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  • Amazing Kodachrome Basin State Park in Southern Utah. Join us as we spend a half-day hiking 6 miles on the most popular trails in the park. Some of the finest drone footage we took on this trip. Visited: October 21, 2021.
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Комментарии • 173

  • @lnazworth
    @lnazworth 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful place, great video!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Much appreciated! Have a great week!

  • @jymnmeier3527
    @jymnmeier3527 2 года назад +11

    Just incredible ! Obviously all of us watching are fans of the National Parks but many of the State Parks across the uS are just as incredible. I was blessed to work as a State Park Ranger doing summer programs for kids at several site in Santa Cruz and WOW they are something to behold. So amazing that so many entities protect these precious places. Loved the footage you were able to get here. I'm wondering if any human eyes had been laid upon some of the places the drone captured before (?) Pretty amazing! Thank you for sharing and much love

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Hey Jymn, yeah those state parks can often get overlooked. Thanks for the kind words!

  • @WONDERWOMANSHELLEY
    @WONDERWOMANSHELLEY 2 года назад +1

    I so enjoy all of your amazing videos!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH and please keep them coming. Question for ya…. What is the song at 7:05ish? Can’t seem to find it anywhere. Lovely choice!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Great to hear! The song is from a musical subscription plan called Artlist - specifically the name is "Change Is" by Maygen Lacey. Take care!

  • @billsel
    @billsel 2 года назад

    Big fan but please don't fall in love with the drone footage. I, and I think most, watch to scout future trips and the drone's are not how I will experience the park. I am more interested in your 'on the ground' adventures. Generally great though. - Bill

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thanks for the feedback, Bill! Try to keep it fairly balanced. Others will never get to the Parks and do appreciate the cinematic view (kind of fun on my end too, lol!). Either way, drones are illegal in most of the parks I visit so the footage is by default limited. Glad you still enjoyed the video and do appreciate your take!

  • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
    @adventuringoutdoorswitheric 2 года назад +5

    This park is totally overshadowed by Bryce Canyon, which is not far away. You should probably do more State Park videos because a lot of them are just like mini national parks anyway. I have been to Kodachrome Basin State Park before, and I loved it. I went during a holiday weekend also, and I was so shocked by how so few people were there! I'm glad you got to see this place for yourself. Thanks for sharing another adventure with all of us, my friend!

  • @azores15
    @azores15 2 года назад +3

    Great scenery. Not so bad for a mere state park, is it? Good music selection, btw.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thnaks so much... glad you enjoyed it!

  • @lesliesmith7835
    @lesliesmith7835 2 года назад +5

    Thank you so much Randy. Kodachrome Basin State Park is absolutely Beautiful and so unique. Your videos are truly excellent and very professional looking. One of the many reasons why I love hiking is that I feel closer to God when I'm outdoors, enjoying His perfect creation... God Bless you and your friends... Robin :-)

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Amen, brother! Loved working with some "Christian Blues" music on this one. Have a super week, Robin!

  • @dansakimoto2523
    @dansakimoto2523 2 года назад +8

    A few years back, we visited Kodachrome Basin State Park as our back-up plan because we failed to win the lottery for The Wave, and we were not disappointed as we were able to hike the Panorama, Angel's Palace and Shakespeare Arch trails. It's a beautiful and well-managed park, and I'm glad you were able to visit. Thanks for bringing back such wonderful memories for me, Pastor Randy!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Happy to hear that, Dan! Really pleased with this gem!

  • @reneeh2050
    @reneeh2050 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful! But to be fair, a lot of Utah would be a National Park if it were located somewhere else.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +2

      So true, Renee! Told the guys that... "if just this one rock were in NJ, the whole state would be flocking to see it!"

  • @RetirementTravelers
    @RetirementTravelers 2 года назад +1

    Utah has SO many beautiful places. It was one of our favorite states. Congrats on getting your drone license. I took the test last spring and definitely had to study, but I really did learn a lot. Thanks for sharing your hikes and adventures in this wonderful country. Many blessings to you and family. Merry Christmas, John and Bev

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Appreciate the kind words and congrats on receiving your drone license! Have a blessed Christmas, my friends!

  • @dale3x8
    @dale3x8 2 года назад +2

    Great Video! Hopefully you turned left onto the dirt road when you left the State Park and drove down Cottonwood Canyon Road. It too has amazing scenery!!!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thanks! Another one to add to the list! lol! We hit Willis Slot Canyon in the morning so by the time we finished that trail at Kodachrome, we were pretty much done for the day.

    • @RoadtrippinwithTakacs
      @RoadtrippinwithTakacs 2 года назад +1

      Cottonwood is a cool slot canyon. The kids to really dug that hike. 💪

  • @kilianwitzel6938
    @kilianwitzel6938 2 года назад +2

    That’s pretty cool: I recognized the table at the pizza place. That was not only the pizza place we ate at on our trip in June, but we actually sat at the same exact table. So we basically shared a table … that’s something!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Really cool, Kilian! Too bad it wasn't the same day. We could have included you in the video!

