Owyhee 2021 Ep.3: Life & Death at a Desert Oasis
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In November 2021, Jason of @Primal Outdoors - Camping and Overlanding and I headed out for a new weeklong adventure in eastern Oregon, picking up where we left off last year. Our goal: extend the Bend-Alvord route through some of the most remote and spectacular backcountry Oregon has to offer. We set off on this exploratory scouting trip to check whether our tentatively planned route would actually go through, make adjustments as needed, and see what points of interest we could discover along the way.
This is Part 3 of the series. We veer from our originally planned route and discover an incredible oasis lost in the high desert, teeming with life. But paradise comes with a price...and predators.
If you haven't already, be sure to watch the episodes leading up to this one:
Part 1: A Perhaps Unwise Descent
• Owyhee 2021 Ep.1: Can ...
Part 2: Cliffside Canyon Camping
• Owyhee 2021 Ep.2: Wet ...
Check out Jason's channel for his perspective on this trip:
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Midland 105 GMRS radio (works with handheld FRS radios)
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My cheap camp knife
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Welcome Home - by Martin Peuhringer
Mistaken - by Avi Goldfinger
Follow the Wild Path - by Max H.
Under the Willow Tree - by Searching For Light
LA - by Faith Richards
The End Is Nigh - by David Roy Collective
Truth or Consequences - by Spearfisher
Undertow - by Low Light
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The trees along the spring are Russian Olive, and the birds are Starlings, both non-native species introduced to North America.
@agentorange1556
2 жыл бұрын
Russian Olives are not trees, they’re an invasive weed.
When I was a wee lad, my family camped in the Steens (Fish Lake) several years in a row. Some local Basque sheep herders would come by and take my older brother and I, horseback, for a few hours to their camp to play with their kids. Vaguely remember it but my Dad would tell stories about it. Wonderful people then, different times. I plan to go back soon to explore. Thanks for sharing your trip with Jason. Memorable.
Fifty plus years ago I lived in Portland for three years after graduation with no idea what the eastern part of the state looked like. I had heard of wagon tracks from the Oregon Trail, but that was all. What you reveal is absolutely fascinating. Marvelous landscapes, intriguing history. Your photography is excellent, your commentary as well. Many thanks to you and your compatriots for bringing all of this to us. A first rate presentation.
@troyallen5806
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't KZread and what these guys do amazing? I find it very inspiring... Fifty plus years in age.
Incredible scenery as always! I’ve always loved your style of editing and filming and seeing it progress to become even more entertaining. Great job Donald!
It's been fun watching you and Primal Outdoors release these series. Its cool to see your different videography and story telling styles side by side. You both are killin it
Better than any Oregon Field Guide ever. Wonderful content. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
I love your focus on nature and geology. Too many KZread overlanders go so quick and never talk about the little cool places like this. I love it thanks!!
That reverse leading drone shot was perfect.
Lava flow in Oregon. Never would have thought about that. Great video as usual Donald!
The Frontier is proving itself to be a capable rig. Surprised not to see more of these trucks outfitted.
Great video! Love this trip. Your drone footage is spectacular and I love how you captured the morning around the oasis! Beautiful and well done!
LOVE IT. I am finding most of these spots and could only wish I could go there too some day!
I just love eastern Oregon. So much land to wander on and discover. Lovely video. Thanks again!!
Apparently the woman who cuts my hair and her husband are acquaintances of yours. She mentioned a recent camp in the cascades when the temperature got down to -13! I've been following your channel for a year or so and always enjoy seeing your adventures and DIY style. I have journeyed to eastern Oregon many times and I never tire of its remoteness and stark beauty. Cheers man and I look forward to many more videos and adventures!!!
Was that Big Foot I saw on the other side of the pond? Haha The lava flow was so cool and I love all the old history. Your photography is excellent I loved it. Thanks for the video. Be safe and have fun!
That was just beautiful, Donald! You brought the oasis to our living room with stunning video, beautiful music, and a narrative that gave me chills. We’ve watched every one of your videos over the past couple of years, and I think this is your most outstanding one yet. Thank you for taking us along!
