Camping on a former SURFACE COAL MINE!! Ohio Reclamation Land!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Just for clarification: We were so excited to share the info about free entry into Ohio state parks (its rare to find free entry these days) that we didn’t make it clear in the video that entry into the park is free, however, one still needs to pay for camping.

[@boscodog4358]

Haha. You can come and look all you want, but I you stay overnight it cost. No problem, How do find your camp sites?

[@ScottSharpe2121]

Thanks Dave for cleaning up campsites just because they're free doesn't mean we have to abuse them because they won't be free if they have to hire someone to clean up after idiots.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Our pleasure to keep these areas clean and free! We hope it will catch on and others will join us. 😎

[@rdrindy]

Thankyou for your wonderful example setting with the cleaning up. Enjoy your videos very much.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you for your kind words. 😀

[@CraigPetty555]

Rusty have you noticed how their videos are getting better and better? It's unbelievable!!

[@laurapongratz681]

I love your attitude about the clean up. That is what our world needs right now! Thank You!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Our pleasure! Thank you for your kind words. 😎

[@jenniferweese5014]

My hubby and I disperse camp in WV and it seems we are always doing cleanup for someone ahead of us. We always try to leave our campsite better than we found it. Kudos to you. Thank you.

[@Scrambler85]

I had to delete what I think about people who trash the environment 🤬🤬🤬. You two are setting an example for all to follow. A career in the Coast Guard and now camping ambassadors, a life of service. 20,000 subscribers who appreciate what you are doing. Always a thumbs 👍

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, J.G! We are honored to help keep these areas clean and free for all to enjoy. Any idea when you will be hitting the road? We looking forward to meeting up. 👱‍♂️👩🐕🎾

[@Scrambler85]

@@oneadVANtureatatime my goal is the end of July - August. I'm about 80% finished. I am looking forward to meeting the 3 of you

[@FEARNoMore]

🐷 🐖 👈😣 This is what those people are who trash the environment...my apologies to the actual animals.

[@SL_BA]

Tennessee State Parks are free also. Fascinating history of the campground. One dollar for a shower is a great deal. We need nore places with cheap showers. ~Scotty

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on! We are loving all of these free state parks! People from the West are not aware of these...at least we were not.😎

[@camille9892]

Loving the underwater footage!

[@fastgurrrl]

Me too.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! Carrie is doing a great job finding ways to capture the natural beauty.😎

[@marilynrenaud1892]

I love you guys...thank you so much for cleaning up after others and keeping places beautiful for others to enjoy. I appreciate you. Gorgeous video...I totally enjoyed it. Safe travels. 👍👍👍👍👍😁

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Marilyn! This lifestyle is awesome! I even enjoy picking up the trash and restoring the natural beauty. 😎

[@skiimountaineer]

Dave and Carey thanks for your videos, my wife and I are so disturbed by all the trash left behind. We appreciate your pro active stance on every camp ground you visit. We are sending you a small donation, maybe it will buy more trash bags! We just don't understand why some people leave such a mess...Thanks again for all you do!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you guys! I will fill those trash bags. It is our honor to keep these places clean and free. We hope you get a chance to visit one of these places and enjoy as much as we did. Thank you for your kindness. 😎

[@OurRetiredLife]

You are 2 very special people

[@freedomdove]

Thanks for sharing this great campground and for cleaning up that site. 👍

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Our pleasure! Once all the trash is picked up the natural beauty stands out strong. 😎

[@seemarathore6197]

Loved the video. How beautifully the land has been reclaimed. It is uplifting to see what the authorities have done and how you both do your bit. I wish people are more responsible so that decent folks don't have to go cleaning after them. Love you both. Take care and have fun🤣😝😜

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We were impressed how good of job they did restoring the land and keeping it open for the public...all for free. Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to sharing our future advantures with you.

