This Camp is Closed - Colorado VanLife
In this video I leave my camp at Oliver Reservoir in Bushnell, Nebraska. The free campground I was staying at for the last 9 days was already closed for the season. A local Sheriff stopped by to let me know to move on when I could. I make my way into Colorado. I find a quick place to overnight on the east side in The Rockies. Then I move over to Cucharas Canyon at the Kenner Ranch BLM area near Walsenburg, Colorado. This was a great place to camp and get some solitude and time with the land. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for being here!
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
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Brian you really captured a great synopsis of van life on public land. You are America. You are utilizing what Truman intended us as Americans to use and appreciate !! Great job brother. Safe Travels Amigo !
@paulsenecal98
2 жыл бұрын
Are you going to rtr coming up?
I've watched you for years. My family even comments when they hear your intro music. Knowing it's making me smile.
I am sitting in my living room looking out my picture window to the south. Sunrise is blocked by others around me, sunset is blocked around me. And here you are with a 360 view with all you need. My van sits in my driveway haunting me.
@AdventureVanMan
2 жыл бұрын
I missed sunsets and sunrises when I was back East. So many trees you never get to see the sky!🤣
That closing image of you Brian, at the end of the video, staring into the flames... I know that look. the feeling of contentment, of being alive, there is no alone, just a man and his thoughts!!!
...the heavens declare the glory of God... Thankful for you, Brian
My wife and I live in our RV and we spent about 5 years just knocking around the Ft Collins/Loveland/Greeley area. LOTS of cool places up there, I love it when a video covers a place I'm familiar with.
Happy Thanksgiving Brian....Thank you for sharing your journey, you inspire me to seek out adventure but most importantly, you inspire me to be a better human. The world needs more Brians living in a kind, peaceful manner.
@garywetzel8240
2 жыл бұрын
That surely is the truth, Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
You are an inspiration to many of us Brian, thank you and we live through you vicariously
Your videos are very relaxing and peaceful...gotta love the Great Plains' open spaces and little towns! Thanks for sharing your travels with us!
The West has the best sunsets Keep it coming great job
What a wonderful life you have, Brian! You are only missing Kelly!
We fully appreciate you too Brian. It's great to enjoy the great places you discover. Also great to see someone who is at peace with life!
The sigh of relief, after you sat down to eat steak said it all. Happy Steak Day Brian.
These are my favorite type of videos...day to day boondocking adventures.
I'm a sucker for good sunrises and sunsets.
Peace and love from NYC!
nothing like a beautiful sunrise - a new day is born - hope all enjoy
You should have told the Sheriff “look around it’s cleaner here than when I arrived 8 days ago.”
@AdventureVanMan
2 жыл бұрын
We had a nice chat. Young guy into fishing and hunting. We actually exchanged numbers and hope to camp out sometime. He’s subscribed to the channel now! 🤣
@freedomdove
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureVanMan That's awesome. Lol.
Mother Nature is therapeutic.
Yes Brian a big appreciation to you. Love the gem of spots you find. And also how you don’t make it too obvious where you find em. Happy trails
Happy Thanksgiving, Brian! We all have much to give thanks for. I thank you for sharing your life so I may live vicariously until I retire in a few years.
Today is a day of giving thanks. I thank the good lord for leading me to your videos and this life style. Still saving for it but thanks for the great memories. I am blessed you have you in my life thru your videos. Have a blessed day and safe travels.
You always capture the spirit of the road and places you visit. Thanks for taking us along. 🙂 Safe travels. --Mark
I love your drone shots, Brian. Looks like you’re the only person left on earth. Beautiful and scary at the same time! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!🦋🦃
@cathrynsikorski309
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the adventures all these years Brian.
Thank you so much for sharing you are drawing me a happiness roadmap with your travels. Pretty nice that the Sheriff told you the camp was closed but let you stay anyway. Safe travels Brian
Happy Thanksgiving to a fellow traveler. Grab some road turkey 🦃
Awesome 👍👍. Thanks Brian! Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your subscribers and God bless 🙏✌️
Best van life channel going, welcome back to the southwest. You have no idea how much I enjoy your videos as I'm sure thousands others do as well.
Great shots of that sunset , I have always said a beautiful sunset is an under appreciated art form by many . I love to sit and watch them.
Love the adventures! Always great content👏 Thanks for sharing ☺️
What surprised me about Colorado when I first drove through it, was the amount of farmland. Also, having lived there recently, how fast a prarie fire spreads even with so little vegetation
@ruralangwin
2 жыл бұрын
You predicted the coming conflagration. #climatecrisisrefugee
Enjoy the journey.🌎
Such a relaxing video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing those beautiful skies. Enjoy your Thanksgiving. ✌🌅🌄
You bring a new perspective to every day life, you are so grateful and excited about where ever you are. We all should be that grateful and thankful for each day, this is a beautiful country we live in. Thank you for all the pictures
Living the Dream! God Bless!
Happy Thanksgiving Brian and everyone watching!
Wow amazing sunrise in one place and an amazing sunset in another, van life is amazing!
I will remember Cucharas Canyon because you carve wooden spoons. Nice one Dude!---VTown Paddy Patrick
Wow. I spent my bicycle years in Nebr., and this video was soo good! Thanks for pinpointing some of the local greenery.
Great video! I have watched your channel for a long time and have seen the development of your production skills! You have knocked it out of the park with this one! While hitting all of the key points! Includiing, a perfect timely release of it for the holidays, Great Job! Stay Safe, Be Well, and G-d Bless!
