Scenic Highway 395 Sierra Nevada Mountain Drive California to Reno 4K

Sierra Nevada scenic mountain driving north through California to Reno, Nevada on U.S. Route 395. We begin near Aspen Springs, California and drive through the Mammoth Lakes and Mono Lake areas before driving through the Walker River Canyon as we make our way along the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains towards Nevada. This drive was filmed in mid-June.
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Chapter Shortcuts:
6:17 - Lake Crowley
32:18 - Lee Vining, California
34:05 - Mono Lake
47:08 - Mono Lake Vista Point
1:00:26 - Bridgeport, California
1:16:30 - Sonora Junction
1:24:11 - Walker River Canyon
1:30:28 - Walker, California
1:35:33 - Coleville, California
1:38:59 - Topaz, California
1:42:53 - Topaz Lake
1:46:41 - Entering Nevada
2:05:55 - Gardnerville, Nevada
2:11:48 - Minden, Nevada
2:25:08 - Carson City, Nevada
2:36:40 - Washoe Lake
2:49:13 - Reno, Nevada
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[@bhendrikabel]

I said this before, Eastern Sierra Nevada is the most beautiful part of the USA en 395 is a beautiful road.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Certainly an incredible area! Thanks for watching!

[@RobertA-jp8lh]

I had no idea of the beauty. And I’m old guy

[@devintaylor8702]

Nevada is on my bucket list of places to visit 🙂

[@briane173]

My #1 favorite area of CA -- eastern Sierra, from Coso Junction to Mono Lake. The geology, geography, topography, climate, and I'm drawn to the alpine environment with the crisp dry air and conifers and rugged mountains. Now knowing the geologic history, it is all the more awe-inspiring. How can one not be humbled by the Sierra Escarpment looking up at Mt Whitney from Lone Pine? Or the immense size of the Long Valley Caldera? You get a good grasp of your insignificance in the face of such colossal geological forces and what they did to shape the landscape.

[@LaraSierra28]

No it isn't. It's ugly. Stay away.

[@maxi-g]

man you gotta love california

[@AdventureEveryDay]

So much scenic beauty!

[@briane173]

It's got everything every state in the Union has, all rolled up into one state. From beach to metropolis to desert to high mountains all within a couple hours' drive. On one level though the state is a victim of its own attractiveness; its whackadoodle politics and the prohibitive expense of living there have made it into "a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't wanna live there." But it's not for lack of natural beauty, rich history, geography, geology, varied climate depending on where you are. No state is as diverse as California.

[@JimPetykowski]

Another awesome road trip. I will let this play all day as I make plans for full time travel one day.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@barbsutton8119]

I've recently relocated from Huntington Beach, California to Gardnerville, Nevada. The 395 and the Sierra Nevada mountain range is one I will never get tired of seeing. Thank you for your video.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

That's quite a change of scenery from the coast to the eastern Sierras! Thanks for watching!

[@patrickmulligan7994]

​@@AdventureEveryDayThanks for this awesome video. I especially like the way it starts. Well done!

[@johnny_tapia]

Definitely beautiful out there!

[@dannyg4288]

I've driven up and many highways and 395 has always been my favorite. So many great stops along this scenic highway.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Definitely tons of great stuff to see along the route!

[@difsdice9267]

أحببتك فعلا

[@nickbeef4824]

Love the Sierra’s

[@JackRisvold]

How beautiful is Nevada just like Minnesota beautiful love goes there someday ❤️ 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎

[@ExpectingHimSoon]

Absolutely wonderful to be able to revisit the roads I traveled in my earlier days. I feel like I made the drive with you. Great job!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Happy to hear it! Thanks for riding along with us!

[@mariadalvabarbosa3428]

A great night for all !! beautiful video!, congratulations ... thank you

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks so much for riding along!

[@GreatAussieDrives]

Fantastic video! The drive through the Sierra Nevadas has to be one of the greatest touring routes in the world. It's what driving in the US is all about, really! 👍

[@AdventureEveryDay]

It's certainly one of our favorite routes to drive! Thanks for watching!

[@rhavymoser104]

Thanks for the ride

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks for riding along with us!

