Solo Overnight Truck Camping in my Defender | + a private cave tour

[@robertj7834]

Had to laugh over the comment regarding Maria cooking more on the channel to spice things up. If you ever have the chance to see her using a knife in a culinary prep situation it will make you want to wrap steel mesh from her finger tips to her elbows and duct tape in place! She has a lane that she stays in that allows her to eat nutritious meals while keeping her fingers attached. Let's all keep encouraging this. I've tried to teach my secret pasta sauce recipe to her so she can carry on the tradition, I've accepted that this will have to happen through her siblings.

[@DATAPRINCESS]

So you are saying she is reckless? 😉

[@robertj7834]

@@DATAPRINCESS Hahaha....that's not quite the word her brother uses, but let's go with that! 😂😂

[@knightmarefishing]

Through......her......siblings.........Holy cow that is tooooooo funny. Bahahahaha! 😅🤣😂

[@bonniehirtz5640]

You must be such a proud papa!

[@twinmom5138]

Blue's face while soaking wet and covered in sand was priceless. ❤

[@knightmarefishing]

What a great guy Tom was! To give you a private a tour! Also you probably heard facts no other tours do because I'm sure he knows so much more than the guides. Awesome people in the world sometimes.

[@felixcat9455]

Blue always looks like he has a big smile on his face.

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

Wow...my photographer's eyes are aching to go and take those shots! So nice of him to take you on a private tour!

[@alexanderweaver7066]

Wow! The cave with no name...spectacular! A lot of work and a million-plus light bulbs make that cave so much more interesting than some of the caves I have visited. I'll add it to my bucket list. Thanks, Maria! Love your dog, Blue.

[@donnacutrer7421]

I went on KZbin and listened to a few clips of concerts in the cave. The acoustics were phenomenal! The entire cave you showed were absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing the cave with us.

[@treelimbtlc]

Oh my gosh I was laughing so hard when Blue was rolling in the dirt. What a cute Bubby. Great campsite. And the cave was amazing. Reminded me of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. Gotta check those out if you haven't already and watch all the bats fly out st night by the thousands.

[@roamingreckless]

That sounds awesome!

[@mackenzie819]

@@roamingreckless I was just coming down here to recommend Carlsbad, and yes @ night with the bats doing their thing is absolutely a must if you're ever in the area! Also, you can make a PVC pressurized water tank and mount it to the roof rack for fairly cheap and use it to do whatever you need and if you paint it black it will even heat up in the sun for warm water. Great for washing dishes, dogs, etc etc. =) Here's a link to another guy who truck camps that has a DIY on one if you want to see what I'm talking about, just a thought that might work for you if you decided. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXuvi4eNhNOKlc0

[@rickgrant5844]

My dear you have to be one of the luckiest people in the world. Im63 years old and have really been alone for ever . I find it wonderful to see a person like you having such a wonderful life I really enjoy living vicariously Through your life thank you

[@mannydcbianco]

14:42 - lol, look at that smile. A dog is never happier than when they've just rolled around in dirt and mud.

[@tammyinman1699]

Oh Maria this was such a great video!!! Tom was really sweet to give you a private tour of the cave!!! It was absolutely gorgeous!!! Watching Blue just run and have a blast makes me smile. Arkansas has some gorgeous caves too😉 The one most people know about is Blanchard Springs Cavern. It’s amazing and I’m pretty sure there are a lot of camp sites nearby. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. You bring much joy and smiles along the way. Love to you and Blue! ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@judymurray191]

That cave was incredible!Thanks for taking us along. A real treat!

[@lisap7473]

I lived in San Antonio for over 20 years and never knew this cave existed. I visit SA often and this is on my list of things to do. Thank you for sharing; I love your new ride.

[@waynepeterson1061]

( Cave without a Name ) was fabulous. I sent them the following text. - Just wanted to give Tom a special "Thank You" for giving Maria, from the "Roaming Reckless" KZbin channel, a private tour of your beautiful cave. The renowned Texas hospitality is just as I remember it. Should I get down that way I will certainly be on one of your tours. - And thank you Maria, for showing us that treasure.

[@glamkakes3783]

I love how much play time you give bubby. He’s so happy and loved.

[@LarryT1993]

Yessss 2 uploads in 1 week... Keep up the Awesome work Ya'll #STAYRECKLESS #ROAMINGFAMILY You and Blue make my daughters day or night whenever they get the Alert that you posted a new Vid.. MARIA AND BLUE YA'LL ARE THE GOATS.

[@AJGUNNER]

WOW Maria you are so lucky to have had this tour all to yourself. Make sure you donate to the cause, and tell us exactly where this is.

