Your so welcome girls! It's only the 2nd time I have ever spotted river otters. The 1st time was at Abbott Lake at the Peaks of Otter. We should do a collab hike sometime somewhere since we are at all of the same places. #futuregoals

Oh my goodness you have made my entire year! Ha Ha! Thank you for that. For sure if I can get out there and do all these outdoor things, than anybody can. Always happy to help if you every have questions. ~RVA~

Thanks! I always try to give ppl new ideas for camp food. Anything you can fix at home you can fix on the campfire with modifications and some prep work prior to the trip to make it easier. Thanks for checking out my vid!

Isn't that the way it always is. Sometime the very best places are close to home and we don't have to drive far. Hope you get a chance to get out there and enjoy this park.

@@RVAHikerGirl we’ve had picnics there multiple times but never camped. This is a must!

@@SmoreRacinRV Great bluebells and morel mushrooms there in the Spring too!

This a terrific primitive campsite. Great views on the trails too. So happy to have you a part of the channel. Appreciate the watch. ~RVA~

Awww, love this! 💕

Ha Ha! Listen to Brandi Carlisle’s version, even better! Glad this video envokes happy thoughts!

Dang it could have been a Squatch! Totally fogot they were out there too!

Yes, the cart, the bathhouse, and having your car so close by! I thought it was a primitive campsite, actually, they call primitive campsites. But nah not really. Thanks for the watch my friend.

Hopefully my vids give ppl some new camping food ideas. Cuz we all gotta eat!

@@RVAHikerGirl I know! It’s the fun part of camp cooking - always tastes better outside too! 😉🌻

Appreciate it Unpaved Explorer! You betcha!

Welcome to the channel. Appreciate ya stopping by. For sure I will, I usually have a vid out every Wed.

Thank you Sandy! Love coming up with camp food that doesn't feel like camp food, lol!

Thanks Karen! I'm a water sign so I always seek out water whenever I can out there! Thanks for checking out my vid!

Awww so happy! Your going to love it! So quiet and peaceful at that state park. Enjoy & let me know how you like it!

@@RVAHikerGirl I spent this Sunday night (June 20) there (Tent Site #8). Beautiful day. Beautiful night. I loved it! It was everything you said it would be. It mention you in my video. I also hiked up to Kennedy Peak before going to the park. Thank you again. I am sure to tent camp there again. 🙏

@@RonsWorld5 Oh yeah! Isn't it amazing there by the river? Oh I'll go over and check out your channel! Thanks so much for the shout out. Ahh Kennedy Peak, you just can't beat the views. So glad you had a good time out there and my videos were helpful to you.

You were right Alan! I can eat whatever I want now that my gb is gone. I'm not eating meat but I am vegetarian now rather than vegan since I can eat fat now. My waistline is not liking that I can eat all this stuff now. I'm always trying to give peeps different ideas of what they can cook by the campfire and make it easy. What's your fav campfire meal?

@@RVAHikerGirl steak, my favourite food :o)

Thanks for stopping by the channel. I like to vary up what I eat when I go camping since I go camping a lot. And I have several dietary restrictions and can’t do high fat with anything so unfortunately hotdogs and raviolis are out for me so I have to come up with healthier options. I always try to incorporate a lot of vegetables in a lot of different ways. But that’s the beauty of camping food you can make it however you want it to have a great time out there.

Sounds great! Too much work for me. I don't camp anymore and my diet may be partly responsible@@RVAHikerGirl

@@disco0752 aww well I hope you can at least get outside to enjoy the outdoors in some way.

@@RVAHikerGirl Well, we are in the middle of a heat wave, so going outside is out of the question. I did drive to the carryout last night. When it kools off I will explore the Arboretum.

