An Overview of Curecanti National Recreation Area | SW Colorado
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- This is an overview of Curecanti National Recreation Area located in SW Colorado on Highway 50. Join me as I explore three different districts in the span of one day. The aspens were popping! Visited: October 4, 2020.
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Such beautiful scenery! God put some wonderfully amazing sights on earth.
Amen, Tim! Appreciate your eyes to "see" these things!
Once you see the golden glow of aspens in the Fall, it can never be forgotten! Thanks for sharing, especially enjoyed the one-on-one talk at the log fence. Your words are always sincere, loving, and meaningful. Take care and have a great week ahead.
Thanks for the genuine and kind words, James! Have a blessed weekend!
Beautiful Colorado! Nice to be alone in nature- Helps you appreciate everything a bit more.
Right on! You guys be safe out there!
The aspens aren’t the only thing poppin’! This video is great! I like the scenic feel of walking/driving around the beautiful landscape
Thanks, Kayla!
Colors are amazing. Looks chilly. Probably great hiking weather.
Thanks for being and early viewer! Hope it added some pleasure to your break!
Man you hit the peak color season right on the dot! Stunning! And you are so right about taking time to get out and be by yourself for a bit. Some of my best times of prayer and meditation have been on a trail in the forest.
Good words, brother! Hope you and the family are doing well!
Always a great pleasure to watch your videos.the colors of the trees are really nice.looks like it is always sunny in west US😎😀
Thanks... happened to hit that one just right to catch those spectacular aspens! Take care!
Randy, GORGEOUS blue sky and Aspen glow! Your 2020 Colorado tour has some great stops. We enjoyed the hikes in this video that you have shared. What a wonderful NRA to enjoy solitude. THANKS FOR SHARING THE ASPEN, . . . Mike
Thank you!
Another great video. I really enjoyed your tour of Colorado.
Thanks so much, Dave! Hopefully one more CO video upload this Saturday.
Lovely colour in the trees and nice to do some solo hiking, something I enjoy occasionally, so I can really get where you are coming from. Cheers Alan
Much appreciated, Alan!
Hey you have to do El yunque national park in my native island of Puerto Rico since is part of the USA. I was born and raised in PR until the age of 16. Just went for vacation there in 2019 and was just there last week. Love it especially the west
I had a few people tell me about the beauty of Puerto Rico. Would enjoy getting out there!
Drove right thru there in 2016 and didn't stop or realized till later that it was a Nat'l site. Remember the lake and thats about it. Black canyon was out of the coins my wife collects at all NPS sites and gave us one for Curecanti instead. Did visit the little ghost town at the edge of town of Montrose. Once again, a wonderful and fun clip to watch.
Hey, thanks, Robert! This was a nice little stop - the aspens really added to the enjoyment. Have a blessed weekend, my friend!
@@AmericasParks You too Randy...Look who's up late again! Heading out to shoot a clip at the Colorado River( Arizona) for some night bass fishing with Pennie on Sunday night. All I have to do now is catch em!
@@RobertLWard Enjoy, brother!
A couple of really nice stops. Colorado looks very beautiful. Loved that you showed off this state a bit more! Too bad you didn't get out on the water like you wanted. Hopefully next time!
Yeah, saw some footage when I got home of some impressive canyons on that waterway. Hey, gives me good incentive to return! lol!
God is good. Glad you came to our state! Your videos are always awesome!
Amen, Mark... and thank you! Love Colorado - hope to get back soon!
Hey Randy...nicely done video....must have done your Aspen research....they were in full color!!!!Would be nice to hear one of your services if we are ever in N.J again....But the Fall colors in N.J. are also very nice...All the best to you and Family from Hank and Pam of South Texas
Hello Hank and Pam! Would love to have you visit us at the church in NJ!
Hello America's Park's🌲🌲, I love the pines and aspens. Such a beautiful area. I have been to Blue Mesa Reservoir while traveling westbound on Hwy 50 and such neat place to relax. Monarch Pass is further east of Blue Mesa. Great video Randy. I'm looking forward to your next adventure, maybe Rainbow Bridge, National Monument👍👍😊😊!
Hey Al, one of these days!
Found a grove of quaking aspen off Rt. 18 behind the strip mall that once housed Loehmanns. NJ's funny this way!
Wow, good discovery! Never knew they were so close to home!
Those aspens - wow! I’m weeks behind in TH-cam life - enjoyable to watch and will catch up soon!
