Living in the Most Trashed Tourist Destination in America (Lower 48) | Van Life

[@scrambledeggsalad]

I'll never understand how people can just leave all of their trash behind. Especially in a beautiful place like Tahoe and other wilderness areas. Thank you, Nikki, for highlighting the issue.

[@DEMON_DEMOLISHER]

Because people are lazy as f*ck and don't care as long as they don't have to deal with it. It's pathetic, man.

[@joeBeranek-lh8qz]

They need to close all of them down if people do not take care of them.

[@DEMON_DEMOLISHER]

@@joeBeranek-lh8qz We should dump our trash and dump toxic waste on their houses and see how they like it, man.

[@BillySBC]

Well they brought themselves didn't they? Aren't they trash?

[@DEMON_DEMOLISHER]

@@BillySBC 😏

[@jenniferfisher530]

The trash left at lake Tahoe after the 4th was heartbreaking. People! Wake up. Thank you for bringing awareness and helping to do your part ❤

[@alethearobinson8132]

"Leave no trace", "Pack it in, pack it out" So sad to see people disrespect our public lands. Thanks for pushing the message. And another well done video. Thanks

[@JimKilgo]

That is disgusting! It is so sad how people have zero respect! There is no reason for anyone to leave their trash!

[@JimKilgo]

@username_The_NikkiDelventhal-. just go away you scammer!

[@itsdiane2you11]

I was shocked to see the amount of garbage left behind by inconsiderate, lazy campers and day use people. Unacceptable! 😢

[@TheBobbymcd]

it seems to be a problem in different states...no-one is proud to be american any more, but it happens in europe as well

[@silence692]

it's because people say someone will pick it up pure laziness

[@quad50mg]

They should have law enforcement in plain view handing out heavy fines to the morons that want to destroy our natural beauty .

[@GhostYukon]

Sorry you can’t fix stupid

[@BillySBC]

Why would you be shocked? These are city people doing what city people do, what they have done to the places they come from. If you know of a nice place in this world keep quiet about it, or the monsters will come and do what the monsters do.

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

I think it's such a great thing that you are bringing awareness to the trash problem and encouraging us to be better. Littering is such a lazy and selfish thing to do. People have no respect, integrity or intelligence to trash a beautiful place like this. It's uncivilized and immature.

[@holidaytinn]

The TV commercial with the Native American was 50 years ago.

[@jennyjennjen]

I'm in tears seeing all of that trash left behind. It's absolutely heartbreaking. Thank you for bringing awareness to this issue!

[@jessiehead6525]

Thank you for helping that spay/neuter clinic. That is a kindness that spreads out far and wide.

[@22bmain]

Speaking of trash... anyone remember the commercial from the 60's-70's with the Native American gazing upon the land with a tear running down his cheek?

[@JulianShell33]

He was the first recorded Italian that self identified as Native American…

[@JM-iz3fr]

He was a Goomba!!

[@magicboy821]

Idk what you're talking about, I'm sure it's on KZbin.. can you post a link here?

[@edgarparrish3457]

He was Italian not native the guy in commercial

[@mommaboy6218]

😂

[@spicyozai]

This is why we can't have NICE THINGS. Also, scuba diving clean up crews are MVPs

[@crazybunimama]

Camper such a good boy! Truly man's best friend❤

[@OjMackarel]

I use my magnet at campsites before I drive and park , nails and screws beer bottle caps all kinds of trash , then again I magnet fish and snorkel. Living in Oregon the clear water really isn’t; our waterways are filled with rusty trash and I can’t get to the non iron stuff . Finally I can appreciate this channel .

[@mymobile5014]

That trash problem is worldwide. I have photos of the north east UK beaches and cities, beautiful places, but ankle deep in trash. It's so incredibly sad. Don't take juice cartons, fill your water bottles with juice. Don't take prepacked food, take it all in your home food containers. Take 1 extra bag just for any trash you do generate. Everyone should be doing the same thing.

[@BonzerWolf]

You and Camper and 99.9% of people that follow your channel are not the problem and go above and beyond (picking up other people’s trash).

