We got robbed on the Grand Canyon Railway

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  • Olivia and Nathan here! Here's our experience on the Grand Canyon Railway. Prior to coming to Williams, Arizona we had no idea there was a train we could take to the Grand Canyon National Park! We booked seats on the 1923 Pullman class car to keep it as authentic as it was back in the day! Is this the best way to get to the Grand Canyon? By train?
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  • @christopherstimpson6540
    @christopherstimpson6540 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Hiked to the bottom with friends in the 80's. It was hot at the bottom and snowing at the top. Tried a second hike to the bottom a few years later and met 3 stranded boys a third of the way down. They had run out of food and water. So I gave them all my supplies and we hiked back up. Sometimes it's the journey and not the destination that counts.

    • @deborahhernandez1505
      @deborahhernandez1505 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Woah! Thank God u found them!

    • @vivian2217
      @vivian2217 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for doing the right thing and helping the 3 boys:)

    • @christopherstimpson6540
      @christopherstimpson6540 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@vivian2217 I met them on the narrow trail and could see they were almost too upset to even talk. Ages 11, 12 and 13. Brothers. They had been without food and water for a long time. I tied their packs onto mine and gave them all my food and water. Then we hiked back up. It was night by the time we got to the top and their uncle was waiting for them in his truck. He looked too tired to do more than just sit and wait. The Grand Canyon is very deceptive. Easy to go down and very difficult to get back up. No water is found anywhere but at the bottom and that is just river water. The climate difference is also crazy, too hot at the bottom during the day and hypothermia weather at the top on the same day. I was happy to help them out.

    • @briankay4229
      @briankay4229 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@christopherstimpson6540 well done, humble servant 😇

    • @standingbear998
      @standingbear998 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      out of food and water 1/3 of the way down? stranded? they could not turn around? people have no idea what they are doing.

  • @MoffittArts
    @MoffittArts ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I am the Pullman car's Passenger Service Attendant. Thank you for riding with us!

    • @PixelsimulationoftrueYouKnow
      @PixelsimulationoftrueYouKnow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HIII!

    • @tallblonde1976
      @tallblonde1976 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi!

    • @greenrush4313
      @greenrush4313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No I AM!!!

    • @justinjay9501
      @justinjay9501 ปีที่แล้ว

      DOUCHER...

    • @judomike4255
      @judomike4255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, I have a question regarding seating. We're a family of 3. That means one of us (me) will be sitting on a separate bench. What are the chances that they'll pair me up with a complete stranger on the same bench? Or will I have the entire bench to myself?

  • @johnwood551
    @johnwood551 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    And those idiots you saw jumping out onto those pinnacles are the reason that lots of people DIE in the canyon AND a LOT of rescuers DIE trying to save them or retrieve their bodies.

    • @Bigfoot-px9gj
      @Bigfoot-px9gj หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just goes t' show ya... Momma Gump was right. _Stupid is as stupid does..._

    • @mattbrew11
      @mattbrew11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I had a panic attack just watching them

  • @RuthAnnnMorris
    @RuthAnnnMorris 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was born and raised in Williams Arizona (1953), and my husband and I have ridden on the steam engine train from Williams to the Canyon with his Dad who was a brakeman for Santa Fe. His grandpa ran Chinese work crews placing train tracks from Williams to Kingman and then to Needles California. His Uncle was an electrician for Santa Fe and one of my Uncle’s was an Engineer. I’ve ridden in the steam engine with him from Williams to Kingman where he stopped the train to switch cars and drop me off. My Grandma lived a few hundred feet away from the tracks. At the time it was normal but now I treasure the memories! By the way , I was friends with the people who owned Thunder Eagle and I bought a huge turquoise cross necklace with my first ever paycheck.

    • @billdeel
      @billdeel หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was born there in 1956. My dad owned the Grand Canyon Trading Post between Kiabab Lake and Red Lake. There’s a KOA there.

  • @standingbear998
    @standingbear998 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    the Grand Canyon is a fantastic place. those who only spend a couple of hours there have no idea. the guy on the rocks is the kind of jerk that makes all the restrictions and hardships on others for their stupidity. Everyone should see this place.

    • @LauraJdogmom
      @LauraJdogmom ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They were very lucky the rangers didn't catch them, and even luckier that they didn't die.

