How to TRAVEL the Country in 2022 | Our Family Campervan Trip
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When I was a kid (55 years ago), we pulled our little travel trailer from Chicago to Los Angeles when my brother came back from Viet Nam. We spent 4 full weeks on the road and it's still the most memorable trip ever. We saw Grand Canyon, and it is positively glorious. I really want to go back. We saw the redwoods of California and continued up the coast to Washington. My Dad always like to get on the road early, so we were up by 5:30 in the morning and on the road. About 9 am we would stop somewhere for Mom to make breakfast in the camper. Same for lunch. I got really good at reading road maps and the Woodalls camper guide! Back then, Mom and Dad preferred the cheaper campgrounds that only cost about $2/night back then. My sister and I always looked for the KOA or Jellystone campgrounds, but those cost about $6/night. Bummer. We wanted places that had swimming and hot clean showers. State/Nat'l parks were usually only about $.50-$1.00/night back then. And gas was only about $.20/gallon back then as well.
Such wonderful memories!
Wow nice memory😊
You and Lacey look so healthy and well rested you're two are glowing.
I love the fact that you expose your children to so many things
Brings back great childhood memories of when my dad and I traveled all over the west. The beauty of These plateau/mountains made me cry even at the age of 7. We also prepared and cooked our own meals. My dad was a chef by trade. Yum!
I bet traveling with your dad was great! Glad we could help bring back some good memories for you.
Wow, what a wonderful time with the family. Making memories and learning things. Awesome.
Love love love this video! I felt like I was on the trip with you! Great job! So happy y’all got to experience such an awesome adventure!
Thanks so much!!! So happy to hear you loved the video.
Going to see how other small farmers do their thing. It will definitely widen your own skills.
When I moved from Washington to Virginia I posted it online on a site I was a member of to see if anyone wanted to meet along the route for coffee or lunch. No one was interested along the route I originally planned but lots wanted to meet up in other locations. I ended up driving through and meeting up with individuals or groups in Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, new Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and finally Virginia. Made a couple of trips to a smaller number of states after that. These were all wonderful trips but I do wish I had taken more time to get to know the people I met more as well as more time sightseeing. Recommend. That type of trip for all. Doubt I will do something so frivolous again even though I enjoyed it immensely.
That is so cool!
Bless your family for taking this epic journey and all the memories that you made. Thanks for sharing. It really brought me back to our familys epic journey through the west. Our kids were young, and a little cranky, and it was cramped and uncomfortable at times. How much money it cost, and how much it hurt to spend it. Today I treasure those memories deeply because we lost our son just two years later and we were so happy that we had that experience with him while he was with us. Treasure the memories you made with your family, because they truly are precious.
So sorry for the loss of your son. You have some beautiful memories.
@@MikeTheFitFarmer you know what... we have since adopted two little girls (half sisters) so we are raising a family again! After seeing your trip and walking down memory lane we decided to go on a road trip this summer with this two little ones! Thank you Mike and Lacey.
Cool, the kids got a geography lesson up close. Your little girl talking about the endangered buffalo and rubbing its nose, hikes in the desert.
Beautiful beautiful! !rock mountains unforgettable beauty. I will never get to go but now I have been there threw your video thank you so much for letting me go with you on your trip cross country.
Making memories and learning. The best of times.
Grew up camping. Best ever. Best memories. Cooking on a camp fire. The food is so much better. Awesome trip. Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed every bit of it. 🥰
Terry, Glad you enjoyed the video! You are right camping is great. Hoping we can go camping at some point too.
Those rocks look so unreal beautiful scenery and trip.
I drive truck across America. I'm still amazed by the views. They pay me to see it too👍
I agree God made so many wonderful things and nature for us to experience. He could have made it all grey and flat. What an amazing memory for your children. So glad you had a wonderful time. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I agree. Traveling and seeing the country are the best trips. We have been blessed to have been able to cross the country three times between 2015 to 2019 and visit all 48 lower states.
