RIP Chris Farley! I'm sure, somewhere, Matt Foley is living it up in his van, down by the river! Thank you for the adventurous trip! It's amazing that a place so desolate and hot can STILL have the beauty and life sustaining river running right through it!

RIP Chris Farley. You are truly missed. 🇺🇸

Chris Farley on SNL, "Right now, I live in a van, down by the river." Thank you for sharing your great videos! Happy trails and camping too!

“Live your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life”. Doctor, you certainly do!

Living in a van down by the river was one of my favorite skits on Saturday night live that was a great reference and it made me chuckle thank you again for another outstanding video I love the desert myself one thing you can get there more than anywhere else is peace and solitude

Love these videos. I used to be pretty adventurous and wild in my younger days but I’m happiest when I’m with my 10 month old grand daughter. My daughter had 5 failed pregnancies and the 6th one took. I spend every free moment with her and take her on mini adventures so I can teach her to dream and look at the world differently. Love your spirit.

Saturday Night Live, Down by the river. The Astro is rocking it.

Hey Hannah, you’re absolutely right, only we can make that change that lead us to be happier in life, and most of the times, it’s got to do with the simple things in life 🙂🙂🙂. As for me, nature, mountains and rivers, lakes and creeks … the peace and calmness you find there, that’s what makes me happiest and you’re definitely a big inspiration to lots of your followers. So thank YOU 🚐🌺

Neat. Not everyday that you see a Chevy Van driving in a Gold Mine :).

Love the Chris Farley reference!

I'm really really happy sitting on my wrap around porch watching your videos and drinking that mushroom coffee... it's really good. I love the beach and kayaking and the desert and the mountains just being outdoors but when it's warm

With every video, I still get so impressed with the unbelievable combination of Brains, Courage, Beauty, and Class with a hint of teasing that you have made an art form. Truly remarkable woman!

I highly recommend you reconsider your tire pressures when off road. I can't tell if these are LT or P metric tires, (LT tires are superior in strength and puncture resistance compared to P metric tires) but please note on the dirt road sections shown in the video, you can safely drop the pressures down to 18 to 20 psi at the speeds you're traveling. You might as well leave your tires at 50 psi if only lowering to 40 psi. This isn't just for traction, but it is to protect the tires from stone bruising or stone cuts. Rocks and roots are always stronger than rubber, so by lowering the pressure you essentially allow the tire to envelop the rock instead of getting a puncture or slashed sidewall. Just think of your tires as the Pillsbury doughboy and how you can push your finger into his belly......just like the TV commercial, lol. You want your tires the same way against potential off road hazards. This also means you'll need a substantial compressor to re-inflate the tires quickly so you're not dreading letting the air out. And if you get into a very bad off road situation (like super soft sand climbing out of an arroyo), you can temporarily lower your tire pressures down to at least 12 psi to get the necessary flotation and traction needed to drive out of situation. Find an empty lot near your home and practice lowering the pressures to 12 psi and driving around so you can see what it feels like so you'll feel comfortable doing it in the field.

I'm headed out west in July with my van. When I tell my adventure stories I start with "This one time at van camp..." and most people find it funny!

"Down by the Riverside" is a great old Gospel song. It's always fun to tag along with you on your Adventures. But Music Trivia just adds to the enjoyment. Much respect Doc...

Living in a van down by the river...AND your a motivational speaker!!!! :)

Doc, you know I actually worry about you! I know you researched it, but during a 1/4 mile into an abandoned mine! That’s pushing it. Glad you took some friends along! But seriously, I applaud you and the adventures you have in your life! Have Fun Doc!

Incredible vlog ...one of the best ever on KZfaq. We're happy you're brave AND smart. 🎯 Thank you for taking us along !

I camped around the south Boulder river area of Montana using an Astro van. Brings back memories. I enjoyed this post.

6:46 Slick move ace, no hands, and up on your feet. Dam, that took strength and balance

You are so brave Dr Straight. There is no way I am going in there. Thanks for the video!

