Central Oregon is an Insanely Epic place to explore. We can't wait to go back and find more of the secrets the high desert holds!

@deanfirnatine7814

9 ай бұрын

I picked on you for calling SE Oregon, Central Oregon in another video, going to do it again, lol. That area Steens etc is NOT Central Oregon, it is SE Oregon, Central Oregon by Oregonian's definition is the Bend, Madras, Fossil, La Pine, Prineville region, now Crack in the Ground, Fort Rock etc is more or less getting into Central Oregon, next time check out Hole in the Ground which is very near there. Steens Mountain area is not an area you want to run out of gas in. Love your videos, new subscriber.

@Venture2Roam

9 ай бұрын

@@deanfirnatine7814 Thanks for subscribing! Hope you're not too annoyed by my loose definition of Central Oregon.

Oh man, I am so excited. Love this video and I can't wait to get to Oregon this summer!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

It’s gonna be fun to combine this area with Overland Expo PNW next year. It’s insanely epic out there!!!

@NorthologyAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam yeah we are debating whether to include OXPNW with our trip, pros & cons lol.

@archiewhitridge9559

2 жыл бұрын

Go to southern Oregon and explore the monument it’s crazy

Something I learned as a kid when we took our annual two week summer trips along the Washington and Oregon coasts, was that my parents always did it backwards in my view. They would drive the 1.5-2 hour trip from Washougal to the first campground near the Columbia River. From there, depending on which state we were touring the coastline in, we just kept traveling further and futher from home. Then on the morning of our last day, we spent 8-9 hours in the car getting back home. I have since made it a goal to drive to the furthest destination we plan to visit on the first day. Then travel our way back towards home over the course of one to two weeks. That way on our last morning we where home in 1-2 hours, but not totally exhausted.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s really smart. We try to always give ourselves an extra day or two at home before having to go back to work/school to give everyone a chance to reset and rest.

@insaynbcr

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam Keeping a few extra days available after the trip to wind down before getting back to normal is always in the cards.

Another great adventure. Thanks for sharing.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Well done video. Thank you for sharing!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad you liked it!

Great video, love your descriptions so vivid and your energy is positively infectious. !! Can't wait to run into you on a trail somewhere. Cheers!!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! If you ever see a white Jeep and a nerd with a camera on the trail, please come say hi!!!!

Usually hit up Hart mountain twice a year to camp at the base of the mountains, and the kids always love the day of sunstone hunting as well...beautiful, peaceful place to go!!!!!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

We drove by a campground right at the base of Hart - there was fresh water there if I remember correctly - which is a prized commodity out there. It was truly peaceful...so great that you and your family know the area so well. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Amazing landscapes. I hope to visit Oregon one day

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're hoping to visit Georgia one of these days lol!

Awesome adventure Venture2Roam! I’ve been through that open country before and it’s incredibly remote. Great job on the video!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Looking forward to revisiting that area this year.

Man Central Oregon looks so nice. Awesome video as always Will and glad you guys were able to get some gas 🙌🏽

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Gas is pretty scarce out there. It was a good lesson in route planning!

Will you are crushing it. Love the content and storytelling.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

I'm a SW Oregon boy. I've taken a few forays out into the Ochocos and Wallowas, but nothing as far east central OR as your adventure. But now I just might. Beautiful, remote country out there. Certainly not what most people think Oregon consists of, but the vast majority of OR is actually high desert and mostly uninhabited.

@Venture2Roam

2 ай бұрын

Right on! I’m a SE Oregon/SW Idaho boy and keep trying to get west to see the trees and volcanoes! Oregon is such an awesome state.

We love the narration! Great story telling.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! We really love the challenge of trying to tell the story! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment.

I love it! I would definitely love to explore Central Oregon someday. I love the humor in your videos by the way 👍.🦑

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video! Re; Humor - we are nerds so we just go with it!

Loved this, guys! We've been to all of those places so it was really fun to see someone else's perspective. Although, we haven't done much sun stone digging, yet. Definitely on our list for the next time we're out there. Love Kate bundled up with her mittens haha. It does get really chilly! Always great content! - Chambers Family Overland.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

The sunstones were really fun…but I think the kids loved Crack in the Ground the most. Can’t wait to go back and explore more. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!!

@Live2dayWanderland

2 жыл бұрын

You guys out west just get all the fun places lol great video

Love this! Definitely earn my subscription…. I was looking for places to visit in Oregon and stumble on your channel. Great job on telling the story and editing the whole adventure!

