Heavy Rain, Storms and Flooding Change Our Plans - The Highest Sand Dunes in the USA - Part 3

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Seeing Susie look so happy during that piggy-back made my morning. I had a great wake-up chuckle!

[@ncpinky8495]

Area code 412 is Pittsburgh… probably not Luke or Susie.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@@ncpinky8495 Not American talk either.

[@jarodforbes1207]

I love it when I see video's of peoples best trips in my backyard.

[@dalekechter3896]

The absolute cutest part was the piggy back rides. Thank you for sharing. God bless

[@kima.7997]

Those dunes are beautiful! You should check out Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in NW Mich. They’re the largest fresh water dunes in the world. At times, the waters of Lake MI look like the Caribbean but your surrounded by sand cliffs & forest. Absolutely stunning!

[@corey312]

The best! having been to the Oregon dunes, great sand dunes NP and sleeping bear I have to say they are amazing and probably my favorite

[@Cs-fz4lz]

The smile on Susie's face while Luke gave her a piggyback ride was amazing 😃 she knows he would walk through burning coals for her lol Good Man! 👍 great video, thanks guys.

[@robbiedickson2881]

I really liked the opening song! Great musical choices Luke! I know some viewers have been critical of your musical choices, but I really like your taste, & think the sound track goes well with the videos / filming.

[@sharongriffith1668]

Opening song is Constellation by Loving Caliber

[@robinlloyd3507]

Love your travels Luke and Susie. Also loved the opening song. For those that want to hear the full version, it’s CONSTELLATION by Loving Caliber.

[@killuax3905]

Omg thankss i was just looking for the song, its soo calming!

[@stephaniesmith7317]

Susie your driving skills with Packy completely put me at ease. I've noticed you're at the helm quite often. Thanx for an enjoyable ride along adventure. Good Times Good Times! 🙋🏼‍♀️👋🏻🌄🏕🏞🛣

[@joesviatkoiii]

Cool! My son and I visited this exact spot in July 2019 on our way to Philmont Scout Ranch. We had a blast. Sandboard and sledding was awesome. It got HOT mid morning!! We spent time in the visitor center learning about this one of a kind ecosystem. Thanks for bringing back some cool memories!

[@SuperDebs09]

I had no idea that there were dunes like this in the US, thanks for taking us along on your travels, enlightening as always. Cheers from a sunny UK for once x

[@suzannemiller5743]

What a fun trip! Your van is beautiful and safe to travel in. I drove from North Carolina to Washington state with two cats in a Ryder truck pulling a jeep by myself over 20 years ago. Scary and fun all rolled into one! Thank you for sharing your time and travels Luke and Suzie . Take care 🙏

[@glendacrouch1877]

I enjoyed this laid back trip. It seemed you and Susie enjoyed the time together with no rush! Great trip!

[@dawn6320]

Awesome Trip!! Thanx for letting us join You both.

[@DCL26]

Thank you Luke and Susie for bringing your travel adventures to us in the summer of 2022. BTW, I liked your selection of music, and look forward to more travels in the upcoming seasons. Safe travels back to your NC home. 🖐😁💚

[@annettemalaski1967]

Hi Luke and Susie! It looks like you had a great trip! Twenty plus years ago, I had the chance to see the Great Sand Dunes. It also impressed the heck out of me. Never got to see buffalo at Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore area. Glad things are improving for these magnificant creatures!

[@Skorpion9x]

The "coffee time" line always makes me think of the scene in the movie Rounders where the main character Mike shows up late to a group study session but is immediately pulled aside by another character to talk, and one of the students says "it's all right we were about to take a break anyway," and another says "coffee time!"

[@MOTH-PREPARDNESS]

Watching this brings a smile to my face...Nothing like the great outdoors. America is a beautiful place if you get out & enjoy it & slow things down.

[@kathysmith4261]

I'm glad you went through South Dakota. I had never really thought about going there and now it's on my list.

[@StreetShots79]

I’ve been following this channel for years now. I always come back to it. It’s got a vibe all of its own. I appreciate the production. I want to see Luke suffer in some more emergency tents 😂 good work guys

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

My cousin hikes thru on all these National Parks and I find your videos extremely interesting! Your road trips to places I have never been is the best! You two are great people obviously and have a great sense of humor! Susie is adorable the piggyback rides made me smile so thanks !

