[OREGON] Massive Thunderstorm Rolls Through this free BLM Campground!

[@pauldean3935]

Bob Well's vids showed me that this was possible. Your vids showed me how to do it in a way that would bring me fulfillment. I've now been a full time adventurer and nomad for 2.5 years. Thanks sooo much for helping me make that happen.

[@karenexner6848]

OMG!!!! That lightening shot.................WOW!!!!

[@meglange3595]

Roodle: traveling weather forecaster and expert terrain critiquer 😄. That's a good mom that builds a boy his own safe spot storm cave 🥰👍. And it was very clear how much he appreciated it!! Beautiful footage Carrie. Your lightening catch is fantastic!! I especially loved the wildlife sequence with the bald eagle and lovely music. Take care and safe travels. 🥰🌿♥️

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

He is also a good water tester!

[@7JanaLove]

May n June 24 stayed here. Thank you for sharing about this place. Awesome spot. Quiet. My dogs have loved the water. No cows here when I was here. Perfect weather. Clear internet on phone. I would say April thru June ideal location. Closest town for supplies in one hr away La Pine. There is no peak season here. Might have 2 overnight campers at a time. One camper here a week n rest campers here just overnight. A few fisherman here. They tend to cleaning the campground n pit toilet weekly, very well attended. The algae to the water comes into the water mid June. Only little rattlesnakes here in the outskirts if hiking.

[@rachaelb9164]

Lots of basalt (aka lava rock) in central and eastern Oregon. This is a cute little area. We got stuck in a super crazy storm in May 2022. I live in the Portland area and crossed over the mountains getting there but we had to drive around them to get home because they got a ton of snow. In fact it started snowing so hard we could barely see in front of us. A little scary when you’re brand new to driving a motorhome. I love the smell of sagebrush during a rainstorm. I also love the sound of thunder but you guys are smart for following your dog’s advice. You could hear the electrical interference on the recording. The lightning shot was incredible. There’s some cool geological features in that area. Fort rock is nearby as is crack in the ground.

[@febetadefa4618]

I so enjoy watching your videos.❤ Beautiful footage Carrie. Your lightning 🌩️ catch fantastic!!! Glad you had a safe spot for Roodle A dog🐕 well taken care of.

[@mikeandkristisjourney2930]

At first, I was thinking..,"this is not my kind of place". By the end, I was thinking..."Hmmm, maybe we should try to go there some day". Beautiful photography!! The time lapse of the storm was amazing! The lightning strike...Holy Moly!! I think the collapsed lava tube is legit. Pretty cool to find that. As a kid, we had Western Meadowlark at our house. I love their song so much. It always reminds me of spring and makes my heart happy. Safe travels ❤❤❤

[@janetlanders8220]

Have you ever gone to the Golden and silver falls in Allegany, Oregon. 24 miles miles in the mountains from Coos Bay. It’s about a mile and a half to hike in to the falls. There is 2 sets of falls. It’s beautiful!

[@kristiejacobs4854]

Very, very cool time-lapse video of the storm! The lightning looked like something from War of the Worlds! I love the walks and hikes you do; the music, your conversations and observations are all so relaxing, enjoyable and fun!

[@shannonagain3]

Love,love, love lightening and thunder. The shot of all those bolts was outstanding!What an experience for you guys. Well, except for the pooch.

[@akgobears]

Yea, i bet you could feel that lightening...Nice little spot...Thanks for sharing...Stay safe, all be well...

[@7JanaLove]

Beyond this Duncan location there is Ana Reservoir n Summer lake refuge n Christmas Valley all within 30 to 60 minutes from here This entire area is gorgeous. Open areas n also areas w ALOt of trees. Enjoy n keep clean!!!

[@victor-th4qs]

I was a logging site watchman. Mostly Douglas County, Oregon. Remote places. Boring job, followed by moments of terror. One of the area I worked. Always the high ground. Berries were ripe, by my trailer. A Western Tanager bird was eating berries. A beautiful thing.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Natural. I say David is correct. Lava tube. Nice location especially with the ponderosa pines 🌲

[@lindasteller]

I live in Oregon and will be driving back here after picking up my new custom van in Michigan this summer. I may have to check this place out, although I'd probably like it more in an off season.

[@Volunteersunrise]

Great video and loved the Eagle shot. Very peaceful and Oregon is an amazing place. Pet Roodle for us and stay safe

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Love eagles and Oregon!

[@snowbirdlady7221]

Nice spot! I've done that drive a couple of times and thought it was so desolate. Thanks for showing us the beauty and wildlife in the area. You do see so much more when you are camping and not just driving through and staying in hotels. Thanks for the tip on the Merlin app Carrie! Meadow Larks have always been my favorite songbirds! That lightening frame was incredible, but I'm glad you didn't get a tornado.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It does look desolate! You gotta get yourself out immersed in it...... It hides it's beauty!