[@johnceragioli9671]

I was just at the Jerry Garcia Birthday Concert in McLaren Park, San Francisco last weekend. After the concert, not one piece of trash left on the ground, everyone picked up after themselves. Those folks who left the trash at Tahoe are the same ones who say that Hippies are dirty scum. Shame on everyone who left the trash on, in and around Lake Tahoe. On another note, I just love how Camper looks out the window from the passenger seat, he seems so fixated on the view.

[@aaronrogers1971]

That part! I've been down in Reno since 1992 and we've seen it get worse every year since Mangolini was put in office. Apparently, some right wing jerkoffs invade all points south of Sand Harbor and basically trash half of the Nevada side beaches with zero regard for others.

[@denverdubois5835]

"Those folks who left the trash at Tahoe are the same ones who say that Hippies are dirty scum." No, boomer. The kind of people who dumped their trash at Tahoe are the new generation of "American" and they don't even know what the word hippie means.

[@joekhatib3798]

Hey bro, go look at the pictures from the f’ing border areas here in my State of Texas thanks to all these so called “immigrants” it is just trash heap upon trash heap worse than anything you saw in this video!!! 😡

[@mikeboncheck5555]

Those were the ones that paid money for a show and have respect. The ones that trash anything anywhere have ZERO respect for anything as they are losers that suck !

[@MR-backup]

Yet San Francisco is full of hippies that have turned that beautiful city into a homeless toilet; neither side is complete saints, use your head.

[@rogerf7265]

Living in Florida the same thing happens here, especially after busy weekends. What is even more sad is that since you are allowed to drive on the beach there are trash cans every 50 yards or so. Luckily local schools and businesses have beach clean up days to get rid of the excess trash but that shouldn't be necessary because people should be courteous enough to take care of their own trash.

[@totallybonkers]

Nikki, you're the coolest. I love that the spay/neuter clinic was so successful!! Here's a little to help with the next one ❤❤❤

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Thank you!!!

[@Chimpa307]

THANKS for helping the 🐶s!!!!!

[@michaelp9805]

Beautiful scenery and loving the drone views however, it absolutely breaks my heart to see how people are trashing beautiful Tahoe. Thank you for pitching in to help the clean-up effort! Kuddos to you and all the others!

[@MR-backup]

I wonder if she needs her Cert to use it like she does?

[@genelleandmike]

I'm glad you draw attention to the trash problem. With how many people that are traveling right now or living in vehicles, it's more important than ever to spread the "leave no trace" concept. It's so disrespectful not to clean up after yourselves.

[@MrSwift116]

It’s so frustrating looking at what humans can do in one day the amount of trash left behind is crazy! thanks to all that help clean up and keep this land beautiful ❤

[@kaykaykayak9368]

The water is so beautiful…. So sad people are slobs in such a beautiful place. Thank the good citizens including you picking it up.

[@daren-dr4rp]

I was on an emotional roller coaster 🎢 When I seen your video 📹 😭 about the puppy's there in Mexico Bless Your Heart of Gold 🥇 You are Such a Wonderful Woman THANK YOU FOR SHARING Your experience and Heart Warming ❤️ LOVE AND CARE for these animals!! SIMPLY AMAZING 👏

[@nancymoule6317]

Enjoy the waterfall with Camper the Champer!

[@Stealthiker]

Unfortunately Nikki we can’t make even a dent in the trash pickup as long as the people who constantly throw there trash out know someone who cares about their planet will always come by and pick up their mess. Public awareness and stiff fines for those pigs! I know this because I am a Trail Maintainer and avid hiker. I literally bring a large trash bag with me and almost always fill it. Yes even National Parks get trashed!

[@Riskadewit]

Everytime i watch one of your vids, I add a new point on my digital map "i want to go there" ! thank you for sharing the beautiful nature!

[@unboxedtravels]

Woohoo for the spay and neuter clinic ! Thank you for funding to it Nikki, you rock !!!

[@bettyvarone4420]

It's so beautiful there but the trash left is so upsetting, I would make sure there were some very hefty fines for trashy campers. I just love the scenery and my favorite are the pine trees against the beautiful blue sky. Thank you for this adventure.