[@lorih4392]

I've been patiently waiting for this one. I'm so glad you enjoyed this area. Thank you so much for the extra efforts in cleaning up someone else's mess. I had so many question when I found out you were here. Lol. I'm glad Carrie got to kayak. The only thing missing was me getting to meet you guys. Maybe next time your in this area. Happy and safe travels ❤.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That would have been amazing to meet you! I hope we get another chance as I am sure we will return east again. 😎

[@duckiegirl58]

Carrie, you're amazing at matching the landscape with music and descriptive info. Beautiful!! Yay! A Roodlemercial at the beginning!!

[@TheWoodsmaster]

There are 5 campgrounds and they are owned by the state.Four of them are in what is Jesse Owens State Park.

[@juliedavis3799]

The State Parks are in the process of buying all 66,000 acres previously owned by AEP. Last year, campground K, was still owned by AEP. That's the transition you've noticed.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That totally makes sense! I wonder if it will stay free or not. What a treasure for the people in the state and passing through. Any idea why there are no swimming signs posted at every lake?

[@juliedavis3799]

@@oneadVANtureatatime I heard within 2 years, hook ups and all. So, that means a price. No more totally dark skies for star gazing. I've camped there since the end of 68, before big muskie was running, so sad. The water pumps were on until the state tested them last year. The water was still good, but the state had a higher standard and locked them up. That alone will be a costly project to return.

[@juliedavis3799]

@@oneadVANtureatatime oh, the swimming is a liability issue. People do it anyway. There are so many bodies of water on that property. Fishing is allowed at all of them.

[@cheriezamel5913]

Thank you for cleaning up the campsites. The world needs more people like you!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Cherie! We are honored to be out here and enjoying this life. We hope we can help keep these free areas clean and open for others to enjoy.😀

[@alaskanmal63]

Hello from Ohio , Love your Videos . Thanks for cleaning up trash . I use to work in Michigan at Lower Huron Metro Park and on my off time I hiked with my dog and picked up trash and I rescued raccoons that climbed into trash cans and Couldbt get Out . Stay positive

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Once again what a great camp review. Thank you both for your incredible stewardship. ~Mark & Teresa

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, guys! It sounds odd but I like cleaning up these camps. Once the work is done it's easy to focus on the natural beauty of the area. 😎

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

@@oneadVANtureatatime 💚

[@conniewaite1996]

Bless you 2 for cleanup and all the info about this camping area.

[@dustyfeller]

I hope to see this place someday, it looks so easy and relaxing. That was nice how you guys broke down the best campground matches based on type of family, solar needs, etc. Shade sounds good to me :-)

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Paul! I would love to go back in the fall and check the 4 or 5 other free campgrounds we missed 😎

[@roseneiger1251]

Thank you for sharing your video I enjoy watching I'm disabled can't get out myself so I enjoy watching ,I enjoyed the little fishes😃 wish I could get out myself , when I was younger camped ,now 67,love watching your dog playing ball have fun

[@1cosmocat]

Seems like a beautiful place. Being from West Virginia I can assure you that is not typical of what most areas look like after strip mining . They rape the land, flatten the mountains then (maybe) replant trees on no top soil.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That is sad! We didn't see any coal mines in our short time in West Virginia....but the Endless Wall trail near the New River is amazing!! I hum that Country Roads song every time we go through your state.

[@juliedavis3799]

My favorite place to camp.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on! 😎

[@fastgurrrl]

Carrie, your paddling sights and sounds, and that delightful underwater footage, is my moment of zen. Ahhhhhhhhh...ty.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That's awesome to hear and is the same experience I feel while on the water! We are happy to share this with you and this is the result we hope for. Thank you for your kindness. 😀

[@fastgurrrl]

@@oneadVANtureatatime cheers!

[@moandjen]

So happy to see you in our home state! We just camped here a couple weeks ago! We hope Ohio treated you well ❤️ thank you for visiting!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on guys! Sorry, we missed you. We had never heard much about Ohio so didn't know what to expect. What an awesome state! We were pleasantly surprised. Hocking hills was spectacular! I even got to go fishing on the Big Lake! Thank you for your kind words.

