I hope your wife has become more comfortable with riding the back roads. My daughter and I have been doing this all of our lives. It is so much fun. I can't imagine anyone not wanting to do this. I am 70 years old and still enjoy it and do it at least monthly. We camp in our car or in a tent. Nothing to fear as long as you have protection.
Living in a small town I grew up riding around on back roads for fun. What makes me nervous is taking a big van down a road and being able to turn around if the road gets bad. I do love it but it makes me nervous. Thanks for watching and sharing.
Thanks for watching and being with us! HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all of you who are watching today. We’re glad you took a few minutes out of this special day to spend it with us. We didn’t see the “bears” until we watched this in 4K last night and then it was too late to edit another video. But when we get to the campsite near the end of the video take a look in the trees. We should have done that. There’s a bear in the trees near the forest road and a mom and a cub in a tree right over Lynn’s head. And we didn’t even see them. We heard them later as they scurried down. And you can see Maggie on “high alert” as we’re sitting around the fire. So… do as we say… not as we do! And it always comes up… COULD YOU HAVE MADE THIS TRIP IN A TRAVATO OR PROMASTER? Answer? With or without Lynn? It’s not the road as much as not knowing what’s around the corner and being able to recover if you get into a situation that needs recovery. That said, if you’re cautious, careful and take you time a Travato could absolutely make it on these dirt roads as long as it hasn’t been pouring rain right before you head in. And if you find that you’ve reached your comfort limit do a 10-point turn-around and just declare the road wins. We loved our Travato and it took us to some very sketchy places. We do feel safer in the Revel but that said we’d feel even safer in a Jeep Rubicon so when do you draw the line between off-roading and comfort? So… go for it and turn around if you feel you go from might get stuck to probably will get stuck.
You guys didn't miss anything past the closed bridge at Seneca Rocks, that road ends at private property in a half mile or so. Seneca Rocks never fails to impress!
The Civil War history and visits to those sites really makes you think....I drive through the Manassas National Battlefield 5 days a week, slowly, with traffic and it always gives me a lump in my throat.....so sad....too many lives were lost.
Thanks for showing the historical site. We must remember. With the reference to banjo music, cant help but note the recent passing of the great Ned Beatty. Safe travels..........
Thank you so much for sharing the dispersed camping areas on the East coast. We just bought a camper and we live in KY. I love the fact you can camp in the woods surrounded by nature. Great video 😊
After seeing your comment about the bears, I replayed the end of the video. I think I spied them, but wonder if you might find a frame and circle them in the tree!! How awesome!!
Lynn, we blew through Virginia and West Virginia but have settled down in Vermont. Currently at a state park and no state park in NY or VT has hookups. Showers are a quarter, but 10 minutes is $1. Crazy the things we discover traveling. Your video was awesome and glad you guys found dirt. Lumber comment made me laugh. Miss you guys! David and Juanita
StarLink isn’t set up for mobile RV yet. He plans on making it available but not yet. On our area it works fantastically at our house. Totally worth the money otherwise we only have one option here in the mountains and it’s basically dialup.
Good morning Owen and Lynn. Thanks again for taking us along the backroads. It was beautiful. I did order another Solo Stove, the Campfire, for my nephew. It is the size of a gallon of paint and just takes small twigs. Easy to gather at just about any camp site (Lynn would appreciate that). I have gotten several comments from other campers about it. Thanks for your link. Happy father’s day Owen!
You’ll have to let us know if your nephew likes his gallon size solo stove. We thought about getting that one because of space. We appreciate you using our link.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I really like the gallon size Solo Stove. I had a camper come over to say to me “you have the smallest stove in the campground but the largest flame”. It burns very efficiently as you know by your larger stove. I put in twigs and small chunks of wood- 3-4 inches in length. It stores in my van easily and I get the sense of a campfire without all the lugging of wood. I picked up sticks on my property (broken down to size) and put them into a paper grocery bag. The bag lasted me 2 nights plus I used the paper bag as a starter! Enjoy your travels and be safe.
Thanks for sharing I'm glad you're enjoying the back roads. Definitely some beautiful scenery. Just told my wife we need to get out enjoy state of West Virginia.
Hi Owen and Lynn! Just wanted to great video. I was thinking like Lynn with roads all bumpy. But you got through them. That solo fire pit is cute. I would love one for my back yard to cook marshmallows. I miss eating marshmallows. I was ready to ask you to pass one over. Lol! Great video nice scenery. Dud end up seeing any bears? I saw reindeer. Owen dud you have a great Father’s Day? I’m wishing you a late happy Father’s Day! Hope to see you both soon. Have a great week. And see you soon!
