Van Life Takes Us To, Switzerland of America

Van Life Takes Us To, Switzerland of America
(EPISODE 259)
ℹ️ About this episode:
On this episode of LivinRvision, we visit leave the the Thousand Trails Hershey RV Resort and make our way to a town called, Jim Thorpe, PA. It is also known as the Switzerland of America and what used to be the second most tourist place in America.
Formerly known as Mauch Chunk, A Leni Lenape Indian name which means "Bear Mountain." The town is a mixture of Victorian architecture and unique businesses and a graceful blend of yesterday with today. The scenery is breathtaking as the mountains present a new face every season. The steep hillsides, narrow streets, and terraced gardens earned Mauch Chunk the nickname “The Switzerland of America.”
We also share some History about the man that this town is now named after, Jim Thorpe.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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[@JamieMakin]

Great video! I was the Car Host in the dome car the day you rode. A friend who watches your channel regularly let me know about this video. We've had some bad luck with the weather in Jim Thorpe these past few months, and I'm sorry you were disappointed with the views from the train. It is a really spectacular route with the Fall Foliage which is hitting peak colors now, and also in the winter you get to see much more of the river once the leaves are off the trees. Still I'm glad you got to experience the area for the first time. Jim Thorpe is a unique and special place, and I enjoy seeing the perspectives others have of the area. Enjoy your travels!

[@Banagal]

Michelle, I LOVE your hair! It makes your eyes pop! Hey Brian, your's too. LOL. Great video and I enjoyed the tour. Me and bologna go back to kindergarten so it brings back memories. Another year wiser and still on the road to adventure. Keep on keepin' on...

[@LivinRVision]

Thank you! 🧡🤓😊

[@sheilacaine]

Happy Birthday Brian.

[@brookesgrammy]

happy birthday Brian!

[@barbarapadgett5538]

Had my honeymoon in the Pocono’s in October of ‘78. This time of year is beautiful! Happy Birthday 🎈🎂🎉

[@southerncaladygolfer8651]

Happy Birthday Brian !🎉 Hope to see you back n the Palm Springs area again. 💕

[@LivinRVision]

We hope to see you soon again too!

[@doraherrington7270]

Happy Birthday Brian!🎉

[@janjimison]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN!! 🎉

[@stelbotadventures]

The Lehigh Valley area is gorgeous, especially in autumn. And the Jim Thorpe train is pet friendly 🐾

[@carolmcdaniel7693]

Another great video! Too bad it rained, but that's all it's done this summer is rain! Safe travels. ❤❤

[@fredpeck1471]

Belated, but no less sincere: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!🎉

[@teresaburleson7226]

Happy birthday Brian🎉🥳🎂 🍂🍁 It's my nieces birthday also...

[@wendyhittner3183]

That near my neck of the woods! ❤

[@garythovson2587]

I will not work on your national holiday again. Nice little town to visit in the fall. Safe travels.😎🤓🥸

[@LivinRVision]

😂😊

[@rebahicks3619]

Happy birthday. Hope it's a good day

[@dioviarodriguez5463]

My honeymoon was at the Pocono’s so beautiful there. Happy Birfday 🎉😂❤

[@lbar4759]

❤😊

[@eileenhealey-py7oq]

Belated Happy Birthday, Brian. Loving your hairstyle, Michelle.

[@araftofwanderingotters206]

Go to the Netherlands for once… 🇳🇱

[@rvcruising]

Such a charming little town! 😍 No idea why they call it the Switzerland of America though?! It looks quite British, but not Swiss.🤔

[@moxymaxx5350]

How old are youuu??🎉🎂🥳😘

[@LivinRVision]

Too old 😂 but young at heart 😊

[@garymartin4413]

Happy BIRTHDAY Brian.

[@patriciablack3230]

We went to Jim Thorpe a couple of years ago. We did the train that you rode up and then rode your bike back down 25 MILES. WHAT WERE WE THINKING!!! It was beautiful. Love that drive out of the Hershey Thousand Trail park. Great video.

[@norapawlik6674]

Another great watch! I held off watching on Saturday until Monday Morning while I rode my stationery bike...watching it then made the time fly!😀 Happy Birthday, Brian!🎉🎂🎊Love your new hairstyle, Michelle!

[@bridgetmachida4317]

So sorry you had rain, but thanks for suffering through it so we could see the town!

[@terrybrockway5376]

Thank you for your videos. Brings back memories of our RV travels.

[@DMRSIX]

Actually enjoyed the rain in this episode, probably not as much as you did! 😂 Thank you for the peaceful and relaxing tour of a town I have never heard of, and now it's another item on my bucket list; 😊 Happiest of birthdays Brian!🎉

[@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl]

Nothing like a train ride, great birthday idea. Great minds. I rode the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for mine. Jim

[@karencruz1401]

Ring Bologna. Gotta try it with sharp cheese. Gosh miss the food. Very close to my home town. Miss the mountains.

