BEST 10-mile HIKE in Virginia | Let’s find out // Mount Rogers // Grayson Highlands Camping

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • WE DO OUR BEST TO SHOW YOU WHAT A VAN CAMPING EXPERIENCE IS REALLY LIKE FOR US... THE SOUNDS, THE SMELLS, THE WORRY AND STRESS, AND THE REWARDS FOR TAKING A RISK.
    2 SENIORS HIKE TO THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT ROGERS IN VIRGINIA AND WE'LL NEVER BE THE SAME! Come along with us as we share this entire experience. Best word to describe this trip... PERFECT! Perfect weather, perfect timing, perfect camping at Grayson Highlands, perfect hike and most of all... a perfect experience in the high mountains of Virginia as we hike from Grayson Highlands State Park to the highest peak in VA, Mount Rogers along the Appalachian Trail.
    We were not sure we could make it to the top and once there we were not sure we'd have enough time to make it back down the mountain but we are glad we did it.
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    Poteat-tos Breakfast Tortillas
    Ingredients
    Flour Tortilllas
    Butter
    Peanut Butter
    Nutella
    Bananas
    Strawberries
    Preparation Steps
    1. Prep Tortillas
    2. Lay flat on cutting board
    3. From the center slice to edge (middle to 6-o'clock)
    4. To left of cut put peanut butter
    5. Next fruit
    6. Next more fruit
    7. Last quarter section put Nutella
    8. Starting with first section fold over fruit 1
    9. Fold fruit 1 over fruit 2
    10. Then fold Nutella section over this
    11. Cook
    12. Griddle or pan to medium heat
    13. One Tsp of butter down
    14. Place tortilla down and move around in butter
    15. Flip when bottom is golden brown
    16. Take off when other side is golden brown
    17. Notes/FYI
    18. Do not press down while on griddle
    19. Keep toppings away from edges of tortilla
    Bang Bang Chicken With Veggies and Rice
    Ingredients
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 1-inch cubes)
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    1 teaspoon paprika
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
    1 ¼ cups (290 g) mayonnaise
    ⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
    2 teaspoons Sriracha, (or more to taste)
    2 tablespoons honey
    Rice
    Onion
    Zucchini
    Red Bell Pepper
    Preparation Steps
    1. In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts, oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat the chicken. Allow to marinate.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well. This will make about 1 ¾ cups bang bang sauce.
    3. Pour half of the sauce into a separate bowl and set aside to use after the chicken has been cooked. Use the rest of the sauce to brush evenly over the chicken.
    4. Cut veggies into equal size slices
    5. Heat griddle to medium
    6. Chicken down for 2 minutes
    7. Start adding Bang-Bang sauce over chicken
    8. Cook your rice
    9. Add veggies and cook
    10. Remove chicken and allow veggies to get high heat for 3 minutes
    11. Plate and serve
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 441

  • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
    @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  3 місяці тому +10

    Thanks for all the humbling comments. We appreciate you. Be warned though we had to remove some spam replies just now. If you see a reply form something that has telegram in name IT IS NOT US!

    • @raybetts3795
      @raybetts3795 3 місяці тому

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I just did.

    • @lindashaw1723
      @lindashaw1723 3 місяці тому

      Great video loved it all the horses where grest

  • @johnlindley121
    @johnlindley121 3 місяці тому +5

    I like it when you play your guitar and sing us a song

  • @lxl8093
    @lxl8093 3 місяці тому +3

    Bazinga. Love the video and the long hike.

  • @FromShetoMe
    @FromShetoMe 3 місяці тому +3

    What a beautiful hike on a beautiful day with beautiful people. ❤

  • @annsmith6772
    @annsmith6772 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga you play very well! Glad you felt better the next day .that was a long hike! Enjoy your videos every week,

  • @SueFletcher-k4r
    @SueFletcher-k4r 3 місяці тому +2

    Congratulations on your hiking accomplishment! Beautiful video! My absolute favorite part was Owen singing.

