Alone in the North Woods | Solo Female Van Life 

Nice! If I could offer a piece of dad advice. Leave the phone on only for emergencies. You don’t have to use it, you don’t have to look at it. turn the ringer off. But for security and quicker access when seconds count and your mind is elsewhere. Other than that, awesome video!

I have 3 daughters & my wish for them is to achieve some portion of the independence, determination & self-awareness you demonstrate through your adventures. Thanks for being a role-model for young women.

I love people like this. She's stepped outside the comfort zone to open herself to the beauty of nature, purpose and fulfillment. That takes guts.

Your videography and editing are perfection! Between the gorgeous scenery, the music, your story telling, your voice, Akela’s quiet presence, I am moved beyond words. I kind of feel like I’m there with you. No… I guess I feel that I AM you. For a brief moment in time, this has given me so much peace. Thank you, Linnea!

This video is so organically beautiful. Your relationship with Akela is everything.

This even relaxed me, so thank you for sharing your non-tech tree-absorbed energy!

Cant help but give you props as one of the few "vanlifer's" you see on YT who properly camps outside the RV with the intent to re-connect.

Can we mention the ASMR(ness) of this vlog. The leaves, the birds, the sawing of the limbs/trees, Akela's colar, the coffee grounds....I loved everything about this vlog

I wish you had millions of subscribers...your videos and stories are so inspirational. Just watching you makes me feel refreshed. You're one of the rare ones who actually captures the beauty of nature and how to enjoy it. More videos, I save your new videos as a treat.

This video literally brought tears to my eyes. There’s something about the vulnerability in the woods, the noisy silence it makes, and the intense satisfaction that its simplicity brings. Where we camp is fairly ‘simple’ and has no running water, or power, or cell service. Being able to unplug is so important to us. Fantastic video as always!

I'm amazed by your courage.

If only I had half of your energy!! I know I’ve said this before…you are my favorite RU-vid channel! You are so inspirational, and I love how much you love Akela. You both are so special. Give her a hug from me!🥰💕

I love how Akela checked on Linnea when she dove into the stream. She's definitely an alert good girl.

This is the first time I’ve ever came across one of your videos and now I’m absolutely obsessed! I’ve had this eager feeling inside of me for years now to start my solo female life journey but have been held back so much and I think I found my breaking shell! I would love to live this lifestyle and be at peace everyday like this. Thank you for sharing such an amazing 4 days and you can tell Akela loves her life too!🥺

Nice job! A suggestion, if you don’t mind, you could de-limb much of that stuff you cut down and use the fatter wood pieces to lay into the muck. It will decompose and create loam in that area eventually so it won’t be so muddy. And until it does, the muck will be more easily traversed for getting in & out of the water. Nice platform too!!

Great...Now I want to leave everything and go live in a van...down by the river. Very Inspiring. Thanks!

This looks so freaking cozy. I love how much hope van life gives to people. No matter what your situation is anyone can get a van with saving and start a whole new life for themselves. Such a magical thing.

I love your peace within and connection with our beautiful earth. Never change who you are young lady. You bring good tears to my eyes. I can't wait to finish building my rig and get back out there hiking and enjoying as well. My soul aches for it. God Bless you and Akela.

Linnea, have you ever tried a pressure cooker? You can still get the old-style stovetop ones. They're really efficient for cooking down beans, etc., very quickly, which saves fuel. Making lentils or split peas soup or bean soup is quick and easy. Everything cooks down together and the flavors all blend. Love it.

Also glad you noticed the mental clarity that comes with camping and nature. Camping- that thing some say they could never do, I hope this inspires those who have not yet realized.

Thank you for sharing such a special time with us. Wonderful bond you have with Akela. I love how you just let her be herself and have fun without obsessing over her cleanliness.

The mix of personnel thoughts, beautiful moments of vidéos, music etc makes your vidéos so unique! You have a naturel gift for capturing nature beauty! Love it!

I think the only thing I would do differently is bring my guitar with me and spend the entire time making music. Because if I couldn’t listen to music, I would need to create it! Beautiful video 🥰

You’re contentment in this video is so contagious and inspiring, I felt it too.

There’s something so peaceful about this video, being alone in the woods with your dog.. surrounded by those beautiful trees, love it.

