Aww. I'm glad you think about me when you're in a Walmart parking lot at the side of a stroad. ♥ I have been to Las Vegas 16 times. A lot of those were trade shows, but I did a bunch of personal trips there, too. It has its moments, by overall, I hate it there. As you experienced, after about 3 days in Vegas, you just get tired of it. Specifically, you get tired of literally everybody trying to take your money from you. If you only lost $200 then you did ok. And once you leave the Strip or Downtown, the rest of the city gets pretty bad pretty fast. I just made a video about crossing the street that features a bunch of locations in Vegas. As for water usage, a massive amount of Las Vegas' water is recycled. It's actually much more than you'd think. I think that's one thing they actually do well, for what it's worth.
Do I smell a NJB vegas video coming? 😳🧐 Haha yeah the whole experience validated a lot of my biases that I had about the place so that was nice. A fascinating and depressing accomplishment of humanity. Thanks for the comment Jason 😘
We thank you for being so candid about Vegas!! We felt so sorry for you when you were in the Walmart parking lot!!! Hope you are both feeling better by now! Cheers and stay safe.
Thank you for visiting our little desert city here in Vegas❤! I’m a teacher in this city and as someone who’s a local, here we don’t really interact much with The Strip unless you’re someone who works in the industry or actually enjoy that stuff regularly. It’s true what you say though that some parts of the city just feels “off” and could probably use better planning and urban renewal. That’s just our reality in this city. I just try to educate my students that we can either leave the city like many do or try to make a positive change in our community no matter how small. There’s a lot of good people and kids with tons of potential here and I’m proud the people in this city that technically shouldn’t be here.
Thanks for sharing your perspective! The communities and people of vegas (the few we actually got to meet) were surprisingly humble and kind. Thanks for being a positive member of that!
I love that channel, Not Just Bikes too! They did a great episode on my neighbourhood in Toronto. It was about how uniquely awesome it is, but how there's no way it could be recreated. So I guess my hood is literally a legend! 😁
Glad you liked Grand Canyon. I worked at the south rim for a summer way back in 78. The North Rim is higher in elevation, so it gets more snow in the winter. It's not as accessible as the South Rim. Most visitors are coming from Phoenix and Flagstaff from the south.
You summed up Vegas perfectly. It is fun even when you fundamentally disagree with it, and you get sick of it after at least 3 days. So glad you got to see the GC! I love it there. Did you/will you go to Sedona?
I share your sentiments about Vegas, its’ existence there just doesn’t make sense to me and it does nothing for me but give me anxiety and raises my blood pressure. It’s the opposite of wellness for me
Vegas is so gross. We went as a family once while on a road trip (from Montreal to California) and we were out within 24 hours. It feels like everything is covered in glittery varnish but if you pay close enough attention you see the cracks and the despair within them. That being said, this video made me so nostalgic for that trip, thanks for sharing!! We had travelled with our dodge caravan but we were 2 adults and 3 kids. It was awesome!!
You guys had a much better Walmart sleeping experience than me i think in part due to your window covers. Ive done it a few times and those lights ruined my night lol. I've been to Vegas more times than i can count because my grandma lived in north Vegas and i still think 3 days is my max too so i get it! Fun video! Thanks for sharing
The yellow shirt looked beautiful on you, Levi! You should wear more shirts like that. And you both did match though. The red dress had also like an autumn kind of red next to your autumn kind of yellow. Matched perfectly!
Totally agree on Vegas; I'm glad I went, but I'm probably never going back there again. Now, that you are in that area of the States, check out Carlsbad Caverns, if you get the chance. Nearly as great of an experience of nature's wonders as Grand Canyon.
Enjoying your videos as always! As a Vegas local I was excited to see this video. My favorite part of living in Vegas is actually the proximity to nature and some really great hikes. Red Rock National Park would've been a really cool stop. I'm in the suburbs of Vegas and it's just a 15-20 minute drive for me to get some awesome views.
That silhouette shot at the Grand Canyon where Leah shuffled over to stand closer-so sweet! I appreciate the Vegas commentary as well. It is a place full of contrasts for sure. I also appreciate how clean Levi’s white socks were…like you live in a Prius…how? 😂 Love ya!
I can't speak for Las Vegas, but Phoenix, AZ is such a difficult place to live at if you don't own a car. The streets are massive, and there are only a few bike lanes in the downtown area and better off neighborhoods. Also, crosswalks are far and in between. It is no surprise that we have some of the highest, if not the highest percentage of pedestrian deaths and a accidents in the country. Also, PLEASE LOCK YOUR DOORS ALWAYS FROM NOW ON. Be safe 😃
Thanks for sharing this! We probably won’t make it to Phoenix on this trip but we’re truly baffled by the car culture here in the US (and we’re from Canada lol). 😅
Vegas is a sensory nightmare - 24/24hrs. When we were there (part of our 22,000km road trip in 1999) we experienced an earthquake! So glad we did Death Valley (before) but I will never set foot in Vegas again....couldn't wait to get out of there!
