Let's Go For a Drive Camping on the Snake River VanLife On the Road

[@travelingtimothy]

Great spot thanks for checking it out!

[@solomongabert6776]

Thank you for sharing all your experiences. Both modern videos and these from a few years back. Really appreciate them all.

[@myblessedhope3]

The drone really shows off how strong the current is. I'm glad you were willing to walk up to camp and talk to somebody about a site. Never know what kind of good will come to you that way. I really enjoy the glimpses of the little towns. Going through places like that is one of my favorite parts of traveling.

[@CITAP1]

Your mom is going to be so thrilled to see you're eating your vegetables.

[@sc1212able]

For all you music buffs, the area that that Brian drove threw, McCammon and Hot Springs, Idaho was featured in the first music video I help produce, the song and video is SMALL TOWN by John Mellencamp, we also did a music video in a town that's been showcased a lot the last two weeks on RV And boating channels, the video was shot entirely at St. Augustine, Florida, the song is ARE YOU GOING TO KISS OR NOT by Thompson Square.

[@wilee.coyote3782]

I continue to be inspired by your "boondocking" life. Too many people become popular on UTube and start to convert to "RV travelers". i don't care about the camping resorts - I care about the boondocking life, and you continue to deliver! Thanks, brother.

[@teresap.5991]

Here I am again watching you camp and enjoy nature. Giving me a great feeling of calm and peace. Love who you are truly Brian. God bless!!! 🖐️💯❣️

[@joycebarnett3954]

The drone footage sure shows the strong currents in the Snake River. I bet it would be a hard river to swim in. Simple meal looks good. Thanks for taking me along. Beautiful scenery. Stay safe and happy adventures. Joyce

[@laurielovelove7071]

Joyce Barnett I've never seen anyone swim in the river and I've been coming here for decades as my grandparents lived here since 60s. Too dangerous current and under water lava tubes.

[@spudbono5747]

I just camped thru Idaho and there is SO much free or cheap camping. there are numerous places with signage 'sportsman's access' that allow 10 free days. most were totally empty (and some submereged!). lots around Bruneau that are right on the water. if you jump up a highway toward picabo, there are some great places as well.

[@C-TOS]

Keep living the dream Brian. Chris Farley got it wrong all this time.

[@rgs4x]

What I love about small towns. Almost all of them have a veterans memorial. Some elaborate!

[@munetmbsc]

The camera work and the editing are superb. The drone is a very stable platform for the camera. Good vibes!

[@ninacullen1121]

Haha, when California tried tapping the Snake River they wanted to pipe it from up stream to avoid the contaminants. Great shot of the Snake River from the drone. :)

[@leann4925]

Awesome drone footage and loved seeing the snake river. When I lived in Pasco, WA I had the chance of being able to swim in the snake river and it was fun. Love it when you go through small towns as one never knows what you will be able to see. Glad that you are being health wise. Take care, be safe and have a great day. Thanks!

[@laurielovelove7071]

that's the spot I was going to show you, glad you found it. during the week there is no one th ere, u can have it all to yourself. if u keep going on the dirt road thru camp there are several more secluded sites, but it's 4 wheel drive.

[@ShemajRagin]

Less than 100 subscribers away from 25K! You are almost there!!! 🤗😎🙌🏿👏🏿✌🏿😀

[@skepticalmechanic]

you have to be the best travel chief on the road!

[@tricannabis]

in the first half of the video you can see the massive geoengineering (SRM) going on. The manufacturing of our climate . YEEEhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw!!! That should pair well with the pesticides.

[@ShemajRagin]

I like the driving part. It's like being in a Google Maps vehicle. LOL! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@ShemajRagin]

Yes, we are on a virtual ride with Brian :-)

[@normanabdullah6090]

Shemaj Ragin same here,I used to ride my motorcycle 500miles through and back or driving my car/van for days

[@FOASQUAD]

hey Brian.....i like when you have food in your videos....cool video as always

[@kiwivanman9035]

Kiwi Vanman Nice video Brian, I love visiting little towns, my home town has only 200 people, hope to go back there soon for a look and some photos, You always gravitate towards the water for camping, I am the some , Water is so restful and soothing, Looks like a lovely place, thanks for showing us Brian, William

[@rexcluff3105]

I've been to Lava Hot Springs and there are rafting trips down the river that receives the hot springs. It is a well developed park and well attended.

