Paradise in Idaho: Boondocking the Snake

The final video of the series on my fall 2019 American Northwest camping adventures, this one is simply about finding a beautiful campsite to relax, explore and appreciate the view. Filmed around the Snake River between Oregon and Idaho. By the way, there is an abundance of poison ivy in the area, so please be cautious if you are sensitive to it!
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  • @magdalinski
    @magdalinski4 жыл бұрын

    Look, I am 70 years old and I have seen a lot of stuff. And you sir are one of the best at what you do... I wish you only the best. Godspeed my friend..

  • @cgvoxakis
    @cgvoxakis4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a 15 minute escape from reality.

  • @Open2OpenUT
    @Open2OpenUT4 жыл бұрын

    OMG your photography is stunning!

  • @JEMCochran49
    @JEMCochran494 жыл бұрын

    You're right, nature speaks for itself.

  • @pipercan1
    @pipercan14 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Images ..Thanks, it was good to get out.

  • @brianjacobson670
    @brianjacobson6704 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for reminding us that there will be life after the coronavirus. No matter how much humans want to believe in their superiority, nature is the ultimate force, and it's ever changing march forward will continue. Seeing you almost dwarfed by nature makes the point that we are just a small part of something bigger and learning to see it and enjoy it is gift.

  • @Oilerrocker

    @Oilerrocker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @amylouava5134

    @amylouava5134

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes if anything good comes from this virus, I hope that we all learn to appreciate life and nature more and what we were created for. Humans have a connection to nature and I feel we got lost along the way. Praying for all of us and hope this terrible situation can make us come together more. 💙🌎🌌🌅🌄 The earth is so precious and I believe may be the only planet like it out there. We are so very lucky. 🌍🌍🌍

  • @juanferreira5931
    @juanferreira59314 жыл бұрын

    In the midst of the s**tstorm we're going through, this is a timely reminder that there are good things out there. Thank you!

  • @ReclinerBabe
    @ReclinerBabe4 жыл бұрын

    As an 87 year old "Recliner Babe"... I enjoy all the Van couples, their great photography talents and adventures. Through YOUR camera lenses and expertise, I am transported .....starting with setting up camp (my love and I traveled and camped in a cab over camper on a 1970 ...3/4 ton Chevy truck.....with only the basics. Thanks to you and the ability you have to tell it like it is....and just when to let nature do the talking....I can hear the voice of the river.....see the sunsets, etc. I dont know how you do it....but I swear I can even smell the flora and fauna. Our travel days are over, now. You have my gratitude for letting us come with you. You are the very best at what you do.

  • @suecooper5940
    @suecooper59404 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Just what I needed. Thank you so much.

  • @DesertDog8989
    @DesertDog89894 жыл бұрын

    :) LOVE THAT YOU'RE STILL DOING THIS FOR US!!!

  • @CampandCamera
    @CampandCamera4 жыл бұрын

    Just what I needed Slim. Very nicely done, and such a relaxing break from the craziness. Thank you sir!

  • @juadonna
    @juadonna4 жыл бұрын

    Dear Slim, I was expecting a great video, but you have shown us A FABULOUS one. What beautiful area and you, as usual, have captured it so wonderfully. Sad that they didn't do anything to allow the salmon farther upstream. Maybe, someday, it will be rectified. Thank you for taking us all along with you as you reveal anew the wonders of our one Earth. Stay safe and take care. From the land of the mosquito, Florida.

  • @valeriegriner5644

    @valeriegriner5644

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes...and I'm not far "up the road" from you...in south GA...land of the GNATS and mosquitoes! It is hot and humid here.

  • @markhosbach9420
    @markhosbach94204 жыл бұрын

    So glad you published this video. Though I enjoy your trailer modding how-tos, the nature and exploring stuff is what I love best. Your videography is masterful. You have such a wonderful eye for composition and detail. One could literally grab any frame from this video and have a print suitable for framing! Absolutely one of your top videos. Thank you for doing what you do.