Vegas and casinos in general are so hyped in movies and tv, but honestly, every time I've gone into one it's one of the most depressing environments I've been in. And I like gambling occasionally, but I'd rather gamble online in the comfort of my own home than be there in person.
It was honestly hard to watch during the day and early morning when the party had moved on and people were still gambling. Good to try but we certainly don’t understand the appeal. 🤷🏻♂️🥴
@@mr.a. the saddest thing to me is the people, mostly retirees, that will just sit at an automated slot machine literally all day and just swipe their money card time after time on a game that they have a statistical disadvantage on.
@@Scotter4536 Yup. Slot machine zombies are really depressing to watch. It's fun to dabble for an hour or two, but yeah you feel like you are just melting after a while.
Vegas is definitely a different place for visitors. I had in laws there for years that I would visit so we wouldn't go to the strip. Who told you to go to North Vegas??????? Omg noooooo. Southerland is where relatives lived. Pool, hot, a/c indoors.....definitely not my cup of tea anymore and definitely not July and August. It was nice to see an outsiders impression 🥰🥰
North Las Vegas Hhhheeeeeyyyyyyy!! Lol glad you guys survived. So wish I could have ran into you two on your journey. Love the videos. What an amazing trip.
For settings in RVParky, I do stores that allow overnight parking, truck stops, rest areas, and casinos. In big cities with homeless problems, overnight parking is often prohibited by law, and you need to stay in places that are outside the edges of the cities.
Las Vegas to me is a symbol of how powerful media can be to change human behavior. For example; Las Vegas became popular during the 50’s with Frank Sinatra, then the 70’s with Elvis. It was a big impact on society and everyone wanted to be part of it. Obviously still popular because we have all that older generation who still see that symbol, but new generation are different. Yes, we may go, but is mostly for curiosity. I go to Las Vegas because it has a great rock climbing community 🧗🏻♀️ kinda avoid going to the casino area. Honestly it has weird vibe. Fun fact. Originally CD Juarez Mexico 🇲🇽 and El Paso Tx where to be the “Las Vegas” but a priest from that location make it impossible so they had to find a new location that allowed them to do it.
As soon as I saw those two stores next to Walmart I knew exactly what part of north Las Vegas you guys were in. Right down the street from my folks place.
@@LeahandLevi Walmart was recently involved in a lawsuit where two children left in a vehicle died in a fire related to an overnight camper. A web search will show the details (controversial).
I don't know how much this has to do with Walmart. Municipalities can control land use within their borders, even on private land. Many have outlawed overnight camping in an (unsuccessful and ill advised) attempt to address homelessness. I'm unfamiliar with the story of the deaths mentioned above. However, the liability situation is something that is fair. Will losing a lawsuit over unsafe overnight conditions in its parking lot bankrupt Walmart? Of course not. But unsafe overnight conditions are still unsafe, and legal liability is how US laws enforce the duty of care.
@@HarryLovesRuth For sure. Many localities have rules on this which override the Walmart policy. The one lawsuit won't bankrupt Walmart but if won sets a precedent for other similar suits and may be the straw that breaks the camel's back. The overnight thing is great for those who need it, but maybe not so thrilling for communities nearby.
7:38 in the video that feeling is the the best when your traveling and waking up in a new spot early in the morning with a nice sunrise even if it is in the Walmart parking lot lol
I wonder how you might have felt about Vegas with others to egg you on 😁 I have the same feelings/values around sustainability, though I am able to enjoy some of the abandon. Though Lake Mead was a nice respite!
Hey y'all! I'm getting my Ford edge suv ready for my vanlife exploring the dark side of South carolina. I'll spend my 1st time out at the Greer Savings and Bank. Exploring a 3 person homicide that's still unsolved almost 19 years later.
In the 5 years we’ve been traveling we have spent 2 nights in Walmart parking lots. The second/last time my husband woke me up at 3:30am after the fight outside has dispersed and we got from the RV to the truck real fast and hit the road.
Hubby and I moved to Vegas for work 2 years ago. We’re both from Los Angeles and we’re considering of moving back. It’s not just the city for us and that’s okay
im surprised you didn't touch on this when you were at the hoover dam, but the water level there at lake mead has shrunk an INSANE amount veryyyy quickly. all that exposed white that you can see was not visible and its currently at a record low level. they're going to be implementing water usage rules starting 2023 for my state of arizona and those around it.
Valley of Fire just outside of Las Vegas has some really good camping site in a beautiful state park, if you like rock climbing, hiking and hoodoos. That way, you don't have to worry about the Walmart security and you'd get a much better night of sleep and some really good star gazing experiences, incase you go back to Vegas or decide to go to Brianhead or Zion National park from there the next time.