[@moandjen]

That’s so cool!! Ohio is a beautiful state and definitely don’t get enough recognition! Mark and I both say we are not looking to leave Ohio because we don’t like it but if it is this beautiful imagine what else the world has to offer!! Safe travels guys and thanks again for being our fave you tubers!!

[@JohnSmith-bb7rt]

I grew up in coal mining country (Jefferson & Harrison Counties). My grandfather, Dad, and uncles all worked for Hanna Coal company in shaft mines. We called “surface mines “ STRIP MINING. In 1968 (before starting at OSU) I worked for a short time planting trees in an old strip mine. I recall “copper water” in the streams near Piney Fork caused by discharge from the mine. When I go back now I am amazed at how beautiful the area it is! Natural gas is the new coal in my old area, but even the gas pipes don’t ruin the beauty. Thanks for your video!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

So interesting! I am glad that they worked to restore these areas.

[@johnnybushman651]

When I was a kid all they way up in my teens, the family would go camping there , mid 70’s to late 80’s. We would spend 2week each year and I can say that those camp groups didn’t look the same. We would stay in camp site D witch had been strip mine again, lower end , there was a big lake there but now it’s gone😢back in the day there was a furniture company that would bring free fire wood in dump trucks and dump it off. People would hear the truck coming and run to get there share of it 😆 it was fun when the truck came as a kid to get fire wood. So much wildlife back then. The Canadian geese would come to get feed and the Beavers would scare the Dickens out of you at night when we go fishing by smacking their tails on the water. This video sure did bring back a hole lot of memories for sure . I’m 61 now and I can say it makes me want to go back and remember the good old days as a kid having fun with friends and family. Thanks for this video.

[@doemiller]

Thanks for sharing, and thank you for cleaning up. ❤

[@maryj.1261]

Excellent video as usual. You two are very down to earth. You have very good hearts to clean up after people that are just slobs. A little trash is one thing, but tires is totally unacceptable. The Dome Life couple does clean up while they are camping too... Thank you for your good work making the earth a better place.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Mary! It feels great to clean up and then admire the natural beauty around us. The Dome Life sounds familiar..all have to check them out. 😀

[@CraigPetty555]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute brilliant video, guys. From the ariel shots to the underwater views, and the phenominal music, and everything in between, it'll be 5 stars from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, David! We appreciate your kindness and support! Carrie had a lot of fun capturing the underwater shots..so much life just thriving in those waters. 😀

[@CraigPetty555]

You're very welcome my friend. I really do enjoy y'alls videos, and that beautiful music is perfect!!

[@anne-thereseiverson4632]

Thank you for being such great stewards of the land!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Our privilege and honor! 😎

[@memeking5376]

I just don't understand why people think it's okay to trash an area as beautiful as this. It truly boggles the mind! Thank you for cleaning up after these trashy people. Loved your tour of the area and your suggestions for the various campgrounds. See ya next time!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! We love and appreciate your kindness. 👱‍♂️👩🐕🎾

[@deborahpeterson8339]

Wow, so green everywhere. Here in Minneapolis the lawns are brown unless you have a watering system.

[@lindagolden9892]

Truly appreciate the tip on free camping in Ohio state parks. As you spread eagle floated you resembled a giant water skimming bug that zips along the surface. 🤪 Absolutely luv’d the filming of butterflies with their delicate and beautifully colored wings gracefully displayed. The wildlife photos are a wonderful touch to your videos.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! I (carrie) love wildlife!!!

