Polar Express Train Ride, the Grand Canyon & Alpacas: Family Road Trip to Williams, Arizona

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  • @elenaburnett4594
    @elenaburnett4594 2 роки тому +5

    We took our disabled son about 14 years ago and I have been thinking we need to go again. He loved it especially when Santa came through - his whole face just lit up! We camped at the KOA and I would like to spend more time in Williams. We live in So Cal :) too. We love CA and have had a great life here (originally from NE PA). I've been to 56 NPs and planning to finish in 2023. My son and I enjoy your videos!

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking 2 роки тому +6

    I always feel comforted after spending time on your channel. Your videos make me feel like I'm traveling with you.

  • @jerrysullivan8424
    @jerrysullivan8424 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you for taking us on the Polar Express with you, It was fun watching you all have a great time. Merry Christmas.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas!

  • @MagellanandGreyhound
    @MagellanandGreyhound 2 роки тому +4

    Hahaha you wore "the Christmas sweater." That's awesome they got to see snow in the GC of all places. Merry Christmas Josh and co. Even if they don't remember anything, I'm sure they will remember the feeling.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому

      Merry Christmas to you as well! I have like 5 ugly Christmas sweaters, I love wearing them this time of year haha

  • @MichaelRei99
    @MichaelRei99 2 роки тому +8

    Why am I not surprised that you have a beautiful family! You can tell what a quality person you are it comes across in your videos! Another amazing video you never disappoint! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому +3

      Aww, you are very kind to saw that. Thanks for the comment and Merry Christmas!

    • @biker5662
      @biker5662 2 роки тому +1

      Totally agree!!

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 2 роки тому +9

    I will say this looked more fun than the movie haha. My wife and I went to the grand canyon in november and only saw light snow. I wanted to wish you, Pops, and the family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому +1

      I never even saw the movie haha, I meant to watch it before I went but time got the best of me

    • @prowrestlingisart6742
      @prowrestlingisart6742 2 роки тому

      @@ThroughMyLens you lucked out on that one haha

  • @phxgidget
    @phxgidget 2 роки тому +1

    I loved this! It wasn't around when my kids were kids. I appreciate seeing it with your kids & wife. You can go back when they're about 5 yrs old and they should remember it always!

  • @davidbarker3859
    @davidbarker3859 2 роки тому +1

    Merry Christmas to you all from England and all the best in 2023. 🌲🎅🏼🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @avneetisabellahimebaugh9366
    @avneetisabellahimebaugh9366 26 днів тому

    I was there years ago by myself but didn’t get to experience the train since I didn’t have small kids back then. We have a baby now so I can’t wait to go there again with my husband and our baby who’ll be 1 1/2 years by next Christmas. Will definitely be taking the train ride & take them to see the alpacas. Thanks for the video

  • @biker5662
    @biker5662 2 роки тому +1

    So cute seeing your kiddos!! You are so blessed!!

  • @itsnotme07
    @itsnotme07 2 роки тому +4

    What a cool gift there Josh from your in-laws!! Looks like a whole lot of fun and very cool to include an overnight stay. I haven't been but I'd love to check it out one of these years.
    Great job with the video in showing everything. Hope you all have a great Holiday!!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому

      Yea it was not something I had on my radar but it was a fun time

  • @littlecooky1099
    @littlecooky1099 Рік тому +1

    The twins are so adorable!

  • @lhkaibabfishhike6762
    @lhkaibabfishhike6762 2 роки тому

    Thanks for visiting our town. Glad you enjoyed Polar. You are right about rim to rim - it’s the best hike!

  • @timothyrowland2050
    @timothyrowland2050 2 роки тому

    The Grand Canyon is majestic all year around, but snow adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the sight! I had been to the Grand Canyon more than a dozen times without ever seeing snow, but when I saw the canyon covered in snow, it took my breath away.

  • @Isaacmg187
    @Isaacmg187 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for your always insightful and visually stunning videos, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year's from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @jasyillnel4402
    @jasyillnel4402 11 місяців тому +1

    I love the polar express, it is my favourite Christmas movie!😍🎄🎉🚅

  • @christyann
    @christyann 3 місяці тому

    Looks like so much fun and it was my first time seeing snow in the canyon! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Ianman258
    @Ianman258 2 роки тому +1

    So excited to see what you'll accomplish in 2023!

  • @joewenzel5142
    @joewenzel5142 2 роки тому

    You stop at all the coolest places. Best. Dad. Ever.

  • @celebrity2ballans
    @celebrity2ballans 3 місяці тому

    WE love the polar express in Williams the last time we went was about 10 years ago and it was only about 40 mins, glad it is a bit longer now! The whole package is great!!

  • @nationalparksprincess3216
    @nationalparksprincess3216 2 роки тому +4

    Oh my gosh!! How fun!! What a great experience. Nice to see Amy and the kids, Amy looks great, and the kids are so adorable. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas 🤶 🎅

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for the comment! I let Amie know that you said she looked great and she appreciated it! Glad you enjoyed the video

  • @rhondaz356
    @rhondaz356 2 роки тому

    Josh, that was a lovely gift. Thank you for sharing the experience with us. Have a blessed, beautiful holiday.💚🙏🏼🎄🙏🏼❤️🚂

  • @Verlopil
    @Verlopil 2 роки тому

    What a fun thing for your lovely family to be able to do! Thank you for sharing this and all of your videos with us. Merry Christmas!

