Solo Truck Camping in my Defender | Texas Hill Country

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[@bryanford7637]

I COULD SWEAR, I JUST SAW YOU IN SOUTHLAKE, TX? IF YOU ARE STILL IN THE AREA COME BY SCHLOTZKYS FOR LUNCH...IM THE GM. CAN'T MISS THAT DEFENDER!!!

[@roamingreckless]

Yes!! I was just there lol

[@truthadvocacy]

@@roamingreckless "When cooking over high heat, especially an open flame, you are exposed to two main carcinogens: heterocyclic aromatic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)." says cancer epidemiologist Mary Beth Terry, PhD, professor of epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

[@LOTStreets]

Yeah I was curious if that was her coming through Houston

[@familyovereverything1405]

@@truthadvocacy wtf? Your weird

[@Greeneyedguy24]

@@roamingreckless not far from me. I’m in Frisco Tx

[@connienixon6373]

Safety tip for solo's. Two chairs, two drink containers. It's all about first glances.

[@onmyway7363]

A huge pair of hiking boots outside the van or tent.... 🥾

[@allisonwanderland9917]

And a baseball hat that says NRA

[@teresap.5991]

🧐💯👌

[@abdul58]

Great advice. Thx

[@northwestitude]

Yes!!!!

[@SharonBlair-p2d]

I am watching all your old videos...Blue truly was an amazing dog...l think you are fantastic..you have that certain charismatic personality..people love you and you are so gorgeous..best quality is your love of dogs...all the best always

[@mufasta8322]

You remember the hammock? Blue: "Are you kidding" 🤣 👍

[@juanitagarcia958]

The caves in the Hill country are beautiful 😍 Can't wait for the next video. Thanks for taking us along!

[@RoyWright210]

I definitely take for granted being able to just walk into black rifle on Main Street here in Boerne and get a latte whenever I want.

[@donnamarie5395]

yay! an extra early video on a thursday and I played hookie from work....i love Spring! I'm in California (Sacramento) So good to see you and Blue out in the sunshine and enjoying life!!! Whenever I get down I think of your words"life is too short to be unhappy!" thank you so much for being our inspiration to follow your heart

[@incorporeal7614]

Hey im from truckee...............ok well....thats all I really have to say! Bye.

[@donnamarie5395]

@@incorporeal7614 hey Truckee Trucster! Nice to meet you! Love Tahoe area

[@moneytactics9658]

I love how Blue knows to pick up his leash a walk his self lol to cute!!! Smart boy!!!

[@cathygail9204]

Get a cover for your spare so it doesn't deteriorate from the sun.

[@ResQ405A]

Your favorite coffee is Black Rifle (mine too)... but, you realize you're in the HOME of Black Rifle? The first store is in Boerne. Mat Best and JT live in Boerne. The Black Rofle RANGE is in Boerne. All the Black Rifle "friends" like Demolition Ranch are also from Boerne

[@scottlewis5755]

Nope. Founded by Evan Hafer in SLC, UT. Evan was in my unit in the NG. Mat Best and the crew invested in the company and they eventually moved primary operations to TX. The original is still here - 1144 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. I used visit them routinely to pickup orders as opposed to having it mailed back in the 2015 timeframe - Long before they moved offices. Hell, Mat had an office there back in the day. Regardless, good coffee.

[@nickwood7223]

Awesome . My dad drove a series 2 swb from The uk thru Congo and back . In 1973 . I have a pigmy jungle people bow and case made out of treeba4k .

[@RoseofSharon3]

Blue, really loves his momma. You are his everything looks like. He is a beautiful dog.

[@joe7004]

I love the fact that you turn to your dad for cooking advice, don’t feel silly. Everybody Hass to start someplace. You’re a lucky girl to have that kind of relationship with your dad and he’s even luckier to have you turn to him for advice. You touch my heart with this be safe out there.❤

[@shelley6746]

Blue is very well trained with manners & returns promptly and he’s so stinkin cute❤ I’m enjoying your 50 state defender drive 😊

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

Most definitely 💙

[@jeffk464]

Velcro dogs, they don't like to be far from their handler. Typically you don't have to worry about them running away, unless they see a squirrel.

[@nomaderic]

If you want to see the natural beauty of the hill country in all its glory go directly west. Lost Maples State Park and Garner State Park are two of the best in the state. They call that area between the two "the alps of texas". Highway 337 from Medina to Leakey is one of the best drives in all of Texas

[@joebowen334]

So true beautiful area

[@BFVgnr]

Topochico is awesome! A nice refreshing drink for summer is 12 ounces of TC with 6 ounces of Tonic water with a splash of lemon juice.

