I thought Moab was so great I moved there. I lived there about a year and half and could not get out of town fast enough ! Its a big time tourist town with high prices , crowded where ever you go around there. The temp in summer well hit 110 but winters are very mild with snow only lasting a day or two , I do not recall ever seeing snow plows so the winter crowds are bigger than you would think with 4x4s and off road bicycles. Love your videos Russ but you missed this one , Moab does not represent "small town USA ".
I took that route in 1970 because my Dad had told me about it as shortcut to I-70 from Arches...at that time it was gravel all the way terribly washboarded and rutted. 1958 Ford F 150 with a 10 foot overhead camper on the back. Never could get over 15 mph without shaking to death from the washboard. A few miles before you head up out of the canyon you had to cross the Colorado on an old rickety wood bridge that had boards broken and missing, no choice, no where to turn around, so across we went. Scary but we made it. It took about 5 hours to drive that 'shortcut' and never saw another car the whole time. Wife and I were young and out for adventure...found it surviving that drive..LOL. Thanks for the memories....
Thank you for your videos! Back in late spring of 2021 (pandemic era) we drove from Denver to the Arches (first time there). Upon arriving at Arches National Park, we were turned away due to their being too may people. Leaving Arches and heading south on 191 we turned onto 128, not knowing how magnificent the drive is. Wow! After driving the length of 128 we decided to turn around (drive through again to experience the beauty). Once back on 191 we thought we'd try Arches again. It was getting later in the day, a lot of people had left so the ranger let us in.
Too bad you did not enter Moab when driving from Denver on fabulous 128 exiting I70 for scenic 128....drove this many many times , but never enough..191 shorter but boring boring..back in Pa now but wishing I was on Scenic rt 128 now.. A MUST drive...Thank God, for digital cameras
The reason the scenery is so spectacular in the South West is because of the two different rock types. The hard red sandstone with thick strata alternatively over and under softer shale with thin strata. The shale weathers away much faster than the sandstone which eventually gets undercut and then collapses. This results in massive cliffs sitting on top of the shale. This entire 'geological set up' is caused by the rivers, most notably the Colorado wearing their way through the entire strata as the whole region is slowly uplifted over millions of years.
Fabulous video.. Very scary driving this road at night. Very narrow and at different points a few ft from the mighty Colorado, by the way a few cars took a swim..
After the first stop I thought just turn the camera off. Nothing could top that but it just got bigger and better. The drone footage is priceless. great footage again. thanks for letting us come along
The Colorado river runs for 400 miles through Utah. There are only 3 bridges that cross it. You went over 2 of them on this drive. Incidentally, that old abandoned bridge that was off to your right as you crossed to the north side of the river near the end of the video is the Dewey Bridge, constructed in 1916 and on the National Register of Historic Places. No longer in use, but was the 2nd longest suspension bridge west of the Mississippi.
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Nice tour. I did that very same drive 25 yrs ago with an 8 mm video camera on a tripod bungee corded in the passenger seat. Filmed the whole thing non-stop while Dire Straights was blaring on the CD player. It was a magical 3 weeks in the Moab/ Canyonlands/Arches area. I turned the camera back on for one of the tunnels (Eisenhower) in Colorado at 2 AM. As soon as I exited the tunnel it was instantly pitch back, so turned the camera off. 30 seconds later a HUGH meteor came down vertically in front of me. Would have been nice to capture that.
I believe that I related to you, that due to my vision, I don't drive anything, except my farm tractor & my lawn/garden tractor. So I very much appreaciate your videos. This is another good one.
You make high quality videos. The very best. I am considering going to Moab sometime this year. Your video is helping me make up my mind to go. I just subscribed to your channel.
Just as beautiful as I remember! Truly God’s country! Brings a sense of calm and sanity to our crazy world right now! Thanks Russ! Makes me want to pack up and head over!!❤️(Barb)
Yay! We went there today to rafting. We spent a wonderful time on Colorado River admiring so much beauty. Thank yoy! I am going to share your video. We could not take our camera with us, because of the water.
i was there recently and if you want some additional scenic driving, there is a road on the right side (opposite the river) about a few miles up that takes you to monument valley and then up into the mountains. I did a loop that took me back into Moab from the other side. A great drive for sure (I was on a motorcycle at the time).
