Hi guys! I am so sorry, I haven't missed any of your videos since I subscribed, but I don't always get to comment. Loved the Natural Bridge video, and was there last year while visiting our daughter who is a college student in Lynchburg. It was an enjoyable afternoon, and was so good to see that you went, too! This video, as they all are, was so lovely and you both do such a good job of explaining why you make the choices you do--so very helpful! Especially about National Parks vs State Parks! Stay safe and healthy, looking forward to seeing you next Sunday! (:
Just got back home from driving the Blue Ridge Pkwy and Shenandoah Skyline. We loved it. The sounds of nature Lynn were wonderful. Thanks for taking us along.
Glad you enjoyed it! That's a loooong drive at 45mph but a great one isn't it? We could have listened to the sounds in that meadow for hours... maybe we did 😂
That burger was delicious. Both meals... the sliders might have been better than the main meal. 😂. That spot was like a spaceship landed there... just flattened out in the middle of the meadow and she loved it. She took a nap a little later after realizing that might not have been smart to do during a long hike... but come to think of it Owen did too. 😂. ❤️ 💕
I thought to email you before we went on our trip. We were in Mathews Arm Sunday Oct 11 and Monday the 12. Then went to big meadow campground for Tuesday and Wed. Headed to Loft Mountain campground for Thursday-Saturday and ended up in Peeks of Otter for Sunday night. We just got home and we’re getting caught up on your videos and found out you guys were in Shenandoah too! Sorry to miss you guys.
We just missed you, we left Mathews Arm on Sunday the 11th. We did have a couple days of rain after that. Which campground was your favorite? Sounds like you had a great trip.
VAN TREKKING lifestyle I would have to say we liked Mathews Arm because of the small size. (As you know it rained Sunday and so many campers didn’t show up) Second is Loft. It is close to Doyle’s River (a falls trail) and Black Rock Summit (360 degrees view overlook. EXCELLENT)Two trails we really enjoyed. Last Big Meadow. At that time we were a party of three couples and it was comfortable for all rigs. But we are usually on our own and it was too crowded if we were on our own. 😉 But we enjoyed Hawkbill summit and Dark hollow falls. Yes it was a beautiful trip and there are a few more trails I would like to hike so we will be back. 😍
Another great video. Up here we are getting snow ! 🙄! So I enjoy this video . Especially something different was Maggie having a camera and seeing what she goes through and what she see. Like most of your great video is the scenery that I love . Thank you for sharing ! Be safe and be kind!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Can’t believe you already have snow. It was fun seeing what Maggie sees, sometimes we forget she’s so low to the ground that she doesn’t see what we do. Hope you have a great week.
Such beautiful meadows! Maggie sure gave some good footage to illustrate your point about the colors! And as always the food looked awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🤙
Maggie always amazes us. It's fun to watch her stop and just take in something that's beautiful like the meadow. Hope you are getting to enjoy fall too.
As always, you do not disappoint with your taste of fall from Shenandoah. Like you, I enjoy the “weeds” as they go from summer through their lifecycle into fall and then winter. I probably have as many pictures (close up) of seed pods as I do of the leaves! We’ve seen many of the things you showed along your journey and they never get old. We won’t get to make a trek into leaf peeping country this year but your video gave us the visit we were hoping to make. The tips for deciding where to camp are always good to know. The reminder that you will be many, many miles back to a real grocery store or gas station is good information even if you’re not camping but are a day tripper. Running short on food or - heaven forbid - coffee, can make a camping trip or day journey less than fun! So words to the wise are a good thing!! Thanks again for a gentle and relaxing visit to Shenandoah in my recliner. Maybe next year we will make it a real journey. But for 2020 a virtual trip is just the ticket! Do ya happy dance. 😉
The Big Meadows walk gave me a new appreciation for weeds. I have never seen so many plant species in one place, there were 100’s. It was one of my favorite things we experienced on this trip. Thanks so much for spending part of your Sunday with us. We hope you have a wonderful week.
This is another great video with a good look steak burger and sliders. Beautiful meadows. Thank you for the tips on camping that is nice to know. The park where you are at looks nice. It was beautiful like the meadows on the tv show Little House on the Prairie. It cute with Maggie too. Camera on her and her running that was so cute. Thank you for this video.
