Unexpected Wonders Found Deep Off the Grid in Eastern Oregon

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This is our first big adventure in a Winnebago Revel Sprinter Van and we opted to head north to explore some of the backcountry trail in Eastern Oregon. We head deep off the the grid to the Owyhee Canyon region in search of solitude and adventure. We camp at some of the most spectacular remote spots we've ever been to, explore the famous Leslie Gulch, investigate the magnificent Jordan Craters and camp along the Owyhee River in pure solitude.
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@MichaelSmith-kr9qw Год назад

God has privileged us with such a beautiful planet get out there and explore it people, It never ceases to amaze me just how much open land there is to explore in the US I am thankful people like Brad and Regina and his family have provided some of us over the years. Now that my wife is on the mend after her hip replacement surgery I think it might be time for us to get out and explore some more. I'm looking at getting a possible Gladiator to replace my beloved Dodge Dakota of 25 years.

@John-uo1qf Год назад

I had the same thought watching this video. So many amazing things created for us to enjoy

@jasonboylan Год назад

By far my favorite Trail Recon video!! Incredible landscape, scenery, music, and editing. Great job on this!!!

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you so much!

@snosrfr71 Год назад

I have a JK on tons/40s/kings and we bought a Revel last year. Once you get an agile rip lift with proper offroad suspension (springs & fox shocks) and 33” tires, the revel is MUCH better offroad (in road too actually). We LOVE our Revel! i’ve got the JK on a diet now (replacing steel w/aluminum) so that we can flat tow her behind the Revel.

@rebeltake Год назад

It’s always great to see a new Trail recon video and have some coffee with it, cheers

@johngalt7733 Год назад

I live about an hour and a half from your playground here in this video. It's truly a blessing, God's Country, and we're all so fortunate to get to enjoy it literally every weekend, and even sometimes on night runs too- There's some great rock crawling as well, but we don't advertise that. Y'all enjoy!

@Bdub1952 Год назад

My wife and I live in the Treasure Valley and enjoy getting out and rockhounding. This area is also famous for large deposits of agates, jasper and thundereggs, too. We've found some amazing specimens. We are blessed to live close to this country.

@TrailRecon Год назад

You are very blessed to live that close to there!! I can't wait to get back with the Jeep and explore more.

@IDAHOverland Год назад

We are so blessed to live out here (based out of Boise) - been to all these spots Brad and Regina visited and it's great to share God's country with everyone. (Psst - you're not supposed to say anything about the rock-crawling...) 🙂

@azsean73 Год назад

This is indeed the land that Allah has blessed us with. I am just sad that it cannot be appreciated by more of Allah's witnesses. At least you had the wisdom to have a curry.

@jRieg Год назад

@@azsean73 Allah is Fake

@TheUnorthodoxx Год назад

"It's a van, it's not that hard." I laughed so hard at that comment.

@wesleymcgonagle3394 Год назад

Great video Mate! I have jeeped for the last 20years through the USA and now that i'm getting older 60+ish i'm super interested in these vehicles. Just as Regina and my wife would say, the convenience to pull up, pee make a quick sandwich no matter what the weather, its kinda where i'm leaning anymore. Don't get me wrong i love the off-road adventure, but look where that rig got you to? Top 10 places? WOW! Such a capable compromise vehicle... That moment @39:45ish where you have your coffee, sitting there in your chair, where you don't speak you don't think, you are in awe... I live for those moments when wheeling. Thanks again for another awesome video with a different perspective Brad & Regina.

@regenakowitz Год назад

It's definitely not going to get us to the same places that a Jeep would...but it got us to some pretty incredible places with all the comforts and conveniences of a home-away-from-home. 😊

@fouglasdir 3 месяца назад

Wow! Such a quality video. So enjoyable! I'll be watching more.

@jaggsjunction Год назад

Great video you guys. Brings back memories. My wife and I have been boating on some of those lakes back in there. We still have family in the area. Guess it’s time to make a trip home and go check this area out from a different perspective. Thank you again for sharing.

@KyleBeahen Год назад

You guys are knocking it out of the park with your adventures, this was a cool one to see you switch it up a bit from your trusty Jeeps! I love having my morning coffee to these, keep em coming! Will you guys be at overland Expo Mountain West in August?

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you! Sorry, we won't be at Mountain West this year.