Happy Fathers Day Owen. I hope you have a great day. Great video guys. Seems I say that a lot. Hahahahaha But I say that lots because you guys keep making amazing videos. There is nothing better than a nice campfire. Well except what Lynn has planned for you tonight on Fathers Day. Lol. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!
Try to get down to Fort Fisher, NC where you can see for yourself that there is no curvature for at least 11 miles. On a clear calm day, with a zoom lens, you can photo people on the beach at Bald Head Island. It is a real eye opener because according to the Pythagorean Theorem, there should be at least 66 feet of curvature between you and what you can see with your own eyes. Then scan the ocean horizon with a zoom and see that nothing is going over the horizon. Let your air down and you can drive your rig about three quarters of that distance after you pay a government fee.
West V. Is very beautiful, and you took us places I will never see LOL, I appreciate that, but it’s all good. Safe travels and Happy Tails Maggie, ❤️ That pup. Enjoy your summer! 🙋🏼♀️👍🇺🇸🚗🐕
Happy Father's Day, Owen. Thanks, you guys, for another superb episode. Right now my van is packed to bulging! I am off to church, and then off on an adventure of my own at Promised Land State Park in PA, meeting up with my kids. I really appreciate you shouting out another channel you follow. I'm going there to subscribe. Peace, Love, & Prayers.
Leave out a couple of marshmallows. If they are gone, it's a bear, if not, a deer. Glad you are getting out in the woods. If anything, 4 high for what you were going over. 4 low is for rock crawling and mud/ snow.
Good Sunday morning, thank you for taking us along on your adventures. Watched another TH-camr last night give instruction on how to change a tire on the Sprinter van thought you might want to take a look. The channel is Gonagain.
Thanks so much for the suggestion we will definitely check it out, that would be a good thing to know especially with being so far from civilization. We appreciate you following along.
Love the scenery. We agree those dirt roads take you to the most beautiful areas and are the most fun. Lynn really wouldn’t enjoy the dirt roads we take our 26’ trailer.
I feel you, Lynn! My husband loves taking us on questionable bumpy roads, too. He's had us on some roads at Land Between the Lakes (Kentucky) and somewhere(?) in remote Utah where I was sure we'd have to just abandon our Subaru forever, lol.
After riding our Hymer on a dirt road this past week, with steep steep hills (I had to take it down into 2nd gear to get up them), and praying to God we didn't slide backwards lol, I've discovered I am just NOT a fan of dirt roads. Don't like the holes and wash boarding either lol.
Each place you stopped you legally could have stayed at least 14 days before moving. Just incase some watching wanted to know. Some places are 21 days just check the website for the forest you're in. Howa and cheap rv living and your Chanel are my favorites.
That is so cool to even be mentioned with the other great channels. We are honored. You are right. Stay for 14 days at any of these spots. Our style, which you probably know already, is 1 to 2 nights and keep exploring. Thanks for being with us. Means a lot and your comment made us smile.
That adventure was so beautiful!!! Loved it!!!! Do you think that the Solo Stove helps with mosquitoes? (plus the bears..lol). Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures!!!
I do think the smoke helps with the mosquitoes. There is a ring for the top that makes the stove smokeless but we don’t use it. We appreciate you watching.
If we had them. They are very easy to find since there are only a few forest roads in the area. In the future we are thinking of tracking our treks and posting them to OnX Offroad app.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle That would be cool. Your sites might already be listed on FreeRoam or The Dyrt. I'm planning to get a Revel and use those apps to scout out similar sites. We seem to have the same mindset as far as camping well away from other people as much as possible!
I apologize for catching this video a year after you made it or discovering guys until now. Love to see people enjoying my neck of the woods. You two seem so genuine on camera as you enjoy the beautiful world around you. If your ever back my way hit me up. And if you ever get back to Seneca rocks take that hike to the top 🤘. th-cam.com/video/DsJFCAgu1hI/w-d-xo.html
Ok, I just checked out your video and it was awesome… such a different perspective with the drone footage. Can’t wait to check out the rest of your channel.
Have yall been to Shenandoah national park yet or have yall done the blueridge parkway yet we hope to next summer been watching videos and researching the areas and the new river gorge national park to
We did the entire Blue Ridge Parkway last year and did a daily blog here’s a link to EP 1 of the 5 part series th-cam.com/video/dfO0h_N2VKk/w-d-xo.html. It was lots of fun and we highly recommend it. We have been to Shenandoah NP several times, it is one of our favorites.
I know in one of your videos Lynn tells about how y’all found Maggie, which one was it? We love your videos and my husband didn’t see the one about Maggie and I can’t find it now.
