Oregonvanlife

So relaxing sitting by the creek

This cover bridge was used until 1972

Pat is so photogenic 😍

Trees down in the campground.

Having fun riding the minibikes

Parked by the beach at the Oregon Coast

Making room for high-rise apartments.

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.

Pat plays ball until he sees Sophie

Dog falls asleep while getting a nail trim

Cleaning Mom and Dad's Patio

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.

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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)

Today is Pat's birthday. With all of his health issues, I never thought he would make it this long.

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

Beautiful day in Lincoln City

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.