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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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**Follow Your Dreams*

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  • @theathjr
    @theathjr2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @paulsenecal98

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you going to rtr coming up?

  • @lindabarrett6471
    @lindabarrett64712 жыл бұрын

    I've watched you for years. My family even comments when they hear your intro music. Knowing it's making me smile.

  • @bryan17293
    @bryan172932 жыл бұрын

    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

    @AdventureVanMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    I missed sunsets and sunrises when I was back East. So many trees you never get to see the sky!🤣

  • @wesleymcgonagle3394
    @wesleymcgonagle33942 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @MT-un5xq
    @MT-un5xq2 жыл бұрын

    ...the heavens declare the glory of God... Thankful for you, Brian

  • @troyfowler5177
    @troyfowler51772 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @patti3566
    @patti35662 жыл бұрын

    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

    @garywetzel8240

    2 жыл бұрын

    That surely is the truth, Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

  • @scots-irish
    @scots-irish2 жыл бұрын

    You are an inspiration to many of us Brian, thank you and we live through you vicariously

  • @stevec2775
    @stevec27752 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are very relaxing and peaceful...gotta love the Great Plains' open spaces and little towns! Thanks for sharing your travels with us!

  • @alancall5113
    @alancall51132 жыл бұрын

    The West has the best sunsets Keep it coming great job

  • @jmlewis435
    @jmlewis4352 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful life you have, Brian! You are only missing Kelly!

  • @dcw626364
    @dcw6263642 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @JR-playlists
    @JR-playlists2 жыл бұрын

    The sigh of relief, after you sat down to eat steak said it all. Happy Steak Day Brian.

  • @lunatune3714
    @lunatune37142 жыл бұрын

    These are my favorite type of videos...day to day boondocking adventures.

  • @stevexray6253
    @stevexray62532 жыл бұрын

    I'm a sucker for good sunrises and sunsets.

  • @BonaBoy
    @BonaBoy2 жыл бұрын

    Peace and love from NYC!

  • @wandermt4315
    @wandermt43152 жыл бұрын

    nothing like a beautiful sunrise - a new day is born - hope all enjoy

  • @billbradley2480
    @billbradley24802 жыл бұрын

    You should have told the Sheriff “look around it’s cleaner here than when I arrived 8 days ago.”

  • @AdventureVanMan

    @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

    @freedomdove

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AdventureVanMan That's awesome. Lol.

  • @UTEXTRACK
    @UTEXTRACK2 жыл бұрын

    Mother Nature is therapeutic.

  • @crazyawakening
    @crazyawakening2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @kelliethorne1200
    @kelliethorne12002 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @patriciaburr4826
    @patriciaburr48262 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @AdventureswithJane
    @AdventureswithJane2 жыл бұрын

    You always capture the spirit of the road and places you visit. Thanks for taking us along. 🙂 Safe travels. --Mark

  • @carolynwilson5662
    @carolynwilson56622 жыл бұрын

    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

    @cathrynsikorski309

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the adventures all these years Brian.

  • @thejackofalltravels8267
    @thejackofalltravels82672 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TinCanTraveler
    @TinCanTraveler2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving to a fellow traveler. Grab some road turkey 🦃

  • @REB65
    @REB652 жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👍👍. Thanks Brian! Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your subscribers and God bless 🙏✌️

  • @search4truth104
    @search4truth1042 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SumguyinTX
    @SumguyinTX2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lindascales7485
    @lindascales74852 жыл бұрын

    Love the adventures! Always great content👏 Thanks for sharing ☺️

  • @elsajones2539
    @elsajones25392 жыл бұрын

    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

    @ruralangwin

    2 жыл бұрын

    You predicted the coming conflagration. #climatecrisisrefugee

  • @Happycamper1998
    @Happycamper19982 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy the journey.🌎

  • @tonyaharris7035
    @tonyaharris70352 жыл бұрын

    Such a relaxing video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing those beautiful skies. Enjoy your Thanksgiving. ✌🌅🌄

  • @sandygannon8552
    @sandygannon85522 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @midway241
    @midway2412 жыл бұрын

    Living the Dream! God Bless!

