Solo Travel To North Cascades National Park | Finding free camping and Newhalem Visitor Center.

[@2ancient2define97]

What I appreciate about you is, you are true to the game. By that I mean, you are living the life you say. I’m finding so many are faking; living between the van and any number of other places. Over looooong stays at Hotels, their parents, sticks and bricks, not really traveling solo, they are NOT full time and probably never intended to be. Hats off, I salute YOU and the others who are being real and transparent. Life on the road is not always easy or pretty but again, you stay true to the game, stay safe!!!

[@MyBasicJourney]

Well, thank you! I appreciate you for saying this. ❤😊

[@kellystinydreamsbus]

Same! I hate the fake nomads. She's the real deal. 😒

[@ExtraordinaryLiving]

I love her videos too, but also understand that it's a lifestyle in general terms. As such, *there are many ways to live it, and doing it for many different reasons* (I like the others too.) For me, it is watching the beautiful places these people travel to, and how they do it, being a fly on the wall while I am stuck in the city with responsibilities that prevent me from going off like these fortunate people.

[@wanderlustaesthete4117]

@@ExtraordinaryLiving well said 👏🏽 💜

[@peggyjohnson5669]

Go Joey go to the water love y'all. That van sure I s holding up you made a good choice MS Peggy cologne mn

[@gabriellechilton5902]

Joe is so sweet. Your a good momma.

[@laurajphillips]

That Joey kills me, he’s such a water baby! So sweet and cute! Beautiful area!

[@renee5748]

Thanks for sharing the lovely views and sounds of nature. I grew up traveling to such places every summer. I am not in a position to do so now, so I wanted to let you know how much your channel means to me. You and Joey provide a joy and peacefulness to my days. It is my hope that such joy and peacefulness is returned to you a hundred fold.🌺☮️🙏🏼

[@kellystinydreamsbus]

I love this.

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thank you so much, Renee!!🥰❤

[@WanderingWithWanda]

wow, I am on the east coast and dream of seeing the west coast. Right now I am vicariously living through your videos. It's so beautiful everywhere you go! You're adorable and so is Joey.

[@ExtraordinaryLiving]

Little Joey is such a wonderful hiking companion!!! 💗 🐶 🐕 🐾

[@joharmon2148]

I loved the first campground I would have stayed there the full time limit and then have to be dragged away haha. All the great forests you are visiting. It was nice having my coffee with you this morning

[@janetellinger9605]

What a great spot to sleep and hear the water!

[@sellingseashellsbytheseashore]

You and Joey are really something special! Gratitude for allowing us to share in these adventures with you both! Be well!

[@mauricepowers3804]

Joey is a trail inspector....he checks it all out🥰sweet boy!! Beautiful camp sites!

[@laurenfolson4808]

I saw your video of Tucson when your van got repaired. I been following you guys travels since than. Keep up the good work vlogging. Your showing me places wish I could visit someday.

[@janetosteen799]

Loving the sounds of the water and watching Joey enjoying himself. Your sticker collection is impressive.

[@debrandw246]

Beautiful video. Dogs are our family. It shouldn't be so difficult to take them into a park. Joey looked do happy in the stream. ♥️

[@pammorrison3083]

Joey is such an intrepid companion. What a water dog!🐕Thank you for your wonderful content.

[@johncrilley5787]

Joey looks so happy and excited exploring the Newhalem campsite

[@shannacraft4099]

🌼 It's always such a joy watching your informative videos!!! What a beautiful place!!! Stay safe 💙

[@HappyTailsandHappyTrails]

I really needed this video this morning. The sound of the water & all the beautiful nature scenes really relaxed me. Ty for the awesome content you always provide.

