We Slept in the Grand Canyon Caverns
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- At the beginning of March, we visited the Grand Canyon Caverns near Peach Springs, AZ on Historic Route 66 and spent the night 220 feet underground in the Cavern Suite. The Cavern Suite is said to be the deepest, darkest, largest, and quietest hotel room in the world. Join us as we tour the caverns and sleep in one of the most unique hotel rooms in the world.
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I lived and worked here 1992, 93 and 94. All that wood railings and bedroom did not exist then. I worked above ground on the maintenance crew. Occasionally I would go into the caverns to fix something. I did work on the foundation for the sloth. Maybe you could have included views of the campsite and the old motel rooms and the area behind the motel. In its hay day, before Interstate 80 bypassed the section of Route 66 between Seligman and Kingman, Grand Canyon Caverns was a very busy tourist attraction. The rumor going around when I worked there was the scratch Mark's made by the sloth were actually made by a garden rake. Doesn't mean it's true. The original walk down entrance is behind the restaurant in the old employee housing area. The stairs and suspension bridge you showed lead up to that area. Filled in and covered last I knew. On the east end of the employee housing, on the east side of the perimeter fence, I built a firepit and a few of us would spend many a night sitting by the fire. The view was 360 degrees from up there. Last I saw it had fallen into a kind of disrepair with leftovers from users of it not carrying out there party supplies. I have a picture of me standing by the fire taken 12/25/92 which I would share, but, photos can't be placed here. Lotta history, that old section of Route 66. Hope you got to get out and explore more areas of it. Thanx for the updated view. I miss those times...
I meant Interstate 40 oops
I've been on the tour a few times; I used to ride motorcycles by there to get off I40 and finally decided to stop. On my early visit, they had a full working restaurant, gift shop, the other bar area and a store, but no underground lodging. Also, horseback riding. I think there is still a motorcycle camping / rally there every year. Whenever I'd bring someone, I'd try to get them to do the actual tour without me, but they wouldn't do it alone...
Ya, Ray Smith, that had to be early 70's or earlier, before the Interstate bypassed them. I heard from some ex employees about the good ol busy days. I first went there in 1992 to apply for a job. There used to be all these huge wooden billboards along Route 66 with everything they had to offer. Also used to be a cafe adjoined to the motel office and the swimming pool was in use. I dont know which owner they're on now but it seems they're spending a lot of money to hopefully draw people in. The Route 66 Rivival helped some, but people are in such a hurry to get where they're going that they do miss out, and, miss out on some fascinating history. I knew more of that area then and stopped and explored a lot. And whenever I go back that way I get on old 66 at crookton red exit and cruise 66 nice in slow to get to Kingman without all them oblivious drivers out there on I 40. Those were the days, and, these days will be some young ones later on in life. Coulda woulda shoulda...
@@johnborne5175 I'm not quite that old. I think the 'full' business come and go. The actual Cavern went from a full restaurant to a buffet on certain nights to no food? I'd get off I40 at Seligman and take it to Kingman to escape the big rigs. The last coupe of times, we did the Cavern tour and then did keepers-of-the-wild. I'd also go over to the store to support them, but I never saw their cafe / bar actually open? Probably early 2000's on.
I never saw the cafe open, neither. Think I was in there once, maybe. Used for storage for supplies n goods.
Used to be a tour guide there. Helped build the room.
That's awesome. Thank you, it's such a great place.
@HonkeyKong74 - are there any stories of missing people down there? Has anyone vanished into thin air? Tell us everything paranormal you experienced there. Orbs? Rods/Skyfish? Men In Black? Black Helicopters? Strange sounds? Rocks being thrown? Rock stacks made when no one you knew of was down there????
@@sovereigncosmicwildman As far as I know, nobody has vanished down there. No rods, because no flying insects. I have seen shimmers, and distortions while doing tours. The real weird stuff happens in the building on the surface. Objects will move. You hear weird noises. Doors open, and close on their own. The REALLY weird stuff happens in the back country behind the Caverns. People have just vanished into thin air. Cryptids, ufo's. all kinds of paranormal stuff.
@@killbot1974 I get it. That's what I needed to know. Thank you!!!
Just went there today, got a little freaked on the wooden stairs!!
