Ep. 101: Bears Ears & Natural Bridges National Monuments | Utah RV travel camping

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2019
  • One of America's newest National Monuments, Bears Ears has been the subject of intense debate since it was first proposed. No matter your position, no one can argue that Bears Ears encompasses one of the largest collections of Ancient Puebloan, or Anasazi archaeological sites in the nation. It also entirely surrounds Natural Bridges, one of the nation's first National Monuments. So as we go camping in southeastern Utah, boondocking right within Bears Ears, we bring you along hiking to explore both.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 88

  • @williamkeil8414
    @williamkeil8414 5 років тому +6

    Another great video for sure. Your videos are documentary perfect. I think eventually you will be asked to do a TV show........... good luck. A new PBS show starts this fall called THE RVER's.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Now you're going to go and make us blush again, William -- thank you so much! Also, thanks for the info on the PBS program -- we hadn't heard that before.

  • @dramaqueen3306
    @dramaqueen3306 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful seeing Natural Arches and surrounding area. I became interested in this part of the world after reading Desert Solitaire by Edward Abby .

  • @campingalan
    @campingalan 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Marc...thank you for guiding me towards this video. This looks like an awesome spot!! Yes...you are correct; it'd be an easy loop to leave Ouray, thru the Paradox Valley to Monticello, then down to this Bears Ears Monument, and then loop over to check out Valley of the Gods. But....as you know, it is like Lays Potato Chips.....you can just stop at 2 locations in UT!! Safe travels!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  3 роки тому

      If not, keep it in your back pocket for next time. The sheer number of Anasazi ruins that you simply stumble onto is mind-numbing.

  • @teamnash55
    @teamnash55 5 років тому +1

    Nice pictures of the ruins. Another great video

  • @selbyjones1840
    @selbyjones1840 4 роки тому +1

    Nice... Have to go there,,, Getting very excited about my trip... Feb. 2020...

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  4 роки тому

      Selby, Bears Ears should definitely be on your itinerary.

  • @laughingram7287
    @laughingram7287 4 роки тому +1

    Super sweet camping spot!
    Enjoyed your tour of the Natural Bridges monument and very informative.
    My wife and I love the scenic beauty of your videos and the information that comes along with them.
    I heard about the living organisms on the surface down in Sedona. It reminds me of instruction I received when I was up in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. They warned us about not stepping on the permafrost.
    Thanks for a great video!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Ram, as always! You're certainly one of our valued and most prolific viewers. It means a ton to us.

    • @laughingram7287
      @laughingram7287 4 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately, I’m almost caught up on all your videos. This means soon I will have to wait like everyone else until Wednesday to watch a new Grand Adventure video! 😞

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  4 роки тому +1

      @@laughingram7287 I'm just awed at your dedication.

  • @nonrevhogan8938
    @nonrevhogan8938 5 років тому +1

    Another great little adventure. The ruins look a very cool place to explore. Another great spot on my list.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      It's already on our list to explore further. Thanks again!

  • @johnelliott8971
    @johnelliott8971 5 років тому +1

    Another stellar video

  • @brianwofford3831
    @brianwofford3831 2 роки тому +1

    I liked your video. I especially liked the location of this video. I have not been to that particular area.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  2 роки тому

      Thank you Brian! It's a wonderfully underutilized corner of Utah.

  • @journey2fifty
    @journey2fifty 5 років тому +1

    That’s an awesome campsite!

  • @bobswihart
    @bobswihart 5 років тому +1

    Wow, I love your videos. I keep noticing some spots on your videos. Have you thought of having your camera sensor cleaned? I have seen some videos on cleaning then on utube using a lens pen.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому +1

      This one (and the next one) had a bad smudge behind the UV filter that we hadn't noticed while filming -- so sorry! We were deeply disappointed ourselves to see it when we offloaded the footage. The sensor, though, is immaculate.

  • @markk171
    @markk171 5 років тому +1

    Thanks again, another really cool place to go explore!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому +1

      Indeed it is! We can't wait to get back down there and explore more.Thanks for watching, Mark.

  • @chrislonsberry4571
    @chrislonsberry4571 5 років тому +1

    Another great video Mark! Love all the information you put in the narrative.

  • @matrixbabe53r18
    @matrixbabe53r18 5 років тому +1

    My sister and I almost made it to Natural Bridges on one of our trips and now we know what we missed! Gotta go back and explore. As always love you videos! And the music is great!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Yes, you need to get back! Thank you so much.

