diane schmiane

Inspiring older folks who love the outdoors to go on car camping adventures, now, before it's too late—so that you can rediscover and reconnect with the wonder, peace, and joy of nature.

Let me show you the way as I bumble around the western US in an old Acura RDX, going on camping adventures with my sidekick, Little Piggy. We'll explore beautiful places, go on gorgeous hikes, enjoy the perfect camp spots, and share tips and tricks along the way on how to keep it cheap, safe, and comfortable.

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I Became Every #VANLIFE Girl You Watch [on YouTube]

I Became Every #VANLIFE Girl You Watch [on YouTube]
Can This Car Make It Through Tahoe's Sketchy Backroads?

Can This Car Make It Through Tahoe's Sketchy Backroads?
I Tried Amanda Outside's Foil Recipe [AND THIS HAPPENED]🔥

I Tried Amanda Outside's Foil Recipe [AND THIS HAPPENED]🔥
Camping Trip Goes Horribly Wrong 😱 [Dispersed Camping Fail]

Camping Trip Goes Horribly Wrong 😱 [Dispersed Camping Fail]
Camping + No Reservations [On a Holiday Weekend] = Nightmare

Camping + No Reservations [On a Holiday Weekend] = Nightmare
FREE CAMPING With Squirrels 🐿️ [in a Makeshift Pillow Bed]

FREE CAMPING With Squirrels 🐿️ [in a Makeshift Pillow Bed]
Free Camping at TAHOE [No Reservations] 📝

Free Camping at TAHOE [No Reservations] 📝
Кемпинг для внедорожников без необходимости строительства [Уютный и доступный] 🚙

Кемпинг для внедорожников без необходимости строительства [Уютный и доступный] 🚙
CAR CAMPING in the Eastern Sierra [No Reservations] 🏕️

CAR CAMPING in the Eastern Sierra [No Reservations] 🏕️
Cheap Tahoe Camping [w/SCARY VISITORS] 😱

Cheap Tahoe Camping [w/SCARY VISITORS] 😱
Campgrounds vs Dispersed Camping—Pros & Cons [TRUTH] 😬

Campgrounds vs Dispersed Camping—Pros & Cons [TRUTH] 😬
Campgrounds Are Expensive, So Let's Do This on the Cheap 😱

Campgrounds Are Expensive, So Let's Do This on the Cheap 😱
The Camping Privacy Problem 😩 [Trying to Fix It]

The Camping Privacy Problem 😩 [Trying to Fix It]
I Need to Go Camping [But There's a PROBLEM] 🤨

I Need to Go Camping [But There's a PROBLEM] 🤨
Roadtripping Idaho & Utah

Roadtripping Idaho & Utah
Not Camping Now [Because Winter Camping is INSANE]

Not Camping Now [Because Winter Camping is INSANE]
Camping Projects & Trips This Year

Camping Projects & Trips This Year
Happy New Year! 🎉

Happy New Year! 🎉
Update, Haters & Bears

Update, Haters & Bears
Missing in Action

Missing in Action
This CAMP KITCHEN is Genius, Here's Why 🚘

This CAMP KITCHEN is Genius, Here's Why 🚘
Something Else Happened...

Something Else Happened...
MOSQUITOES Stand No Chance Against This Thing 🦟

MOSQUITOES Stand No Chance Against This Thing 🦟
Camping + the PRETTIEST Day Hike in the Eastern Sierra 🥾

Camping + the PRETTIEST Day Hike in the Eastern Sierra 🥾
Should I Talk About Other Vanlifers?

Should I Talk About Other Vanlifers?
Finding FREE Hot Springs in California 🤿

Finding FREE Hot Springs in California 🤿
Something Happened...

Something Happened...
Hiking to Nowhere in the EASTERN SIERRA Backcountry [With an Old Friend]

Hiking to Nowhere in the EASTERN SIERRA Backcountry [With an Old Friend]
We Found a SECRET CAMPSITE in the Sierra Nevada That's Actually Easy to Get To 🥾

We Found a SECRET CAMPSITE in the Sierra Nevada That's Actually Easy to Get To 🥾