Washington Mountain Lake Camp - Living on the Road

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  • čas přidán 31. 08. 2020
  • *While my van is in the shop we head for the hills for a mountain lake backpack trip in the Olympic National Forest in Washington state.
    **My name is Brian. I live on the road full time in my self built camper van. Join me on my adventures.
    Thanks for watching!
    **Follow Your Dreams*

Komentáře • 315

  • @AdventuresWithRosy
    @AdventuresWithRosy Před 3 lety +27

    Always love that Adventure Van Man notification! 🙌🤘

  • @Blackopsmechanic338
    @Blackopsmechanic338 Před 3 lety +42

    You are a Rich Man in so many ways. Loved the photography. The shot of the Visible Stars was beautiful. Peace-Love. 🏕🏔🌲

    • @rsxlover05
      @rsxlover05 Před 3 lety +9

      Society got us all thinking we need so much money to be happy. It hard to realize that a lie until you get much older wasting your whole life chasing non sense

    • @keithmask87
      @keithmask87 Před 3 lety +4

      Well said Vincent. The true definition of being rich is that you completely own your own time.

  • @davidyule3605
    @davidyule3605 Před 3 lety +30

    Brian, another epic video. Whether on your feet or in your van, you find and record the beauty of this life. I’m grateful. 🙏🏼

    • @3generations393
      @3generations393 Před 3 lety

      Indeed. Thank you Brian &Kelly. Gods blessings -wish you both nothing but the best 🙏✌🇺🇸💞

  • @michele2855
    @michele2855 Před 3 lety +7

    Beautiful views. I see God’s hand in all nature. Thanks Kelly and Brian for sharing. Your videos always make me feel peaceful

  • @mettahuttravels3183
    @mettahuttravels3183 Před 3 lety +16

    Lovely to see you & Miss Kelly enjoying the beautiful outdoors.🙏🏻❤️

  • @RemusKingOfRome
    @RemusKingOfRome Před 3 lety +31

    Officially "Homeless" ... but .. "I get by with little help from my friends" :D Absolutely beautiful HD vision.

  • @todddunn945
    @todddunn945 Před 3 lety +4

    Beautiful. I haven't been to Lena Lake since the 80s and it has been since the early 70s since I last saw upper Lena Lake. Thanks for the memories.

  • @jayjardine881
    @jayjardine881 Před 3 lety +7

    Brian, what incredible words of wisdom in this video. If people would understand wealth and power are not as important as peace of mind the world would be better off. Another great video of which was enjoyed fully. Say hi to Kelly and you two stay safe and take care.

  • @SDsailor7
    @SDsailor7 Před 3 lety +15

    Beautiful area! Washington state in the summer it's great!

  • @MacgyverSharon
    @MacgyverSharon Před 3 lety +11

    Fantastic! Thanks Brian! Thanks Kelly! ☮❤🕉

  • @raymaroney8355
    @raymaroney8355 Před 3 lety +2

    👍To you and Kelly for following LNT and proper food storage. Bears a smart and once they find a food source they keep coming back then it doesn't take long for them to loose their fear of humans. The water at the upper lake was so clear loved that spot wish I was there. Sending positive vibes the van repair goes well. Peace to you and Kelly.

  • @duane4972
    @duane4972 Před 3 lety +4

    Good morning Brian and Kelly !!
    Woke up to low 40s temp this morning, brrrr to this Floridian !
    We'll be at Yellowstone tonight, looks like we are ahead of y'alls schedule, we're trying to salvage some good times out of these strange times the country is going through. Safe travels to y'all, Peace

  • @teresap.5991
    @teresap.5991 Před rokem +1

    He said it perfectly Brian! A place is perfect all on its own. That color is my absolute favorite color that aqua. My water bottle and my phone cover and my tablet are all that color LOL. Thank you for bringing me another gorgeous video and I'm watching it for at least the second time as I could watch your videos over and over again because they just bring me peace and joy.

