Winter Vanlife Camping Near Abandoned Amusement Park
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On this episode of my vanlife adventures, I set out to find an abandoned theme park that sitting on top of a mountain in North Carolina. Suddenly, I get hit with a bit of a snow storm and decide to camp in 5 degree temperatures under the stars. - TTTHEFINEPRINTTT
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Millie is such a character, her facial expressions and overall demeanor is just adorable.
Love the way she snuggles up with him at night.He's blessed to have such a loving companion.
She cute!🥰
Millie is an adorable name for a dog ❤
I just cant help myself but squirm at her cuteness.
Typical Staffy.❤️
I think what amazes me about your videos Trent is you're capturing subtle details while driving, walking, etc. is kinda insane. It's hard to think that there isn't someone else helping you capture these moments. Truly an art, and you do it well!
It’s a lot of work and I’m so glad it doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for the comment! ❤️
I think he's taught Millie how to operate the camera. I wouldn't be surprised. She would do anything for him.
@@TrentTheTraveler The details, the setting, the almost magical story-like music, they're all reasons behind your TH-cam success. It's definitely not unnoticed
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Yes, a new video! Phenomenal editing and attention to detail as always, Trent. Also, Millie is literally EVERYTHING! She makes my soul smile❤. Please use this donation to buy some treats for you and Millie. Keep on making these wonderful videos ❤
You are beyond kind to think of Trent & cheeky Millie.
Wow! I cannot thank you enough for this! I’ll definitely be buying some toys and treats for Millie with this incredibly generous donation!! ❤️❤️
You’re very welcome. Your videos are always a source of happiness for me. I’ll continue to donate around once a month, to help both you and lovely Millie ❤
what a kind soul!
@@MegaMandy1967 Legend!
I just can’t get over how many unique angles and shots you capture as a one man team. I’m starting to think Millie really does know how to operate the camera 😅
Cool to see you, someone with such photogenic and epic and also so calming videos, watches him ! That’s awesome my 2 favorite van lifers. You guys are a vibe !
Crazy cause his style reminds me a lot of yours. You guys capture every detail and your editing is so on point.
Dogs are literally the best thing on this planet.
Totally agree!!!❤
They do make me smile 😀 ❤
After cats, maybe yes.
Totally agree ☺️💕
Frrr brother ❤
Went to Ghost Town in the Sky back in the early 60s as a 6-8 year old with my family, still remember it today, riding the chairlift, the old western town and the cowboy gun fights in the street. Thanks for this nostalgic episode, Trent. I remember that trip like it was yesterday.
Too cool
Same! My youth group back in the 60’s took the trip to Ghost Town and Timmy was there from Lassie. I couldn’t believe how short he was LOL. It was so neat and even saloon dancers along with cowboy gun fights. We were thrilled. Why was it abandoned???
Same here. I didn't even know it was abandoned. Thanks for memories!!
I got his autograph and still have it.❤😊
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Hey darling! I'm 67 yo and when I was a teenager, we went to Maggie Valley Ghost Town every summer on vacation. What memories I have of those summers. Enjoy your time there. I sure did!
Trent and Millie always feel like a breath of fresh air. Thanks for all you share.
Staying or being alone is not the same as being lonely.
We're still here to see,listen and support you and your work
Stay safe and don't give up on you/us
I just discovered you a few days ago and literally almost watched all of your videos in one sitting while I was working. You make me laugh and make me feel like I'm in one of those places too. Hope you flourish more this year, Trent. Life is good 💯
Wow you’re lucky you can watch these videos while working I guess I could to but I’m a dishwasher so I wouldn’t be able to hear the video lol
so Iguess you didnt get any work done lol
Im crystal meth free 3 plus yrs ur videos kept me sane ty trent and millie
How are u doing now ?
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Love your videos and LOVE MILLY, especially watching her play in the snow!! Her whole demeanor is just the embodiment of pure joy.
Thanks Thor Aquaman.
There have been several attempts at opening the park back up, but unfortunately, all have fell through. I am from North Carolina and went to the park many times when it was open. Maggie Valley, The Cherokee Reservation, and the NC mountains in general was our favorite family vacation spot. I am glad you and Millie got to enjoy the beautiful NC mountains! 😊
Love the Cherokee Reservation. We'd stay there when we visited.
