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Buckeye Drifters
Registrace 24. 01. 2018
Hello! We're Trige, Lezli and Nala. We are avid hikers and have a goal to see every National Park in the lower 48. In April 2018 we sold our house and started the life as RV full-timers. You're invited to follow our adventures as we journey across the USA. Facebook:Buckeye Drifters Instagram:buckeyedrifters
Grinnell Glacier // Glacier National Park
In this video we take you on one of Glacier NP's best hikes. The 10 mile, 2,000 ft elevation gain hike has incredible views from start to finish. We did this hike in early August so the wildflowers were abundant and the wildlife treated us to sightings of bighorn sheep and a mountain goat. Did we forget to mention that the destination puts you directly in front of one of GNP's remaining glaciers, Grinnell Glacier. Come along with us on this amazing adventure.
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Siyeh Pass // Glacier National Park
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In this video we take you on a 9 mile roundtrip hike to Siyeh Pass. You'll have great views of a breathtaking mountain pass, 2 glaciers and a good chance of seeing wildlife on this hike. We hope you enjoy the video!
Glacier NP // Hidden Lake, Avalanche Lake, Baring Falls, St, Mary & Virginia Falls, Redrock Falls
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In this video we share some hikes we enjoyed with our grandkids. Glacier has over 700 miles of trails so there's an abundance of options for all levels of hikers including children when visiting the park. We hope you enjoy the video.
Blue Lake // North Cascades National Park
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If you're looking for an easier hike at North Cascades National Park, the Blue Lake Trail is a good option. The 4.6 mile out and back trail has around 900 feet of elevation gain most of which is a gentle grade. The trail is primarily in the forest but opens up at the end where you'll enjoy the majestic surrounding peaks and of course Blue Lake. Video shot mid July 2023.
Maybe The Best Day Hike in Washington // North Cascades NP - Maple Pass Loop Trail
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We've visited all of Washington's National Parks, some more than once, and we've hiked many of the best trails in each park. The Maple Pass Loop Trail in North Cascades National Park ranks in the top tier of all we've stepped foot on in the state. The 7 mile loop with 2,200 ft of elevation gain provides spectacular views of the Cascade Mountain Range. We hope you enjoy the beauty of our country...
Sauk Mountain Trail // Washington's Cascade Mountain Range
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Just west of North Cascades National Park sits Sauk Mountain. The peak of the 3.7 mile moderately difficult hike provides splendid views of the Cascade Mountain Range. We had a reasonably clear day and could see the massive Mount Rainer and 2 much closer peaks, Mount Baker and Glacier Peak both exceeding 10,000 ft. in elevation. We highly recommend this hike! Video shot early July 2023
Cutthroat Pass // North Cascades NP
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In this video we take you on a 10 mile roundtrip hike to Cutthroat Pass. This trail is part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a 2,700 mile trail that extends from Mexico to Canada. This hike starts off in lush woods with many stream crossings before it opens up to a beautiful pass with views of the Cascade Mountain Range. Video shot early July 2023
320 ft Comet Falls, Mt. Rainier's Tallest // Mount Rainier National Park
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The 3.5 mile roundtrip hike to Comet Falls packs a punch for a reasonably short hike. The all uphill trek to Comet Falls follows the beautiful Van Trump Creek which has quite a few smaller yet amazing waterfalls along the way. The destination of the hike was the 320 ft tall Comet Falls. It was magnificent!
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument // An Oregon Gem
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In this video we take you to a remote gem in east central Oregon. If fossils are your thing, this place is for you as its known to have one of the best displays of plant and animal fossils anywhere in the world. The monument is divided into 3 units, Sheep Rock, Clarno and Painted Hills. In our video, we'll show you the Painted Hills and Sheep Rock units. Enjoy!
