Ep. 317: Olympia, Washington | RV travel camping RVlife RVliving

[@thewanderingshores]

Really cool town and love how it still has the small town vibe even though it is the capital city. Thanks for taking us on a tour Marc.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks for coming along, Kyle!

[@Thomas-sp1pp]

Mark, great job once again, so enjoy your narration and research as you explain the interesting facts of the places you film and visit, thanks again. Thomas

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you as always, Thomas.

[@Racnmasn]

Thank you for setting me straight as rain before bed! ❤ Peace for your travels. Look forward to your next travels.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you so very much! Hope you slept well. 😁

[@joyces3550]

Thanks Marc! Nice video! Appreciate your hard work! I know traveling is work and you do so much more than just travel making these fine videos for us! I love a massive Farmers Market anywhere even if I can't be there in person. Have a wonderful, safe time where ever you go next.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you so much, Joyce! We're thrilled that you appreciate the effort. Safe travels to you as well.

[@rossvillegas3927]

thanks for taking us along

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks as always for coming along, Ross!

[@krisg3984]

It’s a true Travel Channel .

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Kris!

[@moretoliving2236]

Really cool spin on the area. That drone spin shot of the campground from 90 degrees was very artsy.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you!

[@mwgill1]

Enjoyed the tour of the Puget Sound area Marc. Thanks.

[@GrandAdventure]

Our pleasure, thanks so much as always for watching!

[@e-square9976]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks as always, bud!

[@SevenBears1]

Going to enjoy the waterfront in your video from my 100 degree city Thanks GA

[@BillSprague]

Thanks, Marc, for reminding me to visit the PNW and especially the Olympia area.

[@GrandAdventure]

Our pleasure, Bill. Thank you very much for watching!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Greatly appreciate all the hard work you do to bring us these wonderful videos! Most people don't realize the time it takes to record and edit.

[@GrandAdventure]

It's a labor of love, Michael. Thank you as always!

[@bertkelly7650]

Got my Grand Adventure sticker the other day, thanks!

[@GrandAdventure]

Fantastic, thank you Bert!

[@ShawnPatterson402]

a lot of very nice history in that part of the world for sure. As always safe travels....

[@GrandAdventure]

And as always, same to you, Shawn.

[@joemontague217]

That is some really blue water. Thanks for sharing

[@GrandAdventure]

Our pleasure, Joe. Thanks as always for watching!

[@garymann5998]

You make all your videos interesting and very enjoyable to watch, that fish meal looked real tasty, campground was nice, a little surprised at the rates considering it was at a casino, thanks for sharing, travel safe 👍

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks as always Gary, and thanks for coming along!

[@jesib7526]

I didn't know about the Mima Mounds. Nice. I haven't been to the Seattle area since '06. I always enjoy fresh clam chowder when I visit. It was nice to visit through this video. Thank you!!

[@GrandAdventure]

It was great to have you along, Jesi. Thanks as always for watching!

[@leighmcqueeney9848]

Looking forward to seeing Washington next year, even more now. Thanks heaps Marc. The two Tasmanians loving the Badlands right now

[@GrandAdventure]

Love the Badlands! I hope you're boondocking up at Nomad View, it's a special place although it's become much more popular in recent years.

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

So much beauty there. We were just in that area at the beginning of June.

[@GrandAdventure]

Hope that the two of you enjoyed yourselves there as much as we did.

[@DOCKent-3339]

It's been a while since you posted. It's worth waiting for. Very nice.

[@GrandAdventure]

Every Wednesday at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific.

[@gypsymountaineers3215]

This video is giving us ideas for next year’s trip. Good video Marc!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks so very much!

[@dmack6198]

Great job Marc!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you D!

[@johnrambo7630]

Great time of the year there

[@GrandAdventure]

No doubt about it, John.

[@bobbyGnOly]

great job.....this Olympia resident since 1985 thinks you did a wonderful job of showing our area...thanks.... Oh...btw; hope you spend some time driving up the Hood Canal....to Port Townsend....or up to Port Angeles and then ferry to Victoria, BC....

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Robert! We did indeed travel up the Hood Canal to Port Townsend in the next week's episode, then on the ferry across to Whidbey Island where we stayed at Fort Casey. We didn't make it to Vancouver Island this year, as we encountered some logistical issues that would have been difficult to overcome. But I think you'll get a kick out of next week's episode!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks, and thank you for watching!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@GrandAdventure Thank you very mutch... have a nice Weekend.... see you….

[@lindaowens65]

I loved watching this video even though I live there.

[@GrandAdventure]

That's the best compliment we could ask for, Linda. Thank you!