@Venture2Roam

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! So glad to have you as a subscriber. Lots more Oregon content coming very soon!!!!

great story, great video! seriously, strong work!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Dang, thanks man. Love your channel and vids too!!

I really enjoyed the film! Thanks for the fun and reminders of why I love eastern Oregon sooo much! One thing I learned many years ago is that the best camping spots are NOT in campgrounds. We never plan on staying in a campground. It ties you down. We always scout out public land locations on water without designated camps. You can find awesome locations using a few tools, we have camped all over from Lakeview, Paisley, Fort Rock, French Glen, Burns, Seneca, Unity, Granite, John Day, and so many more free of charge! Keep making film, I love it!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching so glad you enjoyed it. I echo your comment on dispersed camping..that's what we normally do to...this trip was a little different because there was an active fire-ban and only a few campgrounds were approved for fires. Oregon is massive with tons of public land for camping...what a playground for those of us to like to get out!

Great Video man keep it up!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Many more coming soon!!

Great story telling 👏. I just found the channel and subscribed. Definitely a thumbs up 👍

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome!! Welcome to our channel…so glad to have you as a subscriber!!

Great memories were made!!! 👍 check out some of the high country lakes in Oregon next time!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

We definitely will. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!!!

Great video thank you 👍🏻

@Venture2Roam

2 ай бұрын

👍👍

Love it!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

You guys are my new favs!

Awesome adventure 👍

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

Thank you sharing. I have lived in Oregon for 22 yrs and have not explored central Oregon.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! So glad you enjoyed the video. Central Oregon is definitely worth a trip. It's another world out there!! Thanks for watching.

Just stumbled upon your channel...love your storytelling! Well done!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found us!!! Thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoy the content to come!!!

Love your family content. One of the very few that I have found.I have twin teenage daughters that I have had wheeling and camping since they were about 7 and we absolutely love it. Absolutely a great video.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

That means a ton, thank you so much! It’s so important to us to give our kids a connection to the natural world. So appreciate your comment.

@cherokeebilly69_jeepnwv11

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam the funny thing now is where they are teenagers they complain about no cell service in areas that we go in WV and I’ll just smile and say that’s the whole point 🤣

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

@@cherokeebilly69_jeepnwv11 😂😂😂 Exactly.

@cherokeebilly69_jeepnwv11

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam 🤣🤣

Great job storytelling you have a true talent for that. My wife and I were talking about how good you are with the story line.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for saying so! It’s something we work really hard to do, so it’s really meaningful to hear positive feedback on it. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

You got me to subscribe just with the sponsor part also great video

@Venture2Roam

Ай бұрын

😂👍👍

I am fortunate to live on the edge of the Oregon Outback and have to say your video captures the feel of this amazing country including the vast emptiness (of civilization) like no other I have seen.

@Venture2Roam

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! As someone who grew up in W Idaho and E Oregon, this area has a very special place in my heart.

Living in Bend, Oregon I know exactly what you are experiencing. Love to see you out there and I love that you all overland and camp with the kiddos. Well done. Just discovered your videos this past week and I am enjoying going through each of them. (Though I don’t drive a Jeep but rather a recent model Land Cruiser with a modest lift and sliders.) I drove that Steens Mountain road a few years ago. Epic. But not so much at night! Yikes! That said, I hope to go back again in the autumn. There are some wonderful aspen groves around there and one epic one up on top. It looks incredible in daylight. 😁

@Venture2Roam

10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you found the channel! Ya, Steens is normally a beautiful, but not dangerous drive...add a storm..and pitch black night..and it was a little white knuckle lol. I love Land Cruisers. Cheers!

So beautiful out there! Love the "sponsorship" intro too, :D. Great job guys!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fletch! One of these days we’ll figure out how to get you out this way!

@AllThingsOverlanding

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam Oh, for sure. We're hanging out.

Thats my backyard, it's beautiful and i love it!!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. We're doing another big Oregon trip this year...This time east to west...can't wait.

We did a lot of virtually the same route in reverse order this July 4 weekend. It's awesome country!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

How were the temps in July? We went in October and they were really mild.

I learned forty years ago not to go ANYWHERE WITHOUT RESERVATIONS... We travel Monday to Friday and stay Friday; Saturday and Sunday. If the campgrounds is first come first served we pass it by for reservations somewhere else.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Everyone travels differently. The most important thing is that you get out there!!! So grateful you took the time to watch our vid!!

