Glad youtube pushed this channel. I would not have found it on my own. I live in Washington and love seeing the places that I can not get to anymore. Thanks

I grew up going to Millersylvania State Park with my parents on our church's almost weeklong "summer school" This was in 1965,1966,1970 was my last year we used this fabulous park. There was a lodge that was the mess hall, with a full fledge kitchen, dishwashing station, seating for 130 people. The kids usually held classes outside, or in one of the girls bunk houses down below. My mom was one of the cooks, and I usually volunteered washing the dishes, because I knew how to run the machines. There was afternoon swimming, or a hike into the woods. There was a wide open space with seating so the guide, a father who loved the outdoors would tell us stories. There was a evening hike, we brought out flashlights, got lost, was overdue to come back and the rangers had to come looking for us. What a Night that was. We got to see stars, trying to find our way out of the woods, hear spooky noises, and the calm voice of the Ranger when they found us. The bunk houses had 8 canvas rope tied bunks, that you first tightened the ropes, or you fell thru. The bunk houses were down the hill, (problably it was flat, but at that age, it looked like a hill) The girls were off to the left of the lodge, the boys were off to the right. There was a restroom with showers, on both sides of the building. Down below the lodge, was several piles of driftwood, where we could climb around, over and under, and it was a spot for those musically inclined could play the Saxaphone, play guitar, or the flute. It also had a Fire Pit, but, we were not allowed to light. No one had an extinguisher. Those were good time. I need to make a road trip, to drive thru to see that place again.

Millersylvania is the only state park with a beer garden. It's a little cabin in the woods open Memorial day-Labor Day.

I’m gonna be honest with you! When your Winnie conked out, I lost interest in your channel, bec I’m an RV enthusiast! There was a chunk of your car camping life that I missed out on completely b (but never once did I unsubscribe from you)! It was such a big delight watching you make that tomato soup & grilled cheese sando…and then that very nice looking breakfast the next morning! It made me realize the four major boxes your channel checked for me, that I missed so much : RV life enthusiast, great chef, Sci Fi fan, and awesome personality! Welcome back buddy…can’t wait for the more intense cooking you’ll be doing this coming Spring/Summer 🖖🏼

I'm sure you've learned this, but if you back up so the cement parking stop is under your van you won't have to step over it. I'm glad I found your channel. Your rig is absolutely beautiful. All the rest of us mom's love that you find water for your mama. I also must have water where I camp.

I highly recommend another state park in southwest Washington. Seaquest State Park. If you haven’t been there, it has some great hiking trails through some tremendously impressive old growth forest, plus it’s adjacent to one of the Mt St Helen’s visitor centers and a wetlands walking trail. You won’t regret it.

We're van campers south of Seattle, too, and love finding your channel today. We'll be watching more!

This is the video I've been waiting for! It's so good to see you out in your new RV enjoying yourself. Best wishes for many adventures in the future, and thanks for taking us along.

The yellow flowers you were seeing are Skunk Cabbage. They have a slight skunk smell. Parts of the plant are edible.

Millersylvania State Park brings back memories. I lived in Centralia in the 60s, which is about 15 miles south of there. In junior high I spent a fair amount of time at Millersylvania during the summer. I never spent the night there, but groups of kids would talk somebody's parent into driving us out there in the late morning and we would spend the day walking the trails and swimming in Deep Lake. Then another parent would pick up up in the late afternoon. The park was really busy on warm summer days even back then. You mentioned Rainbow Falls State Park, which is on Route 6 between Chehalis and Raymond. I also used to go there every year for a big family reunion of my mom's fathers side of the family. That typically drew 80-100 people (mom's dad was one of 13 kids). Those flowers are Western Skunk Cabbage. Wow, getting out of Seattle looks like it is crazy now. I have driven from Seattle down past Millersylvania many, many times and it never took more than about an hour and 15 minutes to get to the Maytown exit from Seattle in those days. In the 70s I used to stay on surface streets to the east of I5 at least onto Beacon Hill or down the rinier valley. That was 40+ years ago, but even then I5 traffic often moved slower than surface street traffic. From Queen Anne I would have jumped on Denny and gone up to Broadway, then Broadway south to Boren, Boren past where it changes to Rainier, then onto MLK Ave S until the south end of Boeing Field where I jumped on I5. When I was last in the Pacific Northwest I completely avoided driving in I5 because of the traffic. Old highway 99 is quite a scenic drive once you get south of Tacoma. I remember it from the 50s (before I5).

