Virginia is for VanLifers - Shenandoah NP
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- In this video we start out in Waynesboro, Virginia and head into Shenandoah National Park. We find a trail to get us into the backcountry and explore the areas nature environment. After an overnight in the woods we head back to the van for a hot meal cooked up in the camper van. Thanks for coming along.
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
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I’ve come to realize that the West blows my mind, but the East warms my soul. If that makes sense. I grew up in the East. I’m an Eastern woodland creature. I wish more you tubers would spend more time over here. Thanks, Brian. Great short film.
What a great saying and I know exactly what you mean. Hubs and I live in NJ (I'm originally from central rural PA) but are currently traveling through the western states and we have noted a similar sentiment. Many things out here are so spectacular and jaw-dropping that it's almost an assault on your senses. The forests and hills of the east are understated yet soothing and calming.
Love Kelly - “We need some leveling jacks,” “Did you make those little hearts in my coffee?” Love it. 🤣❤️
She won me over on the hearts in my coffee :)
Nothing good happens on Monday except for a video from adventurevanman
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You are a lucky guy to have Kelly as a girlfriend, since she enjoys doing all the things that you like to do. Great traveling partner.
Hi Brian hi Kelly Brian it's nice just to see you standing up straight cooking and eating and enjoying life. The Appalachian Trail section hikes are a lot of fun.
Thanks Mark! ✌🏼
What ! No ‘ heart patterns ‘ in the camp coffee 🤠 LOL
Freedom and good food! Thats what I'm talking bout. God Bless America.
I always find your videos inspiring for some reason. Maybe it's just your demeanor of calmness 👍
Brian, love the intro, Indian flute is so calming. Thx
I feel like I say this a lot, but it’s from the heart: thanks for bringing us along!
Dolly Sods, Spruce Knob & Spruce Knob Lake and Seneca Rocks in West Virginia is fantastic, too. Thanks for taking us along in the green hills. Blessings Abound.
What stood out was Kelly smile and that braided tree. Nice hike.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride/hike. Awesome video as usual. Peace to you and Kelly ✌️
Thanks Bill! ✌🏼
Great video again. I really like that you leave the nature noises in without music. Nice to have Kelly in this one too. I would just once love to see you taste your food, make a disgusted face and spit it out - it can't ALWAYS be good, can it? 😁 Now, of course, I'm hungry again.
Was literally at that trail this weekend. Great area. It's our once a year trip. Love Shenandoah area.
Virginia has lots of cool places
I love how you scold people for littering & thank you for picking up after them. My beloved cousin & her boyfriend live in Waynesboro-thank you for showing me around. When my honey (mechanic) was alive-we traveled in a class C. I loved going to the laundromat-strip the bed sheets/etc wash/dry& put them back on the bed 👍 Groceries from store to frig 👍 May God bless you & Kelly 👋 🙏🌎✌💞
I don't understand why people leave their trash. The idoits will throw the trash on the ground and walk past a trash can as they walk to the car.☹
@@tomcaldwell5750 #giveashit and #responsiblestewardship
So nice to see you again. Enjoyed your video with my morning coffee. That was a beautiful hike. Ty for sharing.
Thanks again for great video of the outdoors. Appreciate ya'll.
Great editing Brian. Always look forward to seeing how you guys are doing...
This video was worth the wait, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the "Live Post Card" (scenery). 😊😊
Beautiful country back there wow you’re so lucky. Brian on my 62 birthday I made a B line to Yosemite National Park to get my America beautiful card, back then for seniors it was only $10 for lifetime and now it’s $80 for seniors for lifetime. At $80 if you use it is still a good deal per year and if you are a senior the pass is good for life. I remember I couldn’t wait to turn 62 just so I could get that pass for $10 it wasn’t long after I bought it that they raise the price to $80.... enjoy the beautiful back country and travel safe.👍🏻😊
I got my lifetime pass at 62 at mammoth cave, paid for itself. I wish I'd known they were free if you are disabled.
@@gregpeterman1102 wow!! I did not know that, I will pass on that information. Thanks
@@RonInAVan I learned that from my twin brother whom got one free because the park ranger saw him using sign language to communicate with his deaf wife, he is not really disabled.
