Yuma RV Adventure: Imperial Dam, American Girl Mine & Valley of the Names 🚐🏜️

Embark on an unforgettable RV adventure with us as we explore the stunning desert landscapes of Arizona and California. 🌵 Our journey begins at the Imperial Dam LTVA, where we set up camp and take in the breathtaking surroundings. Next, we head into Yuma to Yuma for some unusual shopping and to stock up the wine cabinet.
Join us as we return to boondocking at the American Girl Mine, one of our favorite camping spots - and you won't want to miss one of the highlights of this trip - a visit to the Valley of the Names, a vast and creative landscape where countless visitors have left their mark. 🪨 Witness the stunning rock formations and unique messages that sprawl across the desert floor.
Finally, we'll cap off our adventure with an unforgettable pop-up concert in the desert hosted by ‪@TheBorderHookups‬ 🎶☀️ Get ready to dance and enjoy the music under the beautiful desert sky.
Throughout the video, you'll experience the thrills and joys of RV life, from camping in beautiful locations to exploring new destinations and creating lasting memories. 😊 So, buckle up and join us on this incredible journey through the heart of the American Southwest!
Contents:
0:0 - Start
0:26 - Heading to Imperial Dam LTVA
7:52 - Senator Wash and Yuma, Az
13:43 - American Girl Mine and Valley of the Names
18:44 - Border Hookups Concert
We met a bunch of new friends on this trip, including the youtube channels ‪@BrokenDreamsReborn‬ and ‪@ChasingOurSunshine‬ And of course the main reason for this itinerary in the first place was the awesome music of ‪@TheBorderHookups‬ - huge thanks to them for doing this pop up concert
We license our music through uppbeat.io, and artists featured on this episode - in order of appearance - are:
* Early Spring - Simon Fowlar
* Dance with Me - Asher Lee
* Gone - AK
* Candlelit - Jeff Kaale
* Family - Infraction
* Slow Wave - Tranquilium
* Sinking Feeling - Yeti Music
* Impossible - Iros Young
* Washed - Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound
* Featherlight - Sky Toes
* Angelic Silhouette - Sky Toes
* The Gentleman - Hey Pluto
* The Mocker Redux - Joe Montague
* Blossom - Corals
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share our video to help support our channel. 👍 We appreciate your engagement and can't wait to bring you more exciting content in the future! 🎉

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  • @TheBorderHookups
    @TheBorderHookups2 ай бұрын

    Great video you guys! Thank you for the shout out! So pro!!!

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful concert - looking forward to this fall! Safe travels (and venues!)

  • @ChasingOurSunshine
    @ChasingOurSunshine2 ай бұрын

    The drone footage of the area was absolutely breathtaking. It was awesome to connect with you and we really appreciate the shout-out. Looking forward to crossing paths again in the future!

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks guys it was great meeting you and we look forward to hopefully crossing paths when the desert cools down again! Safe travels in the meantime :)

  • @Logan7P88
    @Logan7P882 ай бұрын

    Awesome stuff guys, that commentary is very well done. Thanks for taking us along! - Tyler & Jessie 🎉

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey guys - great to hear from you! We miss you guys what are you up to these days? Thanks for the comment and hope to run into you again soon!

  • @CaliforniaTravelVideos
    @CaliforniaTravelVideosАй бұрын

    Very Nice, Thanks for sharing! We love the Boarder Hookups too!

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you - it was a great time and the concert was perfect. We need to get our tickets for Romp it Up still. Maybe we will see you there! Safe travels

  • @Nomadiccamping
    @Nomadiccamping2 ай бұрын

    We loved the LTVA No cell reception down by the water

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! You are absolutely right and we should have mentioned the cell reception there. Starlink was fine of course. Really appreciate the comment - happy camping :)

  • @kennybee2517
    @kennybee25172 ай бұрын

    Great video! Really loved the views of the Colorado River with its aqua blue beauty! You two find the nicest places to visit! ❤️

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Kenny - glad you liked it and appreciate you leaving a comment! Take care :)

  • @Donkern621
    @Donkern62126 күн бұрын

    Imperial dam ltva is a great place to spend the winter, me and my dogs spent 6 months there this last season, Everything you need in one LTVA Hot showers, water, flush toilets 😁 trash and dump station disposal, Cristian center has Mail Service 😆 Yuma is only 20 miles away, Lakes, Rivers,Trees 🌴🌵 Love It 😍

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    25 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! We got the same impression even though we were just there for a short while - we really liked it! Safe travels maybe we will run into you there someday !

