Is This the Best Viewpoint in Any National Park?? (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

[@philipeugenio2233]

America’s parks are stunning and breathtaking.

[@colleendaniels6409]

Hey! I live in Klamath Falls! Thanks for showing everyone some of Oregon's beauty! Normally, in November the park has too much snow to allow travel through the whole park, that's why the roads are closed. Yes, the little island is called Ghost Ship. If you look really close at the lake, you might even spot the old man, which is a tree that fell into the lake years ago and is still floating around, vertically, not horizontal like you would think.

[@lindagolden9892]

Crater Lake is absolutely breathtaking. 🦅

[@SUVRVing]

Sure is! Thanks for watching, Linda.

[@dennisbailey1773]

I TRAVEL THROUGH YOU.thanks so much. Otherwise I would never see these places.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Dennis!

[@michaeldennison436]

We were at Crater Lake on April 29, 2018 and of course it had lots of snow everywhere. We hiked and snowshoed in the opposite direction that you did for an hour or so. Great time and not a huge amount of people then especially as we got away from the parking lot. We took in some falls and a place called Avenue of the Boulders in Prospect near where we were camping for 2 nights, also some other stops along the Roque River.

[@turquoisewitch.wild-owl]

Thanks for showing this! Beautiful! Yes, I saw a split second of the rainbow you mentioned.

[@simonbroddle754]

We're from England and we visited Crater Lake in 2015. It is amazing and the colour is staggeringly beautiful. We hiked it in June and had to hike through snow near the summit. Apparently the colour is because nothing drains into it and all the water is from precipitation. Oregon is an amazingly beautiful and diverse state. Looking forward to returning.

[@turkey4957]

It really is amazing! I’m from Oregon so this video made me especially happy. I’d like to visit London one day

[@simonbroddle754]

@@turkey4957 strange how we hanker after something when we have such beauty all around? Loved Chiloquin park, Bend, Snaffle bit diner at John Day, and all along the Columbia River. Never forget how precious your public lands are. Few countries have such access.

[@SUVRVing]

I'm glad you were able to visit it! It's such a unique place, isn't it? Thanks for watching, Simon.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

@@simonbroddle754 Glad you got to see the beautiful East side of the State, most tourists never cross the Cascades, if you come back check out the Wallowa Mountains and Hell's Canyon (North America's deepest) in NE Oregon.

[@DayTripAdventure]

Crater Lake was my favorite part. I could see that lake a million times! It never gets old! Thanks for the video! Safe travels.

[@karen11]

Next time stop at Beckie's Cafe and have homemade pie. I love finding independent places like that for meals.

[@SUVRVing]

Mmmm. Can't beat a good slice of pie on the road!

[@smashandburn1]

I love watching those shots where you're walking away, knowing that you have to go back and get the camera

[@SUVRVing]

Lol yep, lots of backtracking on some of these hikes!

[@RidingwithStymie]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@annied1863]

I like how you don’t let the van falling apart bother you. You just roll with it. I wish I could be like that. 😊

[@SUVRVing]

It's not a big deal. Those things affect a very small percentage of my day, you know?

[@annied1863]

That’s so impressive. I think I let way too many things bother me. That’s why I like your videos. They are so relaxing.

[@Simonofcalifornia]

That blue color is amazing. It’s the most pure water according to the rangers. Thanks for the video. Going south on 395 in California is amazing, something to see and do off every exit.

[@marianfrances4959]

Love those rainbow phenomenon. Loved the waterfall trail. Glad you chose to listen to your heart. 💘👍🌲🇨🇦😉

[@jefftatchio6091]

Utah Jeff ... here .... if you really like waterfalls in Oregon.... go to Silver Falls State Park .... west of Salem .... 11 falls .... to hike around 11 mile loop

[@rosm6621]

When I heard,..."Double-Double" I laughed..... Yep! I am a cult member! lol

[@airmagic2199]

I'm sure others have commented on this, the rainbow effect is called a "Glory" or a "GloryHole". Commonly experienced by pilots with clouds or myst below.. Magnificent. The pilot or aircraft silhouette may appear very clearly at the center. Truly astounding!

[@rebelgirl7289]

Loved all of the beauty and you speak so well. Thank you. I think I would have brought a chair and just sat and looked at the beauty for a while.

[@susans7091]

That beautiful Crater Lake hike seems almost mysterious! The waterfall made me catch my breath:)

[@joelechner466]

Ah yes, always a great start to a Saturday when a new video gets uploaded!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Joe!

[@farrendavis4143]

been a long time (50+ years) since, with the family, visited Crater Lake! Still breath taking! didn't see any other visitors. this must be a really great time to go through this park! Great video! too bad about the roof rack. fortunate that it didn't damage anything trip ending.