It was! Got back on the AT just recently too for an overnight. That video will be after the Kennedy Peak hike. It felt so good! Thanks for checking out @WanderingOutYonder

@@RVAHikerGirl my pleasure! I wish I had more time to go out! ATB

@@StepsbyKaatje If covid wasn't enough, we are experiencing gas shortages in the US and stations are out. That may start affecting how far I can drive to hike in the mountains. Ugh!

@@RVAHikerGirl I heard about that on the news! Didn't know it was that bad! Hope that works out soon! 😁

Thank you! Always looking for something yummy to make on the campfire!

Thanks for watching from DR.

All of the rains have made everything very lush looking here for sure. Thanks a bunch for checking out my video.

@@tentman4fun this is one of those. James River State Park primitive sites is another one to check out

It sure is. Hiking and camping on the river plus those Mountain View’s, you can’t beat it. Thanks for watching Steve! Come back anytime. I have 150 videos, similar to this one. ~RVA~

Yes it is very lush green from all the April showers, bringing out the May flowers. I always try to come up with new food to make on the campfire to keep it interesting and fun! Happy Hiking to ya!

Feeling pretty good. All of us creators have issues at one time or another. It took 9 tries to just upload this video. I know right??? I know senior had mic issues recently. Even Darwin & Dixie have issues trying to get videos uploaded. I didn't even bring my mic for this one. Didn't want to deal with the sound issues.

Thanks Dave! I really enjoyed camping here.

Thank you so much! That's very nice of you to say. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. I'll go check out your channel.

I have a rode microphone and a deadcat to block wind noise but I didn't bring it for this trip. I have had strange noises in my audio I think caused by a bad lightening cable (I think thats what it is called) that connects it to my phone. Just using my old iphone 8+ for my videos. I need a new phone, ha ha!

Sometimes I hike and camp solo and other times I go with other people. On this trip I was not solo. But I honestly don't need a male for security. I can and do take care of myself out there when I travel, go hiking, or on camping or backpacking trips. Us girls are strong and are very capable. We don't need another person to enjoy time in the outdoors. Solo adventures rock! ~RVA~

This one. I show the site number in this video. ~RVA~

Thanks for watching all the way from the Phillippines!

Thanks for the watch from all the way around the world! I'll be sure to check out your channel.

I've been ready, just waiting on to pick a place! Ha Ha!

Yes, there's firewood right down by the campsites. It's an honor pay. ~RVA~

Part time. I wish I could do this full time LOL! Love solo hiking and camping. I also have my car set up for car camping too that I do this time of the year when it's really cold to be able to extend my hikes. I have a video on that setup as well. ~RVA~

You have to call the 1800 number on the state park website. If you can the state park they will give you that number or it is located in the camping section of the website. Most of the primitive spots are walk in. Meaning you can just honor pay at the box, but you run the risk of them all being taken if you don't call ahead. Hole that helps.

You must be typing it in wrong. I typed it into a browser and it came ip right away.

This is the best one but there are a few other primitive ones. But there are no waterfront campsites for RVs or for the cabins or yurts.

Hey there, It says which campsite it is in the video. 🙂 I always say which campsites I am at in all of my videos so the viewers have that info. Thanks for stopping by. ~RVA~

The name? It's Shenandoah River State Park. The campsite doesn’t have a name but the number is in the video. Hope that helps. ~RVA~

Yes it is! Convenient right? There are several right at the parking lot for people to use at the primitive camping area. ~RVA~

Yes, All Virginia State Parks have camp site fees whether its a regular or primitive campsites.

Unfortunately no state park campsite site is free whether primitive or regular camping.

@@RVAHikerGirl really? I thought I've been finding a few maybe they aren't "state parks" then? I think there is a couple along Shenandoah one is called "Little Fort Campground" coming into the Front Royal Entrance.

@@Theworldisdoom3d dispersed sites In GWNF are great when you can find them. There’s no website or list you just have to stumble upon them.

@@Theworldisdoom3d oh forgot to mention, LFC is free but expect a lot of ATV noise since trail goes right passed there campground. Especially on the weekends.