[@kathyfuesting1165]

Happy birthday Brian! Love the new hair Michelle. We are headed to Helen, GA on Tuesday after seeing your video.

[@beckiegodby]

Happy Birthday Brian. We absolutely love watching you all! You are such a sweet couple and we love your adventures!

[@carlsanders4680]

Saying this to promote your channel. Let people know you make money if everybody watches you video to the end. Give a thumbs up and you make money. Watch the ads to the end, you make money. ( sorry, if ads are over 2 minutes hard to do ) . You have no control over ads put on site. Bottom line : If you do not help with some of these 3 things, how can you expect them to keep giving you these videos? Would you put in 40 hrs. a week for no pay? I didn't think. Neither should they. Support them, watch the ads, at least hit the like ( thumbs up ) button .

[@jusueraf]

Gracias amigo....nice videos!!👌

[@tammid3486]

Happy Birthday!! We share the same birthday!!

[@carlsanders4680]

Me and my ( bride ) love to travel like you do. Love history. Thank you for telling us the history of where you are at. Keep up the great work !!!!!!!!!

[@lizcort5047]

We live an hour from there. You coulda stayed with us… really ! What CG did you stay and how was it? Next time come stay with us ! We’ve got the room !

[@LivinRVision]

We would of loved to! We utilized our Thousand Trails membership at Robin Hill. Did we not show that at the end, if not it must be in the next video when we leave.

[@craftyclarke2514]

WOW! Yes, seeing this town during the fall colors would be unforgettable. Love the history you share Brian and Michele. It def sparks interests. Thanks for another great week!

[@LivinRVision]

🧡😊🤓

[@annekruszka8441]

I agree with you, much prefer the Tampa show.

[@cathymosley962]

Happy belated birthday Brian🎉🥳🍰🎂

[@sarageorge7631]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN🎉🎉🎈

[@darrylalford8879]

Happy birthday !!

[@kathycampbell8000]

If birthdays in September are national holidays then so is mine!! 😂😂 rain is such a bummer 😭 safe travels!!

[@LivinRVision]

😂🧡😊

[@kristiploor]

New to your channel. How far ahead do you map your travels? Or do you have a video explaining your travel plans? Thank you for sharing!

[@LivinRVision]

It depends, lol. Sometimes we are very spontaneous and don’t plan ahead so much especially in this GrechRV van. We can be very nimble. If we know of a destination that we definitely want to see we will plan ahead a few months.

[@HeadWestOn90]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@christieflesch3750]

Happy birthday 🎁🎂🎉🎊🎈

[@maryeshenaur6016]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@nancysmith903]

Michelle, what’s the brand of the handbag you’re carrying in this video?

[@LivinRVision]

It’s made by Kedzie. I think we may even have a link to in on Amazon. I’ll have Brian check.

[@sondraodell9351]

Marvelous visit and narrative of the Jim Thorpe, PA. area, and the surrounding mtns. You guys always give us the best historic content, and fascinating glimpses into the social life of the town and cities, that you are visiting. And Brian's narrative, certainly brings it all into a perspective that we all can clearly see, understand & appreciate. The train ride looked interesting, in spite of the rain and gloomy weather. Can't wait for the next video, and where you guys are taking us too next! Safe journey to you both.😊

[@sondraodell9351]

Happy belated birthday Brian

[@DoggsLife2019]

Visit Helen GA You will not be disappointed

[@LivinRVision]

We did. It was in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXakcqFtoJWlj7c You’re right, we really enjoyed it there.

[@werejustapassinthru574]

Happy Birthday Brian🎉

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

LOVED this Video!!! We did one of our first videos there!! Awesome to see it again! Pretty cool place right on top of the mountain to camp, or just sight see, called 100 mile view. Thanks for the awesome video!! Safe travels!

[@LourdesGonzalez-gs8jj]

Happy birthdayBrian!! 🎉🎉Thank you for another great video! 🙏👍Safe travels. 🫶🫶

[@sherieragan765]

Happy belated BellyButton Day! Thank you for sharing your tour with us! 🖖🏻😘👍🏻🙏🏻

[@susanamberg3960]

Happy Birthday!!🎉 Great choice on the deli meat/cheese choices. I know all those roads, and all the places. GREAT VIDEO!!

[@ralphp3057]

Thanks for the views ! Happy birthday Brian . 🎉 The ticket punch person on the train has a great KZbin channel!! She loves trains so much !! Now she works on one ! Thanks for sharing your adventures ! 👍

[@billpitts1034]

You always find beautiful places to see. Even if it's raining. Love the national holiday for Brian's birthday. 😂🎉

[@carolynknisely2383]

Thank you for sharing. I've been through the Poconos many times and didn't know about it!!