Kathy did you make any videos of your trips? If I travel that far and that many states I would make darn sure that I made some videos of it. Parents and I made a trip when I was a Youngster and my parents made still pictures about our trip from Illinois to Arkansas & then onto to New Mexico to look At some on property and then took the scenic route up to Colorado & then back to Iowa to visit the Amana Colonies after stopping in Colorado to see my grandmother. My father took a full week vacation from work. All six of us kids went on that trip and we were packed like sardines in a can in an old 1950 Ford automobile. I am somewhat envious of the trips that you have taken throughout the states.
No videos but tons of photos. We made photo books for all the kids of each trip.
Thank you for sharing your adventure and for stepping outside your comfort zone on that challenging hike. Such fun to watch! Lacey's photography managed to capture the essence of the vastness and beauty of the natural environment. I can relate to that speechless breathlessness felt when we are astounded by the wonders of creation that are new to us. It is easy to see the glory when we step into the open to witness the magnitude of existence and realize that we are a small part of that greatness. All praise to The Creator.
The Fit Farmer Family, I Truly Enjoy seeing you all having Fun on your over-the-road escapades, plus your trips are also a learning experience for me as well...(I retain a lot from watching your family working as a team on your land) Dang! I wished that we were neighbors! Much Love & Much Respect To You & Yours, Shalom
Love your trip, The kids will always remember their adventures ❤️
Photos never do The Canyon justice.
How awesome the land is. Alaska is another beautiful site. Trees lots of trees. South East is beautiful with trees
SO AWESOME FOR YOU ALL TO EXPERIENCE THE WEST, IM FROM HERE SO ITS WHAT WE DO, BUT LAST NOVEMBER I HAD A CHANCE TO DRIVE FROM IDAHO TO ALABAMA TO STAY WITH Y KIDS AND GRANDKIDS, EXPERIENCING THE GREEN OF THE EAST AND MID WEST... WOW!!!!! HOW GORGEOUS ARE THOSE STATES. I FELL IN LOVE, THE RAIN, TREES, GREEN YEAR ROUND IN MISSISSIPPI, IM LOOKING FOR PROPERTY NOW SO I CAN SNOWBIRD AND STAY ALL WINTER NEAR THE GULF SHORES. GLAD YOU ENJOYED YOUR TRIP AND YOUR SMILES MADE ME SMILE!. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Just stunning. God’s glory for all to see!
Enjoy your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on.
I’m so teary , I’ll never get to experience this , so I’m glad you filmed it and shared this . Wow just wow
So sorry to hear you are not able to experience a trip like this.
But grateful we could share this video experience with you.
What a nice trip. It's a kind of bonding for the family. I learnt a lot from your trip and l enjoy watching Mike my favourite of the Dickson's.
yay 🎉 happy to see you guys traveling with family my family and I 🤞 we will be on are new life journey 🙏 soon
KOA’s are wonderful camp grounds they are kept very clean.
This my favorite video!! You tow as a couple are the cutest out of all the other RUclipsrs. Thanks for the fun trip you took us out on. I adore your children too!! They are the sweetest most helpful children ever.
Y'all got a glimpse on what I get to see on a daily basis
Hi.... Mike Dickson and Lacie, thank you for showing your video 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🏡🎥👍👍👍
Our pleasure. Thanks for watching!! 👋👋👋👋👋
I agree with you. It took me a long time to comprehend what I was seeing when I went to the Grand Canyon…..then I sat down and shed tears. Overwhelming beauty. I hope to see you travel again. Thanks for taking us on your adventures.
Words couldn't extract it without the hand movement 👍😂✌️
That's right!!
We do the same as far as food. We take sandwiches and things to cook meals. That's very smart because you never know what emergency will come up while your gone.
Zion and Bryce Canyon are one of my favorite places on earth! Growing up we traveled cross country each summer in a station wagon with my folks and 3 or 4 kids depending on who went, and we camped at KOA campgrounds most nights with our tent. We were a team when it came to setting up and breaking down our camp, cooking gear and tent. I have vivid memories of so many states, and the natural wonders of each one. We would take a different route each trip so we could see more of the country. You are building great memories with your children.
