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  • @Eye-Am
    @Eye-Am2 жыл бұрын

    Joey is so adorable!❤

  • @sealarkesmiles9263
    @sealarkesmiles92632 жыл бұрын

    I love Moab and Utah is my favorite State to visit. Been full timing for 7 years and always love driving through that area and up along the Colorado River. You are amazing, Chantelle. I really think that those who are trying to scare you aren't very nice doing that. People who live in fear should probably never leave their house. More bad things happen in or near large cities and suburbs where they are than out on the road. You are very 'road savvy'. Love to you and Joey.

  • @Christenhelm
    @Christenhelm2 жыл бұрын

    This is definitely on my list of places to visit! I enjoyed your video! I’m not getting all the people freaking out about the murders… in the past recent years Moab has has zero homicides, but because of one double murder where circumstances are still not clear - people are fear mongering. Thanks for living your life Chantelle & showing us that fear doesn’t & shouldn’t rule our lives!

  • @annnaegele1846
    @annnaegele18462 жыл бұрын

    What an absolutely gorgeous place you found! Thanks for sharing!😘

  • @belindaknowles7440
    @belindaknowles74402 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful place! It’s sad so many trails don’t allow dogs. Personally, I prefer dogs to most humans. I suppose there is a reason for it. Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving ❤️

  • @jazziered142

    @jazziered142

    2 жыл бұрын

    While Shantel is a good dog owner, many aren't, and I understand why they don't allow dogs. I live right next to a leash only trail, and 90% of the dogs are never leashed. This is not a dog issue, it's a people responsibility issue.

  • @belindaknowles7440

    @belindaknowles7440

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jazziered142 exactly why I generally prefer dogs over people.

  • @willowgreen8012

    @willowgreen8012

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @belindaknowles7440

    @belindaknowles7440

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theonewhomjesusloves7360 again why I generally prefer dogs over people.

  • @gaynel618
    @gaynel6182 жыл бұрын

    What beautiful scenery, endless red rocks, the river and fall leaves, accompanied by some lovely music. Enjoy your adventure and happy, safe travels to you and Joey. 🥰

  • @barbarasalisbury4023
    @barbarasalisbury40232 жыл бұрын

    Those mountains are amazing - loaded with all that amethyst!!!!

  • @deannamack2199
    @deannamack21992 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait until Spring and the start of my journey from Ohio to California and the leisurely scenic journey I'm planning! Moab is #1 of my places to see in Utah. Arizona too! ❤from Ohio

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances49592 жыл бұрын

    Laughed when I saw how dirty the exterior of your van was! That was a beautiful camp on the river. Wish I was there, as we now have snow! Stay safe.👍😎🇨🇦📷🐾

  • @tracyd7432
    @tracyd74322 жыл бұрын

    Never are any of your videos NOT showing beautiful places (and Joey and Coffee!) Stunning video as always!

  • @FishMH
    @FishMH2 жыл бұрын

    You always find a way to make things tranquil for others. Thank you May you and Joey find delight and beauty with each discovery, each exploration. Be safe , keep that golden smile, both of you.

  • @amiw9339
    @amiw93392 жыл бұрын

    Dang girl be careful there !!!

  • @tonimangipano9061
    @tonimangipano90612 жыл бұрын

    It is Amazing! God is so Good! Stay warm my friend! We got our first snow here today not so very far away!the music is incredible!

  • @veeemit9719
    @veeemit97192 жыл бұрын

    The high way you were traversing is breath taking….so cool to tZke that virtual ride! Thank you for sharing it.

  • @thinknicethoughts88
    @thinknicethoughts882 жыл бұрын

    Good morning I love Moab as well:) The ladies in the grocery store are always so helpful and sweet. I always leave with a smile on my face. The only problem with Moab is the only circle k doesn't have Texas pecan coffee hahaha Thank you for the shower info I had no idea!! Stay warm out there,:) You're welcome to come for Thanksgiving. We are a motley Crew of random eccentrics and animals but I think you would fit in perfectly. You and Joey are more than welcome

  • @jtwanderer6328
    @jtwanderer63282 жыл бұрын

    yes.... music captured the quiet splendor. thank you. i'll keep this one for times when i need to escape the noise.

  • @landonashby2029
    @landonashby20292 жыл бұрын

    Something I hadn't thought of...having a lock 🔐 for public lockers. I'll have to pick one up and put it on my shower bag.

