RVing in Death Valley, the Hottest, Driest & Lowest National Park

[@kevinwheat390]

Life is great when you have a happy wife and happy children. I hope you keep enjoying the journey of life.

[@cherylneuman2002]

We also lived in California for most of our lives and I must say we never saw the beauty you showed us in Death Valley! Thank you for sharing your journey. Safe travels 🙏 💕

[@judyswanson1508]

I remember back in the 70's paying 48 cents a gallon for gas. I had a 1965 Mustang that I could fill for less than $8.

[@shelleywalker6225]

I love how you appreciate the beauty you encounter in your travels!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you we try.

[@jackson7421]

I remember the mini-van breaking down on our family vacation. We were on I90 in the middle of nowhere South Dakota. And this was back before everyone had a cell phone. (Like early 1990’s). A tractor trailer pulled over to see if we needed help and him and the other trucks were able to find out there was a repair shop 20 miles down the road. After limping the van there for 2 hours we spent 2 days at Wall Drug waiting on parts and repairs. Overall it turned out to be a pretty cool hiccup in our trip.

[@baskervillebee6097]

One of the top places to be stuck for a couple of days is definitely Wall Drug. 😏

[@sheilacaine3962]

Really enjoyed Death Valley. Beautiful. Hope you have luck fixing the keep. Thanks for sharing.

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank you both so much for going to Death Valley. I heard it was a nice place to go too but it is a hot place as well. Someday I would love to go there. I’m looking at it through your eyes. It’s beautiful! Sorry you had to pay a lot at the pump. Thank you for this video.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

We had a site just a few away from where your site was. It was May several years ago and so hot our old Lab got sick (🤢). So glad you loved Death Valley and had such a great experience! My ancestors were the ones stuck on the Valley floor for 28 days in 1849. A special place for me!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Oh wow! That’s super interesting.

[@sandrap3047]

I was waiting for JJ’s precious “I so tired” when he was hiking.

[@jonathanmozingo1]

Missing the sunset with kids in tow and JJ yelling "helwo!" was funny watching. Ahhh, parenting! We've been there too!

[@bertrellephillips3512]

Can you only imagine 150 years ago when the settlers came across and saw that in front of them no wonder so many didn’t make it

[@donnawarren4210]

My husband and I talk about this all the time. We complain if the seat is hard ... we have no idea.

[@Bucketlistretreats]

Wonderhussy recently did a great vid on them ...

[@jabreck1934]

My family has been here 100 years

[@Thehippiecommune]

I lived near Death Valley for 4 years and it felt like it got hotter every year. It’s one of the reasons I had to leave because I couldn’t take one more summer. It truly was a spiritual and beautiful experience living there but it’s too close to hell hot for me. Now I’m in your neck of the woods in Tennessee heading to the east coast and it’s beautiful here too. Enjoy the benefits of Death Valley. I really miss it.

[@TomSpurlock]

I lived in So Cal for 69yrs and I've never been to Death Valley. However it's on my bucket list for this fall/winter.

[@abbymoser8996]

I love the renaming of the places by Hensley

[@anythingroam2423]

Just plain fantastic as always. Bad luck on the jeep. Hopefully it's something simple. First thing I'd do is check the trans/clutch fluid levels. I can't remember if manual or auto. Autos can act up when voltage gets low. Wish I was there to help. Travel safe and thanks for the stickers!

[@johnnylightning1491]

You joke about fuel prices but I used to be able to fill the gas tank on my first car, a 1966 Rambler American, for less than $4. Now I can't even buy a gallon of gas for that. But on the flip side I was making $1.35 an hour at McDonalds so it's all relative. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me they're precious.

[@timvandermey4792]

Here what you are saying... but that means you could fill your tank after working 3 hrs. My kid has to work 7+ hrs to fill his tank. Danya

[@douglasolsen1208]

The ‘Help me!’ game JJ played brings back a lot of memories of our kids and grandkids at that age. Beautiful place! Hope the Jeep isn’t such awful news. Thanks for the video!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you.

