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[@miscelany2]

It is very very common in the west to not allow campfires during wildfire season. Fires out west are deadly.

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

I live in California and we had some bad fires during our drought. Drought is over since this past winter we've had a huge snow pack and lots of rain . I can count fires this year on one hand...and not as bad.

[@hs5167]

Yep, Arizona has fire bans usually starting May-ish.

[@thejessicawilliamswithyoun4946]

South East been in a fire ban for months. Dang swamps have em!!! 😂

[@snowcrash4286]

Right, and I think those of us who have lived through a wildfire are more cautious, especially when unknown quantities are added to the mix

[@tinashort9098]

I love camping so much!! I never had a camper, me and my sweet husband always tent camped and cooked on a fire!! I miss him so much and all of our adventures!! Sometimes I think I’d like to find a nice fella to do things like that with but my heart won’t let me! It’s been a little bit over 2 yrs since he passed. I’m so glad y’all got to take the babes on this trip!! Y’all are such a precious family and I just love ya to pieces!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@kdrinnin1]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope your happy memories of your husband bring you peace. ((HUGS))

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

One day you might be ready to let another fella be a part of your life. I’m sure your husband wouldn’t want you to spend your life alone if you could find a companion. You will know. 💖

[@traceymoores218]

💐

[@celestecolton1638]

We reuse those reusable bags from any store until they are shredded. basically, I’m not paying that kind of money for a bag just to throw it away, I agree with you.

[@michelleutter8521]

Walmart charges $1.99 for one of those bags here in Washington State.

[@venessaevans8674]

Wow I live in Washington state and there's no way I'm paying that for a bag I just make my own. There bags are so small you can't put anything in them.

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

I reuse all of my bags even though they're still a dime.

[@x.y.7385]

What bags ? I must have missed them somewhere

[@theresaaltongregg4569]

Thank you, cousin Brooke, for sharing your vacations with us. I'm 64 and don't go anywhere. Be safe , love you all ❤🎉

[@cathymagoffin-ks7xp]

I agree with dusty ... There is nothing wrong with mac and cheese on a camping trip . Easy.. pesy.. is the way to go..

[@annas.r.p.5835]

We use to enjoy beans and franks ...

[@Bethanncompnotta]

I think no camp fires has to do with wild fire fears. Which makes sense. I need to do this in a few years with my kids.❤

[@diggin-usa3863]

Ya'll might have noticed the forest fires burning down major areas throughout the US. They are not allowing them pretty much anywhere in national park areas or smaller parks now. Better safe than sorry!

[@justjet]

Beautiful!! Making memories is the best. Have fun. Relax and enjoy!! Be safe!! Thanks for taking us along! 🇺🇸🦅💕

[@lynnbrannan4578]

You and I have noting in common but I adore you and your lovely family!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Isn’t that the beauty of KZbin? I’m single as a Pringle and live in Canada but I just love Brooke and her family.

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Girl Love seeing you all camping. Great way for the family to creat lasting memories. Brooke you could feed me Mac and cheese every day and I would love it. Thank you for sharing your big road trip. Loving it.

[@mousemeat1352]

I love watching you and your family, I never got to travel like this, I was a single mom in the 70's and the struggle was real. My parents went on 4-6 week trips thru the country and they toon my boy with them. I missed him but he had experiences I could never give him so that was good, he still loves to travel our nation. I must add that I was pleased to see that Dusty carries. I support that and have my own here and I am 74. I will watch you till I can't and live thru you the way I wanted to but never could. All you people out there find a way, life is too short not to enjoy somehow. Peace and love to you all. ❤

[@patrice1966]

Thanks for taking us along on your camping trip. The Garden of the Gods was spectacular! I love the earrings you got! The headbands are cute too. The reason you can’t have campfires is because that area has been in a drought for several years. They get heat lightening from storms that have started multiple wildfires that have burned thousands of acres of land.

[@nainai7481]

You have the absolute sweetest boys ever!!!❤❤❤❤

[@tgrim50]

I enjoy your videos so much. Making good memories with your family. Creative and great meals. I always come away with ideas. Thanks.

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

I like these kind of videos. It's like a video portcard❤

[@christeenprice5637]

America has so many beautiful places,thanks for sharing Brooke,👍🌻👍

[@nancycarney]

When I was homeschooling, I loved field trips and vacations that could count as part of our curriculum. Well done! You & Dusty are the best. Educated with life skills. Yes!

