The Grand Circle - A Road Trip to 6 National Parks | Info, Photos, Tips and More

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
  • Our 'Grand Circle' trip covered 3 states, 6 National Parks, and 1,452 miles. We had all of our campsites reserved months before we left, rented a RV, and set out to hike and explore.
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  • @HelloGreedo
    @HelloGreedo  Рік тому +4

    We went in March. Thanks for all the support!

  • @PepsimVideos
    @PepsimVideos 6 років тому +167

    Greedo knows how to marriage

  • @NathanRojas
    @NathanRojas 6 років тому +86

    0:04 It's time for today's hike... to end.

    • @HelloGreedo
      @HelloGreedo  6 років тому +41

      Perfect.

    • @natpearce37
      @natpearce37 6 років тому +6

      Nathan Rojas I was going to comment this but you beat me to it. lol

  • @chriscull743
    @chriscull743 6 років тому +37

    Those pictures are priceless

  • @zanebergeron8854
    @zanebergeron8854 6 років тому +41

    The moment you said "it was like we were by ourselves on another planet exploring" gave me a rush of childhood wonder and nostalgia, sounds like an amazing time man!

  • @DarthDimadome
    @DarthDimadome 6 років тому +60

    I like seeing you branch off into non-Star-Wars stuff. Looks like an amazing trip.

  • @NathanRojas
    @NathanRojas 6 років тому +176

    Awesome video man! Beautiful wife, she's just as pale faced as you. But you two should work on your smiles. Always frowning.

  • @orfeas248
    @orfeas248 6 років тому +38

    Take a shot every time he says they drank beer

  • @dagriggstar
    @dagriggstar 3 роки тому +3

    I am an Australian that back in 2018 had a Canadian working holiday visa (so basically I could work in Canada). I sometimes watched this channel (still do) for star wars content. I felt I should comment that this video inspired me to plan out a similar road trip, took a little more time (3 weeks) and went a little further. Consider this a thank you.
    For reference
    Vegas, Zion (Angels landing + subway), Bryce (peek a boo), Capitol Reef (multiple short hikes), Arches, Canyonlands, Natural Bridges monument, Mesa Verde, Santa Fe (Meow Wolf), El Malpais monument (Lava tube trail?), Grand Canyon south (Horseshoe Mesa but not 100% sure, went down and up 1,000 feet same day), Page (kayaked to the back of Antelope Canyon, no people but no light beams either), St. George, Vegas.
    Most of my friends then departed, but my girlfriend and I did Death Valley and Mojave desert preserve on our own after having done the above loop.

  • @heartoftenacity1479
    @heartoftenacity1479 6 років тому +8

    Thanks Teddy Roosevelt for keeping our lands protected ! Except the grand canyon that place is scary

  • @christopher.tomins2001
    @christopher.tomins2001 6 років тому +21

    When I hear Zion, I can't be the only one who thinks of the burning man.

    • @JAKX091
      @JAKX091 6 років тому +3

      Still one of the most badass characters in New Vegas.

    • @christopher.tomins2001
      @christopher.tomins2001 6 років тому +1

      James Atkins, Couldn't agree more

  • @brandon14715
    @brandon14715 6 років тому +5

    I'm from Utah and I almost take these things for granted sometimes, it really is amazing. If you ever go back to Zions, I would recommend the Narrows as a good hike. You hike up the river into a canyon and the further up you get, the closer the canyon grows and the less people there are. There was a point where we found a rock to jump off into a really deep part of the river and you can go up so far, it is really fun. What a cool trip!

  • @spaulagain
    @spaulagain 6 років тому +2

    My parents took us kids out west multiple times when we were young. Some of the most beautiful things you'll ever see!

  • @mathijsdijkgraaf8081
    @mathijsdijkgraaf8081 6 років тому +38

    You have a great channel! Congrats with the 200K!

  • @terralogytravels3955
    @terralogytravels3955 4 місяці тому +1

    Love how in the first 2 minutes you called me out for finding this video at random, and then answered my first question. the strorm trooper helmets XD

  • @letsdraw8062
    @letsdraw8062 6 років тому +58

    That seems to be the most american trip ever.