[@tinacathey8241]

I have owed to jeeps and not had issue after issue. Jeeps just are not made of good quality. Hopefully yours is a better one and can be fixed. I turned to a 4runner and love it. It does everything a jeep can do possibly more and no problems. Yes, you can't take the top or doors off but you get to your location and back without breaking down Nice video and views

[@jamesglenn520]

We own Two JKUs. A 2009 Rubicon and a 2010 sport. Both were bought new. Rubicon has 116 thousand miles and the Sport is pushing 100 thousand. We have had very minimal repairs. We live in Idaho and both have traveled a lot off the pavement. They are both also daily drivers.

[@billjaeger4839]

We just crossed paths! We live in Southern California and heading to Utah. We go along to Dumont Dunes off the 127, close to the Eastern entrance to Death Valley. You picked the start of hot weather for Death Valley and California but you will love it!

[@michaelp1109]

Sunset just got a lot louder. Haha. Love it!!

[@brandonb417]

I lived in CA for nearly 40 years and recently moved out. After being there for so long, I can say it would be a fun place to visit, but I'm glad to be out. Hope you guys have fun.

[@jabreck1934]

Cowards always brag about running away, never say where they ran away to. Sad human being

[@danayvette45]

If you travel back into pahrump give the kids a treat and camp at preferred or lakeside rv parks. Both are pretty kid friendly parks. Nevada treasure is a rv resort.

[@gebi4pejo1]

Painted Valleys/mountains are beautiful no matter where you are in the world

[@travelingcatphotos]

So cool! You got to places we didn't have time to go. Hope you were able to get the Jeep fixed!

[@jul.escobar]

I appreciated your lil girls comments on why things have negative names there. I was thinking same thing

[@greenoak1]

Born and raised in Ridgecrest / China Lake - gateway to Death Valley. These are home stomping grounds. Lived there 24 years. Don’t miss it a bit (except for the nighttime sky)

[@jrickgrimm10]

Truely the finger painting of Father God . AMAZING!!

[@lindahaskell1460]

We went to Badwater and went to Mount Whitney Portal from lowest to highest before when our kids where young. I had a hard time not tasting the water with my finger at Badwater. There is life living in the water! My husband and I finally climb Mount Whitney in our sixties.

[@kellybryson7754]

It is neat to watch through your eyes. I've lived in SoCal all of my life, near the ocean, but I have seen the desert mountains and never saw the beauty you do. Thank you.

[@esthermcgough3995]

really hope your jeep is Ok. nothing has ever been cheap in Ca. but those gas prices are daunting . love your journey and death valley is beautiful. lived in Ca. when younger and again when we were stationed at Edwards AFB, and Travis AFB. my daughter is a Ca. baby. . safe travels and love you all

[@TimGamble]

Love your family and the sharing of your adventures with us. We are grateful.

[@loris4006]

When we were in Death Valley in May (we stayed at the ranch), the prices at the furnace creek gas station were even higher 😮it sure is beautiful there despite the heat and insane gas prices.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

I saw on Facebook that you just celebrated your 10th anniversary. Happy Anniversary! 💐 God Bless your marriage & family! Leslye

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!!

[@ruthanngriffith4875]

Great views! Thanks for sharing! Praying the Jeep can be repaired quickly.

[@thedaydreamerplans]

I had never heard of Danner hiking boots until you showed Marissa wearing them. I had to get a pair...I blame Marissa! 🤣 #enableralert

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

Hensley looked so grown up in her hat. We are hoping to get out there one day. So many cool things.

[@pamsjolund1265]

Looks like Hensley got her hair cut! I jist love seeing her skip! What a sweet, happy girl!!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

She gets there faster skipping she says 😂😍😂

[@kimproffer695]

Death Valley is such a beautiful place! I’m so sorry about your Jeep and can’t believe the gas prices!! Holy moly!!

[@srameypr]

You're the first full-timers I follow who have visited DV, so this is very enlightening! Hope the Jeep is OK.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@alh_2054]

My husband and I have watched your videos now for quite some time, but have never commented. We live in TN and though we don't RV, we love watching your precious family and all your adventures! Marissa, you are absolutely gorgeous! I absolutely love your hair! You always look so great! You are a wonderful mother and your children are adorable! Nathan, we love your personality and sense of humor and we find you so relatable! Wishing you all the best on your travels! Much love and many blessings!💗💗💗

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is awesome! Thank you for the kind words.

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Beautiful! I can't wait to see the rest of the journey.

[@cherylhumphrey5693]

Love watching all your trips. Yiu guys are always so happy no matter what happens.

