You can thank the unfortunate homeless people for the grumpy reception in eastern Washington and many other places around our country. They tend to think they can camp any ware they want and no one will care. The old days of friendly people are disappearing fast. Sad but true.
There is no shortage of jackholes in Eastern Washington. However you screwed up big time quite a few times. First of all not getting the no trespassing sign. Just because it was placed in the yard back from the road doesn't mean you can drive right up to the sign.The signs generally get torn down or bent in half when placed within reach of a road. Then and most importantly you parked your car in dried grass on several times when it was 106 degrees. You also had a cooking fire in an unsafe location. You're very lucky all they did was yell at you.
A cautionary tale, really enjoyed your account of your travels through this area... Thank you for sharing.. it is important to know what one might expect, not just the good times.
I unfortunately had the pleasure of living in Eastern Washington for 3 years and can, sadly, say this is quite common. Whether it's the rude/mean people or other campers deciding to camp right next to you when theres plenty of other spots and then act like they're the only ones there. That place sucks. Even more unfortunate, is a lot North Idaho is the same way :(
Yes, those people were rude and they should have better explained their problem of other people parking their cars on the road side. However, diving your car over fairly tall dry grass could cause a huge field fire. This is due to the dry grass making contact with the hot exhaust system of your car.
Something isn’t it. Unfortunately, these crazies are not limited to that area. There everywhere. I’m a touring cyclist and my guess is 10% of US citizens are certifiable. So far, I haven’t seen this in Canada. You appeared vulnerable to these individuals. I have guerrilla camped out there but was not visible thank goodness. I was on a bike tour in Somerset, NJ and stopped to make a phone call on a Sunday and pulled into a small parking lot of a business that wasn’t opened. A woman came out and started screaming at me she was calling the police. I told her i was just making a phone call and couldn’t do it in traffic and would promptly go. She went back inside and came out with a dustbin of dirt and threw it on me.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. So sorry to hear how some have treated you. As someone who's done numerous long-distance cycling tours I can relate. Most people have been kind (don't think I ever had a problem in Canada either) but yes, in the USA there are certainly some crazies along the way. I hope you have good experiences from now on!
Positively beautiful shots, footage and funny, light commentary from a such a seemingly stranger weary territory…! “I didn’t think it was gonna be that shallow” (that’s what he said…lol)
About 15 years ago traveling through Oregon wine country we stopped off a rural road to walk my dog. Walking my dog on the side of the road a woman approached me to tell me I was trespassing on her property. I asked, "on the side of the road is your property"? Yes, she replied. In California people walk their dogs on others front yards all the time, and long as they pick up after their dog, I have never said a thing. Sorry you ran into so many unpleasant people, a lot of paranoia nowadays. Stay safe Rockhopper, excellent work as always!!
Yes, people can be strange. I wonder if she really owned by the side of the road? Some people act like they own property they don't, I've learned. Thanks for sharing your experience. More good videos coming!
30 years I went looking to fish Crab Creek. I could not find the public area and slept next to the creek where a rancher woke me up at 6:00AM. He said I had to go but was ok with me catching a trout the night before.
Unfortunately, there are pockets of people like this where I live too (west-central Texas). One of the worst things about them are that they all claim to be Christians. That is, the New American Christians, where the word of Jesus has been twisted to the point where "Compassion" and "Mercy" mean "making a clean headshot".
Thanks for the information rockhopper I always thought Americans were gracious and happy people obviously not in East Washington, I sure enjoy your video price for 12 years I lived in Surrey British Columbia bordering small town of Blaine
Hey, our ancestors stole this land fair and square! Git! Having said that, I 100% wouldn't go on private property because people are unpredictable and I definitely wouldn't light a fire in a tinder box. Stay safe, enjoy your adventures.
Just so everyone knows, I'm very careful with fires. Only made them when the temps cooled and no wind and only for a few minutes just to warm dinner. Thanks for commenting and all the best to you!
