Utah's Toadstool Hoodoos | Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
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- Опубліковано 25 гру 2020
- Join us at Utah's Toadstool Hoodoos located in the beautiful Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. We'll take you along with us for a short hike and then show you the toadstool hoodoos. I was able do get some sweet drone shots too (permitted). Hope you enjoy the video! Late June, 2020.
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Nice easy hike. We have that on our list for next year. Well done. 👍
Right on! You can accomplish all this in a couple hours. Super hike - easy to reach and accomplish. Thanks and enjoy!
An unexpected find. Really like the unique terrain. Fun hiking.
Glad we added this one on at that end. Great stop and company!
I like trees and mountains and waterfalls. Thus when I was younger I tended to overlook Utah as a vacation destination. But the more I learn of and see of the variety of different landscapes that Utah has to offer I've come to the conclusion that there really is no place like it. Took last 2 weeks of September off in hopes of immersing myself in this wonderful area.
Totally with you, David! Wise choice and something great to look forward to!
Hello Julie & Randy
Lovely place and close to the road 89 . Unfortunately this is another place that we have pass trough without stopping because we didn’t new about it . There’s so many places to see around there like the old Paria where old western film were made . The Wave also is a wonderful place to see but it’s hard to get a reservation .
So the drone was flying around 👍😉
Hope you had a nice Christmas and have a happy New Years 🎆🎊🥂
H&S 🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄🌈
Thank you, my friend! We could spend years in Utah and still find new sights to see! :) Hope your Christmas was special and you are blessed with a fantastic 2021!
@@AmericasParks
Welcome my friends ! Yes Utah is endless!
We are confined here in Quebec so no family reunions for Christmas or new year’s but only on FaceTime.
All stores are closed until the 11 of January for now except those for essential needs.
Hope you have a nice 2021 new year
God bless you and your family
H&S 🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄🌈
I have not done Toadstool Hoodoos but I have hiked The Wave. Love Grand Staircase Escalante. There is a Devils Garden at GSE. It reminds me of a grown up Goblin Valley.
Dying to get to the Wave! Congrats on seeing what most of us might never experience!
AAA! I really liked the feel of this video. You let the scenery do the talking on this one and the finished product turned out great. Really nice shots with the drone as well.
I don’t have much to add on this one. Never been to this area of Utah. It’s a monument I know in name only, but I am sure it houses some fantastic sights. I will say those short hikes with quick rewards are a welcomed spot for sometimes. It doesn’t always have to be a sufferfest.
Well-said, Michael! We added this one on at the last minute. So thankful we did. Great reward for minimal effort.
The entire south west has some of the most beautiful landscape scenery I have ever seen, every time I see the different rock formations I can only imagine how long the process took, wind, rain, freeze thaw and a lot of time is what carved it it all out. Thanks for sharing it
Thanks for watching, Fran! One of my favorite areas too!
I missed this one, nice job. Camera work and music selection are top notch!
Thanks, Karl! Kept this one fairly simple. Quick stop on the way back. Was having trouble with the drone - got some decent shots, but missed out on a whole lot more. Hope to get Colorado up tomorrow.
Hello America's Park's😊😊! I know exactly where you were at the southern section of Grand Staircase along highway 89. You are really close to Lake Powell and Rainbow Bridge, National Monument😊😊! Great video Randy and Julie👍👍👍.
Actually, this was officially the "add on" when our Rainbow Bridge trip was cancelled. That was the day we had planned on bing there!
Randy, as you know, I am reviewing all your videos alphabetical by state (the way you have them listed) and now on Utah today, discovered this is one I have not seen yet. LOOKS AMAZING ON THE 80” SCREEN! Very interesting rock formations, I can watch Julie and you over and over on this trail. Great job filming and editing. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US TO THE HOODOOS, . . . Mike
Glad to hear the vid looks good on the big screen. We have an old flatscreen and I initially couldn't figure out why all my new 4K videos looked worse than the 1080's. Then I realized you need a 4K television. lol!
Absolutely spectacular enjoyed this sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed
Thanks, my friend! We need those Steelers to turn things around this week!
Randy, on a brand of stationary bikes at the local YMCA, there are a number of hiking routes videoed by someone wearing a camera as he's walking, and one takes us here. Pretty amazing place!
That is really cool. Jim! Think that's a great idea to make exercising more enjoyable!
Prepare for wind, heat and cold, all in one day. Absolutely gorgeous.
Well-said, Jeff! Thanks for joining us!
Ah, Grand Staircase Escalante - one of my favorite places to explore! Did you see Wile E Coyote & the Road Runner at the Toadstools? I can't wait to get back there & do some slots and other hikes in the area. Hoping a happy New Year to all in 2021.
I hear ya, Bob! Absolutely love this place. All the best to you in 2020!