@htpadventures3989 Год назад

You are truly a gifted videographer and you are blessed to have an amazing travel companion ❤

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you so much! And I'm very thankful Regena enjoys adventure as much as I do!

@Defilement_the_clown Год назад

Haha, I just watched Matt and Regina‘s version this morning.👌 great job, left me super inspired and can’t wait to hit the trails.

@jkbevill4777 Год назад

Beautiful!!!

@jlhump2107 Год назад

Exceptionally beautiful video, y'all! Loved it. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

@tedmcdade3540 Год назад

So very happy to be part of your family. Thank you for sharing with us not able to get out there....

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you for being part of this amazing community and I'm glad we could bring you along for the ride, in spirit if not in person!

@williamweiss6128 4 месяца назад

Yes. Very interesting geology, Leslie, Succor areas.

@SuperstitionOverland Год назад

This is AMAZING....thanks for sharing these adventures TrailRecon!

@michaelboyle4119 Год назад

One word . EPIC .

@ricki7187 Год назад

So glad you found the beauty of our east side Chief! Sorry I missed you at the Trail Recon booth but we were only there Friday before we headed for the mine ruins in the Ochoco Mountains. Hope to cross paths in the back country some day!

@ddbb6721 Год назад

God Bless you and your family great movie

@charleshicks3492 Год назад

Such an awesome area, never knew; thanks so much😎⭐️🤩

@adventureswithgnomie6553 Год назад

You really need to check out LTVL - Chad has made his self built 4x4 Sprinter a overlanding beast. Regina deserves a comfortable experience and since you keep changing campers...as a 50 year old female I am no longer interested in tent camping or rooftop tents. Creature Comforts are important. I hope you enjoy the camper van experience.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Chad does great work!

@jerrymestas1231 Год назад

Holy moly!!!!!!! Just awesome (GOD) Great Out Doors 👍🏼

@andrewstocker7457 Год назад

Auld lang syne , was nice touch as Matt and Carra and Daniell drove away.... great video as always

@andrewstocker7457 Год назад

NOOOOO! don't tell me you've gone to the Van side! (the DARK side)...LOL i get it , trying out something different, comfy, convenient, somewhat capable (off road)..... love how Regina always has the food answer for your whats for dinner / lunch etc. , questions.... beautiful scenery on this adventure....well done Brad.

@mrog777 Год назад

Agile Offroad is a great resource and can turn the van into an offroad beast. Won't ever be a rock crawler, but they can be very capable rigs.

@ronolsen3623 Год назад

Awesome. Love the Leslie gulch area. You lucked out with the prolonged spring. Keeping things green a lot later than usual. Though that does make the roads more interesting. Thanks for sharing.

@e.c.8668 Год назад

Regina should publish a cookbook. Both on trail and at home recipes.

@Crumb_Trails Год назад

It's cool seeing you running with Matt and Kara. I've met them twice and they seem like good company. Can't wait to bump into you one of these days as well.

@joeladner430 Год назад

loving the drone video, nice touch

@tahosrfr Год назад

Nice! Four of us in off-road built vans did that same route last month. The only butt puckering part was Fisherman Rd down to the river

@TheOffroadCamper Год назад

As I’m watching your video, Brad, I am parked one run row away from Marco at Overland Expo PNW. She having so much fun in Oregon.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Have fun up there and say hi to Marco for me.

@Cesaraguirre79 Год назад

that place where it is looks spectacular

@tacomafamilyadventures9862 Год назад

Wow 🤩 Breathtaking trails

@underabigsky Год назад

Nice Brad! Awesome trip! Had a 4x4 sprinter low top on SST’s. It was neat. The electronic nannies will kick in if u push it in my experience. Still impressive and wish I had mine still!

@marisrozleja8762 6 месяцев назад

Awesome trip! ❤❤❤

@GoXplr Год назад

Bucket List !!

@johnferreira93 Год назад

I like that you still brought a red Jeep with you, though. (the one on the dash) 😂

@brulew976 Год назад

My wife and I dropped down into the Birch Creek Historic Ranch and followed the road along the canyon to its end and stayed there on our way out to OE PNW (July 3-4). I was curious to see if you were going to take the van down that trail but it looks like you went south from Coffee Pot Crater. Like you, amazed by the beauty and solitude.

@scottmcennan7661 Год назад

Brad you did it again awesome video

@TrailRecon Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@superbeemike3562 Год назад

Wow, definitely some of your best video/editing. Well done.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you very much!

