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4wdexpedition
United States
Приєднався 26 вер 2018
Capturing my excursions through the Loess Hills in western Iowa and the Sandhills of central Nebraska. These areas have a unique beauty like none other. Only the Yellow River valley in China rivals the Loess Hills and there is no other place on Earth like the Sandhills. When I’m not on an adventure locally, I’m searching for remote areas elsewhere throughout the country to explore. My operating platform consists of a trail-ready 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon equipped with a roof-top tent and most of the essential overloading gear….it’s a work in progress!
During all my adventures I will be capturing footage of the beautiful places I find, my experiences along the way and will share them with you here on my UA-cam channel. I love open country, being outdoors, hiking, visiting historic sites, tracing the footsteps of my ancestors, overland camping, photography and creating original music…..all these things you will find throughout my videos.
During all my adventures I will be capturing footage of the beautiful places I find, my experiences along the way and will share them with you here on my UA-cam channel. I love open country, being outdoors, hiking, visiting historic sites, tracing the footsteps of my ancestors, overland camping, photography and creating original music…..all these things you will find throughout my videos.
B3.5 | Custer National Forest, MT
Custer National Forest in south-central Montana is a spectacular, wide open area between the Tongue and Powder rivers. Originally native American land, still deserves both respect and protection. It's absolutely beautiful! If you want solitude and a quiet campsite....this is the place!
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B3.4 | Bighorn Mountains, WY
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One of the most beautiful mountain ranges there is in the USA! Taking Medicine Wheel Passage (hwy ALT 14) over the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming is breathtaking!
B3.3 | Union Pass Road, WY
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One of my favorite back country roads! Union Pass Road takes you over the Wind River Mountains in WY.
B3.2 | Flaming Gorge, UT
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I spent three days at Flaming Gorge, UT just to kick back and relax.
B3.1 | Bison in Custer State Park, SD
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I passed through Custer State Park on my way to WY and MT this year. Caught these gentle giants out and about!
SC3.1 | My 2011 JKUR Build
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Here's a short rundown of all the purchased and custom modifications I've done to my 2011 JKUR. PURCHASED MODS 2.5” Rubicon Express Lift Kit Teraflex HD Tie Rod & Drag Link Kit (with adjustable front trackbar) Teraflex Monster HD Rear Adjustable Trackbar Teraflex Front Big Brake Kit (with 13.3” slotted rotors) Teraflex Rear Performance Big Slotted Rotor Kit Teraflex Brake Master Cylinder (with ...
LH1.5 | Jeepin' On The B Roads
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Spent the last full day of winter touring the Loess Hills B road circuit through Harrison and Monona counties, with my neighborhood buddy!
SC2.1 | My Favorite B Road
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Clearing a downed tree on my favorite B road near the old town of Orson, IA.
B2.1 | Above My Campsites
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Two of my favorite campsites from my 2023 overland trip.
LH1.4 | A Beautiful Fall Day, B Roads and Deer Hunters
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It never gets old driving through the Loess Hills of western Iowa on a clear, cool, fall day in early December. The old B roads offer tons of secluded dead ends and little hollows throughout the blankets of timber. I tried out a BOYA external directional mic for the GoPro Black 7....it lived up to the task! It was December 5th, 2020 when I took this drive. Apparently it was opening day for shot...
LH1.3 | Charles Larpenteur and the Death of Makes Cloud
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I’m naturally drawn to the beautiful Loess Hills in western Iowa. Standing on top of the high bluffs and looking out across the Missouri River bottom is something I will never grow tired of experiencing. I’ve always known about Charles Larpenteur, the man that settled near Little Sioux Iowa…….the fur trader and his native American wife Makes Cloud. It wasn’t until I read his memoirs “Forty Year...
SC1.1 | On Location With Lugnut
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I've been out in the Loess Hills of western Iowa, capturing video for the next couple of episodes I'm working on. While moving about and landing my drone, I captured some clips of my reliable 2011 JKUR (Jeep), Lugnut. So, thought I would share this short clip with everyone and let you see the set of wheels that takes me out and brings me home on all my adventures!
LH1.2 | Monona County, Iowa - Preparation Settlement 1853
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I finally captured video of my favorite area in the Loess Hills of western Iowa. Since a young boy this place has captivated my interests and curiosity. Knowing that my family settled in this part of the country, farmed the land, raised a family and endured hardships from the youthful years of our country has had a profound impact on my life and who I have become. I hope you enjoy the beauty of...
Warbonnet Hike
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Just a few miles northwest of Toadstool is the site of a battle that took place on July 17, 1876 between the 5th U.S. Cavalry and around 300 Cheyenne. Buffalo Bill Cody was a scout for the Army during this battle. This battle resulted in the death of a warrior named Heova'ehe (Yellow Hair) and took place just three weeks after Custer's defeat at the Little Bighorn River in southern Montana.
Toadstool Hike
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Toadstool Geologic Park is one of several unique landscapes in Nebraska. It's located near the southern portion of the Oglala National Grassland in the northwest corner of the state. As you walk through the park, you get the sense that you're on another planet.
LH1.1 | B Roads and a Point of View in Western Iowa
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LH1.1 | B Roads and a Point of View in Western Iowa
E1.3 | Flaming Gorge Dam and the High Plains of Wyoming
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E1.3 | Flaming Gorge Dam and the High Plains of Wyoming
E1.2 | Open Roads to Glen Canyon and Monument Valley
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E1.2 | Open Roads to Glen Canyon and Monument Valley
E1.1 | Shoshone National Forest to Devil's Playground
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E1.1 | Shoshone National Forest to Devil's Playground
PART 2 - Shafer Canyon & White Rim Roads
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PART 2 - Shafer Canyon & White Rim Roads
PART 1 - Shafer Canyon & White Rim Roads
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PART 1 - Shafer Canyon & White Rim Roads
I call it Americas Woolly Mammoth 🦣🦬
So much to see in the area. Rapid City is the large city nearby and then Mt Rushmore is up in the Black Hills just southwest. Custer State Park is very close as is Crazy Horse Memorial (huge and still not completed). Further south is Wind Cave Natl Park. If you (or your kids) are into mammoths, a little farther south at Hot Springs is the Mammoth Site where the fossils of the Ice Age are being actively dug out and researched. Back up to Rapid City and east on I-90 and Badlands Natl Park is not far off the freeway. I’m not from SD, but it’s a great place to visit.