Donna, I sorry I could not find the video either. But here’s a post we put on FB several years ago. Sorry it’s so long. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE! One year ago today Lynn and I had a day that was similar to today. I had just finished a show the night before, just like last night, and had another one that Friday... so we went for a hike/walk at the Reddies River Trail in North Wilkesboro... something we do a lot. That day turned out to be a special day. About half way down the trail we were startled by something running out of the woods. That something turned out to be Maggie. She didn't look like she does today. She was dirty with mangled, matted hair and missing fur. She had ticks literally all over her, with one actually inside her eyelid. To our surprise she started walking with us... actually happily, tail wagging between us. When we turned around she turned around too and kept walking with us. By the end of the trail we had decided that she must be lost and belong to someone and that if she'd ride in the car we'd take her to our vet to see if they could determine her owner and get some of the ticks removed. Lynn drove and I sat in the passenger seat and Maggie, who didn't have that name then, jumped right up into my lap. The vet took her as a walk-in and while we waited the ladies at the desk gave us some dog treats to give her. She devoured them. So, they went in the back and got some water and dog food in a bowl. She tore into that too and then jumped up and sat between us on the bench as we waited. Lynn went on to get groceries while I waited, her heart nor mine was not even close to healed from the loss of Jake just a few months earlier, so I thought putting some distance in while we learned about Maggie's fate was a good thing for her. Well, she was not listed on any lost and found and she did not have a chip. (she does now). The vet and her assistant worked for more than 30 minutes removing ticks. Maggie had over 200 on her that they could guestimate. She even had one that was attached to the inside of her eyelid. She sat there calmly looking at me while they removed even that one. From her condition the vet said she felt like Maggie was more than likely about one year old and that she had sadly probably spent that entire one year fending for herself in the wild. That broke our hearts just to hear that and with those words Maggie was adopted into our family... a family that was still very much mourning the loss of our 17-year old 4-legged son, Jake. May 8th also became Maggie's adopted birthday so at midnight last night Lynn and I sang happy birthday to her and lay there laughing as she looked around trying to see which one of her girls (Carrie or Abby) was here for us to sing to. Many believe that we adopted Maggie when the truth is, Maggie adopted us. She is so "famous" with all of you guys, with many of you asking to "be her". Granted she does have a good life now but she gives more love and attention than any living being we have ever known. A trip inside Walmart or a restaurant with her waiting in the car that has the A/C running is always, always, always greeted with the happiest welcome you could ever expect. She runs from seat to seat kissing, wagging and smiling. Every time! I once left her in here at home while I walked around the house picking up limbs while getting ready to mow. 5 minutes later I came back through the front door and you would have thought I had been gone for a week. Maybe it's because she was alone for so long and has now found us, but she does not let us get out of her sight if she can help it. And I guess the joy when we return when we do have to leave her is happiness from being glad we did actually return. She wakes up every morning between us just waiting for one of us to open just one of our eyes, then she pounces with kisses. It's almost like she wakes up every morning thinking I wasn't dreaming. She goes everywhere with us, as most of you know. She is a constant companion, protector and friend. She seems to know she hit the lottery on May 8, 2014 but we feel like we're the lucky ones. I still every now and then call her Jake and I miss my buddy more than words can ever say, but even though she had big shoes to fill, Maggie is the best pup in every way and is loved so much, not only by us but by our family as well as our family and friends in Florida. It's almost been a month, but I can still hear Rick yelling out Maggie as she'd run full speed every time to get loving and a treat. Sharon came by every morning to give her a treat too and love on her. John, her husband at first was distant with her, seemingly not wanting a dog... but Maggie won his heart too and he would make excuses to just come by rub Maggie's belly. They have learned what we learned last year... if you spend any time with her she steals your heart... but that's OK. In just one year she has touched so many lives. Especially ours. We can't imagine life without her in it. I guess things happen for a reason. When you're not looking for a gift like her the gift just comes running out of the woods into your life. Happy Second Birthday Sweet Maggie!
That same bridge in Seneca rock was closed 2 years ago when we went 😂 I think we took the same route as you did but we went N to S and I’d imagine you came S to N. We also didn’t have cell service for days. It looks like you came through Dolly Sods too. Nice trip.
It’s not for everyone for sure. I worried about the cassette toilet until we got out in the van. It takes a while but Cousin Eddie’s are pretty simple with it. You can empty anywhere which makes boondocking a little less stressful. Downside is it doesn’t have a lot of capacity. I’d say give it a try but even if you help someone else out it is still different dumping someone else’s “stuff” than it would be with your own… not sure why.
