48 HOURS IN OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK (hikes, camp meals, and free overnight parking)

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

The umbrella in the Hoh Rainforest was icing on the cake!

[@calci2679]

You two radiate so much light, joy, and love. I’m so happy when I watch your videos. Also, I have to pause every minute to Shazam your music selection 😩

[@ChadandClaire]

We are so glad you enjoy! 😁 thanks for sharing your positive remarks. 🎉😊

[@fgialcgorge7392]

It actually is a rainforest. It's classified as a temperate rainforest. I agree. I've always found it beautiful, almost mystical. You should see it in spring and fall. It's definitely rainy but sometimes it's just a mist everywhere. It's like it's out if a fantasy world with the mist, giant tree, fallen trees, ferns everywhere, moss covered everything, the wildlife like the Pacific Tree Octopus.

[@ahhitskatie9094]

You two are seriously adorable. Hooked on watching your adventures!

[@sandracornejo3778]

When I see that beach I just remember the movie Twilight.

[@johnrdunbar]

Your cooking looks extremely good!

[@caling98]

Wow, scenery is so beautiful!

[@sandracheeks9332]

Enjoyed the video and ordered the cookbook- Yay!!!! Thank you for the reminder Chad. I put it in the ‘cart’ and forgot to complete.

[@minhhop3208]

Beautiful life together! Unforgetable memories! Enjoy!

[@finsandprops1797]

What a beautiful area!

[@sleepycattotv]

Wonderful 🖤 wow so much. Your vlogs are beautiful!

[@carollyngillespie3860]

You 2 are so cute. I love watching young folks in love so enjoying life and each other. Will pray for you, sending God's love and joy your way.

[@ChadandClaire]

Glad you enjoyed Carollyn! We have lots to see on this incredible planet!

[@xuanluongnguyen8513]

Anytime when I watch your Video this make me reduce stress and calm my soul. Thanks for your amazing video!!!

[@emilyhorst1165]

I look forward to your vlogs! Thanks for being you and sharing your lives.

[@JustinBrehm]

It is a great video very enjoyable and informative, keep up the good work.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

One word for this video, stunning!!!!! Love to see more inspirational videos like this - thanks my friend.....

[@ChadandClaire]

We always appreciate your support😁 thank you SO very much.

[@yourtrinketbox]

this is such a beautiful place!

[@donaldtharp]

Beautiful spots and delicious foods! Thanks. We love visiting our family in Washington State. It is a most beautiful area with lots to do and see

[@deborahrussell1609]

How beautiful..I live in eastern Washington and it is beautiful minus the ocean.

[@gpaula2232]

Adding the search for banana slugs to the itinerary, haha, that was pretty cool.

[@wshazbot62]

Thanks again for such beautiful pictures, y’all helped perk up a crappy morning for me 😊. Where I’m living now, banana slugs are very popular. There used to be a annual slug fest here, where they would gourmet cook them and eat them. When I was a kid we’d play with them, there very slimy . I think people who eat them are a bit crazy, especially if you see things they eat. If you ever make it to Armstrong state park here in Guerneville Ca , you will see huge redwood trees and lots of banana slugs 😊. The apricot salad looked tasty 😊. Be safe, have fun. Thanks for perking me up with the Beauty y’all are seeing 🌸🌺

[@ChadandClaire]

Crappy mornings are the worst. Thanks for tagging along with us Deborah! We’ll have to check out Armstrong state park one day!

[@postdreaming]

The music, the water and mist, and the lush green vibe encapsulates just why I love living in WA so much! 🌿If you ever have the chance, the fall is also such a lovely time to visit - the larches in the North Cascades NP are absolutely beautiful. And Mt Rainier is an iconic sight for anyone living in the Seattle area - you just know that you're home :)

[@anythinggoes8672]

Awwweee everything is just so beautiful. Love the banana slugs, water falls, ocean beach, ocean waves, rain, green forest all of it was nice done video. Love it! Keep up the good work and we look forward to see the international plans you have. God bless you two

[@holleym2927]

SO beautiful! That water was crystal clear and the most beautiful blue I've ever seen! Here in Georgia all there is is brown and red dirt water!!! I can't wait to see some of the places y'all have been!!!! I know y'all had to change your plans in the beginning because of the pandemic, but how great is it that it is now working to your advantage!!! Everything is starting to open up and international travel is BACK!!!!! I'm so happy for the two of you! Have fun these last few weeks in the states!!! Safe travels!

