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  • Grand Canyon Caverns RV Park Check out the Grand Canyon Caverns located of historic route US 66 near Peach Springs Arizona. over 200 ft below the surface an elevator ride down to historic haunted finds and an underground suite to spend the night and underground restaurant RV Park Cafe and Gift Shop too
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  • @johnborne5175
    @johnborne5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, me again, I haven't seen my old home since 2004. Lotta changes. The "RV" park, used to be a campground, with no extras, except for 2 separate outhouses. One for men and one for women. My first job on my first day working on the maintenance crew, June of 1992, was to paint both of those old wooden buildings. I presume it was one of those jobs to see if I would stick it out. My situation at the time, was, I had no where else to go. The original camping area for campers, as the RV's were called in the day, was just west of the swimming pool. Unknown to most, pretty Interstate 40 days, the caverns was a busy, busy tourist stop. The buildings were built during the "boom" years. Up on top where the 100,000 gallon water tower is, there is a concrete base for a second 100,000 gallon water tower to be placed. The 4 motel buildings were constructed so a second floor with additional rooms could be put above the first floor. Lotta small towns suffered due to being bypassed by Interstate Highways. So, tourism died, additions were halted. It's kind of due to the old Route 66 tv series seen in repeats in foreign countries that revitalized tourism on 66 and visits to the caverns. I feel lucky to have lived and worked there when Arizona was still the old west, back when minimum wage was 4.25 per hour and employee housing was free with water gas and electric included. Got paid twice a month and made the 130 mile round trip to Kingman, for what we called, "the supply run" aka, grocery shopping until next payday. Just sharing. You could've asked inside how much to stay at RV park, and I wonder why you didn't stay on night there. I don't know about now, but they used to supply campfire wood too. You're a lucky man to afford to travel and share your videos. My advice, slow down, there's so much to see and learn and you could share more with us viewers. Pardon me for saying so. No offense intended.

  • @DreamCather147
    @DreamCather147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    My late wife and I went to the caverns in 1996. Thanks for the memory.

  • @danielpiccinini
    @danielpiccinini 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for the beautiful train shot ,great.

    • @MaryB-ps8lg
      @MaryB-ps8lg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I forgot to mention the train. Another one of my favs.

  • @hcrffi
    @hcrffi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👍👍 Grand Canyon Cavern always amazes me. Also is one of very few dry caves/caverns in the world.
    Amost forgot to mention. Many years ago, they made smoke in the cavern because there were holes and cracks too small for people to crawl through and wanted to see if any of them lead to the outside. Two weeks later, smoke was sited coming out from a crack in the wall of Grand Canyon. That is why this cavern is called Grand Canyon Caverns.

  • @williamstapleton989
    @williamstapleton989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You have an awesome Channel that I love to watch.
    For me very very soon I'll be back on the highway.
    I live in Vegas and home away from home is Laughlin I love Laughlin it is so comfortable and I just another Colorado River Bullhead City I just love it.

  • @the5kdude
    @the5kdude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been there twice. Loved going down and seeing the bomb shelter area, as the supplies are still there. Very cool place.

  • @recalculatingbus9305
    @recalculatingbus9305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We've been subscribed and watching you for last few years! First time commenting, but had to let you know how much we appreciate your videos and great info! We just completed our first 7 months out traveling in our bus and actually did stop and do a video on the Grand Canyon Caverns but now see how we missed the gem of the campgrounds right there!! We appreciate your style Russ!! Robin and Scott from Recalculating Bus

  • @brookeshaffer4377
    @brookeshaffer4377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Interesting and fun video.Thanks for taking me along Russ👍

  • @carltarajkowski5484
    @carltarajkowski5484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Went through there last Summer and no one was around.....looked deserted so we didn’t go in. I WAS there in 2003 and took the elevator down... You’re right Russ, bring a jacket 🧥 lol

  • @cynforrest
    @cynforrest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nifty stop. Thanks for taking us along. Love Arizona- I don’t go often enough.

  • @ShelleeGraham
    @ShelleeGraham 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fun side trip here, Russ. Thanks for taking us along. I’ve been a Route 66 enthusiast for many years and have even done a few books. But I still have never been down through the caverns, so I must remedy this situation. 👍 Looks like a great place “Grand Canyon Caverns,” formerly “Dinosaur Caverns.” Great history here.

    • @johnborne5175
      @johnborne5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting, I must look for your books. I do most of my camping and exploring on Route 66 and Beales Wagon Road Trail, and places on The Navajo Nation. Just a poor man, dont go as much as I used to. I know I've walked along 66 more than most and when I do, I take my sweet time. There also was another road that pretty much ran along 66, except it went coast to coast. Think it was called Natioal Highway. Have a few signs and googled it. Lotta history, fading fast now, such a shame. Happy researching and exploring to you...