  • @deepeastart8272

    @deepeastart8272

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mark Hosbach Mark, thanks for saying everything I wanted to say only u said it better. Slim you are so talented!!

  • @SlimPotatohead

    @SlimPotatohead

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark! I think I did take a few stills, perhaps I'll post them on my webpage if anyone's interested. SP

  • @victormorris3680

    @victormorris3680

    4 жыл бұрын

    I. Must concur, Slim is without doubt the best of the best!

  • @cprosser9257

    @cprosser9257

    4 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't say it better!

  • @paulsccna2964
    @paulsccna29644 жыл бұрын

    Watching camping videos into a weekend, suddenly makes me giddy to grab my camping gear and head out for the weekend for some camping fun.

  • @markb9347
    @markb93474 жыл бұрын

    Top shelf work as always Slim. That moonrise shot over the ridge was spectacular!

  • @kennyc388
    @kennyc3884 жыл бұрын

    "Ya done good Slim, "ya done good ! From an Oregon guy.

  • @petevillemaire6711
    @petevillemaire67114 жыл бұрын

    "I'll let the stream do the talking". Wise men say few words.

  • @jerkocar6133
    @jerkocar61334 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully filmed and edited, Mr Potatohead! I felt as if I was watching a PBS special and could feel my stress level diminish with the sights and sounds of nature. Thanks for sharing this at a time when we are all cooped up. It provided a much-needed momentary escape.

  • @vansongs
    @vansongs4 жыл бұрын

    Always reminded me of parts of the Interior of British Columbia. Your videography is a cut above as usual. This was the best thing I've seen this unemployed socially distanced day. Thank you so very much!

  • @scottsladeadventures1102
    @scottsladeadventures11024 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning camera work my friend. I truly needed this today. Black Point Bluff is now on my list... wow

  • @nomalevolence
    @nomalevolence4 жыл бұрын

    You should have your own Netflix Series because these videos are amazing and timeless!

  • @hamiltoneast
    @hamiltoneast4 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Potatohead, that video was an admirable example of art over ego. I'm guessing I'll watch it many more times. A masterpiece.

  • @Imgone2024
    @Imgone20244 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so beautiful and the Lord God made it all. Thank you for sharing this. I really needed it.

  • @danmanx2
    @danmanx24 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Slim! Your videos are always entertaining and relaxing.

  • @thomasbordelon4149
    @thomasbordelon41494 жыл бұрын

    Nice, thanks Slim. Double appreciation with all the lock down.

  • @hipnoticheadnotic5631
    @hipnoticheadnotic56314 жыл бұрын

    Watching your videos is a wonderful escape from what is going on in the world with the coronavirus. Thanks for the wonderful videos and stay safe.

  • @athomewithcarla8182
    @athomewithcarla81824 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful footage of the snake river and sceneries. 🌿👍

  • @rozswartzett180
    @rozswartzett1804 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Thanks for all your artful work.

  • @ftkinsella
    @ftkinsella4 жыл бұрын

    Slim, that was a dam good video. I loved the photography as usual and the sounds. What an amazing place to camp. Cheers!!!

  • @kawaikui
    @kawaikui4 жыл бұрын

    This is a beautiful end to your fall 2019 series👍 Spectacular beauty leaves one speechless ... sitting here with a grin ear-to-ear😁 Thank you for sharing so much beauty, endless hope and inspiration ... especially during these times. Stay well 💖

  • @SlimPotatohead

    @SlimPotatohead

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tsuki. You stay safe and well as well! SP

  • @marygordon3032
    @marygordon30324 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Slim that was awesome! 👍👍💯💯

  • @stickin2it
    @stickin2it4 жыл бұрын

    I knew you had a few more Abner videos up your sleeve! 😊

  • @vickyrichardson4699
    @vickyrichardson46994 жыл бұрын

    This video is so relaxing and beautiful! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you!

