Waterfalls, Mountains, and Tacos! Mt. Rainier, WA VanLife On the Road

[@cathymiller3086]

Wow, it couldn't possibly get any better😃👍🏻thank you for the inspiration 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kiverson794]

Interesting to see a non natives perspective on this area of Washington. I’m born and raised in this part of WA. 😊 Lots of great places for boondocking.

[@adriennestearns5549]

Great video. I like the sweet campsites you are finding near creeks. Looks pretty perfect to me!! Rainier is awesome! Today is my last day of work . I have been working at this job for 27 years. Tomorrow I start a new chapter including a solo cross country trip in my converted Transit Van. Thanks for being an inspiration!

[@shariris]

Adrienne Stearns congrats and travel safe!

[@randymears1378]

After 27 years in the same job you deserve something special. Is your van low, mid or high roof? I have a mid roof that I have converted and really like it. Best wishes.

[@adriennestearns5549]

It is a 2011 Transit-older style with mid roof. I am short so it works for me. Bed, cabinets, little sink with hand pump, Dominic fridge, and 200 watts of solar. Pretty sweet. I can't wait to hit the road!

[@BrittMFH]

Matthew Weir That's what she said!

[@SDsailor7]

Good for you! Have a happy retirement! hopefully I will be there soon.Cheers

[@chrisallenarnett6838]

KZbin needs more people like you Brian. You're truly a nice person. You've experienced the trolls. It would be so much better if people just tried to put out a nice vibe as you do and are courteous to everyone they meet.

[@jerryvelez-cedeno1441]

Hey Brian, Beautiful country, just so you know, I've never in my life had a jealous bone in my body... until now. Please enjoy the splendor. ✌

[@teresap.5991]

While stunning views amazing Park narada waterfalls were beautiful. Great place to camp too. I'm with you when it comes to crowds I'd rather skate on by and find a more peaceful spot.

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

Notice how nobody goes to Mt.Baker? It's way more quiet, better rainforests, way, way less traffic, and more geologically active. Bellingham is the last major jump off point for cheap supplies. Mt.Adams is another one out of the flow of traffic. Good luck!

[@HikingTheSonora]

Love that you end the video with those night clips. Great addition imo.

[@littlefootinalaska6253]

Bryan I say thank you...what I really mean is THANK YOU..it is always a pleasure to share my morning coffee time with you. When you come South there are many of your You Tube friends waiting to meet you and I am one ☝

[@unclelar819]

Only 4 tacos? Until you get to 6 tacos, you're still snackin'! Haha! Thanks for the vid Brian!

[@cherylownbey9573]

Beautiful country! I've ridden horses many times in the Packwood area and never grow tired of those gorgeous woods and Mt. Rainier is stunning!! Thanks. Cheryl

[@Todoyak]

We haven't had Tacos in over twenty years until after watching this vid and had 4 and all most busted a gut , they will be much more frequent from now on . now back to van shopping . Thanks man 😎

[@C-TOS]

These are real life goals. You are in your zen Brian. Enjoy!

[@user-ld7uj9pv8e]

Beautiful scenery...like paintings 😊..love the taco making music and chuckled at your having 4 confession. 🌮🌮🌮🌮

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Narada Falls and that rainbow, wow! I really do appreciate you showing me around that corner of the world. Star gazing by the creek, now that's paradise!

[@lustraveller717]

My daughter and her husband lived in Washington for a few years. She never grew tired of seeing Mt. Ranier whenever she was out and about. Beautiful scenery and great video. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

[@chuckergm]

Looks very nice and mostly peaceful. Yes another awesome day.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Brian, thank you for another great video! Enjoyed the beautiful scenery and waterfall. Peace.

[@amadagonzalez7092]

Thank you Brian for this video. I really needed to indulge in such beauty until we can get back home on the road again. :-)

[@jerrianneharland8948]

Great day, great trip, love your choices in how you touch life! Oh, and those tacos - look fabulous. Thanks for the ride along.

[@dcrewsn]

Love that area! So great to be able to see it again thru your eyes. Plus your meals are sooo inspiring.. i really need/love TACOS!!

[@fernwehforevertearofjoy409]

And so, the beauty continues😊....thankfully, neverending. The snow is disappearing from Mt. Rainier just about the time it's due for a new, fresh coat😆

[@normanabdullah6090]

You always give me a goosebumps every time you outdoor at a place like this...Stay indoors or nearer to your van bro

[@vicO1323]

I was through that area and wanted to visit Mt. Rainier but unfortunately a fire closed the park. I had to backtrack to Yakima and head up to Ellensburg to Seattle. Maybe some other day.

[@raekmike]

Great Video! So glad your showing our beautiful state in such a classy way! Keep up the Great work!