That was wonderful! The end really hit home for me and left me in tears, what a beautiful life

I absolutely loved this video. So relaxing. You are not afraid, and you can really take care of yourself. We use to take our kids camping alot. Sometimes for a couple weeks at a time,. We had tents, iron pots, iron skirts. We camped close to a creek. Swim there, washed our dishes there, washed our clothes there. We had clothes lines strung between two big trees. My husband made a big chair with a hole in the seat out of wood. He dug a hole and the chair over it. Every time we used it he would cover it with dirt. We cooked our food on an open fire. At night we had a bond fire, all would sit around it and tell stories. We loved it. My kids are all grown up now. Had 5 , 3 girls and 2 boys. My boys have passed away, so has my husband. I'm 79 years old. My oldest daughter is living with me taking care of me. I'm on a walker but I'm in good health. Do alot with your kids when they are young. I have so many pictures and sweet memories❤. Oh I have 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

The Wisconsin Northwoods are absolutely stunning. Being born there and moving away I always adore being back up there. The sounds of nature. The air smells so good. The colors of nature. Just stunning

This has been one of my favorites so far! Youve gotten SO GOOD at capturing nature. The part with the moon between the trees? Absolutely stunning!

The platform you built actually was spectacular. How amazing that you cleared the area and built it and were able to have time to relax on it in the 4 days you were there. That's an incredible amount of work.

This gives me hope. I moved from Oregon to Kansas for family matters, a stark difference to be sure. However I'll soon be moving to Wisconsin and SO look forward to exploring, ...and trees. Thank you. - James

This is a truly wonderful episode. You continue to inspire and remind me why I'm following your example. Thank you for sharing again. 🤘👊🍻

wow I applaud you, for your courage and how clever you are..Im in awe of you lol...thanks for sharing:) oh and i love love love Akela x I have subscribed and hope to virtually experience your awesome adventures ...amazing

I love when I’m out for a few days and I get this feeling that literally like washes over me. I don’t know if it’s the “3 day effect” as I’ve not heard of that before, but there is certainly a change inside after you’ve been out for a while. It like a mix of complete content and connection, but also excitement because I don’t know what the adventure will bring.

So your clear cutting your new found environment. 👍🏻

If anyone can show people how much NATURE can benefit them , it’s you and Akela ! You are a natural . We got older and slowly stopped going camping and spending time outdoors. You remind us how wonderful and fulfilling it is. We are coming back ! Thanks !

I do the same quite often ! Sleeping in a very basic cabane in a Wood owned by my family since generations. But last week as I was sleeping there alone with my 2 doggies at 1.44am someone intended to enter into the cabane. I yelled so strong that my dogs hidden under the duvet and the guy escaped. Conclusion : always get your phone and géolocalisation on!

Thanks for the gift of a virtual mini vacation in the woods with you two ! Delightful ! In my 79th year here (as of December 18th) & dreaming of more camping out times in the woods. Miss it lots.

Nice clearing you made right there. The wilderness is a special place to be. No people or the mess they bring with it to the woods. It’s nice to break away from it!! Digging your videos Around Bend Oregon out!

I find your content therapeutic, look forward to every post. You’re incredible.

I just found your channel, and I am so happy that I did! I'm researching rv/van living for my future goals. You are an inspiration to me, and you are living the life that I will be living soon. Thank you for taking us along your journeys. Happy adventuring! 😊

The frog was SO CUTE! 😝🐸 The excited way you brought it over to show us was exactly what I do!

The book description sounds like it is a good prescription for society globally. The dog is a darling.

I saw U on Tiny Home Tours and am so impressed on what a STRONG woman that U are😳. I’m in my 60’s and have never been afraid of anything!!! So many younger girls won’t do things like this or feel they have to be dependent on men is really sad. If U don’t have confidence or believe in yourself then how do U have that in anyone else??? I’m looking forward in helping build Ur channel in the way that I’m able to. Good luck, God Bless and stay Safe!!!

Thank you. I am a solo female traveler as well..it is such a nice break when I get into a place with no service. I seem to want to stay longer everytime! Safe travels, my friend!

I am impressed, this is exactly what we need to be doing more people getting away from the rat race getting in touch with their self the important things in life that gives you contentment, piece of mind, happiness, silence, no stress, no drama, it is priceless. I have been living that life for a number of years I just love my life. I have hànd saw that I use several, I have never came across one like yours, where did you get it. Keep it up girl, your living the dream, not the nightmare, best of luck on your journey, every day is a new day with new experiences !!! Thanks for sharing !!!.