    • @smplfi9859
      @smplfi9859 ปีที่แล้ว

      there is no restrictions. you are fully welcome to jump off and no will stop you. again there is no restrictions there, no park rangers will tell you to get back off the ledge. It's your life. They will however tell you not to feed salty food to the wildlife. Which will eat directly from you. In fact an elk drank straight from my water bottle. They are very connected to humans. But there is just warning signs for the ledge sitting. No fine potential like destroying a nest or removing plants.

    • @smplfi9859
      @smplfi9859 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LauraJdogmom this is just false. the rangers could care less. it is not there responsibility if you die. rangers care more about your interaction with wildlife than they do you sitting on the edge.

  • @moonbeamskies3346
    @moonbeamskies3346 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What you see at 7:05 is exactly how about 10 people a year die at Grand Canyon.

    • @aross924
      @aross924 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100 percent stupidity.

    • @nefas11
      @nefas11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s ok, keeps the gene pool healthy.

    • @nilsrbenjamin
      @nilsrbenjamin ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes that's why we call those "quick rim jobs" 😆

  • @tastyneck
    @tastyneck ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Your pics and vids are really great but I'd say nothing can do the Grand Canyon justice like seeing it in person. It's insanely huge and beautiful.

  • @jim87vette
    @jim87vette ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I met my wife of 35yrs at The Grand Canyon . We both worked at the South Rim.

  • @jfisher2370
    @jfisher2370 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Since she was a little girl my wife wanted to visit the GC. Fast forward & 2012 USAF stationed us in Phoenix - so for her 2014 b-day, we took a one wk road trip! We drove NE & hit parts of old Route 66, visited Meteor Crater, Winslow, Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, etc. After 2-days we went west to Williams & overnighted @ GCRR hotel. She didn't know I booked the GCRR "Luxury Parlor". As last car you can walk outside onto a platform. The food/bev are supplied as part of ticket. Once @ the GC we hiked around & stayed overnight - Hiked some more next day & in afternoon came back on train staying @ the hotel again. When we got back, we were informed the next day was the annual "train days!" weekend - There was all kinds of RR memorabilia & displays. Plus for sm fee, we took a trip aboard an original Pullman with an antique steam engine pulling! A fantastic time.

    • @thomaswayneward
      @thomaswayneward ปีที่แล้ว

      That was sweet.

    • @flowerpower3618
      @flowerpower3618 ปีที่แล้ว

      Williams is an adorable little town

    • @jfisher2370
      @jfisher2370 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@flowerpower3618 we enjoyed the local restaurants & walking the charming streets.

  • @robertphelan8512
    @robertphelan8512 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Having worked there, I'd recommend the rim trail for first timers, as well as train guests not staying overnight at Maswik ( the primary lodge of choice, unless you have the extra to cover the Bright Angel or El Tovar!). Also, don't do like the two guys in the video did, leaping between the rock and ledge.....on slip is all it takes! One final thing, on walks down Bright Angel or South Kaibab trails, don't try to pick up those pretty pink ropes; they're rattlesnakes and will bite! Great South Rim shots, too!

  • @jovandelavara2078
    @jovandelavara2078 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Glad to see the train is still running well. little fun tip might be a little late with this. I usually tell everyone that if they missed something at the grand canyon they can take their train tickets to the entrance of the grand canyon and they will swap it with a national park ticket so basically u get to go in again for free. basically upon paying for the train ride you also pay for a national park ticket.

    • @DennisMartinezCalifornia
      @DennisMartinezCalifornia ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool!

    • @krissifaith6709
      @krissifaith6709 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is gold. Thank you.

    • @briaexploresbudgeting
      @briaexploresbudgeting 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s because when you buy your train ticket there’s a $35 fee added on specifically for national park entrance. If you have an America’s the Beautiful national park pass, you put in your pass number and it waives that $35 fee 😊

  • @phoenixdragon5154
    @phoenixdragon5154 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You are absolutely correct about the horrendous traffic into the canyon and the parking situation isn't much better. Just as an aside, the Grand Canyon Railway does offer accommodations INSIDE the park at the Maswik Lodge. It's maybe a 1/2 mile hike to the rim but if you stay a couple of days it will give you all the time you need to go and explore the canyon and then ride back on the railway. You can also get a permit to camp down in the canyon and, if you are an avid physically fit hiker, there are Rim to Rim excursions that go from either side of the canyon crossing the Colorado. The one thing that everyone should remember: Going into the canyon is optional, coming out of it is not, so you must be prepared with water, and food and know your limitations. Rescues are very expensive. Might I also recommend the mule service.