[@shuttlebuswives7822]

✌️❤️🐶… ty for sharing… and cleaning up… we appreciate you 🤗 gotta check out Ohio 😊🐾

[@anybodyoutthere3208]

OMG that area is AMAZING! That underwater footage was so stunning! We did a camp trip to N. AZ last month and picked up garbage as well. Someone had bought new shoes...threw out the box and the old shoes in the box..... and then left in a bush with beer cans.... unreal. We totted it all the way back home. Thanks for cleaning that site. Your channel is one of the best~

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

The lack of respect for the land is mind-boggling. So great to hear you are also cleaning up! I like to think more of us are picking up garbage than those leaving it.

[@andreavale1184]

Go East and there are really the rolling hills of Appalachia! You were very close to the birthplace of astronaut and statesman John Glenn. I swear Ohio has the best sweet corn 🌽 in the Midwest. Thanks for taking such good care of the campgrounds. 😎🐟🚐

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That's cool about John Glenn’s birthplace! We were talking about the sweetcorn! I bet it would be fun to explore the rolling hills in the fall with all the hardwood trees. 👱‍♂️👩🐕🎾

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Well it’s great that Ohio has taken an area that was industrial and set it aside for recreational use! Good job Ohio! Thanks guys for sharing this video! You guys rock and are great roll models for vanlifers, campers and rv’ers! 🤙 Hi 5 to Roodle! 🤙

[@lynneb6510]

Great idea to make your fridge run less and extend your battery life! Iwill definitely make use of that idea, if I can make the space.

[@juliafieger949]

You guys are awesome!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Julia! 👱‍♂️👩🐕🎾

[@lindamorassi4458]

Great video! Thanks for sharing all this information about that area and especially for cleaning up the campsite!

[@stone8654]

Once again Much Love and Respect for cleaning up those campsites 😎👍🏼 Have a Awesome Day! -Safety Monitor Stone

[@838nd31]

Awesome spot. Love your videos. It’s really great that you guys are considerate enough to clean up after all the rude people. I hope it inspires others to do the same. HAPPY TRAILS

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, guys! I think we have inspired a few to do the same already! It's our privilege and honor to help keep these amazing beauties clean and free for you and your new puppy! Congratulations! 😀😀😀 Very cute.

[@VanJoplin]

Great video. It's so cool how you take the time to clean up the camp sites you visit. Such a great way to pay it foward. I hope others will follow your example and do the same. Peace & love.

[@reformationfan]

Great video, I live in south western Ohio and reminds of the need to explore the eastern part, thank you.

[@davepalmetto]

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

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, David. 😎

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

Awesome hack with ice inside the fridge. Lou & Angie

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! Carrie loves to chew on the left over ice so it's a win win 😂

[@daviddevine3467]

Loved this video and your positivity! I've camped in A area and C area before, but it was fun to see them through someone else's eyes. Thanks for cleaning up.... it's a good reminder for everyone to do the same.

[@AlfredoLopez-gd9wi]

Y’all are such great stewards of the camp sites. Good job !!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! 😀

[@thelmahenriques6454]

Beautiful videos!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Thelma! 😀

[@allegrosotto2126]

Very beautiful place, just keeps me green with envy, as Australia doesn't have that range of free campsite with facilities. Especially those open to pets. Happy travels and pats to Roodle.

[@dawnbennett9865]

My home state! I got excited when I saw you were in Kentucky on your other video and wondered if you'd come through here. Soooo many great parks in OH, glad you are getting to see them AND sharing with the world! I literally just said the other day as beautiful as all the West Coast videos are how come no one ever travels over here? There's so much to experience and beauty to be enjoyed. 😊 I am not full time but go on long weekend adventures with my dog so I'm using your recent videos as places to add to our list. Maybe I'll see you around next weekend, lol! Thanks again for the great videos!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice! Ohio was a pleasant surprise finding all that amazing free camping! We also got to visit Hocking Hills! This state will deserve a return trip. We hope to see you on the road! 😎

[@ashleychristy9115]

What are best places to camp for cheap or free plz lmk thanks !