Been offline for a few days in the woods is the best therapy for our mind and our soul! I love this one!

Down by the river....... ...... ... So peaceful

just going to watch your videos for the scenery and the relaxed vibes, over and over :)

Beautiful, so lovely for you to have that much land and still being on home ground as it were. Such tranquility, in these horrid times

Your video just popped up in my “recommended” and I’m so glad it did! You’ve gained a new subscriber. Looking forward to catching up on some of your past videos and seeing where your life takes you.

Newbie here and a sun after viewing just two blogs. Thank you for your beautiful and unpretentious content. And for reminding me why I love my solo trips. :)

love this so much

I giggled at your frog chasing and subsequent, “I found a frog!” You looked like a little girl! 🥰❤️

that pup loves you so much ........a beautiful thing to see the both of you.....

The beauty in simplicity.

Oh my heart, ❤ I am fr MN, I know the feelings you get in the north woods. Such peace. I can really breath there, and feel the earth. The woods, is my favorite place to be. Thank you for bringing it back to me. I now live in FL. I love the beaches, boating, & scuba diving, but it's not the woods! 🌲❤🌲

I loved the shot of the moon coming through the trees.❤❤

It looks sooooo peaceful we all need that break , awesome place.

Thank you so peaceful to watch and take in all the beauty around you and within 👌🙂👌

I discovered that lavender oil in water is an EXCELLENT bug repellent and I live in Maine. God bless on your journey.

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing your adventures with us. What a peaceful place.

I so love when you bring us along with you

Linnea YOU ROCK! I'm 62 woman and saving all my money to get me a van... and do like you.

What genuine love and respect you have for each other! Your little frog heaven was so special! Thank you ❤️

I love the response to the comment about dirty dog,, and that you leave her to be free and dirty and just clean up after, I love it, I love that you dog get to live a free life in the woods just like you, what an amazing place to be xxxxxx love from Australia 🇦🇺. New subscriber xxx

I enjoyed your video so much. It eased my anxiety and let me find peace. What Lovely coziness in your filming!

Watching your video, in my mind I imagine myself there and I love the peace you feel, the fun you have with Akela and experiencing nature. What a wonderful life and most of all, stay safe 🙏

This might be my favorite episode! Thank you for sharing your thoughts & energy. I have a meeting on Wednesday, but I might consider going phone & data-free beginning Thursday! I wonder if I can do it!

Simply beautiful. Akela is a wonderful companion. Your love for her really shines through. I also will check the book out. Very best wishes to you both. 🙏😃

Videos like this remind me of how we **can** live, and I'm so very much looking forward to something quite similar next fall. It's so close I can smell it

Li, I also start a project, especially when I go on a hike, and end up doing/ going way more then planned. Good job on the deck!!

that's a good thing your dog looks very happy and you do to

Thank you Linnea! You are such an inspiration to me. I'm in Johannesburg South Africa and in the middle of my van build and I have learnt so much from you. One day soon I'm going to drive away and look in my rear view mirror and say "Bye bye suburban life and Hello new adventures." What a thing!

This video came up as a random offering and I appreciated SO MUCH about it. It was natural,beautiful,peaceful,calm, and genuine. I love seeing other people enjoying nature and how healing just being quietly in nature can be. Healing for mind and body. I would like to bring up 3 things from the perspective of an environmentalist that someone as caring as you will want to know. First, creeks need as much shade canopy as they can get- it helps the water stay cooler,lose less water from dehydration from the heat of the sun, and the fish are happier and healthier that way. We found this out from observing and studying clearcutting practices. Clearcuts that went down to the creek line dried the creeks up faster and led to a massive decline of fish, including crucial indicator species. Second, the lumber that you used had a green tinge that showed it was treated with chemicals. I do hope that you moved them away from the creek bed after you enjoyed using them as a deck. When the water rises in the creek during winter, or if they were left at a a shoreline that was wet, they will leach toxic chemicals which are terrible for fish, frogs, water bugs, and the water itself. Thirdly, the trees that you cleared for a spot for your chair and the view seemed to be left as a pile in the woods. This on first look seems innocent enough, but when piles of wood are unnaturally left on the forest floor to dry, they become tinder and add to fire danger. Sometimes natural forest fires are actually a good thing and help keep the balance in a wild forest, but in a natural forest there are not usually humanmade piles of wood left about, so when fires come through they burn much hotter and cause much more damage, sending the fire up into the trees instead of just burning the forest floor which regenerates. Anyway, I truly hope that you will not take this as criticism or negativity, but simply as sharing things that you may not have been aware of. Thank you for this beautiful video, I look forward to watching more.