  • @carlosbadillo5887
    @carlosbadillo5887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When did you film this? We were there on 4/8 and I swear I saw your van on the road, lol.

  • @rdebbiejoy5246
    @rdebbiejoy5246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Russ! Those caverns are a great tip. Adding it to our summer trip list!😁😁👋

  • @ronaldgraves6196
    @ronaldgraves6196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I was a young kid, we lived in Eastern Washington State. Every two years we would go to Gramma's house in the Ozarks in Arkansas. One of the favorite things was reading the Burma Shave signs. US 30 had a lot of them in Wyoming and Nebraska as did US 50 in Kansas. Sure like the interstate highways now, but sometimes miss the Burma Shaves.

  • @gregpeterman1102
    @gregpeterman1102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    56° reminds me of Mammoth Cave Kentucky, world's longest. Thanks, Russ, just added this to my list.

  • @CactusAtlas
    @CactusAtlas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We had a lot of fun at this place when we went some time ago. The stacks of rations were particularly interesting. Once day we'd love to stay in the cave overnight... One day! 😅

  • @dsanchez9703
    @dsanchez9703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks to ur videos I want to go to Arizona now, greetings from Chicagoland.

  • @steveshortridge6255
    @steveshortridge6255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looks like a sweet little stop over I'm glad you stopped there

  • @carolhall9811
    @carolhall9811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful Video as Always!

  • @nancyjeanharvey7647
    @nancyjeanharvey7647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yeah, at least they got some shade at the RV park.

  • @carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679
    @carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you know you are going to have a good saturday when you bank not one, but TWO Russ videos for the morning

  • @LandRoverDS2020
    @LandRoverDS2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The first time I drove from Ottawa Ontario to Arizona and saw one of those trains I couldn't believe how long they were, so many cars hooked up to a 3-4 engine train , unbelievable.
    Oh and those cavern tours not for me I'm too claustrophobic... Keep up the great videos.
    Andrew

  • @jimh.8138
    @jimh.8138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Those Burma Shave signs are a fond memory. My favorite was...
    Round the corner
    Lickity split
    Beautiful car
    Wasn’t it
    😀

  • @jesscarey7666
    @jesscarey7666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome Russ! Thanks for the ride 👍

  • @jonthebru
    @jonthebru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've always wondered why more underground dwellings aren't built in Arizona and the other desert areas. The natural temperature control would be a real asset. It doesn't have to be 300 feet underground to work

    • @johnborne5175
      @johnborne5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is, at least one, north of Phoenix, east, off Route 17

  • @juliebradford2999
    @juliebradford2999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the ride along with you! I love all your travels. Stay Safe.

  • @Sonoma_Coast
    @Sonoma_Coast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool trip. Nice vibe. Camera work turned out fine Russ.

  • @henrywardell4635
    @henrywardell4635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We Love RVerTV - Best TV On TH-cam. Russ Too Cool for School.

  • @momsvancrazyjourney4443
    @momsvancrazyjourney4443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Grand Canyon cavern! I've been there twice and it was worth it both times. It is a dry cavern which is why there were mummified remains of a cat and a sloth that fell in there. This hidden gem from Route 66 needs to be seen to really be appreciated. I hope your video encourages more people to visit. Thanks for sharing

  • @wildatheart3182
    @wildatheart3182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trains. Love. Papas were both on th Up
    The sound of engines makes my heart leap

  • @xstanadu
    @xstanadu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AWESOME 🤩 THANKS MUCH for sharing the Grand Canyon Caverns !
    A definate must to go see !

  • @cavecookie1
    @cavecookie1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was a tour guide there, before all the development down below. I can still remember most of my tour script! LOL! When the air flow was moving the right way, we would prop the elevator door open and the cool cave air would blow into the building; natural A/C. We used to call the cave Gracie, because she was an old, classy lady. Can't say I'm happy with the "improvements", though. The caverns are a natural wonder that far outweighs any novelty factor. It's impossible to improve on perfection!

  • @danokitemanotoo1791
    @danokitemanotoo1791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice place to ad to my list because I love that kind of stuff for sure!

  • @jodyedwards7821
    @jodyedwards7821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoy watching your videos!

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding video

  • @foxiedogitchypaws7141
    @foxiedogitchypaws7141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Frank lloyd wright looks like he was there when the store was built

  • @TheSpaghetti64
    @TheSpaghetti64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video in the cavern came out fine. Very atmospheric. The last time I was there was in 1969, Thanks!