@zmcarroll Год назад

Great video! Missed out on the hot springs while you were in those parts! Got the chance to explore that area last summer and it was fantastic.

@izrador2264 Год назад

Primal Outdoors and Softroadingthewest went there in the spring, glad you could enjoy it too.

@mrmosk2011 Год назад

I want to go to Leslie's Gulch for a long time. Need to plan a trip, just needs more time.

@CaptainKirk17012 Год назад

Brad, this looked amazing. The rock corral you found, I have heard is an old, old horse trap corral. Cowboys trying to trap wild horses would use this. Love your videos, thanks for sharing.

@charlesgunther8673 3 месяца назад

been there done that 30 years ago with my 10 year old daughter, a crown jewel of oregon, driving a vw van

@stevej7139 Год назад

I live about 40 miles SSE of Seattle and there's a guy that lives near me that has a Sprinter Van although his is setup for more serious off-road, no low hanging fruit, lights, winch, roof rack, mobile StarLink, Flair sides, sliders, and what looks like 33" tires with about a 2" lift. Not sure if he is on RU-vid though and he looks fairly young probably about my kids age (mid 30s), I'm always with my dog when I walk by his house and she is very afraid of strangers so I don't push it with her but that van looks very capable. I might have to check that area out you were at , it's about an 8 hour drive from where I live which the way I travel would get me there at about 1:00PM, plenty of time to find camp. Love the area, lava flows are always fun to poke around, I really like Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve also.

@royfreitas7583 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful scenery!! How many times did you look at the mini 392 on your dash and wished you had that?

@kenuber4014 Год назад

Jason from Primal Outdoors, goes out there all the time. He doesn't have a sprinter van, but he's ser up pretty good.

@rpliegos Год назад

OMG JAW-DRAWPING GORGEOUS!!! I want to go there, seriously what a beautiful place! Brad may I ask what is avg elevation? the lack of large trees suggests its pretty high...

@TrailRecon Год назад

I think we spent most of out time around 3500-4000 ft.

@MattCookOregon Год назад

That is a lot of rocks

@gerryhartung736 Год назад

Idk how far i can pull my R Pod down there but, I'm going to find out!

@billwaterhouse5894 Год назад

Wow guys, possible to most beautiful place we (Nan and I), have ever seen in terms of overlanding space. That to us is what overlanding truly is. PS Brad, drone footage and a coffee press (no perk),…caught that 😉

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you! It was great to fly the drone here, having my license now is a big plus going forward I think.

@billwaterhouse5894 Год назад

Yes sir, absolutely will be a great addition to your already fantastic work. PS I always say Shaun‘s work is amazing, big part of that of course is his outstanding drone work. Be well sir.

@furious7515 Год назад

Great video! So scenic! Ok, I can’t help myself….in my best Chris Farley (playing motivational speaker Matt Foley) voice…..you camped in a van down by the river! 😂

@Westcoastrocksduh Год назад

looks like I just missed you guys on this trail

@TrailRecon Год назад

Hope you had as good time as we did.

@acewongsawad6910 Год назад

Great cinematography on your videos. It looks really professional and we don't get a headache watching it. :-) Also, caught that reference about first trying the curry on Okinawa. Were you stationed there at one time? thanks.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you so much! And yes, I was a Corpsman stationed there twice. Once at the naval hospital and once with the Marines.

@acewongsawad6910 Год назад

@@TrailRecon ah! That’s awesome! I was just gonna guess that you were either an Air Force guy or a sailor from your cool, calm demeanor 😀. I was a Jarhead stationed there a couple of times myself. Definitely enjoying your series, brother. Thank you for your service to our Marine brothers as well. 🙏

@LRD90 Год назад

That was a beautiful beautiful video, brilliant cinematography of that fantastic scenery and informative commentary. Thank you very much. As I’m in the UK I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the Land Rover Defender?

@TrailRecon Год назад

That was Dannielle second Land Rover and I know she has been very happy with it, we really didn't get to witness it doing much the than mild dirt trails.

@PaulGingras-y1w Год назад

Coco's!

@tuomasholo Год назад

Matts Off-road Recovery recently drove a similar rig out of Honeymoon Trail.