[@deannamack2199]

Always enjoy you & Joey's adventures! Thanks for taking us along. ❤from Ohio

[@jerseyandhernomads]

Wow another beautiful place. Girl you go down roads I won't go with or without my trailer 😀

[@BrandysParadise]

Beautiful scenery thank you ❤️

[@dylanseaman5163]

I am so happy you filmed. Beautiful spots. Puppy is happy as well. Cheers

[@karenroe6270]

Another beautiful place.🤗 Have a blessed week.Hugs to Joey 💖🌟

[@jeannievanzant696]

Beautiful trail! Looks like Joey was enjoying the cool water.

[@paulakennedy3877]

I really like the way you present yourself and the awesome locations/scenery. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@charlenebranca2523]

Thank you for all the work you put into your videos. Love your life🌷🌄and Joey is an add pleasure ❤️🙏🏻stay safe!!

[@kewis619]

I absolutely love your videos. You are such a positive person and you see Gods beauty in everything you see. You look for the positive things in each place you go to and I appreciate that. I also appreciate that you keep your language content clean as profanity is so harsh to the ears. You just do a fantastic job and have given me the confidence to travel to the places you’ve been (which is right in my own state) and to follow your path. And Joey is such a little scamp and a trooper!! I also travel with a little companion dog. Thank you for much enjoyment.

[@catherineb5066]

You always seem to find the most beautiful minivan camper friendly perfect places that give a feeling u are away from civilization of busy city life 🚗💝Another chapter of adventure in your book of life with your little man Joey by your side 💝🌟Stay safe,stay strong.

[@jaxrox2053]

Beautiful. I always enjoy watching Joey swim. My dogs act like they are being tortured if their paws get wet 😜

[@elizabethapfelbaum1240]

LOL Yes, my pups also! If grass is damp she just stops, that’s it, no more. Rain? Forget about it! She is not going anywhere. She would bust a bladder before setting a Princess paw down yet she is THE BEST at the groomers, they love her. I love her to pieces and just have to respect it’s not easy being a princess.

[@rachelcarlsonnotesfromthenomad]

Nehalem Campground is one of my favs!! I’m next door in Oregon and I can feel your good vibes with Joey. Today is my birthday and all my fav van lifers upload on Sunday…best morning bday presents everrrrrrr. Thank YOU!! Wishing you continued safe adventures ahead!!

[@MyBasicJourney]

Aww, happy birthday!! 🎉❤😊

[@janvan4424]

Birthday Blessings to you! 🥳 🎈 🎂

[@rachelcarlsonnotesfromthenomad]

@@MyBasicJourney now you have me in tears!! So nice of you, thank YOU. Cheers!

[@rachelcarlsonnotesfromthenomad]

@@janvan4424 thank you!

[@carollyngillespie3860]

Felt like fairies and gnomes should live there.

[@rebacollins3753]

Beautiful Joei seems to be enjoying himself.

[@juliehanson1364]

You do an amazing job filming the beauty you see. Its so beautiful! Joey sure looks like he is enjoying the refreshing water. Have you thought about buying one of those national park passes? Other nomads say you get half price camping fees. Have a safe journey!!💖☕☀🌤

[@MyBasicJourney]

I have one, and almost none of them do half off anymore unless it's an access pass (seniors/disabled) or a military pass. However, you do get access to any of the National Parks. I've been to 8 this year because of the pass. It's $80 for the year, and with each park being $35-45 to enter I've definitely saved money. Some parks, like North Cascades, don't have an entrance station so you don't have to pay to visit. That being said, some of the National Forest campgrounds accept this for half off. Just not the ones in the National Parks. The campground I worked at last year accepted it for half off. But I haven't found many that do anymore. It has changed a lot in the last few years. Especially since covid hit, and the surplus of campers that are out. Almost none offer the half off anymore.

[@janetgordon9010]

beautiful camping spots. thanks 4 sharing

[@donnyt857]

You have become my favorite channel. 💛 Joey! Still waiting on Joey stickers! 😜

[@gardenfairy9792]

Wow what a beautiful area! I'm like you and Joey, I gravitate towards water. Happy travels.

[@amyfollmer1412]

I appreciate your kindness and your videos are wonderful!