  • @vanettechristian2182
    @vanettechristian2182 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for this video. I had never heard of these parks. I'm always looking for new places to explore on what has turned into our yearly pilgrimage to the North Rim.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Thank you so much! Don't recall seeing your name around here before, so welcome, too. Bears Ears would be a wonderful stop as it's not too distant from the North Rim. While you're in the neighborhood, consider boondocking in Valley of the Gods (ua-cam.com/video/-uY-FV9bMg8/v-deo.html sorry for the production values, it's one of our first videos) and camping at Lone Rock Beach on Lake Powell (ua-cam.com/video/ZGlbYKsD7xc/v-deo.html - same excuse). There's also Goosenecks State Park near Valley of the Gods & Mexican Hat, and Kanab (ua-cam.com/video/ZFPn5Wk25LA/v-deo.html) is a funky little desert town where you can visit Best Friends while you're there. Have a great trip this year!

  • @tellyrussell1466
    @tellyrussell1466 5 років тому +1

    Another amazing video. Very well done. Nature channel should hire you to do their videos. Have a great adventure

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Thank you so much, Telly! Appreciate you watching.

  • @JimBurwellsPetiquetteHouston
    @JimBurwellsPetiquetteHouston 5 років тому +4

    Mark ~ you’ve done it again! Fabulous narration of this great vacation spot! Excellent B Roll and history!
    Question: generally how long is your stay at each location? I know it will vary but on average, how long do you “pitch your tent?”

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Thank you so much, Jim! We typically get antsy along about day 3. We tend to stay much shorter than most, especially because we want to share as much as possible each time we roll out of the driveway.

    • @JimBurwellsPetiquetteHouston
      @JimBurwellsPetiquetteHouston 5 років тому +1

      @@GrandAdventure Thanks Mark! Keep up the great work!

  • @jaywilliams415
    @jaywilliams415 4 роки тому +1

    This was part of our recent S. Utah trip and when we stopped at Nat. Bridges there was only one other vehicle in the park! Beautiful country and of course another great video!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  4 роки тому

      Thank you Jay! We definitely loved the relative solitude down there.

  • @cerulean999
    @cerulean999 2 роки тому +1

    Gave you a thumbs up. Nice video. Please clean camera sensor regularly.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  2 роки тому

      Thanks! We actually wet clean it frequently but sometimes those specks sneak in before we notice them. For some reason that Sony a6500 seems to attract a lot of sensor particles.

  • @merlin1477024
    @merlin1477024 5 років тому +1

    Another one hit out of the park, Marc! Like others, the narration just makes the visual impact stronger. Thanks!

  • @SFDearing1
    @SFDearing1 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful country Mark and great video coverage. Looks like you guys had it to yourselves. Looking forward to your travels over the next few months. Thanks for taking us along. God speed and safe travels.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Thanks so much for coming along, Stewart! Safe travels and happy trails.

  • @spellmadam2947
    @spellmadam2947 5 років тому +1

    Jaw dropping scenery. Great video work. Thanks again for taking us on another adventure. If I could time travel, that would be a perfect spot.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому +1

      It's odd, Spell Madam, but you actually feel like you ARE time traveling there. Squint a bit and you can almost feel, almost see the ancients living on that land. Thanks again for coming along on another adventure!

  • @TheMcMillanExpress
    @TheMcMillanExpress 5 років тому +1

    Marc! Homerun! Fantastic video my friend. This place looks amazing but more importantly you've explained what's happened/happening with the land. We appreciate all of your information and videos! 👍🏾

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      And we appreciate you guys, thank you so much! There's a Pikes Peak video we need to go watch... 😎

  • @josephpessotti3876
    @josephpessotti3876 5 років тому

    I guess it is Mule Canyon Cave Towers? You make finding stuff hard.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      It goes by multiple names, we chose to use the name on the sign at the site.

  • @matrixbabe53r18
    @matrixbabe53r18 5 років тому +1

    I’d like to know what is the name of the last song in your video “it’s awesome”

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      If you mean the one in the closing (and opening) credits, it's "On My Way Home" by the 126ers: ua-cam.com/users/audiolibrary_download?vid=830502c99ef9d134

  • @kristiejacobs4854
    @kristiejacobs4854 5 років тому +1

    Spending a few weeks in southern Utah in September. Your videos are really helpful and inspiring!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      We're so happy to hear that, Kristie! Thank you. There are more southern and central Utah episodes to come, too, so stick around.

