12:10 There is a strong chance there will be some protests/riots around the election; so it might be a good idea to avoid the big cities around that time.
Tips for driving in the desert: make sure you have water in your car. Not just a water bottle or two, but several or just buy a gallon jug to refill your bottle. This is just in case you get stranded. Also, there will be large areas where you will not have cellular coverage, so make sure you have downloaded your route or digital map, or have a paper map, or have an updated stand-alone gps device. Have snacks and a blanket in your car….again, just in case you get stranded. Never let your gas tank get below half a tank if at all possible - you’ll never know when you’ll be able to refill next. Otherwise….enjoy your trip and have a blast!
Amen! Paper maps are a must. The blanket may seem counterintuitive, but 30-50F temperature swings in the west aren't uncommon, especially in the fall. While in Palm Springs/Palm Desert/Indio stop at Shield's Dates and have a date shake. My grandfather's cousin started Shield's Dates.
SHAUN, what you really need to do on a separate trip is to do the Mighty Five (National Parks) Tour in Southern Utah (which could include Monument Valley). The Parks are Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Bryce Canyon. And a good starting point for that trip would be Vegas. You can fly right into Vegas International Airport, rent a car (a Jeep would be good for that one) and take that Tour. It would take a good 7 to 10 days, as you'd wanna spend at least 2 days at each National Park, and then there's several smaller State Parks around the region that you can check out in just a day each. Zion is just 2 hours (~120 miles) up the road from Vegas on I-15. So that'd be your first stop. Bryce Canyon is next. Then Capitol Reef. Then up to Arches. Back down to Canyonlands. And then down thru Monument Valley. (It's a big circle thru the Southern Utah desert. But the thing is, the drive to each Park is just as interesting and beautiful as the Parks themselves. I'm surprised that whole section wasn't declared a National Park back in the day, but I guess that would have restricted any development on it. As there are a few towns throughout.
Holy cow! That's a heck of a trip! Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico are a must for both desert and alpine locations and are all close together. Looking forward to seeing those videos.
Shaun, I'm putting my two cents in on this one: As others have mentioned, if you can, you might try to squeeze in some southern Utah national parks: Bryce, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Also, about an hour and twenty minutes east of Sedona is Barringer Crater, AKA Meteor Crater. The crater is 170 m deep, almost 1.2 km across, and was created some 50,000 years ago.
I am so happy for you to have another US visit! Especially seeing the Grand Canyon!!!!!!! It's so amazingly beautiful and will definitely take your breath away! Safe travels to you both! 🥰
The autumn leaves in Boston are brilliant. You'll really like it! Boston is such a great city to tour, especially if you're into American history. Even though most of America isn't very pedestrian-friendly, Boston is one of the exceptions. The metro in Boston (better known as "the T") is great, and will take you to just about anywhere you need to go. You're very wise to visit the desert Southwest during the autumn instead of the summer!
REMEMBER that the western deserts get cold in November. The most southern parts of Arizona and New Mexico will be warmer. Las Vegas will have good weather. Some deserts will be cold. 🤔
The Colorado Plateau, where Sedona, Grand Canyon and Monument Valley are located, is at a fairly high altitude. Last time I was out there was in mid Oct of 2019 and we had three 19F mornings in Page, Wilcox and Gallup. It was in the 60-70F during the day.
This is exciting! Maybe next time you could see all the National Parks in Southern Utah. Zions, Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches. The beauty is one of a kind. I'm in Northern Utah. The leaves have already fallen from the trees in the mountains where I live. It's been a gorgeous month up here. Prepare for cold. We're supposed to have a Canadian cold front starting soon. They was also it will dip down all the way to Arizona. It will be below freezing. If I could, I'd drive the 6 hours to St George, Utah which is not far from Vegas. Sadly that won't happen this year. Next year I'll be in Edinburgh the end of October! My daughter already bought the tickets. Much love to you and Teka💜
@@AC-ni4gt He could spend 3 weeks in Utah in the summer, then head up to Yellowstone! Yellowstone is my favorite National Park to visit. We have so many great State Parks too. So much history in Utah. Both Indigenous and LDS history.
I think near there is a small John Wayne Museum inside the shop/visitor center. John Wayne hats too. I got a bookmark from there of a Native American chief.
Make sure you arrange to take a guided tour at Monument Valley. You can only get off the highway and main loops if you are with a Navajo guide, because it is Tribal land. I did a photography tour and got to see sandstone arches, the interior of a hogan, talk with Navajo women about their lives living simply on the land, besides some beautiful vistas we’d never see on our own. When you’re on Tribal land, make sure you stop at one of the places serving Navajo food. Fry bread and mutton stew are a must. ( Yes, I know you’re probably very familiar with mutton). Make sure you have plenty of water, a blanket, downloaded maps,and warm clothes. The deserts get pretty cool to cold at night in November. Dressing in layers is key.
Shaun if you like Halloween you are going to LOVE Salem! It'll be crowded but just GO. *Grand Canyon is breathtaking!* I guarantee you've never seen anything like it in your life! You'll never forget it! Fall is the perfect time to come! If you happen to come through Colorado give us a heads up with location. I get the feeling you love the States as much as I love Scotland. Have a great time exploring the desert regions!
Everyone overlooks the beauty of Arkansas, my home state. It’s an outdoor lover’s dream. Any outdoor activity you want is here. The Ozarks have many lakes for fishing. Lots of parks for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, etc. We have an active diamond mine, Crater of Diamonds State Park. You can keep your finds. There have been some VERY nice ones found too. 40.23 carats. It’s called the Uncle Sam. They have regular locals on a daily basis who can tell you some stories. Also, Lake Ouachita is amazing for kayaking. There are islands all over the river you can kayak to😢 and camp. Hot Springs has hot spring baths on Bathhouse Row located in Hot Springs Nat’l Park, along with horse racing and casino. Eureka Springs, Petit Jean Mountain….I could go on! I hope you consider checking out our state. I’ve always enjoyed watching your videos! Excited for your next trip back to America.
Do the San Diego Zoo. In Vegas, see the Bellagio fountain and go inside and see their Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Also, go up the Stratosphere Tower. I saw a big comedy show when I went to Vegas, but the Cirque shows are popular too. You will be doing so much walking tthere, even getting to your hotel room from the check-in desk. I took the city bus along the Strip. You can get daily or weekly passes. Have an awesome trip!
I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 46 years. Been everywhere in the SW. San Diego is amazing. On your way to Phoenix try to visit Tombstone. Eat some hatch green chilies in NM. Las Vegas is amazing but has way more to offer than the neon strip. 30 minutes to Red Rock. 50 minutes to Mnt. Charleston. 60 minutes to Hoover Dam. 60 minutes to Valley of Fire. Ghost towns a plenty.