[@LB-dz4gh]

I was a single mom to two boys and I have the same mentality as you about being frugal. My boys are pretty much grown now and living their own lives so when I watch these traveling videos I just want to tell you so much to cherish every moment because these are truly the best days of your life. I love everything about how you and your family live your lives and it brings me joy to watch your content. You and Dusty are excellent parents.

[@millerjoan]

You're such a good momma, I just love you!

[@lovesmesomelilacs-ke5rz]

Brooke I agree on the bags. Use 'em till they're dead. You should get a pie iron for camping. You would love it!! They make the best little fruit pies just using bread and pie filling. And you can use things like ham and cheese or pepperoni and cheese....lots of combinations. You could not only use it camping but on your fire pit you bought for at home. They're cheap and delicious!!!...and fun to use!!!

[@kerryloumcada5101]

My husband is a truck driver and we went to Colorado it’s beautiful there

[@reneegranger284]

love Colorado beauty!

[@anitanunley697]

Coloradan here….I hope you have a wonderful trip. Welcome to Colorado 😊❤

[@dorgan96]

You can’t have camp fires because Colorado doesn’t get much rain and there are wildfires all the time . I lived there 6 months a year for 7 years the rest of the time living in Kentucky. I lived in a campground outside of Colorado Springs called Mountaindale Campground. It was great, deer, turkey and squirrels and bears all the time running around as it adjoined a game preserve.

[@andreawright3505]

Y'all aren't too far from where I am and I'm so happy that you got to see how beautiful it is here. Almost feels like you came to visit me too 😁

[@suzanmccarroll5489]

I am originally from Wyoming so you bring back memories with your vacation and travels. Made me miss the natural hot springs in Saratoga. The drive up by Lake Marie. Should be passable around now. For now I will live vicariously though you. 😊Now back to your cooking. Love the Mac n cheese. Yes campfires aren’t allowed during fire season.

[@reneegranger284]

Beautiful scenery. I love traveling.

[@debbiechaney6607]

Wow wow, what a fantastic video. Such a breathtakingly beautiful hike with the very giant rocks with so much history. You and your husband and kids are in GREAT shape to do all that hiking Thank you for taking us along... That was a wonderful treat. Love the headbands you bought .. totally cool. Continue to have FUN. Love 💕 from Debbie and Dexter-Dog my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California.🙋🐾🧑‍🦽🎃🎃🎃👍💕🙏✝️🌻👑🏡🐝🌲🤞🇺🇸🐦

[@lisapelland4471]

I love going camping with you and the scenery has been beautiful! I love how down to earth you are so real so wonderful! You and your hubby are great together! also I love the pizza recipe! So glad you shared it!

[@phylliscreason3391]

This was really enjoyable, its probably a place ill never get to see. Thankyou

[@sarahconnor64]

I have that same hat!!! ❤❤❤ We love Garden of the Gods! My favorite formation is the Kissing Camels. And Pikes Peak...so worth it❤

[@thrifting_in_the_ozarks3887]

Colorado had some crazy big fires not too long ago, so I would ‘guess’ that’s a reason for no camp fires.

[@lowespringacres7838]

We used to go to gardens of the gods every summer when i was little. Im 60 now.

[@mandiesplace]

I loved this! We went to Colorado once. There was three feet of snow on the ground and we hid in our cabin almost the whole time!! Lol! Great job eating food in your camper and saving money! Eating out is so expensive! I’m excited to be able to take random trips now that my daughter is doing school at home!! We love brats! Such a good meal!

[@lindapolstonjeffords1608]

You have the sweetest little family.

[@charylliss3741]

When I do a dinner like this, I throw some Cucumber or carrots, maybe pea pods, and on the side( or any veg I might have on hand for salad). No campfires because of high forest fire danger.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Too each their own i love ole school cooking when camping

[@rachellewilson4940]

I love camping. We just got an RV last year and we love it. I have found it easier with the limited space to precook and freeze foods. So if I am making a curry or soup , pulled pork etc I freeze some in containers and just bring everything and re heat either in the microwave or on the stove top. It takes care of making sure leftovers don't go to waste and makes my camping trip more of a vacation since it's less cooking :)

[@mychicktruck1219]

I lived in a town just outside of Colorado Springs called Manitou Springs back in 99 our old apartment is now a shopping center next to the penny arcade. My hubby worked in CrippleCreek at the casino

[@kmccoypta]

14:58 I LOVE Garden of the Gods!