[@utubekw]

Great job on this!! Was wondering how the underwater shots would come out…amazing. I will share the link around! Safe travels… Kathy and Barry

[@cesalt2408]

You guys are just incredible.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Cesalt! Carrie is having fun finding ways to capture the natural beauty and chasing the fish 😎

[@simpleandfreeintherv8046]

Great video again! Thanks for your beautiful frame of reference, shots and sounds! Really take notes with your videos! RV almost here - we’ll be hitting the road and we look so forward to meeting you guys and Roodle!

[@lyndasmith6801]

Hi! What a great video! So relaxing and such beautiful scenery and wild life. I loved the part with Dave just floating and all the water rings. Just awesome. And your underwater and drone shots...fantastic! So glad you were able to switch your camping spot where you could get some sun. Are you anywhere near Hocking Hills? It is a gorgeous place with lots of hiking. If you want to swim come to Traverse City😃Thanks for the campsite breakdown! 💖🏖🍒

[@fastgurrrl]

It was neat seeing the ripples around him floating. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Lynda! We did go to Hocking Hills. It was amazing! It's hard to believe they let you explore that for free. That's the perfect hike on a hot day. We considered heading up that way 😂 I got a 2-week job offer in New Mexico that is near where we want to start our journey into the rocky mountains. So west we went. 😂

[@lyndasmith6801]

Oh awesome that you were able to visit the Hocking Hills area! Definitely a great place to hike when its hot! Well, there is always next time you are East! Very cool about the job offer. So cool! Sounds fun. And, great job on the garbage pickup. You guts rock! Also...I got so busy with my outside things I forgot to comment on the last video. But it was very cool, all the river beds and that floating camera underwater segment, amazing! See you soon! 💖🏖🍒

[@samiam1254]

Safe travels Dave Carrie and Roodle!!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Sam 😀😀😀

[@StacyForest738]

Great idea about extending battery life by keeping fridge on ice, so to speak. We do that with frozen water bottles in our fridge section when it is going to be super hot outside.

[@StacyForest738]

I will never understand the people that come out use the spot, enjoy it, then leave a mess. Don't they know that it makes it so they will one day have no spots because of it? Just can't wrap my brain around it.

[@ellynvazquez8994]

I'm sure enjoying all your video's Be safe !!🐾🐾💖💖

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@blanchecangas1937]

Lovely wild animals thank you like your channel

[@justmeandmycrew7205]

You can also swim at wolfs run about the same distance

[@adavell]

Another great video!!! Thank you so much! Right now I'm staying at a boondocking site that is not too far away from town. A family came over right after noon, gradually, more and more of their friends kept on showing up. In the evening there were 8 to 10 cars and they were parking at about 3 feet from me, los music and breaking bottles just for fun. I had to pick up and leave. What a shame the huge lack of respect for campers. They liked parking by my site because I picked up after the previous people and the site was looking nice. I wonder if I should have kept all the trash to make the place not appealing. :)

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That make sense about free camping close to a town! We have had similar experience a couple weeks ago near a town and nearly left at 1 am. Great job picking up the campsite! Hopefully these experiences will be far and few between. 😀

[@adavell]

@@oneadVANtureatatime I'll keep trying until I have half your experience!!! LOL

[@angelapietras1235]

Love watching Roodle,Oh and I also love your videos just loved the wild life and fish good filming .

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Angela! We love sharing with you and appreciate your kindness! 👱‍♂️👩🐕🎾

[@janicegilbert4029]

Beautiful pictures of the fish

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Janice! That was our GoPro with a floatable handle. 😎

[@michele2017promastertravel]

That's some great underwater footage!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Carrie had fun collecting those underwater shots! So much life just thriving. 😎

[@mitchelljones5481]

Welcome to Ohio, my home state it's beautiful here plenty of free camping. When you come through Ohio again you'll have to check out Amish Country. Kidron Ohio about 20 minutes from me. Thanks for the adventure

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on Mitchell! We did go to Lehmans! The hand wood carvings were amazing! You live in a very nice area, we had not heard much about Ohio and we're pleasantly surprised.😎

[@chasincloud957]

Oh you are sooo close to me (Cleveland) - Stop in Mansfield at the State Prison - where they filmed Shawshank Redemption and take a tour. Also - come on up and see the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame!