We put the stove in the back of the van, we’ll show where we store it in this weeks video. It has to be something pretty important to take up that much space in the van.
With or without Lynn? It’s not the road as much as not knowing what’s around the corner and being able to recover if you get into a situation that needs recovery. That said, if you’re cautious, careful and take you time a Travato could absolutely make it on these dirt roads as long as it hasn’t been pouring rain right before you head in. And if you find that you’ve reached your comfort limit do a 10-point turn-around and just declare the road wins. We loved our Travato and it took us to some very sketchy places. We do feel safer in the Revel but that said we’d feel even safer in a Jeep Rubicon so when do you draw the line between off-reading and comfort? So… go for it and turn around if you feel you go from might get stuck to probably will get stuck.
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I hope your wife has become more comfortable with riding the back roads. My daughter and I have been doing this all of our lives. It is so much fun. I can't imagine anyone not wanting to do this. I am 70 years old and still enjoy it and do it at least monthly. We camp in our car or in a tent. Nothing to fear as long as you have protection.
Living in a small town I grew up riding around on back roads for fun. What makes me nervous is taking a big van down a road and being able to turn around if the road gets bad. I do love it but it makes me nervous. Thanks for watching and sharing.
Thanks for watching and being with us! HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all of you who are watching today. We’re glad you took a few minutes out of this special day to spend it with us. We didn’t see the “bears” until we watched this in 4K last night and then it was too late to edit another video. But when we get to the campsite near the end of the video take a look in the trees. We should have done that. There’s a bear in the trees near the forest road and a mom and a cub in a tree right over Lynn’s head. And we didn’t even see them. We heard them later as they scurried down. And you can see Maggie on “high alert” as we’re sitting around the fire. So… do as we say… not as we do!
And it always comes up… COULD YOU HAVE MADE THIS TRIP IN A TRAVATO OR PROMASTER? Answer? With or without Lynn? It’s not the road as much as not knowing what’s around the corner and being able to recover if you get into a situation that needs recovery. That said, if you’re cautious, careful and take you time a Travato could absolutely make it on these dirt roads as long as it hasn’t been pouring rain right before you head in. And if you find that you’ve reached your comfort limit do a 10-point turn-around and just declare the road wins. We loved our Travato and it took us to some very sketchy places. We do feel safer in the Revel but that said we’d feel even safer in a Jeep Rubicon so when do you draw the line between off-roading and comfort? So… go for it and turn around if you feel you go from might get stuck to probably will get stuck.
Unbelievable!! Great video and adventure!
Its coming for those marshmallows! 😂
You guys didn't miss anything past the closed bridge at Seneca Rocks, that road ends at private property in a half mile or so. Seneca Rocks never fails to impress!
Thanks for letting us know we didn’t miss anything. It is such a beautiful place.
The Civil War history and visits to those sites really makes you think....I drive through the Manassas National Battlefield 5 days a week, slowly, with traffic and it always gives me a lump in my throat.....so sad....too many lives were lost.
We felt the same way standing where so many lost their lives and the suffering that occurred, it is very sad. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for showing the historical site. We must remember. With the reference to banjo music, cant help but note the recent passing of the great Ned Beatty. Safe travels..........
The historical site was sad and emotional to stand where so many died. RIP Ned Beatty. Thanks for watching.
Good morning! Happy Father's Day!!🌞
Thank you, we appreciate you spending part of you morning with us.
Thank you.
You are welcome and we appreciate you watching.
Grew up in WV. Unless you drove to Bemis, WV you have not seen the end of the road. Look it up. Awesome place with great fishing.
Thanks for the suggestion we will put it on our list when we go back because we will definitely we going back.
Thank you so much for sharing the dispersed camping areas on the East coast. We just bought a camper and we live in KY. I love the fact you can camp in the woods surrounded by nature. Great video 😊
You are so welcome. We can’t wait to do some more dispersed camping this summer… our favorite way to camp.
We live in Maryland and the video was very enjoyable. Now we want to go back and camp in WV. Thanks 😊
So glad you enjoyed the video, WV was a great place to explore and camp on the Forest roads.
So happy I found your channel. My husband and I car camp and love the areas you all are going. Thank you and happy trails
Welcome aboard! We are really glad you found us too. We car camp too… it’s just a big Sprinter car/van 😂👍
I’ve been out West and the East. It’s nice to see video on some dispersed camping in the East for a change. Lots of green and water.
Dispersed camping is harder to find but it is here and we are having fun finding these places. Thanks for watching.
Oh no, the marshmallow happy dance. Work it boyfriend !