  • @marthacamacho2653
    @marthacamacho26532 ай бұрын

    Hi Bob and Dang. It is so great to see you are out and about traveling. I always enjoy watching you both. Yuma, looks like you had a great time. I always love going out on day trips after we parked our trailer, are other comfy home. Your outing was very interesting as always. Your expiration of the area was great. Love your drone footage. Really nice, the river color was beautiful. I'm glad you both enjoyed the concert and made some new friends. Hope you're both well and always look so forward to watching you both.. God Bless you both Summer is coming, and I always think of the wonderful trip we took. Thanks for sharing what we always loved doing. Your friend Martha ❤️

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Martha, it's so good to hear from you. And we are so happy we can help to revive some of those memories for you... We keep you in our thoughts as we travel, thanks so much for your support - Bob and Dang

  • @thewanderingshores
    @thewanderingshores2 ай бұрын

    We have spent several winters at Imperial Dam but having that drone gives you such a great new perspective on how amazing that spot is. We have never camped down on the beach but that water can rise and fall in a few hours, it's pretty cool to see. The valley of names was amazing, great drone work.- Wander On- Kyle and Michelle

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey guys - thanks for dropping by! We first got the idea to visit Imperial Dam from talking with you guys - we were hoping you might still be there when this was shot but I think we were a week or two late - oh well - next season for sure! Take care and enjoy your time with family - we are following along on YT :)

  • @CampingforfoodiesKimHanna
    @CampingforfoodiesKimHanna2 ай бұрын

    Love this video Bob and Dang! We totally enjoyed the @TheBorderHookups at the Grand Design Quartzsite rally. Can't wait to see them again. Happy travels to you guys this summer!

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much - we had a blast there too and it was great meeting you guys. We Look forward to more great food tips from your channel - we are going to need to get creative on our Alaska trip :). Safe travels and see you laster this year :)

  • @melodyassaro
    @melodyassaro2 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this. Chasing Our Sunshine our good friends of ours. Still waiting to meet Broken Dreams Reborn. Have heard so much about TheBorderHookups but haven’t heard them yet.

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Melody, we really appreciate your comment. Hope maybe next season we can all meet up, and maybe even catch a border hookups concert! Safe travels :)

  • @JoesRandomReviews101
    @JoesRandomReviews101Ай бұрын

    Great review Bob, I love the way to narrate your videos, especially the view from the drone. Yuma is on our bucket list. Big thumbs up 👍. Cheers Joe 😊

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much - we always appreciate hearing from you. Hope to see you there one of these days! Safe travels in the mean time :)

  • @JoesRandomReviews101

    @JoesRandomReviews101

    Ай бұрын

    Your very welcome. Yes, we would love to see you there one of these days. Safe travels, Cheers Joe 😊

  • @robynbychak5742
    @robynbychak57422 ай бұрын

    Thank you guys for such a fun video…. Bob cracks me up. Oh my gosh the aqua water rivers were so beautiful. It felt like I was riding with you and I learned a few very interesting things. ❤

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Robyn we really appreciate the support. See you soon :)

  • @1bobbylarue
    @1bobbylarue2 ай бұрын

    Made it to my back yard.. nuther great vid guys.

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    And a wonderful back yard you have! Thanks for watching and the comment 🙂

  • @joemontague217
    @joemontague2172 ай бұрын

    We should went there too looked like fun have a safe trip home

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Joe! Great to hear from you. I know we talked about you guys might come down but i think something came up. Next year! I was thinking about you during this video as i put the music credits in the description. Do you have a side hustle? (See second from last song credit ...). Safe travels to you guys and we will see you next winter!

