Boondocking at Takhlakh Lake...Deep in The Cascade Range at the Base of Mt Adams, Washington

[@dustyfeller]

I’m excited about joining your Patreon! You guys are making the world a better place, one advanture at a time!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Paul Burns Thank you, Paul. We are excited to have you.! We hope we can help make your van life as enjoyable as ours. Or even better if you learn from our mistakes. 😎

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Carrie is releasing more patron-only videos every month. We hope you will enjoy.😄

[@dustyfeller]

one adVANture at a time 😂 No, no, no...I want to do it EXACTLY like you, mistakes and all. I’ll hire someone to steal my kayak...after I get a kayak that is.

[@dustyfeller]

one adVANture at a time Oh definitely! I also have all the past patreon posts to binge too 😍

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Now Carrie can't decide if she wants a kayak or a paddleboard. 😀

[@dennyr98373]

My favorite WA campground for small sites. It is on the east side of the Cascade range. Millions of mosquitos hatch from the snow so if you go around mid August many of the mosquitos have died off! The last time I visited, we just had lunch on a picnic table near the entrance and enjoyed the views of the mountain. You are so close, it looks like the mountain takes up half of the horizon.

[@TerryX2Explore]

😃 Five Top Reasons We Love Your Videos: 1. You guys are doing exactly what we want to do when we go full-time. 2. You always show such beautiful nature and scenery. 3. You are very good at finding amazing boondocking spots to add to our list. 4. You have a very cute pup! 😃 and 5. You guys are very real and down to earth - not trying to put on a show. Just doing what you're doing because you love it - we can appreciate that! So just keep on doing what you are doing cuz we love it too!! 😃 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Terry! We appreciate your kindness. Sometimes we don't get many views on our videos so you're kind words help keep us motivated. After all, it's not really about the views but the experience. 😀

[@TerryX2Explore]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Agreed! If you are passionate about the experience, your viewers will be too! You are much welcome. You guys are doing great - I can only hope we can do as well as you guys. We just want to have fun adventures and hope people like to come along with us and share in that fun. Keep up the great work!!

[@timestamp.]

You have a rare gem of a dog 🐾💞

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Remains to be heard he is pretty dang awesome....thank you!

[@PAPOLE1]

Beautiful mountian worth the wait, stay safe

[@georgemanessis6407]

Just wanted to says THANKS....I watch your videos all the time and appreciate you listing the exact locations you visit. Most boondockers hide them. I want to go way out and am so thankful you say where. Don't want to stalk, just camp for free Keep em coming

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+George Manessis you are very welcome! We don’t mind sharing. Most nomads we know love the great outdoors as much as we do and keep it clean or cleaner than when they found it. We do get criticized sometimes for sharing🤷‍♀️

[@freedomdove]

Yeah, I'll be bringing my zapper. Lol. That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing the scenery.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Carrie killed nearly 1k mosquitos before it stopped zapping. 😜 Roodle was feeling pretty darn good in the cooler weather.

[@dustyfeller]

one adVANture at a time Oh no-I’ve only got the mini zapper. I don’t stand a chance!

[@Sing4theMaster1]

What a great video! My husband and I are camping there in August for the first time! Excited!! Be blessed!

[@cathietonkin5577]

Bless you.... loved the ‘outdoors views’. Been in quarantine for months due to ‘my’ health problems and9’ going crazy!!!! Lol. Can’t wait to start my build next summer! Stay safe and happy travels to you both!

[@davidsager4023]

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

[@SL_BA]

What a gorgeous campground! This is what I picture when I think of Washington :) 49 degrees? Perfect hiking temps. Lol Good thing you were prepared. Ohhhh, you finally got it! Beautiful Mt. Adams.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Today we are in a part of Washington that I have not pictured 🤣 It’s 100 degrees and super dry looking.

[@dustyfeller]

one adVANture at a time Yeah by creating a border using the Columbia River, they split Oregon and Washington horizontally. But IMHO they should have used the Cascade Range and split the states vertically. The west side would be rainforest and coastal, and the eastern side would have been beautiful high desert and plains.

[@petefrost1787]

I have seen this before but what a beautiful spot I just had to watch again. Thanks

[@judiwilson9229]

Wow glad the sun came out..I was shocked how big the mountain is...Roodle was a hoot!!! Thanks for all you do

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Judi. Roodle has such a grand time up there. Maybe it was the cooler weather or something but it was like he was smiling the whole time.

