Camping and Exploring the Bizarre, Odd, Curious and Strange in California

Camping near the Salton Sea, Slab City, Salvation Mountain, East Jesus - what do all these places in California have in common? They’re bizarre, odd, curious and strange - like something you can’t quite decide is creepy or cute all rolled into one. And while some places we visit might not meet our preconceived expectations, we don’t let it damper our spirits nor enthusiasm - sometimes you just have to create your own adventure if the area you’re in isn’t up to snuff.
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[@johnsikessikes5404]

The Joshua Tree (R.I.P) shot for U2 album was at the west entrance of Death Valley NP. For quirky visit Landers, Ca. has The Integratron, a historical site and energy machine built on a powerful geomagnetic vortex, and Giant Rock. George Van Tassel held popular UFO conventions known as the “Giant Rock Spacecraft Conventions” on his property for over 20 years to help raise money for the Integratron’s construction.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thats Awesome. Thanks for your support John.

[@leobrenneis1442]

I always wanted to see the salton sea area! Happy I’m tagging along on this adventure 😁

[@fairbanksjp]

If y’all are still floating around Southern AZ, you need to head eastward toward Sierra Vista and explore Bisbee (and the Bisbee Mone tour), Cochise Stronghold, Tombstone, Fairbank (Ghost town), The Battle of the Bulls (SanPedro Fiver basin) and the Kartchner Caverns.

[@Bikergramp57]

Totally agree. Rode to Tombstone last week and hung out at the 4 Deuces Saloon. Like taking a step back into the 1800's.

[@nancyfithian4984]

Great video as always! It is funny that Tim Collins and Amanda Zito were also at Joshua Tree recently! Great motovloggers think alike! 😄Good for you for picking up trash - more people need to follow your lead. Congrats to Rich for troubleshooting the water issue. And I love the music choices! Take care, Nancy

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Thanks for the SW tour. Enjoy the wide open spaces.Moving around like a couple tumbleweeds haha. Hope the trailer holds up better.

[@davidfalgout7304]

THANKS RICH AND CHRIS! VERY NICE!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ridhadababi5858]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@timpage8996]

Go for a tour through Borrego Sorings up to Julian to Moms Pies!!!

[@cathyn1033]

Thanks for taking us along. There are some quirky places out there.

[@ramonbostic]

I went to the Salton Sea with my mother about 40 years ago and it was looking pretty depressed by then. Businesses were still open, but you felt like it was the beginning of the end.

[@caroletomlinson5480]

I enjoy my Sunday evening travel with you guys on KZbin; nice relaxation at the end of the weekend. Thanks & keep on ridin’.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidfalgout7304]

ME TOO! THANKS RICH AND CHRIS! VERY NICE!

[@michaelcook184]

Thanks for the ride

[@lawrencebrandt8448]

you guys are in my neck of the woods ,I live about 50 miles west in Yucaipa , have ridden it in many temps from 50 to 95 hope you enjoyed your visit . great show .

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Oh wow!

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

Loved every minute. Thanks

[@jameslovelace8958]

Awesome video guys!

[@eddcurry1245]

Great video. Love y’all’s positive attitudes and sense of adventure

[@ShineBright__]

Always amazed from your journeys !

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Tony

[@edholtgraver7771]

Fascinating. Excellent video

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Another awesome video. Thank you so much

[@jefflink4671]

I joined your channel because of motorcycle living on the road “paved roads” and adventure in simple terms of modest tent living. I enjoyed that. Living and traveling with eighteen wheels to the next adventure then unloading bikes and traveling gravel roads is far from the original beginnings of two wheels, big life. Moving on. Hope you can regain your original content. If not enjoy your ride.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I understand and ol Ms Alice is getting the top end done so we can ride again. I sure miss her

[@larrykaminski3269]

Excellent video. Thanks. It is still chilly in the NW to ride so keep them coming.

[@stevecrawley5450]

Confirms my suspicions of people from California. Bizarre, Odd, curious and strange

[@stevena3446]

That’s funny. Growing up in California, that’s what we thought about the people in rest of the country! Well, except Hawaii.

[@Zerotys_ADV]

Everyone must be exactly the same where you live Mr Crawley. Be well.

[@johnlounsbury6191]

great video...thanks

[@kellymeier579]

Welcome to my back yard. I've lost count of how many times I've ridden these roads. And yes, I do ride in the summer, i just make sure I'm off the bike before temps hit 110'. My buddies and I use these roads for our Sunday morning before-breakfast battery-run rides. It's too bad the International Banana Museum in North Shore has shut down, you'd have gotten a kick out of it. Our favorite breakfast stops are Brownie's in Brawley and the cafe next to the George Patton Tank Museum out in Chiriaco Summit. Picnics at Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs or anywhere in Joshua Tree are awesome too. I really enjoyed this video, thanks. Happy Trails!