Nothing beats the night ski in the high desert of Central Oregon.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

It’s so beautiful out there!!

nice video. I spent time in central OR this summer and visited all those places. Did you guys get to visit hole in the ground? it's an asteroid impact crater - very cool, your kids would love it. Also Spray Rodeo in Spray OR is a blast. It even starts with a parade thru town. Happens in late May.

@Venture2Roam

8 ай бұрын

We didn’t do hole in the ground, but that gives us a reason to come back! That rodeo sounds awesome..will look that up!

I LOVE YOUR SPONSORS!!!

That ledge on Fort Rock is where our church holds Easter sunrise service. Big bonfire. It's quite the sight. Then everyone goes to the Grange for breakfast.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

I bet that is just spectacular!

the intro made me laugh so hard man you are awesome

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I had a farm otside fort rock and started ower family there had a handfull of nephews and nieces that would come and stay with us over summer break vited many of those places and many more great memorys

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

So great that you know the area so well. It was mostly new to us..can't wait to go back and learn more!! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!!

Love the narration and the fun around camp. Did you guys get to see the A6 plane crash in Christmas Valley? Seems like you went by it along the powerlines area?! Hole in the Ground is another stop in that area as well.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! We didn’t stop at the A6 or Hole in the ground in this trip, but we’ll be back and those are definitely on our list!

I'm 2:44min in and love this so far LOL

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it!!

Watching this made me relive our bucket list spots in oregon. The steens and the sunstones were our last trip we had completed in oregon. Next time we go to plush area ill bring a sifter lol we filled a 16 oz water bottle with the sunstones by hand. We did go through christmas valley before on a different trip that area is beautiful too. And the folks are super nice too. Looks like you guys had a great memorable time.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks For taking the time to watch and comment Jason. We’ll have e to check out Plush next time. We only got a handful of sun stones, but it was enough to make a neat trinket for the kids.

@jasonperry2244

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam did u know there are sunstones here in idaho too? We purchased a rockhounding book that has maps, and site descriptions, as well as adding what tools you may need. Anyway the sun stones in idaho are located here in eastern idaho

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonperry2244 What??? That’s awesome. Adding to the the list for summer 2022!

Good video 📸

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Great story telling Will. I want to thank you and Kate for sharing your adventures - I have been sharing these with my wife to show her why we need to explore more of Idaho. I love your state and the remoteness it still has to offer. Thank you - on a separate note. Is there a reason you do not use Gaia or OnX maps? Just curious as they do a good job of mapping routes and trails.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We're pretty biased, but Idaho is a total overlander playground. So grateful you watch our videos! On the OnX vs. Gaia - I started with Gaia, and I think it's a better route MAKING tool - but OnX is a better route FINDING tool. I also really love all of the layers - I can keep a watch on current snow conditions, fire conditions, public/private land, 72 hour precip forecast, MVUM - all at the same time, which is really great for me as I'm planning routes. Hope that info helps!

@mikechandler3791

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam I must apologize, when I was watching earlier today I got interrupted a few times and didn't here the reference to GAIA - I only heard Kate refer to Google needed to update. I agree with you on both accounts for using both apps. Thank you again for sharing.

What a great trip! It’s funny about what happened to your hat. I had a very similar experience on my last trip, except I left my camera on the front bumper….

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Whaaaaaaat??? I can’t imagine how stressed I’d be if I left my camera on the bumper. Was it ok??

@SimplyMustGo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam it was. Went for a ride for about 2 miles over pavement and dirt. Got stuck in the bumper so it stayed put. I did lose a lens to a similar thing last year when I left a camera on the rear tire… 🤦‍♂️

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyMustGo I guess that’s just the price of shooting adventure vids!

Great narrative style. But your gormet camp cooking has made my normal field chow, uneatable....

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂. Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the vid. I love that somehow Chili-mac has become gourmet...(at least for us). I used to think a pack of almonds and a granola bar was pretty good...lol. Thanks for taking the time leave a comment, I really appreciate it!

Look at titan tank trail trekker for fuel. Easy fuel exchange than spare tanks. Just a thought. Great video.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Love the Trail Trekker…they are based in Idaho!!! We’re working on extra gas potions as we have some really long trips planned in 2022. Thanks so much for watching!!