  • @johnwilliamson9453
    @johnwilliamson9453 3 місяці тому +2

    And a musician...never knew!

  • @karenrogers6149
    @karenrogers6149 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA!!!! I think my favorite parts were the ponies. and Maggie smiling while sitting in the Toto basket! So cute!

  • @papananalunasadventures
    @papananalunasadventures 3 місяці тому +4

    Bazinga! Our favorites parts were seeing you two surrounded by wild horses and Owen singing! We watch every single one of your videos to the very end! Thank you for sharing them all! ❤

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for always watching and of course watching until the end on this one.

  • @rustyr6404
    @rustyr6404 3 місяці тому +2

    Good video. Thanks

  • @jenniferrobinson9474
    @jenniferrobinson9474 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! Seeing the wild baby horses was my favorite part. So sweet and beautiful!

  • @EKKOdocker
    @EKKOdocker 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA! That hike was beautiful and what serendipity to get to have a moment with the wild horses. We may head up there in August and ride the Creeper Trail too.

  • @jwoutdoors8384
    @jwoutdoors8384 2 місяці тому +1

    BAZINGA! We honestly enjoyed the entire video! Just as we do with all of your videos. You never let us down when it comes to being sincere and just genuine watching you just be yourselves is what we truly enjoy. Oh, and Maggie! This is Jack and Rachel. We had the pleasure of meeting y’all at Tomoka in Jan 2023. We enjoyed an evening bike ride and sunset with y’all and Maggie. You say thank you for watching well I say Thank you for bringing us along on your travels. You continue to inspire my wife and I to get out and live our best life.

  • @hbjtf
    @hbjtf 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga🎉

  • @susancrane9207
    @susancrane9207 3 місяці тому +3

    Bazinga! Loved the beautiful views but listening to Owen sing was our favorite. ❤

  • @stevebailey3047
    @stevebailey3047 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga!!!! The Horses and Owen singing are our favorite parts.

  • @bpmcalist
    @bpmcalist 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA love the hike with the horses!

  • @lynnolson7045
    @lynnolson7045 2 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! Loved Owens singing!

  • @timmcintire7542
    @timmcintire7542 3 місяці тому +2

    Cool video as always and we got an Owen tune too! A big old BAZINGA!

  • @dave4nier
    @dave4nier 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA! We enjoy watching your travels, started watching when we were planning a trip from Mass to Florida and were researching state parks...starting with St Andrews. The serenades are always a nice surprise....were you in a band before? I started out as as a machinist and retired as a CNC programmer in 2023. But since I was a teenager I played in bands, I play keyboards. I retired from that on New Years Eve, a few weeks before everything shut down with covid. If you are ever passing thru Massachusetts and need a place to camp for a bit, we live in Western Mass, and have plenty of room. A few times each year we have campouts with our friends, usually Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends and have 4 to 6 campers in the yard. Keep up the great work! Dave and Cher

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Owen has played in several bands since high school. Later in life he played as a one man band, playing drums with his feet, guitar, harmonica and singing… it was a show.

  • @MarkZajac-oh5ci
    @MarkZajac-oh5ci 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA ! wild horses and boom boom chicken 😊

  • @charlenesullivan2620
    @charlenesullivan2620 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA! Loved seeing all the vistas on your hike, the horses and ponies, the cooking. All of it!

  • @WeberIMayRoam
    @WeberIMayRoam 2 місяці тому +1

    That trail is gorgeous! I need to make my way to that trail, BAZINGA! Oh, and also... it's great to see an RV couple that isn't spry 20-somethings, out doing amazing hikes and treks! Seeing you climb that big ass rock on the way down was a WIN for us old folks!

  • @babsshaffer2652
    @babsshaffer2652 2 місяці тому +1

    So glad you got him that guitar-and so glad he played it for us! We take ours everywhere in our Revel and play every day but it’s a hobby for us, not a career.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      I’m glad I got him that guitar too, now if I can keep him playing.

