My Cross Country Roadtrip : 2,400 Miles In Two Days

This video is a collection of a few video clips I made as I was driving from Maryland to California for a month-long camping and exploring trip. It's a 36-hour (behind the wheel) drive and I usually spend 3 days doing it. I had planned to do a more in-depth video blog of the adventure, but as usual, the driving became more important as I just wanted to get out there and start camping in the Mojave.
About Aquachigger:
I enjoy metal detecting for historical items like gold coins, relics, silver coins, and other buried treasures. I also metal detect for gold and silver nuggets and even meteorites. I like to make videos that promote my choice of lifestyle that includes outdoor adventure,
metal detecting, yapping, searching for river treasure, SCUBA diving, exploring abandoned places, hiking, caving, caring for animals and pets, and observing the things outdoors that often go unnoticed by most people who are not familiar with outdoor adventures and nature. I keep my KZbin "Aquachigger" channel family-friendly and hope you subscribe if you like my style.
BTW, you can also catch me here, / chiggsarmy ,but I may get a little edgier there. FB isn't a place for kids anyway...lol.
Affiliate links to see and purchase the gear I use:
Metal Detectors And General Gear:
T-Shirts: www.bonfire.co...
Follow the ChiggsArmy!
My Patreon: / aquachigger
Instagram: / aquachigger
Facebook: / chiggsarmy
Twitter: / beauouimette
I hope to see you guys out there!
#chiggsarmy #aquachigger

[@aquachigger]

This is the start of my latest adventure. Not much to watch, but I figure I'd share at least a little of what the trip driving out is like for me. If you guys have any interest in this type of video from me, I'll try to do a little better job next time. Thanks for watching!

[@canigetachannel]

Thanks Beau/Chigg and yes, I enjoy all of your content thus far [yrs] and think you're a great guy, buddy👍 I'll check it out! Bless you and yours! ✌️👋

[@jdjd962]

That chigg rig has some memories and miles on it... you can't ever get rid of it not to mention it's pre def... stay safe wink wink

[@Olds_Gold]

Dude you always do a good job. Even if you don't find anything you always make it a little bit interesting and kick a little bit of knowledge. And I'm sure most of the people who will read this, will agree with me. Thanks B

[@mrj10101]

Thx for sharing 👍

[@nickknirk]

Love it. Living vicariously!

[@cybemeta]

Tucumcari was mentioned in "For a few Dollars more" where Lee van Cleef stopped the Train to exit in that city. I love your Videos Chigg keep up the great Adventure.

[@Marcos-Osca]

Yeah I watched it a few weeks ago good movie 👌

[@brianjohnston413]

As a truck driver your pre trip and walk around on your truck made me smile. Got to make sure your chig rig is ready every day without fail. Nice video. We missed you at Digstock IV.

[@aquachigger]

Thanks. Maybe next time.

[@Karenklutz]

These trips across the West always make me think about the people in the covered wagons. Took them a bit longer.

[@joestewart3117]

Wow Chigg you drove right past my house in Sun Valley Arizona Happy Hunting Be Safe!

[@meanderingwithmuddypaw]

There's just something so ASMR about the section between 8:45-10:30 with the creaking truck and the road noise ... those are just oddly comforting. Don't know why ... maybe falling asleep in the car as a kid, although we never traveled out of town. I know, it's odd, but I just really like that section a lot ... I love the travel videos, and the road part, seeing parts of the highway I'll probably never see. Thanks, Chigg, for taking us along! - Muddypaw 🐾

[@fergiesfeed3680]

I love this guy sense of humor LMAO think he'd be a lot of fun to hang out with..

[@bobpiffle1660]

Great way to start this upcoming series! Viewer gets a sense of the changing landscape and distance traveled. I like it! Looking forward to what's to come!

[@clivewarren780]

I am quite excited to see this adventure. I was waiting for these to be released 👍🏻 i enjoy your western videos and look forward to them each year.

[@ImPacosTacos]

I really hope at some point in my life I will be able to do a trip like this for some fun. Was lucky as a child that my grandfather was a hardcore Rock Hound and took me along alot of the time.... Now that im becoming an adult I really miss those times.. Brought back alot of good memories in this one... though....