What an experience driving thought those mines! Then adding the Chris Farley quote, that line will always be gold. Great video Hannah.

I’m happiest in nature, but the mountains and forests have my number. It’s where I feel the most calm.

Love the video! ……..🙌🏽🤣😂 “I live in a Van!!! Down by the River!!!! Good o’l Mr. Chris Farley! Hilarious bit!!!

In addition to the jumper, jumper cables, air compressor, lights, food, water, and things to change a tire you might want to consider a Pulse Rifle, Smart Gun, Motion Tracker, and marking flares. Never know if you might run into a Xenomorph or two. Having Sigourney Weaver along wouldn't hurt either. 😉

Happy you got out of the mine Ok!! Like all others they contain the restless spirits of the ones who died searching for riches. You certainly take some risks!! Hope you will share the experience when you are ready. I like to be atop a hill watching the sunset as I was on the solstice again this year. I time to reflect..

Great exploration video... Van 'down by the river'. Chris Farley 😉 SNL skit reference. 👍

Love hiking ADKs! Dr. Hannah the best watching while stuck working from home...

Way cool. You can really trick out those vans as a SHTF vehicle and they’re easy to work on. Great buy at $700. I could never get that lucky. 🇺🇸

🙋‍♂️ Hannah - That was an awesome 👌 day & glad you found the creek to cool off in - Nice Neil Young reference 😀 🎸

Ms. Straight…You certainly know how to have fun n take us along with you…TY for your great videos !

Your in the mine segment showed how well protected thr roof was from falling rock. Plus the nice smooth floor. That mine had been worked over to either be educational or was recently active. It was just too nice. As a geologist, I can tell you about sketchy mines. Keep in mind, the best rocks are in the less picked over sites so you have to be bold and look for places that were missed by other folks.

Hey Dr. Hannah. You have more courage than I would have Driving into that mine. Did you see a ghost? Nice to see you again Angel.

This has to be one of my favorite videos from you. Really interesting driving through that mine. I sure never saw it coming. Loving the van even more. What a cool rig. You are channeling your inner Chris Farley in this one too!

Happiest hiking trails in the Pa mountains! 👍🙂🙏

Yes, I remember the "Living in a van down by the river" skit by Chris Farley on SNL. I turn 50 next month, used to watch SNL all the time back in "the day" when it was worth watching. Your conclusion really got my thinking about life and where my happiness really lies. And now I need to go watch that skit again....

Living in a van down by the river was once a threat of how your life could turn out on SNL. now it’s a goal! 😂 out of all of your adventures, this is the one so far that I wish I were with you on. Everything about it seems incredible. Desert, mine, creek, river, van, amazing person to adventure with. Yep. This is the one! Off reading in a beater is the most fun you can have. Enjoyed the video my friend! Thanks for taking us all with you!

Glad to see you and that you made it out safely!!

Doc You gotta tell us what you saw!. Thanks for taking us along.

Chris Farley was one of the greatest actors ever on SNL! RIP. Awesome vid! Cheers.

Quite the adventure! I would imagine there are a number of critters who enjoy the cool air in that mine too! In the 80's it was thing to convert cars like Lincoln Continentals to four wheel drive. Cool that they have kits to do that now - at least for some vehicles. I was reasonably happy living in the high desert when I was working but for sure am happiest now living in the quiet hills of North San Diego County where I can get to the surf with a short drive.

I was wondering what happened to that thing...glad to see it's still around and working...and wondering where your store all those big toys (your truck camper must have some pretty amazing and magical storage cubbies). This was a fun episode, it lifted my spirits and brightened my day and even reminded me of my favorite motivational speaker - thanks. Safe travels.

Lakes, rivers and streams, the best of the best ! Another great video ! Thank you !

