What an awesome video and that waterfall was such a beautiful sight. It was not something I would expect to see in Southern Utah at all. This was such a nicely shot video and enjoyed the banter between all of you. I am dying to get back out to Utah but I don’t think it is happening anytime soon. Our kids are each on a different school calendar and July is vacation month for the foreseeable future. Utah in July is a hard pass.
One of my favorite short-to-medium hikes anywhere. The whole hike through that canyon is beautiful, and that waterfall is just incredible. My daughters and I did the full-body plunge on a summer morning that was hitting the mid-90s, and that was the coldest water I've ever submerged myself in. Didn't feel the heat at all the first half of the hike back. :)
My wife and I loved the Escalante Grand Staircase. It sunsets there are God’s great canvases of art we couldn’t even imagine and he blesses us with a new creation every night. There’s a sermon it there somewhere Brother! “Amazing taste…”??? No, that’s Thai street food! 😂🤣😂🤣
I've hiked this several times and plan on it this year. Just 4 and a half hours in my backyard. My favorite Utah waterfall by far! Glad you enjoyed it!
This certainly looks a great little walk to a fabulous waterfall. Next time I plan a trip out there I have made a note to allow time. Just looked up the trailhead off route 12. Really appreciate the inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
I always look forward to the weekend Randy because I know you'll be posting another awesome outdoor video. I loved everything about this video. God Bless you and your hiking buddies... Robin :-) !!
Really enjoyed the video. I'll be there in early November and am hoping to retrace your steps. I'm so excited that we can fly drones there to help capture the wonder that is Utah. I've been waiting for 30 years to see Zion and Capitol Reef. This is my year. Keep shooting, posting and exploring...I'll keep enjoying!
Oh my!! What a treat. Sleeping right on the creek, hopping out and just starting your hike together. Those are extremely great images on the mountain! I've never seen any in such great condition like that....maybe the images were telling a story on how to reach the waterfall you were headed to :)
Another America's Parks classic.You always seem to find the hidden gems even in a popular area like southern Utah.Love the traditional 'food channel' by dinner its always fun to see you guys turn a bunch of packaged food into an amazing delicacy.
Hello America's Park's😊😊😊, Lower Calf Creek Falls is absolutely beautiful! I have hiked the Lower Calf Creek Falls trail years ago while I was visiting the Mighty Five National Parks in Utah and have visited the same areas several times. National Scenic Byway Route 12 is one of my all time scenic drives of all time. I just can't get enough of Utah! Which brings me to this...when are you going to visit, Rainbow Bridge, National Monument😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊!! As always my friend, video footage was OUTSTANDING👍👍👍👍👍👍.
I would be more than happy to hike a lot more than 3 miles to see a waterfall like that - what an awesome sight! You bagged a great camp spot and I love shorts and T Shirt hiking on a sunny day. Great trail to follow and history along the way and I worked with a young lass who used to wild swim in the Winter here, who always took a hammer with her, so she could break the ice on the water, allowing her to get in for a swim! Great Falls and even better when you get them all to yourselves, cheers Alan
You were so blessed to have the place to yourself. I attempted to hike there a few years ago, but it was a weekend, in the dead of summer. The cars were parked all the way up the road and it was 8:30 in the morning! I decided to go on by and do a bit of backcountry driving instead near Capitol Reef, and put this hike back on the to-do list. Glad to get this virtual tour to see what there is to look forward too!
Glad to see you got to make this hike, Randy. I recommended it on one of your past videos. One of my favorites hikes in Utah, but man is that water COLD! Even in summer.
Randy, Lots of benefits to late fall visits to popular areas like this - amazing autumn color, low pressure at the sites from people (looked like you were by yourselves at Lower Calf Creek Falls) and easy access to the best campsites. October seems to be an amazing month when the weather holds out, and you had some amazing blue sky weather that makes this park look so amazing. Yes, two nights with campfire to stay warm, and probably a good thing that no one wanted to go for a dive/swim. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ON THIS GORGEOUS HIKE, . . . Mike
Hi Mike! Hope 2022 is off to a great start for you! Heard from others this one can be packed, so thankful we just about had the falls to ourselves! Take care!
