I'm from California and I find all those things every bit as weird as you do. Which is probably why I have always enjoyed my visits to Canada.

As an Asian American woman, your comment about people being friendly and inviting you to their homes was very interesting to me. I've done 2 road trips across the US and the only time someone has ever went out of their way to interact with us (just to say hello and where are we from) was when I was traveling with a white man. Not to mention that they only addressed him. Glad to see that you are meeting new and friendly people, I just wish I still didn't feel ostracized in a country where I was born

We don’t get all of our park access for free in Canada. There are some that if you are caught stopped in without a Parks Canada Pass or a receipt for your entry fee(based on how many people and the duration of visit) you will get fined.

A dip in a cold glacier lake following an intense hike finished with a huckleberry beverage is THE WAY to do Montana! As a blue dot in currently red Montana, and as an American veteran, I also struggle with all of the issues others have previously mentioned. But, like you, it's the individual interactions with our neighbors that continue to give us hope and bring us joy. Thank you, as always, for sharing your thoughts and lives with us!

I love that you just had to mention the lawyer was good looking 🤣

Non-religious New Yorker here: I’ve been questioning just how “free” America really is, especially since I’ve been to places in Europe (and Australia) that felt more free, (I’m not a fan of guns, so make take on that is definitely different from many other Americans, I feel like people that feel the need to be armed have a certain amount of fear and paranoia that I do not. Plus I don’t like having the ability to take a life that easily (thou shalt not kill, but here’s a gun anyway???))

This is so fascinating to see your impressions because there is this weird thing in the USA where the majority of people live in cities (and granted, there are lots of political signs there too), but driving across the county you will really see the culture so to speak of rural areas (and especially the more outspoken people in rural areas) way more. The physical space will overrepresent the minority of people. The radio, for example, over large swaths is just Christian and country music, but it isn’t necessarily that the majority of United Statesians listen to Christian and country music, at least not exclusively. It is just that those stations cover so much more area for the (fewer) people that live there. We have a bizarre political version of this, too-the electoral college lol. Also, I will repeat again that your interaction with police is not an outlier. When I was 18, I was in the parking lot of a park that closed at 10:00pm at about 10:20pm looking up directions to leave, losing track of time like sometimes people do. I was yelled at by an officer and ticketed and had to go to court to avoid a misdemeanor. While officers can be kind, especially if you have privilege, there is well documented police brutality all across the country, and while it is concentrated against certain groups of people, it can and does happen to anyone.

As an American, thank you for making your points. I find that many friends I talk to will not "listen to understand" others' perspectives on Americans. And - we adore our Canadian friends! Each one has been so very kind! I met a new friend from Toronto this week who, after asking my permission to do something with one of *his* possessions, explained Canadian culture as a culture of honoring others. Love it!!!

Parks in Canada aren't free...unless it's a provincial park you're referring to. National parks, or historic sites that fall under Parks Canada charge admission, you pay by the visit or you can get a parks pass, same as US national parks.

Unfortunately when you’re in rural areas, you’re going to see more conservative and religious billboards, radio stations, etc. This obviously depends on the state and whereabouts you are within the state, but Montana tends to be a “red state.” I know for me personally, I live in the Indianapolis area which tends to be more left-leaning socially and politically even though Indiana overall is a “red state.” You’ll definitely get a different feel overall along the west coast and in New England. Hopefully this is just a small bump in the road and you guys are able to enjoy the rest of your trip here in America! :) Can’t wait for the next video!

Levi it’s OK you have an opinion! Yes born and raised here in United States and trust me I live in the south and there is a church on every corner and there is a billboard saying if you don’t belong to this church you won’t be saved. Don’t get me wrong I am a very religious person and everyone is entitled to their opinion but honestly. It’s like someone threw up on you with religion, and politics. Yes there are a lot of very wonderful people here in the United States you just have to get past the corrupt police officer in Montana and put on a happy face and drive your Prius with a smile. I’m so glad that you did not let this experience ruin your trip here. I just want to say you guys are both a big breath of fresh air! Keep up the fantastic work! Look forward to seeing more of your adventures along the way. Just don’t forget to laugh and smile. Remember Miles of smiles ahead.

Don't forget, you're only getting the rural perspective! City life is pretty different. I mean you will definitely still see flags most places and people always have loud opinions, but the cities are so much more diverse and the religious thing way less present.