Only two pieces of bacon? Come on brother you’re making me look bad. I eat two pieces of bacon while the other bacon is cooking.

That is such a sweet rig!

It is sooo good seeing you back and at them Go Jedeye!!!!!

David, I never knew black enrollees worked for the CCC. I always heard about the CCC, and it's role with early construction of parks around the nation. However, I never have heard anything about the black enrollees. That was very interesting, and I'm glad you shared that fact with us on your video. Awesome video!👍👍👍 Take care brother!

I’m looking forward to the RV Jedeye guide to camping cooking.

Enjoyed video. Loved the music 🎶

Really nice to see you enjoying your new to you rig...... I kinda thought that Winnie looked familiar ......that grilled cheese looked delicious .....

So excited for this first trip! WHOOOOOOO!

Thx for adventure and history lesson. ❤

Love finding a new channel when it's fresh and positive

Great trip! I love camp breakfast! So glad it turned out well!

So happy to see you on the trail again,looking good waiting on your gourmet meals. Never seen anybody make homemade tomato soup before, but I expected that from you.😊👏🏽

I was a kid when I use to go there loved riding bikes thru trails all day ..

Skunk Cabbage! Enjoyed the video. You are a natural! Enjoy

A great first outing, simple and beautiful. ❤

Millersylvania is a go to for decades living in Tacoma. The beer garden is sooo worth a return trip. Late summer the plums bloom on the trail and man. Love the content

Great channel, thank you for taking us along!

Thanks for sharing. Good to see you back in your element. Meals look delicious by the way.😊

OooooWeeeee I could taste that meal🎉 here in Atlanta Ga ❤ Lol thanks ❤

Looks like a beautiful park. Great hike. The rig really suits you. Nice to see you out and about again. Stay safe. 🌸🌷🌼🌺🌹💐

It’s great to see you in another RV. That state park looks great. Great video and history lesson!

I just cannot tell you how happy I am for you! Awesome new adventure with your new rig. Great park as well for your first trip. Its been a long journey getting back to the RV life. Looking forward to the next episode!

Best spot in the forested area is spot 131. There’s no power to it, but I don’t mind that it’s a corner spot and it just tends to be a little more private than the others. Also, one spot on one side is or seems to be permanentlyleft out of commission so you only have somebody on the other side of you and with it being on a corner fairly private. Right across from that is the bathroom.

I’m so happy for you. Things are looking up. Grilled cheese and tomato soup looked delicious.Better look out. Neighbor smell that food will be knocking on your door.

Great video! You were in my neck of the woods, about 20 minutes north of me. We’ve been there many times for a quick get away. 😊

David, That day we all have wished for you is finally here: RV camping with your new rig.🎉❤ That bench at your sliding door entrance looks like it's in your way. Was it an issue for you? That soup looked ridiculously good! 👍 I'm going to make some for myself. Thanks for sharing a longer video on your first trip. Take care brother! Sealander

You have, and I mean this positively, the sweetest demeanor, kind of a nice break from the “bros””dudes” and “dawgs” I usually watch. Stayed at Millersylvania this winter and woke up to a surprise 4 inches of snow. 😳. Fortunately it slushed up quickly because we were leaving that day and they decided to close the park. But it’s definitely a very nice park.

Wonderful‼🥰

Great video, 🎉congratulations on the new RV have fun.

My grandfather served in the CCC in Pennsylvania so it has a special place in my heart. Thanks for sharing!

Love your new rig...and always you cooking camper segments. Warm weather will surely bring many swimmers to this park.

