31 DAY ADVENTURE CARAVANS GRAND CIRCLE WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS GUIDED RV TOUR | DAYS 7 THRU 11 -EP240
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- THE 31 DAY ADVENTURE CARAVANS GRAND CIRCLE WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS GUIDED RV TOUR of 9 National Parks, 4 National Monuments and dozens of attractions, events and activities was on our RV Travel Bucket List for years. At first, we thought we would book a personalized route ourselves, but to pack this much sightseeing into only 31 days would have been a daunting task, and required planning a year or more in advance!
Life always seemed to get in the way, and made PLANNING a trip like this seem impossible because of all the "timing" issues. We just couldn't commit to things that far in advance. We finally realized we would NEVER be able to pull off planning a long, 31 day complex trip like this unless we purchased a pre-arranged and engineered Adventure Caravans Professionally Guided RV Tour that had all the trip planning already done for us. This allowed us to book it on a lot less notice, and when the time finally felt "right". All we had to do was sign up & show up! Perfect!
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Changes to Commercial Filming Permits on Park Land:
On January 22, 2021, the US District Court for the District of Columbia issued a decision in Price v. Barr determining the permit and fee requirements applying to commercial filming under 54 USC 100905, 43 CFR Part 5, and 36 CFR Part 5.5 are unconstitutional. In response to the decision, the National Park Service issued interim guidance on February 22, 2021, to manage filming activities. Under the interim guidance, filming activities may require a permit if they would impact park resources or the visitor experience. The National Park Service intends to update regulations addressing filming activities that are consistent with the outcome of Price v. Barr. Once effective, those regulations will replace and supersede the interim guidance.
“Low-impact filming" is defined as outdoor filming activities in areas open to the public, except areas managed as wilderness, involving five people or less and equipment that will be carried at all times, except for small tripods used to hold cameras. Those participating in low-impact filming activities do not need a permit and are not required to contact the park in advance.
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When this series of videos is finally completed, most folks will rightfully have 20 questions about Caravaning to ask! I would suggest you call the Wagon Master's wife Pat Poll at 616-450-7078 or email her at kobelpoll@yahoo.com This will allow you both to talk about the trip you just watched,....... which THEY were also on! You can't possibly get better answers to your questions than this! See you on the road!
All I can say on posts of this trip, is, OMG, AMAZING! 😱
This trip was like information and optically overload EVERY SINGLE DAY!
My husband and I always enjoy your videos. We plan on taking this tour next August because we learned about it from you.
These trips book very early. Only Alaska is more popular. We only got on because we had gotten on a waiting list. Call Pat Poll (Wagon Masters Wife) at 616-450-7078 to just get a heads up on ANY trip availability. She is super nice, ultra organized and easy going! She will be able to answer ANY questions about the trip you viewed in this video because she was there!
OH, MY LORD! I would love to do that horseback trail ride. All i can say is, WOW! That's beautiful!
Sue loved this ride better than ANY she has ever taken.
You guys are adorable! Love the horse/mule ride.
Thanks Maggie!
We are really enjoying your trip! Thanks for the great video. Can't wait for the next one!
Thanks for watching Carol!
what a beautiful opening on this video. Oh yes, the old cars and trailers were nice too. I also have to comment on the horse ride. Who ever named the rock formation "the naked lady", had a much better imagination then I do.
You know Pius, when Sue told me that I had the same reaction!
Thanks Sue for your most-excellent video! 👏🏻
You are so welcome William!
We visited many, many National Parks in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona this summer, and Bryce Canyon, which was our favorite.
We are still overwhelmed with everything we saw. Making these Adventure Caravan episodes is helping us come up with our favorite. The jury is still out.......
The subscribers keep climbing! Y’all are famous. Can’t wait to run into youz guyz some day!
Thanks Randy,.........we are amazed how many folks we do run into!
I am so enjoying this series. The two of you make them entertaining.
Thanks for the encouragement Dick!
The hiking and biking agrees with you Mark. Keep it up!
WE LOVE our bikes. SUE LOVES the hikes.
Thanks for bringing us along! Mark's Inspiration - Priceless! Looking forward to the rest of the trip!
Glad you enjoyed it,..........as you know,........we needed to edit some of that out.
That is a great horseback riding trip. One of my (Mary) favorite activities. Bryce looks awesome. I think Fred is liking the idea of a Caravan adventure. Thank you for making that walk, great job! The top is gorgeous. Love your earrings and necklace, Sue. You both look very nice for date night. Very fun video. Mary💕Fred
Date night was super fun while sharing in with all the new friends we were making.
We actually drove that dirt road in Capital Reef in our Smart car. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
Wow! That must have been fun!
Fantastic video Mark&Sue, absolutely gorgeous country. Keep up the great work,been a subscriber from the start, love watching you guys. Be safe
Thanks 👍 Derric.
