Love the fishing access sites in Montana! Loved the Badlands dispersed camping - I think we were parked just a bit further S when we were there - the next flat spot, where that white van that got totally lit up in the sunset was. And yeah - wow - it's like you were inside the orange part of the rainbow!!
Loved the Meadowlarks! Reminded me of my childhood (1950's), where we would often hear them in the field next to our house in Oceanside, CA. When I was on a photo workshop at the Badlands a few years ago, the leader took me on a special side trip just to photograph them.
Wow! We were just camping there about a month ago. Checked that off our bucket list. So glad we got to before it all changes. We were so impressed with how clean every spot was. We couldn’t find any trash to pick up! Our weather was beautiful…no rainbows. But I took so many pictures, because the lighting keeps changing and it is so stunning! Thanks for sharing.
Yes we “dug Wall Drug” on our honeymoon in September 1975, and we got hungry on the road, exited, and stumbled on the Badlands. We stayed and camped on the White River. What a fun memory. Great photography as well, nice work.
FSTM,,,,HELLO DEBBIE,AND JOHN, when you said BADLANDS,I just knew,you were in SD, that distant rain,then lots of lightening,then the rainbow,then sunset in the other direction,was just spectacular, so that’s how WALL DRUGS got their name,I always heard ot them,but wondered what an odd name,,, enjoy,till next time,,,,,,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You need to send your photo of the amazing rainbow over the Badlands to the National Park Foundation’s photo contest - you would be the winner for sure!!!
I've been to Wall Drug. What a great historic place. I would love to have you visit Weldon Springs State Park in IL. I could show you around. Thanks for all the videos on this trip! Love them all
Thanks for the tip. I’m making a list of the many I have gotten and will plot them on a map to share. Maybe next year when we cross the country again we can check out the park.
Absolutely beautiful skies! And then the sunset with rainbow at the end made the rest pale in comparison. Amazing! Disappointing to hear that the rim road will close for camping. We were there in 2015 before all the world found it, and loved the serenity of the place. We’ve wanted to go back now that we have a better trailer to stay for a while. I love history, and have read a fair bit about Little Bighorn. But I never knew Custer and company arrived by boat! That’s a mental image I couldn’t imagine! Going to have to read up on Captain Marsh. Thanks again for all you bring to us, Steve ”Curiosity “
This video brought back such wonderful memories of a trip I took with a lifetime friend and her husband back to Michigan in 2020. There were so many more people there when we were there and we were there around the same time as you but we were right in the middle of covid. The sunsets in the Badlands were phenomenal! We also had to go to Wall Drugs especially after all the billboards advertising it. Safe travels!
The first animal picture you showed was a badger, not a ferret. The wooden jackalope was added to Wall shortly after we were there last year. Sure hope you took the time to see the Delta Nine museum and displays. The scenery in the Badlands area is phenomenal, so wide open so the sunsets are terrific. Until next time... Travel safe.
Loved the rainbow and glow from the sun at the end. I experienced something similar when I was in Taos last year. It had been cloudy, but as the sun was setting, it dropped below the layer of the clouds, and it changed the color of everything. I had never seen anything like it before. It felt like I was in a dream or something. I enjoyed hearing the Western Meadowlarks up on the rim. Be careful with those storms with high winds. We had straight line winds come through overnight on Thursday, and I have never been so terrified in my life in my 22' RV. I didn't get out in time to take shelter. It actually shifted my trailer over several inches on the blocks.
omg what a beautiful sunset rainbow! We were there last year but the road was so bad to the west rim we couldn't make it. We went to the opposite side and had a very nice free spot- But, thats the night a very capable (special forces grade) ninja mouse broke in and terrorized us!:/
Love the Sunset Rainbow. Bummer about the boondocking. We were at Badlands several years ago. But we did RV park right outside the Park because of heat. Thought of you yesterday as we drove a section of US 6 through Warren, PA. At Letchworth SP in NY today to see waterfalls. Safe travels
It seems we were ships passing in the night. We were going west through badlands to yellowstone and you were going east from Yellowstone. Would have been great to see you. We saw George’s video about your new van and definitely some interesting ideas. We have a PW Ontour 2.2 and I am 6ft 4in and I am sure John is going to love the headroom in the Transit high top. We have been up and down hills and many highway miles in the Transit and will attest to how nice it is to drive. I think you will love it. Looking forward to George’s build for you.
I haven’t commented in a while but we watch your videos every week. I just had to comment on this one and the beautiful sunset rainbow. What a gift to see something so magnificent. Safe travels😊❤️
The documentary should still be on DVD and may even be on streaming apps. At any rate, once you start watching it you will be consumed by this larger-than-life story.