Oh no, is right. Owen loves roasted marshmallows.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I'm sure you make the best.
After seeing your comment about the bears, I replayed the end of the video. I think I spied them, but wonder if you might find a frame and circle them in the tree!! How awesome!!
I just wish we would have seen them while we were there, then again we might not have stayed. Good idea on circling them on the frame.
Wow! So beautiful! Loved the music, too! Love, Jane in SC❤️🙏🏻
Thank you Jane, we appreciate you watching.
Sweet back road travels. We like.
Thanks, we appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great video again. Do love your ability to go places we couldn’t. See ya next week.
We are loving these dirt roads and feel more comfortable with the Revel. Thanks for watching.
WV looks like a beautiful state with some cool little towns on the back roads... Happy Father's Day
We only explored a small portion of WV, hopefully we can go back and see what else we can find. Thanks so much for watching.
Awesome video, love those back roads and old homesteads
Thanks you, the homesteads were gorgeous.
Lynn, we blew through Virginia and West Virginia but have settled down in Vermont. Currently at a state park and no state park in NY or VT has hookups. Showers are a quarter, but 10 minutes is $1. Crazy the things we discover traveling. Your video was awesome and glad you guys found dirt. Lumber comment made me laugh. Miss you guys! David and Juanita
I hope you enjoy Vermont. I hope it’s nice and cool since you have no hookups. Be safe and if you come back through NC let us know. Miss you guys too.
Beautiful! Thanks, for the ride! No cell service with high elevation just means I can send out a message on my ham radio. :)
Thanks so much for watching.
StarLink isn’t set up for mobile RV yet. He plans on making it available but not yet. On our area it works fantastically at our house. Totally worth the money otherwise we only have one option here in the mountains and it’s basically dialup.
Thanks for sharing the information on Starlink.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video with all the scenery and your narrative of certain places . BS &BK
Thank you so much for watching.
thank, you both for you're video. I've been out in Beckley west virginia years ago. happy, vanning. Random vanners east coast virginia. 2%
You are so welcome and thank you for watching.
Beautiful
Yes it is!
Good morning Owen and Lynn. Thanks again for taking us along the backroads. It was beautiful. I did order another Solo Stove, the Campfire, for my nephew. It is the size of a gallon of paint and just takes small twigs. Easy to gather at just about any camp site (Lynn would appreciate that). I have gotten several comments from other campers about it. Thanks for your link.
Happy father’s day Owen!
You’ll have to let us know if your nephew likes his gallon size solo stove. We thought about getting that one because of space. We appreciate you using our link.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I really like the gallon size Solo Stove. I had a camper come over to say to me “you have the smallest stove in the campground but the largest flame”. It burns very efficiently as you know by your larger stove. I put in twigs and small chunks of wood- 3-4 inches in length. It stores in my van easily and I get the sense of a campfire without all the lugging of wood. I picked up sticks on my property (broken down to size) and put them into a paper grocery bag. The bag lasted me 2 nights plus I used the paper bag as a starter! Enjoy your travels and be safe.
You need to visit Vermont. 8500 miles of dirt roads. That’s 50 0/0 of total roads !
Avoid mud season maybe though.
We love Vermont but have never explored their dirt roads, we’ll have to put that on our list.
Thanks for sharing I'm glad you're enjoying the back roads. Definitely some beautiful scenery. Just told my wife we need to get out enjoy state of West Virginia.
It is such a beautiful state with lots of back roads. Thanks for watching.
Hi Owen and Lynn!
Just wanted to great video. I was thinking like Lynn with roads all bumpy.
But you got through them. That solo fire pit is cute. I would love one for my back yard to cook marshmallows. I miss eating marshmallows. I was ready to ask you to pass one over. Lol! Great video nice scenery. Dud end up seeing any bears? I saw reindeer. Owen dud you have a great Father’s Day? I’m wishing you a late happy Father’s Day! Hope to see you both soon. Have a great week. And see you soon!
The stove has been great for roasting marshmallows. Thanks so much for watching.
Loved this adventure! Thanks for taking us with you and hope you had a wonderful father's day!!!
Glad you like this adventure we appreciate your comment.
Thanks for recommending coddiwopple overlanders. Just subscribed and watched their video on tours of NC lighthouses.
You are welcome, glad you like them.
Great scenery! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, we appreciate you watching.
good memories.... climbed seneca rocks while I was in college at NC State in the late 70's.. thanks for the pictures
I bet that was quite a climbed and beautiful at the top. It was beautiful at the bottom too.
yep -- and it was during a fall with peak colors.. you really need to go back there in the fall for the colors...