  • @philjackiebauer3389
    @philjackiebauer3389 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA! We loved all of the variety in your video, from the bike ride, to the hike, to the wild horses, to the campfires, to cooking at the campsite, to Owen playing the guitar and singing. You are an inspiration to us and great entertainment on a relaxing evening when we are in between our camping trips.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate you watching.

  • @Cricket-vh4rw
    @Cricket-vh4rw 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga. Love the new format. Favorite part were the baby ponies. 😍. Thank you for doing this. Also loved the serenade.

  • @cjfergi
    @cjfergi 3 місяці тому +2

    Okay, Bazinga. Sorry I asked the question before I watched the whole video. You were at Grayson on my birthday, June 9th. A great video. We love you guys, but we love Maggie just as much.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      That is fine, I was just looking back to see when we went. We got really lucky with all the rhododendron blooming.

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047 3 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful views! The ponies were beautiful too! That little rust color baby horse reminded me of another rust color baby horse that got the zoomies on the trail. I was watching John & Amy a few yrs ago. They were filming the beautiful view from inside their tent & all you could see was a rust colored flash fly by their tent & then it would flash across the front of it again. They were rolling. They came outside and saw that precious baby horse zooming everywhere. It was the cutest thing ever! Great video! Don’t think this one is going to flop! ❤

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      That would have been awesome to see one of the ponies have the zoomies. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jlg0077
    @jlg0077 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA! Love to hear MR. Owen sing and play. If I were as talented as him I would be singing and playing a tune in every video. Loved it !

  • @susanclay3692
    @susanclay3692 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga❤❤ Fantastic video. But this must have taken you days and days to edit! Thank you for the gift to us!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      It it take long to edit this one but we didn’t want to leave anything out mainly for our own personal reasons of being able to look back and experience it again.

  • @gracegarden1
    @gracegarden1 2 місяці тому +2

    See! This episode is a winner! You were worried for nothing. And it is a great episode that deserves every view you get! Bazinga for hiking with horses! Peace & Prayers.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      It was a long one and you just never know how a video is going to be received when you do something different. Thanks so much your continued support.

  • @deborakendrick1667
    @deborakendrick1667 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video!
    Always love when you give us a song.

  • @sheilarounds5286
    @sheilarounds5286 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video. Loved Owen singing and playing the guitar. It was the best. The whole video was great. Thanks for sharing

  • @brianwalter687
    @brianwalter687 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA BAZINGA. Your campfire serenades are always a fun surprise. I tracked you 3 down many moons ago from your 1 man band videos to your fishing videos and finally to here. It's cool that Maggie lets you share what is now kinda her channel :) Happy Tails back at you!

  • @donaldshultis7885
    @donaldshultis7885 3 місяці тому +3

    Hey guys, we've been following you all for about 3 years now and love your videos. We've even camped in your footsteps on some of our trips based on your recommendations.
    Tonight we watched this video and think it was absolutely epic, the hike, the horses, the chicken dinner and Owen's singing stole the show. I have to say we were thoroughly entertained throughout the entire video. You both inspire us in the way you look out for each other, love one another, plan your trips and activities and also how maggie is involved.
    Keep them videos coming guys.
    Best wishes to you both and continued success.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind comments. It is so much appreciated.

  • @ElizabethHague-fh1nk
    @ElizabethHague-fh1nk 3 місяці тому +2

    Of course we watched until the very end! We couldn't tear ourselves away! Great video. You ought to win a prize for that one. The views, the horses, the flowers, the photography, the songs - impossible to choose just one favorite part.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words, and for watching until the end on this long one.

  • @JillYounkin-es4fc
    @JillYounkin-es4fc 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! Loved it all, but especially the views and the ponies on the trails!

  • @lorihouston8538
    @lorihouston8538 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! All the ponies.

  • @leeb6758
    @leeb6758 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! Another beautiful video. Loved the ponies!

