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We left the Salton Sea and headed to Joshua Tree. We stayed in a campground called White Tank. The rocks are amazing. It's like you step into another world. It was much colder than the last few nights. We built a fire and enjoyed the heat. The campground is small, and we were lucky to get a spot just as someone was leaving. #camping #joshuatree #vanlife #travel

Walked through an art display called East Jesus and saw some amazing stuff. I really liked the lady playing on the pirate ship. A person could spend hours here without seeing everything. it's amazing for sure.

We stayed in Jousha Tree National Park at a campground called White Tank. The rocks were amazing. It was like entering another planet.

Walked through an old train tunnel near Mecca Flats in Central Oregon. The walls are covered with interesting graffiti. music: Black Mass-Brian Bolger

Pictures from our trip to Slab City California.

Pictures of the cactus we found on our desert trip. Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Future King of Heaven Artist Zachariah Hickman Album Future King of Heaven Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library

We were driving through Slab City when we met Peter Passalacqua. He is an artist at the Rainbow Camp. We stopped for a tour, and It's amazing how he has built his life here in the desert. His home is very creative. We really enjoyed the tour, and we suggest you stop by if you are in Slab City. #slabcity #california #artwork #vanlife #travel

Boondocking at the Salton Sea on Bombay Beach. We camped with Betsy and Gerard for a few days. There is a bunch of interesting artwork to look at in town and at the beach. We dug a hole in the sand and made a campfires. It was so nice and warm there. We ate at a little place called Ski Inn. They had the best food. We actually ate there twice. It's real home cooking. The walls were covered with dollar bills. They said there is about $11,000.00 on then walls. We got to see some guys riding solowheels. That was a trip. David got a haircut on the beach. We had so much fun and it was just beautiful the whole time. The sunsets were amazing. The bests I've ever seen. #vanlife #camping #travel #boondocking #saltonsea #bombaybeach Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Greaser Artist TrackTribe Album Greaser Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library Song Longer Distance Artist TrackTribe Album Longer Distance Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library; ASCAP

We took a trip to Slab City. It's kind of like a huge boondock area, but on a permanent basis. We really enjoyed the stop at Salvation Mountain. In 1984 Leonard Knight started the Mountain. His message is GOD IS LOVE. In November 2011, when he was 82 years old, Leonard moved away from the mountain. He passed away February 10, 2014. The artwork on the mountain is so colorful and beautiful. I would love to go do some repairs that the mountain desperately needs. We took a drive through Slab City and looked at all of the "buildings" that people live in. Some of the places are pretty rough but creative. #slabcity #vanlife #travel #camping #salvationmountain Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Campfire Artist Telecasted Album Campfire Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library (on behalf of YouTube Audio Library)

We are going from Dome Rock to the Salton Sea. Betsy & Gerard (and Josie) are going with us. We have been having so much fun exploring the desert together. None of us have been to the Salton Sea. We stopped at the General Patton Memorial Museum and looked around. To get to the Salton Sea, we had to drive through a huge wash with danger signs for flash floods. We went down through the farm area, and there were some interesting crops. We had never seen palm tree or artichoke farms before. We make it to the Salton Sea, and we have decided to go find Bomby Beach. #vanlife #travel #camping #domerock #caravan #boondocking #arizona #california Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Hard Times Come Again No More Artist The Westerlies Album Hard Times Come Again No More Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library Song Back To Portland Artist TrackTribe Album Back To Portland Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library; ASCAP, and 2 Music Rights Societies

Walked through an old train tunnel in Central Oregon.

Went to Dome Rock to find the Caravan, but the Caravan left early, so we ended up with our own little Caravan. We met two wonderful people, Betsy and Gerard, at Dome Rock and we camped together for the night. Built a campfire and had a great time visiting. We decided to take a trip to The Salton Sea together. #camping #travel #vanlife #caravan #domerock #quartzsite Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song You Are The Only Artist TrackTribe Album You Are The Only Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library