I liked this video, but an important thing to remember is that on a road trip, just by its nature, you probably won’t be spending a lot of time in big cities, which is where almost all Americans live. For example, I live in Dallas TX, and while in the small towns of Texas it’s a lot of Trump stickers, Jesus billboards and alt right radio stations, it’s a whole different world in the city of Dallas itself. People from all over the world, very multicultural, liberal, welcoming, dozens of religions and communities represented etc. The small towns you’ll be visiting across the country, although pretty and having a lot of great people as well, aren’t really representative of the US. Still great video and love you guys.

Not all National Parks have an entrance fee. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park does not, and it's frankly a problem. It's the most visited National Park in the US and it is dependent on the Federal government for almost all of its funding. We could really, really use a shuttle service to get people to trail heads and into Cades Cove (similar to the one that travels Going-to-the-Sun road.)

The hyper religious aspect in tandem with patriotism really started happening around the cold war era when they added “under god” to the pledge of allegiance to contrast them with the russians. Unfortunately it has gone overboard often violating the separation of church and state.

I travelled through Oregon with friends, and I really needed to pee and asked to pull over while driving in the mountains. She wouldn't, even though it was a wooded area, saying that cops targeted people like that and you could end up on a sex offender list or something like that, and as a Canadian, I wouldn't understand and to just trust her. Glad I held out. This is insane, man!

The anxiety I felt after last week's video can not be put into words. I'm SO glad this was cleared up! And holy crap, y'all really just saw a bear and didn't run. Warriors, you two.

Honestly really enjoying these & your feedback on the court process here. It’s insane.

Fewer giggles and lots of learning is this episode. Our two Vancouver Island adventurers are showing their Millennial backgrounds. (Said with a grin) BC where they are from has only 7 National Parks and the two in their area are small and the one that you can visit easiest is a great beach and I think still is free cause its right there as you drive by.(Pacific Rim) The other you need a boat.:). The rest are pretty far and mostly mountainous. The business of doing your business as a male in small town anywhere is pretty common and likely to draw attention to yourself by law enforcement anywhere and especially in small rural States and some Provinces. Who didn’t know that ? Anyhow I follow along and wonder what they will get themselves into next. One thing I would recommend for sure is not mentioning any negative interactions with Law enforcement by name or town. Those folk belong to a very small club and all are now on the “Interweb” with you and may count as followers to aid you…. But small town cops in Northern US States can be active in sharing with others on your route. It really is a small world.

I recommend the year park pass for all the National Parks if you don’t already have it. It’s a great deal and can get you into any USNP. Been years since I heard the moose song!!

I’m a Canadian from the east coast and I have to pay to go into our National Parks. I buy a yearly pass and it’s definitely worth investing in those amazing places. I’m not sure why you haven’t had to pay.

Hiking on snow with shorts on is the most Canadian thing I've ever seen. I'm from India and I'd have worn at least 3 layers of winter clothing

I love that feeling after a hike, when you just feel like you can do anything now. Well, after a nap:) Happy to see you able to continue the trip.

Enjoying your adventures and hope you are making lifetime memories. My prediction is, after travelling the USA for a year, you will sum up USA as: 1. Beautiful country 2. Great people 3. Land of extremes 4. But now really appreciate Canada even more. Safe travels!

I'm so glad that your court case went well. So sorry our police were your first experience here. I feel the same way about America and I'm American (studying abroad woke me up). It's so difficult being an American woman right now. Thank you for speaking up! I'm glad you can enjoy yourselves despite the oddities here.

I am so sorry this happened to you both! I admire you for documenting the court experience! Thanks 🙏 sending you both healing energy

So I realized that you guys actually hike twice… you set down the camera, hike a little bit, hike back to the camera to pick it up, then resume your hike. That is just insane!!!!! Plus, the shot of the thunderstorm was amazing!!!!

Canadian national parks also have an entrance fee. Banff and Waterton Lakes in Alberta have an entrance fee. Just recently Kananaskis, a provincial park, also imposed an entrance fee.

Love the videos and glad you were able to get the court situation sorted out. If you're planning on doing a lot of hiking, I do hope you're carrying the 10 essentials with you, this includes rain jackets and insulation. Trekking poles are also very helpful for steeper terrain. Try out trail runners as well. Also, if a forecast calls for thunderstorms, try to go hiking earlier in the morning as to avoid lightning which is likely to occur at higher elevations in the afternoons. You do not want to be at the top of a mountain with inclement weather if you are under prepared.

