I feel privileged. The aged quality of this recording 5 years post gives it the feel of a home video made for family with you having fun times, and I am getting to see it. The scenes on the back of the train and on the viewing deck at the canyon, complemented by the excellent choice of score, create a palpable nostalgia, and makes me so desirous of doing the same. Thank you for sharing your love story and adventures with us, Mark and Sue.🙏🏾💙🤍❤️
2010...as a widow, bought 32’ class A and pulled Jeep. Spent wonderful week in Williams, Arizona. Drove Jeep up thru the canyon. Absolutely wonderful campground. Mom was 80. I was out of wine. Campground owners told me about the “drug store” where I could replenish my supply. Husband and wife owners were delightful. Beautiful grounds and very accommodating. Recall music outside restaurant every day. Small town, but loved it. Fabric shop, lazer cut metal (moose and hanging in my house in NC). Have told all my rv buddies about this place. Mom passed 2012. Best trip of her life. I will return. As soon as this virus is over, I will head to Williams, Arizona. Loved it and the people there. If you read this, you MUST put this on your bucket list.
Just from the small amount of time we spent in the town, we could tell we would love to stay at any of the campgrounds near there. We had actually driven up from Sedona, AZ. This entire area is just so amazing.
I’m a single 78 year old and would love to get a small motor home and do stuff like this. I’m to active and young thinking to stay still. Now all I need is a good man to help with the driving and cooking. 😂😂
I have to say, you two are a great couple to watch. Thanks for sharing the video. My wife and I went to the Grand Canyon years ago for our anniversary and we experienced the train as well. In a few weeks we will be taking the tour again, but this time we will be returning with our three children. I'm looking forward to recording our memories there, just the same as you did. :)
Thank you for your kind words! Sue and I like to show the places we visit for others to see if they would like to go. When we are going to an area to explore, we have our own vloggers we follow, and we will search their site to see what they did in each state. It is a great way to get a taste of things to come. Sounds like you have a memorable family outing coming up. Make sure everyone brings along a lot of layers of clothing. It can get really cold this time of year!
I didn't want this one to end. It was fun watching you guys enjoying that awesome ride. I have been to the G C once and I can't wait to go again. Next time, that train ride is on the top of my list! Thank you for sharing guys.
This video was awesome, especially the fir trees and the moose. I really admire people who spend their whole lives together, i am 50 and STILL have not found the one. I started my own youtube channel as well and i found your channel from another channel. I really like watching youtube because you get to see real people live their lives.
The Grand Canyon Railway is another beautiful railroad. I have went here before back in 2015 and December 23rd 2019. This heritage railroad runs for 64 miles on a former Santa Fe Railroad (A.K.A the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad) line that was built back in September 17th 1901. The railroad has two steam locomotives, Grand Canyon Railway 29 (A.K.A Lake Superior & Ishpeming 29, built by American Locomotive Company in 1906), and Grand Canyon Railway 4960 (A.K.A Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 4960, built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1923 and is now 100 years old). The railroad also mainly uses diesel locomotives, which are Grand Canyon Railway GP7u 1105, 2134 (Both built by Electro-Motive Division in 1952 and 1953 for the Santa Fe), FPA-4 6762, 6768, 6773, 6776, 6793 (All built by Montreal Locomotive Works in 1958), FPB-4 6860, 6871 (Both built by Montreal Locomotive Works in 1958), F40FH 237, 239, 295, 4124, and 4128 (All originally as F40PH locomotives with the first three built by Electro-Motive Division in 1977 and 1979 for Amtrak, while the last two were built by the same company in 1981 for New Jersey Transit). They also used to have some of these locomotives, those being Grand Canyon Railway 18, 19, 20 (All built by American Locomotive Company in January 1910, and are now undergoing restoration at the Colebrookdale Railroad in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, displayed at Frisco, Texas, and displayed at Allen, Texas), Grand Canyon Railway GP7u 2072 (Built by Electro-Motive Division in 1953 for the Santa Fe Railroad, and it’s current status is unknown), and Spokane, Portland & Seattle 539 (Originally as Northern Pacific 1762, built by American Locomotive Company in September 1917 and is now on display at Kalama, Washington).
I see you have 5 videos on gold mining with your "gold club" on your channel. How unusual is that! I told my wife Sue we have to get a good hobby to showcase to our viewers,......like maybe sword swallowing,....or something.....
Just spent 15 hour wonderful days of September on Kauai and now we have begun planning for a winter trip to the Grand Canyon. Thank you for your very enjoyable video and the music in your video added wings to your journey for us !
Sounds great! We just posted the first episode of our Adventure Caravans Tour. This episode has the North Rim included in it. At about episode #6 of the Adventure Caravans Tour we will be at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Stay tuned Ben!
I did not notice the door being shut on Sue’s face. But I did notice the Segway from twin tracks to one track during the “railway hypnosis sequence.” I visited the Grand Canyon in May 2023. Though I did not take the Grand Canyon railroad, if I ever go back there ,I’ll have to include that on my itinerary.
Hey Marco, based on your video, we booked the train from Williams AZ to Grand Canyon on 5/17. We are headed out to Utah and then back south around the mountains. We met at Cypress Trail ( we had the big Black Dog and you said I was making money on RV Lots ). Anyway you are our travel guide. Great videos.
Hey Tom. The experience and convenience of the Williams Train ride is what it is all about. We rode this train again when we were on the Adventure Caravans trip. We stayed right in Williams, and WALKED to the train station. The scenery is not at all like some of the other train rides we have been on by any stretch of the imagination, ....but the destination is awe inspiring once you get there! Have fun guys.
Thanks Alice. We are going on an even better train ride adventure in late September 2022. The train is the "Cumbra Toltec Railroad" in Chama NM! Stay with us!
Thanks Patricia. Stick around,.....we have a lot coming up. We are struggling the next few weeks to get to Florida while we go from repair shop to tire shop to repair shop to cummins engine shop. Should be fun video,....NOT!
