Salton Sea ~ 184ft Under Sea Level, Time Capsule Countdown 4 Years, & Tallest Old Glory

[@SSArt98]

Always wanted to visit there. I could NEVR get my Miss Tucker(RIP) on a leash. Here in Indiana, we've had some cold days (low of 5 last night) snow and ice the last 7-9 days. But starting tonight a warm from is coming and we shall see rain, mid '50s and possible T-Storms! My birthday is Friday the 18th and for once, it's not going to be -5 with 2-3' of snow on the ground! Anyway, glad it's warming up, my gas bill for heat will be outrageous, afraid to open it when it comes in a few days. ~ What was petroleum for the RV and Tater Tot on your drive, that's one thing you ddn't share. Thanks for sharing the Salton Sea and journey's Eric. It's always fun seeing stuff through others eyes and places I wish to be but will most likely never see. Happy Valentines Day *James*

[@gonzo3954]

I had 2 dogs that had a weird eating routine, too. I'd fill both their bowls but Schnitz would not eat til Mann was done. I moved the bowls to opposite sides of the room...still wouldn't eat til Mann was done. It was only 60 here in Tampa Bay area in FL today. Safe travels to you and the babies.

[@kimbrandom2789]

It was AMAZING in the Tucson area today. Sunny, warm, and I just closed the doors and windows at 930 tonight because it's getting chilly. This is a huge change from last week (as well as recent weeks) where it was COLD as the sun was going down and getting down to the upper 20's every night. I am thrilled for this little warming trend but it's going to tapper back down this week. As for the kitties, I think exposing them to a variety of experiences is good for them. They may not be as adventurous in spirit as Jax but it's still good for them to have experiences and know they were safe and secure through it. Your a good pet dad.

[@RZ350NC]

In Boy Scouts, we used to go camping at the Salton Sea. But that was in the 60s, before the ecology of the Sea collapsed. It's an interesting area to explore. Anza-Borrego is also a great state park, but's now south of you. Nice to see the kitties out and about. Take care, and God bless.

[@Dannemanful]

Hi Eric. Some months ago, I watched a morning show and on that program there was a veterinary that explained about cats, when two cats eat next to each other, one of the cats will take over and eat the other cats food. The simple solution to the problem was, according to the vet; separate the eating places.

[@bradleyopedal9679]

High for today was 14 but of course there is a wind chill too. We also have snow on the ground and ice under it. So enjoy watching you in that warm, warm weather. Thanks so much for sharing. Enjoy the cats too, we have four but they are all indoors cats. My mom lives with me and she has started feeding the wild birds. So the cats enjoy "bird tv" through their large living room window. Ah God bless you also that is from my mom....

[@kathleenwons4995]

I'm born and raised California and surprisingly, never been to the Salton seas. From Southern California, but now live in Northern California. No rain here, and temperatures are around 67 to 70. Hope your gonna drive the coast, very beautiful! Gotta see the Redwoods!!

[@SV-zi6bz]

-6 degrees. Yes that's a negative sign. (Start sarcastic tone) Thanks for asking, Eric! (End sarcastic tone). Love watching your videos and watching precious Opie and Tara. Jax will be forever in your heart and is a joy to watch on older videos too. Have a great time in California and all the other warm places you go! Safe travels!!!

[@majilique]

Salton Sea was to be the next inland sea vacation dreamland. It died out when the toxic runoffs from farmlands north of it started killing the fish, which is what the majority of the beach "sand" is (fish bones) and the smell. My husband spent some summers in the 60's there with his family. It was an oasis then. It's in the 30's tonight here in the Sandhills of North Carolina.

[@Mike-01234]

California has a history of environmental damage from farming. The Salt and Sea was created by an accidental diversion of the Colorado River in 1905 in a sense the lake was man made in the 20th century. There had been lakes there in the past history but at that time it was dry until that diversion.

[@meister241]

Been there and the fine shells you were handling are actually old fishbone. The salt content is so high that’s what your smelling. Cool to see it again thanks for sharing

[@wrightturnonly]

Great video Eric. We’re sitting here at Fortuna Pond just outside Yuma watching the cranes and ducks. High today 81, low 53.

