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I’m Amanda and Frank is my co-pilot. We are new to youtube but have lived in a van for 8 years. I am a photographer and forager. We enjoy hiking, camping, climbing and being outside as much as we can. We have countless stories and lessons to share and look forward to becoming better videographers, thank you for coming along.
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[@NovaDeb]

It amazes me how much Frank seems to understand everything you say to him.😀

[@karenb1627]

Frank asleep on his big stick by the fire in the sunshine. My day is complete. Another great video. 💜☮🐾

[@cathyjay2569]

YES! Cutest video clip of the day, no question!

[@lisaschmidt8466]

Your lifestyle inspires me even though my life is totally different. Your cooking, relationship with Frank, sense of adventure, ability to enjoy solitude, etc. It’s so fun.

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

We are still here yes, and it’s you my dear and Frank that keeps me at least watching.

[@kristinaidaelassali5015]

I love Both lakes & food

[@moandjen]

Frank’s side eye 👀 when you were playing with his paws had us dying laughing 🤣 Following that water was so cool!! Love it! Another awesome video. You kill it every time!! So happy for you and how your channel has grown. You deserve all this success 🤗

[@myhumblelife7756]

This cracked me up too! Like what is she doing? 🤣

[@tomwilliam5118]

He's thinking that's humans were you

[@divinewrath3142]

I love waking up to one of your videos. It's so amazing to sip my coffee while watching you give Frank the absolute best life! The views you share with us, just make me giddy. Right now I have to care for my dad, but I know one day I will be able to get out and enjoy freedom and peace. So thank you for helping me survive until then! & I'm sure you've tried this, but nutritional yeast on popcorn is so yum!

[@melissa7122]

Oh my did that one pot pasta look delicious 😋

[@annekramer6740]

The colors, clarity, composition and mood of your videos is superb. My favorite shot was the scene from the van window, presumably when you woke up.

[@tidelinetoalpine]

Thank you 😊

[@DontStepInTheGrease]

Mine too. It looked like a framed, vintage painting. Like some I have.

[@larryrobertstein7485]

Great shot thru the window. Absolutely magic!

[@RoxyEwe]

That was fun! Beautiful places! Good for challenging yourself! You are brave! Frank eye balling the camera when you were having silly time was funny! 💚💜

[@1fredricka]

Beautiful. Loved the Lord of the Rings. You have found the Fangorn forest!! Beautiful!

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Immensely enjoyed the 💚 Shades of Green 💚 • Pine green • lime • fern • emerald • mint • jade • chartreuse • juniper • olive • teal • viridian • sea green

[@tidelinetoalpine]

Yay!! Green 💚

[@ramblynrocketeer]

@@tidelinetoalpine it made sense why you drove then stopped to drink in the lushness around you 💚 keep exploring & documenting how “you” remember your travels as we are along for the ride. It’s refreshing when you show us what you saw thru your eyes 😎🤙

[@yureituesday]

That broccoli did look good

[@SunSalt100]

Amanda and Frank ❤

[@lynh8378]

Beautiful scenery. Lol. You are a brave woman giving Frank broccoli!

[@NovaDeb]

Just like babies; Frank is very cute when he is asleep! 😀

[@juanitagreenspan5412]

Anotheer wonderful video. I look forward to each one.

[@sandraerickson559]

You find the most beautiful places to camp. I'm impressed--fascinated, really--that you travel so much. I suspect that I could happily grow old, and die, at any one of them. My regards to Frank.

[@laurenbouchie2394]

I just love Franks personality! lol..his side eyes when you were playing with his paws...Frank falling asleep on his log...he is just to cute!

[@hsoderberg6505]

Maybe someone moved the sign to have their own private campsite. Great idea of making pasta dishes. I also get tired in the spring from tree pollen, it's my main symptom & sometimes the only one, yet I never see fatigue listed as an allergic reaction, so I appreciated your sharing.

[@randallmiser2976]

Could be a good allergy causing the tiredness..

[@randallmiser2976]

Food allergy...

[@vanomadcyclist3474]

I love the shot of Frank laying on his stick saying “Mom, please don’t burn this one”. Hahaha

[@taniadablaing1321]

I really appreciate the time, effort and skill you put into your videos. Your shots of the scenary are awesome.... But most of all Im so happy to see Frank, he is precious. Thank you for sharing

[@robertphillips3893]

I love that Frank likes to go for paddle-board rides. The places you stayed were so surreal and beautiful. Thanks for taking us along.