[@carlrowe3507]

Your pup loves you and he's following you bc he wants to see what you are seeing behind him . Take care dear .

[@amybear2941]

Hello , I use to live in Texas & Michigan. I Would check or watch for snakes in Texas . I use to let my dog Sunshine off a leash at Lower Huron Metro Park in Belleville, Michigan and I climbed across a log and Sunshine my Alaskan Malamute jumped across and she landed on a snake. We Love your Adventures and want you to be safe . Also like others are saying your a beautiful lady inside and out and and I agree about being aware of your surroundings. Love you Maria and Blue .

[@belindamceathron304]

I agree about snakes. A rattlesnake avoidance class would be good for Blu.

[@amybear2941]

@@belindamceathron304 I agree

[@jasonjones5213]

The cave tour sounds fun, especially since you're the only one.Sparkling water all day long.

[@thunderstruck5484]

Glad you’re not still up here in north Texas we got huge storms and tornado,

[@jackmeyers40]

You should pick up a torch lighter that attaches to a 1 lb. bottle. Its a game changer for starting fires. Also we love when you asked your dog. "Can you get up here"? He was all "hell ya" and jumped up .Love your videos and happy trails.

[@Zeezu70]

Excellent suggestion - I use those propane torches for starting campfires all the time, they're the best! I even bought a few of the torch heads to store in among my camp gear and in my vehicle just so I always have a spare - Coleman makes a small affordable one.

[@TexasDragRacingVideo]

Came here to watch outdoor camping. Stayed for Blue 😂

[@terry4265]

My favorite of all the sites out there. Love her and her dog. Oh, how great it would be to be that happy. So Jealous . Ha :)

[@moshrash]

Gotta agree with your Dad. Cooking summer sausage is a good way to craft a self defense weapon.

[@rifleman1873]

Just found you. Love your vibe, everything from the LR Defender to your dog and your attitude. Subscribed

[@jennyoden7076]

You can have your own fire in a portable fire pit, but when there’s a no campfire restriction, it’s just none allowed in ground cause of spread! Especially here in Texas cause our weather is unpredictable!! And durning summer it’s very hot & dry, as we have had drought issues and there, a ground fire can spread rapidly!!!!!!!

[@Random-Wanderer232]

Thanks for taking us along, Maria! ❤

[@Bigsky1886]

He’s trying to make you jealous with that stick 🤣

[@lawerencehughes4837]

Hi, I have a 10 state road trip to do my 50 states. thank you and Blue for showing it is possible. Road trip!!!

[@one567]

Swear you are almost my fav KZbinr :P Funny AF that sarcasm is fire. Love the vids. keep safe.

[@debslifesimplified6406]

Blue moves to the front seat, cause that is the front door, he is protecting you. Look forward to the cave footage. I enjoyed your video.

[@In_MT]

When someone invites you on a "Private" Cave tour.... it's a murder date, and a DATELINE episode. I can hear Keith Morrison warming up. :-). Seriously, I Hope it was wonderful and safe.

[@robertj7834]

😂😂😂

[@mommygarcia9137]

I know right ! That’s what it sounds like !

[@catherine3684]

My first thought too, hahahaha!

[@pamela9029]

I know. Me watching yo much ID channel Was thinking same thing 😮.

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

You guys watch too much TV

[@katietaylor3525]

LOVE YOUR SHIRT!!!! BEST BAND OF ALL TIME

[@GF-pc5bt]

Love the hiking shoes….LMAo ….Blue is the reason i watch… thanx !!

[@JonathanMoralez-lq2po]

I love Boerne! that's my backyard pretty much. check out Guadalupe River State park in Spring Branch! your not too far! its beautiful . welcome to Texas

[@richardhanley3411]

Every chance I get I roast summer sausage over a fire. Don't knock it till you try it. Anyway you and your pup have a great wonderful time and the very best of life. Enjoy the cave.peace out

[@kymcrowart7876]

No bears down there in south Texas. Rattlesnakes maybe….coyotes and bobcats for sure…definitely wild hogs….but…no bears…..

[@Nick17354]

I've never, ever, seen summer sausage that needs to be cooked. It's slow smoked, and ready to eat out of the package, like, always.

[@charlescahoon3557]

Most of us Texans move the r in Pedernales in front of the d. confuses the tourists.😂. Perdenales!

[@Stealthnomad007]

The sausage dance was absolutely hysterical!!!!