  • @kathrynsummers2607
    @kathrynsummers2607 3 місяці тому +2

    What amazing views, the ponies, the rhododendrons, the countryside, just breathtaking! Thank you for taking us on your journey!
    Quite the hike!

  • @rv2travel
    @rv2travel 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! My favorite part is the natural way you record and present your material. It looks effortless! It is so easy to watch your video's. You two are what I strive for in life and our travels. Thanks for sharing.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your kind words and it makes us happy that “natural” is the way the video is betrayed.

  • @jimenneking7156
    @jimenneking7156 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA!! Love Owen’s music and the views on the hike were pretty cool too!! Thanks for the videos. My wife and Imlook forward to them each week. We are one of your 8 year veterans. You are the reason we own a Travato!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for sticking with us so long… much appreciated. Hope you are enjoying your Travato.

  • @johndagricola
    @johndagricola 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA Owen and Lynn! My favorite moments were you walking among the horses on your way down. We travel regularly down 77 to visit our son in Florida. This will make a beautiful stop to rest and take in the mountains😉

  • @AngeHage5677
    @AngeHage5677 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA. Love the video. Especially the singing and playing at the end. Owen singing "I'm so lonesome...." just perfect. My husband and I did that hike backpacking. I thought we were never going to make it back my feet were killing me sooo bad. It is beautiful there though.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      I’m glad we are not the only ones that had achy feet. We do need to get in better shape. Thanks so much for watching until the end.

  • @oplatt17
    @oplatt17 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! Watch your video every week. This one was great. I loved the wild horse.

  • @sippingwithsmalls7952
    @sippingwithsmalls7952 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA. Great video. Talented. Thank you.

  • @Kathy_N1960
    @Kathy_N1960 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! Loved the hike, horses, and the campfire music!

  • @michaelbecnel63
    @michaelbecnel63 3 місяці тому +2

    Kudos on that hike. That might be my favorite VTL video...really loved that hike. It's a little longer than we normally do but my wife said we can give that one a try. Happy Trails 🐕 Bazinga

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      It was a long one for sure not something we normally do. We do thank you for watching.

  • @Wonderfully_Me
    @Wonderfully_Me 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA!!! Our Favorite part was you serenading us. That was soothing, relaxing and jammen. Thank you to you both😊
    God bless and safe travels❤

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing you favorite part and for watching until the end. God bless you too.

  • @thetravelingkites
    @thetravelingkites 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA! The new format was great! It is impossible to say my favorite part. I loved it all! The hike was really nice. We will have to try the recipe. And Owen’s singing is always a treat, but this was the best I’ve heard. Thanks for bringing us along. ~Randy

  • @ArleneKorth
    @ArleneKorth 3 місяці тому +2

    Stunning photography and content!

  • @swansodi
    @swansodi 3 місяці тому +2

    I really enjoyed this one, looks like a great trip!! BAZINGA!!!

  • @linettemilles9881
    @linettemilles9881 3 місяці тому +1

    BAZINGA! If you’re playing…I’m smiling, watching & enjoying! Thanks Owen!!!
    Also a thumbs up on that hike! It was beautiful and the pony’s were a nice bonus!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment. We appreciate you watching until the end.

  • @juliecarey1909
    @juliecarey1909 3 місяці тому +3

    Bazinga!!! Loved everything about this video! The views, the wild ponies, the dinner recipe and the campfire serenade! Awesome video!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☺️☺️☺️

  • @ArleneKorth
    @ArleneKorth 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga!

  • @stevenbryant8382
    @stevenbryant8382 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga , liked about everything, the hike with all the horses Maggie getting excited when you came back and the music at the end was great.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for commenting and we appreciate you watching until the end on this long one.

  • @JasonWicklund
    @JasonWicklund 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! You had an epic day! I love living in Virginia!

  • @michaelcox6559
    @michaelcox6559 3 місяці тому +1

    Bazinga! Of course we like your video. We love them all! Thanks for the recipe, the hike and the ponies. Loved the singing too.

