Two Days Camping Highway 395: California's BEST Road Trip

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[@NikkiDelventhal]

Happy Friday! What did you guys think about the adventure this week? Are there any road trips you would like to see Camper RV and I cover here? Let us know! Also, Thanks to our sponsors and your support we are able to share these wild adventures! Save 20% on your system and your first month is free when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Visit SimpliSafe.com/KZbin to customize yours! Try SimpliSafe risk-free. If you don’t love it, return it for a full refund within 60 days. Thanks SimpliSafe for sponsoring this video!

[@imrohitn]

Why why ... please take the camera !!! 😂😂

[@JerryArafatso-zy3gz]

Look for dinosaur bones in north Dakota

[@misspeplo3387]

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

[@heartdawg]

Grovers Hot Springs and hike to the falls. Off hwy 89 in the Eastern Sierras by Markleville. You can stay on our land. You are always welcome!🤗

[@SS1RGS]

Northern or Southern US?

[@SandalSanders]

Omgoodness! The day I met my inspiration!!! I’ll never ever forget that moment! Thank you for being you! Thank you for inspiring so many of us! ❤❤❤ I’m so grateful for you!

[@jwohlers94]

Love your great spirit..contagious, makes me realize I dont stay happy thankful enough..for people like you and Nicki and your cute smart pets

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Sandal!!!! It was A JOY to meet you! Thank you for sharing your light and your bad a$$ Prius with us! See you on the road again soon, my friend!

[@brianmoore4299]

Loved seeing that meeting of two strangers on the same path. Sandal you are so full of happiness and joy. I can't wait to see the video Nikki makes when you her and cousin Sarah camp together. Make it happen Nikki.

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Also, everyone, Sandal just started her KZbin journey and did her first upload! Go check her out!

[@SandalSanders]

🥰🥰🥰 I cannot wait to see you again! And thank you all for your very kind words! Nikki also inspired me to finally post my first KZbin! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Raiyacorsiglia]

Camper looks so happy in this footage (he always looks happy.) what a great life you are giving to that lovely pup(s)!

[@nancyrobertslp]

Sandal is a gem. She was so sweet and funny and what great energy. Loved this trip so much as I grew up in Lone Pine!!!

[@cboyle707]

I think I said this about a week ago, but Camper is SO into it. He loves, I mean loves looking at the scenery. He loves it all and does it all with a huge smile on his face. I can just here him thinking "Jackpot!" and now he has a little buddie. It's just awesome. Thanks Nikki!

[@NikkiDelventhal]

He really is so happy just cruising and exploring! The happiest dog on the planet!

[@StanFarleyMusic]

Rodney appears to be really getting into it, too!

[@gracieg7601]

Of course the dogs are so fun! Who doesn’t love a dog or two? Lol if you meet people who do not love dogs, look out and get away from them!

[@lanieparker5730]

I catch your videos every Friday and about halfway through my face feels weird. I put my hands on my cheeks…they are pushed way up. I’m smiling! I’m smiling throughout your video! Your life makes me so happy. Thank you for posting.

[@MsJess27]

I bought an old 4x4 ambulance inspired by you wishing to live your life, not happening as yet but inching bit by bit to get the feel of it. Thank you brave lady 😊❤ from Australia

[@jaya1000]

395 is such a beautiful drive. Im spoiled to live so close. First time i went to tahoe and back i didnt want to go back to the city. Makes me happy to see someone who has been all over the world appreciate 395 so much

[@jaya1000]

@Nikkidelventhal-ju9cu nice try fake nikki

[@robertlannon]

395 has always been a favorite drive, seeing at the National Park Service has brought Manzanar to life, all those places from near Boron to the intersection at highway 70 favorites...