[@visnuexe]

Loved the Great Sands sky line! Wow! What a view!. Just so worth the trip, for real! The music was a plus too! Thank you both

[@SavageBeastChronicles]

Hi Luke and Susie ! Amazing trip and beautiful video ! Many thanks for sharing your adventures... Greetings from Geneva, Switzerland.

[@kosys5338]

Heavy rain, storms and flooding changed your plans!? Jeez I never thought I would see the day that I would ever hear Luke say such a thing lol. Great video as always guys, Cheers!

[@philrab]

I have a bucket list trip to take my wife and daughter on a tour through the country, combo of tent camping and a couple lodge stays to recharge. One of these days, we’ll be in a good position to make that happen.

[@learntechwithruth2147]

I’ve been daydreaming and decking out the Honda CR-V for over a year now. It is ready! Problem is, I don’t seem to have the guts to get on the road. All I’ve managed to do is 4-5 overnight camping trips. All of us dreamers need to just get out and drive! May we not wait too long!

[@-Cece]

Matter of Fact, don't wait. Life is too short. Ask Steve Wallis

[@learntechwithruth2147]

@@-Cece yes I saw that. It’s bad.

[@mr.pewterschmidt9996]

I have trouble sleeping. I didn't watch your videos. I just put my headphones and turn the volume in the most comfortable level and just keep your video playing while I close my eyes and fell asleep. The sound of your voice, the rain while it hits the tent is everything! 🤘

[@annieratcliff5740]

It seems like the buffalo was welcoming you guys. Amazing. I binge watch you guys.

[@MikeJones-po1lv]

Not to hijack your great video but I'd just like the community to know that camping with Steve's wife just passed away. Keep up the great work to Luke and everyone else that does these types of videos for us all to enjoy.

[@suesmith776]

Saw that feel so bad for him!

[@joannconfer1144]

I really enjoyed going along with you both. The dunes were fantastic. The scenery was just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us. It was so much fun and free to those of us that could never afford it or to old do all that walking. Please have a safe trip home. I can’t wait till the next trip….🙋🏻‍♀️🙏💕

[@suzy9342]

Ann. Absolutely Luv Weather and seeing you and Susie ❤️ being able to travel and make shared memories ☺️

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you Luke for agreeing with me about the wild outdoors and removing the dead wood on the ground so any woods fire is easy to control

[@chrisrb7876]

I just want to say how great it’s been to watch you and yours on your journey through life and the adventures you take along the way. Cheers

[@deanmartin9358]

ditto

[@RuthRader]

Luke…I don’t know if You heard this yet or are familiar with this individual but I want to tell You that Steve Wallis wife just died. Totally unexpected. He just released a video message within the last hour or so. He said they went to sleep and only He woke up. He’s devastated. Luke. You often talk about what’s important in life. And it’s so wonderful to see You and Susie together. May God Bless Both Of You. Thank You for all the Good You Both share with the rest of Us.

[@brettjones8239]

Hey Luke and Sussie, it's so cool that you get to go camping and enjoying each other's company you never know when that could change. My wife and I used to love to go camping, unfortunately she just got the worse news ever, she was just diagnosed with liver disease and has become very sick. Hopefully she will get a new liver sometime soon. Anyway great video as always

[@harbselectronicslab3551]

I dont care what Tony said about your music.....you nailed it on this one.

[@suzannepatterson307]

My Pop and I did this same trip a couple years ago. Loved everything about it. I really loved Mt Rushmore. The devils tower was awesome. Badlands was stunning. Hated Wall South Dakota. That place was horrible. But my favorite is Montana and Yellowstone. Can’t wait to go to Grand Canyon but home in Alabama for now

[@chadwright7614]

Yall walking in my footsteps. I used to wake up and stare st Mt Blanca daily . Ty for taking me back home

[@jetman258]

Just be glad that rain isnt snow! ❄❄❄

[@gianggeringer5967]

Thank you for all the work you guys have done to take us with you!!! I’m now following your lead planing a trip for my family to your favorite stops.