[@crystalhayes5342]

It’s shin high in frigid snow in Ohio. Enjoyed the sea and shell like sand. The warmth of Cali sunshine is very appreciated. Happy kitties makes for happy life.

[@Sparose3]

50 degrees in Daytona Beach Eric. Going down to 41 tonight. That is so cute how you trick Opie, and Tara is so smart going over to his bowl! Safe travels!🚍

[@SL_BA]

We explored the Salton Sea a few years ago. It is a very fascinating area. I can't wait to get back and explore it more.~ Scotty

[@EarthBeing3]

Class of ‘76 here ~ some time capsule possibilities ~ an Eagles Album, a keg, pair of seafarer jeans, a fat spliff, furry freak brothers comic books, a 35 mm camera, TV set, stereo with dual cassettes and tower speakers, Schwinn bike, halter tops and cut off jeans, Life was good and free 😎🍻🇺🇸

[@lucillehjort971]

The kitties have adapted to the stroller very nicely. Their routine at dinner time is so cute.

[@shibalover54]

Pretty sure you know, but Balboa Park is phenomenal in San Diego. Several cool museums. Cars, military, etc. Of course there's Coronado Island. Old Town San Diego has some great mexican food shops. There the Carlsbad pier farther up the coast. Encinitas has a quaint main drag with cool shops. Beaches everywhere of course. There's the Naval base there in San Diego and from certain vantage points, you can see ships coming and going. A great place for your military followers in SD siteseeing is the National Cemetary at Cabrillo National Monument I believe, (Ft Rosecrans) as well as Point Loma Lighthouse within the Monument as well, which is very interesting and the view up there is really outstanding and overlooks the naval base. The perfect lines of the white crosses as you drive either to or from the Lighthouse is very moving and a great tribute to see as a testament for those who have served. PS, The Lighthouse has had some cool magnets, too! Haveva great time in SD. My parents lived there in retirement. Really beautiful.

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

The "sand" you are walking on is really millions of fish bones decomposing along the shore.

[@PhantomWoIf]

fishpoo💩

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

I knew that information because of another KZbinr but I definitely didn't need to hear it again 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eileeneclark9011]

4/24/22...TOO BAD CA locals weren't able to somehow figure out a way to get water to the agricultural areas + still keep Salton Sea as a nice beach resort. I understand from older ppl + old brochures that Salton Sea 🌊 was a great tourist attraction.

[@lindakrusyna7275]

You are such a good tour guide. I always learn something on your tours. I'm in Colorado Springs 55 degrees and snow is predicted for tomorrow night. CRAZY

[@gregjo5141]

I worked with a guy several years ago he grew up in southern California he's got to be about 67 now but his grandfather bought him his brother and his sister 5 acre parcels on the Salton Sea for Christmas once back in the earlier '70s the last time I spoke to him about 10 years ago he still owned his partial he said back in the seventies the idea was the Salton Sea was going to be a big recreational vacation town and then it started to die

[@suedefringe]

I remember reading up about the Salton Sea. It's a pretty cool history. Even the dead fish (except for the dead fish I'm sure they didnt think its was cool lol)

[@legallydisney8273]

Opie is such a sweet boy!! I love him!! ❤️ It is all of 10 degrees in mid Ohio right now….covered in snow and BRRRRR cold! Enjoy that weather Eric!

[@Teresa.McDermott]

It was -1F when I woke up this morning here in upstate NY! Enjoy all that warm sunshine!!

[@robertabrams8562]

Humm, it was 17, with a windchill temp of 7 degrees here in Manhattan this morning…suppose to be 62* on Thursday though 👏🏼

[@Teresa.McDermott]

@@robertabrams8562 Yeah, you guys are warmer down there. I don't even want to know what the wind chill was here this morning. It was windy! We are expecting high 40s on Thursday.

[@philthome1303]

Love hearing about your restless, nomadic spirit and the story about your carny experience. 👍

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Thanks for going to the Salton Sea so I don't have to. That is hysterical how the cats have you trained at meal time. They are so darn cute.