Sedona is stunning. I need an annual dose. I hate the years that i can't get out there. I took my husband for the first time a few years back, so he would understand why i loved it so much. He is now hooked as well. Have a great trip. ❤
You should consider doing a National Parks tour in Southern Utah. There are 5 NPs and Grande Staircase Escalante National Monument to tour. They are Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, Capital Reef NP, G. S. Escalante, Bryce NP, and Zion NP. All in a big loop around Southern Utah. If you took a couple of weeks, you could cover those parks reasonably well.
What a delightful trip! Salem during Hallowe'en is an experience, to be sure. Near Sedona, I stayed in a historic town called Williams, just an hour south of the Grand Canyon south rim. It's on Route 66, has some museums and great memorabilia. There's a Bearizona Wildlife Park nearby. See if you have time to visit the Painted Desert, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, the Petrified Forest, explore the Navajo Nation, the Yavapai Apache Nation, Hopi Reservation, Montezuma Castle, Palatki and Honanki Heritage Sites, Tuzigoot, V Bar V Petroglyphs, all sorts of great places to explore.
You look great in the hat, Shaun! Thanks for your itinerary! Sounds like it will be wonderful, and wow, you're going to be here during/after our election?! Should be "interesting". Love watching your channel, thank you!
Shaun, Monument Valley is a very good choice--beautiful place. While on the Navajo Reservation, I'd recommend a tour of Canyon de Chelly (de SHAY), plus a drive to Rainbow Bridge. You may not know that this is the largest tribe in the USA and Canada, at around 170,000 speakers of their language, and the size of the reservation is 27,413 sq. mi./44,108 sq. km., which is a bit larger than WV. They were also the tribe with the most participants in the code talkers program during WW2. Up near Page is another beautiful place called Antelope Canyon. If it's not on the reservation, it's very close to it.
As a Boston native: 1) I will say that Salem is an awesome take in during Halloween, but be warned, it's always crazy busy. So get there EARLY if you want to get any kind of decent parking. Also, if you go, make sure to hit up the "Pioneer Village" which is on the outskirts of the city, and a fun little take in if you've ever seen Hocus Pocus. 2) Some places to go in the city are the "Freedom Trail" in general, USS Constitution if its open, Castle Island in South Boston, The Boston Public Library in Copley Square (trust me it's amazing in there) Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in general which is next to the Isabella, The Bell in Hand Tavern, the Paul Revere house. Any Restaurant in the North End. 3) if you have the time Plymouth Rock/ Plantation to the south or the Kangamangus Highway out of Lincoln New Hampshire to the North. Cape Cod is nice, but personally, I find it a little overrated.
Get a cannoli at Modern Pastry. It's one street over (Hanover St) and up the block a bit from the Paul Revere house. Eat one with the ricotta filling and pistachios for me, please. Pauli's is two block over from and up one from the Paul Revere house. They have good lobster rolls.
Utah is one of the most beautiful states in the country and has five national parks. Zion national Park is only a 2 hour drive from the Grand Canyon north rim. Bryce Canyon National Park is about 90 minutes from Zion National Park. I’ve been to San Diego and I’ve been to Phoenix they are both typical desert cities with all the amenities and venues that you would expect a large city to offer but Utah’s national parks are spectacular. If you’re interested in learning about that area and its magnificent natural beauty, google The Colorado Plateau. There are nine national parks and 18 national monuments on the Colorado plateau including the five national parks in Utah and of course Grand Canyon NP . The plateau covers parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico totaling 130,000 mi.² . The elevations on the plateau range from 2,461 feet at the bottoms of the canyons to 12,600 feet above sea level on the mountain peaks.
The Grand Canyon is absolutely stunning in person. Pictures don't capture it. Make sure you keep plenty of water in your car because the desert can dehydrate you quickly (personal experience). Visit the meteor crater national landmark in Arizona if you get time. It's a massive, perfectly preserved crater.
While in Phoenix go to the Heard Museum to learn about Native American culture. Also, on your way to Sedona, visit Montezuma's Castle. It's an ancient cliff dwelling.
I live just outside of Boston. The best way to see Boston and Salem, especially in October, is take the train in. Park in any MBTA parking lot around Boston or Salem, and take (they call it) the "T", because finding a parking space in Boston and Salem, this time of year is near impossible. 🎃 P.S. Cape Cod is great anytime of year but especially the summer. ⛵
Sounds like an AWESOME trip! One suggestion re: northern Arizona - try to visit Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff if you get the opportunity. It's the place where they discovered Pluto, and they actually let you look through some of the telescopes on clear nights! (I got to see Jupiter and could even make out the four Galilean Moons!)
Someday when you return my favorites: Antelope Canyon (photographer’s dream), kayaking Glen Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion. Just beautiful part of the country!!
So happy you’re coming back! Too bad the desert only blooms in spring. If you’re in that area of California in the springtime you wouldn’t believe the masses of flowers and colors of the cactus and other plants ❤
This is an exciting trip. You can do lots of day trips out of Sedona/flagstaff. Prepare for chilly nights in the high desert. Hope you’ll post your videos a little quicker than your Southern trip.
Sedona, the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley are all must-sees in the area! Another recommendation (that you may not have time for this trip) is the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM) a bit south of Phoenix in Tucson. It’s a museum/zoo with flora and fauna indigenous to the area, and (except for the summer) they have their Raptor Free Flight which is amazing! It's consistently one of the top zoo’s in the country (usually ranks in the top 10), and one of the best ways to learn about the desert in Southern Arizona! We live in Tucson, where the ASDM is located, so if you make a trip back and have time to spend in Southern AZ there are some wonderful sights down here too. Tucson arguably has the BEST Mexican food in the US, our Sonoran Dog is to die for. Just some of the things to see in the southern part of Arizona… Tombstone (the OK Corral), Old Tucson (movie studio where a LOT of classic westerns were filmed), Mt. Lemmon, Pima Air and Space Museum, the Boneyard (military aircraft “graveyard”), Bisbee, Saguaro National Park, etc… and I'm missing a lot. In fact there so much down here we could take a month off of work and not miss a day of things to see or do within a 2-3 hour drive. We’d love to give you the grand tour! Advice I give everyone from non-desert climates on visiting the desert SW - hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Always have water with you, even in the winter. The dry heat tricks you into thinking your fine, then suddenly you’re feelin’ kinda woozy. It still happens to me sometimes (I’m bad at drinking water), and I’ve been here 40+ years.
I agree. Not just because I live in a desert too. But because one too many tourists either 1) pass out from not being hydrated enough or 2) not make it home at all.