[@bigcpodcast]

We used to camp at garner state park and it was fun our first time camping 🏕️ it was cold but fun.😊

[@Boomer1960]

Lol 😂 summer sausages are eaten without cooking. I’m sure it didn’t hurt it, to heat it. I lol when you called Dad to see if you peel off the “paper”

[@crazychris7417]

Love Fredericksburg! Small German town, great food an shops and a cool doggy store there too! Hike enchanted rock! It’s the best!

[@jules3135]

🚨 FIRE STARTING TIP MARIA!!!! Dip cotton balls in wax from the wax warmers and boom fire starters 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 Works great!!

[@teddyg210]

I moved to Boerne a few years ago and didn't know about this place. I've got to try it out now.

[@davebehaveok]

Way to go Tom! Tom for the win. Gonna have to go check this place out when I go up north ❤

[@ronflippo4577]

Bear Spray don’t work on rattlers or copperheads. That’s the main problem walking in the woods you always have to be scanning the ground watching where you step

[@heidiphillips5797]

'I absolutely love watching you & Blues travels, Your videos are just pure escapism for me. The love & devotion you & Blue share is so precious!! It is so good to just watch something so carefree & innocent in this world of doom & gloom, Thank you for continuing to share a bit of your world!! 🐺🇱🇷👧'

[@michaelbryant2071]

Blues travels, sounds like a great name for a band. Let's see Blues Journey, no. Blues Trip, no. Blues Traveler? No, it sounds corny.

[@mariasant7810]

“Blue’s Travels” would be a great kids book. Blue traveling the 50 states :)

[@michaelturano7522]

While in Texas Head west to Big bend region Terlingua … Lajitas Marathon Alpine Ft Davis Marfa

[@Esco33]

That's so cool that you were staying in Boerne, TX, just up the road from me. I'd recognize the Texas Hill Country landscape anywhere.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Super cool appreciate you sharing, I’ll watch for the cave tour catch you on the next one

[@dand9244]

you are great with your dog, he is trained very well

[@janieramirez5780]

He's so handsome that Blue 💙🐶 and yes he understands lol 😆

[@charlesgoodwin5016]

Come to NC. We have all weather all at once this time of year. It was fall this morning, and spring by noon.

[@melissamcclain34]

Having lived in NC I can definitely attest to this!! I always say North Carolina weather is bipolar lol it was in the 80's last week and below freezing this week

[@charlesgoodwin5016]

@@melissamcclain34 it has been a crazy week here for sure.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Maria. Lovely video. Thanks so much for sharing a look at your life solo truck camping in a camper in Texas Hill County. 🌼

[@Joeybz1]

It’s spring break in Texas and almost everyone does something. You were in Johnson City.! Wonderful winery there called, Texas Hills. Great people.

[@thehattersmadness1957]

As another herder breed, my corgi is always on my heels also. Very sketchy on steps. And yes, she gets stepped on too! Make sure you watch for ticks while hiking and getting back into your rig. They are soooo tiny and hard to see. I am so happy you two are back on the road. Happy trails!❤😊

[@simplybeingme]

I love how Blue just follows you everywhere hahahha

[@toddspring534]

Love sparkling water but ice cold Poland Spring is my favorite. My daughter has a mini Aussie named Blue and I think same age he's 8. Love the videos Maria great job!

[@laurasating9828]

Love your vehicle and your beautiful dog!

[@beccabeauty84]

Hey, you were in my neck of the woods! Hope you enjoyed the hill country.

[@BenSHammonds]

that is a pretty part of TX, Im up in northeast corner :) This was nice to watch, travel safe and have much joy

[@bluscraps]

Omg!!! So glad to see youre in the hill country. Im just 30 min north of you in kerrville. If you were here on saturday id take you around to all the pretty sights!! Look up enchanted rock.....its a cant miss.

[@danielr5565]

Beautiful as always Maria....you too Blue!!

[@jeffmcculloch9113]

Just ran across your feed. Always wanted to chk out the Tx hill country. More motivated now. 👍

[@kevinleary5244]

Dang such a good well behaved dog! I have a mini Australian shepherd named blue and he is wild and not good with anyone but my family.

[@joeyrodriguez5628]

Awesome! You’re in my neck of the woods.

[@marksanford3907]

You’re just down the road from me! Thanks for taking us along, have fun, be safe!💪🏻

[@rrrrrrtt1]

Great adventure. Thanks, Maria!

[@heathermachala7623]

If I was guaranteed a blue then I would would get 10 dogs! He's such a good boy!!