I think it's easy to call out the tourism industry in Las Vegas (technically unincorporated Paradise, NV) for resource use because it's an experience that I don't enjoy. The unfortunate reality is that the Colorado River crisis is much more complex than the presence of an artificial oasis of hotels and gambling. Population centers have done a remarkable job of reducing water consumption. Agriculture (the products of which all Americans benefit to some degree) has work to do, but would have to vastly reduce the scale of its output if it were to reduce its consumption of water. When the Colorado River's output was being divvied up among the states, the volume of water was (perhaps deliberately) miscalculated by the people doing the divvying. They also screwed Tribal Nations out of their share of what did exist. As I see it, the question isn't about whether Las Vegas should exist or should we be farming in the desert. The question is what do the people who live in these regions want to do about the crisis and do they have the political power to affect the changes they want to see? Any solution to any problem must come from those affected and my job is to work to improve the US political system so that their voices are heard.
So we’ll said! I read a book about the western US water crisis and it proved very quickly that who gets the “rights” to water is a tricky thing to figure out at the best of times. Thanks for the comment!
Vegas is a very unique place, but I would encourage you to go to other desert cities, such as Tucson or Santa Fe, to see a different approach to desert dwelling. While living in the desert isn’t the most environmentally responsible decision, one could also argue that living in a cold northern climate, with a high percentage of heating degree days is also environmentally unconscious. Hope your are enjoying your travels!!
Ok so I'm going to the grand canyon in November. Did you guys only visit the north rim? Is it worth it visiting both? We're going to Zion first and then heading to grand canyon the day after. We're also spending a day in Vegas for my friend's birthday and I feel like I'm gonna think about it the same way as Levi.
I just came across your channel and Omg that’s my local north Las Vegas Walmart how crazy such a small world. I really wonder how y’all ended here tho it’s probably the most insecure part of town
You guys would absolutely love Flagstaff if you're planning to stop there, unfortunately you just missed the last farmers market of the season here, it was a big one. If you happen to be spending the night in Phoenix let me know! I know plenty of people that would be happy to put you guys up for a night outside the car.
Oh my gosh. Your this is what's coming next week confirmed my suspicion. I thought I saw Levi and your car this morning parked right by freeway entrance. I wanted to turn around and say hi but didn't : ( I didn't think you would have made it from Las Vegas to LA that fast. I'm sorry I missed you!
I've lived in the Vegas valley my whole life (Henderson now). I would not have picked NLV for a Wal-Mart parking lot, I guess that is slightly better than the middle of the city but summerlin and Henderson are much safer options. I avoid the strip unless going to a specific restaurant or show and definitely don't go down there on weekends. Did you do red rock and MT charleston? I assume if yes it was in your bonus video for patrons.
I love nature and the environment and I love traveling to Vegas too lol. A few days is usually good for me as well. It’s entertaining and fun to people watch. A friend and I did a huge backpacking trip then when to a buffet in Vegas and ate until we were sick and it’s one of my best memories lol. I loved this Ep! I am living vicariously through you guys
There is an aquifer underground in Vegas, that’s the origin story of the place, Mormons traveling to California found a spring and put up a small settlement/stop for other travelers. I believe that is still there somewhere in the city of Las Vegas, but be aware, once you crossed south Sahara Avenue, that’s unincorporated “cities” run by Clark County (Paradise, Winchester). This is how the gambling industry grew up around the strip because it was out of city limits. Just this past August it was “monsoon season” with lots of flooding (another RUclipsr that does sports stuff) was stuck there in the mess). The main issue is: the Colorado river can no longer sustain the Hoover Dam/Lake Mead AND the Glen Canyon Dam/Lake Powell. There’s a huge fight to have the Glen Canyon Dam removed to save at least Lake Mead, and further down the river from there.
@@LeahandLevi there’s a book from 2013 by Nathaniel Rich called “Odds Against Tomorrow” that deals with extreme drought (in New York) and the problems it causes when a massive rain storm hits. Soil after a long period of no rain shrivels up and won’t absorb water, it’s almost like pavement, the water just pools on top, if there’s no outlet, or the storm drains get overwhelmed, you get flooding.
@@LeahandLevi Vox just released a video on water use in the Western US: 32% of the water goes to growing animal feed! No amount of residential switching to “desert landscaping” can fix that (residential use is 6%, commercial (including hotels with pools and fountains) is 8%). I’ve always said that we waste too much agricultural land to feed animals for a meat based diet, it seems we’re wasting water too.
There’s only one thing I want to see in Vegas and that’s OmegaMart. I used to want to see Penn & Teller but they came here a few years ago (here being the greater Chicagoland area) so I got to scratch that off my list. If I were to visit the Grand Canyon I’d probably try to avoid Las Vegas.
