VanLife in Astoria, Oregon On the Road

[@jerrianneharland8948]

Astoria is a lovely, historical, architectural, photo-op town. You did so well with the drone footage and thank you for the scenic views from the tower, awe inspiring. I had a brief thought of Jimmy Stewart in "Vertigo" as you were going up/down the stairs as I, too, have height issues! Good for you to "walk thru your fear" and go to the top, proud of you, Brian.

[@DesertDiva]

I'm not a van-dweller, but as a female retired teacher I have a 1998 Lazy Daze and tow my 2002 Honda CR-V. You're quite the inspiration, and I'm in awe of your "work ethic." All the best to you in your travels...

[@KerryBBalcom]

You have an amazing videos, so look forward to seeing you, amazing no swearing and just chill. You are great

[@AdventureVanMan]

Kerry Thank you 😊👍✌

[@1sillygirl380]

I enjoy your no BS no drama video shares. Your info has been helpful since I plan on van dwelling very soon....

[@tbirdracefan]

Your right about that!

[@mtaylor2901]

Ripp Snortin' it amazes me everytime I see the thumbs down. I enjoy everyone of Brian's videos so much, it blows me away to see people being negative about them. SMH...

[@thisspotrules3631]

Marie Taylor Amazingly enough KZbin still considers thumbs down channel interaction. The thumbs down can often be to keep liked videos from your suggested list.(ie: non subscribers) Not always a negative. It's the zero 👍👎 against the number of views that effect the channels biorhythm. (sorry B I always watch more than once) I always 👍before I watch Brian's videos :) ✌

[@onsuvatical9834]

That first step out into the morning says it all! "Here I am! Ready to do my day excellently!"

[@shayhouk8582]

Brian, I enjoy your channel. I am partial to Clatsop County Oregon area( I'm from Seaside)and its good to see you out here. There are so many great places to camp and enjoy nature, and the area is rich in history. If I weren't out of state at the time, I would buy you lunch at the Fort George Brewery! Thanks for sharing.

[@kellymahoney7363]

I visited Astoria and Chinook in the 70s and 80s visiting my grandparents. Still have an uncle who is an accountant for the city of Astoria. Pretty cool to see this place present day.

[@justaroundthebend6679]

I will be sooooooooooo ready to start our Adventure in 2 yrs.... So ready!... What a Life... Love it!... Thanks Brain for doing these for us...... and letting us Tag along....

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

What a lovely day you had there - thanks for sharing. A Big thank you for taking us up to the top of the column there to see the awesome views.

[@lauraruiz-miner6680]

What a cute town. The chowder at Mo's looked delicious. A must visit for sure. Thanks for sharing and safe travels.

[@4Score747]

That's awesome. I always told people my dream is to wake up with a new front yard every other day. ❤️ great breakfast! Can't beat it with a stick!

[@kiwivanman9035]

Kiwi Vanman Nice video Brian, thanks for taking us along with you, William

[@michaelbianco3736]

That would be a nice town to retire in, I'm going to check it out . Thanks Brian.

[@pamalapeterson5352]

I loved Astoria and all the beauty of Oregon! Thank you so much for sharing! I realized how much I missed Oregon, love your videos and for taking me along on your journey, may God bless you abundantly, young man!

[@stanthecomputerman]

MO SEAFOOD! MO MONEY! Looked awesome. The weather looks great there.

[@justfloating3944]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! So beautiful and well done! But also so informative with great tips that are helpful! Thank you Brian!

[@MySonsMother]

Ahhh, the memories watching this video. Forty- one years ago, summer of '78, I was often in this town. My how it's grown. I was engaged to someone there. I've been up that column. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

[@lorismith3072]

Gorgeous views. What a pleasant day you had. Thanks for taking us along.

[@vonscharf]

Nice video Brian. Got your routine going and you have an awesome environment and yummy food! Living life while were alive! Made my night! Was like I was there ! Cool!

[@vickihummingbird3463]

One of my favorite videos! Thanks so much for sharing. Vicki Hummingbird

[@GilbertNichols]

I first learned about Astoria from Kindergarten Cop with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Thanks for the tour.

[@lindathompson6678]

Thanks Brian for taking me with you! Planning a trip from Florida to Oregon soon! I am paying close attention to that area!