We went to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. The Colorado River runs into Lake Mead, but it's not enough to keep the lake full. The lake's water level is super low. We continued on to Hoover Dam. At the Security Check Point, we were pulled aside, so they could search our van. The officers looked in our tubs under the bed and peaked inside and looked around. We passed the inspection, and we headed to the dam. The water is extremely low. Someday the turbines are not going to be under water, so they won't be able to take in any water. The huge spillways connect to the old diversion tunnels used to divert the Colorado River while they built the dam. With levels this low, the spillway will never be used. We saw a pink 4-wheel drive bus in the parking lot, and it was awesome. It belongs to Pink Adventure Tours/Pink Jeep Tours. They have been in business since 1960. They provide tours in several locations like Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Smokey Mountains, Flag Staff, Sedona Arizona and more. Now we are headed back to Circus Circus RV Park in Las Vegas Nevada for the night. #travel #vanlife #lasvegas #circuscircus #camping #lakemead #hooverdam Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Marvin's Dance Artist Silent Partner Album Marvin's Dance Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library Song Dusty Rhymes Artist Freedom Trail Studio Album Dusty Rhymes Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library (on behalf of YouTube Audio Library) Song Cliffsides Artist Dan Lebowitz Album Cliffsides Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library; BMI - Broadcast Music Inc.

Tried some Mountain House dehydrated breakfast and got ready to go to Quartzsite Arizona. We stopped for lunch at the Southern Nevada Visitors Center in Cal-Nev-Ari, Nevada. Had tuna sandwiches and some super yummy potato salad. It was Kroger - Southern Style. I think we can find it at Fred Meyer in Oregon. Found a strange green area in the middle of the desert that must have some kind of hidden water source. We saw a scoop for, Big Brutus, the largest electric coal digger. Make a stop at the Colorado River in Parker Arizona. we boondock just outside of Quartzsite for the night. Going to Dome Rock in the morning to meet up with a Caravan. Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Floaters Artist Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Album Floaters Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library, and 1 Music Rights Societies (picture by coryisthename, Reddit)

Stayed at Circus Circus in Las Vegas Nevada. Took a shower and did laundry. Pat got to go to the dog park. We cooked on the curb at the Circus Circus RV Park. Now we are headed to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. #vanlife #camping #circuscircus #lasvegas

We were on our way to Las Vegas, and in the middle of the desert, a warning light came on. We made a stop at the Area 51 Alien Center in Amargosa Valley Nevada. They had an Alien Cathouse Brothel and Bunny Ranch out back. There was also an Area 51 Alien Cafe. Stopped at Terrible's and the bathrooms were a crackup. We wash the sandstorm and bugs off of the van at a carwash in Las Vegas. #nevada #vanlife #travel #camping Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Solar Flares Artist Silent Partner Album Solar Flares Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library

On our way to Las Vegas and stopped at the Longstreet Inn & Casino. Pat wasn't feeling well, so we got a room. Sometimes you just need a little break from van life. It was a nice relaxing stay. We needed the shower and laundry room too. Longstreet is located in Amargosa Valley Nevada. They have three water features, a swimming pool, and a bunch of interesting statues. Don't forget the Petting Zoo! Song Vacation Uke Artist ALBIS Album Vacation Uke Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library

PICTURES OF THE CACTUS ALONG THE WAY Song; Future King of Heaven, Zachariah Hickman, youtube audio library

Traveling in Death Valley California. We found an old borax plant, an old mining mill, and some ruins in the middle of nowhere. We traveled to Badwater Basin which is 282 feet below sea level. Song Fractal of Light Artist Chris Haugen Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library Song Birdseye Blues Artist Chris Haugen Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library

Red Rock Canyon, California. The State campground is amazing, and we would love to stay there. Next time we will be sure to bring our minibikes. It will be so much fun. We really enjoyed exploring the cave. Song: Splashing Around Artist: the Green Orbs Album: Splashing Around Licensed to YouTube Audio Library

Traveling in the sandstorm and everything is gritty with sand. We visited a little ghost town in the desert. Song: Worrior Strife Artist: Jingle Punks Licensed to YouTube Audio Library & 1 music rights societies Song: The Storm Unfolds Artist: Jingle Punks Licensed to YouTube Audio Library & Saregama Publishing

Going to California first. Mt. Shasta, Shasta Lake, Kings Canyon, California Crops,

Twin Lakes and campgrounds, Wickiup Reservoir is the largest of the Cascade lakes and was the second-largest reservoir in the United States, Davis Lake, Odell Lake, Campgrounds, Oregon Vanlife

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OUR DOG PAT PLAYS IN THE SNOW