    • @raystack6250
      @raystack6250 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Beware route 64 many reckless drivers trying to get back to cali from the canyon slow down

    • @mattbrew11
      @mattbrew11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I rode a mule down there when I was 12-13 and the mule died on the way back up. Just kinda stop. Started breathing hard and I bailed off just as it flopped over. Wanting to to go back now that I have kids but im not mule’n it

  • @daveneil3963
    @daveneil3963 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for the good tips on a Grand Canyon visit, never thought of some of those tips. I noticed the reference to the "R" Job and noticed the smiles on your faces when you were walking on the "Rim" trail. Thanks again for the informational and humorous video, Dave

  • @lhv569
    @lhv569 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We did the overnight trip to the rim. Stayed in Williams the night before, luggage loaded into vans and driven to G.C. while we had a leisurely train ride and checked into our room with our stuff already there. We spent a whole day just enjoying the area. The cemetery is interesting. We left on the return train the next day and stayed in Williams that night, too. If you have the time, this is the way to go. Many different price options so I had to save up but the trip was booked out for a while, anyway. Well worth it, in my opinion.

  • @DeboraKerr
    @DeboraKerr ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I took this trip over 20 years ago! So happy to see it is still going strong.

  • @bekind3931
    @bekind3931 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I worked for the company who booked the train and hotel in Williams, plus the lodging and tours at the Grand Canyon. Yes, if you only have one day and want to hike more, driving to the park is prob better. But if you have more vacation time, the train ride is a nice option, esp if you love trains and/or the Wild West experience.
    Ride the train, and stay overnight or a couple nights inside the park. There are many lodges at diff price points and lots to do. (Book a year in advance if you can.) You can take an all-day tour the next morning w/helicopter ride over the east side of the rim, guided hike thru slot canyon w/brkt, and easy boat ride thru Glen Canyon w/stop at beach and lunch. (Very diff perspective at the bottom looking up than at top looking down.) Then back to Grand Canyon village. Like 3-in-1 tour where you see canyon from every perspective: land, air, sea aka river.
    You can also hike to the bottom of the canyon (or take the mule ride), stay at the lodge there for a night or two w/meals, and do hiking at bottom before returning to top.
    Again, you can drive into the park and do all that or take the train there and back. They deliver your luggage to your lodge and pick it up from there too, so you don’t have to worry about it nor parking w/the train.

    • @pinchebruha405
      @pinchebruha405 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow thanks for all this info I went as a child, would love to see it the way you just laid it out

    • @thomaswayneward
      @thomaswayneward ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent information. Much better than the people that made this video.

    • @joandouglas9000
      @joandouglas9000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s so fun to spend a few nights!

  • @Nostrudoomus
    @Nostrudoomus ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s the thing about the Grand Canyon on the South Rim, no matter where you go west to east along the south rim highway the view is always the same.

  • @blueyedtopher
    @blueyedtopher ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We took the train about 15 years ago, then stayed at the El Tovar Hotel for a few days. It's right on the rim and it snowed while we were there, it was beautiful.

    • @thomaswayneward
      @thomaswayneward ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a great place and the food and service is great.

  • @babetravelling
    @babetravelling ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a fun travel and well made video. Just subscribed. I like how you edit your videos. Never boring. Keep up the great work & happy travels 💕

  • @Twofortheroad621
    @Twofortheroad621 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Those two kids were about to do the 10 second mile😮.

    • @shauntakata1762
      @shauntakata1762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Death wish. One slip and they would be human pancakes

  • @amberlamoine1
    @amberlamoine1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Great Aunt and Uncle Max and. Thelma Beigert restored the train, tracks and depot and built the hotel/restaurant gift shop. I was there when they had their first ride back in. Sept. of 1989 after the full restoration. My aunt and uncle past away last year days from each other. They were in their 90's and so missed and loved by our family. I'm so glad you all got to ride the train!!!

  • @monikazunker2282
    @monikazunker2282 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We’re doing the train ride in May but chose to stay a night by the canyon so we will have more time there. I can’t wait, thank you for sharing your trip!❤❤

    • @elainechubb971
      @elainechubb971 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A gppd choice because the colors of the canyon walls are more intense at both sunset and sunrise. Do make an effort to do the latter--well worth it, and a bit less less crowded that the rim at sunset. Both are more beautiful experiences than during the day when the intense sunlight washes out the colors.

    • @RungnaphaSt
      @RungnaphaSt 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for sharing the idea of place to stay. Any recommendations of the place, may I ask?