[@jamesanzano1407]

I enjoy watching this video

[@Rebeccamyst]

OK. I do believe your videos are the most refreshing. My camping itinerary is now going to have to include Astoria when I come back to Oregon from the Sierras in September.

[@rainbowcatsart750]

Awesome views! Thank you!

[@TommyboyGTP]

Reminds me of climbing the lighthouse in St. Augustine. It's about the same height, but there's no center post so you can look straight down the middle.

[@XaustinXpX]

I ironically just pulled into the safeway you talked about in this video for the night and am staying the night in the rv parking. :)

[@estherjackson3925]

Thanks for sharing your visit to Astoria. The Column tour and view was awesome. You make great, interesting videos, Brian. I always look forward to seeing them. 😊

[@urbanwoods363]

It was about two years ago and this was the first video I had seen from your channel. Only thought it was appropriate to watch it again. Thanks for all your work Brian, safe travels.

[@michaelbianco3736]

Your trip up to the north west has been a blast' enjoy it to the fullest.

[@MrJpat88]

Some awesome shots of Astoria! Love the quick shots and that drone footage, killing it Brian. Welcome to WA almost!!

[@lonekazoo]

If you're still around Astoria, consider checking out the Maritime Museum downtown. It's a little expensive, but very interesting. I had no idea how difficult the Columbia bar (the confluence of the Columbia river and the ocean) was to navigate, even for the larger vessels. If you don't make the museum, at least google and read about it. They call it the "graveyard of the Pacific", and if you end up at the south lighthouse at Cape Disappointment as you head north, you can see the north and south jettys, which makes up the bar.

[@goodday4112]

Pretty area. I worked there at Bumble Bee Sea Food years ago. I caught so much salmon I had to get a freezer. Wish I could have stayed longer.

[@EarthStory]

The house from The Goonies is near Astoria I believe! Can't wait to head back down that way and film it for my channel :)

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Earth Story Its kind of a let down, the house looks nothing like it did in he movie. 👍✌

[@thisspotrules3631]

Thought you pulled the trigger and added a high top on 'ol Adventure Van. That one was kinda weird with the cab over. You don't wanna embarrass your partner in crime!! ✌

[@jkneeshaw]

Brian, I really enjoyed this episode more than usual. Fun to get a fuller picture of your day-to-day like this every once and a while. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@toddm9469]

Oh man Brian my mouth was watering watching you dig into that clam chowder, I grew up on that stuff! I had a feeling you'd like it too🤓

[@SDsailor7]

Same here! I love clam Chowder.Cheers

[@janrantoo2213]

Thanks for the Astoria highlights. It's a beautiful area. My favorite move from there is Kindergarten Cop 😎

[@joanmilano5302]

I'm so afraid of heights, just watching this video off the tower got to me, lol. I could never do that.

[@glennrubel4326]

Fun exploring Astoria with you. Hope to visit that town someday.

[@TheMsPetal]

That was super cool! Loved seeing the sights with you. Astoria really seems like a great place! Thanks!

[@Oceangirl15]

Cool town. Beautiful sites. Thanks for sharing. 😎

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I like that you spotlighted a couple other rigs.

[@j.rdirtyfivethirty1673]

That was a great all around video. I live in northern California and often watch your videos before work. Had i done that today , i may have called in sick and drove to Astoria . What a beautiful place . Thx for taking us along

[@safeharbor7]

Thanks for taking us along for the beautiful ride Brian. This time next year I'll be on the road full time . I am in the process of rebuilding my 93 chevy van from the ground up. Maybe we will cross paths someday. Thumbs up...

[@topz333]

The Goonies was made here😊 love that movie one of my all time favorites

[@dracostimpy]

I hope you can head to the Riffe Lake meetup and chill with Eric & Jax (Nomadic Fanatic)! Your & his channel are my two favorites!

[@AdventureVanMan]

+dracostimpy I'm allergic to cats! 😁👍✌

[@dracostimpy]

How did I not know this already? Makes me wonder what other secrets you're hiding... do you sometimes use Tabasco when you're out of Cholula!?!??

[@HOBOTECH]

I just started full timing a few months ago and I do the same thing each morning -- walking outside and soaking in the view. Curious though why you leave your trash outside overnight? I'd be concerned about attracting bears, or at least raccoons that would leave a huge mess.

