24 Hours at Capitol Reef National Park | Hickman Bridge, Navajo Knobs, Cassidy Arch, PIE, & more!

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  • We only had 24 hours to spend at Capitol Reef National Park (our 35th National Park! Woo! 🎉) and while we originally thought that would be enough, we quickly learned that this park deserves so much more time. But we didn't let our limited time stop us from squeezing in as much as humanly possible into our 24 hours, including multiple hikes, historical sights, delicious treats, and more!
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    ⌚Timestamps
    00:00 Recap
    01:10 Hickman Bridge
    02:48 Rim Overlook
    05:35 Navajo Knobs
    10:25 Cassidy Arch
    13:45 Grand Wash
    15:00 Fruita Historic District
    20:35 Fruita Schoolhouse
    21:34 Scenic Drive
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    Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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  • @AdventuresofAplusK
    @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +6

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  • @CCEkeke
    @CCEkeke Pƙed 3 lety +13

    Capitol Reef is definitely one of the best, under the radar national parks. Thanks for giving it some love and attention.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      We have been so excited to share this park! So glad you love it too!

  • @ahhitskatie9094
    @ahhitskatie9094 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    Reminder to self: have snacks ready before another amazing Adventures of A+K video!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Hahahahah always! Been trying to eat less in our videos, but we have no self control!

  • @timpartain1301
    @timpartain1301 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Utah is such an underrated state. Looks amazing.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      It's a very beautiful state with tons to do, you could never get bored!

  • @NBZW
    @NBZW Pƙed 3 lety +5

    We have another winner folks, fond memories picking apples in the fall there. As I remember there’s a museum with enormous ammonite fossils along that route.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      We would love to pick apples there! That would've been so fun!

    • @NBZW
      @NBZW Pƙed 3 lety

      @@AdventuresofAplusK I you enjoy Jonathan apples, that’s the place to go in the fall, honor system for donations.

  • @Marimbajoz
    @Marimbajoz Pƙed 3 lety +6

    One of our favorite parks, and I agree, so under rated!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Such a gem! We enjoyed it so much more than we thought we would before arriving in Utah!

  • @tm8747
    @tm8747 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    my wife and i watch all your trips in and around Utah, SOOOOO, now were only going to travel the whole state of Utah, instead going to Yellowstone for the first leg of our trip.so were using your video's as a guide for Utah . thank you because as of yesterday on mothers day,the prices for gas is going up about 5 cents a day, making to long haul is not in the books us. were on a budget and cant go over that. thank you again.

  • @mcnater
    @mcnater Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Cannot wait to get out here someday...it definitely seems underrated in terms of the Big 5...probably most likely b/c it's a bit "out of the way". The views just look amazing. And double dipping on pie...classic.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      We had such an incredible time there! We really loved the mix of things to do. We love to hike, but our favorite experiences always include a mix of activities.

  • @julieokel2005
    @julieokel2005 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

    Great video!! We are in our upper 50's and want to hike as much as possible. After watching your video, we may have to stop at Hickman's Bridge, kuddos to the two of you for hiking to the top and sharing your views! Headed there in just a couple weeks!! Sooooo excited!

  • @jymnmeier3527
    @jymnmeier3527 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Can't wait to visit Capitol Reef

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      That hike was SO tough, but we couldn't give up! Definitely gave us more reason to eat two pies 😉

  • @petem6846
    @petem6846 Pƙed rokem +1

    Hi Guys, another great video!! @ 8:31, Adam said, "This place is underrated!" It certainly is but your hikes to different places and the scenery help demonstrate what's available. My wife and I visited a couple decades ago and while we did some hiking, it wasn't strenuous. We still enjoyed the park but didn't see some of the things you saw. We stayed overnight (we "camp" at hotels) two nights so we had a full day+ and came to your same conclusion--the park deserves multiple days.
    Thanks as always for showing the wonderful scenery you see from your fantastic hikes!

  • @SM-tw1jo
    @SM-tw1jo Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for nice video!
    I love capital reef np. It has so many cool trails.
    You guys are incredibly energetic and I love to see your happy faces when you talk about pies.😋😋😋😋

  • @wendyleger5486
    @wendyleger5486 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    You are both pretty cool folks and I enjoy your videos, especially because I am not a hiker. My sister and brother are crazy about it, maybe someday. Very inspirational and thank you for the content. Happy Trails and give that puppy extra scratches from Idaho! Go Kona!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      I used to not like the outdoors at all, but now I am hooked! So maybe you'll love hiking someday too! But if not, we're happy to take you virtual hiking!

