Mark Darnell
Mark Darnell
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The Most Stunning Viewpoint in Zion National Park
I had chills upon arriving at this most marvelous overlook of a most marvelous national park. Two hundred million years of sand layers turning into rock while located at the equator, then after traveling to this location the incredible powers of water and wind carved the most beautiful sculptures. Only mother nature can produce beauty on a scale like this!!
Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with the natural world. Explore the vast, rugged, and wild landscapes of our public lands through amazing videos of deserts, mountains, skiing, and more. See unique, immersive helicopter-like air tours of our hidden gems. Immerse yourself, then...
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Rocking the Slickrock
Просмотров 48День назад
Ever ridden the slickrock at Moab? Grab your full suspension and hang on! Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with the natural world. Explore the vast, rugged, and wild landscapes of our public lands through amazing videos of deserts, mountains, skiing, and more. See unique, immersive helicopter-like air tours of our hidden gems. Immerse...
The Most Famous Desert Tower
Просмотров 23День назад
There lies an iconic desert tower in Utah's Castle Valley that draws climbers and photographers the world over. Castleton Tower, a 400' high monolith on top of a 1,000' tall cone, carved from sandstone created 200 million years ago, boggles the mind. Even more impressive to me, my son climbed it! Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with ...
Smith Rock and Rollin'
Просмотров 34Месяц назад
Days of thick wildfire smoke suddenly gave way to a perfect day for biking around Smith Rock State Park and taking in the spectacular views. The elixir of fresh air and stunning scenery cures all ills. Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with the natural world. Explore the vast, rugged, and wild landscapes of our public lands through ama...
The Stars of the Pool
Просмотров 7502 месяца назад
At a minus tide on the Oregon Coast, the stars really come out to play! Put on your snorkel and dive in to the beautiful tidepool worlds. Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with the natural world. Explore the vast, rugged, and wild landscapes of our public lands through amazing videos of deserts, mountains, skiing, and more. See unique,...
Dawn Kayak at Sparks
Просмотров 763 месяца назад
As I slipped the kayak into the mirror like water, not even a baby's breath troubled the dark, smooth surface. The 45 degree air was refreshing, and a drastic counterpoint to the predicted high of 105. With no other humans in sight, all my senses were attuned only to nature's elements, as it enveloped me during it's dawn display. Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural ...
Hart Mountain Calls Your Heart
Просмотров 1034 месяца назад
This endearing mountain calls my name yet again. My heart is filled with the memories of this place through the seasons. And the antelope are very curious. But it is a refuge for more than just antelope. Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with the natural world. Explore the vast, rugged, and wild landscapes of our public lands through a...
The Beautiful Behemoths of Orejana Canyon
Просмотров 2284 месяца назад
The beguiling behemoth boulders in this remote, rarely visited Wilderness Study Area in Southeast Oregon cast a spell on those hardy souls that reach it. I had tried and failed in the past to find it, but this time I finally made it to the Land That Time Forgot. Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with the natural world. Explore the vast...
The Dramatic Beauty of Abert Rim Wilderness Study Area
Просмотров 2264 месяца назад
