Campground and Resort Tour (Plus Escaping the Oregon Smoke)

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My Basic Journey

My Basic Journey

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Thank you so much for being here!
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This was the start of last weeks video where I stayed in a hotel to escape the smoke from the fires in Oregon. I was originally going to give you all a tour of my campground and the resort, but the smoke pushed that back a week. So here it is, I finally reveal my location.
I give you the grand tour of Elk Lake and the resort. I am so grateful to have gotten to live here. It really is so beautiful.
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Check out the resort: elklakeresort.net
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@naomichristian1099
@naomichristian1099 3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear from you. This location is beautiful. Please stay safe.
@serenas8144
@serenas8144 3 жыл бұрын
Tiny water doggo is squeee cute. I just bought my Dodge Caravan Mini Van for my build. It's the same color as yours! Starting my build now, in Ft Lauderdale. Much vanlife love.
@flowerchild7820
@flowerchild7820 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your beautiful life . Tc 💚☘️💚
@ourspecialfamily4159
@ourspecialfamily4159 3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. Excited for your next spot. Your so brave!!
@tinastheoutsider
@tinastheoutsider 3 жыл бұрын
That place is amazing
@charlesrock2746
@charlesrock2746 3 жыл бұрын
Drive carefully and stay safe young lady! My wife and I really enjoy your channel. Love little Joey!
@clayhughes7429
@clayhughes7429 3 жыл бұрын
Love it 😍!!!!!
@suearcher8708
@suearcher8708 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking me camping! I so enjoyed taging along with you and Joey. I don't know how much news you were not able to escape, but apparently the smoke went all the way to D.C.! I live a little bit south of Roseburg OR, (about 100 miles up I5 from Calif,) it was so smoking here our visablilty was less than 100 yards on some of those days. I can't wait for you and Joey's next adventure.
@Dedqw3434
@Dedqw3434 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you are safe out there. Joey is just too cute! Thank you for sharing your beautiful location. Very excited for your new journey.
@sallysmith7032
@sallysmith7032 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you are leaving for your next adventure. Stay safe
@sallysmith7032
@sallysmith7032 3 жыл бұрын
I just reread my comment. It should have said. I really enjoyed watching your videos of the time you spent during the last months of your working in this campground. And that I,can hardly wait until your next adventures. Stay safe and keep us updated,
@laurajphillips5981
@laurajphillips5981 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice place! So where to next!
@larse9999
@larse9999 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place. Glad you had a break from the smoke! Sad that you'll be on your way, but looking forward to seeing more of your adventures. Joey is so cute...he is like the boy version of my 🐕. She isn't fond of baths, but is happy once its over and she is clean. All the best to you on your future adventures.
@lunam6484
@lunam6484 3 жыл бұрын
So bummed that I didn't get to stop by and say hello. I knew where you were in July and wanted to meet you before the season was over. Single mom here with a daughter and little Yorkie puppy. Your video of your van build has given me hope that I could also do the same. I'm so desperate for a change right now. I hope you have safe travels and hope that you venture back this way again some day.
@christinecanavan7333
@christinecanavan7333 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. I agree about how gorgeous that area is! Sad sad sad about all the wildfires. Animals losing their habitats and some even getting burned etc. Just sad.
@hughelvin5509
@hughelvin5509 3 жыл бұрын
great video as usual thanks for sharing your time at your campground, H.
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Always greatly appreciated! ❤
@martasplace6414
@martasplace6414 3 жыл бұрын
Loved your video... I can't wait to see where you are heading next. Hopefully south because it's going to be getting cold in the north, very soon! Good luck. 👍☺️❤️
@mcrwoell
@mcrwoell 3 жыл бұрын
During the best summer of my life I spent a lot of it at Elk lake, and soda creek campground near sparks lake. Feeling so grateful to see video of that area. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us and keep up the good work!
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
I love it here!
@lindac7146
@lindac7146 3 жыл бұрын
I was concerned for your well-being during the fires. I’m glad you’re safe. Best Wishes.
@lovinglife4962
@lovinglife4962 2 жыл бұрын
🙋🏽‍♀️Sweetie and Our Lil’Buddy Joey💗I’m so happy you took a break on your lungs and got a room 👍🏽👍🏽. Thank You for the information on that camp grounds 👍🏽👍🏽noted for my van 🚐 life traveling in the near future 👏🏽🙏🏽💓. I’m sooooo excited too for where we’re going next 😜,so let’s finish packing and let’s go 🚐🦴🥗🥗🫖
@AlysterGynn
@AlysterGynn 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I love your films. Thank you so much.