[@jdog5534]

I miss my Dodge Van too, drove my work van 3/4 ton extended version doing service repair calls for 4 years, 5 days a week 40+ a week.

[@zookeeperification]

Plenty exciting, and another place where I can go.

[@kellyzabriskie7332]

Lava Hot Springs is mostly a tourist town but it is a lot of fun to rent inner tubs and float down the Portneuf River that runs through town. There are also a few small areas along the river where some of the hot springs empty in to the river that is a good place to relax where the hot water blends with the cold water in the river. Also about 10 miles up out of Lava is Pebble Creek Canyon where there is some good camping spots more like you usually find.

[@pamalapeterson5352]

You do better and better videos! I feel I am right there with you as you go down the road! Missed your music lately! God bless you on your journey! Thank you for sharing!

[@jerryroberts7487]

I enjoy your drive time music, but after this vid, I cant get the image of Vanilla Ice out of my head!! :)

[@geo.sackett8154]

love the drone footage, good current is right, stay cool my friend.

[@Bernabecn]

Nice small towns. Thank you. Here at Phoenix is 118 grades

[@panelvandan1057]

nice little camp spot by the water! peace and happy travels!

[@sylviajones3249]

Pesticide run-off, yep. Nice drone shots....interesting current.

[@FollowusandLive]

One of the things my wife and I want to do is visit a lot of small town America. So much to see!

[@forreststinnett4123]

Very nice place to camp best of luck Brian and safe travels.

[@jeenabittenbender7205]

Mama will be proud of the broccoli

[@visualtraveler5263]

Nice little spot. I know what I would be doing there,.. fishing. :-) Very nice drone views, and Brian, I just 15 minutes ago got back from getting groceries and I was very happy that the local WinnDixie had Cholula hot sauce. :-)..and I got the original, whereas they had another one but had a specific kind and taste no doubt, but both were the Cholula brand. I did a taste test after I got home here, and I like it, and I'm sure it will go good with several kinds of dishes. May you have many blessings, with much peace. ✌ .

[@visualtraveler5263]

..and I wanted to say that I like very much that you posted this video in the mid morning. Mornings are my favorite time of the day so, very cool indeed. ✌

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

The Drone Footage was Cool! Nice area to put on my list!.

[@unsimkim2064]

Hey Brian how's going? I'm thinking about you it's getting hot.I hope you stay cool.

[@jeng5757]

Brian, You missed the actual original hot springs. That was the big main pool off of the Hwy. About two more blocks down the road from where you made the u-turn are the original hot springs. It is quaint and low key because all of the kids and large families are at the pool blocks away. If you are back through, you really should check it out. How far behind are your videos?

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Jen G Too hot for hot springs! 😊👍✌

[@groundpounder8855]

with Yellowstone fixing to blow,I would be heading east! lol

[@jerryvelez-cedeno1441]

Morning Brian, seems peaceful, thats what my Doctor ordered. safe travels, till next time. ✌

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

Hi nice to see you. Meal look good , very nice camp spot. Enjoy you day.leslye

[@mikethespikemorgan]

If it was possible I would have liked to look at the hot pools. Please slow down and idle through an old town. The two story big brick buildings are worth stopping, walking by and filming

[@laurielovelove7071]

Michael Morgan the hot pools at lava are really attractive pools with pebble bottoms. the newest one is quite hot, which I like, but I have to start in the cooler pool first. you can see them on their website or Google Earth.

[@mikethespikemorgan]

Thank you I will check them out.

[@JJF10101957]

Great Brian! This is exciting by my standards!

[@AnnyBAdventures]

Keep up the vids Brian. Loving the consistency of them!

[@Butchrknife]

Howdy Brian. You always make it look so easy the camping and sliding into the little spot for a nights sleep. Cooking and doing your best to eat healthy, Admire you for no drinking. I guess that pretty smart with your travels. Thanks for sharing and enjoying watch'in your videos. Around Seattle out!

[@WestCoastRoller]

Nice drive. I like the small sleepy towns!

[@ChuckWagon15]

Brother, You're from San Diego, How could that Small Ass little town, Overwelm you?....LOL Would love to see you find and do an Episode on a Small town Drive In Theater. Seeing how Small towns seem to be the Only Places you find Drive In Movie theaters anymore.