[@nigelcass8972]

Drove from Mammoth through Death Valley - jets racing down - sonic booms etc- to lie flat on my back and bake at Furnace Creek, then over to Nevada through desserts and mountains before cut ting back to Mammoth and a foot of beautiful powder . What a trip! Usid a full tank o petrol or gas as you yanky doodle dandies call it. I can truly tell you it was beyond fantastic; the landscapes are dreamscapes locked in our minds from some primeval time; just wanted to merge with the scenery and become part of the whole frigging cosmos around me. WOW!!!!! Don't miss this guys! God Bless America!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Very cool you got to see all that in person, and in just 1 trip! The fighter jets blasting through Death Valley are always a really cool sight to see! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@briane173]

That's why I felt so fortunate to be born and raised in California. Within a couple hours' drive you can go from sandy beach to metropolis to desert to high alpine mountains and take it all in within a day. The state's politics has ground out the luster it once had unfortunately, otherwise I'd move back in an instant; but I'm left with just visiting occasionally. But every time I drive down there now I make a point of driving to SoCal via US-395 -- THE most gorgeous landscape and climate in all of California.

[@swithinbarclay4797]

I always love how you finish up your videos; it's kinda like the video(s), that they're like being at a Worship Service at a church, that is the video(s) at hand. Then, faintly tinkling in out of nowhere, at video's end, comes your closing Theme, "The Glow of All Things". The Benedictory Prayer has finished and everyone gets up from their Pews to file out of the Sanctuary, a fresh glow of hope filling their hearts with the gladness of having viewed AED's latest video offering, to give their greetings to the Priest, Pastor, Minister, whomever--that's YOU--and, the church's pipe organ starts pealing out its Benedictory Postlude; that's "The Glow of All Things". Remarkable, how similar to a Worship Service is, to watching your videos.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

That's high praise indeed! Thanks for the kind words! Always happy to read your comments!

[@gskii9462]

Thanks for the road trip,,,, I've driven this route so many times, was interesting to see how things have changed in the main cities along this highway,,,,

[@AdventureEveryDay]

No problem! Yes, hopefully this video will be valuable to people for years into the future to see how many changes happen.

[@banana.lollipop]

Whoahhh 🏔️🏔️🏔️☀️ Stunning!! Great video!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks! ⛰️

[@ScottyInHawaii]

Beautiful drive Thank you! 😍🤙

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Glad you enjoy it!!!

[@MethosTR]

Man this video is so comfy to me. As a kid, my family used to make this drive at least once a year to see the Hot August Nights car show in Reno, as well as see the sights and go hiking in the mountains. Once my grandpa died, my parents got better jobs elsewhere, and I started high school... we stopped going. Just many fond memories of this drive with my family, especially the section after Lee Vining.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks for sharing the memories!

[@briane173]

It's cathartic for me. In the early 1970s my family owned a condo and a cabin in Mammoth Lakes when we lived in SoCal, and we'd make this drive almost every weekend in winter. I loved every inch of the drive. Leaving L.A. and into the Mojave Desert and focusing on all the landmarks along the route felt like I was ascending into heaven. Amazing memories.

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

Those 1800s explorers who moved west through this all deserve a big statute with their families name on it.

[@kurtbilinski1723]

Drove this several years ago, towing my sports car up to Virginia City NV for the annual hillclimb. Highway 395 is indeed epic; I'm going to another trip, this time with my wife just for the scenery. I went in mid-September, and didn't realize that the snow hung around through June, per the description.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

We were back in Reno/Carson City last fall and some of the Sierra Nevada Mountains visible from town still had snow on them after the whole summer. A local guy we talked to said he couldn't remember the last time that had happened.

[@kaylaswell427]

Beautiful drive especially along side the Walker River, thanks for sharing I miss my home California.

[@ranaazizurrehmankhan6867]

Memorable sights.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@tarobunn228]

I always tell people that live on the west coast that they are so fortunate to be living within hours of some of the best scenery in the world. A lot of people don't realize that millions of people from other countries come to visit the beauty of the Sierra Nevadas every year. I always hear complaints about the long drive from Las Vegas to Yosemite but you could not get very much closer to the place than 99% of people in the world. Especially when Tioga Pass is open, that saves 2 hours of driving into the park.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@AsadMalik16]

*Best scenery in your known world 😂

[@mlss1229]

Loved it we traveled south 395 from Carson City and stopped at Bishop overnight

[@AdventureEveryDay]

It’s such a fun road trip! 395 is one of the best routes in California!

[@xxxYYZxxx]

The mountains in CA have some of the highest relief anywhere in the 48 states. Up 395 and down PCH is one hell of a road trip.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

We’ve driven California Highway 1 (PCH) from its southern end all the way up to San Francisco, what incredible experience!

