We “moved” to UTAH! 🚐🏜️ | Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods, Goosenecks State Park, & more!
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- After 4 months in Texas, we are back in our van full time and have “moved” to Southern Utah for two months! We’re excited to call this state our home base for a while and explore many of its natural wonders.
In this video we share why we chose Southern Utah and we explore the area near Monument Valley!
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Monument Valley: goo.gl/maps/bX63bhW6TztYknHn8
Forrest Gump Hill: goo.gl/maps/jhXE4AbQg84ARqwo8
Valley of the Gods: www.campendium.com/valley-of-...
Goosenecks State Park: goo.gl/maps/Kws5pmaLPeUDWKAw7
Moki Dugway: goo.gl/maps/PcWHWjajzR4Vcijt7
Muley Point East: goo.gl/maps/w6EpwcWworT6fznz7
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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.
We help travelers spend less time (and stress!) planning their trip and more time enjoying it! Our detailed travel guides, CZcams videos, and travel resources share the must-visit local eats, popular and off the beaten path sights, and tons of tips to make planning your next adventure a whole lot easier.
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Safety is our #1 priority and we want to stress that this adventure, and all future adventures, will be done responsibly and with the health of others in mind. Here are the steps we are taking everyday, including in these videos:
😷Masks and face coverings. We wear these anytime we are near others outside and especially indoors. If we don’t have a mask on in a video, it’s 99% because there was no one around.
❌Limiting human interactions. We are isolated in our van the majority of the time and the only interactions we have with others is quickly grabbing takeout or going to the grocery store.
⏰ Exploring early. We have been starting most of our days before sunlight so we can beat the crowds.
🧼 Washing and sanitizing our hands.
6️⃣ Keeping our distance. We are trying to stay at least 6 ft from others, which truthfully isn’t always possible (and then we make sure we cover our face).
I live in Utah, it is an amazing state!
We visited those wonderful places 2 years ago and loved them. We just returned and camped at Valley of the Gods. We had the best place up on a hill with one of the buttes at our back. It is the most amazing place and we saw sunrise in the distance. It was truly a Major Bucket List event! Thanks again for turning us on to it!
Stars at night in the Valley of the Gods was amazing!
Valley of the Gods is SO amazing!
Hello Adventureres, I also love ALL of Utah especially all of the 5 National Parks. I've been to all of the parks several times and can't get enough of this beautiful place. Colorado and Utah...Amazing!
Utah is one of our favs for sure!
if you like Monument Valley and Valley of the Gods you'll enjoy Capitol Reef. Has a good mix of a lot of Southern Utah landscapes. It doesn't get enough love.
Very excited to go there! Contemplating the Cathedral Valley drive, but scared we would regret it.
Capital Reef is incredible!! One of my favorite NP
Dont forget Canyonlands
That looks so much fun!!! Utah is a place that has so much to offer.
We could never get bored here! Already bummed about how much we won’t get to do!
Welcome to Utah! We love it here! Don’t forget the state parks like Goblin Valley with Little Wild Horse Slot Canyon, Kodachrome Basin, and Snow Canyon!
Ooo thanks for the tip on Kodachrome! We will try to squeeze that in if we can find a free day. It looks awesome!
@@AdventuresofAplusK If you do Kodachrome, consider taking a little detour to the Willis Creek Slot Canyon, as well. It is only like an hour out of the way, but definitely worth it!
Sooo excited for this series!! I am glad you are taking it slow and exploring one area in depth!
We are so excited to explore slower too! This will be the longest we have ever been anywhere in the van!
Beautiful ❣️
Monument Valley is one of the most breathtaking areas in all the world!!!
Love that you're showing us all the gorgeous views!!!
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It is gorgeous! Iconic for a reason!
The pho looks AMAZING!!! I am totally going to make that sometime in the next week. Excited to see all your adventures in Utah, it is such a unique state, and my husband and I love watching your videos!
It is such a quick, easy, and delicious meal! Especially if you cheat and buy the broth haha 😉And thank y'all both for watching!
So excited to see you guys in Utah! We can see the vibrancy of traveling to new places, experiencing new things, and adventure on your faces. Can't wait for the next 15 Utah videos!
Eeek! So pumped to share! It’s refreshing to get a change of scenery!
Such an incredible start to the Utah videos! We looooved this one! 😍
Thanks y’all! So excited to share more!
A new A+K video always brightens my day! My husband and I both really enjoy your channel. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!
Thank you (and your husband) SO much for following along!
Love all your content! Keep up the great work, and thank you for all the details that you provide on your adventures. That really makes planning easier with your insights and suggestions!