Smith Rock State Park // Misery Ridge to Summit Loop Trail
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Smith Rock State Park, near Bend Oregon, offers scenic views of deep river canyons and some of the states tallest peaks. This park has been called the birthplace of American sport rock climbing and there are thousands of climbing routes if that is your thing. Our thing is hiking, so we tackled the spectacular 6 mile Misery Ridge to Summit Loop trail. Check out our video as we share one of Orego...
Unlike Any Other Place // Goblin Valley State Park
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One of Utah's most popular state parks, Goblin Valley is like no other. Covered with sandstone goblins and formations, it is often compared to Mars. In this video we'll show you drone footage of the 3 valleys and also take you on a hike to Goblins Lair. We hope you enjoy the video.
One of Utah's Best Slots // Little Wildhorse Canyon
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In this video we explore a top notch family friendly slot canyon. We combined the Little Wildhorse and Bell Canyons for an incredible 8 mile hike. If you're planning on visiting Goblin Valley State Park, this hike is just down the road......don't miss it!
Utah's Wild Landscape // Moonscape Overlook, Factory Butte and Long Dong Silver
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In this video we take you on an adventure to find some of the most otherworldly landscapes and rock formations we've ever seen. What a lasting impression this part of the country made on us.
Capitol Reef's Hardest Hike // Capitol Reef National Park
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We've hiked a number of trails at Capitol Reef and this tops the list for difficulty. The 9 mile hike with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain provides the best views of any hike we've completed at the park. In this video we give you a complete look at this amazing hike.
Cohab Canyon and Frying Pan Trails // Capitol Reef National Park
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Capitol Reef is maybe the least popular of Utah’s Mighty 5 but we find it to be on par with the others. In this video we explore 2 trails combining them into one amazing hike.
Cosmic Ashtray // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
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Cosmic Ashtray // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Zebra Slot Canyon // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
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Zebra Slot Canyon // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Our Hardest Hike Ever // The Enchantments, Leavenworth Washington
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Our Hardest Hike Ever // The Enchantments, Leavenworth Washington
Escalante River Trail // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
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Escalante River Trail // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Peekaboo and Spooky Slot Canyons // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
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Peekaboo and Spooky Slot Canyons // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Bighorn Canyon // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
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Bighorn Canyon // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Lower & Upper Calf Creek Falls // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
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Lower & Upper Calf Creek Falls // Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
America’s Most Dangerous National Park Hike? // Angels Landing - Zion National Park
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America’s Most Dangerous National Park Hike? // Angels Landing - Zion National Park
Emerald Pools, Canyon Overlook, Many Pools and Watchman Peak Trails // Zion National Park
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Emerald Pools, Canyon Overlook, Many Pools and Watchman Peak Trails // Zion National Park
Valley of Fire State Park // Nevada’s oldest and largest - Fire Wave, White Domes, Mouses Tanks
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Valley of Fire State Park // Nevada’s oldest and largest - Fire Wave, White Domes, Mouses Tanks
Red Rock Canyon // Calico Tanks, Icebox Canyon and Petroglyph Wall Trails
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Red Rock Canyon // Calico Tanks, Icebox Canyon and Petroglyph Wall Trails
Gold Strike Hot Springs // Las Vegas area hike
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Gold Strike Hot Springs // Las Vegas area hike
Hoover Dam // Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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Hoover Dam // Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Arizona Hot Spring Trail // Las Vegas area hike
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Arizona Hot Spring Trail // Las Vegas area hike
Liberty Bell Arch Trail // Las Vegas area hike
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Liberty Bell Arch Trail // Las Vegas area hike
what month did you go on this hike?
@@benbauder3314 mid July 2023. It was a perfect day for us. A memory of a lifetime 😊.
I can’t even believe that’s open to the public….🤦♀️
We’ve said the same. It’s a hike that definitely requires focus. We’re glad it’s a permit hike now so the number of hikers per day is limited.
Did this hike but started from the east side and went west towards Asgaurd. Such an amazing hike!
@@BlGGESTBROTHER congrats. East to west sounds like the harder direction. R2R and Enchantments are our most memorable hikes. Thanks for watching 👍.