  • @jasonkelly7827
    @jasonkelly7827 Pƙed 2 lety

    We just visited Capitol Reef a few days ago. We made stopping at the Gifford house a priority because of this video. The pies were great!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      It’s a must visit! We’re glad you had a great time!

  • @Nick-wq2ph
    @Nick-wq2ph Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Just wanted to let you know that I enjoy your videos and found them helpful for planning my upcoming trip...you guys do a nice job putting these together

  • @stevedietrich8936
    @stevedietrich8936 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    A & K, your comment about Pioneer Register reminded me that you would probably enjoy the Oregon Trail Ruts and Register Cliff at Guernsey, Wyoming. West of there some distance is Independence Rock, and then the South Pass, where the Oregon trail crested the continental divide.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      Awesome, we will have to check it out!

    • @michelecole6432
      @michelecole6432 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I loved Oregon Trail Ruts and Register Cliff. If you like history it's a great place.

  • @hparry424
    @hparry424 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Cassidy Arch and Hickman Bridge, both at sunrise, are unbeatable! Capitol Reef is such a gem of a place. Plus the stargazing....đŸ„°đŸ˜ Our last trip there was during the Perseid shower in 2020 and what a show!!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      Wow, awesome!!! We wanted to star gaze so badly in Utah, but we chose sleep instead 😭

  • @daveweaver-soloadventures5589

    I loved the Hickman Bridge hike and the entire park is such a hidden gem

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      It’s so incredible there! We already can’t wait to go back and explore the other areas!

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 Pƙed 2 lety

    I’ve seen Capitol Reef from the air numerous times. Thanks for showing it to us up close.

  • @MikeGetsLost
    @MikeGetsLost Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I think these pies are the most popular thing amongst vloggers. Can't wait to try!

  • @jasonbarney5587
    @jasonbarney5587 Pƙed 2 lety

    Those pies at Gifford's are so dope. Had them for breakfast all three days we were there. Capitol Reef is a treasure. Three days was not enough.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Capitol Reef is definitely underrated. As well as those pies đŸ€€đŸ€€

  • @annethall
    @annethall Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I am 70 years old and did that hike about 10 days ago. Darn hard but I did it. Also had pie for a treat. What a great place Utah is.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      Way to go! đŸ’ȘđŸŒđŸ™ŒđŸŒ we love that this park has pie to enjoy after your hikes! Best post hike treat!

  • @brookekylie89
    @brookekylie89 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    You did Capitol Reef right! Such an underrated park but has so much to offer! Those Cassidy Arch sunrise shots 15/10! So glad you had fun on those amazing hikes!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      It was sooo worth being exhausted at the end of our time there to see so much of it! We loved it!

  • @ms.m7995
    @ms.m7995 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Awesome! You guys capture such amazing scenery, so well done! Thanks for sharing!

  • @germansnout
    @germansnout Pƙed 3 lety +1

    My experience at Capitol Reef was the most relaxing I've ever had at a National Park. Definitely underrated. And of course the pies don't hurt!

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers

    Wow! Another amazing adventure! Thanks for taking us along! Breathtaking views!

  • @MDJSTVFL
    @MDJSTVFL Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great post, love what you are doing, can’t wait to see more!! You two make a great team, stay safe and keep enjoying life.

  • @donstravelsandrants.
    @donstravelsandrants. Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Brilliant. Truly amazing landscape. Happy hiking.👍 😊

  • @bobyonker3100
    @bobyonker3100 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Love that your best decision ever is pie and a reason to visit the park. Plus sticks for Kona, happy dog. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kaylaandmarkalan
    @kaylaandmarkalan Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Beautiful views, delicious food, amazing hikes...SIGN ME UP!!!

  • @stevemanley3095
    @stevemanley3095 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I'm glad I came across your videos. They are some of the best I seen and cant wait to watch the next one. Thank you

  • @luzejo28
    @luzejo28 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    As always ... thank you guys for your videos. I'm always learning when I watch your videos. đŸ„° Nice shots, too, of the canyons and views! Again, thanks for sharing your adventures and experiences. 💝

  • @sharischmidt4712
    @sharischmidt4712 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    What a great day! Beautiful hikes and pie with icecream!!
    Can't be beat!!🙂🍁

  • @wendysmith2743
    @wendysmith2743 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    What absolutely crystal clear amazing filming! Oh my word those pies looked delicious! I adore anything with cinnamon and apple. Drive safe and take care.