[@rogertemple7193]

This is another awesome video of your travels around the country with Camper and Rodney a beautiful weekend y'all.🇺🇲🚐🚐🇺🇲

[@billwentz5014]

You do such a fabulous job! Thanks for the 395 trip! My wife is an avid swimmer and over did the salt water swim. When combined with a lack of appropriate sun screen, made for a very uncomfortable few days. So tells your views to make sure they get both plenty of sun protection and a good fresh water rinse on leaving the lake.

[@trueloveingod2691]

Such beautiful scenery and locations. You are blessed with your little guys to daily partake of these treasures. Stay safe. Peace.

[@yunglukiebabe]

This is why California is the best state

[@tammyteej861]

So sad taxes and business policies are so ridiculous! Get rid of that government and it would be fantastic

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Hi, friends 😊 happy weekend everyone! 💚 Omg is that your dad in the intro? I'm sooo excited now! Love him! He's so much fun 😁

[@NikkiDelventhal]

I’m planning on filming another Dan Delventhal film soon !!! Yay!

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

​@@NikkiDelventhal this makes me super happy! I've been wanting to request another video with one (or many) of your family members appearing in it for a while now. But didn't want to seem demanding. I've always said I want you to do and make videos that YOU want to do and that make you happy. So any chance of a Delventhal family member appearance makes me grin. I think we can all agree that Dan Delventhal makes everyone happy though 😁

[@outandaboutwithsamiam5034]

The Marine Corps has a Mountaineering school in Pickel Meadows not far from Bishop. Its where we learn mountain climbing, rappelling and general mountain survival skills.....ive trained there several times throughout my career....this video and seeing those beautiful Sierra Navada Mountains brought back so many good memories.

[@steelheadranger]

Know it well. Right overlooking the West Walker River by 395. I like fly fishing it in the early to mid-season. Vet from Ft Bragg NC Airborne US Army here. Semper Fi. Nothing but respect.

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Love that you show us your route on a map now... i wish other travel you tubers would do it. It is SO much easier to visualise.

[@NED07]

This is where I grew up. Love seeing you sharing the area.

[@erics3527]

I am glad you shared the names of many of the locations. 395 is also one of my favorite highways.

[@Rexodus014]

Wow! What a great area for a road trip . . . Thanks, Nikki, for your great "tour guide" narrative and video shots. Happy trails to you !

[@Jr.noveske14.5]

You and Ryan Twomey …. Best van life channels on the KZbin.

[@raymonddimuzio5115]

Nikki, love to see videos with you and your Dad, you two are an inspiration for Dad and Daughter relationships! I have said it before, it is obvious that the tree did not fall from from the Apple! Have Fun! Great Trip!

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Thank you! Such a wonderful compliment to even be remotely like my Dad! He’s such an inspiration 🫶🏼🥰

[@raymonddimuzio5115]

@@NikkiDelventhal Early on watching your videos, I always wondered where you got your energy and love for life and when I saw you and your Dad together for the first time, well, yep, that was my answer! Thank you for sharing you and your Mom and Dad's adventures on the road. It is my pleasure to watch!

[@pianogal853]

I used to drive 395 2ce a year from Oregon, since my folks lived in Lone Pine, but I've never stopped at so many of those great places! Thanks, Nikki!

[@pamela-Still-Have-Hope]

Absolve this video! Sandal sent me over now I’m hooked!!! Very informative, breathtaking views and love your energy!!!❤❤❤

[@joeyk803c]

Camped in Independence CA over Memorial day weekend last year. June Lake Loop was absolutely beautiful to see. And even being in summer, the water was still ice cold. 395 is absolutely amazing highway to drive through and check out. Want to go back

[@underthetornado]

I live a mile off 395 in a living ghost town. It's amazing out here!!!!!

[@hhgttg8034]

Highway US 6, departing out of Bishop deserves a mention. Built in the late 30's it is known as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Starts in Bishop and goes to the East Coast, Provincetown MA. 3,652 miles in all. Of course a visit to the Cerro Gordo Ghost Town is also a must.