Thanks, Heather! Hope you guys are doing well!
I like how you changed up the style of music you used in this video. That is a really huge Recreation Area and if you had the time I am sure you could have spent a few more days there exploring! Those Aspen Tress were definitely something else 😳. Thanks for sharing another wonderful adventures with us.
Much appreciated, Eric!
Nice solo trip! God bless!
Appreciate that, Mark! Have a blessed weekend!
Watching this video while looking out my window at a blizzard that has hit the front range🥶 Definitely looking forward to getting out and exploring central CO later this year.
Great to hear, Kim! Yeah, heard about that monster storm that hit you guys! Looking at another CO trip this year. Love that state!
what a fantastic aspen forest!! all kinds of good stuff in here, that forest at the end is Really Thick too... living in the city working with people, we well know what you mean about getting out away from everyone... //our motto is "we're here because you/ are not" hahaha
So true, Thorn! As time goes by, I'm finding it easier to sacrifice some of the glam for the remoteness.
i appreciate the great quality video as always Randy. Just wondering if you plan on going to more National reaction areas in the near future? National forest? i enjoy how you showcase the smaller parts of the national park service as well
Appreciate the kind and encouraging words! Yes, hope to hit a NF near Grand Teton soon and then some other remote places in Utah later in the fall. Still working on putting together plans for a Minnesota trip this summer.
Gr8 job Randy👍🏻
Much appreciated!
I don't know if it was on purpose, but you sure timed it perfectly for the fall colors in Colorado!
I'd like to say it was, Chris... Thankfully the available weekend was the perfect time. So amazing!
Nice video! Next time, check out the Curecanti Creek trail (goes all the way down to Morrow point lake) and Hermit's Rest trail (goes down to Crystal lake). The Crystal Lake overlook trail is also great. All three of these trails are on the North rim of the canyon, on highway 92. I worked on the trail crew from 1981 to 1984, and my wife and I still hike these trails regularly - they're all amazing. And as you've seen, Fall is the best time for colors!
Appreciate the kind words and tip if I ever make it back to the area! Have a blessed week!
Fantastic video!
Thanks so much!
Awesome video! That was a beautiful walk among the aspen trees. It's definitely good to be alone sometimes. Pray God continues to bless you and your family.
Really appreciate that, Nick! Same to you and Rachel!
You sure have been making me want to get out to Colorado! So glad you got to get away and spend some time alone! Loved the By Grace shirt!!!
Good eyes, Tom! Got that shirt when I spoke at a youth retreat. Hopefully one more video from CO. Enjoy your weekend!
Great video! I’m at Canyonlands right now and hope to get some vids of that up soon.
Sweet... have a great time! Will need to check them out!
Well said pastor 👏🙌
Thanks so much, Darlene!
Those Aspens look incredible, don't see many of those here in Scotland. I totally know what you mean about getting a bit of what I call isolation therapy. Thanks for filming Randy, God bless, Andy
Hey, thanks, Andy! The Aspens are out West and I was really thankful to hit the peak season just right! God bless!
Thanks again Pastor Randy. 3 weeks from today we head out for several months in our 24ft class c, as I have mentioned before. Looking forward to enjoying many of the places you have filmed. Very excited but also a little apprehensive. Good to know we won't be alone. Our God will be with us every mile of the journey. God bless you and your family and your ministry. 🙏🙏🙏👫💕
Amen, James! Have a blessed trip, brother!
Man alive I am super far behind on your videos. Just finished up a three week road trip and have been in recovery mode since our return.
That was a very nice and succinct overview of this park with some great footage you captured. Very beautiful area that was much more than I expected. And those Aspen trees are amazing. Great timing!
If you can get the logistics to work, I believe you can do a boomerang paddle downstream of Blue Mesa Reservoir in the canyons. Maybe something for a return visit.
Would like to get back to this one! Thanks for the tip!
Hey buddy, thanks for the honorable mention! Or was that a nice way of saying you were glad to get rid of me, lol? Those trees were beautiful. Always something magical about Aspen forests in any season! Thanks for your support man! It’s made a big difference.
Hey Karl, super-glad to see your channel doing so well! You content is fantastic! That was a great Colorado trip. Final upload on Saturday.
One of the best TH-cam channels!
So kind of you, Derek! Much appreciated!
Interesting. Looks like you hit some lovely fall colors when you were there. Thanks for the share Randy. Take care.
So thankful we hit that one at just the right time! Take care!
