Excellent content Marc. The videography, drone footage, audio, and narrative are next level quality. Grand Adventure is setting the bar for high quality RV travel videos. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Wednesday night has become my new favorite TV night. And by TV , I mean watching Grand Adventure on the big screen. I hardly ever watch network TV anymore. Thanks for the great episodes! Keep them coming!
I wholeheartedly agree with Jeff L, Marc. Hwy 12 is an unmitigated jewel and the whole area is just stunningly beautiful. I have traveled a lot and believe southern Utah is the most beautiful part of our country.
Grand Adventure, Absolutely!! I had sent an email to your website but never got an email back. My fiancé and I are getting married in October. It was gonna be a big party but now it’s an adventure elopement. We are looking to do it in CO because their marriage laws do not require a witness, you can actually self solemnize your ceremony in CO (otherwise I’d choose Utah). But we are looking to rent a van for about two weeks to do this. Any “I Do” places in mind? Trying to avoid National Park wedding permit fees even tho I LOVE the Great Sand Dunes in south central CO. Or just recommendations for a circle route out and back into Denver.
@@elyssethekraken4143 Oh shoot, Elysse...my apologies, I'll go back and find that email. I confess that I'm sometimes really bad at email. Congrats to both you and your fiancée! Hmmmm...the right place in Colorado...Crested Butte comes to mind with some stunning vistas overlooking Mt. Crested Butte, but especially later in October that can actually be snowy. GSD is a great choice, too, as is Black Canyon of the Gunnison which would come with similar NSP wedding fees. How about in the valleys surrounding Silverton? (Same potential snow issue, though.)
Grand Adventure no worries!! And thank you :) we got engaged in Yellowstone at The Grand Prismatic Spring September 2019. I agree with you that all of those places are beautiful! But I do worry about the elevation for mid October.. very unpredictable. What about around the garden of the gods area? We have a friend who lives in Trinidad CO! Staying there for two nights during our road trip ended up being a great idea because we were able to ease into the desert climate a little bit before heading to Canyonlands (our first NP of the trip! One of my most fond sunset memories and ironically one of your canyonlands episodes is how I first discovered your channel)!! All kind of random and rambling, but the point is I look up to your knowledge about unpopular spots and the terrain.
Thanks Mark for another great episode of Grand Adventure. We love watching and learning from all that you folks do. Thank you, cant wait to see ya on next weeks video! That's a beautiful place and definitely one we will head out and see.
I was waiting for this episode. We spent 4 days there. That hwy 12 from Capitol Reef is one if the best ever. Yay you highlighted the coffee shop. That structure was fantastic. Great job once again.
Just an Incredible job taking us along with you in this episode! One of your best! The drone over the highway was a nice touch! Loved the fire bowl! I always enjoy the hiking footage too!
Grand Adventure TH-cam videos Rule...I drool! Another awesome video! My wife & I were just up thru there a week ago and are now kicking ourselves for not going to Calf Cr Falls!
Marc, I've said it before but the state if Utah should be paying you. These videos are simply the best on TH-cam for vacation planning and discovering what's out there.
Gorgeous road and video, but not a place to take a big rig like a long fifth wheel. Not many pull outs and very curvy. Traffic can get heavy at times, especially in the afternoon and things get slow if there are a lot of RV's on the road. Follow this road to Torrey (just before entering Capital Reef NM) and you'll find some very good eats at places like Cafe Diablo. Dining isn't bad at the Bryce Canyon Lodge either, surprisingly upscale! Great first come first served campground at Capital Reef, get there early for a spot. Cool and well tree'd and well maintained.
Mark, this video was like the waterfall you showed in the beginning, it just refreshed our souls. We traveled this area and RT 12 a number of years ago on motorcycle, having never been to Utah before. You brought back some amazing memories that we are eager to add to when we take our Rockwood to the West next fall. Thanks again for the detail you put into your vlog. Nicely done! Kerry and Sheila
Kerry and Sheila, we're so glad that we could bring you back down Route 12. And yes, you really need to get back there with your Rockwood. Thanks for a wonderful comment!
Holy cow, Marc. This scenery here is over the top!! Thank you very much for sharing this area with us. It made for many "want to go" marks on my google map.
It's one of our favorite parts of Utah, Alan. By the way, there was another notification I got from another comment from you today, but when I search TH-cam for the comment it's not there. I don't want you to think that I'm ignoring you.