[@IratePuffin]

Same! Every time I’ve driven cross country it’s just been to travel from my home to my destination. Well, except once, but it wasn’t cross country. My son and I flew to Seattle, rented an SUV and over three weeks we drove the Pacific Coast Highway all the way from Seattle to San Diego. It was an AMAZING trip! So beautiful and I highly recommend doing it at least once. We went in June so it was still a bit chilly in Seattle, Oregon and Northern California but there weren’t too many people on the roads so it was nice. We didn’t have a plan either. Each day we’d look at the map for somewhere else to stop that was 2-4 hours down the coast. Then we’d google things to do and see in that place to decide if that’s where we wanted to stop. If it was, I’d reserve a hotel or Airbnb in that city then we’d spend the day doing whatever we wanted before driving to that destination. We got to see so much cool stuff that I’ve always wanted to see. I plan to go back but next time I want to camp instead of staying in hotels. As much as possible, anyway. I’d like to do the same sort of thing but driving cross country.

[@ludovicweber5959]

Just took a long haul trip from Miami to Ashville. 14 hours stait with a one and a half year old and pregnant wife. Never trying that shit again but good memories.. thanks for the vids

[@MayaPosch]

Really cool to see those states and their different landscapes zipping past :) Definitely enjoying these road trip summaries with the actual road trippin' included.

[@aquachigger]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@SewEasyCreations]

You are so like my husband, get from point A to point B with only necessary stops, like gas. We take food with us so no stopping for that. lol Hope you have a wonderful time! 👍

[@aquachigger]

Exactly! I did, thanks.

[@alabamadixiediggers4714]

Thanx Chigg..have been waiting on these videos with anticipation. Thanx Chigg for another great AQUACHIGGER ADVENTURE

[@jerrydempsey3490]

I had a 74 Silverado with dual gas tanks. A 35 gal. and a 17 gal. I could fill it up for $50 and could drive from central Ohio to the Mackinac Bridge before I had to fill up. Loved that truck.

[@katelittlewolfwelshrosesan3630]

This was beautifully done, Chig! Classy cinematography, the way you stitched segments into the compilation: journey consensed! Not only do you do a masterful job of gathering us up ( we are going) and " together" but you captured the scope length breadth and topography of crossing the continent!

[@sonbaerh]

Happy you are back missed you over the past couple of weeks

[@HERMOSABEACHGUY]

I used to drive a truck, so yes, the walkaround is so important.

[@normawinton6832]

That's one heck of a drive Beau! The price of gas kept going up on you! Wow! Should have stopped for the night in payson Arz. Beautiful country and mountain streams.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

You're definitely one of the cool kids

[@MrJudder413]

Can't wait for the upcoming videos chigg! You were missed by myself and others for the last few weeks!

[@karenjones7111]

Glad you arrived at your destination safely. ✌❤

[@mandybrown7758]

Chigg hope your having a blast enjoy, Happy Days 😊 Happy Hunting, Safe travels

[@joycegibson3855]

great to see you on a new adventure !enjoy yourself and take care Chigg .

[@69kiwijon]

Safe journey looking forward to watching your travels 🍩🍬🍭

[@buddyhenson2559]

VERY well done video. Some beautiful sights along the way. Can’t wait to see all the videos as they come out. This one was great!!

[@randlerichardson5826]

I’ll be watching for video number two Chigg GOD BLESS

[@G_R_3]

I’ve driven this route so many times doing expedited freight, this takes me back. I miss driving long distances cross country, thanks for these videos! 💜

[@aquachigger]

Happy to oblige. I do enjoy those long drives myself.

[@G_R_3]

@@aquachigger nothing like the open road! I will say, Nevada, utah, Idaho we’re my favorite places! Can’t wait to make it back out west!

[@shoukosvision5847]

I like this video it’s like we’re getting another side of Chigg.😁👍

[@neillh]

Thanks for taking us along 👍

[@ridiculousross5665]

My great grandparents had a service station just West of McLean TX on route 66. Not far from the Oklahoma line. You drove right over where their station was and right by where there small farm was/is. I'm not far from there. Pretty cool to see. 👍 McLean is about an hour from Amarillo. In the middle of no where. Just farms. Crazy thing is right off I40 a few miles from McLean next to my grandparent's there was a WW2 POW camp. Long gone now of course, but I always thought it would be cool to metal detect. Keep on keeping on 😎

[@joeuncoolio]

And the adventure begins! Been waiting for this series ever since you posted that you were out west.

[@cindyriviera6455]

Beautiful Sunset

[@dustyroadsrider]

Glad you’re safe and posting again. I checked for new videos every day and after a week or so I thought you had a mishap out there. It’s good to see this. Thanks for sharing.