  • @ngjnyc
    @ngjnyc 6 років тому +1

    Exploring is the best. I'm sure you'll take your daughter rough camping. When my daughter was small, we would rough camp. cook over an open fire, no electricity. Kids love that and it's very cool to see how they keep themselves occupied without electronics. Great video although I have a craving for a beer...

  • @MCLegoboy
    @MCLegoboy 4 роки тому +2

    I love seeing all those images of Stormtroopers on vacation. Makes me smile.

  • @AdamIsInTheGulag
    @AdamIsInTheGulag 6 років тому +32

    I appreciated this video. It's good to actually learn more about your favourite UA-camrs and their life's, although I love all the Star Wars content, it's lovely to see this type of thing! Keep being you Greedo, and I'll keep coming back. Awesome vid, glad you had a great vacation. :-))

    • @HelloGreedo
      @HelloGreedo  6 років тому +8

      Thanks, man!

    • @JoshGasly
      @JoshGasly 6 років тому

      I agree with you bro! Greedo is such a nice guy!

  • @pseudonymousbeing987
    @pseudonymousbeing987 6 років тому +11

    This video itself is beautiful. Just makes me hope one day I may go there... Its a little far though. Just a dip across the pond y'know.

  • @patricksoler
    @patricksoler 6 років тому +4

    Im saving this for whenever a trip to that state happens. You should really do more of these, lots of great info.

  • @Craig_Gaitskell
    @Craig_Gaitskell 6 років тому +2

    Wow, I have always wanted to go on a trip like that, the scenery is breath taking!

  • @lisamarengo8482
    @lisamarengo8482 4 дні тому

    LOVED the storm trooper helmets! LOL

  • @TK-556
    @TK-556 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for sharing your experience Greedo, watching this made me feel happy inside. Reminded me of my favorite vacation when I was kid going through the Badlands, seeing devil's tower, traveling the Midwest. Makes me want to go on this trip in the future.

    • @markbravaco2912
      @markbravaco2912 6 років тому

      That sounds awesome! I have only head of the Badlands from video games :)

  • @richardking9679
    @richardking9679 Рік тому +1

    I did this exact loop myself, solo, back in 2009. An epic road trip. Some thing I will have for the Rest of my life.

  • @nfaith585
    @nfaith585 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! I was super confused by the Star Wars gear at first as I stumbled upon this video while looking at planning a trip, lol! Alas, it's May 4th, so it was perfect timing! Thanks for sharing your trip and the pointers!

  • @bigpapa880
    @bigpapa880 6 років тому

    Looks like it was fun. Glad you guys had fun. I love this content along with the Star Wars stuff. The mix up is perfect.

  • @Surrfside24
    @Surrfside24 2 роки тому +1

    i drove from North Carolina and did this along with death valley and all the northern states like idaho, montana, the dakotas and so on. spent 27 days doing it and i have never had so much fun in my life, though i did feel alone as it was a solo trip lol

  • @ShaneClaussen
    @ShaneClaussen 4 роки тому +1

    Great overview, appreciate you putting this out there!

  • @Bent773
    @Bent773 6 років тому +1

    It is so heartwarming hearing Greedo talking about how he wants to do this with his daughter when she gets older. Congratulations man, so happy for you.

  • @rayszek9416
    @rayszek9416 6 років тому

    Wow, didn't know what to expect of this video. But this was a really great video, makes me really want to go on this trip. Sounds really fun man, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @minimatt2338
    @minimatt2338 6 років тому +10

    My family and i went on a trip to Zion, King's, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon about 4 years back. It was amazing. I must recommend Yosemite and Sequoia National Park in California. It is beautiful.

    • @HelloGreedo
      @HelloGreedo  6 років тому +8

      I'll keep that in mind! I think our next big trip is going to be Denali National Park in Alaska. That'll probably happen in the distant future though. Baby on the way!

