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The time lapse photo of the van with stars in the background was epic!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We were pretty proud of that one! Kathryn does an amazing job!

@kenhoward3512

2 ай бұрын

Prime UFO-viewing territory.

@AnthonyMarioni

2 ай бұрын

I agree that was amazing

I love seeing you folks having fun. I appreciate it. You never swear you don't drink alcohol. It's very rarely you can find people like yourself on KZread. Thanks for being a great example. You guys are the best your friend George.

@kenhoward3512

2 ай бұрын

Certainly true. But off-camera... does all-Hell break loose? When the *real* Kona shows her fangs? No, we don't want to know!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Thank you George!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

haha Kona does get a great edit sometimes! 😂 and yes, all hell breaks loose at times!

The American West is such a unique, special place! There really is no other place like it. Guys, we went to Newberry Volcanic Monument yesterday and were blown away by the views and the knowledge! It's still too snowy in the Cascade Range to the west so we've been exploring east and I need to let you in on a little secret: eastern Oregon is *incredible*!! If you get the time, research all 3 units of the "John Day Fossil Beds National Monument". Also, the Wallowa mountains near the little town of Joseph, and Hell's Canyon. Truly mind-blowing, epic landscapes and not a lot of people know about them.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Newberry is so cool! All the volcanic activity there is wild! Eastern Oregon has been on our list for a bit now! We debated going up there this year, but decided against it. We'll save it for our next PNW trip, possibly next year! Yes Hell's Canyon looks awesome! There's another one called Steens Mountain in the southeast that looks incredible also!

@BopjoWebDesign

Ай бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK Wow, I just looked up Steens Mountain. Very cool!

Wow! My girlfriend and I were 100% at Bandelier the same day. Even saw the Sprinter with Texas plates in the visitor center parking lot and joked "what if that's A+K?" and then once this video came out realized we were right! Small world!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

How funny!

I am an L.A. to Northern New Mexico transplant for 17 years now and love the fact that it's underrated. Shhhhhhhh.......don't tell anyone! You drove through my neighborhood to get to Bandalier. I feel so blessed to wake up and go outside every day.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

It's an amazing spot!

I have been subscribed to your channel for a long time and really enjoy your videos. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to add links of the places you visit in your description. I know it is extra work, but it is very much appreciated. Safe travels and keep having fun!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Of course! We always hate when videos don't have them, it makes it much easier to plan!

I absolutely love international videos but something about A+K back in the van riding through Canada & the states feels good. It feels like back to the basics. I love it. I miss New Mexico and now I’m craving green chili stew. Anyone in Michigan able to Make some? 😢

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We're glad we can do a mix throughout the the year! We hope you can find some green chili stew!

@UDKME313

Ай бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK yes! I’d love to find some. It would be cool if y’all visited Michigan and the upper peninsula. We got a beautiful state here

We are literally at Bandelier and did those ladder climbs 3 hour ago. We are back at camp and fired up KZread to find your latest video!!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

How funny! Thanks for watching! Hope y’all had a good time!

Pro tip: Hook the moonshade to the van BEFORE you put the poles into it!!!! That way it won’t try to fly away from you. We use one on our basecamp and love it!!

@USARoadtrip364

2 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing your idea

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that tip! I'll try it out! We love it too! Thanks!

Hope you'll take time to visit Mesa Verde National Park in southwest Colorado, which is also known for their cliff dwellings. My father grew up in the nearby town of Mancos and my grandfather made the original cement posts for the highway guardrails in the park. After forming them he threw them in the Mancos river so they would cure slower, which ultimately made them much harder. When they were delivered, an inspector tested them by driving his car into one, which left a sizable dent in his bumper.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Hey Gary, we went a couple years ago and loved it. Besides the incident we had with our bumper oddly enough! That’s a cool story, thanks for sharing! kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWyIj6aCqtbSnaw.htmlsi=09J51_lojR7LOrUa

Currently in the process of planning a New Mexico road trip ourselves! Such a beautiful state that seems to fly under the radar.