Mike you and Laci are so cute. I enjoy your videos. You all are a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing this video. It looks like so much fun.
Thanks for watching David! So glad you enjoy our videos
Dont forget sciene museums .art museums. History museums. Those chock full fun and information.
My husband and I have been to all 50 states. When he retires we want to go to all the national parks. I am adding Zion to our bucket list-I had not ever heard of it. He wants to get one of those small camper vans like you had for us to travel in. We will have to see what the future holds.
Hoping you two can do it. It is so much fun. That is so neat you have traveled to all 50 states. Hoping I can do that too.
Your daughter is so much like her mama! Amazing!
Great adventure! A lifetime of memories!
sure glad yall had a great time on your trip! Sure were some amazing things to see and those memories can never get taken away! I travelled a lot with my parents during my childhood and still remember each trip and things I`ve seen and experienced! I am also happy yall made it safe and sound back home to make more educational and fun videos for us :) God bless yall!
Zion is absolutely amazing!! One of my favorite places!!
Mike, you guys out did yourself- just an unbelievable video. So beautiful. I would so love to see that material from Noah's flood- all that sediment rock!
Yeah. We I see them I think of water shooting out from the depths
I love seeing your reactions to the changing terrain! The SW USA has amazing landscapes. Zion, by far is one the most amazing and pretty diverse. Emerald Pools was one of our favorite hikes. I am thrilled that you were able to go.
My family moved to Las Vegas when I was 10. I hated at first having come from a suburb of Vancouver Canada. As hiking family Zion was a day trip. We even did a horseback riding tour that took us to a totally different landscape.
This video sparked some great memories! I haven't been there since the mid 90's.
It was so much fun. We want to go back.
I have a photo taken by my brother, of our Dad chest deep in The Narrows of Zion NP taken in the early 80's. That trip started a love affair with Southern Utah that persists to this day.
Cheers from California.
@@JerryB507 We hiked the narrows until my dad could reach both sides of the canyon. It was a summer in mid 70's and only a few deepish pools to swim. They were welcomed as you know it can get hot as Hades there
Lol after that long hike them kids were beat and they slept like champs…what a beautiful place to visit!
Thank God we live in such a beautiful America
Yes! He has created so many masterpieces.
This has to be your BEST video yet! I thoroughly enjoyed it. When I was a child 70+ years ago we went out West and Mom also did some shopping at the grocery to help with the costs. Brought back lots of memories. Thank you for sharing :)
That became a hands on learning experience for the children...
Mike is very animated in this video.
Thank you so sharing all the beautiful scenery! I know it a was an awesome trip.
thanks for sharing Your Trip with US.!!!
You're welcome!! Thanks for watching our crazy adventures 😃
If you ever come through St. Louis, my wife and I would love to take your family to diner.
Another interesting video and what beautiful scenery out West. Thanks
So glad you enjoyed your van camper and your trip to Utah. I am looking forward to seeing your animals at home again. 💖
Since I learned about Redman salt it’s all I use.
Beautiful scenery 😊
I would love to travel. I would love to see our beautiful USA in person. But, my hubby wants to live in a dark bedroom-dark because he put up plywood over the window-and not go anywhere except the doctor and once a month to walmart.
Seeing the boys push on the rock reminds me of a story the pastor told---The Unmoved Rock---about a man that was told by God to push on a rock, day after day, but it wouldn't budge. Later God told him that he didn't ask the man to move the rock, just push against it. The man became strong and God moved the rock. Awesome Story. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Magnificent shot of the Grand Canyon! Also, your children are adorable, smart, and well behaved.
Mike wouldn't be able to talk if you tie his hands. LOL. That was a great trip for the family.
Utah was amazing, but I live close to sea level. The altitude around Park City just about did me in!
Yeah, it is an adjustment for sure.
Fit Farmer Family, Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed going to the various places with you. I look forward to seeing them in person in the future. Blessings and Peace to each of you.
