Hey, all.
HECK YEAH, RVerTV fans! I truly hope you’ve been enjoying all the newest videos as we’ve been hitting the backroads and exploring these incredible scenic spots together. Whether you’re watching from the comfort of your home or you're out there rolling down the highway yourself, it’s a blast having you along for the ride. I want to wish every single one of you a fantastic summer—get out there, soak up some of that fresh air, and enjoy the beauty of the season. Thanks for being part of the community, and we'll see you at the next stop!
~~~Russ
Steam, Stone & Mountains –( Mammoth Hot Springs)
Next up in this clip, we rolled into the tiny town of Mammoth, Wyoming. You guys watched us huff and puff through the Lower Terrace and scale up to the second terrace for an up-close look at those bizarre, oozing mineral formations. And as I pointed out, that ain't regular rock—it's travertine, basically built up layer by delicate layer like nature’s weirdest lasagna.
Then I yanked the Lectric XPeak off the rack and cruised up the Upper Terrace Loop Road. Up top, the view was unreal: hot springs steaming away right below us, framed by big mountain views that make you realize just how small your problems actually are.
Here you watched us roll south out of Mammoth Hot Springs along the Grand Loop Road.
Our first pitstop was Obsidian Cliff, which—as you saw—is literally an entire mountainside made of shiny volcanic glass. It cooked up from a lava flow roughly 180,000 years ago, and Native peoples were harvesting it for over 11,000 years. Arrowheads carved from this exact slab of glass have been dug up thousands of miles away, which is pretty wild to think about. It's a full-on National Historic Landmark now, complete with a cozy little stone kiosk from 1931.
Next, we checked out Semi-Centennial Geyser. It randomly blew its top back in 1922—right on Yellowstone's 50th birthday—blasting water a few hundred feet into the air before going back to sleep. After that was Roaring Mountain, a whole hillside aggressively hissing and steaming through fumaroles. Legend has it that back in the early 1900s, this place roared so loud you could hear it miles away, though nowadays it just sounds like a giant pressure cooker. And, of course, because it's Yellowstone, we capped it all off by getting stuck staring at some iconic local traffic hazards: bison.
The (Hottest Place in Yellowstone) (Norris Basin Geysers)
In that last segment, you saw us rolling down Yellowstone's Grand Loop Road straight into the hottest, most acidic, downright volatile spot in the entire park: Norris Geyser Basin.
You walked the boardwalks right along with me while we took in the hiss of the steaming vents and the eerie, bubbling pools. We even ducked into that rustic little log-and-stone Norris Museum, which has been holding down the fort since the 1930s.
From there, we piled back into the van and pulled up to Beryl Spring—that furious, boiling blue pool steaming away mere feet from the road while the Gibbon River flows right alongside it. And we capped it all off at Gibbon Falls, watching 84 feet of water tumble over the rocks. Total no-brainer pull-off, and worth every second.
If you caught the clip, you saw me unhook the Lectric XPeak and cruise straight through the streets of West Yellowstone.
We wove past all the classic old storefronts, tourist-packed souvenir shops, and cool historic spots before pulling up to the Museum of the Yellowstone. That place sits inside the old Union Pacific train depot and is absolutely loaded with park history—including how early road crews somehow managed to carve roads out of raw wilderness back in the day.
Then we took off down Firehole Canyon Drive, which was honestly a total highlight. You got to ride along with us between those towering canyon walls with the river roaring beside us, right up to the ultimate payoff: Firehole Falls crashing straight through the heart of the canyon.
Old Faithful to West Thumb: Yellowstone's Best Day
In this video, you saw us kick things off bright and early at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
Once Old Faithful finished putting on its big show, we threw our gear in the van and hauled east over the Continental Divide straight to West Thumb Geyser Basin, right on the shores of Yellowstone Lake. You walked the entire boardwalk trail along with me down to the water’s edge—checking out bright, crazy-colored springs, bubbling mud pots, and hot thermal pools steaming and draining directly into the freezing cold lake.
In that part of the video, you saw our first stop was Lewis Falls. You walked the area right along with me, spotted a bit of local wildlife, and got to hear that water roaring long before we even laid eyes on it.
From there, we rolled out through the South Entrance and crossed straight into Grand Teton National Park. I made four distinct stops on the way down to Jackson, Wyoming, so you could get a full look at those insane, jagged peaks rising straight up out of the valley floor without a foothills warm-up.
Thanks, all.
~~~Russ
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51 comments
Heck yeah we enjoyed your summer travels. But you suddenly went from West Virginia to Quartzsite! Did you find a teletransporter along the way? LOL.
My wife and I really enjoy traveling with you across this beautiful country.
It would help if you note the date of each video, either orally or in writing.
Also, after a long trip, a video that shows highlights or a wrap-up would be helpful.
This year you said the plan was to reach the Atlantic Ocean. Did that happen, or did you plans change?
Tell us when you are in each area. It would help us plan our own visit to the areas. When were you along the canal? Looks like Aug, sept
Am watching your video Pipestone Minn., noticed you weren’t to far from Garretson S.D. There is a park where Jessie James supposedly jumped over a gorge after the robbery in Minnesota. Check it out.
After travelling to your wonderful country four times having unforgettable journeys and road trips I miss the experiences so much. Your fantastic videos have kept me in the loop now I cannot travel. Every week I am learning so much about US history, geography, customs and love of country. Thank you Russ.
Russ, will you tell us what month it is when you are recording a video? Sometimes it is helpful for viewers to know.
My late husband & I used to stay in Golden Valley, Az. during every Michigan winter. I’ve been to lots of places you visit and it brings back great memories! I really enjoyed the way you showed off our “Mighty Mac”! I was on that bridge during a blizzard after taking a ride on the “Snow Train”. They allowed us to be the last car to cross before they closed the bridge because of the storm. We had to stay on the inside lane with lights on and I have never been so terrified in my whole life! It’s pretty scary even on a nice day! You do an amazing job and I really enjoy watching all of your adventures! Thank you!
I enjoy yoour format. When you film a story board and are reading it for yourself, read it ALOUD so we will know what it is about. don’t be afraid to use telephoto more….
Hello my wife and l have just found you on you tube love your travels. We are from Nelson New Zealand. Just been watching your great lakes travels brilliant you’re showing us a different side of the of the US. We especially enjoyed the one where you visited that island and travelled around on your bike. We’ll have to go back and see all the old one’s. Love the road views as well. Thank you keep it up
i am 89 and enjoy your veidios and i tell all my friends about RVTV