RV Living Boondocking Woes in North Dakota

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Mock Tuna Salad Recipe (#Vegan): 1 Can of Chickpeas drained and mashed Diced celery and onion Vegan May (My favorite is Best Foods) Mustard Salt and Pepper Enjoy!

[@Woodthrush]

Love that recipe. Sometimes I also add finely chopped seaweed wrapper to get that fishy flavor. Delicious! Thanks!

[@hannahshepherd9073]

Add some Nori seaweed flakes girl

[@ziggy33399]

Thx 🙏🏽

[@shaunhall6834]

I love how spontaneous you are in your videos. At the same time you focus on what is important to talk about. Thank you!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

I appreciate that!

[@debradevine3949]

We are still locked out of the US here in Canada. Thank you for taking us along on your adventure.

[@alexsandrarokas7117]

Too bad! My ole man and I spent a lot of time in Grand Bend, Tobermory and Toronto before COVID locked things down. My ole man just told me Canada will be opening up their borders on August 9th, but we would have to show our vaccination cards. We are from Michigan and we are vaccinated. Also, we continue to wear our masks.. Your US Ally: Alexsandra Rokas.

[@deltas4114]

Sadie is the track star of doggies. She looks so happy just running.

[@marielinejuillard9495]

Sadie looks soooo cute, like a little deer jumping over the grass ! So happy!!!

[@joycecollins5796]

Thank you Carolyn another interesting video----Sadie so darn cute----please keep her safe and you too!!!!!😎😎😎😎

[@glendaruff125]

So good to see Sadie run. She is just so free. Thanks for being good to her.

[@patriciadifferding7688]

Totally agree about State Parks! You and Sadie made the best of limited boon docking. Your travel videos are always fun to watch.

[@Travelmaryandblue]

Loved hanging out with you & Sadie 💖 y’all make hanging out alone look so fun

[@kimjhpl1524]

Glad you give respect to Native Americans. I like learning about them.

[@susanmoore2630]

My favorite videos of yours are when you film while driving.. Susie from Oregon

[@junehess501]

Sadie walks across bridges like I do- with great trepidation no matter how low they are!

[@user-js9gn2hw9s]

SADIE IS SO CUTE WITH HER HESITANCY CROSSING BRIDGES,BUT THE TRUST SHE HAS IN YOU WHEN YOU ENCOURAGE HER IS THE SWEETEST!!XO

[@deltas4114]

What a great lvog....America at it's best.

[@lifeafterstrokewithtom4804]

I did road construction trucking in ND for a season. Humid as Dixie. Incredible thunderstorms at night. They provided RV sites for their workers. Power, water, sewer and trash. Great pay. Dickinson and Williston areas.

[@ellenpham4834]

That was a fun video to watch. Sadie's athleticism is... she is her type dog at its finest :) healthiest and happiest.

[@suncitygal]

Loved the music and special sound effects!

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

Hello Carolyn and Sadie, Gloria here thee 62 year's young Traveling Lady So Waiting to Travel.......What a Beautiful place your parked so much Green so beautiful again....There is Miss Sadie Jumping Around and Crossing the Bridge good for you...Awesome Area Near Park....Nice Looking Town and Beautiful Church. Next Town Really Nice Buildings look Old...Crossing over water on the Highway such a great drive. Awesome Spot to Wake Up In... That is a great spot for being free off the highway little bit of Noise .. .Looking her Jump so Precious She is. They are liking Children. Beautiful Lake She sure can fly high when she jumps and getting a little taller... It is ashame about the water with Green Algae ...Heading to Standing Rock Sounds Interesting. Well Awesome video always learning from you thank you. Take care be safe and God Bless Us All. Gloria Thee 62 Year's Young Traveling Lady In Waiting to Travel. Happy Traveling.

[@dixxebell]

Fairgrounds, county parks, and state parks...is mostly what you will find...and recreation areas.

[@carolynnkaster9457]

Loved the sound effects while making brunch.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

LOL. I was having some fun. Glad you enjoyed my silliness! :-)

[@hannahshepherd9073]

Thank you so much for sharing your travels with those of us less fortunate who are not able to. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated as we would never be able to explore the way you and pooch do

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you Hannah! I'm glad you are enjoying my travels. I appreciate hearing others can enjoy my journeys.

[@darlenehorn8337]

Yes while I was driving thru North Dakota had to do alot of research found city parks. Had a very nice one that was beside a golf course. At the time alot of golfers but nice place.

[@francisa751]

Videos like this are precious, mainly from those far away from US, your environmental concerns and alerts are very tangible, "We lost the respect to Earth" should be a t-shirt logo.