[@vicki9929]

Good video! I was there a long time ago. I also have a picture of me standing being below the sea level sign. Didn’t have the walkways then. (I miss seeing the little pink boots!)

[@JoyBean]

Such a gorgeous place. I loved Hensley's take on what to call the different places. It does seem like once you are at a certain place that you appreciate it that much more then having seen it in a guide book. Glad that you are in California and hope that you enjoy your travels to the full..

[@HollywoodHappenings1]

So beautiful can't wait for you to see the sunset in Santa Monica California

[@kathiebauer5165]

Never been there, grew up in San Bernardino! Great video, thank you, I feel I’ve seen enough. Looking forward to your trip North.

[@richardmeyer7649]

My only memory of Death Valley is breaking down on a camping trip when growing up. We had to wait 8 hours for a tow truck in 120 heat. Have no interest in going back.

[@claudiayoung8571]

We have lived in ventura county forever and never stopped here! We just might now! Great video.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You should!

[@claudiayoung8571]

Hope you are able to stay at one of the state beach campgrounds like ❤️Carpinteria, El Capitan or Refugio!

[@phallowell8945]

The golden hour. One must prepare.

[@craftytraveler9238]

Welcome to Calif, where the gas prices are the highest in the country. Thanks for the video. We have a 2019 Minnie Winne and tow our 2013 Honda CRV. So far so good. I like Death Valley in the winter. That is when we Californians go. Have a great time.

[@polymath5119]

There's nothing quite like topless Jeeping. 😁😄 Hopefully the Jeep's issue is simply low fluid level in the clutch master cylinder, and topping it off with brake fluid solves it.

[@sherriweber7105]

Sorry you had Jeep issues! Hope you found out what was wrong with it. Hope it’s fixed and it’s ready to drive. Glad you saw the sunset and didn’t miss it again.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks 👍

[@jolenecreech7648]

Oh dear… you just filled up in DV!!! Oh my! 😩

[@chriswilliamstunes1]

That is a small version of the Bonneville Salt flats. That is like standing on Mars or the Moon. It is wild

[@MartyCan]

Many years ago, I drove through the Bonneville Salt Flats, a loooong, straight road. It was in the middle of the night while my husband slept. He woke up, astonished that I was so wide awake and commented on how boring the drive must’ve been with him snoozing. “No problem, honey! I just aimed the car on the road, put on cruise control and took a nap too!” He nearly had a heart attack for an instant until he realized that I’m not an idiot!🤣

[@kmath8321]

I would look at your clutch master cylinder, fluid could be low or getting to hot.

[@jcferg3370]

Welcome to California! If we can find gas under $6 a gallon we consider it a win. Like the cost of housing, we consider it part of the sun and fun tax. Hopefully you will get a chance to check out the Rincon RV Beach (front door to the beach and reasonable cost).

[@nancymedeiros5268]

What a change from Alaska snow

[@patriciacoxson3180]

Hello hope you guys enjoying your time together on your vacation 😀 its nice to see you guys having fun together. Thanks for taking us along with you everywhere you go. Your kids are growing up too fast enjoy your special time together they grow up too fast. Stay safe out there on the roads 😊 Take care God bless you guys

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@kurtschulmeyer1041]

Spent some time in the Mohave, been to Death Valley once. It's nice but I would wait until fall to visit: cooler Temps. Stay safe.

[@desertdog2282]

Hit the eastern sierra mountain range if you have the time. Lots of 4 wheel drive trails around the Mammoth Mountain area. Then you could do Mule Days in Bishop over the Memorial Day Weekend.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Not sure we can swing it this time, but it is on the list for sure!

[@donedennison9237]

You have GOT to go to Painted Hills in eastern Oregon. John Day Fossil Beds is such a neat area. If it's not on your list, put it on!

[@guyleneleroux2270]

Beautiful trip. Enjoy every moments!

[@herb7877]

Excellent photography! We were there in March. It was pretty warm but we didn't stay just drove thru to get to Lone Pine that night. Shoulda stayed there for a few nights though. Did stop for 10 g of gas @ $6.50 g then. Going up & down those long steep hills plays havoc on your mpg's. I wasn't sure what we'd be facing after that so erred on the side of safety.

[@ofcrlawless]

Artist's Drive looked so fun! Great work making it feel like a roller coaster!