Catching up here, better late than never. Sorry you got caught in a political climate with lack of compaction. Some followers of Jesus have lost the way, and now follow a Demagogue. The economy in small farm towns is very depressed, mechanized farming or mechanical labor. The need for people to support the industry is gone and so are the hard -working God fearing folks, and business. It used to take hundreds of workers to farm, now 4 or 5 do all the work. One other thing, remember your car is equipped with a catalytic converter they start lots off fires. In dry grass or a wheat field and a fire in that part of the land can be devastating. thank you
Igrew up there. Never had a problem. Try any big city. They are much worse. It's simple, keep off peoples property. People there work hard and pretty much want to be left alone. I've lived all over and they aren't even close to thw meanest.
TRULY ORRIBLE HUMAN BEINGS , DESERVING A TWISTER . VERY SAD , ALL CAMPERS SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO, WHO ARE THIS THE SPANISH INQUISITION ?????????? STAY SAFE
I'm an Eastern Washington resident and can say spot on!
You can thank the unfortunate homeless people for the grumpy reception in eastern Washington and many other places around our country. They tend to think they can camp any ware they want and no one will care. The old days of friendly people are disappearing fast. Sad but true.
There is no shortage of jackholes in Eastern Washington. However you screwed up big time quite a few times. First of all not getting the no trespassing sign. Just because it was placed in the yard back from the road doesn't mean you can drive right up to the sign.The signs generally get torn down or bent in half when placed within reach of a road. Then and most importantly you parked your car in dried grass on several times when it was 106 degrees. You also had a cooking fire in an unsafe location. You're very lucky all they did was yell at you.
Were was the kid with the Banjo
A cautionary tale, really enjoyed your account of your travels through this area... Thank you for sharing.. it is important to know what one might expect, not just the good times.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, life isn't always all roses and rainbows.
I unfortunately had the pleasure of living in Eastern Washington for 3 years and can, sadly, say this is quite common. Whether it's the rude/mean people or other campers deciding to camp right next to you when theres plenty of other spots and then act like they're the only ones there. That place sucks. Even more unfortunate, is a lot North Idaho is the same way :(
Good to hear from someone who's lived it. Thanks for your comment!
Yes, those people were rude and they should have better explained their problem of other people parking their cars on the road side. However, diving your car over fairly tall dry grass could cause a huge field fire. This is due to the dry grass making contact with the hot exhaust system of your car.
Something isn’t it. Unfortunately, these crazies are not limited to that area. There everywhere. I’m a touring cyclist and my guess is 10% of US citizens are certifiable. So far, I haven’t seen this in Canada. You appeared vulnerable to these individuals. I have guerrilla camped out there but was not visible thank goodness. I was on a bike tour in Somerset, NJ and stopped to make a phone call on a Sunday and pulled into a small parking lot of a business that wasn’t opened. A woman came out and started screaming at me she was calling the police. I told her i was just making a phone call and couldn’t do it in traffic and would promptly go. She went back inside and came out with a dustbin of dirt and threw it on me.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. So sorry to hear how some have treated you. As someone who's done numerous long-distance cycling tours I can relate. Most people have been kind (don't think I ever had a problem in Canada either) but yes, in the USA there are certainly some crazies along the way. I hope you have good experiences from now on!
That was quite the adventure rock hopper
Thanks for the heads up to stay away from that area ❤️😂😃
You're most welcome.
Positively beautiful shots, footage and funny, light commentary from a such a seemingly stranger weary territory…! “I didn’t think it was gonna be that shallow” (that’s what he said…lol)
Thanks and thanks for the humorous comment!
I did the “bump” in my chair whilst you hit the bump, Ritzville, what a DUMP! Hey, that rhymes, haha!
