If you watch as the smart car and the mini cooper drive across in front of the camera, it looks like no one is driving. This was an incredible journey share. Such beautiful sunset pictures. Thank you for taking us along on your life “gambles” as you travel. Safe voyages!
Indeed we are, thanks for sharing in our experiences. We were talking about that the other day about how surreal this year has been with the Arctic and Lake Manly. Pretty cool!
Sondra and Dave will probably never see this but if you do, I have a few comments: 1. I love your videos. I live vicariously through them knowing I will probably never get to experience such things. I am just glad someone gets to. 2. I love your humor. You seem like good people, people I wish I had in my life. It is refreshing to see what a marriage should look like. You both seem to enjoy each other and what beautiful blessing that is. 3. Sondra takes very nice images. Photography was a passion of mine and I know what it takes to capture beautiful images. Most people don’t. I do know and Sondra does very well. 4. Your videos are top notch productions. I can see you go through great lengths to create them. I love the music you add as well. 5. Dave is industrious, hats off to him organizing these trips and dealing with the unexpected. And Dave, if you are listening, I did just subscribe. You should be happy. You have another subscriber. You should celebrate by treating yourself to a Wannaburger. Hehe. God bless you and I wish you many more safe and beautiful travels.
Thank you. Well... we do see every comment... and we respond to each one. We really appreciate your time watching the channel and your comments too! Sondra loves to take pictures and goes through each one to select the best. The videos are for our memories so we want to make them as nice as possible but we're excited so many people enjoy them and we're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊 Thank you very much. We deeply appreciate your thoughts on the channel.
I love your videos. However, the kayaking in the salty lake was amazing. To be the last to do so will be one of your most memorable, I'm sure . My house was quiet for a few minutes, and the timing was perfect for your 360⁰. The quiet ,the view ,the salty water, I felt like I was there too,in the kayak experiencing it with you. 😌 I'm so thankful that you take us on these journeys with you. 🙂💛
This was an incredible video. I had heard about the water in the lake but hadn’t seen any pictures until yours. Such a special experience for the two of you. You did an excellent job of documenting the once in a lifetime experience. I loved all the scenic views of Death Valley as well. Well done friends. As always I will look forward to next week’s video. Safe travels.
My wife and I kayaked Lake Manly 2 days in a row. We were camping at Furnace Creek campground. 2 days later due too high winds, the lake at moved 2 miles to the north. Crazy place.
HOTTEST DRIEST LOWEST point in North America 😮 Timing is everything. Reflections gorgeous. Stickers & a boat seem to be a common theme 🇨🇦 ❤ PS love Sondra’s facial expressions
Hi im watching March 7th and they say you cant kayak or go out anymore. During the windstorm the lake was spread out and put it down to depth of 1 feet. So you guys were so blessed to be able to go out there and spend time kayaking. Loved this video. Awesome!!!
You two are so organized and obviously have a lot of fun. I also learn a lot about places I've never been. I really look forward to your Thursday videos!
Beautiful views you too are kind of adorable you are enjoying life together you both love doing what you are doing. I can only dream of that when I retire some day. Thank you. I am living my life through you. May you have Many Many more adventures.
Thanks, Stephanie. We really love DVNP. Our first visit several years ago we were not expecting much...we thought it would be just a big desert! But, wow, were we surprised! It's now one of our fav National Parks!
Wow very amazing trip you are doing being able to see water in the Lake and the view from Dante View when there is water in the lake is wow!❤ thanks again
There was a volcano that erupted under the ocean a while back and it put millions of tons of water in the atmosphere so they expect more water and rain for at least another year. You should see if Sarah Jane would meet up, she may like to video your rig but also could help you see a couple mines. Wonderhussy is her channel. That salt water float looked awesome. Corn shocks is what you meant for the bundle of corn stalks to dry. Fun video hope you guys stay safe and healthy.
How amazing to be able to Kayak on Lake Manly! So happy you folks are experiencing so many "once in a lifetime" types of experiences. Love to see those boondocking spots!! You both are our scouts for places we will eventually visit - our list is getting bigger not smaller!
Oh, memories! Years ago, I rode my ten-speed bicycle from Scotty’s Castle to Furnace Creek. The next day it rained so much it washed out the road I had ridden down. Only thing, I didn’t bring was enough water for my two-day ride. You can never bring too much water when you are in Death Valley. (Another memory: I also had a Sea Eagle kayak.)