[@curtdrahn8522]

Had a nice visit at Crater Lake late this summer, a "calendar" day with lots of nice white clouds to add the scene and my pictures. I am heading past it today on the way to Medford, I will enjoy the snow and perhaps stop for lunch at Diamond Lake if its open. The drive from Central Oregon to Medford is beautiful any time of the year. After 50 yrs in the area, it my first winter time travel. Enjoy you work, I am past the hiking age, so thanks for taking us along.

[@turkey4957]

Enjoy your drive my friend! A beautiful area indeed, I would suggest if you get a chance in summer to drive to the Fremont Point viewpoint above Summer Lake and Paisley. You drive up to 7000 ft in the forest and are on a big rim overlooking much of SE and central OR. No hiking required and absolutely beautiful. Snowy in the winter though

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Curt! I appreciate the kind words. That's a beautiful area, for sure.

[@deanbrown3763]

There is probably snow now...if Southern Oregon got pounded like CA just did. We love Crater Lake also. Have visited 3 times, but never in the winter. Thanks Tristan and love those In- and-Out burgers too!

[@SUVRVing]

Oh there is absolutely snow now! Thanks for watching 👍

[@ytubechannel997]

Loved both hikes in this video, especially the one to the waterfall. The trees in that forest were stunning. Always a great way to start a Saturday. Thank you Tristan.

[@lawsonone6015]

Thank you for having me along. I liked the rainbow and wizard island view. I like my double double to be “protein style” (no bread).

[@donalddday7741]

you need to go to Mt Lasson N P use to live in Chester near the park, hike to top and back to the mid pots

[@SUVRVing]

I've been there a couple of times. Great place! Thanks for watching.

[@swerne01]

I went to Crater Lake NP in August of 2019 and had a totally unexpected experience. I thought I was going to camp in the park's campground and spend the next day exploring the park but it was not to be. Upon first entering the park I drove through some scenic meadows, very pretty, but once through those the experience got darker. The rocks were huge, jagged and forbidding. The road switchbacked with steep drops in places. Now I've been on plenty of roads like this but the scenery somehow made it more of a tense experience. Then I came to the lake. The lake is at the bottom of a caldera with almost perpendicular sides that are several hundred feet high. Not a normal lakeshore by any stretch of the imagination. By now I'm just not enjoying myself. I feel like I'm not on the planet earth anymore, more like on the moon. I think your comment about feeling like you were on Mt. Doom in Mordor during your hike was right on the mark. Long story short- I took a few pictures of the lake and got the heck out of there. Luckily there was a national forest just north of the park and I found a nice campsite on a nice friendly lake with ospreys and fish and had a fine time. Stayed there for 3-4 days. I doubt I'll ever go to Crater Lake again.

[@susannenerad9851]

Yeah, I've never been there, but for some reason it kinda creeps me out, weird

[@saginawdan]

Thanks Tristan. Your presentation is so relaxing. You're my #1 tour guide. 😎

[@journeyoflovelight]

2018 I spent 10 days driving to Washington State from Ca. I drove by Crater Lake.. I couldnt even see it due to smoke from the fires.. It wasnt even good to breath the air in the area. My engine filter got blocked by ash 2 times. Thanks for showing what it looks like..lol Maybe this year Ill see it. Thank you for the 18 min vacation. Safe Travels.

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Crater lake N.P. was the st N.P. I was taken to as a child at about 5 years of age. I still remember things about that trip 50 plus years later. I've been there probably 20 times. One of the coolest things I ever saw,,was once when good chunk of the lake was covered with pollen from the ring of trees. A yellow,,orange,,green film on the water. I was about 14 with my siblings and parents. I too,, love that view of that lake,,one my favorites too. Thanks

[@noyesb]

Crater Lake is my old stomping ground! PNW is truly a beautiful place to spend some time!

[@stevestary6213]

The campsite on Patrick's Creek is awesome, I was there yesterday and took the Gasquet Toll Road back to Gasquet.

[@glamperjan]

Awesome as usual! Live the rainbows 🌈 sorry about the fridge!! That was crazy that the tack fell off!

[@matthewshealy9513]

You have to order the fries well done - future reference.

[@CafeElectric]

My favorite is "light well" in between regular and well.

[@matthewshealy9513]

I’ll have to give it a shot

[@tinabeane]

WOW that rainbow viewing was worth getting up early for. So cool, I've never heard of anything like that. I just love that Crater Lake Blue, awesome hike and views from that spot. Looking forward to your adventures in CA.