So nice of you to tell us that! We do our best to show the happy times and to be honest they far outweigh the confused/mad/lost/sad times but those happen to us as well. Owen is getting better at holding back his "keep off my grass" moments when we're out. 😂
Hey kind friends! What an awesome video! I loved the Maggie Cam! I have done the preparing 2 meals at one time...it’s awesome! That meal was so colorful, I know it tasted scrumptious, too. I love the Hawaiian Rolls, so I’m sure lunch the next day was just as yummy. Have a great time this week. We’ll see you next time! We’re up in your neck of the woods checking out fall color today. Much love to you both! Your friend in SC, Jane❤️
Much love back sweet, sweet Jane from SC. The sliders were maybe even better than the main meal... no lie! Hope the colors were showing off for you... the crowds this weekend were something. The line of cars coming off the mountain was as long as we've ever seen it. BTW, we head to your lovely home state this week. ❤️ 💕
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I do hope we get to meet you some time! We rode up to Boone on Sunday, looked at the beautiful countryside, had a picnic and came home across 421 toward Wilkesboro from there. It was beautiful. We were supposed to be camping this weekend, but had to put one of our pups (16 year old doxie) to sleep on Thursday afternoon and I just couldn't do it. I hope you have a wonderful week! We live not far from Kings Mountain State Park and National Park. Much love, Jane❤️
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I live on Long Island, New York. It is a very populous place and becoming more so every day. When you drive for twenty minutes you can probably cover fifteen to twenty miles. Twenty minutes might get me one or two miles - if that! There are many attractions and beautiful areas, but getting to them or finding them uncrowded are very difficult.
We loved the Maggie-cam too and we're glad you let us know. She "tolerates" it and tried to shake it off twice. But that's a record. It is interesting for us to see what she sees from her height and it's eye opening for us to see that it is different... not just colors but actually what she sees... sometimes it's better. Hope you're doing well and hope to see you again soon.
I could smell those burgers and onions all the way up here in Western Maryland! Boy howdy! Our fall color is just a week to the peak, I think. Be careful with that happy dance, you might throw something out! 🤣
That happy dance and keeping up with Lynn on hikes is my only exercise so I hope I don't throw my hip out. 😂 Your colors this year are stunning. Hope you get out to enjoy them... we know you will.
Great video. So glad to see you at SNP! I love hiking the trails there. The reasons on your "cons" list are why we don't camp there. We do go camping at Shenandoah/Harrisonburg KOA or Luray KOA that has full hookups. But your right, it would be nice to start a hiking trail at the campsite. Happy trails!
Pros and Cons are such individual things that we sometimes hesitate to share ours... we're so set in our ways these days. We didn't share it on the video but being so close to so many colleges Saturday night was like a frat party at many of the sites near us. Well, that might be old man speak for they were a little noisy. 😂. But being right there for the hikes and strolls was definitely a reason we'll do it again soon. Thanks for being with us. Happy Tails!
FYI, the other 3 campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park do have showers, but you need quarters for them. I just stayed at Mathews arm for the first time last weekend, but I have camped at the other campgrounds as well. When the weather is cool enough not to need AC, I would highly recommend all the campgrounds in the park
You are so right and we should have shared that. We rarely use the showers but try to remember to include the info. But that quarter thing... 😂 It's all I can do to remember soap and shampoo and towels... I'd end up walking back to the camper for quarters for sure. 😂. We have stayed in Loft Mountain and loved it there too. Thanks for being with us and letting others here know about the showers.
That is a beautiful campground... Loft Mountain is our favorite cg in the park. But we were traveling north on Thursday and even though we planned to stay there we decided getting a spot there for that night would be doable but then driving to Mathews Arm the next morning would put us in the long line at 7:30 hoping to get a spot. We were right... the line was half way up the hill there waiting and many were turned away. Glad you're with us.
Joah, my husband and I also hiked Doyle’s river trail. We couldn’t get a parking site on Saturday so we got up on Sunday and parked by 8am. We have a Class B van so we made breakfast in the parking lot before we hiked. It was a beautiful trail.😍
Thought you were about to start breaking dancing. I always crave on Monday what I see you cook on Sunday. Now I have to find somebody that has hamburger steak on their menu in Hilton Head. Fall colors are beautiful! Can’t wait to hit all the NPs when I hit the road! Walmart being far away should be on the pro list.