[@ChadandClaire]

Thanks Holley! We definitely would not change how things turned out this year. So excited for the things to come and enjoying the rest of this month! 😁

[@jpadventures6302]

Great to see you visiting Washington. Looking forward to more adventures. Great hike, Hwy 20 Baker Lake. Past the dam a little ways.

[@alrichardson7027]

Wow! You are making me so hungry😊😊😊😊! Love the waterfalls and rainforests. I have road tripped from RI to Olympic National Park, one of my favorite national parks. Hurricane Ridge, Sul-doc falls, Rialto Beach, Hoh Rainforest, I really loved exploring this area. Great video👍👍👍!

[@briellehalberg3585]

Born and raised in Port Angeles, so right in Olympic National Park! Fun Fact: the banana slug has 27,000 tiny little teeth! Please look them up they're such cool little creatures, glad y'all enjoyed your trip!

[@arnellp8771]

I was literally just here from this Monday until Thursday (yesterday). If I had went earlier, maybe I could've ran into you two lol. Anyways, I agree, this place is so wonderful. I'm glad to call Washington my home :)

[@STOPsignforRT]

Literally tripped and fell into your channel. Since you're in my neck of the woods, thought I'd watch a few minutes of the video. Started it and surprised myself by watching to the very end. Dang. That was a good video. Clicked on your channel and discovered a TON of videos. You guys are prolific posters. Went back and watched your very first video posting and wedding video. Took the hook, bait, line and sinker and..... Subscribed. Looking forward to seeing what else you guys end up experiencing in Washington. Safe travels. Cheers 🥂

[@ChadandClaire]

Haha we loved your writing on this comment😂 So glad you fell into our videos. Happy to have you aboard 🥳

[@ItsJojiJoj]

You guys make wanna visit Washington again and find banana slugs and hang out in fairytale forest :)

[@QuinnAstarza]

Welcome to WA State. I love living here!

[@djcompton4979]

Such a timely video as I’ll be on the same trip next month! You’ve hit some of my highlighted spots!

[@ChadandClaire]

Glad it’s relevant to ya! 😁

[@nicolerussell3674]

I live in the Seattle area! If you make your way through Seattle and stop by the pike place market they have a DELICIOUS and cheaper priced pasta place with the most INCREDIBLE food! (Pasta Casalinga) Also Pike place chowder has incredible clam chowder, my personal fave is the smoked salmon chowder.

[@ChadandClaire]

Noooooo it’s too late. Our next video will be our adventures in Seattle, but we actually didn’t do many things downtown. The smoked salmon chowder sounds AMAZING!!

[@fgialcgorge7392]

Ruby Beach is so beautiful. I know it's not white sand and clear waters but I love it here and that whole are speaks to my sole.

[@robertabrams8562]

Even with overcast skies, your videos are still a joy to watch 👏🏼 We have those banana slugs in upstate NY, except we call them Shell-Less Snails - the variety of life on this planet, never ceases to amaze me 🤯! I’m so looking forward to you continuing journeys abroad 👍🏼👌🏼 Always my best to you two 🤗

[@ChadandClaire]

We are SO excited for our journey abroad. Lots of fun things planned😁😁 Thanks for your continued support Robert! (Also thanks for joining on Patreon! 😁)

[@robertabrams8562]

@@ChadandClaire You’re so welcome…it was my pleasure for sure 😀

[@FreeElf25]

Loved this beautiful vlog ❤

[@azariamiller4871]

Love that you are uploading these I'll be visiting the park in 2 weeks as well as more of Oregon and Washington

[@josephbscott8350]

Wow! Olympic Nation Park, Crescent Lake, Ruby Beach... we were just traveling through the same places a few days ago! You guys were even on the same dock at the lake as we were. You two are a wonderful couple, and you guys remind me of my wife & I (similar combo)

[@VirtualFeats]

Love your red tights Claire 👍 Sending a like love and sub from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@ashlee9117]

I was just there and went to most of the places you guys went! Also spent a night camping in Rialto beach/hole in the wall- it was amazing

[@ninasong5185]

Looking forward to buying your book to cook at home. Love the simplicity of your cooking!❤️

[@garyt7232]

The journey continues. Glad the places weren't crowded. How much longer will you two be on the road? Not to rain on the parade, but what are your plans after the end of the roadtrip? Take care and enjoy.