[@khuss26]

Loved this video of Jim Thorpe. We were there 2 years ago for our anniversary. Beautiful town but like you, was disappointed in the train ride. Wasn't what we had hoped it would be, but still nice to relax for a bit see a little of the scenery. Would have loved for it to have been a longer ride in the train. Enjoy LivingRVision...we are retired and want to travel, too. ❤

[@mikemadden865]

Another great video! One more place to add to our list! Safe travels.

[@barbaragrazerrobinson1207]

Happy Birthday 🎂🎁🎊

[@daverson1508]

Happy Birthday Brian! Love the new look Michelle!!

[@kathrynsummers2607]

Wish we knew you were in our home town! We live a short distance away from the memorial. We would have had you for a home cooked meal and you could have stayed in our driveway overnight! If your ever heading through this area again let us know, we’d love to meet up!

[@teressarenslow5992]

I hope the campground was as nice as everything else and the rain stopped.

[@ricksmith6537]

Grand Tetons are similar to Switzerland also 😊

[@austinstitzel]

I'm going to guess that Brian is a Sagittarius and Michelle is an Aries.

[@LivinRVision]

Virgo and Taurus :)

[@davidmalo7509]

Happy Birthday Brian, have an amazing day🎂🎉

[@steveoak677]

Great job as usual! Music was super!

[@prudencecrossman8360]

Happy birthday Brian 🎉🎉🎉

[@geneanuts]

Happy Birthday Brian!🎂🍨🎉🎊💥

[@michelebrown1341]

Happy Birthday Brian!!! Hoping you will be at the Tampa RV Show again this year. Would love to see you guys again...we will be there! We will be leaving our summer work camping job Nov 1st and heading south to NC to ride the rail car bikes and visit the Billy Graham Library near Charlotte. We hope to see you on the road!

[@LivinRVision]

We plan to be in Tampa and looking forward to seeing y’all again! Safe travels!

[@rvtrippnwithtomandbonnie4831]

Happy birthday 🎁🎉🎂 3:04

[@nancyadams1105]

Come out to Washington State to see gorgeous mountains in the North Cascades. Leavenworth, WA is as pretty as Jim Thorpe, PA with far more beautiful mountainous scenery and more like the Alps. I have lived in both areas and definitely choose the mountains in Washington. However riding a train in the Poconos is a great birthday activity. Happy Birthday!

[@LivinRVision]

We actually did a video about a year ago and went to both of these places in Washington. 🧡

[@jolenecreech7648]

Happy birthday to you 🎈. You deserved sunshine 🌞 and lollipops 🍭 for your birthday! Looked like a lot of gloomy, wet weather. Loved watching the movie about Jim Thorp. Thank you for sharing this tribute. How is your gluten-free eating going? Hope you don’t become a Celiac ( like me). 😮. As always, I sure enjoy your channel with my Saturday morning coffee! Great way to start my day. Always puts a smile on my face 😊 ❤!

[@LivinRVision]

Gluten free has always been challenging. I’ve been tested for intolerance but not celiac yet. I just try to stay away as much as possible. 🧡

[@teresawilson110]

Happy Birthday to you !!!!!

[@sweetpea8091]

Happy Birthday Brian🎈🎁🎂

[@joyofanimation]

Happy Birthday!🎂🎈

[@cindyball7545]

Happy Birthday Brian!!

[@PH-pl6un]

Happy Birthday Brian 🎉

[@mickrathermel9482]

Happy Birthday Brian!

[@andreemorel2248]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@Mrsrokkergrrl]

Happy Birthday🎉

[@bigdave5946]

Ouray is cool place to visit also if you haven’t been there .

[@LivinRVision]

Agree, very cool place. We were there a few years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnmXc4eejZ51l7M

[@YvonneMiller789]

Happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉My Birthday is on September 17, we are brother and sister from another mother 😁. You guys are great and I get so inspired watching you two. You’re funny and you play off on another well. It’s amazing how you get along in such a small space, but the video is only 30 minutes 🤣. Truly I enjoy watching you. Please be safe and many blessings. ✨🙏🏾🎉🍃

[@LivinRVision]

Thank you my sister-from-another-mother 😉 as well as everyone else for all the bday wishes! 🧡😊🤓

[@YvonneMiller789]

@@LivinRVision ❤️

[@kimfleming8631]

Hb🎉🎉 ❤❤

[@philliphorton8781]

Cool We share the same birthday!!

[@LivinRVision]

😃Happy belated Birthday!

[@harterbob]

Happy birthday, Brian! Looks like a cold, wet day you suffered on our behalf. We also enjoy the Tampa Super Show. We live only a short drive from the fairgrounds where it is held. What we don’t like is the price of the food: last show we had two way overcooked burgers with soggy fries and two sweet teas for nearly $70! Ridiculous!

[@grizztough4091]

Yes I love Jim Thorpe PA!