Break dancing at my age means breaking something while dancing. 😂 🕺. Hilton Head is a great place to be this week... the weather looks like heaven there. And you're right... being that far away from Wally World is both a pro and a con. :-)
VAN TREKKING lifestyle LMBO don’t want you to break something! Weather is beautiful this week on HHI. It’s pretty much perfect. Was watching 30 & a Wake Up’s livestream. He said he’s going to reach out to you because he’s in VA now. He could be your guest on Griddle Me This & you could teach him how to cook.
Hey I think I missed the heart button and hit the thumbs down... hope you didn't see that. 😂 You should make your way up here to do those and if we're around you can get that burger. But our food doesn't hold a candle your food in your area. I know like us you get "used" to it but don't... it's a national treasure that we love, love, love! Thanks for being with us on all our adventures. Maybe we'll head your way sometime soon... you've got me craving crawfish. 😂
I am a new subscriber and I like your down to earth approach. I also like the way Maggie is an important part of your life. My wife and I travel with three small dogs. They are always a lot of fun.
Thank you so much for subscribing. Maggie is a big part of our life and one of the reasons we have an RV so she can always go with us. There is not a day that Maggie doesn’t make us smile in some way, I’m sure you feel the same about your three. We appreciate your comment.
Thanks so much for this great video. We are going there next summer and appreciate the information regarding the campground . Hope to meet up someday, but in the meantime stay safe and be well.
Shenandoah NP is on our list list for travel next year. Thank you for all the videos!! They are beautiful! We were wondering what App is best for us to monitor bridge and tunnel heights. We have a Winnebago view with a height of 11.5ft and are worried about all those tunnels we saw on the videos. Let us know if you have the time. Thank you!
Hello my friend, when you say “perfect little bite!”. I’ll have to agree with Lynn, that bite could feed a family of four. Now when I watch your videos I have to go get a snack before I can finish. That’s a good thing..... Stay thirsty my friend.
Enjoyed the video oh, we were actually going to go to Skyline Drive yesterday. But traffic was horrific would have took too long to get on. So we decided to go to the Shenandoah River State Park.
Can't imagine how crowded Friday and Saturday were there. Even Thursdays are becoming really busy too. It's so close to so many east coast major cities and it really is a treasure. And... the leaves and colors... :-)
Skyline and the SNP is real close to us in No VA. That's also a curse because Skyline can get real CROWDED in the Fall....the best time of the year up there. Love the Maggie Cam! As for dropping food....always remember, God made dirt so dirt don't hurt. Enjoy!
I totally understand the crowds. The Blue Ridge Parkway close to us is the same way this time of year. It is such a beautiful place to visit this time of year. I love your “dirt don’t hurt” saying, thanks for sharing.
Nothing beats a good hamburger with a lot of grilled veggies. I don't eat wheat or gluten foods and don't miss those old supermarket buns at all. (A slice of swiss cheese and chopped avocado are great additions too!)
Great video as always. I tried to inhale hard enough to smell the steaks, peppers and onions but couldn’t quite do it. Yummie! Question if you do not mind....how much do you use the Travato versus how much did you think you would use it? More, or, less? My wife and I have not bought our rv yet, but I think we will use it more than we think we will. My apologies if you have answered this already. Regards, Tim
We have used it a lot more than we ever thought we would. I think a lot of the reason is it is so much easier than any other RV that we’ve had. Also, now we are also using it as our daily driver because of having a bathroom with us all the time. Thanks for the question.
"Maggie Cam." Sounds like you should hashtag that and make it a thing: #maggiecam . Great video, as usual. What is the senior membership you have for the discounted camping? Thanks. Sending love from the Pennsylvanians, Randy & Sharon.
The pass is the Senior National Park Pass. You can purchase when you are 62, it’s a lifetime pass for $80. It gives you free entry to National Parks and half price for camping in NP and COE campgrounds. I like the #maggiecam idea.
We take the 17 on camping trips and use the 22 at home. The 22 is a little to heavy and big for the van. Owen does prefer the 22 because it has 2 burners.
We do our best to have a place for everything and put everything in it's place... but that's hard for us too. Most of the time it looks just like that... but many times we'll tidy up before filming inside. We have the trailer, the storage box on the back and the Thule up top. A lot of our outdoor things are in those places. But things we use every day are either above the cab in that shelf, over the door in that shelf or in the storage area at the back door. Thanks for being with us.
Well, the lithium battery installation has been a "journey". If I had just taken the AGM batteries out we would be much better. As it is it seems the only purpose in life for the lithiums is to keep the AGMs topped off. We have lots more power and on this trip made it 3 days without running out of power or needing the generator. But it's hard to measure SOC (state of charge). Making a change this week. 😂
Was that a double wall stainless steel stemless wine glass that you used to put water on the griddle? It has a nice smooth rounded edge. Where’d you buy them?