I've from NC and I've been there and enjoyed it also
We love someone that actually goes to place to place and I am all here for it.
Millie senses something! Maybe carry bear spray when you are out in the woods? Good girl, Millie 💕
As soon as you said where you were and you were going to an abandoned theme park ... I knew Right where you were... My "neck of the woods". I grew up seeing the commercials to Maggie Valley.
I did too!! Lived here 40 years
I love how cosy that bed looks in the van in the winter weather. I would love to have the money already to transform a van into a home like this one. I am gonna make this happen if it’s the last thing I do. Thanks so much for these videos, I love to snuggle up and watch and I love that you have your dog living her best life with you ❤
Be with a dog alone. This is maturity for sure. God bless you
One of my favorite things about you is your positive reenforcement you do towards your dog. That speaks volumes about you.
Man this brings back memories. Been there twice....in early 80s and again in mid 90s. I've still got pics throughout the western city....even got one with my two young boys with the gunfighters. And that horse and buggy at the beginning....yup got a pic of us on it. The lift up was kinda scary but not as bad as the trolly down 😮. Even have my little Maggie Valley souvenir plate with stand hanging up 😂
I remember the commercials for this place. I always wanted to go.
I've been to Maggie Valley many times. It's a cute little town. Riding the chair lift wasn't the most fun thing to do, in my opinion. The gunfights were fun to watch, and the food was good. It really wasn't worth the price of admission, and as most theme parks, things were expensive. Santa's Land Park was cute if you had kids. Millie is so sweet. She's an example that dogs her breed are not bad. It's the owners that are bad. She's very lucky to have you and you her.
Man theres nothing better than coming home from work and see that you uploaded!❤
just past midnight here in singapore. waking up just for your videos 😊
I am thinking of getting a small van and doing it out and go places and see the sights. And even travel abroad in it you gave me the Idea of doing it
Millie was so enjoying bouncing around in the snow..So cute!! I love being in a warm cozy place when it is snowing or storming outside. It's just so comforting...
the king of chill and vibes is here... ohhhh
I've been under an extreme amount of stress lately so another cozy video was just what I needed. Thank you, Trent and Millie!
This was another great video! I live in Raleigh, NC and we don't get snow anymore. I miss that! I have to say, I LOVE all the affection and attention you give Millie. She is such an affectionate dog with you, as well! I love seeing you two interact and the love between you. Dogs are such good company! Your kindness and love toward her, show what an incredible loving person you are. We need more people like that in the world. Safe travels!
I love how Millie was alerting him in the beginning, of... something. It was great to see her nod and nudge him like, "Bro you're the MAN here, you take care of it, I'm just letting you know what's up." 😂
Magic of small moments. You have a gift of showing that with your films.
I love your videos. Your 29:32 van setup is amazing 👏 and nothing is more special than having your fabulous companion, Millie. She is adorable. ❤
I literally binged your entire channel last night and I’m now a supporter of your patreon. Thank for for the entertainment I LOVE YOU
Man, he always uploads at the best time to watch.
I love how you care for your dog Millie.
Put a go-pro on Millie. I would like to see a visual from her perspective in the day of a vanlife dog
Love from india 🇮🇳🇮🇳
Greetings from Spain!
I love your videos Trent. They are so high quality content that I can't have enough of them. And also Millie is the BEST!
Thank you for taking us with you in your life!
I love it that you say it's cozy alot. That is the main reason why I like these types of videos. Being in that van is cozy, especially when its cold outside.
Recently discovered this channel. I do not own a van or travel like this, but damn this is some awesome content and makes me wish I was doing this. Cheers and best of luck on all your travels and adventures man!
I remember going there when I was young. Loved it! Love watching you and Millie. She is such a a sweet fur baby. 🥰
Trent thank you for making this Friday so much more better with an upload!!
Man you definitely need to give Milly a raise in chew toys, she's absolutely killing it in being so darn cute in every video!