You guys are going to be disappointed after camping in the west as you go East. In Moab at the hottest parts of the day when camping I go to a resort, in their basement they have 3 empty conference rooms that I use as an office, sometimes I sleep under the table too as it's quiet and dark and air conditioned in the midday heat. It takes about an hour to check into a hotel in Vegas... you could gamble so much more if they would just hire more employees to check you in.
Wow this is the first time I am in total agreement with Levi re: Las Vegas, it’s overrated & horrible place overall. Just WHY? Why in a desert that literally has water shortages & extreme heat .
North Vegas is not a good place lol ya'll should have tried to sleep in the Centennial Hills Walmart parking lot (also Las Vegas), way better area. Hope ya'll feel better soon
I have never understood the appeal I would rather spend my money on good food and good quality clothes and good times with my family Don't want to travel, did that my whole childhood. I was lucky. I am just a homebody now just loving my grown kids and my granddaughter.
You don't gamble unless you know how to play the games. You should have flushed Grandpa's money down the toilet, because that is what playing the games without knowing the rules, is.
Where do you pee or poop in this kind of places (parking lot)? That's always a stress for me when I sleep there in a small van without toilets... Edit : now I'm at 8:12 so I know 😅. Is there always always a bathroom that stay open during the night??!
Aww. I'm glad you think about me when you're in a Walmart parking lot at the side of a stroad. ♥
I have been to Las Vegas 16 times. A lot of those were trade shows, but I did a bunch of personal trips there, too. It has its moments, by overall, I hate it there.
As you experienced, after about 3 days in Vegas, you just get tired of it. Specifically, you get tired of literally everybody trying to take your money from you. If you only lost $200 then you did ok.
And once you leave the Strip or Downtown, the rest of the city gets pretty bad pretty fast. I just made a video about crossing the street that features a bunch of locations in Vegas.
As for water usage, a massive amount of Las Vegas' water is recycled. It's actually much more than you'd think. I think that's one thing they actually do well, for what it's worth.
Do I smell a NJB vegas video coming? 😳🧐 Haha yeah the whole experience validated a lot of my biases that I had about the place so that was nice. A fascinating and depressing accomplishment of humanity. Thanks for the comment Jason 😘
We thank you for being so candid about Vegas!! We felt so sorry for you when you were in the Walmart parking lot!!! Hope you are both feeling better by now! Cheers and stay safe.
Hahaha thank you! ❤️
Maybe I'm old but dang Vegas is too chaotic for my vibes. LOVED seeing the Grand Canyon North Rim, hope to go there someday :)
Thank you for visiting our little desert city here in Vegas❤! I’m a teacher in this city and as someone who’s a local, here we don’t really interact much with The Strip unless you’re someone who works in the industry or actually enjoy that stuff regularly. It’s true what you say though that some parts of the city just feels “off” and could probably use better planning and urban renewal. That’s just our reality in this city. I just try to educate my students that we can either leave the city like many do or try to make a positive change in our community no matter how small. There’s a lot of good people and kids with tons of potential here and I’m proud the people in this city that technically shouldn’t be here.
Thanks for sharing your perspective! The communities and people of vegas (the few we actually got to meet) were surprisingly humble and kind. Thanks for being a positive member of that!
I love that channel, Not Just Bikes too! They did a great episode on my neighbourhood in Toronto. It was about how uniquely awesome it is, but how there's no way it could be recreated. So I guess my hood is literally a legend! 😁
Thought the exact same thing when I was in Vegas! Cities like that just shouldn’t exist in the desert. Hope you’re both feeling better!!
Thanks! We’re sort of on the mend but this cough won’t quit! 😢
Glad you liked Grand Canyon. I worked at the south rim for a summer way back in 78. The North Rim is higher in elevation, so it gets more snow in the winter. It's not as accessible as the South Rim. Most visitors are coming from Phoenix and Flagstaff from the south.
Love the nee shirt, Levi! It really suits you! I also really enjoyed the range of the things shown in this vlog
Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it 🥰🙋🏻♂️
You summed up Vegas perfectly. It is fun even when you fundamentally disagree with it, and you get sick of it after at least 3 days. So glad you got to see the GC! I love it there. Did you/will you go to Sedona?
I share your sentiments about Vegas, its’ existence there just doesn’t make sense to me and it does nothing for me but give me anxiety and raises my blood pressure. It’s the opposite of wellness for me
I don’t think you’re alone in that… thanks for watching and commenting friend. 🥰🙏🏼
I love your videos so much. I really feel like you take us on your journey during all the ups & downs.
Thank you so much! we're so happy you're feeling it with us! ❤️
Im glad they found each other.
