Solo-Female VanLife In The Superstition Mountains | Ghost town, mailing mishaps, and tons of cacti.

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This week was fun! Going to the Superstition Mountains was a blast and so beautiful. Tortilla Flat was actually recommended to me by someone I met when I first got on the road. I'm happy I went because I fell in love with the Tonto National Forest.
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  • @deborahrussell1609
    @deborahrussell16092 жыл бұрын

    Thanks chantelle n joey..have fun.

  • @jhemnes1
    @jhemnes12 жыл бұрын

    I want to be there so bad. I was there in January/February last year at Scaddin Wash and I feel in love with the nomad lifestyle. I'm saving for a van because my Altima is to small for me and two dogs. Hope to see you down the road

  • @MyNest20

    @MyNest20

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha Janet you may have been at what we call the “Par~T~R”.

  • @jhemnes1

    @jhemnes1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MyNest20 I know they had two fire rings going and I met so many people. I also met a friend that we are keeping in touch and planning to travel together if I ever get out of here. A friend for life!

  • @ellevanroamer487
    @ellevanroamer4872 жыл бұрын

    Wow awesome campground with all the Sugauros

  • @pstenger1
    @pstenger12 жыл бұрын

    I fixed my pour over coffee and sat and watched.......seems to be my 1st thing Sunday morning ritual.

  • @karencharny1497
    @karencharny14972 жыл бұрын

    Your Choice of music is always.. interesting.keep doing what you're doing.🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👋

  • @conniewaite1996
    @conniewaite19962 жыл бұрын

    I understand not wanting crowds but I would love to be there with bob wells and learn stuff from his bunch

  • @debslifesimplified6406
    @debslifesimplified64062 жыл бұрын

    So happy for you. Lee on mini van Lee was there with her friend Paul about a month ago. Coyotes were not shy they had a larger poodle type dog, p,ease keep Joey close to you. They will see him as food. Love from NC and happy new year.

  • @kimsmith6974
    @kimsmith69742 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the precious moments with Joey, he is such a cutie patootie !!

  • @pearlwanders8599
    @pearlwanders85992 жыл бұрын

    Love waking up to my cup of coffee and seeing a new vid from you 😉 So chill.

  • @anila4314
    @anila43142 жыл бұрын

    i love watching your videos Greatings from Korfu island Greece🤗

  • @MILTOWNSBEST
    @MILTOWNSBEST2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't watched your videos for a month or two and was shocked with how awesome your editing has got!!! Great video! keep them coming!

  • @carolynknisely2383
    @carolynknisely23832 жыл бұрын

    Loved tortilla flats!!!!

  • @taragordon6239
    @taragordon62392 жыл бұрын

    That little paw was everything! Great information as I will be in Arizona in a few weeks...happy new year and safe travels!

  • @bernadinesackinger7115
    @bernadinesackinger71152 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year, give Joey a hug!

  • @jamiekarlsson6859
    @jamiekarlsson68592 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for been you and show me al this nice places. Places I thought didnt know. And you always have a smile.

  • @vicpie6608
    @vicpie66082 жыл бұрын

    I loves seeing Phoenix area! Last time I was their was their was 1975...I was born in Tempe so I love seeing the desert♥️

  • @tammywestern5816
    @tammywestern58162 жыл бұрын

    Love seeing the Canyon lake area yes its super stunning! You were like 10 min from my house, if you ever need anything while in the area or just a place to park, let me know!😊🐕 the restaurant at tortilla flat is really really good too!!

  • @gracec6485
    @gracec64852 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year! Tortilla Flat campground looked great I would like to try staying there I don’t live far. You stayed near one of the most spooky and haunted mountains, the Superstition Mountain. People have gone missing a lot there over the decades. Good thing you weren’t looking for the Dutchman’s lost gold. 😉

  • @tinabaglien901
    @tinabaglien9012 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chantelle, Here’s to A Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2022 for you and Joey!! 🎉🥳I love your tarp. That will be a nice addition. Tortilla Flats area is so beautiful. I will be arriving on the 12th to Quartzite. Wow, it really is empty! Hope to see you down the road!🤗 Tina

  • @paulapickering7054
    @paulapickering70542 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your time exploring with Joey! Love watching your videos! Be safe ❤️

  • @peterpowell6168
    @peterpowell61682 жыл бұрын

    thanks for video! i have not been there yet! after getting minivan engine work done will head out put this place on my list! happy trails

  • @cripplecreekfarm1234
    @cripplecreekfarm12342 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year to you safe travels

  • @kathybest6950
    @kathybest69502 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year to you and Joey he is such a sweet dog and a good traveling companion.