[@terrysager1091]

You two are awesome. I love seeing such a happy dog. Thanks for sharing your adventures--the good and the not so good. Much appreciated.

[@maytedeferrare8353]

Sadie is such a doll baby....she loves her life from sightseeing out the front window to running and playing at every new spot....a beautiful life 💗 💗 💗....

[@deebauguess4054]

Happy to see you so relaxed and content, few find this in our busy world

[@grannysquared7140]

I heard that siren and ran to the window before I realized it was on the video. We had a tornado here 1 week ago, knocked out power for 3 days and the cable for 4. I'm still spooked, it was very scary.

[@autumnskyes5633]

They test the emergency weather alarm in our area. They test them every 1st Wednesday of the month. It's followed up with an announcement that it's only a test. As far as what will get ya? Not much really. Beware of ticks I guess. Algae blooms have been a problem though. Big fish kills in my state (MN & Wi).

[@darlenemateri6521]

Carolyn, You need to give North Dakota a better chance. You are missing out on allot of great opportunities here.

[@myrajanewhiley7629]

I agree,and everywhere else too,driving dirt roads looking for camp sites,making coffee, your erosion on Vegan food, emptying and filling the rig it's boreing.Really Sadie is the only intertainment. Let's see some historical sites, some incredible National forests.

[@mollymellgren9153]

@@myrajanewhiley7629

[@ggc7318]

I love those small towns you showed on the video. I hope they all come back to life.🥰🇺🇲👍

[@indigoblue4791]

You have the most fantastic garden for your home!! Lakes, Rivers, Ocean, Mountains, Forests, lush Fields and Dessert!! What a wonderful life! Sending love and best wishes to you Carolyne and Sadie. 😊👍🌿🌺

[@judiwilson9229]

Caroline we used to have a siren that went off at 6pm every nite.. I would be out playing and hear that thing go off and cringe..because I knew i was late ..had to be home at 5..to set table for dinner...but I did love that ol' 🚨 siren!!

[@suziperret468]

Sadie is a doll..She’s a perfect adventure companion. Add some nuts to your mock tuna salad. You are such a brave spirit. Love your exploration….yeah fkg algae..It’s so poisonous..We had the red algae in California in the ocean. It causes neurological disorders in the sea animals …yeah caused by run off fertilizers. Stay safe…You are getting so comfortable filming your journey. Thanks Carolyn.

[@tammyginmn3380]

Up by the Canadian border, by casinos and along the Souris are gorgeous. The parks over by Medora are pretty!

[@serenakoleno9338]

Nice video. You illustrate the importance of healthy eating on mood. I think spelt is an ancient grain that is non GMO and easier to digest than modern wheat. Happy adventures! TFS

[@eliciamccoy7496]

Enjoy your history of the places you go great job thank you. Stay safe and enjoy your life

[@aikanae1]

I love the way Sadie bites the water. The algae stuff weirds me out because I don't trust myself to know when it's safe or not. I'm looking forward to Standing Rock. Thx for the info on state parks.

[@leafygirl]

There was an oil boom (the second one) so you can imagine the influx of people into ND. Even though it was centered around Williston, but as most ppl were from anywhere but ND, they’d set up anywhere. Enjoy the wide open spaces.

[@kathyfaulk710]

Lived in Bismarck off and on for about 3 years. Good to see it again. Somehow the place grows on you.

[@charlottewilson4680]

We have that in Oklahoma City every Saturday at noon unless we are under a tornado alert.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

it was cool to hear it. It's been awhile.

[@trish7042]

Soooooo pretty!!!!!!! I love that you always include your rig and Sadie in the shots so I can see how it all looks around you! Gorgeous!

[@Lazytea]

North Dakota especially the Western part has been hit hard by the oil industry. For several years you couldn’t even pay to camp anywhere. Hotels and motels were all full too. It’s a bit better now but not like it was. Eastern ND has the military influence so the camping situation isn’t much better. Your video is beautiful! I enjoyed it very much.

[@RAM-BAWN]

There are many small campsites in eastern ND that are very cheap ($5 night). But, they are not well known. P.S. I was born in Fargo and live in Grand Forks.

[@aradee9028]

The best clarinetist is from williston. He is really an amazing person... He has the heart of a lion. He would talk about his home at the university he taught us.He loved North Dakota... I was curious about the area.because of him. He said that it snowed.....a ...lot....and if someone passed you would have to wait until the Spring...the ground was frozen.....