Proud of you and your family for staying the night in the cavern. I absolutely could NOT do that. My fear of tight spaces and the dark wouldnt cut it, so thanks for sharing your experience!!! You guys are great!!!
Thanks for taking us along for your visit to the Grand Canyon Caverns. It was a "cool" experience!
Love your videos! So cool you’re making memories your son will have for a lifetime!
My wife and I visited the cave a few years back but we didn’t spend the night.
Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you. He is probably the only kid in his class who knows what Route 66 is lol.
@@SidetrackAdventures Noooo.... :(
The elevator was enough to scare me off!
Glad you didn't get trapped like the folks that just got rescued!
Me too!
Love your son’s honesty. Keeping’ it real!😂
Yes. I wanna sleep in a place where there is lack of emergency exits. Sign me up.
oh, not fully explored? so, it means a dino may sneak by into my bed at night?! :D lol scary as hell and exiting at the same time!
I really enjoy your videos. You have a soothing voice when narrating and it’s nice to watch after a long day of work. You have a beautiful wife and adoring son so show more of em in the vids ❤️
Your videos are a true pleasure to watch. A true balance between Eye Candy, Facts, Untold Truths and just neat stuff. Cheers
Much appreciated!
Came back for another look. Still going with "no thanks, I'd not want to stay down there. Love the concert, though. That was the best part!
I've been watching you for awhile and just came across this one. You deserve some sort of award . Had me laughing.
Man! How do you get out in an emergency? What if power goes out on elevator?
There is a ladder that goes up the elevator shaft, but I can't imagine climbing it.
Cavern Trivia, our family moved to Kingman in 1955. One of our weekend trips was to the Cavern circa 1959. All we had was carbide lanterns. We did not descend down a rope, as it was a family adventure and must have been about 8 years old. We crawled through a narrow opening at a steep decline. But did cross that rope bridge. Later in life again as a teenager, went when it was Dinosaur Caverns, and enjoyed a Dinoburger....
I went to those caverns on a field trip when I was in grade school in Kingman back in 1966. We had a great time.
There's your thumbs-up 👍. This was a fun video experience!!
My wife and I went there about 7-8 years ago. We sort of stumbled upon it as we were heading somewhere else. I'm glad we had the time to take the tour. The cavern is huge. Videos and pictures don't do it justice. I half jokingly asked my wife if she wanted to spend the night (the guide had "nonchalantly" mentioned that it wasn't booked). The look was all I needed to see before she even said the words. She had enough cave for one day. Frankly, I did too. I don't have a problem with being in a cave but, for some reason, the idea of spending the night was a little discomforting.
Looks like fun! Reminds me of when I got to visit the Mercer Caverns with my parents. It was really fun. It was scary when the tour guide turned the lights off couldn't see my hand in front of my face. Lol.
I have worked out of town a lot and I once had a roofing foreman that I shared a double room with, on most jobs since neither had us snore. As soon as we would got to the room the AC went full blast then we'd shower and go to dinner then find a bar. We'd get back to the room about 10pm, when you first walked in you could see your last breath from the humid outdoors. He would throw the comforter and blanket on the floor and sleep in his underwear with just the top sheet. The first time I froze my butt off, and even shut the AC off but he woke up and turned it back on. The second time I said either I get the comforter and blanket that he isn't using or I'll short out the AC. From them on I'd sleep with two blankets and two comforters. I bet those rooms were colder than that cave.
Its been 20 and 40 years since i've visited there; about time for another visit.
I definitely be jamming that Alabama Greatest Hits record and watching Spaceballs on DVD. It was already the coolest hotel room ever, but now it’s turned up to 11! 🤣
Loving your vids , would love to see some longer ones !!! Keep up the Great work !!Thanks !!
Thank you.
Very well done !!
Thanks for sharing this. I have been there a few times, but have never taken the time to go down into the cavern, now I definitely will, but I doubt I can get my wife down there, let alone spend the night. Maybe I can talk the kids into it when they come home to visit on leave from the military. Your videos are always well thought out and have a nice tempo when you provide the info. Keep up the great work.
I have never seen Darkness like I did a mile down inside a mountain on a hydroelectric tunnel I was working on! That looks a little similar. Although at almost 70 years old, I would still need a little night light to keep my bearings! You'll have to tell us how much that was someday.