  • @andycoleman2708
    @andycoleman2708 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I love seeing your perspective on these parks in my backyard. You're inspiring me to get back down there!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      We’re so glad to hear that Andy! You have a pretty killer backyard!

  • @sueannheino6168
    @sueannheino6168 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Merin Smith Place/Orchard is my Grandpa & Grandmother's place that you show in your video. Our family loves spending lots of time in Fruita due to the beauty and family history there. My grandmother Cora Oyler went to school in the cute little Fruita school house. Grandma's parents raised her in Fruita, her father Tine Oyler is known for managing the fruit orchards. Grandma was the longest resident of Fruita before she and other families were kicked out when the national park was created. The paved highway was built over where her house once stood. I enjoyed your video, glad you got to enjoy our little slice of heaven called Capitol Reef. 💕🙂💕

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Oh my gosh, this is amazing!!! So happy you saw this video and were able to share your family’s history with us. It makes it even more fascinating to talk to someone who has ties to the area. We are so sorry to hear they had to leave when the park was established though 😭

  • @pamelakern2849
    @pamelakern2849 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This place was amazing. I enjoyed every second of this trip.đŸ€©đŸ€© Thankyou guys !!

  • @OutdoorMS
    @OutdoorMS Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Wow.. This place looks really amazing.. We have to check out.. Love u guys.. Stay safe. Happy travelling

  • @jasper19661
    @jasper19661 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great video of an amazing national
    Park !!

  • @kristenhickman7490
    @kristenhickman7490 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I discovered your channel about six months ago and have watched regularly ever since. Your work is such a wonderful introduction to America's treasures. What a delight to learn that there's a rock formation called Hickman Bridge!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      Oh my gosh, you need to go! đŸ™ŒđŸŒđŸ‘đŸŒ And thank you so much for the kind words! We hope you can make it to your namesake bridge someday!

  • @debbypetty8685
    @debbypetty8685 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    The fruits of your labor was rewarded with fruit... pie that is😊. What a beautiful park and amazing views. Great video!

  • @michellerichardson4200
    @michellerichardson4200 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I love that y’all are visiting some of the other big parks in Utah. These last 2 are on our list but did not know a lot about them!! Thanks for showing us more incredible adventures! Btw, my mouth is still watery from watching y’all eat those pies!! The shadow wave was to cute!!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      We didn’t know much either and it was one of the best surprises! đŸ˜â€ïž

  • @blessed2rvgmail379
    @blessed2rvgmail379 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Pie in a National Park?!?! đŸ€Ż Thank you for letting us know! We are so going to get one (or two 😉) when we visit this fall. â€ïžđŸ„§

  • @courtneykappel370
    @courtneykappel370 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Love the tripod footage of you both on Cassidy Arch. Well done!

  • @allenrich8808
    @allenrich8808 Pƙed 2 lety

    Capital Reef is definitely under-rated. We were there in October, 2019. We did all the the hikes you did except that we didn't go to Navajo Knobs. Our favorite hike was Hickman Bridge & the Rim Overlook. We spent at least an hour eating lunch and enjoying the view at the overlook. Then we went and had that great apple pie at the Gifford house. It's a great park - one of our favorites! Thanks for the great video of the park.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 2 lety

      That overlook has incredible views! And we still cannot believe you can get solid pie in a national park! Makes for a very unique experience. Thanks a bunch for watching!

  • @bridgetjensen1792
    @bridgetjensen1792 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Goblin Valley is one of our favorites! Have fun there!!

  • @joyouslily2982
    @joyouslily2982 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Exquisitely beautiful Utah!!

  • @jrlong3490
    @jrlong3490 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Yes, I have heard that Fruita is a definite stop through the valley. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Safe travels.

  • @MichaelColonnakc2scy
    @MichaelColonnakc2scy Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I just love your videos! Please keep up the good work!

  • @robn.5932
    @robn.5932 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Yes, I was there early April and got a whole Strawberry Rhubarb pie to myself. Hiked Chimney Rock, Grand Wash. Plan on heading back to hike Navajo Knobs in the fall. Have hiked Hickman Bridge and Cassidy Arch before. Defiantly a underrated National Park. Canyonlands Needles District is my favorite. You guys need to hike Peekaboo and Chesler Park in Canyonlands Needles district-best hikes ever!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      We LOVED the Needles! We did a VERY full day of hiking there and can't wait to share soon-ish!

