My First Van Life Bear Encounter Was NOT in the Wilderness 😱

I had my first-ever van life bear encounter, and it happened where I least expected it. At 5AM, something shook my minivan while I was stealth camping in town. When I looked outside, I caught a glimpse of a black bear cub running away. It definitely wasn't the wake-up call I had planned for! After the excitement, I headed to one of my favorite creekside spots for some meditation, journaling, and mindfulness before taking Jax the guinea pig on a peaceful camping trip. We spent time enjoying nature, soaking up the quiet mountain views, and appreciating the slower side of life on the road. Join us for another day of solo female van life, camping, mindfulness, and adventures with a guinea pig. Below you will find ways to support my adventures, as well as an Amazon product list and Starlink referral code for new customers. Donation Links: ~ PayPal: paypal.me/dogmomdays ~ Venmo: @Amanda_Adventures ~ CashApp: $AmandaAdventures Starlink Referral Code: https://www.starlink.com/residential?... By purchasing items from Amazon using the links below, I may earn a small commission to help with business expenses. Thank you! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amazon Links List & Starlink Referral Code: Starlink Referral Code: https://www.starlink.com/residential?... Solar Panels & Power Stations: Renogy 200w Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/4qUxhfG Bluetti AC70 Power Station: https://amzn.to/4mHJJ1q Vtoman 1500 Power Station: https://amzn.to/4jyNjIR Vtoman 600 Power Station: https://amzn.to/4p24Kox 12ft Solar Extension Cord: https://amzn.to/3H1nWBm Misc Electronic Items: Bluetooth Lantern: https://amzn.to/3MMIVLo Onite USB Light Bulb: https://amzn.to/38z8s2I Anker Bluetooth Speaker: https://amzn.to/3SHt9QH Yesper Jump Starter: https://amzn.to/43T1P66 Trail Cam: https://amzn.to/4iTlA6u Weather Station: https://amzn.to/3CQZ8KC Food, Water and Cooking: Tea Kettle Collapsible: https://amzn.to/43E1hUz SetPower RF30 Fridge: https://amzn.to/44V6nNe Hot Logic Portable Oven: https://amzn.to/459L33y GasOne Butane Stove: https://amzn.to/3DRJRGO Pour Over Coffee Bags: https://amzn.to/3ZdD2b1 Electric Water Dispenser: https://amzn.to/3Z6f6an Camp Stove Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3N7sDdA Water Bags 1.3gal (4 pack): https://amzn.to/4kqhL8t Hygiene: Portable Shower: https://amzn.to/3Lq26E9 Folding Bucket: https://amzn.to/48ElKbz Scrubzz Rinse-free Bath Sponges: https://amzn.to/3KOIBVE Wolfwise Popup Toilet Tent: https://amzn.to/3n4fm5T Collapsible Toilet: https://amzn.to/48QiBXW Hygiene Caddy: https://amzn.to/3mXO440 Toilet Ottoman: https://amzn.to/3WRcE8z Toilet Bags: https://amzn.to/4u3Rfqe Window/Door Coverings: Heatshields: Heatshieldstore.com Bed/Blankets: Heating Blanket: https://amzn.to/482iaL8 Trifold 4” Memory Foam Mattress: https://amzn.to/36z4q9o Get Out Gear Down Puffy Blanket/Poncho: https://amzn.to/40sa4aA Fitted Cot Sheet: https://amzn.to/3J4btva Summer Items: Evapolar evap cooler: https://bit.ly/amanda20evplr Bug/mosquito curtains: https://amzn.to/4dyMbn3 Cooling blanket: https://amzn.to/49cUGTp Cooling towels: https://amzn.to/3RBsSlD Miscellaneous: Headrest Organizer: https://amzn.to/4mhiudQ Vacuum: https://amzn.to/4g7VQSA Sticky Gel Pads: https://amzn.to/3no94xR Binder Clips: https://amzn.to/3TfUBnz Grandpa Gus’s Mouse Repellent: https://amzn.to/3NLAJpK CO2 Detector: https://amzn.to/3RIDHQV Broom: https://amzn.to/3RhQyYA Pop Up Trash Bin: https://amzn.to/48bqWTN Fire Blanket: https://amzn.to/41MAR0c Furniture: 3 Tier Slim Shelf: https://amzn.to/3sn6bzv Bamboo Lap Table: https://amzn.to/3WQb5FS Gray Storage Ottoman: https://amzn.to/3z2nI9i van life, solo female van life, van life vlog, bear encounter, black bear, black bear encounter, stealth camping, stealth camping gone wrong, camping, minivan camper, minivan life, van life colorado, colorado camping, wildlife encounter, bear near van, living in a minivan, solo travel, female traveler, nature therapy, mindfulness, meditation, journaling, creekside camping, peaceful camping, guinea pig, guinea pig camping, traveling with a guinea pig, camping with pets, road trip, simple living, tiny living, off grid camping, van dwelling, nomad life, outdoor adventure #VanLife #SoloFemaleVanLife #BearEncounter #BlackBear #StealthCamping #CampingLife #MinivanLife #VanLifeVlog #ColoradoCamping #NatureTherapy #Mindfulness #Journaling #TravelVlog #GuineaPig #CampingWithPets