Beautiful area, train ride looks like a relaxing time. When I was there in 2018, I was able to camp on a forest road, near the entrance to the park, so I got to see the sunset and sunrise over the canyon. Thanks for sharing.................
My younger sister, who has lived over 35 years in Scottsdale, AZ, has never been to the Grand Canyon. I am so happy that I got to go twice to the Grand Canyon. The second time was by the stream engine train in the 90's. I like that there are sky view cars now, though the price is a little steep. Of course, over 20 years difference in timeline. Plus I had a special coupon for October. I believe I was the only person from Arizona on the train that day. My friend was from Orlando, FL, while there were many individuals from Europa and the Asian countries.I really enjoyed watching your video.
Thanks Dean. We really liked it, and was a great way to spend a cool day that was crisp and clear. Wish we would have captured the cowboy shoot-out at the train station prior to leaving.
Looks fun. Nice way to get to GC. Did it get really hot in the dome car with all the windows? BTW yes Mark your hair looked so sensual blowing in the wind hanging over the back end 👍
Wow this is where I hope to be visiting someday soon. Just beautiful sites everywhere around you. Loved every minute watching this video. Thanks again for letting me tag alone.
We were there last fall October 2020. Amazing experience. We hiked down to the Colorado River and back on Hermits Rest trail (18 miles out and back and over 5,000 in elevation gain in one day). We also hiked Kaibab trail down to Tipoff and took the Tonto trail to Plateau Point and back up Bright Angle trail. It was epic.👍
✅ For info on how we use & love the RV Trip Wizard Route Planning Tool, check out the "NEW" OJiM Website! ourjourneyinmyles.com/resources/trip-wizard/ ✅ For info on all (5) of our recent Harvest Host stays, check out the "NEW" OJiM Website! ourjourneyinmyles.com/category/harvest_host/ ✅ For info on the TSD Logistics Fuel Savings Program, check out the "NEW" OJiM Website! ourjourneyinmyles.com/latest-posts/tsd-logistics-fuel-program/ While staying in a Sedona AZ campground, we road the Grand Canyon Railway train to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The 1.5 hr drive to Williams AZ had to happen in the early am, because our train boarded at 9am sharp! We took the "added" bus excursion at the canyon that included lunch. If we could do it over again, with the limited time at the canyon, I would take the bus excursion WITHOUT lunch included. I would pack a lunch and bring it along, and just meet up with the folks after their buffet. (The buffet takes too much time away from viewing the canyon!) We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each.We would pick this same car again. The lunch/bus excursion was extra.
Enjoyed your video came across it accidentally but whats funny is that my wife and I planed a trip to the Grand Canyon the 19th of May 2021 this gives us another choice Thanks
Thank you Angel for such a kind comment. Glad we came across as liking each other, because that really is important when you live in a 400 sq. ft. RV! Glad you came along with us on this adventure.
The train has ticket prices to match all pocket books. I always tell folks to watch the TH-cam videos of people that have taken it already, and purchase the "experience" you believe would fit your expectations.
We are going in a couple weeks, if not shut down due to Covid-19 Looks like it's as awesome as I thought this trip would be thanks so much for sharing!
For individuals healthy enough to take the walk down, stay overnight, and then trek back up, it has to be life changing! The beauty we are able to see and take advantage of now that we Full Time RV, and retired, is a gift we cherish.
OK. I have to admit it is my favorite hat. I think it makes Sue feel closer to her home & family. (Now I need the XL T-shirt set to match.) You & Beth were right about Sedona. It is a town like no other.
We are doing this in May 2020 - I live in England and my cousin has arranged this trip for us on our next visit to USA !! can't wait, thank you for sharing your video :)
We have only traveled in the US in the central and western areas. We are planning on working our way closer to the east coast sooner or later. Thanks for stopping by,.....
Looks like the scenery is better along the way on that train trip. Doing them BOTH while in the Sedona area would be the best plan of attack! Thanks for the tip for others to consider when in the area.
Looks like fun. We drove to the south rim, just before I started Smiths. We would do the train next time. I like railing flip-O-meter. Except I would have designed it with gussets..... "tape down some paper and start burning some lines"
Best times to visit the Grand Canyon are March thru May and September thru November when daytime temperatures are cooler and the crowds are much lighter.
Out of interest, would you say you NEED to do the bus excursion at the other end - do you get the great canyon views just getting off the train and having a walk about?
I think it depends on a lot of things. Covid has canceled most of the bus routes. Some shuttles are still running, but are most likely for HOTEL guests. In WARMER weather, and during NON-Covid, I would have suggested to take a shuttle from the train to the bike rental place. It's too far I believe to walk to it. If you have the choice to go, or not go, being only able to see the area in and around the train station I would say to go for sure. When things get back to the new normal, the best plan is to NOT take the Buffet they offer, and to pack your own lunch. While everyone else is wasting time eating a buffet, you can walk around with a sandwich and see the Canyon! Then, when they are done, rejoin the group & use the bus tour to see the most in the limited amount of time you have. Good luck Duncan!
Hello, I would like to do this for my husband's birthday day. What time of the year did you go? Was there food served on the train just wondering because you said next time you wouldn't do the lunch so I want to make sure we eat before we arrive
We went November 26th 2018. The food on the train is snacks, pastry, nuts, chips, yogurt,..that kind of stuff. The lunch offered is when you get OFF the train,........you get on a bus for a 5 minute ride,.....eat,.......then tour. If you take the late lunch, then you tour first,.....then eat. It takes up too much of your valuable time there. Pack a lunch you'll love to eat on the fly, with some beverages and you will be way ahead of the pack, and see more. Going on a bus tour with YOUR lunch would be the best option if it is available.