[@americansmark]

I live near here. My house is built on recreation land. AEP built and has been stocking my lake since 1967.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice! That is my favorite location in Ohio so far! 😀

[@americansmark]

@@oneadVANtureatatime stop down to old man's cave this spring (it's off limits as of February due to ice damage). As cool as the AEP RecLands and Jesse Owens State Park are for fishing and camping, Old Man's Cave is about the best scenic camping and hiking you will find in Ohio. Worth getting off the beaten path to visit.

[@terrynewell8968]

Again, Gorgeous spot! Did they say why you can't swim there? Are you heading for Wisconsin?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

They did not say why there is no swimming...maybe liability...not sure. No Wisconsin this round. I took a 2-week job in New Mexico near where we are starting our Rocky Mountain summer journey. 😎

[@terrynewell8968]

@@oneadVANtureatatime sorry I won't be seeing you guy's, maybe next time or on the road. Wisconsin has alot of beautiful spots you really need to see. 💙💜🐕

[@JosephCompnotta]

Thanks,I'm not far from there, did you happen to see any dump stations?

[@badgerpa9]

Thank you for the videos and all your efforts to keep the sites usable for all. I wonder if someone stripped out a car there with some of the junk. Are you heading to Wisconsin or Minnesota? There are many campsites in both states that we went to years ago that you might enjoy. Thank you again and stay safe and healthy.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Badger! We got a job offer we couldn't refuse in New Mexico near where we want to start our Rocky Mountain summer. So we headed west for now. We have great memories from Minnesota and will return at some point. 😀 Looks like I will be working for the next 2 weeks then heading for Colorado.

[@badgerpa9]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Awesome for you hope it works out great. If you go to Wisconsin check out the unglaciated area in the South west of the state, it is the only area not affected by the last ice age in north part of USA.

[@robertplutz8221]

How was the heat and humidity there today ???

[@samanthadodd8112]

Get a Honda generator. It is helpful to have for anyone. I've been looking to get one for my house in case the electricity goes out for a long time. U could get a small portable a.c. if u get a large enough generator. May need a rack to hall it though.

[@edsweb7]

1. High Output alternator in your van. Period. A must for you. 2. For now get a small light weight generator.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I agree Ed. A fast charging cable with a high output alternator would make a world of difference. Currently, our goal zero does not let us draw more than 60 watts an hour which is near nothing.

[@edsweb7]

@@oneadVANtureatatime i HAVE 200 ah BATTERY. I only drain to 60%. Charges in 1.5 hours of driving or idleing.

[@bertkelly7650]

Thanks for showing the beauty of Ohio. My impressions of that state aren't good. Also thanks for your cleanup efforts!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Our pleasure, Bert! We went into Ohio knowing pretty much nothing about it and were surprised in a good way. We hope those free campgrounds stay free now that the state owns them. They are a real treasure for that area.

[@TheWoodsmaster]

Would you care to explain the cell phone on the table? Was it yours?

[@softdorothy]

I have 2x 1000 Ah Lithium. I don't know how that compares to your set up. In addition to solar, I also have B2B to charge the batteries off the alternator. Between the two, have not yet had an issue with low power.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

2x 100 amp-hour batteries right? That sounds like just what we want as well. Our goal zero 1400 is only 80 ah at 12 volts and at the end of it's life cycle.. Hopefully, before winter, we can upgrade. Let us know if you want to trade set ups. 😂

[@softdorothy]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Ha ha, yeah 100 Ah, not 1000. You guys do enough motoring around though, I think the B2B charger would be a no-brainer for you.