[@alexsandrarokas7117]

You are looking marvelous. I love how you are wearing your braids. Grow your hair long; you’ll look good like that too. I’m glad you are boondocking in the Dakotas. I’m from Michigan but I went camping in a few places in western South Dakota. The memory is still there. I went to the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. I remember going to Deadwood and to a deep, otherworldly cave. I can’t remember the caves name, but it was stunning. Take care.

[@nolabrandt2526]

Wind Cave SD

[@deaconessfaithcommunitynur4745]

Love your travels to small towns and byways

[@nancyheneghan4760]

I definitely didn’t know anything about the blue green algae. Thank you for that. We’ve always had dogs but we have always been by the bay, river or creek.

[@christinacreatesau]

Spelt is an old grain so it's not too bad re:gluten I love it! I avoid gluten a lot, but never have any reaction to spelt flour.

[@MGMissy]

I tried to boondock on Sheyenne National Grassland outside of Fargo, which is possible according to the web site. But everywhere I drove was rented out to private ranchers and off-limits for camping. It was too late in the day to find the ranger district office and ask for more info. Ah well.

[@miguelupload555]

I ran into the same problem coming from Colorado, heading to North Carolina. As you go east, it's harder to find a place for free. I don't mind paying if there is a shower on site! 👍

[@marlenemanzer1170]

I'm really enjoying your series in South and North Dakota. I grew up in the area and now live in Arizona. Thanks for information on green algae! Happy travels!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@laurenmcrobie8]

I second that state park stay!

[@mariondiemert430]

Such a beautiful video. Loved you showing your drive as well. Sadie is just one happy puppy! She sits next to you in the rig like, yeah, we are doing this. Thank you. Hugs to you and Sadie.

[@deborahsimpson4968]

Could grind up lentils into flour add water and seasonings and make quick and cheap wraps. Reds are best but any color will do. I've also ground up dried chickpeas. They work too but cost a lot more time on my inverter and batteries

[@nooksandcrannies9871]

Great spot Carolyn. I’ll be sure to visit these two great camping spots on the Missouri.

[@1moremile845]

My daughter lived in Bismarck a couple years, when she went to do grocery shopping on a Sunday & Walmart was closed she knew she was in a elevated conservative state! We have a lovely state park in Pa, Keystone State Park, east of Pittsburgh. 😊 safe travels Carolyn. I hope your writing is continuing ❤️

[@JodysJourney]

That river runs through the middle of my second hometown, Jefferson City, Mo. ❤️

[@davidvogel6359]

I love to stop at the dairy ice cream store when I am on the way to Linn. Can't think of the name but have to stop there.

[@JodysJourney]

@@davidvogel6359 Central Dairy? It’s an institution. 😀❤️

[@davidvogel6359]

@@JodysJourney yes, I love it. The best ice cream. Got to stop when you go near it.

[@glampermeg7254]

That siren is to warn about severe weather, tornadoes, or other emergencies. When you hear it, you should always tune into a local radio station to find out what the emergency is. Usually it is just a test of the siren system when you hear it though, but since nomads don't get the postcard in the mail that tells us the test scedule we don't ever know when it is a real emergency or just a test. And it's not just for tornadoes. My hometown in California has one in case there is a nuclear emergency at the local power plant.

[@sarahw7856]

Actually, sirens in some of those small ND towns have sirens for curfew. I know, I lived there.

[@bevtrue6937]

@@sarahw7856 In the A.M.?

[@glampermeg7254]

@@sarahw7856 woah that's nuts! Wouldn't that wake up sleeping people?

[@annabellem.4014]

I'm in Morro Bay, CA. I think also, possibly, the sirens can be used for a Tsunami warning.

[@pattin4015]

Sadie is having the time of her life, running at full speed with a gallop, too! Great to see how happy she is, traveling with her Mom. Yes, had forgotten (forced myself to forget) the algae bloom problems from the agricultural runoffs down the Mississippi into the Gulf...All the nutrient rich fertilizers, methane, antibiotics, everything that went into cattle agriculture runs into our waters. You remind me of our native Indians who respected the land...If I could only join you, John D Liu and Mackenzie Scott into a room for some ecological healing!

[@hopefranklin9155]

Sadie is such a good traveling buddy for you. Such a sweet baby girl. Always makes me smile. She is a joy. Safe travels.

[@evelynalbano7083]

Beautiful scenery!!! Sadie is such a happy baby 🐾❤ .... Love your sandwich ... looks delish!!! Stay safe 🙏❤

[@Gracieemerson5703]

Just north of Linton is Hazelton then Moffit, my family is from Moffit! I grew up going back to visit every other summer. I was born in Bismarck. Thank you for the memories! I love Sadie's energy!