  • @Chrisb8s
    @Chrisb8s ปีที่แล้ว +4

    11 people die doing sketchy photos every year at the Grand Canyon. The nice part about the south rim is that there are hotels in Tusayan. Right outside the entrance. I would really recommend staying a couple days the canyon is beautiful at different times of the day

  • @EatSeeRV
    @EatSeeRV ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic vlog guys! You're opener game is strong 🔥

  • @carlosgarcia-jz3dq
    @carlosgarcia-jz3dq ปีที่แล้ว +4

    one unexpected slip and it's darwin award first place for those two clowns.

  • @MrJest2
    @MrJest2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I will say, if you have the time (and money) to spend... take the train anyway, and just spend a few days at the Grand Canyon. That's what we did for our honeymoon several years ago. These days, we live about 2 hours from *either* rim locations, so we can go visit any time we want, but at the time the train + extended stay was definitely the better option.
    I will note that it was "train all the way" from Northern California - we also spent the night on the Queen Mary after taking the train down to the LA area, and then boarding the train to Williams, before getting on the GCRR.

  • @MissAllyson707
    @MissAllyson707 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve missed watching you Olivia! I’m planning on visiting the Grand Canyon within the next year, and I’ll be watching your video when I start my planning. Stay safe, and God bless! 😊

  • @ehadder
    @ehadder ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Several other commenters on here mentioned taking the train and staying overnight at the Grand Canyon. That is the way to go. You can book everything as a package, including bus tours.
    If you don’t stay overnight and have the limited 3 hour layover, consider walking along the rim one way and riding the complimentary shuttle the other. It will allow you to see more and save some time for shopping.
    It’s too bad you didn’t at least do one of the luxury cars one way. Those are quite spectacular. I love the Pullman when riding behind the steam engine, but the open platform observation car at the end of the train is really something else!

    • @ONWorldTravel
      @ONWorldTravel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These are all great suggestions for us to consider doing next time! Thank you for giving us the rundown of other options

  • @kimt9978
    @kimt9978 ปีที่แล้ว

    So appreciate such a real review of ur experience. And I have to say the transitions like “ Dream On” Steven Tyler made vid even better!

  • @jlsc4125
    @jlsc4125 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    15 minutes of my life I'll never get back again.

  • @tracksideadventures
    @tracksideadventures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like an enjoyable adventure. Thanks for sharing!

  • @sirus027
    @sirus027 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Yes. Best way to experience The GC if you're fit is to hike down to bottom and back. Did it 3 times, all exhausting, but always UNFORGETABLE. Late afternoon and moonlight night hike to avoid the sun/heat. Didn't camp at the bottom because of waiting list, just rested/slept on a picnic bench. Looking to do a 4th time at 60+. Yikes!

    • @ptturboe5792
      @ptturboe5792 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will be at the bar in the El Tovar Hotel cheering you on. Relaxing and drinking bourbon....

    • @sirus027
      @sirus027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ptturboe5792 Why go to the trouble? Just watch the TH-cam videos! :)

    • @ptturboe5792
      @ptturboe5792 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sirus027 because it has to be seen. 4 times for me...

    • @sirus027
      @sirus027 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ptturboe5792 I want to go again, but I'm afraid my hip and bad knee won't survive it.

  • @Jon_bodhi
    @Jon_bodhi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really Helpful! Thanks

  • @princevarughese6419
    @princevarughese6419 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video was so helpful!

    • @ONWorldTravel
      @ONWorldTravel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it helped!

  • @russellriggan2088
    @russellriggan2088 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My wife and I did the train in 2021. We deliberately did the 1923 Pullman car,for the ambiance. We don't regret it one bit!

  • @skeller61
    @skeller61 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Went to the North Rim in ‘76 and did an overnight hike to Cottonwood Campground. It’s deceivingly simple to hike down the canyon. It’s the hike back up that’s a chore! Anyway, we didn’t have the issue of having so many tourists running around, though it was 200 miles out of our way. If I go back, I may do the more touristy side and take the train, which I had never heard of. Thanks for the video!

  • @jonathanrossddsmhs1271
    @jonathanrossddsmhs1271 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s not a budget option, but the best way to see the Grand Canyon is by taking a rafting trip. It’s amazing going through the different levels of the canyon and experiencing the rapids.