@@FromShetoMe The documentary starts out showing him at the age of 12 being sent by train from Michigan to his uncle’s ranch in Idaho because they couldn’t afford to keep him at home once his mother gave birth to another child. The story grows more fascinating and astounding as it unfolds.
@@FromShetoMe We leave in 6 weeks to make our way over that way on our journey to Michigan, so it's nice to watch your episodes 😊 I'm hoping the storms will have settled down some by then lol. Safe Travels 😊
The picture was of a badger not a ferret, but it was a great picture. Looks like you are having a wonderful trip! I dream of flying out to NJ, picking up my own Humble Road van and traveling back on I-90. Thanks for showing me what to look for!
As soon as you mentioned Grant Marsh, I immediately got up to speed on the guy using my favorite information source - Wikipedia. Someone needs to make a movie of his exploits !
👍👏😀 Wonderful video!!! We watch all of your stuff. We just returned Friday from an extended trip across the Montana Hi-Line from our home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. We have an Airstream trailer but we took our KIA Soul and it worked out great and the gas mileage was a LOT better. Your video has helped us plan our next trip. Side noted - we have spent a lot of time in your home area as our son lived there for a number of years.
Nice adventure and we took a similar route from CFalls east. Stopped as you did at Wall Drug, sat in the same restaurant and parking lot! Didn’t get any ice cream tho! 😂…Minuteman Missile site and Badlands also good stops. Windshield facing east when out there with storms. Beautiful rainbow and sky!
Well just noticed my comment I left has now disappeared so I'll put one back on. I will be at the Badlands in Aug. So, where you stayed, will it still be possible to go to in Aug.? I am going up to the Theodore Roosevelt Nat. Park too. That was definitley a WOW moment with the rainbow, gorgeous! I love the stop to see the sphere art, he has done some beautiful pieces there. Of course, I will have to go to Wall Drug too, I've never been. Oh, I've been meaning to ask, on average, how long does it take you to put together a video from start to finish? Your work is awesome! And, you guys had me in stitches at the end of this one. John, you were just too funny.....and a good sport! Keep having fun you two.
Yes, you will still be able to park there but it may be scorching hot. Be sure to check out the area at Wall Drug called the “Backyard.” It takes upwards of 30 hours. This one was a challenge because my software was acting up.
Thanks for your video and the pre-booked light shows!!! 😉I am looking forward to your next adventures. - I'll be gone on a ten-day "culture and culinary" coach trip to Burgundy🥂, France, where my classmates and I will celebrate our 50th anniversary of High School graduation. ➡🔞
@@FromShetoMe No problem, we have had two reunions every year. Since we are retired we try to undertake one bigger trip each year - until the last mate will shut the door.
OMG Its 6/18/23 I am at the Badlands Boondockers Camp spot & watching your video It looks just like the spot in your video Amazing views. When were you here?
In 2007 as we were driving east on US 290 coming back from Fredericksburg, Lady Bird Johnson’s funeral procession was approaching from 10 (?) miles away on its way to Stonewall. A rainbow appeared that went from one side of 290 over to the other. Many motorists pulled off the side of the road to witness Lady Bird saying goodbye to us.
We can hardly wait for your latest every week, don’t care if you don’t know a badger from a ferret!!! Hope to meet you and John on the road or at an ice cream shop someday. Be careful on those bikes, you’re not as young as you used to be. Don and Barb
It’s something that knocks out 99% of UV and 60% of heat. Makes a huge difference. It’s clear. I don’t find I need to wear sunglasses but if I do, non polarized are best.
Why don’t you get the chip repaired instead of replacing the windshield, cheap and easy. Love Wall Drug and South Dakota, and your videos. Thanks Deb and John for some good memories of better times with my family years ago. Happy Father’s Day .
I feel like learning to use a self repair kit would be worth it. Sooner it gets repaired the most likely it will succeed before spreading or moisture contaminated. My experience with repairs (pro service), they are nearly invisible and best to keep the factory seal in place. Solves your film reinstallation issue.
In new mexico back in April , I waited for a good bit of traffic before pulling out onto hiway…we travel out west a lot and know a cracked windshield isn’t a case of “if” but “when”…l let everybody get way ahead at least 250 yards before entering road. Soon as I made my turn onto asphalt POW! Sounded like a bullet hit windshield! I am still trying to figure out where the rock came from. I think possibly aliens drop them from their spaceships!