@platodomingo5503
@platodomingo5503 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely place. Thank you for your videos.
@tinabeane
@tinabeane 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you got to escape that smoke, just so bad out. Bath time for Joey!!!! Really pretty area, and so much to see. Will save the video and if I get up that way will check out the more secluded beaches. So happy you were able to work there, awesome first camp host gig.
@maybenot9449
@maybenot9449 3 жыл бұрын
Can't believe summer is over already.... I hate winters here in Illinois. Its getting cold here now. Excited for your next adventure!
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Me too! I'll be in Illinois for a few weeks, but will be leaving before the negative temps and snow! 🥶❤
@maybenot9449
@maybenot9449 3 жыл бұрын
@@MyBasicJourney i was supposed to leave next month so I didn't have to be here when winter hits but things never turn out like we hope them too. Its annoying too cause my van is ready to go but my kids are not ready for me to go. Oh well hopefully by January.
@angiecollazo8454
@angiecollazo8454 3 жыл бұрын
Great & beautiful place where you worked at. Stay safe!!!
@415sassyfre
@415sassyfre 3 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful
@lflorro
@lflorro 3 жыл бұрын
Been thinking about you...so glad all is well. Looking forward to our next journey!!
@teresitap5778
@teresitap5778 3 жыл бұрын
Take care little sis, we're in Seattle & the smoke was terrible here too. Excited for your next adventure!💕
@gemini5579
@gemini5579 3 жыл бұрын
New subscriber love your videos and of course Joey! Please keep them coming at least once a week 🙂
@horrornerdsam5683
@horrornerdsam5683 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I can’t believe it’s already time for you two to leave! I feel like I just watched the video of you arriving! Thanks for sharing your incredible summer with us.
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
❤❤Thanks, Sam!
@allisonblair6254
@allisonblair6254 3 жыл бұрын
I'm Allison in Vancouver BC and the smoke had been bad for a few days but has cleared up .. Joey is the cutest sweet pea
@joannmitchell8371
@joannmitchell8371 3 жыл бұрын
I'm JoAnn from Sacramento County, CA. I forget what clean air smells like. Even today, more smoke. It has been so thick that the air tastes like smoke. I am so glad you were safe during the fires. I really enjoyed the beauty you showed us in your videos. I love Joey. He is now one of my "KZfaq" pets. (favorites that is). Now that you are done for the season I'm sure you are glad to be done, but in a couple weeks you may miss the area you stayed in. Soooo, now where to? I'll be watching to see. Love your work. See you down the road (on KZfaq). Joi
@Pumpkinheadexpress
@Pumpkinheadexpress 3 жыл бұрын
Gonna miss hanging out and good luck on your journey! Gonna miss lil joe. Stay safe my friend and maybe i will see you on the road sometime! Bye!!!
@gladyswilson6479
@gladyswilson6479 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that campground is beautiful. Thanks for showing it to us. I am looking forward to seeing your next adventure.
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gladys!
@robertphillips3893
@robertphillips3893 3 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful area. It is to bad you have to put up with the smoke. I went to Banff in Alberta Canada the second week of September. The smoke was coming up there and you couldn't see much because of it. I was going to stay another day but left because it just wasn't fun. I am happy you get to move on, but I can see why you would want to stay there. Safe travels!
@patricak2952
@patricak2952 3 жыл бұрын
HAWAII loves Joey💞🌺🤙
@shannacraft4099
@shannacraft4099 3 жыл бұрын
🌼 I loved your video and I marked your campground on my map. I also noted that it will probably be full. I did find out there are free camping places in that area and noted that as well. I hope to start my journey in the very near future. Stay safe!
@gg4774
@gg4774 3 жыл бұрын
Awww bittersweet ending, such a gorgeous place! Can't wait to see where you and Joey end up next. Thanks for sharing all that great footage.
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@amyfollmer1412
@amyfollmer1412 3 жыл бұрын
Elk lake is beautiful.I enjoy your gorgeous outdoor adventure!!! Stay safe!! Love Joey!! Hearts.
@amyfollmer1412
@amyfollmer1412 3 жыл бұрын
Love and hearts
@marisolsunrises9567
@marisolsunrises9567 3 жыл бұрын
I love your van!!! I love your channel. I stayed near your area a month boon docking in my RV!