Vegas is so gross. We went as a family once while on a road trip (from Montreal to California) and we were out within 24 hours. It feels like everything is covered in glittery varnish but if you pay close enough attention you see the cracks and the despair within them. That being said, this video made me so nostalgic for that trip, thanks for sharing!! We had travelled with our dodge caravan but we were 2 adults and 3 kids. It was awesome!!
You guys had a much better Walmart sleeping experience than me i think in part due to your window covers. Ive done it a few times and those lights ruined my night lol. I've been to Vegas more times than i can count because my grandma lived in north Vegas and i still think 3 days is my max too so i get it! Fun video! Thanks for sharing
Yeah those window covers are a must honestly. Thanks for watching!
The yellow shirt looked beautiful on you, Levi! You should wear more shirts like that. And you both did match though. The red dress had also like an autumn kind of red next to your autumn kind of yellow. Matched perfectly!
Totally agree on Vegas; I'm glad I went, but I'm probably never going back there again.
Now, that you are in that area of the States, check out Carlsbad Caverns, if you get the chance. Nearly as great of an experience of nature's wonders as Grand Canyon.
Enjoying your videos as always! As a Vegas local I was excited to see this video. My favorite part of living in Vegas is actually the proximity to nature and some really great hikes. Red Rock National Park would've been a really cool stop. I'm in the suburbs of Vegas and it's just a 15-20 minute drive for me to get some awesome views.
That silhouette shot at the Grand Canyon where Leah shuffled over to stand closer-so sweet! I appreciate the Vegas commentary as well. It is a place full of contrasts for sure. I also appreciate how clean Levi’s white socks were…like you live in a Prius…how? 😂 Love ya!
Hahaha Tammy… we’re people of many talents as you can tell. 😅 thanks for watching along with our journey 🙏🏼❤️
I can't speak for Las Vegas, but Phoenix, AZ is such a difficult place to live at if you don't own a car. The streets are massive, and there are only a few bike lanes in the downtown area and better off neighborhoods. Also, crosswalks are far and in between. It is no surprise that we have some of the highest, if not the highest percentage of pedestrian deaths and a accidents in the country.
Also, PLEASE LOCK YOUR DOORS ALWAYS FROM NOW ON. Be safe 😃
Thanks for sharing this! We probably won’t make it to Phoenix on this trip but we’re truly baffled by the car culture here in the US (and we’re from Canada lol). 😅
What an action packed episode. Grand Canyon is truly amazing. Love, love those outfits you wore for the show-soooo cool!
Vegas is a sensory nightmare - 24/24hrs. When we were there (part of our 22,000km road trip in 1999) we experienced an earthquake! So glad we did Death Valley (before) but I will never set foot in Vegas again....couldn't wait to get out of there!
Saw your short and immediately knew this was Vegas. I go to the gym across the street so frequent that Walmart 🤣
Clark County (Las Vegas, NLV, Henderson) does not allow over nighting in Walmart parking lots. Lowes sometimes will.
Vegas and casinos in general are so hyped in movies and tv, but honestly, every time I've gone into one it's one of the most depressing environments I've been in. And I like gambling occasionally, but I'd rather gamble online in the comfort of my own home than be there in person.
It was honestly hard to watch during the day and early morning when the party had moved on and people were still gambling. Good to try but we certainly don’t understand the appeal. 🤷🏻♂️🥴
Oh my gosh I was thinking the same I’m not a casino person at all! Actually I’m not a Vegas person 😂
@@mr.a. the saddest thing to me is the people, mostly retirees, that will just sit at an automated slot machine literally all day and just swipe their money card time after time on a game that they have a statistical disadvantage on.
This. Absolutely this. 😳😢
@@Scotter4536 Yup. Slot machine zombies are really depressing to watch. It's fun to dabble for an hour or two, but yeah you feel like you are just melting after a while.
Oh man grand canyon in I fall foliage?! Gorgeous
I love Not Just Bikes. City Nerd is one I’ve gotten into more recently too. Canyon looked 👌
Yes! And city beautiful too! Such a great channel 🙏🏼
City Nerd is my new fav
Vegas is a big NOPE for me. lol too chaotic! Also, when I go into a Casino I'm a fish out of water too. lol
The novel The Goldfinch is set partially in a Las Vegas suburb and was pretty important to the plot.
Yes! We loved the goldfinch! Haha
Vegas is definitely a different place for visitors. I had in laws there for years that I would visit so we wouldn't go to the strip. Who told you to go to North Vegas??????? Omg noooooo. Southerland is where relatives lived. Pool, hot, a/c indoors.....definitely not my cup of tea anymore and definitely not July and August. It was nice to see an outsiders impression 🥰🥰
We’ll I’m glad you enjoyed it! Vegas is a fascinating place!