Such a great hike. You have just about everything on that one
This hike and our Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike are the 2 most memorable hikes we've done. The Enchantments was very hard for us which made it so rewarding to finish. The scenery is beyond words. Thanks for the comment and happy trails!
Absolutely love yalls videos ,
So beautiful. That water must have hurt on the legs, uff!!
Yes it was some cold 🥶 water. This trails is one of Glacier’s best. Thanks for watching 😊.
You got up there pretty high even without summiting the peak. Thanks for all the views.
Yeah, submitting Mount Siyeh would have been a challenge. Going to the pass was just perfect 👍.
So enjoyed!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!😊
Spectacular scenery!
It really is!
Great hike. On my bucket list for sure
Yes it is. Hope you experience it someday!
Beautiful
It sure is!
Watching OTHER people do this climb is just the way I like it ! I've skydived and loved it - but this ? No way.
Haha. Skydiving nope, not today! Enjoy your adventures!
Nice scenery! When did you hike this?
We did this hike in early August 2023. Our next handful of vids will be from Glacier. Thanks for reaching out to us. Happy trails!
Have yall ever seen a bear?
We’ve seen a lot of bears over the years. We’ve hiked in 48 national parks in the lower 48 states and we’ve seen more in Glacier NP than any other.
This is my favorite day hike too!
It’s a great one! Thanks for watching and we appreciate the remark. Happy trails!
I'm in pretty decent hiking shape but man that those boulder fields look brutal.
Hello! The boulder field going around the lake aren’t as treacherous as it may look, however………the boulders going up Aasgard were spicy 🥵. Hope you’re able to do it!
@@BuckeyeDrifters Well I've been to Colchuck (mindblowingly gorgeous) but stopped there. We'll see if I can muster up the energy to make it all the way someday but unfortunately I'm getting lazy about hiking as I get older. Thanks for the response!
Great video! Would love to go there.
It’s never too late to go on an adventure. It’s our favorite national park.
Did this on a Fall color day mid week pre-social media, truly one of the most scenic day hikes anywhere. Serious mental cleansing on a hike this gorgeous
Would love to see the fall color on this hike. We typically hike very early in the day so many times we have the trails to ourselves.
Way cool family trip
It was a great time 😊
This is one of my dream hikes!
Totally worthy of a bucket list hike. Day hiking it is tough but so rewarding. Hope you can do it! Thanks for the comment 👍.
Beautiful ❤
We love North Cascades ❤️
Cutthroat Pass is another hike I did many times in days gone by. If you ever get back there again, I highly recommend that you follow the PCT northbound for about a mile toward Granite Pass. There's an easily scrambled up rock knob just above the trail shortly before it reaches the pass, marked as elevation 6990 on the topo map. You will find the views from there are truly mind expanding.
We appreciate the recommendation and we’ll make a note in the event we’re ever on that piece of the trail again 😊.
I did this very popular hike many times back in my hiking days, frequently with my wife. You were wise to start early when the open upslope is in the shade. Later in the day, it can get brutally hot and buggy.
We enjoyed the views of this trail more than we expected. We’re happy to have experienced it 👍.
What a beautiful hike! I am just now reading about the knee replacement, since I am watching your videos from oldest to newest. I hope you are doing well!
It’s an awesome hike to a BIG and beautiful waterfall! My knee is coming along well. We’ll be starting our 2024 adventures very soon. We still have a number of videos to share from 2023. Thanks for your interest 😊.
In the course of 30 years of hiking in the North Cascades, I did this trip numerous times. It's definitely one of the best day hikes around. The counterclockwise direction climbs a gently graded tread that was originally built to be part of the PCT between Rainy Pass and Maple Pass. The route was planned to extend from Maple Pass, down Maple Creek to Bridge Creek, but the idea was abandoned due to heavy brush and rough terrain. For years the trail ended at Maple Pass, with boot tracks extending up to what is now the high point of the loop trail. Years later, the trail was extended to follow the ridge above Rainy Lake, then steeply down through the forest to join the Rainy Lake Trail and complete the circuit. If energy or ability is limited, you can always return from the high point the way you came up, down the gentler grade, rather than taking the steep, hard on the knees way down above Rainy Lake. Either way, the scenery is sublime, especially around the 1st of October when the Fall colors are peaking, with the larch trees glowing gold.