  • @careymeek9450
    @careymeek9450 3 місяці тому +1

    Owen and Lynn, being with you two and Maggie through your videos is just a warm place to be . This video made my eyes water too. And Lynn you are so right, the vistas are beautiful and spectacular. Owen please keep serenading us at the campfire. You are so talented. Wish I could pop in a cd or stream your music. Anyway, BAZINGA! Love you guys.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your kind comment… and we appreciate you watching until the end.

  • @lorilake7613
    @lorilake7613 3 місяці тому +3

    BAZINGA! I loved this format. It totally relaxed me after all that happened in our country yesterday, on July 13. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

  • @William2N
    @William2N 3 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful! Great long hike!

  • @acwindsor
    @acwindsor 3 місяці тому +3

    Bazinga! Loved the whole thing. After a hectic week, sometimes you just need something peaceful and beautiful. We appreciate you guys!

  • @mikefarrell5996
    @mikefarrell5996 3 місяці тому +2

    Well done on a strenuous hike. Enjoyed the tunes too.

  • @David-jo4gt
    @David-jo4gt 3 місяці тому +3

    BAZINGA Good Video! Favorite parts were the wild horses and your singing. Nice to camp with y'all and see you in sweatshirts and around a camp fire. It was 102 degrees today. It gives me hope for the future. Happy tails and safe travels.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому +1

      It is a great place to escape the heat. It’s been really hot here too, but not 102. Stay cool.

  • @karifletcher5294
    @karifletcher5294 3 місяці тому +1

    BAZINGA! I loved the songs by the campfire! ❤

  • @wanda6626
    @wanda6626 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga!! We enjoy all of your videos. The hike, cooking, Maggie and the songs at the end were amazing.

  • @anitabillion
    @anitabillion 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA!!! We are blessed to live not far from the Grayson Highlands State Park, as well as gaze at the north side of Mt. Rogers from our deck in VA! Watched all the way to the end reading your insert and found myself touched emotionally with a bit of watery eyes! Love ❤the pure genuineness of you both, it’s so refreshing! (Enjoyed our musical treat too!)

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому +1

      You are very blessed living in such a beautiful area. Thank you for your kind words.

  • @ladikmk
    @ladikmk 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA!!! Really, really enjoyed this video. Loved seeing all the Azaleas and Rhododendrons in bloom on the Trail, and those beautiful ponies too. The mountain views were simply breathtaking. Will definitely be trying the Bang Bang Chicken (or sub with Shrimp) and the breakfast tortilla seemed like it would make a great dessert, as well as a yummy breakfast. Thanks for serenading me good night Owen. You can sing us a song every week. :) Happy Tails to you too - safe travels & be well.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing your favorite parts and we appreciate you watching until the end.

  • @DragonflightAdventures1
    @DragonflightAdventures1 3 місяці тому +3

    BAZINGA! Loved the horses and flowers on the hike and seeing part of the AT. And your realness , and Owen singing, and food. . Ok , liked it all. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      You are so welcome and thank you for watching especially until the end on this long one.

  • @Crrichmond2
    @Crrichmond2 3 місяці тому +1

    BAZINGA! What a great video! You guys are truly awesome, I know it takes a lot of time to make these videos for us, but y'all are ROCKING IT! Love the long videos. I would say I have more than one favorite part, but the horses are at the top, the views and seeing Maggie so excited when you come back. Thank you for the delicious meal ideas also. Owen, you crack me up, I just wanted to get up and dance. Please play more often you are amazing at it.❤ until next time, keep climbing, singing, and having a blast!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому +1

      Aaah. Thank you. Glad you're loving the longer videos. We won't do everyone of them this long but we like them too and when we look back on older ones it's the longer ones that make us "feel" more like we were there again.