[@00Klingon]

I love seeing the personality dynamic between you two which is somewhat unusual but totally in a good way. Susie seems like she is probably a major driving force in your life, helping make plans and maybe come up with new ideas. I suspect that you help her keep stability, regularity and steadfastness in her life. I really loved seeing you guys interact in a caring and loving way. Just please be careful not to overexert yourselves as you both are very concerned for the wellbeing and health of the other, you may find you each self sacrifice in your own ways which is clearly appreciated by the other but remember to take time for self care. Great video and the trip looked like great fun. I hope to maybe do a similar trip with my family some day.

[@rainbowriverclarkbrown]

How lucky you both are,to have the ability to live as you do,and to keep away from people.💗💗

[@vita2200]

Have to be carefull out west in monsoon. Flash floods can occur even in areas that are not raining. Rain a hundred miles away can cause washes to flow and box canyons to flood.

[@haroldluons1729]

I love your songs you play at the beginning and the ending. I enjoy your camping trips. They are very interesting. Love your videos.

[@keithmorrison9372]

A very good KZbinr, camping with Steve posted a video today. His wife passed away. I fallow him like I do you. You both let us in to your lives. You make us feel like a family. He is mentioned by many KZbinrs. My condolences to Steve wallis

[@NovaScotiaSouthShore]

Love watching you and Susie’s adventures. Thanks for taking me along. Watching from Halifax, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

[@annieratcliff5740]

Luke you are amazing giving sweet Susie a back ride. You guys are so adorable. I can see the love you guys have for each other. I absolutely love the music 🎵🎶. It fits you guys. Yep that looks like six toes. Luke is still a big kid. The song that was playing when you guys were on the doons is amazing I love it. That's you and sweet Susie song. ❤❤❤

[@christophercranmer2397]

i live in colorado and have watched it go down hill quite a bit, but i still love it.great vid thanks for sharing.

[@4mileauto]

Yes, after a dry start to the year it has turned out wonderfully wet out here in Colorado . No smoke, low pollen, no major fires. Very nice, though one does have to get whatever outdoor activities planned and accomplished by early-mid afternoon due to rains and storms if you want to stay dry.

[@ShaunsJeep]

The landscape is breathtaking ..

[@sherrynichols6148]

I'm a new subscriber that was thrilled to "meet" your sweet Susie that you speak so fondly of. Hope Susie doesn't mind this 76 year old coffee drinking woman going along with you during your videos. I love coming along with you (even if we DO get caught up in some hairy sityations - lol!). STRENGTH AND HONOR, LUKE. KEEP UP THE GREAT REVIEWS.

[@suezaple4950]

What an amazing place , I had no idea there was such a place in the USA those dunes were huge loved everything about this adventure spectacular views of each place you folks went , looked like a great deal of fun. and what an adventure it was thanks for bring us really enjoyed this . Ontario.

[@bingusbingus776]

I have always wanted to go on the Dumes thank you so much you 2. I can't beleave how pretty the sky is there.

[@carlinman539]

Thank you for taking time to share with us.

[@lindawoody8501]

I live in Northwestern Arizona and absolutely love South Dakota. My late Brother in Law lived in Rapid City and we had visited with he and his family there a few times. I have the same feeling about Mt. Rushmore. I am so happy you got to see the Custer State Park and the Wildlife Drive there. Super happy experience! I also enjoyed the Badlands National Park with the demonstration pioneer sod home farm and the scenery. Liked Mitchell and the Corn Palace and yes, I shopped and got my Bison burger at Wall Drug (speaking of tourists!). Thanks for sharing your journey and the fun! Hope your return trip was wonderful and not too hot.

[@swangirl853]

Hy Luke and Susie.. have watched all three parts and enjoyed coming along with you. Those clouds at the dunes were pretty fab as well.. Cheers

[@jthev]

You can sled down the dunes in White Sands National Park too. There, the dunes aren't made of silica sand, but of gypsum. Was there in 2019 just before it was changed from a national monument to a national park.

[@amerphoto1]

I have to agree, after spending two weeks ourselves in South Dakota, visiting the Badlands, Custer State Park, the Needles and Pinnacles Highway, the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, seeing how neat and clean everything in the state is, there is nothing bad to say about South Dakota. We too want to return!