What time of year was it when you took this trip, and where did you stay? We are planning on taking that very same trip this fall. I'm looking at staying at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park and taking the train ride. Do we need to plan an entire day for this excursion and was the bus tour extra and was it worth it? It doesn't appear to really be much to see other then a very big hole in the ground. I was there briefly in 1975 and I don't think I was there for much more than an hour. Any tips you can pass along will be greatly appreciated. Mike
We went November 26th 2018. We were staying at the Distant Drum Campground in Sedona Arizona. This took us all day due to the long ride to and from the train station in Williams Arizona. It is just a great way to sightsee and relax. We are retired,......so we are ALWAYS looking for things like this to do. It IS just a really big hole in the ground,...........but needs to be looked at during sunrise, high noon, and sunset!
@@OurJourneyInMyles I was just checking out the campground in the park but I think we'll just try and stay at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park and take the train adventure. I'm trying to figure out which car pkg you chose; Luxury Dome or Luxury Parlor because it looks like you were in both of them.
Im a huge fan and Im wondering about if alot of these places are handicapped accessible and van accessible my dad has no legs due to several illnesses. His kidneys are also failing. “ *I don't let little things in life slow me down* ”.. Maybe put a notice comment and tell stuff like that. Love you guys.
We will try to remember to include comments about this in the future. I would say as a generalization, the state and national parks were mostly designed YEARS ago when RV's were very small. Very few have full hookups. Many do not have 50 amp service. ADA improvements have been added when possible, but many National Parks attractions access is not due to costs. The private parks are usually much more modern, and their pools and restroom facilities are designed to current ADA access standards.
We took the bus excursion at the canyon that included lunch. If we could do it over again, with the limited time at the canyon, I would take the bus excursion WITHOUT lunch included. We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each.We would pick this same car again. The second story of the car had giant windows. The other cars were much more reasonably priced, and had more passengers.
Loved your video! You mentioned you went "off season", when exactly was that? Also, was lunch included with the bus tour or extra? Was there restrooms onboard the train? tia
We went November 26th 2018. The food on the train is snacks, pastry, nuts, chips, yogurt,..that kind of stuff. The lunch offered (Extra Charge) is when you get OFF the train,........you get on a bus for a 5 minute ride,.....eat,.......then tour. If you take the late lunch, then you tour first,.....then eat. It takes up too much of your valuable time there. Pack a lunch you'll love to eat on the fly, with some beverages and you will be way ahead of the pack, and see more. Going on a bus tour with YOUR lunch would be the best option if it is available. Restrooms on train are great.
While in Sedona AZ we road the Grand Canyon Railway train to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The 1.5 hr drive to Williams AZ had to happen in the early am, because our train boarded at 9am sharp! This trip took place 11-26-2018! We took the bus excursion at the canyon that included lunch. If we could do it over again, with the limited time at the canyon, I would take the bus excursion WITHOUT lunch included. We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each.We would pick this same car again.
While staying in a Sedona AZ campground, we road the Grand Canyon Railway train to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The 1.5 hr drive to Williams AZ had to happen in the early am, because our train boarded at 9am sharp! We took the "added" bus excursion at the canyon that included lunch. If we could do it over again, with the limited time at the canyon, I would take the bus excursion WITHOUT lunch included. I would pack a lunch and bring it along, and just meet up with the folks after their buffet. (The buffet takes too much time away from viewing the canyon!) We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each.We would pick this same car again. The lunch/bus excursion was extra.
Sorry for the delay replying. TH-cam flagged your comment as "bad words" (whatever the heck that means) and we had to approve it from the hold bind! Since we don't know what we are doing, we had to stumble on this "held" comment. We are in San Diego now, and will have tons on things to report. Stay tuned.
Thanks Salvador. This was a really fun way to get a quick taste of what the Grand Canyon is like. We will be back and stay in a Campground Close to the park next time. Advance planning is required!
Sue & I love to take some of the old historic train rides between towns out west. We will be on the 1880 Train on the Black Hills Central Railway this summer.
They offer 6 different adult ticket prices, based on the "class" of car you select to ride in. NO MEALS are served on ANY of the 6 levels of tickets. On the $67 and $82 tickets, no snacks are served. On the $159, $189 and the two $226/person tickets,......only SNACK FOOD in the morning ride in,.........and SNACK FOOD in the afternoon ride back are included. Soft drinks, booze and beer can be purchased. We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each. The only thing we would do different is pack our own lunch for the bus excursion we took. Eating dinner at the cafeteria restaurant in the Grand Canyon Village sucked up too much time.
@@OurJourneyInMyles thank you for your speedy reply. We are leaving on Monday to see the area.😂 We haven't have any hotel reservation in Grand Canyon because we will stay in Las Vegas first and I am little bit worried about where we would stay. Thanks.
Very cute and funny. I love the color of your wife’s hair! We were originally thinking of doing the El Chepe Express in Mexico that runs along copper canyon, but my daughters passport has expired. So now we are thinking about this one. Thanks for sharing!
I would bet that the scenery along the El Chepe Express train route is WAY BETTER and much more rugged, and then "quaint" through the towns. But,.......when you finally get to the Grand Canyon,......wow! If your children are younger, AND you want maximum viewing time at the Canyon, pack your own picnic lunches to take along. My wife thanks you for complimenting her on her hair coloring science project,....1/2 oz. Loreal Light Auburn 6R and 1-1/2 oz. Loreal Dark Auburn 4R.
In January 2020, Sue & I were honored to be interviewed by hosts Nicole & Jason of the Podcast "The Nomadic Traveler", a travel Podcast about getting out of your house, off of technology and out experiencing life. In this Part 1 of 2 Podcast episode, we discussed our most popular video "RV LIVING COSTS - ONE YEAR FULL TIME TRAVEL IN A CLASS A MOTORHOME - EP76" published August 2019. Use the following link to listen to Part 1 of 2 of this audio podcast: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nk4a2-ce0f15 We will be publishing our 6 month update to this August 2019 video, and expect it to be out in January 2020.