Awesome place, great video too...you two take care and enjoy life....waiting for next video
You and Kelly are great together in your videos.. Well shot and edited ..thanks for the upload
Lovely. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.
Beautiful hiking and camping spot. I bet that does feel good seeing the truck after a long day of hiking. The food looked so good too! Thanks! 😀
That’s my kind of hike. Beautiful surroundings. Thanks for taking us along!
Very enjoyable, relaxing video. So much beauty out there.✌
Very nice guys thanks for sharing! Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob
Very cool camera work on the hike. That meal was making me hungry. Love how you just wing it and it turns out great.
I absolutely LOVE the Blue Ridge parkway! Grew up in NJ, now in the Ozarks instead of the Poconos (poconos gotten bad with crime). Love your back country hikes exploring threw your views. Older fat disabled woman now, knees are about to give up, so im happy to see your adventures that my knees say HELL NO too. BLESS You and Kelly ;)
I lived in the Poconos too... Some areas are still nice.. but I agree with your point
Love the mountains. Thanks
Welcome to my neighborhood. I love living in the Shenandoah Valley and playing in the Blue Ridges that surround.
Beautiful first hike of the year great to see you both camping and enjoying nature
Top off with a delicious dinner ❤️✌️
I am really hungry after that vid beautiful country thanks for that.
Keeping it simple thanks Brian.
My favorite aunt is from Virginia. I enjoy watching your channel, I've been watching for quite awhile. Must be nice now you can stand up in your van and cook or whatnot. Take care 🤙
Enjoyed "our" hike & wonderful meal, thank you❗👍😇
Enjoyed your video! Haven't watched one in a while. Sometimes I feel a little guilty cuz I don't watch a lot of RUclips videos, but I guess I have an interesting enough life I don't need them. Not trying to be disrespectful. Enjoyed the video and have a great day!
Wow! How beautiful!! Was on Skyline Drive once at 12 yrs old with my family. Don’t remember a thing about it except my dad did not like the decent, down to Luray, VA. Glad to see your face Kelly!
Great video brother...love the back packing in and having a fully stocked and ready cabin waiting for your return. Thanks for sharing. Adventure on!!
I love your videos! The content is great and so is the quality! I really enjoy the background music also. It just always fits perfectly!
Beautiful GREEN everywhere 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳✌️
First off, thank you 🙏🏻 for being such a considerate person and always picking up debris left behind by others!! Secondly, thank you sharing this gorgeous adventure 🌄 It's now on our growing list of must-sees!
Hello to Kelly, and safe travels..... PeAcE!
Wonderful video!
Thanks for taking us along. Next project tent leveling jacks 😂 and practice making those little hearts for Kellys coffee 😊 Peace.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful hike!✨ I love all the 💚💚💚 and the waterfalls!💙
So glad that you and Kelly found each other. Great couple
Again, thanks for sharing all your beautiful views, flowers, waterfalls...
God bless and safe travels.
As always mr brians excellent adventure.. and always super treat to see mzz kelly .. 😍😎😁pip pips pilgrims
Kelly really adds to your videos. I really enjoy all your videos, keep up the good work and keep getting more of Kelly in them.
Beautiful country.
The adventure continues.
Awesome place to go for a hike and do an over nighter. My favorites are the water falls. I always enjoy your cooking. Question where did you get that pressure cooker. Love that thing. Great looking meal. Thank you so much Brian and say Hi to Kelley. Safe travels!
That’s Kelly’s pressure cooker. The brand is GSI. Their website should have more info on it.
Thanks for sharing,I needed to be some place else for a moment,🤗☕☕❤️💕
Thanks for bringing us along on your nice adventure hike and camping expedition!!
You guys are definitely in your element hiking there. Both looking pretty darn happy together. What a beautiful area. Love the wildflowers. Needed that great dinner after that hike. 😊👍
Gorgeous views. Your camper box truck turned out just awesome. So glad you and Kellie can travel together so often...always fun to share the experience. Thanks for making these videos.
Hey Brian and Kelley...thanks sharing your hike and nature views... beautiful park....✌️👍💞
Your videos are so well made. Thanks for having me along.
