CHASING WATERFALLS in UTAH | CALF CREEK FALLS | Grand Staircase Escalante Nat'l Monument | Van Life

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  • In this video I travel to the town of Escalante, Utah where I camp on BLM land and hike the very beautiful and scenic Lower Calf Creek Falls trail. This is a trail I've wanted to hike for some time. The scenery was gorgeous along the entire route to the jaw dropping beautiful 126 ft waterfall.
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Komentáře • 440

  • @HawksVideos27
    @HawksVideos27 Před 3 lety +46

    "Sunday coffee with Catherine" has become my new Sunday tradition. No pressure! lol

  • @leegrass6954
    @leegrass6954 Před 3 lety +26

    The shot of the waterfall is breathtaking!

  • @j.philiplarson2064
    @j.philiplarson2064 Před 3 lety +16

    Ah Cat...you've done it again!! You have a real talent for visual excellence combined with music that soothes the soul...it's just a great way to kickstart my week...God bless...

  • @wimm0926
    @wimm0926 Před 3 lety +14

    My Dad's family grew up in Escalante. When I was little we made the trip to the falls a few times. In my little kid head I thought the waterfall belonged to our family

  • @derrick1964
    @derrick1964 Před 3 lety +7

    I like the way you let the scenery tell most of your story.

  • @Pearlwig
    @Pearlwig Před 3 lety +6

    You sure know how to find some beautiful places. Thanks for taking us along with you

  • @kearnsey64
    @kearnsey64 Před 3 lety +16

    The magnetism of waterfalls to the human psyche is amazing! Superb camera work Catherine. Thank you.

  • @LostandLore
    @LostandLore Před 3 lety

    That's why I love waterfalls. They're majestic in all ways!

  • @michaelnoakes8566
    @michaelnoakes8566 Před 3 lety +2

    Ansel Adams photographic skills made America want the National Park System; your photographic skills make America want to keep it.

  • @glendasmith2435
    @glendasmith2435 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you Catherine. When i feel stressed i just click on your most recent video and relax. Love the music, water trickling. Love the way you move the camera slowly. You have an awesome eye.

  • @mikeswisher7987
    @mikeswisher7987 Před 3 lety +25

    Beautiful video, something definitely sets you apart from other people who post hikes on here. Your videos make you feel like your seeing it through your own eyes. Safe travels.

  • @Benjamin-David
    @Benjamin-David Před 3 lety

    Bright and early is the very best way to hit the trails. Having typically crowded and busy trails nearly all to yourself is the win of all wins.

  • @chrisaiano3651
    @chrisaiano3651 Před 3 lety

    What a lovely waterfall I could sit there all day looking and listening to it

  • @johnsadventures5513
    @johnsadventures5513 Před 3 lety

    The indescribable beauty of that hike to the spectacular waterfall can't be beat nothing can top nature for natural beauty..

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 Před 3 lety +1

    As always, I appreciate your beautiful videos. That waterfall was gorgeous. Thank you. Blessings

  • @777cretbo
    @777cretbo Před 3 lety

    My wife and I seem to have our Sunday morning coffee and watch your vids. Much appreciated 🙏 .... we are so inspired by watching your vids. Thank you. Bob from Minnesota

  • @winkle99
    @winkle99 Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks for getting up early and capturing the morning lighting. You enabled me to re-live in my mind my experience there in the early morning fall of 2018.

  • @warrenwall7095
    @warrenwall7095 Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks for bringing wonderland into my home this morning, the falls were awsome, I love following your videos you're the best thank you

  • @TimIrvin
    @TimIrvin Před 3 lety +3

    I love the Pastels of the Escalante in the morning. You are in the Marrow of the World!
    Please explore until there's nothing left to explore!

  • @craigo2142
    @craigo2142 Před 3 lety

    The photography @ 8:19 is incredible. Thanks for bringing all the beauty into our lives.

  • @blakemiller138
    @blakemiller138 Před 3 lety

    Naps are great. Waterfall were fantastic. No people and no noise. Enjoy

  • @martydixon647
    @martydixon647 Před 3 lety

    the earth and the sky love you back. Thanks Catherine.