@mrdale8820 Год назад

Native Oregonian and spent a ton of time on the Owyhee. The camera cannot show just how spectacular it is! Curious if you encountered any rattlesnakes as they are everywhere throughout the area. When buddy went to the top of the gulch, I was cringing. Oh, the Sprinter is pretty out of place on anything more than a gravel road :)

@TrailRecon Год назад

We didn't see any rattlesnakes out there, but I was mindful as I walked through the grass and brush.

@ericsteener Год назад

Is the campsite in the beginning of the video Long Gulch, Three Fingers Gulch, or right between the two of them where the two roads dead end? Heading this way next month and will be exploring the area! Thanks for sharing

@951media Год назад

Hey guys. Great video! Is the van yours or borrowed? For the record I love it.

@seandawnvantures2001 Год назад

We recommend turning off traction control, park asst, and side asst when at a challenging obstacle. Otherwise, they will sometimes fight what you're trying to do.

@raymondfink9580 10 месяцев назад

There’s nice thunder eggs there if ya know where to look

@JeffCanyon Год назад

I see two happy campers....😃 The pick & shovel flag cap is different, where did you get it? Thanks Jeff

@TrailRecon Год назад

We can't complain! The shirt and hat are from Off the Grid, small local shop.

@killjoy117007 10 месяцев назад

Looking to make my way to that area next week! What campsite area did you guys stay at ?

@hankadlev173 Год назад

i think you can disable traction control on those using a button or lever in the passenger compartment?

@TrailRecon Год назад

I was playing around with the system a bit on this trip, starting to understand it more.

@TimRoyalPastortim Год назад

We live in Northeast Nevada and the Owyhee River and desert are some of our best-kept secrets... Breathtaking and never crowded... The fishing is excellent and Oregon out-of-state licenses are reasonable. Yep! Badger... we want them to eat the ground squirrels... fat, cute, and dangerous

@Chris.starfleet Год назад

I've only watched the first 8 minutes of the video but you haven't said anything about the fact that a new Land Rover was part of the convoy.

@willturnbull6465 Год назад

Love this video What HIWY did you use to get there?

@rodez3106 Год назад

Was that a UFO at 38:19-21? This place looks awesome!!

@TrailRecon Год назад

LOL! Maybe!

@rodez3106 Год назад

@@TrailRecon Did u see it when editing the video? looks awesome.......

@GladiatorUp Год назад

👍

@bidel1lee7 Год назад

Looks like the craters of the moon in IDAHO

@malcolmn.5222 Год назад

The quality of your videos makes it easy for your viewers to feel like we are all there! Keep it coming!

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you so much!

@malcolmn.5222 Год назад

@TrailRecon No problem. I happened to stumble across your channel about a year ago, and since then, my desire to get out and explore our beautiful country and get off road has grown exponentially. Thank you!

@rubiconadventurewithscotty3258 Год назад

Great drone shots showing the landscapes

@andysolorzano4126 Год назад

Many times, pictures and video don't do the landscape the justice it deserves. All your adventures and vids are inspiring. Makes us realize we HAVE got to get out more! Safe travels. 😉✌

@tumimokoena4404 Год назад

As outsiders, whenever we think of America we think of New York or Los Angeles and that's why the majority of us tend to visit these places whenever an opportunity to visit America presents itself. I, on the other hand, think of places like these. You are blessed to have such a beautiful country. From an avid fan of the channel in South Africa! 🇿🇦

@Penny-mk7fv 8 месяцев назад

I thought the Grand Canyon was pretty famous too?

@davidyates5013 Год назад

Amazing vid as always.. So envious of you guys in the US, so much country to explore without being distracted by angry people we have in the UK... Its getting so difficult to roam free over here now being such a small country.. Ill be watching this in full tomorrow morning with my coffee in my garden log cabin.. Keep up the good work.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you!

@rblueroan2205 11 месяцев назад

We do have a lot of government land to explore , there is one caveat , there are large ranch’s , and some farms that are not always clearly marked , these have been in family’s and or in operation since before the USFS or the Bureau of land management , some roads cut through private property , with the accompanying land damage , destruction of fences and the killing of live stock , Trailrecon does an excellent job in showing proper off road etiquette , and respect for those who live and make a living in our back country

@norkisserrano Год назад

What an amazing place Brad, makes me wanna explore there and soak in the beauty of nature. Thanks for sharing your adventures, it keeps our Overlanding spirit always ignited.