[@ketoauntie7301]

If you ever have a day to do this, can you show us or go over how many pieces of clothing and shoes total you keep in your Van? You seem to be good with minimalism on clothing.

[@mysticalsouls]

Great idea for a video

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

We laughed out loud when Frank was asleep on the log in the sun...how cute! Loved seeing you get back on the water..it is my happy place as well. Some great scenery as usual. We appreciate your raw, honest interactions in your vids. That pasta dish looked yummy. Keep on doing what you're doing...cuddles to the Franskter! 'Til next time!

[@jaymore1178]

I just got back camping 4 days just south of lillooet. It was - 4 - 3 and snowed three times

[@DannyHustle]

Trader Joe’s Chili Lime = magic!

[@susanscovill6817]

I’ll bet Frank feels much like I do when I get up in the morning. Stiff and sore. Really nice camps as usual. Our weather has been manic. I don’t remember getting snow IN VANCOUVER this late in April. We used to laugh when it snowed on my brothers birthday 26 march many years ago. Now we have another story to tell years from now while sitting around the campfire. Cheers from Vancouver eh!

[@douglasworkman2788]

You treat frank like a king, just as I do my cats, love your content, groove man, good boy frank

[@myhumblelife7756]

I love that you take all those precautions, so many ppl don’t take it seriously when going out on the water alone! I know too many ppl that haven’t made it back! Thanks for setting an awesome example! 💜

[@juliejones974]

Good morning Amanda and Frank have a great day together.

[@morningjane]

Oh my gosh! That shot of Frank asleep on the big stick!!! What a photo!!😍

[@godsteam8903]

I really love the direction of your videos recently and content. So refreshing. The look on Frank’s face when you were playing with him on the bed was priceless!

[@janicelrobinson8508]

Frank is just the coolest dog, and you have given him the very best life a dog could have! Hugs to you both!❤️❤️

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

Wonderful !

[@joanspilman448]

Such beautiful scenery. Love Frank decided to eat the best part of the broccoli 🥦

[@wcoastlaurie-7-2]

Amanda have 💯 succeeded in capturing the true beauty of #vanisle 🌿

[@h.w.a.batterink1027]

Hello Amanda and Frank, enjoy it very much. Have a nice time x

[@bobbimichelle1]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@ivandrago7546]

I'm first. I'm never first for anything.

[@SunSalt100]

gratz

[@tidelinetoalpine]

🎉

[@yureituesday]

Today that changed

[@bgummeson]

I’ve been watching you for only a few weeks, but so far this has been one of my favorite videos. You take us to locations that aren’t necessarily grand, but are truly beautiful. I love that you show us how to cook while minimizing water usage - a good skill for those of us who live in California. And I can never get enough of Frank, as we are a cattle dog family ourselves. ❤️

[@claudesmith9422]

Hello Amanda. I love your pod casts. I love your temperament, the tone of your voice, your optimistic attitude, your smile. your dog Fred and everything else about you. I look forward to seeing your pod casts. I wish you the best of happiness and please be safe in your adventures.

[@living2ndchildhood347]

The dog’s name is “Frank”.

[@1954shadow]

Holy smokes, was out on a hike yesterday evening and out of nowhere, scenes from the movie, “Dune,” popped into my brain, no lie! So, when I got back home, had to have something spicy, lol.

[@darbybell8684]

You made me laugh in this video! Your quirky perfect goofiness!! Loved it🤪

[@kakicummings6124]

Great video to start my day. Thank you Amanda and Frank ❤️

[@veravev]

Just intrigued, you are vegan yes? I love the amazing life you have given Frank 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@ronethridge9875]

nice camping/rest up /take care/thanks much

[@markatkins9587]

Y'all are so funny 🤣

[@becalmlivelifetothefullest6752]

We know Frank is the boss😁

[@karensimaeys295]

I just love your videos and Frank seems to know everything you say to him he is such a gentle Dog ! I realize that van living can get difficult at times but it looks like you have a great time.

[@genxers]

Such beautiful scenery. What a great place to camp and tour around the lake on the paddleboard.