I am thoroughly enjoying this series 😊
Thanks for being here 🙋🏻♂️❤️
North Las Vegas Hhhheeeeeyyyyyyy!! Lol glad you guys survived. So wish I could have ran into you two on your journey. Love the videos. What an amazing trip.
For settings in RVParky, I do stores that allow overnight parking, truck stops, rest areas, and casinos. In big cities with homeless problems, overnight parking is often prohibited by law, and you need to stay in places that are outside the edges of the cities.
OMG U WATCH NOT JUST BIKES!!
I was just about to comment about them and you immediately said something!
Hahaha yes! We love Jason’s stuff AND he’s Canadian as well!
Las Vegas to me is a symbol of how powerful media can be to change human behavior.
For example; Las Vegas became popular during the 50’s with Frank Sinatra, then the 70’s with Elvis.
It was a big impact on society and everyone wanted to be part of it.
Obviously still popular because we have all that older generation who still see that symbol, but new generation are different.
Yes, we may go, but is mostly for curiosity.
I go to Las Vegas because it has a great rock climbing community 🧗🏻♀️ kinda avoid going to the casino area. Honestly it has weird vibe.
Fun fact. Originally CD Juarez Mexico 🇲🇽 and El Paso Tx where to be the “Las Vegas” but a priest from that location make it impossible so they had to find a new location that allowed them to do it.
This is very observant! The city is a cultural reflection of the US in so many ways. Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏼
I whole hardily endorse Not Just Bikes, such a an informative channel!
Great watch as always 🙏🏿👑
I went to the north rim of the Grand Canyon a few years ago. It was sublime.
Compared to the south rim its so chill
We loved our time there! Spent 3 days and wouldn’t have changed it. 🥰
Loved those outfits in yellow shirt and red dress! Both are looking really good!
Thank yoooouuu! 🥰😘
As soon as I saw those two stores next to Walmart I knew exactly what part of north Las Vegas you guys were in. Right down the street from my folks place.
More and more Walmart's have started the no overnight policy this year.
That’s really sad. Imo it’s the least they can don for the communities their making money off of…
@@LeahandLevi Walmart was recently involved in a lawsuit where two children left in a vehicle died in a fire related to an overnight camper. A web search will show the details (controversial).
I don't know how much this has to do with Walmart. Municipalities can control land use within their borders, even on private land. Many have outlawed overnight camping in an (unsuccessful and ill advised) attempt to address homelessness.
I'm unfamiliar with the story of the deaths mentioned above. However, the liability situation is something that is fair. Will losing a lawsuit over unsafe overnight conditions in its parking lot bankrupt Walmart? Of course not. But unsafe overnight conditions are still unsafe, and legal liability is how US laws enforce the duty of care.
@@HarryLovesRuth For sure. Many localities have rules on this which override the Walmart policy. The one lawsuit won't bankrupt Walmart but if won sets a precedent for other similar suits and may be the straw that breaks the camel's back. The overnight thing is great for those who need it, but maybe not so thrilling for communities nearby.
7:38 in the video that feeling is the the best when your traveling and waking up in a new spot early in the morning with a nice sunrise even if it is in the Walmart parking lot lol
I wonder how you might have felt about Vegas with others to egg you on 😁
I have the same feelings/values around sustainability, though I am able to enjoy some of the abandon. Though Lake Mead was a nice respite!
Hey y'all! I'm getting my Ford edge suv ready for my vanlife exploring the dark side of South carolina. I'll spend my 1st time out at the Greer Savings and Bank. Exploring a 3 person homicide that's still unsolved almost 19 years later.
In the 5 years we’ve been traveling we have spent 2 nights in Walmart parking lots. The second/last time my husband woke me up at 3:30am after the fight outside has dispersed and we got from the RV to the truck real fast and hit the road.
Yeah there’s some very sketchy spots out there sadly… 😳
Hubby and I moved to Vegas for work 2 years ago. We’re both from Los Angeles and we’re considering of moving back. It’s not just the city for us and that’s okay
im surprised you didn't touch on this when you were at the hoover dam, but the water level there at lake mead has shrunk an INSANE amount veryyyy quickly. all that exposed white that you can see was not visible and its currently at a record low level. they're going to be implementing water usage rules starting 2023 for my state of arizona and those around it.
Valley of Fire just outside of Las Vegas has some really good camping site in a beautiful state park, if you like rock climbing, hiking and hoodoos. That way, you don't have to worry about the Walmart security and you'd get a much better night of sleep and some really good star gazing experiences, incase you go back to Vegas or decide to go to Brianhead or Zion National park from there the next time.
Almost matching, mustard and ketchup vibes hahahahahah love it
You should stop by Reno, much mellower than Vegas. Plus you get to see Tahoe!