[@1sillygirl380]

Brian you never fail to bring a wonderful view of the places I have on my bucket list. I have seen several other youtube videos of Mt. Rainer and yours surpasses them all. I can't wait until next summer when this SoCal lady takes on Washington and Oregon.....thank you for sharing your adventures....

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

WOW beautiful spot. I have wanted to see Washington & Oregon for years but you've confirmed I must make it happen! Love you channel Brian! Safe Journey

[@MrOlson4863]

As always, thanks for bringing us along!

[@superbizee1]

Enjoyed the scenery so much. Thanks to you, we are all enjoying Cholula now. Safe travels Brian😀

[@bobbiestafford1088]

What beautiful scenery!! Thanks for sharing, Brian....

[@BruceTurner]

Gorgeous! Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

[@enddafed]

At the beginning, Huckleberries!! They are everywhere up there! They are delicious. And you can pick them and sell them, this is the season. People are picking them everywhere.

[@BexCatherder]

Vantastic Voyage That's exactly what I was thinking too. Love huckleberries.

[@fabulousfoundations3507]

Wow that scenery is just breathtaking !!! Thanks for sharing love the video

[@TonyArzenta]

Breathtaking, indeed. This video really makes me want to get up there and see more of the west coast. That taco looked great, too. Take care.

[@glennrubel4326]

Nice water, nice mountain. Thanks for the journey through nature (without the crowds).

[@105cathy]

Love watching all your travels...living the very good life😎

[@wesleymcgonagle3394]

Brian, there is nothing like camping near a creek... envious that you are there and I'm here at work lol. In True Monty Python Form i have to say "You Lucky! Lucky! Bastard!" Awesome videos and travels Mate!

[@curtisgrindahl446]

You're doing some fine video work Brian and your music choices are really excellent. I lived for a few years in Seattle so Mount Rainier was always a presence. But like so many folks from the city, I never made the drive to the mountain. I really enjoyed your video journey through the park.

[@myblessedhope3]

As per usual, kudos on your 'leave it better than you find it' attitude. Should be everybody's! I found one of those hand-grip-pincher-trash-picker-upper-thingies at the dollar store for a buck. It might help you complete some of those unpleasant tasks. Oh, man, I wasn't jealous of your creek side camp, but I sure wished I could hang out in that water for a while. That duck was lovely. And those tacos looked so could, four doesn't seem unreasonable.

[@janrantoo2213]

Adding to my list to travel to. Thanks for the great video! Your tacos look awesome!

[@valeried4504]

Another fantastic video, stay safe Brian. Thanks for sharing...

[@merlekay]

Really enjoyed , all the beauty and splendor ! Have a great trip ! :-)

[@georgeleakos954]

Another awesome video! I camped at Rainier Nat Park waaaay back in 1977. Love your creek side over night spots!

[@vickimartin2215]

This video rocks, love all the spots that u find to camp.

[@BlueVanDan]

First time I was ever in that park and the surrounding area wass in '77 - 40 years ago! One time was a weekend party with friends! Kick butt time in my life back then! LOL

[@jrandyoutdoors]

Wonderful vid Brian. You are right, It's very beautiful. We have never been but hopefully one day we'll make it from South Georgia to Washington State. We really enjoy your vids and travels. Blessings!

[@judycarey9051]

Gorgeous scenery. Love the drone footage. A cow statue and great flute music. What's not to love?

[@tellfredtellfred]

Incredible that your first VID we're able to watch since our return home is Mt Rainier. We just got back to Milwaukee Thursday from a 23 day adventure in our newly modded Nissan NV200 cargo micro-van. That adventure included an awesome stop/stay in and around Mt Rainier. The second nite we stayed over nite in the parking lot with other van and car dwellers. The first nite we found a beautiful riverside free spot in the forest, a river in our backyard, and woke to the haze cleared spectacular view of Mt Rainier. It was so awesome to know that beneath and inside this beautiful monstrous rocky snow capped structure lies an active living molten lava volcano. We walked, no no, hiked up some great steep graded paths a few hundred feet from the base. So inspiring was this area that as we drove down the canyons to head to VooDoo donuts in Portland OR, we stopped at a pulloff, and "words were spoken" about spending our life together.

[@vantheman3857]

tellfredtellfred that's wonderful ~ they say if you can travel together you can stay together ❤✌👍

[@tellfredtellfred]

vanlife 123s To true. To true. "I can take her on long trips and she don't break" is what I jokingly said to her on our first Dunes adventure tenting it on our first dual purpose motorcycle adventure along the Michigan coast 4 years ago

[@vantheman3857]

tellfredtellfred hahaha! Good one. Im going to remember that line and use it when it's time! Be sure to show her my comment 🤠👍

[@robchenoweth02]

I have NV200 envy...do you like it?....I want to buy one!