[@michaelrees5563]

I was thinking the same thing

[@janrantoo2213]

HOBOTECH actually, if bears smell your trash/food IN your rig, they will tear your doors off to get to it. Also, they learn to recognise that a cooler contains food so keep it and all food out of site. When in campgrounds with bear boxes, utilize them.

[@catcafe4802]

I haven't been to Astoria since I was a teenager. The town made an impression on me way back then and I've always longed to go back. Someday. Thx for the great video.

[@susanrozeboom6322]

My time with you sharing your videos make me so happy. You're a very special person. Loved Astoria.

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Susan Rozeboom Aww... thank you. I'm glad to have you here following along. 😊👍✌

[@TheWanderingPhotographer]

looks like you had a lovely day did you meet any people nicer than yourself, looks like you had good crack can't wait for the next one ☘☘ ☘

[@judycarey9051]

Great view from the tower.

[@ClassALiving]

Ive been wanting to go out to the coast to beat this triple digit weather we've been having, thanks for sharing! now to find out if a class a can fit in them roads lol

[@caveredecorator5310]

between cannon beach and astoria there is an old military base you can explore. great echo in the underground bunkers, and a story about how japan sub was spotted but it was a week end and they didnt want to call anyone in to fire at it.

[@shadow1975able]

Great video, I have always wanted to visit Oregon. Keep posting and safe travels. I love your channel so much!

[@AdventureVanMan]

+ann mullins Thank you. Oregon is a special state. One of my favorites now! 😁👍

[@louisemissouri4410]

I was there several years ago. Took me 10 hours on a plane to do it and then drove the coast. Beautiful.

[@PapaT-NM]

Great video Brian !

[@mariahbone9184]

The sunsets and sunrises are amazing from the column.

[@LostOnLandAgain]

What a fun day exploring! And today, you got to be the human drone taking us up that high. LOL Thanks for sharing Brian.

[@mohdfiruzbinali2368]

it's a great day at Astoria Oregon with beautiful scenery! hope you enjoy your day! stay safe!

[@lindal985]

Brian, what a lovely video!

[@lauravasquez-ithinksewblueribb]

The food looks delicious at MO's looks like the fish market in San Diego

[@GHPREPPER]

Lots of cool things to do on the Washington coast, I'm in the Aberdeen Wa area

[@ChiefinGuam]

Awesome view! That clam chowder looked amazing. Thanks for sharing, Brian!

[@JaniceLalla]

Great to revisit this, I remember it well even though I have seen very many videos since this was one of the first that I have seen since watching regularly for the past two years, I found this in my suggestions back then

[@iamwhoiam4410]

Thanks Brian for your videos, and thank you again for being respectful, no four letter words, no foul language and always seem to be in a positive attitude and appreciate your surroundings.

[@lovebumperknows]

dam of all the places u have gone,, astoria,, looks like the place for me

[@thomasschwerin5321]

Brian, I have been following your adventure for some time now and Have always come away with renewed joy. I really enjoy the flute, it is certainly soothing. I air brush and have constructed air storage tanks from pvc pipe. The idea came to me while doing a plumbing project and noticing that the pipe was rated for two hundred and fifteen pounds pressure. This led me to plumb an entire eighty foot truck garage air system with pvc. I have since constructed several air storage tanks using six inch pvc pipe. I buy the heavy end caps and drill and tap them for fittings. I have hung them in the overhead to conserve space and since have mounted them under my truck using heavy duty wire ties. I have never had a failure If you were to mount a long tank behind your shower water tank you could have a monster air storage capability. Having a smaller tank , a one way check valve and well thought out plumbing you would have air for fifteen showers before filling the large tank. This set up would also allow you to fill the water tank to capacity as air pressure will be added by the small tank. I have a strange mind and tend to visualize these things but I at challenged when it comes time to make someone else see my vision. If this project is of any interest to you I could be bribed to draw it out. The benefit of having air on board would be awesome. If you fill the large tank at truck stops where they have more air and at a greater pressure, you could have one hundred fifty pounds up there. Fix a tire flat and inflate it quickly. Air powered water pump? Ideas are endless. I'll be watching to see if any of this works for you. God Bless and stay safe,

[@wildflowerwind6941]

That was the perfect day for me. Thank you. It would have been fun to have a moped to use in town to go up and down those big hills and see the housing and see everything. I really would have enjoyed Mo's.