The ASDM is fantastic. I would like to drive to it sometime when it's not pouring, lol. I'm a desert rain storm magnet. Last time I went to CA, the bridge on I-10 at Tex Wash was washed out after a freak rain storm. Sabino Canyon is such a contrast to the drier surroundings. Shaun, Sonoran cuisine is a special. It is different from what we have in Texas and New Mexico. You need to try a carne seca burro, carne deshebrada con papas and coyotas. Sonoran hot dogs are great. The best are from food trucks. Yelp can help you find the best one. Popovers (fry bread) are good too.
So glad your coming g back. My husband and I watch all your channels from Houston. Love you guys! Be careful in vegas, F1 will be on the strip nov 21-23 and half of strip is closed for it. But downtown Las vegas which is our favorite, old school vegas, is having a huge free music festival. Can't wait to watch your new adventures.
Shaun, I live in San Diego County. I can suggest stuff for you as I know much of the local history. I could show you around on one of the days if you'd like. I just retired this year. I would also suggest that rather taking the I-8 freeway, you drive old historic US highway 80 between San Diego and Phoenix. I've actually driven the entire highway from San Diego to Savannah. I have a website featuring old US highways and my research road trips, including old US 80. It's much more scenic and takes you through all the small interesting historical towns that you miss on the freeway.
Hi Shaun, I'm so glad you're coming to the SW! I live in AZ and grew up in CA. Given your time constraints I recommend focusing on the nature spots rather than the cities bc they're too incredible to miss. Skip San Diego and go to Saguaro National Park near Tucson, AZ. Only spend a day or less in Phoenix as a pit stop. Try to squeeze in more of the national parks in Utah as others suggested. It is the most incredibly beautiful state (other than Arizona 😉), it will blow your mind. If you can't do Utah proper on this trip, please prioritize it when you come back for NM.
Also, even though it's touristy, take a Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona and they can take you to nature spots more off the beaten path. The drive out from Sedona to Flagstaff is stunning. If you don't go to Flagstaff, you would just drive 15 minutes in that direction and come back bc that's the most beautiful part of the trip. Williams is a cute Route 66 town on the way to the Grand Canyon. Worth stopping for a meal. Others suggested visiting Wilson, Tombstone and Jerome, but in my opinion, your schedule is too tight and the other places in Utah are way more incredible.
One more thing, lol. It might sound strange or woo woo, but I recommend taking a UFO tour in Sedona, for a very unique, mind-expanding experience. It has one of the highest sightings of UFOs in the world. The natives have known about this far before it was ever colonized. They give you military-grade goggles and you're guaranteed to see at least a dozen. The most reputable one is with the "Center for the New Age" in town. Overall, although touristy, Sedona is a highly sacred and spiritual area.
Sooooo happy you and Teka are returning to our beautiful country! Take all the precautions mentioned for the desert part trip. Just remember that the Grand Canyon is 278 miles long! It’s spectacular and will take your breath away! Enjoy and welcome back!
First thing, if you're going to San Diego you are required by law to try fish tacos... In Palm Springs, visiting Sunnylands is worthwhile if you like design and architecture. It's basically the west coast Camp David. Joshua Tree is awesome, as are all the Utah national parks. Zion is my favorite.
When you go to the San Diego area, go across the bridge to Coronado. There’s a pub there called McP’s, and a few places to get great fish tacos. Also, that’s where’s the USN SEAL school is.
Given your timeline, it would make much more sense to go LA, down the beautiful coast to San Diego, then over to Palm Springs, and on to Arizona, an easy 3.5 hour drive on Interstate 10. If you go to Joshua Tree, you should go up to Pioneer Town & eat at Pappy & Harriets. In Palm Springs you should take a tour of the mid-century modern homes - you can tour the homes and hangouts of Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, etc.
So glad you’re coming back! I see more of my own country when you’re here than I’ve seen on my own! Trip sounds epic and I’m looking forward to your blogs! Have fun and safe travels 🥰
Salem at Halloween should be fun. I don't know for a fact. But I bet they do something special. My advise for your trip is not to put any money in the slots in Las Vegas for anyone. Native American & old Spanish culture in New Mexico & Oklahoma might be a good choice for the next trip. There is a lot of that in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, all over the US in fact. So you won't have any shortage of material there.
I hope you have good weather for your trip. It can get very cold and even snow in November at the Grand Canyon. I hope you have a great time throughout your travels around America.
Visit the vortex’s in Sedona - don’t leave anything on your car seats at the hotels. Sedona is a very spiritual place - lots of beautiful rocks and metaphysical places to see. Red Rock Canyon in Vegas for hiking. I hope y’all have fun!! Happy Halloween in Salem - that will be a blast 💥
Hey Shaun, congratulations. Sedona is actually into the mountains slightly and more leaving the desert. Where are you staying at the Grand Canyon? I hope it's the El Tovar Hotel. Eat in their dining room. If not there then Williams AZ is nice to stay in. Eat and drink at Grand Canyon Brewery and Distillery in Williams.
Nooooooooo! Don’t go to Salem, go to Harvard Square for Halloween. Go to Lexington and Concord and see where we the war for US Independence began. I am from Somerville.
Check out Antelope Canyon you will be amazed! They are slot canyons, this is on the Navajo reservation. You need to make reservations and it costs but you get a Navajo guide to take you through the canyon and they will point out where you can take the best photos.
I grew up in Nevada for the last part of my childhood and lived in Arizona, Tucson and the Phoenix area. I can't stand Vegas but that's just me. Love Tucson much more than the Phoenix area. Tucson has the Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Mount Lemon. Maybe for one of your other trips? I was trying to find the name of a diner my daughter and I ate at in Las Vegas but can't remember. It was really good and cheap. The good thing about Nevada is that most of the casino/truck stop breakfasts are really good. While in San Deigo, take a drive to La Jolla, so nice there. San Diego also has Balboa park, really nice area. In Vegas, you should also see a show. The only reason I would ever go back there. ( :
This sounds like a great trip. Congrats. In San Diego at the Naval Base, try to visit a carrier, submarine or whatever other military hardware is open to visit.
Yay!! I can't wait to see your videos of the trip to America ❤❤! I love your videos. You do a beautiful job with showing all the cool things in each area. I'm saying hi from California!
for a major city, boston is so compact and so much fun! salem at halloween is insane, just sayin...but worth it for the experience, I went to college at Salem state there in the 80s. it was great then, I have not been since , but heard its off the rails now. Seriously, check out the NHSCOT scottish games in the Third week of September. 50th anniversary. Great games, great people.
I grew up in Arizona, Phoenix. It can get quite chilly in Northern Arizona in November. There can, although rarely, be snow that time of year. So keep that in mind for clothing. Phoenix will be mild and sunny.