What a cool experience. I wish I lived closer there. Long way for me to go for one night stay. I’d have to combine that with some other activity or adventure in that area.👍😀
great job thanks
My wife and I went there when we were still dating. Oh man it was such a great experience. We didn’t stay in the cavern, but did explore the teepees above ground. I love the old fallout shelter.
So cool I want to go here. I’ve never heard of this place thanks for the share
I’m sad to say I didn’t know that place existed. Pretty awesome, not sure that I’d turn the lights out.
Loved the concert. Fantastic trumpet playing.
It's a terrible place to stay. They constantly change their policy to benefit themselves. Not to mention theyre known to double charge people, and not communicate
Pretty cool stuff thanks for sharing
The reason that I'm watching this right now is because the Grand canyon caves lodging elevator was broken 200 ft below the surface stranding several guests ...
I saw that! I wouldn't want to be stuck down there, but if I was to get stuck in a cave this is probably the best one.
@@SidetrackAdventures out of curiosity I posted on another one of your vlogs about Cara Way in Poway ... I had not seen if you had done a review on this .... It's local and you could probably knock it out in a day ... It would probably take you longer to do the homework on the site than it would to do the actual video. The reason that this site is so significant for me is because the events that happened there were during my high school years. I have done a little research on the area and I would be happy to share it.
samee
Me too! Lol
@@TeddsPicksI knew Cara Knott in junior high school. I still remember her face all these years later. She was a very nice young lady. A terrible tragedy.
We all went there a couple of years ago, and it was a great trip!
Watched after news that the old elevator failed stranding people. I'm with the kid - no thanks!
It's not something I would ever do, but I enjoyed your tour. Especially that you give great info and don't yammer on and on! Felt sad about the critter that got trapped, but that's just me. Honestly, I would have the creeps staying something underground, but it was fun to see!
So cool (pun intended)!! I definitely want to do this. Thanks for the great video, San Diego Steve! The concert was the best part. 😂
Thats stunning. Also made for short people lol
Very interesting. I've never camped without sky above. Thanks.
Anyone see when Ozzy Osborne and his son Jack stayed in there? The show was called Ozzy’s world detour.
Beautiful Colors In The Caverns ❤Them 😊
I’m not even there and I feel claustrophobic.😬
Love seeing this awesome video ! In 1962 was there still just a rope drop into the shaft, or already had the elevator. How were church pews dropped in ? Was there another bigger entrance ?
Omg I have a pic of me in front of a dinosaur in 1968 when we walked through the caverns.
Super freakin' cool!
In combination with all of the ancient Egyptian artifacts discovered in the Grand Canyon… can’t wait to see it.
Went by here many times and wanted to stop but Dad was in too big a hurry to visit his folks in Iowa and Las Vegas on the way back.
I've been in Carlsbad Cavern and a few other large caves. But I felt somewhat claustrophobic watching this.
Reptilian built tunnels and caverns, non human constructions
Sounds like an 800$ panic attack 😂
Looks like a wild experience. May have to think about doing it
that theatre is really cool ! the cave reminds me of Lava River cave here in Oregon
Remember going Thayer as a kid Great video
Thank you for watching.
Ghost adventures did a show there, watch out for small rocks thrown at you!
I remembered watching a Ghost Adventure episode when they investigated the ghost cavern .
10:32 - left side of the screen, look at all those spirit orbs. This place is infested with cloaked underground interdimensional monsters.
@@elizabethpope6360 NOPE. You need to learn to investigate thoroughly to have accurate knowledge.
Imagine someone snoring that echo must be crazy 😂
Went there in 06, best tourist trap I have been too.
I just googled this place 4/26/24. It's $1000.00 night for 2 people and $100 for each additional person. Dollars are U.S.
I see they included THE DESCENT on DVD. Man, that's messed up!
Oh hell no hahaha 🤣
That’s awesome
Fantastic, I may have to agree with your son on this one. I think I have seen too many movies of people trapped in caves being chased by unknown creatures, to feel comfortable enought to get a good nights sleep.
A few months ago a family actually did get trapped down there too.
@@SidetrackAdventures YIKES!