I love that you film the water for your Mom. I always get hungry when I see your meals! Almost at 10k subs!😊

That RV looks amazing !! Cheers from France !

Wonderful video. The park is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Made your soup and grilled cheese last night. It was delicious - thanks for the inspiration!!

Well done mate. In a few weeks you'll have a routine and much will be 2nd nature. Florida is in that aggressively bright green phrase. We have already lit the fuse for Summer 😎

You're a joy and I just discovered you, and I subscribed. Looks fun and congratulations on your new Rig.

You should try Ike Kinswa state park if you haven’t yet. It’s on the shores of Mayfield lake.

I love your Whooo! Great intro!

Just found you and it is great to see your videos to areas that i know.

Very nice rig! Love the tree motif near the stove.

As a kid I grew up going to that park I lived just down near the park in mossyrock, I remember having an Easter event as a kid, that Bridge is Amazing thoe.

Hey... how are you? I've watched all of your videos & have enjoyed each one. They keep getting better and better. Thanks for sharing. Be careful 🌹stay safe 🙏🏾 love 💜 ya' and God bless 😇

Tomato soup looks super yummy 😋 thanks for sharing your meal & this is my first video of yours 😎🥳🙌🏻

Camp there all the time and it looks like you are in fact probably in space 244, 245, 246? it was the state park that caught my eye for this video! Thank you for posting it!

Thanks for adding the history component. Contra to some, it really does matter.😊

I grew up camping at Millersylvania State Park. For 50+ years. I remember when where you are parked at used to be the baseball field. I could tell you stories. Love Camping there.

I’m glad the rain didn’t hinder the hike or the peace and tranquility. Nice getaway!!

glad the winnebago didn't give you ptsd!!

Fellow Seattle area van camper here. Just stumbled onto your channel and looking forward to catching up on your travels. Loving the Jedi play😊

We went to this park many times when my father was alive. He took us camping many times to many places in the NW. My step dad brought their 5th wheel (26’) and we drove our older class C there. A few other siblings came with their rigs and we camped in the open area. Dad (step) took a wrong turn and took out his bathroom window with a tree in the wooded areas before he was able to get to us. Be careful driving the bigger rigs in the forested campground. The lake was packed when we were there. A lot of inflatables and swimmers and rental units out on the lake.

Loved the entire journey though this video… the traffic… the GPS wonky’ness …the rv initial setup… the home made Tomato soup! 🍲 Saw that secret ingredient “Old Bay!” I’ll have to try this one myself!!! Beautiful Hike, History and Water shot for Mom!!! Also, grateful for the “indoor bathroom” !!! Congrats and keep enjoying yourself! ~Big C in the DP 📢 ::: Air Horn 📢 ::: ::: Air Breaks! ::: 🚌🚌🚌

You got that right...Life Is Good!

This was fantastic! So good to see you back at it! I will say, it threw me for a loop when I saw “the death star” sitting there… 🤣

So happy the rig is working out for you! As navigator, Siri is drunk sometimes. I like to do google maps before we go to unfamiliar territory and "drive" the route in spots with street view. I have some suggestions you might consider. We use a 90° "quick release" gadget on our rig for the water hose. No more screwing and unscrewing the hose, just plug and go. I don't know if something like that would work on your Travato. We use a small electric heater (that's also a fan because dual purpose is a must, right?) and an induction cooktop to save on propane. Can't see burning up fuel when there's shore power available and "already paid for". Again, thanks for taking us on the trail, it looks like it's accessible to all. The plants you see are skunk weed and bears love the stuff!!!

We have a 22G and I bought a 3 inch mattress topper from Walmart. The mattress alone bothered my hips when I slept and so far with the topper no issues. It does however make it a little tighter when lifting and locking the bed UP. Also when you travel farther it is nice that truck stops have showers. It costs around $15 for a shower and they are always cleaned each use. I have not showered in my RV yet and have used campground and trusk stops.

Very nice rig! That Seattle traffic is something else, I don't miss that at all. Have you spent any time on the Olympic Peninsula?

