Hi, thank you for posting. Praying for all affected and fighting the #2620 wildfire (Duckabusg/Brinnon). God Bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@AmericanOutbackAmazingКүн бұрын
We could smell the smoke this morning on the Kitsap Peninsula, I had no idea until this evening that there was a fire going on over there. I hope they put it out or the wind cooperates.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing16 сағат бұрын
The rain on Saturday and Sunday should help :)
@RoscoesadieКүн бұрын
I like the ferry from Anacortes over to Sidney BC.
@AmericanOutbackAmazingКүн бұрын
That would be fun, I have never done that one. Is it a year round ferry? Ahh, that is north of Victoria. Way cool, I always thought you had to go to Port Angeles to take a ferry to Vancouver Island.
@Roscoesadie10 сағат бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing it's about 1.5 hours on the ferry but you go through the orca Islands. It's a really wonderful ride.
@evandelegeane7596Күн бұрын
That is definitely one of my favorite ferry hops. I think the most scenic is Bremerton to Seattle. We love the fast ferry too, but whenever guests come to town from California… We always take the long route from Bremerton to Seattle because I want them to see the islands and all of that in slow motion! It’s just gorgeous. Thanks for that beautiful video.
@AmericanOutbackAmazingКүн бұрын
You are welcome :) I will get video of the Bremerton route this fall I hope. Love that route to, a person has time for a nap, lunch, and a drink!
@evandelegeane7596Күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing the scenery is so beautiful, it almost feels like a little miniature cruise!
@tedgemberling2359Күн бұрын
I remember reading that ferries use what are called "controlled crash landings" to land. That's why the pilings are there for them to crash into.
@AmericanOutbackAmazingКүн бұрын
The Fauntleroy captain did that during covid, I think he fell asleep they found out. Damaged the front of the ferry and part of the docking pilons!
@LaoSoftwareКүн бұрын
Why so many cars park on the street side? Is it a park and ride area?
@AmericanOutbackAmazingКүн бұрын
It was a Saturday, Fauntleroy is just dense, to many people there for me. I can't imagine getting out of town every weekend and the traffic!!!
@tedgemberling23592 күн бұрын
You mention that the harbor of Bellingham is very industrial. Actually, it used to be a lot worse. In the 70's there was a pulp mill that put out a horrible smell. A student newspaper at Western Washington University was called the "Tuna Gas" because that's what it smelled like. I think they closed down the pulp mill about 2000, and now they have mostly removed all the parts of it and turned it into parks or public buildings.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing2 күн бұрын
Cool, thanks for the history :)
@tedgemberling23592 күн бұрын
I'm enjoying my second Bellingham video of yours! It's interesting that north Bellingham is flat while the southern part of town is mountainous. A friend in Bellingham explained to me once that those hilly parts of southern Bellingham are part of the Cascade Mountains, and actually the San Juan Islands are, too! You just mentioned that a great thing is how close it is to Canada. Actually not necessarily. That Bellingham friend said that he doesn't go to Canada very much because sometimes they won't let you in. Canada has pretty strict borders. My friend uses a bicycle. Canadian immigration seems to be a little bit skeptical of anyone who doesn't have a car. When I went in on a Greyhound bus in 1994 they almost didn't let me in. I only got in because I had several major credit cards. When I went in at Windsor, Ontario in 2003 they let me in with no problem because I had a rental car. But even a friend who went by ferry to Victoria with her car was not allowed to disembark because she had a lot of stuff in the back, and they were afraid she was trying to move to Canada.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing2 күн бұрын
I would probably use the entrance to the east of I-5, way less busy. We would use the back road entrances back in the day when I went on trips with the Navy and we had a big white bus. Most of the time they would just wave us through, a few times we had to get out and put our bags through x-ray. Pre 9/11 Canadian women would come down and drink on base, times were for sure different 25-30 years ago!
@s_u_n_j_a_y2 күн бұрын
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@zanpsimer76853 күн бұрын
My home State is burning to the ground.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing3 күн бұрын
Oregon? At least the huge fire in the eastern part by I-84 is mainly a grass fire. The part north of Burns is bad :(
@zanpsimer76853 күн бұрын
Washington. But the Oregon fires are awful too. Every year they begin earlier.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing3 күн бұрын
I thought it was Washington but wanted to make sure. Hopefully the Highway 12 fire west of Naches doesn't keep going west up the mountain, I would hate to see it get to the lake area. Good news though, it looks like Stehekin was spared.
@emilyhutchison90893 күн бұрын
Silver city Idaho is one of the best preserved mining towns. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, which allows its residents to do routine maintenance on their property. Being a historically registered town also prevents any modern signage or construction of new buildings. It may appear worn down to some. But given the age of the area and the harsh winters, we endure it looks pretty good. But you will never see this area modernized. And the roads will always be bumpy! All buildings are privately owned. The town is definitely not a ghost town. The Owyhee county sheriffs office maintains a regular presence in the area.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing3 күн бұрын
Cool, thanks. So people actually live there part time or some year round? Do they have electricity?