Road trip when I was maybe 12 years old. It was still Dinosaur Caverns when we toured. No hotel room. I've always wanted to go back.
That's cool. Gonna go stay there
This was really something never know about this Thankyou my bucket list now 👍
WOW this one was sooo interesting
What an experience.
Was just there the 11th ! Was awesome seeing the set up of the sleeping area
I hope the 5 people down there haven't used up their 10 flushes...
I love that kinda darkness. Easy to sleep
We were there in 2017 and loved it.
Nice!! But imma be content with watching you enjoy that room. I’ll stay up to. lol
Wow! Very cool!
I’d stay but think I’d need a night light, lol
This looks so much fun..I would love to bring my equipment to go ghost hunting 😂
Is that great full dead music?
Love your videos. I don’t think I would put my lips on any instruments especially with Covid.
Don't be scurd!
Enough with the covid B.S already
@@Foxtucky he's allowed to express his opinion.
@@lenamartinez7999 And so a.m I even if you don't agree
All that way to a super unique place and didn’t even try the pie?!?!
i was very skeptical, due to my phobias.... until I saw the books, tv, dvds... god my! Cuddle on that couch and read, watch and ... and musical instruments are there to play some music as well! OMG! it this is not gonna bankrupt my husband, I am totally doing this... and yes, if I'm lucky to book a room! Thanks for posting it. Can I take my 2.5 yo there?! NO?! Oh, Then my hubby and her are staying in VEGAS! :D
Haha old memories, I worked there in the 1980,s. Explored the heck out of those caverns as a tour guide, when not working. Devils Den etc. Other caverns in the area as well....good times....
@Scott Mascher - Are there any stories of missing people down there? Has anyone vanished into thin air? Tell us everything paranormal you experienced there. Orbs? Strange Lights? Rods/Skyfish? Men In Black? Black Helicopters? Strange sounds? Rocks being thrown? Dark shadow sightings? Did you experience missing time? Were rock stacks/cairns made when no one you knew of was down there?????
We visited on Spring Break 2024, sadly the elevator down was broken. Maybe next time...
we went to look at them a week ago and they said they were closed. They are in the middle of nowhere right above and near Flagstaff. It looked like they have been closed for a while. Check to see when it will open if they will open.
I’ve been there it was a nice tour.
I'm curious as to your quality of sleep in there? I would think that one would sleep better than usual due to it being so cold and dark, but perhaps not?
10:59 I feel bad for the bobcat and giant sloth. I'm such a mush for animals.
There are five (5) people stuck down there right now! 😮
Love the sight seeing and the well proportioned mild music. However I would not put my mouth on any mouth piece of those instruments who knows how many people you don't know have put their mouth on them 😝.
There are psychotic aliens and reptilians down there, and they could have put their lips on those instruments. Those cave entrances lead to hell.
12:57 - I'm going to go out on a limb and say your wife doesn't know how to play the sax. Could also be a dry or damaged reed, but any woodwind player (And almost anyone else who's taken band for more than a year) knows you need to soak (usually by sucking on) the reed before playing. However, I don't think she's the first non-musician to use the privacy of the caves to learn that playing an instrument takes years. ;)
She 100% does not know how to play the sax!
@@SidetrackAdventures Never too late to learn. However, my axe wasn't sax. It is the trumpet. (But, there's a reason I switched from Music Ed Instrumental to Secondary Ed Physics when I was at ASU... So no lessons from me. ;)
I’m not sleeping down there with The Rake on the prowl
Imagine ripping a loud one in there. The echo.
Anyone else on this video because of the stranded people on the news?
At 5 15 the boy looks like the old man a chip off the old block if ever there was !
Very interesting! It is pretty dark .... :)
Thats awesome! Thanks!
If underground mines can have Wi-Fi they could too.
See, that’s the deal breaker for me. I need internet. I have a hard time sleeping.
What if you left something in your car? How far of a walk is that?
I remember when it was called the Dinosaur Caverns😊
Just booked it!
Is that grateful dead elevator music?
The cave is a beautiful setting to spend the night, but the room layout and furniture is so horribly dated and needs a refresh. At $1000 per night, you'd think they'd be able to afford some renovations.
Been there, never done that.
Went down in 64... that was enough