  • @pattyk8594
    @pattyk8594 3 місяці тому +2

    Yay, my favorite UA-cam Channel is camping and hiking in my stomping grounds - Virginia! I'm so happy you gave Grayson Highlands another try! I remember a few years ago you left early because of the rain. I'm very proud of you both for hiking to Mount Rogers! You did great! That is a great hike and you captured the essence of it so well in this video, with the views and the wild horses. And yes, at the summit, it's in the woods, so the best views are well before that. An 8 mile hike in the mountains will seem so much easier now that you did this one. Congratulations Lynn and Owen! :o) One more thing. . . when i go on a day hike, I only take 2 bottles of water, snacks, toilet paper (just in case) and a few extra ziploc bags to pack out my trash. Your bags seemed really heavy and maybe you would have had an easier hike with lighter back packs. I'm sure you all figured out what works best for you by the end :o)

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  3 місяці тому

      We appreciate for your kind comment. Thank you for the suggestions on what to pack. We are learning and that helps, our packs were not really that heavy, our coats and blankets are light weight and took most of the room. I do think it will get easier the more we do longer hikes. Looking at all the great hikes in Virginia for our next adventure.

  • @barbaraspiecher4084
    @barbaraspiecher4084 3 місяці тому +1

    Enjoyed the episode so much, and the music was awesome. Felt like we were sitting around the camp firer with both of you

  • @deangraboskey2564
    @deangraboskey2564 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA...BAZINGA...BAZINGA.

  • @kateyhaun1804
    @kateyhaun1804 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga. My favorite part was all the wild ponies . What a great hike & video!

  • @TomFord-f2c
    @TomFord-f2c 2 місяці тому +1

    BAZINGA! Owen, really enjoyed your music at the end. Something new or at least in a while. Great voice and guitar playing. A mellow ride watching this video. Tom

  • @danielsmyth2646
    @danielsmyth2646 3 місяці тому +2

    Great documentary video!

  • @whtisit
    @whtisit 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA!!! I luv luv ALL your videos! I love the diff places you visit and info U share. I luved seeing the horses as well as the wildflowers!! ThankU 4 sharing! God bless U!!🙏🏽🌻🚙🐾

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for watching until the end and we appreciate you sharing your comment.

  • @JasonWicklund
    @JasonWicklund 3 місяці тому +2

    Glad you got to see some of the rhododendrons in bloom!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      We were lucky to be there at the right time. Thanks for watching.

  • @meritaraleigh5920
    @meritaraleigh5920 3 місяці тому +2

    Baking!! Hey guys, 5 stars 🌟 loved this video, awesome content thru out. My favorite part was watching the colts follow you down the path. Horses can sense a good natured person like dogs can and they showed no concern at all. Not sure if you have this in your packs or not but if not please add a ace bandage and disposable ice pack in case of a twisted ankle. Your food looked delicious and enjoyed your campfire singing. Thanks again for taking us along. Happy camping 🏕

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому +1

      We did not have ace bandage or ice pack, thanks for the suggestion, we will add that to our list for next time. We appreciate your comment and watching until the end.

  • @BentonShirey
    @BentonShirey 3 місяці тому +2

    We ride our horses here with friends from South Carolina over the 4th of July week. The video is great, but does not do it justice- absolutely stunning views.

  • @MacDowra
    @MacDowra 2 місяці тому +1

    Bazinga, we really enjoy Owen’s Musical Moments

  • @302Walks-z4g
    @302Walks-z4g 3 місяці тому +3

    Bazinga! We loved the entire episode! Thank you both for such great shows.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      You are so welcome and thank you so much for watching until the end on this one.

  • @LoveReignsX5
    @LoveReignsX5 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! I love this format. That hike was epic. You all are in my top 10 UA-camrs.

  • @Loriannlafond
    @Loriannlafond 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA! We loved it! We loved all of it!

  • @pattir9681
    @pattir9681 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga. I love all your videos. ❤

  • @sandrasevcech690
    @sandrasevcech690 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow you're are so talented. Love listening to you play and sing. My husband 5I both enjoyed it. We love you guys

  • @rm7095
    @rm7095 3 місяці тому +2

    Wonderful location! Another terrific video folks. Owen you a very nice voice. Cannot wait for your next adventure.