  • @65adventures63
    @65adventures63 Před 3 lety +15

    What beautiful scenery. Nice to see you & Kelli out hiking together & love her hat btw :)

  • @madisonlee6752
    @madisonlee6752 Před 3 lety +1

    Favorite new phrase...sit and be perfect . Thanks

  • @bevtrue6937
    @bevtrue6937 Před 3 lety +8

    I think you LOVE getting swooped up by Kelly. 😍 Yay. Sounds like it will be an awesome trip. Except for the cost of the repairs. Enjoy, you two. Omg, you found heaven on Earth. Woohoo. Makes you realize how perfect your life is. You cannot beat "creek sleeping". So happy you got to hang with Kelly. I soooo miss my camping days. 😲

  • @hollyfisher8811
    @hollyfisher8811 Před 3 lety +18

    Adventure Van Man enjoying a nice, hot "Adventure Meal"😋🏕~Hi Kelly:)

  • @patriciaburke2401
    @patriciaburke2401 Před 3 lety +2

    “ The best things in life are free!” Thanks for sharing the beauty! God is good.

  • @cruisingwithcoco
    @cruisingwithcoco Před 3 lety

    Completely agree with you, life gets crazy and messy. But the natural beauty of nature is so calming, peaceful, and restorative.

  • @charlottewall4675
    @charlottewall4675 Před 3 lety +1

    Hay sugar, it's old lady smooch on the forehead time. Gorgeous video. Get a mushroom identify book, I saw some good eats on your hick, also edible wild veggies. Back in the day I use to gather wild veggies, can or freeze them for winter. Kelly Keep swooping him up and enjoy each other's company, mine married me. He once said he had no idea the wild life meant nature. He still makes me smile, when he says, how about a wild weekend. Brian, thanks for backpacking this old lady along. You too Kelly! Smooch on the forehead for you too. 💞

  • @andysmith1962
    @andysmith1962 Před 3 lety +3

    Love your videos sir, they are awesome! I am a fellow Washingtonian, incredible state we live in!

  • @amazingplacesforyou8642
    @amazingplacesforyou8642 Před 3 lety +20

    Earth is our home. No one is homeless.

  • @DrumPhil-ss7wn
    @DrumPhil-ss7wn Před 3 lety

    Yeah, you are absolutely right, too.... How artificially crazy we live. Complications, financial gain, anxiety, stress, control, image, fasion, trying to look good, etc... SOOO far from living naturally, like we were supposed to evolve to. Glad to know there are people out there, such as yourself, that gets it and connects with true nature. You rock, my friend!

  • @nancylagoyda5337
    @nancylagoyda5337 Před 3 lety +10

    So enjoyed the beauty of this video! Washington is amazing!

  • @prahootace1356
    @prahootace1356 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow, I can imagine being surrounded by all that beautiful nature!

  • @bgarcia4291
    @bgarcia4291 Před 3 lety +7

    “Yeah buddy and away we go”. Love your channel.

  • @marjiecleveland
    @marjiecleveland Před 3 lety +1

    Great trail to hike and beautiful lakes! Wonderful place to camp!

  • @joharmon2148
    @joharmon2148 Před 3 lety +1

    Main campsite was beautiful but when you came over the last bit of hiking WOW that was breath taking. What a fantastic lake and the views all around it were to die for. Come on winter! for me anyway so I can get out and camp, Hope the van gets done soon. Nice of Kelly to pick you up and hang with her.

  • @danielkirk2916
    @danielkirk2916 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for bringing me along.........peace.

  • @RetireWithLess
    @RetireWithLess Před 3 lety +15

    Whoa that is beautiful scenery!

  • @stephenolaughlin6595
    @stephenolaughlin6595 Před 3 lety +6

    Beautiful country up there thanks so much for sharing it.

  • @henryanderson7606
    @henryanderson7606 Před 3 lety +5

    Washington is a very beautiful state.....wish I were there with you! ....I hope to be living this life that you live within the next 2 years!

