Virginia is for VanLifers - Shenandoah NP

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
  • 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.
    Thanks for watching!
    **Follow Your Dreams*

Комментарии • 359

  • @Jay-pc6jx
    @Jay-pc6jx 3 года назад +1

    Freedom and good food! Thats what I'm talking bout. God Bless America.

  • @richardabraham3667
    @richardabraham3667 3 года назад +3

    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.

    • @MaisleyVanGo
      @MaisleyVanGo 3 года назад +1

      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.

  • @Vhk1088
    @Vhk1088 3 года назад +2

    Nothing good happens on Monday except for a video from adventurevanman

  • @dieselmax8606
    @dieselmax8606 3 года назад +1

    You and Kelly are great together in your videos.. Well shot and edited ..thanks for the upload

  • @allonesame6467
    @allonesame6467 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @johndecriscio9586
    @johndecriscio9586 3 года назад +34

    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.

  • @ceciliapetrowsky2572
    @ceciliapetrowsky2572 3 года назад +1

    Very cool camera work on the hike. That meal was making me hungry. Love how you just wing it and it turns out great.

  • @grayeagleswolves
    @grayeagleswolves 3 года назад +1

    Hey Brian you and Kelly sure make a Great couple going camping really enjoyed the video man ty

  • @ethelperry4529
    @ethelperry4529 3 года назад

    Enjoyed "our" hike & wonderful meal, thank you❗👍😇

  • @jamesthomas5662
    @jamesthomas5662 3 года назад

    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.

  • @carpenterfamily6198
    @carpenterfamily6198 3 года назад +3

    What ! No ‘ heart patterns ‘ in the camp coffee 🤠 LOL

  • @JodysJourney
    @JodysJourney 3 года назад +24

    Love Kelly - “We need some leveling jacks,” “Did you make those little hearts in my coffee?” Love it. 🤣❤️

    • @kaesnow2380
      @kaesnow2380 3 года назад +2

      She won me over on the hearts in my coffee :)

  • @shepherdwarrior777
    @shepherdwarrior777 3 года назад +3

    I always find your videos inspiring for some reason. Maybe it's just your demeanor of calmness 👍

  • @JDOff-Course
    @JDOff-Course 3 года назад

    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! 😀

  • @petestanhope6080
    @petestanhope6080 3 года назад

    I would say this is just about perfect! Thanks Brian for another fantastic video!

  • @arlenekorth2253
    @arlenekorth2253 3 года назад

    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.

  • @wormkillerdan6486
    @wormkillerdan6486 3 года назад

    Enjoyed it, thanks for taking us along! Great meal Chef Brian!

  • @Lt_Tragg
    @Lt_Tragg 2 года назад +1

    Welcome to my neighborhood. I love living in the Shenandoah Valley and playing in the Blue Ridges that surround.

  • @Hiker_who_Sews
    @Hiker_who_Sews 3 года назад

    Your videos are so well made. Thanks for having me along.
    Leveling jacks. 🤣🤣

  • @mtnlayde01
    @mtnlayde01 3 года назад

    Beautiful GREEN everywhere 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳✌️

  • @brindagettel2503
    @brindagettel2503 3 года назад

    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.

  • @kimlittleton4943
    @kimlittleton4943 3 года назад +1

    Thanks again for great video of the outdoors. Appreciate ya'll.

  • @dianediane1245
    @dianediane1245 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful hike!✨ I love all the 💚💚💚 and the waterfalls!💙

  • @scottthejeepguy7499
    @scottthejeepguy7499 3 года назад

    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

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr 3 года назад

    Brian & Kelly that looked like the perfect overnighter ! Good hike and good food and good company ! Awesome. Safe Travels Amigos!!

  • @MarkfromArizona
    @MarkfromArizona 3 года назад

    Great video. I love your hiking videos with you and Kelly. The photography is crystal clear on the 65 inch tv... Just lovely scenery.

  • @joshuaficek2491
    @joshuaficek2491 3 года назад

    Wow. That confidence around snakes is something I’ll NEVER have

  • @zenmanyo35
    @zenmanyo35 3 года назад

    Love the five books on your shelf -- the four field guides and the map of the galaxy. Nice.

  • @GiggleFishy
    @GiggleFishy 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @raymaroney8355
    @raymaroney8355 3 года назад

    Thanks for taking us along. Next project tent leveling jacks 😂 and practice making those little hearts for Kellys coffee 😊 Peace.

  • @paulinemiller4624
    @paulinemiller4624 3 года назад +1

    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!

  • @dandydan2037
    @dandydan2037 3 года назад

    Thanks for bringing us along on your nice adventure hike and camping expedition!!

  • @georgiacorey954
    @georgiacorey954 3 года назад +1

    So nice to see you again. Enjoyed your video with my morning coffee. That was a beautiful hike. Ty for sharing.