Shawn- I have been to San Diego at least 8 times. A very good suggestion is to start with the OLD Town Trolley Tour of San Diego. You can get it in Old town. This will take you around the city and it is hop on hop off so you can spend some time in each attraction. Then ones that you really like you can go back to on your own. And you can get lots of footage. They come every 15 minutes. And the places that don't interest you, you can skip going back. I would try to get there at 9AM and the last trolley is at 4PM. Worth every penny. Around $50 per person . I would highly recommend at least 5 hours at the San Diego Zoo. It is the best in the country and the landscaping is amazing. Also, San Diego Wild animal park is a once in a life time chance to see wild animals up close. The animals stay in place and a monorail or walking trails take you to them.
May I suggest since you're going to be in Arizona you might want to stop in Winslow. Just a quick stop to have your picture taken on a corner. If you know music you'll understand.
I’m from South Carolina and it’s a beautiful state, but Utah is the most beautiful to me. Look up Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Zion National Park. Stunningly beautiful!
After living out West for years it's the deserts that really grabbed me, more than mountains, oceans, etc... Las Vegas is cool especially seeing good shows (the Orb?) but after 2 days you've seen it all, like being in an amusement park. Limit your time there but add time for: a Navaho guided tour of their land; take a boat out on Glen Canyon Rec Area; stay in Springdale for Zion Pk; stay at Gouldings Lodge Monument Valley - you can do an entire episode just on all the movie stars that stayed there while filming classic films. Enjoy!
Hard to believe you've been to New York a few times and haven't made your way north up to Saratoga or Ticonderoga. That's something you should add to your Salem trip for halloween. And Autumn in upstate New York is something you've never seen before. You'll be around for Peak color
Shaun...sounds like a great trip! Salem on Halloween sounds amazing, as does Boston, Las Vegas, Palm Springs and San Diego. Don't forget the San Diego zoo!!! Can't wait to watch the videos! ❤
Yes!! Sounds like a perfect trip! My recommendations.... On your way to Phoenix, stop at Tombstone! After Monument Valley, watch a sunrise at Zion National Park and do a little hike... then drive 1.5 hrs and watch the sunset at Bryce Canyon National Park before heading to Vegas! You'll be blown away. So excited for your trip! It'll be fabulous. Then on your next trip you can go to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. PS. I think you'll be in Boston area around the same time as my favorite English lads, Josh and Jase! It would be soooooo cool to see a colab between you guys!
Sounds like an awesome trip! Taking the train from Williams AZ to the Grand Canyon is good fun. We stayed overnight at the canyon after the train ride. Can't wait to see the videos!! Safe travels!
@@starparodier91 I grew up in the south, moved a lot including MN, spent 30 years in NY and moved back to Minnesota to retire. I LOVE it here. Been to Colorado too and it is beautiful!
@@beckyrinaldi6622 I’ve lived in the same area of Colorado my whole life minus the six years I lived in Japan, but I’ve been lucky enough to have visited/at least passed thru most states and have been to many countries (my dad is from Slovakia). My parents and I did road trips every summer!
Shaun: Sounds like a fun trip, but a warning: Northern Arizona is at high elevation, so it will SNOW in November! Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon can get very nasty! Pay careful attention to the weather and plan to avoid snow. Also, Monument Valley is beautiful, but it's way, way, WAY out in the middle of nowhere, and there's no services or anything there. I would not try to make that drive on this trip; I don't think it's worth it. This part of the country is truly EMPTY, meaning no towns or services on the way. See it when you visit Colorado or Utah. Enjoy the trip!
I hear what you're saying but I really like Monument Valley. We had a tour with a Native American, saw the museum and took our vehicle down into the bottom. It was special for me.
For your next road trips, I recommend.. One, I would say in New Mexico to Colorado. You can go to Santa Fe, Taos, Albuquerque, then through Colorado to Denver, Boulder, any of the ski towns like Aspen, etc. You can even keep going up till Wyoming, which is pretty impressive, in how empty it is. Two, the Smoky Mountains. Where they just had the flood unfortunately. But hopefully it will be fixed up by the time you get there. You can start off in Nashville TN. Go to the Great Smoky Mountain Park. Go to Dollyworld and Gatlinburg. Then drive over to Asheville North Carolina. Then you can keep driving to Charlotte North Carolina, and I guess leave from there.
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You’re going to miss some beautiful fall foliage:(
12:10 There is a strong chance there will be some protests/riots around the election; so it might be a good idea to avoid the big cities around that time.
@@TylerNOS386277Exactly what I'm worried about for them during that time. Things can get crazy.
Tips for driving in the desert: make sure you have water in your car. Not just a water bottle or two, but several or just buy a gallon jug to refill your bottle. This is just in case you get stranded. Also, there will be large areas where you will not have cellular coverage, so make sure you have downloaded your route or digital map, or have a paper map, or have an updated stand-alone gps device. Have snacks and a blanket in your car….again, just in case you get stranded. Never let your gas tank get below half a tank if at all possible - you’ll never know when you’ll be able to refill next. Otherwise….enjoy your trip and have a blast!
Amen! Paper maps are a must. The blanket may seem counterintuitive, but 30-50F temperature swings in the west aren't uncommon, especially in the fall.
While in Palm Springs/Palm Desert/Indio stop at Shield's Dates and have a date shake. My grandfather's cousin started Shield's Dates.
Date shakes are great!
SHAUN, what you really need to do on a separate trip is to do the Mighty Five (National Parks) Tour in Southern Utah (which could include Monument Valley). The Parks are Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Bryce Canyon. And a good starting point for that trip would be Vegas. You can fly right into Vegas International Airport, rent a car (a Jeep would be good for that one) and take that Tour. It would take a good 7 to 10 days, as you'd wanna spend at least 2 days at each National Park, and then there's several smaller State Parks around the region that you can check out in just a day each. Zion is just 2 hours (~120 miles) up the road from Vegas on I-15. So that'd be your first stop. Bryce Canyon is next. Then Capitol Reef. Then up to Arches. Back down to Canyonlands. And then down thru Monument Valley. (It's a big circle thru the Southern Utah desert. But the thing is, the drive to each Park is just as interesting and beautiful as the Parks themselves. I'm surprised that whole section wasn't declared a National Park back in the day, but I guess that would have restricted any development on it. As there are a few towns throughout.
@@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay That what I suggested, although they should still come to Park City to see me!
Amen on the good ground clearance and four wheel drive.
Holy cow! That's a heck of a trip! Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico are a must for both desert and alpine locations and are all close together. Looking forward to seeing those videos.