Experience the stunning natural beauty of Abert Rim Wilderness Study Area in the basin and range desert of southeast Oregon, where you can reconnect with nature and recharge your spirit. No more study needed, it clearly deserves permanent protection now! Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with the natural world. Explore the vast, rugged...
Sandstorm at Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area
Просмотров 574 месяца назад
Whipping winds, a towering sandstorm, natural beauty, and remote adventures rewarded me for again trekking to Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study area in SE Oregon. I can't stay away long. The Lost Cabin area was a private parcel which has recently been purchased by the Oregon Desert Land Trust for it's conservation values. Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Di...
Sherar's Boiling Falls
Просмотров 1246 месяцев назад
Sherar's falls are roiling and boiling at high water in the spring. The Deschutes River roars through this channel near Maupin, Oregon and is a sacred fishing spot to the Warm Springs tribes. It's not just the rafting headquarters of the Deschutes, Maupin is also surrounded by natural beauty!! A bit of history: Howard Maupin ran his farm and a ferry across the river in the late 1800's. Sherar's...
North Pole Ridge Bike Hike
Просмотров 556 месяцев назад
The wild country of the John River basin has the power to open your eyes and let your soul breathe. I shared the landscape with a wide variety of large wildlife. Pausing quietly at the top of the ridge to survey the basin, I found answers to my questions. Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with the natural world. Explore the vast, rugge...
Tumalo Moutain Winter
Просмотров 707 месяцев назад
Recharging the soul on Tumalo Mountain Thank you for landing on my channel where you can: Learn Natural Social Distancing. Reconnect with the natural world. Explore the vast, rugged, and wild landscapes of our public lands through amazing videos of deserts, mountains, skiing, and more. See unique, immersive helicopter-like air tours of our hidden gems. Immerse yourself, then go there. Ahhh, sol...
Earth Eye Zion
Просмотров 657 месяцев назад
Enjoy my video series "Earth Eye" ! From the edge of space, fly down to the Earth's surface, dodge towering skyscrapers in famous cities, and skim through mountains and canyons of iconic natural landscapes. Watch the sun set and the Milky Way rise while hovering above the places we love to visit, but have never seen like this. Showcasing natural and manmade wonders, from New York City to Paris,...
Earth Eye Grand Canyon
Просмотров 607 месяцев назад
Earth Eye Grand Canyon
Earth Eye Paris
Просмотров 267 месяцев назад
Earth Eye Paris
Earth Eye Everest
Просмотров 8817 месяцев назад
Earth Eye Everest
Powder Skiing Pine Mountain
Просмотров 437 месяцев назад
Powder Skiing Pine Mountain
Fall Snows on Steens Mountain- Lowlands to the Gorges
Просмотров 533Год назад
Fall Snows on Steens Mountain- Lowlands to the Gorges
Pueblo Mountains: Hike to Bike Adventure
Просмотров 208Год назад
Pueblo Mountains: Hike to Bike Adventure
The Crashing Coast of Cape Perpetua
Просмотров 62Год назад
The Crashing Coast of Cape Perpetua
The Polished Pebbles of the Oregon Coast
Просмотров 227Год назад
The Polished Pebbles of the Oregon Coast
The Magnificent McKenzie: Underwater Tour of a Wild and Scenic River
Просмотров 189Год назад
The Magnificent McKenzie: Underwater Tour of a Wild and Scenic River
Trip Through the Trouts! - FLY DRIVE HIKE tour through Oregon's remote Trout Creek Mountains.
Просмотров 760Год назад
Trip Through the Trouts! - FLY DRIVE HIKE tour through Oregon's remote Trout Creek Mountains.
Succor Creek and McIntyre Ridge Ramble
Просмотров 309Год назад
Succor Creek and McIntyre Ridge Ramble
Exploring the natural beauty of Leslie Gulch
Просмотров 470Год назад
Exploring the natural beauty of Leslie Gulch

