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Apologies for the delay in answering; we just got home from a trip to France/Switzerland. 🇫🇷 🇨🇭 I would be nervous to use an ATV; getting to the trailhead was not super smooth. We had to walk our e-bikes over some very narrow and bumpy, uneven terrain. We had JUST barely enough “juice” in our bikes to do the entire trail; we did have to pedal hard some to conserve going up and luckily going down was a breeze. It sounds like you are planning a trip?

We saw other people in the parking lot at the trailhead, but I believe we only saw one other hiker the entire way up the trail. It’s a haul to do on foot! We are with you - we’d love if they would redo the road, but it’s not looking like any efforts have been started.

You must have been in great shape to use non-electric bikes! Kudos. 👏🏼 Thanks for watching and sharing! 😊

Thank you so much! We are excited for baby Kuhn and “keeper of the light” #2. Evelyn is ready for a sibling. 😊❤ Little ones are such a joy!

We saw his footprints! 👣

@@bornindefiance if you google “Bruce Gunderson Olympic Hot Springs Death” some of the stuff going on in the area. Without a doubt multi dimensional feeding ground. Lots of mysterious circumstances taking places in the National Parks. I have travelled solo around the Olympics the last 10 years and feel lucky nothing has happened to me. One thing that will keep you safe is to not travel alone. Everyone who goes missing has one thing in common. I am starting to get to the point I am ready to stop playing roulette and stop going out alone.

Hi there! We’re not sure where you are seeing 1922. All of our content says 1822. Please do let us know so we can correct it if so - thank you!

Thank you! It really is a nice place for a weekend trip. 😊

As safe as any drive we’d say! Be careful of wildlife at night, but otherwise, you should be fine. 😊 Enjoy your trip! It is gorgeous! ♥️

Can you clarify what you mean?

That sounds awesome! We didn’t realize how popular these springs used to be. How things have changed over time… thanks for sharing! 😊

That sounds terrifying. Kudos to you guys! 💪 Doing this with a baby would be something different altogether! Now that we have a little one, I’m sure more family hikes will be in the works 😊

This makes us SO happy to hear… especially from a seasoned pro who’s done it multiple times! ♥️ Thanks for sharing and for making us smile! 😊 These gems are what we search for!

They definitely are not… But they are AWESOME! Thanks to generous supporters, these all-terrain chairs are available for rent at no cost. Pretty inspiring to have a program like this in NW Ohio to open doors to opportunity for all! ❤

Thank you! The hot spring was about 2 feet deep or so, and mainly for wading. 💧 As for trails, that depends on where you’ll be staying and visiting. Other than the Olympic Hot Spring Trail to get to these natural springs, we loved Hoh Rainforest. There is a lot of hiking you can do there. We covered it in our post here: bornindefiance.com/hoh-rain-forest-unparalleled-beauty-why-you-need-to-visit-now/. If you want more ideas of things to do in the Olympic Park region, this post covers that: bornindefiance.com/olympic-national-park-washington-5-must-dos/. We just adored this area, so you will definitely enjoy! 😊 Let us know if we can assist with anything else, and happy traveling!

Hey thanks a lot😊

Thank you. She is giving you that big, open-mouth smile right now! 😀 🎉 Such a little joy and perspective broadener!

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So many people have shared such special memories with us! You can see the updated restaurant there now and read more comments on our blog - bornindefiance.com/vagabond-village-end-of-era/. Thanks for following! 😊

Thanks so much for the kind words, Amy! ♥️ So many others have shared their memories and experiences of the old Vagabond with us, too. It was such a special place! We visited again recently with our baby daughter (it was purchased, kept mostly the same, and reopened as the Paulding Pancake House). You can learn more on our blog post here: bornindefiance.com/vagabond-village-end-of-era/ We love showcasing what a gem NW Ohio and the Midwest area is to live in, and all you explore in your backyard here. But we also love traveling the country and world, and sharing our favorite spots and inspiration along the way. 🗺️ We are currently in New Orleans, so stay tuned for more content. 🎷 We truly appreciate the support, and are always open for recommendations! 😊

Hi @ceracen. We got ours from Elwha E-Bike Rentals because for an added fee, they will drop off the bikes right to the hot springs trailhead and pick them up when you’re done. Super convenient if you don’t have a big car or extra time! Their rates and packages for this specific trail are available on their website: www.elwhaebikeadventures.com/olympichotsprings Everything else was no-cost; just pack your own snacks and rain gear! We hope you have a fantastic trip. It’s truly beautiful and surreal. Let us know if we can help with anything else!

