A New Quiet RV Camp: My Days in the Sonoran Desert

[@HoneyandMe]

We started making the journey to the desert when we realized it took as long to get there as it did to our cabin in the Yukon. The desert is different from anything we see here in BC, Canada and we just love it. We adore our own province and the beauty that it possesses, and we love the freezing winters we get to enjoy at our cabin, but....it is also lovely to be able to head south after Christmas and enjoy the warmth and sunshine in Arizona. We are really missing it this year with the borders closed. We're hoping by next spring we'll be able to hit the road again! Thanks for giving us the desert via video, Carolyn-Stay well!

[@eyeswideopen1158]

The faint tracks and old fire pit being right next to the road. Had my mind wondering. Exploring the desert is going to be awesome. Thank you for sharing this Carolyn. Perfect!

[@lisaroth7526]

I didn't like the desert when I was young. Too hot; too brown. But when my hubby were full-timing, we spent 6 months every year in the southwest and I grew to love the desert. The peace; quiet. I have been giving some serious thought to going out there for a bit next winter. Beats freezing here in CT. (edited to say we spend 6 months a year in the desert)

[@tonirad9577]

Very nice peaceful video . I have been watching you off and on since you started . I am happy for you , you seem to be in a good place in your life. Good for you ! 🌸

[@jasonmarcfromi1742]

Just want to add this is one of your best videos. Love the content, just day to day life with a little historical reference and real life activities you do. You’re so awesome. I hope you develop lifelong immunity to the Valley Fever

[@itsmimiyallxoxo5624]

It always amazes me how so much natural healing is found in nature! xo

[@minnietoot9704]

I love watching you just watching and being in nature. Its what we all need.

[@rolmsted9025]

Thanks for this video. Good to see you happy & at peace again. Camera work is pretty amazing for solo.. excellent work. Take care..

[@liddybird3608]

I loved the quiet routine you showed us. And the perfect music with it. Thank you.

[@LivingtheIrony]

I’ve been watching you for over a year, currently sidelined from driving bc of a stroke. I AM living in my van in a local RV park. You inspire me so much and so looking forward to the day,(soon I hope) to live like you do - alone! Keep being you!!!

[@linsweet2257]

catching up on older videos. Always nice to watch your travels with a bit of history attached.

[@axdesho]

Best video yet. A real "rubber meets the road" life as a boondocker. You can just feel being there. I love solitude. Thanks Carolyn!

[@chucksances9033]

Lovely video. One of your best. Can feel how peaceful you are today. Been watching you a long time. Be kind! 😉

[@makalapuamegs1056]

I was out in the Great Basin just outside of Baker and found a spot like that. I was walking and noticed mounds in the same shapes of the Anasazi archeological site in Baker and looking closely found shards of ancient pottery and rocks chipped to create a scraping tool. At night the stars were so prolific it was hard to distinguish Orion amongst them. The beauty of the rocks against the blue skies was phenomenal. The desert allows for another type of beauty. I think too being a geologist and historian helps to keep the wonder strong. Wildlife even down to the smallest bug keeps me entertained and feeling alive.

[@cherylsibson8457]

Yes, that's right, you are Sadie's Mom so Happy Mother's Day to you Carolyn, thanks for your work today and the article, there's plenty of history in the desert.

[@healinghousefarm5562]

I walked migraines from 6 years old to 40 years old.... Reiki was my door way to a new walk... energy is what we are energy blocked is the pain... we are all born with this power to heal our self when we know we can💜you can.. Loveing you .. anchoring love 💜

[@heartradiant]

Carolyn, this was such a nice relaxing video. Thank you for sharing it with us. Your 'North and Southbound tracks' comment cracked me up.

[@charlottewilson4680]

I agree. I think it is beautiful. So peaceful.