Sure is beautiful country, Colorado along with entire Southwest, we were in Colorado also last October and enjoyed the bright yellow aspen leaves, we were amazed, so different than Northeast as you gain elevation the trees get bigger in the Southwest versus smaller in the Northeast, certainly true that the mountains make there own weather by squeezing moisture out of the air as it passes over the mountain. I appreciate the work that goes into making one of your videos
Thanks for acknowledging the effort that goes into these videos, Fran! :) Also interesting to read your insights!
We spent some time there; stayed in Gunnison. I could easily go back. I think Jesus modeled for us getting away from the crowds at times, so I always encourage my pastor friends to escape. And although I am only a Lay Minister some of my best sermon ideas spring from trips, so I applaud you doing so.
Those are wise words, brother! Appreciate the support for us pastors to refresh and retreat. Keep serving the King!
The views and the trees are beautiful ❤️
Thanks for watching, brother!
Hi Randy, the color and scenery is wonderful and beautiful. I know how you feel when you are outdoors and alone, enjoying God's creation. It is at these times, I feel closer to God and it's a time to reflect and to thank Him for all our Blessings...God Bless you Randy...Robin :-)
That was well-said, brother! Appreciate your heart!
BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for the sharing this video with us 👍 have a Blessed day 🙏
Appreciate the kind words! Hope you have a blessed one as well!
So beautiful. The aspens are just incredible. So glad you were able to experience them during this trip. Seeing the train in the beginning brought forth the old days when folks would see the country in this fashion. Must have been so beautiful. I would love to do a cross country trip via train someday
Appreciate all that, Jymn! Same here with the train... could only have imagined how cool that must have been. For many, pre-TV, it was their only expose to such beautiful places.
I've been recovering from major surgery the last two months and your videos give me inspiration for places to see once I am fully well again -- thank you! My only worry is that soon you will run out of parks in the lower 48!
All the best for a speedy recovery, George! Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos. ...I have no problem hitting all these parks again! lol!
You should try pulling Kokanee salmon out the Blue Mesa!
That would really be something special, Patrick!
An awesome place. I’m going to have to go there on my next visit to Colorado. Great testimony and how one does need to get away from the crowds even Jesus did that. I caught your choice of candy in the car door- very much like God’s creations- Good and Plenty
That was a great comment, Steve! Appreciate the edifying words and special insights!
These views never cease to feel breathtaking to me. If I were to live somewhere in the USA, it wouldn't be in a big city but in the wilderness.
By the way, just a quick question : I know that due to COVID it's hard these days, but have you ever wished for or even done some national parks on a worldwide scale?
Great question! Yes, I know there's a lot of beautiful stuff out there, but have been fine (for now) trying to catch as many as I can in the US. Also, not a fan of long flights and extensive planning. lol!
@@AmericasParks Yes, true that there's already a lot to see there in the USA and with each visit always something new to discover. I'm not a fan of long flights either but once in a lifetime I'd love to. My next destinations in mind would be Japan and New Zealand.
So what were the hikes you did? I will keep these on my list for the fall.
Hey Rob - just parts of the 3 in the video: Mesa Creek Trail, Dillion Pinnacles and the unnamed trail about 7 miles(?) up Rainbow Lake Road. Enjoy!
Please hold a sweepstakes so I can have a chance to join you on a hike 😜!
You are so kind, Andrew! Would really enjoy meeting many of the subscribers. So many genuinely wonderful people!
Randy, I often hike alone except for God's presence with me and often pray and praise Him. Lots of Aspens in the Black Hills.
Beautiful comment, Pat!
americas parks should team up with kevin nealon for a hike
That would be a blast!
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Thanks for watching!
Oakley hat and shades? Damn randy, stylish, nice video man
Nice for the "old man" to hear that! lol!
how does this guy live in new jersey. last place i would of ever guessed.
Scared to ask why. lol! :) Thanks for watching Jesse!
NJ is amazing. We have the Appalachian chain, a bunch of ridges and valleys that were welded to the continent before the Appalachia were birthed, some igneous intrusions and extrusions that were deposited when a supercontinent broke up, foothills of sediment, and ancient beaches and seabeds covered with pines. And then the Atlantic Ocean. Within a mile of many suburban towns you have a choice of great pizza places. The community colleges let you do Ph.D.-level original research. You can be passionate about your interests and people respect your depth. We are not just exit 13 off the Turnpike!
Jesse Smith, also you may know he's a pastor of a large church. So, he was called there. Very good reason.