Awesome video.Thank you for sharing your moments with is.

Isn't it great how a few days in nature can rejuvenate the soul. I feel a little better just watching it on a TV. Can't wait until I am able to do the same. Soon, I hope. Great job.

My goodness I could sit there for hours also!! You are my hero! What a beautiful warrior lady!! Enjoy your life

Well I seen the thumb nail and thought the old bare feet in the air with the trees out the back door shot what wait and Christmas lights … then I hovered over the video to click and was like seriously the bare back long shower shoot. Here we go same old. However this turned out to be way better then my pre judgments and enjoyed the journey shared very much. This old guy wishes he could start life over and it makes me happy to see a soul living my dreams. Thanks much Richard

Awesome video, jealous of your nightly orchestra of fun critter sounds!

Akela reminds me so much of my late Sweet Steele Mann! We absolutely loved him.... She is just as gorgeous many blessings safe travels

I just happened upon this. Love it.

'it is not spectacular, by any means... but i like it' dis happiness

if you travel with some onions, you can use a slice on a bee or wasp sting and it works to draw out the poison and reduce swelling quickly.

I know that was rewarding to make the platform. This is so peaceful.

The perception of time is interesting. When I was your age, whatever that is, time didn't even cross my mind. However, I'll turn 70 this coming August (2022) and the perception of time really makes it feel like it's flying by. How much time there is in a day no longer matters. The years feel like weeks. Rushing through life only makes you miss out on things along the way. Enjoy the world you were born in and appreciate what you have. Stay safe, keep you eyes open and be a good person. If you go back there, record the sounds of the woods, especially at dusk or after dark, maybe 3 or 4 hours worth. That would be amazing to play when I'm falling asleep. Peace.

You could not have a more agreeable and faithful companion than that wee doggy ❤️

I am a fan of yours. I admire your courage and comfort. Only the best life for Linnea and Akela. Be blessed always.

Hi! I just stumbled across your channel and love your energy! I can't wait to see your other videos! Take care and enjoy this beautiful summer 🩵✌🏼

I just found your channel..watching this brought tears to my eyes. I wish I could live like this; I feel warmth, comfort, peace and tranquility wrapped around me like a warm blanket on the coldest of nights. Your kindness to animals and nature is so beautiful. I needed to see this today more than I knew. Thank you.

What a fantastic video! Well-edited, thoughtful shots, good music choices, smoothly flowing from beginning to end. Glad to be a new subscriber!

I think it is so good to get away and get what you need for your peace of mind, you made a very good place to be at peace with your dog

I am a new subscriber. I'm also a full-time rver. I love your can do attitude. Also so nice of you to let your dog have fun and be a dog and just deal with the dirt. It speaks to your kindness. Wishing you good health and safe travels. 🌳🌲

Thank you so much.

WOW You have the Right idea! I think we all need to just Stop and Unplug at times! Seriously! If you cna do something with that land you have it set for life!!

This was a tranquil video, all alone in the woods, Akela by your side living the best dog life) listening to the sounds of the river flowing, the trees. It doesn’t get any better.

This is how I want to live my life. So inspiring.

Such a beautiful spot. Being in nature is my fav! You should look up the spiritual meaning of a frog. As I have recently learned insects and animals come to us to give us messages. Your energy draws them to you. 😇🥰

Ooh, Linnea, just saw your video on Tiny home tours! 😘 It's always so enjoyable to see you and Akela 🤗❤️ Loved your van tour on their channel! You really are an inspiration for me ❤️ Thank you so much for having your RU-vid channel and sharing your life with us! 😘🍀😘

Linnea & Akela. your Dad is so proud of you, as well as your Mom. I recently have been thinking of a van to travel with Josie, my 2.5 year old golden retriever. The idea of unplugging, hiking, journaling, meditating, making meals, swimming, reading, drumming, Tibetan bowls, rain stick, Koshi chimes and photography are all calling me... all sound so grounding and centering. Love, light & blessings to you both. 🦋🌈☀️🥰