@squixiee

2 ай бұрын

There is SO much in NM, white sands, Carlsbad caverns, balloon fiesta, and so so many historical sites and different landscapes from the desert to the high mountains, highly recommend! Definitely make sure to try some green chili, Navajo tacos, and Frito pie 😊

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Yes it does! Tons to see and do there that gets overlooked. Safe travels!

Neat video! Bless your week. ❤

thanks guys

Great Video guys food looked amazing stay safe out there

Amazing rock features ! Beautiful scenery !

Thank you for preserving this stunning home!

Loved all of these hikes. I need to add to my places to visit list. 😊

Glad you guys enjoyed New Mexico! You were right in my back yard in Bandelier. Northern NM sure is one of a kind!

Worth watching for the green chili alone !

Nice scenery you guys…thanks for bringing it!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

absolutely spectacular. Thanks for bringing us along!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love getting to 4 corners area in the "off season". I try to make sure I'm in an AWD vehicle if possible. Kudos for driving in that van on those pitted roads and in the crazy wind. Thanks for those parks, roads and trails. I wanted so much to get into those locations last year, but time and budget did not allow. Don't forget to take a few minutes along the way for a deep breath to take it in.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

I definitely would have felt more comfortable in a 4x4 or AWD, but we managed thankfully!

Awesome.

Great to see your travels again ! Thanks for sharing .

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

NM is my favorite desert state, it doesn't get enough love compared to the others. Magical. ✨

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

It definitely doesn't get enough love!

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for another great video.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Another epic video! ❤

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

You guys should see the paint mines east of Colorado Springs. Hoodoos and other formations in many different colors!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We definitely want to spend more time in CO and Colorado Springs! Thanks for the suggestion!

So happy to see you both back in the van life. I hope it's been an awesome time and look forward to your journeys!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

23 күн бұрын

We're glad to be traveling as a family again!

Just LOVED the intro to this episode!!! And of course, all the rest of the video. :)

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

Adventures of A+K, I can't get enough of your content, so I subscribed!

Oh, New Mexico has such good food!!!! Heaven!!!

So glad to see you all again! It was a great addition to my Sunday KZread binge!!!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Woohoo! Thanks for watching!

Loved this video, and happy you enjoyed your time in New Mexico! Can't wait to see where your travels take y'all next

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

We hope to see you on the road!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

If you see us say hi!

Adventures of A+K, I really enjoyed watching this, so I hit the like button!

Enjoyed this episode. Great to see A+K getting back to the basics, hiking, exploring and van life. Hope you guys get a chance to rejuvenate and do whatever that make you happy

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We're excited to be back traveling as a fam!

I love you both 🤍🤍Thanks for sharing another great adventure. Love and respect from Rochester NY 🇺🇸🗽

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching!

Glad you two are living the dream!!! That's what life is all about. 😊

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Yes indeed! Thanks!

This was an awesome video. When my family went to Albuquerque we ate at the Church Street Cafe, and it was the best Mexican food we had ever eaten. 😂 My family is excited to go back through Albuquerque on our way to Sequoia and eat back at the Church Hill restaurant.

@erinjohnson8117

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the restaurant recommendation! I want to go there now

@2ndGear-

2 ай бұрын

@@erinjohnson8117 let me know if you like it!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

That cafe looks solid! Albuquerque is a fun city!

I'm really liking the slower pace & just hanging out...Happy Trails 🦮

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching!

That area is spectacular. Your drone shots and footage of the landscapes are amazing. Thanks for sharing this awesome corner of America.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

fell in love with your channel while you guys were doing your van life before so im happy to see that you guys are back in the van! pls keep these amazing van life videos coming

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We definitely love traveling in the van as a family, but we'll for sure be sharing our international adventures as well. ☺

...love the little night sky time lapse...

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We thought it was pretty good! Kathryn does an amazing job

Your joy, the unique landscapes, the music selection... all of it combined was so wonderful and I adored it!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Glad y'all had a great extended break in Texas and glad y'all are back van adventuring! Great video... while I enjoy all of your channel, these types of exploring, adventuring van videos are my favorite. Great food (the burger looked amazing!), great scenery, great hiking, great boondocking! Some amazing places that we're marking on our to see list!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We're glad we can do a mix of international and domestic throughout the year! It's fun to get to see a lot, but we are happy to be back as a fam! The burger was super good! Thanks, Jamie!