Love Utah’s diversity! The color of those rocks is outstanding 😳nice stroll Randy👍🏼
Right on, Matt! Can't get enough of this place!
Another great video. Such an amazing place. Utah just has so much to offer. We hit the 5 NP’s but didn’t go here. Thanks for sharing so we could see it. Hope you and your family have a blessed 2021. John and Bev
Much appreciated and the same to you! Be blessed with safe and memorable trips in 2021!
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us, as always great video and photography😁
Thanks, Amy! Much appreciated and have a super New Year!
Another incredible video, simply stunning landscape!
Thanks for the encouragement, Gary! Have a great New Year!
Love this place. The slot canyons are a trip. Made the mistake of going in July 🥵🥵🥵! Still awesome Creation of the Lord to behold!!🙌🏼
Beautiful said, Ruby (apart from persevering through that hot July heat)! Have a great 2021!
Very cool!! Uniquely beautiful landscape! Hope you've been having a wonderful Christmas!!
So true, Mark! Yes, great Christmas with the family - hope the same for yoU!
@@AmericasParks Thank you, the sentiments are surely appreciated!
Enjoyed your video! We visited the place two years ago and found it absolutely fascinating.
Thanks! Yes, great stop... easy to reach, few people and incredible sights!
Holy moly there's a new NATIONAL PARK for you to visit as of December 27, 2020. New River Gorge got an upgrade to the 63rd National Park.
Thanks for pointing this out; I had no idea and it allowed me to go read up on it!
Hey John yes, just heard about that! Kind of caught me my surprise, but still a beautiful area! Have a great New Year!
Ah, this video brings back great memories for my family and me! Thanks for shining a light on the Toadstools, a very good hike for the entire family -- the roadside signage and parking area are so low-key that it’s easy to miss unless you’re actively looking for it. Pastor Randy, I hope your Christmas was filled with blessings and that 2021 brings new and exciting adventures!
Wonderful to hear, Dan! Really is a family-friendly hike. Hope you had a blessed Christmas too, bother!
I have said it many time but worth saying again, I love that each video has its own feel. Be it the music, editing content etc. This one brought me peace. Thanks for that :) I would also say in this season of sharing gifts your channel, videos, places shared and virtual friendship has been one of the greatest gifts of 2020
Thanks so much, Jymn! Truly blessed to read that, my friend! Wishing you a fantastic 2021!
What a great video. Thanks for sharing.
Really appreciate that, Michele!
Beautiful! The music you used was really fitting. Stay safe. Be well. Wishing you many adventures in the new year!
Thanks, Renee! Have a blessed 2021!
Hey Randy and Julie....nice video...miss the colors of Utah!!!We went to a spot called Goblin Valley State Park last time we were out there...really nice with toadstool rocks all over...unique place....Hope you guys had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year....All the best from Hank and Pam of South Texas
Hey Hank and Pam, always nice to hear from you! Have "Goblin" on my "desired hikes" list! All the best to you guys in 2021!
Great video, Randy. Your drone footage is always so awesome! We pray that you and your family have a happy and HEALTHY 2021. Take care...looking forward to your next trip 😊
Thanks James, and the same to you! Have a blessed 2021!
Great Footage, music and surroundings. Appreciate your channel, your perspective, your family, your work! Keep 'em coming. Here's to a a New Year! Gratefulness despite our circumstances. No Covid out there!!!
That was some really encouraging stuff, Mike! Appreciate your heart and have a blessed 2021!
Thanks for sharing. I have passed the trailhead many times and never stopped but now I know it's going to be an adventure in the near future
Good call! Same here... easy to miss this one driving along Hwy 89. The hoodoos were great, but so were the canyon views at the end of the trail.
What an amazing place to take a hike 😀 I need to visit the National Monument soon 👍
Yes, easy stop with some amazing views! Thanks for watching!
My stomping grounds! Love my Utah!
Ya know, we've been all over the US. So many beautiful locations. But when I'm asked - to me, Utah is simply the best! You're blessed to live so close to so many incredible places!
Who do the Hoodoos for Christmas? These folks! Wish I were there.
Me too, John! Have a super 2021!
Such a gorgeous area! I just watched another video on this hike a few days ago - she gave all of the facts, so this was completely enjoyable. And the blue sky! Thanks for this little escape Randy.
It was actually a "plan B" since our trip to Rainbow Bridge was cancelled. Easy hike with more than what we expected!
wow - the Toadstool Hoodoos - visited them years ago - thanks for the cool pictures - reminds us of our own trip. :-)
Glad to hear it brought back some fond memories!
Gorgeous video as always, thank you for sharing, I’ll add this location to my bucket list.
Thanks, Andrew! Close to the road and a relatively easy hike. Sights far exceed the energy spent to see them!
Thanks for sharing again!!
Need to go back and explore more out in utah.!