@@GrandAdventure Hmmm...interesting. It was most likely your updated "how to find boondocking campsites, Ep 181". I just looked, as well, and the comment is gone. Aside from thanking you for the great overlay public lands map that you included. I also commented that map just assisted me greatly. The other day, I flew my boss back from CA to Telluride. While going over Valley of the Gods, I spotted this great area up on top of a bluff to the NW of Valley of the Gods. Well, it ended up being WSW of Moki Dugway; and come to find out, it was actually National Park lands from the Glen Canyon Rec Area. I would have been busted for boondocking in the protected areas hehehehe. Also, I think I mentioned earlier before, we were close to finally getting an RV set up. Well, I have an Outdoors RV 22FQS on order. Also, I opted to not get any travel trailer to struggle with in my Tacoma. I also bypassed the Tundra and am going for a 1 ton gasser. Not the softest of rides, but we will always have room to upgrade further. Thank you very much for your comments several months ago about not necessarily needing a tiny 20ft camper to still be able to enjoy most of the boondocking options out there. Safe travels!
@@campingalan congratulations on making a decision! I'm very happy for you. You're going to love your new purchase. And double check, but I believe that most Glen Canyon National Recreation Area land is permissible for boondocking.
@@GrandAdventure Thank you very much!! Yes...greatly looking forward to it! The only thing I won't necessarily like about our floorplan is that it only has a dinette; no couch or seats. But.....I'm pretty much an always outside without regards to weather person. So, I'll just write it off as a small sacrifice for great inside storage and such. Ok....thank you for that heads up!! I will definitely look into that, for sure. It was a very dominating rim top location, almost like being at Dead Horse Point State Park.
@@campingalan if so, feel free to privately share the location if you're willing. You're sure it's not atop the Dugway within Bears Ears? (Boondocking within Bears Ears is legal, too.) Outdoors RV has a tremendous reputation.
We were in that area last summer and loved it. We wanted to take the ferry from Bullfrog to Halls Crossing but couldn’t squeeze it in. Maybe next time. Love the channel. Thanks for taking us along with you.
And thanks for coming along, Rick! We have so much to still see and do in that area, we can't wait to get back. That includes the Hall's Crossing ferry, although we've admittedly paddled in that area years ago as part of a three-day kayak camping trip on the upper part of the lake.
You should totally do a meet up with some of the Utah Grand Adventurers at pub or brewery in SLC this summer! Let the community meet each other and swap stories, locations, and tips.
Good idea, Andy. We've done it once before back in December, and it was a small but very friendly gathering. We'll put something together, maybe late summer/early fall.
Some of the best footage of Utah 12 I have ever seen. Almost went this way between Torrey and Bryce, but since we had a 32' tt with us, we went Utah 24. But this encourages me to go back and do it someday!
@@GrandAdventure I really miss my 11 years in Az and the backroads I saw while out there. Never made it to Utah, but my son lives there now and I look forward to visiting the big 5 and all of the corners of your state.
I can only echo the last comment , your drone footage is truly amazing , we really enjoyed the filming over highway a joy to watch as all your films are thankyou so much for sharing and your hard work .interesting I first heard the word Escalante in the TV breaking bad I think used by Jessie pinkman used for a description never knew it was a actual place GA education 😀G&Z
Thank you, Gavin! I just had to get the bird in the air over the Hogback, it was the best way to show on camera the unique character of that road. Fortunately, despite its National Monument designation, Grand Staircase-Escalante remains relatively unknown to many.
Wow! This video was packed with good stuff!! How long was the stretch of Hogsback? That was cool that you met the grandson on Hells Backbone. Couldn’t believe someone in their mid eighties would have the wherewithal to create a coffee shop like that one. I was surprised they no-one was swimming at the Lower Creek Falls. The Devils Playground was so bizarre!! And you were only there for the weekend! Another nice campsite. You sure know how to pick them. Thanks for all the interesting information!
Appreciate it Ram! That hog's back is about a mile or two long where the road stays on top, but it extends in either direction as the road slowly drops off. No one was swimming because that water was frigid!
Another awesome clip. My clip of this NM isn't very good.My hwy 12 experience in 2016 resulted in a downpour which made us slow down a lot, and we wanted to reach capitol reef before the visitor center closed. Looking to go back again someday with my gear and do new clip, in the mean time i guess I can live with this. Great editing skills! Love your stuff and so glad that i found this channel.
Mark, We just discovered your videos and love them. Your videos are awesome! Loved Escalante- we took Cottonwood Canyon road and it was one of our all time favorites ever. You have great tips- concise and to the point. Thank you You definitely get the thumbs up.