Amazing rainbow!
OMG wow is right!!!! Thanks ❤
That’s an incredible rainbow ❤️❤️❤️
Too funny, thanks for taking us along.
Love the fishing access sites in Montana! Loved the Badlands dispersed camping - I think we were parked just a bit further S when we were there - the next flat spot, where that white van that got totally lit up in the sunset was. And yeah - wow - it's like you were inside the orange part of the rainbow!!
Visited Bad Lands NP in 2015. Didn't know about rim boondocking, so I stayed in Cedar Pass CG. Wow, what a sunset!
Loved the Meadowlarks! Reminded me of my childhood (1950's), where we would often hear them in the field next to our house in Oceanside, CA. When I was on a photo workshop at the Badlands a few years ago, the leader took me on a special side trip just to photograph them.
Fantastic video!
Happy Father’s Day, John!!!!
Thanks. It’s a wet one here but always an adventure.
Beautiful rainbow! Thank you for sharing it with us :o)
Loved you vid, especially the storm sequences. Badlands is lovely thanks ❤.
Your enthusiasm is contagious
exceptionally great vid! Enjoyed the guest appearance by Ed and Ann. Beautiful nature shots!
They are wonderful hosts.Wonder where they will be next year.
Thanks, Ann and I enjoy our 15 minutes of fame each year.
Thanks for sharing!!
The only way that this RV lifestyle works for you guys is that you BOTH have a passion for it.
There is so much we love about it.
I just love Termispher. Going to look into. Thank you for sharing
Simply spectacular! Than you
Wow! We were just camping there about a month ago. Checked that off our bucket list. So glad we got to before it all changes. We were so impressed with how clean every spot was. We couldn’t find any trash to pick up! Our weather was beautiful…no rainbows. But I took so many pictures, because the lighting keeps changing and it is so stunning! Thanks for sharing.
I also looked for trash and only found a few cigarette butts which I picked up.
happy fathers day to john !!! outstanding rainbow ! see many in the west and even some doubles, but that one was big !!!
Beautiful rainbow for sure and the 360 camera was funny. We do funny more and more as we age:))
And it doesn’t embarrass us as much (if ever).
Another smile!
Heck of a light show. Never witnessed anything like it and likely never will.
Yes we “dug Wall Drug” on our honeymoon in September 1975, and we got hungry on the road, exited, and stumbled on the Badlands. We stayed and camped on the White River. What a fun memory. Great photography as well, nice work.
That’s funny. We also got married in 1975 and drove our 1968 square back (No AC) to Durango to go backpacking. What a great trip.
We were on the east rim road in 2018. Amazing views for sure
What did it look like? It looked like John. 😂. Fantastic light, wow!
Ann and I had a great time showing you and John around. Thinking about it, the ONLY time we go out for ice cream is when we hang with you guys!
What a surreal looking landscape. Unworldly!
Beautiful video, love your comments, makes you feel like your there riding with you.
Great video. Beautiful country. Thank you
Rolling prairie and the black hills are the most beautiful areas in the whole world - so says my soul🥰
You guys are hilarious! But that rainbow was crazy gorgeous 🌈, thanks for sharing it with us!
Wow. What a sunset, Mother Nature sure put on a display🎉
FSTM,,,,HELLO DEBBIE,AND JOHN, when you said BADLANDS,I just knew,you were in SD, that distant rain,then lots of lightening,then the rainbow,then sunset in the other direction,was just spectacular, so that’s how WALL DRUGS got their name,I always heard ot them,but wondered what an odd name,,, enjoy,till next time,,,,,,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Really enjoy your channel Deb! Thanks for all the great content! 👌👏
You need to send your photo of the amazing rainbow over the Badlands to the National Park Foundation’s photo contest - you would be the winner for sure!!!
Our friend Ed shared one with me that I’ll share next week. It should be submitted for sure.
I've been to Wall Drug. What a great historic place. I would love to have you visit Weldon Springs State Park in IL. I could show you around. Thanks for all the videos on this trip! Love them all
Thanks for the tip. I’m making a list of the many I have gotten and will plot them on a map to share. Maybe next year when we cross the country again we can check out the park.
Ahhh, so John is the Wizard behind the Rainbow?
HAHAHA!😂
Absolutely beautiful skies! And then the sunset with rainbow at the end made the rest pale in comparison. Amazing!
Disappointing to hear that the rim road will close for camping. We were there in 2015 before all the world found it, and loved the serenity of the place. We’ve wanted to go back now that we have a better trailer to stay for a while.
