Arizonas Finest - Living on the Road
In this video I move camps from Coronado National Forest in Arizona. We move into New Mexico to find a camp on BLM land. I start the day getting a slow cooker stew going before heading out to explore. I check out the town of Portal, Arizona and the Cave Creek Canyon area. One the most beautiful areas in Arizona I have visited. Then back to camp to eat that vegetable beef stew!
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
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Nothing like relaxing next to a stream letting the mind wander.
Good to hear from you Brian! Was getting concerned. Beautiful areas thanks fir sharing! Be safe my friends I've yet to meet 😎 ✌️
@AdventureVanMan
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Thank you my friend🤙🏼
I often make cowboy stew in the crock pot on travel days. Just meat, potatoes, onion, and a can of Bushes Baked beans. Season to taste and add any left over or frozen veggies you like. Most of our travel days are long, as we’re not full time. I usually set it on low for 5 to 8 hours and once camp is set up, dinner is already done after a long day of driving. If you use the liners clean up takes little to no water and is simple also. Definitely relieves a lot of stress and is filling comfort food. The larger liners work in the smaller crock pots, just hang over more. Plus if you use it while driving, the truck keeps the battery charged even if it’s cloudy and low solar. Just a win all around.
@bryanmathew2079
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i' Heard about Those CrockPot Liners@ atk They Said They Where Safe & Sound Like a Vg way to Go4 Nomads, may as Well Use Large Pot 4, 2/3 Dinners 4, Two iS DoabLe, Peace
Portal and Cave Creek ❤❤❤ we spent the last 2 weeks of the yr here and we did not want to leave. We saw Coatis here on a hiking trail. We stayed in Sunny Flats and walked a trail to the Vistor Center. The Visitor Center provides you a map with all the boondocking spots in the forest between there and Chiricahua on the forest roads. So we headed up the forest roads and rang in the new year in complete silence ❤Watching this makes us want to go back NOW!!!!
Glad to have you back, great video..
Yay!! Brian’s back! 😊
Ahhhh, those mountains are absolutely breathtaking! I can’t imagine what they’re like in person! You have the knack for finding the most awesome and beautiful places to camp!!!! Thanks for the ride!
Was a little worried since you hadn't posted for awhile. So nice to see you back again. Loved that area. I really love those old stone houses and walls. Areas like that are terrific, but i always wonder what people do there for healthcare. Great camping area too. Spectacular mountian views. Thanks for sharing. 😊
@thelmahenriques6454
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There is a clinic in Portal.
What a beautiful view of the mountains. Thanks for sharing.
Very relieved to see that you're okay. Some beautiful mountain views . Hobbs being a comedian in the morning.😂
For a second there I didn’t think you were going to say it… but then you did!!! “Goodbye Arizona, Hello New Mexico”. You should trademark that slogan.
Thank You for being there!!!
It's so Easy to Listen to your words of Exploration and View the Beauty of your Videos as you Travel the Country.Thanks for Sharing!
Hi Brian! Glad to see you back. Love your informative videos!
Glad to see a new video!!
Good Times.... quite the adventure🤙🤙👍🇺🇲🇺🇲
That was incredible, Brian! Took it up a few notches!
Hi y'all
@shemajragin4606
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Have a blessed day! 😇
Hi Brian and Kelly! We made a ride and said hi to you on our way way to Oklahoma. Aren’t the Chiricahuas beautiful! If you camp on the other side of the mountains near Rucker canyon is, there are some beautiful off grid places you can camp. You guys would really love a bike ride to Portal over the mountain. It’s Paradise! There’s a hidden little town called Paradise. Hope to be able to hang with you guys sometime. Peace and love to you both!🥰✌🏼
Hello Brian and Kelly nice to see a new video.
Wow! What a wonderful spot in AZ. Thank you for sharing.
Peace, Quiet, and Freedom!!!
Brian, Portal is one of our favs. You can ride that road right up into those mountains with lots of interesting places to find. BLM'S Indian Bread Rocks is across on other side of I-10. Back in from there is Fort Bowie. Go over the mount from there to huge ranching valley. You can end up at Chiricahua National Monument with rich history and great scenery too. Rode out through mountains there too. Camping to be had that away. There are hot springs in the area too. That Wilcox area is rich with nuggets and history. Blessings.