[@shayhouk8582]

Enjoy the warmth. Can't complain as it's been a really mild winter so far, It's 54 degrees here in Kansas!

[@andro_slav]

Tara and Opie are behaving exactly like my cats! They are so precious

[@carmenmarialinne2650]

I now live in South Ohio near Cincinnati. Cold and snowy here. In the early 1960's I lived in El Centro, California. Near Holtville and Mexicali. Water Skied and camped near the Salton Sea many many times!!! It was magic back then. Yes I remember Calipatria and Brawley. We used to go across the border into Mexicali and 'argue prices' for all kinds of leather belts, purses and hand made mexican items. Very fun. Vast starry night skies!! Awesome water skiing. I think it is all gone and destroyed now. Loved it back in the old days.

[@JanesDough855]

21 degrees here in Milwaukee. Very brisk and breezy out. 91 is a bit warm for me, so I don't envy you. Love that you take the cats out for fresh air. They'll get used to it. That buggy is truly the thing to have, minus the screaming babies. lol Thanks for the tour, take care of yourself and those little goobers.

[@HawkGT1988]

Salton sea has an interesting history! It was originally called the salton sink and it was a dry lake bed. It was created when the Colorado river ran uncontrolled through an irrigation canal. Good info about it online.

[@kg4bej]

Beautiful Timelapse. Eric. Be safe and well my friend

[@Corgis175]

I'm in the southbay of Los Angeles. It was about 75 today and rain due tomorrow (very light) and a cool down to 60. I have never been to the Salton Sea but have watched different vlogs on it and the fish carcasses are in some areas or used to be, stinky is right. Have to be creative feeding the cats when one moves over to the other's dish.

[@galpalsal]

Would you believe that I do something very similar with my two cats? Mini is like Opie and Mischa is the one I save the extra wet food for. We’re in the 30-40s here on Eastern Shore of MD but we going up to upper 50’s this weekend. Keep on going, Eric. You seem happier these days.

[@cynthiajohnson7794]

Thanks for visiting Salton Sea SRA. As host, I dispel visitor's misconceptions and misinformation about the Sea and expose the beauty and wonder of this place.

[@adriannurse1502]

Good video. I love how Opie pushes Tara out of her bowl and you have to feed her in his bowl. Lol!!! And he never catches on. Lol!! With that odor I definitely wouldn't open the windows. Run the AC. It is currently 67 here in Sarasota Florida at 8:08 pm. Tomorrow will be sunny and 81.

[@alexcarrn28]

Well, HI 👋 from Michigan, I believe we were in the single digits, like 6 degrees this morning. The snow is pretty iced over and we have to be careful walking across a parking lot where there are ice-y patches. We've had enough snow that there are very tall piles of snow all around the parking lots where the snow plows have pushed the snow multiples of times. I'm ready to be finished with winter. We did have great sunshine today but I don't believe our temperatures even got to 20. Maybe tomorrow will hit 21??? Safe travels and thanks for taking us to the Salton Sea. And that was sure a tall, tall, tall flagpole. Kisses and hugs for Valentines 💝 Day.

[@JonnyDIY]

T shirt & shorts weather here this afternoon near Pismo Beach, California. I went out and played some basketball at the park in the sun 🌞💕 Salton sea is pretty cool my Dad used go there back in the 60s

[@davew5383]

That appears to be the same border checkpoint that I drove through with my motorhome going back North from visiting "Salvation Mountain", the border patrol didn't stop me either which I was pretty surprised about with all of the compartments and things they might have wanted to explore. I remember seeing all of the lights and stuff on the way in, I wasn't thinking about all of the technology they were using checking me out as I was driving through.

[@BlueFlyer21]

I remember 1976 , i like the painting of the fire hydrants

[@paullitke6245]

Eric, a pizza oven is dry heat, too! Keep going, so we can see how California has devolved; but it IS beautiful.

[@mr.p9882]

I'm in Kitsap County WA...it is in the upper 40's to low 50's...nights are in 30's - 40's...still frost some mornings, was 31 yesterday morning...very envious of your temps, but the spring blossoming is so beautiful here already...