  • @annette3488
    @annette3488 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Loved the video!! I agree Capitol Reef is underrated!! I wished we would have stayed longer!! Oh man the pies!! We missed them cause by the time we got out of the scenic drive and the end of the dirt road and walked a way into to see the petroglyphs it was closed😱 I loved Goblin Valley! Can’t wait to see what y’all thought about it!!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Oh no! That just means you'll have to go back and eat TWO pies now! 😉

  • @angieheinrich5125
    @angieheinrich5125 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Super excited to go here. Hubs & I are taking an anniversary hiking trip & this will be part of it ❀

  • @kevinandnini5826
    @kevinandnini5826 Pƙed 3 lety

    Just discovered your channel and we love it!! Thank you for sharing your amazing hike!!

  • @JH-mt3pp
    @JH-mt3pp Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I loved your hike to Cassidy Arch and the pie speaks my language ! I may have to add Capitol Reef to the bucket list.

  • @jimsnyder6187
    @jimsnyder6187 Pƙed rokem

    Utah is arguably the most beautiful place on the face of the earth!!!!!

  • @MichaelYoungblood1
    @MichaelYoungblood1 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Super enjoyed this video. It was really nice to see Capitol Reef get some love. Crazy that you only scratched the surface too but what you did show was beautiful. I agree that ‘underrated’ is great term for this park. It seems to always be listed last in the Mighty 5 rankings but you showed that it deserves more attention.
    I went here as a young teenager and don’t remember a thing from this park. Maybe some brief fragments of the Fruita Orchard but that is it. Your video has me excited for a return trip whenever that may occur. I am planning to hit up Utah for a limited time next year as part of our vacation. I think it is only going to be Arches and Bryce Canyon, though.
    Navajo Knobs trail was spectacular. Added that to my ever-growing AllTrails list.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      It’s sooo underrated! I think we had the most fun here this time around (minus the needles area of canyonlands) because it was less busy and just such a surprise! And you can’t beat pie at a national park!

    • @MichaelYoungblood1
      @MichaelYoungblood1 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@AdventuresofAplusK pie anywhere is tough to beat. The orchard is a really cool feature as well. I saw in another video that another NPS unit has a working orchard. It is in Stehekin, WA located in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 2 lety

      We really want to go to that area!

  • @KristenandSam
    @KristenandSam Pƙed 3 lety +1

    We are visiting in a couple of days! Thanks for the recommendations!

  • @LivinginOurNow
    @LivinginOurNow Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Oh man those pies looked amazing! That’s a breakfast of champions for sure! Loving these Utah vlogs - thanks for taking us along to some new areas. And for always bringing the sweet dance moves đŸ’ƒđŸ» đŸ€Ł

  • @maryjanowiecki2137
    @maryjanowiecki2137 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Capitol Reef is DEFINITELY underrated! I was in awe when we went there last month.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      The scenery is unreal! And the cool history + orchards just make it even more special!

  • @mawyatt1
    @mawyatt1 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Your videos are like a vacation without having to take PTO Love it!

  • @Ash-xn8lv
    @Ash-xn8lv Pƙed 2 lety

    Thumbs up just for the pie!!!

  • @robertmcdonnold3038
    @robertmcdonnold3038 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I am so glad you're channel found me.
    Thank you
    Bob

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      We’re so glad it found you too! ❀❀

  • @wanderingmarsdens6713
    @wanderingmarsdens6713 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I watch for the food descriptions! 😂 THOSE PIES THO! YUMMM!

  • @jazziered142
    @jazziered142 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I love, love, love! Goblin Valley.

  • @jamiewalters4
    @jamiewalters4 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I cannot believe how gorgeous southern Utah is. We have GOT to get out there soon. the hickman bridge is crazy! Capitol Reef definitely seems underrated. Hiking up up up up ..... to an amazing view! Cassidy Arch is cool! Rappelling down would be awesome! Warm PIES! ICE CREAM! I'm shocked you got some, shocked I say. LOL.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      This park is sooo underrated! We had an amazing time here and it ranks in our top parks in Utah for sure! Hard to beat a park with pie and ice cream 😜

  • @ernestrascati4402
    @ernestrascati4402 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    I’m glad we watched this before we went, the pies are amazing.