I love history, and have read a fair bit about Little Bighorn. But I never knew Custer and company arrived by boat! That’s a mental image I couldn’t imagine! Going to have to read up on Captain Marsh.
Thanks again for all you bring to us,
Steve
”Curiosity “
It won’t close but they want to end camping on the edge and limit number to 70.
This video brought back such wonderful memories of a trip I took with a lifetime friend and her husband back to Michigan in 2020. There were so many more people there when we were there and we were there around the same time as you but we were right in the middle of covid. The sunsets in the Badlands were phenomenal! We also had to go to Wall Drugs especially after all the billboards advertising it. Safe travels!
Fortunately we arrived on the Monday after the holiday.
The first animal picture you showed was a badger, not a ferret. The wooden jackalope was added to Wall shortly after we were there last year. Sure hope you took the time to see the Delta Nine museum and displays. The scenery in the Badlands area is phenomenal, so wide open so the sunsets are terrific. Until next time... Travel safe.
Yes, I messed up. But now I'll never forget what a badger looks like.
@@FromShetoMe LOL...
Awesome rainbow! Thanks!
Loved the rainbow and glow from the sun at the end. I experienced something similar when I was in Taos last year. It had been cloudy, but as the sun was setting, it dropped below the layer of the clouds, and it changed the color of everything. I had never seen anything like it before. It felt like I was in a dream or something. I enjoyed hearing the Western Meadowlarks up on the rim. Be careful with those storms with high winds. We had straight line winds come through overnight on Thursday, and I have never been so terrified in my life in my 22' RV. I didn't get out in time to take shelter. It actually shifted my trailer over several inches on the blocks.
Wow. At least in a van we can reposition. But high winds are scary.
omg what a beautiful sunset rainbow! We were there last year but the road was so bad to the west rim we couldn't make it. We went to the opposite side and had a very nice free spot- But, thats the night a very capable (special forces grade) ninja mouse broke in and terrorized us!:/
Absolutely incredible!
Love the Sunset Rainbow. Bummer about the boondocking. We were at Badlands several years ago. But we did RV park right outside the Park because of heat. Thought of you yesterday as we drove a section of US 6 through Warren, PA. At Letchworth SP in NY today to see waterfalls. Safe travels
The heat is moving in as we head home. I think we've been lucky on this trip with cooler weather. Will probably pay the price in a few weeks.
It seems we were ships passing in the night. We were going west through badlands to yellowstone and you were going east from Yellowstone. Would have been great to see you. We saw George’s video about your new van and definitely some interesting ideas. We have a PW Ontour 2.2 and I am 6ft 4in and I am sure John is going to love the headroom in the Transit high top. We have been up and down hills and many highway miles in the Transit and will attest to how nice it is to drive. I think you will love it. Looking forward to George’s build for you.
Thanks! We have really enjoyed our Ascent but can’t wait for the new digs.
I haven’t commented in a while but we watch your videos every week. I just had to comment on this one and the beautiful sunset rainbow. What a gift to see something so magnificent. Safe travels😊❤️
So inspiring to expand our rv travels
Years ago I watched the documentary about Dayton Hyde ….. and it left me forever fascinated.
The documentary should still be on DVD and may even be on streaming apps. At any rate, once you start watching it you will be consumed by this larger-than-life story.
Now you’ve peaked my curiosity.
@@FromShetoMe The documentary starts out showing him at the age of 12 being sent by train from Michigan to his uncle’s ranch in Idaho because they couldn’t afford to keep him at home once his mother gave birth to another child. The story grows more fascinating and astounding as it unfolds.
What an incredible rainbow!
Debbie, your giggle pin is loose!!
Enjoyed watching this episode 😊 Its such a beautiful area. That storm system looked beautiful, but it would have made me nervous 😮
It did me too.
@@FromShetoMe We leave in 6 weeks to make our way over that way on our journey to Michigan, so it's nice to watch your episodes 😊 I'm hoping the storms will have settled down some by then lol. Safe Travels 😊
The picture was of a badger not a ferret, but it was a great picture. Looks like you are having a wonderful trip! I dream of flying out to NJ, picking up my own Humble Road van and traveling back on I-90. Thanks for showing me what to look for!
LOL, how little I know of the wild kingdom.
As soon as you mentioned Grant Marsh, I immediately got up to speed on the guy using my favorite information source - Wikipedia. Someone needs to make a movie of his exploits !
Yes, I was amazed as well.