Glad you got outta whitefish unscathed! I would genuinely feel like I’m in danger in rural small towns of red states. Yes, based on stereotypes, but also stories from people. Folks are not as friendly to me when I hike/travel (might be because I’m a Brown Woman). Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts so far. I hope everything is up from here and y’all continue to find hospitality :3

I know others have said it but Levi, Canadian National Parks are not free. So for everyone! daily fees change by park but say you are going to banff, its $20 a day to visit. Annual passes are sold at park gates and are around 165 for a family pass that covers up to 7 people in your car. And some provincial parks are not free, in Alberta you must have a pass for Kananaskis. On average the American National Parks passes are usually cheaper.

LOVE the conversation at the end!

Ooh... Just wait until you get to Yosemite. You're going to love it! And don't skip out on seeing the big trees! Sequoia National Park is the best!

Keep giving us your take on America. I'm in illinois and appreciate the perspective!

When I heard the moose song I laughed so hard. We used to sing that at summer camp... Just one more thing to add to the Camp Councilor Leah checklist

So fun to watch the two of you interact and talk about your time here in the US. I agree with some of the others that when you are in certain rural areas it is both religious and patriotic and the two are often tied together. I live in a very red state (kentucky) and neither religious or overtly patriotic it is trying at times. Can't wait for the stories and thoughts to come ! 🙂 P.S.Canada sounds lovely!!

As a canadian that lives just outside Banff national park, we do pay for our park passes

Thank you for this video. I am a fellow Vancouverite and a queer POC. Your experience with driving through rural America is both fascinating and eye-opening. I really don’t feel like I would be met with the same kindness and hospitality from the police and the locals. Probably best for me to stick to the bigger cities in progressive states if I ever do go to the USA.

In Canada you pay for the national park passes, it is 140 dollars per year per vehicle. In Alberta/Ontario provincial parks can also have fees.

As a Black woman in the US, I could not safely do what you guys are doing. I'm so glad that y'all have the opportunity to see the beauty and nature of North America and I hope there are no further setbacks for this adventure 💜

The thing about freedom is, it goes both ways. You are free to be religious, or be non-religious. You are free to support "bodily autonomy", which is just euphemism for snuffing out innocent lives in the womb, mostly due to inconvenience. Or you are free to protect the same innocent lives by conducting your life responsibly, and not getting pregnant until you are ready to have a child.

I love hearing both of your reflections about your experience in the US! New England is an incredible place to check out, and might feel more familiar to you both :)

Your hiking video is breathtaking. You scared off a bear. Only a few days into your journey and you’ve experienced so much. So entertaining. Cant wait for the next one.

Certain small towns are known for targeting tourists & passersby for the revenue (why my family would try to make sure we rented a car with a local license plate anytime we flew somewhere to be safe). Obviously don’t pee outside if you can help it. Grocery stores, Starbucks, Lowe’s/Home Depot, department stores & hobby lobby are your friend. Also make sure you have Waze to be on the lookout for speed traps too. That’s the most common way small towns get you. I know a person who gig a ticket for going under the speed limit - because ge was so terrified of speeding at the speed trap.

Always plead not guilty. If the officer doesn't show up to defend his ticket the judge will dismiss it. No lawyers or payments necessary.

that was a really entertaining video. I'm really sorry you had to deal with getting a ticket. It's such utter bullshit basically to satisfy some assholes (trey) ego. Y'all seemed to have handled it gracefully. Getting to see your excitement at Glacier National Park was really cool. Our parks and wildlife (from a government standpoint) are hands down the best thing about this country. Sadly there are forces working against that as well. America is beautiful but yeah it's pretty scary in a lot of ways too. Love you guys and sending thoughts of safety and joy your way.

Love your YES, AND statement about the US! I think that is accurate 💞

Despite the 'court stop', it sounds like you are really enjoying your journey. Love the scenery you have already experienced. Enjoy. See you next time.

Hello from Ontario, where we have bible thumpers, especially in smaller northern town. We also have Christian radio channels and those big signs.

As others have mentioned, there can be a world of difference between different areas here. Rural or urban; coastal or mountains; east coast or west coast; north or south… Each can sort of have their own culture. I hope you get to experience them all! Happy travels!

Glad everything got cleared up :) And so true about the cost thing with such small legal things, it's a sad reality with some of these laws, people who don't have the resources could simply end up in much deeper trouble not by choice. Truly a vicious cycle. Hopefully it's onwards and upwards for the rest of the trip. Best wishes 👊🏿❤️

Y'all know what you're doing. I actually watched your ad because, um, well, Leah in the background. Well played.