  • @judiklaus1471
    @judiklaus14712 жыл бұрын

    That area is beautiful!! Lived west of Phoenix, for many years, until 1 year ago.

  • @kenbryant5952
    @kenbryant59522 жыл бұрын

    My son lives in Mesa. I believe I know where you are at. I think the flat top mountain in the back is called Flatiron???? Maybe. Near Apache Junction? Anyway I'm enjoying your videos keep up the good work.

  • @Weezieweeks
    @Weezieweeks2 жыл бұрын

    Those compressed towels are great! You can reuse/wash quite a few times before tossing out.

  • @lynnecarnaby6083
    @lynnecarnaby60832 жыл бұрын

    Happy 2022 xx

  • @marytremblay5002
    @marytremblay50022 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year. Safe travels

  • @patrickenriques5799
    @patrickenriques57992 жыл бұрын

    Yo this video made me all warm and fuzzy inside I had to watch it again

  • @sandramcmillan4200
    @sandramcmillan42002 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year from Ohio!! 🎉🍾❤️

  • @kimsargeant8126
    @kimsargeant81262 жыл бұрын

    Oh my, I want to be there so much. It just didn’t work out for this winter. The beauty you share with us is incredible! So much of the footage of this blog is amazing. Happy New Year to you and Joey.

  • @peggyjohnson3688
    @peggyjohnson36882 жыл бұрын

    Looks warm I am freezing to death up here in Minnesota

  • @lesliepolicastro8368
    @lesliepolicastro83682 жыл бұрын

    Wish I could be there with you! Have a awesome time! Love to Joey♥️🚐🎊

  • @nolabrandt2526
    @nolabrandt25262 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back to AZ for the Winter from one Snowbird to my favorite Nomad. Your videos are beautiful. Joey is the perfect travel companion. Stay safe and enjoy Quartzite.

  • @shannacraft4099
    @shannacraft40992 жыл бұрын

    🌸 Happy 2022 to Joey and you!!! I hope you're having a good time in the desert and I look forward to seeing your set-up with your shade tent. Hopefully the wind will lie and it'll work wonderfully!

  • @bcbconklin
    @bcbconklin2 жыл бұрын

    Great! now you can settle down until springtime! 😊

  • @amyfollmer1412
    @amyfollmer14122 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year. You are so cool. Beautiful cactus!

  • @hannahirving8081
    @hannahirving80812 жыл бұрын

    You have the best music on your videos.

  • @heatherwalden8615
    @heatherwalden86152 жыл бұрын

    I always have fun with you and it is so cool I can't wait to see the canopy give Joey some love I hope you had a happy New Year and a good Christmas

  • @fdddsigns7274
    @fdddsigns72742 жыл бұрын

    Chantelle you should check Bob Wells channel for the RTR dates, bc it WILL be crowded then.

  • @MyBasicJourney

    @MyBasicJourney

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep!

  • @Ilovedthephilippines
    @Ilovedthephilippines2 жыл бұрын

    beautiful I love the Tonto National Forest area

  • @sheybaby6504
    @sheybaby65042 жыл бұрын

    Follow your dreams baby girl!!!!!

  • @CBAmakingAusername
    @CBAmakingAusername2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god, those bar stools. Cool

  • @lovinglife4962
    @lovinglife49622 жыл бұрын

    🙋🏽‍♀️Good morning beautiful ☕️Hiiiiiiii Joey 🦴💕❕I really really love your spot the yard is awesome 💓

  • @calesteele6160
    @calesteele61602 жыл бұрын

    WTH is that?? * casually sips coffee😂😂Love you and Joe bug Happy New Year!

  • @cliveashley9364
    @cliveashley93642 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful ♥️ adventure 🦋☘️🌞 nice 👍 scenery 🌞🌅 enjoying fr jamaica 😎🌞🏖️

  • @itsreallyrona
    @itsreallyrona2 жыл бұрын

    That moon rise!

  • @poodleprofessor
    @poodleprofessor2 жыл бұрын

    Fellow KZreadr and solo camper! Nice video.