[@alexachenbach821]

He so cute😊

[@janeadams5207]

oh no! Your can opener! Backup can opener needed in camper. Maybe a temu item? The squeaking. It doesn’t bother anyone? I love the boys’ reaction to the breakfast pizza. Brayden looks at Ryder to see if he likes it.

[@nancymiller1032]

Been to Garden of the God's. It is amazing! Just outside Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak is there in all its glory.

[@robertaackerman6931]

Beautiful pictures. Love the head bands.

[@barbaraberg4050]

The blue of the sky is just so beautiful! And the white puffy clouds! Picture perfect. Thanks for sharing some of the beauty you are experiencing. Have a wonderful trip/vacation.

[@mitzie5496]

Enjoyed your vacation thanks for inviting us too!

[@crystalgarrett7325]

I really enjoy your videos. When we were little we used to go camping in our station wagon and my mom would make baloney sandwiches on the dashboard. Your family camping trip reminded me of us.

[@lorinasr7910]

Oh I hope Rocky Mountain National Park and Red Rocks is on your list. Breathtaking ❤️

[@crystalmoseman7514]

I lived in Colorado it's beautiful . They don't want you to set the state on fire.

[@bthomas50]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful Scenery.

[@Amy2775]

Do you guys Geocache? Y’all would love it! Like modern day treasure hunting!!!

[@jessicacolwell5657]

Who cares if you don’t have veggies with every meal!? You can tell people have probably made negative remarks about it too many times. The face you feel the need to mention it. Your kids are well fed and healthy! You make realistic meals. Not every meal is going to be “perfect”. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicacolwell5657]

Fact**

[@phyllisbrake4026]

Where I live, there are no plastic bags. There are only reusable bags. One of the grocery stores selling them for 0.99$ but they are called bags for life. If the bag gets a hole in it or shreds, anything at all you just exchange it for a new one free. So you only pay 99$ once for life.

[@chercharliescrafts736]

The scarves are beautiful. What a great family trip along with great food by mom!!!!

[@themadwomanskitchen9732]

9:00 Ooooo breakfast pizza! Can't wait to see this!

[@debbieflaherty1975]

One of my very favorite memories is when we were in Idaho Springs. Standing on the Main Street looking west….that view is breathtaking!!!! If you pass through there, check out Tommyknockers! Edit: The lake at the bottom of St. Mary’s Glacier is quite stunning, too! Please forgive me, I love nature! Thank you for sharing. I’m most likely not going to make it to Colorado again. 😢😢😢😢

[@thejessicawilliamswithyoun4946]

Just had our kids with gparents in florida. Beauty of Homeschooling ❤❤❤

[@anitamontelongo2232]

Thanks for sharing you vacation with me awesome

[@Randy8923]

Fun trip, I enjoyed, Nice meals,

[@karenherrera7752]

Garden of the gods is so beautiful. We saw some mountain climbers way up high

[@suel.9151]

Beautiful-thanks for sharing🥰😍

[@katherinehorton664]

Oh Brooke this video made me cry so gard. I'm seventy and remember the most wonderful times camping in Wyoming and Cali andOregon with my parents who ate new both gone. Memory overload with love

[@robinholbrook8296]

Awesome trip! Long way from Tennessee ( 1,5000 miles maybe) love the video of huge rocks. Thanks for filming this. Have a great time!

[@shirleystrong2122]

how fun. love this video!

[@barbladner1263]

Hallelujah for colorado! My uncle used to live in pueblo for like, sixty years, then he moved back to pittsburgh, pennsylvania

[@tonyabrown7426]

I loved the production! tfs. Your boys are getting so big! Safe travels, and hope you enjoy the remainder of your trip. ❤

[@lindabeard488]

Great 👍 video. You knocked it out of the park. ❤❤❤

[@amandawilder7353]

No fires after June or July in most places, but fire pots are usually allowed.

[@cindydaniel6125]

Great to see your vacation!! It's beautiful!! On vacation you do not need veggies and calories do not count...😂

[@themadwomanskitchen9732]

10:56 Biscuit dough for pizza! What a great idea! I'll have to try that! I have made French bread, sourdough and bagel pizza, but not biscuit dough.

[@loribarto2119]

I miss Colorado so bad I grew up there. This brings back such happy memories 😢

[@miscelany2]

Camping isn't fewer chores for the Mom. Still loads of fun to camp.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

True 😂 but luckily I like it lol

[@suel.9151]

Love the earrings and headbands!!