Thank you for the wonderful information. The North Cascades has a special place in our hearts. I wouldn’t be surprised if we return again someday. Best wishes to you!
Wow! That's a hike for lithe people only I figure! I take it that the part of the slot canyon that features the best and most colorfully vibrant stripes is located AFTER that crux passage that you shimmied across...?
Hello. Yes, the zebra striped walls were after the narrow part. It was a good time 😊. Thanks for watching!
Quite the hike! 8mi doesn't sound all that bad, yet given the terrain, it really is an achievement to get it done and come out smiling like you did! Great job (also the footage)!
Appreciate the kind remark. We love Utah! Happy trails to you.
I can never get that far up but go at dusk cuz I live near there often. I see the condors flying with my binoculars. What was the ratio you think of Turkey Vulture to condor u saw flying in that one video clip in beginning of ur video
I assume they were all condors, they sure looked like it. We really lucked out having the closeup encounter like we did later in the video. It made the hike a very memorable experience. Thanks for the comment! Happy trails!
Next time try the Damnation Creek Trail. It leaves a tiny parking area along 101, south of Crescent City, and winds down a thousand feet or more of elevation to the rocky ocean shore. Halfway back up you'll realize how the trail was probably named.
Haha. It looks like a great hike. If we’re ever back in the area we’ll give it a try. Thanks for the recommendation. Happy trails!
What time of year were you there? I was there last June and I had to traverse neck deep water to get back to the "zebra". It was kinda creepy.
Wow, that sounds like quite the adventure you had. We were there in early May of 2023. We lucked out with perfect weather. Thanks for watching and happy trails!
Great video great challenges , looks like fun and I am of proud both of you ! We still can !! : ) planning to do the same but do not know when if September or April. I am 75 and still can : ) . Take care now !!
Wow, 75 and still getting after it. What an inspiration you are to us in our early 60’s. You’ll enjoy the hike! Thanks for the kind remark and happy trails.
Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing. 👍20
Thanks for the kind remark! Happy trails!
This is absolutely stunning! Thank you for giving me inspiration :) What kind of camera do you film on for hikes?
It’s a beautiful lake and the goats were icing on the cake. I’m currently using an iPhone 14 Pro for our videos. The video quality is decent but not as good as an actual camera would be. I just prefer the convenience of a pocket camera (phone) over carrying a regular camera. Thanks for watching and happy trails to you 😊.
I would love to know how you’re filming this. So glad you bought our Contessa and I’m able to see and share your adventures
@@TheContessa43the bus has helped us make some lasting memories. We’re glad we bought it. Virtually all our video is done with an iPhone. I used the iPhone 14 Pro on this video. It’s great to hear from you and it makes us happy to know you’re following our adventures. Take care.
@BuckeyeDrifters the quality is amazing for iphone! I can totally understand not wanting to be weighed down by a camera
I hadn't heard much about Escalante until I watched your videos. I am very much sold on taking a special trip out there to do these hikes! It is amazing to watch how your ability, comfort and enjoyment with this type of rock scrambling has increased with time. You continue to be great motivators for me and my wife!
We were just talking today about how we'd like to return sometime in the future. It's far less crowded than Utah's NP's but just as special. We're happy to know you enjoy our videos and you find inspiration in them. It's kind of you to say so. Happy trails!
Great video! Would you recommend taking an extra pair of sandals or flip-flops for the creek crossings, or was it okay to hike in wet shoes?
We wear Ultra trail runners, basically a tennis shoe with an aggressive tread for trails. They're lightweight and dry quickly. On this hike we crossed the stream a total of 12 times so we decided to just stay in our hiking shoes. If all you have is hiking boots, you might consider just doing this hike in a pair of tennis/running shoes.