[@terenzo50]

Camper is the world's greatest Co-Pilot! His tail is the tell that tells the tale! And here's a famous old quote for filmmaker Nikki: "It's not the time it takes to take the take that takes the time, it's the time between the takes that takes the time to take the take." Thank you for being my legs and eyes and ears. I've previously mentioned my Colorado quote from Beaver Creek: "Take nothing but photographs / Leave nothing but footprints." Never forgotten it and it bears repeating. Happy trails!

[@Jon-xl6hh]

The behavior of some people put another hole in my heart. Your actions speak volumes to help heal it. Give camper a lovin up for me please.

[@Jon-xl6hh]

@username_The_NikkiDelventhal-. I'm a dinosaur when it comes to tech stuff. My imagination works great. TY

[@gringoenespanol]

Thanks Nikki. I’ve made comments to other youtubers who live in their vehicles to please bring attention to the problem of littering on our public lands. Thanks for this important video. I’d love to see more of them in the future. You get a big like.

[@adrianashea036]

Love that camper is becoming a water boy !

[@pimtelman]

Your camera work is stunning and keeps getting more professional all the time!

[@chrislippingwell3587]

Camper was the star of this Show today :)

[@renaissancepoet]

Beyond words! People leaving that area like that! It makes me embarrassed for the human race! Thank God for the volunteer clean up crew!

[@nickbeef4824]

Camper looked so cozy sleeping

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Wow!!! That water reminds me of Boulder's beach here in Cape Town (minus the penguins swimming around you while in the water). So beautiful! 💚 sad that people have such disrespect for such wonderful places. Thanks for doing your part to help clean up as well as inform. Leave no trace while hiking in nature should be the bare minimum for people, but sadly there's always the selfish people who don't care. Also, thank you for giving Camper the love, patience, care and attention he needed to grow into his puppy self and start to mature ❤ you the best mom he could ask for! So happy to see him living his best life, doing so well off his leash, even getting into the water at times nowadays. It's been such a wonderful journey to be able to witness. Hugs to both of you ❤

[@mistiecarter8815]

Thank you for all you do to bring awareness to people who trusts the world and help the dogs. God bless.

[@chinookadventuresrv]

Thank you for your efforts in helping to keep our home clean. You remain an inspiration.

[@michaelatkinson8291]

'Pride of purpose in the unrewarding job' - those litter pickers are heroes, every one. Love to you Nikki & Camper from the UK xx

[@diannehortonpong1388]

Nikki....OMG, I hiked that trail! I remember the Aspen Grove! I first hiked that trail with my mom 40 years ago in October 1983 as an HS graduate 🎓 (and my 40 year class reunion is tomorrow, down in Grass Valley, CA). I will forever remember the beautiful yellows and greens in the trees! Great video!

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Nikki and Camper. Thank you Nikki and Camper for all you do to help clean up the planet and keep all these wonderful places open.

[@terrybrown9206]

When I was 20 we use to go to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. People did very little to make a mess.We always took care of our trash.

[@FloweryThoughts]

Chartiers Creek?

[@davidjaskiewicz3461]

So sad to see how people can trash an absolutely beautiful place 🤬 Love how you try to get your message across about cleaning up.Camper seems like he is always enjoying himself where ever he is. Without a doubt he is the coolest pooch ever!😎

[@laurenm8561]

Always love your adventures. I was sad to see your dad go home. If everyone would pick up one bag of trash before they left an area, that would help. People treat these dogs like trash, they leave them behind and they don’t care what happens to them. Thanks for caring🌻

[@jns63104]

Great opening with the sunrise. Excellent videography....you make it seamless! Thanks for taking us along and sharing so many beautiful nature shots!! Sometimes I wonder if you have a helper in the background. If you are doing this all on your own, extra big kudos to you!!

[@fionamckinnon]

You are amazing to help dogs, and cleaning up the beach! Not sure who you are picking up but excited to see who!❤❤

[@holidaytinn]

I used to go to Tahoe a lot when I was a kid with my family. That was 40 years ago. I stopped going there because it changed from a beautiful peaceful vacation spot to a dirty grimy place with crime, drugs, and homeless panhandlers. Now they have a bear problem as well. The bears roam the streets and beaches eating from the garbage cans, beach trash, and dumpsters. I’ll take Reno over Tahoe any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

[@MR-backup]

Thanks for the info., it'll be in mind.