    • @christianb8228
      @christianb8228 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Naw horse back is the way to go

  • @chrisconnors7418
    @chrisconnors7418 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your weather window was great. Looks like a weather front moved through and cleared out the air pollution and haze that reduces visibility. The pollution comes in from the big cities to the west and it can get so bad the far rim is near invisible. But a good rain followed by a cold front and winds from the north or north west will leave views sharp. I’ve been there to see both types of views. Now I always check weather systems and only visit after a system clears out the haze.

  • @wiltedspinachcat3472
    @wiltedspinachcat3472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the intense anxiety watching those kids jump over to the rock!!!!! people die there every year falling over!!

  • @garykreutzer1239
    @garykreutzer1239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been several times throughout the years. My favorite time is during the winter. Not everything is open, but the crowds are greatly reduced. It is prettiest when there is snow on it.

  • @johng5710
    @johng5710 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can also take the train to the GC, spend the night there, then ride the train back to Williams the next day

  • @rolling_heavy
    @rolling_heavy ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for stopping by our cool little town and enjoying our beautiful backyard.

  • @bmackfw
    @bmackfw หลายเดือนก่อน

    Actually going to Williams AZ tomorrow. Thanks for all of the tips!

  • @mandyinseattle
    @mandyinseattle 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your video is not only informative and amazing but it's hilarious. Thank you I must go to the Grand canyon

  • @cygnusstarscream
    @cygnusstarscream ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AND cruise ship swimming pools don't look like the ones in their webpage photos. As a suggestion, try Virtual Tours. Cheaper to buy a VR Headset and see All National Parks, besides, VR tours are Global.

  • @marlenetrujillo8519
    @marlenetrujillo8519 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you enjoyed Williams. My husband and I just retired on 12 acres in rural Williams we love it here.

  • @paulgrimm
    @paulgrimm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Holiday Inn in Williams have the worst bed I ever slept on!

  • @bea_moon
    @bea_moon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice rings. I really liked the 1st story ring you showed. So which one did you get? 💖✌️
    The train robbery was fun!🐎

  • @shodopoet
    @shodopoet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    North Rim is closed from Between December 1st and May 14th, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) and no visitor services are available.

  • @RoadTripTravel
    @RoadTripTravel ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You guys are in my backyard. Hope you are enjoying AZ, it's an amazing state! I visited the Grand Canyon the day after they opened after being shut down for Covid and there were literally only a few dozen people there. It was amazing to have many of those viewpoints all to ourselves.

  • @markle2025
    @markle2025 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Went to Grand Canyon(bucket list) in August 2022 Stayed in Williams and took the train. View wasn't all that exciting, but had great talks with other passengers. Seat was in the rear car, but that ticket allowed access to all cars. Easy way to go to/from the canyon. Unfortunately, they now are required to warn passengers of the upcoming robbery. Guess some passengers "over reacted" when it was a surprise. Helicopter ride through Grand Canyon is also money well spent!

  • @robertludwig978
    @robertludwig978 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was there the park rangers told us "we lose a few every year" - referring to people who play around at the cliff edges!

  • @jolotschka
    @jolotschka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Very good cam with very good lens you got. Thx for recommendation of the train trip.

  • @moore_2_explore
    @moore_2_explore ปีที่แล้ว

    As always, mahhhhvelous video! #1 not alll train rides are equal😉 #2.... 1 ring to rule them all, 🤣...curious which one you got. That story ring is so cool #3 really nice how you break down the north vs the south rim so succinctly for folks. Be well yall!!

  • @stevepurtle7406
    @stevepurtle7406 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    around 7:37 is truly death defying moves.... maybe illegal too, but they've lived to tell the tale!

  • @ricardocruz1172
    @ricardocruz1172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing place to visit. Y’all are amazing!!

  • @bobchavez7760
    @bobchavez7760 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haven't been there since I was a kid great video and hello from a different part of Arizona ✌️😎🌵

  • @ingsoc3740
    @ingsoc3740 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So nice for you to take your son on this journey!

  • @johnvrabec9747
    @johnvrabec9747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GCRR is a hoot! A nice, leisurely ride to the canyon with storytelling and music was fun. I've hikes part of the way down, it was strenuous, but fun. Saw a deer on the trail right in fro t of me at dusk, that was really cool.

  • @barryjackson1401
    @barryjackson1401 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yall have insane movie recollection. I love Southwest jewelry too.

  • @swiftkarma4436
    @swiftkarma4436 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hit the like button at 6:21 🤣 love you guys' humor

  • @bcasmedic242
    @bcasmedic242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rim Job!!!! LOL!!!!!!!! Great vid!