@@robertvalentine3572 sure Robert, it's a DJI Mavic Pro (1st gen). We put all of our photography gear that we use here: www.amazon.com/shop/GrandAdventure?listId=29P8DKMLOCJAX
You did an amazing job of capturing the feel of this area, which is no small task! I've been going there many years, and it is truly one of the most spectacular places on the planet (perfect for your drone skills). Memories too many to count. I was,pregnant with my now adult son the first time I hiked calf creek, so we've always joked that was his 'first hike'. And nice to see some solid earth under your tires. :o)
Thank you Spud! As far as capturing the area, though, it's so photogenic that you can just point your lens and press that little red button. It practically films itself.
Another beautiful area, especially the falls at Calf Creek. It looks like there is a lot of variety in the area. Thanks for letting us know there is nice forest camping not far out of Boulder to beat the heat in the summer. I saw your post mentioning there is Verizon cell signal between Boulder and Escalante. How about above Boulder in the forest area? Google shows there are gas stations in both Boulder and Escalante. Do you remember if they sell diesel? I can see easily spending a couple of weeks there if I could get a cell signal and fuel. Sorry to hear you could only spend the weekend but you sure took a lot in!
Bruce, we found spotty, but surprising cell service on Boulder Mountain with Verizon. I know that there's diesel in Escalante, not sure about the two small gas stations in Boulder (but given all of the trucks and ranching equipment in the area, if bet on it.) And we'll definitely be back!
Marc my friend, like it or not. I'm calling PBS and you're going to be doing a weekly show. Sorry but you have even more work to do. Amazing video. You're gonna have to do a small meet N greet in Colorado one of these days.
Love the comment, thanks so much! We'll definitely keep that in mind when we get back to Colorado. My problem is that I have a hard enough time planning in advance to know what I'm doing tomorrow. LOL!
Like your description of Hole in the Rock Rd. When I was there is was the "worlds longest washboard:) so I only went as far as Devils Garden. Like you I was only there for a few days but I plan to head back for an extended visit. I want to check out the nearby Petrified forest state park and the Barker recreation area. Great video and as I recently bought a drone, great drone shots.
Hi Mark, were you near highway 12 between Bryce and Capital Reef ? If so, I driven that before, its a very scenic drive. I was in your neck of the woods a week ago. I went to Boise, Idaho to purchase a new camper, traded in my teardrop. I had stayed one night at the KOA in Brigham City. Very small sites, but very beautiful mountains nearby. The Maddox Ranch house was closed that night. Somebody had recommended that place to me. I will be updating my icon soon to my new camper.
Excellent Eric, congrats on the new rig! Looking forward to hearing all about it In Brigham City you were about an hour to 75 minutes north of us (without traffic), and yes, in this episode we were about midway between Bryce and Capitol Reef, camping about a mile and a half off route 12.
I got a blue 35th edition a-liner aframe popup with hard dormers. I wanted something larger than the teardrop but still fit in the garage. There was an article in this months trailer life magazine about the aframes.
This area is amazing Marc! Definitely on our list. Utah is just chock full of places to explore. What is cell service like in this area? I would imagine that it would be slim to none. We have Verizon.
Rod, we were getting 2-3 bars of Verizon 4G at camp, boosted. The signal is stronger at other sites earlier on the Spencer Flat Road, and even more so at sure further west towards Escalante off Hole-in-the-Rock Road.
@@GrandAdventure that's awesome! We'll be having to get some work time in so that means we can spend some time in the area when we're able to go. Thank you for the info!!
How do you manage to keep out doing the last effort. Wonderful job. I have been traveling in Virginia and Tennessee and stopped for the night in North Little Rock. Where I finally had enough connection speed to watch the new release, it was worth the wait. The contrast in scenery from coming down I-40 to that area is quite amazing.
I'm sure it is quite the contrast! Whenever I go back East to visit it feels like green sensory overload, we get so used to brown around here. Thanks for watching, William!
Hi Mark, Yes, I still think you and your videos are the best, in many aspects I love them. However, I have one request, will you please mention the time of year or the month you are at your locations. The year is not needed but we are new and need to know what the seasons are like ie. Utah in November etc. So please mention the time of year and or season of your super duper videos. Chuck
Thanks BUT, for some reason I know not why, while watching you-tube on my smart tv I cannot comment or get anything else related to the video, I wish I knew the answer. So to comment or reply or get anything I have to watch on my trusty computer. Which I like the tv more.
@@maxa.million1991 we get it, we prefer watching on the TV too! Alas, TH-cam's smart TV and Roku apps lack that function. When we're watching we like to use our phone as our remote control and video selector, which allows us to comment on our "remote".
