Catalina State Park Tucson Arizona | Hiking, Swimming, Food! Tombstone Too!

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2024

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  • @MrSoftwareGuy
    @MrSoftwareGuy Рік тому +1

    Woohoo, another Amercia's Parks! Thanks for all of these.

  • @TroutWest
    @TroutWest Рік тому +3

    So much to do in AZ, it's crazy

  • @jymnmeier3527
    @jymnmeier3527 Рік тому +3

    Such a beautiful area. As I mentioned last week, seeing rivers cutting through desert terrain is really cool. Love that you are adding in parks that aren't in the National Park Service. There are many City, County and State Parks that have incredible sights to behold. Much love and have an amazing week

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate the encouraging words and feedback, Jymn! Hope you and your great family have a blessed week!

  • @ohhshitimhere5162
    @ohhshitimhere5162 Рік тому +2

    Fun Fact: Catalina State Park is the largest State Park in Arizona at 5,493 acres. Hope to one day go and see it for myself! Great video!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Interesting truth... didn't know that! Hope you can get out there. The Tucson area is fantastic!

  • @lesliesmith7835
    @lesliesmith7835 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Randy, for sharing your awesome adventure. The desert southwest is so unique and beautiful. I love the large Saguaro cactus... God Bless you , your friends and America's Parks... Robin🙏

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Hey Robin, hope you had a blessed Lord's Day! Thanks, as always, for the kind words!

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel Рік тому +1

    Wow that's beautiful out there! Can't wait to visit one day! Thanks for showing us around

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Рік тому

    I actually like this one.
    I will add it to my 78 birthday road trip 14 years from now. White sands too.

  • @matthiasjurcik3871
    @matthiasjurcik3871 Рік тому

    very beautiful state park and city

  • @RamblinRoadies
    @RamblinRoadies Рік тому

    Oh man! That's our favorite restaurant in Tucson. Salsa made fresh at your table. And Catalina is our favorite State Park.

  • @Chillaxing113
    @Chillaxing113 Рік тому

    Incredible landscape and challenging hike. Well done! Must have been the food the night before. 😋

  • @johntootallmalone50
    @johntootallmalone50 Рік тому

    Great video! Arizona is such a special place, regardless of where you are, there is so much to do! I haven't spent as much time in Tucson as I have in Phoenix or Flagstaff, so this is another place to put on my "To Visit List!" And that restaurant you went to in Tucson looks incredible! Thank you for always making great videos, with such picturesque scenery!!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Really appreciate those kind and genuine words, John!

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Рік тому

    Cima Road off I 15. Halloran Pass. If you drive to Kelso Dunes it loops back around to Baker. Baker to Dumont. Then Dumont into Death Valley. Death Valley to Pantimont up and over down to Olancha. Go back way around lake great view of Whitney Portal coming out onto 395.

  • @LonnasTravels
    @LonnasTravels Рік тому

    You had a good visit to Tombstone, no cars. That makes the experience much better . And driving through the wash areas-we did that too. A little scary for us though. Definitely an experience. Thanks for another great video. God bless you!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Glad to hear you've experienced these stops too! God bless you my friend!

  • @juliesmith444
    @juliesmith444 Рік тому

    I love this part if the country- cacti, blue skies- guacamole! Fun trip! But I’ll pass on the cold water swim.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      I think I'd be able to talk you into the swim! :)

  • @DestinationEarth
    @DestinationEarth Рік тому

    Good way to start the evening with all that fresh food! Much easier of a crossing than in the last video! You know it’s cold when your body immediately turns red, lol. My parents talked about loving Tombstone, but I haven’t been there yet.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Tombstone was a blast! Classic Western USA town!

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Рік тому

    There is something about a Saguaro and Bristlecone. Enchanting plants.

  • @jameshouse1268
    @jameshouse1268 Рік тому

    We LOVE the Romero Pools hike! Surely the water was extra chilly when you were there, but it is an extra nice respite during the summer! I’m so glad you had an enjoyable time here in my “backyard”. I just re-watched all of your Bryce videos…we are headed there this coming week. Great adventures ahead 🤗. Thanks so much for all you do and take care always.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      That Tucson area is indeed amazing! Have a great time at Bryce... glad you found the videos helpful!

  • @Chillaxing113
    @Chillaxing113 Рік тому

    😂 Your buddy plunges into the river...he says "it's cold but it's nice." His second dip in he says.."it's just cold." 😂 🥶
    You have your own polar bear club in the desert!
    Beautiful park! Excellent video! Thank you!

  • @davidpiersall1727
    @davidpiersall1727 Рік тому

    Love the Custer St Park shirt your friend was wearing.

  • @MagellanandGreyhound
    @MagellanandGreyhound Рік тому

    I honestly forgot I was watching a hiking video. You had me at the food, especially the fresh made guac! That park looks beautiful. I used to be stationed an hour or so away and never visited, but I did get to Tombstone. As a New Yorker/east coaster, Arizona is a strange landscape to comprehend, but I found it fascinating

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric Рік тому

      I'm glad you made it out to Catalina State Park on this trip as well! That place is truly a gem, and the hike that you did is really awesome! I hope you're able to come back and do some of the other trails in the future because they're pretty cool as well! You were really blessed with lots of water on this trip!! Tombstone is pretty phenomenal , and i'm glad you did that also. That Mexican restaurant in the beginning looked pretty amazing, and I will have to hit that one next time i'm out there! Very nice work, Randy, on the video!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Eric, thanks for the thoughtful words and again, grateful for your excellent channel and help in planning this trip!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Great words! My wife would take an Arizona trip any day of the week - even in the summer! Mouth still waters when I see that food footage of the fresh salsa and guac! Tastes so good in the desert!