Thank you so much for watching! And we're so glad you find them helpful! We try really hard to make them as informative as possible (without being mega boring haha)
Utah is such a magical place...and especially Monument Valley and the surrounding area. Looking forward to the next videos. Happy and safe travels to you!!
Thank you so much Carol! It’s such a special state!
Love the stone structures in Utah. Looks so amazing there. Utah is a bucket list location for us.
It's a gorgeous state and a nature lovers dream!
Oh my goodness this was a super fun and amazing vlog!!! The views are so incredible! I’ve always wanted to visit Utah and all the amazing National Parks there! WOW! Thanks for sharing and keep ‘em coming! You guys are so awesome! 😍😍😍
You would love it Brad! So many great photo opps! Can't wait to share more!
It's great seeing you out on the road again and what cool country there in southern Utah! Looking forward for the Utah videos to come, too!
It feels like another planet in some areas...it's crazy!
Lol. Love the driving speed recommendations and then the guy speeds past you all lol! That's such an incredible shot to have!
Hahahaha we couldn’t have timed that more perfectly 😂😂😂
Did the Mighty Five in 2015 for our 10 year wedding anniversary and it was our favorite trip ever. LOVE Zion NP & Arches NP especially! Can't wait to see some Utah footage!
Zion is AMAZING! Sooo pumped to get back there and actually film it this time! We have been to Moab 3 times, but never to the parks there, so we cannot wait to get to Arches!
Wow, you skillfully captured some really spectacular scenery (and perfect lighting)! Really enjoyed your video! Utah is a work of art.
A work of art is a great way to describe Utah! Thank you so much for the kind words!
Anytime I get a notification that A+K puts out a new video, I know it’s going to be great! So excited for y’all and to see what Utah has to offer. I’ve never been there but based on your videos I really wanna go this summer or fall.
You're so awesome Micah, thank you! We are glad that we are getting you excited to visit Utah someday!
We always enjoy your vid's...especially in our great State of Utah !
Congratulations you two! Wishing you the best for your two months of Utah adventures.
Thank you so much Angie! We have a lot of fun adventures to share!
Absolutely beautiful ! What a great choice for setting up a home base for awhile :) I cannot wait to see all that you have planned. 15 videos
It is truly the perfect place to base ourselves for a while! Although, it has snowed once already (didn't stick) and possibly one more time lol! We definitely don't get tired of it, it honestly means the world! There have been days we want to quit CZcams due to the unkindness of people on this platform, but the kind comments really do keep us going. We are so sorry to hear that this time has been extra challenging due to health issues. We cannot imagine the extra sense of stress and worry from that. But we are glad y'all were able to get out and safely explore! Your trip sounds fun and so do your summer plans! ❤️❤️
I was in Utah for a short visit a couple of years ago to go pray for this forest that is dying named Pando. I would really suggest you guys go see it. It is close to Capitol reef. Capitol reef which is gorgeous! If you have not seen it yet you need to go! Pando is like 100 acres and one living organism connected by roots. Been alive for thousands of years. I did not live in a Van when I visited it the 1st time. Next time I visit will be in my Van.
We will have to check it out, thank you for the recommendation!
That was fantastic,love the colours of the rocks. The views are wonderful.Thanks
So glad you enjoyed it Stephen! 🥰
Great video, A+K!! Goosenecks is so incredible and you have to drive the Moki Dugway at least once to appreciate it--kudos to you for driving both ways. Fantastic drone shots and Muley Point was wonderful! Cool that you're spending 2 months in southern Utah--so much to see!
It’s amazing view of Utah.
Thanks for showing us the beauty of this state.
Thank you for watching!
So happy you guys are back to traveling.....can't wait to see your UTAH adventures!!!!!
We are so happy too! Sooo many cool adventures to come!
Great to see y'all on the road adventuring again! Love New Mexico... some awesome things to do there. Beautiful state! But Utah is epic and we can't wait to visit there! the campsite and the pho looked amazing! Gooseneck was cool. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure videos!
New Mexico is awesome! We would've loved to stay longer, but trying to beat the warm weather months in Utah. So excited to share more of the scenery around here!
Yes! Welcome to utah. I’ve lived all over this beautiful state. I love it when others get to enjoy my home state. I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you so much Kaleb!
One of my favorite memories...during through Mon Valley, driving up the Mogee Dugout . Talk about a lunch with a crazy view and then back to Grand Canyon! Utah is stunning...can’t wait for your next videos. Enjoy!!🤗👍🏼🌄
That’s an awesome memory! Not a bad lunch spot at all!!!
Scorpions & Snakes, oh my! Absolutely gorgeous!