  • @SmittyAZ
    @SmittyAZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been there several times, the first time was solo. The other times, I brought people with me and tried to get them to do the tour without me. They never will go on the tour alone. For me, it's a waste of money. Yes, I'm going back soon and bringing a friend.

  • @cannaladyrvlife6487
    @cannaladyrvlife6487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Go check out Bearizona Russ!! I loved it so much!

  • @robertspecht1911
    @robertspecht1911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never been across the top of AZ. A lot of cool sites to stop on route 66.

  • @mikesaunders4775
    @mikesaunders4775 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see the caverns Russ. I stayed at the motel in 2008 as part of a cycling group from England, and ate in the restaurant but never got to visit the cave. It is actually possible to see the distant Grand Canyon from the roadside nearby as well as a Prairie Dog colony. Great film.

  • @janohare916
    @janohare916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was fun to see, thanks!

  • @susanboatman7913
    @susanboatman7913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Russ i love your Arizona and your videos. If you like caves and travel out to Kentucky you may want checkout Mammoth Caves it is considered to be one of the largest caves in the world.

    • @gregpeterman1102
      @gregpeterman1102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is the world's longest, they have not gotten to the end of it yet, it takes a week to get to the unexplored part, and another week to get out. Can you imagine carrying a weeks supply of food, drinks, and light? And lugging your human waste out?

  • @johnmckenna8989
    @johnmckenna8989 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We travelled from Michigan (Soo) to North Dakota to avoid going north around Lake Superior in the fall of 1957 (in a 1953 Olds)...My sister and I waited and watched for Burma Shave signs (we were kids)....Those caverns look like a great and unusual attraction.....Thanks,...

  • @susanstrickland6774
    @susanstrickland6774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was really neat. Didn't see any water down there. The one's I've visited were wet. Neat they allow camping, thats a pretty hefty price. Ty for taking us along. 😊👍

  • @stephenbrown3763
    @stephenbrown3763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Russ!!! "ALOT OF STUFF" For "ONE PLACE" To "DO"!!! Be Safe!!!

  • @ilikequiet6474
    @ilikequiet6474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this mini Southwest tour.

  • @carolsnyder505
    @carolsnyder505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea there were caverns out there. I love caves! Going to add this stop to my fall trip! Thanks for the great video!

  • @lawnguy905
    @lawnguy905 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taking us on adventures we can’t do ourselves at the moment.cheers

  • @larryolesen1723
    @larryolesen1723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Russ,
    Long time since we have commented,
    Really liked the cavern don't think I would spend the night down there.
    We have been watching your videos ,keep up the good videos,.
    Take care Russ,
    Linda an Larry Washington State

  • @janeforever
    @janeforever 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heads up that RV campground has no sewer/dump station👎& it's rather pricey considering that.
    Fav is the "Burma Shave" trail & the childhood memories riding in the backseat & having a contest to see who'd see the next sign 1st.

  • @dennysisk6260
    @dennysisk6260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing video the caverns look pretty cool but I think I'd have to pass. Definitely on spending the night.

  • @stephbrandenburg9957
    @stephbrandenburg9957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You Russ! I needed a bit of an escape from daily routine. Used to have a temp job at the steel mill out on the delta waters inland from SF Bay...guy on duty with me would say regularly..Dope On a rope (or rhyming words!)..thought he was referring to me. He thought I was hired on by the new owners. Take care out there.

  • @Expressionistix
    @Expressionistix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m sure the words “Grand Canyon” in the name have kept this place going all these years. Prior to 1962 the caverns were known by many different names.

    • @panderson9561
      @panderson9561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had to look it up on a map...nowhere near the canyon.

    • @hcrffi
      @hcrffi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Many years ago, they made smoke in the cavern because there were holes and cracks too small for people to crawl through and wanted to see if any of them lead to the outside. Two weeks later, smoke was sited coming out from a crack in the wall of Grand Canyon. That is why this cavern is called Grand Canyon Caverns.

    • @panderson9561
      @panderson9561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hcrffi That means that cavern would have to be 100 miles long...or thereabouts.

    • @hcrffi
      @hcrffi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@panderson9561 Grand Canyon is 277 miles long and National Park section is only 1/3 of the whole canon. Closest point of Grand Canyon in a straight line is only about 18 miles from the Cavern. North of Peach Springs, a place called Diamond Creek.