[@Scrambler85]

What a great find for a camp site. I'm always impressed with the drone footage and always scared you will lose it. The scenery is amazing. Always envious and I will put this in the must visit list. Always 👍

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+J. G. Very cool spot!!! Just not on the 4th of July!! Every camp spot was already reserved

[@bigsilverbear4187]

Dave & Carrie, THANK YOU for your videos. You really do a lot to keep the inspiration alive. I'm still working on my 2018 Ford Transit 250. We are soon having a double bubble (2 MaxxAir fans) installed. Just taking things one step at a time as time and money permits. Hope to see you on the road one day for a campfire chat. Please be safe. Be blessed and be safe, Big Silver Bear. Carrie was funny when she said it isn't gonna rain because you don't have your rain gear.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Those fans are going to be one of your favorite things installed in your van! We are in Walla Walla Washington today and it’s hot 🥵

[@outlaw7x77]

One of the m oh st beautiful places on earth. You guys really lucked out. Most of the summer its booked solid there. Bring a canoe! Mosquitoes can be horrendous!!! HORRENDOUS! I've been there in early August and still had two foot of snow. That Gifford Pinchot Nat. Forest...right next to Goat Rocks Wilderness...the section of the Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most spectacular beauty sections. This whole area is worth spending a whole summer. It can be accessed from the north, south, and west. Love your video's!!! Love to hook up with you two someday.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We have really been lucky with the bugs this summer! We could tell that this area is VERY busy in the summer. We will have to go back and Check out Goat Rocks Wilderness. We would love to meet you!!

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

Another great spot to check out. Whenever I’m able to hit the road you guys have given me some great places to check out and stay at. It’s so hot where I’m at it’s hard to imagine wearing down jackets in July. Your travel videos help me fight the cabin fever this darn virus has caused me. Happy and safe travels always 🐶🚐❤️

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+maitilda mcintyre the temperature was amazing!!! We are finishing up some work in Portland Oregon this week.... it was 100 degrees!!!! Thankfully we are staying with a friend who has AC

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

one adVANture at a time oh geez I’m glad of that. Portland is a bit cray cray at the moment

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

Watching Roodles excitement was so much fun. Free park camping is always Great! But Roodle Tho! Lou & Angie

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Eat Sleep RV Repeat It may have been the cooler weather that made Roodle come alive and be so very happy. It's like he was smiling the entire time.

[@cheriwaller7598]

Gorgeous! You even got some bear grass as it was beginning to bloom (starting at about 12.50 there were some along the path, they are the tall white flowers beginning to open up coming out of a base of what looks like a large tuft of grass). Did you know each "bulb" blooms every 7 years? So, it's not often easy to find blooming ones. They also smell really good when they are in full bloom.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice information on the bear grass! That makes it special only blooming once every seven years. I will keep my eye out now. 😀

[@freedomdove]

"Roodle in 4 wheel drive mode." Lol.

[@mimitravels710]

Beautiful walk in the woods. Gorgeous still photos.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+mickme thank you!!

[@MsSoozy]

Wild Lily, I think that is what they are, we have all over the place up here. Roodle sure is frisky, I think he is liking the cooler weather, ha ha ha he has the zoomies!! lol Wow, good things are worth waiting for and that last bit of Mt. Adams is spectacular. Beautiful spot :) Thanks you guys. You are so close to Canada, it's just this stupid Covid has kept the borders closed. :( Next time, maybe next year you can make it over. Enjoying your video's a lot!!! Stay well and safe. $20 a night isn't too bad these days, but to share with a lot of other campers, no thanks.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice, a lily! Yes, I think Roodle feels better in the cooler weather like you said. We were up at the Canadian border last week at Boundary Dam. The Northeast corner of Washington. We had an amazing time, can't wait to share. 😎

[@happycamper8895]

Beautiful. Great video as always. Roodle can identify 2 types of flora, those that are edible and those that are not. Evidently, that white flower was inedible.

[@OutOfThisVan]

Love the drone shots!!