  • @danielprout8987
    @danielprout8987 Před 3 lety +3

    Beauty looks back with a smile, well done.

  • @tangenttrails
    @tangenttrails Před 3 lety +9

    An absolutely magical area of Utah.
    We were there in 2019 and miss it dearly.
    Thank you for taking us back again.❤️

  • @ameliabaker4404
    @ameliabaker4404 Před 3 lety

    What can I say... you absolutely captured the true heart and soul of this amazing area.

  • @troydesbiens8605
    @troydesbiens8605 Před 3 lety

    Catherine... what a great life is yours indeed! The wild places call and thus you must go! Keep on going! Never stop!

  • @chillaxer9767
    @chillaxer9767 Před 3 lety

    Best footage of living ever . Live Love N Laugh . .... thanks you are the best inspiration.....

  • @evermar1
    @evermar1 Před 3 lety

    So many scenes would stand on their own as a highlight of many other videos. They are breathtaking. Thank you.

  • @alanjohnson4018
    @alanjohnson4018 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Catherine for sharing beutiful sites that we will never get to see as we are 70's and on the east coast.

  • @docholiday7758
    @docholiday7758 Před 3 lety +1

    Magnificent scenery. Perfect time of the year to visit southern UT, with the spring runoff.

  • @tquist61
    @tquist61 Před 3 lety

    What an amazing hike! It always surprises me that more people haven't learned the "secret" of getting up early to have solitude in otherwise popular places. Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure Catherine!

  • @kensharp5954
    @kensharp5954 Před 3 lety +8

    Seeing our world through your eyes and camera is amazing. We get to see places that most of us will never be able to visit and I thankyou. Be safe.

    • @MadLivin
      @MadLivin Před 3 lety

      I was thinking the same thing lol
      I'm going to make it happen, I wanna hit the road so bad 🤙

  • @wendym1111
    @wendym1111 Před 3 lety

    Always Beautiful at the Grand Staircase!
    at 6:00 ... an Amazing Desert Holly!
    💕 Catherine

  • @clydepace9203
    @clydepace9203 Před 3 lety +1

    I think I remember a place in Utah where the rocks were white and the lakes very clear blue. Maybe it was the salt lakes I don't really know. Love your videos. Always brighten up my day.

  • @corwynhoward269
    @corwynhoward269 Před 3 lety +4

    One of my favorite areas to explore. Just driving thru is jaw dropping at times. Like you, Escalante always calls me back to visit. New revelations each time you return.

  • @donnienewman9141
    @donnienewman9141 Před 3 lety

    Just beautiful!!! The scenery is breath taking and the music blends wonderfully!

  • @marthafitch4030
    @marthafitch4030 Před 11 měsíci

    I love your peaceful videos. Specially, the waterfalls. My husband and I dreamed about going to places like that we moved to Arkansas from California and we were going to start our journey here to visit and other places in UA. But unfortunately, he passed away from Covid in 2021 and I feel strongly to do this journey even though he’s not with us. I would like to do this to honor him. Once again, I love your videos.

  • @solutions2exist556
    @solutions2exist556 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for inviting us along for this video. Outstanding.
    P.S. Way to go ..., entire waterfall to yourself and that deep blue sky at the top of the falls was gorgeous indeed.

  • @Bogieking78
    @Bogieking78 Před 3 lety +1

    Spring has sprung and Catherine is taking us on another adventure. Thanks for sharing as always! Love your vids.

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 Před 3 lety

    GSE NP is a very beautiful place. Thank you for this wonderful video. Another Sunday treat!😎💛💙💛💙💛💙

  • @JonBradhamArtist
    @JonBradhamArtist Před 3 lety

    Beautiful trail - love the video - your music really adds, does not distract. Another place to add to the ‘want to paint’ list - thank you Catherine!