    • @checkm88
      @checkm88 6 років тому

      How about Yosemite? Always go there in the summer and never fails to impress me at how beautiful and peaceful it is

    • @minimatt2338
      @minimatt2338 6 років тому +1

      Random Generic Username #45 Ah yes i forgot about that. My family and I went Yosemite and Sequoia. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @morgansandberg1513
    @morgansandberg1513 2 місяці тому

    Now that’s an experience I’m desperately wanting to experience literally going through the mighty 5 national parks of Utah and monument valley, antelope canyon, horseshoe bend and Grand Canyon seems like a perfect luxury go to experience plus that would be a photography paradise for me if only it were to actually happen one day

  • @MiniTimmy99
    @MiniTimmy99 6 років тому

    Sweet trip! Zion and Bryce are my favorite places to go, and I was a bit younger when I went so hopefully I’ll go again soon. Always nice to learn more about you and your great life as well!

  • @matty7375
    @matty7375 5 років тому

    Awesome video, The wife and me were trying to decide where to go on next years road trip and you have just persuaded us to do the grand circle! Many keep up the great work.

  • @declansullivan498
    @declansullivan498 6 років тому

    Fantastic video! I’ve been to a few national parks before, but this really makes me want to do a trip like this with friends.

  • @Grinsauce
    @Grinsauce 4 роки тому

    Outstanding this is really what I have been looking for in a road trip video. Thank you for your effort making this video.

  • @siderumii8758
    @siderumii8758 6 років тому +4

    I love this video! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @travisgelinas6248
    @travisgelinas6248 6 років тому

    Awesome video and trip man! I took a similar trip to all the national parks you went to in Utah a couple years back. I recognized all the things you were talking about, even ate at the same pie place in Capitol Reef! Great to hear another huge star wars fan talk about national parks, Glad you and your wife had such a great time there too.

  • @joyforeveryoung
    @joyforeveryoung 5 років тому

    Greetings from CT. Best Grand Circle Video! I want to do exactly as you two did, but alone. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful experience!!!! - Mya

  • @nancyzappia3241
    @nancyzappia3241 2 роки тому +2

    Super informative and to the point video. Not a bunch of irrelevant chatter. Good job. Thanks!

  • @TanProductions
    @TanProductions 6 років тому +16

    You somehow managed to become my favorite youtube channel :)

  • @dylanadamsguitar
    @dylanadamsguitar 6 років тому +2

    I took almost this exact trip with my parents when I was 14. One of the best trips of my life!

  • @perrysilver3897
    @perrysilver3897 4 роки тому

    Great video! It’s a great start for our planning.

  • @kimberlypruszynski1122
    @kimberlypruszynski1122 3 роки тому

    This was incredibly helpful, more so than any other RV travel video of the area u have watched!!

  • @jonnydelly456
    @jonnydelly456 6 років тому

    Planning a trip to southern Utah this summer! Was really excited to see this video in my feed!

  • @cavsarge11
    @cavsarge11 Рік тому

    Great video even without video. Loved the still shots. I wondered if we could do this trip in less than 14 days and still see and do a lot. You answered it. Thanks!

  • @Cdiddy150
    @Cdiddy150 Рік тому

    I live in southern Utah and I cannot express how much awesome your choice to do OP over angels is. It is by far, the best hike in a park full of epic hikes.

  • @kacperskorka9305
    @kacperskorka9305 6 років тому

    great video and a fantastic trip ! Wanna travel to the states this year and visit those places while im at it, thanks for the guide

  • @angelareese390
    @angelareese390 2 роки тому

    this video is exactly what I needed. made my planning so much easier, thank u!

  • @solomongabert6776
    @solomongabert6776 3 роки тому

    Never heard of your channel or had any interest in star wars. But I love your trip. Great humor and outlook on life

  • @angie7236
    @angie7236 11 місяців тому

    Good video. Helps with my planning. Thank you!

  • @rayszek9416
    @rayszek9416 6 років тому

    Those pictures were great, loved the snow pictures.