I just found your channel last night and am enjoying your videos! I'm doing research for a trip I'm taking in April about RVing in the Escalante. Is there any tips you can give to find suitable BLM roads or camp areas for RV'ers? I'll be renting a mini RV but the last thing I want to do is drive down some road where it's not allowed or I could get stuck. Thanks so much in advance. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Funny that you should ask, Barbara, for our recent Episode 181 th-cam.com/video/qbIgOAkf6No/w-d-xo.html is devoted to that very subject, and even uses our campsite from this episode as an example. We're thrilled that you've found us, and here's wishing you a successful trip this April. That's a wonderful time to visit GS-E.
@@GrandAdventure I saw that, of course not until after I wrote this comment. Haahaa I'm researching the area right now. Going for a photography conference in Kanab. Planning my RV trip around it. Really looking forward to it. Thanks!
Excellent content Marc. The videography, drone footage, audio, and narrative are next level quality. Grand Adventure is setting the bar for high quality RV travel videos. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
And it would be nothing if no one was watching, Jeff, so thank YOU!
Wednesday night has become my new favorite TV night. And by TV , I mean watching Grand Adventure on the big screen. I hardly ever watch network TV anymore. Thanks for the great episodes! Keep them coming!
Wow, thank you MainlightPhoto! We promise we'll keep bringing 'em.
I wholeheartedly agree with Jeff L, Marc. Hwy 12 is an unmitigated jewel and the whole area is just stunningly beautiful. I have traveled a lot and believe southern Utah is the most beautiful part of our country.
Michael, we can't disagree with anything you said.
Just watched this one again…3rd time I believe. Simply beautiful footage with a dose of history dashed in!!!!!!
Wow, thanks so very much, Mike! it's a gorgeous area.
Mark, Emmy material sir. Absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to see it all.
Thank you so very, very much! We'll definitely return for a Part 2.
Thank you for putting up this video especially of calf Creek. Calf Creek is where 43 years ago I got giardia!
Ouch. Never, ever drink untreated ground water. 😉
Love to see the cactus in bloom.
The prickly pear was especially vibrant when we filmed this episode, and the diversity of colors all in one spot was awe-inspiring.
Wow!! Those desert flowers are incredible! I cannot wait to go here!! 🌵🌸🌿
Indeed Elysse, Grand Staircase-Escalate is a wonder to behold, and Lower Calf Creek Falls is certainly one of it's highlights. Add it to your list.
Grand Adventure, Absolutely!! I had sent an email to your website but never got an email back. My fiancé and I are getting married in October. It was gonna be a big party but now it’s an adventure elopement. We are looking to do it in CO because their marriage laws do not require a witness, you can actually self solemnize your ceremony in CO (otherwise I’d choose Utah). But we are looking to rent a van for about two weeks to do this. Any “I Do” places in mind? Trying to avoid National Park wedding permit fees even tho I LOVE the Great Sand Dunes in south central CO. Or just recommendations for a circle route out and back into Denver.
@@elyssethekraken4143 Oh shoot, Elysse...my apologies, I'll go back and find that email. I confess that I'm sometimes really bad at email. Congrats to both you and your fiancée! Hmmmm...the right place in Colorado...Crested Butte comes to mind with some stunning vistas overlooking Mt. Crested Butte, but especially later in October that can actually be snowy. GSD is a great choice, too, as is Black Canyon of the Gunnison which would come with similar NSP wedding fees. How about in the valleys surrounding Silverton? (Same potential snow issue, though.)
Grand Adventure no worries!! And thank you :) we got engaged in Yellowstone at The Grand Prismatic Spring September 2019. I agree with you that all of those places are beautiful! But I do worry about the elevation for mid October.. very unpredictable. What about around the garden of the gods area? We have a friend who lives in Trinidad CO! Staying there for two nights during our road trip ended up being a great idea because we were able to ease into the desert climate a little bit before heading to Canyonlands (our first NP of the trip! One of my most fond sunset memories and ironically one of your canyonlands episodes is how I first discovered your channel)!! All kind of random and rambling, but the point is I look up to your knowledge about unpopular spots and the terrain.
@@elyssethekraken4143 actually, I think GOG is an excellent idea. I hadn't thought of that, but that seems perfect.
The Raven leading you down Hogback was awesome.
So glad you noticed that! That was one of those cool little things that just happens to get caught while a camera is rolling.
My favorite so far. Thank you, for showing the beauty of our country. Can’t wait for my next road trip.
Thank you so very much, Jesus! We can't wait for our next road trip either.
I’ll be there in October. So excited!
That's the perfect time of year for there.
Thanks Mark for another great episode of Grand Adventure. We love watching and learning from all that you folks do. Thank you, cant wait to see ya on next weeks video! That's a beautiful place and definitely one we will head out and see.
Thanks as always, folks! We always enjoy hearing from you.