I have just discovered your channel. I am really enjoying watching you go on adventures. You have inspired me to play a horror game, visit new, out of the way places and cook chicken with just salt and pepper in a frypan. Thank you for sharing part of you and Millie's life.
You are so brave and that's good you have Millie with you. I love the way you enjoy your life and take care and god bless you on the road❤
I think that is the same amusement park that Mark and Digger of the show Moonshiners went to in one of their episodes. They used the Dream Catcher ride to allow barrels of whiskey to sway in the wind and age the whiskey faster. Anyway, as I watch you driving and walking in the snow and freezing, I have my air conditioning going here in North Florida where it's 75 degrees, cloudy and gray. Thanks for another great video and give Millie a kiss for me.
I appreciate your videos so much. It must be so daunting to do everything twice. Walk somewhere, setup camera and walk again. Or even stop the van on the road, place camera, drive back, turn around, drive past camera, get out and get camera ^^ Its a lot of work and your doing a fantastic job in making it seem easy and telling a very compeling story with every episode. Your van videos feel so much "closer" with all the pov cams and what not 🙂 thank you for bringing this from out there to our static homes. ❤
I live in NC it got down to 11 the other night. Also fun fact my husband hung off the side of the mountain and sandblasted and painted the roller coaster. There were plans to reopen but the people backed out after doing some work. I have heard some recent chatter of maybe someone trying.
Omgosh, I did not know that place closed down, I loved that park. my uncle always took me as a kid. and got a picture of little brother with cancan girls.. I miss my neck of the woods as they say! Thanks for sharing, love your videos and doggie too.
Hell yeah Trent finally another video! I’m watching it right now glad to see you uploads one man much love from Salt Lake City Utah!
Hello Trent & Millie. I have a pit mix named Reece.😃I am from the next town over. I worked at the park in 1978 and 1979. It was something to behold. So in 2006 there was a movie filmed up there. Dean Teaster's Ghost Town. I worked as the cast and crew driver. Herbert Cowboy Coward and Bill McKinney were in it. We lost Cowboy Jan. 24 2024 from a car accident. He was a local. I knew him over 50 years. Check out the movie sometime. Thank you for visiting our beautiful area.
I swear .. that’s the happiest doggo on the planet ❤️🐶🐶🐶❤️
Had a couple of bad days, so super glad for this video today 🥰 looks so cozy with the snow and everything! Also love abandoned places and a theme park is even better! Glad you both had a good time.
I've actually been to Ghost Town when it was open in the 90's. They did the whole shoot out in the street and it was a pretty fun time. I never thought I'd see it on a TH-cam video so It's awesome that you got to explore it.
My family was there in the late 90's also. Good time !
You're so blessed, Trent. Bless you & Millie❤❤
Ghost town in the sky is literally one of my favorite memories as a child. I’m sad it’s closed down. I went in the 90s with my family. It was amazing. I hope someone is able to bring it back to life one day.
This is some Left4Dead vibes
Carnival episode to be more specific
Cozy is fabulous! Love the interior of your van and absolutely enjoy the adventures you share with us!!
I'm such a dad. Loving your relaxing morning with millie, coffee and nature. Then you say you're cold and I'm like Do your bloody jacket up then. I flip like that. Great video.
I have seen my fair share of videos of you travelling with Millie.
She is always so loving and looking right at you, I am convinced she thinks you are talking to her when you're narrating to the camera.
She is adorable.
I live out near maggie valley so glad to see you come out an enjoy the NC mountains!
Love your videos Trent! Kinda going off of your 'firetower gameplay in an actual firetower' video that you came up with, I think it would be really cool if u camped in and played some really well-made games like inside, poppy playtime, or little nightmares (all horror games involving abandoned factories) in an actual abandoned factory of some sort (each game lasts from 2 to 4 hours at most so I think it could definitely go viral like the fire tower video)!
We need more people like you on TH-cam, I always get comfortable with the gf to watch these genuinely entertaining videos. Keep on keeping on Trent.
Thank you for the fun trip again. We just Love you're videos. ❤❤
I love this dudes video's, big ups from Warwickshire UK. May the force be with you... Always
Your videos are always truly amazing, I think you’re my favorite van lifer
THINK? Who else is there as awesome and wholesome as Trent and Millie?!