[@838nd31]

Beautiful spot thanks for sharing. Carrie your photos are beautiful. Happy Trails

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! We hope you guys find a way to stay cool today. Take good care. 😀

[@michele2017promastertravel]

Advantures of Roodle: Roodle was really pumped about being out of the van and into the cool trees with water to splash through and drink. He let his pack know how happy he was by running back and forth with unabated joy. He saw how pleased they were with his display and rushed off to scout ahead on the path. The hike was going well until his pack was suddenly lost from him. Roodle moved into protection mode and decided to kept his pack close; never leaving the side of his favorite one. They are somewhat fragile, Roodle knows, and can easily loose their way without his constant guidance and protection, he would not let them get lost again. His vigilance at her side was rewarded with a precious find of the most coveted treasure, the Ball Thing. All in all this place was one of Roodle's favorite places to explore. But then again, most stops are his favorite because any place with his family is his favorite.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Michele. That gives me an idea for a video! A day in the life-from Roodles perspective. That could be tons of fun.😀

[@michele2017promastertravel]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Do it! I'm a wanna be author.

[@lyndasmith6801]

Wow, great spot! So sorry Carrie about your kayak! Hopefully you can get a new one soon..lucky you guys getting there in a free day. So cool all the fish in the lake. What a great hiking place...Roodle smelling the flower...super funny. Great job on the video...enjoyed your interaction. Super glad you got to see the mountain and got some great photos! Snow in July...so chilly up there! Such a fun video to watch while listening to the rain here and eating! Xo

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I am jealous of your rain right now! I love the sound of rain and the coolness it brings. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Carrie will get a new kayak or paddle board just as soon as she can decide what she wants. It takes us a lot longer to make decisions now that our space and income is much more limited. 😂

[@lyndasmith6801]

@@oneadVANtureatatime the rain was wonderful...especially since it has been hot. It was relaxing. Yesterday I did a day trip a couple of hours south...went swimming at the dubes in Ludington...sand, warm water and wonderful waves! It does take time to decide on purchasing new things. I totally understand the limited budget thing. So glad you guys are doing well and having fun!!!

[@maggiebrattoli383]

What a beautiful place. Thank you for another great video.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Meggie! I will take back that cool temperature now 😂 It's a 100 degrees in Walla Walla, Wa. Right now. 🔥 😓 🔥

[@SemiRetiredBob]

Have you been keeping Roodle tied up in the van? He is really amped up today and of course that makes my day. It will be nice to meet you two some day but don't be surprised if I spend the first few hours playing with my bud Roodle!! have a great day you 3

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That sounds great Bob! Roodle will be your best buddy after just one throw of a ball 😂

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Wow! How crazy beautiful is that! 49 in June? Goodness this Florida boy got chills thinking about it! Great video can’t wait for the next one! 🤙

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Carrie is shooting a wedding here in Washington today and it's 100 degrees..Iam sweating just doing nothing. I am guessing you guys are use to that. 😂

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

one adVANture at a time I run the beach everyday and I weigh myself before and after! I typically come back 3 to 5 pounds lighter due to sweat! So I know sweat! I drink at least one and a half gallons to two of water a day! What am I gonna do when we’re free to travel in a van with a 20 gallon water tank! 🤔

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Discovering LockeNest Easy solution...stay in cooler climates next to a clear water stream or lake. Filter water as needed. 😀😀😀

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

one adVANture at a time when we “graduate” from caring for the 92 year old mom that’s what we plan on doing! 🤞

[@sarahwooley4371]

Your pictures are so beautiful, you should put together a calendar or some other merch.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Sarah Wooley calendar is an awesome idea!!! Thanks

[@dustyfeller]

You already know what I’m gonna say...yet ANOTHER great spot! From there you can go whitewater rafting on the White Salmon River. There’s used to be an outfitter right there in Husum. I think that creek ends up in the White Salmon. What a great location to camp and explore. The water and the air is pure, pure, pure!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Paul Burns We did run into what looked like extreme kayakers camping along a river on the way out. I really liked all the free campgrounds in the area that were close to the pay ones. Plus we noticed at least 6 private camping spots with fire rings after driving around and exploring a bit.

[@dustyfeller]

one adVANture at a time Those sites sound very cozy :) I wish I had camped there but I didn’t know about it.....The kayakers were probably going to do the White Salmon. Rafting that river is among the funnest things I’ve ever done. There was a waterfall that I’m sure was a Class V. If anyone’s reading this: go raft the River! Now, they recently removed a dam downriver so hopefully that didn’t ruin the upstream whitewater!

[@Far-Beyond-Ordinary]

It was another beautiful fun video! Thank you so much for all you do to make it happen.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you so much for watching and all of your wonderful comments 😀

[@Far-Beyond-Ordinary]

@@oneadVANtureatatime I want you two to have ten times more subscribers and viewers, you do a fantastic job on your channel.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We hope to get there someday. 😄

[@terrynewell8968]

Ruddle was on the hunt for big foot. I was at Mt. St. Helen's before it blew up. We saw large foot prints with almost a ten foot span. It was down the side of a sandy cliff, so who knows. Maybe

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Terry Newell who knows!!