  • @CissyPantsCrafts
    @CissyPantsCrafts 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing! It brings back memories when I would travel with my young nephews who are now in college.
    Makes me think I should take my great nieces and nephews and my current godchildren.
    Have a wonderful happy safe prosperous holiday season! Really enjoying your Videos!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому

      Thanks for much fro the comment and I am glad it brought back good memories! I am sure your great nieces and nephews would have a great time

  • @leahhugo6085
    @leahhugo6085 2 роки тому

    Been there, amazing experience.Hey! Bring your kids in Ice Castle, Utah too.. heading on the 31st. Hello from Fontana, California!

  • @marytomlin2566
    @marytomlin2566 2 роки тому

    I went with 2 of my grandsons 3 years ago. Oldest at that time was 9 yrs old and the youngest was 2. I agree, 2 was too young. We live in Indiana and we went to the Polar Express in Connersville about an hour from Indianapolis. All the adults wore PJ's as did the kids. We all had fun, but wish my youngest was older at that time.

  • @Kimberly-mx6ie
    @Kimberly-mx6ie 2 роки тому

    Sweet experience

  • @gregwatkins1332
    @gregwatkins1332 2 роки тому

    We we to the matter point for sunrise in October. It was amazing! Beautiful with the snow!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому +1

      I bet sunrise there would be incredible

  • @lindaann6009
    @lindaann6009 2 роки тому

    That looks like a lot of fun for the kids, what a great gift from your in-laws. Your wife is beautiful, and the twins are adorable! We have (grown) twins too, identical girls. Yours are at such a busy age! Our son was 22 months old when his sisters were born, so craziness haha! So well worth it though, enjoy your wonderful family! ❤

  • @GardcoreLegend
    @GardcoreLegend 2 роки тому

    I went to the Grand Canyon in early November and there was snow on the ground at that time too, looks like it was a nice family adventure.

  • @chriswalls5831
    @chriswalls5831 4 місяці тому +1

    My new idea polar Express inflatable or led in Walmart

  • @JeepNjo337
    @JeepNjo337 Рік тому

    We miss having this train almost in our backyard. Now we live 22 hrs a away.

  • @zand-q9f
    @zand-q9f 2 місяці тому

    It's pretty neat.

  • @violetbf3773
    @violetbf3773 2 роки тому +4

    Merry Christmas to you and your awesome family, Josh! And hope you have a prosperous New Year! 🎄🙌🏼🎅

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому

      Thank you Violet, always appreciate it!

  • @BackroadExploits
    @BackroadExploits 2 роки тому

    Looks like an amazing place to visit. The Grand Canyon is just breathtaking. Cute to see the family having fun and enjoying the holiday. The Polar Express is all about the train, less about the views. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  • @harisrozak
    @harisrozak 2 роки тому

    Such a very happy family 😃

  • @architgupta9082
    @architgupta9082 2 роки тому

    Beautiful video.. Beautiful family. Stay blessed..

  • @hikingmansteve
    @hikingmansteve 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas to you and your family. I found your channel this past year and have enjoyed all of your travel and videos. All the best to you in 2023. Steve R.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому

      Glad you found the channel and thank you so much for the support!

  • @mtilly0223
    @mtilly0223 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas! As a twin parent, I remember the hectic toddler days. You'd be surprised what they might remember. We are not fans of the movie (kids always thought it was creepy and weird) so we never did the train ride. However, seeing this video I think we might go sometime! Enjoy your Christmas.

  • @Roadtosomethingnew1
    @Roadtosomethingnew1 2 роки тому

    Seems like a fun activity for kids

  • @ShowMeAnAdventure
    @ShowMeAnAdventure 2 роки тому

    So cool-we did the one in St Louis, and I agree that the staff were incredibly fun and entertaining for the kids. It’s not something I would do without kids-not exactly a date night or ladies night out type of event. Lol but definitely fun with little ones who still Believe! 🎉

  • @birdman5223
    @birdman5223 2 роки тому

    Good stuff MrJosh👏🏼

  • @MrShark-uc1lk
    @MrShark-uc1lk Рік тому

    Next time you do this trip with the kids, take them to the North Pole experience in Flagstaff. The kids will have a blast.

  • @maryfettig3378
    @maryfettig3378 2 роки тому

    Beautiful family!

  • @brightfaith8403
    @brightfaith8403 2 роки тому

    That looks so fun!❤️❤️

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas! This looked like a great family adventure!

  • @midhunkjairaj4124
    @midhunkjairaj4124 2 роки тому

    Nice video
    Merry Christmas

  • @melissagonzalez7941
    @melissagonzalez7941 2 роки тому

    I pray the new laws do not interfere with your already filmed content. I have traveled so many wonderful places with you and you dad. As well as other UA-camrs. I worry about your future. I also feel this is An opportunity to create amazing state park content. 😆 just an idea. Which I can’t wait to see you continue to grow. Merry Christmas to you all!