[@darlenemateri6521]

I grew up in the Braddock area and now live 30 plus miles east of Linton. I recognized the places she was camping at in Linton and Sweet Briar off I-94.

[@Gracieemerson5703]

@@darlenemateri6521 hi! My mom said her parents knew some Materi's she thinks they were from Menoken or McKinzie, small world! My mom and dad grew up west of Moffit, the Carol's and the Day's.

[@Gracieemerson5703]

@@darlenemateri6521 my aunt and uncle Bob and Mikie Moch lived in Braddock for many years!

[@darlenemateri6521]

@@Gracieemerson5703, Hello. My dad's brother Pete lived in Sterling behind the cemetery. I was quite young so I don't recognize your family names.

[@Gracieemerson5703]

@@darlenemateri6521my mom knows your uncle's name! Her dad knew him 😊

[@sarahjackson6714]

It was strange seeing you at these places the first and the last were really nice The one by the freeway not so good. Sadie seem to enjoy herself a lot

[@candacecook9510]

Such beautiful places & so great Sadie can run

[@26skogen]

Wow, you are going to Standing Rock. I miss that place. I was there during the pipeline protest. It was not easy getting in. Some locals told me safe routes in. I met so many awesome people there and it was one of the most important things I ever did. I went as part of a medical team and found many coworkers there. The experience changed how I looked at a lot of things, especially the government. Not a day goes by that I do not miss that place. I could tell you so much about what happened there. Most of what hit the news was untrue.

[@borntoraisehell5353]

Hello Carolyn 👋👋 You should get a brand new RV! 🤭🤭

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Hey Gloria You should tattoo my name on your forehead! 😂😃😂

[@UncleMo2]

👍 This is a very informative video with spectacular views! Enjoyed all the history/facts :) Safe & Happy Travels I'm gonna have to pick up some avocado icecream to try.

[@kaleidiatrikos]

I grew up in a town that had a fire department test horn at 6pm every night. That was the signal that we had to go home for dinner, after playing with friends all afternoon.

[@joyamongstforeverspark5422]

YOU & SADIE Keep SAFE From Injuries. Etc. 👌& SADIE IS SO SHINY!! With Always a Smile & a Waggies!!! God bless you both..have Fun !!😊Enjoy your Introspection on Our Mother Earth. I Agree🐕🌻🌼🌻🌼Always look forward to You& Sadies Travels! Must try the chickpeaRecipe! Yummzz

[@carolynhoover9444]

Hi Carolyn! I subscribed just now. Working my way through the videos! Great stories! Give Sadie a hug!

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Wonderful video Carolyn! I really enjoyed it. 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you so much!

[@theadventuresofrenojay.706]

We run a drv rv park on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the furthest point west in the lower 48. We also have a siren here. If you ever get this way, I would wave the 20 dollar fee for you. Located in Port Orford Oregon. Overlooking the port and the reef. We have a 1960 gmc fishbowl bus named Bombshell. There would always be a spot for you here as long as we are here. Love your videos. Love your travels. Thanks.

[@theadventuresofrenojay.706]

P.s. I'm a commerical fisherman. Would be happy to bring you fresh seafood free of charge.

[@cheagle464]

Main street Bismarck. Welcome, thanks for pulling thru. Exit 161 truck stop can park overnight. Sweet Briar and Crown Butte.

[@michele2017promastertravel]

Don't forget Sacagawea's part in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. She saved the expedition twice when the boats were swamped and then when enemy tribe cornered them.

[@csmoothsk8ter17]

Hi Carolyn hi pretty Sadie girl 💞🐾💞🐾 That kitchen scene had me cracking up🤣🤣 Sadie's sooooooo...FAST🐾🐾🐾🐾 I've seen a lot of frogs this summer.

[@barbarakenney8288]

I was just in South Dakota 12 weeks ago. Thanks for sharing

[@markwilliams3174]

Loved your snippet of Yehezkal Raz's "Continuance"

[@CarolynsRVLife]

thanks!

[@sharonsteele8915]

Towns are mandated to test emergency systems to make sure they are working properly monthly. Some of those old town buildings probably have some stories to tell, quite interesting.. beautiful scenery.. thanks for taking me along.. 💗

[@teresasue5188]

If you are ever in Western Iowa go to SCOTT COUNTY STATE PARK. It's off of Interstate 80.

