Do we get APPROVED to fly at this Arizona HIDDEN GEM? FREE CAMPING in the Prescott National Forest!

[@sassycats2572]

Awesome scenery as usual, that lake is incredible. Loved seeing the geese checking to see if Carrie was edible! Thanks for another good one. 🙏🏼 for Mom Carrie.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! If we lived near this lake we would visit all the time! Those were the most curious geese I have ever seen. 😎

[@CorndogCaravan]

1. You make me want a kayak even more. 2. That snow was so pretty. 3. Can't believe how long Caroline's hair has gotten! What a beautiful area.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That's what we said about Caroline’s hair! Yes, Prescott is a great area to explore. There are hiking trails everywhere! Get yourself a kayak! 😂

[@ScottSharpe2121]

Saturday morning coffee and a this weeks new AdVANture! Another amazing site.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Scott! Prescott is worth a few visits. Endless hiking trails with much less visitors than Sedona. 😀

[@febetadefa4618]

What an amazing location to take in all the sites . I'm glad you got permission to fly the Drone. Roodle, you are awesome! Love you Roodle 🐕 ❤ Great KZbin video

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Febe! We saw a couple other people flying their drones here. I am guessing that I was the only legal one. 😂

[@annearmstrong14]

One of my favorite videos. Lake was beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Anne! 😀

[@superdave1949]

I have feeling you'll never forget that goose!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nope, we sure won't! That was a friendly little guy. 😀😀😀

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

That looks like a wonderful place! Alligator juniper is right down my alley! 😃 Great video AGAIN! Thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I wouldn't doubt if Alligators we're just down your alley. 😂😂😂👍

[@bertkelly7650]

I was waiting for your friends to sing the Roodle song. ; - )

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I know right! We could have got a live addition. 😀

[@kirshnaegor3774]

Beautiful footage as always, guys!! Watson lake is stunning! 😊

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! We didn't know Watson lake was there our first couple of times to this area. 😂

[@joansidor5191]

Very informative. Thanks. Joan

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

Oh Carrie I loved those pants! Too cute kiddo.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Beverly! 😂👍

[@3generations393]

You two are the best. Hope your having a blessed Easter-thanks for bringing joy to my day. Another epic video of an amazing place. May God bless 🙏✌️🌎💞

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Happy Easter to you! We are having a great day. We hope you are as well. 👱‍♂️👩🐕🎾

[@makalapuamegs1056]

Prescuitt was a great place to wait for a package! Beautiful drone and kayak shots of Watson Lake. I think that hike looked like 2.4 miles to me and easier than Sedona 😅

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

This hike was way easier than your Sedona hike! 😂

[@debb9008]

looks like Roodle had a wonderful time...lol...can you pick that mullein without getting in trouble? that is very good for you, you can make tea from it... great for your lungs. That is great performance with the battery... Ill have to go back and write the info down. Thanks again for your videos... I got my mom to start watching you too ... we were talking about going back thru your videos when we get closer to being able to travel and use a notebook to write all the info about the spots and the free camping that you give us... lol It might take a while... well safe travels friends ... from Sioux Dakota

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Yes! Mullein is amazing stuff. We harvest it in late summer and dry it out. I love this tea with a bit of honey added. I notice it helps with my allergies as well. We are also just a phone call away if you have any questions we would love to help out. This is a great time for you guys to get out and travel. We fear in 10 years many of these free camping areas will no longer be available. We are starting to see a trend in national forest where they are moving to limited campsites in designated Sites areas only.

[@seemarathore6197]

Hi, Dave and Carrie. This is one of your great videos. The start of it was wonderful and it ended beautifully with the lovely drone and Carrie's photography of the lovely lake. The water looked so dark blue with all those picturesque rocks. Does Roodle ever tire of playing ball? 😃🤣😅

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Seema! I just loved the combination of large granite boulders and crystal clear water! It reminds me of high-altitude lakes in the Trinity mountain range we hiked years back. Roodle will get tired of chasing his ball but it takes some serious time. 😂😂😂

[@shilohandme3697]

Hi guys, another A+ video. Love the lake and the roughhousing pups.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! Charlie and Roodle are the best of buddies. They can go 8 months without seeing one another and be like it was just one day. 😀

[@deanchambers5934]

Another great video! You are a master with that drone, you always get the best shots of the area. Also Great info on a beautiful place. Thanks again.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Dean! We appreciate your kind comment. I just love getting the drone up. Tonight I am going to try my first-night operation. 😀

[@chrislewis5150]

As an Arizonan I love the video. Unfortunately the mountain area in the beginning is now in the midst of a forest fire. The Crooks Fire

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Chris Lewis we were wondering about the fire 🔥 and how close it was to this spot. Having lived in California in high fire danger areas…. Wildfires always sadden us! We never list our home but evacuated several times!! If seems awfully early to be having wildfires pop up!!!