I think it's easy to call out the tourism industry in Las Vegas (technically unincorporated Paradise, NV) for resource use because it's an experience that I don't enjoy. The unfortunate reality is that the Colorado River crisis is much more complex than the presence of an artificial oasis of hotels and gambling. Population centers have done a remarkable job of reducing water consumption. Agriculture (the products of which all Americans benefit to some degree) has work to do, but would have to vastly reduce the scale of its output if it were to reduce its consumption of water.
When the Colorado River's output was being divvied up among the states, the volume of water was (perhaps deliberately) miscalculated by the people doing the divvying. They also screwed Tribal Nations out of their share of what did exist.
As I see it, the question isn't about whether Las Vegas should exist or should we be farming in the desert. The question is what do the people who live in these regions want to do about the crisis and do they have the political power to affect the changes they want to see? Any solution to any problem must come from those affected and my job is to work to improve the US political system so that their voices are heard.
So we’ll said! I read a book about the western US water crisis and it proved very quickly that who gets the “rights” to water is a tricky thing to figure out at the best of times. Thanks for the comment!
you guys should have checked in at the self serve kiosk. no line. takes 3 min max
Vegas is a very unique place, but I would encourage you to go to other desert cities, such as Tucson or Santa Fe, to see a different approach to desert dwelling. While living in the desert isn’t the most environmentally responsible decision, one could also argue that living in a cold northern climate, with a high percentage of heating degree days is also environmentally unconscious. Hope your are enjoying your travels!!
Y'all should go to Flagstaff, AZ. I think you'd really vibe with the city.
We’ve heard great things! 🧐
Ok so I'm going to the grand canyon in November. Did you guys only visit the north rim? Is it worth it visiting both? We're going to Zion first and then heading to grand canyon the day after. We're also spending a day in Vegas for my friend's birthday and I feel like I'm gonna think about it the same way as Levi.
Oh no, you showed the Hollywood sign. That's copyright infringement 😱🤣
As a Vegas local I never go downtown or to the strip. I stay on the NW end of town.
Las Vegas is definitely on the bottom of my list. It's not for everyone.
All those people instantly set off my social anxiety just watching from my screen. Phew! I've never been to Vegas but I'm very okay with that 😜
Hahaha ohhhhh it was pretty overwhelming in person 😅😬
I just came across your channel and Omg that’s my local north Las Vegas Walmart how crazy such a small world. I really wonder how y’all ended here tho it’s probably the most insecure part of town
You guys would absolutely love Flagstaff if you're planning to stop there, unfortunately you just missed the last farmers market of the season here, it was a big one. If you happen to be spending the night in Phoenix let me know! I know plenty of people that would be happy to put you guys up for a night outside the car.
i live right by that walmart and thought i was crazy for thinking it looked familiar. definitely not the greatest walmart in vegas to stay at 😂
You guys should come and visit Florida. There is so much to do here.
We hope to get to Florida in the spring!
Oh my gosh. Your this is what's coming next week confirmed my suspicion. I thought I saw Levi and your car this morning parked right by freeway entrance. I wanted to turn around and say hi but didn't : ( I didn't think you would have made it from Las Vegas to LA that fast. I'm sorry I missed you!
Awe! Yeah we’ve been LOVING Los Angeles!
I've lived in the Vegas valley my whole life (Henderson now). I would not have picked NLV for a Wal-Mart parking lot, I guess that is slightly better than the middle of the city but summerlin and Henderson are much safer options. I avoid the strip unless going to a specific restaurant or show and definitely don't go down there on weekends. Did you do red rock and MT charleston? I assume if yes it was in your bonus video for patrons.
I love nature and the environment and I love traveling to Vegas too lol. A few days is usually good for me as well. It’s entertaining and fun to people watch. A friend and I did a huge backpacking trip then when to a buffet in Vegas and ate until we were sick and it’s one of my best memories lol. I loved this Ep! I am living vicariously through you guys
Haha yep! Life is all about balance right? Glad you’re enjoying the videos!
Grand Canyon how awesome 😎 to drink all that in without any distractions as you savour the splendour of nature
There is an aquifer underground in Vegas, that’s the origin story of the place, Mormons traveling to California found a spring and put up a small settlement/stop for other travelers. I believe that is still there somewhere in the city of Las Vegas, but be aware, once you crossed south Sahara Avenue, that’s unincorporated “cities” run by Clark County (Paradise, Winchester). This is how the gambling industry grew up around the strip because it was out of city limits. Just this past August it was “monsoon season” with lots of flooding (another RUclipsr that does sports stuff) was stuck there in the mess). The main issue is: the Colorado river can no longer sustain the Hoover Dam/Lake Mead AND the Glen Canyon Dam/Lake Powell. There’s a huge fight to have the Glen Canyon Dam removed to save at least Lake Mead, and further down the river from there.