We bought them in the camping section at Walmart. But, here's a link to them from our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/dp/B07H94X2TY/?ref=exp_vantrekkinglifestyle_dp_vv_d
Hey Jon! Thanks for being with us so much on our trips. The National Park Pass is $80 per year until you reach your 62nd birthday and then it's $80 for a lifetime pass. Cheers.
We do not like almost all other RUclips creators who travel. We have asked several times while entering if filming and have even had rangers subscribe. We were told OK in places everyone can go and as long as you are not doing something that defaces property or encourages others to engage in activities not allowed in the park. The Kara and Nate situation may change that though... we'll see. .gov site still does not mention RUclips content specifically. It does mention drones and even though we love our drone we never, ever break those rules. Thanks for the warning.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Glad you're on top of this. Was just about to ask the same question after seeing this video and reading about Kara and Nate in this morning's rvtravel.com newsletter. Absolutely love your videos and seeing the beauty of the parks through them is wonderful. Would be sad to have to avoid that, but we sure don't want to see you caught up in any kind of trouble.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi guys! I am so sorry, I haven't missed any of your videos since I subscribed, but I don't always get to comment. Loved the Natural Bridge video, and was there last year while visiting our daughter who is a college student in Lynchburg. It was an enjoyable afternoon, and was so good to see that you went, too! This video, as they all are, was so lovely and you both do such a good job of explaining why you make the choices you do--so very helpful! Especially about National Parks vs State Parks! Stay safe and healthy, looking forward to seeing you next Sunday! (:
It’s good to hear from you again. Thanks so much for for sharing, it’s much appreciated.
Just got back home from driving the Blue Ridge Pkwy and Shenandoah Skyline. We loved it. The sounds of nature Lynn were wonderful. Thanks for taking us along.
Glad you enjoyed it! That's a loooong drive at 45mph but a great one isn't it? We could have listened to the sounds in that meadow for hours... maybe we did 😂
Thank you Lynn and Owen (and Maggie) for another wonderful adventure. A great way for us to start our Sunday. Safe travels.
You are so welcome. We are so glad we are part of your Sunday morning. Have a great week.
That burger steak looked delicious. Beautiful meadow! Loved seeing Maggie have her zoomies! Big hugs ❤️Stay safe.
That burger was delicious. Both meals... the sliders might have been better than the main meal. 😂. That spot was like a spaceship landed there... just flattened out in the middle of the meadow and she loved it. She took a nap a little later after realizing that might not have been smart to do during a long hike... but come to think of it Owen did too. 😂. ❤️ 💕
Good Sunday morning We enjoy these videos so much. Thank you for doing them. Safe travels and happy tails.
Thank you David, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoy the videos, it means a lot.
I love the sounds of nature, I could put it on a loop and fall asleep to it!
I love the sounds of nature too, music to my ears.
I thought to email you before we went on our trip. We were in Mathews Arm Sunday Oct 11 and Monday the 12. Then went to big meadow campground for Tuesday and Wed. Headed to Loft Mountain campground for Thursday-Saturday and ended up in Peeks of Otter for Sunday night. We just got home and we’re getting caught up on your videos and found out you guys were in Shenandoah too! Sorry to miss you guys.
We just missed you, we left Mathews Arm on Sunday the 11th. We did have a couple days of rain after that. Which campground was your favorite? Sounds like you had a great trip.
VAN TREKKING lifestyle I would have to say we liked Mathews Arm because of the small size. (As you know it rained Sunday and so many campers didn’t show up) Second is Loft. It is close to Doyle’s River (a falls trail) and Black Rock Summit (360 degrees view overlook. EXCELLENT)Two trails we really enjoyed. Last Big Meadow. At that time we were a party of three couples and it was comfortable for all rigs. But we are usually on our own and it was too crowded if we were on our own. 😉 But we enjoyed Hawkbill summit and Dark hollow falls. Yes it was a beautiful trip and there are a few more trails I would like to hike so we will be back. 😍
Thanks for your thoughts, I’ll keep a list of the trails for our next visit.
Another great video. Up here we are getting snow ! 🙄! So I enjoy this video . Especially something different was Maggie having a camera and seeing what she goes through and what she see. Like most of your great video is the scenery that I love . Thank you for sharing ! Be safe and be kind!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Can’t believe you already have snow. It was fun seeing what Maggie sees, sometimes we forget she’s so low to the ground that she doesn’t see what we do. Hope you have a great week.