Комментарии

  • @annehopkins3393
    @annehopkins3393 Месяц назад

    Video a perfect little nugget of that beauty. MNicely done!! And congrats on getting in there.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 Месяц назад

      @@annehopkins3393 Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate that special place.

  • @sherilynhayes6911
    @sherilynhayes6911 2 месяца назад

    Enjoy ed your videos. Sent them to my son in law from Roseburg Oregon. You 2 have a lot in common. He loves hiking and photography he’s from Colorado. Now living in Oregon.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 2 месяца назад

      @@sherilynhayes6911 Thank you. He might also enjoy markdarnellphotography.com

  • @suzettecalleja3122
    @suzettecalleja3122 2 месяца назад

    Where is that?😊

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 2 месяца назад

      @@suzettecalleja3122 Near Bob Creek wayside

  • @nonewherelistens1906
    @nonewherelistens1906 3 месяца назад

    Impressive presentation. Well done.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 3 месяца назад

      @@nonewherelistens1906 Thank you very much!

  • @NCloyd51
    @NCloyd51 3 месяца назад

    Excellent video I’ll be there in mid September. Thank you, great narrative start to finish.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 3 месяца назад

      @@NCloyd51 Thanks! Hope you have a great experience there!

  • @WeirdOleHippy
    @WeirdOleHippy 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for this remarkable video. I have visited Steens Mountain and the Hart Mountain hot spring campground many times. What memories! It was good to see more of other places I was not able to go: Alvord, Pueblo, Owyhee. Excellent use of Google Earth to give overviews followed by your own excellent photographs. I have my own treasured photographs from those places and I do know how to appreciate good work of that type. Cudos and thanks! At 83 I may not be able to see it again for real.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 3 месяца назад

      @@WeirdOleHippy Your lovely comment truly touched me. Thank you for taking the time to make such meaningful and insightful observations. Yours is the reaction every serious photographer desires. I hope it's not your last time, but if you can't get there, I hope you'll enjoy my many other recent videos on the channel. Thank you!

  • @jimbdavis6601
    @jimbdavis6601 4 месяца назад

    Another inspiring video Mark - One of my all time favorite places for sure.

  • @jimbdavis6601
    @jimbdavis6601 4 месяца назад

    Cool video! Glad to see you're getting out to the far flung corners of the Oregon's wild desert. Did you get a chance to explore the huge boulder-field just to the north of the main canyon? The boulders peeling off the rim above are truly gigantic.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 4 месяца назад

      I saw them from a distance and could tell they were giants, even from far away.

  • @jodybryant1752
    @jodybryant1752 4 месяца назад

    In Utah and Wyoming/flaming gorge reservoir. The antelope herds are phenomenal. I am so amazed at the speed they can run. They are so versatile in the terrain. From pine trees and mountain hilltops to the deserts water edge of the lake. They are everywhere. My good friend Dewey and I spent many summer nights and early mornings, watching them graze at dawn before the heat of the day. Missing the memories. People and beautiful antelope! Thank you for sharing!!!!

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 4 месяца назад

      Yes, they are the second fastest land animal, behind the cougar. I have seen them run 40mph+ over super rocky, broken terrain, smooth as silk. Seems impossible. Thanks for your comments!

  • @barbaradarnell2719
    @barbaradarnell2719 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful, love the music

  • @scottcannon5341
    @scottcannon5341 4 месяца назад

    Also, I feel the same way about Steens Mountain.

  • @scottcannon5341
    @scottcannon5341 4 месяца назад

    I love this area, thanks for sharing. Where did you start and park?

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 4 месяца назад

      On this bike and hike, I started from the hot springs

  • @lanahum
    @lanahum 4 месяца назад

    Enjoyed it.

  • @gregburke8163
    @gregburke8163 4 месяца назад

    👍👍 On my list of places to visit. Heard it's a long nasty road to get there.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 4 месяца назад

      Yep, but it looks like the tough access is keeping it pristine.

  • @sagehiker
    @sagehiker 4 месяца назад

    Anything that brings attention to our orphaned Wilderness Study Areas gets my support. Thank you for respecting the WSA no-go for bikes. Live mixing biking and hiking too.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 4 месяца назад

      Thank you for your comments, I wish it weren't so hard to accomplish something obviously deserved -wilderness status.

  • @MrBillinoregon
    @MrBillinoregon 4 месяца назад

    Thank you Mark. It has probably been 20 years since I spent time up on top of the rim camping, hiking, hunting, just observing the great sweep of silent beauty. It is a truly sacred place known only to a fortunate few. You brought it back to life for this Oregonian, currently misplaced in Texas.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 4 месяца назад

      Wow, I am touched by your comments and happy to bring back fond memories for you.

  • @gregburke8163
    @gregburke8163 4 месяца назад

    👍👍

  • @petergraham8681
    @petergraham8681 5 месяцев назад

    In mid October of 2007 it became already too icy & with some snow even, on the loop road, for a standard passenger vehicle to safely reach the parking lot near the summit. Best time might be early July through September.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for viewing and for your comment. You might be very interested in also watching my video from last October, "Fall Snows on Stevens Mountain".