I was waiting for this episode. We spent 4 days there. That hwy 12 from Capitol Reef is one if the best ever. Yay you highlighted the coffee shop. That structure was fantastic. Great job once again.
Thanks as always Spell Madam. I'm so glad that we could bring you back there.
Just an Incredible job taking us along with you in this episode! One of your best! The drone over the highway was a nice touch! Loved the fire bowl! I always enjoy the hiking footage too!
Like always , you have hit the nail on the head....Way to go...
Thanks so much, like always!
Grand Adventure TH-cam videos Rule...I drool!
Another awesome video!
My wife & I were just up thru there a week ago and are now kicking ourselves for not going to Calf Cr Falls!
Thanks a ton, Jay! Now you have something to return for, right?
Another awesome video Marc! The cinematography , narration , music all top quality!! This is a QUALITY channel. Thank you
Thank you so much as always, Petra! ♥
Marc, I've said it before but the state if Utah should be paying you. These videos are simply the best on TH-cam for vacation planning and discovering what's out there.
Thanks as always, Blake! We really appreciate it.
Escalante / Boulder area is way, way cool. Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to create this video. We need to go back!!!
Thank you, Richard! We can't wait to go back ourselves.
Gorgeous road and video, but not a place to take a big rig like a long fifth wheel. Not many pull outs and very curvy. Traffic can get heavy at times, especially in the afternoon and things get slow if there are a lot of RV's on the road. Follow this road to Torrey (just before entering Capital Reef NM) and you'll find some very good eats at places like Cafe Diablo. Dining isn't bad at the Bryce Canyon Lodge either, surprisingly upscale! Great first come first served campground at Capital Reef, get there early for a spot. Cool and well tree'd and well maintained.
Thanks so much for sharing your own experiences, Thom!
love the drone shots and music. nice waterfall. wonderful video.
Thank you so much!
You did it again! Top notch! Never knew about those formations! Awesome!👍
Thanks so much Jim! Another destination for the list.
Loved the video. I’ve traveled highway 12 from Bryce to Torrey Utah many times. One of the prettiest drives in America.
We completely agree Robert. Thank you!
Very cool Marc 👍😎🚌thanks for sharing and safe travels
Thank you, Tom, and thanks for watching! Happy trails to you as well.
Every time we watch Grand Adventure our list of places to visit grows! Those highways were breathtaking! Thanks for the info Marc.
Thank you so much! Love having you here.
Mark, this video was like the waterfall you showed in the beginning, it just refreshed our souls. We traveled this area and RT 12 a number of years ago on motorcycle, having never been to Utah before. You brought back some amazing memories that we are eager to add to when we take our Rockwood to the West next fall. Thanks again for the detail you put into your vlog. Nicely done! Kerry and Sheila
Kerry and Sheila, we're so glad that we could bring you back down Route 12. And yes, you really need to get back there with your Rockwood. Thanks for a wonderful comment!
Wife and I just got back from 8 day trip to Moab. Utah is awesome. Really enjoyed your video.
Thanks so much, happy birthday, and come on back!
Excellent job showing this hike
Thank you Rusty! Glad you enjoyed it.
Holy cow, Marc. This scenery here is over the top!! Thank you very much for sharing this area with us. It made for many "want to go" marks on my google map.
It's one of our favorite parts of Utah, Alan. By the way, there was another notification I got from another comment from you today, but when I search TH-cam for the comment it's not there. I don't want you to think that I'm ignoring you.
@@GrandAdventure Hmmm...interesting. It was most likely your updated "how to find boondocking campsites, Ep 181". I just looked, as well, and the comment is gone. Aside from thanking you for the great overlay public lands map that you included. I also commented that map just assisted me greatly. The other day, I flew my boss back from CA to Telluride. While going over Valley of the Gods, I spotted this great area up on top of a bluff to the NW of Valley of the Gods. Well, it ended up being WSW of Moki Dugway; and come to find out, it was actually National Park lands from the Glen Canyon Rec Area. I would have been busted for boondocking in the protected areas hehehehe.
Also, I think I mentioned earlier before, we were close to finally getting an RV set up. Well, I have an Outdoors RV 22FQS on order. Also, I opted to not get any travel trailer to struggle with in my Tacoma. I also bypassed the Tundra and am going for a 1 ton gasser. Not the softest of rides, but we will always have room to upgrade further. Thank you very much for your comments several months ago about not necessarily needing a tiny 20ft camper to still be able to enjoy most of the boondocking options out there.
Safe travels!
@@campingalan congratulations on making a decision! I'm very happy for you. You're going to love your new purchase. And double check, but I believe that most Glen Canyon National Recreation Area land is permissible for boondocking.
