Leaving Oregon | a Road Trip to Say Goodbye to the Coast, Mountains and Desert

Saying goodbye to the Cascades the best way I know how, road tripping and cold plunging through the Oregon coast, cascade mountains, and desert campsites. We’ll be soaking in hot springs, camping in the desert, swimming in cold alpine lakes and hiking in the green forests of the Pacific Northwest - enjoying the last of summer and welcoming the fall season. Leaving this beautiful state was so hard, but getting to camp in the outdoors, hike with mama nature and take long drives on the road was the perfect medicine.
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[@kaylanrosa]

Thanks for all your support friends :) as your girl embarks back into hustling from the road, all support towards my ebook, stickers and patreon itineraries are very appreciated!! And they can help you enjoy some more nature time yourself ;)

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

“I swear plant smells are the most powerful forces of nostalgia” ✨Kaylan🌿🌸 I couldn’t agree more🥰 You had me at Juniper💚

[@kaylanrosa]

Plant smells dominate a region and make the air it makes sense! So glad you relate ♥️

[@MichaelSmith-os1pp]

Such a beautiful, well-grounded woman, be proud of yourself.

[@kaylanrosa]

Awww thanks friend :,)))) that’s so kind ♥️

[@vandadd4761]

I'm so thankful you shared yet another adventure with us! Your prose continues to amaze and excite me. I look forward to sharing your continued adventures in the rockies! Still my favorite content creator! Thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@kaylanrosa]

Always happy to hear from my van dad!!! Thank you so much for appreciating my work and words ♥️♥️

[@cnicholas25]

Van dashboard succulent garden gives me life ☀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️☯️

[@kaylanrosa]

Saaaaame it’s a little link to my alter ego on the road

[@cnicholas25]

@@kaylanrosa Um Love it!

[@BIGNickHenry]

It’s amazing what we learn over the years with road trips and life to that fact. You talking about how you do it so differently now made me think about how my road trips have evolved themselves over the years. Safe travels friend!

[@kaylanrosa]

Oh man I’m sure!! You’ve got the slow and present travel mastered friend! Even when moving fast! Appreciate you ♥️♥️♥️

[@bryanhathaway6384]

Nature’s views as usual always beautiful. Definitely enjoy more when you’re not in a rush.

[@kaylanrosa]

I hate to rush while traveling! Slow is the way to go

[@jerryhouck2708]

I kinda stumbled upon this video and I am glad that I did. I have lived in Oregon all my life as did my father and grandfather. I have always felt in my soul that Oregon is the most beautiful area on earth. Oregon is in my bones and in my soul I am now 73 years old and live on the Southern Oregon Coast. I have known so many people over my lifetime, some who were born here and many, many more who have come here from so many backgrounds. And very few have known and felt the magical soul of this unique place in the universe. I have friends and relatives who have not had sand between their toes since they were children. They would not leave their house or get out of their car if the weather was the least bit "inclement" unless it was to go to Wal-Mart. "Bravo"! to you Kaylan for knowing your own inner soul and finding a land to nurture it. You are so young, (yes, I have grand-kids your age) and I hope and pray (although I am not religious) that the world turns out good for you. Just remember that no matter how much evil there is on this planet with wars and famine and general chaos, you will always be able to smell the sage and juniper of Oregon. Jerry

[@kaylanrosa]

Aww this was so beautiful I appreciate your wise words!!! Sounds like you settled in one of my favorite places on earth. It truly is so special but where you live is my favorite place in the state!! Thank you so much friend I’m glad you stumbled upon this video ♥️

[@wildzenventures]

Oregon is such an amazing place to live. Anytime we vacation elsewhere, we’re always happy to be back home 💕 I love watching your adventures, Safe travels!

[@kaylanrosa]

That’s a very special feeling! It’s hard when home doesn’t feel welcome after exploring!!

[@michaelc6313]

Another wonderful video Kaylan! I'm very happy you enjoyed our little corner of the world. Enjoy your next adventure and come back to visit again. Safe travels Kaylan.

[@kaylanrosa]

Aww I can never stay away from the Pacific Northwest for long. Definitely one of those places I connect with immensely ♥️ thank you friend ♥️

[@ArtifactRescues]

Oregon looks beautiful and I hope to be able to visit it one day and enjoy the natural beauty.