[@mishannockpa2008]

The sky is amazing. The landscape reminds me of Star Wars

[@warrenkitzmiller6153]

Thankyou for bringing me in so many buitifull places. Vary kind of you mentioning his wife passing. Bless you

[@meander9354]

Loved the video, brought back memories of our trip. My family was there in 2008. Had great, wonderful time, would like to go back some time.

[@yuuzyerbrejn9603]

The dunes exist because Medano Creek transports the sand away from the mountains, and the wind blows it back into that horseshoe they form right there. The rain has definitely made your hike easier and look how green everything is in the background- great year here. I did roll and roll and roll down the big dune once- but I was very drunk at the time and it was hilarious! Also, that was the Forest Service cleaning the forest in SD, and they are Federal. They do it in Colorado, and everywhere there are National Forests, including California. Colorado has gotten too crowded, agreed. I'm not leaving but I recognize how it's changed in the last 40 years, and not always for the better. Good legal weed, though, mucho freedom here and you can't say that about SD or WY. Thanks!

[@johnstevenson9429]

Luke I'm sure you have carried back packs heavier than Suzie. You da man

[@annieolender5160]

Love watching rain come in.

[@josephinebustos8074]

I’m a national park addict. Yes, Great Sand Dunes is a fantastic place to explore. You’re lucky it rained and packed that sand. Any other days, it’s a hard struggle to hike up in that sand dunes.

[@brittonherrman7413]

Hey I’ve been there! It was freaking awesome, I’m glad you got to experience it!!

[@EMF0009]

I've driven past the dunes so many times in my life without ever going to them. Awesome to see them on your channel. If you are still down that way, there is a restaurant in Del Norte called 3-barrel brewery. Their food is to die for. Seriously worth a visit if you haven't already passed it. Stay safe :)

[@irisjanemay1903]

Ahh, Mount Blanka. We used to run cows just east of there. In the winter it would get down to 20 below or colder. It's 8000 ft. On the valley floor so you felt you could reach up and pluck the stars from the sky. Every year, my school hauled us to the sand dunes for end of school field trip. The river was the funnest part. We would spend most of the time playing in the water.

[@mountainman9380]

I recognise the mount Rushmore as a cover for one of the pink Floyd albums. Fantastic video 😊😊😊😊

[@grizzyoutdoors906]

I found UR channel the other day. I love it. UR in my neck of the woods I'm in the tiny town of alamosa . Cheers

[@shirleyhall1924]

The very first time I went out west my brother, who lives in Arizona, said, "bring an umbrella". That was the best advice ever.

[@shirleyhall1924]

Uh oh. A hack.

[@lisapirkkala9247]

Wow, absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing this! I think the sand dunes would be a great place to pitch a tent on a calm moonlit night... Or no moon and spectacular starlight. I really enjoyed the piggy back segment (Sherpa Luke!) . And the great advice, telling it like it is. Enjoy your channel very much ❤️

[@seliestharvey5170]

Just found your trips. Y'all remind us of us. Lol. You enjoy spending time together. We hope to visit many if the places you have highlighted. We like your tips and tricks. We love the quick meals. Keep the videos coming!!😊

[@JanStewart590]

I love watching you guys together on an adventure and this was one, Part 3, that I hadn't seen yet. I love the sand dunes area and couldn't believe I was watching Luke run up the steep ones; in flipped flops no less, and at one point in his race it looked like he kicked them off! I was like, "right on dude - that's what we do in California too!" You two seem to have so much fun together hiking and exploring, eating and making Coffee 😄😃 We have these states pretty close to us too and it's definitely appealing. I'd go just because of the teriyaki cuisine you mentioned, love that stuff! You both are great people!

[@carlinman539]

I love that you are rocking flip flops. I to am a fan. Stay awesome you guys!

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

Heartfelt condolences to Steve Wallis on the passing of his "Beautiful Wife" in her sleep last Saturday.😔

[@mes6276]

I love the Dunes such a cool gem in the heart of CO. The wet sand looked a bit easier to hike than the dry sand. Anyone in the area should 100% check out the great sand dunes recreation area. Awesome hot springs/restaurant with tremendous views! Even has an adults only area with a bar!

[@finerbiner]

If spring is rainy, you can skim board on Medano Creek. It runs right at the bottom of the dunes, then just dries up.