No takers on the plunge into the water I see, lol. Really nice hike and your campsite was indeed in a premium location! Awesome waterfall - not something I would expect in a dry climate at all!
God bless you as well, Jason! If you go out this way, hit Natural Bridge as well (same area and a good day combo with the waterfall hike). Hope to get that video up this Saturday.
Beautiful scenery and waterfall! Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a beautiful and underrated area of Utah. I drove the 39-mile unpaved (but we’ll-maintained) section of Cottonwood Canyon Rd. from Grosvenor Arch to Rt. 89 and the scenery was amazing!
Well that waterfall was beautiful! Really cool that you got to camp right next to the trailhead. If we ever run into each other on trail I'll jump in the freezing water so I can be on the thumbnail 😅
Amazingly, I still haven't done this hike yet! It's good to see that the hike to the falls itself is really scenic! The drone shots,the hike, and the falls itself; we're all blue beautifully shot. That's crazy about your campsite being so close to the trailhead like that! I could see why that would be a first for you!
Beautiful falls 🤩 Great capture all along the hike and nice job once again on the editing!👍 How come you didn’t go for a swim yourself…That would’ve been great as a thumbnail…Lol ! 🤣 Have a great week Serge H&S 👩❤️👨🌈🇨🇦
Beautiful hike and an impressive waterfall all in a day! I really enjoyed this one. Was this October/November time frame? Randy, be proud of your tuna fish and peanut butter…look where they have gotten you !🤗 thanks for a great trip summary
Great video! I looked into this place and apparently it's administered by the Bureau of Lan Management, not the National Park Service, despite the "national monument" designation. Very interesting
We hiked the Lower Calf Creek Falls in summer. A bit less water, but still a waterfall. We were caught by a thunderstorm when we were on our return trip. Lightning struck on the sides of the canyon and we could see chunks of rock jumping off. Soacked to our underwear of the heavy rainfall, waterfalls everywhere and small flashfloods on the walkway. Great walk, but always keep the summer monsoon in your thoughts. Lesson learned
Randy, Grand Staircase Escalante (& environs) has to be one of my favorite places to tour and explore...so much to see and do. On my last trip there, I stopped at Calf Creek campground but didn't do the hike as my friend at the time was recovering from chemo & didn't want him to push it. After seeing your video, I must return...a shame one of your friends didn't pick up on your challenge to go "neck deep." Did you get a pic of my latest painting? It's of an old Ford truck that I took a photo of in Temecula California.
Hi Bob, no, haven't seen the painting. Did you send it to americasparks1@gmail.com? (don't forget the "1"). GSENM is incredible indeed! I plan to upload on Saturday one more video from this same day.
Thanks for reply...I resent a few pics; I may have forgot to use 'paperclips at first to sent pics. Hope you get them this time. Also, looking forward to more GSE NM video!
Breathtaking landscapes, video is brilliant.
Appreciate the kind feedback!
Been thinking about doing this one for a few years. Your video makes it a must now. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hope it works for you, Gary! Combo it with Calf Creek Falls falls for a nice day adventure!
@@AmericasParks was planning on doing just that. Both is the plan!
What an awesome video and that waterfall was such a beautiful sight. It was not something I would expect to see in Southern Utah at all. This was such a nicely shot video and enjoyed the banter between all of you.
I am dying to get back out to Utah but I don’t think it is happening anytime soon. Our kids are each on a different school calendar and July is vacation month for the foreseeable future. Utah in July is a hard pass.
Thank you! Have a super summer, my friend! Hope you can get out to Escalante in the near future!
The place is awesome and amazing! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video :)
Thankful you enjoyed the video!
@@AmericasParks
One of my favorite short-to-medium hikes anywhere. The whole hike through that canyon is beautiful, and that waterfall is just incredible. My daughters and I did the full-body plunge on a summer morning that was hitting the mid-90s, and that was the coldest water I've ever submerged myself in. Didn't feel the heat at all the first half of the hike back. :)
Really cool, Rick! What a great memory you will always share with your daughters!
Wow Amazing my friend
Much appreciated!