  • @tnxjesus
    @tnxjesus4 жыл бұрын

    Slim my main man. As usual my friend awesome vids. You truly captured the beauty of fall. So glad youre uploading vids on a weekly basis again you my friend are a visionary. Thanks alot if noone else says it i want you to know i appreciate it. Cant wait til the new trailor is ready you should call it eggner

  • @piushorning4869
    @piushorning48694 жыл бұрын

    Oh you have brought back some darn good memories with my wife and her parents.. All are gone now and I only have the fond memories. we practically raised our kids boating and camping on the snake down there. we had many fish fries and drank a few beers on hot days. I told my wife when she was alive that we mus have done something right with our kids taking them fishing and camping as they are good young men and women now. in fact they take their kids doing the same thing we did with them. I do miss my wife and the fun we had but I am glad I had the opportunity to have that time with her

  • @oldmillrd8153
    @oldmillrd81534 жыл бұрын

    As good as it gets. Both a physical and mental oasis. I only have one wish that some of the heroic hospital staff, nurses and doctors find just a few minutes out of their day to watch and maybe escape from what they are having to go through in so many places all over the world. Thanks Slim for bringing this to all of us.

  • @tc9210
    @tc92104 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Slim, it was nice to get out of the house with you.

  • @shermanbayless9696
    @shermanbayless96963 жыл бұрын

    Since I can't travel right now, I'm enjoying traveling with you through your videos. I appreciate your love of nature's beauty. Great videography

  • @danpoen5916
    @danpoen59162 жыл бұрын

    Good job on the filming and sounds Of Idaho snake river I was raised on the Boise River were it dumps into the Snake River. Great place to be raised in 1970s for a young boy. I am living now on the back side of Siltcoos Lake on the Oregon coast . I am 66 and plan living the rest of my days here. The only place that is more beautiful than this place is HEAVEN and I'm so looking forward to that move. GOD has blessed Me!!!

  • @bradmiller9993
    @bradmiller99934 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. I don't know how you ever found that place. I've been through the area a few times but never up that way. You are a true explorer! Thanks.

  • @DianeSturlinXX
    @DianeSturlinXX4 жыл бұрын

    I grew up on the Snake River. My side of the river was in Wyoming. I'm from Jackson and each one of your videos makes me home sick, even when you're in Mexico. I think it's just the freedom I see you have. I lived in a teepee in the 70s and miss nature.

  • @pimacanyon6208
    @pimacanyon62084 жыл бұрын

    great video. You are a master at finding spectacular out-of-the-way places like this that are free!

  • @mhend235
    @mhend2354 жыл бұрын

    Simply beautiful! Nature is our greatest gift and you captured it perfectly. Thanks Slim!

  • @robertalexander9931
    @robertalexander99314 жыл бұрын

    What beautiful scenery! Thank you for bringing us along.

  • @maryvought8495
    @maryvought84954 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Needed a nature fix. Thank you! ( Loved the music as well!)

  • @852texasrescue
    @852texasrescue4 жыл бұрын

    I rafted down the Snake below the Dam. Trip of a lifetime! So beautiful! Life can be really great if you just stop and smell the roses. Great Job!

  • @dlapierre99
    @dlapierre994 жыл бұрын

    Amazing photography, very soothing. Many thanks.

  • @janeeley1604
    @janeeley16044 жыл бұрын

    Well Mr Potatohead, you’ve done it again! Just awesome! Thank you .

  • @nancynoname5979
    @nancynoname59793 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning video. You’ve captured Mother Nature at her absolute finest. Gave me the chills watching this (in a good way). A much needed break from the devastating disaster our world is facing at this time. Slim, you are the best! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @Not-thatKaren
    @Not-thatKaren4 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous video. I bet you’re thinking, what a fine time to buy a new camper since we’re supposed to be locked down. But the A-frame was sure looking new in this video! Thanks for taking us along! Especially now that most parks and campgrounds are closed!