  • @blazingnewtrailz
    @blazingnewtrailz2 ай бұрын

    Great video Bob and Dang! Love the choice of music and the drone footage is spectacular! Especially at Valley of the Names. So cool! We love Mexican food as well and look forward to sharing a meal with you. Take care! 😁

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the encouragement - it really is a pretty place. We will definitely need to catch up when next winter and find a good Mexican restaurant! Till then stay safe :)

  • @blazingnewtrailz

    @blazingnewtrailz

    2 ай бұрын

    @@bobanddangsjourney- sounds like a plan! We'll look forward to it! 😃

  • @VanDoghies
    @VanDoghies2 ай бұрын

    Another excellent video with great voiceovers and aerial shots :) Yuma is def on our list to explore soon (might wait until Fall tho). Love the wine tour idea too

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Guys - we agree to stay away from Yuma for the next 5 or 6 months! Unless you want to 'prove' your van (not!). ... Let us know if you come down later in the year maybe we can meet up:). Safe travels!

  • @wondererschasinghorizons
    @wondererschasinghorizons2 ай бұрын

    We haven't been to imperial dam yet, looks amazing. We loved staying at American girl mine! Another great video! Oh, and impressive leveling...lol..gotta do what you gotta do! 😅

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks guys! We liked imperial dam and will work that into our future travel plans. The leveling was fun indeed! Safe travels and hope to meet again soon :)

  • @caayora
    @caayora2 ай бұрын

    Yo también hubiese pagado extra por estar cerca del agua, sin duda!

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you , yes we felt the extra money was well worth it. Thanks for the comment and safe travels!

  • @Bartonsrving
    @Bartonsrving2 ай бұрын

    That's what we like about the west all the public land to camp on. Wow $15 a night that's in our budget🙂. That is some sketchy leveling. Was to hoping see Dang make Asian food when yall pulled into the Asian market. Have a good day.

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks for the comment! Really appreciate the support. Yes we thought about adding the Asian cooking but we had the steaks already. She made spring rolls and they were awesome - not the fried kind but the ones in a rice paper wrap. We will include that next time. Happy camping to you and keep up the great videos!

  • @justramblinaround
    @justramblinaround2 ай бұрын

    Hey great adventure we cant wait to visit Arizona i lived in Arizo a 5 years and we have friends and family all over ao want to go when we can spend some time. Both spots were great felt bad u had to use all the wood blocks to gwt even but nice spot! Loved the rock area that was so neat all the drone footage in the whole video was excellent as usual. Omg I always love your meals you cook looked great and the mexican place looked yummmy. U know when you arrived at the last stop I thought it was Joel u were standing and visiting with thats so funny then u mentioned chasing our sunshine at the campfire we are good friends with them they guested on a video and we are going to meeting up and traveling with them in the fall they are wonderful people. Lucky u concerts are so fun when camping! Great job!

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment - it was really a great time - if you guys can manage this next winter definitely come down to AZ. I think you will meet a lot of people you know and probably a lot of your viewers too!. That was the first time we meeting Joel and Deb - we had seen them on youtube but didn't even know they were going to be at this event. Thats the fun thing about travel isn't it ? Anyhow we will see you on our way to AK in a few months :) Stay safe!

  • @lannyandroxanneadvantures2546
    @lannyandroxanneadvantures25462 ай бұрын

    I can't count the times I left something attached to the Van only to find them still on. Not sure how they stayed on, but they did. Beautiful footage of that area. I'm using an Ruko f11 for training, but I can seem to find my drone footage. Thanks Bob and Dang

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks for dropping by! I'm usually good when packing up but sometimes I get distracted:). Take care!

  • @distilledfreedom1840
    @distilledfreedom18402 ай бұрын

    Ya'll are still down there? Come March the desert is far too hot for me.

  • @bobanddangsjourney

    @bobanddangsjourney

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi, thanks for watching and commenting ! This was actually filmed a while back - we are just slow to produce our content - trying to get better :). Agree with you that March can get hot in the desert. I think this took place early in March and it was not too bad fortunately - but you never know how it will be at that time of year. Happy Camping :)