[@ChasingTaradise]

Girl, I must ask, what is the plan for AK and HI? I wonder about that every time you say “50 state road trip” 😅

[@PNWXPLR]

Blu is living the dream in this video! He looks so happy❤ As far as him jumping in the front seat, I wonder if it's because he was used to being able to see out the windows of Ru. His protection mode activates and he needs to be able to see out. Looking forward to the cave videos😊 So glad you're on the road again!

[@janecoe9407]

THAT DOG IS SMARTTTTTTTTTTT/

[@sandrad8550]

I kept waiting for you to try and say "Boerne". 😂😂 It case you haven't figured it out, it's Burr-knee. You got close, real close on "Pedernales." So glad you like The Hill Country! I think you might also like Big Bend! Talk about wide open spaces!!

[@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson]

Hi Maria awesome video. You look so happy to be in the woods. Blue is just so cute. Can't wait until the cave video. Be safe.

[@Alexandra0707]

My home to be. I hope that you loved Bourne ❤

[@Liz_Au-enstar]

Girl you inspire me so much to hit the road, your living my dream!!!!

[@roamingreckless]

Do it!!

[@nickdavis8467]

Hi Maria, another great video, cant wait for the next one. spent a few months in Texas a few years ago. wish I could come back but sadly poor health means I cant. All the very best to you and Blue, from Nick in England UK.

[@Godzilla_2005]

Blue is just loving life 😂

[@fredricjulien8738]

Cooking on a candle! How cool is that? If I had known such a thing existed, I would have clued you in on that a long time ago. 🤩Sorry about the burning ban. I've never cooked summer sausage on an open flame, but I've cooked venison sausage which is very similar on a campfire. It has the wrapper around it too. So great seeing you, Blue & Poe actually overnighting in a campground instead of a Walmart parking lot. Introvert cave tour, how lucky can you get? 😄

[@richardsilva3915]

Maria good morning or good evening which whichever one it is but your dad is right you don't have to cook summer sausage it's been already cooked🙂

[@calvinburkholder356]

Be safe out there I'm done wit trucking but next journey in something smaller then my semi named blue. Awesome videos

[@toddhayden181]

If you haven't made it to Illinois you have to stop in shawnee national forest it's beautiful

[@andrewmcphail1708]

Dang girl, I wish I knew you were over in Boerne. I’m only 15 miles away in north San Antonio. would of been cool for a meet & greet!

[@CommonSenseHuman]

You were just in my old neighborhood of dripping springs. Too bad you couldn’t camp at Pedernales…it’s a cool spot. Hopefully you stopped in at Dally’s Down under right on the corner of 290 and the road that took you to Pedernales. One more thing, grab a handful of link from a laundromat dryer and use that to get kindling going. You’ll have a raging fire in no time.

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

Can’t wait till next week!!!😬 ❄️💜❄️

[@TheRealEstateNate]

Please be safe in your travels, I have a daughter and it scares the hell out of me of the thought of her doing this.

[@huse3130]

Merry Christmas to you and BLUE!

[@RigiLiquid945]

I rarely drink carbonated drinks, so still water it is. Cool vid.

[@makapa2u]

Ha my daughters mini Australian Shepard’s name is pepper - loves hikes and will listen not to chase elk or deer on command- loves herding small dogs at the park 🤪

[@deborahlutz9225]

Blue sleeps wherever he thinks he needs to protect you. When a dog sleeps with their back to you it means he trusts you and is looking out for you. If he sleeps in front seat he may be sensing possible danger from that direction

[@deborahlutz9225]

I am a veterinarian so I’m not just making this stuff up. He loves you so much - I can see it in his face!!

[@sammyyammy7293]

Find sparkling water has a funny taste to it. Hence why still water is the best.

[@mdpowerwashingllc5207]

Blue is an amazing dog. Awesome content!

[@bettercallace5794]

watching from philippines ❤️🇵🇭

[@A.TAYLOR]

A portable campfire?!?! I just learned of a new product I will have to try myself. 💙

[@wirnet2084]

I just started following your channel and so far it's great!! Stay safe out there and thanks for the great video's!!

[@glyndabonner1078]

Blue is so cool

[@grahamhenry8176]

Love your channel!

[@UncleBuddy1994]

Those are some sweet looking kicks 👟👟

[@RipShot3391]

When she said there were worms hanging from trees I naturally said. "nice, free bait"

[@82delta]

Just FYI Boerne TX is home of Demolition Ranch, Vet Ranch, Off the Ranch, and several others. Keep a look out for Matt Carriker and Meredith and visit the "Bunker Branding" clothing store of his.