[@SilviaMartinez-sr9po]

Hola gracias a ti, disfruto de todos esos maravillosos lugares, ver a Joe me encanta, saludos desde Guanajuato, México.

[@pjdemario1328]

I think that some people put “horrible” reviews for a camp spot because they don’t want others to know how nice it is!

[@mauricepowers3804]

That's what I thought too!

[@wildzenventures]

That first road was SO narrow 😳 All the spots you choose are so beautiful and serene!! Really makes me want to get out and camp! In Oregon so many of our dispersed spots have been overrun and trashed. Thanks for sharing, happy trails 😁

[@ericnorthman9410]

Wow it is beautiful there - the fire damaged trees are scary to see . What a cool park with trails and even a little woodpecker. Really enjoyed

[@debbiebreeze903]

Wow girl I'm glad you took that chance :)

[@RnDtv123]

What a beautiful campground! I love watching you and Joey on your travels!!

[@traceyschuster7067]

That was a beautiful place!

[@rhondamcknight2596]

I miss camping in WA state. I camped at Gifford-Pinchett National Forest at the Little Naches River. The trees and the whole area is so beautiful 😍

[@kathleenkline4622]

Beautiful campsite...looks like you had it all to yourself!

[@connielamas5278]

I love your videos, they give off such a peaceful vibe!! You are awesome!! Never stop shinning!! ❤

[@judyb2425]

The more videos from you the better

[@donnapfeffer3659]

Water looks so gorgeous

[@sober6411]

Lovely, peaceful.

[@tracker5849]

I haven't watched your video YET...but soooo glad to see you up today....not sure why but I've had this really awful feeling and worry about you for a couple days......SOOOOO GLAD TO SEE YOU SAFE N HAPPY...BABY JOEY TOO. Will watch later...promise

[@MyBasicJourney]

❤❤❤

[@carolesea]

It felt so peaceful accompanying you on this video. I used to live in Seattle and love the really tall trees in Washington! They are not so tall in the Texas Gulf Coast. You had such wonderful camp sites by the creek and the river. The sound of the water is magical and relaxing. The walk had a very familiar feel to it, and I long to be there again…eventually, I will. Joey is such a good companion. He’s about the size of my dog, Finn, my best little buddy. It’s great that you are out living your dreams and taking many of us with you. When my 97-year-old dad is gone, I’ll join you on the road and head for those tall trees of Washington State. Until then, I’ll enjoy the journey with you and Joey🥰

[@marianfrances4959]

Gorgeous area! Thanks! 👍😎🇨🇦🌲🐾🌿

[@hughelvin7919]

Hiya, what a lovely spot to stay. It looks absolutely serene. Little Joey looked like he was enjoying the freshwater drinking. Take care, stay safe, Hugh.

[@magsie4017]

I know Joey can't always be off the leash but I love seeing him wandering around without it 🥰

[@hildejohnson7241]

It's a beautiful place you went to I noticed your puppy had fun in the water and everything so have fun and be careful out there and stay safe and happy happy travels🤙🤙🤙🤙🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@tracker5849]

Beautiful place..joey is a lucky lil fuzzy boy. I find it very refreshing to see things scattered about inside your van...I looked in mine today and thought omg..a tornado was here...LOL. You see so many spotless and perfect inside....I CANT DO THAT. Mine is clean but STUFF EVERYWHERE...ON floor..seats all over. I don't have cupboards and shelves and a fancy build...just bins ..baskets and backpacks of STUFF.. My future home my mess I guess

[@MyBasicJourney]

Yes, this!!! I get comments on how messy it looks, but that is REALITY. Even when I clean it up, it will look messy 5 minutes later. Lol It is what it is! Maybe when I have a bigger van and places to keep everything hidden, it will look "clean" more often.

[@nolabrandt2526]

Thank you for visiting our National Parks. I love traveling with you on your journey.

[@michellegrimm5487]

Your so perfect 🥰 Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures.