[@Kenwesttheartist]

I know this will be beautiful, so I'm going to sit here and enjoy the views. 😎 Good thing I got my post notifications on. I love these videos!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Happy to hear you enjoy the ride! Thanks for watching!

[@christinejones7362]

Love that smooth drive and seeing the steering will, just great!!!! Also showing the special features of the land cruiser just lovely.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@petuniasevan]

Thank you again for posting these drives along and in the eastern Sierras. Brings back memories and although the towns and their appearances have changed, the stunning scenery remains the same. Hoping that you continue on US 395 up through Susanville and Alturas, and up into Oregon and Washington (the Tri Cities of Richland, Kennewick and Pasco are among my favorite towns in that region).

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@tlopblog]

@@AdventureEveryDay I'll second that vote for more 395. There's an alkaline lake in Oregon that the 395 drives right by (Lake Abert, I think) that is just the prettiest drive. I hope you get there and film it for us soon. :)

[@davidlin7317]

几年前游玩开过这个地方，看到了这个湖想起来了，谢谢你给我美好的回忆。

[@AdventureEveryDay]

感谢您的观看！很高兴您能够重温那些美好的回忆！

[@2101case]

If you ever get a chance, drive this. It's beautiful.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Definitely impressive in person!

[@jay_ay_why]

beautiful scenery. Must be nice driving with no traffic.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

It certainly was nice to basically have the road to ourselves. Thanks for riding along with us!

[@ahbenjamin2889]

Thank you ! Thank you ! I can never get enough of Highway 395. I wish if you had the time and inclination to do one video, the complete highway from one end to another. But I am being selfish !!! Once again thank you for all your efforts. Well done .

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@paraiso7240]

Buenas Tardes.. Me gusta el video , Siento que estoy de paseo es emocionante ir por esa autopista y observar los prados verdes .. las montañas con hielo , solo me queda darles las gracias. Saludos cordiales desde Perú 🌹🌹

[@AdventureEveryDay]

¡Gracias por mirar!

[@SakunaSwonaChannel]

Look beautiful snow on top of the mountain nice scenery

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Early spring is a fantastic time to visit the Sierra Nevada Mountains! Thanks for watching!

[@briane173]

In JUNE for godsake! This was after a record snowfall that winter. Epic.

[@musicaynaturaleza6541]

Just think of the epic life-long memories you and your dad have created on this this! I am so happy for you both.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@neilsolomon9149]

God bless USA. Forever. 🇺🇸

[@AdventureEveryDay]

🇺🇸

[@vicsaul5459]

Wonderful 📹 My favourite route in all the 🇺🇸, la all the way to Canada 🇨🇦🙌😍😎👌

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@ralmcg]

The eastern United States may have the most people but the western United States has the most diverse scenery.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Definitely agree with you!

[@ranaazizurrehmankhan6867]

Amazing sight wide range at 30

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@Virtualwalkingtours85]

Beautiful, thanks!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

🤍

[@1997jeepgc]

Stunning! Love their Sierras!⛰️🏔️

[@AdventureEveryDay]

💙 Thanks!

[@letmebereal]

When I was a young man I really wanted to travel America but for one reason or another I never made it . So being able to watch a video like this is a real treat for me, thanks. After awhile I felt like we were driving to fast so I slowed it down to .75. Although I did notice we had a bit of traffic pass us when we slowed down not sure what the hurry was. I especially like that you didnt skip ahead too much ( the less the better). Also just the sound of the road and that you didnt shove your face in front of the camera at all.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Most of the time the only skips we make are a few seconds while we quickly clean the camera lens.

[@johncillis3431]