  • @dice_plz8055
    @dice_plz8055 6 років тому

    Good for you Greedo. My dream trip would be to go and visit every single national park in America. We have such a beautiful country and, even though I have such a long time from when I would inevitably die, I don’t want to feel like I missed out on anything, like so many people seem to do.

  • @jimmyc15
    @jimmyc15 6 років тому

    I did this exact trip (but in reverse) with my geology class back in college. We went to a few more spots than you but it took us 15 days to complete. Its definitely one of the best in the world! Great vid man!

  • @campycampers
    @campycampers Рік тому

    I am one of those people researching a round the US camping trip, thanks for this excellent video, may the force be ever with you 😊

  • @SaladVonBaco
    @SaladVonBaco 6 років тому

    I enjoyed this video much more than I thought I would. Looked like a great trip.

  • @sharonallen6921
    @sharonallen6921 5 років тому

    What a fantastic trip. My husband and I did a mini-version of this trip a few years back. Would love to do it again and include all the others. Retired now. Just got to work out the logistics. Thank you for sharing your vacation. ~Sherrie from South Carolina

  • @denisejacobnoah
    @denisejacobnoah 2 роки тому

    Best video I have found on this trip!! Soo helpful!

  • @riverpage3228
    @riverpage3228 6 років тому

    I didn’t think I would end up watching the whole video but I did and each place became a little bit nicer than the last. I’m not usually into the “deserty”, rocky places but this looks like an awesome trip! The fact you went to the same bar your dad did some 40 years ago must have been a trippy experience. Thanks for sharing man.

  • @brendanmccallion2350
    @brendanmccallion2350 6 років тому

    This is why I love HelloGreedo. Inspirational video.

  • @ThomasWilliamson
    @ThomasWilliamson 5 років тому

    Most useful video for this trip I've found so far! Thanks so much.

  • @asverma93
    @asverma93 3 роки тому

    Great info. Thanks. Currently planning the Las Vegas Loop trip but sad to hear Antelope Canyon is currently closed for the foreseeable future. Appreciated all the RV planning trips at the end. Very useful.

  • @TravelTowner
    @TravelTowner 3 роки тому

    Great tips. Always looking for great pointers when on the road.

  • @itschrisandalex
    @itschrisandalex 4 роки тому

    1. THANK YOU for posting this because we’re currently plotting this trip for post-quarantine.
    2. Could not agree more about Horseshoe Bend. I had a panic attack being there for sunset last October, too many crazy folks not paying attention!

  • @RichCruelSugar
    @RichCruelSugar 6 років тому

    Great video! Loved those pix!

  • @quinn6318
    @quinn6318 6 років тому

    Wonderful trip! My family did a Grand Circle with my family, going to Zion to Bryce to Lower Antelope and finished in the Grand Canyon. It was the best trip I ever took in my entire life, and inspired me to become a National Park Ranger. We had a few days in each park we visited, so got to do a ton of trails. Zion is my personal favorite, however I do want to go back to the Grand Canyon one day to do the Rim to Rim trail.
    Anyways, great video man, enjoyed it!

  • @89Firegod
    @89Firegod 6 років тому

    You are one of my favorite UA-camrs HelloGreedo! Good luck to the Jags from a Dolphins fan!

  • @tndeere
    @tndeere 2 роки тому

    Great job thanks for sharing. We went to Zion, Grand canyaon, in 2019 and plan on going back in 2022 for Arches ,Bryce , and some more stops

  • @NeuWatsonMusic
    @NeuWatsonMusic 6 років тому

    Great video. Went to Zion as a kid and it was amazing. I vote for more non-star wars videos like this!

  • @Rick586
    @Rick586 6 років тому

    Amazing photography!

  • @jnsfocuz
    @jnsfocuz 5 років тому

    HelloGreedo, thank you so much for the info. It’s really helpful.. me and my wife gonna plan the way you did may be.. thanks again.