  • @54bonkers
    @54bonkers 3 года назад

    Thanks for taking us along on your overnight hike. Absolutely beautiful area!

  • @SovereignEllen
    @SovereignEllen 3 года назад

    Really enjoy your adventures 😊. Kelly is beautiful and has a smile that lights up the whole screen ☺️☀️.

  • @kimprocarione5473
    @kimprocarione5473 7 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @RickRose
    @RickRose 3 года назад

    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.

  • @davet7663
    @davet7663 3 года назад

    Great video 👍 Beautiful hike. Thanks for taking us along😎

  • @nailazion2600
    @nailazion2600 3 года назад +1

    Hey Brian and Kelley...thanks sharing your hike and nature views... beautiful park....✌️👍💞

  • @StepvanDan
    @StepvanDan 3 года назад

    Great video !!!Thank you for taking us with ,big hugs from MN

  • @YumaLivingLarge
    @YumaLivingLarge 3 года назад

    Great hike, beautiful country and awesome streams. Very serene. Good job on the video. Trek on!

  • @blthart1971
    @blthart1971 3 года назад +3

    Was literally at that trail this weekend. Great area. It's our once a year trip. Love Shenandoah area.

  • @carlawoodward7678
    @carlawoodward7678 2 года назад

    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

  • @poopaswoof9922
    @poopaswoof9922 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for taking us along for the ride/hike. Awesome video as usual. Peace to you and Kelly ✌️

  • @sissietaylor9650
    @sissietaylor9650 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing,I needed to be some place else for a moment,🤗☕☕❤️💕

  • @MariafromthePhilippineIslands
    @MariafromthePhilippineIslands 3 года назад +5

    Thanks for the "Live Post Card" (scenery). 😊😊

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 3 года назад

    Gorgeous adventure! You both look great. Hear ya on the knees. Important thing is to get out and do what we can. Enjoy!!! 👍😏🌲🌲👌🇨🇦

  • @richsw49
    @richsw49 3 года назад

    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.

  • @williewiner4161
    @williewiner4161 3 года назад

    What a fantastic hike you two had! And I love cooking with a pressure cooker- it makes soo many items better! Thank forthe video!

  • @mikethespikemorgan
    @mikethespikemorgan 3 года назад

    The flowers you filmed were lovely. The twisted vine was interesting too.

  • @mirandamom1346
    @mirandamom1346 3 года назад +6

    I feel like I say this a lot, but it’s from the heart: thanks for bringing us along!

  • @jodyseaman1885
    @jodyseaman1885 3 года назад

    Looks like a great time. I love how you can be in the parking lot cooking up a meal.

  • @morty412
    @morty412 3 года назад

    Love how you continue to evolve the cooking parts of the videos!

  • @estelle-gayhenderson8858
    @estelle-gayhenderson8858 3 года назад

    Love the flowers along the way, more please

  • @NoFate247
    @NoFate247 3 года назад +2

    This video was worth the wait, thanks for sharing

  • @kakicummings6124
    @kakicummings6124 3 года назад

    You and Kelly are the best! 💕

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 3 года назад

    Beautiful views :o)

  • @John-ve3gg
    @John-ve3gg 3 года назад

    Excellent thank you for sharing your adventures!!

  • @Rebeccamyst
    @Rebeccamyst 3 года назад

    So nice to see you with the room in your rig to stand and relax.

  • @Brian-ko9qy
    @Brian-ko9qy 3 года назад

    Great video! Good seeing you both enjoying the great outdoors!!

  • @michaelpoirier7476
    @michaelpoirier7476 3 года назад +4

    Great editing Brian. Always look forward to seeing how you guys are doing...

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 3 года назад +1

    Love the mountains. Thanks

  • @lindaolson2691
    @lindaolson2691 3 года назад

    Ooo, New books, loved the hike, thanks

  • @auctionwheels
    @auctionwheels 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video Brian! Enjoying the travels through areas I’m familiar with and have never seen.

  • @northwoodscamperman735
    @northwoodscamperman735 3 года назад

    I love all your videos, but I really enjoyed this one!! Safe travels!!!

  • @bettybrigance6784
    @bettybrigance6784 3 года назад +1

    Awesome place, great video too...you two take care and enjoy life....waiting for next video

  • @bgarcia4291
    @bgarcia4291 3 года назад +4

    What stood out was Kelly smile and that braided tree. Nice hike.

  • @ACConstBobC
    @ACConstBobC 3 года назад

    Shenandoah National Park is beautiful and a favorite of mine. Big Meadows campgrounds is very popular and a short walk from camp is the Lodge and the pub for a drink and some Bluegrass music. Enjoying watching your videos

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf 3 года назад +1

    Very enjoyable, relaxing video. So much beauty out there.✌

  • @plantpoweredventures5240
    @plantpoweredventures5240 3 года назад +2

    Lovely. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.