I am with Lynn "a lot of people died here"lets not stay the night! Nice views.
I’m not sure if I believe in ghost, but I really don’t want to find out, so I say let the people rest in peach just in case.
Happy Fathers Day Owen. I hope you have a great day. Great video guys. Seems I say that a lot. Hahahahaha But I say that lots because you guys keep making amazing videos. There is nothing better than a nice campfire. Well except what Lynn has planned for you tonight on Fathers Day. Lol. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!
Thank you for your kind words. We totally agree that there is nothing better than a campfire, it’s better than cooking.
Try to get down to Fort Fisher, NC where you can see for yourself that there is no curvature for at least 11 miles. On a clear calm day, with a zoom lens, you can photo people on the beach at Bald Head Island. It is a real eye opener because according to the Pythagorean Theorem, there should be at least 66 feet of curvature between you and what you can see with your own eyes.
Then scan the ocean horizon with a zoom and see that nothing is going over the horizon.
Let your air down and you can drive your rig about three quarters of that distance after you pay a government fee.
Awesome info! Nature just amazes us every day!
West V. Is very beautiful, and you took us places I will never see LOL, I appreciate that, but it’s all good. Safe travels and Happy Tails Maggie, ❤️ That pup. Enjoy your summer! 🙋🏼♀️👍🇺🇸🚗🐕
Glad we were able to share WV with you. Thanks so much for your support.
Wonderful video.
Thank you, we appreciate you watching.
You have shown some really great scenery in West Virginia! Thank you for taking us along!
You are welcome and we appreciate you following along.
Beautiful scenery. The state is stunning. Thanks for taking us along.
You are so welcome and thank you for following along.
This is a genuinely beautiful video. So well done!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Happy Father's Day, Owen. Thanks, you guys, for another superb episode. Right now my van is packed to bulging! I am off to church, and then off on an adventure of my own at Promised Land State Park in PA, meeting up with my kids. I really appreciate you shouting out another channel you follow. I'm going there to subscribe. Peace, Love, & Prayers.
You are so welcome. We hope you have a great adventure with your family. Safe travels.
Leave out a couple of marshmallows. If they are gone, it's a bear, if not, a deer. Glad you are getting out in the woods. If anything, 4 high for what you were going over. 4 low is for rock crawling and mud/ snow.
We’ll try the marshmallow test and thanks for the driving suggestion.
Love the mountains thanks for sharing your your travels. Happy Father’s Day 👍
You are so welcome and thanks you for watching.
Another great video!
Very beautiful rock cliffs, and so much beautiful greenery.
It was so lush and green… beautiful!
Good Sunday morning, thank you for taking us along on your adventures. Watched another TH-camr last night give instruction on how to change a tire on the Sprinter van thought you might want to take a look. The channel is Gonagain.
Thanks so much for the suggestion we will definitely check it out, that would be a good thing to know especially with being so far from civilization. We appreciate you following along.
As always, loved the video. There's just something about your videos that just calms my soul. Thanks so much for bringing us along!
I love that you think our videos are calming. We appreciate you following along.
Love the scenery. We agree those dirt roads take you to the most beautiful areas and are the most fun. Lynn really wouldn’t enjoy the dirt roads we take our 26’ trailer.
You are brave taking a trailer on dirt roads. I am getting better the more I get use to it. Thanks so much for watching.
Loved the video guys. That's the kind of camping I like.
It’s our kind of camping too, it does make it hard to go back to a campground.
I’m Team Lynn on not traveling sketchy roads. Have a great week. ❤️🙏🏻Jane in SC
Thanks for being on my team. I don’t feel you have to risk messing up the van to see cool stuff. So for right now we are both compromising.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle ❤️I hear you, that is an expensive investment to risk.
Beautiful scenery! Bet you’re dying to take that Revel to Alaska! Happy Father’s Day Owen! Maggie told me to tell you that! ❤️
Yes, we are looking forward to going back to Alaska in the Revel.
I feel you, Lynn! My husband loves taking us on questionable bumpy roads, too. He's had us on some roads at Land Between the Lakes (Kentucky) and somewhere(?) in remote Utah where I was sure we'd have to just abandon our Subaru forever, lol.
I am very cautious which drives Owen crazy, because he loves the adventure and challenge and I like to just look around at all the beautiful things. 😆
Loved Bambi frolicking in the meadow! Beautiful scenery and music, as usual. You guys are beasts!
Thank you so much for the comment it is appreciated.
I an loving your back road travels. Thank you for braving the elements to share it with us. Happy Father's Day, Owen !! Hugs from Nashville......Jill
Thank you for the Father’s Day wishes and for following along on our dirt road adventures.