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Chuck Wagon Lol, I wanted to commit suicide when I lived in San Diego!

[@solomongabert6776]

@@AdventureVanMan glad you didn't.

[@bullmangotti]

Thumbs up on the cooking dish!

[@laurielovelove7071]

too bad you didn't go see the hot pools in lava, they are really awesome, but yeah, way too hot now. you can get a great massage there to.

[@stephenbrenton888]

looks like you had a good day.

[@lynnsanders6335]

Thank you

[@naturalcare2373]

it was nice for me to see that area of Lava hot spring, I was around that place about 30 days ago.....nice trip!

[@tjdell480]

Good stuff! I really like the drone footage.

[@chrisdavis234]

I dunno, I think you scored the best spot in the whole place :-)

[@mtaylor2901]

Another great video! Just bought four of your AVM stickers :-) Definitely going on my own van as soon as it comes in!! Cheers and safe travels!

[@AdventureVanMan]

Marie Taylor Thank you! I appreciate the support! 😁👍✌

[@lynnsanders6335]

Wonderful!

[@StepvanDan]

Great Video ,thank you,there is a nice snake river in MN here,still working on my van,be safe,D

[@ocho441]

Not too bad of a free spot to camp..

[@cele8910]

How do you deal with these hot temps sleeping in your van? Thanks for another great video.

[@somchai9033]

Carol Ertl in that area just sleep at night as the temps drop 25-30 degrees

[@AdventureVanMan]

Carol Ertl I don't sleep until after 11pm or so.

[@thisspotrules3631]

Saw your hose hooked up!! Are ya getting agua caliente? Shower/dishwasher/ etc...yeah man! Maybe you you could hook it up to a misting wand from a pumper just for cooling off and keeping the bugs away?? Thanks for sharing✌

[@AdventureVanMan]

Yep, the shower is working out great!!

[@freetrailer4poor]

This seems like a real river.

[@sandmanxo]

Looks like a nice spot. If the heat is anything like Boise, it's not too bad. I was up in Boise a few years ago for 4th of July and several locals talked about how hot it was when it was in the lower 90s. Being from the Texas Gulf coast where it's in the upper 90s and humid it felt comfortable to me. Plus it gets comfortable at night unlike here in Texas, where it still can be in the 80s and very humid on summer nights.

[@DjVendetta]

Like the vid with more driving. Maybe you could add more of your driving?

[@lynnsanders6335]

Beautiful

[@JJF10101957]

Don't miss Shoshone Falls!

[@laurielovelove7071]

Jimmy Fischbeck it's higher than Niagara

[@rvlucky2909]

well it's been awful hot you take care and stay cool

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

What beautiful drone footage Brian! Enjoyed!

[@judycarey9051]

Nice spot and drone video. I would have opted out of the pool too.

[@lindyworthington1651]

I had just set out my ingredients for this evening's dinner....sesame seeds, canned chicken breast, fettuccine noodles, olives, Parmesan cheese, butter, minced garlic....and sat down to enjoy some KZbin before I had to start dinner....and you made something similar! My veggie is going to be broccoli, too....but I'm making the quick microwave kind...what is clarified butter?

[@laurielovelove7071]

Lindy Worthington melt butter then strain out impurities, also called ghee.

[@j.rdirtyfivethirty1673]

Another nice video,I am glad your ending them with" thx for watching, peace" I got very used to that at the end.

[@amtnman1]

Hi Brian, ok man, safe travels & if you decide to explore Idaho we can help! We live in the mountains North of Boise. We are doing a short visit in Rock Springs, then headed north. have fun! JD

[@philo2808]

great vid Brian, isnt snake river canyon where evil kenivel made his famous motorcycle jump in the 70's.

[@laurielovelove7071]

Phil O yes further west at Twin Falls Idaho

[@IdahoHillbilly]

Man Brother ! You need to get out of them flatlands and see some Idaho Mountains where it is shady and Cool

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Idaho Hillbilly I wish I could, I am on a very tight budget. I will be spending summer exploring Oregon and Washington. I will be back though!! 😁👍✌

[@elflordsjourneys]

Idaho Hillbilly You guys need to do a meet up with brian!