The first time I went through there it was raining. lots of water falls, and rock rolling into the road. The left lane closed at one point for road work, we couldn't move over , so we had to ride right through a water fall.
Oh, how I loved that trip. I did that in reverse in 1992. Oldtimer Englishman from Shropshire flew into Salt Lake City, drove down to Green River, onto I 70, turnoff just before Cisco onto 128. Pitched my tent at Slickrock Campground just into Moab. Guess like everywhere, Moab was a lovely backcountry, unspoilt, quiet town with a great atmosphere. Look at it now, totally commercialised, busy and noisy, guess that's progress???
You should take Colorado scenic route 141 south of grand junction down to Telluride. Then up to Delta over Colorado scenic highway 92. Then Colorado scenic highway 149 down to Lake City and Creede.
Hi Russ, I really want to say you thank you. In this crazy year I can’t come to Usa but you permit us to live this beatiful country. I hope to come next year and meet you on the road.
Originally from Utah and thank you for showing the beauty of my state. There is something for everyone. Deserts, mountains, green, dry and of course snow. Not to mention the beautiful wild life. I hope you got to see some of the wild horses one if my favorites.
Ive been thinking hard about moving to Moab and I think this video just convinced me to take the leap...the only thing I have to check into are fault lines. Our last quake, my first, in salt lake scared me to death.
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I thought Moab was so great I moved there. I lived there about a year and half and could not get out of town fast enough ! Its a big time tourist town with high prices , crowded where ever you go around there. The temp in summer well hit 110 but winters are very mild with snow only lasting a day or two , I do not recall ever seeing snow plows so the winter crowds are bigger than you would think with 4x4s and off road bicycles. Love your videos Russ but you missed this one , Moab does not represent "small town USA ".
I took that route in 1970 because my Dad had told me about it as shortcut to I-70 from Arches...at that time it was gravel all the way terribly washboarded and rutted. 1958 Ford F 150 with a 10 foot overhead camper on the back. Never could get over 15 mph without shaking to death from the washboard. A few miles before you head up out of the canyon you had to cross the Colorado on an old rickety wood bridge that had boards broken and missing, no choice, no where to turn around, so across we went. Scary but we made it. It took about 5 hours to drive that 'shortcut' and never saw another car the whole time. Wife and I were young and out for adventure...found it surviving that drive..LOL. Thanks for the memories....
Thank you for your videos! Back in late spring of 2021 (pandemic era) we drove from Denver to the Arches (first time there). Upon arriving at Arches National Park, we were turned away due to their being too may people. Leaving Arches and heading south on 191 we turned onto 128, not knowing how magnificent the drive is. Wow! After driving the length of 128 we decided to turn around (drive through again to experience the beauty). Once back on 191 we thought we'd try Arches again. It was getting later in the day, a lot of people had left so the ranger let us in.
Too bad you did not enter Moab when driving from Denver on fabulous 128 exiting I70 for scenic 128....drove this many many times , but never enough..191 shorter but boring boring..back in Pa now but wishing I was on Scenic rt 128 now..
A MUST drive...Thank God, for digital cameras
They aren't kidding when they say scenic HWY. Great views and video.
The reason the scenery is so spectacular in the South West is because of the two different rock types. The hard red sandstone with thick strata alternatively over and under softer shale with thin strata. The shale weathers away much faster than the sandstone which eventually gets undercut and then collapses. This results in massive cliffs sitting on top of the shale. This entire 'geological set up' is caused by the rivers, most notably the Colorado wearing their way through the entire strata as the whole region is slowly uplifted over millions of years.
Great info. Thanks for sharing. Been there many times- never really knew this.
I took my wife on this road as she was scared to death of the heights it goes pretty straight up.
Fabulous video.. Very scary driving this road at night. Very narrow and at different points a few ft from the mighty Colorado, by the way a few cars took a swim..
Could spend a lifetime exploring these places.
Fantastic view on 128 hwy while driving and the drone. Watch your videos a lot. God Bless you Russ.
Sweet trip i love it when you let the camera roll on n on never no dull scenery for us at home. Thank you let em roll on
I visited Utah in 2018 . Zion National Park is so beautiful ... beautiful .....beautiful ......Thanks for amazing video.......