RIP Chris Farley,he is no longer down by the river,at least not here on earth,awsome video,thanks

As the late Matt Foley once said! If you're not careful then you're going to " Live in a Van down by the River!" Which now a days looks pretty damn cool! I'm really considering doing the camper truck life , nothing really holding me back , so what's the excuse? Lol ;)

You are an awesome young woman. I love the adventure in you. Keep up the great videos, I wait in anticipation for them. Stay safe and God bless.

Just send it.... Keep up the adventure of life. It keeps us free.

Thank you for documenting and sharing your experience with us. let’s me enjoy my life through you. thank god for blessing us with your beautiful self also.

Awesome views as always Dr. Straight! Glad you traveled with company and everyone had a wonderful time! Stay safe out there...those mine shaft can be...well I guess you found out!😱

Chris Farleys sketch for Saturday Night Live. Living in a Van, Down by the river. Also, Neil Youngs song. Down by the river. Looks like a lot of fun. Those old mines can be a lil dangerous but a lot of fun to explore. And that creek looks absolutely amazing for a cool off mission. Only thing I worry about being near water is the bugs. I've got swarmed stopping on my motorcycle many times with black flies. Thank God for the helmets to keep them out of my face. lol

Im 70 years old from Detroit, and had many Vans in the 60's and early 70's we had many great adventures some I won't admit to, but what your missing is shag carpet and eight track tape players with Led Zepplin in them, truck on Girl, I enjoy your adventures esp in old Chevys'!

the Chris Farly SNL Down by the river quote was great. he was gone too soon. glad to see you bring back the van. everyone else on KZfaq (with the exception of Forest) is living out of these 40K sprinter vans, with another 10k of add-ons. so, the make it look like you need $50K to live in a van down by the river. Glad to see you did yours on a budget. that looks like an awesome spot by the way. Myself, i am a Desert rat. drop the top on the Jeep and wheel all day long. then find a remote lake and fish. nothing is a good a fresh fish caught out of a stream or desert lake and cooked over an open fire. that my favorite place to be.

Well Hannah, you always seem to enjoy all the cool adventures that I love as well.

Hey Doc, when you are in this type of environment I sure hope you keep a keen eye out for rattlesnakes. Do not want to ever hear about you getting hurt on one of your many adventures. Instead of the desert near Lone Pine how about an adventure near Echo Summit at 7000 feet where it is much cooler and no snakes? Happy Camping.

This summer video is just right on a cold December day. You have a lot of guts going down underground, who knows what's down there or if its safe from a collapse. That watermelon looks delicious.

I am so into you, I'm commenting on the "living in a van down by the river" statement. I've watched alot of your videos and I absolutely adore you Hannah. This is truly my first KZfaq comment. I've been vanning for about 20 years on the East Coast.. broke the Mississippi once in a rental, I'm completely self sufficient and committed on my path to a life on the road, rooted only by possessions and the demands of the hierarchy for the common dollar. I love to see you enjoying your life and sharing it with all who care to see. you inspire me to keep on my good path of righteousness and hold firm to my beliefs, my spirit, my dignity. Upmost respect and true love and blessings, I imagine meeting some day in some wild, far out and completely serene serendipitous situation.

Sweetheart you don't have to lower tire pressure on dry gravel, just put it in low gear and crawl up the Mountain !!! PS Love ya Smitty

Can't leave us like that Hannah. What did you all see in there?

Matt Foley, Living in a Van Down by the River...SNL..so funny, just had to watch it again when you mentioned it...😀😁😂😉🤗

down by the river, snl Loved how I get a slight dopamine hit from watching you do what I should be doing now. Any videos on that van and the upgrades, would love to have a spare beater like that!

OMG! What did you see in that mine???😳🤡👻👽☠️🎃👾

The best off-roaders seem to be junkyard builds.

All I can say is wow

"Van... down by the river!" - From SNL, Chris Farley as motivational speaker Matt Foley.

Okay... you have to tell us what you saw in the cave. Was it a ghost, a bigfoot, or a caveman streaking naked through the darkness?!! lol

Now that is stealth camping lol

Van down the river was the punch line for a SNL skit. Now it’s my life goal. 👍

Van down by the river - Chris Farley SNL skit in the 90s I love ur videos btw!!