We live in the south, everyone is friendly here! I never heard of such behavior! They need Jesus! ❤️😇👵
About 15 years ago traveling through Oregon wine country we stopped off a rural road to walk my dog. Walking my dog on the side of the road a woman approached me to tell me I was trespassing on her property. I asked, "on the side of the road is your property"? Yes, she replied. In California people walk their dogs on others front yards all the time, and long as they pick up after their dog, I have never said a thing. Sorry you ran into so many unpleasant people, a lot of paranoia nowadays. Stay safe Rockhopper, excellent work as always!!
Yes, people can be strange. I wonder if she really owned by the side of the road? Some people act like they own property they don't, I've learned. Thanks for sharing your experience. More good videos coming!
30 years I went looking to fish Crab Creek. I could not find the public area and slept next to the creek where a rancher woke me up at 6:00AM. He said I had to go but was ok with me catching a trout the night before.
Sounds best to by pass these places, weird people with hang ups 😀
We know who belongs here. And who don't.
I grew up in a town just like that. And if u ain't invited by the people. U don't stay.
Hey Rockhopper, if you never go back to that region I totally understand. I wouldn't want to go there either!
I feel bad that you had to experience this Rockhopper, but on the west side of the mountain ranges you will find nothing but kindness.
Grumpyer, then the manager at my park where I live?
You really get yourself in these predicaments!!!😱😳😀✌️😍🙏🐘
Haha, sometimes.
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Not your first Rodeo!!!🤣🫏
Been to that space, it's crazy. Beautiful, but crazy. Head west to the Methow 😉
Yup, that's what I did. Hiked the Maple Pass loop that I made a video about.
There's no Starbucks in Starbuck, WA.
But there are five within a one mile radius of where I live.
Very interesting video of that area. Cant believe that any people can be that mean or ignorant.
I’m sorry you had such a bad experience in eastern Washington…. But they have quite a homeless problem there.
Thanks. I know they have a homeless problem around Seattle in western WA.
Sounds like Oregon!!!😱
People in eastern Washington can be a little snarky.
Unfortunately, there are pockets of people like this where I live too (west-central Texas). One of the worst things about them are that they all claim to be Christians. That is, the New American Christians, where the word of Jesus has been twisted to the point where "Compassion" and "Mercy" mean "making a clean headshot".
YES SO TRUE
Thanks for the information rockhopper I always thought Americans were gracious and happy people obviously not in East Washington, I sure enjoy your video price for 12 years I lived in Surrey British Columbia bordering small town of Blaine
Thanks for watching and commenting! I've been to Surrey and Blaine too!
Get way high up in elevation where the good people are and stay away from those lowland wheat farmers with bad attitudes.
Hey, our ancestors stole this land fair and square! Git! Having said that, I 100% wouldn't go on private property because people are unpredictable and I definitely wouldn't light a fire in a tinder box. Stay safe, enjoy your adventures.
Just so everyone knows, I'm very careful with fires. Only made them when the temps cooled and no wind and only for a few minutes just to warm dinner. Thanks for commenting and all the best to you!
Terrible people. Im up in BC. You wont find that crap up here 😊.
Washtucna means Many Waters from Palouse people
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Every Word Is Truth! Eastern Wash stay away
Catching up here, better late than never. Sorry you got caught in a political climate with lack of compaction. Some followers of Jesus have lost the way, and now follow a Demagogue. The economy in small farm towns is very depressed, mechanized farming or mechanical labor. The need for people to support the industry is gone and so are the hard -working God fearing folks, and business. It used to take hundreds of workers to farm, now 4 or 5 do all the work. One other thing, remember your car is equipped with a catalytic converter they start lots off fires. In dry grass or a wheat field and a fire in that part of the land can be devastating. thank you
Lol
Igrew up there. Never had a problem. Try any big city. They are much worse. It's simple, keep off peoples property. People there work hard and pretty much want to be left alone. I've lived all over and they aren't even close to thw meanest.
TRULY ORRIBLE HUMAN BEINGS , DESERVING A TWISTER . VERY SAD , ALL CAMPERS SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO, WHO ARE THIS THE SPANISH INQUISITION ?????????? STAY SAFE