Such beautiful meadows! Maggie sure gave some good footage to illustrate your point about the colors! And as always the food looked awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🤙
Maggie always amazes us. It's fun to watch her stop and just take in something that's beautiful like the meadow. Hope you are getting to enjoy fall too.
VAN TREKKING lifestyle well we live in Southwest Florida on a little island (Ft. Myers Beach) so it’s kinda only two seasons! Summer and summer! 😄
We love your videos!! You encourage us to get out there!! PLEASE keep up the great work !!
Thank you so much for your kind words. If we relay anything I’m glad it’s to get outside and enjoy yourselves.
Great video! Y'alls meals always look so good. Love that maggie gets to ride with y'all.
Thank you. We appreciate you watching and commenting.
So Beautiful Maggie so cute off leash and running in the meadow
She absolutely amazes us too with how she visibly enjoys the views and nature. Thanks for being with us!
As always, you do not disappoint with your taste of fall from Shenandoah. Like you, I enjoy the “weeds” as they go from summer through their lifecycle into fall and then winter. I probably have as many pictures (close up) of seed pods as I do of the leaves! We’ve seen many of the things you showed along your journey and they never get old. We won’t get to make a trek into leaf peeping country this year but your video gave us the visit we were hoping to make. The tips for deciding where to camp are always good to know. The reminder that you will be many, many miles back to a real grocery store or gas station is good information even if you’re not camping but are a day tripper. Running short on food or - heaven forbid - coffee, can make a camping trip or day journey less than fun! So words to the wise are a good thing!!
Thanks again for a gentle and relaxing visit to Shenandoah in my recliner. Maybe next year we will make it a real journey. But for 2020 a virtual trip is just the ticket! Do ya happy dance. 😉
The Big Meadows walk gave me a new appreciation for weeds. I have never seen so many plant species in one place, there were 100’s. It was one of my favorite things we experienced on this trip. Thanks so much for spending part of your Sunday with us. We hope you have a wonderful week.
My kids were laughing so hard at Maggie, running around and the "Maggie Cam" They also started doing the Happy Dance with you. What a great episode!
That is so sweet, it’s good to hear your kids actually watched us. Thanks for sharing.
This is another great video with a good look steak burger and sliders. Beautiful meadows. Thank you for the tips on camping that is nice to know. The park where you are at looks nice. It was beautiful like the meadows on the tv show Little House on the Prairie. It cute with Maggie too. Camera on her and her running that was so cute. Thank you for this video.
Thank you so much for your kind comment, it is much appreciated.
Love your happy dance after great food and the happiness that is spread throughout your awesome videos! Thank you for spreading all the happiness!
So nice of you to tell us that! We do our best to show the happy times and to be honest they far outweigh the confused/mad/lost/sad times but those happen to us as well. Owen is getting better at holding back his "keep off my grass" moments when we're out. 😂
Hey kind friends! What an awesome video! I loved the Maggie Cam! I have done the preparing 2 meals at one time...it’s awesome! That meal was so colorful, I know it tasted scrumptious, too. I love the Hawaiian Rolls, so I’m sure lunch the next day was just as yummy. Have a great time this week. We’ll see you next time! We’re up in your neck of the woods checking out fall color today. Much love to you both! Your friend in SC, Jane❤️
Much love back sweet, sweet Jane from SC. The sliders were maybe even better than the main meal... no lie! Hope the colors were showing off for you... the crowds this weekend were something. The line of cars coming off the mountain was as long as we've ever seen it. BTW, we head to your lovely home state this week. ❤️ 💕
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I do hope we get to meet you some time! We rode up to Boone on Sunday, looked at the beautiful countryside, had a picnic and came home across 421 toward Wilkesboro from there. It was beautiful. We were supposed to be camping this weekend, but had to put one of our pups (16 year old doxie) to sleep on Thursday afternoon and I just couldn't do it. I hope you have a wonderful week! We live not far from Kings Mountain State Park and National Park. Much love, Jane❤️
Wonderful Sunday morning once again! Love the Maggie-cam and her sprinting circle of joy was just delightful. Safe travels my friends.
Glad you enjoyed it! We are so glad you're always with us in spirit and in comments here. BTW, where is home for you?