  • @debrabalawajder2617
    @debrabalawajder2617 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Watching your video reminded me why I love that park so much; it's at the top of my "love" list along with Needles District of Canyonlands. We had always visited in October and there are not that many tourists so you feel like you have the park to yourself. When we were there 2 years ago, however in April, we drove to Capital Gorge and I hated seeing all the cars in the parking lot but we had already done the gorge hike and were doing the Golden Throne hike which started in that area, too. We did Hickman Arch in the snow quite a few years back during the first week of November. The park was gorgeous with the snow on the red rocks! And I laughed at your comment about the "tree" on Cassidy Arch because, guess what, we did rappel down from there and then continued with the guide through the canyon with additional rappels. My husband asked the guide about the tree being safe to rappel from and he said: "5 and alive"; if it's 5 inches in diameter and alive, it's safe! lol

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      We LOVED the Needles! Cannot wait to share a video from there soon-ish! We will say, Capitol Reef was busier than we thought it would be, especially that Capitol Gorge area...yikes, but thankfully we did get to have a lot of solitude too! Snow would be amazing though! And 5 and alive is hilarious, you're much braver than us!

  • @themccurryjourney
    @themccurryjourney Pƙed 3 lety +1

    How stunning! We are hoping to visit later this year!

  • @shupingyin8082
    @shupingyin8082 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    You two are such a good team good information from your vids. Lots enthusiasm we are planning a trip to Utah in two weeks

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you so much! We try to make these videos as helpful as possible!

  • @matthewculpepper5261
    @matthewculpepper5261 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    CR is clearly one of the most underrated NPs. We were there a few weeks after you guys; we stayed for 10 days and were planning multiple trips back before we even left. If you’re back in Fruita, Golden Throne should be top priority. Sorry you guys didn’t wait out a parking spot for the trailhead! Kudos to your video production; you guys do a good job.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      We will definitely head to that part of the park early next time! Unfortunately our van basically blocked the parking area so we couldn’t stick around (unless we wanted people mad at us lol!). Thanks for the hike tip and the kind words!

  • @LesPaul-po5wd
    @LesPaul-po5wd Pƙed 3 lety +1

    outstanding. just beautiful. great coverage. really enjoy your vids. you guys do it right....and we'll prob copy many of your ideas!....well, I know we will. 5 wks till we embark on a I-90 West US tour! - Oh to Mt for 6 weeks! ...we even just bought a GoPro 8! so excited, we started loading the trailer already as it sits in our driveway! - the neighbors think we're nuts! keep up the great vids! you guys are awesome!
    Scott and Natalie from Ohio.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Wow, that's going to be an amazing trip! You'll be visiting some of our favorite places ever! And being a little nuts is the best way to be 😉

  • @bobbyh76
    @bobbyh76 Pƙed rokem

    I love your videos, guys. I am getting more ideas for my upcoming second visit to Utah National Parks. Keep doing the great job đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      That's awesome! Also, check out our website. We have guides and itineraries for all 5 Utah National Parks. Our guides are much more detailed and informative than our videos can be! adventuresofaplusk.com/category/utah/

    • @bobbyh76
      @bobbyh76 Pƙed rokem

      @@AdventuresofAplusK AWESOME đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»I got it

  • @kylerobinett8148
    @kylerobinett8148 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I have been using your videos to plan our trip west this summer,thank you.

  • @no3ll3.
    @no3ll3. Pƙed rokem

    What a beautiful place, so cool you could walk on the arch. And pie? I mean, c'mon!

  • @zach4668
    @zach4668 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Awesome video! My wife and I loved Capital Reef. We pretty much did all the same hike you guys did and saw the same historical sites. Love your National Park checklist :) Goblin Valley is super cool! Make sure to make a list of wishes, you’ll be able to see a lot of shooting stars with a new moon.lol...

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      So happy you loved Capitol Reef too! And Goblin Valley is so amazing, we can’t wait to share it. Didn’t see any shooting stars there, but we saw something weird in the sky at Canyonlands!

  • @ericlivingston5442
    @ericlivingston5442 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I'm so glad I found your channel. Looking forward to visiting Capitol Reef when I return to Utah next year. Saw you have videos from Red River Gorge and Cumberland Gap, so I'll be watching soon. Those will make great weekend trips for me since I'm from the Indianapolis area. You look like you're having an awesome time, and thanks for all the work you put into these videos.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      We loved the Red River Gorge and Cumberland Gap! Two spots we hadn’t planned to visit and ended up really enjoying. Thanks for the kind words on the videos!