I saw this on Thanksgiving day. You are so lucky to be able to do this adventure.
You are such a joy to listen to. You have so much gratitude for the simple things. Thank you so much. You encourage me.
Beautiful sunrise and sunset
Wow Brian! Another fantastic video! Your sense of wonder and joy are contagious. Thanks for sharing. ✌️
@bevliechty1161
2 жыл бұрын
A great video love it
@AdventureVanMan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill! Hope things are good with you man! 👍🏼✌🏼
Thank you so very much for taking us along. It feels as if we are all riding with you. Be safe and blessed!
Good morning Brian and Kelly ! Happy Thanksgiving to all our nomad friends !! I am Thankful for y'all's friendship and the freedom of seeing our great country and meeting all the wonderful people who live here !!! LIFE IS GREAT !!!!!
@shemajragin4606
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving 🤩
@AdventureVanMan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Duane! Happy 🦃day!
Thanks for taking us along! The views are always terrific God bless you and Kelly in 2022 🙏🏾
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Beautiful
Now that's called"waking up in the middle of nowhere." Beautiful places Brian ,Happy Thanksgiving 🍗✌😀
Thank you Brain, I hope your holidays are bright and life is good. Enjoy your videos.
Excellent thank you 👍
Awesome video Brian! Loved the wide open spaces and that sunset was spectacular!! 😎✌
My brother (RIP) was named Brian. He lived in Silverthorne. It's a beautiful place. I want to go there one day. Thanks again for the positive vibes.
I loved: “This land is my land, this land is your land…” Awesome video!
Hi 🙋🏿♀️ Happy Thanksgiving Day 🍁🍽🦃
@daneboro6847
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well🙂
@shemajragin4606
2 жыл бұрын
@@daneboro6847 🤗
Beautiful as always!
Great video, Brian!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Skies on fire 🔥 What a great, chill video. Thanks for sharing.
One of your best vlogs yet. Beautiful cinematography and well done. That sunset was magnificent. Thanks
Love that part of the west. The sky’s are amazing. I miss traveling that area. Thanks again for the video!
The beauty of your moving home is your backyard is always evolving, following the beauty. wow that sky!
The sunsets were the most brilliant I've ever seen. For a year, every one was unique and unbelievable
Adventurevanman the way life should be, wait that's maines's slogan, oh well it just seems fitting. God bless y'all.
I SO appreciate your videos and seeing all these beautiful places just makes me feel so happy! And I also love so much how you appreciate all your surroundings and exploration! Thanks for sharing! Bigs hugs from BC!
Awesome footage and love the ride along. Thank you for your travels as I get to see so much. Hugs to you and Kelly.
I just found you on KZread Brian. I like your approach concerning public lands and adventure camping. I’ll be checking out your previous videos for sure. Thank you, here’s wishing you a pleasant Thanksgiving.
Beautiful camp! I love seeing the sunsets and open space. I don't have mountains or open space in my area and it's always great to see. I love traveling and seeing where you go!
"Deep ruts"?!?! You put the ADVENTURE in AdventureVanMan. Thanks for sharing your journey, Brian. HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!
That was a great trip I love ever thing I seen thanks for the ride along cool time God bless and be safe 😀 🙏 😊
Another great adventure in the USA!
Life is Good Dude!!
Thank you Brian peace be with you always, and happy holidays.
BLESSINGS..everyday..Glad to see you....much love n peace☺️
“ Life is good.” Your appreciation for beauty is beautiful, in itself. Thank you for sharing some of that good life with us, Brian. ✌🏼
Gorgeous both am n pm sets! God Bless🙏💜
Beautiful! Thanks Brian
A true reflection of your channel name, thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Hey Brian... WOW man great ride.... beautiful landscapes ... really enjoyed the drone views... thanks for the video ✌️☀️
Seasonal Greetings to you!
Wow wow wow. What a gooood video! This one gave me goosebumps at the end there for some reason.
Your commitment to leave-no-trace is a good reminder to me on the importance of stewardship. As always, I appreciate the work you put into your videos. Thank you. ✌
Awe inspiring! Would be great to see some shots of star-filled night skies. They are truly one of the great splendors we've lost due to modern life and light pollution. Starry, starry nights. Thank you!
Wow Brian thanks for sharing
Quite majestic!
Thank YOU, Brian!
Good morning from Ohio!! Beautiful sunset!! Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃.
Thank you for taking us along on your travels and showing us the beauty available in the US. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for sharing Colorado... you have created a very special channel. I’m happy to be apart of your community.
Wishing YOU & Kelly a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2021 !!!
It has been a wonderful experience and a great journey...safe travels
Happy Thanksgiving, Brian! I can only imagine what the sky looks like at night out there, cheers!
Thank you again for showing me such beautiful places that I will probably never see myself. Traveling like you is my dream, but cannot right now. Watching you scratches that itch just enough to keep me sane. Much love ❤️
I enjoy all your videos thanks for them you got the life
What a glorious morning.
You and Ausia are the only two van life folks that doesn't have cancer, dyeing pet or stolen rv in KZread. Oh and Bex shes good too. I gotta find new entertainment that dont beg for money. Lol
Love your channel ❤️ Thank you 😊 Hi Kelly 💝
Brian, just want to thank you for putting the time into all of these great videos, especially this year. From the beginning down south, up till now in Colorado it has been a pleasure following you around. I was just in San Diego biking around Mission Bay and I saw some vans, thought of you when you would hang down there prior to another liftoff. Here’s to a great 2022!