I used to live in Gardnerville and would enjoy driving up 395 to visit my brother, in Reno. I've driven south on 395 all the way thru to Victorville, CA--the Owens Valley and Mono Lake views are so amazing. Now that the 395 freeway bypasses downtown Carson City, it provides a faster link to Reno if one wants to choose that route, but it was not there when I lived in the area more than thirty years ago. I laugh when I know now that Phoenix, where I live has more resort Casinos than Reno, one just ten miles from me. They surround Phoenix and one more is being built way out west by our Wildlife World Zoo. Some of them are quite nice. I used to be Rooms/Entertainment/F&B Controller at Tahoe, living in Gardnerville, which was also quite nice, though I never got into gambling. I was allowed to go to their shows, for free, since the staff worked under my department's jurisdiction, though I always gave an ample tip to the host, a close friend. There is something about the more laid back attitude near Reno, where my brother worked also as a bartender at Fitzgeralds during the filming of sister act, and the alpine fresh air, that made it special for me. I was raised in the Napa Valley and after I learned to drive, often drove to Reno to see my brother and even saw the famed Tour De France winner, Greg Lemond, race in downtown Reno in the Coors Classic right after he went thru the Napa Valley, where I saw him the day before. I remember he told the referees in Reno to clear the rocks so the racers could have a safe race. I love your video, sharing one of the most beautiful drives on earth, a well kept secret.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks for watching and sharing your story!

[@stefanjakubowski8222]

This was great, we watched over two nights however but spectacular Thanks

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks for watching!

[@dediibanez]

sepertinya menyenangkan sekali tinggaldi negeri ini penuh dengan pemandangan alam yang mengesankan dan menyegarkan ..... menikmati perjalanan dengan gembira

[@linedanzer4302]

So majestic.

[@ToFollowChris]

I drove this road from big pine to lee vinning on our journey to yosemite. Super nice scenery. Love to do it again but we are 9000km away.😂

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Hope you can visit again someday soon!

[@DouglasForster-wm4jo]

Thank you for this. I've driven this road hundreds of times, and lived in Mammoth Lakes for a while. By the way, it's Crowley Lake, like Lake Crowley. 🙂

[@GregGibsonBailey]

So, watching this one reminds me, 50+ years ago I lived in this area first in Bishop, at Paradise lodge and then at Tom’s Place as a kid. What great memories just watching !!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@MrFlamenco19]

Perfect..............

[@AdventureEveryDay]

💙 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TravelSpy4k]

great drive

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks!

[@SwissatHeart]

😍😍😍😍

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@roadsexplore]

Wonderful drive at the eastern foothills of Sierra Nevada, drove quite a lot on the other side 2 weeks ago, through Yosemite and Sequoia, but didn't cross the mountains to drive also on 395. Thanks a lot for the video, greetings from a roadtripper from Germany!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

You must have had a great time in the area!

[@roadsexplore]

@@AdventureEveryDay Indeed was wonderful!

[@eventtrading]

Next time make this the center of your trip. You are just seeing the tip of the iceberg. This place is mesmerizing.

[@tigerlillybell75]

Very educational. I couldn't stop watching!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks very much!

[@user-vu1zj7dj2m]

Огромное спасибо ! Невероятно ! Ещё раз спасибо за это путешествие . Никогда уже не смогу приехать к Вам . Но ... Вы исполнили мою мечту . Привет из России .

[@AdventureEveryDay]

💙 Рад, что вам понравилась поездка! Спасибо за просмотр!

[@bernieman4]

thank you!!! so gorgeous on 395 with the snow cap Sierra's and Owen's mount ranges. :) thanks again! :) have to get back down there (Lone Pine) to do Langley...day hiked Whitney in 2012.

[@philipmaxwell669]

Thankyou so much , this is awesome crystal clear footage. Loved the drive .

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for riding along with us!

[@williamellern420]

What kind of equipment do you use to film such beautiful shots?

[@409rommel]

Thanks for another trip!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Our pleasure! Thanks for riding along with us!

[@joaovieira-vx5png]

wonderfull

[@daviddewayne-yg5bo]

I'll ❤ to ride down this road here in the morning.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Route 395 is beautiful in the morning and in the evening at sunset. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnrPhKNvr6aceK8

[@user-ws5kb2or2o]

집에서 웅장한 음악 틀어놓고 보니 너무나 더 생동감 있어요

[@user-jl5xq3gv6x]

정말 훌륭하고 환상적인 풍경입니다. 영상을통해 직접여행다니는듯한 느낌을 느꼈습니다.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

매우 감사합니다! 💙

[@pnayeri]

Just made that drive 3 times in the past month and half and I enjoyed the entire 8 hour drive from Southern California to Reno! You just don’t get tired!

[@barbellampe7034]

DANKE für eine sehr entspannte und wunderschöne Reise durch das schöne Californien mit schönen Moment Aufnahmen mit einer anderen Perspektive ❤❤

[@AdventureEveryDay]

💙🧡

[@sandy-999-hs]

Another wonderful video. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Glad you enjoyed it! God bless!