[@willar7179]

I’m a little late on weighing in, too busy playing to keep up with KZbin, but that is absolutely a collapsed lava tube. Not unusual in Central Oregon…and around all of the Cascade volcanoes, like Mt St Helens. I love the sound of the Western Meadowlark, Oregon’s state bird. The high desert up around Bend is just spectacular, in a low key way.

[@lisatalley296]

We just got back from our off grid cabin near the middle of Oregon in the high desert. I love my Merlin App. The Meadowlarks, long billed curlews and Sandhill Cranes being the most vocal this past trip. My coolest experience this trip was having a Northern Harrier circle me so close I could have touched it with my tripod. We stared eye to eye for a bit!

[@Kayte...]

Nice lightning show. Smith Rock state park is a must visit area. Tent camping only but you might be able to sleep in the van in the parking lot.

[@2nd_of_3]

I’ve spent some time in Lakeview 😊 visiting friends in Paisley, Oregon. There used to be a cafe.. The Hobbyhorse?? Best Broccoli soup Ever.

[@RamblinRalph]

Very cool capture of the lightning !!

[@geraldsouthard7092]

Another great video guys! Epic lightning strike image Carrie. This looks like a great place that even we can get back into. Thanks for sharing! Safe travels.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dallastrujillo7540]

Nice channel! I was a few Van Lifers and campers. Just came up on my algorithm. Subscribed! I live in Portland, OR

[@elizabethholliday5599]

Glad you mentioned the Merlin bird app. I’ve used it for a year now and love to be able to identify the bird calls as I relax on my deck in Estacada Oregon.

[@lilliancarroll6407]

We are at Duncan now. Beautiful spot. Been here 4 days so far, and have had thunderstorms each day.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+@lilliancarroll6407 love, love, love daily thunderstorms!!

[@thomasbridenstine5562]

The Merlin app is great. We are just starting the warbler migration here in northern Ohio. We use it often. Great video, thanks

[@monicamestas7566]

Incredible is right! Beautiful lightning shot. Great video. Thank you.

[@CorndogCaravan]

That storm and lightening was so cool. Beautiful area.

[@freedomdove]

12:34 mark: Such perfectly-calm water is inconceivable in the heliocentric model, where we are supposedly spinning 1000mph at the equator while we go around the sun at 66,600 mph, while the sun is zooming through the "universe" at almost 500,000mph.... 🤷‍♀🤔🥞😉 15:12 mark: Idk, Dave. Concrete in such an area is pretty suspect. I think we may have been lied to when they say that was a "lava tube".... 15:48 mark: Thanks for the tip on that bird call app. 👍 17:23 mark: I have a love/hate relationship with the shoulder seasons because of the swings in temperature. I've just learned to live with layering of clothing. Lol. 22:00 mark: I love the sound of thunder. It's only possible within our "thunder-dome", of course. 😉🌩⚡ 22:15 mark: I have a whole new appreciation for our true physical realm, since I've looked at it with fresh new eyes. Real eyes realize real lies.... 23:15 mark: Wow! That is so cool! I don't see how that can happen on a water-covered spinning rocket ball. It seems totally possible if you consider that we live on a dielectric plane of existence, though. 👍 I pray that you will see the truth of our realm. Much love to all three of you! 🙏

[@debb9008]

I lived in burns as a child as well... but that was many years before you lived there...lol... It was all open range in the 60s no fences ... I love the smell of sage brush too... we lived in Baker too we even seen Clint Eastwood riding down our street on his horse while they were filming the movie Paint your wagon.... my mom and Aunt Cludia were all star struck and stood in the street (which was dirt) chatting with him for a long time... I was little (7) but already had a horse... I just loved his horse (I was a horse kid and had horses since the age of 5... and just stood there petting the horse... stay safe and healthy....Deb from South Dakota

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

What a sweet memory!

[@LovesTruth1]

Really beautiful where you are!! Great camerawork and editing! And Carrie, you’re a great dog mama!!

[@newmexicosky6938]

Love the pacing of your videos. Peaceful and informative. Well done!

[@geogypsytraveler]

A beautiful location and you captured it well. Now on my list. Love a good storm! Last summer I was north of there on Winter Rim, also spectacular.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We will have to check out winter rim next time!

[@SarahMoore-z1v]

You guys are amazing, Carrie your photography is so beautiful. Thank you both for a great Saturday morning.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you so much!

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Beautiful video. You always pic such beautiful music for your videos. So peaceful. Myself, well, I am terrified of thunderstorms. That lightening would've had me underneath Roodle in his cozy little place.😂 We used to get real bad storms when i was a kid. Safe travels!👍

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! I will be adding some ”nature only” videos on Wednesdays every now and then.... Look for them soon. Just nature, animals, nature sounds and music. Great to relax before bed or just put on the Tv while cleaning house.