Thanks, Christine! Absolutely love that state!
Love those beautiful rock formations! Hope you and your family had a great Christmas!
Thanks, guys! Excellent time together as a family. Wish both of you a great 2021!
@@AmericasParks wish you and your family a happy New Years as well!
Beautiful drone shots Randy! Wishing you and your family a happy holidays! - Andrew
I really enjoyed this style of filming. It must have taken a lot of time to capture these shots, but it turned out beautiful.
Hey, thanks so much, Andrew! Hope you guys have a great 2021. Keep making the memories!
@@OurNationalAdventure Yeah the camera "walk-bys" adds some added hiking. lol! Thanks for noticing!
Those rock formations always fascinate me and the size of some of those rocks as well - amazing! Good to see you still being able to get out over there. Take care and Happy New Year, cheers Alan
Absolutely love the SW corner of the US! Hope you are your family are doing well and the few days of 2021 have been a fine start to your new year!
Keep inspiring us!!!
Appreciate hearing that, Donnie! Have a super 2021!
Thanks again Randy. Hope to check it out this coming year. 👍😁🙏
Great to hear, James! Have a super 2021!
Beautiful shots.Hoping you and all your loved ones have a safe and blessed New Year😊
Thanks, Brooke! All the best to you and your as well!
That’s a really fun hike. I made the mistake of doing it this summer in 100 degree heat though.
Sure is! Fits the definition of "short and sweet! "
BEAUTIFUL!! will have to put this one on our list, Wow// and looks like you had a nice quiet day there that is great/ thanks for taking us with you
Worth the stop, Thorn! Really simple hike with rewards that far exceed the effort to reach them! Half day there would be plenty to get the experience.
@@AmericasParks Excellent thanks for the info
Drove through here last summer on the way to Zion. I’ll talk about that in my next video. Yours was very good as usual. Happy holidays.
Excellent, Eric! Definitely worth the stop!
Nice video. It gives me one more place to add to my list. Plus, you've given me a great idea. I'll have to see if I can get my wife to lug all the gear around as well.
Thanks, Bill! Yeah, she is a trooper, but not to steal her glory - I had that big drone case on my back and all the camera gear - the stuff you don't see in the walk-bys. Just don't tell your wife that! :)
Great video! Thanks for including the time of year this was shot in the description :)
Thanks for noticing that! Trying to make the videos a little more "travel friendly" for potential visitors. Have a great New Year!
Beautiful- your videos significantly improved this crazy year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Thanks! Fun learning from others and challenging myself to improve. Glad you noticed a change! Have a great 2021!
@@AmericasParks My apologies- I meant they helped improve this year (2020) , they were already great ha!!
@@agir-z2374 Thanks for the clarification, but still enjoyed and appreciated the comment!
Slightly different feel to this video compared with the normal ones. So glad you had a chance to take the drone out and use it. I feel like you've been to part a couple of times now. I can see why you keep going back!
Yeah, different style actually be default! Last stop and totally out of steam. lol! Have a super 2021, Josh!
Another great video! I'm curious, how many of these videos do you have? I have thoroughly enjoyed all that I've seen! A Happy and Prosperous New Year to you Pastor Randy, Julie and all the family!
Thanks, brother! Not sure, but think I'm approaching 300 on the channel. Have some sweet footage from the Colorado trip that I hope to upload by February. Have a great new year!
cool ... nice work buddy \,,/
Much appreciated! Have a super 2021!
Great video! Where did you pick this trail up and also park? We will be in Escalante next month. thanks much!!!!
Thanks, Tom! The trailhead was right off the the road and super-easy to find. www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/toadstool-hoodoos-trail
Just curious seeing your episodes how you decide on which park to go to. Areas like Utah have lots of National Parks but also other national park managed sites that might be smaller. Did you start with the major National parks and then work your way to the smaller park sites?
So many great places in America. You can literally take a lifetime and not see them all. I appreciate your efforts to highlight them.
Thanks Mike, and great question! Yes, we usually plan to hit a couple of the major sites and then try to take in a few of the smaller ones ion the area. Kind of adopted the philosophy of many parks, but shorter stays. Then it gives a nice reason to return. This particular site was technically an add-on when our boat ride to Rainbow Bridge was cancelled two days before departure. Take care!
Merry Christmas!
Thanks, Amber! Hope you are enjoying the Christmas break!
What is it like flying during this pandemic to get see sights like this? I'm hoping to fly out to Vegas in early June then getting a rental car right away to see Bryce and Zion, but I'm a bit hesitant because there is so much uncertainty. I'm so tired of seeing corn and plains all the time and would like to head out somewhere.
I hear you! I flew three times last summer with no problems. Even spend a night in one of the airports. From what I have been told, the planes are extremely clean. Just follow the basic principles to stay "clean." Personally, wouldn't hesitate to fly again.