Shaun, I'm putting my two cents in on this one: As others have mentioned, if you can, you might try to squeeze in some southern Utah national parks: Bryce, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Also, about an hour and twenty minutes east of Sedona is Barringer Crater, AKA Meteor Crater. The crater is 170 m deep, almost 1.2 km across, and was created some 50,000 years ago.
I am so happy for you to have another US visit! Especially seeing the Grand Canyon!!!!!!! It's so amazingly beautiful and will definitely take your breath away! Safe travels to you both! 🥰
The autumn leaves in Boston are brilliant. You'll really like it! Boston is such a great city to tour, especially if you're into American history. Even though most of America isn't very pedestrian-friendly, Boston is one of the exceptions. The metro in Boston (better known as "the T") is great, and will take you to just about anywhere you need to go.
You're very wise to visit the desert Southwest during the autumn instead of the summer!
REMEMBER that the western deserts get cold in November. The most southern parts of Arizona and New Mexico will be warmer. Las Vegas will have good weather. Some deserts will be cold. 🤔
Deserts can get cold! I live in one.
The Colorado Plateau, where Sedona, Grand Canyon and Monument Valley are located, is at a fairly high altitude. Last time I was out there was in mid Oct of 2019 and we had three 19F mornings in Page, Wilcox and Gallup. It was in the 60-70F during the day.
It can snow in the northern Arizona desert. And southern Utah too!
Most likely there will be snow in the California deserts.
@@Acadian.FrenchFry Yes!
This is exciting! Maybe next time you could see all the National Parks in Southern Utah. Zions, Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches. The beauty is one of a kind. I'm in Northern Utah. The leaves have already fallen from the trees in the mountains where I live. It's been a gorgeous month up here. Prepare for cold. We're supposed to have a Canadian cold front starting soon. They was also it will dip down all the way to Arizona. It will be below freezing. If I could, I'd drive the 6 hours to St George, Utah which is not far from Vegas. Sadly that won't happen this year.
Next year I'll be in Edinburgh the end of October! My daughter already bought the tickets. Much love to you and Teka💜
Sounds a lot like me. I'm Northern Utah too. Best sightings ever.
@@AC-ni4gt He could spend 3 weeks in Utah in the summer, then head up to Yellowstone! Yellowstone is my favorite National Park to visit. We have so many great State Parks too. So much history in Utah. Both Indigenous and LDS history.
@@JaimieJoI agree. But even three weeks isn't enough to soak in all the creation from God's power.
Nobody wants to see LDS history 🙄
@@Sandra_Kidd The stories of the pioneers are quite interesting if you're a history buff. Lots of people were pioneers, not just the LDS.
Monument Valley is one of my favorite places on earth. Been there quite a few times. It is very spiritual.
I think near there is a small John Wayne Museum inside the shop/visitor center. John Wayne hats too. I got a bookmark from there of a Native American chief.
Make sure you arrange to take a guided tour at Monument Valley. You can only get off the highway and main loops if you are with a Navajo guide, because it is Tribal land. I did a photography tour and got to see sandstone arches, the interior of a hogan, talk with Navajo women about their lives living simply on the land, besides some beautiful vistas we’d never see on our own.
When you’re on Tribal land, make sure you stop at one of the places serving Navajo food. Fry bread and mutton stew are a must. ( Yes, I know you’re probably very familiar with mutton).
Make sure you have plenty of water, a blanket, downloaded maps,and warm clothes. The deserts get pretty cool to cold at night in November. Dressing in layers is key.
Definitely do a tour with a Native American.
Shaun if you like Halloween you are going to LOVE Salem! It'll be crowded but just GO. *Grand Canyon is breathtaking!* I guarantee you've never seen anything like it in your life! You'll never forget it! Fall is the perfect time to come! If you happen to come through Colorado give us a heads up with location. I get the feeling you love the States as much as I love Scotland. Have a great time exploring the desert regions!
Everyone overlooks the beauty of Arkansas, my home state. It’s an outdoor lover’s dream. Any outdoor activity you want is here. The Ozarks have many lakes for fishing. Lots of parks for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, etc. We have an active diamond mine, Crater of Diamonds State Park. You can keep your finds. There have been some VERY nice ones found too. 40.23 carats. It’s called the Uncle Sam. They have regular locals on a daily basis who can tell you some stories. Also, Lake Ouachita is amazing for kayaking. There are islands all over the river you can kayak to😢 and camp. Hot Springs has hot spring baths on Bathhouse Row located in Hot Springs Nat’l Park, along with horse racing and casino. Eureka Springs, Petit Jean Mountain….I could go on! I hope you consider checking out our state.
I’ve always enjoyed watching your videos! Excited for your next trip back to America.
Do the San Diego Zoo. In Vegas, see the Bellagio fountain and go inside and see their Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Also, go up the Stratosphere Tower. I saw a big comedy show when I went to Vegas, but the Cirque shows are popular too. You will be doing so much walking tthere, even getting to your hotel room from the check-in desk. I took the city bus along the Strip. You can get daily or weekly passes. Have an awesome trip!
I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 46 years. Been everywhere in the SW. San Diego is amazing. On your way to Phoenix try to visit Tombstone. Eat some hatch green chilies in NM. Las Vegas is amazing but has way more to offer than the neon strip. 30 minutes to Red Rock. 50 minutes to Mnt. Charleston. 60 minutes to Hoover Dam. 60 minutes to Valley of Fire. Ghost towns a plenty.
How funny that you're going to be in the US while I'm making my first trip to Edinburgh! 😂
Boston the start of the Rev. Salem is fantastic.
Sedona is stunning. I need an annual dose. I hate the years that i can't get out there. I took my husband for the first time a few years back, so he would understand why i loved it so much. He is now hooked as well. Have a great trip. ❤
The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Utah will be cold. Bring a coat. On your way down Utah, stop at Bryce Canyon and maybe Arches.
So glad you can make another trip to America. I look forward to seeing your videos.
You should consider doing a National Parks tour in Southern Utah. There are 5 NPs and Grande Staircase Escalante National Monument to tour. They are Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, Capital Reef NP, G. S. Escalante, Bryce NP, and Zion NP. All in a big loop around Southern Utah. If you took a couple of weeks, you could cover those parks reasonably well.
What a delightful trip! Salem during Hallowe'en is an experience, to be sure. Near Sedona, I stayed in a historic town called Williams, just an hour south of the Grand Canyon south rim. It's on Route 66, has some museums and great memorabilia. There's a Bearizona Wildlife Park nearby. See if you have time to visit the Painted Desert, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, the Petrified Forest, explore the Navajo Nation, the Yavapai Apache Nation, Hopi Reservation, Montezuma Castle, Palatki and Honanki Heritage Sites, Tuzigoot, V Bar V Petroglyphs, all sorts of great places to explore.