@gregoryhoefer36603 күн бұрын
American Outback is my first choice to find inspiration somewhere, first thing to start the day with the first cup of coffee. Good taste.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing3 күн бұрын
Thank you Gregory, glad this makes your morning better! It turned out way better than I expected, makes me long for the road. Temperatures a finally getting lower, should be a good fall :)
@Christophersanchez13264 күн бұрын
6:10 😂 you passed the road that went to the Adobe deli 😊.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing4 күн бұрын
Cool, I will check that out next time.
@finster19685 күн бұрын
East coast guy here. In Oct 2022, I was visiting friends in Minnesota. I rented a car at Minneapolis airport and did a road trip to Denver. I stayed in Chadron overnight along the way. Found a little bar in town called The Ridge. Nice people in town and I enjoyed my brief stay there!
@AmericanOutbackAmazing5 күн бұрын
It is a really fun area, doesn't get much friendlier than small town Nebraska! Hopefully you make it back some day and see the sights, for sure head up north to the Black Hills if time.
@finster19685 күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing - Yes, I do like to travel so I’d go back for sure. 👍
@soniamilletocasio35975 күн бұрын
Sal la mía es nueva y no funciona
@AmericanOutbackAmazing5 күн бұрын
I would return it, I have never had a problem with mine.
@leonid5776 күн бұрын
KZfaq is broken. in Russia 😢KZfaq in Russia has been experiencing disruptions since August 1. After a partial slowdown in download speed, users were faced with a lack of high quality in their videos.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing5 күн бұрын
I am sorry to hear that, I hope they fix it soon :) Social Media and streaming sites should be used to give us joy and bring us all closer together.
@Dr_Gonzo_the_great6 күн бұрын
So beautiful. Do you have to worry about bears there?
@AmericanOutbackAmazing6 күн бұрын
We have black bears but no Grizzlies. There is talk of re-introducing Grizzlies to the north cascades, I am not sure how I feel about that. Bears here for the most part don't bother anyone, they just eat all the wild berries :)
@Roscoesadie6 күн бұрын
How long did it take to get to the lake from the parking lot?
@AmericanOutbackAmazing6 күн бұрын
Not to long, 90 minutes maybe. Someone could do it in 60-75 minutes if not filming and just walks the entire time without stopping.
@LaoSoftware6 күн бұрын
Just look at that nature. I would love to sit down on the grass and have a picnic. The views are just gorgeous. Don't forget to bring water and stay hydrated. It is hot outside. I get nosebleeds when it gets too hot.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing6 күн бұрын
It was amazing :) We do need to start taking more water, today we had 1 bottle left at the end of the hike. We could filter in an emergency but it takes time. The hot weather makes me tired, 60 is ideal!!
@LaoSoftware6 күн бұрын
Washington state is the evergreen state because all the trees are green year-round. Nature is beautiful. So peaceful.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing6 күн бұрын
I love fall the best though :) Looking forward to the leaves changing color and cooler temps.
@gregoryhoefer36607 күн бұрын
It’s to bad the mosquitoes ruined this trip. Being an ex backpacking guy I sympathize. Good luck.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing7 күн бұрын
I was pretty bummed but we did find another hike to do in the next video :)
@BigElCat8 күн бұрын
@0:43 that's the High School on the right. I graduated from there in 1982. @1:30 whoa whoa, turn right. You missed it. The drive past the beautiful twin lakes that will take you straight to Dwight via the Kelso road. That's a do over, if you ever come back.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing8 күн бұрын
I hope to come back, very nice area. The road construction messed up my initial plans.
@BigElCat8 күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing The construction did not do us any favors any far as I can can see.
@Roscoesadie9 күн бұрын
You should get fox shocks on your truck. So smooth
@AmericanOutbackAmazing9 күн бұрын
I want to look into getting the best shocks available once the OEM are no longer good, I don't want to lift the truck though..
@Roscoesadie9 күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing you don't have to lift the truck. There's a ton of shock options for better quality ride. Fox is the best then deaver.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing9 күн бұрын
Cool, good to know, I will check that out when the time comes.
@SAHAMH12310 күн бұрын
Technically, the first few minutes of the video was in Ponderay, not Sandpoint.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing9 күн бұрын
Cool, thanks, was my first time there.
@SAHAMH1239 күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing a lot of people (not locals)consider Ponderay, Kootenai, and Sandpoint the same place since they are so close together.