  • @HandymanMark
    @HandymanMark 3 года назад +23

    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.

  • @robadair
    @robadair 3 года назад +14

    Virginia has lots of cool places

  • @jerrybailey1980
    @jerrybailey1980 3 года назад

    Nice video Brian ....
    Cool hike man, you guy's Take Care

  • @stephenolaughlin6595
    @stephenolaughlin6595 3 года назад

    Great looking healthy meal. Really enjoying you being east of the Mississippi

  • @brianleonard6885
    @brianleonard6885 3 года назад

    Awesome, love that small pressure cooker sweet

  • @JT-gw5vz
    @JT-gw5vz 3 года назад +17

    Brian, love the intro, Indian flute is so calming. Thx

  • @michaeltablet8577
    @michaeltablet8577 3 года назад +1

    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!

  • @duane4972
    @duane4972 3 года назад

    Hi y'all !
    Beautiful scenery, even if the mountains are shorter I think they are prettier than out west, we have more trees and green grass, my idea of beautiful. I'm in Tennessee now, enjoying the scenery and nice weather. Happy Trails to all our nomad friends !!

  • @kaesnow2380
    @kaesnow2380 3 года назад

    Beautiful! I am a NW native and West coast girl, but have been enjoying your videos of east coast travel, might convince me to travel there! I never seem to make east of the Midwest......then the snakes didn't help! Lol. But sure enjoy having Kelly in the videos!

  • @KatyInNH
    @KatyInNH 3 года назад

    Thank you for the beautiful video❤️

  • @robertrhode6104
    @robertrhode6104 3 года назад +1

    Very nice guys thanks for sharing! Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob

  • @daneboro6847
    @daneboro6847 3 года назад

    Love cafe Bustello never knew that they made instant coffee ☕ thanks for enlightening me 👍

  • @gilbertchcs
    @gilbertchcs 3 года назад

    Bella, bella, bella !

  • @terryrosen5027
    @terryrosen5027 3 года назад

    Brian, I have enjoyed your channel. Keep it up 👍

  • @margiesvanmori
    @margiesvanmori 2 года назад

    YES! I love this. I'm from east coast VA and I am building out my van home to travel and work in film/TV this year.. I am so psyched! Thank you for a great video!

  • @michellehammond6099
    @michellehammond6099 3 года назад +2

    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!

  • @jaynechoulai8539
    @jaynechoulai8539 2 года назад

    All the journey you share
    Beautiful...Take care

  • @Ziffel22
    @Ziffel22 3 года назад

    So much more area to prep your food. Luxury!

  • @3generations393
    @3generations393 3 года назад +11

    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 👋 🙏🌎✌💞

    • @tomcaldwell5750
      @tomcaldwell5750 3 года назад +4

      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.☹

    • @jonraimondi
      @jonraimondi 3 года назад +1

      @@tomcaldwell5750 #giveashit and #responsiblestewardship

  • @kahisawheel
    @kahisawheel 3 года назад

    You guys rock. Happy trails.

  • @larryboyle1249
    @larryboyle1249 3 года назад

    Very cool, Van Dude. ✌️😁👍

  • @zenandink3531
    @zenandink3531 3 года назад

    So lush and pretty!

  • @angelapietras1235
    @angelapietras1235 3 года назад

    Really enjoyed this video also your hotpot looked really tasty.

  • @bazangelopoulos
    @bazangelopoulos 3 года назад +1

    I am really hungry after that vid beautiful country thanks for that.

  • @bobdawson5221
    @bobdawson5221 3 года назад

    Thanks Brian another great vlog, really enjoy the hikes.Wondering are visiting ,live simple live free couple.
    I think they moved to Va .I remember they liked your channel. Anyway enjoy your travels.Blessings to you and Kelly.Bob here in Maryland

  • @RonInAVan
    @RonInAVan 3 года назад +5

    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.👍🏻😊

    • @gregpeterman1102
      @gregpeterman1102 3 года назад

      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.

    • @RonInAVan
      @RonInAVan 3 года назад

      @@gregpeterman1102 wow!! I did not know that, I will pass on that information. Thanks

    • @gregpeterman1102
      @gregpeterman1102 3 года назад

      @@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.

  • @suesorensen2440
    @suesorensen2440 3 года назад +3

    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!

  • @davidcapalbo5002
    @davidcapalbo5002 3 года назад

    Great to see kelly, hope more of you two, maybe even a tour of her van!

  • @williamley7380
    @williamley7380 3 года назад +1

    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!!

  • @kriskabin
    @kriskabin 3 года назад

    Thanks for talking more about your baby box van & your reasons for choosing it vs living in a regular RV.
    Like you, I like to build my own rigs. I want it WELL BUILT & only what I need out on the road or back country. Conventional campers don't fit the bill.
    Well done vid. You have the secret to a happy life figured out 🚚........