[@Lisa-is1qs]

I love yr videos and yr Dog. Yr so sweet to Frank. Yr the cutest and sweetest van lifer. Love the places you go. Thank you for sharing

[@susanevans1294]

I enjoyed every moment with first coffee in my warm bed. Thanks for being so natural and loving to Frank. The scenery shots were beautiful. What did you put on your popcorn?

[@tidelinetoalpine]

Trader Joe’s vegan chicken-less seasoning and balsamic reduction

[@georgiacorey954]

Another wonderful video with beautiful scenery. Ty for sharing.

[@kennethbailey9853]

Just Loved it

[@shanniwelsh133]

This was a beautiful and educational video. I’ve been dealing with pollen allergies (which is new for me) and for some reason I did not realize that it can make you feel very tired. I was concerned because I was feeling so tired last week. I just looked it up and sure enough it’s an immune system reaction. Thanks for mentioning this. 😄

[@FlossyRoxx]

Sooooo freaking beautiful!!!!!

[@happydays59]

🧡💛 Flossy 💛🧡

[@Floridawoodsbanshee]

So amazing more people are not out there enjoying such a beautiful place.

[@rosalindklinger]

What wonderful golden years you are giving dearest Frankie. I can’t imagine a more wonderful life for a dog.

[@DavidWalker-wz9rl]

Frank has better bladder control than me, even at his age - impressive!. Great look at N VI, I'll have to go check it out.

[@WalksInCamera]

Love the way that Frank enjoys the paddle boarding! Lovely scenery and great cooking tips! Thanks :-)

[@dravenwerkswanderer5169]

🙂👍♥️🤗🐶 thank you.

[@capaddler]

❤️💚❤️ the video. Stunning scenery. I’m definitely going to try that pasta stew. It looked yummy 🤤. Thanks for sharing.

[@Oursimplelife907]

Just found your channel. Love it so far. Love how real you are, just doing what you do.

[@mindfulsound2680]

I love that shot of Frank sleeping with his stick and the beautiful clouds hovering over the lake! Love your videos! I just moved to the island recently and am so excited to explore :)

[@flockoturtles]

Dune! My all-time favorite book. The entire series is amazing I have read it soo many times. Looks like you and Frank are in a beautiful place. Kick back and enjoy. It is 85 where I am and the snow looks refeshing haha.

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

I loved it...I love both lakes and food for sure!

[@judyfeldman5066]

Frank asleep on the stick ❤️👌🏻

[@Forestcityflygirl]

the vistas are just stunning!!!! thanks so much for videoing them for us

[@southhillfarm2795]

I’m sort of impressed with your resilience to this lifestyle. But truly impressed with your attitude towards life. In the Christian world this is living by faith. God bless.

[@mobile_noble4026]

Haha… love Frank’s green stick😊… I love those too! Frank is such a great paddle dog! Wow I need to learn your wood chopping skills… Years ago I almost hacked my toe off learning to chop and have been scared to really try again… but I will 👍🏻. Hiiii Frank!

[@missouritimberwolf3677]

Also. What are those fried veggie things you enjoy that you bought? Thay look delicious.

[@cyndeeh]

You crack me up! Loved it as usual ! So glad you share your adventures with us ! Maybe we like YOU AND FRANK !

[@microgreensgrower3946]

So cute of Frank with his front paws & head over his stick by the fire! Loved the rushing river scenes & well - it was all beautiful! I'm new to stand up paddling as well and feel similar feelings as you out there - especially if it gets windy.

[@Vstrom650klr]

Your sooo beautiful I love seeing your videos

[@shesoutthere387]

Your videos have the most epic beauty. I love watching. You always make my day alittle brighter.

[@mielesutter4159]

Well as with every prior video this was very enjoyable to watch. Love the way you interact with Frank. It's the same way I treat my dogs. Bye to kiss their paws. Keep these videos coming please. We live through your experiences.

[@ketoauntie7301]

Love seeing that Atlas Map 🗺 Amanda 👍👍👍👍 Hi handsome Frank 🐕 Allergy season has been really harsh here in NW Florida, it seems like 8 weeks thus far of allergy suffering 😩 What was on top of your popcorn 🍿?