Is🙄. Thanks for taken us along.. It was awesome. Saw what you don't see on a post card. Just awesome. Thanks again. Stay Blessed
Y'all got to see some beautiful places that I had to just pass by when I drove a truck for a living. The long drive time can getcha down after a while I know. It's really good that y'all had the time and funds to do this amazing trip together as a family is really awesome. God bless y'all
18 y/o went to CA. Husband NAVY 19y/o
Our .honeymoon drive. We traveled back to VA.
Then we bought our Harley. We traveled a lot.
East coast. U,S.A is beautiful. Living in Michigan. We have lots of lakes, nature, camping four seasons. Thank you for taking me with you...
GOD BLESS YOU. HALLELUJAH AMEN 🀄🀄🀄
AMAZING THE ANIMALS ATE RIGHT OUT OF YOUR HANDS. SHORT GRASS. TUNNEL WAS COOL. I HAVE TO WATCH A FEW TIMES. EACH ONE. THOSE PICTURES MAKE GREAT GIFTS TO FAMILY'S.
Your excitement and wonder is palatable thru your video.
I've driven across this country a few times. I have an upcoming road trip next month. I love a good road trip!
Wow this part of your trip was absolutely beautiful loved the park,trail you hiked up, water falls and the huge rocks. Grand cannon the pictures you showed so cool. Thanks for sharing.
LOL,, I know what u mean,,, breathe taking views....... At times I thought now I know how Walt Disney got his ideas..... Beautiful !!
I live less than 2 hours from Yosemite NP and have been there many times. However, I have been to Zion NP, Great Basin NP and Brice Canyon NP more often. Absolutely love the Utah/Nevada region.
Another great location is Pike's Peak in Colorado. If you're somewhat fit, take the cog train to the top and hike down. If you're really fit, hike the trail bottom to top and back down.
I am so glad yall got to travel cross country! It will change your perspective on so many things. We have traveled cross country all the way to Washington state for 2 summers now and it's been the best thing we ever did. We did it just like yall did. No hotels. We visit farms and homesteads, and in between we do state campgrounds and hipcamp. Airbnb does have ppl that offer campsites, van and RV spots and we've also used the Wwoofer site, which is amazing! Of course yall are probably a little past that part of needing to find someone to host you, I'm sure homesteads would line up for the chance. We're getting there! Year by year we meet more folks needing help starting this dream. it also helps that we have the homestead/permaculture consulting business, which has been how we have stayed alot of places for trade. We have stayed in amazing places in Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Washington, Montana, we got to see the Young Living farm in Utah, so many more too. We earn money while we travel so it doesn't cost us hardly anything. Summer gardening in NC is not my favorite, I definitely don't mind taking that break midsummer to escape for a month or 2. I'm just happy yall are getting to travel! Homesteadingbis hard work and one of our biggest issues w homesteading was never being able to go away. I feel like we cracked the code after tears of learning how to make it happen. Maybe one day we could plan a group homesteaders camping soiree!! I would be all for that!
Excellent video, really enjoyed watching, thanks!
I'm so glad you all had a great trip, thanks for sharing!! it is my dream to one day drive across country.
Thanks. You definitely should make it happen if you can
That was a very interesting trip and I am so glad that you and your children had a good time. Thank you for taking us along. Have a great day.
Glad to see you guys travel,good information.
Thank you for taking us on your adventures. Enjoyed watching!
4 of us traveled through Tasmania in a Camper van, with a shower and toilet as well as a kitchen and it was so inexpensive since we shared the cost. Awesome 7 day trip I will never forget as one sees the real country. We booked nothing ahead, just found campsites and plugged camper in. Yes it had electricity. It is the best way to travel any country in my opinion. We went swimming in Lake Kyle and took a ferry accross and then walked 11 km back to campsite, we did a lot of exploratory walks. We had a full kitchen so made our own meals and only went to eat out once as a treat. We saved our money to go in an Aqua plane over the rain forests. Camping or glamping is my style, I am not a hotel person. I would do Air BnB or self catering for sure
That is so awesome! Great adventure!