[@n1uno1965]

Wonderful adventures! 🙏🏻 you get a easy, inexpensive fix for the Jeep! Thank you for the cool video! 🖖🏻😘👍🏻🙏🏻

[@gregprince2523]

Nathan..... an old friend of mine told me years ago .... swipe the card faster it doesn't hurt as bad!! OMGEEEE on the 8$ a gallon...... whoooooaaaaa

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😀

[@original72canuck]

Thanks so much for sharing! Our family was visiting California national parks during spring break at the onset of covid in 2020, and stayed at the ranch at furnace creek for a few days and toured the areas you showcased, until everything was shut down. Great memories there, as well as the trip home since air travel was suspended for the way home - we ended up driving back home to Iowa. Put around 5000 miles on the rental car in about 10 days.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is awesome!

[@ricklarson114]

I thought Nathan had a cracked lip from the Death Valley heat - hilarious when I found out it was chocolate!

[@rachaelb9164]

When you are surrounded by mountains the sun sets before actual sunset time. I learned that the hard way too. Always fill up on gas before hitting the CA border, especially when you are going somewhere remote. When I was a kid I walked barefoot on the salt flats at bad water. Big huge mistake. My feet cracked and shriveled up. Imagine the early pioneers reaching that area and the excitement when they saw the puddle of water only to be disappointed that it wasn’t drinkable. Deserts are beautiful! Usually the green areas on the hills are good places to find fossils. I’m not sure if that’s true in Death Valley but it is in the Mojave. You guys should totally check out eastern Oregon as well.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We did in the Class C, just forgot the Jeep haha.

[@dennisbutler349]

We-were-there-at-the same-time! We have been following you since you were in a class A. We started full-timing at the end of March from Kansas and are in Monterey and headed to Gilroy next. Then on to Yosemite, then Lake Tahoe, then Napa. There is more until we head to the Oregon Coast. I took a photo of those same crazy fuel prices and posted it to warn family and friends to fill up before arriving. Sorry we missed you.

[@paulmcguire4887]

Thanks again for sharing your adventures! Love seeing your little ones grow, as well. Who knows what adventures they will experience!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Our pleasure! Thank you for the kind words.

[@lesshustlemorecoffee]

Enjoyed! Hope the Jeep gets fixed! Beautiful hikes and footage. Mostly just enjoying seeing your smiles!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks 👍

[@melissaweyrick5311]

The very definition of Highway Robbery. 😬

[@living2ndchildhood347]

When I was robbed, I called the local Police. They arrived quickly and surveyed the scene of the crime. They asked me if I knew who robbed me,,,,, I pointed at the robber and told the Police: “It was Pump number 13!”

[@johnyee9688]

Welcomed to CA. I remembered you guys love food and pastries. Make sure you guys check out 85 Degrees Bakery. And In n Out Burgers. Ask for their secret menu. Enjoy the stay in CA. Hope you had your Jeep fixed !

[@SeaTreeWonder]

Wow!!! So cool.... or what we actually mean sooo HOT! So glad it wasn't even hotter when you were visiting.Visiting Death Valley NP is definitely on our list of places we really want to visit! We love America's National Parks and as we travel full-time with our wooden fifth/traveling tiny house on wheels, we love experiencing the awe inspiring wonder of all these amazing places! Thank YOU for bringing us along on your family adventures. We really appreciate & love how much you really enjoy finding, appreciating & celebrating the wonder, or as we like to say "wonderment" of these majestic and incredible places! Hope everything works out with your Jeep. Happy & safe travels as you adventure through your daily lives filled with wonders!

[@badgerpa9]

JJ sitting on the rock is cute, but missed his " I so tired" You probably are not by Death Valley anymore but if you are going to the Alien mailbox there is a youtuber there that has horses, cattle, puppies a bulldozer, etc. They seem to always like other youtubers it is Anchor Brand Ranch. They have a couple little guys about JJ's age also. Jeep might just be the clutch fluid, do you tow with the transfer case in neutral?

[@jerkyturkey007]

We went through California for the first time in our life last fall. 2021. It was a wonderful experience to say the least, we came from the north and went south and east. The main goal we had was to see the redwood forest and the Sequoia national park which we did. My wife got to drive through the only drive through tree in the world, lol. We went to see the General Sherman Sequoia, but the forest fires in the area meant the park was closed, but the rangers were really cool and let us walk around the park entrance and collect some giant pine cones and hang out for a while.