[@swanie5502]

your dogs look like they are having a great time! How fun!

[@jontherolla]

I missed seeing my Boy Camper! So glad he is still living a wonderful life...he deserves it! Hi to you too Ms. Nikki!

[@clarkesexplorations5569]

Thanks for the tour Nikki. Things I'll probably never see myself.

[@randymyers5055]

Many memories of 395 driving up from Santa Barbara, CA and going on my family’s Eastern Sierrra Trout Opener to fish Crowley, Convict and all the Uune Loop Lakes from 2001-2012. Thank you for the memories. Haven’t been up there for years. ❤❤❤

[@robandkarenphotography]

Well now you've done it LOL. As a photographer you have totally peaked my interest in the ghost town and the Columns. They truly are a geoloical wonder. Two great places to do some photography. Thanks for sharing CHEERS.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

if you do the Ghost Town Bodie get there early in the year like she did or in the summer go early it gets very hot out there and lots of people can show up .

[@neenac_05]

I’m so happy I one of your videos popped up. Now I must watch all your past videos to get caught up. You’re so inspiring and I love your positive energy!

[@pcatful]

Mono lake area is the finest. The visitor center / bookstore is awesome. Your dogs are fantastic.

[@Gerald-do9yg]

Miss Nikki, Thanks for sharing this tribute to Hwy. 395! Fell in love with that route over 50 yrs. ago, been Too Long; need to get back. You and the boys travel safe out there! God Bless, gg🙏🙏🙏❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤠🤠☝️☝️☝️

[@theathjr]

Nikki I would have to agree with you. Highway 1 is spectacular but 395 is hands down my favorite in California. Next time you’re passing through the June Lake Loop make sure to stop at the Silver Lake Cafe. Amazing food. Tell the clerk in the store to put it on my tab. Opener Cabin #12. 👊

[@trishtimmons4336]

I love seeing how much you appreciate and enjoy 395. It's my second home during the summer (I live on the other side of Yosemite, so I anxiously wait for Tioga Pass to open). I'm headed over tomorrow night after work for a few days with my pup. You're amazing! Maybe someday I'll run in to ya and say hello. Keep adventuring!

[@joeythenomad]

Showering with a view at June Lake? Can't beat that.

[@NikkiDelventhal]

The best!

[@FreedomRock44]

One sleeps and the other is the FAITHFUL CO-Pilot!!!!!

[@profleo4351]

Lived in CA my whole life and have never seen those cool places. Placed in my mental to do list. Btw Sandal is awesome for bringing her cat along. Thank you Nikki for sharing

[@SandalSanders]

My cat adventures too! She’s amazing! 🥰

[@profleo4351]

Cool cat, she's awesome too😊

[@joannebohan2243]

Yes post her link !!! We’ll watch her too

[@neal99]

Awesome seeing the inspiration you spread you definitely have inspired me I've been taking people on tours through Arizona for years and a lot of my inspiration came from you I swear we crossed paths in the Superstition Mountains a few years ago before I watched you it was just you and camper

[@rubenbetancourt1539]

...and that's the way a true infuencer influences! How wonderful!

[@SS1RGS]

Pretty cool how your dogs are chill will each other!

[@NED07]

I've been swimming in Mono Lake too!! the buoyancy in the water is incredible

[@ldvan100]

Jack Schat, the original starter of the bakery, lived at my GrandMothers house when he immigrated here from Holland... That was 65yrs ago, I think.. I was maybe 5 or 6yrs old then.. Remember him, quite a story teller from being in Holland during WW2....

[@mexine]

Hi Nikki _another beautiful ❤ blog with info and discoveries that I would never ever have seen if it weren’t for you. I have travelled to and lived in many countries in my life but now I am an old expat in Europe and travels have been cut short 😢 Thank you, thank you😊

[@yardboy3955]

This is a great video, love the stops and your energy. Thanks

[@pwabbit]

I loved going for a swim in the Hot Creek Hot Springs. It was around 10 years ago that they closed them to swimming. I heard that someone got scalded when some super heated water came out. It's an amazing area.