[@tellfredtellfred]

Rob Chenoweth Yep, we love it. Stay away from 2013 model. 82" of floor length from inside back doors to back of console. BUT...there is another 10" on either side of console behind seats and, and, another 1.5 ft of cargo area including floor (plenty o room for comfortable crap bucket use) with seats all the way forward and seat backs upright. 55" width for full size 4" thick futon on our custom built (3/4" plywood) bed. The Hottie and I slept great...NO 911 calls were made 'cause of "finding" each others elbows or knees. Our custom built table's 3 hinged plywood leafs (3/4 ply) fold off table (3/4 ply) and onto a lip on the bench seat to complete the bed. 14.5" tall Target storage tubs for clothes, bedding, tools/misc, food slip neatly under the 16.5" storage space between the legs under bench and table giving us a walkway when not a bed. For holding/hanging/attaching, we use lots of small strong Harbor Freight 1.25" round magnets w/detachable hooks and 18" long strong tool mags. A couple of 3 ft long cargo nets and paracord strung tight thru all the holes in inside roof bracing for airing out towels/rags/clothes. At nite, cheap ass $5 black full size "privacy" bed sheet from Walmart we drape over seats and tuck ends into interior plastic molding on walls behind seats where they meet the ceiling. From 3/4 ton micro cargo van to camper van and vice versa in 15 mins. Mileage....last 23 day 6,000 mile NW adventure....30+ avg mpg. The same with careful city driving. So yeah, we love it.

[@dontomas7177]

I admire the simple life you live, thank you for sharing your day to day life. Best of lucks

[@MickeyMouse-bo5hj]

Hello from Sumner Washington! We are do blessed, we get to see My. Rainier Every day! Amazing!!

[@vantheman3857]

Holy Molly... Some fantastic footage brian!!! The one scene of you sitting on the log bridge reminded me of a calendar shot!?! Dude? Bro? ~ adventure van man calender would be awesome, I'd buy one, as well as a good share of people reading this. 1☝️2✌3👌 😎👊

[@vantheman3857]

Ripp Snortin' sweet dude... dude sweet.

[@johntricola4746]

Enjoyed your travels in my home state of Washington. Wishing you safe travels as you go east. Lots of fire out there this year.

[@jacquelinemunoz7272]

Brian love it keep up the good work!🎈💝🎈

[@j.rdirtyfivethirty1673]

Another kick ass video as i just finished up another 12 hr workday . Its got me wondering WTF. Yall vanlifers are on to something !

[@Larry-herenow]

Gorgeous scenery. I have never... ever passed a flea mkt without stopping. I'm still traumatized.

[@Larry-herenow]

Ripp Snortin'....you got my number, that's exactly what I do. Also, I just read your comment on Bob's VLOG....spot on !!

[@curazyheart7143]

I have seen Mt. Rainer in the distance (driving/beach.) I have flown over it at least a half dozen times. However, when I finally go to the park... I'm eating Tacos! Lol 😸

[@kiwivanman9035]

Kiwi Vanman A lovely forrest to explore, such a nice drive to, looks a lot like New Zealand there , thanks for taking us with you Brian, Enjoyed this movie very much. William

[@dimitriwaardenburg4631]

BEAUTIFUL video !!! cant wait to discover washington in my next trip :)

[@fishfinfilms]

Nice log walking Brian. Keep enjoying the beauty......

[@AdventureVanMan]

haha...thanks! :)

[@barb736]

Very cool video...what beautiful country...safe travels

[@SuzesCarnivoreLifeAfterBypass]

I got your stickers! I love them! Thanks for being so prompt! Your awesome!!!

[@beverlyvo728]

I imagine the lady with the buckets was huckleberry picking. She must have found a good spot for them. They are my favorite berry. Sunrise is less populated than Paradise. If you enjoy hiking there are lots of trails. Glad you are enjoying your experiences. Oh... the flea market in Packwood is quite popular. Not sure, but think it may be annual. Your filming is very enjoyable, Brian.

[@jerrybailey1980]

Right on Man...Glad your digging Washington State

[@MikeandLisasExcellentAdventure]

Thanks. I always enjoy your videos.

[@beckycollett917]

FAntastic. I'm so glad you posted the coordinates so I can when I get "free" go visit these places. LOVE it! Got my Senior national park pass already.

[@kimmirandacreekcat2797]

Love napping creek side! So tranquil! Miss the creek! Gotta go get some elevation time...soon! The mountains you hang at are bigger! Very beautiful landscape! 💜✌😊

[@drdude392]

Beautiful spots and so tranquil. I love your no shame in the game of 4 tacos. Safe travels.

[@ErickEscamilla]

Your video editing skills keep getting better and better man! I'm still looking forward to every one I see. Living in North Park, these videos help me escape the city and relax in a weird way. Haha! :-)

[@hankeringdown]

Brian if you are still in WA you should check out Deception Pass (Whidbey Island) & Dry Falls East. Dry Falls is twice the height of Niagra

[@naturegalpics]

Beautiful.....dinner even looked yummy😊

[@fortunateadventures3664]

So much beauty in the United States,enjoy the journey,my friend.