@thelmahenriques6454
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My fav also!!!!!
Sweet. Hobbs your faithful pal. ❤
Thanks for sharing your wonderful day in AZ back country with us, Kindred Spirit!
Brian I had to pause your amazing video and comment. That bike ride and drone shot through that campground was STELLAR !! Great job capturing the beauty of the wonderful west. Well done my friend. Well done.
Impressive mountains! I think that is a part of AZ I haven't visited. I would definitely go for one of those NF campgrounds at Cave Creek Canyon. Those trees leafing out were so beautiful. Thanks for taking us along Brian!
Thanks for the beautiful views!🎉
Hey Brian! When I make stew, I dredge the meat in flour and seasonings, then brown. It helps with thickening up the sauce. Love your videos.❤
I just wanted to say thank you so very much! I love to travel and camp but i am currently unable to do so . The way you talk to us in your videos makes me feel like I'm right there with you! God bless you both and keep you safe!
Hi Brian, I'm sorry I'm late but I just found your video. I enjoyed it very much. It's amazing how your timing worked out. Back in time to change into dry clothes and have a nice bowl of warm stew. And then the rain came. Great job! Hugs for you, Kelly and Hobbs , your friend, Louise
Hey bud we love watching your adventures especially different dishes that you cook Always gives us good ideas for when we go out camping. Thanks again Stay safe
New Mexico is so beautiful. It has been a few years since I was there and I miss it. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.
A real treat seeing your footage of portal,cave creek. We live on east coast and stumbled on area a few years ago. Great birding and hiking.
Yes, it's really nice there. If you had continued south-ish from Sunny Flat campground you would've seen more caves, some of them looking like faces.It's also a popular birding area. Chiricahua National monument on the west side of those mountains has some great views and trails among the hoodoos. A word of warning, though if you want to boondock along Pinery Canyon Road just outside the monument: the section of the road through private land is some of the nastiest washboard I have ever driven. At least it was when I was there.
Beautiful scenery and that shot with the drone - wow! We all live vicariously through you.
I've seen most of Arizona but not yet the Chiricahuas, and I can't wait. Thanks for scoping it out for me.
Wow, that's a gorgeous area! 👍🇨🇦😎🍔
Thanks for taking us on another adventure!
What a beautiful ride!
So so beautiful.
I really like how you capture so much beauty and tranquility. Thank you. Thank you.
Hey Brian and Hobbs...hugs to Kelly...thanks sharing this beautiful nature ride...
Beautiful ride! I learned something recently. Before you brown the meat for the stew, just cover the pieces with a fine coating of flour, brown and then add to the crockpot, your stew will thicken up nicely while cooking ✌️💯👍🌞
Really cool bike ride you took us on. The campgrounds were beautiful. Burger looked so good. But my favorite part was when you finally got back, got out of your wet clothes, cranked on the heat and warmed up with stew while watching the rain from your dry, warm camper van. Living the life Brian 😊
Peace
Im with Hobbs, most days dont feel like getting out of bed. Beautiful scenery Brian, thanks for sharing 😊✌️🙏
☮️❤️☀️ as always. What an incredible day exploring! Thanks!
Thank you.
Was just in the Chiricahua's this weekend. Camped near the creek by Portal. Cool area, def jealous you cruised it on a bike. Be careful of illegal alien activity out there.
We missed ya Brian! Good to see you. Ive been telling Ken we need to go back there, been to long! We saw our first bears in the wild there abt 6 yrs ago. Mama & 2 cubs!! So cool & beautiful there. Living only a cpl hours or more from there, we really should go more often.
My backyard. ❤ I’m a few hours away. Cave Creek is awesome. You need to go higher up the canyon and find the non forest campgrounds that charge. That road will go over the top the mountain and down the west side as well to the monument. Good to see you back Brian.
@AdventureVanMan
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There was a lot of snow, but pretty.
That was a nice ride, TY! 💜☮
Drone footage popped up like you were on the moon! Surreal 💞. That hail must of hurt!
Funny Hobbs! Beautiful area. Thanks for taking me along!