[@arlienelson1609]

That is a beautiful lake. I was planning to paddle on my SUP there this year until I read that the water is toxic and you can't go in it. I don't usually fall off but the toxic water turned me off.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That would keep us off the water as well. I wonder if winter would be better timing. This lake reminds me of my favorite high-altitude lakes in the Trinity Alps.😎

[@sandras1524]

hey guys...when talking about the cell service is that with your booster?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Great question! Ever since Carrie got a new phone the booster has not worked at all. We think it does help out our hotspot (T Mobile) a little. I don't think we would buy a We boost set up again.

[@todyoung3474]

Our Rajah (he says hello - he saw your van in Sedona a week or two ago), a mixed breed about Roodle's size, now going on 11, has eaten veggies his whole life, especially kale, chard, broccoli, peas and sweet potato. Just snarfs 'em down. Ditto for his predecessor. Research and vet recos say a big yes to veggies, which is why we started doing it. Roodle may have taken just what he needed. Rajah when young scarfing manzanita berries: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXrUaJaroJmIa8k.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice, Tod! We are still in the Sedona area and loving it. Thank you for the tip on veggies for Roodle. I have eaten a few manzanita berries myself. 😂👍 Roodle would do well to learn from Rajah!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I just watched the video! I have never seen a dog do that before! I bet it's really good for him. I know bears love those as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@todyoung3474]

@@oneadVANtureatatime He was a rescue from a dump on the Rez and we don't think he had ever been indoors. He knows when everything's ripe. Ignores manzanita and juniper berries all year until the moment he senses they're ripe. We have to pull him away so he doesn't eat too many. If you're still in the area, try Woodchute trail on top of Mingus Mtn. Amazing alligator junipers and about a mile and a half out is an amazing view both ways off the spine of the ridge. Gorgeous hike at about 7500 feet. Can imagine the drone shots!

[@touristiqueducanada346]

Two years ago when I converted two lithium battery’s I haven’t looked back since 🏴‍☠️🌮🍺

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on! We are loving our new setup. So much better than our old power station that was underpowered. 😀

[@redleezure7088]

Just curious, what is your phone bill per month? Also, what kind of electrical components are you using that allows your battery to stay at such a high state of charge, especially if there isn't a lot of solar activity? Thanks!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Red! We are paying 110 dollars a month for our phone and 58 dollars a month for our hotspot. We are very minimal when it comes to electricity use. We have propane to cook with so that helps. Our biggest draw is our 12v compressor refrigerator and our Webasto heater. Other that that we are just running led lights and charging our camera gear.

[@Babewatcherbob]

Whoaaa, I went to college at embry riddle right next to Watson lake! Awesome

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice, Bob! You must have enjoyed all the hiking trails nearby as well. I never get tired of these rock landscapes. 😎

[@lorih4392]

Amazing. So cool you connected with friends. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It's so good to meet up with friends all over the USA! We get so excited! Setting around a campfire and sharing adventures is the best. 😀

[@brentmassingale2161]

This is why I love you guys and your channel. You seek out the beauty of God's creation and truly appreciate it. No glitz and glam, just you enjoying each other with friends making memories in all these stunning locations! Great video! Y'all take care, stay safe...I'm already looking forward to next week's advanture!🥰💕❤️

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Brent! That is the perfect description of our channel! 😀👍

[@badgerpa9]

The whole broccoli shouldn't hurt him, he probably had a big poop later. The florets has something in them that they should not eat a lot of with no other foods, eating the "tree" part is good for him with other foods. You two find so many beautiful places, awesome. Broccoli is good with goose, lol. Stay safe and healthy.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice 😂 It's been a few years since we had some goose! Thank you for the information on broccoli 🥦 👍

[@debbiejohnson5550]

Another great video. Thank you!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Debbie! Prescott is a great place to explore without too many people. We enjoyed our stay here.😀

[@ablokeandablue3125]

Great video!! We hiked around Watson Lake last year and it is just beautiful!! We camped up on Tom Thumb butte rd but did not see many big rigs, just a lot of vans, truck campers and small trailers like our teardrop. So glad I found your channel!!