[@janicepaisley6799]

Carolyn , thanks so much for the great video . I too love love love everything about the desert . ( with the exception of the rattlesnakes ) . The cacti , the dry air , the miles and miles of open space , but the best to me is the sound of the rocks crunching under ones feet as one walks . ( I know it's weird . Lol) . Thanks for filming while you were cooking . I love that too . ( another weird thing from me . Lol ) . I found this video to be very very peaceful . I enoyed it so much that I watched it 3 times ! I know it was filmed back in March . I hope you are feeling much better now seeing as how we are into May . Sending you and Sadie blessing of health and safety . XXXXX Ontario Canada

[@holisticgeek]

I love this relaxing format. Relaxing music making the seemingly mundane tasks more of a life meditation. This is like my introvert dream!

[@kimprocarione5473]

Pumpkin pie spice is brilliant! Your attachment worked very well! Impressive!

[@itchingtogo7362]

Never thought of pumpkin and pie spice in my oatmeal...but now something new for me to try!! Loved your insights and pondering thoughts. That’s exactly why I like to be out solo. No noise other than my thoughts. ☺️

[@NinjaBooKitty]

Hi Carolyn! I've been watching you a long time and you are a real inspiration. I appreciate all you've shown us and continue to show us. I want to get on the road and I learn so much from you. Happy belated Mother's Day.

[@diansdesigns7759]

I really really enjoyed this kicked back video and all your ponderings.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@josephspinelli1069]

Spectacular footage !!!! And as always Tks for sharing it.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Joseph. Thanks!

[@susanryan622]

Bravo Carolyn! Your truth is our reality! Rally the troops and level off the masculine oligarchy!

[@parkercummings1906]

I love your campsite and day wanderings around it. That was so interesting about the creosote plant. A beautiful desert site. I just soak up the things you show us.

[@conniebryant6898]

Pumpkin in oatmeal. Sound delish! Don’t know why I’ve never thought to try that combo before. Deserts are brown and deserts🌵 are beautiful. They are windy & calm they can be quiet and loud, it is so much more than I ever imagined. I live in Californias Antelope Valley area, considered high desert. I think the scenery of the deserts are Beautiful. Enjoy your stay, the view there looks awesome!

[@cathybarker6080]

Gorgeous video Carolyn.. I don’t know where you are on your “menopause journey” but our national radio here in Ireland has been talking about it all week... seriously eye opening stories from women detailing their symptoms and boy!.. most of us had no idea how many of our organs are affected by depleting oestrogen and progesterone .. there was a study done years ago which frightened women off HRT but that has now been debunked .. I’m sure there are natural remedies available too, it would be interesting to hear what your naturopath says about it but I would definitely make enquiries .. I don’t know about the States but here in Ireland we were majorly in the dark until now! Happy travels x

[@dorisemone6778]

Great oatmeal tips! Love the organic pumpkin puree and the pumpkin spice you added. I've made great chili with pumpkin. Really yummy. Be well.

[@Widows-out-wandering]

How nice!

[@CooksterzLittlefield]

Thank you for leaving in the part with the paper towel slip, because we all do that! You can stay geologically interested for a long while! Nice land views!

[@thizizliz]

You were just 2 hours east of me. I'm so glad you are feeling better and stronger. I do the same with my oats except that I add flax seed (for high cholesterol) and chia seeds (to improve satiety - I'll feel full a couple of hours longer plus it's a great plant based protein.) But since we have so much solar, I nuke it. So about every 8 days I make up packets of oats with LOTS of cinnamon and whatever else sounds good, then add brown sesame seeds, nuts for my healthy fat, chia, flax and sunflower seeds, and then each morning I dump them into a bowl, pour over as much almond milk as will fit and cook them on high for about 2.30 min. That would not work because keeping enough almond milk on hand would be a bummer and so would making a giant pot and portioning out a daily serving. I add fruit at the time I cook it and it honestly depends on what is available - mostly frozen blueberries - but again, space, right? Oh well, my genius idea only works in a house I guess. Sadie's developing hunting skills will hopefully help the next time a mouse makes it's way in. Plus if anyone came near, she'd warn you. So she's a lovely companion and also kinda handy as well as being so beautiful. Miners drove around the desert looking for silver but also when it used to rain a lot here, cattle were grazed so people would camp out with them. If you find tin cans with a silver spot in the center of one end, it was probably pre 1930s when a 'hole in the top' was sealed with lead after the food was inserted & heated to sterilize. Lots of interesting stuff in the desert.