[@khiembolsa]

Thank You Nikki, you are so awesome, Highway 395 sound so interesting, we just put it on our List ...

[@sherbeth814]

I just subscribed. Absolutely love this video!! I had tears in my eyes. Sandal sent me here. She’s pretty incredible❣️❣️❣️

[@SandalSanders]

❤❤❤

[@ReneeRidgeway]

Hi Nikki, Camper, and Rodney, I love you all, and thanks for sharing this amazing adventure with us and taking us along on your journey! I can't wait to drive the 395 Rt.! Looks like an abundance of beauty and fun! 🐾 💜 💚 💛 🐕 🐕🙌 🤗

[@lawrence5039]

I think 395 may be the best kept 'secret' for a scenic/fun drive. I lived in S.Diego and visited relatives in Reno often and 395 was so much more fun than CA5 to US80 ....(the faster route). So scenic, glad you went so I can re-live old "395" memories. Thanks.

[@BrendonsPodcast]

Hey @NikkiDelventhal Brine shrimp are also found in the Great Salt Lake in Utah.

[@ImranAli-dx4bn]

I was waiting for new vlog after I saw your instagram story 😍

[@Mrs.Williams2you]

Sandal!!!! 🩵🩵🩴🩴🩴 love her!

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Same!!!!

[@SandalSanders]

🥰🥰🥰

[@bikingal4283]

ok, this vid goes into my folder of road trips to be taken, bucket list style.. I'm from the deep south and cannot wait to hit the west coast one day.. I'm 71yo but having seen so many of your vids there are places I know I just HAVE TO SEE....been following you for awhile and love your enthusiasm, and your dogs... also I can verify that SimpliSafe is great,... had it about 10 yrs now and love it... can turn on my alarms no matter where I'm traveling via my phone.... I've seen some commenting that they would love to see you come to the East coast, maybe New England and do your stuff... would love that....take care

[@danashelton8564]

Really loved this video and journey. I'm a Sandal Sanders fan, and she shared you with us.

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Awww! Thank you for coming over here to support too!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@cindymass3405]

Can’t believe you didn’t show my favorite waterfall on June Lake Loop. It’s so surprising to come around the corner and there it is and you are there in spring when it’s usually massive.

[@TheBoricuaGamer]

How beautiful California is, I had never seen it beyond the cities, excellent video.👍

[@SteveOwsley-p8j]

Absolutely LOVE all the smiles. So genuine.

[@Jim-fe2xz]

We used to camp at Mono Village near Bridgeport. On the way home I would stop at Aberdeen where there's a small fishing creek. My daughter would hop out, catch a fish, release it and we'd be on our way in around 15 minutes. Just a fun little tradition from long ago. Highway 395 is beautiful. We water skied on Lake Topaz. When we got out of the water we were green from the algae bloom going on at the time LOL. Thanks for sharing!

[@MichelleG819]

Love this video and that you feature @sandalsanders. I can’t wait to be able to visit these places. Thank you both for sharing your experiences.

[@NikkiDelventhal]

She was such a joy to meet!

[@SandalSanders]

🥰🥰🥰

[@mrossie747]

I did it!!! I watched all your videos in eight days! You are fantastic, and so is Camper and RV.

[@chuckavigliano7140]

Hey 395 is a beautiful drive, plus if you come back up through Yosemite on 120 it's heavenly

[@BobbieRosalie-kd3tq]

Your latest upload is a testament to your relentless effort, it's both motivating and enlightening.

[@lisahesse6783]

Hi Nikki, I drive a semi for a living and I try to take the 395 into California as often as I can. Since my truck is 73 feet long nose to tail I can't see all that you have shown. Love your videos.

[@toddmullin-3519]

I am so glad that you noticed the girl in the Prius and stopped to talk to her.