  • @DrJohn493
    @DrJohn4934 жыл бұрын

    Another vid featuring the Aliner...Yippppeeee! Paradise is probably what the apple farmers thought too of that beautiful area. I can't be near that kind of water without casting a fly into it. I've stumbled across a few apple orchards along the South Fork of the Boise River similar to the ones you found on the Snake. Thanks for (presumably) this last video featuring Abner Aliner.

  • @thomfisher1100
    @thomfisher11004 жыл бұрын

    Sitting here "social distancing" and watching the snow pile up at my door! This video makes me want to grab the fly rod, load up the RV and hit the road. It doesn't make much sense why public lands are closed right now. Seems safer than staying among crowds in the city. Thanks for the great video and the warning about poison ivy....just what I don't need right now! Cheers!

  • @tonylang7526
    @tonylang75264 жыл бұрын

    THX! I'L NEVER GET TO TRAVEL THERE, BUT YOU SHOWED WHAT I HAVE ALWAYS SOUGHT IN MY OUTDOORING.

  • @MotorSageMusings
    @MotorSageMusings4 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I spent 6 weeks RVing at a church near there, spending time in Joseph, OR during October into November. We drove down through the Hells Canyon area in our pickup. Beautiful country! You captured well some of its natural beauty.

  • @JJ-sv9kh
    @JJ-sv9kh4 жыл бұрын

    In the morning I head into work for another 12.5 hr shift as a Respiratory Therapist in a very busy hospital. Tonight this lovely video brought me some peace....... Thanks so much!

  • @SlimPotatohead

    @SlimPotatohead

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Thanks really goes to you James. Stay Safe! SP

  • @freespirit6209

    @freespirit6209

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all that hard work, and stay well.

  • @merlin1477024
    @merlin14770244 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Slim. A few beautiful minutes of peace and serenity in these insane times. Stay safe!

  • @algarcia1165
    @algarcia11654 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a beautiful part of the country. I am already 70 yrs old and not in very good health. But I did some camping in my younger years. When I did it, it was so relaxing and enjoyable. Unfortunately I didn't do it enough. Your are privileged and blessed to have good health and able to do what you do. Thank you for showing us your adventures enjoying them so much. Take care and happy camping. 🚣🐦🦅🦃🛶🏕️🏔️🏞️

  • @kathleenwharton2139
    @kathleenwharton21394 жыл бұрын

    I am an Idahoan..and live in the Snake River Valley. You give me New appreciation!

  • @fwagoner
    @fwagoner3 жыл бұрын

    You could be a National Geographic film maker! Excellent. Thanks for showing a dreamy camping area.

  • @joshuaknoll6697
    @joshuaknoll66974 жыл бұрын

    This was such a great video during these trying times. So relaxing just to sit there and listen to the water...

  • @sim-sam
    @sim-sam4 жыл бұрын

    Realy nice spot, calm, relaxing, yet full of everything.Thanks for taking us there. Stay healthy, BR.

  • @ghodgeco
    @ghodgeco4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely picturesque! Thank you, Slim!

  • @janmariolle
    @janmariolle4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and calming. Thank you.

  • @joycemoses2411
    @joycemoses24114 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing such BEAUTIFUL scenery!!!!

  • @elsestelema6273
    @elsestelema62734 жыл бұрын

    Just pure bliss, thank you💕💕💕

  • @CraveNature
    @CraveNature4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video Slim, great job! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @jessicaarverne1181
    @jessicaarverne11814 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful fall colors. Nice to see it while being confined. Thank you a lot from France.

  • @sueg2658
    @sueg26584 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Slim. Your videos are always refreshing. Stunning!

  • @freespirit6209
    @freespirit62094 жыл бұрын

    Comforting, poetic and a visual delight as always! Thank you and stay safe.

  • @bulletrogers
    @bulletrogers4 жыл бұрын

    I always appreciate your videos. Thank you

  • @brightondude9327
    @brightondude93274 жыл бұрын

    That really is one excellent video thank you. So much great scenery and beautifully filmed and photographed. Lovely narration as well. So, the collective noun "rafter" for turkeys is only for domesticated ones. Well you learn something new every day!