You look great in the hat, Shaun! Thanks for your itinerary! Sounds like it will be wonderful, and wow, you're going to be here during/after our election?! Should be "interesting". Love watching your channel, thank you!
Shaun, Monument Valley is a very good choice--beautiful place. While on the Navajo Reservation, I'd recommend a tour of Canyon de Chelly (de SHAY), plus a drive to Rainbow Bridge. You may not know that this is the largest tribe in the USA and Canada, at around 170,000 speakers of their language, and the size of the reservation is 27,413 sq. mi./44,108 sq. km., which is a bit larger than WV. They were also the tribe with the most participants in the code talkers program during WW2. Up near Page is another beautiful place called Antelope Canyon. If it's not on the reservation, it's very close to it.
Good to see you. Your looking good my friend. It will be good to have you guys back.
When you go to Vegas make sure you go to the famous seafood and lobster and snow crab leg and prime rib buffets. Just go to the fantastic buffets 😊
Book your Halloween tour through Salem now! They fill up fast. It's a hoot! Have fun.
As a Boston native:
1) I will say that Salem is an awesome take in during Halloween, but be warned, it's always crazy busy. So get there EARLY if you want to get any kind of decent parking. Also, if you go, make sure to hit up the "Pioneer Village" which is on the outskirts of the city, and a fun little take in if you've ever seen Hocus Pocus.
2) Some places to go in the city are the "Freedom Trail" in general, USS Constitution if its open, Castle Island in South Boston, The Boston Public Library in Copley Square (trust me it's amazing in there) Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in general which is next to the Isabella, The Bell in Hand Tavern, the Paul Revere house. Any Restaurant in the North End.
3) if you have the time Plymouth Rock/ Plantation to the south or the Kangamangus Highway out of Lincoln New Hampshire to the North. Cape Cod is nice, but personally, I find it a little overrated.
Get a cannoli at Modern Pastry. It's one street over (Hanover St) and up the block a bit from the Paul Revere house. Eat one with the ricotta filling and pistachios for me, please.
Pauli's is two block over from and up one from the Paul Revere house. They have good lobster rolls.
Welcome back Shaun and Teka. Can't wait to see your adventures this time around.
Utah is one of the most beautiful states in the country and has five national parks. Zion national Park is only a 2 hour drive from the Grand Canyon north rim. Bryce Canyon National Park is about 90 minutes from Zion National Park.
I’ve been to San Diego and I’ve been to Phoenix they are both typical desert cities with all the amenities and venues that you would expect a large city to offer but Utah’s national parks are spectacular. If you’re interested in learning about that area and its magnificent natural beauty, google The Colorado Plateau. There are nine national parks and 18 national monuments on the Colorado plateau including the five national parks in Utah and of course Grand Canyon NP . The plateau covers parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico totaling 130,000 mi.² . The elevations on the plateau range from 2,461 feet at the bottoms of the canyons to 12,600 feet above sea level on the mountain peaks.
Utah is inderrrated IMHO. It is beautiful through out the state!
The Grand Canyon is absolutely stunning in person. Pictures don't capture it. Make sure you keep plenty of water in your car because the desert can dehydrate you quickly (personal experience). Visit the meteor crater national landmark in Arizona if you get time. It's a massive, perfectly preserved crater.
While in Phoenix go to the Heard Museum to learn about Native American culture. Also, on your way to Sedona, visit Montezuma's Castle. It's an ancient cliff dwelling.
I live just outside of Boston. The best way to see Boston and Salem, especially in October, is take the train in. Park in any MBTA parking lot around Boston or Salem, and take (they call it) the "T", because finding a parking space in Boston and Salem, this time of year is near impossible. 🎃 P.S. Cape Cod is great anytime of year but especially the summer. ⛵
I smiled from ear to ear throughout this vid!! I’m so happy for you both. Beth in Charleston
I am certain we all hope you have a great trip!
Have a wonderful trip!!
Bon Voyage! Safe Travels! Godspeed!
Well, welcome back Shaun
Sounds like an AWESOME trip! One suggestion re: northern Arizona - try to visit Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff if you get the opportunity. It's the place where they discovered Pluto, and they actually let you look through some of the telescopes on clear nights! (I got to see Jupiter and could even make out the four Galilean Moons!)
Someday when you return my favorites: Antelope Canyon (photographer’s dream), kayaking Glen Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion. Just beautiful part of the country!!
Lake Powell!❤
So happy you’re coming back!
Too bad the desert only blooms in spring. If you’re in that area of California in the springtime you wouldn’t believe the masses of flowers and colors of the cactus and other plants ❤
Boston is awesome. Salem is fantastic.
UTAH❤️
This is an exciting trip. You can do lots of day trips out of Sedona/flagstaff. Prepare for chilly nights in the high desert. Hope you’ll post your videos a little quicker than your Southern trip.
Sedona, the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley are all must-sees in the area!
Another recommendation (that you may not have time for this trip) is the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM) a bit south of Phoenix in Tucson. It’s a museum/zoo with flora and fauna indigenous to the area, and (except for the summer) they have their Raptor Free Flight which is amazing! It's consistently one of the top zoo’s in the country (usually ranks in the top 10), and one of the best ways to learn about the desert in Southern Arizona!
We live in Tucson, where the ASDM is located, so if you make a trip back and have time to spend in Southern AZ there are some wonderful sights down here too. Tucson arguably has the BEST Mexican food in the US, our Sonoran Dog is to die for.
Just some of the things to see in the southern part of Arizona… Tombstone (the OK Corral), Old Tucson (movie studio where a LOT of classic westerns were filmed), Mt. Lemmon, Pima Air and Space Museum, the Boneyard (military aircraft “graveyard”), Bisbee, Saguaro National Park, etc… and I'm missing a lot. In fact there so much down here we could take a month off of work and not miss a day of things to see or do within a 2-3 hour drive. We’d love to give you the grand tour!
Advice I give everyone from non-desert climates on visiting the desert SW - hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Always have water with you, even in the winter. The dry heat tricks you into thinking your fine, then suddenly you’re feelin’ kinda woozy. It still happens to me sometimes (I’m bad at drinking water), and I’ve been here 40+ years.
I agree. Not just because I live in a desert too. But because one too many tourists either 1) pass out from not being hydrated enough or 2) not make it home at all.
The ASDM is fantastic. I would like to drive to it sometime when it's not pouring, lol. I'm a desert rain storm magnet. Last time I went to CA, the bridge on I-10 at Tex Wash was washed out after a freak rain storm.
Sabino Canyon is such a contrast to the drier surroundings.