Loving in a van down bu river. That was the great chris farley

You make my day just listening to you. Looking doesn't hurt anything either. Stay safe on your travels. Thanks!

Like your words of wisdom young Lady. I agree with some of the other viewers though, always remember never go into some of the places you do without some friends and always use caution. Keep up the good work doing your adventures, I too at your age use to adventure out, just remember to always be safe.

Definitely the most beautiful Gold Miner Ive ever seen WOW

"Down by the River" implies you're a possible motivational speaker! Looking forward to it. :) (h/t to one of Chris Farley's iconic roles) Good reference Dr.!

You are living my dream, living in a van down by the river! The mountains and water also make me happy. Got a love Chris Farley.

This lady is smart, beautiful and fearless. If she ever needs a copilot I'll step up and carry her bags any day.

This is so cool. I know those mountains well. I used to get lost out there as much as possible, I have a little shack near Mt Whitney. You’re making me homesick!!! 🤣🤣🤣👍❤️

One my favorite comedians of all time

The “van down by the river” reference was from SNL with Chris Farley’s motivational speaker skit. I’m old enough know.

Hi Hannah You are certainly a Person who is always having a zest for life we love watching you

In a van down by the river is one of My favorite sayings

I'm glad you have someone "in the background" on your adventures...safety in numbers.

Awesome, I love what you’re doing.

Labas rytas! Gražuolė miela tave matyti! Istorija įdomu. Ačiu kad pasidalinote! 🤗🔥😘❤️👙💃🚐🌹🌹🌹😉👍👍👍

Well, first you are one beautiful woman, and a brave soul full of adventure/joy! Thanks for the awesome sites.

I love the Astro more than the newer vehicles you drive.. it's cool and realistic 😁💪💪🇨🇦

I owned a Chevy Astro like that for many year. You make me wish I had kept it.

Yes, we get to see more of the astro!!

In a van, down by the river. Great comedian. Chris Farley’s best work.

Yessssss Chris Farley….I love it 😊 living in a van down by the river…lol

Thanks Hannah! I'm happiest exploring and haven't been able to do enough of that lately but that's all going to change!

Motivational speaker Mr. Foley aka (Chris Farley) ✌️

В горных⛰ реках,ручьях 🌊🌨🛁вода холодная!❄❄❄

That last question is why I decided to save up to move off grid... I've always been my absolute happiest in the mountains⛰️

The creek you were in reminded me of a day at a day camp. Our group leader took us to the creek after lunch. We noticed that other people had been there. There were beer cans all in the area where were. Our group leader decided to have a little fun. He took two different beer cans( on was Budweiser and the was Miller High Life) and we raced them down the creek. Budweiser won. I remember running along the creek and suddenly my left foot sunk up to my kneecap. I immediately tugged it out. It became clear to me that my left foot was stuck in quicksand, and quicksand can be found along creeks, lakes and rivers. I wouldn’t drive into an old mine for fear of collapse. On foot works for me as long as I had someone with me. The Astro van worked very well. Do you plan on purchasing more tires? How did it work out for you sleep wise?

I love the mountains, the rivers and the wild animals 5,at are kind enough to to let me visit! Dr Hannah, you’re an inspiration and so down to earth!

As the late, great Yankee catcher and manager, Yogi Berra, once said, “If you come to a fork in the road… take it!” Thanks for another great adventure, Sprite! 👍👍👍 ~ John

Saturday NIght Live, Chris Farley. One hilarious sketch!

You are the prettiest little explorer I’ve ever scene😍 STAY OUT OF THOSE MINES!!!!!!!!! Please.

Cut-off shorts, cowgirl boots…I like the look! Just missing a horse. This is certainly one of your more adventurous adventures Dr. Hannah! Thanks for taking me along 🤗 Life near a body of water would be the best ever 😘

The area you're in is one of the best places to explore, I've been there many times and camped out there over the Memorial day weekend.