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Morning coffee by a quiet creek leads to an alpine hike in Great Basin National Park. We explore the Alpine Lakes Loop, visit Stella and Teresa Lakes, meet a mother deer and her fawn, then descend with sweeping desert views far below.
19.02.2026 19:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A bumpy dirt road, no coffee in sight, and tiny towns flashing by as we cross northwest Utah toward Great Basin National Park. We land an incredible campsite, then head toward Weaver Peak to film CampVue and catch our first jaw-dropping views.
12.02.2026 19:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On our way south, we stop at City of Rocks National Reserve to explore Camp Rock and Register Rock, reading pioneer inscriptions and reflecting on the Indigenous and emigrant history etched into the stone. A quiet, thoughtful pause before the road continues.
05.02.2026 19:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We finally explore Castle Rocks State Park—hiking quiet trails, wandering among towering rock formations, viewing pictographs, visiting a stocked pond, and learning the history behind prairie schooner wagons left on the landscape. A calm, reflective end to the day.
29.01.2026 19:09 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We leave Grand Teton behind and head south through Jackson and over Teton Pass, stopping for Snake River views and California Trail history along the way. The day ends with a quiet night at Smoky Mountain Campground as we make our way toward Castle Rock State Park.
22.01.2026 19:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Fueled by coffee, we leave Gros Ventre and hit forest roads found on OnX Offroad in search of quiet Teton views beyond the park. Misty streams, forest tracks, and one bumpy stretch make for a peaceful off-pavement adventure.
15.01.2026 19:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Heading toward the Tetons! We start the day fishing the Snake River, film campgrounds for CampVue, watch the Tetons grow on the horizon, and finally check into Gros Ventre — learning the meaning behind its name along the way.
08.01.2026 19:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We roll from Yellowstone into Grand Teton for another CampVue filming day! A stop at Headwaters Campground, scenic glimpses of the Tetons, and more behind-the-scenes campground work. 🏕️⛰️
18.12.2025 19:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A full day in Yellowstone! We film NPS campgrounds, visit Tower Falls, take in Yellowstone River overlooks, encounter bison, discover a standing petrified tree, and end the day relaxing at camp. 🏕️🐂💦
11.12.2025 20:26 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We settle into Canyon Campground in Yellowstone, visit the stunning Lower Falls, explore Canyon Village, and wrap up the day with dinner and a relaxing campfire under the stars. 🌲🔥🏞️
05.12.2025 19:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Leaving Virginia City behind, we roll into Yellowstone! It’s a CampVue filming day as we document scenic campgrounds along the route — a behind-the-scenes look at the work behind our big adventure. 🚗🏕️
04.12.2025 19:19 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Rolling south from Glacier through Montana’s valleys and riversides — a peaceful ride filled with winding roads, big skies, and quiet beauty on the way to Virginia City. 🌾🚗
20.11.2025 19:35 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We travel the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road through Glacier National Park, stopping at overlooks to take in its soaring peaks and waterfalls. A day of awe and reflection ends with calm skies over Lake McDonald.
13.11.2025 19:35 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Welcome back to our 2025 Campvue Northern Tour on the Cactus Atlas. In this episode, we leave Big Creek Campground in the Flathead National Forest and make our way around to the east entrance of Glacier National Park.
06.11.2025 19:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Continuing our Montana adventure, we follow forest roads to the Canadian border, soak in views of Glacier’s peaks, and savor the famous huckleberry bear claws from Polebridge. 🏔️🥧
30.10.2025 21:30 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌲 Take the scenic route! We’re offroading Montana’s Red Meadow Creek through Flathead National Forest — winding past alpine lakes, tall pines, and endless beauty. The road ends with a choice: keep exploring or head for the Canadian border. 🇨🇦
23.10.2025 19:01 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Don’t miss this leg of our 2025 Campvue Northern Tour! We leave Butte, visit the Berkeley Pit, then push north toward Glacier. The day ends riverside at Big Creek Campground, fishing beneath Montana skies.
17.10.2025 20:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our Montana road trip continues! We leave Bannack State Park behind, take in miles of western scenery, and arrive in Butte to explore the World Museum of Mining — where history meets the open road.
16.10.2025 19:23 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our Northern Tour takes a haunting turn in Bannack, Montana — a beautifully preserved ghost town frozen in time. Walk with us through old buildings, gallows, and quiet hills that whisper the West’s wild past.
10.10.2025 19:40 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The road unfolds from Massacre Rocks to Bannack State Park — miles of rugged beauty, small-town stops, and open skies. Ride along as we chase history and quiet moments on our journey through the heart of the West.
09.10.2025 19:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Adventure awaits in Twin Falls, Idaho! From breathtaking waterfalls to heart-pounding daredevil history, we’re chasing thrills and natural beauty in one epic day trip. Don’t miss this unforgettable stop on the Cactus Atlas journey!
02.10.2025 19:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Welcome to another episode of the 2025 Campvue Northern Tour on the Cactus Atlas. We’re spending two days exploring Massacre Rocks State Park along the Snake River in southern Idaho.
25.09.2025 19:03 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Continuing our 2025 Campvue Northern Tour, we leave Antelope Island, explore the Paris Ice Caves, get lost on Idaho backroads, spot the Napoleon Dynamite house, and camp at Massacre Rocks.
18.09.2025 19:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our travels take us into Utah’s Great Salt Lake region, where we arrive at Antelope Island State Park. While exploring, we visit the historic Fielding Garr Ranch, encounter free-roaming bison, & take a hike out to the shores of the Great Salt Lake, & discover the unusual bugs that call it home.
11.09.2025 19:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Welcome to our third episode of the 2025 Campvue Northern Tour on the Cactus Atlas. From here we depart Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park where we camped overnight. Be sure to check out the campground drive-thru on our sister channel, Campvue!
04.09.2025 19:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Welcome to our second episode of the 2025 Campvue Northern Tour on the Cactus Atlas. We pick up where we left off last time, on the same day, after we depart the Little Colorado Gorge Overlook. We head into the desert of Northern Arizona, and into Southern Utah.
28.08.2025 19:03 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ghost towns aren’t just ruins—they're time capsules echoing with forgotten ambition, failure, and survival. In this episode, we take you on a journey through some of the most iconic and atmospheric ghost towns of the American West.
27.06.2025 01:35 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Dunderberg Mill off-road route winds through alpine forests, mining ruins, and rugged terrain. Offering stunning Sierra views, rich history, and seasonal beauty, it’s a rewarding adventure for high-clearance vehicles and history enthusiasts alike.
10.04.2025 19:05 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
