on having clear skies for it. That’s a great spot for views the skies as well. I tend to nickname spots too.
Thank you! Yes we did luck out! That light show totally blew me away! Couldn't believe what I was seeing. Nicknames are shorter and easier than a long description! 🙂
Nice, I shoulda done this! Hey, get you a 6 foot USBc cable and use the 12 v battery jumper we both have and plug it into the gopro and it will record all day all night in timelapse with a 256gb card
Man, I wish I would have though of that! I bet I even have a cable already that will work! I will use this idea in the future, thanks for pointing it out!
Wondering how well does Thermacell's work. Now I know
Any breeze will blow it away and if the breeze is not sufficient to also blow away the mosquitoes, then mosquitoes win. Still or nearly still air and it works quick and well, like in my canopy. Mostly there is too much wind.
Beautiful area and campsite. Love the sound of the river, background music was great. That dessert view, wow! Awesome video, always peaceful and relaxing, thanks!
Thanks, glad you liked it. I love that area, anytime I can get there!
That is a great spot, looks like it would be quite pleasant on a hot day too. You can’t go wrong with Chinese take out for dinner.
Your are right, Amy and I like to go here to escape the summer heat. Beautiful area.
Beautiful Rainforest, I only know of the Hoh Rainforest, where is the Valley of the Ents? I thought Olympic Peninsula had the only rainforest in Western WA. Rainforests are so cool and spooky. Thanks for sharing your travels, as always very enjoyable! Dont get lost..lol
The Hoh rainforest is a great rainforest, but you can find these temperate rainforest environments in almost any river valley in the W Cascades foothills. I wouldn't want to say where this particular spot is as its a favorite area due, in part, to the the lack of visitors it receives, but a person can find these areas almost anywhere. I agree they do have that, horror movie was made here look, but they are also beautiful and wonderful to experience. 🥰 LATER; So, after I replied I was taking a shower and realized I needed to add more to my reply. There is actually no place on a map named "Valley of the Ents" nor will such a name ever fall from the lips of a forest service employee as I made it up just for this area. If there were such a place I would tell you where it is in an instant. Its just a place I know and named so I could refer to it in conversation.
The new tires are looking good. You pick some great spots with some beautiful places to explore. I’m with you on the snow, I’m not a fan of the late spring snow, needs to warm up a bit.
Thanks, the tires seem very nice but we will see what I think in about 2000 miles. Now I can really go places! I especially love central wa so I'm looking forward to getting back there.
Love the new tires on Spike! Beautiful road to the campsite, quite a climb to get up there.The sound of the creek was awesome. Mia and I guessed what dinner was gonna be, I won this time. We both really liked the background music, perfect for the video. Gorgeous camping area, so very peaceful. Thanks for takin' us along on another easy campin' adventure, great video!
Thank you so much for your very kind comments I always appreciate input from you and Mia, and I appreciate your watching my videos!❤ Guess I'll have to switch up my dinners a little more to keep you both guessing😂
@dandog7653 lol, Mia said that she's gonna send you dinner suggestions so she'll win, haha 🤣 Have a wonderful weekend, Dan! 🌲
You got Fjalkens on the FJ!
Yes I did, $ 897.00 on eBay for all four, $130 to mount them, what a deal! So far they compare favorably to The BFG km3, we'll see what I think in about 6 months. I was watching your video of you in 75° weather while I was at this campsite, shivering😂
Missed you this week, just wanted to check in. Hope all's well.
You are very kind to check in. No worries, I sometimes miss a week for various reasons. Last weekend I was having new tires installed on Spike and tomorrow I am heading out on on the next adventure which I will upload on Thursday if all goes as usual. Hope you are doing well in Oregon!
@dandog7653 thank you for the quick reply. Good to hear. All's well here in Oregon, thanks. Have a great weekend.
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Amazing relaxing spot. Great spot to read a book and pass the time. You have amazing location secrets! Thanks for sharing your adventures!!
It was serendipity that brought me there, I was very happy to sorta stumble upon it as I was kinda wandering, as I often do, and it just fell into my lap. I rarely go down that road. Thanks for watching and commenting! Always appreciated!
Very nice, peaceful, and relaxing video, thanks! Absolutely gorgeous views there!
Thank you, it was a very nice spot and I enjoyed it very much. As always thanks for watching and commenting
Another great video cheers 🍻👍👌
Thank you so much. Really lucked out with the weather on this one. I'll probably go back there later in the summer when it's all greened out
That’s a great spot. Very peaceful day in the spring sunshine. I’m sure that duck was happy to have you as a neighbor and that bear was cool to see too.
Haha yes thanks. I edited out the part when I rolled down the window as I passed the bear and offered free hot dogs at my camp😂 but unfortunately it never took me up on it. As always I appreciate your watching and commenting
Nice sir🤝 i from indonesia🇮🇩
Wow! This amazes me, someone watching from so far away! Very awesome, thanks for watching and for commenting.
Great video brother 👍cheers 👍🍻subscribed 👍
Thankyou so much for joining my little channel! and for commenting! Always appreciate feedback!
Great stuff! I have watched all of your videos and enjoy your laid back, easy going vibe. I'm a fellow black FJ owner in the PNW, and appreciate your trips that you share. Keep it up!