So happy to see your first outing in your new rig. I must admit, I really miss your adventures here in Wisconsin when you were here. 🥰

David, you just have such style and presence I really enjoy your videos keep it up!

Look at you camping I know you’re glad to be on the road again. Can’t wait till we get on the road again in end of June. Vacation time and camping again.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

that is a GREAT park. use to go there lots

Beautiful park! Usually they just say the CCC worked on a park but to get more details and photos is really cool. The soup & sammy looked delicious--never thought of putting Old Bay in tomato soup.

Glad you're back Camping

Another great video, David! It's nice to see you out camping again, and your new rig seems perfect for you and your future camping plans! The plant you were asking about is skunk cabbage -- it's one of the first plants to emerge in the early spring, and yes, it does smell like skunk! I was in site 242 just a few months ago -- I thought I recognized it from the view out your window of the red osier dogwood behind the fence line. Looking forward to seeing where you head next!

Let the adventures begin!

I've lived in Lewis county graysharbor county,y ou should check out sunlakes state park and all around ourr beautiful areabeark

Great 1st Adventure in the new rig! The plant appears to be Western skunk cabbage

You don’t know how much I cross my fingers that everything turns out good for you. Lol. I want to see you enjoy your new-to-you rig. As we know there will be issues along the way, that’s expected but for a while I just want to see you happy and enjoying it! Much love and admiration from Orlando, Fl.

Just one suggestion, if there is a curb, you should always back up over it...they are truly a trip Hazzard. 😊 Have fun on your next trip too. I can't wait to see where you go next.

Great coverage of the park!

I just drove by there the other day. I finally went to meet a FB friend that I have known for going on 15 years. She lives on Sherman Valley Road. Lots of spots down that way, and I am building a cargo trailer conversion, and my shake down ride will most likely to be to stay on her ranch, and check out some of those spots. Great video, thanx for taking us along.

I was close. I see you are in spot 242! I love that part because they have 8 miles of trails that I ride my bikes on, I kayak in the lake and when it’s really hot, I go swimming in the lake.

Hi 👋🏼 new subscriber from South Florida. This is the first video of yours I am watching. Love it! Great editing and love the mild, friendly, and kind tone.

I love Miller Sylvania State Park. Hard to get in these days.

My first time seeing your channel, yes I subbed, and I watch tons of nomads. Love your RV. It's beautiful and the park is, too. I've been looking for a minivan forever but think I'm getting too old now. TC and safe travels. 🙏🙏✝️

Last time I was there I went kayaking and there was some kids fishing from the dock and a little girl was catching all the fish. Nobody else was getting as much as a bite! Nice history lesson! I will do the park trail next time! I think canoe rentals are still available there in the warm weather.

The shake down trip of the Travato, for a future trip to Alaska, it would travel well on the Alaska Ferry nearby you.

Boy that's a thing a real RV is good for. You can function in the rain.

The yellow flowers and foliage looked like skunk cabbage. Tends to grow in marshy areas and has a pungent smell at times but it is really pretty. .

Stayed there this last summer in our 59K on the way to see Taylor Swift. Not a bad spot. The peninsula is amazing! Saw your post on Instagram and the Travato Owners group so had to check out your video. See ya out there.

I love the wall decor in the kitchen! And I’d love the recipe for that tomato soup…looks like you fried a few herbs first?

I audibly mmm'd when you pulled out that waffle :~)

Glad your enjoying your new rv.

Living in wa, we drive by the sign several times a year. I’ve heard it’s a nice park. Maybe we’ll stay there some time.

New to your channel. Seattle is gorgeous and green. We haven’t had rain in a long time and need it. Keeps the air fresh .

We love that park and its history. We try to stay there for the entire week.

Great video ❤😊

Your drive South was oh so familiar to me ... I try to never leave Seattle in the afternoon ... nor enter Seattle in the morning ... Traffic! Then, of course, there's the on and off rain ... Yeah, it's Washington ... Love it ...

We used to camp at Millersylvania every year when our kids were small. We would go every summer.

Hey, My State!!!