V6E3: From Ancient Forests to Sandy Beaches 

I really enjoy your photography.

WOW... quite the range of locations this week, mountains, beaches and even a couple of small towns... Really enjoy “traveling” with you Chris.

I really like the way you let us hear nature....ocean waves, flowing streams, crickets....much better then music😀😀

This is one of the best episode, not only of this series but among all the videos. I wish you add some more videos shots of the beach.

I'm getting up tomorrow morning, having my coffee, then exploring I-75 on my way to work. Next, I will stare at the trees outside my window for 8 hours. Damn you, Chris Shontz. Damn you.

Another great video Chris. Love the coast of Cali. We drove it in a rented Mustang, but love to go back and drive it in my Jeep with top down and doors off. Those redwoods are unbelievable. Thank you!

Best channel on RU-vid. I look forward to your video every Friday...

Great video Chris!

Thank you for all the videos, its nice to see your perspective on all the locations you have visited without trying to get sponsored by some company by constantly showing their product over and over again. Enjoy your adventure and please keep on sharing it with us.

I’ve camped at the same beach. Didn’t see any elk though. Fun road to get in and out. Iron Door saloon is awesome. I visited there in 1994 on my way to Yosemite. I remember some of the tables were thick slabs of redwood with a thick coat of varnish. Awesome.

Your videos and locations are not only beautiful but stunning. I am going to make it my life's goal to hit sum of the places you have been. I wish you gave GPS coordinates to everything to make it easier to track. Love your videos.

In 2004 my two boys and I posed for a photo on that fallen tree you just jumped off of at 0:30. So awesome to see it again!

Wow that was a really nice bull elk!!!!

I pause at 10 minute mark just to say I have been watching RU-vid videos about full time RV life, overlanding/4x4 life, homesteading, etc. So far, there are really only two channels I have never tired of: venture4wd and 4xoverland. No music to get in the way, beautiful scenery, and just very well done. Thanks Chris and Andrew. Chris, you mean you can only open/close the pop top from the outside? We've had two VW Campmobiles and could do from inside.

Perfect, just home from dinner out and ready to relax and explore the world from the comfort of my sofa. I liked this one quite a bit. The peaceful relaxed vibe that comes through and I hope it speaks to how you’re feeling because it’s just feels good. Thank you for putting so much good work into your videos for us.

Northern Calf. is just stunning. If you get a chance, swing by Point Reyes National Seashore just north of the bay area. We had the opportunity to watch some Humpback Whales from the light house there about 3 1/2 years ago. Very awesome! And you can never go wrong with Yosemite. Enjoy the Journey Brother!

I really ENJOY your videos good job boss

Crazy how massive some of those trees are..really makes you appreciate nature and what it can do over time..

Just ordered my J30 top.,,, 60 days to wait.

You passed up my area which is along the coastal hill area south of SF. There is a state camp I would recommend named Big Basin State Park. It's beautiful, quiet, and well maintained with lots of camping options. It's located a bit north of Santa Cruz, deep in the redwoods there. From there it is about 1 hour to Santa Cruz along highway 9, which is a coastal town full of things to see and do such as surfing! Classic California beaches and surfing! Anyway, maybe next time! Yosemite is awesome and looking forward to seeing some video of that next week. The park is closed due to the giov't shutdown, but it may be open now that they've opened up for biz again as of last Friday. If hwy 120 in Yosemite (Tioga Rd) is open (typically closed during winter), you can drive through Yosemite's high country (Tuolumne Meadows) and down hwy 395. If you do end up on hwy 395, stop at Lee Vining at/and Mono Lake. Also about 1 hour north of Mono Lake, and before the town of Bridgeport, off hwy 395, is Bodie State Historic Park, which is an old gold mining ghost town. Lots to see and camping along that 395 route, all the way to June Lake and beyond to Death Valley! Good Luck!

It’s so cool how you do your videos. Love the woods and pine areas. Great Jeep upgrade on the lights leds are bright. Working on my Jeep little by little for overland plan soon. Keep jeeping Chris right now we all live through you and your adventures.

That Elk was insane. Very cool

Spectacular video of a very beautiful part of California. Thanks for posting.

Nice to see you getting more greens in your diet! Those redwood forests look awesome. Yet another location you've shared that I'll have to add to my Jeep trip list. As always, it's nice to go along with you on your ventures on a Friday evening. Good work Chris.

I love that coffee shop in Groveland. I camped just up the road from there a few winters back. It was great to pop into town that next morning and grab a breakfast burrito there. It was fun to see so many places local to me in this episode. Can’t wait for next week!