  • @annemcginnis1924
    @annemcginnis19242 жыл бұрын

    Wow Girly...beautiful "color me happy" artwork...you are very good !!!

  • @RobertPeru2749
    @RobertPeru27492 жыл бұрын

    Tortilla flat looks amazing. Thanks for sharing! the

  • @moandjen
    @moandjen2 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year!!

  • @tonyam629
    @tonyam6292 жыл бұрын

    i love watching your videos, so calming and beautiful. great info. I'm looking forward to being a permanent van dweller..someday..

  • @connieeaton48
    @connieeaton482 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year, it’s beautiful there.

  • @sheilaren123
    @sheilaren1232 жыл бұрын

    I loved your videos. Joey's so cute.

  • @robertjohnston2758
    @robertjohnston27582 жыл бұрын

    very good videos impressed too Sincerely Mr Robert and princess!

  • @stanleymcfallsthesouthernc4104
    @stanleymcfallsthesouthernc41042 жыл бұрын

    Happy new years from Spartanburg south Carolina in will soon join the van life I'm so excited 😀

  • @TheOceangirl57
    @TheOceangirl572 жыл бұрын

    your posts are beautiful! your lifestyle and you are beautiful! Your posts are like therapy. I also love the music you choose. Thank you for including us in your journey

  • @jneum33224
    @jneum332242 жыл бұрын

    Wow, the views are so beautiful. I miss Arizona.

  • @patriciamartin1626
    @patriciamartin16262 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year from Tennessee. Beautiful travels today. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great day.

  • @tracyd7432
    @tracyd74322 жыл бұрын

    Free camping, cute place for coffee, beautiful views, got your package AND Quartzite!! Wow! Happy New Year Chantelle and Joey! Can't wait for your next video! 🥰

  • @ritaosborne9449
    @ritaosborne94492 жыл бұрын

    Loved the Dinner/ saloon, Beautiful campground.,🤗💕safe travels

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure36102 жыл бұрын

    Tortilla Flats is a fun place to have lunch. Usually live music playing during busy times. You use to be able to drive the windy gravel (and scary narrow) roads to Roosevelt Damn but the road was damaged by a storm a few years ago and hasnt been repaired yet. The Lost Dutchman is also worth a visit. Very touristy but still fun.

  • @sherrysmith4581
    @sherrysmith45812 жыл бұрын

    It's always fun experiencing van life through you 😊❤️.

  • @paulapickering7054
    @paulapickering70542 жыл бұрын

    Love watching you and Joey explore! And you got to stay for free! Also loved the town! Be safe!

  • @SCSpagirl2
    @SCSpagirl22 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video. You never disappointe with what you fill. I'm not sure is I said it before but will say again. Happy New Year.

  • @digitalcamera3237
    @digitalcamera32372 жыл бұрын

    Wow your art work is outstanding!!! I very much enjoy watching your videos with you and Joe!

  • @normamccafferty3053
    @normamccafferty3053 Жыл бұрын

    I never thought of sending someone from KZread a Christmas card. How fun. I just might have to try that this year. 😊❤ 📫🎄

  • @tkvintage5911
    @tkvintage59112 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chantelle, It was so nice to meet you today. Hope you have a safe fun stay in Qurtziste…And that you enjoyed your lunch at carls. Happy trials 😍Kyrie &Troy 💕

  • @nowhereman8422
    @nowhereman84222 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful footage thanks for sharing

  • @csimon1951
    @csimon19512 жыл бұрын

    How exciting! Cant wait ti see your setup and your next video!

  • @paulapickering7054
    @paulapickering70542 жыл бұрын

    Wow love that tarp! Can’t wait to see it in the next video!

  • @transcend3145
    @transcend31452 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful nature!

  • @TheTravelLifeMama
    @TheTravelLifeMama2 жыл бұрын

    Aww I am glad you went up to Tortilla Flat. It is a little different when the bar is packed and the live band is playing but its a cool place to see. I love the drive up there, it is so beautiful. Glad you were able to get your package

  • @wheeliestoys580
    @wheeliestoys5802 жыл бұрын

    O gosh I can’t believe you got our Christmas card🎄the Ferguson’s

  • @barbibutton9619
    @barbibutton96192 жыл бұрын

    Loved the little town. Happy New Year to you and Joey, from MD

  • @lhollybow

    @lhollybow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love Tortilla Flats for music , beer , on the weekends. Don't like the drive out to Mesa after too many Sarsaparilla lol. We camp at the State Parks in the Phoenix area.