After riding our Hymer on a dirt road this past week, with steep steep hills (I had to take it down into 2nd gear to get up them), and praying to God we didn't slide backwards lol, I've discovered I am just NOT a fan of dirt roads. Don't like the holes and wash boarding either lol.
It does get rough out there and can beat you pretty bad. One of the things I liked about the WV trip was it was a combination of both pavement a dirt.
Each place you stopped you legally could have stayed at least 14 days before moving. Just incase some watching wanted to know. Some places are 21 days just check the website for the forest you're in. Howa and cheap rv living and your Chanel are my favorites.
That is so cool to even be mentioned with the other great channels. We are honored. You are right. Stay for 14 days at any of these spots. Our style, which you probably know already, is 1 to 2 nights and keep exploring. Thanks for being with us. Means a lot and your comment made us smile.
That adventure was so beautiful!!! Loved it!!!! Do you think that the Solo Stove helps with mosquitoes? (plus the bears..lol). Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures!!!
I do think the smoke helps with the mosquitoes. There is a ring for the top that makes the stove smokeless but we don’t use it. We appreciate you watching.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Thank you for the information and sharing your awesome adventures!
Challenge you to go with WINGS AND WHEELS ALASKA now that you have your REVEL for A SEASON OR TWO !!!!!!! Just sayin. Blessings, Deb
That’s a great idea. We’ll have to work on that.
Loved your videos! Any chance of posting the GPS coordinates for those great camp sites you found?
If we had them. They are very easy to find since there are only a few forest roads in the area. In the future we are thinking of tracking our treks and posting them to OnX Offroad app.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle That would be cool. Your sites might already be listed on FreeRoam or The Dyrt. I'm planning to get a Revel and use those apps to scout out similar sites. We seem to have the same mindset as far as camping well away from other people as much as possible!
I apologize for catching this video a year after you made it or discovering guys until now. Love to see people enjoying my neck of the woods. You two seem so genuine on camera as you enjoy the beautiful world around you. If your ever back my way hit me up. And if you ever get back to Seneca rocks take that hike to the top 🤘. th-cam.com/video/DsJFCAgu1hI/w-d-xo.html
I’m sure we’ll be back and we will try to get in touch when we do and take that hike. Thanks for the suggestion.
Ok, I just checked out your video and it was awesome… such a different perspective with the drone footage. Can’t wait to check out the rest of your channel.
Have yall been to Shenandoah national park yet or have yall done the blueridge parkway yet we hope to next summer been watching videos and researching the areas and the new river gorge national park to
We did the entire Blue Ridge Parkway last year and did a daily blog here’s a link to EP 1 of the 5 part series th-cam.com/video/dfO0h_N2VKk/w-d-xo.html. It was lots of fun and we highly recommend it. We have been to Shenandoah NP several times, it is one of our favorites.
I know in one of your videos Lynn tells about how y’all found Maggie, which one was it? We love your videos and my husband didn’t see the one about Maggie and I can’t find it now.
Donna, I sorry I could not find the video either. But here’s a post we put on FB several years ago. Sorry it’s so long.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE! One year ago today Lynn and I had a day that was similar to today. I had just finished a show the night before, just like last night, and had another one that Friday... so we went for a hike/walk at the Reddies River Trail in North Wilkesboro... something we do a lot. That day turned out to be a special day. About half way down the trail we were startled by something running out of the woods. That something turned out to be Maggie. She didn't look like she does today. She was dirty with mangled, matted hair and missing fur. She had ticks literally all over her, with one actually inside her eyelid. To our surprise she started walking with us... actually happily, tail wagging between us. When we turned around she turned around too and kept walking with us.
By the end of the trail we had decided that she must be lost and belong to someone and that if she'd ride in the car we'd take her to our vet to see if they could determine her owner and get some of the ticks removed. Lynn drove and I sat in the passenger seat and Maggie, who didn't have that name then, jumped right up into my lap. The vet took her as a walk-in and while we waited the ladies at the desk gave us some dog treats to give her. She devoured them. So, they went in the back and got some water and dog food in a bowl. She tore into that too and then jumped up and sat between us on the bench as we waited. Lynn went on to get groceries while I waited, her heart nor mine was not even close to healed from the loss of Jake just a few months earlier, so I thought putting some distance in while we learned about Maggie's fate was a good thing for her.
