If You're a Thrill-Seeker, You Need to Visit This Place

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • From bungee jumping off the Royal Gorge Bridge to trekking up Pike's Peak on the Cog Railway, Colorado is the ultimate vacation destination for adventurers everywhere.
    From: AERIAL AMERICA: Amazing Destinations
    bit.ly/1pl5S0r

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  • @SmithsonianChannel
    @SmithsonianChannel  10 років тому +3

    In 1929, the Royal Gorge Bridge was built in just six months and remained one of the world's tallest suspension bridges for 72 years. Have you ever taken a stroll across its wooden walkway?
    Watch on Aerial America: Amazing Destinations: bit.ly/1ySIX13

    • @jackierave
      @jackierave 9 років тому

      +Smithsonian Channel I did when I was a kid and we were headed to California from Arkansas.. :)

  • @Phobos_Anomaly
    @Phobos_Anomaly 9 років тому +4

    Going to the Gorge tomorrow, haven't been since I was a teen. I've lived here in Denver my whole life. I love this state and always will.

    • @thebeta4816
      @thebeta4816 8 років тому +2

      Me too i went a week ago AMAZING

  • @AZMDHI
    @AZMDHI 9 років тому +7

    Been here when I was in the springs circa 1997. Did everything possible living there. 7 falls, garden of the gods, royal gorge, pikes peak, Denver, hiking, long road trips, just an amazing state. Moving back this year....

  • @brentl4306
    @brentl4306 6 років тому +1

    Was just there last week. Incredible views from the bridge and tram. The cable cars are all new for this year as well.

  • @savannahandlance8239
    @savannahandlance8239 6 років тому +5

    Live 3 hours from it. I was just here last month. Lol love it. Scary to walk across. Very nerve racking haha.

  • @obiwankenobi9093
    @obiwankenobi9093 4 роки тому

    I went here when I was 13 and I had a lot of fun

  • @mydogdiditnoti6411
    @mydogdiditnoti6411 6 років тому

    Miss Royal Gorge. Was there in 2001-03. Beautiful.

  • @glowingcookieslime2357
    @glowingcookieslime2357 6 років тому

    I am a NY native but have lived in CO since 06. I walked across that in 09 when I was pregnant with my daughter. Looking at it I cant believe I walked across it as I am deathly afraid of heights. My daughter isn't, she gets excited about thrill rides,we couldn't be more different. Crazy kid!

  •  4 роки тому +1

    It's also a favorite for the suicidal.

  • @joelkeen3349
    @joelkeen3349 5 років тому +2

    Arizona river is a new one one me. Clearly the scriptwriters used the abbreviation "AR," and the guy read it as Arizona.

  • @michaelstephen2447
    @michaelstephen2447 11 років тому

    Have lived in CO two different times and love the country

  • @outroseok
    @outroseok 6 років тому

    miss living in Colorado so much

  • @donnacowan8771
    @donnacowan8771 11 років тому

    Never zipped lined across but I hear it's a blast. I know one of the people that run the line and assures me it's safe and an experience you will never forget.
    Made one day but not today lol

  • @williammoffatt8558
    @williammoffatt8558 8 років тому +9

    The Arkansas River, runs trough the Royal Gorge.

    • @googoo-gjoob
      @googoo-gjoob 2 роки тому

      i was wondering if anyone else picked up on that!

  • @pamlewis1183
    @pamlewis1183 4 роки тому

    I've been there! 😮

  • @Crosshead1
    @Crosshead1 6 років тому

    I was there in May 2018. Walking across the bridge was a buzz. You could see right through the gaps in the wooden roadway through to river 1,000 feet below. It really shook and rattled when the ranger drove past in his truck.

  • @02ChevyAvalanche
    @02ChevyAvalanche 5 років тому

    I've been there and it was the best!

  • @ediekoller2636
    @ediekoller2636 11 років тому +4

    OMG I have been to the top of pikes peak...the altitude made me sick...I love colorado though My mom was born there...In Pueblo:)

  • @Canleaf08
    @Canleaf08 7 років тому

    We were there in 2003 and I want to come again. Hopefully in future and soon.