  • @BubbaWarbucks
    @BubbaWarbucks2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving Brian and everyone watching!

  • @joharmon2148
    @joharmon21482 жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing sunrise in one place and an amazing sunset in another, van life is amazing!

  • @vtownpaddy517
    @vtownpaddy5172 жыл бұрын

    I will remember Cucharas Canyon because you carve wooden spoons. Nice one Dude!---VTown Paddy Patrick

  • @jeff824
    @jeff8242 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I spent my bicycle years in Nebr., and this video was soo good! Thanks for pinpointing some of the local greenery.

  • @ramonahernandez-perez9578
    @ramonahernandez-perez95782 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @diannabrown7754
    @diannabrown77542 жыл бұрын

    I saw this on Thanksgiving day. You are so lucky to be able to do this adventure.

  • @Oklahomagirl49
    @Oklahomagirl492 жыл бұрын

    You are such a joy to listen to. You have so much gratitude for the simple things. Thank you so much. You encourage me.

  • @Mjixa
    @Mjixa2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful sunrise and sunset

  • @poopaswoof9922
    @poopaswoof99222 жыл бұрын

    Wow Brian! Another fantastic video! Your sense of wonder and joy are contagious. Thanks for sharing. ✌️

  • @bevliechty1161

    @bevliechty1161

    2 жыл бұрын

    A great video love it

  • @AdventureVanMan

    @AdventureVanMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bill! Hope things are good with you man! 👍🏼✌🏼

  • @michaeltablet8577
    @michaeltablet85772 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much for taking us along. It feels as if we are all riding with you. Be safe and blessed!

  • @duane4972
    @duane49722 жыл бұрын

    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

    @shemajragin4606

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving 🤩

  • @AdventureVanMan

    @AdventureVanMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Duane! Happy 🦃day!

  • @michele2855
    @michele28552 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along! The views are always terrific God bless you and Kelly in 2022 🙏🏾

  • @nosnerd1967
    @nosnerd19672 жыл бұрын

    Speechless

  • @michaelkeith2207
    @michaelkeith22072 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @elflordsjourneys
    @elflordsjourneys2 жыл бұрын

    Now that's called"waking up in the middle of nowhere." Beautiful places Brian ,Happy Thanksgiving 🍗✌😀

  • @MsCar2008
    @MsCar20082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Brain, I hope your holidays are bright and life is good. Enjoy your videos.

  • @happyhermit2022
    @happyhermit20222 жыл бұрын

    Excellent thank you 👍

  • @cluke4248
    @cluke42482 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Brian! Loved the wide open spaces and that sunset was spectacular!! 😎✌

  • @ScottyInHawaii
    @ScottyInHawaii2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kathykenyon2079
    @kathykenyon20792 жыл бұрын

    I loved: “This land is my land, this land is your land…” Awesome video!

  • @shemajragin4606
    @shemajragin46062 жыл бұрын

    Hi 🙋🏿‍♀️ Happy Thanksgiving Day 🍁🍽🦃

  • @daneboro6847

    @daneboro6847

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving to you as well🙂

  • @shemajragin4606

    @shemajragin4606

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daneboro6847 🤗

  • @MiMiWeekend
    @MiMiWeekend2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful as always!

  • @proudtexan5513
    @proudtexan55132 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Brian!! Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @davidcampbell4174
    @davidcampbell41742 жыл бұрын

    Skies on fire 🔥 What a great, chill video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jeffmorris739
    @jeffmorris7392 жыл бұрын

    One of your best vlogs yet. Beautiful cinematography and well done. That sunset was magnificent. Thanks

  • @auctionwheels
    @auctionwheels2 жыл бұрын

    Love that part of the west. The sky’s are amazing. I miss traveling that area. Thanks again for the video!

  • @uwdawn11
    @uwdawn112 жыл бұрын

    The beauty of your moving home is your backyard is always evolving, following the beauty. wow that sky!