You are correct Kathryn,.........we stayed in a Sedona CG. We wanted to impress on folks that you could go on this trip easily as a day excursion from Sedona!
Well I’m glad she’s got a good man. Hard to find a good mate these days. Best of luck to you both. I’m actually in Wisconsin trying to sell my home and move to Show low Arizona area. That’s how I found your video. I was searching about things to do in AZ
We wanted folks to see if was a really good "side trip" that can be taken when camping in the Sedona Area. We were camping at the Distant Drums RV Resort in Camp Verde which is right outside of Sedona. We commuted to Sedona all week from Distant Drum RV Park. We are large enough that we did not want to stay in some of the smaller, closer RV Parks in Sedona proper.
I gotta quit watching your videos its making it real tough to make it to next March when my wife (62) and I (67) will be retiring LoL. Our Ventana LE is getting impatient also just sitting in the storage lot for to long. Another great video will have to put this one on our growing list as well.
I think the entertainment is more geared for when there are more families on board. We were way past the family vacation season, and the crowd volume was way down.
When you were standing at the back of the train, you said that you felt like a politician. I was thinking that you were more like a tax collector beating a hasty retreat out of town.
![[Gegagedigedagedago] NEW Help Gegagedigedagedago Nugget escape from Nikocado Avocado Challenge](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/hJWnwRC2Fz8/mqdefault.jpg)
I feel privileged. The aged quality of this recording 5 years post gives it the feel of a home video made for family with you having fun times, and I am getting to see it. The scenes on the back of the train and on the viewing deck at the canyon, complemented by the excellent choice of score, create a palpable nostalgia, and makes me so desirous of doing the same. Thank you for sharing your love story and adventures with us, Mark and Sue.🙏🏾💙🤍❤️
It is our pleasure, and we are humbled by the kind words Raoul.
2010...as a widow, bought 32’ class A and pulled Jeep. Spent wonderful week in Williams, Arizona. Drove Jeep up thru the canyon.
Absolutely wonderful campground. Mom was 80. I was out of wine. Campground owners told me about the “drug store” where I could replenish my supply. Husband and wife owners were delightful. Beautiful grounds and very accommodating.
Recall music outside restaurant every day. Small town, but loved it. Fabric shop, lazer cut metal (moose and hanging in my house in NC).
Have told all my rv buddies about this place. Mom passed 2012. Best trip of her life.
I will return. As soon as this virus is over, I will head to Williams, Arizona.
Loved it and the people there.
If you read this, you MUST put this on your bucket list.
Just from the small amount of time we spent in the town, we could tell we would love to stay at any of the campgrounds near there. We had actually driven up from Sedona, AZ. This entire area is just so amazing.
Thanks Joy! Sounds great. 😎
I’m a single 78 year old and would love to get a small motor home and do stuff like this. I’m to active and young thinking to stay still. Now all I need is a good man to help with the driving and cooking. 😂😂
I have to say, you two are a great couple to watch. Thanks for sharing the video. My wife and I went to the Grand Canyon years ago for our anniversary and we experienced the train as well. In a few weeks we will be taking the tour again, but this time we will be returning with our three children. I'm looking forward to recording our memories there, just the same as you did. :)
Thank you for your kind words! Sue and I like to show the places we visit for others to see if they would like to go. When we are going to an area to explore, we have our own vloggers we follow, and we will search their site to see what they did in each state. It is a great way to get a taste of things to come. Sounds like you have a memorable family outing coming up. Make sure everyone brings along a lot of layers of clothing. It can get really cold this time of year!
@@OurJourneyInMyles Thanks for the advice. We will do that.
I didn't want this one to end. It was fun watching you guys enjoying that awesome ride. I have been to the G C once and I can't wait to go again. Next time, that train ride is on the top of my list! Thank you for sharing guys.
Thanks for the vote of confidence Connie!
This video was awesome, especially the fir trees and the moose. I really admire people who spend their whole lives together, i am 50 and STILL have not found the one. I started my own youtube channel as well and i found your channel from another channel. I really like watching youtube because you get to see real people live their lives.
Thanks for stopping by Aileen. It doesn't get any more real than full time living in 400 square feet with the one you love!
We don't have moose in az. Probably an elk
Sonny and Cher , Tad and Cheryl Venger love your you tube. Hope to see you again.
Hey TAD,............hope all is well,..........keep the air bags full and keep traveling! Thanks for watching buddy,.....
The Grand Canyon Railway is another beautiful railroad. I have went here before back in 2015 and December 23rd 2019. This heritage railroad runs for 64 miles on a former Santa Fe Railroad (A.K.A the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad) line that was built back in September 17th 1901. The railroad has two steam locomotives, Grand Canyon Railway 29 (A.K.A Lake Superior & Ishpeming 29, built by American Locomotive Company in 1906), and Grand Canyon Railway 4960 (A.K.A Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 4960, built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1923 and is now 100 years old). The railroad also mainly uses diesel locomotives, which are Grand Canyon Railway GP7u 1105, 2134 (Both built by Electro-Motive Division in 1952 and 1953 for the Santa Fe), FPA-4 6762, 6768, 6773, 6776, 6793 (All built by Montreal Locomotive Works in 1958), FPB-4 6860, 6871 (Both built by Montreal Locomotive Works in 1958), F40FH 237, 239, 295, 4124, and 4128 (All originally as F40PH locomotives with the first three built by Electro-Motive Division in 1977 and 1979 for Amtrak, while the last two were built by the same company in 1981 for New Jersey Transit). They also used to have some of these locomotives, those being Grand Canyon Railway 18, 19, 20 (All built by American Locomotive Company in January 1910, and are now undergoing restoration at the Colebrookdale Railroad in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, displayed at Frisco, Texas, and displayed at Allen, Texas), Grand Canyon Railway GP7u 2072 (Built by Electro-Motive Division in 1953 for the Santa Fe Railroad, and it’s current status is unknown), and Spokane, Portland & Seattle 539 (Originally as Northern Pacific 1762, built by American Locomotive Company in September 1917 and is now on display at Kalama, Washington).