Donald, I think this is the best footage you have gathered coupled with the best edit. Your pans following the wildlife was very smooth. The music you used very National Geographic feel… excellent work! Well done
It’s amazing what you see and hear when ya stop driving midday 😀
As others have said,, A great episode. " The spring giveth and the spring taketh away". The coyote knows a good thing when he sees it. Food and water a plenty👍. Cheers 🍻, Donald.
This is an awesome episode for sure, had to write down the lava flows to possibly explore in the near future hopefully pending on how it goes with finding a house lol
Was watching well more listening to this with my headphones while making the beds and was surprised by the sound quality you managed to get while around that spring oasis! Was starting to feel like I was watching a bbc or National Geographic wildlife episode
The no dust feature while rolling is mighty nice for variety.
Oh wow! I think I say that a lot on your videos Donald. But seriously, OH WOW! Absolutely stunning job of capturing footage and editing! Loved all the nature sounds and sure enjoyed the music. So soothing! Thank you for all of your hard work!
@softroadingthewest
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan! I had a lot of fun editing this one together!
Thank you for filming and sharing. Mark (& Teresa)
Wow, your best yet. Scenery, filming, editing, music and narration all top notch. Very well done!
I like that you just took a few minutes to bird watch. Thx
Great series Donald!! Thank you for your hard work.
I am enjoying the series. The Owyhees are just a hop skip and jump from my home.
That Frontier squeak makes me miss my truck... Even brand new she squeaked like that on the old logging roads in Vancouver Island.
I have watched countless hours of "middle of nowhere" travel videos. I believe this video to have the most unique terrain of any of them. Thanks to all of you who can get out to visually document this country.
Really good video Donald. Your talent on filming and editing is on a pro level. Very nice
Nice drone footage at the end. Beautiful vistas.
The birds are European Starlings (I think!), you can tell by the way they fly as a group, its called a murmuration and can be quite spectacular when there are enough of them! They are non-native to US, being introduced by some guys who where Shakespeare fans in New York.....they apparently wanted all birds mentions in his plays to be present in the US. Ironically they are now considered a pest species in the US but are in decline in their native Europe. Great video!
I hear red wing blackbirds. They have a splash of red on the front of their wings at the elbow. These birds live around the water and nest in the cattails. They’re music to my ears and remind me of home.
This was one of the harder spots to find, (on the map) but someday I too will IN-JOY it.
Im so looking forward to pt 4, pt 3 was outstanding!
Another fantastic job and I love the wildlife part of the video!! Safe travels and look forward to pt. 4!!
Love the production
Can't wait for trip 🤗
Excellent in every respect.
Video is easy, but not easy to do well. You are a fine videographer. Excellent editing.
Very nice. Very expansive videography. Anything geologic out west is worth the effort.
Beautiful.
Phenomenal job...great content!!! Enjoyed everything...start to finish.
Really beautiful scenery.
Your video and editing skills just keep getting better and better. Now my interest is piqued (even more than it was, I mean), and I'm going to have to find that spring. It's in my back yard and I never knew it was there, which is saying something since I've lived in the Owyhee country for fifty years. Edit: Found it! 😁
that was a beautiful spot, loved all the wildlife.
what a beautiful scenery and trip that had to be. so well filmed and edited!
Your video are like the Discovery Channel ….awesome
Good stuff Donald. You keep getting better and better.
Great work!!!
That was a healthy looking Coyote, looks like it has been eating well. Most of the ones my son hunts here are pretty scrawny!
Awesome stuff, Donald!
Donald, I think those are Russian Olive Trees. They’re common, though not native in eastern Wa and eastern Or wherever there is a bit of moisture. If it were spring you’d know for sure though since they have long yellow flower panicles that smell like heaven. Thanks for the great video!
Great wildlife footage Donald!
Excellent work Donald. great video, very good music with excellent commentary. Possibly your best work yet.
beautiful presentation...love your sharing with us
Excellent series! There is truly nothing like a desert sunrise....love to run this route, someday soon
Good stuff!
Fantastic video andmusic!