  • @peggyjohnson3688
    @peggyjohnson36882 жыл бұрын

    Girl LOOK AT YOU OVER 9,000 VEIWS YOU GO GIRL BEEN HERE.SINCE THE DAY YOU HIT THE ROAD I BELIEVE I AM RIGHT NEXT YO YOU AN MY JOEIE BOY LOVE YALL BE SAFE LOVE MS PEGGY FROM COLOGNE MN

  • @terrylafrain9919
    @terrylafrain99192 жыл бұрын

    I will be heading out to see the west on my own terms by Jan. 2022. Been waiting on this for 68 years now. Thank you for your insight.

  • @1020LAStep
    @1020LAStep2 жыл бұрын

    Uh, so satisfying to watch you wash the van. I love those DIY carwashes.

  • @charlenebranca2523
    @charlenebranca25232 жыл бұрын

    You may need a shower, but I want to tell you that your eyes look so blue n gorgeous...stay safe you and Joey🙏🏼💖😊

  • @kathleenh3975
    @kathleenh39752 жыл бұрын

    When you washed your van, did you spray the mud off from the wheel wells, axels, and undercarriage? If you didn't, I Highly recommend that you do. The sound you're hearing might be the dried mud rubbing on your tires, etc. I used to drive a little Dodge Neon down a Rez road just like one you went down. My Neon often looked like that.

  • @samanthadodd8112
    @samanthadodd81122 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love the walk around with the music. I watched it twice. Happy Thanksgiving to you both.

  • @kellymacnevin8998
    @kellymacnevin89982 жыл бұрын

    Moab is one of the most beautiful places on this planet! I can’t wait to see your Canyonlands video!

  • @Mavicomax
    @Mavicomax2 жыл бұрын

    You're such a brave woman! Go girl and your doggy! Pls take care on your journey with your buddy!

  • @amyfollmer1412
    @amyfollmer14122 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous mountains. That vegan ball sandwich looks delicious. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Joey!

  • @reialani289
    @reialani2892 жыл бұрын

    Really love the music you chose for the first part of your video...and the second part too! 👌 💖 Love your videos Chantelle and your spirit of adventure. I've been full-timing in my SUV for over a year now (young at heart retired female). We travel to many of the same places...hope to cross paths with you one day 😉

  • @bettybrigance6784
    @bettybrigance67842 жыл бұрын

    Nice music with your video, beautiful area, I always look foward to your next adventure....take good care of yourself and keep going

  • @dianabythebeach
    @dianabythebeach2 жыл бұрын

    The classic piano 🎶 is perfect...I hope you use it often as it enhances the beauty of your video scenery. Makes my BP drop...so calming. 😂 Moab is gorgeous and considered a top spot for retirement. Thanks for the great video.

  • @DebZaragoza
    @DebZaragoza2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you still have your merch. I just did some Christmas shopping on there! I love doing my gift shopping online, so THANK YOU!

  • @nclare7
    @nclare72 жыл бұрын

    Great music this time Chantelle! The music driving through Moab reminded me of The Allman Brothers. The piano music was perfect for showing the scenery at the campsite. Thanks for another great tour.

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure36102 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful area. Would you consider doing a what I spent in a month video? I know you boondock and also pay for campgrounds. I think it would be of interest to those of us who want to travel in a simlar way to plan out how much money it would cost. I realize there are always variables but even a three month average would be interesting.

  • @susieturk1
    @susieturk12 жыл бұрын

    When I visited Moab one of my highlights was stopping at those water pipes that come out of the side of the mountains, to get fresh drinking water. In my mind the best water I ever had! The white truck that you filmed in your video reminded me of those pipes where we'd stop. I love Moab I call it the four wheel drive capital of the world! I went there when I got my first Jeep in 1994. I parked on the side of that same road on my Jeep hood and watched people white rafting down that same river. Thanks for the memories. I'll be back out there next year. I absolutely loved loved loves this video thank you!

  • @johnmudd6453

    @johnmudd6453

    2 жыл бұрын

    Moab used to be called the slick rock capital of the world when I visited it

  • @susanwest2002
    @susanwest20022 жыл бұрын

    OMG beautiful! Thank you for showing us beautiful pictures of places we will probably never get to go. Please be safe and watch your surroundings God bless take care

  • @ndlz1
    @ndlz12 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Simply wow!

  • @evaennis8303
    @evaennis83032 жыл бұрын

    thanks Chantelle, for the meditation on the scenery! eva

  • @heatherwalden8615
    @heatherwalden86152 жыл бұрын

    I would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. And yes I went on the trip with you and Moab and it was so cute when you went through the tunnel I said the light at the end of the tunnel and there you are just be safe and I'll see you in your next video give Joey some love for me

  • @nonstopnomads1268
    @nonstopnomads12682 жыл бұрын

    Stop by a parts store and buy a can of belt spray while the engine is running spray it on your belt if the belt was making the noise it will go away

  • @kimsmith6974

    @kimsmith6974

    2 жыл бұрын

    THIS !