[@kimberlychicago7608]

Once again, lovely video. Are you also filming content for stock photos and videos? You should.

[@snailguts9229]

Woah the first river/cave you went to was so gorgeous. Those deep holes are scary!!

[@snailguts9229]

Frank really like crunchy things hehe cute

[@Brutal_truthus]

Youve grown on me slowly but surely…. I have become a big fan of you and your vibe….i love the way you interact with Frank. I look forward to new episodes. Keep up the great work….it takes time with a character like you

[@patrickpatton7821]

Great nature shots Love frank he is a hoot

[@earthlightstudio]

Did you notice the raven at the end of the video? It flew in as you were leaving and perched on the branch above where you had been parked. Oh, and Frank asleep on his stick was the cutest thing :)

[@LowLightMike]

1:45: Thanks for the BackRoads MapBook inspiration. I ordered mine today, inspired by what it's done for you :)

[@tidelinetoalpine]

Little hints of more to come in future episodes…

[@kenclanton3395]

What kind of tablet was that you were looking at ,when you were looking for where to go in start of video

[@RescueDogTreats]

Life’s waves…❤. What did you put on your popcorn? Be safe you two! 💜💚💜💚

[@tidelinetoalpine]

Trader joes vegan chicken-less seasoning which is amazing and balsamic reduction glaze. I meant to eat it driving but it didn’t make it off the table 😆 have a great day 💜

[@abeach5420]

Hiya Amanda & theeee Frankee baby. Oook . . .ok nowww did you legit just add chocolate sauce to your fresh popcorn girl . . . that is friggen *SAVAGE* !! Luv it - now I gotta get back to watching...then REWATCHING as I do, haha. Our Frankee in the morning was priceless . . . omg. *@**7:49** - @**9:08* . . . come-on-now !!! SO FAB

[@abeach5420]

p.s. Are u throwing in the *eh's* . . . I do not recall such in early videos

[@myhumblelife7756]

Frank snoozing on that log after a long paddle! 💜

[@missouritimberwolf3677]

Hello from E Tennessee. Stumbled across your channel and have to say I'm glad I did. Keep it up. You're an inspiration to us all. Thank you.

[@bus_bigbuford4989]

I always enjoy your videos Amanda. Thank you for every one. xoxoxo for Frank!

[@liannehelenebourque8391]

I've learned so much from you. Sending love and hugs from Ottawa, Ontario XO

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

I watched a ton of KZbin, I’ve seen many people with their dogs, but Frank is special! Great job, your connection with him is precious.

[@westcoastwonderers1060]

I so love your videos! Frank is such a sweet sweet boy. Jake (my dog) and I have been boondocking at a tiny little lake near the Washington coast now for 6 days. We are going to make our way up to the Olympic Mountain Range to another favorite Campground. We love to hike up to the Straits of Juan de Fuca, where we can see Vancouver Island. I'll be sure too hollar across the water at ya lol! Stay safe

[@leahharbison4932]

Such lovely places

[@scherriray.raindrop]

The views are like something out of a fairytale. Including little Frank w his sweet little "eyebrow " 🤗

[@dailywithdeb1469]

It is so pretty. You split that wood like Grizzly Adams .🤣 I am especially curious about pinto bean flakes. Do you make them or buy them ? Do they make red bean flakes ? Enjoyed the video. 🌞💜

[@hsoderberg6505]

I wondered the same, I've never heard of pinto bean flakes - have never seen them in a grocery store.

[@tidelinetoalpine]

I bought them. I will share the link I’m future video. I get pinto and bean from the same supplier.

[@tidelinetoalpine]

I bought them and I will share the link I’m future video. I get pinto and bean from the same supplier.

[@gaiaocracy]

skipping through paradise, Frank by your side, followed by thousands, in zen your reside. Happy trails!

[@kayakerbrums3238]

How do dogs know when they are being filmed, like Frank at 14:46?

[@jaymore1178]

I'm sorry I have just realized how awesome some of your videos are. I don't know why it's taking me so long, but they are indeed outstanding. Thank you so much

[@tidelinetoalpine]

Thank you Jay, I appreciate it ☺️ I’m trying to improve all the time but also try new things.

[@wcoastlaurie-7-2]

Amanda, have you ever tried infused nettle for your seasonal allergies?