[@glennarussell4682]

It was a lovely day in Bellflower, California. In the 70's. Really beautiful.

[@PaulyGirl48]

It's a balmy 13F in Buffalo, NY with a few inches of the white stuff on the ground. Wish you brought that CA sunshine here!

[@brandona1370]

So jealous of that heat!!! It's a frigid 10 degrees F in southern Minnesota. Great video by the way; those views were amazing!

[@eric09laura]

One think I like about your channel is that you do move around alot. When you stay in one place is cool but the traveling is pretty cool.

[@lauraroberts2468]

59 degrees in Port St Lucie, FL at 5:44 pm. Happy Valentine’s Day!

[@NinetyOneAdventures]

Chattanooga TN area its 51 at 6pm. It will be getting down to 26. We are in a camper too so I'm sure our pipes will be freezing ugh lol

[@bobg8309]

👍👍👍12 degrees here in NY (THAT BEACH IS DRYED FISH BONES) dead fish smell

[@LetNewAdventuresBegin]

It is 12 degrees in NJ 🥶😭 great to see palm trees over there!

[@sumpnspecl2]

I always leave the leashes on the cat and dog whenever we are outside and I will tether them to the buggy on the walks. You never know if something will scare them or another animal comes charging at them. That way they are at least secure. 🥰 BTW those are all fish bones on the ground! 🤪 And yes fish decomp 😩

[@ES-mc3cc]

Sixties today in Ocala, FL, today, but 30's tonight. Then a warm-up starting tomorrow.

[@sylviahunt3419]

I’m in Maine and the temperature right now is 7 degrees F. @ 6:15pm EST

[@dannyfromquebec7750]

I was at the Salton Sea visitor center 4 days ago .. It's gonna be 78 today in the Imperial Dam area keep up the good work. .. very entertaining

[@SeaCatFl]

Spent 22 years in Florida with it's heat. humidity and Hurricanes. Finally went back home to New England and am loving it. Just took my Fathers Dog out for a walk and it's 14°F. The Dog was ready to go in before I was.

[@sjr7822]

But, it's a "dry heat" This is one of the coldest days no matter how much wood is in the stove, it feels cold. Thank goodness I'm not a homeless person on the street-yet. The two kittens have their spot next to the woodstove, the only place to be in this house.

[@greghall1307]

Incredible kitties that you have Eric. Its 36 here in Abbeville S.C.

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

i remember growing up in Santa Ana California where it was so hot and dry then moving to Florida where its not as hot but still hot and very humid. I prefer Florida, dont miss California

[@catherineduarte4824]

70° in San Antonio Texas 😌 happy Valentine’s Day

[@elizabeth2654]

Ahhh, I can feel that heat💛💛. Here in central Alberta, Canada it is snowing and quite frigid!! Enjoy those blue skies and tons of sunshine 👍

[@heathereusden3029]

Hi , here in MA we have 8 new inches of snow, very pretty, however windchill tonight and tomorrow am -2. Enjoy the warmth for us:)!!

[@donnac.1609]

Just gotta love Opie! He is a busy kitty! His personality is great!

[@TheJackster412]

3 degrees Fahrenheit this morning in Detroit. Got up to a balmy 21 by the afternoon

[@mikelebonner970]

Opie and Tara are precious. They both seem to have adjusted to the buggy. l think with time and patience they'll both walk on a leash just fine. I enjoyed this video. Your content just gets better and better. I can tell you put a lot of time and effort in to make your videos the best they can be. Keep up the great work!! Be safe and have fun!😉

[@johnfielding8386]

Keep traveling buddy, I have been with you since I think, almost the beginning. Your success has been inspiring and I live that with you….makes me very happy.

[@nomadicfanatic]

I appreciate that!

[@roycampsall9614]

It was 2 degrees Fahrenheit hear in Ontario, Canada this morning. Next winter my wife and I are heading to southern Arizona. We are looking forward to spending the winter, 6 months, in warm climates. I really enjoy your videos and adventures. Each one is like a surprise, keeps me coming back.