[@jeffnaslund]

Growing up in South Florida, where the beach is everything, I totally get it. I hate litterbugs with a passion.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Lake Tahoe is gorgeous with those beautiful boulders, turquoise-blue waters, and trees. It's really sad how people absolutely trashed it over the Fourth of July. Thank goodness there are volunteers who cleaned out the litter (thanks Nikki for doing your part). I've picked up garbage at Shi-Shi beach on the Olympic Peninsula with friends years ago, plus have periodically cleaned it at our local beaches at Discovery Park, Seattle, WA. Keep America Beautiful and leave it as you found it so others can enjoy it, plus the animals, birds, and marine life aren't hurt by it. I enjoy Camper and your many adventures. Until next time. Jenny

[@Larisa_Baker]

Wow that water, thank you for the clean up 💙

[@errgowego7649]

Such a beautiful place…what a shame people leave it in such an awful way…shame on you whoever your are to trash this place (and other areas) that gives you and others such jaw dropping scenery! Thanks Nikki for bringing more awareness to the pollution going on around us ❤😊

[@joemartino6976]

Thanks for shining a light on the trash problem. And helping out with all those happy dogs in Mexico, too. You're an angel!

[@monicamestas7566]

Spay and Neuter Clinics in Mexico?!? Fantastic, Nikki! Great work! Thanks for the update. Just the other day I was wondering how your charity work in Mexico was going. Spay/Neuter to end neglect and animal shelter euthanasia has been my personal life's mission. I can't thank you enough ❤❤❤

[@dominiqueboy666]

Thank you Nikki for taking me with you to such a beautiful places

[@lindamarie6574]

Excellent talk about trash clean up!Nikki has a huge heart, she really cares about the environment, nature and of course animals!😊

[@bcgrittner8076]

Here in the Twin Cities we have a large lake on the west side of the Metro. It’s called Lake Minnetonka. Every summer holiday you’ll find a large number of boats rafted together and a party to go along with the numbers. The trash (and other waste) left behind is impressive, but not in a good way. My generation was taught a totally different way.

[@samrec]

Thanks for sharing. To me is amazing how people can be so careless about preserving the natural beauties this wonderful word has to offer. It takes little effort to clean after oneself. If people could only realize the negative impact they have on nature due to carelss actions of selfishness. Kudos to you and and big hug for Camper!

[@Premium_J]

This hurts my heart. Your voice will help keep our Tahoe beautiful. Thanks Nikki!

[@levirobertson4183]

Bless you Nicole. I hope you, your cousin Sarah and your family are doing well.

[@lynnemac1402]

Its disgusting the way some people treat nature, its there for everyone to enjoy. Thanks for always highlighting this issue. Beautiful scenery as always and great hikes. Love watching what you and Camper get up to. Loved the peach by the way, so funny x

[@vaasnaad]

I love your commitment to LNT, Nikki! As a nature worshiper, it really hurts to see things that trashed by people. Thank you for all that you do on that front! Just moved into my RV full time and watched you and Camper with my own pups!

[@invisiblesun-nq3lb]

Как красиво прыгать в воду с камня в озере! 😍 Мы вот недавно с подругами как раз спорили, есть ли осины в других странах)))) И как приятно видеть такого счастливого пëсика! ❤

[@nancymoule6317]

Wow what a beautiful lake and wow the waterfall is beautiful!

[@nancymoule6317]

Thank you 😊!

[@wonderingBadger]

Thank you for helping to keep this place and others of course clean. I’ve lived near enough to Lake Tahoe to see how bad it had become over the last 20 or so years. Very sad how a few people that have no respect for, well anything and completely destroy the areas they visit.

[@jackie00h28]

The work you're doing with the pups is amazing! TY!! 🐾♥️

[@RyunaRin]

We need to keep spreading awareness and encouraging No Trace Ethics. I both can and can't believe just how bad people left that place after the 4th. It's absolutely unacceptable. Wall-E should be mandatory viewing in understanding the potentially devastating outcomes of us trashing the world around us. You're an amazing person for bringing it to light, Nikki, and for being so committed to No Trace Ethics. Thank you for your part and for sharing these beautiful places that you and Camper go to with us.