@@GrandAdventure Thank you very much!! Yes...greatly looking forward to it! The only thing I won't necessarily like about our floorplan is that it only has a dinette; no couch or seats. But.....I'm pretty much an always outside without regards to weather person. So, I'll just write it off as a small sacrifice for great inside storage and such.
Ok....thank you for that heads up!! I will definitely look into that, for sure. It was a very dominating rim top location, almost like being at Dead Horse Point State Park.
@@campingalan if so, feel free to privately share the location if you're willing. You're sure it's not atop the Dugway within Bears Ears? (Boondocking within Bears Ears is legal, too.)
Outdoors RV has a tremendous reputation.
We were in that area last summer and loved it. We wanted to take the ferry from Bullfrog to Halls Crossing but couldn’t squeeze it in. Maybe next time. Love the channel. Thanks for taking us along with you.
And thanks for coming along, Rick! We have so much to still see and do in that area, we can't wait to get back. That includes the Hall's Crossing ferry, although we've admittedly paddled in that area years ago as part of a three-day kayak camping trip on the upper part of the lake.
Spectacular episode Marc.
Thanks as always, Rob!
loved the Hogback section!
Thanks Dave, so did we!
Fantastic video and narrative. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, John! We're thrilled that you watched.
You should totally do a meet up with some of the Utah Grand Adventurers at pub or brewery in SLC this summer! Let the community meet each other and swap stories, locations, and tips.
Good idea, Andy. We've done it once before back in December, and it was a small but very friendly gathering. We'll put something together, maybe late summer/early fall.
Another big thank you for another great video!
And another big thank you for another welcome comment!
WOW, what a gorgeous hike! I am so excited to get to Utah and check out all these places you’ve been!
It's am amazing state, Kristie! We've got some episodes upcoming from Wyoming and Idaho, too.
I love that area. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Thanks for watching, Michael!
Thank for the beautiful video. That is some of the very best country around.
Utah is so beautiful, I feel so privileged to life in Utah. Btw Mark anyone ever told you you have a TV documentary voice ?
More like a face for radio.😉 Thanks so much!
Darn good grand adventure!
So glad that you enjoyed, Suzanne - thank you so much!
Your videos should be on PBS, they are that good. Keep up the good work.
You're very flattering and overly kind, Robert -- thank you!
Beautiful. Thank you for the Grand Adventure!
Thanks for coming along, Lori!
Outstanding videography! Almost felt like I was there!
Thank you so much Laura! We're so happy that you enjoyed it.
Truly one of your best videos! Amazing footage . Thank you so much!
Thank you so very much, @HSkyler! Your very kind words mean a lot to us.
Beautiful. Adding to my list to see.
You won't regret it, Gringo. Thank you for watching!
Some of the best footage of Utah 12 I have ever seen. Almost went this way between Torrey and Bryce, but since we had a 32' tt with us, we went Utah 24. But this encourages me to go back and do it someday!
It's very worth it, and we had no difficulties with our 26' TT (we're 50' overall thanks to a long hitch shank). Thanks for the comment!
Excellent, very professional.
Thank you!
Fantastic video!!! You have the BEST RV travel videos of any. Keep it up!
We have the BEST viewers of any RV travel channel! Thanks Randy!
Awesome video , thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I really do enjoy your videos and long forward to them each week. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much! That truly means the world to us.
Awesome video as always! Thanks for continuing to make these. We look forward to them!
Thanks so much, Connie! We love having you here.
Mark, Another great look into a location that you excellently describe. A great area area to add to my list of places to visit,
Thank you Joe! We certainly eagerly await our return.
@@GrandAdventure I really miss my 11 years in Az and the backroads I saw while out there. Never made it to Utah, but my son lives there now and I look forward to visiting the big 5 and all of the corners of your state.
We love this area. And Devil's Garden is a fav. We'll be back for sure.
Thanks for the informative video! Very helpful in my planning the few days I have on my first trip to the area.
That's terrific to hear Leslie, thank you! You're going to love the Escalante area.
Wow Marc, that was an awesome job on that video.
Thank you very much, Steve!
I can only echo the last comment , your drone footage is truly amazing , we really enjoyed the filming over highway a joy to watch as all your films are thankyou so much for sharing and your hard work .interesting I first heard the word Escalante in the TV breaking bad I think used by Jessie pinkman used for a description never knew it was a actual place GA education 😀G&Z
Thank you, Gavin! I just had to get the bird in the air over the Hogback, it was the best way to show on camera the unique character of that road. Fortunately, despite its National Monument designation, Grand Staircase-Escalante remains relatively unknown to many.
As always so beautifully and expertly presented. You bring great joy to many viewers and instill a thirst for adventure for them.