[@luzrucci5534]

That's because everything God created is good. He put on Earth everything that nourishes and heals us. We need to learn how to use it . Love your video today...relaxing. Take care you two and safe travels

[@jacquelenbialozynski6671]

Amn

[@PatriciaHenry]

I live in the desert too! You can see forever. 🏜

[@ChicksWithHooks]

Can you all see the stars well at night? I'm in PNW. Clear skies are not as kind here... alot of gray mornings that burn off. Something I hope to do is connect with you folks. I want to volunteer with HOWA.

[@margoburns9085]

I think the desert is gorgeous! We have one here in BC and it is my favorite place to boondock in the spring and fall. The food looks delicious! I'm with you Carolyn, the less people I see the happier my experience in nature is. Love your videos!

[@sallys2423]

Absolutely stunning.

[@FidoHouse]

Really enjoyed your video. And the serenity it conveyed. 👍🙂

[@RaivenBC]

I really enjoyed this video, many beautiful scenics and seeing you in your everyday tasks. I envy your life, and admire your independence and courage.

[@naomic9070]

I just finished reading an old book , “Josey Wales”. I could see the tracks and visualize Indians or cowboys there! Enjoyed the video!

[@rozswartzett180]

When I see Sadie, I think of the Egyptian dogs that are shown in the pharaoh movies.

[@ChicksWithHooks]

Look up wild dogs that are in the middle east. It is interesting.

[@donnamount151]

Hey kiddo...I have just bought a Vintage 29' class A motorhome and boy is it a project. Anyway, I was on a sight about rv walk thru where u complimented him on his site and how informative...I found another on youtube about electronics and rv's...he is pretty AWESOME to...he gives great explainations on the electrics and how they work...I am hoping to get this motorhome done in time for winter so I can go south...(but a lot of work...hahaha

[@sunflower17k]

I love this video. Beautiful editing & voice over.

[@sharona.5938]

Nothing prettier than desert sunsets. Thanks Carolyn for another stellar video!

[@annanne3929]

General Patton had various training camps all over this area. Perhaps those "roads" were his men moving heavy equipment (tank??)

[@tobytrucker1]

You're awesome. Thank you for your videos.

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

I also have oatmeal in the morning with apple and natural peanut butter.

[@beeamerica5024]

Home Home on the Range where the deer and the antelope play and seldom is heard a discouraging word and the skies are not cloudy all day🐝😄

[@minnietoot9704]

I think this is the most stunning place you have been

[@shorts.....g.hisglotheprot9489]

Hello Carolyn and Our Girl Saddie, Nice Spot Saddie having Fun Digging ..Another Place is the Dessert. I want to Go to.. Have to try the Oatmeal you have i like fruit and spices healthy ones i am also watching my Diet and after i had COVID19 left me with Fatigue so trying Different Things Fresh Ginger and lemon and The Apple Flavor Vinegar the Mother one with hot drinks. Learning So Much From You Carolyn. Ok Take Care Be Safe and God Bless Us All. Gloria Thee Traveling Nomad In Waiting... Happy Traveling. .

[@justjoanhere2]

Loved this video!

[@princesstiarra8071]

You are brave I don't know if I could sleep out there in a camper I would be the one who found sasquatch!!!!

[@ms.jessadventures]

Love this area, was just there... beautiful spot you made camp at.

[@ms.jessadventures]

Rock I think came from the sky from volcanoes. And btw going thru the AG they didn't ask me, I just said no.

[@regenagroen4631]

Looks like tire tracks to me,, & LOVE the deserts will be going there a lot when my leg heals up & RV is done!!! LOVES/HUGS to you & Precious Sadie!!!!