  • @SheneCP
    @SheneCP 6 років тому

    Wish I would've bumped into you. I live in St. George! Ah well. I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've hiked all of those trails and you picked the good ones. You're also lucky that we haven't had much snow this year! On a normal year, you would've been knee-deep!

  • @seeegle8133
    @seeegle8133 6 років тому

    So glad you were able to check out Utah! Seriously all of those hikes are amazing, ESPECIALLY arches. Next time you go, you need to check out Goblin Valley! The rock formations are amazing and there are quite a few hikes you can go on!

  • @EnglishFlorals
    @EnglishFlorals 9 місяців тому

    Great video. You have inspired us to do the Grand Circle instead of just The Mighty Five next year. Thank you for sharing.

  • @texasalalmoful
    @texasalalmoful 6 років тому

    Great pictures, that propane is really the best bang for your buck. Making a road trip of my own in a few weeks to the Bigfoot museum in Georgia & the Cherokee National Forest.

  • @Jrentschler
    @Jrentschler 2 роки тому

    We just returned from this trip! Prior to going, I didn't even really look up any Grand Circle trips from the past, but instead I just made a map and then later found out that it was almost identical to said trip. One difference that we did that is really close and really spectacular is to head to Durango after Moab and ride the Narrow Gauge Railroad steam train from Durango to either Silverton or Cascade Canyon. It was amazing! Also, you get the bonus of Mesa Verde (the Cliff Dwellers) and Four Corners.

  • @GMac2776
    @GMac2776 6 років тому

    Not hiked for years but want to get back into it this year. Walked the West Highland Way a few times when I was younger. I had fun camping out with my mates having a few beers after a full days walking. Not sure I could do 92 miles in four days now though. Maybe do it over a week. Great video Greddo really enjoyed it. You took some awesome pictures.

  • @KrypticElement
    @KrypticElement 6 років тому

    Looks really fun!

  • @CloverDoesStuff
    @CloverDoesStuff 6 років тому +8

    Go explore Colorado next! Mesa Verde, The Great Sand Dunes, the San Juan mountain, all of the mountains, it's all amazing. That should be y'all's next trip!

    • @siderumii8758
      @siderumii8758 6 років тому

      Yes! Crested Butte is a must as well!

    • @doomcos
      @doomcos 6 років тому

      Yeah, Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs also

    • @MeanMrMustard1
      @MeanMrMustard1 6 років тому

      Garden of the Gods and Royal Gorge.

    • @lylelaylin2912
      @lylelaylin2912 Рік тому

      Colorado is a great suggestion and if you like Moab try Ouray Colorado. It's Moab minus about 90%. Much quieter, much nicer, much easier to get around.

  • @road_king_dude
    @road_king_dude 6 років тому +1

    Nice! I was hoping HelloGreedo would make a vid about this!!

  • @mbrown1519
    @mbrown1519 5 років тому

    Awesome video! Thank you.

  • @StarWarsExplained
    @StarWarsExplained 6 років тому +13

    Ugh this looked so cool!!

    • @HelloGreedo
      @HelloGreedo  6 років тому +3

      Can't recommend it enough.

  • @MrYoungfella4
    @MrYoungfella4 6 років тому

    I love your channel man! I'm a native Utahn. I go to Zion at least once a year! Fantastic place! If you go back, I recommend Angel's Landing, but it's always busy, and kinda scary haha! We hike the Narrows every time though! It's great once your feet get numb to the cold water. Also gotta watch your flash flood warnings on that one.

  • @stevensmith7791
    @stevensmith7791 3 роки тому

    Just came across your video dude. I’ve been a subscriber of your page for a while but I’ve somehow never seen this video. My wife and I are both die hard Star Wars fans as well as big outdoor rec lovers, so this is a perfect Venn diagram of a video for us. I think we’ll look at doing this later this year. Thanks for the recommendation.

  • @danielzapata9600
    @danielzapata9600 6 років тому

    Stunning pictures! One of them is my new wallpapaper. You should keep making more videos about non-related Star Wars stuff, great work Greedo!