[@SandalSanders]

Me too!!!!🎉

[@khrfx4715]

I know it's just coming out of winter at the time of this video, but you completely bypassed one of the most incredible hikes into the Sierras just a few minutes south of Crowley Lake. It's called Tom's Place, at least that is the sign you will see on HWY 395 that leads you to and up Rock Creek Canyon. At the end is a parking lot that marks the trailhead for "Little Lakes Valley Trail" that takes you along 6-7 beautiful lakes in a relatively short distance. I think I measured it at about 3 miles one-way. Best time to hike it is in the Fall.

[@lauriestrong9972]

The Eastern side of the Sierras is definitely one of my favorites.

[@chrisbailey2861]

Great video as always!!!! I believe Lake Mono in Ca is also where they filmed a bit of the Clint Eastwood movie High Plain Drifter.....the town of Lago. Pretty cool. As always, thanks for bringing us along!!!!!

[@SequoiaX]

I love you jumping into your seat so many times in each episode ! ♥ So much more satisfying and dramatic than being seen hauling yourself up and in - sort of like jumping into a convertible sports car. I was wondering if your driver's door actually opens?

[@ablokeandablue3125]

This is great timing!! We leave for our 395 road trip next week. We are starting at Lone Pine and heading north. Thanks so much for all the info Nikki. Finley and I will put it to good use 😊

[@cq7415]

I love hwy 395 also. Traveled that many times and is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@khit1416]

Ahh Mammoth!! The best area to visit so many lakes!

[@Mike_Novak]

My three fav areas in the country have not changed in the last 30 years and are still the eastern Sierra, southern Utah, and the Oregon Coast.

[@rgmcmichael]

As a resident of the sierras pls remind your audience that when they visit these special places to leave no trace and also to pick up any trash others have carelessly left behind. Thank you

[@kjchard]

how much did you pick up today?

[@yellowbirdbakes5558]

Hi Nikki. I liked that you mentioned that this video road trip being totally dog friendly. I live in California and looking into a camping/road trip with my 2 dogs. Thank you for sharing and showing too.

[@josemedeiros007]

I went through Tioga Pass in 2010 or 2011, and it was beautiful, the most scenic lakes I had ever seen, and there was still snow melting in August when I was there. Tioga Pass resort also had great Pecan and Chocolate Pie.

[@clarkleakins879]

I think TPR is still closed from the heavy snow damage a few years ago. Same with Saddlebag lake resort.

[@jasonlin9976]

Nikki you are such an inspiration to everyone including me and such a great tour guide. I've never been on Highway 395, but it seems like and blast. I will definitely be going there the next time I'm in California. Be safe and happy travels see ya next week.

[@cjsnow539]

That’s one of my favorite drives. I’ve been on every mile of 395 from San Diego to Canada! Helped that I went to college at Gonzaga in Spokane which is only a block off of 395! And been skiing mammoth since I was 3! But shhhh. Don’t tell everyone. The good part is it’s not well known. They’ve taken all my camping spots over now and they are run by the forest service by reservation only. Well I’ve enjoyed it for 50 years before it got popular

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

Will have to try 395. Looks like a great area with lots of variety of sites to explore. We have Overlanded for years. Now we have a small camping trailer and a 4Runner. We do camp with Sammy our cat. He is not as adventurous as Camper, but seems to like camping quite a bit. It gives us options of Boondocking, camping in traditional camp sites or our favorite going to Hipcamps...Kind of like BnB's only camp sites. Love your videos, will be out in the Utah, Arizona and Colorado areas this summer. Who knows, maybe we will cross paths someday...Peace.

[@ferretzfan]

395 - one of my favorite places, too. ❤

[@salorjim1000]

Nice to see Topaz Lake, I will be making a trip up there soon as we are looking to move to Topaz Lake from Southern California.