[@truckgamerrus4156]

0:38 incredible view! Just wow!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

That was one of our favorite spots on this drive!

[@Relaxasi_alam]

The view of the road is very beautiful, I really want to pass this road❤

[@DavidLovesJesus]

Thanks!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

❤️ Thank you very much for the support!

[@user-jx7eq7yw1r]

Absolutely Fabulous

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@izraelite2908]

Thanks for posting this. If I had to drive this highway to work... I'd be late every day.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks for watching!

[@briane173]

I envy those who do commute to - or live in - Mammoth Lakes, regardless of what time of year. I mean, if you can afford to live there it's pure heaven.

[@yonderplace314]

Wow... regular gas $6.39 at Chevron in Lee Vining. Went this way through Tioga Pass and on to Yosemite four years ago. A really beautiful highway drive!

[@AdventureEveryDay]

California gas prices are ridiculous!

[@thewestfaceofdhaulagiri6697]

395 on the eastern side of the sierras is always a great drive. Having said that I would have preferred the drive to start even further south (like Lone Pine) so you would get a good shot of the eastern flank of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

[@12345678967090]

Awesome.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks!

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Worth taking a side trip up the Bristlecone Pine Forest 11000 ft up in the White Mountains east of Bishop. The view from Grandview Campground of the eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada is a view that will blow you away in its immensity. This is why I live in California. I strap my canoe on top of my van and just cruise from one lake to the next.

[@asmrrelaxationtv8673]

Fantastic Content. Thank You For Sharing. Have a Great Day!❤👍

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thank you! You too!

[@hermit6501]

Excellent video. I've just completed a road trip thru Utah and would suggest a video of UT-95 starting either at Hanksville or (especially) from UT-276, south thru and across the Colorado River to Blanding. I travelled on UT-14, -12, and -24 and this was the highlight of my trip.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Great suggestion!

[@andreylagno2372]

exellent

[@Limhamn43]

AWESOME! 😊🥰☺❤👍

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks 🤗

[@roundaroundplaces]

Wow! I love this place. I hope I can do my driving tour here..more power to your channel. It's a bit windy eh.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Hopefully you can visit the area someday! Thanks for watching!

[@JustDriving2023]

Thank you for reality

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@robytherobotwhiteversion]

Nice highway! 🎉

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks! 😃

[@ranaazizurrehmankhan6867]

greenery scene at 6:33

[@eventtrading]

Cali East Side rocks.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Agree 100%!

[@ranaazizurrehmankhan6867]

White snow covered hills at 4.56

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@relaxingmelodyIO]

Если ты это читаешь, то знай, всё у тебя будет хорошо. Ты со всем справишься, и преодолеешь все жизненные трудности. Не грусти, и не унывай.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@RezaSingkawang]

sungguh indah sekali

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@BrandonPepper-iz6rh]

If it is open check out Lake Lundy an hour north after bishop I believe

[@AdventureEveryDay]

For sure, thanks for the suggestion!

[@user-np7se4cs6t]

Good

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks

[@makeithappenvideos]

awesome. new subscriber

[@AdventureEveryDay]

Thanks for the sub! 😊

[@mariano.ortiz.photography]

Nice 😊 In 2022 I was on some of the roads that appear in your videos. The video quality is perfect. Out of curiosity, what dashcam do you use? Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Barcelona, ​​Spain.

[@derbuchhandelclub]

@ Sierra Nevada Mountain Drive California to Reno

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@luisr1jarochos]

Nice video, gorgeous views!! What month of the year did you filmed this?

[@michaelbarron533]

What video camera do you use please (if you are allowed to say). I only have the Garmin Mini 2

[@user-xp5ps9qp3h]

how about from truckee to reno with i-80 then take exit 15 to carson city

[@davidvick749]

Been There done it seen it.

[@PwnytailJoe]

watching this while the Sierra's get the Blitzkrieg Bop.

[@difsdice9267]

أحب نيفادا وكاليفورنيا والولايات المتحده الأمريكيه بشكل عام.

[@AdventureEveryDay]

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[@mtbalpinecounty]

💪 By backyard..

[@qiwasfarm326]

keren

[@from_aer_to_everywhere]

I want to film the Chuysky tract in Russia, there are the same beautiful landscapes🌳

[@SirJunkyBen]

what time of year is this? 😃

[@AdventureEveryDay]

May