[@justgill_xoxo2361]

You went all that way and didn't build a sand castle.......... opportunity missed my friend. You and Suzie are so cute together. I love watching your adventures together ❤

[@gigi3242]

Love the new backpack Luke; beautiful. Thanks for taking us along. Glad you two have this amazing time together. Be well

[@janetburrows137]

That’s some serious black clouds. Good Grief!!!!! 😳😜💖👍

[@annetunstall967]

It's wonderful when your kids grow up into good people, who go out on their own to follow their own path leaving you as a couple to spend time together again on your own. I know for my husband and myself it bought a closeness back to our relationship that had been put aside somewhat during our period of parenting. That's not to say we ignored each other, merely that our being together as a couple was less important than our boys. I can see how that closeness has reentered your life and you look so happy together it looked like a wonderful time.

[@novascotiaskater1868]

We do family road trips every year with our kids- this year’s was Austin TX to Stanley ID via Monument Valley- over to Seattle and back home through utah and NM … amazing 3 weeks…

[@kearnsey64]

Luke, when we were kids, we'd do this thing at the beach called a jelly donut. Dive in the water then roll in dry sand, repeat lol!! Great video as usual!

[@ninabenson2827]

Ya, you guys hit Colorado during monsoon season. Fun times. ⛈️ 😊

[@LMay64]

Hitting those dunes after a rain is the best! When the sand is a little wet, you definitely get better traction and don't slip down as much. Trying to walk up those dunes when they are totally dry and the wind blowing is an awesome site, but SOOOOO difficult! Cheers!

[@SillyMe2718]

Curious, if you will add roof top tent that unfolds around the top of the vehicle. Much like a giant umbrella, then you attach the side walls that have huge windows that you can switch them out with clear window material. Expanding your living area under the tent. These systems are very popular in Korea.

[@davidensign5172]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@user-ud9oj]

Hey Luke, I love your channel. I'd love to see more reviews on camping gadgets and other useful stuff like that. Take care of yourself!

[@kathybrandt6060]

It looks like a great trip. And what’s funny is I love Dantes peak . I also love the movie close and counters of the third kind. So if we ever bump into each other on the road we have a movie to watch. Ha ha ha.

[@laurablaser336]

It is a good thing that the dunes are packed. At Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore the dunes are not packed but shifting. It has happened that holes have opened up underneath people walking on the sand dunes and people have perished.

[@jackladny5864]

Thanks, gave me great ideas . Wonderful Camara work. Again just thank you.

[@shortmanaut1736]

As soon as I seen them sand dunes it reminded me of the Croagingolong National Park with the Thurra River running through it in SSE Victoria,Australia.It is more bushy now coz I walked those dunes back in 1980 & back then the dunes were more bare of foliage,less trees,yet,really high!.....had so much fun sliding down them on me bum with me cousins there as well.Anyway good luck on ya travels,stay safe & keep vigilant.👍

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

I enjoy the high sand dunes and like how Luke and Susie explain where there going and what there doing on this trip

[@yorotirb3941]

If your at the sand dunes you might want to see Mesa Verde or ride the locomotive i think in Durango, the 4 corners is around there also if ya want to be in 4 states at the same time, lol. Have fun, too bad its storming so much.

[@deanmartin9358]

love the music Luke ....very unusual weather for Colorado

[@eternalblossom9287]

you 2 are so wonderful thank you light love andprotection much love always

[@alexkasacous]

Time for a New England, or better still Quebec/North Ontario trip. This fall. You won't regret it.

[@MillieM22]

Great video. Have you guys ever considered doing an ASMR video with the rain, storms, or other weather events?

[@thomasfletcher4765]

I would definitely watch that !

[@peterpike]

You were very fortunate to have hard sand because of the rain. Those dunes are brutal to climb when it's hot, windy, and dry.

[@tattoman29]

Since you absolutely love your coffee can you do a video on different ways and gadgets on how to make coffee while backpacking

[@johnwrinkle3443]

Youall having so much fun,,, Luke you look like you are body building... glad you can run up hill, I use to in my younger days ride motor cycles at Mescalero sands and you have a hard side and a soft side to a dune, was lots of fun, thanks for the fun video..