  • @vjs4539
    @vjs4539 2 года назад +2

    Coyote isn't a cat. Lol

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +2

      Yeah, he's not ever going to live that one down. lol!

  • @TroutWest
    @TroutWest 2 года назад +1

    Shhhhhhhhhhhh

  • @adventurelifewithbob2960
    @adventurelifewithbob2960 2 года назад +1

    Kodachrome Basin is one of the great secret places of Utah.

  • @Mdogbrown
    @Mdogbrown 2 года назад +1

    Looks like Garden of the Gods and Badlands had a baby in Utahs back yard. Pretty cool.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Good comparison! Thanks for joining us on this one!

  • @IIITheEDGEIII
    @IIITheEDGEIII 2 года назад +1

    Brother Randy,
    The evolution of the channel has been almost as enjoyable as being able to virtually go with you on your adventures. You're honing your craft with the cinematography (drone & camera). Well done 👍. Utah is hands down one of our favorite places to visit. The terrain is beautiful. Keep up the good work. Stay safe on your travels.
    God bless

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      So encouraged by your words, brother! Have a blessed Christmas!

  • @davidinfl
    @davidinfl 2 года назад +1

    At 0:4:20 I expected him to be reading off a trail sign or something xD

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      haha! Yeah, think he had a little help with the park brochure! lol!

  • @colinjaeger3092
    @colinjaeger3092 2 года назад +1

    You are getting pretty handy with that drone, sir! May need more State Park vids with opportunities like that! And I would rather run into a rattler than a coyote cat! ;)

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thanks! It was actually Andrew that originally caught the slip from John. lol!

  • @JP-dz7zu
    @JP-dz7zu 2 года назад +2

    There are so darn many great places in Utah. You could spend over a month there hiking every day and not cover it all. What a great state! Lower Calf Creek Falls is my favorite. Good work as always, Randy. Happy Holidays!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, my friend! Yes, every time I hit a Utah location, I seem to add three more to the list! lol! Hope to have a Calf Creek Falls video coming in January.

  • @jackers245
    @jackers245 2 года назад +1

    What a wonderful gift, getting to see all of God's masterpieces! You are a blessed man to see so much beauty! Thanks for letting us travel with you on these videos! We look forward to each and every journey!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Blessed by your gracious words, Gary! Enjoy the rest of your week!

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel 2 года назад +1

    For sure a lot of beautiful state parks I think you should do more of them! Plus they're not as crowded. Learn something new today watching America's Parks coyotes are in the cat family 😅 thanks for sharing!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, good words! Definitely some excellent ones out there!

  • @GolfSierra47
    @GolfSierra47 2 года назад +1

    Nice choices from the music department!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Much appreciated! Some fund and edifying songs to work with!

  • @chadw9334
    @chadw9334 2 года назад +1

    Another great video.
    What song and who sings the song "change is " starting at 7:20 minutes. I tried google song recognize, with zero luck

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +2

      Thanks, Chad! It's from a song subscription package called "Artlist." The sone is called: Change Is by Maygen Lacey.

    • @chadw9334
      @chadw9334 2 года назад

      @@AmericasParks thank you!

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman 9 месяцев назад

    Snow Canyon. Bam. Easier. Plenty of walking. Unique.

  • @lily4118
    @lily4118 2 года назад +1

    Amazing Drone Footage. So spectacular to watch. I’m sure it’s even better in person!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thanks for the kind words, Kristen! Have a great week!

  • @donbetser3732
    @donbetser3732 2 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed your video!

  • @davefram4653
    @davefram4653 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful footage and I enjoyed the music as well!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thanks, Dave! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

  • @juliesmith444
    @juliesmith444 2 года назад +1

    So fun to watch the amazing drone footage. I liked the cave and view at the end.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Think this was some of our best drone footage on the trip!

  • @explorenuevaecija
    @explorenuevaecija 2 года назад

    Wow! Such a beautiful and peaceful place. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful video. New subscriber here😊. Happy New year in advance. God bless🙏🏼

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! God bless!

  • @IvorsTravels
    @IvorsTravels 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for showing us this wonderful state park. Visited a few years ago when there were a few cabin rentals in the park. We enjoy road trips throughout the states but being from the UK we had only two weeks for each trip. I had stopped at Kodachrome to mainly visit Bryce but wanted somewhere different to stay. We explored some of the park in the evening with some glorious colour to enjoy. The following morning it had snowed at Bryce so we curtailed our morning that was planned in Kodachrome to revisit the now snowy Bryce. It has been good to see some of the other trails in the state park. Having found your channel I have subscribed and look forward to re-visiting National Parks and hopefully seeing some that I have sadly missed. Thanks for sharing.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thanks for the kind words and happy to hear you have enjoyed this beautiful park! Welcome to the channel and have a super Christmas!