Thankfully we didn't see any!
Love you guys adventures. Thank you for sharing and stay safe on the road!
Thank you so much for watching Jana!
Welcome back to Utah!! Can’t wait to see your adventures and see if your favorites are some of mine, too! Safe travels
Thank you so much! So excited to be back! You'll have to let us know if we hit up your favorites. We know we will miss a lot of stuff due to our limited exploration days, but can't wait to see as much as we can!
Yay!! So glad to see you "On the road again" ! Norm and I have seen a couple of the parks also and have wanted to go back again. Have to say, Adam, you rock going on that gravel road! I hate driving on gravel roads! The views were spectacular but I did get chills seeing a couple of your shots where you were just standing on a ledge, way high up!! Thanks for taking me to places I may not see but that were amazing!
The road was good practice for some rough ones we have coming up! A bit nervous! 😬😬
I have to say that was one of my favorite videos y'all have done. I can't wait for more Utah adventures. I have added Gooseneck to my must see list.
Thank you so much Mike, we're so glad you enjoyed it! Very excited to share more. It's a photographer/videographer's dream out here!
Woohoo!!!! So glad y’all are back at it!
Us too! Feels good to be on the road!
You guys are inspiring! I watched your Washington videos since we're heading there this summer. I had to watch this episode - I've driven those same roads you were on years and years ago. They haven't changed!
Washington is the BEST! We hope you have a great time! And one thing we love about these areas is that they feel very untouched compared to so many spots in the US. While people do visit of course, they keep that remote feel,
We are really looking forward to visiting Monument Valley and Forest Gump Hill. First time I heard of Goose Neck was on your vlog. Such beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing!
Have a great time!!
Absolutely love your videos! Top notch quality with a little of everything including great personalities, ideal recommendations, superior sites, …
Thank you! ❤️
Love how you guys have so much fun together! My husband (of 47 years) and I are recent retirees, new to RV ing, and plan trips 1st to South Dakota in April/May, and then taking Hiway 89 from Glacier all the way to Grand Canyon in the Fall. We have been binge watching your very helpful videos. Thank you! And, btw...I agree with Catherine on your assessment of Storm King in ONP!!! Nail biter! 😃
Wow, y'all have some epic adventures in store! That is one of the best road trips in the US! And oh my gosh, that hike is TOUGH and terrifying!
What gorgeous views...such an awesome state and video! That road looked pretty scary but I’m sure was very worth it❣️ I cannot wait to see more of Utah!
It wasn't as bad as we thought! Thankfully not much traffic, so it didn't get too hairy!
Yes, I noticed that there weren’t many on the road (at least in the video) which was definitely good! 😅
They have some spots you can pull aside as well, which we did to let faster folks pass us!
Glad to see you both back out there!!
It feels good to be back!
So glad your van made it up and back down that crazy road!!
Us too!!! It handled it like a champ! We saw a big truck carrying TONS of hay down the road, so we figured if they could do it, so could we!
Utah is so beautiful 😍 You guys made the perfect choice , to stay in Utah!! I enjoyed this video. I am looking forward to seeing more 😊
We have been SO happy with the choice so far! Been such a great spot to be mostly stationary in our van!
I remember those roads and many spots! It was like a revival of my trip there! Thanks a lot!
Yay! So happy we could help you relive your trip Silvio!
Looks like a nice locations to explore and go hiking, very peaceful and relaxing. We done on the video, we enjoyed watching it. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching! It is beautiful here!
Yay excited for ur Utah vlogs 😍 Looks so beautiful
We cannot wait to share how gorgeous it is!
Outstanding camera work. The Moki Dugway is a fun, albeit a little scary, drive. When I did it I was just praying "don't meet any oncoming traffic so I can hug the center" the whole way down. I can't wait to see your video when you get to Bryce Canyon NP.
Hahahah we felt the same way! Thankfully there were a couple pull offs! 😅 So excited to film Bryce! We went in 2018 before our channel and have wanted to go back and film it for a while!
I can’t wait to see your new adventures guys!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thank you so much, we are pumped to share!
Yay for Utah! It’s been a goal of our for a while to rent a van for a couple weeks and do a Utah trip to all the National Parks, so we are SOOO looking forward to all of these videos!
Utah is an AWESOME spot for a van trip! Going to try to showcase as many places to stay as we can in the videos to help out with that portion of adventuring too!
I'm pumped for your Utah series! Of all the states, I've travelled to, Utah is by far my favorite. Our favorite National Parks are also the ones in Utah and we've done 4 of the Mighty 5 (except for Capitol Reef - which is still on our list). I can't wait to see what you guys think of them and look forward to seeing you in Moab. Love your channel, keep up the good work!