[@JJ-op6ks]

You'll love it. We left Ottawa on Nov. 9, 2021, one day after they opened the borders. 8 days later were were enjoying the heat in Tucson AZ. On Dec. 1 we moved on to SoCal about 10 miles south of Palm Springs where we remain. Last Friday 101°F (34.8°C) here, don't miss the snow and cold one little bit. When you do hit the road safe travels.

[@ansapo]

And I awoke to 6 inches of snow that wasn't even supposed to happen, here in Taos, NM. But, I hate hot weather (I'm good at 60 - 70). Love the kitties' dinner routine. Tara knows you love her and she can trust you for more food.

[@billwalters4794]

26 degrees in West Virginia. Wish we were there. It was 68 last Thursday. In WV, if you don’t like the weather, just wait 10 minutes.

[@jodycanfield6684]

1976 I was beginning my Senior year of high school. Inside the time capsule will probably be an 8-track tape of Trucker Music, maybe a CB Radio, a polyester suit, a model of a 1976 Trans-AM, poster of Farrah Fawcett and a newspaper with the headline announcing Jimmy Carter as the new President. Salton Sea. If it's like the Great Salt Lake where I live then the smell is probably decaying Brine Shrimp (once sold as "Sea Monkeys")

[@living2ndchildhood347]

South Louisiana: high 66* & low 33*, winds WSW @ 7mph. Sunny!

[@Gunfighter25.5]

It's 65 degrees in Marysville CA north of Sacramento.

[@patriciauselton6460]

"How cold or hot it is where you are, guys"? 60s on Tuesday, 70s on Wednesday... 30 on Thursday and teens overnight. Maybe snow. You were in Oklahoma recently, right? We have the cray-cray weather. Happy travels to you and the kitties. Love seeing the time lapses and the scenery. Stay real out there.

[@karenatkins7714]

Late afternoon in Central Alabama & 60 degrees. Think that will be the lowest high temperature for the next few days.

[@johnnybk20]

Here in Hornbrook California rain and snow this evening.

[@annieyahu676]

73°/55° Thanks for another great video!! Love to see how kitties are coming along with everything ❤️ nice to see them getting along and in the buggy 😃

[@robbiterry38]

50 degrees in kansas. love watching, keep up the cool videos..

[@timothyokane9710]

Up here in Washington it's cool and partly cloudy with a chance of rain or showers at any time day or night,say hello to Tara and Opie.

[@elainefarr3155]

I believe the Salton Sea was filled from overflow from the Colorado river, or a stream that is now used by all the farms in Yuma. One of the reasons it's smelly is because they use run-off from the farms, and it has too many chemicals and sometimes kill the fish. I think, it's been a while since I read the details. It was a great resort idea that didn't really think through the water issue, in the desert... I'd love to visit there sometime, but of course it's best to do what you've done, go in the winter!

[@rivett310]

Cat behavior, good cat parents are always 1 step ahead of them. We Love following your travel life ❤️🌺 🐈 🐈‍⬛

[@jo100]

Southern California, is a very very very Cool 😎 Place to Visit for real, my Brothers and Sisters.

[@pamross4994]

The sand for cats . lol one very big litter box.

[@zzzz-hp7vg]

I appreciate your videos The traveling the content The cats I believe you put a lot of effort in to making them It is appreciated And I said Thank you 😊 I am in Texas And it is 70ﾟ

[@markheil6374]

Huntington Beach, CA and 62 degrees a block from the beach

[@ann-marieahlin6714]

Frome Sweden in the middel we have Temp. about -8 Celsius and a full Moon !!

[@marseapetri179]

The history of Salton Sea and how it was created is a very interesting read. If you were to go to the furthest southern end of the sea you'll find all the fish carcass/bones that cause the stink. There is no real inlet for fresh water and any that exits is toward Mexico. As the water evaporates, more salinity is created. Last I know only Tilapia can survive, but maybe even they are gone now too. If you were to stay on the other (windward) side at Salton City or Desert Shores you don't get the stink. When I was a kid living in San Diego in the 60s (born & raised there) my parents received many invitations to buy property at the "next mecca of SoCal". The water was still fresh and supported boating, even a Yacht club, fishing and water stuff like swimming. Through the years it was all a bust including streets and phony utilities that were never hooked up in the 50s and 60s. I lived in Desert Shores and worked in Palm Springs area about 40 yrs ago.