  • @stevedietrich8936
    @stevedietrich8936 Pƙed 3 lety +12

    I think Adam can walk all day if Kathryn promises that he can have ice cream or pie afterwards. You find so many nice hikes to go on that I've never heard of. What sources do you use to find your "adventures"?

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Hahah very true, ice cream and pie rewards are basically a guaranteed way to get us to hike! And we use a mix of resources, but rely heavily on AllTrails + reading other blogs (Earth Trekkers had a great blog on Navajo Knobs that sold us on the hike).

  • @lindarainey5759
    @lindarainey5759 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    We just got back from there and you’re right
 totally underrated! And we had the peach pie! Delicious!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      SO delicious and such a gorgeous park! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @bradgingerich6814
    @bradgingerich6814 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Fun, fun, fun!!! I enjoyed the ride so much guys and the happy music was awesome! Lot's of smiles and laughter coming from me until I started drooling over the pie! Wow, how long will it take me to learn that I need to have something good to eat while watching your vlogs! Awesome as always guys...see you on Thursday!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Hahahaha have food for Thursday! We have some tasty 🌼🌼🌼!

    • @bradgingerich6814
      @bradgingerich6814 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@AdventuresofAplusK I’ll grab some tacos from Local Cantina before I watch!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Woo! Sounds like the perfect plan!

  • @jimmorris7260
    @jimmorris7260 Pƙed 2 lety

    Just started watching your videos and now I’m hooked. Great videos. I love the interesting facts and such. You guys have great content and editing. I’ve lived in Utah my entire life and I’ve never had one of those pies
now I have to!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you so much Jim, that means a lot! Definitely get the pie...it's sooo good! (just go early before they sell out)

  • @chrisbailey5537
    @chrisbailey5537 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thanks to your advice, I bought the Strawberry Rhubarb and Apple Pie!! Oh my!! It was so good!! Toured the area last week!

  • @suzanneaydelotte801
    @suzanneaydelotte801 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I loved this vlog
the endless views. Your shadow waving was amazing and reminded me just how looooong your legs are!!!😂 Those pies looked so amazingly delicious
you could have shipped one back to me!😜 And you know how much I loved seeing my Konie â€ïžđŸ¶!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Hahahah lately our long shadow legs make me laugh! And I guess we will just have to go back to get you a pie 😉😉

  • @jeffmartin3406
    @jeffmartin3406 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Capital Reef is like your own personal park, very few people, lots to explore and pie.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      It was great! A few areas were busy, but we had a lot of solitude too!

  • @jjames05
    @jjames05 Pƙed rokem

    I live just outside of capitol reef. great review of our area. not to mention...PIE!!!

  • @maiaohe
    @maiaohe Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Another great video. Definitely on my list of places to visit.
    BTW I think your van buildout design is the best one in youtube land.â˜ș

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you so much for the kind words about the video and the van! We are still super happy with our van layout!

  • @pherylihy58
    @pherylihy58 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Awesome vid. I'm heading there with the fiancée in Sept. Thanks for the pie scouting!

  • @pedrox96
    @pedrox96 Pƙed rokem

    Capitol Reef is such an unique NP, and Fruita Campground is a place of dreams. I hope I can visit some day and eat some of these delicious pies. This is not to mention the hikes and the views, just WOW! Totally UNDERRATED!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      We totally agree! That was one of the most surprising parks to us! Love it!

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Hello Adventurers😊😊, Capital Reef National Park doesn't get the love that it should, probably because of the remoteness of the area, but this place is absolutely AMAZING!! Those pies looked sooooo GOOD! Great video👍👍👍!

  • @oliverjh1281
    @oliverjh1281 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    As soon as I saw strawberry and rhubarb on the menu I thought that’s the one for me lol excellent video 👏👏👏

  • @humuz27
    @humuz27 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Absolutely loving your Utah series! You motivate me to hop on the elliptical and exercise so I can watch your videos! Also, making a bucket list, hoping to visit Utah again soon. Looking forward to your adventures in Moab. Have you made it to Canyonlands yet??? If not, I highly recommend the White Rim Trail and Upheaval Dome hikes. The end of White Rim Trail has probably the best panoramic view I've ever experienced! We were there last summer and it was so breathtaking! Also ❀ that you guys have 🌼 and 🍩 so much.. you're my kind of people!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      We are so glad you’re enjoying them! And we did make it to Canyonlands and did both of those! So beautiful 😍😍

  • @dennisstewart5660
    @dennisstewart5660 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I enjoy your comments and the views, I am from Utah and have not seen a lot of the things you have filmed

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      We are so happy we can show you some places in your home state!