[@erinpaytonphotography]

I’m so glad you have the date on your phone. My mother and I watch you together. She worries about you and your upload schedule giving away where you are every single week. I assure her you post on a delay, today we got to see that you’re about a month behind. But to my mom “what time is it where she is?” means what’s the date you recorded this. You’ve put her worry about you at ease❤ We can’t wait to see Sara on your channel again! Have a great day!

[@colleenwinters8515]

UNBELIEVABLE!!! They should have people on patrol ticketing these slobs who leave this beautiful beautiful place in such a disaster I am sickened😢 thanks for sharing...

[@DeanF]

I pick up loads of trash, and used to arrange kids to clean up creeks, also lived and ski instructed in Tahoe in 79-80 and it has changed immensely.

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Nikki, it's so fun with you and your dog, I love your funny sense of humor YOU always make laugh hahaha

[@redrooster1908]

That 🍑 peach emoji...😂😂😂 I died😍

[@bordercolliepupopvoedenont924]

Love your video's Nikki. Love Camper too. It is so good that you show us these trash poluted places. It is awereness that helps these People to stop trowing their trash all around. In the Netherlands where i Come from it is also pretty bad at some places. Nice to see you come with good solutions. You go girl!! Hugs for Camper. Bay Ingrid

[@mawnpawz2009]

I always get so extremely irritated when people leave beer cans and whatnot in a fire ring up in a mountain campsite but what you showed there is absolutely inexcusable for any human being! There needs to be a stop to that because that kind of behavior and lack of respect makes tough for everybody else.

[@welcometoronsworld6589]

Ms. Delventhal, love your adventures you and Camper be safe and see you on your next adventure.

[@newsnowtammylynnlynn484]

People have got so nasty my dad always told me when we camped to leave it better then we found its a good rule of thumb

[@fauge7]

This should be the only way you leave a campsite.

[@newsnowtammylynnlynn484]

@@fauge7 agreed 💯💯💯

[@amandacrozier6172]

Incredibly picturesque-how sad that people spoil it by leaving their rubbish. Enjoying your travels and Camper is a great companion 😀

[@carlholmes-gi8py]

Nikki that was such a beautiful message about picking up the trash even if its not your own. This world was made for people with your attitude. It's a low down dirty shame that we are forced to share it with the trashy majority!

[@mikelivingood7797]

The best shot in the video was at dinner when Nikki was glowing with excitement being about the support the dog project.

[@WayneThePoet]

So few make the effort to do the right thing when it comes to preserving scenic places for the next guy. Way to go Nikki, you are one of the good ones! I had no idea how bad it was along the shores of such a beautiful place. People can be such scumbags, no wonder they’re starting to close down so many of the natural wonder places for camping. But, it’s the usual stuff, people who are inconsiderate, selfish, and greedy ruin everything good. I mean, 8,500 pounds of trash, that’s insane. Thanks for doing what you do, by talking about it and digging in. ✌🏼

[@blancamacias5010]

I agree that people are leaving trash everywhere. I always pick up trash where I live.

[@tonytrumble]

I ALWAYS BRING OUT ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING THAT I BRING IN, PLUS WHATEVER I SEE THAT WILL FIT IN THE TRASH BAGS I BRING. It's sickening to see the absolute lack of care people have and the tragic laziness they have! There was an empty trash bin with trash all over the ground and it truly brought a tear to my eyes! Those people should be charged and not allowed to picnic or camp anywhere!!

[@davidgrantham3153]

I'm proud of you. I saw you using seasoning in your cooking in this episode. Thanks for taking us along as usual. Camper looks like he had a great time. I love the emoji 👀👍🤣😂💯 .

[@BenjySparky]

Nikki and Camper y'all rock! That was sad to see Lake Tahoe littered so badly. Good on you to bring it to everyone's attention. This is what's wrong with the world today. A large majority of people don't care and that's sad. We only have one Earth people. Peace

[@ChrisSwinny]

I lived In south lake for 10 years.. it was fine for many of those bust the last few were just awful with the overtourism, it was madness most of the year. I'm in truckee now and seeing the endless stream of vehicles going to the lake I'm gueinuinly happier now.