  • @silentlividity923
    @silentlividity923 5 месяцев назад

    You LOVE Norway (smile). I've never been there. However, my Grandfather was born in Norway & I've had a curious & wonderful affinity 4 this Place my whole life. You make it easier to understand my curiosity & 'my 'liking'. "Thank You" (hug). I live in Northern California; 28 miles from the Oregon Border; on the coast. The first video I watched of your's was of the Oregon Southern-Eastern Terrain. It was interesting to see the major differences between Oregon's coastline's & Oregon's Interior. Vastly different, yet, both unbelievably beautiful. You managed to capture this beauty & capture my attention (wink). There is an amazing Man I watch on RUclips. His RUclips 'handle' is called "The Norwegian Xplorer'er". Yes, he is from Norway. And? And, he looks alot like you (smile). Karl is his name. He hikes the back Country of Norway & takes One to places never seen by many. You may enjoy his videos. Please look at Karl's 'past' videos regarding Norway. Why? Because lately, Karl has been enduring Winter Blizzards & these videos are quite extreme. Karl's 'fair weather' Norway videos are truly amazing, tho. And, much more less intimidating (blink). You have a "GIFT" 4 looking at the World the same way GOD would.....I believe. "THANK YOU" 4 sharing your GIFT (BIG hug). GOD BLESSES ALL.

  • @CWS-h5z
    @CWS-h5z 5 месяцев назад

    Gosh....the Google Earth aerials were so-so - kind of flat and moved too fast. BUT YOUR PHOTOS WERE JUST STUNNING. The lighting and compositions, the clouds, the land forms and plants....just so very beautiful. I really appreciated your section about the first peoples and your admonition to visit; be an active advocate and learn to live lightly with respect on this beautiful earth. Thank you so much

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your insightful comments, and I agree with your take on the virtual flyovers-I had just learned how to do that. Check out my newer 'Earth Eye' series for the next level in virtual flyovers!

  • @JDP66
    @JDP66 5 месяцев назад

    Love this country. Your pictures really do it justice. Thank you.

  • @florencemclaughlin3606
    @florencemclaughlin3606 6 месяцев назад

    You might want to hold your iphone camera horizontally for social media....

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for your observation. Most of the photos I use in my YT videos were shot with my Nikon full format camera, in landscape orientation, and can be printed very large with high resolution.

  • @woodsmn8047
    @woodsmn8047 6 месяцев назад

    did you know that the term Owyhee got it's name from trappers trying to spell Hawaii it seems some native Hawaiians who wanted directions to find local Indian tribes ..they walked off into the wilderness and were never seen again the area was named for them on the maps

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 6 месяцев назад

      Yes. I actually displayed one of my Owyhee photos at the High Desert Museum accompanied by the naming history of the river. It is a very interesting story indeed. Thanks for your comments!

  • @llTorentll
    @llTorentll 6 месяцев назад

    I’ve heard Oregon is the most racist state in the US- is it true

  • @dionclark6581
    @dionclark6581 6 месяцев назад

    No no, no don't go there! The beauty is in its wilderness . Idiot, nature does not need to be invaded by more people.

  • @chateaupig826
    @chateaupig826 7 месяцев назад

    Fresh snow on a calm crisp day . Aaah , nothing beats that ❤

  • @ghgelina
    @ghgelina 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing! I didn't know this is possible. Makes me feel like flying.

  • @mach318
    @mach318 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing work

  • @statik47
    @statik47 7 месяцев назад

    This guy has to be professional videographer. This is one of the best produced videos on RUclips I've ever seen.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 7 месяцев назад

      Wow! Thank you for such a nice compliment. I'm just a passionate amateur nature photographer and videographer, but I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one. Hope you'll explore more of my many exploration videos.

  • @Brind-amour
    @Brind-amour 7 месяцев назад

    Feels like I'm flying! Sweet sounds.

  • @thecapricornsoul5051
    @thecapricornsoul5051 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing work

  • @TrippiePineapplz
    @TrippiePineapplz 7 месяцев назад

    What a cool perspective!

  • @dancooper8551
    @dancooper8551 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful!

  • @daveboise_2222
    @daveboise_2222 8 месяцев назад

    Inexcusable that I haven't been there yet and didn't take my son when he was younger. I didn't realize it was so scenic. Thanks for this.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 8 месяцев назад

      That's nice of you, thanks. You can still go there and enjoy it!