I will explain why those religious and political issues are loudly displayed: most of those trump/guns/religion ads are paid for by far-right donors. The right-wing of this country controls half of the government (sometimes more) even though they don't make even close to half of the population. Most people live in cities, which are very liberal. The reason these rich donors make an effort to maintain this level of control (even with very little population supporting those values) is that they can control the tax codes for the ultra-wealthy, they are the corporatists that control who stays rich in this nation. Both parties benefit the rich, but the right wing does a lot more for them.

Yeah as someone from New Jersey this Christian loudness is a very state by state thing. When I leave nj and go to southern states it baffles me how loud they are about religion

Also, some of the national parks in America are so popular that they are getting way over-run sadly, entrance fees are a way to incentivize people to choose other options like state parks instead!

i’m cracking up at your descriptions of independence and freedom being so prevalent. if you end up in New England, you won’t see that at all…and we’re where it all started! 😂

If you get a chance to check out Utahs national parks they are stunning. Crazy red Rock arches and canyons in the middle on the desert. It's very different from other national parks. I would heavily recommend Arches (Town name Moab) and Zion. There are some really lovely campsites and even hotels if you need for a day or two. There is a lot I don't particularly love about Utah as a state but our nature is really unmatched

Another thing to keep in mind as you travel: You entered during July 4th weekend so “freedom” is HUGE. Also you started your trip in a smaller part of the country. You won’t find every 3rd radio station as religious in the bigger cities/states. There are areas sure. But the US is so big it can be like traveling in different countries of Europe. So don’t judge the whole place yet!

On a similar note for “sketchy camp cuisine that’s actually awesome”. Try stepping up and putting that can of warmed up chili right into your small bag of Doritos. Mash it up a little and now you have a portable deliciousness!

18:30 truth of the matter is though, it's a 2rd body in the picture. A pregnant woman carries two sets of DNA all the way from conception. Hers and the child's DNA. So it's really about the babies rights and the babies body.

I am so glad you were able to resolve your legal troubles without more serious consequences, and it’s great to see that you’re trying to move past that negative experience and enjoy the beauty of the United States. You’re inspiring me to get more fit so that someday I can do those hikes too!

In Ontario we have to pay entrance for all conservation and provincial parks

Your perspective is really interesting to hear, as someone who has lived their entire life in the US. You're right about political and religious views being really loudly proclaimed, a lot of people find identifying with specific groups to be really important, especially right now. I think you'll notice though that there are certain places where that's more pronounced than others, but the US is so big there are quite a few of them. It's also really interesting your interaction with the police officer; I think some people, police included, feel it's their responsibility to "put people in their place", or have some chip on their shoulder about a specific thing that really p's them off. I've always been really afraid of police even though I've never had an interaction with them in a negative way, but the stakes feel so high if you get in trouble for anything, it seems like you're whole life can be ruined over really small stuff you may not even know is illegal where you are, especially since different states have different rules about everything. Something you have with you that's legal in Oregon ends up being illegal in Idaho, but you might not even remember to check. It's not that big of a deal if you stay in one state all the time, but for travelers like us it's tricky. Does Canada have different laws for different provinces or anything? I've never been there. - K

Parks in Canada are unfortunately not free, the yearly pass is 75$ or 145$ for the "family" pass. In addition, in Quebec where I live, the provincial parks pass cost an additional 80$ 😬

Great video, I’m glad everything worked out with the citation. Glacier is a national park and we pay for national park access in Canada too. Certain parks that the trans Canada goes through you don’t have to pay if you’re just passing through. However for example if you are stop in Banff on your way from Calgary to Revelstoke you do need to have a pass, but if you just drive through, no pass needed. The highway that goes up to Prince George through jasper though you do need a pass because it’s not considered a major highway and there are other ways to get there.

If you two found your selves in Northern California you will have a place to stay in Santa Rosa, CA!

So interesting to hear from a Canadian about their perspective on visiting the US! I'll be one of those nice Americans - if you are visiting Upstate New York on your way up the East coast, there is so much to do in the Finger Lakes region! Beautiful glacial lakes, wine country, lots of waterfalls and gullies, rolling hills and farmland, breweries and so much more I think you two would enjoy!

If you ever want to visit Lake Michigan- come visit west Michigan! Lake Superior is also gorgeous and the UP has some great parks, waterfalls, and other natural features. I would gladly show you some great hiking and beach spots in West Michigan!