[@andreavale1184]

Beautiful camping! Y’all playing with Roodle had me smiling, the “4 wheel drive” dog! 🐶 😊 🐕

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Andrea. Roodle loves the cooler weather just like me. ❄️😎

[@sonjalocke7323]

Great video! Loved Roodle’s enthusiasm and I was so happy the sun shined on you! But... 49 degrees at 2pm in June is too cold!!! (Of course, this is coming from a Florida girl! 😜)

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That was near the last day of June at that. Very delightful temperature for Roodle and I while hiking. 😄

[@jaymarcus4930]

Great video guys! Thanks for sharing.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank You Stuart

[@janicegilbert4029]

Those footpaths a really well taken care of

[@marcellafolkmann7913]

Great video. So happy I found your videos. I love watching the You Tubers that show me trails, hiking, flowers, I had stopped watching lots because they were just showing me where and what they ate. Or just begging and showing what they bought. It is OK up to a point but when it takes over their videos, I just stopped watching. But you guys with Roodle rock.. Keep showing vwaterfalls and Roodle. Stay safe.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Marcella Folkmann thank you so much! Welcome to our channel... we love the great outdoors hiking, kayaking, flowers, lakes, streams ... ect.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Marcella Folkmann Sunday’s or our Boondocking videos and Wednesday’s usually will be van related in some shape or form😄

[@h.a.barker412]

Your dog is so cute! You need a Roodle Cam 😁

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It would be fun to watch Roodle do his zoomies with a camera. It just has to have a good gimbal on it. 😀 We tried it once with the GoPro but had some trouble.

[@Mary-yu3sn]

I loved picking mushrooms and eating them...think Roodle watches you eye's because flower and mushroom he knew...the way you hide on him great training so he keeps an eye on you two..i do that with any dog i have ever had ....

[@dustyfeller]

Maybe Dave is a Doodle-Whisperer (i.e. a Roodle Rhisperer)

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We love the hide game with him. We did it tons when he was a puppy. I wish we could borrow you for a mushroom hunt! I really want to learn from someone with experience to make sure I get it right. 😀

[@Mary-yu3sn]

@@dustyfeller You just may have something!!

[@dustyfeller]

Mary 😂 Ranks, Rary!

[@Mary-yu3sn]

@@oneadVANtureatatime #1 you pick easy mushroom's with no bad look alikes ,chanterelle mushrooms,chicken of the woods ,lion's mane..a old mush roomer will tell you ....when you cook them ,take a small piece eat it and wait..;] make sure you do not have a reaction....the feared mushroom is angle of death ,she stops all your organ's and looks like a oyster mushroom..but once you have been picking oyster's just the gills and smell ,you can tell..there is web page i think it is morel's and people across USA report what mushrooms are coming out in what state and you can learn bunch's just ask them or even send in pictures "but do spore print tell its color too [ put gills down of mushroom cap on paper cover over night with glass spores drop on to paper" How to start pick just one mushroom to learn about,where it grows when it flushes ect..

[@sandygannon8552]

Could you get a travel trailor in there, how do you guys find such wonderful places

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Sandy Gannon yes plenty of room for a travel trailer! We pick an area and do some research and then go exploring. We don’t always find awesome Boondocking spots but most of the time they are pretty cool. We also really look for National Forest or BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land.

[@lbeau2586]

Another great video! Looking forward to seeing the meadow and spectacular Mt. Adams.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you LBeau! This meadow is like beauty and the beast with two opposing natural elements coming together, can't wait to show it off. 😀

[@wvevie7612]

Just beautiful. Loved how happy Roodle was. I'm so happy for you to get the mountain shot.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We almost missed it! The cool temperatures we're wonderful and now it's getting quite warm. Carrie is photographing a wedding right now while Roodle and I are trying to stay cool. I don't think Washington got this hot.😂

[@nancyrosanelli8459]

I am so jealous 😭 I am sweating to death were I am.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Nancy. Today Carrie is shooting a wedding and it’s 🥵 hot! We look forward to hitting the mountains again soon.😎

[@ryanmore]

We've got reservations there in a few weeks! How is access to the lake? It looks like the trail goes all the way around, but are there places where a family could set up camp for a few hours?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Ryan Moore there are not to many places to set up camp.... a few near the campground and the boat dock..... not to many on the other side. The trail is really nice around the lake!!! Bring mosquito 🦟 spray

[@nehpetsrellek2750]

Did RoodLe knock all the water outta the lake?