[@nfoss5656]

Teddy Roosevelt National park is in North Dakota. I don’t think I had heard about blue green algae until recently. I had no idea what caused it. Thanks for the info.

[@ms.jessadventures]

Excellent 👌 chick pea/hummus salad wow incredible! And absolutely love the filming and music of it, your so good at your edits!

[@ms.jessadventures]

And meditation is never silly only healing 🕉️

[@Carol-qi6me]

Carolyn your chickpea salad looks amazing I watched you make it and I’m gonna put one together myself but the thing that was most delightful was the process and the sound effects it made me laugh thank you so much you always bring my mood up 🥰

[@darrylwilliam3563]

Great video Love how you film all the beautiful scenery

[@celestepalm6949]

Shouldn't be too surprised the further north/east you go, the less boondocking there is...

[@CarolynsRVLife]

I wasn't. I said that! :-)

[@celestepalm6949]

@@CarolynsRVLife I knew you knew! :D

[@Beezer.D.B.]

Goofy little side note here, that you probably already know about… If you save the liquid off your chickpeas, you can add stevia/alternative sweetener to it and whip it into a dairy-free whipped cream. Don’t ask me how it works because I don’t know, but it does work and tastes good!

[@pammywammy]

So cute watching Sadie go over the bridge. My dogs are the same. lol

[@shanebracewell98]

I love watching your videos. So informative, inspirational and you are a delightful lady. ❤😍

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you so much!

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

Charcoal dog biscuits.........good to have on hand in case she gets into anything. Give a couple and fast her next meal.

[@AngelBaby11117]

Great idea! I did not know there are charcoal dog bones, never saw them. I always have charcoal capsules for my dog. She got really sick after eating seaweed at the beach. I doubt she would have eaten a bone, she was not looking good. Two capsules and she was better pretty quickly, thank God.

[@richardp6461]

Hi Carolyn how are you? Where's all the smoke? I'm over here in Montana and it's terrible. Excellent episode.

[@klmeyer9907]

Algae- usually phosphates. We have this in florida, mostly central fl, but it shows up in most rivers.

[@autumnskyes5633]

I'm curious to see where you end up though since your headed in this direction. I'm familiar with local grounds and way stops. (Duluth and Superior) I'd love to see what you discover as I'm not on the road yet.

[@tortugalisa4748]

Hi Carolyn🙋💖 I haven't visited since you and Sadie went to the ghost town and boy are you looking so healthy💛 I have my cans of chickpeas for everything vegan💚 We've been here north of Prescott, Arizona for almost 22 years and I just love the free camping all over Arizona. Can't wait for you to come back🤗🌵

[@tortugalisa4748]

I forgot to mention that I enjoyed traveling with you on this video even though I'm not much into the flat plains💖

[@xnikidox]

I love your little history peices to your vids ❤

[@dalekundtz760]

Hey Carolyn. The sirens are emergency weather sirens warning people of serious storms approaching. I live in central Illinois and ours are tested each Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. We get notifications each Tuesday from our cities letting us know everything is ok and they are just tests. Stay safe and hope you keep finding places to boondocks. Scratch Sadie's ears to keep her calm when you hear the sirens. I do the same to keep my kitty, Tesla, calm.

[@dragonflytoo]

First Wednesday of every month we have a Tsunami warning test. 👍

[@combatmedic91-b76]

Nice park I've never been to north Dakota just south Dakota. I remember Corn Palace in South Dakota Ticks YUCK Minnesota is full of ticks & they get in your hair. When your a kid you don't care until one is in your ear.

[@ms.jessadventures]

Wow crazy about blue green algae bloom, I had know idea it was from fertilizer and septic run off 🤢

[@KHHathaway]

I love Sadie!!❤️

[@bogardus11]

You sound and look😏 almost fed up. Take care of YOU little momma. ♥️

[@stacey3.5]

Wish I could sit and have coffee with you someday... I just bought an SUV got all my gear in the back...now to get my youngest graduated this year and from here in Maine I'll be off to visit the West!!! I just put your sticker on my door too. I love chickpea salad sandwiches yum! Hi to Sadie...her and my Lucy are the same age as we also got them at the same time ❤ love you lady!

[@stacey3.5]

Ps I also have one of your t-shirts ❤

[@paige_n_neri]

Sadie doing the Bunny Hop, could be your next viral video 🐕🐇

[@CarolynsRVLife]

lol.. yeah, maybe!!

[@anitamartindale3585]

Wow...blue skies...we're traveling thru Minnesota toward the west and it has been soooo smoky, the skies are light grey all day.

[@anitamartindale3585]

I love your T shirt!