[@mattr3632]

Beautiful countryside. Fun to watch your videos and see places I won’t have a chance to visit. Curious to hear what’s wrong with your Jeep. Odd that a manual transmission won’t go into gear.

[@markreams3192]

Great video! I’ve lived in California since 1983 and I’ve never been to Death Valley. Next winter! Are you going to Yosemite? It’s one of the most beautiful places on earth!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We loved it! Worth a stop. Yes Yosemite is a must on the list.

[@cynthiaincolorado3373]

So much fun!!!! Maybe the jeep just doesn’t like hot weather. Maybe you need to adjust the gas ratio or some thing. Love you guys always keep us posted we love the videos you’re the best!

[@kathybramer2557]

Be sure to go see Scotty's Castle! And just before you leave the castle, look up opposite of the door you are exiting, to see the stained glass window. (Hope it is still there...)

[@cathybeall986]

Beautiful. Hope the Jeep is an easy fix. Safe travels

[@davidallen306]

We were there in the beginning of April and diesel was $9.22 a gallon!

[@rvfamilylife]

We kept saying, "Wow, this place looks like Star Wars," And then you called it out. Awesome sauce.

[@robindikos8937]

You guys are my favorite you tubers!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@pamhixson2882]

I live in central CA and this state has it's wonders along with the gas prices unfortunately....have a great trip

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you.

[@MattHayashi]

Nothing like eating while working lol! I do the same thing and my both my kids catch me. I'll have some good local chocolate when you hit the bay area. Drive safe guys! Great video!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Awesome. Thanks. Blessings

[@seawolff33]

I am fortunate to have been to DV many times over the years. I agree it is a special place. If your still there you might drive over to Father Crowley overlook. The fighter pilots practice their maneuvers in the canyons near the overlook. The nickname for the canyon is 'star wars canyon' Sometimes the jets are lower than you are! You might also drive over to Ubeheebe crater very large crater. Did you know Charles Manson was captured in DV? His and his gangs last hideout was at Baker ranch in DV.

[@MrAlbarry51]

I’m thinking Death Valley is going to be a fall camping trip for us! Pulling out the map to see how far it is from Wickenburg, AZ. Thanks for all your hard work in putting together this episode.

[@donnaharris4459]

Thanks for sharing guys, that was awesome love all the interesting facts too. Hope the jeep gets sorted, have a super week. ❤❤🤗🇬🇧

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you! You too!

[@patriciagutowski1784]

I'm sure you passed thru our home town of Pahrump NV from Las Vegas, because the main Hwy off Hwy 160, to go to Death Valley (belle Vista) is just 5 blocks from our home we get awesome western Sunsets as BLM is behind our property with Death Valley being just behind the mountains. Enjoy your adventure in California. :) 😀

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Oh wow! I think I do remember coming through there.

[@heatherjolly8389]

I have zero interests in desserts. I have lived in green western WA my entire life and I'd miss the trees so much!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

I prefer green as well, but seeing desert and the colors and mountains is a unique experience worth a stop.

[@SharpLife4]

Love it there. One day will be back

[@waynecornwell2321]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Our pleasure!

[@ReesaReel]

love watching your videos and the kids are so cute when they say "wow" just a beautiful family

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You are so kind

[@pheanix69]

While ur still in Cali yall should go and check out the Keough hot springs in bishop it's also a rv park too and then check out Bodie ghost town in Lee Vining up in the Nevada California Sierra mountains and stop by Bodie Mike's barbecue in Lee Vining it's the bomb barbecue

[@AdmiralPreparedness]

I watched Cali-tax-it-to-me in my rear view mirror way back in 2005. Enjoy watching your money evaporate before your very eys!! I have to admit I miss nothing there.

[@Maxid1]

Hensleys question, "Why is everything bad?" Really describes the distance in time between tourists and settlers. We go there in a car with food and water and airconditioning after driving a few hours. Settlers got there not knowing what was ahead of them and possibly at the end of their provisions after months of unimaginable hardship. The valley was truly death to many. And the water was bad. Not a fun story for kids, but something I think they need to know and appreciate at some age, since those that gave their lives finding a way to the west are in part why we're here.

[@Maxid1]

16:14 Very common in Dry Clutch Gulch...