@bradmorrison265 Год назад

Wow, that’s some spectacular cinematography! Great job Brad and Regena!

@regenakowitz Год назад

Thank you, Brad! 😊

@coreyshondelmyer3767 Год назад

Man, those spots are epic and nothing short of amazing, and of course, pictures/videos never do them justice! Thanks for blessing us with a teaser of the amazing places we have to experience in the US.

@gerryhartung736 Год назад

When Im out exploring the Oregon Outback, I think about the pioneers and really admire the tenacity they had to find and travel the west. Think of the women and children who walked, rode horseback or on wagons to find a homeplace. The fact that the whole family made dangerous crossings....now we do this in modern comfort and faster....WOW-SER!

@TrailRecon Год назад

I'm sure folks from the 1800's would have their minds blown if they saw how we traveled today.

@edwardsimmons3721 Год назад

The views are spectacular for sure. I am not the only one that wishes they could travel through the country.

@4x4adventure_pl 10 месяцев назад

The offroad community's heartbeat is echoing through every frame of this fantastic video.

@Mike-gg1mv Год назад

Incredible video and representation of the Revel and the landscape. As a fellow owner of a 18 Rubicon and a 23 Revel I think you made a great video to show that a stock suspension/wheels Revel is very capable. Yes we all want the bigger better gear, but it’s suited pretty well with minimal upgrades. Even if I beefed up a Revel to the max, I don’t see myself pushing the vehicle in a same way as a Wrangler. What I did see is both of you enjoying the comforts offered by the van! Cheers, thanks for the great content.

@crjmoto Год назад

One of my wife and I's first camp trips was north of here in the Wallowa's - memories that will last forever. OR and WA are so fun to explore.

@oddballcreations2491 Год назад

Shhh he’s lying it’s all CG and footage from other states , it’s actually horrible here don’t come 😊

@TrailRecon Год назад

LOL! I hear ya!

@shawnm2597 Год назад

I had to watch this one again. So much to see in this one. I'm glad you are back on the trails showing us more beautiful camp spots. Your week plus camp excursions are my favorites to watch. Its almost like I am right there with you enjoying a nice hot cup of coffee in the brisk morning air. If only smell would go through the video would be beneficial with trips like this. Thanks. Oh, and one last thing... you didn't have the fully built jeep, or the powerful 392, but you had a 4WD. That's really all you need to see places like this, no matter how basic it may or may not be.

@gwengwen4535 5 месяцев назад

And a couple planks of wood, just in case😅

@RussellJDodge Год назад

Love love love the Owyhee and Steens area! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you enjoyed the Klamath Basin area as well. Definitely another hidden gem in Oregon that deserves some attention.

@TrailRecon Год назад

The Steens is next on our list in Oregon!

@RussellJDodge Год назад

@@TrailRecon Make time for early morning wildlife viewing! Wild horses are everywhere. Enjoy!

@simpleinstinct Год назад

The fishing on the Owyhee is also EPIC.

@ahmednesbitte4906 Год назад

Hi Brad, Regina, Matt, Cara and Danielle. Thank you so much. The views are amazing and the food looks so good. 😂 Again Thank you for allowing us to share your experiences. 😊

@williamqueen1628 Год назад

Videos are great, good narration, good music when appropriate, excellent drone shots…our country is filled with these fantastic locations..happy trails🕶🕶Amor Fati🌴

@TrailRecon Год назад

Many thanks!

@megaoption Год назад

You're thanking us for watching your videos? Are you kidding? We thank you for making these videos and posting them. It is an absolute pleasure watching every single one of your adventures. Please keep posting them! Safe travels you guys.

@stanfordbanks3399 Год назад

Brad clearly the van is much better for Regina... Your right the Jeep and trailer is better for you and the boys but when it comes to the wife the van is perfect for over landing... You kill me with trying to get her to agree with you but you could tell the van was so much better for her, and that is ok.... Great video as always my friend....

@jeffquick7917 Год назад

That is stunning, I never knew that existed in Oregon! Thank you for introducing that to me! Makes me wish my family and I didn’t live in the Midwest but also is great motivation to finish my JK build and get back out there exploring with them, thanks all for sharing your time and adventure, love it!

@Draevon68 Год назад

Your historical story telling really makes some of these videos even more interesting. The scenery is beautiful. The vehicles are cool. All together it makes for a great video!