[@dfros1957]

Wow, what a wonderful spot to camp. 👍☺️❤️

[@belindaknowles7440]

I’m am so excited to see a new video is posted😊

[@Sparose3]

Chantel, I hope you carry bear spray or some kind of protection for you and Joey while walking in the forest. Beautiful place you visited! 🪵🌿🌱🪨🌻

[@carolineloeser3071]

I always look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@deborahrussell1609]

Thanks chantelle n joey..luv watching you guys. Have fun.

[@sparkie3231]

THANK YOU!!!

[@lisajohnson5136]

Wow that's beautiful

[@lovinglife4962]

Good Morning Beautiful☕️ Hiiiiiiii Joey 🦴❕Let’s hit the road 🤗

[@nclare7]

Wow Chantelle, I felt like I was on that walk with you. Your camera skills are outstanding and so is your camera. Such a crisp, clear video. I really enjoyed it.

[@tammywestern5816]

Really nice hike and what gorgeous scenery! Joey just needed to wash his tummy lol 💜🤣🐶 , as always great way to start my Sunday 👍😊

[@alexmodic9722]

Thank you for sharing, I know it's a new experience for you to open up for us, but I just love it.

[@CeeCee630]

Thank you again for taking us along on your adventure.

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thanks for coming along!❤

[@backtrackdadventure73]

Hi from Australia. Love watching your videos. Your dog is so sweet.

[@cliveashley9364]

Beautiful ♥️ ferns ☘️ cool 👍 waters🏖️ enjoying your vlog fr jamaica 😎🌅🏖️

[@LifeWithNatasha45]

Your journey is amazing. I have watched ALL of your videos. Love them!!! Joey is so cute as well!!!!

[@gracecallowayable]

That view is gorgeous!!!👠🚌👠

[@lisahogue5229]

Thank you so much, Great videos! I really appreciate all your videos! And I Really appreciate you sharing your life, because so many of us can’t or don’t have the means to travel right now! Rock on you and Joey!

[@LOTStreets]

Very cool!!

[@susanparker393]

Hi love your videos love seeing Washington state I lived there for seven years didn’t see everything so nice to watch your experience, I’m back in Australia now take care of yourself and Joey.

[@chrisfulcher1151]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful hike!

[@emilymarie9169]

Luv ur videos

[@sunflower9265]

Very beautiful thank you for sharing ☺️

[@summerstardust2064]

Oh yeah! Feet up, sitting back and gazing up through the treetops at a blue sky. Doesn't get more peaceful does it? Nice video.

[@bambihargrove6499]

Soooo very Beautiful TYSM 😍 ❤

[@becalmlivelifetothefullest6752]

Nice Location👍😎

[@thesmiths-livingourbestlif7307]

This place is amazing!!!

[@Flowergurl2000]

A bacon you can have! Nice!

[@SkyfallLotus]

Another great video - thank you sharing!! :D

[@NickandRachel]

Really nice video! Thanks for sharing

[@originalmamagrizzly2478]

Cool spot! 👏👏👏

[@gregorylenton8200]

thanks for the adventure

[@user-ed7si9no7i]

Gorgeous!

[@_gatsby]

i love that you share the coordinates

[@sharonwilliams6963]

Hey guys been missing you guys great videos

[@linda7504]

Good morning from Alabama!

[@sbenn99]

Such nice videos you have, I love how genuine you are! By the way, a van such as the white extended van in your video be a super nice upgrade some day!

[@MyBasicJourney]

I would love a bigger van!(:

[@debbiesmith5746]

Loved that spot !!!!

[@jaysonschor]

Great video.

[@jackkat8825]

Gorgeous vid

[@nomoremeetings1183]

Any place named “Bacon Creek” has to be good, right!?

[@ritasmoot1823]

LOL. Yes. 🤗

[@papasmurf1904]

Loving the relaxing vids! =D

[@slamboy66]

At River Loop, I was waiting for fairies to fly by.