Shaun, Sonoran cuisine is a special. It is different from what we have in Texas and New Mexico. You need to try a carne seca burro, carne deshebrada con papas and coyotas. Sonoran hot dogs are great. The best are from food trucks. Yelp can help you find the best one. Popovers (fry bread) are good too.
Sounds great Shaun! Have fun, eat well, be safe!!!!
So glad your coming g back. My husband and I watch all your channels from Houston. Love you guys! Be careful in vegas, F1 will be on the strip nov 21-23 and half of strip is closed for it. But downtown Las vegas which is our favorite, old school vegas, is having a huge free music festival. Can't wait to watch your new adventures.
Happy to hear that you're coming back, I really like your videos! 🇺🇸👴
Shaun, I live in San Diego County. I can suggest stuff for you as I know much of the local history. I could show you around on one of the days if you'd like. I just retired this year. I would also suggest that rather taking the I-8 freeway, you drive old historic US highway 80 between San Diego and Phoenix. I've actually driven the entire highway from San Diego to Savannah. I have a website featuring old US highways and my research road trips, including old US 80. It's much more scenic and takes you through all the small interesting historical towns that you miss on the freeway.
You're going to love San Diego. The beaches are great, and don't forget to find a local taco stand
Hi Shaun, I'm so glad you're coming to the SW! I live in AZ and grew up in CA. Given your time constraints I recommend focusing on the nature spots rather than the cities bc they're too incredible to miss. Skip San Diego and go to Saguaro National Park near Tucson, AZ. Only spend a day or less in Phoenix as a pit stop. Try to squeeze in more of the national parks in Utah as others suggested. It is the most incredibly beautiful state (other than Arizona 😉), it will blow your mind. If you can't do Utah proper on this trip, please prioritize it when you come back for NM.
Also, even though it's touristy, take a Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona and they can take you to nature spots more off the beaten path. The drive out from Sedona to Flagstaff is stunning. If you don't go to Flagstaff, you would just drive 15 minutes in that direction and come back bc that's the most beautiful part of the trip. Williams is a cute Route 66 town on the way to the Grand Canyon. Worth stopping for a meal. Others suggested visiting Wilson, Tombstone and Jerome, but in my opinion, your schedule is too tight and the other places in Utah are way more incredible.
One more thing, lol. It might sound strange or woo woo, but I recommend taking a UFO tour in Sedona, for a very unique, mind-expanding experience. It has one of the highest sightings of UFOs in the world. The natives have known about this far before it was ever colonized. They give you military-grade goggles and you're guaranteed to see at least a dozen. The most reputable one is with the "Center for the New Age" in town. Overall, although touristy, Sedona is a highly sacred and spiritual area.
Sooooo happy you and Teka are returning to our beautiful country! Take all the precautions mentioned for the desert part trip. Just remember that the Grand Canyon is 278 miles long! It’s spectacular and will take your breath away! Enjoy and welcome back!
First thing, if you're going to San Diego you are required by law to try fish tacos... In Palm Springs, visiting Sunnylands is worthwhile if you like design and architecture. It's basically the west coast Camp David. Joshua Tree is awesome, as are all the Utah national parks. Zion is my favorite.
When you go to the San Diego area, go across the bridge to Coronado. There’s a pub there called McP’s, and a few places to get great fish tacos. Also, that’s where’s the USN SEAL school is.
Given your timeline, it would make much more sense to go LA, down the beautiful coast to San Diego, then over to Palm Springs, and on to Arizona, an easy 3.5 hour drive on Interstate 10. If you go to Joshua Tree, you should go up to Pioneer Town & eat at Pappy & Harriets. In Palm Springs you should take a tour of the mid-century modern homes - you can tour the homes and hangouts of Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, etc.
So glad you’re coming back! I see more of my own country when you’re here than I’ve seen on my own! Trip sounds epic and I’m looking forward to your blogs! Have fun and safe travels 🥰
Looking forward to you guys being in San Diego!
Pray for smooth elections everyone. Peace and safety for all.
Very happy to have and your gorgeous wife back to America! 🇺🇸 🏴
Salem at Halloween should be fun. I don't know for a fact. But I bet they do something special. My advise for your trip is not to put any money in the slots in Las Vegas for anyone. Native American & old Spanish culture in New Mexico & Oklahoma might be a good choice for the next trip. There is a lot of that in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, all over the US in fact. So you won't have any shortage of material there.
Oyster house is a great place to eat for seafood.That's fresh. Fanual Hall. I am a MA native.
Union Oyster House.
America's oldest restaurant.
I hope you have good weather for your trip. It can get very cold and even snow in November at the Grand Canyon. I hope you have a great time throughout your travels around America.
Visit the vortex’s in Sedona - don’t leave anything on your car seats at the hotels. Sedona is a very spiritual place - lots of beautiful rocks and metaphysical places to see.
Red Rock Canyon in Vegas for hiking. I hope y’all have fun!! Happy Halloween in Salem - that will be a blast 💥
Hey Shaun, congratulations.
Sedona is actually into the mountains slightly and more leaving the desert. Where are you staying at the Grand Canyon? I hope it's the El Tovar Hotel. Eat in their dining room. If not there then Williams AZ is nice to stay in. Eat and drink at Grand Canyon Brewery and Distillery in Williams.
Excited for this bro!
Nooooooooo! Don’t go to Salem, go to Harvard Square for Halloween.
Go to Lexington and Concord and see where we the war for US Independence began.
I am from Somerville.
Check out Antelope Canyon you will be amazed! They are slot canyons, this is on the Navajo reservation. You need to make reservations and it costs but you get a Navajo guide to take you through the canyon and they will point out where you can take the best photos.
So glad to hear that you're coming back!!!❤❤❤❤
I grew up in Nevada for the last part of my childhood and lived in Arizona, Tucson and the Phoenix area. I can't stand Vegas but that's just me. Love Tucson much more than the Phoenix area. Tucson has the Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Mount Lemon. Maybe for one of your other trips? I was trying to find the name of a diner my daughter and I ate at in Las Vegas but can't remember. It was really good and cheap. The good thing about Nevada is that most of the casino/truck stop breakfasts are really good. While in San Deigo, take a drive to La Jolla, so nice there. San Diego also has Balboa park, really nice area. In Vegas, you should also see a show. The only reason I would ever go back there. ( :
You should come out to Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts and see where the start of a Revolutionary war took place.🇺🇸
This sounds like a great trip. Congrats. In San Diego at the Naval Base, try to visit a carrier, submarine or whatever other military hardware is open to visit.
Or to the USS MIDWAY
Be safe and welcome back! I hope you and Tekah enjoy everything my country has to offer ❤❤
you got som thing bass-ackwards, do SD, palmsprings, AZ, Sadona, GC, Utah than end vegas....... THAT IS A FUCK TON of driving.