  • @michaelstephen2447
    @michaelstephen2447 11 років тому +1

    Was there in 1970-station at Lowry AFB, Denver, Col

  • @user-cj8vb6fi8w
    @user-cj8vb6fi8w 6 років тому

    I went in 94 as a child can’t wait to take my family

  • @RyansColoradoRailProductions
    @RyansColoradoRailProductions 4 роки тому

    lucky me i live really close to there and my grandparents live even closer

  • @hexthermxrie
    @hexthermxrie 8 років тому +2

    Too bad it's so expensive or I would go back. I went with my parents on vacation and it cost about $60-$70 per person. It's so scary! The wood pops up when the car drives across, and you can see the bottom through the panels. Loved it!

    • @pinchpeak5203
      @pinchpeak5203 8 років тому +1

      That's not expensive at all though. There's a 150 ft bungee jump near me and it costs the same price :P

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 7 років тому

      oh, hell no

  • @lindajohnson8155
    @lindajohnson8155 8 років тому +31

    It's the Arkansas river, not Arizona.

    • @skinsey85
      @skinsey85 6 років тому +2

      Linda Johnson He said Arkansas river

    • @patsmith6867
      @patsmith6867 6 років тому +10

      0:15 "Arizona River Canyon" 1:05 "Arkansas River" - I heard him call it by Two different names .

  • @cjgeddes
    @cjgeddes 3 роки тому +1

    “...Arizona river...” thanks Smithsonian

  • @We_All_Seek_Truth
    @We_All_Seek_Truth 10 місяців тому

    Arizona, Arkansas, whatever. Both are state names that begin with "A" and have four syllables. Close enough for most Americans. They did get it correct after that.

  • @robertballot5503
    @robertballot5503 6 років тому

    Splendid, though I'm a bit thrown by the differing boardwalk / pavement surfaces. There are not two bridges, are there?

  • @FoodNPlacesSF
    @FoodNPlacesSF 6 років тому

    Is it better to go there during spring or fall?

  • @atticusredding5396
    @atticusredding5396 7 років тому +2

    If you want even bigger thrills come rafting with us instead of watching the action on the train or bridge.

  • @ediekoller2636
    @ediekoller2636 11 років тому

    Was there back in 1970

  • @raidersrevenge9428
    @raidersrevenge9428 4 роки тому

    OH MH GOD IT WAS ON THE SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL WOW

  • @FatherArab
    @FatherArab 6 років тому

    I’m there right now swear

  • @captzoom1778
    @captzoom1778 2 роки тому

    Did the narrator mess up he did call it an Arizona River canyon did he mean to say Arkansas River canyon?

  • @KazmicHawk
    @KazmicHawk 8 років тому +6

    Wonderful documentary, save the incorrect pronunciation of "Arkansas River" during the intro.

    • @robertballot5503
      @robertballot5503 6 років тому

      @TheOriginalBleachX Yeah, he did call it an Arizona river canyon. If it weren't in Colorado, there might be ambiguity in his statement, but I can see none here.

  • @markgottbehuet
    @markgottbehuet 8 років тому +3

    isn't it the Arkansas river, and not the Arizona?

    • @KazmicHawk
      @KazmicHawk 8 років тому

      I noticed that same error at the start. No Arizona river near Royal Gorge!

  • @whosjoe5274
    @whosjoe5274 5 років тому

    I’ve been there

  • @punktherogue291
    @punktherogue291 5 років тому

    It’s the Arkansas River

  • @bugler0090
    @bugler0090 8 років тому

    Sadly most of this park burn down with the fires is 2013. I think is mostly back up and open just recently.

  • @kammore6209
    @kammore6209 7 років тому +1

    Arizona River? Not to many times you hear the narrator obviously mess up lol

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 7 років тому +1

      Yeah, he should get his info correct

  • @stakknation123
    @stakknation123 4 роки тому

    You would think the Smithsonian would get the name of the river correct..smh

  • @davegoffredo5343
    @davegoffredo5343 8 років тому

    was thinking of going this Saturday March 18 2017 who wants to join?

  • @michaelwashington2682
    @michaelwashington2682 5 років тому +1

    Nope I'm a wimp and going to stay that way. Oh Hell No! LOL 😂

  • @juanmanuelcarrasco6151
    @juanmanuelcarrasco6151 9 років тому +1

    Pues yo te quitado la marca de agua y he hecho copyright :-)

  • @BrianFlorea1976
    @BrianFlorea1976 11 років тому

    2nd!

  • @j.watkins2404
    @j.watkins2404 11 років тому

    1st