Beautiful. We have Bison where I live.
I need and want to go to South Dakota…
Best State Park in America (and i am from Michigan).
Beautiful creatures
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I hear ya, brother! Ever checked out the "Country Church" south of Soldier? My grandparents were the caretakers there for 50+ years.
GREAT video! My Aunt and Uncle (Ruby & Bill Hebb) farmed on Oak Avenue all their lives.
Tree Burr Oak ??
I’ve been there many times. But I can’t figure out where you are in relation to main areas of the park. Wish I could I may be there tomorrow. If roads aren’t flooded
@@larryjohns5516 Head north out of Pisgah for about 5 miles, then turn left on Peach Avenue, you’ll see the old settlement sign just a couple hundred feet on your left. You can’t miss it.
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Wow, nice! It's great to have some background information and history of this beautiful place.
Must be America's best kept secret -- not another car in sight on your drive. Amazing stretch of country roads. I had no idea Iowa was this beautiful. Keep up the good work!
Enjoyed this video very much. Ever stumble on any waterfalls in the Loess hills??
Charles Larpenteur led an amazing life, from the sadness of his children's death to the adventure of meeting so many Native Americans during the fur trade. Thanks for this beautiful video!
What state is this?
Western Iowa.
Can’t really see much with the side cameras.
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks
Well done, 4wdexpedition. I do a self-study of early North American Mountain Men and Trappers in my spare time. .I've come across Charles Larpenteur name a few times as an indirect reference--- though he exist (as an adult) a bit after the time-line I tend to concentrate on for my own personal work. Regardless, to have exist at that time, no doubt, had to have been a tough life, indeed. Very poignant life.That said, I really enjoyed your presentation. The footage of the terrain was a real treat. Please let us know if you learn more about the whereabouts of Makes Cloud. BTW, LOVED the opening music. Very beautiful. Reminds me of the opening to the film, 'The Hired Hand' (Peter Fonda and the late, great Warren Oates). Peace.
Thx @michaeldean9338! Glad you enjoyed it. Will do on Makes Cloud.
I have worn out a lot of tires on country roads. And lots of film.
Thoroughly enjoyed this!
Man, I'm currently doing my own exploration of Harrison, Pottawatomie and Mills. This is amazing! I'm headed out to these roads next week!
Add Monona county to that list!
My family was at Preparation. One couple was married there.
I'm just finding this treasure of a video. I am a descendant of Charles' brother, A.L. Larpenteur. This is a wonderfully done documentary
What’s the name of this road? For example, Maple St or like 250th Ave. I’d really like to drive down it.
Fulton Ave.
This is a wonderful video. I too love exploring back roads. I live in Monona County along the Loess Hills.
I’d like to come out there sometime. Where are these roads?
Western Iowa, Harrison and Monona counties.
@@4wdexp went out there last weekend. Enjoyed it quite a bit too
I have visited Charles last resting place and live near where Fort Vermillion would have been. I have to say this was very well done. Thank you! I wouldn't doubt that Makes Cloud rests on one of the highest bluffs above his homestead or perhaps anonymously near him at Fountainebleau. Charles was a good friend of Theophile Bruguier the French decent trader at the mouth of the Big Sioux river that is now Sioux City. Bruguier now rests near War Eagle on the bluff overlooking the Missouri at Sioux City.
I live very near here and knew exactly where you were driving. Thank you for this beautiful video. I photograph this area all the time.
Thanks for your video! I'm researching Preparation and you've filled in some blanks for me. Zion's Harbinger mentioned the death of Johnson Lane, but he's not buried in the Preparation Cemetery - I wonder if he's buried on that hill. Thompson's idea for communal living wasn't original - other groups including some Mormons, the Amana Colony, Icarians, Hutterites, tried communal living. One source called the creek "Jordan" - which goes with references to Preparation as Zion or Mount Ephraim. Beautiful country!
I live 15 miles from here and have never heard this history! What a wonderful video! Thanks so much !
Love the drone shots of Murray Hill!
I’m so impressed! I learned so much from this. I live near Charles’ homestead, and often drive on the road named after him. Beautifully done!
Take in the beauty of mother nature
Where is this located? I’d love to go there
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I am not sure of this one but a very similar Rd. Exist near Glenwood, IA. Take Levi Rd. South from town, stay on it until it turns to dirt, look for Pathfield Rd going left. B maintenance own risk road, but a very scenic two miles.
I grew up here
This is interesting history. I grew up here. ❤️
Thank you for this! We share the same Great Great Grandfather and love for this land and its history. Zaida Perrin Swain was my Grandmother and the daughter of David Perrin. As a boy, I was fascinated with her stories of growing up in a farmhouse located near to Preparation cemetery, where our Great Great Grandfather is buried. My sister Kristine Lehan told me about your youtube and the story about Charles B. Thompson adds a fascinating and colorful chapter to our family history.
Kyle Stewart Glad you enjoyed it Kyle! My Dad knows your grandmother and I recall my grandmother (Anna Perrin) talking about her great aunt Zaida when I was growing up. Thx for the comment!
Kyle Stewart Correction, Zaida is my grandmother’s 1st cousin!