Awesome video and tour! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching Leon!
Great video! Love Bryce Canyon! Loved your night out the dinner and show. That looked like fun! Did you go ye ha? The entertainment looked good. I liked at the end you went fir the hike and there’s Mark whistling echoing how funny! Mark is so funny! You to Sue! I love you both. Hope you had fun I had fun watching. Have a great rest of the week and see you soon!
Thanks for the episode recap Sherri! You were really watching close!
Awesome.. Video.. Staysafe and hydrated always Mark and Sue📹😎®️🍷. More videos 😊👌
Thanks Gerry,.........yes,......drink plenty of water!
I'm loving this trip! I hope I can go on it someday when I retire! Thanks for sharing!
If you only have the time, money and energy to do one long trip in your RV career,........do the Western National Parks Grand Circle. By yourself or with a caravan, you will have done the "best bang for your buck sightseeing" in the USA!
We stayed in Kanab last March. The mules have Yoda ears. Check it out! Can’t wait for the rest of the series.
Thanks for always stopping by Jim,......
Great video, Sue, of the Bryce Canyon trail ride. Mark seemed a bit subdued despite reaching his personal Inspiration Point.
I was just glad they had TP in my Personal Inspiration Point Hut!
WOW, definitely moving this adventure up on the bucket list
Glad it is ringing true to you!
Wow beautiful. Your channel is my favorite travel channel. Very good editing and naration! Sorry Mark, Sue does the best travel naration. Why you aren't on Tv is anyones guess. Thanks from Happy Valley Oregon. Cherrs!!
Thanks Dave,........wish we had another 36k viewers like you guys!
Hey Mark and Sue, the video was cooler than a cucumber! Mark ( Foghorn Leghorn) Chandler! Lol
I loved Foghorn Leghorn! (We are PROVING our age.)
Absolutely beautiful scenery! Never been to Utah and thank you for sharing this experience with us.
Thanks for watching Patty,......
The canyon looks beautiful, Marks head is beautiful too…. Haha
Thank GOD for hats!
And another great video! Thanks for showing us the end of the Capitol Gorge road. It was very rough in May 2021 and we couldn’t complete it all the way. Next time though!
Glad you enjoyed it! We have Paul & Pat to thank for dragging us along, otherwise we would have done something less exciting that day.
Another great video. Can't wait to see Day 10. Lol.
Day 10 was a ride that I will remember for a long, long time. It was breathtaking for the driver, and death defying for the passenger.
Very interested in taking this trip. The Chan Man cleans up well.
Thanks Wayne. We will be on another one out east someday soon. We just need to pick one out!
At Bryce (and Ruby’s Inn) early July. Hiked down to Queen’s Garden et al, no problem! Oh yeah, then have to hike out. Oy!!😂 Not bad for 60-something’s.
I would say that was awesome for 60-somethings!
We did this exact route last year and didn’t see as much as you guys. I’m going to look to see if something similar is available for B van owners. Looking forward to next week.
Adventure Caravans only books campgrounds with restrooms and shower facilities available. Class B and truck campers are welcome, along with pull behind travel trailers, 5th wheels, Class C, Super C and Class A motorhomes.
Great video!! Very well done. Really enjoying your travels.
Thanks so much Mike! We are gratified by your support.
Good video 😀 you guys are having to much fun 😆
Yes,..........we do feel guilty! But don't tell everyone about it,......it makes it worse!
great park we also loved it safe travels
Roger!
Day 10, I'm still curious? Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing............
I will be working on that video in a month.
Such a beautiful area and to have all the everything provides for your pleasure it just Great. I loved every sec of this adventure that you and Mark has shared with us ! Kind of makes you ask about price and will you offer a discount code ?
You two are the best thanks Jeff
Glad you enjoyed it Jeff. After planning much simpler travels, we are used to the routine needed. But as the trip gets more complex, the frustration starts to creep in. It is when you plan to travel with ANOTHER RV couple that the chances of being able to always get TWO sites at a CG's, TWO sets of entry passes at National Parks, TWO SETS of dinner show tickets, TWO SETS of Steam Train Tickets, etcetera,..... that you start to see how awesome the concierge travel planning service of an Adventure Caravan Trip is. Everyone needs to decide if this luxury is worth it for you & your travel partner. For me at 70 years old, and Sue at 65 years old, the answer is a resounding YES! The trip was $250/day for two people. If you remove $50 a day for the CG, it was basically $100/day per person for all the planned activities. We are going to do it again!