@Roscoesadie10 күн бұрын
Pretty up that way. Reminds me of Central Oregon landscape. I think we are going to be moving out to North Bend area next spring.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing10 күн бұрын
Nice, even though Bend is a lot bigger now there is still a lot to do in any direction! Oooops!!! I thought you said Bend, North Bend is good to :)
@Roscoesadie10 күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing yeah we're not interested in Bend. The weather over there is horrible. The winters are blizzard conditions all winter and the summer time is 95+ and smoke. Dreadful
@zanpsimer768510 күн бұрын
My old neck of the woods. Literally. Wonderful!
@zippyzip998111 күн бұрын
The Old #3 is still open and operating. 🙌🏼🙂
@AmericanOutbackAmazing10 күн бұрын
Cool, good to hear. It looked closed for good that day. We usually stop in Roslyn but it is good to have other options :)
@davidwelty976311 күн бұрын
Thank you for a beautiful drive.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing11 күн бұрын
You are welcome, glad I got it done before it got really hot!
@karenlouise482211 күн бұрын
I could even hear those little vampires buzzing around you...they sure know how to kill a good time!
@AmericanOutbackAmazing11 күн бұрын
It was so demoralizing, the effort of getting up early and driving 3 hours ruined but we did find a second hike later that day :)
@davidwelty976311 күн бұрын
Beautiful
@AmericanOutbackAmazing11 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@proudliberal60511 күн бұрын
I was employed as a nuclear chemical operator at Hanford Atomic Works. I drove this exact same stretch of road, the bypass highway, more than any other road in my entire life and second place isn't remotely close. The comments section is wrong. There are two "bumper to bumper" traffic jams per day on this highway. Hanford reservation is the Tri-Cities largest employer, and the bypass highway is the only commute path. Every bit as bad as Seattle. Trust me, I had a girlfriend that lived in Seattle, and I made the 4.5-hour trip a couple times a month and I have seen my share of Seattle's I-5 traffic jams. Finally, it is very common to curse at all the stop lights and no, there isn't a faster alternative route. The Tri Cities is a semi-arid desert that typically surpasses 100 degrees for 30+ days a year. The spring pollen dries out and becomes airborne seasonally early and it feels like the allergen capital of the world. Add in some thick, seasonally blown in forest fire smoke and breathing becomes a chore. Not recommended for folks with asthma.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing11 күн бұрын
Thank you for verifying that, those lights were driving me crazy! For fun I will try the route through town next time :)
@tedgemberling235912 күн бұрын
Actually, Old Town Bellingham is right about where your video starts. Below the old court house. There are two old buildings there that were built in the 1850's. One an old courthouse that is really small. It's the oldest brick building in Washington. I think it might be used as an art gallery today. There is also the Pickett House, which is a house built at that time where, believe it or not, Confederate George Pickett lived. It's not far from that little courthouse. The reason Fairhaven, which is lovely, is considered the historic part of Bellingham is because the old buildings there are a lot bigger and have been preserved more.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info! It is a long way for us to get up there so I am not very familiar with the area. We walked around town during covid so not much was open, I hope we get back soon and can explore more :)
@Jen-K-202412 күн бұрын
I'm not looking forward to this. Depressing !
@AmericanOutbackAmazing12 күн бұрын
I want fall and light rain and leaves changing color :)
@Jen-K-202412 күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing is Fall your favorite time of the year?
@AmericanOutbackAmazing12 күн бұрын
I think it is now, spring probably second.
@Jen-K-202412 күн бұрын
@AmericanOutbackAmazing I'm kinda changing. I used to love the sun but the last 2 years I can't stand it anymore. Drains me. Getting old lol. So I'm thinking spring and fall as well. If i could have 75 all year round I'd be happy.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing11 күн бұрын
So true, the heat just takes your energy plus I don't like the brightness as much because it makes filming hard and washes things out. Partly cloudy or cloudy for the win!!!
@karenlouise482213 күн бұрын
Some really spectacular views here! And that little bit of snow was a beautiful sight considering the horrible heat/humidity I'm in LOL!
@AmericanOutbackAmazing13 күн бұрын
This was our first warm hike of the year, I think it was close to 80! For sure doesn't seem normal to be hiking in snow in mid July. Hopefully you cool off soon :)
@Roscoesadie13 күн бұрын
24:30 I should go up there with my gold metal detector and see if I can get some hits in the bank.