  • @glennisperry8740
    @glennisperry8740 Před 3 lety

    After a rough Sunday, it was so nice to relax with your video thanks for turning my day around for the better

  • @jotape1960
    @jotape1960 Před 3 lety

    What a wanderful place!!! Better with you, Catherine. Thanks a lot to show it to us!!! Blessings and Greetings from Chile!!!

  • @deanmartin9358
    @deanmartin9358 Před 3 lety

    natural colour and stunning backdrops you have captured it perfect

  • @gmcenroe
    @gmcenroe Před 3 lety

    Loving the Utah wilderness that you are sharing as well as the great photography. Thanks!

  • @AggyGoesOutdoors
    @AggyGoesOutdoors Před 3 lety

    I love the juxtaposition of the dry arid landscape and the gushing waterfall. 😍 You captured this beautifully Catherine, as ever.

  • @debbieblock7248
    @debbieblock7248 Před 3 lety

    I always look forward to watching your videos on Sunday afternoon. Lower Calf Creek Falls is on my list of places to visit. You've done an excellent job of capturing the beauty and serenity of the waterfall. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

  • @hardy1416
    @hardy1416 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello Cat 🙂🍀, what a gorgeous hotspot at the waterfall 🙏🤩wow, that’s a definitely ‘must to do’ if we are visiting Utah. 👍 It themes, you had a good week 😃 So take care 🍀 we ‘see’ us next week on sunday 🥰your two people fan group of Berlin 😂🍻

  • @rockytopwrangler2069
    @rockytopwrangler2069 Před 3 lety

    ... I have always enjoyed moving water and waterfalls .. these are an amazing few that just fill the inner spirit ...Thank You so much for sharing your day ....
    ..... Stay Safe and God Bless .....

  • @jules9628
    @jules9628 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely astounding...to see it on video. I know in person it is breathtaking! Thank you for sharing such beauty.

  • @markatraveler3238
    @markatraveler3238 Před 3 lety +1

    All I can say is WOW !!! How beautiful was that water fall along with all the other Scenery and nature. As always stay safe and healthy. Thank you

  • @jeffreyrule8143
    @jeffreyrule8143 Před 3 lety

    One of my favorite areas. Hopefully I will spend some time there in the future. Thanks for having us along.

  • @lovelightshining4444
    @lovelightshining4444 Před 3 lety

    I absolutely adore the great State of Utah!
    Tytytytytytytytyty 🙏
    Blessings eternally dear one.
    Namaste'

  • @t1259sw
    @t1259sw Před 3 lety

    Cat, I know when I watch your video I better not do it on an empty stomach, you make me hungry every time.

  • @johnpinckney4979
    @johnpinckney4979 Před 3 lety +1

    A wonderful Sunday morning wake-up! I can only imagine what those waterfalls must look like frozen in the dead of winter. This was another totally awesome video. I especially liked seeing that deer in her natural element. May Almighty God continue to Bless, Guard, Guide, and Protect you!

    • @CatherineGregoryAdventures
      @CatherineGregoryAdventures  Před 3 lety +2

      She had jumped right across the trail in front of me just before. Startled me! 😂😂 Thank you John.

    • @johnpinckney4979
      @johnpinckney4979 Před 3 lety

      @@CatherineGregoryAdventures Among the "wilderness lessons" that my grandfather taught me from childhood into my late teens was to make noise so as to not surprise creatures with no sense of humor. Like snakes, skunks (Especially Rattlers and Water Moccasins) , etc. Funny thing is, I've yet to see a snake or skunk on what is now my farm. However, in Northern Virginia, I've seen both! Only downside is that you miss seeing the animals "being natural", as he used to put it.

  • @Colchesterlatheman
    @Colchesterlatheman Před 3 lety

    Thanks for taking us along. The waterfalls were 👌awesome!