[@tamingthelife31]

Love that you're in Oregon. My brother (Mazda Road Life) got me onto your channel and just jumped on board as you headed into the Pacific Northwest, which my whole life I've been super interested in. Happy days!

[@zenaroseisacat]

Thank you for giving us this fantastic video. My cousin lives in Astoria and now I really want to visit.

[@gypsypants6847]

I love Astoria and all those old buildings!

[@norasteel5353]

Thanks Brian, that was a terrific tour of Astoria. Loved it!

[@chapter4travels]

I crossed that bridge in 2004 on my cross country bicycle tour, started first thing in the morning, no wind and little traffic, all went well.

[@tilozoru1255]

I'd be afraid a Bear would mozy on out n have a bite... Great scenery!

[@Karenyamilcastro]

Oregon

[@LazloVimes]

Before you leave, Google "Goonies House Astoria Oregon". One of my fav childhood movies and the actual house was still there when I was in Astoria in 2014.

[@chuckjohannessen3330]

Last I knew it was blocked off since too many tourists were bothering the owners. Cool place though.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Amazing video Brian! Thank you for sharing your adventure. Looks like you had a great day. Safe travels my friend!

[@fishfinfilms]

Hope you got to see the "Goonies House". I remember it was one of our favorite movies. Keep on trucking!!!!!!!!

[@cajunjamis9001]

Brian, thanks for bringing us along, enjoyed it!

[@FayeCalder]

Appreciate all you share! I'm looking forward to being a Nomad! Always been one at heart. Taking care of my momma now. Dreaming of future days. I live through many of you guys! MommaFaye

[@philo2808]

man, that food at Moe's looked delish, great vid tanx.

[@Dinoxt12]

Neat area up there, need to visit someday .

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

The food looked good Brian. What a wonderful view of the tower. Happy trails

[@carlmichaelbeadle7614]

Peace Brian, just the best stuff

[@visualtraveler5263]

Man, I love Astoria. I bet it was a big hippie town back in the 70's. That mural on that tower was amazing,.great artist that did that, and amazing views indeed. I very much enjoyed this one Brian,.much peace and safe travels to ya. ✌

[@karenr67]

Fun day, thanks for taking us with.

[@rgs4x]

You sure have the van dialed in for your needs. Safe travels.

[@chrisallenarnett6838]

That bridge to Washington you seem like you're going straight up into the sky.

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Thanks Brian the muffins are a good idea & the views amazing.

[@joankaczmarek3250]

Lewis and Clark's first sighting of the Pacific Ocean where you were pointing toward Washington State. Then they wintered south on the bay where you traveled up from Oregon. Good vantage pointing hahaha.

[@MrLightning1200]

Great video Brian! my home town, Astoria.. woohoo!!

[@wesallen4228]

The column did have a grest view. Moe's food looked good with outside eating area. Down town drone shot was a small town feel.

[@peterregan7601]

A minor correction - US Highway 101 comes into Astoria from the south, then goes across the Columbia River on the long bridge you can see at 6:08 or 9:03 run time. The road that continues through town (at the bridge) and then east along the river is State Hwy. 30.

[@thegreathansoni]

Thanks Brian, I wish I was there taking a long holiday myself!

[@TPsynth]

Mo's looks incredible.

[@davet7663]

You have amazing videos Brian. Thanks once again.

[@kanaloa38]

Really enjoyed your Astoria video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@halliadams5987]

Brian, great vid as always! Would have loved to see the drone in action...on well, maybe next time.😄

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Halli Adams Umm...there Is drone footage in this video!?!

[@halliadams5987]

AdventureVanMan OMGoodness! I'm so sorry. It's right there from 7.40 to 8.00. I was so involved in the video that I didn't even realize it! Shows just how amazing your editing skills are. Thanks Brian. Peace!✌✌✌✌✌

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Halli Adams 😁 It was really windy so I didn't fly it much 👍✌

[@jimhoff2012]

We always enjoy Mo's when we are at the beach. Did not know they had one in Astoria though. It must be a new one. I look forward to checking it out. Thanks for the videos. It's kind of fun seeing you in areas that I'm very familiar with!

[@toddconnelly5396]

Yes, it is a new Mo's. I live here :)