[@mgrayfox59]

Ahh, no nuts for dogs! If you check most all nuts are toxic to them. ❤ the Roodle!!

[@fastgurrrl]

Kerry in her happy place, on the water. Those geese were like GIVE UP THE FOOD LADY. Lol!

[@evelyndunn50]

Wow, beautiful!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Evelyn! 😀

[@amybene1316]

J says nice "staircase of the Gods" cooling pattern granite

[@outandaboutwithsamiam5034]

Have a great day, Dave, Carrie and Roodle, wherever you are!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Sam. We are still hanging out in the Sedona area. 😀

[@allegrosotto2126]

Another delightful tour. Roodle has such a great life! Fabulous editing, loved that lake. Adventure van man, Brian, was recently in that area, do your paths ever cross?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Carrie is watching his video now! 😂 We have seen him once but have never had the honor to meet yet. One of these days! 😀

[@TheAdventureCloset]

So beautiful you guys. Camping in trees and then that lake. 👌 How long did your approval take for that beautiful flight? Excellent drone work. Never seen those alligator juniper either.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! We got approved to fly in less than 5 minutes! It was a very simple process. Those alligator Juniper we're crazy looking. We have lived around juniper our whole lives and never seen anything like these. Safe travels to you guys.

[@thelmahenriques6454]

Another beautiful site! Loved the drone flight Dave and the kayak adventure was awesome. I'm glad the goose didn't try to hop on the kayak!!! Take care you two.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That was a friendly goose! 😂 I was shocked how easy it was to get approval to fly in controlled airspace here. What a treat to share. 😎

[@Thesaltymedic36]

🌲 pines are my favorite tree too. Not sure why maybe the smell 🤷🏼‍♂️. Love the camp site. Roodle doesn’t take no for an answer 😂. With the sites like that my 24’ 4wd will be perfect. Great video as usual ✌🏼

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Yes, the smell of the pine trees are amazing! Especially on the campfire. You would have no trouble at all. A couple of the sites are amazing with a view of the entire Prescott Valley but they get snapped up quick. We had no luck 😂

[@annseliger164]

What a beautiful place

[@ADONAIsays-so]

Congtats on the approval and the very well done video. Prescot is one of our favorite towns. When I worked on projects in Flag, we would cruse down there. Our pup Lola loved walking the town square. (she passed a few years back) The lake looks amazing. never been there. BTW, your the only couple my refers to or knows by name....Our current Companion Labridog, Jade, perks up[ when Ruddle is on the screen. She makes sure he doesn't get to close or come thru this "Magic Window" into our living room.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Mr. C! Maybe someday Jade and Roodle can meet! We have been to Prescott 3 times now and this is the first time we have heard about Watson Lake. 😂

[@nwlady1844]

How beautiful!!! .... and the music you choose!! Oh my! thank you!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! Carrie works hard and tries to fit the feeling she gets from an area with the music. 😎

[@iosullysammy]

???????? Question first hello, love all your content. I just bought the prime design ladder like yours, when installing it same side as yours, it kinda catches on the top of door when closing it, like forcing the door each time I shut it. Is that normal? I’m afraid it will end up putting too much strain on the hinges. Do you have that same issue? Thank you. 🇨🇦😃

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We wanted the prime design ladder for the rear but ended up going with a cheaper brand. We had to drill holes to mount ours. I wish we could help.

[@stehrcrazy8821]

Saturday morning coffee ☕️ same! I love it. Dave can you give more info on wild edibles and plants! I love that stuff. Also I give our George broccoli stems! They are fine and he loves them. Good roughage! Pun intended!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I look forward to doing more wild edibles as we come across some! I love this kind of content and can't wait to share it. It's pretty slim picking right now in the desert. I love your pun!

[@michaelbecnel63]

The lake area reminds me of the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma...Happy Trails🦮

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It does! Then we must check this area out one day!