  • @johnnybigpotato2404
    @johnnybigpotato2404 8 месяцев назад

    This is not the "Gems" video I was looking for, It was much much more wonderful! Thank You! PS. Thought some of the music was familiar. Some of my favorite musicians in here! Just Amazing!

  • @coloradotrish7297
    @coloradotrish7297 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing post!! Really great work on this and some fantastic views!! Wow! Best, from Colorado!

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for viewing and your kind comments, glad you liked it!

  • @Chukartramp
    @Chukartramp 9 месяцев назад

    Why put it on the news then?

  • @katz4dancing
    @katz4dancing 11 месяцев назад

    I was there in April 2022- spectacular area!!!

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 11 месяцев назад

      Yes, spouting horns everywhere. Thanks!

  • @katz4dancing
    @katz4dancing 11 месяцев назад

    Wow, your coverage is the best quality I’ve seen for this area. I’m battling bile duct cancer, but one of my first goals is to get a great wide shot of those Kiger Mustangs to put on my living room wall!!

  • @robingilmore1444
    @robingilmore1444 11 месяцев назад

    I love Oregon's high desert. Thank you

  • @robertbrown5052
    @robertbrown5052 Год назад

    Some beautiful footage there Mark! As a teenager (think I was 16-17) I went camping in that area (top of Blitzen) with John Scharff, who was the first manager of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and who the Scharff Waterfowl Festival was named after. That was 1970! Need to get back to the Steens - it’s been over 20 years since I’ve last been up there. Thanks for sharing.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 Год назад

      Cool! So glad the video sparked some nice memories for you. Such a remarkable landscape. Thanks for watching!

  • @SkylinersYeti
    @SkylinersYeti Год назад

    Living in Central Oregon near Tumalo Falls is a great base camp to explore the many places others do to travel. We have done several trips to the Owyhee area and this video shows me how many more trips I need to take. As I skim through your videos. I need to re watch many of them and make a bucket list of off the beaten paths to visit. We explore year around in this region. So much to see and experience. Why camp at Crane prairie when you can go to so many other less crowded areas in Oregon. Keep up the good work

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 Год назад

      Thank you so much for your comments. Your interest in exploring our public lands is exactly why I try to share these hidden gems - as more people experience them, it is more likely we can protect them for future generations. Thanks for watching!

  • @tomspier4732
    @tomspier4732 Год назад

    you need to thank the people you are trashing. If they have and are still ruining this land that you are trying to save. then how can it still so beautiful. It's amazing how people beneath you kept this land so beautiful. thank you would be a good start

  • @ericclark3996
    @ericclark3996 Год назад

    Quite a stunning area. I look forward to getting back there very soon. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

  • @ColumbiaB
    @ColumbiaB Год назад

    My father and I drove up Steens Mountain in mid-August, the day the remnants of the hurricane were blowing through, making for some really dramatic conjunctions of torn clouds, immense cliffs and gorges, and the colossal spaces between them. And now the passage of just a couple months has made for some dazzling transformations of that landscape.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 Год назад

      Cool, wish I had seen those dramatic clouds.

  • @Scarfacekiller
    @Scarfacekiller Год назад

    Awesome video, thank you for bringing this part of Oregon to RUclips for all of us to enjoy! We own land down near Christmas Valley. Everything is beautiful & vast out there. Truly a wild west feeling.

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 Год назад

      Yes, truly unappreciated part of our state, yet full of dramatic landscapes. Thanks for your comments!

  • @joycecaudell6047
    @joycecaudell6047 Год назад

    Stunning! Thanks!

  • @DrLightMDDJ
    @DrLightMDDJ Год назад

    Thanks for sharing!!! Beautiful :) 😍

  • @rickalexander3573
    @rickalexander3573 Год назад

    Nice video!

  • @thomashendron4356
    @thomashendron4356 Год назад

    Thanks for posting beautiful places beyond roads!

    • @markdarnell569
      @markdarnell569 Год назад

      Exactly so! Roads seldom are located in the most beautiful spots, we must walk to them! Thanks for your comment.