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I live on Long Island, New York. It is a very populous place and becoming more so every day. When you drive for twenty minutes you can probably cover fifteen to twenty miles. Twenty minutes might get me one or two miles - if that! There are many attractions and beautiful areas, but getting to them or finding them uncrowded are very difficult.
The Maggie cam was awesome! Gives you another perspective on your hikes. Food was amazing as usual, and so was this video. Y'all have fun and be safe!
We loved the Maggie-cam too and we're glad you let us know. She "tolerates" it and tried to shake it off twice. But that's a record. It is interesting for us to see what she sees from her height and it's eye opening for us to see that it is different... not just colors but actually what she sees... sometimes it's better. Hope you're doing well and hope to see you again soon.
Love the Maggie cam!
It’s always fun to see things through your dog’s eyes. Thanks for watching.
I could smell those burgers and onions all the way up here in Western Maryland! Boy howdy! Our fall color is just a week to the peak, I think. Be careful with that happy dance, you might throw something out! 🤣
That happy dance and keeping up with Lynn on hikes is my only exercise so I hope I don't throw my hip out. 😂 Your colors this year are stunning. Hope you get out to enjoy them... we know you will.
Wow Love it. Maggie is a 🌟. She is well behaved. She adapts to every hike. can’t wait to start exploring too. God Bless 🙏🏻🥰
Maggie is a trooper for sure. We have been so blessed to have her in our lives. Thanks for watching.
Great video. So glad to see you at SNP! I love hiking the trails there. The reasons on your "cons" list are why we don't camp there. We do go camping at Shenandoah/Harrisonburg KOA or Luray KOA that has full hookups. But your right, it would be nice to start a hiking trail at the campsite. Happy trails!
Pros and Cons are such individual things that we sometimes hesitate to share ours... we're so set in our ways these days. We didn't share it on the video but being so close to so many colleges Saturday night was like a frat party at many of the sites near us. Well, that might be old man speak for they were a little noisy. 😂. But being right there for the hikes and strolls was definitely a reason we'll do it again soon. Thanks for being with us. Happy Tails!
FYI, the other 3 campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park do have showers, but you need quarters for them. I just stayed at Mathews arm for the first time last weekend, but I have camped at the other campgrounds as well. When the weather is cool enough not to need AC, I would highly recommend all the campgrounds in the park
You are so right and we should have shared that. We rarely use the showers but try to remember to include the info. But that quarter thing... 😂 It's all I can do to remember soap and shampoo and towels... I'd end up walking back to the camper for quarters for sure. 😂. We have stayed in Loft Mountain and loved it there too. Thanks for being with us and letting others here know about the showers.
My wife and I were there right around the same time as you guys! We were at Loft Mountain and hiked Doyle's river trail. Absolutely beautiful!
That is a beautiful campground... Loft Mountain is our favorite cg in the park. But we were traveling north on Thursday and even though we planned to stay there we decided getting a spot there for that night would be doable but then driving to Mathews Arm the next morning would put us in the long line at 7:30 hoping to get a spot. We were right... the line was half way up the hill there waiting and many were turned away. Glad you're with us.
Joah, my husband and I also hiked Doyle’s river trail. We couldn’t get a parking site on Saturday so we got up on Sunday and parked by 8am. We have a Class B van so we made breakfast in the parking lot before we hiked. It was a beautiful trail.😍
That Maggie enjoy herself thanks for sharing. Safe Travels
We love seeing Maggie enjoy herself, it makes us smile every single time.
Very Cool! We are heading up that way on our way to New Jersey next week. The color is always perfect this time of year. 😃
You should have a beautiful trip. Safe travels.
Such a beautiful time of year. We are having a splendid autumn in N Idaho. Thanks for sharing another great video.
You are so welcome and thank you for watching and commenting.
Thought you were about to start breaking dancing. I always crave on Monday what I see you cook on Sunday. Now I have to find somebody that has hamburger steak on their menu in Hilton Head. Fall colors are beautiful! Can’t wait to hit all the NPs when I hit the road! Walmart being far away should be on the pro list.
Break dancing at my age means breaking something while dancing. 😂 🕺. Hilton Head is a great place to be this week... the weather looks like heaven there. And you're right... being that far away from Wally World is both a pro and a con. :-)
VAN TREKKING lifestyle LMBO don’t want you to break something! Weather is beautiful this week on HHI. It’s pretty much perfect. Was watching 30 & a Wake Up’s livestream. He said he’s going to reach out to you because he’s in VA now. He could be your guest on Griddle Me This & you could teach him how to cook.