  • @prieten49
    @prieten49 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I took that train back in 1966 with my Grandpa, Mom, and sister. My grandpa couldn't speak English very well, he was visiting us from Germany. I loved everything about the train ride, but I suppose eight year olds probably would. We got on the first leg of the trip in Wichita, Kansas. We were definitely in a sleeper car on the way. I don't recall any of the silliness, though.

    • @prieten49
      @prieten49 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jj-gi2uv Thank you for that clarification. This train looks a lot more touristy than I remember my train ride being.

  • @Boody523
    @Boody523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are absolutely hilarious! Seriously

  • @jerrychronister7232
    @jerrychronister7232 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG the people. Maybe when the kids have fall break it won't be so pinche' crowded. Great vid, thanks for making my lunch break way cooler! 😎

  • @Gary-ib8dz
    @Gary-ib8dz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We took the train to the grand canyon about a year and a half ago. I would say don't take it if it's your first time going to the canyon. I thought we'd have enough time to take the bus around to different areas. Getting food for the family took almost an hour. A worker on the train said there was a good chance we'd miss our train home if we took the bus around the canyon. I was disappointed that I didn't get to see more places at the grand canyon.

  • @edwardhewer8530
    @edwardhewer8530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    North rim is a thousand feet higher up too. If you are not a fit person, you will notice yourself a bit short of breath and possibly even a bit lightheaded even at the South Rim. If you plan on hiking more than a couple miles, please ensure you get a bit more aerobic exercise before you go.

  • @johnnyglexus5730
    @johnnyglexus5730 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Spot on with the review. Took that ride in march 2020. No scenery and the 3 hours goes fast. The colors are vivid for sure. If you ride the shuttle it takes forever to get back and forth with all the spots and crowds. The Durango was a way better train ride too.

    • @elainechubb971
      @elainechubb971 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Durango ride is spectacular with the view down into the Animas River gorge. I have also ridden the Skunk RR from Willits, CA, to Fort Bragg, which was really beautiful (redwoods) and more like the GC trip in that it was a regular branch line as well as tourist ride. I read that there was a bad landslide that closed the line so you can only ride partway, and I don't know if it's ever been fixed. If not, it's sad.

  • @davidmcpherson7451
    @davidmcpherson7451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live off grid about 40 mi south of Supai village in canyon. Worked on the Red Feather z hotel when built. Maybe named something g else by now. Haven’t been there since 1998.

  • @jammergreg
    @jammergreg ปีที่แล้ว

    It goes from Williams Arizona to near the Canyon. Hiked it in ‘ 71, Down the Kiabab trail and up the Bright Angel trail…3 day trip. And worked at Lee’s Ferry in ‘77.

  • @SimpleOne22
    @SimpleOne22 ปีที่แล้ว

    New sub here and y’all’s editing skills are great 👍 I’m here to stay!❤

  • @rastus666
    @rastus666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds like you missed the beginning of the Grand Canyon. If you would have turned left before the Navajo Bridge, a few miles later you could have seen Lee’s Ferry, where the rafting trips through the GC put into the Colorado River. Also, there is an awesome campground/rv park that overlooks the river.

  • @jeffbeats420
    @jeffbeats420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since you have the camper you should check out the North Rim, there is tons of free camping in the Kaibab Plateau. You will be right outside the park so you can get in early and miss the crowds. Ultimately there is way less people in the north, less tour buses and smaller crowds.

  • @daubystravels
    @daubystravels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The one other thing you can do is book a package deal where you spend the night or nights at the Grand Canyon in one of their resorts. We did the train up, spent three nights and then the train back.

  • @ericpeace1619
    @ericpeace1619 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I moved to Arizona three years ago and have visited twice. Most people don’t realize the GC is a haul to get to even if you live in AZ, so I think your trip is an excellent way to see the canyon without paying for lodging at the Canyon.
    That said, I hiked in and camped at the bottom last December and, if you are physically fit enough to do that, it is an adventure of a lifetime. If you aren’t that adventurous, you can still hike down down to areas like Cedar Ridge for stunning views with a fraction of the work.
    Plus my other tip for traveling to National Parks is to go in the winter to avoid the crowds!

  • @terryjohnson3479
    @terryjohnson3479 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I did the canyon for Christmas in 1988. It was open but deserted and we had the place to ourselves. When we went to Hermits Rest the attendant was taking a nap in front of the fireplace and we waited for 45 minutes for another tourist to show up so we had someone to take our picture together.