[@tomberta6584]

Not all state parks in Ohio are free!! Punderson in Geauga County for example is $45-$55 a day

[@albion2742]

I live in Ohio, Not all state parks in Ohio are free, Most you have to pay. Those at AEP are free. Glad you liked Ohio. Did you see BIG MUSKIE. Sad that there are pigs that still ruin camping for every body else. Thanks for cleaning up.

[@anner6342]

Another wonderful video! You both have such an easy, informative style that makes coming along on your journey truly feel like I am traveling with friends! May I ask what you budget for gas on a typical month? My full-time North America "meander" starts in January, and I'm trying to estimate costs as my launch date gets closer.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We are spending 150 dollars a month on gas. We don't like to fill up more than once a week if we can help it. That said our first year we drove more and it took us a bit to learn to take it slow and not hurry. We spent as much as 400 dollars a month then....we can't afford that now 😂 Take it slow and plan out a path that you can have the best weather. Congratulations on getting close to hitting the road! We hope to see you out there.😀

[@gregsharma3924]

What's your philosophy on using a generator? I noted you talked about your batteries getting older and having to drive to fine sun for your solar panels.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Since this video we have upgraded to 400 amp hours of lithium battery and 500 watts of solar. We heat the van with a Webasto heater that is plumbed into our gas tank, and we cook with propane. We have a small dometic chest frig and a separate chest freezer in the back under the bed. We find with this set up and our DC-to-DC charger (we can charge the lithium batteries while driving) we are doing fine on our power usage. We can go about 4 days with no sun or driving but after that our power supply is diminished. We haven't had the need for a generator but if we were cooking via induction and not propane, I think we would need one as a backup. Hope that helps.

[@michelleduncan5936]

Most Ohio state parks do charge for camping. Day use is free. FYI.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Yes free to enter and pay to stay. 😀

[@CorndogCaravan]

Ohio has never been on our radar...it is now!

[@thelmahenriques6454]

You should go to Ohio in the fall, amazing!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Corndog Caravan yes! I saw some pictures of where we were camping in the fall and it was SPECTACULAR!

[@TheGbortnick]

Great video! How did you find these campgrounds and didn’t understand if you need a permit or what? We want to go camping there so how humid is it at this time of year? How is New Mexico?

[@linnycec]

Are you coming to Michigan next?!

[@sccphilly]

Hey guys love your videos! I’m thinking about getting a Solis on the promaster chassis, but hesitant on choosing a promaster? Since your van is a promaster, can you give some insights on its reliability, what issues you had with engine/ transmission, and how many miles you have on it? Thank you.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We have nearly 90k miles on our van now going on 4 years. So far we have had 2 ignition coils go bad( 400) dollar repair bill each. We think our transmission has slipped or hard shifted twice. We have gone a month without another slip so we may have dodged a bullet there. Also we had a leak in our transmission coolant line. (300) dollars. Over all we are happy with it's performance. We do like how many are being used by hospitals, Amazon, FedEx, ups, cable companies..So cheap parts should be available for a long time. We did see a Solis/Promaster build that looked amazing. Whatever you decided we hope to see you on the road. Good luck and have fun.😎

[@FEARNoMore]

Last week it was paint cans, this week old tires & a broken smart phone? smh Next week...god only knows? lol Please don't let it be a body. gulp! 😵😬Thanks again guys! I wish more van lifers, RVers & campers with platforms banned together & do what you guys do, not only to help clean up, but to bring more attention to this plague. 🤘😉🤙

[@rob1972-b5d]

Do you think the state will start charging once it takes over?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I hope not. If they start charging a lot of people probably won't go at all.

[@scottplumer3668]

The state took over several years ago, and so far it's still free. They'd have to put in a lot more infrastructure to start charging, so I don't see that happening anytime soon, but I don't think it will be free forever.