@@MikeTheFitFarmer It definitely got me sold on Camper travel and all of us agreed on that
We live camping, and being out in nature. There are so many gorgeous places to see. Good thing you went when temperatures were cooler otherwise, you may have run into snakes, spiders, and scorpions.
I live in my van. And pull a utility trailor with my extra food and supplies. And I have plenty of solar on top. I'm a van dweller fore the past two years.
Yes the west does have some spectacular scenery. As long as you are looking at it from inside of an air conditioned vehicle. Many places that look so great are also places that a human can not live. Such as Zion.
Happy you guys enjoyed your trip. The learning experience for everyone was great. Thank you for sharing it and taking us along.
Mike talks with his hands a lot. I was going to suggest Arizona, but here you are. Some very beautiful counttry. New Mexico is pretty. A very nice family trip. Thank you for sharing. 😀
I love that your probably passed through my town Gallup, NM right in the AZ NM border on I40. Good ol Route 66!
Also since your farmers check out peach trees that grew in the SW mainly on Navajo reservation. There is a woman that is trying to restore them, Reagan Wytsalucy. Interesting read.
Wow. That's neat. Thanks for sharing. I would like to visit her place.
I sure enjoyed your vacation a lot! Thank you all for sharing your journey!
We thoroughly enjoyed your video....great fun...greetings from Hyderabad INDIA 🇮🇳
Thank you so much for sharing your vacation. I loved the pictures of Zion NP. Because of physical limitations I could never do the hike you did but I felt like I was right there with your wonderful family. I'm glad you had such a good time.
Sorry to hear that you are not able to do the hike. But so glad you enjoyed seeing the scenery from our video.
Hello. I really enjoy watching your channel. I imagine it’s nice living on the homestead. I see it’s hard work & requires a lot of dedication. I some day look forward to living this type of life on the homestead. May God Bless U & your family. Keep the videos coming. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love your little boys the cute and silly and I love your girl she smart she going to make something if her life I love your both love the show wish I could whint with you I love ❤️
Awww. Thanks so much
Thank you for sharing the scenery and your experiences on this amazing adventure. I am happy to join you vicariously because l have felt like you were family for years. May God continue to bless your lives as He has done so far.
Boys are so funny.Thinking th y can lift the rock. Glad you all had a good trip
Excellent video. Great journey
Thanks!!!
Thanks for sharing your family adventure.
It’s all so beautiful.
Aww man I wish I was with y'all! I love the mountains!
fabulous pandemic trip! such a lovely family
It was so nice watching you enjoy your family time together in such beautiful places!
Hey Gang, Mike and Lacie, Great Posting, very informative, educational and inspirational
God's Good Blessings to you and your beautiful family keep up the great work love U guys XOXOXO stay safe and healthy
That was quite the adventure! Glad you're all home safely 🙏.
I never would have made it as a pioneer heading west. I need my mtns and pine trees. When I flew in to Vegas I thought the desert made it look Mars. If ever you get the chance, there are 'grand canyons of the east' in PA and NY. 👍
Seeing the country thru you guys still gives me hope one day I can follow🙏
Hoping you can make it happen
KOA’s are awesome. I live in AZ and there are a lot of inexpensive campgrounds here, including, free, dispersed camping. I kept watching to see if you came down towards the Prescott area! Looks like you went back thru one of our national forests. Everyone thinks we are all desert. Love seeing meal prep in the van. It’s a better way to eat anyway, right? Teardrop trailer for date night? 😂 And also for a getaway with each kid for a special weekend. I still tent camp but am almost ready to keep everything packed and just go. Thanks for sharing!✌🏼❤️
So glad you enjoyed Utah! Highway 89 is my favorite, and Emerald Pool (the lower) is my favorite Zion hike. (And I agree that the Grand Canyon is more than the brain can take in. 😬 ) I’m glad you had a safe and fun trip!!!
Really loved the beautiful sights of your trip!!🥰
Me to😊❤
💚 So grateful to see so much more of your trip! I haven't been to Zion or Grand Canyon and that area for a long time-lovely to see those Awe-mazing landscapes again. Thank for sharing your tips and experiences 💚