So cool you were able to use your drone on this one! I've been here before and I am glad you got to stop here because this place is sovcool! Yes it's so awesome how easy it is to get to from the road. Thanks for sharing Randy!
Mainly there thanks to you, Eric! Loved your video and we were right there in the area. Had to stop! Have a great new year with many fantastic hikes!
@@AmericasParks Glad to hear I helped you discover this place! Happy New Year and I hope your 2021 is filled with even bigger adventures!
@@adventuringoutdoorswitheric Your channel is developing into one (if not the) best hiking resources for the LV area. Quality video with all the meaty info needed for potential hikers.
Both my wife and I loved the Toadstools as well. If you haven't got the chance try to winner the lottery for "The Wave" in Vermilion Cliffs". It is really something very-very special. I did the lottery and my number on the ping-ball came up 1st. I really won the lottery. (two ways - one online and another the Ranger Station the day before"). Good Luck.
Congratulations on your big win!!! ... definitely a dream to visit "The Wave." Going to try again this fall. Thanks for the kind words!
Hi Randy. Another great video!! My 8 year old got a drone for Christmas he was wondering what type you used for this beautiful footage?
Thanks! Currently using an old DJI Phantom 2. Looking to get the new mini 2.
@@AmericasParks awesome thanks Randy!
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Thanks, Carlos! Have a great New Year!
thankyou so much christmas
We were supposed to get there last summer😥...maybe next summer🤞
Sorry you missed it! Neat little place - easy hike to reach some great views! Gotta love the SW corner of the US!
@@AmericasParks we have already been there 5 times😀.I can’t wait to get there again, as soon as possible 😉
Awesome! When I mentioned recently about talking to you regarding next years potential plans, Grand Staircase was the main site I was looking for some guidance on. Looks like this area is very accessible and right off the 89, which is the side of the Monument i plan to visit! Anyways bud, another great video with cool drone shots!
Staircase the is place! This one was easy to reach and hike, However, there are some really cool places that require off-road vehicles. Have a great 2021 with many nice trips!
Which entrance of the park is this close to?
Right off Rt. 89. Google "Toadstool Hoodoos" and you'll see where we entered.
How close is the trail head to Kanab ?
It's about 40 minutes East by car. The Toadstools are technically in Kanab (I believe), though they are closer to "Big Water."
Merry Christmas happy new year. Thank you for showing us such magnificent scenes the reading of history geography civilization of USA is very stunning how about travel unfortunately it’s impossible for us even before global pandemic to travel there here my main information about place you visited grand stair escalante national monument location Kane county Garfield county established 1996 It’s called grand staircase escalante because escalante river flows from boulder mountain to Colorado river monument named also for series of graphic benches cliffs step progressively from south to north there three main regions grand staircase kaiparowits plateau canyons of escalante called escalante River all regions are. Administered by bureau of land management nearest city Kanab Utah part of national conservation land system president Bill Clinton designated area as national monument in1996 using his authority under antiquities act stair case escalante is largest national monument managed by bl m
Have a blessed New Year!
Randy, where did you camp when you visited the Toadstool Hoodoos? The only campsite I found close to this is the White House campground the BLM lands have first come, first serve.
Just looking at my old itinerary - seems like we stayed at Wahweap RV Park.
@@AmericasParks thank you Randy. This helps alot
Last part of my research human history Fremont cestral puebloan 500 ad in 1866 first white settlers region caption James andrus group of cavalry there paleontology since 2000 numerous dinosaurs fossils over 75 million years old in2000 volunteer at monument discovered 75 million years old dinosaurs near Arizona border in 2007 dinosaur named hook beaked lizard from monument 2013 discovery of new spaces lythronax argestes 13 million years older than tyrannosaur recreation there as hiking back packing 12 scenic byway Bryce Canyon and Capitol reef monument stretches from town of big water Glendale Kanab Utah south west to town of escalante and boulder in northwest encompassing 76 10 km lager area than state of Delaware. Pasunsaugunt plateau Paria River Bryce Canyon National park grand stair case features include slot canyon of bull valley gorge Willis creek kaiparowits plateau Colorado River in glen canyon canyoneering includes calf creek falls zebra canyon Harrios wash devil garden hole in rock road dry fork slots of coyote gluch in 2017 President Donald trump ordered monument reduced by nearly 406 km with divided into three area two of which border one another along Paria River bears ears national monument thank you again for your documentary cultural channel hopefully this global pandemic soon amen stay safe and blessed good luck to you your dearest ones happy holiday
There you go!
Do simple better. You've come a long way regarding production skills since that Mammoth Cave video years ago. Peace man.
Thanks so much, Mark! Yeah, tough to go back and watch the early ones - but encouraging to note the improvement and desire to grow. Appreciate your encouragement and have a blessed 2021!