[@buffalokrisgoldprospecting]

Awsome chig glad to see u posting this series. Been waiting on it. U must have made it home safe. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for bringing us along the adventure

[@aguadigger]

This video feels like being on the road trip with the Chigg ! 👍

[@katelittlewolfwelshrosesan3630]

As someone who has lived in the mountain west her entire life, or at least surrounded by very high hills, this felt surreal! It seems most of that route is quite flat most of the way! I loved the shot where you crossed what must have been the Mississippi! ... Amarillo by morning! Lol! I wonder how many people caught the allusion ? Yee haw

[@kenj.8897]

Can't wait to see all the adventurous videos

[@terryl4219]

Love the video and the scenery. You are a better man than me, 2 hours in a vehicle is about my limit!

[@tazyt3388]

That was epic bo you always show us some very cool things great vid mate cheers

[@Ken_in_Wisconsin]

The best part of this was hearing that u upgraded your AAA Chigg. Good move. Safe travels.

[@melissaslate1621]

Great video looking forward to the rest of your trip❤️

[@hirnlegorush]

oh boy...looking forward to this :)

[@bruinsfan8278]

Well Done Chigg !!!

[@nadaleenbrady8183]

Love all ur vids! Keep em coming rock it!

[@DavidAnderson-vt8iq]

Well thank you. I now know what and where Tucumcari is. From the song Willin' by Little Feat: "And I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari Tehachapi to Tonopah Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made Driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed"

[@driftlesshermit]

For a Few Dollars More. "This train'll stop at Tucumcari "

[@danielfmyers]

For someone who doesn’t walk all that well (partially paralyzed) the mini bike is a great idea.

[@addavidoff]

I love your videos and I'm always happy to see new ones. always wish you good luck

[@TSSIone]

Glad to see you post again Bo. Was starting to worry.

[@richardwarnock2789]

That made me tired cause I did those roads glad you got some rest in your truck cause when was in the service the dirt was my friend the critters curled up me to keep warm yeap name them they were there even saw a lizard munching on someone's hair like grass was kinda funny didn't hurt him !!!; )

[@rachaelleann9847]

I just kept thinking of that song that goes on the road again. Can't wsit to get back on the road again lol love ya chigg so glad ya has a fun trip. Can't wait see more of it when ya can

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

I have the 100 mile tow with AAA, too. Totally worth it. Safe travels, Chigg. Enjoy.

[@jbcoin7293]

Looks like it will be a great adventure, Good Luck Chig!

[@davidsidwell8749]

Can't wait to see the rest of your trip. You are a trooper lol.

[@richiefearn4214]

Looking forward to this adventure,you are a machine Chigg driving for that long ,think it was for a few dollars more , I think Lee Van Cleef he was on the train at the beginning I wanted to get off and he said the train will stop at tucumcari👍👍

[@GuitarNerdDude]

Sometimes I wish you had a show on the History channel I’d watch the crap out of it!

[@almincikotic450]

Haven’t watched the channel for a long time, great to see that you are doing well

[@mowingtrimmingedging214]

Have a Safe Trip 🙏

[@andybull9902]

Welcome back chigg. Missed you

[@aquachigger]

Appreciate it

[@Roca89]

Awesome !!! love this adventures !

[@DanyRivard]

A new adventure 😊begins, cooool!!!

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

9:20 Exit 359 was always worth a stop anytime I drove west. I just love that exit; it's gorgeous, kinda chintzy... a real tourist stop 🙂

[@michelleg8727]

Dang Chig you were bout a mile from my home when u stopped at the Pilot here in Amarillo 👊 love your videos 👍

[@hgbugalou]

I hope you are able to spend some time checking out the ms River with it being so low. People are finding all kinds of old stuff around here

[@aquachigger]

I did on the way back for a few hours. Made a little video, but it will be a while before I get it out.

[@hgbugalou]

@@aquachigger I had a feeling you weren't going to miss that. Looking forward to seeing it!

[@benzomanic2972]

Lee in one For A Few Dollars More. They talk about the next train stop being Tucumcari. They say the train doesnt stop there. Lee says "Oh itll stop there" lol

[@KubotaManDan]

Free with Ads on you tube

[@anaphylaxis2548]

Be careful out in the Ca. desert, there are lots of old mine shafts and not all of them are covered. It's a fun place to explore.

[@alexrogan3845]

I can't afford to travel Chig so thanks as usual for the tour of more beautiful country.