  • @WhenAdventureKnox
    @WhenAdventureKnox Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Whoa, as if you guys have visited 35 National Parks already!!! This video brought back so many good memories. I think because I was in Capitol Reef much more recently than Bryce, this video got me a little emotional, excited to see it again, sad that I have no idea when I can get back out stateside! I loooved the music selection in this video too, brings back memories of previous videos of yours but couldn't put my fingers on which ones - so happy and upbeat though! đŸ„ł The views from Navajo Knobs were all kinds of amazing. No the wonder why you were so knackered, you guys got up so high! Your experience of Cassidy Arch was very different to ours. The colour on the rocks due to sunrise was all kinds of beautiful. They'd sold out of pies when we made it to the Gifford Homestead. Listening to your description was difficult! đŸ€Šâ€â™€ïžđŸ˜”... then you went and bought a second one! The apple pie looked more like an Apple crumble. Is that something you guys have over in the US? Very jealous that you also got to go into the school house - it was closed when we visited! You guys really did cram tonnes into your visit. Definitely did more than us and we had a day and a half, no the wonder why you were zonked by the end. 25:22 đŸ€Ł not gonna say any more about that! đŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      Your videos gave us so many ideas of things to do, so a BIG thank you! It was fun to walk in your footsteps there (and at Arches and Canyonlands...we have talked about you tons the last few weeks!). So bummed you didn't get pie though, you'll just have to come back 😉 The top definitely reminded us of an apple crumble!
      Oh my gosh I was so embarrassed. There was a guy behind us witnessing the whole thing and somehow Adam did not care (usually people seeing us film makes us both MEGA nervous and awkward) 😂

  • @darlenestout7548
    @darlenestout7548 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Yum I love apple pie. No wonder you guys can eat like you do as much hiking as you do.

  • @bobculhane4746
    @bobculhane4746 Pƙed 2 lety

    Great 👍 job making it to the top, those views were amazing 👏 I was tired đŸ˜« just watching you guys climbing that elevation. Not sure if I can make that one to the top this spring but want to attempt the rim overlook for sure .

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 2 lety

      The rim overlook is definitely worth it and a great choice if you can’t go the entire way!

  • @Carolann_237
    @Carolann_237 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    We loved CRNP too. We only allotted a 24 hour stop also. We hiked both the wash trails and Hickman bridge and of course ate way too much pie and cinnamon rolls.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      That's the only way to do it! We hear those cinnamon rolls are super good, but they were long gone...even when we got there pretty early!

  • @jamessheets7267
    @jamessheets7267 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Impressive sites y'all are visiting

  • @imalobot08
    @imalobot08 Pƙed 3 lety

    Capitol Reef is so underrated! I loved the Chimney Rock trail. That one had the best views in my opinion.

  • @Tawnieandwayne
    @Tawnieandwayne Pƙed 3 lety

    Looks incredible there! It sucks you only had 24 hours to enjoy it. Safe travels!! đŸ€—

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      That darn thing called work always ruining the fun 😂 But super happy we got to visit!

  • @Nerdyworx
    @Nerdyworx Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great video! I'm bringing my wife and kids out west for a 2 week trip and we are making a half-way pitstop in Capitol Reef on Monday 6/14 while on our way from Moab to Bryce. I have a feeling things are going to be quite busy at the National Parks this summer, but hopefully not too busy that we can take advantage of cherry picking!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 3 lety

      The parks are definitely pretty busy, even during our visits in March and April, but if you start early, you should get a bit of solitude! Enjoy cherry picking, that sounds super fun!

  • @stntylr101
    @stntylr101 Pƙed rokem

    I'm thinking about my wife and I taking a vacation next year going from our home near Killeen to the Grand Canyon then Bryce Canyon passing through Capitol Reef. Looks like amazing scenery.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      Do it! Check out our website where we have guides and itineraries for those parks. They are much more detailed and helpful for planning than our videos where we can only talk about and show so much.
      Thanks for watching!