[@vickiesaylor93]

Why is there no swimming?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I asked the same question…. I don’t know🤷‍♀️

[@stingrayshark9373]

Thanks for picking up after unconsidered people, but save your back & get a trash pick-up tool next time you're at Harbor Freight.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Yes! I worn out a couple of those tools already but should get another. 👍

[@TrustNotMyHeart]

See if you can get a jackery or battle born partnership

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We will try. 😎

[@1998R5]

Hi

[@fastgurrrl]

Right on, you guys. The trash removed only themselves. Lazy dregs.

[@sallypetit6869]

I live in Ohio and, ”not true!” Our state campgrounds are not all free .

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I think what I meant to say was the state parks are free to enter. It came out wrong.

[@michaelmurphy6434]

My comments were deleted, interesting. I had no missinformation.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Michael Murphy weird? We did not delete anything on our end 🤷‍♀️

[@adamsimpson1129]

Ohio state parks by me cost and have to reserve

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I think I was trying to relay that you don't have to pay to get into the state park. In the west you have to pay a fee to just enter into pretty much any state park.

[@bigsilverbear4187]

@ 5:25 Hi Dave and Carrie! I wanted to give a little love back to you guys. I wanted to share this video with you concerning your battery issues. I took this young mans advise about a year or so ago. I scored 2 of these batteries on eBay for $575 w/shipping included. I have 190 watts on the roof that is running an ICECO 45 liter fridge at a constant 32-34 degrees year around here in FLORIDA. It is also running 2 MaxxAir fans and the exhaust fan for the toilet that I asked you about last week. (Yes, I took your advise and vented the toilet.) I want you to know that I truly believe these batteries to be worth all that Will Prowse says they are. I wanted to send you the link that sold me on them so you could decide for yourself. Will also has some really informative videos on this topic that you may find helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmWWk3Sord6msLc

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We appreciate this tip for lithium batteries! I watched the video plus checked out his website. He is finding batteries for half the price battleborns. I liked how easy it was for him to connect to the charge controller. You did well finding this source and we will consider doing the same! Do you have any issues keeping the batteries cool? I am impressed you can survive a Florida summer. 😎

[@bigsilverbear4187]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Hi Dave & Carrie, I haven't had any issues with my Valence batteries. I have no issues with keeping my batteries cool. These batteries have been a blessing. Another plus to these batteries is the size. I can EASILY fit both of my batteries in a regular old plastic milk crate. They take up a lot less space than other lithium batteries. As you know, every bit of real estate in a van is very important. Feel free to shoot a message my way if you have any further questions. Take care and travel safe.

[@raymonddriggers]

I tried your recipe with the sausage and sour cream it was pretty good I think I put too much sour cream in it,I saw that problem when I had some hamburgers I cooked on the George Foreman grill

[@LaCatLady]

I’ll bet it was delicious. Can’t be too much sour cream for me…I love the stuff. Take care.

[@raymonddriggers]

@@LaCatLady oh my is that what the Recipe called for sour cream I put Philadelphia cream cheese no wonder it was a little strong after I ate the sausage out of the gravy

[@raymonddriggers]

@@LaCatLady In their video last week I noticed Philadelphia on the label and thought it was Philadelphia cream cheese

[@LaCatLady]

@@raymonddriggers …whether Sour Cream or Philadelphia Cream Cheese. ..doesn’t matter to me…I enjoy both of them. I haven’t watched the video again but I’d be game to try them both. I’m at the age that I’ve realized I’m not getting outta this ole world alive so I plan to go out with a full stomach after enjoying a meal I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and a big smile on my face.

[@raymonddriggers]

@@LaCatLady Did you watch the video from the other day, I believe it was their last video from this one if so did you notice if it was cream cheese or sour cream I just saw Philadelphia on the package and send it was Philadelphia cheese. I’m going to try it again if it is sour cream oh yeah I saw a square package and cream cheese comes in a square package,And sour cream comes in a small tub

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Nice place 👍🏼 some people are trash 👎🏼