  • @lindagolden9892
    @lindagolden9892 Před 3 lety +1

    You’ve an 👁 for capturing simplicity at it’s finest. I’m also a fan of unique fungus sightings and photos. Thnx for the experience of trav’ln along. 🍄

  • @stealthyguy1784
    @stealthyguy1784 Před 3 lety +6

    Great video and lovely scenery as usual 👌

  • @deetrvl4life875
    @deetrvl4life875 Před 3 lety

    Such a gorgeous forest, I can only imagine how peaceful it is. 🙏

  • @jericholewis7209
    @jericholewis7209 Před 3 lety

    Awesome brother. Leaves one speechless. Nature's voice drowns out the insanity of concrete jungles and sophisticated savages.
    Live on my friend...

  • @yolandawray7153
    @yolandawray7153 Před 3 lety +3

    Sometimes we don't all the beautiful places in United States but through your travels we get a peek at it and thank you so much for that

  • @typetwotim
    @typetwotim Před 3 lety +2

    Your getting so good at editing , those lakes look unbelievably serene . Your doing such a service reminding us to enjoy the most beautiful thing- nature . Cheers to you both .

  • @joemonroe9402
    @joemonroe9402 Před 3 lety

    LOVE,its always expanding n creating more love,few will ever be able to truly see the glory it shares in its vast kingdom,few ever find the truth in light...blessed you are my friend..may Loves peace keep you💜🤴

  • @eddymahon1503
    @eddymahon1503 Před 3 lety

    You will never be homeless Brian. The great outdoors is your home.

  • @henrymorgan3982
    @henrymorgan3982 Před 3 lety +14

    God's country.

  • @FrankGreenway
    @FrankGreenway Před 3 lety

    Beautiful lady, beautiful lakes, too much wilderness for this old man.

  • @shemajragin4606
    @shemajragin4606 Před 3 lety +10

    🥾 Away we go! 🚐

  • @bettybrigance6784
    @bettybrigance6784 Před 3 lety +1

    Great to s you two enjoying life and nature.....keep going and be safe

  • @sundancekidd1550
    @sundancekidd1550 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome adventure thanks for sharing.

  • @ltcmcclain
    @ltcmcclain Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! Always enjoy how you focus on the little beautiful things you see. Hope your van gets fixed soon! Stay safe!

  • @calgondave
    @calgondave Před 3 lety +5

    What a beautiful place you found. Good luck with your van.

  • @davidstephen8943
    @davidstephen8943 Před 3 lety +2

    Great scenery. I really appreciate the effort you put in to these videos.
    Thank you, Brian.

  • @markwolf9721
    @markwolf9721 Před 3 lety

    Hiking with Kelly you probably forgot your van is in the shop that's when you know you have a true friend when times are tough and they're by your side ✌️👍😃

  • @trevort5380
    @trevort5380 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm really enjoying these backpacking videos!

  • @juliehanson1364
    @juliehanson1364 Před 3 lety

    You and Kelly are very blessed to be able to have these adventures. Thank you for sharing! Stay safe and be well.

  • @marthareyes4024
    @marthareyes4024 Před 3 lety +1

    Brian, your videos just keep getting better and better.
    Your such a lovely person.
    I just sent your like to my son who lives in Vancouver.

  • @gregoryboles9404
    @gregoryboles9404 Před 3 lety

    There was a nice background sound of the creek/water running throughout most of the video....very relaxing along with the green scenic values.

  • @DannyB-cs9vx
    @DannyB-cs9vx Před 3 lety +9

    What a lovely lady friend you have. I finally got a good view of her. She is beautiful. Loved her smile at 2:04. It is good for us that she is getting over her camera shyness. I have done some van build videos and was sure to keep myself out of the picture, so this is something that I can relate to.

  • @VanJoplin
    @VanJoplin Před 3 lety

    Thank you Brian & Kelly for the video. You're beautiful people, and an inspiration in this time. I needed this.

  • @curtisgrindahl446
    @curtisgrindahl446 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely gorgeous country. Thanks for sharing. Glad you got a break from van repair. Nice to have Kelly more present in the video. You guys are great together.

  • @kitaoden703
    @kitaoden703 Před 3 lety

    The unspoiled beauy of nature ❤️❤️ thank you ✌️

  • @esthermcdonald2297
    @esthermcdonald2297 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for taking me on this hike. It makes me so refreshed and happy.