  • @AnMarie711
    @AnMarie7112 жыл бұрын

    When you first turn down that road with alot of trails, that tree on the left hanging over the pull out was cool. Was there early fall for the first time. So beautiful.

  • @kristinegeorge297
    @kristinegeorge2972 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Arizona. Take care. Always enjoy watching ur videos. Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @yvonnejenks3111
    @yvonnejenks31112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for continuing to share these beautiful areas.

  • @patriciahickle8433
    @patriciahickle84332 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful. And you always pick the best music. Love your videos.

  • @Carmencita1464
    @Carmencita14642 жыл бұрын

    Amazing views. Great campground. Joey so adorable 🥰🥰

  • @glendanorman781
    @glendanorman7812 жыл бұрын

    You're right, the piano music was perfect for the gorgeous scenery! Thank you!

  • @carlapogson7024
    @carlapogson70242 жыл бұрын

    What a peaceful place and relaxing music too ❤️

  • @TheBlackwater200
    @TheBlackwater2002 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I just love going on these adventures with you, so beautiful.

  • @karenlane7239
    @karenlane72392 жыл бұрын

    This is my fav blog …. The ride & where you parked are awesome 👏

  • @Amigoof
    @Amigoof2 жыл бұрын

    How absolutely beautiful the scenery is! Enjoy your time there! Hi Joey! 🐶

  • @danacalifornia9453
    @danacalifornia94532 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I now want to jump in my car and drive to Utah and Moab!! Love seeing your travels! Be safe!! Have fun!! Hugs for cutie Joey!

  • @craftytraveler9238
    @craftytraveler92382 жыл бұрын

    We were in Moab in May. It is a cute town. It looks beautiful there in the fall and not so many people. It is so beautiful. I agree one could spend a long time exploring there. Thanks so much for the video.

  • @tedecker3792

    @tedecker3792

    2 жыл бұрын

    October is our busiest month.

  • @lettydiaz1269
    @lettydiaz12692 жыл бұрын

    Van appears to be doing well. One day I will visit Moab with my son🏕.

  • @clarindalovesjesus
    @clarindalovesjesus2 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful. Awe poor Joey couldn’t go.that’s not fair.,

  • @gavinpeters5418
    @gavinpeters54182 жыл бұрын

    u do know all the murders in Moab?

  • @karenroe6270
    @karenroe62702 жыл бұрын

    Truly beautiful. Really enjoyed the piano music it was fitting for the area. Lovely choice. Have a blessed week my beautiful friend 💖🌟🥰

  • @julieharris1872
    @julieharris18722 жыл бұрын

    You are an inspiration Chantelle. Cheers Julie from Australia.

  • @bencuraza6503
    @bencuraza65032 жыл бұрын

    😎‼️Landscape definitely 👍👍⬆️

  • @Sparose3
    @Sparose32 жыл бұрын

    Please get AAA extended coverage! It is so worth it if you break down. For just at $100 you can have tow coverage that will tow you up to 100 miles from where you break down and can be used up to four times a year! Not only for towing but also covers flat tires/lockouts/bring you gas/etc!. If you use your care insurance towing your premium goes up and they usually only cover 5 miles and than you start paying !!! Please consider this, it’s so worth it!

  • @alikawhite6903
    @alikawhite69032 жыл бұрын

    Ooohh so beautiful!

  • @candybrown3785
    @candybrown37852 жыл бұрын

    Well worth the $20 for the view you have. Absolutely stunning. Also the footage of the drive is just gorgeous. I live in Montana having done the going to the Sun Road twice this year and seeing Yellowstone plus living in this gorgeous state now as of August 2021; I thought it was beautiful here but I will definitely have to make my way to Utah. Love the choice of music 🎵....BEAUTIFUL 🥰

  • @rangerannie5636
    @rangerannie56362 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Sacramento, California USA.

  • @nancyosmun3664
    @nancyosmun36642 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving Chantel and sweet Joey!

  • @dianealvarado5437
    @dianealvarado54372 жыл бұрын

    Great scenery, and your pup Joey, too cute.

  • @sugarsalt6637
    @sugarsalt66372 жыл бұрын

    Have you been down in the verde valley/ Sedona area? If not, check it out. 🙂 ETA: Moab looks gorgeous! Lovely video!

  • @AriesDragon
    @AriesDragon2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. I really want to visit it. You make me want to travel. Love your channel.

  • @terrirose3975
    @terrirose39752 жыл бұрын

    Amazing scenery! It has been years since I traveled through here camping with my family!

  • @mitzioden4926
    @mitzioden49262 жыл бұрын

    Chantelle, you and Joey have some wonderful adventures! I would love to travel to Moab and explore it. Love your videos! Safe travels to you.