  • @pickledolives
    @pickledolives ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can take the train into the park and stay the night or 2. Then take the train out another day.

  • @justjudy7320
    @justjudy7320 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spent 14 days back in the '90s climbing all around the North and the South and down to the bottom and back out. Had the forethought to hire the donkeys to carry our extra food and clothing down because we stayed at the Phantom Ranch for three nights whereas most people just spend one night. I thought well hell if I'm going to hike all the way down I'm going to spend some time. And I'm so glad we did because I spent the next day with my legs and torso in the bright angel Creek. The downhill is harder than the uphill. A magical place look forward to going back

  • @cindynielson4231
    @cindynielson4231 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been to "The Grand Canyon" several times by car and train. The next time we will stay overnight at the canyon mu goal would the "El Tovar". You pass thru high country desert. We took the shuttle last time. People do not realize how the first view is so breathless. Beautiful rings, I live just a few miles south of the Navajo Reservation in AZ. I took my now husband to CO for a bowling tournament and for his birthday I got tickets for the "Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge" train trip for us. We were engaged the next day. Hope to go again in 2023 for our 25th anniversary. You guys are so sweet to watch. TFS 👍🥂🌵💖

  • @LebronPhoto1
    @LebronPhoto1 ปีที่แล้ว

    We visited in 2006 and did the airplane ride. We got some spectacular images from the air and were able to see much more of the Canyon.

  • @anarizmoore
    @anarizmoore 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im going to Snowbowl and threw research I found out that at the top of the mountain you can see the rim of the Grand canyon

  • @alkraus8818
    @alkraus8818 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We did this Trip...DO NOT take it for the scenery, there is NONE! Get the full package, stay at the Hotel (2-Star at best), get the buffet (Old Country Buffet "quality") the night prior and enjoy the entertainment - 4 STARS!!! The Staff is amazing and the trains are comfortable...skip the no-AC car! The only downside is the time you have at the Grand Canyon...you cannot see very much in the short time they let you wander the area.

  • @davidfusco6600
    @davidfusco6600 ปีที่แล้ว

    My son worked at Disneyland so we drove from NJ to sunny Anaheim, we picked up Rt66 outside Chicago. Driving a convertible Corvette west is a blast! We stopped in Williams, and spent the night. Up early the next morning we chatted with a store owner who is one of the train robbers, a really pleasant and interesting fellow! We then drove up to the canyon, and yes, it is a sight every American should see!

  • @philmcnamar6792
    @philmcnamar6792 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done you guys . Thank you

  • @64stevebrown
    @64stevebrown ปีที่แล้ว

    No photo or video can capture the Grand Canyon’s breathtaking impact

  • @ArtStoneUS
    @ArtStoneUS ปีที่แล้ว

    Prior to the early1930s, passenger rail cars did not have air conditioning, although a few railroads tried cooling the cars by blowing air over chunks of ice. The B&O railroad pioneered the technology to put air conditioning in the passenger cars using the non-intuitive method of using steam from the steam locomotive. With the arrival of diesel powered passenger locomotives, the new rail cars were switched to use electricity provided by the locomotive.

  • @IrkenInvader
    @IrkenInvader ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Williams and it's such a privilege being so close to the canyon

  • @buckeyejen1076
    @buckeyejen1076 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m stunned that you would think that the railroad could possibly run close enough to the Grand Canyon to give views of it.

    • @santacruzman
      @santacruzman ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. Like, look at a map ffs.

  • @DarkpawTheWolf
    @DarkpawTheWolf ปีที่แล้ว

    The train is great. A way to extend it is just to book a room at Bright Angel Lodge and stay overnight. Then you also get the sunset and sunrise at the canyon. Then take the train back the next day.

  • @davidb.turknett4447
    @davidb.turknett4447 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My wife and I visited the week after Thanksgiving. My first time, and it's true that every American should see the Grand Canyon at least once. We stayed at one of the RV parks and would definitely go again.