  • @robedmunds7163
    @robedmunds7163 2 роки тому

    Travelled to Grand Canyon from UK, not sure what is wrong with me, but was not awe inspired, regret not going down into the canyon to experience it a little better. Love America though🙂

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому

      haha I know what you mean, I do feel like my appreciate grew immensely when I hiked through it

  • @bobbeckman3735
    @bobbeckman3735 2 роки тому

    Two year old twins. Now I know why you hit the road with Pops. Merry Christmas

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому

      hahah! It is nice to have a break every once in a while. We love taking them on adventures too, here is one we did to Yosemite National Park - ua-cam.com/video/wYbPjrDiKDE/v-deo.html

  • @markyuen2312
    @markyuen2312 2 роки тому

    Merry Xmas to you and your family, Josh.

  • @tulane14
    @tulane14 2 роки тому +1

    When they get older, take them to Michigan to ride the REAL Polar Express. The Pierre Marquette 1225 that inspired the book.

  • @beebeesfuntasticadventures6110
    @beebeesfuntasticadventures6110 2 роки тому

    Nice video. Happy Holidays.

  • @SmallWonda
    @SmallWonda 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas y'all! Bet you will have a FABulous time. Interesting getaway - I'd guess 4+ would love this - I guess a good way to gauge, would be what's your kid's attention span? As you said hour & half is a long time in a two-year old's world! But I bet they'll still remember it - def take them back in a few years & trying taking them down the Canyon a little, just to get an idea of the SIZE of the thing. Be very difficult for a little one to judge that! Happy Christmas Josh & Family from Tasmania!

  • @mikehamilton4826
    @mikehamilton4826 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas you guys!!🎄

  • @annblair4459
    @annblair4459 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @AlMerrymBintImranaway
    @AlMerrymBintImranaway Рік тому

    3:12 brewed awakening lolz

  • @bullbutter9699
    @bullbutter9699 Рік тому

    Never back up

  • @rociobeltran2403
    @rociobeltran2403 Рік тому

    Thinking of buying tickets for this December how many days did you do and what tickets did you purchase coach or first class?

  • @dgc940
    @dgc940 2 роки тому

    I kinda binge watched your videos today and recollected some of the places I been that you and your dad went. Enjoyed them but it kept bugging me you call state lines borders. I always considered Borders surrounding country's not states?

  • @jider
    @jider 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas everyone!

  • @joewenzel5142
    @joewenzel5142 2 роки тому

    I hope they give the kids a golden ticket to ride The Polar Express like in the cartoon. That would be cool.

  • @orlife1427
    @orlife1427 Рік тому

    Is the same train as the North Pole experience? Or is this a different train

  • @rupman27isback
    @rupman27isback 2 роки тому

    Awesome video as always. How was the food @06:27? Haha

  • @weatherherk1
    @weatherherk1 2 роки тому

    Only one Polar Express I know of and it’s not even close to AZ. ……Bryson City. NC …😊

  • @CJspitz
    @CJspitz 2 роки тому

    How’s the price goes? Is the price different for Christmas and other days, I assume?

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому +1

      I'm not really sure how much ours was since it was a Christmas present but you can see ticket prices for next year here - www.thetrain.com/events/polar-express-season-next/

  • @joewenzel5142
    @joewenzel5142 2 роки тому

    Is it mandatory you wear a hideous Christmas sweater to get on that train?

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому +1

      They encourage you to wear pajamas but I didn't have Christmas pajamas so I just went with an ugly Christmas sweater

    • @joewenzel5142
      @joewenzel5142 2 роки тому

      @@ThroughMyLens I was just kidding about the sweater - I'd be doing the same thing.

  • @laurieann5312
    @laurieann5312 2 роки тому

    Wasn't that a speaker..not a microphone..lol

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому

      I thought that at first too but when you yelled into it it made the colors go up showing how much Christmas cheer you had. Unfortunately Sunny wasn't loud enough to register haha

    • @laurieann5312
      @laurieann5312 2 роки тому

      @ThroughMyLens They rigged it that way, but it is an old fashion 'speaker' (think it has another name) to listen to records..

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому

      @@laurieann5312 Oh yea, good catch, you are right! Funny how they made that work

  • @joewenzel5142
    @joewenzel5142 2 роки тому

    Your son did the old Clark Griswold - look and shake your head up and down - I'm done it's a view.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  2 роки тому +1

      haha he totally did 😂 turned around and said "all done"

  • @KhulnarRailphot
    @KhulnarRailphot 2 роки тому

    nice bro???

  • @fiercedronefootage
    @fiercedronefootage 3 місяці тому

    why are you saying alpaca like that?

  • @dessappy
    @dessappy 2 роки тому

    Not gonna lie! Uncle Travis is hot. ❤❤

  • @CarloRossi54523
    @CarloRossi54523 2 роки тому

    please make more children

  • @joewenzel5142
    @joewenzel5142 2 роки тому

    First