Leveling jacks. 🤣🤣
Love the five books on your shelf -- the four field guides and the map of the galaxy. Nice.
Thanks for taking us along on your overnight hike. Absolutely beautiful area!
Beautiful!!!
Great hike Love the Appalachian mountains, you guys look like your loving life, I sure am loving your videos Brian, an Kelly, thanks for taking me back and sharing your joy of life
Gorgeous adventure! You both look great. Hear ya on the knees. Important thing is to get out and do what we can. Enjoy!!! 👍😏🌲🌲👌🇨🇦
Really enjoy your adventures 😊. Kelly is beautiful and has a smile that lights up the whole screen ☺️☀️.
I'm going to get one of those GSI pressure cookers. Just looked it up and it's a litre bigger than my little Hawkins. I need that for whole meals when camping. Thanks for all the great ideas.
I stayed at Loft Mountain Campground just a few years ago. Although I didn't hike the complete circle of the trail as you two did, I only went down to the lower falls, sat on a rock & had lunch. B--- E--- A--- *UTIFUL* hike! And the water was nice & cold there!
It was absolutely worth your time there, am I right? And Skyline Drive's views...WHEW!! What a sight!
So nice to see you with the room in your rig to stand and relax.
Hey Brian you and Kelly sure make a Great couple going camping really enjoyed the video man ty
Great video 👍 Beautiful hike. Thanks for taking us along😎
That’s was an awesome hike Brian, yes you have great set up in your new digs. Thanks see ya down the road
Looks like a great time. I love how you can be in the parking lot cooking up a meal.
Important for me to have morning coffee ☕ yay , lol a cracked up when Kelly said no tip . Beautiful scenery!!
I would say this is just about perfect! Thanks Brian for another fantastic video!
Always entertaining 🎈🍿
Great video. I love your hiking videos with you and Kelly. The photography is crystal clear on the 65 inch tv... Just lovely scenery.
Great show, thanx dude.
Brian & Kelly that looked like the perfect overnighter ! Good hike and good food and good company ! Awesome. Safe Travels Amigos!!
I bet it's nice to be able to stand up while cooking
The flowers you filmed were lovely. The twisted vine was interesting too.
I have not gotten used to seeing you standing up inside the van. Awesome upgrade and I am sure you are really enjoying it. Great new home.
It was so nice hiking with you guys again!! It's the only way I hike ;) lol Thank you for sharing the beauty and the delicious looking meal!! Hi Kelly!! Safe travels you two :)
Enjoyed it, thanks for taking us along! Great meal Chef Brian!
Great to see you in my backyard! In my backpacking youth, we always tended toward the Blue Ridge side of the AT in Virginia because we could have campfires, and that was really important to us back then. Today I could probably deal better with the restrictions. Priorities change. BTW I've been told our Virginia "hills" were taller, in their youth, than your West Coast "mountains" ever were. Thousands of years of erosion have softened them a bit, but I still love them. Thanks for sharing.
What a fantastic hike you two had! And I love cooking with a pressure cooker- it makes soo many items better! Thank forthe video!
Love the flowers along the way, more please
That was a real nice video and it was nice to see Kelly ! Safe travels to you two .
Great video as always.
Great video !!!Thank you for taking us with ,big hugs from MN
Love cafe Bustello never knew that they made instant coffee ☕ thanks for enlightening me 👍
FANTASTIC video, Thank You, I appreciate your time in making it. I grew up in the Shenandoah Valley so it was nice to see ❤️. Safe travels
Great hike, beautiful country and awesome streams. Very serene. Good job on the video. Trek on!
You and Kelly are the best! 💕
All the journey you share
Beautiful...Take care
Great to see kelly, hope more of you two, maybe even a tour of her van!
I grew up in Waynesboro so excited to see the video. Have a great time!
I have lived in Virginia my whole life and been on the skyline drive / blue ridge parkway and had no idea of this hike. How beautiful. Crabtree falls is pretty’s amazing as well if you have the time.
Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive was one of my husband’s favorites - miss the adventure.
Bear country.
Excellent thank you for sharing your adventures!!
Awesome, love that small pressure cooker sweet