  • @doubleagle1turtle2
    @doubleagle1turtle2 Před 3 lety

    Hiking early mornings is a must. Best time of day. My dogs luv it then. 🐕🐕🚴‍♂️

  • @johnwilliams640
    @johnwilliams640 Před 3 lety

    Another beautiful video Catherine. Thanks. Stay safe lil lady. 🙏

  • @garretjones9425
    @garretjones9425 Před 3 lety

    You hold a near and dear place in my heart ❤. LOL 😆

  • @rayleo529
    @rayleo529 Před 3 lety +1

    Whenever I go into any wilderness area I always look for waterfall trails. Tks Catharine for sharing your travels. Inspirational is a understatement.

  • @hueandsteve1989
    @hueandsteve1989 Před 3 lety

    The waterfall is so colorful, beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @HuckOutdoors
    @HuckOutdoors Před 3 lety

    Thanks for bringing us along. Everytime we are in the area we always say let's check out the falls on the way back home. It never seems to work out. I definitely need to make the time to get back there.

  • @alexandramedichi4668
    @alexandramedichi4668 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely Beautiful Day out.Thank You for sharing Your adventure today.
    Loved it...

  • @stout_tossme7541
    @stout_tossme7541 Před 3 lety

    I love love love Calf creek falls. It is getting busy as of late.

  • @wenfritsch4647
    @wenfritsch4647 Před 3 lety

    Another great production. The waterfall is spectacular ‼️👍👏

  • @southernboy7437
    @southernboy7437 Před 3 lety

    I felt like I was right there with you on this hike. Thank you for all your work behind the scenes and the beautiful music too .....

  • @cheryl7917
    @cheryl7917 Před 3 lety

    I came across your channel a couple of weeks ago, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I live in Utah and the great outdoors we have hear is near and dear to my heart. I love your respect and obvious love of nature and the places you visit. Your filming and information is such a joy to watch. I admire your adventurous spirit. My van was delivered 3 weeks ago and I'm working on the build, I look forward to many wonderful adventures ahead, you are a great inspiration! Wishing you much Peace and Joy in all of your adventures. Thanks for sharing your journey,

  • @kevinwiss6011
    @kevinwiss6011 Před 3 lety

    ANOTHER good one kat!
    Love the scene and the just the right music to go along with!
    Very relaxing! Thanks for all you do!

  • @paulfroud3920
    @paulfroud3920 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful catches of the light and shadow. Another enjoyable video...

  • @elwoodblues9613
    @elwoodblues9613 Před 3 lety +2

    Yeah. I could live here. *Love* the videography of this landscape. Hugs, keep on trucking, stay free, and a pox on they that impose their fear of dying on you because they're afraid to live ("stay safe" - baaah!).

    • @CatherineGregoryAdventures
      @CatherineGregoryAdventures  Před 3 lety

      Thank you.

    • @docholiday7758
      @docholiday7758 Před 3 lety

      "Stay safe" is pretty generic..like "safe travels". Much better than "mask up!" or "get away from me!" Might as well joke about it because it's impossible to take it seriously. ;)

  • @lennyracine9775
    @lennyracine9775 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for taking us along......enjoyed

  • @OverlandScout81
    @OverlandScout81 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful video. Thanks for the calm vibes this morning.

  • @lynnclauss9682
    @lynnclauss9682 Před 3 lety

    I love all the color around the waterfall

  • @SammLloy481
    @SammLloy481 Před 3 lety

    Breath taking falls. Beautiful video. Thank you. !

  • @kevincarolan2542
    @kevincarolan2542 Před 3 lety

    Waterfall was awesome thanks so much 🙏 love your vlogs 💖 ❤ 💗 stay safe ❤love from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @brookeshaffer4377
    @brookeshaffer4377 Před 3 lety

    The different colors you capture in your videos just blow my mind! Love the moon shot in the beginning. Another outstanding video💕

  • @billburns1043
    @billburns1043 Před 3 lety

    Great job Catherine beautiful shots thank you for taking us there excellent

  • @lindagolden9892
    @lindagolden9892 Před 3 lety

    Spectacular hike, richly colorful and definitely a rewarding waterfall ending. Your videos are ever so awe-inspiring, captivating, wonderful photography and set to such beautifully composed music. 🎶

  • @skletke7543
    @skletke7543 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely gorgeous! I'll bet those falls would be a great dipping place in Summertime. Stay safe!