@@OurJourneyInMyles Thank you for this additional info! It really makes sense!Not sure how far I can test my vertigo, I think I am beyond that of Sue
The next episode will be where we passed each other. We were at Dead Horse Point SP (Arches, Canyonlands and Moab) the week of this episode. My DW did the Bryce horseback ride and loved it. We both loved the bike trail. We also did the trail at Red Canyon up the road from Bryce. Hope you got a pie at Capitol Reef Gifford Homestead. They are awesome. Looking forward to next episode. Thanks...
Yes! We did that trail also, AND had the pies! That stop was a real highlight.
Great video thanks for sharing and Thanks From Wisconsin
Our pleasure Robert!
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
very good vid greetings from Ok
Thanks for the view Allan.
Excellent
Thank you so much 😀 Pam.
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it Pat. We had a lot of help from friends making this video! Sue & I love the grey bus!
looks amazing !!! Great video and good infomation
Thanks for stopping in Brad.
Very cool! Thx!
You bet Rob! We have about 3 more episodes on this bucket list trip.....
It was so great running into you guys last week! This video is awesome! We were just at Ruby's and did an ebike ride into Bryce. Billy made it to the top of Inspiration Point like you did Sue. I chose the spot where Mark and Paul were! I couldn't get acclimated to the elevation! Can't wait to see next weeks video! Hope to see you guys somewhere on the road again in the future!
Awesome! Thank you Cindy!
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Thanks!
I have decided to sell my motorhome, and just watch OJIM videos.......I get informative adventures, a bit of humor, and save on gas/fuel/sore knees! 'git along little doggie'
That seems like a friggin great plan to us!
The Rv park you started the video in is Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post,Albuquerque, I have stayed there many times. You can rent/stay in some of the classic RVs. Did you get some pictures of the balloons?
You can no longer rent the classic RV's. We will have a few ABQ Balloon Fiesta episodes in a month or so. Both Sue & I were able to hitch rides in balloons! We stayed at this park in 2017,...........we like the FHU, pool and hot tub!
@@OurJourneyInMyles To bad they no longer rent the classic RV's, it gave people a chance to experience the RV life in a classic. I like that he has appropriate vintage cars paired with the trailers.
How many outher channels did you run into at Fiesta? How many ballon cards did you collect?
A place you should visit west of you (take the car) is Acoma Pueblo.
In town visit Church Street Cafe. If the weather is good try to get out on the patio.
looks like your havinga gas, reminds me of Road Scholars but in your own rig
This is what retirement for us is all about!
What campground did you stay at near Bryce? We love to ride bikes and would like to stay close to the park so we can ride the bikes in. Thank you!
I hope you understand that we are trying to respect some aspects of Adventure Caravans "secret sauce" in packaging the best places, best price and best side trips for their tours. We can tell you that starting in a great spot like St. George allowed us to get into position 3 days early to see all sorts of things. And the tour "ending city" was AWESOME enough for us to stay an additional 2 days.
We stayed at Ruby’s Inn Campground, a very nice park only about 1/2 mile from the national park entrance.
@@harterbob Thank you!
@@OurJourneyInMyles Yes, totally understand. :)
If you like entertainment and things to do...check out Branson Mo.
We will be on another caravan in Pigeon Forge Tennessee this fall! Gonna check out Dollywood!
What camera equipment are you using?
You will be amazed how cheap you can do all this,…..sort of.
iPhone cameras are WAY more than enough. We use a 13 Pro Max and a 10x Max. Our DSLR camera is too heavy & clunky and doesn't look any better. We RARELY use our GoPro except for biking and outside the rig shots in the Campgrounds when driving out.
You absolutely have to get an external mic & dead cat to get good sound and eliminate most wind noise. Bad sound = Bad MovieYou need a cheap plastic handle “rig” to hold the phone and the microphone easily. Camera digital stabilizer is good enough unless you are going crazy with movement. A Gimbal does not work with a large cell phone case, and I will not take my $1700 phone out of the case. A Gimbal is overkill x 2 plain and simple.
If you have an Apple desktop or laptop, the FREE & INCLUDED iMovie software is great. If you work through learning that program, then graduating and spending the $349 (one time) for Final Cut Pro will be painless. (Apple owns Final Cut Pro)
Voice over is part of the software on your computer as long as it has a mic built in, as well as screen recording. We plug an external mic into the computer. We use a Blue Yeti. You of course need large SD cards and external hard drives to store the movie. We have over 60TB of drives. We also use (1) GoPro8. All the cheap stuff we use is in our Amazon Store Page under “Camera Gear Section” so you can get an idea of the brands and costs involved. You will find the store link underneath the video display window in the description area of any of our videos. Our Amazon store link is also on our website: ourjourneyinmyles.com/ We wouldn’t change a thing on our setup so far. It's as easy as it gets. Every minute on screen is at least 1.5 hours of work. This excludes actual filming time.
@@OurJourneyInMyles This is excellent information, and I will definitely visit your Amazon Store page. Thank you so much!