I wanna burger from you so I can do the happy dance! 😋😋😋. Thanks for sharing y’all adventures. Watching from south Louisiana .
Always wanted to do that national park. And skyline drive.
Hey I think I missed the heart button and hit the thumbs down... hope you didn't see that. 😂 You should make your way up here to do those and if we're around you can get that burger. But our food doesn't hold a candle your food in your area. I know like us you get "used" to it but don't... it's a national treasure that we love, love, love! Thanks for being with us on all our adventures. Maybe we'll head your way sometime soon... you've got me craving crawfish. 😂
Loved the views yours and Maggie's!!!
Thank you for letting us know. Maggie amazes us with how she'll stop and take in nature. Thanks for being with us!
Keep up the great work have a great day
We will keep them coming as long a we have people like you watching. Have a wonderful week.
we have been going there for years. good ole big meadows
This was our first time but not our last.
Great video guys. Maggie sure was havin fun. Cheers!!!
Hello old friend. Yes... Mags enjoys life anytime we let her. :-)
Great video as always, thank you!
You are so welcome. We appreciate you watching. Hope you have a great week.
My wife says Owen reminds her of Dr. Phil, ever heard that one before.... great video again...
😂😂 I've been told that a few times... hope she likes Dr. Phil. That could be a bad thing. 😂. Thanks for being with us.
Now that's a burger!! If we ever run into you both; I sure hope it's meal time. Another great video!🍂🍁🏕
Thanks Pamela for watching and commenting.
I am a new subscriber and I like your down to earth approach. I also like the way Maggie is an important part of your life. My wife and I travel with three small dogs. They are always a lot of fun.
Thank you so much for subscribing. Maggie is a big part of our life and one of the reasons we have an RV so she can always go with us. There is not a day that Maggie doesn’t make us smile in some way, I’m sure you feel the same about your three. We appreciate your comment.
I am in Brevard North Carolina in my Road Trex and it's been get down in the 30°.
I told Owen that 50 wasn’t really cold, however it did get colder.
Thanks so much for this great video. We are going there next summer and appreciate the information regarding the campground . Hope to meet up someday, but in the meantime stay safe and be well.
You are so welcome. Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the video. It’s a great place to visit and I’m sure you will love it there.
Thank you so much for taking me along with you to your amazing adventures! Your videos are so inspirational!😍
Allison, thank you for letting us know that. We are truly happy that you're with us "virtually" on our adventures. See you next week.
Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Shenandoah NP is on our list list for travel next year. Thank you for all the videos!! They are beautiful! We were wondering what App is best for us to monitor bridge and tunnel heights. We have a Winnebago view with a height of 11.5ft and are worried about all those tunnels we saw on the videos. Let us know if you have the time. Thank you!
To be honest I’m not sure which is the best App for height restriction, it’s been awhile since we’ve had to worry about that. So sorry.
Hello my friend, when you say “perfect little bite!”. I’ll have to agree with Lynn, that bite could feed a family of four. Now when I watch your videos I have to go get a snack before I can finish. That’s a good thing..... Stay thirsty my friend.
We appreciate your positive comments. Have a good rest of the week.
Enjoyed the video oh, we were actually going to go to Skyline Drive yesterday. But traffic was horrific would have took too long to get on. So we decided to go to the Shenandoah River State Park.
Can't imagine how crowded Friday and Saturday were there. Even Thursdays are becoming really busy too. It's so close to so many east coast major cities and it really is a treasure. And... the leaves and colors... :-)
Skyline and the SNP is real close to us in No VA. That's also a curse because Skyline can get real CROWDED in the Fall....the best time of the year up there. Love the Maggie Cam! As for dropping food....always remember, God made dirt so dirt don't hurt. Enjoy!
I totally understand the crowds. The Blue Ridge Parkway close to us is the same way this time of year. It is such a beautiful place to visit this time of year. I love your “dirt don’t hurt” saying, thanks for sharing.
I’m going there for the first time in over a decade tomorrow!
Have a wonderful trip.
Nothing beats a good hamburger with a lot of grilled veggies. I don't eat wheat or gluten foods and don't miss those old supermarket buns at all. (A slice of swiss cheese and chopped avocado are great additions too!)
Sounds like a great way to eat a hamburger. We’ll have to try that. Thanks for sharing.
Have I missed something? No butter for grilling the veggies? LOVE the Maggie Cam!