  • @markjensen663
    @markjensen663 Před 3 lety

    Did that same hike several years back. The highway 12 drive between Escalante & Boulder is stunning. They used to film a lot of car commercials in that section.

  • @MikeandTracker
    @MikeandTracker Před 3 lety

    Beautiful! I can’t wait to get out there again! ‘Looking for some peace and quiet...hope to see the sun again!’ ☀️

  • @donreinholz8121
    @donreinholz8121 Před 3 lety

    Another beautiful day hike to see an amazing majestic waterfall. I can see why you went early. Safe travels.

  • @briancoughlin6732
    @briancoughlin6732 Před 3 lety +1

    Yep getting up that early you really enjoy it out there, great place

  • @ThePlacesWhereWeGo
    @ThePlacesWhereWeGo Před 3 lety

    We just dipped our toe into Grand Staircase Escalante last summer. So much more to see and do there. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @nothingtonooneinparticular8500

    Ahhhh....so beautiful CG! Your cinematography skills are really top notch and pair well with the equipment you have. Excellent visual quality!

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 Před 3 lety

    Hi Catherine!
    What a great adventure. It’s breath taking. Beautiful scenery and you went with good weather except for the wind. Liking forward to seeing your next video. See you soon! Stay safe and travel safe.

  • @alexanderweaver4838
    @alexanderweaver4838 Před 3 lety

    Great hike to an epic waterfall. Now I need to take a nap...zzzz.

  • @shadowphantom2567
    @shadowphantom2567 Před 3 lety

    Your videos never cease to amaze. Beautiful photography!

  • @paraAA82
    @paraAA82 Před 3 lety +1

    Extremely high quality video Cat. Thank you

  • @paulskystoneadventures

    That beautiful waterfall looks tempting to go for a swim in the pool there complete with a sandy beach. 👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟👍👍

  • @MaryannHazel
    @MaryannHazel Před 3 lety

    Awesome that you had the waterfall to yourself...that is epic! Beautiful video as usual!

  • @Rain3Silver
    @Rain3Silver Před 3 lety

    Very stunning place! Love all the cool variations in the rocks. That waterfall is breath taking with the rock colors and how it was flowing down. Great video Cat! Thanks for sharing your adventures. Sounds like you timed it just right! Happy trails!

  • @mileadamovic2024
    @mileadamovic2024 Před 3 lety

    Sunday morning, 40 minutes ago you posted a video, and already 39 of us had to say something to you, to comment ! What a World!
    Happy to see numbers grove on your channel Cat, your travels and videos are inspiration for us to come back, hopefully, one day and visit beautiful land of California, Arizona, Utah...
    All the best, greetings from Toronto, Canada

  • @kenmarapese9085
    @kenmarapese9085 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful scenery, just breath taking and an excellent production. I put that hike on my list.

  • @tammystringer4044
    @tammystringer4044 Před 3 lety

    Love the music choice for those cathedral like canyons and waterfall. Beautiful. Safe travels!

  • @amynelson9362
    @amynelson9362 Před 3 lety

    Simply beautiful! As always, thanks for sharing!!

  • @jwhoward182
    @jwhoward182 Před 3 lety

    So fun to watch you retrace another hike I've done. I was telling the computer screen, "there are petroglyphs just up ahead!" but only my dog was listening. The petros in Escalante are invisible until I stare long enough and then "poof!" there they are, where they have been all along, for a long, long time. I don't know what it is about this hike, but I could tell exactly where you were on map at each point. It's an impressive place and your episode captures it perfectly.

  • @cariouweneel9633
    @cariouweneel9633 Před 3 lety

    Wow. This might be my favorite one yet...

  • @CooksterzLittlefield
    @CooksterzLittlefield Před 3 lety

    Really great waterfall sound and a peaceful tone in your trailwalk there!

  • @tsav6952
    @tsav6952 Před 3 lety

    Wow what a stunning waterfall! Such a beautiful video! Loved it! ❤