If you find yourself in Pennsylvania , we live in an off grid cabin, your welcome to park here and hang for as long as you’d like ! Enjoy your trip!

Yeah, the shit-show of contradiction here in Merica'! But still, good and interesting please to live in 👍and yeah the exaggerated everything, welcome to it 🙃. And totally I agree, the people themselves, mostly all cool 👍🤙

The fees began because reducing taxes meant spending less on parks and other things. We developed a pay to play approach for many things. As of yet, we have not adopted a proposal to allow major hotel chains to put up hotels in on Federal lands.

As an American watching this, I can’t wait to visit Canada this summer

It sounds to me that the city of "Whitefish" Police Dept need to be audited, as in a 1A audit..Must talk to one of my 1A friends/KZfaqrs to get on the case for me.

Not all parks in Canada! (Provincial parks have fees depending on province, and most national parks as well… maybe it’s different in BC but not the case everywhere)

I would really like to see you do a trip like this through Europe and to hear your thoughts especially on Germany (since that's where I am from 😉

You're in the inland northwest, for what it's worth, which is an _extremely_ religious and _militantly_ religious region. Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, and Montana are absolutely an evangelical bible belt.

I was just in Montana recently. miss it already

It's not true that parks are free in Canada. In Quebec, national parks all require a fee to enter. That is both for Parks Canada and SEPAQ. Lucky for you guys in BC!

I'm from Ohio and there is a famous billboard halfway between Cincinnati and Columbus that just says "Hell is Real" in a very ominous font. It's been there for decades and has become sort of a well known destinations. When you are driving to Columbus visiting friends and that ask how far away are you you can just say "oh we just passed the Hell is Real sign" It's such a well known thing that a Columbus and Cincinnati brewert teamed up for a collaboratinve beer and they named it Hops is Real 😂

LOL the chips and salsa in the can

I’m so glad you guys are back in the road and are meeting nice people. No matter what you think or stand behind, when you meet most Americans we are really nice people. There are definitely different characteristics of the different parts of the country. I know you won’t be able to visit every state or every region, but I would encourage you to visit as many as you can. You will see that different regions have different prides and priorities across the political, social, and personal spectrums. A great way to see some these regions, like the south or midwest is through the food. Each region has a lot of pride and history through our food, like many other places.

Y'all should have put glacier national park in the thumbnail and title because I feel like I haven't watched y'all's videos in a while because it seemed like all of them were about the Prius or other arbitrary titles rather than the actual places y'all have traveled to. To me glacier is super cool and I absolutely loved seeing the things y'all saw.

Parks in Canada particularly Federal ones for the most part requires an admittance payment. If you are driving through and not using the facilities it's free.

We’ve been to dozens of NP’s in the US and after going to Glacier it tops our list.

I just got a $150 ticket a couple days ago at a yield sign (I did yield). First time I’ve ever gotten one. The cop was so aggressive and was getting in my face. I just tried to stay calm and respectful and get on my way. It’s not worth fighting with an aggressive person with a gun on their hip. Ask any American and they will tell you the same thing their parents taught them: don’t speak unless spoken to, say yes sir, and keep your hands where the cop can see them. Don’t reach for anything unless they ask you to grab your lD. Don’t feel bad. I know it’s frustrating but you guys weren’t raised here and I’m sure the Canadian police are way more chill. Unfortunately, you will find that with most cops in America. There are a few nice ones out there, but the field tends to attract people who are out to get a power trip. Beside that incident I’m glad you are enjoying the better parts of America. Be sure to visit the New England region if you have time!

Because I understand your situation and reasons for doing what you did, I am sorry that the cop gave you such a hard time. That said, I do not think he was entirely wrong. I have had so many experiences where I found a nice spot to spend some time, only to realize after settling in that someone had peed there and the entire place smelled rank and disgusting... all because someone before me likely just did not have the common courtesy to find a restroom, or did not prepare in advance by carrying some alternative method in case of emergencies. It is one of those experiences that when you have had it happen enough times, when you see a man urinating in public it makes you want to storm up to him and demand to know why on earth he does not know how to use a restroom and why he thinks that what he is leaving behind will not be irksome to the next person with any reasonable sense of smell. My guess is that in a tourist place like Whitefish, there are a lot of people who just do not bother to take the time to find a restroom, or who are living in a vehicle without an alternative method and just taking frequently to more discreet public areas as their restroom. That can leave other people with some pretty smelly, nasty experiences that they just did not need to have. I have come upon very nice spots ruined by urine, feces, wipes laying around that have clearly been used on both ends, used diapers ... So I can pretty much guess why the cop was so upset, having to deal with it so much, although I do think you had reasons for him to be more lenient, understanding and just give you a warning... as well as a suggestion to keep an alternative method on hand in case of emergencies. I appreciate your honesty though in sharing your experience. It made for an interesting story! Glad it worked out for you in the end.