[@careystayton2663]

OMG😅😂 HE HAS TO BE THE SWEETEST DOG EVER!! HE SURE ENJOYS CAMPING😅

[@mtamorphis]

Nice! I’ve been in a cavern in VA called Luray Caverns. You really can’t explain the beauty/detail you have to see it for yourself. You did a great job with the pictures. I went with a tour group, and it was a little claustrophobic. You are so lucky you got to view that by yourself. Awesome experience! 👍🏽

[@kleaspeedful]

Some of my fondest memories are going to a cavern in Texas. Very memorable experience as a child. Unfortunately I was with my classmates and they moved us along quickly. (Grade 5) Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown, TX.

[@sydstyle]

My dogs go crazy when they hear Blue’s squeaky toys. Pretty awesome experiences you’re having!

[@itsafranckthing]

That Tom, what a sweet guy! That was soo cool he offered a private tour for you! Looks like it was a really great experience.

[@dahacksterkent8169]

I love oatmeal as well, i put PB fit, cinnamon, frozen blueberries and about 30g of sugar free Mrs Buttersworth.

[@jstrat121]

I laughed so hard when Blue rolled in the dirt….that was perfect!

[@mikeydog1000]

I love my pups so much. But I can't tell you how much I love Blue. That face is so adorable. I love you both. Be safe!!

[@mayasilliman1465]

Of all the neat places you have been, including that bunker overnighter, this cave is the best! I love caves but have never been in one, so thank you Maria for taking us on the tour. Poor Blue, missing this! LOL

[@myoverlandingjourney]

Always happy to get onto the good ol’ KZbin and see that you have a new video up. You make great content and you are always a happy person, even if you’re hitting a challenge. Keep up the great work!

[@roamingreckless]

Thank you so much! 🥹

[@rickgrant5844]

I also enjoy the fact that you're wearing high top converse black-and-white awesome

[@Carol-vv5cm]

Blue is priceless. He had me laughing so hard with all the mud on his face. Maybe he should not get wet until the possibility of pneumonia is gone. Poor baby. Maria it's good to see you enjoying TX. Love love love your videos.

[@melissamcclain34]

I've seen quite a few caves but this one was amazing!! It's so hard to believe something that huge and intricate is all underground. As you were leaving out the cave all those people were looking like "no fair how did she get a private tour" 😂😂😂 Can't wait for the next episode Stay Safe 💜💜

[@debslifesimplified6406]

I'm with Tami, I was laughing so hard when wet Blue rolled around in the sand. I enjoyed the Cave tour. Was anxious waiting for it.

[@lynnfiegl4953]

Blue seriously had me cracking up, first when he came out of the water then when he rolled in the dirt! 😂😂🐶🐶

[@GeofCates8075]

LMAO at Blue rolling in the dirt. Brilliant.

[@jaynewarriner7214]

That is amazing! It looks like an underground Cathedral

[@stephaniemcbroom9615]

Absolutely amazing cave.. I'll have to check that out....watching blue in the water makes my heart warm... what a character he is...love me some Blue... thanks for sharing your adventures....😊

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

YAY, Another awesome video 😄 Wow, you got so many amazing shots in that cave, so cool! Hope that you didn't come across any 🦟🐜 during the tour! 🦇🦇 I would of been worried about too. Way to go Blue, jumping in the water, then rolling in the dirt, so funny! Wish that I had half his energy though😕Vacuums are scary!

[@popski3226]

Wow!!! That cave is amazing Maria What a treat you gave us! It’s well cool 😎 👍🇬🇧💚

[@reneeracine4669]

😂 Blue living his best life!! So cute

[@tamararummel2027]

Blue was having a BLAST!! Lol, he was soooo dirty! 😆

[@wondawoowoo8169]

You're such a good dog, mom! I love how you love Blue. I really enjoy watching you in TX Hill County, I used to live out in San Antonio and owned a plot of land out there in Hill country. It was gonna be my homestead property, but things changed. I love how you call Blue....kid, bubby, etc.! Enjoy your time out there. It's fun to watch you on your adventures.

[@PlayfullyPainting]

So many cool places in Texas its so big you could spend months there finding and exploring treasure spots of surprises. Really love watching you and Blues adventures. Looking forward to next video.

[@paulinedivingdeepincincinn1962]

1st hi Marie and blue❤wow that cave was beautiful tyfs.