  • @sandiebrkr2697
    @sandiebrkr26972 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving. ❤️

  • @lynnerussell1440
    @lynnerussell14402 жыл бұрын

    This part of the country is so beautiful. I loved my time there a few weeks ago. I don't know your travel plans, but Monument Valley is a beautiful day trip. There is a 17 mile drive that takes you through the Valley. I took a tour, but I could have driven it myself. Stay warm.

  • @charlottewilson4680
    @charlottewilson46802 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful place.

  • @julisteck9548
    @julisteck95482 жыл бұрын

    Your scenery videos are fine, but you are a star with your monologues. You can always get me laughing. For instance, when you said fingers crossed about your van. I have done that many times about my cars even though I try to maintain them well.

  • @deniselarose1695
    @deniselarose16952 жыл бұрын

    Hey girl. Great job on the video and music. What a beautiful place. Joey is so dang cute. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @sarahmccarthy6023
    @sarahmccarthy60232 жыл бұрын

    I really like the music in this one 🙌🏻

  • @lisavalencia6572
    @lisavalencia65722 жыл бұрын

    Wow,so special.Thanks for sharing. Stay safe👍🏻😃

  • @shannacraft4099
    @shannacraft40992 жыл бұрын

    🌸 What a beautiful place!!! 💙💙💙

  • @WellOwlBe
    @WellOwlBe2 жыл бұрын

    I liked the piano music, it was relaxing while seeing the beautiful scenery 💕🌸

  • @mikieellis5133
    @mikieellis51332 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful photography...thank you!

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, really is beautiful, I've never been to Utah but it's on my list 🥰 safe travels!

  • @ekg8142
    @ekg81422 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for lots of info, have fun and safe stay warm !!!!!!!

  • @mariateresagonzalez805
    @mariateresagonzalez8052 жыл бұрын

    This video has all gorgeous views 😍

  • @lisagardner9798
    @lisagardner97982 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful! Hope your van will be okay.

  • @jessys9868
    @jessys98682 жыл бұрын

    OK< another one on my ever growing list.

  • @charlenebranca2523
    @charlenebranca25232 жыл бұрын

    What Beautiful scenery !!

  • @joshmaxsween1489
    @joshmaxsween14892 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos. if you go to grand junction colorado the Mesa is a beautiful place and so is the Colorado national monument oh yeah and the book cliffs. All near grand junction

  • @1hoppyac1
    @1hoppyac12 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery

  • @briansaucy4871
    @briansaucy48712 жыл бұрын

    You sure do pick good background music.......it just flows. Cheers

  • @cherishanderson9917
    @cherishanderson99172 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! That is my 2nd fav drive, 1st is the PCH San Fran to WA. Safe travels!!!

  • @MyBasicJourney

    @MyBasicJourney

    2 жыл бұрын

    The pacific coast is definitely my favorite!

  • @patgaff3886
    @patgaff38862 жыл бұрын

    Now I wanna go to Moab 😖 thank you for sharing.

  • @michellecollins9650
    @michellecollins96502 жыл бұрын

    Hello loved this video, especially since I have been to Moab, but my favorite vids r places I have not been to. Joey is so cute. Your Van turned out great. Happy Thanksgiving enjoy your week and Joy in the Journey 💗

  • @suearcher8708
    @suearcher87082 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful place! So, are we going to Monument Valley?

  • @transcend3145
    @transcend31452 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful UT! Rocks!! lol I need to visit there!!

  • @southernladybug2464
    @southernladybug24642 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving I hope you and Joey went home for the holiday to have a beautiful Thanksgiving with your family so Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours love your videos you be safe can't wait for the next one

  • @simplybeingme
    @simplybeingme2 жыл бұрын

    Love the scenery!

  • @Momabearto4
    @Momabearto42 жыл бұрын

    We visited Moab this summer after our plans to visit Zion got interrupted by flooding. I was disappointed in the change until we got to Moab, and it was AMAZING!!! Your video brought back so many memories! 🥰

  • @normamccafferty3053
    @normamccafferty3053 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @laurajphillips
    @laurajphillips2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @leighclaude
    @leighclaude2 жыл бұрын

    Great Video!😊

  • @joharmon2148
    @joharmon21482 жыл бұрын

    Those mountains are just so majestic, great place but $20. wow Happy Thanksgiving to you and Joey!

  • @sharonwilson9725
    @sharonwilson97252 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving y'all ❤ watching ALL x

  • @mehavey
    @mehavey2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving Shantel and Joey...

  • @danoalex2977
    @danoalex29772 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and Joey 😘.