It looks like your campsite is the former Valley Crest mobile home park set up for the employees (and families) of American Borate Company working at the Billie Mine. I worked there in the summer of 1982, as an intern mining engineer while I was still in school. They had another, much larger, townsite over near the processing plant. My wife and I visited Death Valley about 7 years ago and I got to show her the slab of concrete that was next to the trailer I lived in. Each trailer a big shed roof off the side with tables and chairs on the slab. It was extremely hot during the summer, and we would sit out there at night and enjoy the “cool” late evening temperatures (mid to upper 90’s, or warmer). I hope to return someday with our trailer and camp on that slab.
Wow! Thank you so very much for this info! We searched and couldn't find info on the slabs. Figured it was mobile homes but couldn't figure out WHY the location! You have answered this nagging question for us. Thank you. Every time we stay there we look for clues. Ok... now we have questions! There is a loop as you enter which looks like a propane station...or possibly an office? We owe you a Whataburger!
Always ❤watching you guys. The places you go are really cool and just traveling no selling product just awesome pictures and places. Thank you for that. 😊
You're very welcome...yeah, selling product on our channel is not a "thing" for us. No sponsors either...just us traveling down the road. Glad you enjoy it.
A beautiful video. I love the beauty of Death Valley and Lake Manly. What an amazing trip you two are having. This is the way to see our country. I loved the Alaska videos. Yall be safe.
Paul and I just realized that we are or were only 38 minutes from LV Thousand Trails. We are spending March at the Nellis Air Force base famcamp - Desert Eagle.
@@bigtruckbigtravels The Thunderbird are Air Force and the Blue Angels are Navy. Yes, we see and hear the Thunderbirds practicing. Lots of jets flying as Nellis is also a training for aviators getting ready to deploy - called red or green flag. Red flag is flying over 50 flights to simulate sorties. So it can be loud for a portion of the day. We thought you might find the unofficial museum called the Threat Museum as it is a collection of enemy crafts - air and land.
Awesome, informative video. I wanted to comment that just you are pedaling on the kajak but you answered that question. It may have been a once in a lifetime event, very nice.
That kayak ride with you guys was amazing and so peaceful! That was definitely a once in a lifetime adventure. Glad you guys had the chance to do that! What a cool scenic area! Thanks for taking us along!❤️~Wendy
Wow, concrete pads in the middle of DV! What a score! Windy conditions, not so much. But you had a beautiful and unique place to be. Surprised you didn't find the Oasis spots there. Oh, have you heard about Cerro Gordo? It's way up where the snow happens with a view of (in a vast distance) the lake. There's a channel here you should check out if you haven't already. The old mining town is still in tact (but not nearly what it was way back) and they are building a new hotel there. I'm sure it will look old to blend in. Happy Trails hopefully to Vegas and be very glad you missed the most recent snow storm in the Sierra Nevada!
Thanks, KB. Yes, we are very glad to miss that storm...dumped a lot of snow up in the mtns. Haven't heard of Cerro Gordo...have to check it out. Appreciate your comments each week.
@@zLigHt44 nope! We've never had an issue with theft or vandalism... now we do have security cameras on the rig... but we try to choose areas that we feel are safe.
Way cool thanks for sharing this with us and all the info about it. Loving my armchair travels. Smiles and hugs from the North OK Valley in Sunny 40f BC. NO snow right now =)
Interesting, been to Death Valley many times and never seen the lake with water! Thanks for sharing!! Glad you got into TT. Hope you do an Ariel shot I would love to see which site you got. Last time we were there they put us all the way in the back VERY tight and you would Never be back there for sure!
Really enjoyed your video of Death Valley. We were there 10 years ago....no water then!! We talked to you, David, in Palm Desert while Sondra was having a shower getting ready for the Thurs night street fair. We are in Wilderness Lakes, then heading back to Palm Desert for 2 weeks and then heading back home to Canada. Safe travels to Las Vegas.
Hey, Heather, great talking with you at PS. VillageFest was fun. Hope your travels to Wilderness Lakes is smooth and the flooding at the park did not impact you. Thanks for stopping by.
@bigtruckbigtravels Flooding did not impact us. We found a site far away from the flooded area. Unfortunately, a 5th wheel was totally destroyed by fire while here. Scary to watch. We went to the street fest the next Thurs. Totally enjoyed it. Looking forward to your vlog on Thurs.
I just watched this video and really enjoyed it as this was one of the first stops we made in 1990 when we began our full-timeing. Just loved your kayaking in death valley. I have many pictures as videoing didnt exist for us of course "back then". Keep on "trucking".
Just wanted David to know that because of him we had our First WhatABurger the other day on the Auburn Campus in Auburn AL. It was good! Loved the Death Valley video also🥰
I am going to share this with my brother-in-law Radek, who has a home just to the north outside of where you are near Bishop in Paradise. He is an avid 🎿 and hiker.