[@mariepalkiewicz852]

Great video! BEAUTIFUL cave! Thank you for taking us on that adventure! I cringed when Blue rolled in the dirt all wet😱 Hope you brought his brush! Happy trails! NJ

[@goodykei]

Fantastic video ! The cave tour was Awesome ! And the RR Fam private tour was so nice of them. It was nice to see Brown (sorry I mean Blue 😉) Having so much fun ! Those shots you took in the cave were fantastic ! Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🤗🙏🐾

[@roamingreckless]

Brown 😂😂😂

[@annah8380]

OMG!! Blue brings back memories of my Aussie Peter, same EXACT way with water and dirt! 😆😂 Love all your photos in the cave too, beautiful place! 🥰

[@SiCrewe]

14:25 That's a dog thinking "Okay, somehow I got dirty but if you let me go back in the water again I could get clean"

[@fromthebayou]

I laughed so hard when Blue rolled on the ground. 😂😂 I feel your pain

[@sandrad8550]

Blue had me in stitches throughout the entire video. He's good for my soul! So glad you got to see some bluebonnets!! Since you are liking the Hill Country, definitely check out Big Bend and/or if you are close to Amarillo, Palo Duro Canyon!!! Only the Grand Canyon is larger!

[@cmaas73]

LOL, Blue cracked me up rolling in that dirt🤣

[@jkodot]

Just stumbled across your channel and really enjoyed your content and personality. To a fellow Michigander, stay safe and be prosperous!

[@robertquinn1945]

Lol 😂your dog kills me after you said that he made your other vehicle smell bad then he rolls in sand after getting wet 😂😂😂 gotta love ❤️ him keep smiling 😊 blue 😊😊😊😊

[@enns5366]

Im so glad the squeaking drives you nuts too. I purposely wont get any toys that squeak because I know my dog would make me crazy with it. Those caves were freaking INSANE. The only caves I've been in are the Pinnacles in Pinnacle national park not far from where I live in Santa Cruz Ca.

[@meanderingmuse8101]

Blue cracks me up!!

[@angelas4681]

Thanks, Tom! This has been added to my bucket list.

[@robertnachtsheim3594]

The cave tour was spectacular, ty for sharing !!

[@MartinWilsey]

We used to take a "Wet dog tent!" camping, the PUP TENT. That dog loved it! Lots of room, dog bed, food and water! And the dog got to spend time outside. She loved it.

[@m.webber5118]

No Doubt! A privet cave tour, how cool is that! I hope you have that luck, in all the states. Thanks, Blue is the BEST!

[@paul4835]

That cave tour was fantastic ! Took a tour of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky but your tour was even more fantastic ! Attending concerts in the cave would be awesome.

[@IsaacS1]

Excellent upload, loved the caves. What I love more than caves tho, is dogs, and Blue is the top of my favorite KZbin dogs, no question, you love him as much as I would if he were my dog,that makes me happy ❤❤

[@nancycoole5217]

That cave was Gorgeous-thank you for bringing us along...Kodiak maple brown is da bomb!! My #1 Favorite....Peace & Happiness from the Catskill Mtns of NY

[@NJPoolboy]

out of all the vids in my 'refresh on youtube' yours is the only one with a smile!

[@49Ljackson]

If you make it to Oregon, stop by and check out The Oregon Caves in Cave Junction, Oregon. They are pretty amazing as well. 🙂 Blue makes me smile every time. He doesn't hesitate. He goes right for the water.

[@Maru-wl7ud]

Wow! What experience just for yourself😊

[@insaynbcr]

Being that you love oatmeal, I would like to lean you towards overnight oats using a protein shake of your choice and Bob's Redmill Organic thick cut oats. Add some dollops PB, a few berries or sliced b-nanner. Stir things up and leave in your fridge for at least 8hrs. Eat cold, or warm it up and eat hot. If/when you are back in PNW Oregon, I'd be happy to share some of my fav overnight oats recipes with ya.

[@Inshore_Angler24]

Gotta Love Camping!! I Miss Camping In The Mountains!

[@neilchilds7555]

Blue you are the star you make me smile so much

[@gailjensen1145]

That cave was amazing. I would live there!! I know I would find such serenity and peace. And I’m a night time coffee person! This is definitely going on my bucket list!!

[@elraz1234]

Awesome video. Loved you showing us the cave. Blue is soo cute. It was funny seeing him rolling in the dirt. My nephew used to roll in the mud when he was a toddler and my sister reacted just like you do. He was cute too.

[@pennycox3465]

That cave was so beautiful, and you got a tour with out anybody else that was so nice of him to do that, enjoy your videos , Blue is gorgeous, keep safe on your 50 state adventure ❤️

[@coleengoodell7523]

The cave with no name is spectacular! So nice of the owner to give you a private tour.

[@clintgilchrest1019]

Great pics...been to a few caves in Texas...pics never due 100% justice...not going to lie,I was laughing when Blue was rolling in the dirt....he was having a great time...😆😆

[@jonryan5339]

WoW that's awesome at the cave without a name. Thank you for sharing your photos and experience.