[@yvelisserestituyo551]

Hi. i love yours vídeos. I like yours Life style. I hope one day I can do the same thing.God bless you

[@NoProGoPronto]

You're in Idaho? I hope you will be doing a meet up with Vandering About? He seems like a cool guy. I like his sense of humor and he does awesome van builds :-)

[@AdventureVanMan]

+NoProGoPronto Shhhh...😉

[@TheSlotHeads]

Yay, the PNW is finally having summer. Dry weather and warm days. I prefer more natural hot springs, there is a good one about an hour from Eugene near Cougar Reservoir www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4391 its got a short hike in, natural cascading pools, usually pretty nice. They clean them on Thurs, so best time is thurs after 12noon, for clean pools. I believe it's still $6 entry fee. We also know of some free camp spots not far down the road from the hot spring. Fishing camps, along the river, small pit toilet no drinking water. I am definitely wanting to go camp out there again before we leave for TX in Sept.

[@TheSlotHeads]

hehe yeah, they tell you at the entrance, if you are new.

[@lynnsanders6335]

Cute town!

[@TheMsPetal]

Just wanna echo others - love your videos! And thanks for great info and inspiration.

[@AdventureVanMan]

TheMsPetal Thank you ✌

[@elflordsjourneys]

I hope you're going to see the Oregon coast brian.😀

[@VantasticOdyssey]

I will be at Snake River or Sun Valley for 2017 American Solar Eclipse on Monday August 21, 2017

[@geico1975]

thumbs-up #750, boom!!

[@jamsessionrecordshop8872]

You definitely don't want to swim in The Mighty Snake River brother. Generally very dangerous!!!

[@agalvez1296]

Nice camp area. Food looked good. Did you ever save some or did you eat it all? Peace✌

[@ErickEscamilla]

You seemed a little less "enthused" in this video. (Not in a bad way, I love every video no matter what and I I actually really enjoyed the realism of this video)... it made me think: What's it like to get sick on the road? You should tell one of your worst sick stories. It's gotta be 100x harder to get a flu or something when you're in a van, and trying to keep moving along. Also, heartbreak or depression must be a little difficult. It makes me think that if someone in your shoes hit an emotional wall, this life style would be very difficult. Anyway, just thoughts! I'm on to watch the next one!

[@garbage854]

Good video :)

[@clicgear100]

Just curious to know how many showers your getting out of the new outdoor shower on top?

[@AdventureVanMan]

johnny t 3-4 showers😊👍✌

[@laurielovelove7071]

there is a smaller hot spring on other side of fwy, Indian hot springs, but again, kid peeing in pools.

[@colleenmcdermott5492]

Dear Brian lovely video. Hey, what kind of broccoli is that ? fresh or bagged ?. Been forever since I ate some. I find the produce is old @ Smith's/

[@bradleybam]

Brian, AVM...you are very close to living free you guys should hook up asap! lava hot springs is neato jet. nice shady spot on the snake! get an evaporative air cooler for this summer like 2012escapeee1 has shown in latest vid.

[@HeyitsDeirdre]

great video

[@LostOnLandAgain]

How cool is it getting down to at night? I can deal with the heat of the day (in the shade) if it cools off at night. Lets see, pesticide runoff in the river or whatever is in that pool from all those kids. I think I'd take my chances with the pesticides as well. LOL

[@AdventureVanMan]

Lost On Land Again It was 49 last night ✌

[@TSunshineful]

What size is your cast iron pan? Ten inch?

[@jago76]

Great website, but sorry to see the Koch Industries ad. They are the biggest proponents of pollution in the United States.

[@owenbaldwin5752]

What do you drink besides coffee?

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Owen Baldwin water 😊👍✌

[@briandarnell2226]

What brand of drone do you use? Enjoy the videos!

[@AdventureVanMan]

Brian Darnell DJI phantom 3

[@lynnsanders6335]

Yay Trader Joes!

[@unsimkim2064]

get some coconut water.

[@moodyfan4ever]

Is it far from Pocatello , Idaho????????, please visit the Shaytards, lol,. famous youtube family ShayCarl Buler, I guess he don t want to be on camera, but his brother CaseyLaviere is no problem, they live on the same huge land.

[@FrankGreenway]

I'm not sure about swimming in a river named, "snake" anything.

[@chevyvantravel9735]

i don't mind camping around nice people, is the obnoxious people i can't stand and need to run away from