It's Friday 😂 Great vid guys, you have to admit pun generation of Death Valley is tricky. We have a similar type of natural phenomenon in Aus called Lake Ayre. What an incredible experience. Safe travels beautiful people 😊
Thanks, Brendan. I'll bet Lake Ayre is very unusual as well given the circumstances. We take the puns as they're given... some weeks the "harvest" is better than others! Aloha
Hey, We had seen one of your videos a couple weeks back. We were camping at Furnace Creek campground during that crazy windstorm. It wasn't a fun time really. There weren't any sites available on Saturday, so we were looking for a place to boondock and pulled into the pads. We played with our dogs throwing the ball until they were tired, and then decided to continue on back home towards Vegas, because the wind was too much.
Thanks for another fun video. I paddled Manly later on that same day. What luck we both had to get in on the last day before they closed it! If you haven't yet done so, you might like to hit Ubehebe Crater and the Golden Canyon - Gower Gulch loop trail on your next visit. Each of those could be the main event for a full day of exploring.
Thanks, Paul, and yes, we were both very fortunate on our timing! We've visited the crater, the kilns, Racetracks and Titus Canyon on previous visits. Always a fun time. Thanks
Thank you! What an amazing and incredible experience your visit to Death Valley must have been. I had no idea it was so beautiful it was. Maybe our rv will make it there one day!
Hello this is Michael from Bethlehem, PA. I asked you about your weather station a few weeks ago, then in today's video you showed you had a 78 mph gust. You said it was hitting you broadside; does that mean it was hitting the long side of your truck? Which I think it does mean that. Well, if you were to experience 100 mph winds or more - Could that topple your rig? I don't think you'd want that. I know you parked this day so that you were lined up on the pad site. But, if you came to an area where the weather said winds of about 100 mph or more, you should consider parking with your rear facing where the wind is coming from. Well, you could face your front into the wind, BUT, if the wind is strong enough to pick up sticks or stones, they could hit your windshield possibly cracking it. you for the beautiful views. Have a great day and week!
Thank you, Michael. Yes, broadside is the long side of the rig. I don't think 100 mph winds would topple us... but then I don't really want to find out! Lol
Amazing to see a Lake in the Valley! BTW in Vegas, it's probably cheaper to stay at a hotel with free parking for your rig, than to stay at the camp ground.
What an awesome video!!!!! Thoroughly enjoyed it!!! I wonder if all that salt contains most of the essential minerals for the human body🤔🤔🤔. If the kayak was yellow, you guys woulda had a yellow submarine😂😂…Dad joke 4 Dave. 👍😃🍻
I've no idea what the salinity levels of Manly Lake were, obviously extremely high if salt was not dissolving and was floating on the surface, but part of me is a little bit surprised there were no brine shrimp, as they are tolerant of pretty extreme saline conditions. They also have a very short life cycle and their eggs can remain viable for many years while entrapped in hard pan, they only need a couple of inches of water over their egg clutches for the eggs to hatch. Regardless, any water that happens to accumulate in Bad Water Basin is likely to remain poisonous to most life forms, as there is no natural drainage outlets unless the water levels reach much higher levels than anything humans have ever recorded there. At the same time, it could happen, what with all the stange climate changes we are currently seeing...
I'm thinking that usually water is not present in Lake Manly long enough for anything to spawn and could go 10 years before we see any water down there... of course, with the strange weather we're seeing it could fill again in a week! 😆😅
Whoa! This is so cool! But, boy is that water nasty! Glad you didn’t go swimming in it, makes you wonder what stuff could be released from the dirt besides the salt!! Creepy stuff that has been lying dormant in the dirt 😱😱😱😱😱 Now that IS one for the books! Loved it!! Not a dessert girl myself but you make it fun. How is the Snake, BitingCritter situation out there????? British Columbia is quiet so is the Oregon Coast 😅😅😅😅 Loved the music selections this week!😊
Your canadien friend love your vidéo perfect rig air ride on everything !!! Sick of the frame flex everywhere on all charnels of rv You are the best channel thks for your vidéos Merci
Great video, as always, though you might have milked the Kayaking in Death Valley a bit too much. :-D While you were in the area, it would been nice to take Pathfinder to visit the Cerro Gordo Ghost Town and say Hi to Brent Underwood.
I'll look into Cerro Gordo, thanks. Kayak segment was a bit long for our usual format but it was such a unique experience for us that we didn't want to cut it short.
Cool adventure. I read about them stopping the launching of watercraft, glad you got a chance to go out on it. On menus, one place/one thing - want something different, go to a different restaurant. David needs a boat 👊
Give David a boat! Possible names, Jules Verna - Nautilus or Voyage to the😅 bottom of the Sea- Seaview and from my ever first anime ROBOTECH the Daedalus. I got your back, Big DK.