@LaoSoftware13 күн бұрын
Narada Falls. This brings tears to my eyes. It was 1997 and I was 21 years old. I was with the love of my life. Now that person is gone forever. The only thing I have left are memories. I remember there were large crowds of people. I saw happy faces everywhere but me. I was ungrateful, unappreciative, and grumpy at that time. I ruin the experience of my ex and all the visitors there. Since then, I've avoided Narada Falls. It hurts too much.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing13 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully time will eventually heal your memories :)
@Jen-K-202413 күн бұрын
I do understand your pain. I avoid places that bring memories that are just too hurtful. Someday I hope it won't hurt so much for you. Til then know you're not alone. That many are feeling the same way. Keep fighting
@eaea233213 күн бұрын
I enjoy your videos
@AmericanOutbackAmazing13 күн бұрын
Thank you, I am glad you like them! We will keep exploring and documenting our adventures :)
@Theospeak114 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this! One of the funnest nights of my life I spent lost, going back and forth between Roslyn and Ronald looking for the Salmon La Sac trailhead in 1990. Our church's young adult group was going rafting and I spent three hours driving back and forth on the roads, talking to people at the diner, helping a complete stranger run an errand, driving a person to her home, then getting directions from her husband, and I generally had a blast the entire time! The roads look exactly the same.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing13 күн бұрын
The road to Salmon La Sac was paved back then? It was hard to find places pre-smart phone days :)
@Theospeak112 күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing We were camping by the river and the final part of the adventure, at 1:00 in the morning, was finding a bunch of drunk guys around a bonfire on a backroad who led me, using their four-wheelers, to the camp site, going over a half mile offroad trail complete with berms and whoops! In my '69 flat nose ford econoline van. It was a riot!
@Arcangel9999714 күн бұрын
Beautiful landscape...
@AmericanOutbackAmazing14 күн бұрын
I could live in Big Sky :)
@cathy451715 күн бұрын
Ruined small pristine coastal beaches & towns I remember the lies the first group of investors told us when they first came to town they visited the local pub & later came again for Halloween costume party. They lied about the small town they were going to build
@AmericanOutbackAmazing14 күн бұрын
What information did they withhold from you? What is the worst thing about having the town there? I do agree, developers and the county don't always get things right, things change and addendums are added.
@user-gl8yj6bm5m15 күн бұрын
I have driven across this bridge many times when driving home to Olympia from Gearhart. Comment left by 711
@AmericanOutbackAmazing15 күн бұрын
Always fun to cross!
@gregoryhoefer366015 күн бұрын
This is one of the best. It’s got it all!
@sashaconrad393916 күн бұрын
Those “roads” at Shell Lake are atrocious, I hope your vehicle didn’t have any damage!
@AmericanOutbackAmazing15 күн бұрын
I made it there with no problem, so fun to see the back country.
@sashaconrad393914 күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing that’s great!
@Jen-K-202416 күн бұрын
Fun drive !
@huskerchuck921216 күн бұрын
For those that don't know, Chadron is pronounced "Shad-run".
@AmericanOutbackAmazing16 күн бұрын
How else do people say it, Chad-ron?
@glenbolton17 күн бұрын
I am not sure if anyone has mentioned this before as i don't read the comments, i know you are talking , i can hear you talking, but as to what you are saying would be a guess at best, you need a microphone, great video all the same
@AmericanOutbackAmazing17 күн бұрын
The GoPro Hero Black 8 doesn't have an external microphone jack, I wish it did. They have a waterproof case it can be put in and then it has a jack but that can not be mounted on the windshield. I will for sure get a camera with an external jack once I wear this one out.
@Forgeinthegorge17 күн бұрын
You didn’t actually make it into White Salmon in this video, you went around it. Bummer…
@AmericanOutbackAmazing17 күн бұрын
At the time of this video I had no idea White Salmon had an actual town center, I love the Everybody's Brewing Pub there :) I found out I was on the bypass road and just passed a few of the scattered houses in the area.
@Forgeinthegorge17 күн бұрын
@@AmericanOutbackAmazing glad to hear you made it to town eventually! It’s worth the visit!
@AmericanOutbackAmazing16 күн бұрын
I love the town :)
@gregoryhoefer366017 күн бұрын
Nick Zentner geology podcast shows about the history of these rocks go well with this American Outback trip. awesome.
@gregoryhoefer366017 күн бұрын
One of the best AmericanOutback scenes yet. Long, great country, and all the rest experienced. Awesome.
@AmericanOutbackAmazing17 күн бұрын
Thank you Gregory :) I have been wanting to get this drive filmed for the last 2 years.
@wanderingoutyonder18 күн бұрын
Washington has some of the most beautiufl Alpine Lakes! Thanks for sharing! Looks like an awesome area to explore! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
@AmericanOutbackAmazing17 күн бұрын
It is really fun, you should for sure check it out :)
@Jen-K-202418 күн бұрын
Congrats on 3000 subscribers! 🎉 I'm watching these videos when your heading into the Tetons and Jackson!!!
@AmericanOutbackAmazing18 күн бұрын
Thank you :) Those are fun videos, I should get back there this fall if everything works out! I still have never hiked around the Teton National Park lakes, would be awesome with the leaves changing color.