  • @RicG.
    @RicG. Před 3 lety +1

    Very nice video Brian - really beautiful. Enjoyed it very much, and Kelly's video that just came out too.

  • @cheryllamb8831
    @cheryllamb8831 Před 3 lety +1

    So happy you found a like-minded soul in Kelly! The lakes were amazing. Nature is good for the soul & peace of mind, how can one stress when surrounded by the beauty. Peace.

  • @nana23boyz3
    @nana23boyz3 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for another great "Brian" video." I have really been missing your nature pics. You have shown me another wonderful place that I could never reach on my own. Travel Safe and Be Well

  • @WanderingWiley
    @WanderingWiley Před 3 lety +5

    Awesome hike guys, it looked like a great time. Beautifully filmed

  • @davidcampbell4174
    @davidcampbell4174 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice to hear from the No Van Man ;) Loved the video, thanks for sharing.

  • @teresacarlisle9747
    @teresacarlisle9747 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the beautiful video and message. Exactly what I need today. You two are awesome together.😍🤗

  • @markwalton300
    @markwalton300 Před 3 lety +1

    Such pretty scenery beautiful

  • @klouism1
    @klouism1 Před 3 lety +1

    A very nice respite. It kind of puts things in perspective being out in nature. Wishing you well.

  • @jansprout
    @jansprout Před 3 lety +13

    Hey Brian, looks right familiar, your just up the road from me. Used to take grandson hiking to lower lake L. years ago, Never made to upper lake. Thanks for the peek!

    • @lisajohnson5927
      @lisajohnson5927 Před 3 lety

      What part of western washington is this at? What lakes?

    • @softseds2006
      @softseds2006 Před 3 lety +1

      That was my thoughts too... upper and lower L lakes. Upper L is very up hill but worth it.

  • @ronvalderrama5765
    @ronvalderrama5765 Před 3 lety +2

    Van problems suck, having an epic camping trip like this makes van problems suck way less...

  • @GiggleFishy
    @GiggleFishy Před 3 lety

    Thanks for taking us backpacking! Adventure meals? Funny. Love Kelly's hat.

  • @Poncelopr
    @Poncelopr Před 3 lety

    Prayer 🙏🏼 for you in all your journey but you are living what most of your viewers dream of so keep on moving cause the lord is your guide my friend god bless

  • @shellyscott4822
    @shellyscott4822 Před 3 lety

    Just Gorgeous!! ...and your right that's livin!!

  • @DavidGarcia-qn8vo
    @DavidGarcia-qn8vo Před 3 lety +5

    Great video! Keep making them, enjoying from Jakarta Indonesia!

  • @weipengbird
    @weipengbird Před 3 lety +26

    Very happy for you to finally find a good girlfriend, Brian!

  • @StacyForest738
    @StacyForest738 Před 3 lety

    Kelly is so lovely. Glad she scooped you up for a few days, what a beautiful area.

  • @chrislonsberry1974
    @chrislonsberry1974 Před 3 lety

    Enjoyed the video. The lakes are so beautiful and peaceful. Like you said, they are just sitting there being perfect. ❤️

  • @davemenard5089
    @davemenard5089 Před 3 lety

    Grateful for the simple perfection of just being here is my creed. ✌🏼

  • @leann4925
    @leann4925 Před 3 lety

    Brian I am so excited for you and Kelley to go camping. The water looked so good and the views are so amazing. The footage that showed the stars was awesome. Be careful and hope you get your van back soon. God Bless.

  • @lineupfunding
    @lineupfunding Před rokem

    Love watching you and Kelly on your adventures!

  • @naturegalpics
    @naturegalpics Před 3 lety

    Love the videos....Gosh, how true you are...the joy of the simple life!

  • @wormkillerdan6486
    @wormkillerdan6486 Před 3 lety

    "How crazy we are, we just complicate things in our quest for power and financial gain and all the crazy stuff we do..." "Places like this just sit here and be perfect all on their own" Words of a wise man! Thanks for taking us along on another beautiful adventure.....

  • @dianediane1245
    @dianediane1245 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful!🌲 Thanks for sharing Brian and Kelly!💞

  • @florasonners1635
    @florasonners1635 Před 3 lety

    Wonferful views of the lakes and the milky way! Epic views for sure!