[@ChadandClaire]

Hey Gary! We have less than 1 month left on the road and then we are planning on traveling internationally!

[@livetravelwithMaryandMom]

Great video. I am planning to visit the place this summer. Stay safe and have a happy travel.

[@nanetha13]

New subbie here and I love your vids. Keep it up, lovebirds!

[@bruraxl8335]

Amazing 😎

[@NickandRachel]

Awesome video!

[@4444care]

Yay my second home state

[@leonardofigueroa360]

You guys are awesome! I'd love to know what time of year ya'll headed out to olympic in this video?? And around what areas/campsites you stayed at?? Thanks for the great content! -Leo

[@eyeofthestorm.]

Beautiful vlog!🩵

[@Catbgone]

I think the word your looking for is Conservatory😊

[@downbytheriver501]

Awesome video, yall! I'm glad the YT algorithm brought me to your channel since I was just there! I'm pretty sure I saw your van during my travels in that area earlier this week? Were you at kalaloch on monday, south fork hoh on tuesday, or (very unlikely) heading over to that lake south of neah bay Wednesday? Or maybe near quinault the saturday/Sunday before last? I'm pretty sure I saw yall! Your van is unique like my ride. Edit: Oh! I think I figured it out. You were up at crystal?

[@JayJay-mv8zo]

you two are awesome 🤙

[@fgadfly]

What were the dates for this trip? Such a magical place and good job highlighting some of the best spots on the peninsula.

[@sylvieplamondon5681]

So beautiful... merveilleux ❤️

[@Sparkinheart]

beautiful channel and love the video :)

[@takisho5003]

Hey, when did you visit? Plan on going this weekend and not sure on closing. Is it cold at summer time over there?

[@Dolbee49277]

What month were you guys here? This is a great video for his to spend a few days in the park!

[@altheatol]

Absolutely love your videos! Thanks so much for sharing with us. 😊 What’s the title of the song when you were at the beach?

[@ccj7942]

Chad, any tips on what steps you take to find free campsites or places where you can car camp? P.S. Totally laughed a couple of times when you two were talking about 'terrariums' and whether Moses walked on water 😂😉

[@ChadandClaire]

We are planning on making a whole video about how we plan our trips in the next few weeks, but we currently use IOverlander and I also look at national forests maps to see where primitive camping is allowed.

[@ccj7942]

@@ChadandClaire That would be sweet! Looking forward to it. Congrats you two on surpassing such a big milestone too. I understand how much work it takes to create great content! 👍🏻

[@bigfoothobbies]

My home!

[@mercurials54]

Welcome to our backyard!

[@avnisharma2244]

When exactly did you? Month and time? Is it okay to go in summers (too hot)?

[@deathbycake7637]

Awesome channel just subbed.

[@aroundfloridaandbeyond376]

Great video. What month did you go?

[@HikewithJeet]

Great video! Where do get such wonderful music from?

[@jpallen719]

It’s hard to believe that the hurricane Ridge lodge is gone…………

[@fgialcgorge7392]

Lol he's excited about banana slugs? Come on over, they're everywhere at my house! I live in Washington near Beacon Rock. As for the names, I'd say a little more than half of the city and place names are Amer-Indian

[@thedoans1233]

Hi where did you guys camp for your first night? Going there this weekend !

[@kaleighcampbell-w5f]

i love the music i’m trying to shazam it and i can’t find it 😭😭😭😭does anyone know the names?!?!

[@rebfam706]

a conservatory !! 😂😂

[@hiddenacres413]

What app do u use to find all ur free camp sites

[@jdlofficial3378]

how do you find some backround music like that :((

[@taraandtori]

What’s the campsite?!

[@keilysmith3095]

What month was this??

[@alexrizzo3522]

loved those 🍌 slugs

[@Critical.Thinker]

😆 Also, why would Jesus be walking on water?

[@kangyuan]

Stop following me.😆

[@kangyuan]

Buy a discover pass... $30 and you can camp for free in hundreds of state parks in WA.

[@xiza613]

Is it so noble for an Asian face to think of himself as a Westerner to speak English every day? in a word, the status of Westerners is now off the shelves. As a person, you can't forget where you come from. I know.

[@gbarc4264]

For people who love the outdoors, ever consider eating more plant based for the environment? Pigs are one of the smartest animals and the pig that was tortured and slaughtered for that lunch and the other animals you’re encouraging to be tortured in and slaughtered in your cookbook is very off putting