[@jamelcampbell4984]

So funny, but be careful of large gar fish that can eat Blu from south to the mid west. They get over 6 feet and can eat pigs and yes people eat them. Glad he's having fun and the cave was awesome.

[@truthadvocacy]

"Alligator Gar are stalking, ambush predators who eat mostly fish along with birds, turtles, and other small mammals floating on the surface." No pigs.

[@1anita1m]

I love Blue! He is such an awesome dog! The cave is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@philwhitney1108]

Very cool cave tour always fun. Looks like you and Blue are adapting to POE just fine - good stuff! 👍

[@CookingbyCampsite]

Greetings! This is my favorite video since probably Idaho. Well done!

[@roamingreckless]

Thanks Erik!!

[@DATAPRINCESS]

What an awesome privilege that you got a private tour and with someone who is so knowledgeable and seems to really love showing it off.

[@rogermorris-zd4dp]

Maria, you are the real deal on KZbin. Love ya!!

[@jackmeyers40]

We did not know that cave exist . We live in SA,TX and will have to check it out. Doesn't look commercial like Natural Bridge caves here near SA. Your dog always looks like he's livin his best life like you do with your defender. Enjoyed the video as usual.

[@judithmitchell4667]

Maria - I'm so glad you got to do that cave tour with Tom. How nice of him. I went to a cave in Tennessee and they turned the lights off and that was the darkest total blackness I've ever witnessed. There was a small underground lake with a tiny boat and you could look down in the water and see white and clear fish. Your photos were incredible! Maybe you could blow one up and put it on the wall in Poe. I am in awe of the shots you got. I would adore hearing a concert down there. Can you just imagine? Wow. Thanks for sharing this, my friend. Blessings - Judith 🎵🎭

[@richardduede9767]

I am awestruck by how beautiful that cave is. How very cool to get a private tour.

[@jules6499]

OK. I laughed WAY too hard when Blue starting rolling in the dirt! Time to get a pressure rinser like surfers use. Can make one or buy one. I made one as a camp shower using a weed sprayer

[@jasonjones5213]

The cave was awsome, can't wait to check out your pics over on instagram.

[@sabrinasworldofASMR]

if you are ever in the Bristol VA/TN area I recommed checking out the bristol cravens. Its alot like the one in this video. The bristol one has a creek runing though it.

[@mikew9097]

Lol!! My lab does the same thing when he gets wet!! You probably know this, but if you cut out that little hole in the ball it won’t squeak anymore. Great video as always!

[@roamingreckless]

You’re a G for this thank you 🙌

[@mikew9097]

@@roamingreckless yeah, some of my kids toys used to drive me nuts, so I’d modify them a bit. Lol!! There is like a little plastic part in that hole that makes a squeak when the ball is squeezed and air goes thru it. Hope it works out! Haha! Love the channel. Be safe. 🤘🏼

[@ktmdori]

I am so sorry, when Blue was rolling in the sand, I cried!!! From laughing so much. :D

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

If you visit Idaho, visit the Shoshone Ice Caves, open in the summer only, always 26 degrees down there.

[@Joeybz1]

We just drove that way a couple days ago. We have never stopped by the park. Pretty.. water is so low right now through. Glad you could see the beginnings of our wildflower season. Stay warm… it’s been cold the last couple days!

[@theedorbs]

You can wash the rugs and blankets and don't have to worry about all of the fabric/carpet from the previous car! It won't be as stinky.

[@ExploringTheUnknown1]

If you're in New Mexico, go to the Carlsbad Caverns

[@billydickerson5647]

Now that I have been to all the caverns in Texas, Carlsbad Caverns will be next when I get the chance

[@ExploringTheUnknown1]

@Billy Dickerson awesome you won't regret it

[@RigiLiquid945]

Having lived in the Rocky Mountains in Jasper, Alberta, I can confirm that pictures never do justice to the real thing. Those caves were amazing! Love you vids - giving us a US tour :)

[@glamkakes3783]

I love caves

[@teasystableent]

Shes a beautiful soul man. God bless

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Roaming Reckless. Great video - as always. Thanks so much for the cave tour. 👍👍😎😎

[@Random-Wanderer232]

Look @ you getting up early! 👏🎉 Always good times with yall, Sending loves ❤🐾❤

[@margaretbowen867]

The trials and tribulations of being a dog Mom! Love it!!!!!!🥰

[@katietaylor3525]

It's pretty nice of Tom to show you around. What a sight!!

[@Steven_Falcon]

How awesome that you got to experience that solo tour! Great content as usual. Thanks for taking us along.

[@laurenvisser2004]

So awesome you had private tour of the cave!! 🙌

[@condodog5655]

i laughed so hard when blue rolled in the dirt❤❤😂