[@FreedomRock44]

Video Paused I saw the first five seconds and said YEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWW BIG DAN is back in the house!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRING THE THUNDER DAN!!!!!!!! Go Nikki!!!!!!! Camper, ROdney pumped!!!!!! Okay Unpause.

[@andyrichey1192]

Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about girl, just breathtaking scenery love it here watching 12 days later 6:38 PM Wednesday, June 12 good to see you👍👍😎

[@davestuart8864]

As always great video ! Loved the fan with the Prius! Your an inspiration Nikki!!!😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤ thanks 🙏

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

I got my 1st van in Oct and in March I had to stop driving it because the brakes needed fixed, now I finally got a job so I will be fixing them and taking mini-trips for now on my days off. I cannot wait to start these new experiences. I was inspired by you and many others, tried living in my car for a couple of weeks spending time in Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, LA and finally made it to one of my dream destinations since I was a teen...San Francisco! After that I knew that I needed a van...so yes, you inspired me and pushed me to try this out! (I make content as well!)

[@houstonka]

How amazing that lady saw you and stop you. Awesome❤❤❤❤

[@garybarr1045]

I'm nearly 80 years old and have traveled 395 since I was a 17 year old out of the San Fernando Valley (Southern Cal). I now live in Gardnerville, NV, a couple miles off of 395. Your trip gives me recall after recall. Beautiful. Thank you! 🙂

[@NoiRosales]

Mga rich ayahay jud❤❤❤

[@natalienetanya7401]

Those shots in Alanama Hills!!! 😍 Thanks for taking us with you! 🎉

[@andyrichey1192]

That is awesome Nikki God bless her and you too for what you do and share. I know I will never get to drive down that road but I get to see it through your eyes. I really appreciate you yeah yeah❤️👍👍😎

[@wyioughta]

yup thats you! Camper and RV too. Americans in our backyard doing backyard stuff. lucky young lady got to bump into you guys. that was fun.

[@robdude1969]

We just got back from big motorcycle ride through there... you saw a lot more than we did!!!

[@hbee921]

Hi Nikki, Rodney, and Camper! Have fun and enjoy your adventures!🌟🌟🌟❤

[@joek6791]

Camper and Rodney Rock. Well done, enjoyed visiting these spots from my couch:)

[@MrfiX725]

JEALOUS!!! The 395 is my favorite drive. My Bucket List is to drive the entire 395 from Hesperia, CA to the Canadian Border in Laurier, WA. I've mapped it out already, including places for Foodie visits.

[@patriciacoxson3180]

Good morning Nikki and your sweet furbabies. We enjoy all your videos and the places you go. It doesn't matter if your in a car or Van.😊 you have come along way Nikki 😊 🎉🎉 We been following you ever since you started doing videos keep them coming. 😊 . Give your furbabies a hug 🤗 stay safe out there on the roads Take care God bless you guys 😊. Have a great weekend 😊 🍺🍺🍺🐕🐕

[@joedroneson7389]

Love this trip. Have been there a few times. Some of us are leaving end of June and heading up 395 all the way to Oregon. Then east to the Owyee canyon lands. Eventually through Idaho and Nevada and coming into the backside of Bodie.

[@ZekesView]

395 is such a great hwy to travel. I was just going over 108 and stayed in the van just past Leavitt. Happy Travels.

[@markreams3192]

Schat’s is a must stop every time! The fresh roasted turkey on sheep herders bread is the best!

[@andyrichey1192]

Just look at that the mountains the ones with the snow caps just wow❤️👍👍😎

[@lulumoon9]

Aw, June Lake! My dad took us there for camping trips when we were kids. And Schat’s bakery in Bishop - best Rosemary sourdough bread!

[@Batman18805]

Omg i love all those places! I love going to lone pine, bishop and especially mammoth. Try going to Indian brewery. Great beer and soda selection. An hour’ish south of Lone Pine. 🤘🇺🇸🥃