[@anne-thereseiverson4632]

Another excellent video! As full time travelers, we appreciate the detailed camping information and photography that you provide. Thanks!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! We love this kind of feedback. We work hard on these videos and appreciate the compliment! 😎👍

[@erniedevries3243]

Wonderful video! I particularly loved the Watson Lake section with its combination of drone & surface footage with great musical selections. We'll done!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Ernie! Carrie worked hard putting that all together, I will let her know about your kind words. 👍😀😀😀

[@ronstrobel9227]

I took forever to Comment today... I was just in my zen-zone watching and my mind went to mush! That is an amazing location! Those geese were a bit feisty, biting on your shoes! ~ Kir (and Ron)

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Those geese were sure friendly! I love the big granite boulders and crystal clear water combination. We have been to Prescott three times now and this is the first time we heard if Watson Lake! 😂

[@smiller6238]

Thanks again for the adventure. Please bring the Roodle song back.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, we will! Maybe not every video. 👍🐕🎾❤️

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Another just absolutely professional video. I appreciate the amount of work that went into the making of this wonderful video. Outstanding! You guys make the most interesting videos. Safe travels!👍😁💖

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! Carrie did a great job putting the kayaking and drone video part together. I will let Carrie know about your awesome comment. 👱‍♂️👩🐕🎾

[@heidicassell4443]

Our Boston Terrier loves to watch your videos. He's a big fan of Ruddle and recognizes your theme song. He even cut his nap short to watch today.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That's awesome! Maybe that will get a chance to meet someday. 😀🐕🎾

[@RamblinRalph]

Glad to see your new battery system is working well. Not surprising to me, as I only have a 100Ah and am having similar results. Safe travels.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on Ralph! Safe travels back to you. 😎

[@shadowone5519]

Cooked broccoli will not hurt your dog. Actually it may help with his poo etc. We buy a real greens mixture for dogs that comes frozen and we thaw and put plops of it in our dog’s food.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Great to know! Thank you for the broccoli 🥦 information. 😎

[@lorilake7613]

Nice editing with the drone and kayak footage. Highly professional. I loved it!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Lori! Your profile picture looks a lot like Roodle. 🐕🎾😀

[@freedomdove]

Awesome, you guys! Thank you so much. 🙂

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We had a blast in Prescott! So happy to share with you. 👱‍♂️👩🐕🎾

[@jjmccee5665]

Not a hidden gem anymore thanks to people like you...thanks for that.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+JJ McCee We are happy to share! These websites were happy to share as well: www.onlyinyourstate.com/arizona/hidden-gems-2022-az/ www.visitarizona.com/places/cities/prescott/ www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g31323-Activities-Prescott_Arizona.html

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

Absolutely beautiful

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! 👍

[@jgpainting8815]

Beautiful how do y’all find these great spots?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi JG. This is our second or third time to Prescott before we found this one. 😂 I like using the FreeRoam app for finding free camping. It has overlays you can add that show if you're on BLM or National forest land. Just make sure you read the reviews to see if the camping is right for you. 👍😀

[@joyces3550]

Wonderful video, thanks!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Joyce! 👍😀

[@SIDISTAFFORD]

Hi Carrie my wife likes your sandals, what brand are they?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Those sandals are made by Chaco. Carrie has high arches and needs more support. These are the only sandals she has ever liked. I think we got them at REI.

[@reinamoody5239]

Looks so beautiful and tranquil

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It really was! We have all good memories from the Prescott area. 😀

[@joanneromel6344]

Love it !! I look forward to your videos every week

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Joanne! We love sharing with you! 😀

[@suzettecalleja3122]

did you say it was dry camping at Watson lake?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I think they do have water but the campground was closed when we went through. It opens May to October if I remember correctly.

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

Roodle cracks me up with his ball !!! My dog Charley refuses to give it back when I throw it for him LOL. Another great video, thanks Carrie and Dave!