@@vz6235 literally!
Thank You for sharing, Trent and Millie. 😊💚
You never fail to take us some place new and interesting. Thanks for adding so much natural beauty to my urban life. Safe travels!
A tip on cooking chicken, if you put a food thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken to the center and it reads 165°f or higher, it's safe to eat.
I love your videos ❤ You find joy and happiness in all the small things and moments, and it's beautiful. You're so kind towards your dog as well. It's truly beautiful to see the person you are! Seeing nature like this reminds me of when I used to live at my parents' house by the lake and it would snow like that (I'm in Canada) and it's like I could smell amd feel it all ❤ thanks for this, it reminds to us all to take time and go play outside 🎉
I spent quite a few days here when I was growing up. Thanks for the video.
Enjoy your positivity. Thank you!
Another beautiful video! ! Love Millie she's so precious! ❤🐾🐾
Great timing,,,i was just looking for somthing to watch while working,,or shall i say listen too,, ill have to watch all tonight. Thanks for making my day go by faster
Your dog is so awesome. What a good girl she is.
As a child of 10 this is one of the vacation spots dad took us. Wonderful memories! Thank you for bringing back memories I hadn't thought about before in years!
waited for it ❤
this video came in clutch im almost caught up to all of your videos this is what i need right now
I love how you find nice destinations while you travel.
I took my kids to Ghost Town back in the 90s. It was fabulous!!
Ive been binge watching all his videos, I love the quality of your work man
The weekend is here and I'll be binge watching all of your videos again.. keep up the great work man always enjoy watching 👍🎃🍁🍂
Enjoying watching the two of you enjoying your lives together!🥰🙏🏼
This place brings back alot of memories! I used to go there when I was a kid. So fun back in the day!! Loved it!
I love your videos i love your energy and i love your little dances when you are enjoying a good meal😂 your my favorite youtuber to watch when i just want to relax
Great stuff man, lately I've been binge watching your videos literally Your videos are so addictive 💖
I visited there in the early seventies when I was a kid. It was so much fun. Thanks for your video.
Everything looked so cozy in the van, I love how you wrap Millie in a warm blanket.❤❤ Safe Travels
ALRIGHT! Trent just made my day! TGIF everyone ❤
Love your films!! How do you cope with the loneliness of Van Life? I am very introverted and would LOVE to live this way, but not sure how I would cope. Huge respect for you!
I can watch your video all year long and still enjoy it. You not only captured the most beautiful scenery during your travel but the range of emotions. That playfulness, blissfulness, simplicity and occasional eerie feeling alone in a middle of nowhere is what makes your craft so remarkable not to mention the love for Millie is truly heartwarming. I am so happy to found your channel and I am so looking forward to your next clip. Don't stop doing this. You're a gift to the world. Kudos to you Trent!
What a fun time with sweet Millie ☺️💕
This brought back so many great childhood memories. Our parents took us there several times while growing up. Great little get away. We lived in Northeast Tennessee (mountains) not to long of a drive. Give Millie hugs... She is so sweet...
millie is so fucking cute that i cant handle 😍
I remember that place ❤ I grew up in Waynesville nc. Hop skip and a jump away
Love the vibes ❤❤ sitting back & chilling as i enjoy
She so cute Millie ...
I grew up going to Ghost Town in the Sky! My Mom and grandparents took me every year. Great memories. I took my son when he was 2, then it closed. Thank you for sharing. You and Millie made me smile. I love the Smokey Mountains and go as often as possible.
I feel in my heart that your confidence is not the way it used to be. Since the last episode, and I gotta tell ya Trent. Don't. Don't feed in with anything that's going on in TH-cam. Your crazy smile and laugh when you were beginning the video on the mountain said everything to me. No one has the CHARACTER as you., and it is needed in our world. I'm not gonna say anymore except the fact that.... Your an original and we Love You. Stay safe allways, Maria🙌🏻🫶🩷
You are one of my all-time favorite content creators I don't ever get excited when people upload accept for you bro