  • @Ktown0108
    @Ktown0108 6 років тому

    Need to this. Might want to wait until my sons a little older. But yes! Great trip idea!!!

  • @fluffyotter9135
    @fluffyotter9135 4 роки тому

    Excellent video.......agree, more time in Zion.....Grand Canyon is wonderful....Zion is outrageously beautiful....IMHO

  • @702octopus
    @702octopus 6 років тому

    dude this is awesome! also im from vegas, frequent zion and bryce for vacations all the time, glad to see u enjoyed yourself!

  • @radicalbanana1217
    @radicalbanana1217 6 років тому +2

    No way! I did a smaller loop with Vegas, the grand canyon, antelope, bryce, and zion at THE SAME TIME!! It was amazing, Zion was my favorite since it had a change of scenery from everything else with greenery everywhere.
    EDIT: I also may have seen you since I saw that same RV at Bryce!

  • @wilmeech
    @wilmeech 6 років тому +2

    I'm English,14, and have been to Vegas, The Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. They were amazing, by far the best trip I have ever been on. Makes me wish I live in America. I went in the exact spot at Monument Valley where Forest Gump was filmed and where you went. That feels so weird. I stayed on both the North and South rim of the Grand Canyon and the North Rim is way better. Quieter and surprisingly green. So glad I went on it.

    • @helloitsme472
      @helloitsme472 6 років тому

      Not tryna take the mick but how have you been to America 3 times and only been 14? Im 17 (also English) and have never been to America. Ngl I’m pretty jealous bro but hey glad you enjoyed it

    • @wilmeech
      @wilmeech 6 років тому

      I didn't go three separate times, I went to all those places in one trip. That's why is said it was the best trip (not trips)

    • @helloitsme472
      @helloitsme472 6 років тому

      Wil Meech ahh okay. Sorry my bad

  • @PC.NickRowan
    @PC.NickRowan 6 років тому

    It was a nice and clever touch to address the fact that just random people looking for info might stumble uppon this haha great videeo though, its great to see the amazing journey you and your wife had together and cool that you shared it with us

    • @HelloGreedo
      @HelloGreedo  6 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, Peter! Thanks for tuning in.

  • @takingcalifornia9461
    @takingcalifornia9461 4 роки тому

    This is one of the parks we were going to go to this summer. Next year we'll be visiting in our RV 😊 love the video.
    I'm not sure if Greedo is a Star Wars reference but if it is 👍

  • @johndelong7795
    @johndelong7795 6 років тому

    Fantastic video!

  • @fuzibunny
    @fuzibunny 3 роки тому

    Great info!

  • @horizon42q
    @horizon42q Рік тому

    Excellent review

  • @runawaycajun
    @runawaycajun 4 роки тому

    Just came across this planning our trip around the Grand Circle in the fall. You gave some great advice. Think we’ll stop at the northern rim, if possible, to avoid larger groups of people. Canceling our Disney World vacation for that reason, and making this an adults trip only. We’re from the Gulf Coast, looking forward to the change of scenery.

  • @charliewoolf9331
    @charliewoolf9331 6 років тому

    The granola bars are what you made in one of the "Trooper to Table" shorts! Great video, I'm glad you had a great time.

    • @HelloGreedo
      @HelloGreedo  6 років тому

      Yep! And they're delicious! I completely forgot to add a picture of them into this video. My wife took a picture of her homemade granola bar at the end of every single hike we did.

  • @tawoo
    @tawoo 5 років тому

    Geat video! We are going in two months. Good tips!

  • @damianandfilms
    @damianandfilms 6 років тому +4

    i would love to see for non star wars content like this! and congrats on 200k

    • @HelloGreedo
      @HelloGreedo  6 років тому +5

      I've been wanting to start "Movie Mondays" for months now. Just pick a movie every Monday to review / talk about. I might start that soon!

    • @damianandfilms
      @damianandfilms 6 років тому +1

      i would love to see that! i think it is important for creators to branch out and make the content they want rather than forcing themselves to make videos about the same thing over and over