  • @lauragarmon6969
    @lauragarmon6969 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! I loved the hike and campfire times, including the singing. This was another great video!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kind comment and watching until the end.

    • @lauragarmon6969
      @lauragarmon6969 3 місяці тому

      @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle we can’t help but to see all your videos to the end! They are interesting, inspiring and informative.

  • @mconner4043
    @mconner4043 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA!!! I did this hike in 2018. Got off the AT on my way back somehow and added an extra 2 miles!! The ponies are obviously the highlight of this hike!! I also enjoyed taking a long break on top of one of those boulders. That is a beautiful location to camp.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      It would be an awesome place to camp on the trail. I hate when we make mistakes that adds miles to a hike but sometimes they are a blessing too.

  • @MikeEllington2024
    @MikeEllington2024 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga! Love the cooking and the music!

  • @onelifelivinit7493
    @onelifelivinit7493 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga. Been watching you a long time and love all your videos, but this one was so special and beautiful. We loved all the nature and recipes and especially Owen sharing his wonderful talent with us again. Fantastic job. Love you all.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your kind comment. We felt very blessed for the way this trip came together we could not have ask for a better time.

  • @wendyrobertson-c6m
    @wendyrobertson-c6m 3 місяці тому +2

    I'm soooo glad that you're taking us along with you. I'm no longer able-bodied to do any kind of trail. My absolute favorite thing in the world was early morning hikes. Wheelchairs and trails very seldom make a great combination. Your video hikes give me the ability to to see the things I've been missing for almost 2 years. It's been a tough row but with practice I might get the ability to roll with it. Keep up the great work ya'll !!!!! Happy trails and safe travels to you and Maggie too!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad you are able to go along with us. Keep practicing and I hope you are able to get out there soon.

  • @jodyhoffman6836
    @jodyhoffman6836 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video! You guys are a true inspiration. Owen, sing for us more!

  • @GAFisherman
    @GAFisherman 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazonga! Love the format and hike. The wife and I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Although you do sneek one in on other days. Don't worry, we'll know. Thanks for posting.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to watch this one until the end.

  • @doreengardner2849
    @doreengardner2849 3 місяці тому +1

    Owen: so glad to hear ya sing! Beautiful music!!❤️
    Lynn: wonderful hike. You are so adventurous!!❤️
    This is probably my favorite video!!! You just make us feel so at home with you. Travel on!!❤❤

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      Your favorite???? That is so cool! Thanks for letting us know that.

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow! That's some hike! So rugged in places! Love the horses, flowers, scenery. I suppose that hike will let you know your limitations. Happy Camping 🏕 😊🦶🦶🦶

  • @s.h.3495
    @s.h.3495 3 місяці тому +2

    Bazinga and Happy Tails to you also! Thank for the great music at the end!!

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому

      You are so welcome and thanks for watching until the end and for leaving us a comment.

  • @raybetts3795
    @raybetts3795 3 місяці тому +2

    I really enjoyed the video tonight. The part with the horses was amazing. And I was going to suggest that you do some of your music in the videos, and I got my wish. Love the Robert Johnson turn and the Hank classic. If I hadn’t met you in the parking lot of Zion in Greensboro years ago, I probably wouldn’t be watching this video. Glad I did. Safe travels, Ray.

    • @VANTREKKINGlifestyle
      @VANTREKKINGlifestyle  2 місяці тому +1

      I’m also glad we meet years ago and we both appreciate you taking the time to watch our videos. It would be great to reconnect sometime.

  • @togethersomewhere6911
    @togethersomewhere6911 3 місяці тому +2

    BAZINGA!! ❤️. Loved the whole video!! Thank you for making such an enjoyable episode!

  • @jimlawrence6657
    @jimlawrence6657 3 місяці тому +3

    Bazinga. We enjoyed the whole video. Thanks.