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

What a gorgeous lake! I love how you 2 are comfortable going off on your own adventures!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Patti! How does Charley do with 2 balls? Sometimes Roodle will not give up his ball until he sees I have another.😂 But then again maybe that's a good thing. Roodle almost never gets tired of playing ball. 😎

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

@@oneadVANtureatatime LOL about as well as he does with one ball the only difference being is that I have to retrieve 2 instead of one!!😅

[@sototallyusAZ]

Awesome video. Snow is actually pretty common that late in the year in AZ. We are located a bit further north, near Williams AZ, and we usually get snow as late as May.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We love the Williams area as well! We did get snowed on in Sycamore canyon. The mud out your way is no joke!!!

[@sototallyusAZ]

@@oneadVANtureatatime we got 140 inches of snow last winter. There was no going down into the woods for a few months. Hope you decide to come back to the area at some point. So many hidden gems around here. We enjoy your videos ❤️

[@matthewjswider]

His Mohawk is so cute!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Matt! 🐕😎

[@billcade3325]

Great video good job love it

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Bill! 😀

[@lorraineanderson149]

Oh my, Carrie gets all the fun on the lake. What size is your Kayak and why doesn't Dave have one? Beautiful drone footage Dave!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Lorraine! We only have room on the roof for one kayak and Carrie gets the most enjoyment from it. It's made by lifetime and is 8 feet long. We had our last one stolen up in Oregon a couple years ago. 😂

[@lorraineanderson149]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Sorry to hear that someone took your Kayak. It really sucks!! I know how you felt, someone took my bike and I was devastated. I made a spot inside my van to put my new bike because I didn't want to worry about it disappearing again.

[@lindamorassi4458]

Loved this video,,

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Linda! 👍

[@SherylAZ]

Beautiful 😍 I was in Prescott yesterday, great town! I am glad you returned to instrumental 🎶.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice, Sheryl! This was our third visit to Prescott and I can't believe we didn't know about Watson lake before! 😂

[@SherylAZ]

@@oneadVANtureatatime it's kind of prehistoric l👀king to me.

[@jeanmayfield1636]

Love your adventures in All you do. Thank You All three of you.👍😍🐶

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Jean! We appreciate your kindness.

[@jeanmayfield1636]

Prayers for You and your Family stay Safe🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@spellmadam2947]

We saw that place. Pretty spectacular. Great footage.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice! We have been through Prescott a couple of times and didn't even know it was there. 😂

[@spellmadam2947]

@@oneadVANtureatatime amazing how often that can happen. Even close to home.

[@stevec2665]

Did the geese take off thinking your drone might be a hawk?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

No! Dave stayed pretty high in order to not scare any of the waterfowl. And he only flew for a short period of time!! None of the birds seemed to even notice him!

[@stevec2665]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Plus you were distracting them with your fine tasting sandals. lol

[@GratefulOverlander]

Pres-skit is the proper pronunciation.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! We heard that right after we left town. 👍

[@GratefulOverlander]

@@oneadVANtureatatime I had a local inform me, very rudely. Lol They are picky about it being pronounced correctly 🙂

[@838nd31]

Wow what a great video. The best one yet. Loved the scenery and wildlife. Drone shots were awesome Dave. KEEP LIVING THE LIFE. Happy TRAILS

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! Carrie did a great job putting the drone clips in with the kayaking. Prescott, Arizona is a pretty fun place to explore. We have been here 3 times now and didn't know about Watson lake. 😂

[@glennbeattie6172]

Thank you for your great videos. I have never seen drone footage of Watson lake before. It was awesome. I try to avoid the Prescott national forest not my favorite place in AZ. Thanks for solar update! Might be time for a freezer! Hooray

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Glenn! Good to hear from you! The solar setup is holding up like a champ! I wish I could say the same for the Webasto heater that we can't get to work 😂

[@amyrogan]

Loved the video! I want a kayak now. This place is definitely added to our list of places to go.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

The town of Prescott is pretty cool as well. It has many hiking trails like Sedona just not nearly the amount of people. It's definitely an underrated area. 😀

[@Scrambler85]

Glad to hear your new electrical system is working out for you. I have been looking for your awning in the videos because I have been thinking about doing the same thing. I remember that the west has a lot more wind than the eastern half of the USA. I love the rocks around the campsite. It's a beautiful area. I was an avid white water kayaker for many years. Carries adventures are making me want another one 🤔. Always a thumbs up 👍

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We spent under fifty dollars making that awning and wanted to see how often we used it. Turns out we do not use it much..almost never😂 Now we know, so we will never buy an expensive one.