What a fascinating past this mode of transportation has had,.....
Cute, looked like a fun trip.
It was! We are actually doing this trip again in early September on a Caravan!
I took this ride in June 2018 .
Loved this.
Just don't forget that your train ticket is also your main enterance gate pass for the following 2 weeks.
Wow! Thanks for the tip,.........I did not know that!
What a great couple!
Thanks for the support Alma!
Grand Canyon is our go to place to chill. We have a camp for winter in the desert. We gold mine. ( hobby) 🤠👍 Ken and Jane
I see you have 5 videos on gold mining with your "gold club" on your channel. How unusual is that! I told my wife Sue we have to get a good hobby to showcase to our viewers,......like maybe sword swallowing,....or something.....
It takes your breath away! One of our favorite places to visit. Fun to visit it with the both of you!
Brendan & Lena
Us too! We are going to plan a week or more in the area so we can just sit by the Canyon and watch it change throughout the day.
Sitting on a back porch swing of El Tovar Hotel sipping prickly pear margaritas at sunset is a special treat!
Marks hair blowing in the wind in slow mo got me... LOL
Thanks for stopping in to check out our adventure.
@@OurJourneyInMyles great Video. We were thinking of taking the kids on the railway..looked fun. 🌵💗
Me too! I almost choked on my juice! 😂😂😂
Took this trip with our grandson, loved it! Would do it again.
This was a really fun change of pace way to tour the area and see the Canyon!
Really great video! Entertaining! Wonderful sightseeing! You guys are Fun!
Thanks Miles,......great name!
Just spent 15 hour wonderful days of September on Kauai and now we have begun planning for a winter trip to the Grand Canyon. Thank you for your very enjoyable video and the music in your video added wings to your journey for us !
Sounds great! We just posted the first episode of our Adventure Caravans Tour. This episode has the North Rim included in it. At about episode #6 of the Adventure Caravans Tour we will be at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Stay tuned Ben!
I did not notice the door being shut on Sue’s face. But I did notice the Segway from twin tracks to one track during the “railway hypnosis sequence.”
I visited the Grand Canyon in May 2023. Though I did not take the Grand Canyon railroad, if I ever go back there ,I’ll have to include that on my itinerary.
The variety of camping in Williams and taking the train to the Canyon is something to do at least once!
Hey Marco, based on your video, we booked the train from Williams AZ to Grand Canyon on 5/17. We are headed out to Utah and then back south around the mountains. We met at Cypress Trail ( we had the big Black Dog and you said I was making money on RV Lots ). Anyway you are our travel guide. Great videos.
Hey Tom. The experience and convenience of the Williams Train ride is what it is all about. We rode this train again when we were on the Adventure Caravans trip. We stayed right in Williams, and WALKED to the train station. The scenery is not at all like some of the other train rides we have been on by any stretch of the imagination, ....but the destination is awe inspiring once you get there! Have fun guys.
Thank you so much for sharing. LOVE
Thanks for watching Ayako!
Really enjoyed this video, it wasn't long enough. Yall are so funny too.
Thanks Alice. We are going on an even better train ride adventure in late September 2022. The train is the "Cumbra Toltec Railroad" in Chama NM! Stay with us!
Great video. You two are a fun couple!!!
Thanks Patricia. Stick around,.....we have a lot coming up. We are struggling the next few weeks to get to Florida while we go from repair shop to tire shop to repair shop to cummins engine shop. Should be fun video,....NOT!
Beautiful area, train ride looks like a relaxing time. When I was there in 2018, I was able to camp on a forest road, near the entrance to the park, so I got to see the sunset and sunrise over the canyon. Thanks for sharing.................
Sounds great! That must have been a memory that you will not soon forget.
Simply beautiful, thanks for sharing the trip and your adventure. My wife and I can't wait to go there thanks to you...!!!
Our pleasure! We are going to be taking this train again in mid-September 2022.
The Grand Canyon was so much deeper than I had imagined.
You got that right! We I was 18 and I visited it, I wanted to walk down into it. Visiting it at 67, I just concentrated on not falling into it.
My younger sister, who has lived over 35 years in Scottsdale, AZ, has never been to the Grand Canyon. I am so happy that I got to go twice to the Grand Canyon. The second time was by the stream engine train in the 90's. I like that there are sky view cars now, though the price is a little steep. Of course, over 20 years difference in timeline. Plus I had a special coupon for October. I believe I was the only person from Arizona on the train that day. My friend was from Orlando, FL, while there were many individuals from Europa and the Asian countries.I really enjoyed watching your video.
Great video, definitely going to check this train ride out!
Thanks Dean. We really liked it, and was a great way to spend a cool day that was crisp and clear. Wish we would have captured the cowboy shoot-out at the train station prior to leaving.
Great video. Love watching your video, very unique way to travel to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Thank you very much! Thanks for taking a peek.
She is absolutely beautiful with her auburn hair.
I think she is beautiful too. Sue's personality and charm matches her looks. She does apparently have very poor taste in men. Bingo!
Wow, this does look like a lot of fun. I have never been to the Grand Canyon and I would love to try this manner of transportation.
You should! Sometimes it's nice to have someone else do the driving!
@@OurJourneyInMyles I'm looking to make arrangements with my son to go on a road trip with my son sometime in the next couple of years.
Funny as hell, the use of the sliding sign on the rail
...
Thanks for checking it out!
Looks fun. Nice way to get to GC. Did it get really hot in the dome car with all the windows? BTW yes Mark your hair looked so sensual blowing in the wind
hanging over the back end 👍
The car was perfectly climate controlled. We liked spending a "day" touring like this enough that we are going to do it in Alaska next year.