And comments like yours, Nigel, bring great joy to us. Thank you!
Amazing footage!!! Wish we could’ve spent more time there also, we’ll definitely be back and hopefully do some boondocking as well!
Thanks so much, Jennifer! It would be easy to spend a full week there, and that's coming from someone who usually gets restless by day 3.
Nicely done, Marc! We will have to take a tour of this area sometime soon!
Thank you Colin! We're ready to go back anytime you want.
Mark, great video, thanks for sharing. This is now on our bucket list in the fall. I bet the aspens are wonderful that time of year, north of Boulder.
I would certainly think so, Tom!
Wow! This video was packed with good stuff!!
How long was the stretch of Hogsback?
That was cool that you met the grandson on Hells Backbone.
Couldn’t believe someone in their mid eighties would have the wherewithal to create a coffee shop like that one.
I was surprised they no-one was swimming at the Lower Creek Falls.
The Devils Playground was so bizarre!!
And you were only there for the weekend! Another nice campsite. You sure know how to pick them.
Thanks for all the interesting information!
Appreciate it Ram! That hog's back is about a mile or two long where the road stays on top, but it extends in either direction as the road slowly drops off. No one was swimming because that water was frigid!
Another awesome clip. My clip of this NM isn't very good.My hwy 12 experience in 2016 resulted in a downpour which made us slow down a lot, and we wanted to reach capitol reef before the visitor center closed. Looking to go back again someday with my gear and do new clip, in the mean time i guess I can live with this. Great editing skills! Love your stuff and so glad that i found this channel.
And we're so glad that you found us, Robert! You definitely need to return (and so do we).
this was so awesome, great video. We want to go here soon! Thank you.
You're very welcome, Amy Jo, and thanks for your comment!
Mark, We just discovered your videos and love them. Your videos are awesome! Loved Escalante- we took Cottonwood Canyon road and it was one of our all time favorites ever. You have great tips- concise and to the point. Thank you You definitely get the thumbs up.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Robert! We're thrilled that you've found us.
Hi Mark. Was wandering what model drone are you flying? Thanks
@@robertvalentine3572 sure Robert, it's a DJI Mavic Pro (1st gen). We put all of our photography gear that we use here: www.amazon.com/shop/GrandAdventure?listId=29P8DKMLOCJAX
You did an amazing job of capturing the feel of this area, which is no small task! I've been going there many years, and it is truly one of the most spectacular places on the planet (perfect for your drone skills). Memories too many to count. I was,pregnant with my now adult son the first time I hiked calf creek, so we've always joked that was his 'first hike'.
And nice to see some solid earth under your tires. :o)
Thank you Spud! As far as capturing the area, though, it's so photogenic that you can just point your lens and press that little red button. It practically films itself.
Another beautiful area, especially the falls at Calf Creek. It looks like there is a lot of variety in the area. Thanks for letting us know there is nice forest camping not far out of Boulder to beat the heat in the summer.
I saw your post mentioning there is Verizon cell signal between Boulder and Escalante. How about above Boulder in the forest area? Google shows there are gas stations in both Boulder and Escalante. Do you remember if they sell diesel? I can see easily spending a couple of weeks there if I could get a cell signal and fuel. Sorry to hear you could only spend the weekend but you sure took a lot in!
Bruce, we found spotty, but surprising cell service on Boulder Mountain with Verizon. I know that there's diesel in Escalante, not sure about the two small gas stations in Boulder (but given all of the trucks and ranching equipment in the area, if bet on it.) And we'll definitely be back!
Love your videos! Can't wait to get out and explore Utah this summer!
You'll love it here, thanks so much!
Mark, nice bumping into you today at lunch. Always looking forward to new videos. Keep up the great work.
Likewise! Small world sometimes, looking forward to you joining us tonight.
Outstanding video as usual........ thanx
Thank you as always, William!
Hey, Marc! Devil’s Garden looks so unique and beautiful in its own way. How neat! Another spectacular video!!
Thanks Christina! The whole area is truly amazing.
Great video, will go there on our way to Arizona this Fall
Thank you, Dale! We're certain that you'll enjoy it.
Marc my friend, like it or not. I'm calling PBS and you're going to be doing a weekly show. Sorry but you have even more work to do. Amazing video. You're gonna have to do a small meet N greet in Colorado one of these days.
Love the comment, thanks so much! We'll definitely keep that in mind when we get back to Colorado. My problem is that I have a hard enough time planning in advance to know what I'm doing tomorrow. LOL!