[@redleezure7088]

Does your promaster have fan and shifter cable recalls? And have you had them fixed?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Red Leezure yes it does and we have not had it fixed yet. Every time we have contacted a dealer they did not have the parts. I think they are just now getting them in.

[@vantravelssunshine390]

1 #LiveYourPassion Love your videos !! So great !! ❤️ 🌞🚐🇺🇸

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! 👩👱‍♂️🐕❤️

[@joerussell5241]

You have a fantastic dog! But you should advise everyone that "pets must always be restrained or on a leash no longer than six feet in length while in developed recreation sites" in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. That includes trails and campsites. And don't forget your "poop-bags". We also have a dog that we camp with, but are often frustrated with campers who feel above the rules and whose dogs are allowed to free-roam leaving "land mines" to distract from the beauty of nature. Always be courteous of those who come after you.

[@Mary-yu3sn]

they have standing board you blow with pump....

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Mary. Carrie likes those as well. One of these days she will decide...I hope 😜

[@susansusan4289]

White flower - avalanche lily?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We are hearing it’s a lily from a couple of people. You just might be right😀

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Yep, it looks exactly like the avalanche lily! I am sure you are right, 😄😄😄

[@oregon3158]

Love your videos. Drone is very nice to show the true beauty of the country. Roodle was happy to be off leash. My dog gets the zoomies but it’s usually in the house. LOL. 😏

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi FloridaGurl. I love to see happy animals! Today is going to be all about Roodle. Carrie is photographing a wedding so Roodle and I are going to play 😎

[@steventoney4018]

Dude.....you can really drone...what drone and tools?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank You! We have used a DJI Mavic Air for two years and have over 130 flight hours on it. We just upgraded to the Mavic Air 2 and we are loving it!!! Especially the longer flight time...We just got it so we are still learning on it but I AM SURE Dave would recommend this new Mavic Air 2 drone.

[@steventoney4018]

thanks... with standard controller and phone or their smart controller with built in screen??? - I was on their site the am.. I think I will try doing some drone toys.. either the one you have or the Mavic 2 Zoom -- need to study the difference in features.. keep up the great work on your channel.. when I actually get my Travato GL - long wait for delivery -- I'm heading to the Boundary Dam campground -- I live in Spokane -- so WA - OR - ID are all easy close drives to numerous wonderful camping places

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Standard controller but it is a pain in the arse to see phone on a sunny day! We would love to have their smart controller with built in screen..... maybe DJI will sponsor us!!

[@byronbrasher8118]

Just burned 2,000 calories. That’s the last time I leave brownies in the oven while I nap.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+byron brasher sorry!!!

[@sandygannon8552]

Do you carry bear spray

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Sandy Gannon yes we do😀

[@johntatman9168]

Are you guys having trouble finding boondocking spots. Many people say everywhere they go all the spots are taken since it seems everyone is campng now.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi John. This is the most people we ever seen camping on public lands. Even at that, we are having no problems finding amazing locations to settle down for the night.I'm guessing in a little over a month it will be back to normal if schools start back up in any form.

[@dustyfeller]

one adVANture at a time Good to hear!

[@TD.PRODZ069]

👇Ben here

[@TD.PRODZ069]

Never go of trial on one of those logs I got attacked by wasps

[@samanthadodd8112]

49 degress is 69 when u get to hiking. About 60 degree is perfect for me, but 49 isn't to bad either. Today in Memphis it's 95, heat index 103.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Samantha. Roodle and I both prefer the cooler temperatures. I think that why he was having such a great time. Do you ever get use to that Tennessee heat? It seems to get harder to handle every year for me. Take care and try to stay cool. 👱‍♂️👩🐕

[@samanthadodd8112]

@@oneadVANtureatatime No. We hide in the summer. What we do has to be early in the morning. Last week mowed 2 lawns by 11 o'clock when I was done it was 91 degrees. I've been wanting to go hiking for a few weeks and I cannot at over 95 for highs. Next weekend it is showing 84 for a high. I'm looking forward to it. Sad when ur happy about the 80's. Enjoy the cool weather.

[@mitchjones8976]

Bigfoot territory stay safe

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I did have that thought when hiking through the woods.😲

[@davepalmetto]

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, David. We appreciate your comments. 😄

[@nehpetsrellek2750]

Did RoodLe knock all the water outta the lake?