Thank you Kelly! We are very pumped to be here! Can't wait to virtually show you Capitol Reef (at least part of it...debating if our van can make the trek to the remote parts!)
Glad to see you guys back on the road! Wife and I are visiting Utah for the first time this fall!
The fall will be a great time to visit! Where all are you heading?
I’m here for Kathryn’s dance moves 💃🏻
Super excited for these videos!!
Hahahaha one day we need to vlog us at a wedding 😂😂
Great footage guys. We love Southern utah. That mountain with snow is navajo mountain, visible for over a hundred miles in different directions
We were so curious what mountain it was! Loved seeing some snow out there!
awesome per usual. glad to see channel growing. 50k soon and then to the MOON
Hahaha getting our space ship ready! 🚀
Thanks so much for your videos. I am using them to help plan a Grand Circle RV tour that my wife and I will be taking this Fall.
Woo! So glad we can help!
That's a "No thanks" on that hairpin road :) Very cool, great shots on the camera and the drone! Enjoy your time in Utah, looking forward to the future blogs!
Thank you so much! That road was pretty wild!
Just discovered your videos! Loving the details especially camping and boondocking options. Planning my 2022 road-trip. Thank you for all your hard work making the videos.
Thank you so much for watching! We try to make the videos as helpful as we can! We also have a website that is much more detailed if you’re looking for more things to do 😃
So pumped for y’all!! We lived in Utah when I was a teenager & vividly recall their National Parks; can’t wait to return some day. Jealous of the two months you will spend there!! Will be so ready for your weekly vlogs!!!! Have a great time!!!!😎
We cannot wait to share and help you relive some memories! We hope to get back to 2 vlogs a week soon!
@@AdventuresofAplusK that would be so awesome!! Most of all take care of yourselves; we can wait if we have to!🤪🤣😊
Hahaha going to try! Going to be a busy 2 months cranking out content, but we can't wait!
@@AdventuresofAplusK 💗
Runnnnn Foewist....Runnnnnnn! I never knew Forrest Gump Hill existed!! So cool. I loved the footage and info on Gooseneck Bend as well! Super good video.
🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️ Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Love it! I'd love to watch a video on how you search/ find your travel spots!
We covered it a bit in this Q&A video at the beginning! czcams.com/video/0pQOes6E_Ho/video.html
I took that pic too. All of Southern Utah is so beautiful. Safe travels
Hahaha nice!!! Thanks Dave!
Southern Utah looks gorgeous we plan on being there in late May! Love the intro and story of the video, keep up the good work. New friends from Florida :)
Thanks y’all! Have a great trip!
Always inspiring me to travel, keep up the great work.
Thank you so much for watching ❤️
Can’t wait to see your videos; we’ve been to S UT 11 times! You’ll have a great time!
Wow 11 times?! Amazing!
This video makes me so excited for my trip out to UT in early June!!
You’re going to have a blast! So much to do here!
Excellent content & the Forest Gump moment....LUVS IT!
So fun to "recreate" a scene from the movie!
So happy y’all got to get out and go somewhere I’m sure it feels nice after being stuck in Texas for awhile! (Were Texans too) Utah was our road trip destination last July, this July my boyfriend and I will be heading to glacier National park .. READY to get back out there! Your videos are so helpful with planning and gives us a little adventure till we can get back out there, so thank you!
Also y’all should try to hike lower calf creek falls in escalante it’s beautiful! (I’d advice early morning or late evening to miss the crowds if y’all do)
Definitely a bit tough at times being stuck in one place when we built our life to be nomadic, but so thankful we had somewhere to go! Glacier is AMAZING and you'll have the best time out there!
Thank you so much for the suggestion! It's high up on our list of places to go...it looks beautiful!
You two are super cute! Found you all when looking for Glacier National Park videos. We are going there in August! Can't wait to follow this latest adventure!
Glacier is amazing! You’ll have the best time! Thank you so much for following along ❤️
Loved this!! I sure hope we luck out with a few stops with hardly any people when we head out this summer 😜😜 and those baby cows...I think I would have spent too long trying to hug them 😂 can’t wait to follow along with your vlogs about Utah!!
I think our “no people” luck will be changing soon with the spring break crowds 😩 And I wanted to kidnap (calf nap??) the baby cow SO BADLY! What you couldn’t hear in the video was me squealing 😂
Epic shots in every scene!
Utah makes our filming lives a lot easier!