O thank you so much, what a nice comment! So glad you enjoy my videos and I hope I can keep you entertained with my future videos. I always wave at FJ's, I may have waved at you! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Why don't you use a tent like mine? REI 6 Man Base Camp? 100% waterproof, and when properly staked and tied off will survive a F-1 tornado. Takes up less space than the pop-up
But I do, I just haven't on TH-cam. I like it, but it has certain requirements to set up. Takes a bunch of space to set up those guy wires, takes a lot of time to set up and take down and if it's muddy then when I fold it up the walls get muddy from the floor. I basically only use it when it's dry and I'm going to be camped for at least three nights
Outstanding video! Beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Great job clearing the trail and making a shelter. My wife loved your choices for dinner and dessert. We bought the same propane fire set up a couple of months ago because of you, thanks! Background music was perfect as well. We're finally moved but still unpacking, haha. Brookings Oregon is home now. We absolutely love it here. Thanks again for another great video! Dan & Mia
Hi Dan and Mia, thankyou for watching my video and taking the time to leave a nice comment! Im sure you will love that propane campfire and never go back to wood! I looked up Bookings OR and it does look like its nicely located with lots to do on the coast and forests. Packing up and loading is the worst, so congratulations on getting thru that! Thanks for being there!😊
Even though remotely, I can't help feeling renewed from your video. Thanks so much.
Oh thanks! I am glad it gave you that! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I liked the feel of this video. It is important to take a moment to yourself and live amongst the woodland critters.
Thank you, I totally agree, it is important to let go and recharge! Thanks for watching and commenting!
hahaha bear sound ignoring.. ever think of putting an awning on spike? for just such emergencies =)
Yes from time to time I have considered an awning, especially when I was sitting there under the painters plastic😂 I am going to look into it that seems like a very good idea
Nice job with the painters plastic, especially using the lichen to give yourself a good tie off point. Looks like a very peaceful and seldom visited area, those are the best spots.
Thanks Scott I appreciate your watching and commenting. Yes it's a beautiful area especially here in a couple more weeks when spring sets in. Glad I had that plastic, but I will definitely have the canopy this weekend.
More absolutely beautiful views, thanks for sharing! The night sky was awesome! Sorry for the late commenting, we're in the process of moving after 23 years in the same house. Always look for the new video notification from you. Had to watch on my phone because the TVs are packed away, still amazing views throughout!
Its never too late to leave a comment, I appreciate every comment! I also appreciate your kind words. I feel for you moving, always tough, especially after 23 years! I hope you love your new place!
as you take off out of town, what are the chances you end up following another FJ .. its almost like, wheres waldo, fj style. lol another amazing camping trip. Do you use some kinda maping system to find your way back from where you go, or just chance..?
Ha ha, yes, I noticed the FJ also, followed 'em a bit. Always fun to see another FJ. Usually when I go up a road like that there are few options other than up and back down. Often there will be a road or two taking off, but I love to explore, so I drive to all ends. These roads are never more than a few miles in length. I have tried to get lost, but have not yet succeeded! 😄
@@dandog7653 lol well atleast if ya get lost, you will have an amazing recording to share.. hahaha
Beautiful scenery! Awesome video, as always. Thanks!
You're awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I do appreciate it. Glad you liked it.
Another great video!
Thank you for watching and taking time to comment. I do appreciate it. I'm glad you liked it.
Rain in Washington state?
Haha, yes I know! What's the world coming to? But I'm sure in another 5 months it should be about done!
Watching from Brazil! Good video my friend!
Oh wow, Brazil! That's so awesome ! Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your being there
You pick some great spots for camping and dinner looked delicious. Nice and relaxing trip.
Thanks Scott, I always think the same of your spots, too. That one was especially nice because the sun came out, spring enhances everything.
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Thank you for watching and commenting. 😃
Another great video, thanks! What a beautiful campsite, absolutely gorgeous right on the river. Your stew looked really good as well. My wife and I both lvery-much look forward to your videos.
Thanks Dan, it pleases me very much to hear that. It was a beautiful spot and weekend and I enjoyed it very much. Was nice to have sunshine. I thank you and your wife for watching. 🙂
I was just missing your adventures.. I look and bam.. there you are..lol You seem to really know some great areas!
Thankyou! I'm glad you waited! Thanks for being there! I do appreciate it. 😊
Have you ever been worried about your safety up there?
Not obsessively, but I do take precautions. Once I've done all I can I keep an eye open, but I generally relax and enjoy the outing. If I think an area is unsafe I have no problems packing up and going, but overall and generally I feel perfectly safe in the forest. How about you?
Another great video, we especially loved the tour of the historic area. Thanks!
Thanks! Ft Casey is Awesome, I was only able to show a small part.
This is a great time of year to explore there without the crowds. You got quite the walk in, that place looks huge. When you took the lid off the pasta and the steam rolled out I was hungry again even though I’d just eaten, looked really delicious.
Yes, I did get my exercise! Love that place. So much more than I was able to do or show. I can assure you the pasta was very delicious. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I had no idea that was there!
Yeah, its an amazing place. If your ever in the area or needing something to do one day, there you go!
I like your easy way of camping, no cooking is good. Thanks for the tour of the fort. I never get there as its a bit far from Kitsap County and when the weather is good, like ya said. busy busy. How much propane do you go thru using that portable heater? I bought one but only got a 5lb tank, so been curious, havent used it yet.
Thanks for watching and your nice comments. There is Ft Worden by Port Townsend, smaller but similar. That campfire never uses more than 1lb an hour, but I never go more than half or three quarters power. Its a 15 lb tank and I will get 20 or 25 hours.
We liked the voice over music, great video as always, thanks!
Thankyou! Its a learning experience, just trying to share my outings. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it.