My wife and I loved the Escalante Grand Staircase. It sunsets there are God’s great canvases of art we couldn’t even imagine and he blesses us with a new creation every night. There’s a sermon it there somewhere Brother! “Amazing taste…”??? No, that’s Thai street food! 😂🤣😂🤣
God bless you, Bill! God's invisible attributes truly revealed in creation! (Rom. 1/Psm. 19).
I hiked this in September of 20. What a great hike. Lots to see.
Nice to hear you've enjoyed this one!
Stunning place and equally stunning photography. Well done. I’ll be adding that to my Bucket List.
Thanks so much, David! Nice half day hike!
I've hiked this several times and plan on it this year. Just 4 and a half hours in my backyard. My favorite Utah waterfall by far! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks... love Escalante! We also managed to hike to Natural Bridge earlier in the day.
What a beautiful park! You did a top notch job capturing it's beauty! Great memories for sure.
Thanks so much Alice! These places are so special - would regret doing them a disservice with my work. :)
Awesome video and great shots!
Appreciate that, Natalie!
Another great one bud. Grand Starircase is on my list for this October. Hope all is well.
Hope you can get out there. Combine this hike with the video I plan to upload this weekend. Two hikes/one day.
Beautiful place ! Congratulations from Brazil, for more this video
Much appreciated, Silvio! All the best from the US!
This certainly looks a great little walk to a fabulous waterfall. Next time I plan a trip out there I have made a note to allow time. Just looked up the trailhead off route 12. Really appreciate the inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to hear that! Yeah, easy to reach by car and only 3 miles to see the falls. Good half-day adventure!
What a spectacular waterfall! Thanks for taking us along.
Glad you enjoyed it, Carol!
This was absolutely stunning. Another one to add to our growing list.
Glad you enjoyed it, Melody!
What a sweet campsite !! That waterfall was stunning. Such vibrant colors all around. Just beautiful
That site was one for the books! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Jymn!
I always look forward to the weekend Randy because I know you'll be posting another awesome outdoor video. I loved everything about this video. God Bless you and your hiking buddies... Robin :-) !!
Thanks, brother! Grateful you are finding joy in the videos, Robin!
Really enjoyed the video. I'll be there in early November and am hoping to retrace your steps. I'm so excited that we can fly drones there to help capture the wonder that is Utah. I've been waiting for 30 years to see Zion and Capitol Reef. This is my year. Keep shooting, posting and exploring...I'll keep enjoying!
You are going to have a great time, Tim! Appreciate the kind words of encouragement!
Love the waterfall, so beautiful
Thanks for joining us!
so beautiful, love the colors of the trees and plants against the rocks. thanks for taking us with you
Always great to have you along, my friend!
Very beautiful park!! Yet another one to add to my Utah trip (eventually). Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate that, Sara!
Oh my!! What a treat. Sleeping right on the creek, hopping out and just starting your hike together. Those are extremely great images on the mountain! I've never seen any in such great condition like that....maybe the images were telling a story on how to reach the waterfall you were headed to :)
Lol. No regrets from the guys. They didn't want to get sick lol 😆 it's COLD in Utah. Spectacular waterfall though!!!
Nice bad for a half day hike! :)
@@OurNationalAdventure We were all wimps that night... or maybe finally thinking normally! lol!
That is stunning!
Cool half day hike!
Another America's Parks classic.You always seem to find the hidden gems even in a popular area like southern Utah.Love the traditional 'food channel' by dinner its always fun to see you guys turn a bunch of packaged food into an amazing delicacy.
Appreciate the kind words! Nice to enjoy the simple things in life! :)
Loved watching! I need to add this my bucket list to see, driven by put never stopped in my travels out west years ago.
Worth a stop - it's nice half day hike!
Love The Staircase! Totally going to have to go back and do the hike! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!
Appreciate hearing that! So many adventures still await us at the Staircase!
Hello America's Park's😊😊😊, Lower Calf Creek Falls is absolutely beautiful! I have hiked the Lower Calf Creek Falls trail years ago while I was visiting the Mighty Five National Parks in Utah and have visited the same areas several times. National Scenic Byway Route 12 is one of my all time scenic drives of all time. I just can't get enough of Utah! Which brings me to this...when are you going to visit, Rainbow Bridge, National Monument😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊!! As always my friend, video footage was OUTSTANDING👍👍👍👍👍👍.