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Crater Lake was wonderful! SO blue!❤️😀🇺🇸🚙🌏

[@NilDreams]

Those hikes were amazing! Crater Lake is now on my bucket list! Thank you!!

[@LetGoAnLive]

I worked up there this last summer looking at the lake for 2.5 months. It truly is an amazing place and count myself very fortunate . Some days the lake is super super blue and other days not so much. The lake is so blue because there in no inlet for water and no outlet. All the water comes from snow fall and rain. The water level of the lake only varies by a couple of feet a year. They can get upwards of twenty feet of snow at the rim.

[@stphns1737]

This is the first time I have ever disliked something on your channel - In-N-Out is the best! 😂 But I will still follow this path when I do PCH this winter. Thanks for all of the awesome places to go.

[@kimmillynn2161]

I really like and appreciate that you put the date you filmed because it really helps with planning a trip when we know what to expect at a certain time of the year in the areas you go to.

[@escapeartist8581]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful places! Crater lake is on my list! Beautiful!

[@SUVRVing]

It's definitely worth visiting! Thanks for watching.

[@DallasHuybregts]

Hey man, really love your videos. We visited Oregon in 2019 but didn't make it to Crater Lake. I guess we have to go back!

[@tquist61]

Those views from Crater Lake are beyond amazing! To this day I regret not visiting Crater Lake 30+ years ago when I was driving between Sacramento and Bend. I saw the sign for the park, but we didn't have time for a visit. Looking back, I should have made time. I have yet to make it back up that way since then. Fantastic video Tristan!

[@juadonna]

Great video, thanks, Tristan! That was an amazing waterfall, especially for early November! Can't imagine it with spring runoff! Love the mountains and big trees of California where I lived for most of my life. Take care and Happy Trails! !

[@victoriamaaske7420]

I thought at first Tahoe. Always enjoy the vistas you find to add to my bucket list to see.

[@tracey4066]

Loved the views of Crater Lake. I briefly visited northern Oregon in 2016 and it is high on my list of places to go back to and really explore with in my minivan camper.

[@hmcvalesano]

Saturday morning, espresso macchiato, and a new Tristan video is always a great way to de-stress from the rat race!! Plus getting me excited about my adventure coming up this year at North Cascades.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching! North Cascades is awesome. I've only been there once. Need to get back there.

[@donalddday7741]

back in the 70,s a van club had a weekend run their and our club went and its an awesome place

[@SUVRVing]

Sure is! Thanks for watching, Donald.

[@timmccaffery4826]

Kudos for the LOTR reference! Definitely on my list to visit and that first trail is in my wheelhouse. Your exclamation designation confirms.

[@iamtheoceanr]

Visiting Crater Lake and a few others really stick with you for a long long time. Very unique and memorable.

[@reggiebald2830]

Thank you for Crater Lake! It's long been on my bucket list, but unfortunately a place I'll make it to. Your efforts, once again, are greatly appreciated!

[@scrabbleking1965]

Inspiration Point at Bryce Canyon is the best viewpoint in a National Park I have been to. In-N-Out LOVE their burgers, "Never don't stop at the Peg House" in northern Mendocino county, voted best burger on the west coast by Sunset magazine. Their salmon burger RULES THE WORLD!!!

[@elflordsjourneys]

Growing up in medford we went to the lake many times in all seasons.Some years the road around is still closed in july.It is a amazing place.😀

[@SUVRVing]

It really is! Thanks for watching.

[@wanderlostrvr2582]

Taking my girl to In and Out today on Mother’s Day. Lol. I turned her on to your channel. Good stuff. Not about the “death marches” anymore. But taking the ExpOverlander to some good California public land is cool now.

[@markesselstynmiller747]

Great videos as always. You seem to pick the time and places with the least amount of people. Seems like more folks would be visiting these great places just to get outdoors during COVID.

[@jeffMinnesota952]

I know what you mean about postponing that 2nd hike, why mess up the memory of the first one with what is likely to be a competitor. Best let the Garfield hike have its own space in your appreciation, enjoy the other hike another day. Always like the drone perspective, would have been awesome to see drone view from Garfield Peak! Thanks for sharing.

[@charlieswearingen500]

I visited Crater Lake on my motorcycle and was absolutely fascinated by the whole thing. Thanks for the aerial views of the crater from Garfield Peak. When there, I somehow missed that trail. About 100 miles south of Crescent City, Ca is an old logging company town called Scotia. Scotia is a sort of living museum, with buildings constructed of huge redwood logs sometime around the 1920s. It has some incredible log frame architecture that is stunning. A very, very interesting town...

[@tomhoward8304]

That waterfall was my fave. I wanna do a painting of it.