Like your description of Hole in the Rock Rd. When I was there is was the "worlds longest washboard:) so I only went as far as Devils Garden. Like you I was only there for a few days but I plan to head back for an extended visit. I want to check out the nearby Petrified forest state park and the Barker recreation area. Great video and as I recently bought a drone, great drone shots.
Thanks Lew! We're still awaiting the chance to return, perhaps this spring.
Awesome video!
Thank you John!
New subscriber. Another beautiful video. I'm gathering quite a list of places to camp out west from your visits.
Then we're doing what we've intended, Mark! We're so happy to count you among our subscribers, thank you!
Beautiful!
Thank you Janet! ♥️
Hi Mark, were you near highway 12 between Bryce and Capital Reef ? If so, I driven that before, its a very scenic drive.
I was in your neck of the woods a week ago. I went to Boise, Idaho to purchase a new camper, traded in my teardrop. I had stayed one night at the KOA in Brigham City. Very small sites, but very beautiful mountains nearby. The Maddox Ranch house was closed that night. Somebody had recommended that place to me. I will be updating my icon soon to my new camper.
Excellent Eric, congrats on the new rig! Looking forward to hearing all about it
In Brigham City you were about an hour to 75 minutes north of us (without traffic), and yes, in this episode we were about midway between Bryce and Capitol Reef, camping about a mile and a half off route 12.
I got a blue 35th edition a-liner aframe popup with hard dormers. I wanted something larger than the teardrop but still fit in the garage. There was an article in this months trailer life magazine about the aframes.
Loved it! Years ago I caught trout in Calf Creek - any indication there’s still a population?
Yep, they were going after flies as I was hiking in.
This area is amazing Marc! Definitely on our list. Utah is just chock full of places to explore. What is cell service like in this area? I would imagine that it would be slim to none. We have Verizon.
Rod, we were getting 2-3 bars of Verizon 4G at camp, boosted. The signal is stronger at other sites earlier on the Spencer Flat Road, and even more so at sure further west towards Escalante off Hole-in-the-Rock Road.
@@GrandAdventure that's awesome! We'll be having to get some work time in so that means we can spend some time in the area when we're able to go. Thank you for the info!!
How do you manage to keep out doing the last effort. Wonderful job.
I have been traveling in Virginia and Tennessee and stopped for the night in North Little Rock. Where I finally had enough connection speed to watch the new release, it was worth the wait.
The contrast in scenery from coming down I-40 to that area is quite amazing.
I'm sure it is quite the contrast! Whenever I go back East to visit it feels like green sensory overload, we get so used to brown around here. Thanks for watching, William!
Hi Mark, Yes, I still think you and your videos are the best, in many aspects I love them. However, I have one request, will you please mention the time of year or the month you are at your locations. The year is not needed but we are new and need to know what the seasons are like ie. Utah in November etc. So please mention the time of year and or season of your super duper videos. Chuck
Chuck, FYI we always put the filming dates in the video description. Cheers!
Thanks BUT, for some reason I know not why, while watching you-tube on my smart tv I cannot comment or get anything else related to the video, I wish I knew the answer. So to comment or reply or get anything I have to watch on my trusty computer. Which I like the tv more.
@@maxa.million1991 we get it, we prefer watching on the TV too! Alas, TH-cam's smart TV and Roku apps lack that function. When we're watching we like to use our phone as our remote control and video selector, which allows us to comment on our "remote".
Great video. How would a 36ft class A handle those roads?
Thanks Rick! You'd be fine on Spencer Flat Road as it's graded, just take your time as it's bumpy with a bit of embedded bedrock.
I just found your channel last night and am enjoying your videos! I'm doing research for a trip I'm taking in April about RVing in the Escalante. Is there any tips you can give to find suitable BLM roads or camp areas for RV'ers? I'll be renting a mini RV but the last thing I want to do is drive down some road where it's not allowed or I could get stuck. Thanks so much in advance. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Funny that you should ask, Barbara, for our recent Episode 181 th-cam.com/video/qbIgOAkf6No/w-d-xo.html is devoted to that very subject, and even uses our campsite from this episode as an example. We're thrilled that you've found us, and here's wishing you a successful trip this April. That's a wonderful time to visit GS-E.
@@GrandAdventure I saw that, of course not until after I wrote this comment. Haahaa I'm researching the area right now. Going for a photography conference in Kanab. Planning my RV trip around it. Really looking forward to it. Thanks!
@@blivieriphoto sweet! Sounds like a whole lot of fun, and Kanab is a terrific location for that kind of conference.
Ever gone over hells backbone bridge
It's in the video! Went over the bridge both in the truck, and with a drone.
Commented,before that part
My bad. Spent many weeks in that erea
Heh heh...no worries. It's a spectacular area.