[@andreaflynn1621]

My guess is it's going to be Sarah! Thanks for picking up so much s*** from the beach. I was disgusted, absolutely disgusted, by the scenes from your video of how our fellow human beings left Lake Tahoe. I don't live in a touristy area, but I do a lot of camping from Spring through the fall. I have never been to a place with trash like that. I live near Chicago, and even Grant Park after the Taste of Chicago doesn't look that bad. Thanks for doing your part to pick up other people's garbage. If people like us don't do it, who will, you know. It sucks, but who will.

[@tracyfoster7360]

Hi Nikki and Camper ❤ could you please do a video on what you carry in your hiking back pack for short and longer hikes? Thank you for all that you do!

[@karenmays8889]

Great video. We were there a few weeks ago. It was so crowded. The best time to visit is spring and fall if possible. It's a shame people leave behind their trash. I just don't understand why. Are they that lazy?? 😢 safe travels.

[@ReneeRidgeway]

Nikki and Camper, thank you for all the great messages of awakening to this littering situation, I really hope that people start to treat mother earth as they would their own homes. Most wouldn't trash their homes! I love your messages for homeless pups too. Thank you for all the good you do! I always look forward to all your inspiring Journeys and I am so in love with Camper and how he looks at you, Nikki! Be safe and be well and Thank you again and again for bringing the joys of your journey to those who can't travel! YOu both inspire! 🙏🏼 🐾 💖

[@heatherscarlett4459]

How sad that people think it’s acceptable to leave their garage! Thank you for the suggestion to clean up, there is no reason I can’t do something like that. And is it Sarah?

[@highway88hiking38]

Wow, so sad how so many people can trash such a beautiful place. Thanks for making a point to show this. You were practically in my backyard. It's so great to see my favorite road to my hiking trails on your Chanel. And yes, Hope Valley gets a little busy during the summer.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Hi Nikki. I'm so disgusted by people who can trash an area like that. C'mon people. If you had room enough to bring all that stuff with you, then you have plenty of room for a bag of the trash it created. Loved the vid as always Nikki. So good to see the campaign in Mexico doing well. Keep loving what you're doing Sweetie. Please stay safe and well. Oh, are we going to have a Sarah sighting??? With no round trip ticket I thought maybe she was joining you for a stretch.

[@jeffchantalblahun3266]

We recently bought a Jackery and love it, and you are definitely one of the big reasons why we went with Jackery. Unfortunately, we weren’t allowed to use your code on the Canadian website though, we tried :(. Thanks for the amazing content, Nikki. Love your energy!

[@bubba41123]

Everytime I wild camp in Ontario Canada I have to clean up the campsite before I can use it. It's sad because trash and unsafe fires will be what the government uses to close wild camping in Canada. I'm at a loss of words by how much worse I have noticed it in the past 3 years, it's the few that will ruin it for the many.

[@luv2cruise80]

I spent a week in Lake Tahoe 1 year ago and was there for my birthday and went to an amazing italian restaurant called Izabella"s.

[@sjfanning7711]

I am ASTONISHED at how the camping area in Tahoe was left after July 4th. 😢 How can people who love camping and nature do that? Why? Just pack your trash out. Not a difficult thing to do!

[@Tripleh3lix20]

Unfortunately the town below it is and surrounding areas are kinda trashy, people go up there every weekend and mess stuff up.

[@klw8771]

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[@sabrinacrook8532]

Love love your channel. Thank you for your kind messages of no trace ethics and dog rescue services. You have a heart of gold Nikki. I appreciate your kindness soooooo much! ❤❤❤

[@stephenrobbins9901]

I can't believe people's lack of respect dropping all that litter!!,it doesn't matter where you are either, inner city or middle of nowhere, leave no trace 😊😊😊

[@FastasFox35]

Love Camper all you can. I haven't been the same since losing my best friend Runaway last week. Love them while you can!

[@Fmrlt9a]

This is the world we live in now, people are lazy and don't care about anything anymore. On a brighter note, I love your adventures.

[@TheAlps101]

Thank you for your continued display of respect for our natural world while reminding people to practice LNT ethics. Additionally, hearing the news about your work with & for the doggo groups is awesome ... Keep living the world & safe travels as you adventure on.