  • @steveratliff40
    @steveratliff404 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Slim for the distraction. Keep it up, and stay safe.

  • @deltas4114
    @deltas41144 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, today this was the perfect vid for these times we are living. Beauty at it's best. Soul touching.

  • @TaylorBlack0
    @TaylorBlack04 жыл бұрын

    Always looking forward to these videos! So relaxing.

  • @blackonblackprobuild2172
    @blackonblackprobuild21724 жыл бұрын

    This is the slim videos I’ve come to know and love . Thanks

  • @MeiraV-
    @MeiraV-4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I needed to see today, Slim. Thanks!

  • @deltas4114
    @deltas41144 жыл бұрын

    Guarantee, I'm going to watch this one over and over. Thank you this is awesome beauty at its best.

  • @kathyowens9901
    @kathyowens99014 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely video! Thank you slim.

  • @kudzub
    @kudzub4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly the sort of beautiful, relaxing video I needed today. Thank you

  • @johnobrien8542
    @johnobrien85424 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Scotty-gg4gc
    @Scotty-gg4gc4 жыл бұрын

    I agree. What a beautiful location. the boughs in the orchard and water in the background made me recall the illustrations in story books from when I was a child. To see Abner coming into the scene at 00:45 and again at 12:37 gave me a warm comfortable feeling like bumping into an old friend. I going to miss him. He's been so trusty and reliable to you and furnished us viewers with so many adventures. Thanks to the both of you.

  • @helenmallazzo7094
    @helenmallazzo70944 жыл бұрын

    Paradise for sure. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @ChrisWilliams-pu8pj
    @ChrisWilliams-pu8pj4 жыл бұрын

    Greatly enjoyed the video amidst current turmoil. Thank you!

  • @underthecarolinasky2363
    @underthecarolinasky23634 жыл бұрын

    Man what a beautiful video! I had to keep pausing the vid and taking it all in! -Mike

  • @ttwillow9073
    @ttwillow90734 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! My heart really needed this! What an enchanting area.

  • @victormashatt6358
    @victormashatt63584 жыл бұрын

    Very enjoyable. Thank you Slim.

  • @margio1152
    @margio11524 жыл бұрын

    Stunningly beautiful! Thank you

  • @noahcount7132
    @noahcount71324 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely breathtaking! This is one of the very best of your consistently excellent travel videos, Slim. Extremely watchable and well done! Many thanks.

  • @loloparadox
    @loloparadox4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this moment of peace and nature 😉👍🏻

  • @mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb
    @mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb4 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful. Made my day!

  • @boxer47
    @boxer474 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, inspiring. Thank you!

  • @michaelfitzgerald434
    @michaelfitzgerald4344 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Just lovely.

  • @morrislawson4632
    @morrislawson46324 жыл бұрын

    Simply beautiful. Thank you! 🙂👍

  • @janicemiersma9561
    @janicemiersma95614 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these videos. The photography in this one is marvelous. You have such an eye for seeing the details that make up the big picture.

  • @michaeljacoby4912
    @michaeljacoby49124 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, truly enjoy watching your videos.

  • @tick_magnetedschaper5611
    @tick_magnetedschaper56114 жыл бұрын

    It's videos like this that I follow you. Just wonderful! THANKS!

  • @chrislonsberry4571
    @chrislonsberry45714 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video Slim and the serenity and beauty much needed right now. Thanks!

  • @drgandalf2003
    @drgandalf20034 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I love these ones with lots of scenery that let me live vicariously through your travels.

  • @pagewhite8177
    @pagewhite81773 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely spectacular! The colors are amazing, the whole thing is so relaxing and restorative. Thank you so much Slim!

  • @ChristinaColoradoan
    @ChristinaColoradoan4 жыл бұрын

    Speechless indeed! Yet another fantastic campsite 👍🏻🌞🌞🌞🌞