[@kimprocarione5473]

I love Merlin! And the Western meadowlark is probably my favorite sounding bird! I just love it! I worry about them since they are ground nesters and the different uses their habitat is being used by humans. I love watching these kinds of storms! The most incredible one I've ever seen was in New Mexico in August! Epic! Unfortunately my Houndie felt the same as your Roodle 🥰

[@TheDishyGirl]

I enjoy your videos. They are so relaxing. The clouds and lightning were amazing.

[@ellynvazquez8994]

Can't wait to hear your info on Alaska since we're going to cruise in July

[@panchamama]

Great location and amazing lighting capture!

[@7JanaLove]

Throughout eastern OR n WA unable to go into lakes n reservoirs from end of June on....n sone rivers get build up starting mid July. You are from here, so uou know what im talking about. Im.heading to Sprague River n Hart Lake this week to look at Land to buy n also checking on the algae at those locations.

[@valeriestraw6966]

That lightning was fantastic, great caught. I'm not sure we're you are, I'm on the coast of Oregon. You welcome to stay if you come this way. I'm going to Alaska in July.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thanks for the invite! We are currently in burns Oregon, then to Portland to see friends and the off to Spokane for Roodle vet appt to update shots and get a health certificate for travel.

[@nancyskean6425]

Incredible storm footage! As beautiful as it is to see… I (like Roodle) am not a fan of the lightning. Although I must say, I am less frightened of it while camping than I am when inside a house. I know it doesn’t make sense. Thanks for sharing your “advantures”.

[@zpgreene9803]

I'm so happy you're in your way to Alaska. Very nice video as always. Congratulations ❤

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you so much!

[@Alisha-f6w]

That was an awesome video! Love that bird app! Amazing capture of the storm. Say WOOF WOOF to Roodle from my doodle Franny! lol

[@mikebenson8698]

Wow! Love the lightning photo!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It was incredible!!

[@wandermt4315]

I love listening to meadowlarks waking up at sunrise

[@katpow5437]

Very nice area for a lengthy stay and regroup. Wow, on lighting slow down shot.

[@bigd6663]

Beauty spot and more great critter vids 😁

[@johnnylightning1491]

Looks like another place I need to add to my list. Thanks for sharing guys and keep the good stuff coming.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Oregon is an amazing State! The Coast has unrivaled beauty but the free camping is pretty much non-existent. The eastern side of the state is high desert and mountainous.....so much to explore!

[@TroutWest]

Wish you had shown the lake after it filled up!

[@Mary-yu3sn]

To desensitize him from lighting ,a can of rocks,go slow at first "shaking them": at good times,feeding or when someone comes back from store or during ball playing, and build up the shaking as he seem to not notice it... then he won't mind the storm's as much and won't feel so much panic..

[@mtnman3MTA3]

I woke last night to the sound of thunder. How far off, I sat and wondered…

[@bob_frazier]

Started humming a song from 1962, ain't it funny how the night moves...

[@outandaboutwithsamiam5034]

My youngest daughter and grandson lives in Lebanon, just east of Corvallis....i lived in Salem for 5 years.

[@suec6646]

Loved the music in the beginning, the guitar group. Who are they?

[@jeffwhite3612]

Question for Carrie, What App do you use to identify birds by their song. Thank you.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+@jeffwhite3612 Merlin bird ID

[@bob_frazier]

Go by there all the time but never been to Duncan, thanks. You've been out to the Cabin Lake bird blinds? Thats a worthy spot. We see Crossbills there by the dozen. We camp just north of there too, at the old defunct Cabin Lake campground.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Adding cabin make to the list for next time

[@bob_frazier]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Ok, so the old story goes, a guy showed up at Cabin Lake towing a sailboat. There is no lake at Cabin Lake. (Sorry Rudle) Bird blinds are behind the now closed guard station, defunct campground between guard station and big green watermark to the north. Crossbills are there mid summer when pinecone seeds mature.

[@karenexner6848]

We use the Merlin App too..........Love it!!

[@helenpomerleau6455]

My family is one of the many Irish sheepherders there in late 1800s My father was born in Lakeview (McCulley) Good old high mt desert Thunder storm like the one you film starts forest fires

[@vonrollveeg]

Ah! Only an exert photographer could have captured that lightening strike. Congratulations.