[@SUVRVing]

Do it! Thanks Tom.

[@createartmarxs7705]

Whoot! I’m first! Lmao 😂 great video Tristan! Love your channel. ❤️

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@CCCcyclist]

Went to Crater Lake this Summer (2020) and it was stunning. Stayed at the lodge and biked around the lake. I saw people ascending on the trail you took but didn't take the hike. Next time!

[@oceandrew]

Boy, you sure roll well with the punches, Tristan. *(Thinking of you losing your power supply to the fridge after the rooftop debacle.)

[@SUVRVing]

Eh, it wasn't a big deal. Those things affect a very small percentage of my day!

[@reggieterhune7479]

I've never heard of or seen the rainbow spectra thing! That is so cool. I've learned something today. Thanks for caring us there. That camera is killing it bro! What kind of camera is that, for goodness sakes? Lol

[@SUVRVing]

Canon M50 👍

[@garyjennyfrost9485]

This is what I grew up with! Roseburg native.

[@brucedillinger9448]

Yep. In and Out fries are not my favorite. But...Crater Lake is! Awesome footage!

[@RockAndGrohlMe]

Crater Lake Blue is a color that takes your breath away, especially in full sunshine. It's indescribable. I live in Portland and don't usually plan on going to Crater Lake before July 4. Believe it or not, there CAN be still too much snow on the park roads in late spring/early summer. Similarly, the park can close by early September, depending on the first snow. It's a truly special place!

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, it's a great place, for sure! Thanks for watching, Kimberley.

[@RockAndGrohlMe]

@@SUVRVing oh...and you gained a subscriber, fyi. 🙂

[@pleinairhaven8770]

Wow, that halo is amazing.

[@kentthompson9504]

I was wondering when you'd come to my backyard. Welcome .

[@liberalpatriot6650]

If you like waterfalls hike the trail along the North Fork of the Umpqua River on the Rogue-Umpqua divide. There is also a nice hot spring called Umpqua Hot springs with a great waterfall across the Umpqua River. You can listen to the falls while you soak in the hot spring pool.

[@SUVRVing]

Sounds great!

[@basil8760]

My fav parts were Crater Lake bcuz never been there before, the beautiful waterfall n of-course In-n-Out bcuz it’s one of my fav fast food places n also didn’t know they even had a Neapolitan shake, so will have to check that out soon. Lols Enjoyed it.😍 Ty for sharing.

[@John-ve3gg]

Good one craterake is awesome!

[@SUVRVing]

Sure is! Thanks for watching, John.

[@lilysgma2852]

If you ever pass through Oregon again, Central Oregon is stunning too. I love SmithRock and then slightly east are The Painted Hills. I've only been watching your channel for a year so if you've shown them before, please let me know and I'll go back and watch all! Thanks for all you do!

[@SUVRVing]

I've been to Oregon probably a dozen times, and I'll pass through again. Smith Rock and the Painted Hills are great! Thanks for watching.

[@garstangterrier501]

I have to agree it's a great view. I have been up to the fire watch tower and that was a great view but I think this one is better. Crater Lake is spectacular. The NPS campground was awesome aswell.

[@SUVRVing]

It's a beautiful place, for sure!

[@shilohandme3697]

Wow, I think I would be a little more upset with all that junk rattling around in the back..and on top of that.....no fridge!! Great video👍🏻

[@SUVRVing]

You'd be upset that the car you're able to drive for free has stuff rattling around in it? Lol

[@SkepticalRaptor]

I don’t know if you were lucky or what, but that looked like summer in Crater Lake except for the lack of huge crowds. The weather looked perfect, not a flake of snow anywhere. I’m going to guess that that is not normal for the area, but maybe it will be.

[@SUVRVing]

It's normal for that time of year. Thanks for watching.

[@mariawalsh335]

Your videos are awesome, enchanting places, great job editing your adventures

[@owensfolx]

Totally agree about In 'N Out! We travelled from NC to UT last month-stopped at the one in Draper. Burger-ok. Fries, very meh. We are headed to OR early tomorrow am.

[@MaxZomboni]

Great trip. I'd love to see you do a Wizard Island hike someday. That's In-N-Out for you. Mediocre fast food with a fanatical cult following. LOL.

[@martydixon647]

spectacular! Yes, this one out-does the rest. Favorite part: 10:27. thanks Tristan!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Marty!

[@jerrysmith1811]

Short answer to your question: Yes! I visited a couple of years ago. Worth having a cup of coffee from the lodge and sit out on the deck and (try to) take it all in.

[@joyouslily2982]

One of the nicest campsites 🏕

[@perfectlylonely]

I drove there a couple of weeks ago. I didn't know they don't plow the road? Headed over to Diamond Lake for the night.