[@geraldsouthard7092]

Marc, your coverage, as usual, is spot on. I’ve visited Shelton (starting in the early 50’s) many times over my lifetime. We had family that lived there. This video touched home for me. Thank you.

[@GrandAdventure]

We are sincerely flattered, Gerald. Thank you so very much!

[@georgecarpenter4126]

Gorgeous country up there, Marc. We were there in mid-June and had a ball. We made a memory there as well...we are sweltering in south Louisiana now so we are hanging on to the memory of our day on Mount Rainier NP where it was snowing and 37 degrees !!! Stay safe...

[@GrandAdventure]

We do love southern LA though, George! Stay cool down there, pop a cold one with a bucket of crawfish.

[@joyrogers124]

We are native Washingtonians, lived in Tumwater most of our lives...what a treat to see our home town showcased in this episode! Hope your time here is fantastic. Continued happy trails to you. Thanks for sharing your experience, knowledge, and adventures! 👍

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you very much, Joy! We enjoyed our time in your hometown immensely.

[@erinroy8967]

Hi from South Lake Tahoe

[@GrandAdventure]

Hello to you, Erin! Greetings from our current boondocking location in the Blue Mountains of Southeastern Washington State.

[@mikenb11_51]

I really enjoyed this video Marc! We have never really spent any time in the Olympia area, though we have lived in WA for most of our lives. The area really is nice though. Looking forward to see your trip to Port Townsend and hopefully we will see where you are boondocking in SE WA, as that is the area where we live.

[@GrandAdventure]

Hi Mike! Glad that you enjoyed this one, thank you very much. We were boondocking last week in central WA near Lake Wenatchee, and this week we're in SE WA in the Blue Mountains. There are a few episodes to come in between, however, including next week from Port Townsend/Fort Casey/Whidbey Island, and the following week which was a really pleasant surprise for us, La Conner.

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

I haven't spent much time out west, but I am going to start next summer. We will see if I can make it all the way to the upper west coast. Nice job.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks as always, BBB!

[@normgibson6565]

CHEERS Marc from smoky La Pine, OR

[@GrandAdventure]

Cheers to you, Norm! We got lucky. We had a little smoke when we arrived in the Blue Mountains of Southeastern Washington; however, it has since pushed out completely. Keeping my fingers crossed that it stays that way.

[@SevenBears1]

I miss yearly visits to the Seattle area. Made 20 plus trips by car and air. Seahawk games fishing and casinos were lots of fun.. Stay out of Ballard.. Thanks GA

[@GrandAdventure]

I'll take your advice, J. Thank you!

[@SevenBears1]

@@GrandAdventure signs at Ballard Lock say your car will be broken into. That was years ago before Seattle let criminals take over.. I can imagine it now..

[@akgobears]

Such a beautiful area...Was there and a lot of the other part of Puget Sound way back when i was 18 yrs old and have always wanted to go back someday...Thanks for showing us around Olympia a little bit....Glad to see you casino camping a little bit as we love that...I see they also had dry camping there for overnite jaunts when trveling...Looking forward to whats next week...Am guessing the peninsula maybe ??? As always travel safe, and be well...

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you, happy to bring you back. Not the peninsula this time, exploring the "triangle of fire" that we miss the first time through this area years ago.

[@laughingram7287]

When I lived and worked up there in the 80’s, I always told myself that this is the place to own a boat! Fortunately, I when I worked on tugs there, I was able to enjoy sailing all around the islands in the sound. I’m surprised the Olympia Brewery closed down. That was also where they made Hamms beer. Is this the same place that is next to the highway or was this an older site? Casino was kind of pricey, but at least you were able to use the facilities. Nice shot of the old “Shay” locomotive. Thanks! Ram 👍🏼👍🏾

[@GrandAdventure]

Nope Ram, that's the same place. As a former sailor, I had a bit of sailboat envy walking around those marinas -- it would be a gorgeous place to sail.

[@rschmidt320]

I really miss Washington. I was stationed at the Submarine base at Bangor near Silverdale, WA. Hope you get to explore the Olympic Peninsula. Hurricane Ridge is amazing.

[@GrandAdventure]

We did the Olympic Peninsula back in 2018 and loved it, although we didn't get up to Hurricane Ridge at that time. We thought about returning this time, but after a couple of months traveling the coast, starting all the way down in Sonoma County, CA and working our way slowly north, we made a decision to start heading inland this time. We'll get back to the OP for sure. And thank you for your service! I grew up right near the massive sub base in Groton, CT.