Fantastic shots of Elk and ocean!!! Keep up the amazing videos!!! Don’t get frustrated. 🇺🇸👍🏻🌲

Really like your videos. I enjoy watching your episodes, they're very relaxing. I just got myself a 4x4 car and I am going to start exploring the world (well...will start first with my country). Will install a tend and sleep in the card, make my own coffee in the morning, enjoying the nature! You do a really nice job! Keep doing what you do! All the respect from Romania! P.S.: I love your car! :)

Very cool places Chris !!! Thanks for sharing your adventure with all !!!

Amazing vid!

Amazing . Our daughter lives in San Jose. We will be overlanding this year to see her. Just the other day I told my wife that we needed to hit up Yosemite national park when we were there. Can’t wait to see what you do there.

Chris, if you work your way west you can stay in lots of free camping areas between Hwy 5 and 101 in the Central Valley. Pinnacles NP is a must see if you’re in the area. Lots of free camping in those hills. Look around in the Hwy 101,25,and 198 valleys. Weeks of exploring if you’re so inclined. You could head back over to Hwy 1 as well, over and through the Ventana Region. Should put you around Big Sur. Enjoy the videos and hope to see you out there.

I live just outside Ukiah California and know that mountain well. There is a free shooting range right by there. Clearlake eh none of this area is as pretty as where you were. Humbolt and West Mendocino county are the spots! Glad you came through here though

Another great week with some beautiful scenery, thanks Chris.

Love your travels and watch them all. Be safe.

What a beautiful trip and video. You are an artist.

Awsome video Chris, you are definitely honing your craft! Thanks for the ride along.

Great job with the photography and this weeks upload! I loved the Redwoods and hope to see them again when the weather is more to your liking.

Wow now thats another level of scenic.

Awesome content Chris! Your photography skills keep improving with every video! Love the shots of the Redwoods Thanks!

Another great video thank you for all the work you put into them !

You sure know where to go and find those beautiful places!!

Chris, Nat Geo doesn’t have anything on you brother. Lots of great video and shots on this one. I have been following you for awhile now this is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing.

Very good vid!

Really enjoyed your video. Very Professionally done. Hard to believe how many takes it took to make.

Seems like a stop and go life / although might be adventurous and having to be frugal it is challenging / keep your guard up - although a lot of nice areas in California - there are a few that will spoil anybody day.

Some awesome footage. A pleasure to watch.

This one felt very chilled out, another great video.

I can't wait to see the next episode , take care 🔶🔷🇸🇦

Thanks, have a great evening.

Chris, while venturing around Yosemite, on the way out towards Bishop you will find the Teepee Village which I stayed at back in 1999/2000 when I was in the US. It's a beautiful location which is also surrounded by places to explore. On the way also you may find yourself on route via Mono lake. Stay safe brother OlllllllO

You would need a long tree protector for those Red Wood trees Ha-ha. They are so beautiful. Also as others have said, glad you do not use music in your videos. When you do start using the drone please don't go crazy with it. Green Salad??? Great! The Elk was huge. Thanks for taking us along. You do great work

You are the well traveled Pennsylvanian. I lived in Nottingham PA not to far from you. But dude your shots and quality are just superb. That Elk was incredible

Love your videos Chris! My girlfriend Barbara and I just missed you. We were camped just outside of Winters, CA from the 20th-23rd. Hope you got to see some of the really cool downtown area and maybe Berryessa Brewing Co.

Went right through my home town. Wish I had known as I could have made some suggestions. You are right about the sketchy vibe in that camp in the Mayacamas, that area is full of cartel funded grow operations. Cowboy Camp is a nice place but a little too road side for you typically. Buck island would have been more up your alley. Hope you stopped at Berryessa Brewing on your way out of Winters.

I love your videos!!

Yet another gorgeous video by venture4wd, thanks Chris !

Travel south.. get warm.. love to see you explore Baja..

Thanks for another Friday night show. Great way to enjoy my🥡🥠

Roosevelt elk. I love the lost coast.

This one resonated... Like a dose of CBS Sunday Morning with Pops as a kid, before the rest of the fam was awake. A few thoughts: 1) Glad to see you eatin' your greens. 2)I will be planning a NorCal coastal trip with the wife soon 3) Come on down to southern AZ. You'll love the temps, and the endless opportunities for overland adventure. Cheers!

Great episode Chris. Love the scenery in the NW. Look forward to your videos every week.