@daphnekuzminsky3850
@daphnekuzminsky3850 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I can’t believe how fast the 4 months went by! I’m excited to see where your journey takes you next! Also... hi Joey ❤️
@gloriouslifeonwheels3621
@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my. I never even heard if this place before and now it is on my must do list!! Inwoyld really like to check out the Elk Lake resort and the Point Campground. It sounds like the campgrounds are closing for the season. Is it still possible to camp in the area at all or too late? Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot.
@Justmario262
@Justmario262 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta relax a little sometimes. It’s good you guys got out of the smoke.
@robertdragoff6909
@robertdragoff6909 3 жыл бұрын
My summer, as it was, was spent indoors. Your videos gave me as real a summer as I could get. I enjoyed peaking over your shoulder as you explored around the camp where you worked. Hope you had a great summer. Just wondering, what are you planning to do next?
@MariafromthePhilippineIslands
@MariafromthePhilippineIslands 3 жыл бұрын
I never knew you camp in the paradise...😍😍
@cliveashley9364
@cliveashley9364 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 😍❤️ video fr Jamaica island 😎 Caribbean
@ashleylynn6811
@ashleylynn6811 3 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos of you and Joey you all r so cute
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@anjichurch4406
@anjichurch4406 3 жыл бұрын
Wise choice I would’ve just had a mellow lazy day too
@lindalawrie148
@lindalawrie148 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Chantel, I have been checking every day, because you didn't post for a while. I was worried about you. It was a good move to get out of the smoke. Try gargling with warm water and a teaspoon of salt. It was good to keep your location secret. You never know what crazzies lurk out there. Good luck with the rest of the year. It will start snowing soon, so head South maybe. I'm going into Summer here. And one last thing - the "Bros" in the coffee shop is pronounced "brothers". Stay safe stay warm. Good luck. Granny Linda
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
I've never heard it called Dutch Brothers in the 4.5 years I've lived in Oregon. It is always called Dutch Bros, even by the baristas! Thanks, Linda!
@pjdemario1328
@pjdemario1328 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour! That area is absolutely gorgeous. Glad to hear you & Joey are staying safe 🌞
@breathedeep
@breathedeep 3 жыл бұрын
Very excited to see where your next path will take you. Glad to see you are safe. The smoke is no joke and hope Joey is ok as well. ❤️❤️💪🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@sharonwilson9725
@sharonwilson9725 3 жыл бұрын
And you are about the "realest" sweetest young lady adventurer I have EVER come across...had to watch you 2x's!!! ❤ Lookin forward to see you & Joey next time....
@breenajackson5234
@breenajackson5234 3 жыл бұрын
The experience has been breathtaking! I've enjoyed watching your journey, now I just can't wait for you to get back to us safely and give you a big hug and Joey a big kiss!
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Only a couple more weeks before I'm there!! ❤
@graystone3048
@graystone3048 3 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous place! Yes you are quite fortunate to have stayed there. I’m gonna miss videos from there but look forwArd to seeing what’s next for you and Joey. Winnie (my pup) says she’s also anxious to see what’s next! Lol
@daizymae5148
@daizymae5148 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Idaho and the smoke was soooo bad.
@aniassantiago6445
@aniassantiago6445 3 жыл бұрын
Stay safe out there sis. Good to see u and Joey are doing ok. Was thinking bout u 2 this week w all the fires in ur area.
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you! ❤
@sheraleeGothBarbie
@sheraleeGothBarbie 3 жыл бұрын
Wow so funny. I live in Redmond and love it here. The lakes up there are beautiful. You need to go to Cultus lake. There are 2 lakes...big and little Cultus and my favorite is big Cultus lake. If you are in the area hit me up and I can show you around. Thanks for staying here in Oregon. Hope you do come back. Sorry about the smoke. Fire season here can be super bad.
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
I've actually lived in Oregon for a while. I was in Eugene for 4 years before this. Also I loved Cultus! We checked out the resort and the day use. We also drove through the campground. I don't think I went to little cultus, though. ❤
@sheraleeGothBarbie
@sheraleeGothBarbie 3 жыл бұрын
@@MyBasicJourney central oregon is so beautiful. I don't ever want to leave unless it's for the beach lol. Stay safe in your travels.
@vanlifewithleannaanddevon8436
@vanlifewithleannaanddevon8436 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, my witchy senses told me you were there! I came across Elk lake when I was researching places for us to camp this summer and something told me you might be there! Beautiful place!