[@sharonwilson2450]

Hi Eric! We got 5 inches of snow in Easton PA yesterday and today was soo cold! Only went up to maybe 20 degrees. Brrrr!! Those kitties are so funny. The eating routine is a riot! 😄

[@JanetStMary]

55 and Sunny ☀️ here in Yakima, Washington. Enjoy the weather in California, Love your adventures. Stay safe.

[@thatoffgridlife5226]

Awesome man. I’m about to do the same thing with a pull behind and hopefully find somewhere peaceful to eventually reside. It’s in the 40’s here in Tennessee

[@janebailey3743]

61 degrees in New Orleans. Love the quirkiness of the the kitties ❤ 💕

[@sheilawright4957]

It was ---37 with wind chills in Wisco

[@gbotha123]

Hi Eric, I heard your water pump pulsing when you opened the tap slightly for some water in the kitties bowls. Maybe consider a SEAFLO Pre-Pressurized Accumulator Tank from Amazon which you install in line after the water pump outlet which will give you a nice constant flow without the pulsing. It will also extend the life of the water pump as the micro switch won't be switching on and off so often. ;)

[@nomadicfanatic]

I never even know about that fix. Thanks.

[@rosebudadkins6803]

Wow! Great advice. Going to order one for me. Thanks!

[@sunriseskies3883]

Any advice on how to choose one??

[@gbotha123]

@@sunriseskies3883 I believe this is a great option for a 12 Volt water pump system. Ray from Love Your RV shows how it works in his installation. The ones that are available for home water systems are quite a bit larger.

[@gbotha123]

The pressure tank does not require any electrical connection and works with a bladder system inside it. The bladder is pre-filled with air to a certain psi level. They work pretty basic but highly effective with what they are required to do.

[@kareniceland]

25 in New Jersey with a wind chill of 12 today. Wish I was there. Enjoy !

[@brianturner6474]

We live in Valle Vista California and it's 80 and full sun 😎

[@vppnbrent]

I waterskied at Salton Sea in early 60’s. It was a huge body of water plus fishing was good too.

[@allenr.schultz5339]

I had a friend who worked in Carneys in the summers for 6-7 years traveling around while he was in school. Each summer, he loved it. AL

[@allenheaps2084]

What a cool idea to have the flag pole show you where sea level is. For some reason that really struck me as awesome. I loved the rest of the video as well. I'll have to visit the Salton sea, I've heard so much about it .I love your flag! Thanks Eric for taking us along! PS I so love your Comifornia rant... Honestly who would want to live there??? Ps Ps, if that's possible, I love the kitties feeding trick with Tara lol.

[@joycemyers9898]

It's 39 in East Alton at 5pm!

[@shelleystrand5532]

The sand at the Salton Sea is fish bones. It smelled like rotten eggs, but the source of what California officials called a "very large and unusual odour event" has been traced to rotten fish. Official inspectors confirmed the culprit was in fact concentrations of gas produced by decaying fish.

[@HunterAtheist]

Yep. Birds that eat the fish also suffer from the fertilizer and pesticides that have accumulated in the Salton Sea.

[@shellbell2730]

In Topeka KS we will have beautiful 60 degrees tomorrow... Snow Thursday...🤷‍♀️ Your cats are definitely gifts!

[@cheripiez67]

the reason for the carnival in holtville was the annual carrot festival, in case you didn't know that already

[@karenkrukowski5566]

I’m in northern Michigan. It’s 11 degrees here tonight. Expected low tonight is zero. Enjoy the sun & warmth.

[@VickyGeagan]

It has been cold and snowy were I am. The weather is starting to change. End of the week highs around sixty. Lows in the thirties at night. Winter is starting to turn into Spring.