[@jasonmarcfromi1742]

Love this video. You look great! You are so talented. Im scared of Valley Fever now! Thank you for sharing this special corner near needles. Pretty Pretty. Best wishes for you and Sadie. Happy Mothers day! You’re a great Mom to Sadie :)

[@eleanorcramer7986]

Learned about pumpkin for digestion ,Re: greyhound stools.

[@lillieromero6982]

My 'mantra' is every place has it's beauty. And yes, sometimes you have to look for it. Being a quilter, I don't see just brown, green, etc. I see how many SHADES of each color there are! Lots of times it's too many to count!

[@elizabethapfelbaum1240]

My friends took me to the Oregon Trail showing me the wagon tracks there. They were pretty deep ruts. Fascinating stuff imaging what it must have been like.

[@michellelee487]

I never heard anybody call the desert ugly before. It’s beautiful out there!

[@believer7733]

I have heard several people say the desert is ugly! My family and friends just can’t understand why I want to go there. I feel bad that they just don’t see it!

[@gailmiller5523]

My friend and past co worker came to visit from Oregon (I was in Pahrump, NV) and asked me how I could stand living in the desert. She said It was just brown and rocks... I see so much color in the desert I don't understand what she was looking at, lol! I am a born again desert rat I guess. I see so much beauty...

[@michellelee487]

@@believer7733 it’s a nice change going to the desert

[@michellelee487]

@@gailmiller5523 it’s a nice going there. I live in upstate NY. How many trees do you really want to see. It’s a nice change going to the desert

[@mariondiemert430]

Carolyn, on You Tube there is a channel of a young man, who saved his money working in the financial markets, and bought the ghost town of Serra Gordo. Serra Gordo silver mines brought out tons and tons of silver back in the day and are just outside of Death Valley. He goes deep. I think you would enjoy his channel. His journey seeking things used over 100 years ago and digging deeper into their use and meaning, is really awesome. Hugs to you and Sadie. Oh yeah, that is 100% volcanic rocks you are treading on. By way, your spot is stunningly beautiful.

[@gracelarsh6352]

I really got into this video, the sound of the blinds moving in the breeze had me closing my eyes. Thank you

[@believer7733]

I actually teared up looking at this video! Just hearing those blinds rattling, the wind blowing outside and that music gave me so much peace! I’d love to go for a walk in the desert when it’s cool!

[@maytedeferrare8353]

It takes a while to see the beauty in the desert scape....but once you see it you realize it is a very exotic and intoxicating beauty...takes your breath away ....

[@michellestratford9753]

So beautiful and so peaceful💗 I'm amazed at how you get internet connectivity in what appears to be the absolute middle of nowhere!!

[@jamesthomas1244]

It's her magnetic personality.

[@wendymaclean8888]

I also intermediate fast, it helped me loose the after menopause weight that I gained and was unable to loose.

[@craftytraveler9238]

We were there over night in Needles, at Calizona Rv park, on May 3rd. I hope you were there earlier cause it was in the 90's. We are in Virgin , Ut and traveling to Torrey, Ut. Safe travels.

[@glennabrooks5294]

great walk and talk. I live in the high desert southeast of Tucson and it is beautiful out there. I appreciate your videos.

[@FidoHouse]

Loved the time I spent south of Ajo, AZ, (but north of Organ Pipe National Monument). Greenest desert I ever camped in. Also enjoyed the AZ area south of the crossing into Blythe, CA, camped along Colorado River.

[@irislabranche4323]

Happy Mother's Day. Enjoy your day with your fur baby. 💖

[@clarebrant5305]

Sadie is just a most gorgeous looking dog. X

[@irislabranche4323]

I love steel oats. I have never thought to add pumkin and spices. Thanks for the recipe. I wish we had smell a vision. Lol

[@michaelminikel3014]

Carolyn, I learned also when I left WI. and moved to Colorado missed much of the beauty in WI. But discovered no it is not where I left but it has a beauty of it's own. As I have also found in southern Az. It has a beauty unique to the area. Az. is my home now.