I do love watching your videos & the eye you have for capturing beautiful bits of nature. It does my heart good, especially when I can't get out to see it for myself. TY for sharing!
That was a beautiful ride. Thank you!
That is a beautiful area, thanks for sharing it with us. Please let Hobbs sleep in, he works so hard.
Beautiful scenery. Great video.
So happy to see your newest video. I’ve been checking, thinking my notifications weren’t working. Beautiful views and narration, as always! Thanks for sharing. ✌️❤️🚐
I’m in New Mexico too right now- just considerably north of you guys. Hope you’re enjoying your current camp!
My favorite place. I camp at Sunnyflat. Used to be $5 for camping and no day use fee. Don't you love inflation? I have a friend who loves in Portal. Did you check out the post office and library? A lot of good places to hike and if you'd have kept going on that road you'd have been treated to a magnificent view.
What awesome spots you find on your travels Brian. Those rock formations are beautiful. For your slow cooker stew, instead of adding water, have you ever tried a dark, IPA style beer? We use this trick quite often, it makes for a nice rich gravy. Stay safe ✌️
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW, those mountain ranges were beautiful, awesome video, your filming and editing is excellent, thanks for sharing....
looks like you got back just in time! that burger sure looked good
Those rocks are stunning ❤. I can imagine at Golden hour😮! Id love to camp there! Is Kellie ok? Say hello and I'm thinking of her too. Hugs to you all from Pennsylvania ❤️
Super nice scenery!
Those views would rival any seen anywhere, beautiful. Nice video Brian, thanks. 😁😁😎😎👍👍
Nice to see you again. Beautiful part of AZ.
All I can say is WOW
What an adventure. I love finishing the day with rain; when you can get cozy and comfortable.
How amazing and beautiful. You're the best tour guide Brian 😊
Man, you got back just in time!
Home steads are over rated. Stay free, I sold my land because of endless red tape. I'm back in my Schooley and I feel way better. Peace to ya all from Kenny. I enjoy your stuff.
Nice camping in the forest. Prices ain’t bad. Boondocking is the way to go 😊.
Hi Brian glad you put out a video was wondering what happened to ya😅 thanks for taking us on the tour. Say hi to Kelly!!
Great video. Reminds me of Davis Mountains in West Texas near Alpine, Texas.
Nice tour of the area. Loved the views and complete with a warm bowl of stew during a cool rain. Thanks for sharing sir! 👌
Cool stuff. Enjoy.
Fun ride. I hope to meet up with you next year and ride.
Brian ✌️. …beautiful video as usual….Hobbs is such an old man in the morning, he’s so cute. ❤
I love the Chiricahua Mountains ! Wonderful views and thank you .
very nice ! this is much better than usual.
The Adventure Continues! Nice Selection of Campgrounds up there!
Beautiful! Come to Colorado!
Another great video! Loved going along on the bike.....the ride through the campground with the trees all around was just beautiful! The water in the streams was so crystal clear. Portal was a very pretty area. Thanks for taking us along on the journey!
You captured the rock formations beautifully mind you the whole bike ride was great. Take care.
Beautiful. Thank you for another relaxing trip. I live in central Texas which is very flat and mountain-less. These mountains took my breath away. The ones at 15:55 even look like someone lying on their back lol (face on the right). Thanks again and I'm thankful to see Kelly got in safely. God bless you both. Ooops, you too Hobbs.
Wow nice video your good at what you do 👍
Just WOW!
Wow! The Chiricahua's looked amazing. Great job capturing it. ✌️
Looks like it was a wonderful day of exploration. Thanks for sharing!
Very nice area once again sir.
Hi Brian, good to see you back! ....I always look foreward to your vids every evening, you seem to have a knack for finding beautiful campsites!!
Thank you for the video
Hi Brian very beautiful area, thanks for taking us along 👍👍😎
Great job
New Mexico is just one of those states I've never gone to. Looks much like Utah. Pretty nice.
Such a nice video in every way!
I say it a lot but this video had therapeutic value with the sights and sounds of things I don't see or hear much. The stew was satisfying just to look at it. I'm glad you had the special sauce too. 😁👍