Gonna be a massive trip for sure.
Live streams as they happen!!! How great is that? So happy to have you back~ I can't wait Shaun and Teka ❤❤❤ Love from NJ, Joan
Yay!! I can't wait to see your videos of the trip to America ❤❤! I love your videos. You do a beautiful job with showing all the cool things in each area. I'm saying hi from California!
for a major city, boston is so compact and so much fun! salem at halloween is insane, just sayin...but worth it for the experience, I went to college at Salem state there in the 80s. it was great then, I have not been since , but heard its off the rails now. Seriously, check out the NHSCOT scottish games in the Third week of September. 50th anniversary. Great games, great people.
I grew up in Arizona, Phoenix. It can get quite chilly in Northern Arizona in November. There can, although rarely, be snow that time of year. So keep that in mind for clothing. Phoenix will be mild and sunny.
And Tucson is gorgeous too... 🌵🌙🥰
Be safe, enjoy yourself. If you are doing Halloween, Louisiana would have been a better choice. The cemetery tours among the mausoleums.
A lot of our small towns are nice too. Come and visit Main St USA. :)
Shawn- I have been to San Diego at least 8 times. A very good suggestion is to start with the OLD Town Trolley Tour of San Diego. You can get it in Old town. This will take you around the city and it is hop on hop off so you can spend some time in each attraction. Then ones that you really like you can go back to on your own. And you can get lots of footage. They come every 15 minutes. And the places that don't interest you, you can skip going back. I would try to get there at 9AM and the last trolley is at 4PM. Worth every penny. Around $50 per person .
I would highly recommend at least 5 hours at the San Diego Zoo. It is the best in the country and the landscaping is amazing. Also, San Diego Wild animal park is a once in a life time chance to see wild animals up close. The animals stay in place and a monorail or walking trails take you to them.
May I suggest since you're going to be in Arizona you might want to stop in Winslow. Just a quick stop to have your picture taken on a corner. If you know music you'll understand.
Good hiking right near Vegas. Visit the Peppermill for an old Vegas meal.
I’m from South Carolina and it’s a beautiful state, but Utah is the most beautiful to me. Look up Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Zion National Park. Stunningly beautiful!
Don’t forget a lot of sunscreen when you’re in Arizona and Vegas and remember to take water with you everywhere you go and lots of it.
After living out West for years it's the deserts that really grabbed me, more than mountains, oceans, etc... Las Vegas is cool especially seeing good shows (the Orb?) but after 2 days you've seen it all, like being in an amusement park. Limit your time there but add time for: a Navaho guided tour of their land; take a boat out on Glen Canyon Rec Area; stay in Springdale for Zion Pk; stay at Gouldings Lodge Monument Valley - you can do an entire episode just on all the movie stars that stayed there while filming classic films. Enjoy!
Hooray!
Hard to believe you've been to New York a few times and haven't made your way north up to Saratoga or Ticonderoga. That's something you should add to your Salem trip for halloween. And Autumn in upstate New York is something you've never seen before. You'll be around for Peak color
Definitely on upstate New York!
Sedona is incredible. One of my favorite places.
Wow! What an adventure! Sedona is so beautiful. Try to see Slide Rock State Park.
San Diego: Do not The USS MIDWAY museum in the harbor. Decommissioned Air Craft Carrier. It is magnificent
Definitely pack warm clothes for layering. The temperatures will vary. Have fun and take your time.
You will love San Diego! My hometown!
Shaun...sounds like a great trip! Salem on Halloween sounds amazing, as does Boston, Las Vegas, Palm Springs and San Diego. Don't forget the San Diego zoo!!! Can't wait to watch the videos! ❤
Yes!! Sounds like a perfect trip! My recommendations.... On your way to Phoenix, stop at Tombstone! After Monument Valley, watch a sunrise at Zion National Park and do a little hike... then drive 1.5 hrs and watch the sunset at Bryce Canyon National Park before heading to Vegas! You'll be blown away. So excited for your trip! It'll be fabulous. Then on your next trip you can go to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. PS. I think you'll be in Boston area around the same time as my favorite English lads, Josh and Jase! It would be soooooo cool to see a colab between you guys!
Check out Balboa Park in San Diego including the houses of Scotland and Brazil
Sounds like an awesome trip! Taking the train from Williams AZ to the Grand Canyon is good fun. We stayed overnight at the canyon after the train ride. Can't wait to see the videos!! Safe travels!
I hope you get to Colorado some day! It’s not all mountains here! 😊
Yep us folks in the flyover states always get left out. Colorado, Dakotas and my state Minnesota. LOL
@@beckyrinaldi6622 I haven’t been in… (oh wow I’m getting older) ~19 years but I loved Minnesota! I’m sure I’d love it even more now as an adult!
@@starparodier91 I grew up in the south, moved a lot including MN, spent 30 years in NY and moved back to Minnesota to retire. I LOVE it here. Been to Colorado too and it is beautiful!
The mountains are what make it though
@@beckyrinaldi6622 I’ve lived in the same area of Colorado my whole life minus the six years I lived in Japan, but I’ve been lucky enough to have visited/at least passed thru most states and have been to many countries (my dad is from Slovakia). My parents and I did road trips every summer!
I have to put in a suggestion for Colorado. Mesa Verde, ancient native American cliff dwellings.
I couldn't agree more!! It's beyond comprehension!
Shaun: Sounds like a fun trip, but a warning: Northern Arizona is at high elevation, so it will SNOW in November! Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon can get very nasty! Pay careful attention to the weather and plan to avoid snow. Also, Monument Valley is beautiful, but it's way, way, WAY out in the middle of nowhere, and there's no services or anything there. I would not try to make that drive on this trip; I don't think it's worth it. This part of the country is truly EMPTY, meaning no towns or services on the way. See it when you visit Colorado or Utah. Enjoy the trip!
I hear what you're saying but I really like Monument Valley. We had a tour with a Native American, saw the museum and took our vehicle down into the bottom. It was special for me.
For your next road trips, I recommend..
One, I would say in New Mexico to Colorado. You can go to Santa Fe, Taos, Albuquerque, then through Colorado to Denver, Boulder, any of the ski towns like Aspen, etc. You can even keep going up till Wyoming, which is pretty impressive, in how empty it is.
Two, the Smoky Mountains. Where they just had the flood unfortunately. But hopefully it will be fixed up by the time you get there. You can start off in Nashville TN. Go to the Great Smoky Mountain Park. Go to Dollyworld and Gatlinburg. Then drive over to Asheville North Carolina. Then you can keep driving to Charlotte North Carolina, and I guess leave from there.