Wow this is where I hope to be visiting someday soon. Just beautiful sites everywhere around you. Loved every minute watching this video. Thanks again for letting me tag alone.
Please do! We tag along on a half dozen of our own favorite channels. To Sue & I, TH-cam is way more fun then network TV!
This is a great tour to take.
We liked it a lot. It made the process so easy to do so you could relax instead of just run around.
Such a wonderful way to travel.
We will be on this same train again in September 2022.
I pass by William's every week, for many years. I now live less than 2 hours away.
Never been there.
It was tourist heaven for flat landers like Sue & I!
We were there last fall October 2020. Amazing experience. We hiked down to the Colorado River and back on Hermits Rest trail (18 miles out and back and over 5,000 in elevation gain in one day). We also hiked Kaibab trail down to Tipoff and took the Tonto trail to Plateau Point and back up Bright Angle trail. It was epic.👍
Wow,...those are some hikes.
✅ For info on how we use & love the RV Trip Wizard Route Planning Tool, check out the "NEW" OJiM Website! ourjourneyinmyles.com/resources/trip-wizard/ ✅ For info on all (5) of our recent Harvest Host stays, check out the "NEW" OJiM Website! ourjourneyinmyles.com/category/harvest_host/
✅ For info on the TSD Logistics Fuel Savings Program, check out the "NEW" OJiM Website!
ourjourneyinmyles.com/latest-posts/tsd-logistics-fuel-program/
While staying in a Sedona AZ campground, we road the Grand Canyon Railway train to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The 1.5 hr drive to Williams AZ had to happen in the early am, because our train boarded at 9am sharp!
We took the "added" bus excursion at the canyon that included lunch. If we could do it over again, with the limited time at the canyon, I would take the bus excursion WITHOUT lunch included. I would pack a lunch and bring it along, and just meet up with the folks after their buffet. (The buffet takes too much time away from viewing the canyon!)
We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each.We would pick this same car again. The lunch/bus excursion was extra.
Thank you for your info.
Enjoyed your video came across it accidentally but whats funny is that my wife and I planed a trip to the Grand Canyon the 19th of May 2021 this gives us another choice
Thanks
Very cool Luis! Enjoy!
What a beautiful 🤩 couple ❤️✨✨✨
Thank you Angel for such a kind comment. Glad we came across as liking each other, because that really is important when you live in a 400 sq. ft. RV! Glad you came along with us on this adventure.
Fun couple. I was debating whether we should to take the train to the Grand Canyon but after seeing this it would be worth it. Thank you.
The train has ticket prices to match all pocket books. I always tell folks to watch the TH-cam videos of people that have taken it already, and purchase the "experience" you believe would fit your expectations.
We are going in a couple weeks, if not shut down due to Covid-19 Looks like it's as awesome as I thought this trip would be thanks so much for sharing!
Hope you enjoy it! Make sure to read my "Tips" in the video description area under the video!
looks like a really great time on the train. The views are amazing! We can't wait to go see the Grand Canyon in person.
For individuals healthy enough to take the walk down, stay overnight, and then trek back up, it has to be life changing! The beauty we are able to see and take advantage of now that we Full Time RV, and retired, is a gift we cherish.
Awesome. Very motivational. We start our full time RV adventure this summer. We can't wait.
With all the dad jokes, it’s like traveling with family
Thanks for the kind words!
Neat journey. Glad you shared. Best part was your hat. Where can I get one like that?
OK. I have to admit it is my favorite hat. I think it makes Sue feel closer to her home & family. (Now I need the XL T-shirt set to match.) You & Beth were right about Sedona. It is a town like no other.
I lived in Sedona. Amazing, beautiful unforgettable
We are going to go back to this area and stay a month sometime.
This was great, thanks for the vid.
Glad you enjoyed it Mike! We have come a long way since this video!
hilarious hilarious hilarious... the system for resting the belly at the Grand Canyon. About passed out when he did that.
Thanks Eva. I was a Mechanical Engineer before retiring, so it seemed like a perfectly natural use and explanation for it! Thanks for checking in,....
Hey guys, i love your videos, kiss´s from Rio de Janeiro Brazil.
Thanks for watching Dany! I took a look at your channel as well,.......very nice! Love the drone shots of the countryside.
@@OurJourneyInMyles Glad you liked my channel , Thanks for visiting! Much success to you!!
Loved the wind-on-your part.. Hahaha
Thanks J Rad,.........I don't know why but I love to dream that I am Yanni.
We are doing this in May 2020 - I live in England and my cousin has arranged this trip for us on our next visit to USA !! can't wait, thank you for sharing your video :)
Good for you! Enjoy the Sedona area, and of course the Grand Canyon! Thanks for stopping by,......
Shenandoah is my family's afvorite place to camp and hike! Love it, keep it up!
We have only traveled in the US in the central and western areas. We are planning on working our way closer to the east coast sooner or later. Thanks for stopping by,.....
Nice! If u guys haven’t been, the Verde Valley RR is quite amazing.
Looks like the scenery is better along the way on that train trip. Doing them BOTH while in the Sedona area would be the best plan of attack! Thanks for the tip for others to consider when in the area.
Great video, thanks for sharing. Trying to plan a trip out there from Michigan so I’m binging videos. lol.
Have fun! Sedona AZ is magical!
I laughed when you said you should become a politician. you can't do that. you're too damned honest
Public service now a days is a rough & tumble job. I will stick to engineering.
Beautiful video, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Juan,.....
Great job! When I go visit the KYD cabin, I want to go check out this train! Looks like a lot of fun... thanks for the info!
When we come back next year, we are hoping Trish & Marc have a KYD Campground, with FHU of course! :)
Thanks for the ride, I'll def. try it this year.. G~
It is a nice fun change of pace way to experience the Canyon!