You are the man, Al! Heard so many good things about Highway 12.... and Rainbow Bridge! :)
I would be more than happy to hike a lot more than 3 miles to see a waterfall like that - what an awesome sight! You bagged a great camp spot and I love shorts and T Shirt hiking on a sunny day. Great trail to follow and history along the way and I worked with a young lass who used to wild swim in the Winter here, who always took a hammer with her, so she could break the ice on the water, allowing her to get in for a swim! Great Falls and even better when you get them all to yourselves, cheers Alan
Wow, what a story! Never heard of someone carrying a hammer to be prepared for a winter swim! Enjoy your week, Alan!
That is a pretty waterfall Wow
You were so blessed to have the place to yourself. I attempted to hike there a few years ago, but it was a weekend, in the dead of summer. The cars were parked all the way up the road and it was 8:30 in the morning! I decided to go on by and do a bit of backcountry driving instead near Capitol Reef, and put this hike back on the to-do list. Glad to get this virtual tour to see what there is to look forward too!
Yeah, others have mentioned that as well. It was so nice, by the time we reached the falls, there was only one other guy. Take care, Andy!
Glad to see you got to make this hike, Randy. I recommended it on one of your past videos. One of my favorites hikes in Utah, but man is that water COLD! Even in summer.
Yeah, normally up for a dip, but not that cool night late in October! :) Thanks for the recommendation... wasn't disappointed!
That is some beautiful scenery! Especially love the pictographs, it amazes me how people long ago made that.
History is so fascinating. Hope people respect these drawings so future generations can appreciate them too!
Awesome hike. 👌 beautiful 💜
Thanks for watching, Darlene!
I did this hike and swam under the falls on my birthday this past September! It was really cold then, I can’t imagine it in the winter LOL.
Really cool way to celebrate the B-day! September swim.. you are brave!!! :)
Waterfall looks amazing ✅ 👌 👍
God's beauty!
Gorgeous!
Thanks for joining us!
Ooh, I’m definitely doing that hike when we go there late this spring! Thanks so much for the video!
Great half day adventure (we hit Natural Bridge in the morning - video still to come). Enjoy your time there!
Randy, Lots of benefits to late fall visits to popular areas like this - amazing autumn color, low pressure at the sites from people (looked like you were by yourselves at Lower Calf Creek Falls) and easy access to the best campsites. October seems to be an amazing month when the weather holds out, and you had some amazing blue sky weather that makes this park look so amazing. Yes, two nights with campfire to stay warm, and probably a good thing that no one wanted to go for a dive/swim. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ON THIS GORGEOUS HIKE, . . . Mike
Hi Mike! Hope 2022 is off to a great start for you! Heard from others this one can be packed, so thankful we just about had the falls to ourselves! Take care!
No takers on the plunge into the water I see, lol. Really nice hike and your campsite was indeed in a premium location! Awesome waterfall - not something I would expect in a dry climate at all!
Normally up for a dip, but too cold that night both in air and water temp!
Trying to head to that area later this year, will definitely check out this hike! Great camping spot find! Lord Bless y’all!
God bless you as well, Jason! If you go out this way, hit Natural Bridge as well (same area and a good day combo with the waterfall hike). Hope to get that video up this Saturday.
Beautiful scenery and waterfall! Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a beautiful and underrated area of Utah. I drove the 39-mile unpaved (but we’ll-maintained) section of Cottonwood Canyon Rd. from Grosvenor Arch to Rt. 89 and the scenery was amazing!
Good taste, my friend! Looking to do that drive one of these days!
Well that waterfall was beautiful! Really cool that you got to camp right next to the trailhead. If we ever run into each other on trail I'll jump in the freezing water so I can be on the thumbnail 😅
You bet!!!! Would be great to meet you guys on the trail!
Amazingly, I still haven't done this hike yet! It's good to see that the hike to the falls itself is really scenic! The drone shots,the hike, and the falls itself; we're all blue beautifully shot. That's crazy about your campsite being so close to the trailhead like that! I could see why that would be a first for you!