Thankfully California is different! 💙

This has been one your most interesting videos I can remember. First of all, the mountains look amazing, but so dangerous! And snow in July? I love mountains but I don't think I could handle that hike so respect 😂 I always looked towards US for the utopian rich and comfortable society that I saw in Hollywood growing up, but lately it seems that that's completely false, and it's hard to reconcile those fantasies with what I am now learning about it. But i have say that what happens there has a huge influence on us in Europe too, because American media, pop culture and politics spread widely. Both feelings of oppression, on any side, and fear of cancel culture, among many other issues are contagious somehow, regardless of whether they are relevant to the society. It's a very strange phenomenon. In any case, very interesting to see your perspective and I look forward to learning more.

I have a lot of Canadian friends. Live in San Diego. Canadians are AWSOME and always nice in my experience. America is so diverse in its beliefs. It's kind of like visitors of Paris saying Parisians are rude. Not my experience, some tourists are rude. Your experience was interesting.....it was Montana, they , cops, might get tourists and spot them a mile away and think lets make their day. ... anyway love following your experiences 💕

No, I would not say it's an outlier. Sad to say it's really rather common for cops to ticket when possible.

jailtime or a possible sex offender registraion for peeing in a bush.. jfc and then the fact that the officer does it more often...atough that part doesnt evne shock me

Can't wait for the rest of your adventure ❤️

That hike looked like so much fun! I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself despite the stupid ticket thing. There’s a lot of Trump stickers, flags plastered on tucks so big and loud that you can tell they’re trying to compensate for something (ahem), and in your face religion (Christianity in particular). And Leah you are spot on when you pointed out how the people here value freedom, yet strip freedoms from others that don’t have the same views as them. But I beg of you to please not judge everyone in this country based on the current F-ery. Not all of us are Christian or religious for that matter. Many care about the current social, political, and environmental climates. The US isn’t all “Merca!” It’s a mix of many different people… religious and non-religious, races, political views, extremes and more in the middle-of-the-road types. I think it’s hard to see some of the other people because they aren’t extreme. They aren’t throwing their religious, political, etc opinions down everyone’s throats. Also, I hope you can make your way to AZ. It has a lot of flags and stickers too 🤣 but I swear there’s a lot of beauty too. A few great places to check out are Sedona, Jerome, and the Grand Canyon. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip with no more legal trouble. 💖

So glad you got this ordeal sorted. And I live that you talk of privilege instead of feeling entitled. Leah really is great at seeing her privilege and speaking up about it. It's a great quality to have. And our American sisters having lost their bodily autonomy is definitely one of those aspects we must all speak out about.

You do not have to pay for all National Parks in the US. We just went to Voyageurs in Minnesota and it was free :) Just depends on the park

National Parks in Canada have an entrance fee too. They were free in 2017 for the Canada 150 celebrations though!

I have to admit I was a little nervous during your hike with the potential storm and exposure and the drop offs, etc. Be careful! Also do you have bear spray? I want everything for you in safety and enjoyment! As an American who love, loved, loved my years in university in Canada 🍁 I totally get what you are saying. These are troubling times. Consider coming to New York’s Adirondack Park which is bigger than Glacier, Yellowstone and others combined. Six plus million acres, 101 towns and villages, 130,000 residents, and an amazing mix of public (constitutionally protected wild landscape) and private lands. Be safe! ❤️

Carlsbad caverns national park in New mexico is a very good national park. One of my favorites. Enjoy your trip

As an ex-american who grew up in a rural ish area and then moved to the UK. Holy cow the religion thing is the biggest shocker ever! I'm not sure I'd phrase it as freedom of religion more " freedom of Christianity" because being other than Christian over there is not a fun experience. See how people's approach to you changes when they hear your an atheist or otherwise. It's crazy! Americas cultural influence really worries me honestly. Knowing what the culture I grew up in was and having left it, every time I see it creeping in over here it makes my blood run cold. A fine place to visit but the rest of the world needs to reject absolutely American money power and influence because otherwise we are in for a bad future.

. . . awesome vid . . . insightful and warm . . . so looking forward to your next adventure . . .