  • @jimgreen5788
    @jimgreen5788 Рік тому

    Randy, this was a really good one (well, aren't they all??), so thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @desert-walker
    @desert-walker Рік тому

    I’ve been everywhere you’re just showed pretty funny. In fact, many many times you pick some of the best places. Good job.😊 of course I live here in Tucson so I’ve been everywhere.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Yeah, try to my research! :) Loved Tucson - my wife would move there in a heartbeat! Have a super weekend!

  • @stevedietrich8936
    @stevedietrich8936 Рік тому

    I imagine that you are long gone as the ocotillo weren't yet flowering when you made this video, but if you are still around check out the Hugh Norris trail in the Tucson Mts. and also you guys should make the ascent up Picacho Peak.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Thanks, Steve! Yeah, this trip was several weeks ago, but I made a note of your recommendations if I get back.

  • @steveblankenship5474
    @steveblankenship5474 Рік тому

    I've been in that restaurant! The food is out of this world. Sorry I would not go in that water. Tucson is really a great place with multiple places to visit with lots of activies to enjoy. Great video.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Mouth waters whenever I watch the video of that Mexican restaurant. Glad to hear you've experienced the area!

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn Рік тому

    another great video in AZ! beautiful hike and tombstone looks fun but Wow that guy doing the belly flops/ that looks Painful hahaha // good times thanks for taking us with you

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate that, Thorn! Hope you have a super week, my friend!

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 Рік тому

    Hello America's Parks, never realized there was so much water in the Tucson area. I sure wish I was there with you guys amongst gods beautiful creations. One of these days om going to check out Tombstone. Oh yeah...hmmm, Rainbow Bridge, National Monument 😊!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Al, were getting close to rainbow bridge!!!

    • @alrichardson7027
      @alrichardson7027 Рік тому

      @@AmericasParks Hey Randy, yes your close to Rainbow Bridge, National Monument. Looking forward to that.

  • @MarkWayUp
    @MarkWayUp Рік тому

    "can't let the car do it" love it! :)

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, had to leave that classic line in the final edit!

  • @kaylasmith1515
    @kaylasmith1515 Рік тому

    I can’t believe you drove through that water - I thought for sure you were going to get stuck! I’ll also take a bowl of that guacamole too😋

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      That guac was amazing. Could have also drank the salsa right out of the bowl!

  • @nationalparksprincess3216
    @nationalparksprincess3216 Рік тому

    Beautiful area! We actually had dinner at that Mexican restaurant in 2021 on our visit there. The food was amazing!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Totally agree! So many comments on others visiting that restaurant too! :)

  • @OurNationalAdventure
    @OurNationalAdventure Рік тому

    And now I'm ready for guacamole!! We spent a week exploring this area (before we started filming adventures lol) and it was alot of fun! There's actually a ton to explore in that pocket of Arizona. Nice video!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Thanks for the kind words! Hope you and the family are doing well!

  • @RobertLWard
    @RobertLWard Рік тому

    Another really fun one to watch. Now I have to go out for some Mexican food tonight. Looks like a great area. Are we going to see more tombstone footage? Big nose Kate's!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Didn't shoot much at Tombstone. Got there late, and like you said, the place shout sown early.

  • @Funtimeshappy099
    @Funtimeshappy099 Рік тому

    Wish we ran into you - we're in Tombstone all the time!
    I did about 300 hours of volunteer time at Tucson Mountain Park. Unfortunately, the place gets trashed no matter how much the cleanup.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      Would have been an honor to meet you, Marty! And thank you for your service to our public lands!

  • @markmaple9111
    @markmaple9111 Рік тому

    That is absolutely Majestic; did you have a cabin or did you sleep out under the stars? My maternal grandmother and extended family lived just east of Sacramento and spoke frequently about Lake Tahoe; I am wondering if you had any trips out in the Tahoe area?

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Actually had an Air B&B for this one. Went to Tahoe once and it was crazy crowded.

  • @jasonstevenson547
    @jasonstevenson547 Рік тому

    I am hungry already then I watch the first few minutes of this and now I need to stop and eat!

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Рік тому

    Jon is outdoor recreation Mgr for AZ STRIP. watch his Havasu video jumping off falls.

  • @JB-rt4mx
    @JB-rt4mx Рік тому

    Ooh Scarrey Cleefs..strong mans hands can mek the victoryi

  • @dmerth
    @dmerth Рік тому

    Now I'm from just outside Philly. What are the chances that in October 2022 I ate at the same restaurant and the same woman prepared my salsa! The food was wonderful and the staff so pleasant! I took a double take and actually took a pic of the salsa woman and compared pic to your video. Yep... its her. Next time you're in Tombstone, go when there is a rodeo. I was impressed they begin the rodeo with a prayer!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому +1

      That is really wild! The food there was fantastic! So cool when you get away from the east coast and see the faith that still stands strong in the heart of our great country!

  • @normiewoo787
    @normiewoo787 Рік тому

    It's cold but it's nice?

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Рік тому

      Thanks for joining us, Normie! And yes, that water was freezing!!

  • @Iseekoutthetrails
    @Iseekoutthetrails Рік тому

    I Spent 5 Hours there today.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Рік тому

    River is epic. Jonjasperadventurepage