I went to the campground outside Frenchglen on Saturday and thought I get fuel tomorrow. It seems they are closed on Sunday.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Yikes. Good to know!!

Looking at a new Rear Bumper Fuel Caddy system for my 392 after watching this. Range anxiety is real :-)

@Venture2Roam

6 ай бұрын

I have the same feeling in my 392. I’m using trail tax to keep extra rotopax on longer trips.

The roads to Christmas valley from any direction on google maps of Gaia are super frustrating.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Ya, we didn’t like the power line road at all…it was a rare occasion where I was longing for a paved road. We’ll be back out there this spring looming for a new route for that section!

Nice video.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! It helps our little channel grow, so thank you!

@ibelieveinjesus358

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam I live near the Heceta Head Lighthouse.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

You need to look at the Titan fuel carrier, man you stressed me out with the fuel lol.

@Venture2Roam

2 ай бұрын

Lol. I like the Titan..it’s an Idaho company too, which makes me like the, even more.

Glad you guys made the trek out there! Looks amazing…and is now on my list! We might want to invest in a couple of Idaho made #titanfueltanks trail trekker 2’s!

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

OX PNW 2022. Let’s roll. I think Trekkers or a Longrange FTW. Can’t wait to go back.

You made it to Fort rock but didn't go explore Derrick's cave? You weren't far away at that point.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

We didn't know about it until some friendly campers informed us. We'll check it out next time we're there!

@vf12497439

2 жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam make sure you bring good flash lights if you go. Not a little flashlight... 1,000 lumens at least. First time we went we had pathetic lights. One person was using his cell phone. We couldn't see much and spent our time looking down to see where we were stepping. Also in late May there was still ice in spots on the cave floor and the cave felt 20 or 30 degrees cooler. Bring a sweatshirt.

Here is a thought 💭 invest in some 5gallon Jerry Cans gas problem solved. Born and raised here in Oregon I carry 2 at all times when exploring the wild.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sal. That's a fair suggestion, and one that we've looked at many time. One of the disadvantages of driving a Jeep is storage. So Jerry Cans become a space/storage issue, which up to now hasn't really been a problem since everywhere we've been Overlanding has had reasonable access to gas...not so in eastern/central OR!!! So we're looking into a long term, long range gas solution. Jerry cans/rotopax/aux fuel tank are all on the table. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment!!!

Many times as gas came up as an issue. why don’t you carry spare? It is an overlanding vehicle.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

We're looking at that now. We've never really needed reserve gas in the past as our routes would take us near gas with plenty of miles to spare. We chose to use the limited space on the Jeep for water instead. We're looking at JerryCans/Rotopax/Longrange tanks as options now. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

You are in the top three of my favorite narrators ever!!! Thanks for sharing your family's stories.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much, that totally made my day!!

When was this trip? Recently?

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bonnie, this trip was in October. We just couldn’t get it edited and out as fast as we wanted.

No hot spring visit?

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

No hot springs on this trip, but it was a really fun adventure even without it.

what month was this?

@Venture2Roam

7 ай бұрын

This was October.

What campgrounds allow fires during the ban? I dont think thats legal....

@Venture2Roam

2 ай бұрын

Yes, there was a list published by the Forest Service of campgrounds with allowed fires. It was legit.

@gwenbarnes4738

2 ай бұрын

🤯

@gwenbarnes4738

2 ай бұрын

Well, great video, and thanks for sharing it!

Long range fuel tank!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

I know..they would be the best solution. Great advice.

On maintained county roads with cattle ranches sprinkled all over that all have gas tanks for their own use... from Somebody who was raised out there in that vast landscape it's not that scary LOLOL

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

LOL. I have the same reaction when I see people posting on camping in Idaho. Sometimes you just don’t know what you don’t know…which is part of the adventure.

What a fun trip! Maybe time for a Long Range America fuel tank? 🤷‍♂️

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Longrange is definitely on table, we have some much longer trips next year…that will make extra gas a necessity.

Stevens mountain is in Eastern Oregon. Not central

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

We started at Steens and crossed into Central. Apologies if I recorded those words incorrectly. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

#jerry cans

@theangrycamper

2 жыл бұрын

good story telling :)

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! And yes, Jerry Cans would have solved the problem lol. Next time. Thanks for taking the time to comment!!

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@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It’s a fun way to share our stories with people.

Oregon Sucks don’t come.

@Venture2Roam

2 жыл бұрын

That's what we say about Idaho too lol.