  • @orionwarren4244
    @orionwarren4244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That 'cavern's' been 'around' for a lot longer that 1927. Tourist trap since then but it's actual age probably runs close to a million. Years, that is! LoL

  • @RVFreeDa
    @RVFreeDa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much Russ! I’m out front of it now and was deciding whether to go on the tour or not and thought I’d watch your video. When you got to the part about being for the fit and spending $20.00 I decided I’m happy with just your video instead. I called about the RV park prices and she said $39.95 with AAA or AARP. On to Seligman now for me. I hear they have a great German Restaurant.

  • @richardl.7390
    @richardl.7390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're lucky to still be able to walk good distances to visit sites such as this one. My knees have been replaced because of osteoarthritis and I can only walk short distances. It's fun you show us those campgrounds all around, I take good note and will have a trove of safe places to spend the night when I return to the Southwest. Regards, Richard.

    • @cavecookie1
      @cavecookie1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When I was a guide there in the early 2000s, we offered a shortened tour of the first room, the Chapel of the Ages for those not able to complete the whole tour. That part is actually wheelchair accessible. I can't imagine them not still offering that tour today, so it might not be as undoable as you think.

  • @jill6694
    @jill6694 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Burma shave, I loved reading them. Don't stick your head out to far, it might go home in another car! Love your video's and can't wait to see the latest road trip.

  • @davidohara4123
    @davidohara4123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great filming for what light u had

  • @robertdion6578
    @robertdion6578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool man

  • @MaryB-ps8lg
    @MaryB-ps8lg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As kids, we loved to spot and read the Burma Shave signs as we travelled. Have never heard about the Grand Canyon Caverns. We have beento the Carlsbad Caverns in Carlsbad New Mexico. I think they were more interesting than these.

  • @krimokarim1091
    @krimokarim1091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i dream of touring the united states in a truck, prayed for me that my dream will come true one day.😢😢

    • @vernwallen4246
      @vernwallen4246 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Crozbyguy 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

  • @RVRollingWithMJ
    @RVRollingWithMJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandson would love that dinosaur mini golf place. The underground cave was so cool. I will have to put this place down in my book!! Always looking for some cool ideas!! Where is your next stop? Looking forward to following your adventures!! Melissa from RV Rolling with MJ

  • @ginnyk50
    @ginnyk50 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tour! I think your gopro did an excellent job of capturing the darkness. I saw the ghost adventures guys go down there on tv and were "scared" lol. I've been to Carlsbad caverns but not here, and it also does require some fitness. It might be wheelchair friendly but who's gonna push ya :D

    • @cavecookie1
      @cavecookie1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I saw that Ghost Adventure episode. I was a guide there, and spent many hours down there alone, doing maintenance, etc. and never, not ONCE did I ever experience anything paranormal...EVER! All those rocks out there in the middle of the room is known as "breakdown". It's rocks that fall from the ceiling...not thrown around by ghosts! LOL!

  • @scable-eq7bp
    @scable-eq7bp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Last time I was down under in a tavern, I was in Australia.

    • @michaela.chmieloski3196
      @michaela.chmieloski3196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know some guys who every time they visit a tavern end up drinking themselves down under the table.

  • @robertjean659
    @robertjean659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Russ, interesting caves but $1000 per night to stay will leave that to someone else. Great trip today.

  • @ojjenkins7110
    @ojjenkins7110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The gopro did just fine Russ.

  • @billdumanch6237
    @billdumanch6237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Russ...

  • @oddopops1327
    @oddopops1327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍😊

  • @bren_artstudio54
    @bren_artstudio54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍

  • @Eddiexrated32
    @Eddiexrated32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming from Laughlin

  • @desertrose9499
    @desertrose9499 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Do you sell RVerTV stickers? Love the videos!

    • @rvertv
      @rvertv  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      email rvertv@gmail.com and I will send you a sticker

  • @Eddiexrated32
    @Eddiexrated32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm looking for a RV park close to the grand Canyon any suggestions

  • @brettfarley7919
    @brettfarley7919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you notice the tents at all in the background?

  • @davidboultinghouse3332
    @davidboultinghouse3332 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @darlenestout7548
    @darlenestout7548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it turned out good. Very cool. But I'm like you, I don't think I could stay the night.

  • @Eddiexrated32
    @Eddiexrated32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm looking for an RV park close to the grand Canyon with hookups

  • @apolloskyfacer5842
    @apolloskyfacer5842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder why the RV park is so empty ?

  • @TheSpaghetti64
    @TheSpaghetti64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RV's $45.00, Tents $30.00

  • @Letsgocamping143
    @Letsgocamping143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was anyone staying in that park?

  • @lornaz1975
    @lornaz1975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who's the dead guy at 14:51?

  • @ZiggZagg11
    @ZiggZagg11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yuck burgers at the Grand Canyon Caverns Restaurant... 🙄