[@kaylanrosa]

Natural beauty every where but certainly so much in Oregon! Hope you find some soon ♥️

[@barrywatler7482]

Hi ya Kaylan, thank you 🙏 for sharing another awesome video and your commentaries are amazing, can’t wait for the next . Take care and stay safe cheers from Australia 🌟🌺😂🥰🩷

[@kaylanrosa]

Warms my heart to know my videos are being enjoyed around the world!! Thank you friend! ♥️♥️

[@tedmetre6933]

Your videos are beautiful poetry.

[@kaylanrosa]

I’m flattered :,) that means so much to an old slam poet

[@mamarana524]

Kaylan! I'm here freezing my ass of in shanendoa national park! Hiking and camping and enjoying a small adventure. Thank you for your content.

[@kaylanrosa]

This makes me so happy to hear! Keep adventuring queen nature is never far!!

[@salgadosonthego3773]

I feel like I was a nomad in another like. My spirit feels so restless in this settled down lifestyle I have. 🥺 I’m trying to still follow that part of me, but it can be hard.

[@kaylanrosa]

That’s a beautiful perspective! Exploration is never far friend! Even to local parks and trails!

[@LittlesandRachael]

Loving your videos. Thank you❤

[@kaylanrosa]

Thank you friend ♥️♥️♥️

[@Warraich132]

You are not alone. 😊❤

[@kaylanrosa]

Absolutely ♥️ thanks for being here!!

[@karenb1627]

Beautiful. 9regon is hard to leave

[@kaylanrosa]

She’s always with me which makes it sooo hard to leave ♥️

[@terrystrife4198]

@kaylanrosa you should check out Lapush Washington. Long boardwalks through the coastal rainforest down to a secluded beaches and beautiful old growth trees. If you get a chance next year make the drive! Have fun in Oregon. I live in Central Oregon just east of Bend looking 360 degrees of the Cascades and Eastern mountains. It's quite beautiful here!

[@kaylanrosa]

Ooh you had me at rainforest and old growth! Definitely owe Washington many more visits. Thank you so much for your suggestions and kindness friend!!

[@jeannenimmo5]

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children."(unknown origin, often attributed to American Indian or Amish sources). Be well, stay safe. 🥾

[@kaylanrosa]

Love this one immensely ♥️ thanks for the awesome quotes!

[@joshualavender]

17:23 Graceful. I don't think I've seen you cover *all* the geography of Oregon in a single video. That was quite the experience. I especially loved those ocean sunsets at the start. Well, here's to living out of my car and camping again! That's what I'm back to, at least for the time being, even though I'm still teaching college classes in south Georgia. I notice you cook in cast iron on the road. Do you do it over a fire? Your meals look so delicious, now I'm thinking of digging my skillet out of storage. I know about seasoning and caring for cast iron at home. Are there any special pointers you can give for doing so on the road?

[@kaylanrosa]

Awww thank you so much I tried to make a love letter to all the landscapes of Oregon :) sounds like a lovely life and I’d say cast iron is essential for such!! So easy to clean!! I do cook over the fire when I can. Definitely will keep that in mind for future videos!!!

[@alexandredowning2343]

Hello kaylan.i would like to thank you for having shared your skills in your video.i saw you re a nomadic.I live in the southern french atlantic coast which has the same climate as south east usa.i would like to receive instructions on farming in this kind of land if you know it.have a good day.

[@kaylanrosa]

Thank you so much for your sweet words! I definitely am saving to do some farming in Europe in the next few years so your support and views help make that possible so I can share insights for that area!

[@kaylanrosa]

Thank you so much for your sweet words! I definitely am saving to do some farming in Europe in the next few years so your support and views help make that possible so I can share insights for that area!

[@dominiquetamer5138]

The beach, the lake, look desert, it's a shame to wear swimsuits.

[@kaylanrosa]

Can’t let the horn dogs on KZbin have it all unfortunately 😉

[@georgebecht6357]

Have you ever considered your carbon foot print and how much you are adding to global warming by the thousands of unnecessary miles you drive each year.

[@kaylanrosa]

it’s not unnecessary, given I have to get to seasonal jobs and I have to move with weather. In doing so, I move pretty slow. Would you live in your car in freezing temperatures or 100+ degrees? Have you considered your carbon foot print from flying in planes, eating out of season/non local, or consuming meat?

[@joemamamia1751]

Oregon’s sure gonna miss you, but IdaHome (Grew up and reside in Eugene, born in Boise) is sure to not disappoint. Super excited to see the adventures you find and reveal from my beloved home-state. A true gem and a high-desert haven. 😮‍💨🤌🏼

[@kaylanrosa]

Oregon and Idaho are both my happy places. The only way I can part with one is to go to the other!!