[@aquachigger]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnstewart9745]

I love your videos. I always forget you Americans drive on the wrong side of the road, GOOD LUCK 🇬🇧

[@johnstewart9745]

Van clef ,made the train stop at Tucumcari ,ithink it was in A FEW DOLLERS MORE🇬🇧

[@richardbrady2818]

Love that Cali/Arizona desert, I grew up in So Cal, used to run some races in the Barstow area back in mid 70s, now i'm retired in Oklahoma, been watching your videos for several yrs now, have fun my friend. Does your wife still know who you are??

[@josephlwallssr6166]

Chigg, didn, t you just come back from Nevada/ Arizona?Gosh, you sure do have the energy and adventures! Please ,be safe and I hope your poor old truck makes it back in one piece!Lol! Wow! Amazing! Make it back in time for Thanksgiving!😀

[@grandpamoonstone7772]

That's it! you sealed the deal, I now know your Crazy.

[@SantaFe-wi1ve]

Mr. Chiggles, you drove right through my home town of Flagstaff. Next time you should look us up and we'll feed you, give you some adult beverages, and give you a warm beddie to sleep in before sending you on your way to your happy place. We look forward to the rest of the saga.

[@TomFromMN]

Maybe you'll remember to pick me up this year!

[@vetnumb1218]

Hope you have a safe journey brother.

[@allenpence8948]

Some beautiful country to see.

[@Skreamies]

Damn i'd love to just go exploring around like this

[@chuckjenkins4348]

Your pretty much a marathon man! Almost able to leap small building’s in a single crawl! Haha just kidding you are in amazing shape! Just hope I can start getting into that shape soon now that I’m over 60!

[@patg6705]

I love riding!!

[@4energy]

I do a similar drive once a year from Nevada to Miami and back. Love being on the road like that. Its about 2700 miles one way but I've done it in about 48 hours taking quick naps but if I'm alone. I'm sure you made it by now but be safe. I'm in vegas now. Pass by and say hello lol. Have a good trip.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good evening from Southeast South Dakota

[@slimwantedman6694]

Welcome back

[@treasuretom13]

Tucumcari, a 'non scheduled' train stop initiated by gunfighter Lee Von Cleef in the movie 'For a Few Dollars More'..a great scene

[@davidestherrodmanholygrail9845]

Safe travels 🙏☕️

[@josephtrenda2651]

Bro, your living my dream 😊

[@erpi-ks1by]

Funny when I was younger I’d drive from SoCal back to my home Chitown in one overnight. I’d drive to Amarillo TX sleep for about five hours then drive in to Chicago. About 17 hrs first leg then about 13 hours or so. Once I hit 40 it was two nights. Now I fly!

[@RynoDBones]

Drove right by us in OKC.

[@Snarkapotamus]

Road trip!

[@buffpat]

One thing I know about Tucumcari NM it ate my cars transmission also spent a year one summer in Amarillo by morning when I was up from SanAntone .

[@jrsoct24]

I know I watch enough of these videos and ads for you to get a new windshield. I’ve been looking at that crack now for I know two years! Lol safe travels man.

[@aquachigger]

Funny thing is, my insurance will pay 100%. I got jerked around by my local Safelight glass people so walked away. Do need to get it replaced though.

[@jimschafer9196]

Nice, I too get out and check the tires and the packing ... I see you still had the bike on the back, do you have a pull rope on it should it fall off you get a cabin alert lost something ... LOL.

[@monicagrant6092]

Awesome!

[@three6ohchris]

Daaaaang, Mr Chigg... You're a machine! 1400 miles in 2 days with minimal sleep!?n. Sounds a bit like me when I was younger, in my twenties. LOL. Anyway, I'm glad you made it safely though. I look forward to seeing the adventures you had while out there!

[@paman106]

I thought i was going to have to organize a posse of chigs Army and look for ya. Ya got to send more proof of life when you go on these road trips.

[@oregonrain4249]

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Tucumcari. With Lee Van Cleef. 'Course I could be wrong... Nah!

[@carlgruver695]

2400 in 2 days is a good haul that whining noise you heard is the wind on your straps for your bike lol

[@veganbear8512]

I was wondering where you went. I was having Aquachigger withdrawal symptoms. God bless you.

[@slngblde]

Beau, I can get you on a spot where you are at most 100 yards from the Mississippi River if you want to do some exploring. It’s not far above the cat island national wildlife refuge in Louisiana.

[@gullyfoyle2615]

Tucumcari was where the train stopped in 'A Few Dollars More', starring ya man Lee Van Cleef.

[@patrickhartman6818]

Lol Amarillo by Morning.

[@bartel-shop]

nice video !!!