After the first stop I thought just turn the camera off. Nothing could top that but it just got bigger and better. The drone footage is priceless. great footage again. thanks for letting us come along
The Colorado river runs for 400 miles through Utah. There are only 3 bridges that cross it. You went over 2 of them on this drive. Incidentally, that old abandoned bridge that was off to your right as you crossed to the north side of the river near the end of the video is the Dewey Bridge, constructed in 1916 and on the National Register of Historic Places. No longer in use, but was the 2nd longest suspension bridge west of the Mississippi.
Another beautiful place and video. The drone videos are awesome. Thanks Russ 🚐🚐.
Thank you again Russ for taking us along with you. You are the rambling man. I wish I could go rambling along with you. Forever free.
Hello Russ, the red rock landscapes are beautiful
Thanks Russ for showing us that there's still a lot of unspoiled land in the USA also thanks for the virtual vacation love it
Utah is a hidden treasure. Thanks for sharing
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Nice tour. I did that very same drive 25 yrs ago with an 8 mm video camera on a tripod bungee corded in the passenger seat. Filmed the whole thing non-stop while Dire Straights was blaring on the CD player. It was a magical 3 weeks in the Moab/ Canyonlands/Arches area. I turned the camera back on for one of the tunnels (Eisenhower) in Colorado at 2 AM. As soon as I exited the tunnel it was instantly pitch back, so turned the camera off. 30 seconds later a HUGH meteor came down vertically in front of me. Would have been nice to capture that.
Beautiful scenery. I am really enjoying this vacation.
Thank you so much for that unbelievable journey through Utah. The best I ever saw. Amazing !!
I believe that I related to you, that due to my vision, I don't drive anything, except my farm tractor & my lawn/garden tractor. So I very much appreaciate your videos. This is another good one.
You make high quality videos. The very best. I am considering going to Moab sometime this year. Your video is helping me make up my mind to go. I just subscribed to your channel.
thank you
Thanks for sharing this beautiful footage. My wife and I have been there a couple of times, and we absolutely love it
What a fantastic video! I must put that area on my bucket list.
Beautiful view thank you very much and have a safe trip
Spectacular!!! This 1 is added on my list.
Absolutely gorgeous!! Our good friends told us about your channel and we just watched a few. We are hooked! Thank you!!
Beautiful Russ, thanks for the ride and keeping the windows clean. hah. You are the man.
I love this area spent a week to much fun beauty and peacefulness.
Just as beautiful as I remember! Truly God’s country! Brings a sense of calm and sanity to our crazy world right now! Thanks Russ! Makes me want to pack up and head over!!❤️(Barb)
Good Morning Russ. Sometimes I think I want your job.. Thanks for bringing us...
Yay! We went there today to rafting. We spent a wonderful time on Colorado River admiring so much beauty. Thank yoy! I am going to share your video. We could not take our camera with us, because of the water.
i was there recently and if you want some additional scenic driving, there is a road on the right side (opposite the river) about a few miles up that takes you to monument valley and then up into the mountains. I did a loop that took me back into Moab from the other side. A great drive for sure (I was on a motorcycle at the time).
Hey Russ!!! Nice "Air Time" with the drone!! Be safe!!
Beautiful Scenery ♤ Thank you 👽
Again, I’m sure glad you’re driving.
Beautiful! I love HWY 128!
Thank you for the video.
Thanks Russ for the beautiful view you've shared with us.. Now we knw what UTAH look like.. Thanks
Wow Beautiful!!!!!!
Excellent video, 60fps too. I am really enjoying it on my TV, thank you very much.
Hey you passed matrimonial spring as you turned into that scenic highway.Also there are petroglyphs on the mountain on the corner there.
Just drove this road two days ago. . Drove in from Co, drove to Moab, drove back halfway at sunset and again the next morning. That's how nice it is.
I love that road, but the drone views really add to its beauty. The views are also different when going the opposite direction on 128.
Breathtaking thank you buddy
Absolutely incredible
Took that route in2014, this video is telling me need to do it again!! So many faces in the rocks!!!!
Thanks for taking us along with you! All you viewers should buy Russ a cup of coffee!
That is right out of those old western movies. Thanks for the ride. Be Safe!