  • @LostOnLandAgain
    @LostOnLandAgain Před 3 lety

    You outdid yourself on the filming and editing on this one. BEAUTIFUL!!! and yes perfect. That sour dough burger with tots. Better than perfect.

  • @cathy308308
    @cathy308308 Před 3 lety +4

    That was a great adventure. I can't wait for it to cool off so we can head into the woods back packing. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @TheMomentEnds1
    @TheMomentEnds1 Před 3 lety +1

    You truly enrich the lives of people who are unable to visit places like Olympia. I love it in that forest, and you really captured the essence with the music, your videography, and editing. Thanks for sharing this experience, Brian.

  • @deborahbrogi7728
    @deborahbrogi7728 Před 3 lety

    Can’t hike anymore so thanks for taking me on a beautiful walk

  • @samanthadodd8112
    @samanthadodd8112 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow. Beautiful scenery. This morning im planning a family drive and hike trip in kentucky to 6 waterfalls. Love fall. It's my favorite time to hike. I can just sit and watch leaves for hours. Thanks for the beautiful hikes.

  • @yenra
    @yenra Před 3 lety +2

    Those trails are wonderful; love the wooden bridges.

  • @randy1203
    @randy1203 Před 3 lety

    Hello to you both, I hope your safe and well, with all the fires and confusion going on out your way!!!!!
    Stay safe and healthy! !! What a great hide away!!!

  • @mikerobbins5049
    @mikerobbins5049 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful scenery.... The forrest, lakes, and mountains. Sure makes me wish I was young again and could get out and explore like that. Also makes me sad that I didnt when I was younger. But, all in all I am happy with the life I’ve lived. Teaching career, wife and family have all been wonderful. The wife and I have been exploring some of the western states the past 10 yrs since we retired. While we are not able to access places like the lakes you visited, our Jeep does get us into some beautiful places in places like Colorado, Utah and Az. Thanks for sharing with us the beauty that exists out there..

  • @DuvAngel1
    @DuvAngel1 Před 3 lety +1

    Good on you~! I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that this campervan I have is my own and is my home!

  • @joefrank7159
    @joefrank7159 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you!

  • @OspreyFlyer
    @OspreyFlyer Před 3 lety +4

    Vertical gain of 3,000' to the upper lake was a workout! Beautiful area. Definitely worth the effort. 👍

  • @rouxchat6033
    @rouxchat6033 Před 3 lety

    Incredible. Simply incredible. I completely agree with you about the desire for money and power. I've never been more at peace since selling everything but the bare essentials and adopting the nomadic life. Hope to do that hike, too. Maybe next year. Thanks for sharing and hope you get your home back soon.

  • @dodgerblue7381
    @dodgerblue7381 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful Lady, Beautiful view. Brian you my friend have found the secret of life. Take care hope to join you on the open road one day.

  • @jamanne2504
    @jamanne2504 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this video I’m an old Senior & stuck in a small senior apartment on the 3rd floor All I have is long ago memories of farm life Soo your videos are uplifting to me Very insightful of you to realize that Power-Money-Greed are what the World demands May GOD continue to Bless you & Kelly on your Life Journey 🙏🥰

  • @keithmask87
    @keithmask87 Před 3 lety

    A buddy of mine talks about good bad luck and bad bad luck. This falls into the good bad luck category. Bad luck that your van broke down but incredibly good luck that you got to go on an amazing trip that you might not have if your van hadn’t broke down. Great photography as usual!

  • @sickmannduane633
    @sickmannduane633 Před 3 lety

    With scenery like that I would do whatever it takes to make the hike to such beauty
    Can’t Thank You enough for this video
    Hope everything works out well for you, your partner and your van

  • @unclelar819
    @unclelar819 Před 3 lety +1

    Very beautiful! Thank you for taking us along, Brian! And thank you, Kelly for taking Brian along!!!

  • @davet7663
    @davet7663 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful 😎I could spend the rest of my life at that upper lake. Thanks for sharing 😎