It’s a fascinating and stressful story to watch unfold. The water rights of that area are going to be a massive issue jn the next 10 years
@@LeahandLevi there’s a book from 2013 by Nathaniel Rich called “Odds Against Tomorrow” that deals with extreme drought (in New York) and the problems it causes when a massive rain storm hits. Soil after a long period of no rain shrivels up and won’t absorb water, it’s almost like pavement, the water just pools on top, if there’s no outlet, or the storm drains get overwhelmed, you get flooding.
@@LeahandLevi Vox just released a video on water use in the Western US: 32% of the water goes to growing animal feed! No amount of residential switching to “desert landscaping” can fix that (residential use is 6%, commercial (including hotels with pools and fountains) is 8%). I’ve always said that we waste too much agricultural land to feed animals for a meat based diet, it seems we’re wasting water too.
I live a hour from vegas. I used to work in vegas my brother in laws grandma made the famous welcome to vegas sign on the strip.
Hahaha this is a great random fact. 🙏🏼😅
I’ve never wanted to go to Vegas and this video just sealed the deal. Nope. Not this kid. Lol
🎶 I’m tired I’m exhausted I’m emotional 🩸 🎵 ❤️
New merch? 🧐
We love the yellow shirt Levi!
The way she looks at you… she loves you… what software you use to make the videos and the covers on the videos? Looks great brother
Adobe my friend although I don’t love it most of the time 🥴
How long did it take y’all to save up to do this ?
That’s hilarious I used to work at that Walmart when I was 19 pretty sure they’re in north Las Vegas I love you
There’s only one thing I want to see in Vegas and that’s OmegaMart. I used to want to see Penn & Teller but they came here a few years ago (here being the greater Chicagoland area) so I got to scratch that off my list. If I were to visit the Grand Canyon I’d probably try to avoid Las Vegas.
Are you kidding, I was just at grand central market?! 😢You guys should have a meet up!
We thought about it but we weren’t really sure if anyone would be interested. 🤷🏻♂️😢
You guys are going to be disappointed after camping in the west as you go East.
In Moab at the hottest parts of the day when camping I go to a resort, in their basement they have 3 empty conference rooms that I use as an office, sometimes I sleep under the table too as it's quiet and dark and air conditioned in the midday heat.
It takes about an hour to check into a hotel in Vegas... you could gamble so much more if they would just hire more employees to check you in.
We’re definitely coming back to the west side we’ve decided. Colorado and Utah are on the list 👍🏼
If you come through Texas - don’t try sleeping in a Walmart parking lot! It’s not permitted in Texas says Walmart! Just an FYI.
I adore you guys, thank you for sharing your joruney
Thanks for watching! So happy to have you here 🙏🏻❤️
Why did you two not me up when in Northern California? 🤔 LOL
Girl do that PMS dance 💃 😩
I'm sure LV is crazy busy these days post-covid restrictions. But I'm guessing you checked in on a Friday or Saturday.
Yup, it was a very busy Friday afternoon!
Glad you enjoyed the Grand Canyon. Would have liked to have seen more of it and less of Vegas.
Wow this is the first time I am in total agreement with Levi re: Las Vegas, it’s overrated & horrible place overall. Just WHY? Why in a desert that literally has water shortages & extreme heat .
North Vegas is not a good place lol ya'll should have tried to sleep in the Centennial Hills Walmart parking lot (also Las Vegas), way better area. Hope ya'll feel better soon
So.glad you went to the north rim, south rim.is WAY to popular
I can not believe that you slept at the Walmart I work at that’s so crazy I’m gonna show all my co workers
Yeah I lived in Vegas and I hated it
I mean Nevada is awesome but I’m not about the gambling 😂
North Vegas is the hood haha
I have never understood the appeal
I would rather spend my money on good food and good quality clothes and good times with my family
Don't want to travel, did that my whole childhood. I was lucky. I am just a homebody now just loving my grown kids and my granddaughter.
Sound like country bumpkins in Vegas for the first time
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I stay at Cracker Barrel for overnight if this is an option.
You don't gamble unless you know how to play the games. You should have flushed Grandpa's money down the toilet, because that is what playing the games without knowing the rules, is.
Where do you pee or poop in this kind of places (parking lot)? That's always a stress for me when I sleep there in a small van without toilets...
Edit : now I'm at 8:12 so I know 😅.
Is there always always a bathroom that stay open during the night??!
We have a strategic toilet regiment! Basically we don’t drink anything after dinner when boondocking 👍🏼
@@LeahandLevi wow, I can't do that 😅!
Thank you for answering 😃
I know where that walmart is located
Yeah no to North Vegas
What was the vegan restaurant you went to?
It’s called Vegas Vegan! 👍🏼
Why are you and Leah sleeping in a Walmart parking lot ?