This is an awesome post! I was unaware of the boondocking possibilities near Abiquiu.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We LOVED boondocking out there! There was one guy far away the first night, but no one else the second! A stark contrast to our boondocking in Southern Utah shortly after haha

Happy to see you back in the van! I hope you are able to be more relaxed and happier at a slightly slower pace. Take care!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We're sure trying! It's been great so far! Taking the pressure off posting every week has been a huge relief

I was in NM couple of months ago and I love it.

Such a beautiful video…those hoodoos were so cool! All the unique rock formations were incredible! That night sky with the stars was jaw dropping! Loved this! ❤

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

The night skies are incredible out there!

I grew up in northern NM and watching your video brought back fond memories of the Painted Desert - skiing in Santa Fe, Taos and eating the Red and Green. Thanks for the excellent (as usual) video!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We had a blast! Thank you!

Beautiful scenery ... different kind of scenery but beautiful. Thank you for sharing the journey with us. Some day I would love to do that. On my bucket list :)

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

It is so great to see you back in the van again. I am glad you are slowing down and taking time to relax and soak in the beauty around you. New Mexico looks awesome and that food was making me hungry!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We're happy to be traveling as a family again! New Mexico is wonderful! Thanks and thanks for watching!

Gorgeous views. We've been to New Mexico several times in our travels but have never explored those areas and they were great to see, and put on our 'to do' list.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Lots to see in NM! Thanks yall!

Love Cliff dwelling...we went to the smaller one near Silver City, you'll recommend. It was so fun.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

The Gila Cliff Dwellings and Silver City are awesome!

Great video! Super scenery! Very glad to see you back to van life in the U..S. Safe travels!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We're excited to be traveling as a fam again!

I did the Valley of Dreams and Bisti Badlands hikes last summer and had the whole place to myself, saw a bunch of wild horses

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

The wild horses are so pretty! Such cool spot

We like your New way of travel. It's what Van dwelling is all about. Enjoy yourselves ! You are back on the Road.....Yay

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We're glad to be traveling as a fam again! Thanks!

very nice video regarding New Mexico where I never been there.. thanks for sharing your video... it will help me to go over there next my plan.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! We're glad we could help!

I’ll be driving to North Utah, from Texas, so am grateful to have found this episode. Beautiful sights. Thank you.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Awesome! We’re glad we could help!

I always love your videos! That wind at the end...wow. I bet I know what day that was! We were driving from Arizona to New Mexico via I40 on our way to Texas to see the eclipse and it was so incredibly windy that day. The wind was so strong that it almost blew me over just walking through a parking lot! So happy to see you back in the van and can't wait to see what other adventures await.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

That wind was brutal! Thanks and thanks for watching!

We loved Santa Fe and Bandelier! We did this trip last month and then into AZ and Utah. We were snowed out in Utah and are now going back in early May (this week) to finish our adventure. Thanks for your videos!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We hope y'all have a great time! Thank you!

Nice video! We must have just missed you in Bandelier NM!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

New Mexico-LAND OF ENCHANTMENT. Thanks for taking me back there. I really enjoyed it and the nighttime star scene was epic. 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We love New Mexico! Definitely earns its nickname! We were pretty proud of ourselves on that star timelapse 😂

Whoa you can’t really trade those views , the freedom and no people on this trip. Sweet!❤What a fabulous fairy playground to explore! I love you guys🍧💜

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

It was an amazing trip through NM! Thanks! ❤

I grew up in northern Arizona and my parents were both born in New Mexico. When I get red dirt country I always feel at home.

Lovely video! I was just up past Abiquiu car camping along the Rio Chama!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Nice! So beautiful there! We wanted to camp on the river just didn’t feel like driving the bumpy road with the limited time we’d have to stay down there

I always love watching the videos

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

Glad you’re back! So fun traveling with you! I was at Bandelier a year ago during a light thunderstorm. I had the place to myself… peak nature moment! I like to say thank you to the Rangers for maintaining the beautiful park and when I did so I burst into tears because of how beautiful it was! They need to see how much we love our national parks and appreciate their stewardship! I would love to go back and spend a month in Santa Fe… What a special place and as well as Ghost Ranch and Los Alamos.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Yes those are all wonderful places! We do need to show support! Thanks and thanks for watching!