  • @elsajones2539
    @elsajones25392 жыл бұрын

    The sunsets were the most brilliant I've ever seen. For a year, every one was unique and unbelievable

  • @overcomeinone8371
    @overcomeinone83712 жыл бұрын

    Adventurevanman the way life should be, wait that's maines's slogan, oh well it just seems fitting. God bless y'all.

  • @CaroleCarrier
    @CaroleCarrier2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @leann4925
    @leann49252 жыл бұрын

    Awesome footage and love the ride along. Thank you for your travels as I get to see so much. Hugs to you and Kelly.

  • @keith9875
    @keith98752 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Yengwa
    @Yengwa2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @MrfiX725
    @MrfiX7252 жыл бұрын

    "Deep ruts"?!?! You put the ADVENTURE in AdventureVanMan. Thanks for sharing your journey, Brian. HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!

  • @kirkallgayer1643
    @kirkallgayer16432 жыл бұрын

    That was a great trip I love ever thing I seen thanks for the ride along cool time God bless and be safe 😀 🙏 😊

  • @drgranger2
    @drgranger22 жыл бұрын

    Another great adventure in the USA!

  • @aztrails1
    @aztrails12 жыл бұрын

    Life is Good Dude!!

  • @mrdean7206
    @mrdean72062 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Brian peace be with you always, and happy holidays.

  • @burningman2645
    @burningman26452 жыл бұрын

    BLESSINGS..everyday..Glad to see you....much love n peace☺️

  • @lori6709
    @lori67092 жыл бұрын

    “ Life is good.” Your appreciation for beauty is beautiful, in itself. Thank you for sharing some of that good life with us, Brian. ✌🏼

  • @Maggie-eo3rd
    @Maggie-eo3rd2 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous both am n pm sets! God Bless🙏💜

  • @littlecrow2000
    @littlecrow20002 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Thanks Brian

  • @65adventures
    @65adventures2 жыл бұрын

    A true reflection of your channel name, thanks for taking us along for the ride.

  • @nailazion2600
    @nailazion26002 жыл бұрын

    Hey Brian... WOW man great ride.... beautiful landscapes ... really enjoyed the drone views... thanks for the video ✌️☀️

  • @JaniceLalla
    @JaniceLalla2 жыл бұрын

    Seasonal Greetings to you!

  • @mkwilson38
    @mkwilson382 жыл бұрын

    Wow wow wow. What a gooood video! This one gave me goosebumps at the end there for some reason.

  • @Hiker_who_Sews
    @Hiker_who_Sews2 жыл бұрын

    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. ✌

  • @Gwen3344
    @Gwen33442 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @dright1817
    @dright18172 жыл бұрын

    Wow Brian thanks for sharing

  • @herdfan697278
    @herdfan6972782 жыл бұрын

    Quite majestic!

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz2 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU, Brian!

  • @sandramcmillan4200
    @sandramcmillan42002 жыл бұрын

    Good morning from Ohio!! Beautiful sunset!! Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃.

  • @juliapernicka2698
    @juliapernicka26982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking us along on your travels and showing us the beauty available in the US. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @ndlz1
    @ndlz12 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @michaelherrera7520
    @michaelherrera75202 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Colorado... you have created a very special channel. I’m happy to be apart of your community.

  • @ricks.1318
    @ricks.13182 жыл бұрын

    Wishing YOU & Kelly a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2021 !!!

  • @leeverrill
    @leeverrill2 жыл бұрын

    It has been a wonderful experience and a great journey...safe travels

  • @kevincrosson7883
    @kevincrosson78832 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving, Brian! I can only imagine what the sky looks like at night out there, cheers!

  • @stirwood3927
    @stirwood39272 жыл бұрын

    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 ❤️

  • @kirkallgayer1643
    @kirkallgayer16432 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy all your videos thanks for them you got the life

  • @quash8
    @quash82 жыл бұрын

    What a glorious morning.

  • @johnnyreb8030
    @johnnyreb80302 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @harrietmanuelito1703
    @harrietmanuelito17032 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel ❤️ Thank you 😊 Hi Kelly 💝

  • @morty412
    @morty4122 жыл бұрын

    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!