[@happyhighway106]

#250 Carolyn, each state has areas like the one your at. I have found some in the most interesting areas. Here in the East, as crowded as it is, their is tranquility. Michigan is my state with plenty of shore line on the 4 great lakes. The Detroit area is crowded, that's where industry is and the population lives. Most of the other areas have space!

[@tracymcdonald118]

Don't forget t you are so lucky , I know you made your own luck , as I am stuck in a life which isn't easy and free , I crave freedom , hopefully soon . Well done anyway , I love your channel .

[@izzy2roam898]

So very peaceful 💗 and beautiful land

[@retiredtraveling7459]

Peaceful ❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ruthwingfield4604]

aww - love your new dog Sadie! I have a Sadie also!

[@sandygannon8552]

We mix keen-waa and oats and chia seeds its very delish

[@petmom74]

Put some apple chunks and other dog-safe fruits and veggies in Sadie's food. Crunchy goodness for her as well!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

She doesn't like apples or most fruits and veggies

[@rrr_rozell7992]

Awesome, relaxing video!

[@jackieadams5458]

I feel you with migraines...my gramma had them as did my mom. We went to a seminar YEARS ago and they mentioned all the common foods that trigger them...of course we loved them all (certain cheeses, certain chocolate, wine, raspberries!!) Did Imitrix shots as well. Hope you find relief!! Also, was raised in the deserts of AZ...we always called creosote the rain bush...if you rub the leaves between your hands it smells like desert rain!!

[@anneirenej]

Gorgeous area. I hope you feel better and better. Plant based diets do help so much.

[@csmoothsk8ter17]

Another great video🥰

[@pagewhite61]

It’s got to be covered wagons, right? That’s what those tracks look like to me, not that I’ve ever seen covered wagon tracks, ha! Great video, thanks.

[@southernskywoman]

The vibe of this video perfectly captures the slightly eerie solitude and vastness of the desert. It's beautiful in an otherworldly way. I liked the energy of this one, Carolyn.

[@NenaLavonne]

Perfectly stated ♥️ Agree!

[@amstergal]

I second the perfectly stated. :)

[@magicalmary2706]

Such a peaceful video! Loved it!

[@divadonna5670]

So beautiful and peaceful I got a feeling of such contentment watching this video. I live in AZ but I don’t know it like this I need to explore someday

[@007who]

wagon wheels are closer together and very thin. I think your looking at 4x4 tracks. Nice film .

[@michellebarlondsmith6243]

Looks like fun area

[@Carol-qi6me]

Excellent video. I miss my time out in the Desert. Watching the sun rise and then sun set was always amazing. The darkest sky’s and all those stars. Happy Mother’s Day! Saddie girl is amazing 💓✌🏽

[@lifeoflucretia]

Some of my ancestors came to Oregon from Missouri in 1849 via wagon trains. I can only imagine what they endured to make it here. Okay... u have a great time there.

[@yoyojoe9240]

That area reminds me of my little "chunk" of land in Sierra blanca Texas.....very nice..!

[@roadrunner123]

Very nice landscape!

[@racheljoanfleming159]

How funny...an ad came on ...and then when I went back to your video you had a close up of your steam kettle whistle. I thought it was another ad for a horror movie...rofl. Thank you for the giggle

[@CarolynsRVLife]

So cool!

[@kathydiggs2300]

Good video. BTW, Tonopah is in Arizona. Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is near there. Love Sadie!

[@scamphound1892]

Love these meandering history lessons!

[@lindagreen7558]

You might consider experimenting, going completely whole food plant based for a while, which is vegan but also eliminates all dairy and oil.

[@CB-ei6ez]

I have so many questions for you I've been doing a lot of research about the nomadic lifestyle when is your next live q&a? Thank you for sharing your life with us

[@kathyadam9932]

A very Happy Mother’s Day Carolyn. You are the best Mom anyone could have. You are so good with Miss Sadie. Hugs to you both

[@ronheneke535]

We believe they are tank tracks. Great low key video, thank you.

[@southernskywoman]

Yes, or dozer tracks. The width suggests SOMETHING with tracks...

[@barbarajohnson1442]

Love your observations, thank you!