  • @sheilabartlett6044
    @sheilabartlett60442 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery, I am enjoying it in Cold Ontario Canada. Thanks for sharing! Be safe on the road.

  • @susanray4847
    @susanray48472 жыл бұрын

    You do an amazing job of giving some awesome videos....

  • @lindalawrie148
    @lindalawrie1482 жыл бұрын

    Your artwork is stunning.

  • @rhondamontiel3827
    @rhondamontiel38272 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chantelle I'm heading to Quartzite for the rtr for the first time! Hope I run into you there!

  • @suearcher8708
    @suearcher87082 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to see your new shade!!

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures2 жыл бұрын

    Cool little ghost town and more beautiful views! Safe travels!

  • @charlottewilson4680
    @charlottewilson46802 жыл бұрын

    Love the tent!

  • @craftytraveler9238
    @craftytraveler92382 жыл бұрын

    My daughter use to live in Chandler, AZ. While I visited her we did a day trip to the Superstion Mts but I haven't camped there. Another bucket list place. We will be in Q 1/21-1/30. I am sure it will be crowded when we get there. We have reservations and also meeting to camp with a group at LaPolmosa south. You are welcome for the card. Happy camper new year 2022.

  • @AngelaJonesPoetryAndStories
    @AngelaJonesPoetryAndStories2 жыл бұрын

    Great locations

  • @tillyg8858
    @tillyg88582 жыл бұрын

    Awesome package you received. Have a great time at your campsite. Hugs to you and Joey.

  • @jasper123453
    @jasper1234532 жыл бұрын

    Tonto National Forest is BEAUTIFUL!!! It will be so nice to have shade. Happy New Year to you both 🎉😊

  • @janvan4424
    @janvan44242 жыл бұрын

    Your artwork is beautiful! 😊

  • @nicole3653
    @nicole36532 жыл бұрын

    So cool to see u in my state!! I hope u enjoy AZ happy new year ♥️

  • @freedomexplorer360
    @freedomexplorer3602 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad we were able to give 2 virtual kisses to Joey. Hahaha. He is awesome. You make my day so good. When I watch your videos, I always catch myself smiling, laughing and breathing deep breathes. You are awesome. Thanks again

  • @vinceschulte3907
    @vinceschulte39072 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your video, like Arizona.

  • @waywardescapes4384
    @waywardescapes43842 жыл бұрын

    FYI I’ve used the Apache Junction post office for general delivery just fine

  • @gonagain
    @gonagain2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't watched you in a long time, but your video quality has come a long way! So nice!

  • @summerstardust2064
    @summerstardust20642 жыл бұрын

    Tonopah, AZ Post Office is really nice about accepting General Delivery mail and packages, and Saddle Mountain BLM Dispersed Camping is not far out of town. Happy New Year!🎉

  • @J16mbc
    @J16mbc2 жыл бұрын

    Your artwork is beautiful!

  • @777LadyVenus
    @777LadyVenus2 жыл бұрын

    So happy for you, back in quartzite and you got a tarp! Your so delightful and have great positive energy ! Love when you kiss Joey! I’m sitting here all snuggled up in bed with my fur babes in Salt Lake City; drinking my coffee, watching you in the desert! Can’t wait to join you soon! I’m going to be a part time nomad as I transition into full time ! Much love and gratitude

  • @janicecotton5008
    @janicecotton50082 жыл бұрын

    Sooo Pretty there and you look so lovely with you hair up😊 The scenery was breathtaking and thank you for always adding such great music to set the mood and scene of your travels❣️ Joey is adorable🥰

  • @andreaduprey4116
    @andreaduprey41162 жыл бұрын

    I love your artwork

  • @peggyjohnson3688
    @peggyjohnson36882 жыл бұрын

    HEY CHANTELLE AND JOE HAPPY NEW YEAR LOVE YOUR VIEDOS PEGGY FROM MINNESOTA

  • @MacksellAKQJ109

    @MacksellAKQJ109

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you with AJ

  • @robertbirch4163
    @robertbirch41632 жыл бұрын

    Show us around all whats happening around Quartzsites if you could, It would be very cool for all our arm chair people.

  • @julieflores5583
    @julieflores55832 жыл бұрын

    You are back to my part of the State! Yay! Not far from my town! Welcome back to you and Joey. Enjoy!