That was fun! Thanks for the video.
Your welcome Brad.
Looks like fun. We drove to the south rim, just before I started Smiths. We would do the train next time. I like railing flip-O-meter. Except I would have designed it with gussets..... "tape down some paper and start burning some lines"
When I faked that trip the first time, we had to stop filming because a lady in the background almost had a heart attack! The episode shows "take #2".
That looks so fun 🤩
We love stuff like this.
looks real nice
Thanks MM & I!
Genial video !❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the kind words Claudia,...Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you
Thanks for stopping by!
What months are considered "out of season" as you mention?
Best times to visit the Grand Canyon are March thru May and September thru November when daytime temperatures are cooler and the crowds are much lighter.
For a moment I was expecting a Teump hair-do in the wind... I guess you hit the angry clipper
It really is thicker looking in real life,......
Out of interest, would you say you NEED to do the bus excursion at the other end - do you get the great canyon views just getting off the train and having a walk about?
I think it depends on a lot of things. Covid has canceled most of the bus routes. Some shuttles are still running, but are most likely for HOTEL guests. In WARMER weather, and during NON-Covid, I would have suggested to take a shuttle from the train to the bike rental place. It's too far I believe to walk to it. If you have the choice to go, or not go, being only able to see the area in and around the train station I would say to go for sure. When things get back to the new normal, the best plan is to NOT take the Buffet they offer, and to pack your own lunch. While everyone else is wasting time eating a buffet, you can walk around with a sandwich and see the Canyon! Then, when they are done, rejoin the group & use the bus tour to see the most in the limited amount of time you have. Good luck Duncan!
Hello, I would like to do this for my husband's birthday day. What time of the year did you go? Was there food served on the train just wondering because you said next time you wouldn't do the lunch so I want to make sure we eat before we arrive
We went November 26th 2018. The food on the train is snacks, pastry, nuts, chips, yogurt,..that kind of stuff. The lunch offered is when you get OFF the train,........you get on a bus for a 5 minute ride,.....eat,.......then tour. If you take the late lunch, then you tour first,.....then eat. It takes up too much of your valuable time there. Pack a lunch you'll love to eat on the fly, with some beverages and you will be way ahead of the pack, and see more. Going on a bus tour with YOUR lunch would be the best option if it is available.
What time of year was it when you took this trip, and where did you stay? We are planning on taking that very same trip this fall. I'm looking at staying at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park and taking the train ride. Do we need to plan an entire day for this excursion and was the bus tour extra and was it worth it? It doesn't appear to really be much to see other then a very big hole in the ground. I was there briefly in 1975 and I don't think I was there for much more than an hour. Any tips you can pass along will be greatly appreciated. Mike
We went November 26th 2018. We were staying at the Distant Drum Campground in Sedona Arizona. This took us all day due to the long ride to and from the train station in Williams Arizona. It is just a great way to sightsee and relax. We are retired,......so we are ALWAYS looking for things like this to do. It IS just a really big hole in the ground,...........but needs to be looked at during sunrise, high noon, and sunset!
@@OurJourneyInMyles I was just checking out the campground in the park but I think we'll just try and stay at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park and take the train adventure. I'm trying to figure out which car pkg you chose; Luxury Dome or Luxury Parlor because it looks like you were in both of them.
♥️🙏
🎉
Awesome train ride. I'd do it again..
Same here! It was a fun and different adventure to go on!
Im a huge fan and Im wondering about if alot of these places are handicapped accessible and van accessible my dad has no legs due to several illnesses. His kidneys are also failing. “ *I don't let little things in life slow me down* ”.. Maybe put a notice comment and tell stuff like that. Love you guys.
We will try to remember to include comments about this in the future. I would say as a generalization, the state and national parks were mostly designed YEARS ago when RV's were very small. Very few have full hookups. Many do not have 50 amp service. ADA improvements have been added when possible, but many National Parks attractions access is not due to costs. The private parks are usually much more modern, and their pools and restroom facilities are designed to current ADA access standards.
You guys are hilarious!
Thanks Sue,........just having some retiree fun,.......
What month did you go
November 26th 2018!
Excellent video. I am surprised as low number of views and likes.
Hey, thanks Sid! The TH-cam universe out there is unlimited! It's really hard to compete with cute cat videos!
Such a long train for 15 people, how much are the tickets?
We took the bus excursion at the canyon that included lunch. If we could do it over again, with the limited time at the canyon, I would take the bus excursion WITHOUT lunch included. We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each.We would pick this same car again. The second story of the car had giant windows. The other cars were much more reasonably priced, and had more passengers.
Loved your video! You mentioned you went "off season", when exactly was that? Also, was lunch included with the bus tour or extra? Was there restrooms onboard the train? tia
We went November 26th 2018. The food on the train is snacks, pastry, nuts, chips, yogurt,..that kind of stuff. The lunch offered (Extra Charge) is when you get OFF the train,........you get on a bus for a 5 minute ride,.....eat,.......then tour. If you take the late lunch, then you tour first,.....then eat. It takes up too much of your valuable time there. Pack a lunch you'll love to eat on the fly, with some beverages and you will be way ahead of the pack, and see more. Going on a bus tour with YOUR lunch would be the best option if it is available. Restrooms on train are great.
@@OurJourneyInMyles Thank you so much for the quick reply :)
you guys are great
Thanks Fred. This was a fun, relaxing day for us!
What time of the year did you go
While in Sedona AZ we road the Grand Canyon Railway train to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
The 1.5 hr drive to Williams AZ had to happen in the early am, because our train boarded at 9am sharp! This trip took place 11-26-2018!
We took the bus excursion at the canyon that included lunch. If we could do it over again, with the limited time at the canyon, I would take the bus excursion WITHOUT lunch included.
We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each.We would pick this same car again.