No, it's not boring at all! I loved all the shots of you two lounging, drinking coffee, and working at the beautiful boondocking campsite. Please do a lot more of chilling at beautiful places, and please share it with us :)

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊❤️

We love the Alien Throne too❤

I want to try it look good Gracias Mi amigos

So glad to see you guy back on the road again! We went to New Mexico too in 2020 . Albuquerque/SantaFe and Taos . It is such a beautiful state. The landscape is totally out of the world! That shot of the starry night sky was spectacular! I love sunrise and sunset. So excited to see the next leg of your trip. Utah another spectacular State. Safe travels guys.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We’re always so blown away by New Mexico! We’re excited to be traveling as a family again and super excited to share what we got up to in Utah! Thank you!

We’re glad to see you back in the USA.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We love getting to mix international travel with domestic and we’re glad to be back traveling as a family. Thanks for watching!

Love northern New Mexico. I proposed to my wife on the Falls Trail! I've never seen that trail on youtube yet. Thanks A plus K!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Wow nice! That’s an awesome spot to do it!

So nice to see you enjoying our old stomping grounds in and around Santa Fe. The natural beauty, vistas, blue skies, and loads of hiking were some of the best reasons we moved there in the first place. We are a bit jealous watching you eat all that delicious green chili though. That is one thing we definitely miss living here in Portugal. Thanks again for a wonderful video.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Santa Fe and NM are amazing places! It looks like a great place to live...so does Portugal! Thanks, Bob!

18:24 wow what a shot!

Yay Van Life is back!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We're back!

The adventure continues! The food looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Woohoo! Thank you!

Holy crap! Those ladders were steep.

So glad you are on the road again… we just drove to the Black Hills and back to Wisconsin ! Lots of fun hikes but so much work, we can appreciate your anxiety and effort… thanks for doing it for us. You really seem enjoy each other, and truly happy! Larry and Shelley

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Thanks y’all! Glad y’all had a great trip!

GREAT video! NM is one of our favs. BUT, I have to tease you a bit. Caught Adam saying Rio Grande "river" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Haha yeah just a habit to throw river on the end I guess. Thanks for watching!

I just want to say that I love watching you guys whether you are having an adventure or just hanging out and cooking dinner in the van. Personally, I like videos that just show real life. I follow "The Hollar Homestead" because they are so real and just show real life. I look forward to your many relaxing videos to come.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

We always appreciate your hikes to places we will never adventure to. Your production and video quality,storytelling is always spot on! I find it interesting ancestral Americans were living in caves while in Europe, some at the time were living in palaces. Thanks again for a great adventure! ~Cara ❤

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

It's a pretty crazy contrast when you realize that! Thanks, y'all!

Yay! When I saw you were heading to Santa Fe in the last video, I was hoping you'd stop by Bandalier! I went a couple years ago, and it was such a fun and unique experience! You're absolutely right--New Mexico is totally underrated.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

It's such a cool spot! We love NM!

I didn’t pay attention to that national park but did go to mesa national park and they had houses And ladders in the side of the rocks. I know u will have a nice drive from the Utah border to salt lake. I love that drive I’ve done it in all seasons probably 50 times in the past 5 years as a trucker. 50miles from i15 is a waterfall on the left hand side of the road it’s visible from the road like literally 40ft from the road it is on a curve so u got to keep looking left. I’ve got out and went to it probably 4 times seen ppl ice climb it before too in winter. It has a pin on Google maps I just can’t remember the name of it.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

That drive was spectacular! It’s hide to put the camera down out here!

Wow the views and scenery awesome. Sometimes on an adventure the put your butt in a chair and just look around can be the best. Nice video guys.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching!