Well, she was not listed on any lost and found and she did not have a chip. (she does now). The vet and her assistant worked for more than 30 minutes removing ticks. Maggie had over 200 on her that they could guestimate. She even had one that was attached to the inside of her eyelid. She sat there calmly looking at me while they removed even that one. From her condition the vet said she felt like Maggie was more than likely about one year old and that she had sadly probably spent that entire one year fending for herself in the wild. That broke our hearts just to hear that and with those words Maggie was adopted into our family... a family that was still very much mourning the loss of our 17-year old 4-legged son, Jake.
May 8th also became Maggie's adopted birthday so at midnight last night Lynn and I sang happy birthday to her and lay there laughing as she looked around trying to see which one of her girls (Carrie or Abby) was here for us to sing to. Many believe that we adopted Maggie when the truth is, Maggie adopted us. She is so "famous" with all of you guys, with many of you asking to "be her". Granted she does have a good life now but she gives more love and attention than any living being we have ever known. A trip inside Walmart or a restaurant with her waiting in the car that has the A/C running is always, always, always greeted with the happiest welcome you could ever expect. She runs from seat to seat kissing, wagging and smiling. Every time! I once left her in here at home while I walked around the house picking up limbs while getting ready to mow. 5 minutes later I came back through the front door and you would have thought I had been gone for a week. Maybe it's because she was alone for so long and has now found us, but she does not let us get out of her sight if she can help it. And I guess the joy when we return when we do have to leave her is happiness from being glad we did actually return. She wakes up every morning between us just waiting for one of us to open just one of our eyes, then she pounces with kisses. It's almost like she wakes up every morning thinking I wasn't dreaming. She goes everywhere with us, as most of you know. She is a constant companion, protector and friend. She seems to know she hit the lottery on May 8, 2014 but we feel like we're the lucky ones. I still every now and then call her Jake and I miss my buddy more than words can ever say, but even though she had big shoes to fill, Maggie is the best pup in every way and is loved so much, not only by us but by our family as well as our family and friends in Florida. It's almost been a month, but I can still hear Rick yelling out Maggie as she'd run full speed every time to get loving and a treat. Sharon came by every morning to give her a treat too and love on her. John, her husband at first was distant with her, seemingly not wanting a dog... but Maggie won his heart too and he would make excuses to just come by rub Maggie's belly. They have learned what we learned last year... if you spend any time with her she steals your heart... but that's OK.
In just one year she has touched so many lives. Especially ours. We can't imagine life without her in it. I guess things happen for a reason. When you're not looking for a gift like her the gift just comes running out of the woods into your life.
Happy Second Birthday Sweet Maggie!
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle thank you so much ❤️ You all are truly blessed.
That same bridge in Seneca rock was closed 2 years ago when we went 😂 I think we took the same route as you did but we went N to S and I’d imagine you came S to N. We also didn’t have cell service for days. It looks like you came through Dolly Sods too. Nice trip.
Wow, I can’t believe that road has been closed that long. Good to hear you also went to some of the same places. Thanks for watching.
I was sold on the Revel but the cassette toilet isn’t for me.
It’s not for everyone for sure. I worried about the cassette toilet until we got out in the van. It takes a while but Cousin Eddie’s are pretty simple with it. You can empty anywhere which makes boondocking a little less stressful. Downside is it doesn’t have a lot of capacity. I’d say give it a try but even if you help someone else out it is still different dumping someone else’s “stuff” than it would be with your own… not sure why.
Try “RevelLevel” in the App Store.
Thanks, we will check it out.
West “by god” Virginia
That’s right!
Is it windy? No it's Wednesday.
Thank you so much for your kind comment, it is much appreciated.
Where do you pack the solo stove in the van? Hard to imagine how you have any room. Love your videos btw.
I was curious about that also. Also where you put the big grill? Thanks another great video.
Clicked on soli stove but don’t see your code to give you credit?
We’ll have to check on that, thanks for letting us know.
We put the stove in the back of the van, we’ll show where we store it in this weeks video. It has to be something pretty important to take up that much space in the van.
We store the griddle on top of the box on the back of the van, it’s strapped down.
owen, how do you think these roads would fare if on a lifted travato?
With or without Lynn? It’s not the road as much as not knowing what’s around the corner and being able to recover if you get into a situation that needs recovery. That said, if you’re cautious, careful and take you time a Travato could absolutely make it on these dirt roads as long as it hasn’t been pouring rain right before you head in. And if you find that you’ve reached your comfort limit do a 10-point turn-around and just declare the road wins. We loved our Travato and it took us to some very sketchy places. We do feel safer in the Revel but that said we’d feel even safer in a Jeep Rubicon so when do you draw the line between off-reading and comfort? So… go for it and turn around if you feel you go from might get stuck to probably will get stuck.
Could be Bigfoot
😂 🤷♂️ Could be.