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Lol! 😂❤ It is truly beautiful!
@joniwallace8973
@joniwallace8973 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful location! Are short bus skoolies allowed?
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are! Up to 36ft. The website has that info of what could fit on each individual site. Some say tent only, but a mini schoolie could fit in all of them!
@susieturk1
@susieturk1 3 жыл бұрын
I love those doggie after bath zoomies. Go Joey. Zoom clean🌲
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
It's so cute! Haha
@jamessherman7570
@jamessherman7570 3 жыл бұрын
Hey it's just great to Stay inside and enjoy your time off in AC movies and a shower.. Really nice place to spend the summer glad things worked out for you on your first time living in a van.. Happy travels
@IVElmendorf
@IVElmendorf 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah was getting worried cause you hadn’t posted in a couple weeks with everything going on out there! Stay safe! I can’t wait to make it out to Elk Lake!
@lindahopson5003
@lindahopson5003 3 жыл бұрын
Joey did not look like he wanted a bath.
@BusMaxx
@BusMaxx 3 жыл бұрын
I know I’ve said it before, but the area you were staying looks absolutely amazing. Nothing close to that where I am. While you do have to move on from it, you’ll always have the memories of your time there. Excited to see what comes next
@twocampinggurus5555
@twocampinggurus5555 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice place to camp. I hope they get the fire under control soon stay safe. We are located on the east coast in Maine and the smoke has made it over here. Thanks for sharing. We just found your channel and will be following along.
@castle6660
@castle6660 3 жыл бұрын
6:06 I legit laughed out loud lmfao😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 You are awesome.
@rmnpeacenluv9824
@rmnpeacenluv9824 3 жыл бұрын
You and Joey had a gorgeous place for 4 months! I'm anxious to see where you go next. Somewhere south?? Much love, ♥️🚐✌🐿🐾🍃🌲🐺
@houseofburbs9627
@houseofburbs9627 3 жыл бұрын
I had gotten you some Halloween sticker to send you. I don't have envelopes so I won't get them out to you before you leave. I will donate to a blessings box and try to get you some other stickers once you are at your next location. Safe travels!
@TY-mx9fr
@TY-mx9fr 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it? What is the name of the campsite you were working at? I bet it was the Best Summer of your life! You go girl. Love Joey, give him a kiss for me. There is nothing wrong with taking time just doing nothing, especially when you are forced too? Enjoy your time to yourself. Stay safe and God Bless
@lindalawrie148
@lindalawrie148 3 жыл бұрын
Oh. That's funny. Bros is short for brothers. So anytime you see a company eg Beares Bros it is always said "brothers". But that's in South Africa. America makes rules up as it goes along - and I mean this in the sweetest possible way. :) stay safe
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it totally is short for brothers, but you still say "bros" for this instance. I agree, though, American English makes it's own rules. Lol It's also common slang to call someone your "bro" even if it's not your brother. I.E. "Yo, what up, bro?!" Lol (:
@evianwahter
@evianwahter 3 жыл бұрын
You can almost monetize woo
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
I'm monetized! You only need 1,000!(;
@evianwahter
@evianwahter 3 жыл бұрын
@@MyBasicJourney right I knew that, I'm excited for you fr
@2345678902345671
@2345678902345671 3 жыл бұрын
Poor Joey! That sad face!
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
I know, right. He really needed a bath, though! Did you send me a box covered in sailor moon stickers??
@SunflowerGirlRV
@SunflowerGirlRV 3 жыл бұрын
I don't see the links to Where you've been staying
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
I got it now! Lol Thanks, Kristine! I completely forgot to add it in the description!
@SunflowerGirlRV
@SunflowerGirlRV 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!! And yes I went to link u provided..it IS booked up LIKE U SAID
@SunflowerGirlRV
@SunflowerGirlRV 3 жыл бұрын
@@MyBasicJourney Yvw
@proudchristian77
@proudchristian77 2 жыл бұрын
Gosh baby , that's not good for you ! Please be careful with that ok .
@audradurkee1435
@audradurkee1435 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you that you had a great summer and so excited to see where you go next! I'm sorry your last week was all smoke, we had it bad up here in Portland too. Just wanted to pass on a cool website, since you are interested in seasonal work. It's coolworks.com and it's seasonal jobs all over the country. I live in a house and car camp on the weekends, but I go on this site all the time and daydream!
@MyBasicJourney
@MyBasicJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll have to check it out!(:
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