    • @dvandusenjr3141
      @dvandusenjr3141 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm born here in Arizona and this will be my first time going ather 38years 😃 I'm excited to ride train too

  • @20PINKluvr
    @20PINKluvr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ugh.. didnt remember the line being that long to get into it by car. Next time probably by train

    • @ONWorldTravel
      @ONWorldTravel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Give it a go! 🤘🏽

  • @Dutch_Uncle
    @Dutch_Uncle ปีที่แล้ว

    Another canyon opportunity is the Royal Gorge in Colorado, near (what else) Can(y)on City. A funicular goes from the rim to the river, and a suspension bridge goes across at the top. The up-close view of the geological layers from the funicular drives home the immensity of geological time needed to first lay down the rock deposits, and then for the river to cut through them at the same rate that it is cutting today. A humbling experience, and we all need to be humbled from time to time.
    Unlike the Grand Canyon, train tracks do go through right next to, and sometimes above, the river. It is no longer part of a transcontinental route, but tourist excursion trains do go through. While it was still part of a transcontinental route, I rode an empty auto carrier car from Minturn, near Vail, across the Continental Divide at Tennessee Pass to Canyon City, and then on to Pueblo, Colorado. From one crew change point to another. I absolutely do not recommend jumping on freight trains unless you have a companion who absolutely knows what he is doing, and I had one. We got by without incident, to include taking photos of tourists at the bottom, who waved back as us and must have wondered about a better class of hobos who had cameras. I was cautioned not to make contact with other clandestine passengers on the freight cars, because they might see us a source of financial gain or sexual entertainment. The trains with new automobiles going west were closely watched, but the empty cars returning east were not. One surprise was the sight of nuts, bolts, and electrical connections on the car floor, clearly shaken loose during transportation.
    Great trip! A memorable punch on the life experience card!

  • @ZiggZagg11
    @ZiggZagg11 ปีที่แล้ว

    We did the train ride bus tour at Grand Canyon and learned a lot of details... Then drove in the next day and was relaxing and got to check out everything in a more layed book atmosphere... We got robbed on the train too... They should do something about those train robbers... 😳

  • @DaveC2729
    @DaveC2729 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went to the Grand Canyon once. The view was awesome, the access was incredibly overpriced, and the tourist-trappy facility that was the only thing I could find was just a total manufactured cancer that has no place near a natural wonder. I was disgusted. I barely had any access to a wonder of my own nation because of how much the government was focused on squeezing money out of foreign tourists. What a waste.

  • @chriso5355
    @chriso5355 ปีที่แล้ว

    What year did you do this... when we went there we were on the steam train. We took the bus tour, have fun and enjoy yourselves 👍

  • @mladin1
    @mladin1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We did this with the kids, and it was perfect.

  • @jelicoe
    @jelicoe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I drove to the GC right where they went. You will not see the canyon until you are right on it; It's not a mountain it's all below grade. If you drive, do Mather point first!!! I think 4 Hrs would have been enough time at the canyon; I stayed longer. Suggest Rim trail walk and Mather point. Take a bus to Desert View skip the stops along the way. You will be going through Fred flintstone's neighborhood. At Desert View you will see the flat desert to the right of the canyon and the canyon to the left; don't stay long. Ride bus back to GC village. If time allows, take some stops you skipped. I don't recommend hiking down into the canyon (the stair steps
    ) at least not far; Everything looks the same down there as it does at the rim; its real time killer and knee killer. Maybe you will see one of their pet condors up real close.

  • @niner09
    @niner09 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still following and love it!
    Was hoping you could help a newb out. Your videos are so smooth, even with low bandwith, and was hoping you'd share your export setting? I'm using; 1080, 60fps, Progressive Scan, lbx264, Constant 12Mb/s Bitrate, YADIF - temporal + Spatial Deterinterlacer, Bilinear Interpolation.
    Any help from you experts is greatly appreciated!

  • @emd6456
    @emd6456 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thunder Eagle is a cool shop! Very friendly employees!

  • @flyingdutchman7585
    @flyingdutchman7585 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are right about the North Rim. We went from St. George (Mountain biking there) to the Grand Canyon also. We are almost strictly boondockers...so the hack for the Grand Canyon is from St George take Utah 7 to Utah 59 to Colorado City, AZ. which turns into AZ 389. Stay on that to 89A and head south. That will take you to the North Entrance of the Grand Canyon (the actually road off 89A to the Grand Canyon is 67) Right before the North Entrance is a camp ground on the left of 89A...than the turn off onto 67...go past all of this continuing to head west at this point on 89A. About a mile or so on the right you will see Forest Service Road 205. There are lots of boondocking spots along this road. There are also other spots between the North Entrance and FSR 205 also, but 205 is a good catch feature also plenty of area to turn around a big rig or tow behind. Hope this helps anyone thinking of making the trip...BTW...we only saw one other camper there....adventure awaits...get out and enjoy the back country!!!!