[@keithqueen3554]

Two happiest days of RV life the day you buy em and the day you sell em.🤣have fun rich.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Have to agree with you, California gets kinda strange at times. Overall, enjoyed this weeks video. Thanks for Sharing!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for watching

[@jimweagant8920]

Great video and ride along

[@tomfillmore9710]

Good video guys thanks for sharing the stories about the palaces and taking us along on the ride enjoyed watching thanks take care have a great week be safe

[@norriemasson4080]

An other very enjoyable episode guys, trust the trailer will dry out for you and Richard’s fix will prevent further problems with the shower plumbing.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes it’s is dry now. And thank goodness we were in the desert for sure. So far no issues.

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

Brilliant video so well edited and you guys have a lovely chemistry and ease around each other its a pleasure to watch . Safe travelling 😀👍

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Bet yall could find some hot springs to go soak in....they make you feel 30yrs. younger. I pray the good Lord continues to bless yall.

[@mullman]

Randomly ran across y’all and subbed. Great content!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@theramblingsoflarry9290]

Awesome video

[@tomtruesdale6901]

That place is just made for nightmares. LOL

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes it is 🤣

[@maj.d.sasterhikes9884]

I live in a 2002 Montana 5th Wheel, (36 ft) and I have had the same recurrent problem with the drain in my shower. With mine, the sealant around the drain separates and it starts leaking again. RVs seem to be a constant string of issues that keep one repairing stuff.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes. Ive realized that we'll be fixing stuff if we were in a House or this camper, it's always something

[@klh3244]

Love your videos! Keep enjoying life! Ride Safe!🤘🇺🇸

[@smilingbiter]

I was just thinking of your adventures. First, you start out with a HUGE tent. After a long while, you realize, Mmmm, there has to be a simpler and better way to do this. Logically, you buy a tent trailer. This works out quite well but after a long while, this also gets tiresome. Mmmm, there must be a better way to do what we enjoy and make our lives better. A trailer you say and off you go. This works out really well and life is great again. Oh Oh, Murphy has found us! LOL, Isn't life grand? Great episode, as usual, you may forget some of the great times, but you will always remember the bad time.😍🤣😒💕

[@Bikergramp57]

Interesting and fun to watch

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Dave.

[@1850aljo]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode! 👍💖👍💖👍 Ya’ll have come a long way since the early days of motorcycle tent camping, to tow behind motorcycle camping trailer, to now! Hope to be doing something similar in a few years in my Lance truck camper and adventure bike- Until then, look forward to your Sunday evening weekly updates!👍🤗 Btw, FB awarded me a “top fan badge” of your FB page, Yay!

[@BrianBraaten]

California is huge

[@SupRBeeADV]

Enjoyed the video and info. Ive heard peeps at slab city can be volatile when people video? Also enjoy the blooper at the end and laughed at Richards Princess wave as he drove off in the truck.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes i think that's true. the guy we met was very willing for us to video his place

[@ageofexploring]

Sorry about the price of gas in CA. Joshua Tree NP can get COLD in the winter!!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes over 4000' elevation

[@scooterbernieamputeeharleyride]

Thanks! Visited & climbed in Joshua Tree 25yrs back, Beautiful Park! The Carrizo Plain is wonderful, free camping! ✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@markmcintosh7095]

It's smart of you to always wear your protective gear when riding. It's easy to get lax about it when you ride as much as you two.

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Love ya Vlog, since I’ve never been to the U S of A, is great scenic trip around,and commentary is cool too, keep up the Vlogs, ❤️🦘🦘🦘

[@erikclausen4780]

Great show I real enjoy the videos of the dessert sure looks interesting the landscape have fun and be safe .

[@roberthowell4411]

Number one, that’s me😜

[@peterpuller8569]

Wow! Thats a new RV. Take that cheap ass RV back to Elkhart Indiana.

[@deborahhymer9315]

Beautiful countryside

[@BrianBraaten]

My grandparents used to camp out there in the 70s and early 80s during the winter

[@sboy1955]

Looks like an interesting place to visit 👍🏽 Sorry to see the last few issues with your camper but not surprised at all. Unfortunately, “problems” seems to be too common with RVs these days. Hopefully you will be good to go once the leaks get corrected.

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Thank you for this adventure! hope you got the insulation dried hot. Stay safe

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I did! Thanks

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

I’ve rode by two times not able to stop. Still on my list.

[@eddcurry1245]

Very interesting places…

[@rodkramer8879]

Had the same thing happen to our shower in our camper after the warranty period naturally.

[@BamaTraveller]

Would love to visit the lake area. So Quirky😁 Also, saw a gentleman wearing a 2 Wheels shirt in Panama City Beach, FL last night. 💪🏼

[@mrg7821]

Great videos.. great views of the night sky.. have you seen and UAP (UFO) out there?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Not yet!