  • @WanderingKnapps
    @WanderingKnapps 5 років тому +1

    Awesome! Good to see you!!! We are finally doing our dream. We have sold everything. We are buying a boat a live on!!!!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Excellent! Sounds like we're long overdue to wander over to Wandering Knapps! Great to see you folks here.

  • @dianestevenson2630
    @dianestevenson2630 5 років тому +1

    Another fabulous video with wonderful pictures and great information.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much, Diane! We really appreciate seeing you at all of the Premieres.

  • @colinrehkugler2781
    @colinrehkugler2781 5 років тому +1

    Best campsite ever!

  • @allij7947
    @allij7947 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful and informative as always. Thank you for all the details re video equipment and camping sites. My google map always gets a few new pins after watching your videos. 🙏

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      That's great to hear, Allison! We really appreciate your comment, and thanks for coming along.

  • @samrossispeakssingsfilms2781
    @samrossispeakssingsfilms2781 5 років тому +1

    How long is your trailer front to back. Is it a good length for the locations you go to. Do you have limitations due to the size or not? Thanks again!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому +1

      Sam, we're 25'11" tip to tail, from the hitch front to the rear bumper. The "box" is 23' long, and it's 15' wide with both slides bumped out as the slides oppose one another. We've found no issues at all with size, aside from small, older Forest Service campgrounds where we have to park side-by-side with the trailer as we're 51' overall when hitched.

  • @gavinstreetie1473
    @gavinstreetie1473 5 років тому +1

    You really know how to find the right spots to camp, I’m trying to find a small off site boondock for myself but at present no joy in the uk , house on fire “awesome “ and the bridges even better and the views spectacular Thankyou Marc

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Thank you G&Z! Are boondocking sites hard to come by in the UK? Here in the US it's slim pickings on the East Coast, as most of our public land is out west: nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable/images/pdf/fedlands/fedlands3.pdf

  • @markreynolds9570
    @markreynolds9570 5 років тому +1

    Stunning.
    Thanks again Marc

  • @snakeyes2126
    @snakeyes2126 5 років тому +1

    An amazing video. Thank You !

  • @samrossispeakssingsfilms2781
    @samrossispeakssingsfilms2781 5 років тому +1

    Another enjoyable video!!👍🇺🇸

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому +1

      Thanks as always, Sam! It was great to see you at the Premiere, thanks for coming.

  • @Joshantoniowilliams
    @Joshantoniowilliams 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! Loved the video 👌

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Thank you! Another new name to us, so thanks for being here, too. We'll have to check out your channel!

  • @craigcardwell7118
    @craigcardwell7118 5 років тому +1

    Another great video! Thank you!!!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Thank you Craig! Appreciate you watching.

  • @slmishler
    @slmishler 5 років тому +1

    very informative and really peaked my interest in visiting this area in the near future. Thanks and keep the videos coming.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Then we accomplished our purpose, Steven -- thank you so much!

  • @WhoaNellieRVAdventures
    @WhoaNellieRVAdventures 5 років тому +1

    Great video. Congrats on your 10K.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      Thank you Lucy! We appreciate your support as always.

  • @WILDEBILL308
    @WILDEBILL308 5 років тому +1

    Another amazing video. Great work.

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      And another amazing comment, thank you William!

    • @WILDEBILL308
      @WILDEBILL308 5 років тому +1

      @@GrandAdventure You are kind.

  • @RobertLWard
    @RobertLWard 5 років тому +1

    Excellent Edit! I was looking forward to seeing this clip because i was just there and visited both at the beginning of the month also.( videos on my channel).When were you there? It was pretty cold when we were and a lot of rain. safe travels to you!

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      We have to wander over to your channel and see your take on Bears Ears, Robert! We were there May 6-8, just prior to the start of this rainy spell. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @josephpessotti3876
    @josephpessotti3876 5 років тому +1

    As usual, information is incomplete. a permit is where?

    • @GrandAdventure
      @GrandAdventure  5 років тому

      True, you need to obtain a $2 hiking permit available at a ranger station or major trailhead. We mentioned that in the video. There are no permits required for overnight camping.