I was just at Yosemite RV Resort and Family Lodging which is right outside of Groveland. I live in Bakersfield, CA and if you are heading this way I have a cabin up in the Sequoia National Forrest. I'd be happy to give you a tour of some cool things up near my cabin like Indian baths that also has a little cave with hieroglyphics and valley views, a pink quartz mine, 8,400 elevation 360 degree lookout tower, an old lodge and sawmill, forrest and cabins that burned down recently name a few. I have quads but also have a jeep jku rubicon and we can go exploring. Safe travels. Oh and by the way you definitely have an eye for scenic shots! Keep up the good work :)

Hey Chris, that was an awesome video. You should try exploring southern Nevada and Arizona. Maybe the Havasu area could be fun. Wherever you end up, I'll be looking forward to your next adventure! Be safe.. Scott

Thanks Chris.... Loading my jeep....as I watch your video.

Nice to see you got into some warmer weather and great scenery up in Humboldt river country. The kayak float must have been great also. Enjoy your week. We will be going to Valley of Fire tomorrow and then Little Finland/Hobgoblins in two weeks. Drop by whenever you are in the neighborhood. Until then, happy trails!

Another beautiful video

Another inspiring video. Was great to see you eating some healthier food. Working on my 4WD today getting ready for a big trip across Australia, Sydney to Perth and back. Can’t wait

Great vidro, thank you!

Really great shots in the Red Woods man, very nice. And I'm again going to recommend Arizona. Yeah, it's going to be nothing but low altitude desert now, but it's pretty. And there is lots of space and its low on the dirtbags. Look into Alamo Lake, you can get to a comfortable 2000 feet. There are some interesting places around there and mines to explore too. Look at a USGS and you'll find some things. A few hints are: Maggie, Six-Mile, Swansea and McGuffie.

If you go south into Tulare County visit Camp Nelson. You can camp at the Belknap campground and the Belknap trail will take you into a Giant Sequoia Grove. From there you can continue on the western divided highway and into California Hot Springs where there is a natural said hot springs swimming pool and hot tub‘s.

That was amazing. The Forest was stunning.

Great job on your videos! You can tell you put a lot of time and thought into getting great shots. Looking forward to future episodes!

Your way of doing video is perfect

Beautiful video sir

Proud of you, Chris. Eating your greens.

A little Goonies/Into the Wild segment there. Always wanted to view the PNW. Hey from MD

Nice and beauteful!

Any chance you’ll visit old Coulterville road? It’s a dirt trail heading toward Yosemite after groveland.

Awesome video

Looks amazing dude

Looks like Usal beach? Funny I recommend going there in the last vid! The Elk almost always show up. So awesome

Well done, I'm hooked.

Are you going into Yosemite? It’s probably the place I’d most like to visit in the world and you do amazing video. If you’re going in I’m looking forward to seeing your vids of it even more than I usually look forward to them!

Love your vids! If you’re ever in the Minnesota area I would love to meet up!

'Maze balls Chris! Always look forward to your videos!

Chris, you need the Kargomaster Catwalk for tying down your kayak

Really enjoyed this week’s episode. Seeing the redwoods made me want to jump in my Jeep and go back right now! It’s been almost a year since I got to meet you at Easter Jeep Safari... will you be representing Ursa Minor again this year in Moab?

thanks so much. I work all week many hours and Friday night I always look so forward to being able to see stuff ill never see. Hope to meet you in person one day to thank you in person!!

Beautiful Elk!!!!

Be careful in central California lots of sketchy areas, Chico, Oroville be aware where you park

Those Roosevelt elk are some amazing creatures and really don't mind humans around. Somewhere around Crescent California there is a campground where the entire herd might just plop down in your campsite and make buddies with ya.

If you make it to So Cal, check out the Borrego Desert. Blair Valley is one of my favorites, and it's free camping.

Have you ever looked into a DVR system for your Jeep? Pros: 1) Record what happens to and around your Jeep when you are out exploring, 2) Automatic video of where you've been if you want to add it into your weekly videos. Cons: 1) Cost Money, 2) Takes power (amp hours). I record video out the front and back of my vehicle the whole time I am driving...backwards is fun to watch (suggest you try it...with the beautiful scenery that you drive through, be beautiful also).

I Love Jeep. We have a Dacia Duster with tentroof anderen drive to Europe.

Hey, your close by San Francisco, checkout the mount Diablo state park, near Walnut Creek, nice views!

Omg u we're in my neck of the woods! Im in Patterson but frequent Groveland regularly. How long are u staying in Stanislaus county? I'd love to meet up with you!

That's good!

Chris I enjoy a lot your videos. I’ve been following you for a while, I love the sounds of nature. I have a question: I like your rooftop tent. What brand it is? It made specific for Jeep, or you customized to your rig.? Did you removed the Jeep orinal roof? Keep up the good work. Eugene

welcome to the neighborhood

Did you skip the Lost Coast loop? Big mistake if you did.