[@rschmidt320]

@@GrandAdventure Thank you. Honored to have served. If you are headed to the Moses Lake area, please be careful. It can get very hot there this time of year. And I have been to Groton, CT several times.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@rschmidt320 we drove through Moses Lake on Sunday, but en route to our current boondocking camp at 4,600' in the Blue Mountains where it's delightfully cool this week. At this time of year it's all about elevation.

[@rschmidt320]

@@GrandAdventure I've heard that every 1,000' is about a 5 degree decrease in temperature. So 100 degrees in the valley is about 77 degrees where you are...nice!

[@elisalyles1466]

I live in area..thanks for pr

[@GrandAdventure]

Our pleasure Elisa! We just love to share the areas that we travel through, and we enjoyed our visit to the South Sound.

[@elisalyles1466]

I'm waiting to see which island is next stop. And somehow don't go get better yt revenue from likes and comments

[@gorrdd]

Thanks Marc... someone just said they were just in this area recently and didn't find much in terms of dispersed camping... which would explain why you stayed at a casino. I actually like these kinds of spots for all the amenities they provide. What you paid with your GS discount wasn't too bad. Of course, the sea food is going to be fantastic everywhere along the northern west coast. I was in this area back in 2002 on my honeymoon in July. And there is some kind of tree that gives off a pollen that makes the cornea of my eyes swell so that I can't see very well. Fortunately, we were in transit to Vancouver, BC to meet a cruise ship. As soon as I got away from the Seattle area my eyes recovered. Seems like you may have already moved away from the west coast by this time. Where are you now? Gord

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks Gord! Right now we are in the Blue Mountains, boondocking in the far southeastern corner of Washington. Where we go next is anyone's guess!

[@gorrdd]

@@GrandAdventure I had the feeling you may have migrated southeast. With the heat wave continuing, there aren't allot of choices but to stay in the mountain ranges. This heat is supposed to continue until at least September, which is another month at least. I have the sense that you will begin to head on over to Colorado and stay in the high country over there. I don't see you making it down to Texas this year. October and November is supposed to be ok down here. But who knows... Gord Gord

[@GrandAdventure]

@@gorrdd honestly, our goal this year is to have as little plan as possible. Right now the temperatures here are actually slightly below normal for a few days. But you're right, this time of year we need to stick to elevation wherever possible.

[@daviscrt]

Great information as always. I see you have the gate up for your dog. How is that working out? Thanks Don

[@GrandAdventure]

It's working out great, Don! I love it for campgrounds, but when we're boondocking I don't use it. It keeps a leash from getting wrapped around stuff at the campsite.

[@grammyto2grandboys375]

My husband and I lived in the Tahuya area and in Port Orchard too....lots of rain! But it is beautiful there. The casino's have good food for the most part. They have a small fair in Shelton each summer with a log cutting competition. Did you guys go to that? It's cool....Looking forward to your trip on the ferry. We loved riding it =)

[@GrandAdventure]

We were not in Shelton to coincide with the fair. That's most unfortunate! However, I think you'll get a kick out of next week's episode, which focuses on Fort Casey.

[@JeffOnTheRoads]

I was just up there a couple weeks ago. There aren’t too many places (disperesed anyway) with good Internet, and forget about Starlink. Curious to see what he finds.

[@GrandAdventure]

We likewise found very little dispersed, especially with clear skies for solar and Starlink. That's why we stayed in the casino RV park this episode, and the campground at Fort Casey State Park next week.

[@JeffOnTheRoads]

Check out Belfair State Park. The best in the area in my opinion. Reserve waaaay in advance.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@JeffOnTheRoads Thanks Jeff! Unfortunately, we are now clear on the opposite end of Washington. But we will make a note of that for the next time!

[@RamblinRoadies]

Another great video Marc. Is next week Orca's Island?

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Frank! Next week we'll send her on Fort Casey, on Whidbey Island. But we'll also look at Fort Worden, Port Townsend and more.

[@RamblinRoadies]

@@GrandAdventure I'm sure you'll be mentioning An Officer & A Gentleman.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@RamblinRoadies funny, but I can't remember if I included that in the narration or not. But you are correct.

[@DOCKent-3339]

What a depressing place! So beautiful but the sun shines only 50 days a year.

[@GrandAdventure]

I think that the rainy winters would get to me a bit, too, if I lived there. Even the daily marine layer along the immediate Pacific coastline got to be a downer at times, but we nevertheless loved visiting.

[@michaeltablet8577]

I'm with you. My Mama used to tell us to make our own sunshine. I think that's how the barn caught fire.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@michaeltablet8577 😄

[@charlo8664]

Boring looking RV Park. Just a parking lot.

[@GrandAdventure]

That description applies to all RV parks in our opinion. We would much rather be boondocking; however, in that neck of the woods that's really not an option.