I'll take the 128 out of Moab next time. The landscape is amazing. Thanks for the video.
Working money no time, retired time no money. Thanks for the videos.
I am surprised that there isn't any wildlife along your travels..
Very nice area.
Keep up with the videos.
Thank you Russ.
Is it my imagination, or has the entire country gone nuts with bike trails? Dang fitness fanatics! Thanks for the drive, Russ.
If it gets the bikes off the road, then everyone is at least safer.
The first time I went through there it was raining. lots of water falls, and rock rolling into the road. The left lane closed at one point for road work, we couldn't move over , so we had to ride right through a water fall.
Oh, how I loved that trip. I did that in reverse in 1992. Oldtimer Englishman from Shropshire flew into Salt Lake City, drove down to
Green River, onto I 70, turnoff just before Cisco onto 128. Pitched my tent at Slickrock Campground just into Moab. Guess like everywhere, Moab was a lovely backcountry, unspoilt, quiet town with a great atmosphere. Look at it now, totally commercialised, busy and noisy, guess that's progress???
Excellent drone footage. Husband and I look forward to your new videos. Appreciate what you’re doing here. Utah is a favorite place of mine.
Fantastic scenery and views, great drone footage, really good video, thanks Russ
I am enjoying the view!
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the gorgeous video!💕☮️
Thank you for the videos! Fun to see these areas while being safe at home during covid. :)
Wow there's a quite a few campgrounds along that route! Marked on my google map. Thanks Russ!
Most beautiful drive
You should take Colorado scenic route 141 south of grand junction down to Telluride. Then up to Delta over Colorado scenic highway 92. Then Colorado scenic highway 149 down to Lake City and Creede.
Nice Mountains. Love all the scenery. Thanks.
Hi Russ, I really want to say you thank you. In this crazy year I can’t come to Usa but you permit us to live this beatiful country. I hope to come next year and meet you on the road.
Great video again. When I went to Moab I didn't take this route, but now I feel I have. :) Love the drone!
When were you in Moab?
wow, the drone really did an exceptional job today!
Once again...awesome drive...thanks, be safe and keep going
Originally from Utah and thank you for showing the beauty of my state. There is something for everyone. Deserts, mountains, green, dry and of course snow. Not to mention the beautiful wild life. I hope you got to see some of the wild horses one if my favorites.
Very nice Drive
Like driving through the grand canyon! Loved it.
Thanks for something different & awesome, need to see in person if life allows. You’re best video yet !
Afternoon Russ 👍
Ive been thinking hard about moving to Moab and I think this video just convinced me to take the leap...the only thing I have to check into are fault lines. Our last quake, my first, in salt lake scared me to death.
Beautiful cloud formations
Beautiful country. Safe travels
Thank you very much very beautiful scenery well done
Have ridden it on a bike (motorcycle). Pristine, peaceful - and pulling over to swim in the river was excellent.
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Good Times ! 🤠
thank you for that beautiful ride
awesome drone shots Russ
We have stayed at the Red Cliffs lodge many times.
Only downside at Red Cliffs Lodge were the flying insects that came out at sundown along the river cabins...
I highly recommend rafting here. I just got home yesterday from Moab. Parents live there. Spent 8 days on the water there and camping.
Enjoyed the ride.
Been on the road back in 1999 beautiful scenery area
I'm enjoying "travelling" with you Russ.I think this area was once undersea before the land lifted and erosion formed those fantastic canyons.
Thanks for posting, my Son and I are bout to get it... Again thanks!
🙋♀️ Virtual Vacation 2020 has been Awesome! 👍
It’s definitely worth the drive.
Excellent video Russ. Can't wait to see the mountains of Colorado. Therecare several 14,000 mountains in Colorado.
thanks for the ride, loved the scenery
LUVING this country
Enjoying the ride Russ, keep on truckin'
There also dinosaur tracks, bird refuge, dino museum, 4x4 trails....
Reminds me of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid movie,I think they filmed some scenes in Utah. Beautiful place,thanks!
It's stunning Russ ,thankyou
We rafted this portion of the River last year, at this time. It was absolutely gorgeous.
Gracias, por hacernos disfrutar este esta bella carretera, y sus hermosos paisajes, saludos desde Tamaulipas, México.