It would have been awesome to to do a panorama of that sunset
👍👏😀 Wonderful video!!! We watch all of your stuff. We just returned Friday from an extended trip across the Montana Hi-Line from our home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. We have an Airstream trailer but we took our KIA Soul and it worked out great and the gas mileage was a LOT better. Your video has helped us plan our next trip. Side noted - we have spent a lot of time in your home area as our son lived there for a number of years.
I’m sure you could tell us a lot more about that area. We have barely scratched the surface.
Nice adventure and we took a similar route from CFalls east. Stopped as you did at Wall Drug, sat in the same restaurant and parking lot! Didn’t get any ice cream tho! 😂…Minuteman Missile site and Badlands also good stops. Windshield facing east when out there with storms. Beautiful rainbow and sky!
We didn't plan ahead so couldn't get the tour of the facility.
@@FromShetoMehope the visit with George went well, sounds like it did from his view.
@@timsmith7625 Yes, it went very well.
We will be coming through there at the end of July. Hoping to see some of the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. And hopefully rainbows
And hopefully it won’t be scorching hot.
Stop by the Ben Reifel Visitor Center and say hi. Ed and Ann
Well just noticed my comment I left has now disappeared so I'll put one back on. I will be at the Badlands in Aug. So, where you stayed, will it still be possible to go to in Aug.? I am going up to the Theodore Roosevelt Nat. Park too. That was definitley a WOW moment with the rainbow, gorgeous! I love the stop to see the sphere art, he has done some beautiful pieces there. Of course, I will have to go to Wall Drug too, I've never been. Oh, I've been meaning to ask, on average, how long does it take you to put together a video from start to finish? Your work is awesome! And, you guys had me in stitches at the end of this one. John, you were just too funny.....and a good sport! Keep having fun you two.
Yes, you will still be able to park there but it may be scorching hot. Be sure to check out the area at Wall Drug called the “Backyard.”
It takes upwards of 30 hours. This one was a challenge because my software was acting up.
Thanks for your video and the pre-booked light shows!!! 😉I am looking forward to your next adventures. - I'll be gone on a ten-day "culture and culinary" coach trip to Burgundy🥂, France, where my classmates and I will celebrate our 50th anniversary of High School graduation. ➡🔞
LOL. Do you think people will recognize each other?
@@FromShetoMe No problem, we have had two reunions every year. Since we are retired we try to undertake one bigger trip each year - until the last mate will shut the door.
OMG Its 6/18/23 I am at the Badlands Boondockers Camp spot & watching your video It looks just like the spot in your video Amazing views. When were you here?
May 30/31 June 1
In 2007 as we were driving east on US 290 coming back from Fredericksburg, Lady Bird Johnson’s funeral procession was approaching from 10 (?) miles away on its way to Stonewall. A rainbow appeared that went from one side of 290 over to the other. Many motorists pulled off the side of the road to witness Lady Bird saying goodbye to us.
That’s amazing.
We can hardly wait for your latest every week, don’t care if you don’t know a badger from a ferret!!! Hope to meet you and John on the road or at an ice cream shop someday. Be careful on those bikes, you’re not as young as you used to be.
Don and Barb
We always love running into viewers.
I loved the camping in the Badlands! What is the film on your windshield?
It’s something that knocks out 99% of UV and 60% of heat. Makes a huge difference. It’s clear. I don’t find I need to wear sunglasses but if I do, non polarized are best.
😂😂😂nailed it!
Plein Aire Artistry capture on camera - God’s Glory can only be interpreted.
Do you have maps showing the routes of your trips? Thank you!
I’ll create one at the end.
Why don’t you get the chip repaired instead of replacing the windshield, cheap and easy. Love Wall Drug and South Dakota, and your videos. Thanks Deb and John for some good memories of better times with my family years ago. Happy Father’s Day .
We won’t replace until there is a much bigger ding.
I feel like learning to use a self repair kit would be worth it. Sooner it gets repaired the most likely it will succeed before spreading or moisture contaminated. My experience with repairs (pro service), they are nearly invisible and best to keep the factory seal in place. Solves your film reinstallation issue.
In new mexico back in April , I waited for a good bit of traffic before pulling out onto hiway…we travel out west a lot and know a cracked windshield isn’t a case of “if” but “when”…l let everybody get way ahead at least 250 yards before entering road. Soon as I made my turn onto asphalt POW! Sounded like a bullet hit windshield! I am still trying to figure out where the rock came from. I think possibly aliens drop them from their spaceships!
LOL. I agree. They have our name on a list and keep forgetting to cross us off!
How is the new van coming along?
Just did the cardboard walkthrough.