[@SUVRVing]

Yeah, the road around the lake isn't plowed in winter. Thanks for watching, Scott!

[@lchinchey]

Totally agree about the fries. Made with freshly pealed potatoes, but the fries are no good.

[@ridelocalride]

Great view and good footage. What beauty and countryside. Thanks

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

Love your videos. Totally helped me get through the pandemic. Thank you for sharing.

[@blitztim6416]

The views of Crater Lake were awesome. I've been there once before. You must have gone thru Grants Pass to get to Crescent City. I remember that tunnel you showed. Right on the border isn't it? Such a beautiful area, the north coast of California. I had a buddy that lived in Trinidad overlooking the ocean. Hope you get to Shasta, or further down the coast.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, the tunnel is somewhere right around the border. I don't go to Shasta or further down the coast on this trip. This is an Oregon coast trip. I've climbed Mt. Shasta and driven the length of the California coast in the past. Thanks for watching!

[@blitztim6416]

@@SUVRVing Always enjoy your videos and the places you go.

[@ednapuckett1042]

I live in CA. I’ve had coworkers who sing the praises of In & Out. I’ve tried them 3 times, 3 locations and every time I’ve suffered terrible gas. I know TMI!😀

[@SUVRVing]

Lol!

[@morganhillbilly1475]

Supposedly, there is an In & Out Burger coming to Boise. It will be in close proximity to BSU of course, so all those students can get their fill. Especially the California kids who are attending the University.

[@wtn]

Awesome!!! Wonderful views! Very beautiful place!!!

[@stanw909]

Just went in July right after they opened the East road. Amazing!

[@SUVRVing]

It's a beautiful place, for sure!

[@jimsackett5954]

Thank you for the verdict on In and Out's fries. They are so strange tasting! Not good at all.... Love your videos! Oregonian now living in Texas. Miss the mountains.

[@SUVRVing]

Lol I'm glad I'm not the only one!

[@jamesbrooks3664]

Crater lake is so interesting! Nearly 8000 years ago, Mount Mazama in an eruption 100 times more powerful than the one that decimated Mount St. Helen's.

[@goldcountryruss7035]

I & O fries are best "extra well done" because they are fresh and unlike regular fries they are not partially cooked at a processing plant and then frozen. Thus they just need a bit more cooking time to be at their best.

[@bobcruikshank2010]

Hi Tristan, you did not understand my comment last week on the suburban. I was commenting that I was not a fan of the roof racks that Grady installs, they look cheap. I tried to get him to work on my 2017 suburban, but he will not install cubbies on a newer vehicle because of the side airbags. Anyway, great video, beautiful scenery!

[@SUVRVing]

Do you mean roof baskets? Those and racks (crossbars) are different.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

In-n-Out does not go North of Medford Oregon because they would start to run into Burgerville which is far superior. Next time you are near Crater Lake go North just a little bit and you will find Watson Falls, Oregon's second highest, it is beautiful.

[@genekied]

By chance I got there the day before they closed the road this fall, it was about the same weather. It was my second visit, first one there was 8 feet of snow at the rim and it was crazy cold with the wind blowing like 25 mph. Garfield view was awesome, gonna have to try it next time. That waterfall is very cool. In and Out is the best for that after-hike cravings. I camped somewhere outside of Crescent but there where huge Redwoods surrounding my camp. Thanks for posting, helping me to relive my Fall vacation.

[@johnmcdonald1306]

Thanks again for the hike to the water falls and views at crater lake it was beautiful. Your Drone footage is great with pleasing music. Have you submitted any of your work to Nat Geo. I watch that station for various train travel adventures which are pretty cool. Not many train travel adventures in Ohio. I have done the only one close in cincinnati but no really good views of nature like what is in the Northwest up to Canada.

[@kathyweaver5113]

Tristen thank you for taking me to places I will never have the chance to go and experiencing adventures I will never be able to experience due to medical disabilities. I am excited to see your videos!

[@Cmela93]

"large cult following" LOL IN n out! I was thinking something else at first.

[@hmstjohn6236]

Hahaha, you probably ate at the Medford In-n-Out, which is a few miles from my house. I feel very fortunate to live so close to Crater Lake, and all the beautiful area around it. Thanks for sharing.

[@SUVRVing]

Nope, Grants Pass 😁

[@Teeg60]

Thank you for doing this type of content for use future explorers......so valuable! Curious.....are there bears, cougars, wolves or other animals to be concerned with in many of these places you venture off by yourself?

[@RidingwithStymie]

You always find the most stunning campsites. Another great hike and video!