Glad to see y’all traveling in the states again! Love your travel guides and use them on the regular! Just got back from Joshua Tree and went to try the delicious Date Shake at Shields because y’all recommended it. 😊

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Those shakes are heavenly!

Food looks fantastic! Eye Watering good!🌶️🌶️🌶️😂. Love me some nature and history, that is the best duo!!! The views!!!!🎉 Happy 5 year birthday Brisket!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

It is a wonderful duo! Thank you! ❤️

Nice to see u back in van…love the stars @ nite & cliff dwellings. I’ve seen others and reminded me of the old old hymn “He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock”. I understand that these dwellings were created for safety as no one could get to them any direction 🇨🇦 ❤

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We’re excited to be traveling as a family again! Cliff dwellings are always to fun to experience ❤️

A&K, something to consider on a smaller scale than Bandalier is Gila Cliff Dwellings NM. Paved road all the way in, an easy hike to the dwellings, and the dwellings are in good shape. Just an hour or so north of Silver City, NM. Great video by the way. Thanks, Steve

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Hey Steve! We’re one step ahead of ya 😉 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoJ2m9GsdtqXibA.htmlsi=VphE2sPOxcK_NgEm We loved Gila and Silver City! Thanks and thanks for watching!

I had a wonderful trip to Santa Fe last June. Because my travel companions and I are older than you guys, we passed Bandolier and instead visited Los Alamos. It was a beautiful town up on a ridge, and although sobering historically (think Oppenheimer) very interesting with some great museums. What a lovely adventure so far! Cheers from beautiful Palm Springs🌴🌵👋🏻

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

We meant to watch Oppenheimer before we hit the road because we knew we'd be going to that area...just never got around to it. Would love to go back and see more! Thanks for watching!

Love Tia Sophias!! Terrific food and service. If you haven't done it yet, you need to visit the Rio Grande Gorge, Chaco Canyon, and Los Alamos. Until next time... Travel safe.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

It was super good! Yes those all on our list for a future trip! Thanks!

I'm so happy that you're back to doing road trips in the US! Our first visit to NM was back in 2003, flying all the way from London UK, where we were living at the time. Since we had to splurge on flights and took a good chunk of our precious holiday time, we've made an *absolutely jam-packed* itinerary to go around NM, UT and AZ in just 3 weeks. Now we are so blessed to be living in the US- so much cheaper and takes only 4.5hrs to reach our favourite places on earth!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We’re glad to be back traveling as a family, but do love exploring other parts of the world as well. That’s awesome you’re in the US and can get around easier! Thanks for watching!

I’ve been to New Mexico over 5 times now and Bandelier National Monument twice. New Mexico really is the land of enchantment. It was fun to relive some of my previous trips by watching this video, thanks :) I’ll be exploring new areas of New Mexico in June while I drive from Kansas to my new home in Phoenix! I can’t wait for it

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

Nice! We love NM and are always blown away by it! Safe travels!

@ndcw918

Ай бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK thank you so much! I would love to see you two explore some more lesser known spots in Arizona to give me some new adventure ideas! Safe travels to you and keep up the amazing videos my friends

The more I see of New Mexico, the more I love it! Someday you should get to Chaco Canyon.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Sane here! Love NM. We were so close to Chaco Canyon, just didn't have time and had enough of the roads haha one day!

When is your cookbook coming out?? Your food always looks so fresh and healthy!

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

Haha if you only saw the boring repetitious meals we eat off camera 😂

I will say it again…you guys are a threat to our budget!! Cool video! 😊

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 ай бұрын

😂 sorry!

I love New Mexico. I spent over two months there last year. I was at Bandalier, climbed all the ladders too. Some of them were a little intense! I've been on some of those New Mexico rutted out dirt roads too!😅

@AdventuresofAplusK

Ай бұрын

We were surprised they just let anyone climb them! With no rangers anywhere to be seen! It’s so underrated in NM!

@danellunderwood7772

Ай бұрын

If you can ever time things to be in Albuquerque for the balloon fiesta it is amazing to see. I went this past Fall. Actually didn't pay for a ticket to get in close to the balloons but there is plenty of places to watch them around town. It was beyond cool! They're just flying and landing all over the place right by you.