Such a beautiful area, hope to make it here one day soon!
Hope you can. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing. Sub & 👍39
Thank you. We’ve hiked nearly all of the NP’s in the lower 48 and North Cascades has some of the best views you can find anywhere. Happy trails!
So beautiful! When we visited in Late June of 2022, there had been heavy May snowfall and the trail was still under up to 9 feet of snow and very difficult to navigate. We spent a total of 5 hours on the "trail," and never made it to the lake. It's crazy now to see how well worn the trail actually is and that part of it even has a boardwalk.
We were there the first and second weeks of July 2023. We completed a few hikes in the park and the snow was not an issue. It’s a beautiful part of our country. Hope you’re able to visit the park again someday and enjoy this trail 😊.
@@BuckeyeDrifters we really want to get back there some day. We had multiple hikes there and at Rainier that we were unable to do because of the snow pack.
I am probably going on this hike when I get out there this summer. Did you have any trouble with your car/vehicle parked for this trail? I've heard about breakins along 20. Love this video, thanks!!
You should do the hike. We had head of break-ins too but this particular parking lot is close enough to the road that you should be okay. You should be fine with the nearby Maple Pass and Cutthroat Pass trailhead parking too. It’s those trailhead parking lots the are tucked away far from the road that are a little more risky to park at. Enjoy your visit!
@@BuckeyeDrifters Thanks for the info, sure appreciate your time.
Good video! When was this filmed?
Thanks for watching! We were at the park the first 2 weeks of July 2023. All the trails we hiked were in great condition and the temps were perfect. Happy trails!
Fantastic! Congrats on achieving that milestone.
It was a bucket list adventure for us. Thanks for coming along on the hike. Best wishes!
ਕੁੱਦਰਤ ਦੇ ਨੰਜਰੇ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਕੁਦਰਤ ਹੈ
I enjoyed watching your video three times. I know where Moonscape Overlook is. I hope to camp there one night. It is an epic location! I know Factory Butte is fairly close to Moonscape Overlook. Can you see Factory Butter from Moonscape Overlook? Where is Long Dong Silver in relation to Moonscape Overlook and Factory Butte? Is it within sight of either one? I'm planning a trip to Hanksville and other Utah locations in the August heat.
You can clearly see Factory Butte from Moonscape Overlook. Long Dong Silver is not far away. You’ll need to get back on Hwy 24 and head towards Hanksville. I’ll copy some information on finding Long Dong Silver. Take care and enjoy this awesome area. “Long Dong Silver is located off Utah Highway 24 about 7 miles west of Hanksville. Use these coordinates to find the starting point: 38.369457, -110.840582. As you reach this point, be on the lookout for a good place to pull off on the north side of the road.”
Amazing! What time of the year were you up there? I have been trying to see the condors but have had bad timing so far
We were there the last part of April. It was a great day! Our best condor experience by far was at Pinnacles National Park in California! We were lucky.
thanks for this video, I really wanted to see the difference between (in scenery) both hikes before heading out there. they both look equally amazing in their own ways. :)
Both hikes are worth the effort. The Grand Staircase is one of our favorite places in Utah. Hope you enjoy the trip there.
Great video! Love the colors :)
Thank you. We were surprised by the variety of colors at the end of the hike. Happy trails!
Thank you for sharing your adventures! I loved the history you included with your story. 😊
Thank you for the kind remark. We found the park to be quite interesting. Best wishes 😊.
Thank you for sharing this video! My mind says I can do it, but my heart was literally racing as I watched… especially on the narrow parts of the trail. Bucket list indeed!
If your mind says you can do it, you can. While thrilling for sure, it wasn’t quite as scary as we thought it would be. Just take your time and you’ll be fine. Best wishes and thanks for the comment 😊.
Loser
Who needs mars when you got long dong silver and the surrounding country
Agree. We love that part of our country.