[@DoggsLife2019]

That's a great spot Dogg would love that area

[@michaelbecnel63]

The place to go for peace and quite....Happy Trails 🐕

[@esthers5772]

Great video

[@3generations393]

Thank you both ❌⭕🤗

[@Lst2ltdwn]

Wondering how you plan on downloading video in Alaska, using Wi-Fi were available or if you have a alternative source. I’ve been a couple times, but for sure will be following. Amazing trip, and sure you will do it justice with your comments.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+@Lst2ltdwn rumor has it that cell connection will be very weak in Alaska. When that happens we usually go to libraries... This would mean a delay in videos in Alaska. One of our Patrons is sponsoring us with Starlink for our Alaska journey. I think the time has come for us to consider Starlink! We need connection (and good connection) to keep the channel running. We have been dragging our feet because it is so expensive! We are already limited on where we can go due to vehicle limitations.... Add cell service with good upload speed it is tough at times! I think this will be a good practice run. We have also waited on starlink because it does draws great deal of power from those that we have talked to that gave it. With our recent battery upgrade, I think we are ready😃

[@GoneHiking-c4q]

@@oneadVANtureatatime At least with Starlink you can temporarily pause your subscription if you end up somewhere that has better cell connection. They are not making customers sign up for an entire year, just one month at a time. I am sure they will rescind that policy one of these days.

[@grayandgrumpy]

Podcast? Where do we watch it?

[@ellynvazquez8994]

I also heard there's a lot of mosquitoes in Alaska so we're definitely taking some kind of repellent

[@sherribentley3731]

Beautiful!!!

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

What a sweet campspot!

[@ellynvazquez8994]

Oh my gosh Kara you got to be selling that photography to a magazines

[@ellynvazquez8994]

Will you also be going through Canada?

[@vonrollveeg]

The trench in the lava was likely nature due to 1) it would take enormous effort to create and 2) if man made there would be the extracted rocks on top along the trench. Just a gues.

[@denisgauthier3375]

Do i enjoy and love my saturday morning ? Ohhhh yes! Thanks ✌️

[@msmarji]

The lightning looks to be Ground to Cloud.

[@victor-th4qs]

The thing about Aspen. They reroot pretty easy.

[@GATORADDAM]

Nice

[@dandial3733]

Mosquitoes? You ain't seen nothin'. Wait till you get to Alaska! 😮

[@samanthadodd8112]

Totally agree. When I went to Alaska I couldn't believe how big they were, and how many there were.

[@FlourishingLove]

@@samanthadodd8112 It's funny that we are in Florida, and the mosquitos are generally tiny. The bites last about 30 minutes and then gone. When I lived up north, the mosquitos were larger and the bite would last over a week.

[@thelmahenriques6454]

The buggers weren't bad when we were there back in 2000. Only one time were they unreal. Or pup was covered with bites but never bothered her. We used 100% Deet. Even put it on the pups along her spine where she couldn't lick.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I'm a bit worried about the alaskan mosquitoes

[@dandial3733]

@@oneadVANtureatatime just take a deet shower twice a day. 😂

[@bobbeardsley4081]

If you're looking for a good place to eat, try the Cowboy Dinner Tree.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+@bobbeardsley4081 we looked at that option but we were very well stocked up on food that we couldn't justify going out to eat @ $45 a plate....... Next time!

[@dianabalto]

Very nice BLM land, we appreciate the info and do you have security camaras like the Ring ?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

No we don't.

[@MannyWC]

How is that normal! That lightning?! Yeesh!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It was so bright it blinded us! It was almost like a bomb went off.

[@MannyWC]

@@oneadVANtureatatime freakin scary. It seems like the lightning bolts are larger, louder, more frequent for sure! I love storms too, but dang this lightning is frightening!

[@maryj1754]

Just adding my two cents. I would love to see you start a second channel with animals, birds etc. With your keen eye and love of nature it would be so awesome.

[@kenhuth1762]

Hi Guys, thanks for the video. You mentioned the Alaska trip… I have noticed it seems people just try to get through Canada as quickly as possible. That is a mistake. Canada is beautiful, take your time and enjoy the whole journey.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Great tip! Thanks😃

[@7JanaLove]

To.add, now June 18 2024, the lake is dropping 2 ft a day n continues. This is natural so looks like it drops significantly thru the Summer. Noticed last night w the lake dropping the mosquitos are out finallym The blue green algae is out now in blooms all.over. not safe for humans or dogs.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I knew it would be a mosquito lake and I ALWAYS worry about the blue green algae.

[@ellynvazquez8994]

Carrie

[@yorotirb3941]

loved the meadow larks in colo. For me they were allways telling me, Its pretty weather! Ha Ha! I guess cause it usually was when they would sit on a fence with the sun on their breast and sing.

[@susantosi695]

Dave says natural, I believe him. Ha

[@7JanaLove]

May n June no mosquitoes

[@jwiLx]

Ive spent years camping at Duncan. Walked that canyon down to Silver "Lake" quite a few times.