[@TheMsPetal]

Gorgeous vid! Thank you so much!

[@debmelton6422]

New subbie - love your videos!!!

[@AdventureVanMan]

Thank you😊✌

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

Oh those 2nd falls are amazing too! Love the Lord's rainbow!! It blows my mind all you guys that cook! I know one guy that buys all his meals. That has got to be expensive!😱. Your teeth are glowing in that lamp light! LOL!

[@zzzone9053]

Just started watching your videos. To my surprise you drive thru my hometown of Randle/Packwood. You will be glad to know that the Skate Creek road just reopened and thru local volunteers, they hauled out alot of trash. Do your thing man! Love the videos.

[@SamS313]

Loved your reaction to too many people... I feel the same way.

[@hanginburrito3341]

Found your channel and I've been watching the videos like crazy!! I'm looking at converting my E-250 Econoline extended van, and heading out for at least 2 months next summer on a national parks journey! Gotta do what you're doing for a while!!! Keep the videos coming, Brian!

[@JJF10101957]

Packwood is a 24/7/365 garage sale. Nice area, but one weekend a year is good for garbage sales not on going. The mountain is a treasure BIG, beautiful, and varied. So many shades of green! Great Video!!

[@KerryStoots]

Beautiful! I hope to get there someday soon!

[@sromo522]

Awesome Video my brother, Safe Travels

[@wendyfrye7912]

Welcome to Washington! Most likely the couple you saw were out hunting huckleberries. Check into that! Treat of a lifetime.

[@ShemajRagin]

Thanks for sharing ✌🏿

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

You know maybe that green stuff? LOL!! Those are fantastic photos!! Loved them!! Unreal! That waterfall was awesome! Yes, the mountain is amazing!!! Where was the other lane??

[@judycarey9051]

Beautiful and relaxing. Your beef tacos always make me hungry, now chicken.

[@penny51025]

Glad you liked Mount Rainier. We Love our mountain, have a view from our home and also go there a lot. the fall colors on the mountain are spectacular. Have gone through skate creek lots of times. Another neat area is the Cispus river out of Randle try road 25 I believe. Lots of free camping there too. Been following you for awhile and missed you at RTR and at Ehrenberg. We just became the new caretakers for Deschutes Falls park in Thurston county which is another beautiful spot in Washington. Enjoy your visit to Wa.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I agree about Cispus. Too bad all public schools don't have a resource like outdoor school! That's how I learned about it--My kids all LOVED it.

[@SDsailor7]

Lots of nice places up in WA and cool little towns.I have been to Port Townsend and Olympia and Seattle.The Olympic National park is awesome.Cheers

[@LaramieJim]

The transmission seems to be holding up in the Adventure Van! Cilantro and onion are key for tacos.

[@carolthecrazycamper3442]

You can use a cheap kitchen rug or welcome mat to lay in creek so you can sit on it and not feel the bumpy rocks. There are some hot springs in Oregon that it works well with. You should make that your next loop as weather cools.

[@garrycole9187]

Haven't seen you cook in a while, really enjoy that part of your adventure Brian.

[@susanstrickland6774]

So beautiful , enjoy👍

[@TrevorMarty69]

Wow, I really have to explore that area. I just love it from your videos.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

The Packwood flea market is huge, and twice a year. Soon, all those little turnouts on Skate Creek will be full of campers. I loved my years of working and living in that forest. Taking the employee shuttle to work at Paradise afforded me the opportunity to just take in the sights.

[@sc1212able]

Great footage, Brian, the invite is still open for you too go sailing with us, leaving in November from Florida, sailing to St. Croix, you told me you have a problem with motion sickness, there are some really good products available that help and almost alleviate the sea sickness, sailing on catamaran is less turbulent then a monohull.

[@100_zwe]

Great video, Brian.

[@BlakeBlackstone]

That cooking segment with the music was really intense.

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Blake Blackstone Thanks man, I spent a lot of time on that sequence. So far you are the only one to comment on it. I appreciate it. 😊👊✌

[@maryhenrich1777]

Thank You wonderful !

[@MrMark85044]

Damn, because of 11:26 , now i have drool all over my keyboard. Perfect video, Brian.

[@4Score747]

Mushrooms! Ummm..Beautiful country! 🦋🦋🦋🐾 Mt. Rainier is amazing! 🏔..Have you been by Mt. Shasta? It's another beautiful site in my neck of the woods. Highway 97, Northern Cali. 🗻 ✌🏻

[@HeyitsDeirdre]

great country side love watching your road adventures

[@tadghb]

WA State should hire you to make a travel series.

[@hedynoble7712]

Thank you for the beautiful video!