[@michellewilliams99]

Homemade Mac and cheese is better than ordering out.

[@geraldinelucas3143]

Loved the zoo in CO Springs it is on the mountain the giraffes heads are at your level so you can see just how long their tongues are. Garden of the Gods is interesting.

[@marilynbubb-yh5yk]

Use a cookie sheet between stove and pan , I used to do that camping

[@thereseshine7506]

For some reason I thought you'd be ok in the altitude but I thought Tennessee was higher altitude. Glad you all did ok. Moved to 4333 ft in Alamogordo NM from Flat Florida mid Oct. It's been a struggle for weeks. Bought some canned oxygen. They have it at walgreens. Those rocks were so impressive! Can't wait to get to explore higher elevations. Your kids are so very nice and respectful. Looks like you're all having a great time. Love your earrings and headbands. Take care.❤

[@jewelchae6123]

Very beautiful . Thanks for sharing. As I could never do that much walking . Or not that far a hike at one time . ❤😊

[@kristinstauffer]

I found out you have to buy bags in California, so we just put everything back in the cart without bags and then put everything right where it needs to go in the RV. The West is ridiculous when it comes to campfires. It’s SO dry out here and we have wildfires far too often.

[@patbuegeler7770]

❤❤❤

[@aliciawindisch9497]

That's my home state. I miss Colorado. I hope you had a great time there and camping has been amazing

[@susanlanderos5232]

👋Hey Brooke. From South Georgia, my son lived in Colorado springs for 4 yrs, found his wife there, he is active duty Army. He loved it there. So beautiful. My cousin lives in Denver. Love the vlogs. Im loving your choices in foods to make. Easy peasy..yummy squeezy...😂...love you girlie and the fam bam.✌❣🙏🤠😎🤠🖐🔥🔥🔥🤠🙏🙏😘😘😘

[@beckystone7994]

Hey y’all Thsnks for the video and bringing us along on y’all’s vacation!! Brooke I love the Libby’s Sausage gravy , I buy it all the time ti keep on my shelf for when I’m not feeling well and want some toast with gravy and this is great tasting sausage gravy! I’m putting cans if it in my stock pile for connivence food that can be used in casseroles , over potatoes , noodles or rice , and of coarse over biscuits, toast or as a pizza sauce with cheese like you made!! God bless ❤️🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

[@marischmaltz]

lots of fire this year and many campgrounds were playing safe

[@reneweibel2618]

Right! Colorado native. Don't want no more forest fires. Sucks to not have a fire, but we are dry.

[@SharonGoewert]

Thank you for sharing your family vacation And those earrings were cute.

[@beautifullybrokeandblessed]

Hello y'all. I'm so happy y'all decided to come visit our neck of the woods. I hope that y'all will also come to visit Bishop's Castle of off Hwy 165 . You will also be able to see some amazing lakes and San Isabel National Park/Forest.

[@kam2162]

Such a fun trip!!

[@BecknBama]

Great video! Thanks for taking us along!

[@sharene411]

Beautiful area!

[@user-rr8ep4zl3s]

Boy, Libbys is not very generous with the sausage! It's like biscuits and gravey! So delicious!

[@barbfayette2952]

I love how you are so real. Everyone needs simple things for those kinda days when we just have little left to give

[@robertadunaway7030]

Pork Spanish Rice... 2 leftover pork chops diced, box Spanish Rice, can of tomatoes, corn off 1 cob for dinner tonight.

[@P.T.A.655]

I love going out West.

[@ghstiesHorrorvideo1341]

i love your videos being a single guy just getting out on my own it's nice to see what can feed a family of 4 on low budget because i only have 25 a week to eat off of. and i learn alot from you

[@Addy1027]

Amazing!! Thank you so much for taking us along and keeping it real!! Cost effective but real!! Your amazing Brooke thank you! ♥ Boys looked liked they had an amazing time!!

[@christeenprice5637]

Traveling does make you feel awful, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@user-el2zv8mc2t]

Awesome family homeschooling field trip/ vacation. Yummy looking food

[@marybethsmith6458]

Next time use a cookie sheet under your pan and it will distribute the heat more evenly. Looks like yall are having fun and supper looked delicious.

[@amandasnailtasticnails9657]

The track across 🌻 is a long track. For my vacation in July we left in the evening after working and drove through the night. We arrived at our destination at noon.

[@suzannedowning7904]

Yummy food and beautiful days! ❤️