@@OurJourneyInMyles thank you 😊
So what was the cost
While staying in a Sedona AZ campground, we road the Grand Canyon Railway train to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The 1.5 hr drive to Williams AZ had to happen in the early am, because our train boarded at 9am sharp!
We took the "added" bus excursion at the canyon that included lunch. If we could do it over again, with the limited time at the canyon, I would take the bus excursion WITHOUT lunch included. I would pack a lunch and bring it along, and just meet up with the folks after their buffet. (The buffet takes too much time away from viewing the canyon!)
We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each.We would pick this same car again. The lunch/bus excursion was extra.
That was fun
It really was a relaxing day,.........wouldn't mind being there right now on 07-04-2020!
Cute video on the train ride. I subscribed. #Lyf_uninterrupted
Sorry for the delay replying. TH-cam flagged your comment as "bad words" (whatever the heck that means) and we had to approve it from the hold bind! Since we don't know what we are doing, we had to stumble on this "held" comment. We are in San Diego now, and will have tons on things to report. Stay tuned.
Nice video Amigos !
Thanks Salvador. This was a really fun way to get a quick taste of what the Grand Canyon is like. We will be back and stay in a Campground Close to the park next time. Advance planning is required!
Screw planes , I love and take trains .
Sue & I love to take some of the old historic train rides between towns out west. We will be on the 1880 Train on the Black Hills Central Railway this summer.
What time of the year did you make that rail trip?
November 26th 2018,.......wow,.....time flies!
He is pretty funny.
Thanks Shirley!
nice video thank you
Welcome 😊
How much does it cost to ride on the train with a meal?
They offer 6 different adult ticket prices, based on the "class" of car you select to ride in. NO MEALS are served on ANY of the 6 levels of tickets. On the $67 and $82 tickets, no snacks are served. On the $159, $189 and the two $226/person tickets,......only SNACK FOOD in the morning ride in,.........and SNACK FOOD in the afternoon ride back are included. Soft drinks, booze and beer can be purchased. We were on the Mary Coulter Luxury Parlor Train at $226/each. The only thing we would do different is pack our own lunch for the bus excursion we took. Eating dinner at the cafeteria restaurant in the Grand Canyon Village sucked up too much time.
@@OurJourneyInMyles thank you for your speedy reply. We are leaving on Monday to see the area.😂 We haven't have any hotel reservation in Grand Canyon because we will stay in Las Vegas first and I am little bit worried about where we would stay. Thanks.
Nice video
Thanks Barbra,.......
good stuff!!!
Glad you liked it!
Very cute and funny. I love the color of your wife’s hair!
We were originally thinking of doing the El Chepe Express in Mexico that runs along copper canyon, but my daughters passport has expired. So now we are thinking about this one.
Thanks for sharing!
I would bet that the scenery along the El Chepe Express train route is WAY BETTER and much more rugged, and then "quaint" through the towns. But,.......when you finally get to the Grand Canyon,......wow! If your children are younger, AND you want maximum viewing time at the Canyon, pack your own picnic lunches to take along. My wife thanks you for complimenting her on her hair coloring science project,....1/2 oz. Loreal Light Auburn 6R and 1-1/2 oz. Loreal Dark Auburn 4R.
In January 2020, Sue & I were honored to be interviewed by hosts Nicole & Jason of the Podcast "The Nomadic Traveler", a travel Podcast about getting out of your house, off of technology and out experiencing life. In this Part 1 of 2 Podcast episode, we discussed our most popular video "RV LIVING COSTS - ONE YEAR FULL TIME TRAVEL IN A CLASS A MOTORHOME - EP76" published August 2019.
Use the following link to listen to Part 1 of 2 of this audio podcast: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nk4a2-ce0f15
We will be publishing our 6 month update to this August 2019 video, and expect it to be out in January 2020.
Thanks Jason & Nicole. We loved it! Especially with the added "suspense" of having to wait for Part 2 of 2 finishing up the discussion next week.
Hey guys is there a website to view their package deals or something. And what all is included with the train fare and ride.
That's not Sedona, Ma'am, it's Williams, Arizona!
You are correct Kathryn,.........we stayed in a Sedona CG. We wanted to impress on folks that you could go on this trip easily as a day excursion from Sedona!
Arizona isn’t Heaven… but you can sure see it from there.
Great saying Lance!
I love this guy he’s too much but just right. Great sense of humor. I’m betting that’s how he got that beautiful wife. Congratulations Mark 👍😎😂
Thanks Paul. I read your comment to Sue! She blushed!
Well I’m glad she’s got a good man. Hard to find a good mate these days. Best of luck to you both. I’m actually in Wisconsin trying to sell my home and move to Show low Arizona area. That’s how I found your video. I was searching about things to do in AZ
Superrrrrr blog
Thank you 😊 Jagjit!
📷
Thanks for taking a look!
It’s Williams to Grand Canyon. Sedona is no where on this train route.
We wanted folks to see if was a really good "side trip" that can be taken when camping in the Sedona Area. We were camping at the Distant Drums RV Resort in Camp Verde which is right outside of Sedona. We commuted to Sedona all week from Distant Drum RV Park. We are large enough that we did not want to stay in some of the smaller, closer RV Parks in Sedona proper.
I gotta quit watching your videos its making it real tough to make it to next March when my wife (62) and I (67) will be retiring LoL. Our Ventana LE is getting impatient also just sitting in the storage lot for to long. Another great video will have to put this one on our growing list as well.
Look at how well prepared you will be when you finally head out! March will be here before you know it,.......
I personally don’t think I would like the entertainment..I’d rather chill,enjoy the train and ride..it does look cool though
I think the entertainment is more geared for when there are more families on board. We were way past the family vacation season, and the crowd volume was way down.
When you were standing at the back of the train, you said that you felt like a politician. I was thinking that you were more like a tax collector beating a hasty retreat out of town.
That would work too! We had fun with the view in the back,.....great memory,..I'm glad we filmed it.