I may have forgotten the butter... you know Owen loves butter. Thanks for watching.
I think maggie is the star here want to see more
You are so right about Maggie being the Star. Thanks for watching.
Great video as always. I tried to inhale hard enough to smell the steaks, peppers and onions but couldn’t quite do it. Yummie! Question if you do not mind....how much do you use the Travato versus how much did you think you would use it? More, or, less? My wife and I have not bought our rv yet, but I think we will use it more than we think we will. My apologies if you have answered this already. Regards, Tim
We have used it a lot more than we ever thought we would. I think a lot of the reason is it is so much easier than any other RV that we’ve had. Also, now we are also using it as our daily driver because of having a bathroom with us all the time. Thanks for the question.
Another great video! How late in the season can you camp in that area?
It looks like the campgrounds close November 1. Thanks for watching.
WHAT A BURGER !!! As usual great video THANKS !!!!!
That was a big burger wasn't it? 😂. Thanks for being with us!
"Maggie Cam." Sounds like you should hashtag that and make it a thing: #maggiecam . Great video, as usual. What is the senior membership you have for the discounted camping? Thanks. Sending love from the Pennsylvanians, Randy & Sharon.
Ha! Wrote that before the end of the video and you just answered. :)
The pass is the Senior National Park Pass. You can purchase when you are 62, it’s a lifetime pass for $80. It gives you free entry to National Parks and half price for camping in NP and COE campgrounds. I like the #maggiecam idea.
Looks like I answered you again. Sorry
Do you both need to buy the pass or will one suffice?
One per vehicle.
Last time we stayed at that campground a bear came into our site while we were cooking dinner. Hope you enjoyed your stay.
Owen would have love to have a bear come into our camp site. I bet it was scary at the time, but a good story.
Do you use the 17 or 22 inch Blackstone, you have both listed in your Amazon store...
We take the 17 on camping trips and use the 22 at home. The 22 is a little to heavy and big for the van. Owen does prefer the 22 because it has 2 burners.
Your cabin always looks so neat. Where do you store your outdoor gear?
We do our best to have a place for everything and put everything in it's place... but that's hard for us too. Most of the time it looks just like that... but many times we'll tidy up before filming inside. We have the trailer, the storage box on the back and the Thule up top. A lot of our outdoor things are in those places. But things we use every day are either above the cab in that shelf, over the door in that shelf or in the storage area at the back door. Thanks for being with us.
Just wondering what ever happened to your Lithium Upgrade in the Travato?
Well, the lithium battery installation has been a "journey". If I had just taken the AGM batteries out we would be much better. As it is it seems the only purpose in life for the lithiums is to keep the AGMs topped off. We have lots more power and on this trip made it 3 days without running out of power or needing the generator. But it's hard to measure SOC (state of charge). Making a change this week. 😂
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Thanks will follow on your DIY
I am curious - I love the look of Linn's tops. Does she make them herself?
Thank you, but I don’t make my tops.
I want a bite of the burger. Yumm
Sorry we are not able to share. We appreciate you watching and commenting.
Was that a double wall stainless steel stemless wine glass that you used to put water on the griddle? It has a nice smooth rounded edge. Where’d you buy them?
We bought them in the camping section at Walmart. But, here's a link to them from our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/dp/B07H94X2TY/?ref=exp_vantrekkinglifestyle_dp_vv_d
Hi, good video, appreciate it. How much does the National Park Senior pass cost? Thanks and Cheers!
Jon
Hey Jon! Thanks for being with us so much on our trips. The National Park Pass is $80 per year until you reach your 62nd birthday and then it's $80 for a lifetime pass. Cheers.
Do you have a filming permit? You are a professional film maker. Fine could be coming.
We do not like almost all other RUclips creators who travel. We have asked several times while entering if filming and have even had rangers subscribe. We were told OK in places everyone can go and as long as you are not doing something that defaces property or encourages others to engage in activities not allowed in the park. The Kara and Nate situation may change that though... we'll see. .gov site still does not mention RUclips content specifically. It does mention drones and even though we love our drone we never, ever break those rules. Thanks for the warning.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Glad you're on top of this. Was just about to ask the same question after seeing this video and reading about Kara and Nate in this morning's rvtravel.com newsletter. Absolutely love your videos and seeing the beauty of the parks through them is wonderful. Would be sad to have to avoid that, but we sure don't want to see you caught up in any kind of trouble.