Hey Eric, we were blessed as others have commented they needed to turn away because of the crowds. Offseason and early in the morning if possible!
When are you starting the Black Hills series? we can’t wait!
Really encouraged to hear that! Looking at early March.
@@AmericasParks so excited!
The water at the falls is freaking cold, but it's a beautiful hike!
Yeah, couldn't get any of the guys to jump in (including myself) that crisp evening! :)
Beautiful falls 🤩 Great capture all along the hike and nice job once again on the editing!👍
How come you didn’t go for a swim yourself…That would’ve been great as a thumbnail…Lol ! 🤣
Have a great week
Serge
H&S 👩❤️👨🌈🇨🇦
Not much of a desire that night to jump in - cold water and air temps. The thumbnail just wasn't enough motivation! :) Hope you guys are doing well!
@@AmericasParks We are doing fine in the circumstances that the whole world is living 😉👍Hope you are also …take care !
Beautiful hike and an impressive waterfall all in a day! I really enjoyed this one. Was this October/November time frame? Randy, be proud of your tuna fish and peanut butter…look where they have gotten you !🤗 thanks for a great trip summary
Great comment, James! Yes, were were there in mid-October. Enjoy your week!
One of my favorite areas in the country. Such amazing colors and views everywhere.
We need to go back! :)
What edge of the park boundary were you at to operate a drone?
Drones are permitted in most BLM and NF sites. The NPS sites are all no fly zones.
@@AmericasParks i thought you were in a NPS flying. You can fly in an NPS just cant operate on it.
@@gadamwoll Yeah, that's correct, Adam.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this with us.¿ Is it permited to camp near the trail? What time of year is this?
Yeah, it was an established campsite. You just have to get it before others do. We were there October 19, 2021. Take care!
I heard you were going to visit Alaska this year. Is that true?
That was the plan, however not sure at this point. Lord willing, hopefully one of these days!
Great video! I looked into this place and apparently it's administered by the Bureau of Lan Management, not the National Park Service, despite the "national monument" designation. Very interesting
Yeah, kind of confusing. "National Monuments" are the same name employed by the BLM and NPS. BLM sites are nice - less people, fewer restrictions.
I believe some nat'l monuments are administered by the Forest Service as well.
Been there!
Nice to hear you've experienced this gem!
We hiked the Lower Calf Creek Falls in summer. A bit less water, but still a waterfall. We were caught by a thunderstorm when we were on our return trip. Lightning struck on the sides of the canyon and we could see chunks of rock jumping off. Soacked to our underwear of the heavy rainfall, waterfalls everywhere and small flashfloods on the walkway. Great walk, but always keep the summer monsoon in your thoughts. Lesson learned
Wow, what an incredible story! That's one you'll always remember. Glad all returned safely!
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Thanks, Rita!
Get a fire going and I’ll take a dip , that’s not cold lol , I swim In the oceans of New England ,
Hey John, usually I'm the first one in, lol.. but for a few reasons, it just wasn't going to happen that evening! :) Take care!
Dan or Jevhvson would have went in the falls! Semper Fi
Right on, brother! Here is that Grand Canyon trip I was telling you about: th-cam.com/video/mpBm-KY05OY/w-d-xo.html
Randy, Grand Staircase Escalante (& environs) has to be one of my favorite places to tour and explore...so much to see and do. On my last trip there, I stopped at Calf Creek campground but didn't do the hike as my friend at the time was recovering from chemo & didn't want him to push it. After seeing your video, I must return...a shame one of your friends didn't pick up on your challenge to go "neck deep." Did you get a pic of my latest painting? It's of an old Ford truck that I took a photo of in Temecula California.
Hi Bob, no, haven't seen the painting. Did you send it to americasparks1@gmail.com? (don't forget the "1"). GSENM is incredible indeed! I plan to upload on Saturday one more video from this same day.
Thanks for reply...I resent a few pics; I may have forgot to use 'paperclips at first to sent pics. Hope you get them this time. Also, looking forward to more GSE NM video!