[@stevegiannotti6700]

Ita a shame that people have to be that way to just not care about anyone else and litter like that. Kudos to you for caring

[@romanyroz5609]

Brilliant guys love your vids, I had never heard of Slab City until just recently I watched a programme on UK catch up TV , with Ben Fogle , fascinating place, wish we had one in the UK, I'd join them ?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Kts and Interesting place for sure

[@HoustonMtn]

I've missed some episodes. You got Richard on a BMW GSA!!! What???

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Hang on Ms Alice is coming back

[@davidbacon9223]

wow! you found a guy GROWING VEGETABLES at Slab City!!! (too brief!)

[@motoontheweekend]

Having clocked so many miles on the road, do you guys have issues with tinnitus from riding? I get pretty bad ringing in my ears after just 30 minutes from wind noise and was wondering if you guys experience the same thing. I do wear ear plugs but they’re not perfect! Happy riding ✌️

[@Biglug8888]

If you make it into Borrego Springs, stop at Carly's, excellent food.

[@patrickcooper9641]

Yes!

[@dwightsmith4641]

Wow. Y’all must have just missed Tim from 40 times around. He was just there.

[@lloydsplace101]

its different than it was, but still interesting. people have to realize you aren't teenagers anymore. but a lot of good historical content.

[@vikpopovic2136]

👍👍👍👌

[@jonathonscott7776]

Not sure if I've been totally unobservant or just not paying attention but......how do you like your sheepskin seat covers.....pros and cons?

[@eddcurry1245]

Just watched video by/of Tim Collins aka FTA Adventures of the same places…

[@karenallen5208]

I would say the platypus of plants. Right?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes that’s it

[@Noeljr92]

TW BIG LIFE COME VISIT CARSON CITY, NEVADA. LAKE TAHOE & PYRAMID LAKE ARE A JEWEL TO SEE.

[@jpbrayon8256]

Inspirational … you did great leaving site cleaner. Feel for you for RV probs….karma will kick in ;-). Ride safe. JP

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks 👍

[@chaosinc3441]

Richard, what jacket are you wearing?

[@transgirlandfuntimes7296]

Maybe me on my bonnie will see you on the road. I live in tehachapi area and ride around here a lot

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 nice area many runs on hog through there in winter

[@darlenesexton122]

Thanks for the views

[@JCunningham21]

i dont know how a plant can be ugly.

[@brucemckelvy9920]

Unfortunately most of these consumer grade campers are thrown together with little care of what all goes wrong with them once they leave the lot. There are quality rigs out there, but they are hyper expensive. Airstream and a couple of others. Not many though.

[@patrickcooper9641]

I totally agree with you. It's even worst now because of the pandemic and the huge demand on anything that has to do with the outdoors! The small companies have to put out/build so many units in such a small period that something has to give and it's called quality control! So, basically unless you have over $500,000 + to spend and can wait for a year or so, you will get something that if you are lucky won't fall apart within 10,000 miles or so! I finally went for a "quality rig" and my budget went through the roof but I hope and believe that my house on wheels will last me forever! Cheers

[@jrsnyder8110]

I agree with Jeff Link, when I found the channel I enjoyed the road travels. The nice camper I understand because age requires that but I didn't join the channel for off road adventures. Enjoy the ride

[@timpage8996]

Spent November December at Fountain of Youth Spa Resort in 2019 and again for a few weeks in March 2020!!! A perfect example of man made environmental disaster and the industrial agriculture with its toxic chemical runoff??? FOY is just up from Bombay Beach!!! And Mad Max is in the neighbourhood???

[@gordtaylor4621]

Hats off guys! Great video!

[@darrylmoffett8323]

Proof some of the weird hippies never left California. Damn trashy place. Ride safe and have fun 🇺🇸

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

👍

[@tomkrause62]

1:12, there's a little Mexican man behind you, appears he's building a bridge to somewhere?

[@ottomatic7823]

I'm only half way through this weeks episode, these places are too far out there! Physically and figuratively. Twilight Zone stuff.. And let's not forget Gram Parsons.

[@keithqueen3554]

Made the mistake of riding that part of the country in July. Never again🥵🥵🥵🌞🌞

[@lucaseq77]

Campers quality was never good....Latest news shows quantity is the king. Quality is too expensive....yet these campers are costing pretty pennies. RV scam

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes in some cases. This is a 2018 so not the current fast builds. you end up fixing alot when you're dragging it around 🤣👍

[@jeffhenson1994]

THE YOUNG NEED TO RESPECT OUR STUFF SOON IT WILL ALL BE SPRAY PAINTED THINK Q ABOUT THE KIDS

[@bikemikeone]

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