Foggy morning,cup of coffee and catching another great video of you and Jason's trip, perfect 👍
@RVingwithG
2 жыл бұрын
wink wink I think that is the name of this pond... Coffee.... SHhhhh 🤔 It sure does NOT look like this on Google maps.
Thanks,, great video!
that area is every word for beautiful, there is! good job letting us see a place, not mini ever get to visit. thank you stay safe
Another stunning edit! Just, wow. I need to go East soon!
Loved Owyhee Canyon when I was there this last May......great to see the area thru your lens.....I would go back there but there is so much to explore in the US I'm not sure when or if I'll get back there again. Thanks for sharing Donald!
Awesome video Donald!! One of the best videos I've seen in awhile, great camera work !!! 🙂😁😀😎😎 Dennis from Delaware
I recall you had some backup lights on your Subaru. You should use those as ditch lights on your frontier. Rago fabrication makes a solid mount.
Well done.
Love the nature channel vibes here
Oh wow, Bogus Creek/Lake. I've had my eye on that spot for when I eventually get to southeastern Oregon. Not sure the roads will allow me to get close to it, maybe when it's dry... Sadly there are times when the creek and lake are both dry so you got really lucky. I love exploring old homesteads like the one you found there.
You really did a nice job putting this video together.
Very cool little series y'all got goin here Softroading!!
Thank you Donald!
your side of this story seemed way more "Primal" than Jasons but he'd didn't get footage of a squatch. really enjoy both of your channels, especially when you get together, its fun to see two perspectives of the same story.
The Coyote is stalking you, run for your life!!🤣 Awesome videos. So nice and you guys have it all to yourself. I need to get a 4x4.
Great use of the drone!
You really captured the beauty of the high desert in this one Daniel...very nice! I know that you usually stay in Oregon but I think you would really enjoy exploring central Idaho along the Salmon river in Challis, Salmon and May Idaho in the Pahsimeroi Valley. You're a talented dude and I always enjoy your videos.
@idahoverland_208
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how I missed exploring the Pahsimeroi Valley, since I’ve explored Lemhi Valley & the west side of the Lost River Range. Thanks for the suggestion
really cool footage hanging out with the coyote -- wildlife encounters with camera in hand are my dream scenario - very envious :)
Love the videos you and Jason share. Wanting to start doing some weekend exploring and fishing with my Tacoma. Just wondering what everyone is doing for a bathroom and shower? No one ever really talks about that. Thanks for any tip and keep up the great videos
Yay!
Beautiful scenery, l’ll bet the camera doesn’t do it justice, especially that sunrise. Thanks for taking us along. 👍
Such an epic adventure! You are such an inspiration for my new channel. I would love to get a drone soon, you record some awesome videos!
Maybe the Coyote found a Road Runner to chase. Great video!
It's a primal man 🤣Dads got dad jokes.
That was a great find. Any lava tubes in the area?
i need to get out side more often
The birds sound like Starlings to me.
Looks like Mosquite trees 🌳
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I think that silence and stillness to the world is something I've been missing for too long. It was nice to see that and live it a bit vicariously. I'm really excited to see that next episode with Birch Creek ranch. I've heard about it but seen no good video of it. It's also a shame that you aren't there in a more summer like season, I'd love to know what the fishing is like there :-D.
Mornin'!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Was it my TV or were there some weird things going on with that chimney at 17:55 ?
At 3:39 looks like what could have been a 2 track long ago....?
the window of your canopy was open....did you loose something?
Isn't the rock lava rock like what's in Arizona.
What kind of canopy/topper are you using?
@softroadingthewest
Ай бұрын
At this stage of my build, I was running a custom-built Leer contractor cap. More info about it in my walkaround from this era: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaiix6qvoJnHfrw.html
This episode felt like I was watching National Geographic’s.
When you're way out there, technically off grid, do you ever worry about your truck breaking down and what you will do to recover/get out? I guess ultimately my question is also- are you pretty mechanically inclined? I wonder how common it is for people's rigs to fail and if it ruins the trip or not, if they get stranded for lengths of time. Is it irresponsible to bring children on these trips? I could never travel solo without the wife and kids crucifying me lol
The E at the end of coyote is silent. leenotcharleen