Thank you! It was quite the accomplishment 😊

Thanks, Tyler. That means a lot! We enjoy sharing our adventures and hope it inspires others to get out there, too! 😊

John, technically swimsuits contain bacteria and detergents that can contaminate precious, small, natural bodies of water like this. These days, few people are making it out to the hot springs due to the trail being blocked, so we had total privacy and never saw another person the whole trail. It was a wonderful, natural experience!

The good news is that a new restaurant, The Paulding Pancake House, has opened in its place. New owners came in and bought the place, giving it new life. Us locals are stoked, and it’s already filled every morning by the same frequenters. :)

Really? That’s awesome to hear! We’ll have to investigate that history. 😊 Thanks for following and sharing!

There's two hotspring areas, one at the lodge and the free one up the Elwa , where they took the dam out to restore fish habitat. About ten miles...uphill. There's also a waterfall a few minutes from the parking lot.

Yeah, you are absolutely correct. Not just the resort at Sol Duc, the Olympic Hotsprings did have a resort way back in the day.

Everything is bigger in Texas, right? ;) LOL We hope to make it to one in Texas someday… the original location would be awesome! We did a dive into the history here: bornindefiance.com/bucees-experience/

We rented from Elwha E-Bike Adventures. Here’s the link to our full blog post with all the details if you’re interested: bornindefiance.com/bathe-natural-olympic-hot-springs-washington/. Let us know how your trip goes! 😊

We have since then learned that, too. Interesting way for them to set themselves apart. Thanks for sharing! 😊

They really are something else. Gotta love those amazingly clean bathrooms, though! 👏🏼 Angel and Sam are on the same page. 😁 We’ll be stropping at them while traveling when we see them now.

It is, but hey, we do like clean restrooms! 😉 When you gotta go, you gotta go!

Zach, apologies we didn’t see this in time. We went last spring (first weekend of May), but there was no snow. It was damp of course and could be a bit chilly with rain but was pretty nice temperature wise. Olympic Peninsula is just stunning overall! How did your trip end up going? Were you able to make it to the Hot spring?

We are so grateful to have viewers from the sunny state of Florida! ☀️ Thanks for the kind words. We truly enjoy what we do, so the pleasure is ours 😊 Happy Easter!

Thank you for the kind words! We truly enjoy what we do, so the pleasure of sharing is ours. 😊 Thanks for watching! All the best, Luke and Sam

YES, that sounds amazing! We like adventure and natural beauty. Do you have any particular recommendations?

Hey Adventures with Gnomie! David is actually our lead mechanic here at Kuhn Brothers Service Center (where all the automotive service on our RVs happens) - we've moved our chassis service to a new location here in Sherwood, and we'll have some videos about that coming soon on our Kuhn Truck and RV channel. Thanks for watching, and commenting -- especially over here. My wife Samantha really appreciates your support, as do I.

Thank you for watching. 😊 We have several more videos coming from our trip to Washington, including one from the hidden Olympic Hot Springs gem! 💎 We just can’t get enough adventure.

Thank you. Washington won our hearts with its lush beauty! We can’t wait to go back. :)

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Wow, that’s super cool! If you’re ever out this way in Ohio (Sherwood), you’ll have to stop by Kuhn Truck and RV to see us. Washington definitely won our heart. It’s a beautiful state with so much to see - the constant mist and lush wilderness is awe-inspiring! Definitely different from Ohio! Tell your wife we love her home state. :) Thanks for following!

Thank you! As they say, “Defiance is a great place to live!” 😊 Once you start digging deeper into its history, it gets better and better. Between the Miami Erie Canal and towpath to the battles and war history, it’s no wonder our town is “defiant” 💪🏻

There really is! The growth the village has seen in the last few years is astounding. It’s our little “Big Apple” of NW Ohio. 😉 Thanks for the kind words, for following and for staying curious with us!

Right? We are eagerly awaiting Baby Kuhn’s big debut… going a bit stir crazy in the meantime 😉 At least we have lots of fun local gems we can visit here in NW Ohio!