Another great video. I really enjoy following your adventures. We are waiting for our RV to arrive in a few months. Your videos and information has given us a starting list of paces to visit. Keep up the great work and enjoy!!
Congrats in advance on the RV! Where do you hope to go first?!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Humm. Y'all seem to pick some very interesting places that we would like to see. We are based in Houston so probably go somewhere close to try everything out, then head out to Utah!! Keep those videos coming. Your adventures are a great resource. Y'all are a God Send!!
Testing things out is a good idea! Thank you so much for watching and using them as a resource. Our biggest goal is to help others go explore!
As always a great video!
Thank you Diana!
Welcome to the area! Hope you love it as much as I do!
We love it!
I'm gonna be road tripping from Houston to all five Utah national parks in mid to late May so these videos are gonna be such a resource for me!! Thank you guys, yall are the best!!!
Ahhh yay! We should have a handful of the NP vlogs out by then, but we will have been to them all by then (videos tend to be delayed from real life), so please feel free to message us if you have any questions and we can share tips before the videos come out!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Will do! And hook em horns 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 !!!
Hook ‘em! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Stunning views! Wow!
It’s absolutely gorgeous here!
Looking fwd to all the Utah scenery 🌅
We cannot wait to share more!
Looking forward to your upcoming videos!
We are excited to share more soon!
We're headed to Utah too, can't wait to get some more ideas from your videos!!
Yay! Y’all are going to have a blast!
Utah has awesome geological wonders. I spent a few days there last year. Goblin valley was spectacular. Kodachrome exceeded my expectations.
We really want to visit Kodachrome next time!
Very nice views. I love seeing the large canyons in person. Looks like the temperatures aren't too bad now. It's about the same in southeastern Utah up at about 6k feet where I am for a couple months.
Very nice! We are loving the temperatures. Cold nights and cool days!
Great video! Thank you for sharing 😁
Thank you for watching Stacy!
OMG I have the same picture w my kids! Been there, it’s gorgeous and well worth the drive! I can’t wait to go back!!
Soooo worth the drive!
You guys are really good at not being annoying, which in my opinion can be a problem with travel vlogs. I know it sounds like a non-compliment compliment but it’s true
We’ll take that compliment! We’re glad we come across as the normal people we are just filming our adventures the best way we know how to. Thanks for watching!
It is definitely a compliment, people are drawn to the genuine and it’s what is great about this medium. You guys understand that and come across and most likely are in real life like all the great travel friends I’ve met myself around the world. Respect. See you out there
We going next week , we fall in love with Utha ! Thanks for all the information, we went a few location and restaurant you mention last time during ours last trip this summer and ready to discover more from that amazing place
We’re glad we could provide value! We hope you have a great trip!
Gooseneck Canyon looks awesome. I have to go now. Thanks...great videos
Thanks for watching!
You guys are awesome! You remind me of my husband and I. But we need to get out to more places!
O wow!! You guys traveled through the Navajo Reservation and my hometown Ganado, Small community. Thats so cool, love your adventures.🤓
We did! We drove through the Navajo reservation for a while!
Excellent video.
Well done, guys.
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Awesome video, I loved traveling around Utah.
There is just sooo much to see and do here, it's crazy!
Great video! you guys are living the dream! Utah is just phenomenal - a perfect match for your camper van adventure!
P.S. Pho in the middle of nowhere with amazing views after a fun day is just the ultimate topper!
It seriously is one of the best states for van life! Lots of solar, free camping, outdoor adventures, etc. We love it! And the pho was pho-nomenal! (another bad pho joke...)
@@AdventuresofAplusK Bring on the pho puns
We recently visited Bryce, Arches, and Canyonland National Parks. Moab is a nice town I like in the middle of nowhere. I've been following your adventures for a while now because your vlogs are interesting to watch. Power on cause I'll keep on watching.
Thanks a bunch for watching!
looks like such an awesome area, definitely always want to go to this part of the country and that dessert.
It feels like another planet!
This vlog is a cinematic masterpiece 😍 I can't wait until we can travel out West! And Forrest Gump is my favorite movie so we have to recreate that scene! 🏃♀️🏃
Thank you so much for the super kind words! 🥰 And yes! You gotta recreate it! It’s a lot of fun!
Hi guys, we just went through there today when I realized that I saw the Forrest Gump shot location in my rear view mirror. Awesome view! Loved the area.
What an awesome rear view mirror image!
Wow you guys came thru my hometown of Window Rock, Arizona!! Awesome… There is a park here as well which you can hike to the Window Rock which is across the Navajo Nation Presidents Office!! Love the videos by the way…
Oooo very cool!
That was some awesome views!
It's like a whole other world out here!