  • @markakira8988
    @markakira8988 2 года назад +1

    Had I known, I would of jumped out in a full body Sasquatch costume after 3:54 to 4:02. On a serious note, the drone content mixed with music has that million dollar production studio vibe; some felt like the ending credits to a good movie. This is the only National Park (and now State Park) RUclips Channel where I often feel a spiritual awakening.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Those were really encouraging words, Mark! Much appreciated and have a blessed Christmas!

  • @RoadtrippinwithTakacs
    @RoadtrippinwithTakacs 2 года назад +1

    Nicely done. 👍 We did all the trails in Kodachrome this summer. Which did you like the best? For us it was a tough choice. Panaroma is nice. Angel's Palace is super cool and so is Sentinel Trail.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Sweet, buddy! Really impressed with Panaroma. Great way to end the hike, day! Take care!

  • @rangerjordan1548
    @rangerjordan1548 2 года назад +1

    Kodachrome Basin is my favorite of the Utah state parks and I ended up visiting after my first visit to Bryce Canyon as a back up plan because Bryce was covered in snow! Super glad that you got to visit Kodachrome!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much, Jordan! Hard to go wrong with any "park" in Utah. Take care!

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman 9 месяцев назад

    Great area but I am going to Zion backcountry.

  • @KarlDeckerPresents
    @KarlDeckerPresents 2 года назад

    Wow man! Your drone evolution is going GREAT! Sweet flying. Quite addicting as a camera guy! You’ve go to through in a helix and speed ramp like I did in the mount evans early in that video. Running them in reverse is cool too! That little thing is just amazing. Really took this video to a new level.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Much appreciated, buddy! So cool what you can achieve with a drone and some basic flying techniques. Hope you and the family have a great Christmas!

  • @ohhshitimhere5162
    @ohhshitimhere5162 Год назад

    Love the music you chose. Brought a little comedy to the video! lol God Bless man. And a Happy New Year!!!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Год назад

      Much appreciated! Always try to change it up a little for variety!

  • @coastskyadventures2752
    @coastskyadventures2752 2 года назад

    Took my FAA pilot 107 license too this year. Pass with a 72. Those sectional charts got me. If someone actually showed me how the maps works works, I would have got a higher score. But with just practice test online, I did what I could to understand the sectional charts by myself. 😅
    State parks are really cool to visit. I hope to visit more of those in the future.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Congrats on passing! Really impressive that you did it without any classes. All the best!

  • @tomthatcher7757
    @tomthatcher7757 2 года назад

    I have been to the Mighty 5. All are gorgeous 😍. But I have wanted to go to several of Utahs state parks. This is one. Thanks for taking me there. There are several state parks that look gorgeous. This is one. Thanks again for taking me there.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Great to hear that Tom! I've avoided the state parks for way too long. Utah has so much to offer!

  • @martinjdesmond
    @martinjdesmond 2 года назад

    My spouse Vicki, daughter Tanja and I visited Kodochrome Basin State Park two years ago after vising Bryce Canyon. The two parks make for nice companion parks to visit since they are so close to each other. Nice video with your three friends.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Always blessed by your kind words, Martin! Glad you had the opportunity to enjoy this gem!

  • @biancasadventures8463
    @biancasadventures8463 2 года назад +1

    Love the video - so well done.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, Bianca! Hope the same for you and your loved ones too!

  • @BrandonH1138
    @BrandonH1138 2 года назад

    We ate at that pizza place a few months back during an overland trip. Very good! Great video!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      That's cool, Brandon. Good memories! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @kurtsband
    @kurtsband 2 года назад

    Really Kodachrome? There are so many amazing places to see in Utah but this would not be on my list.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      On face value I totally agree, Kurt... Buy in my case when you've been to each of the Mighty Five an average of 5-6 time, it was time to try a new one that I always drove right past... hence the thumbnail title. Thanks for watching!

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig 2 года назад

    Spectacular! Your drone footage is awesome. It’s cool you were able to use it and with so few people around, it couldn’t bother anyone. I always appreciate how thoughtful you are with it and note when you are outside of National Parks. Music went great with it too!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Hey Heather... yeah, always try to be sensitive with the drone, for the two reasons you mentioned. Appreciate your attention and affirmation on that one!

  • @Bigodog88travels
    @Bigodog88travels 2 года назад

    Awesome video. Great drone footage. Looks incredibly beautiful there. Since you're originally from Illinois, I bet you're familiar with or have heard of Starved Rock State Park. Starved Rock is going to be featured in a documentary on HBO on December 14th and 15th. Unfortunately it's about the horrible event that happened there in 1960.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Yeah, Starved Rock was probably the prettiest places I ever visited in IL. Have a great Christmas!

  • @NationalParkWild
    @NationalParkWild 2 года назад +1

    Looks amazing! Southern Utah is beautiful.

  • @birdman5223
    @birdman5223 2 года назад

    Again,,,,, Gr8 stuff Mr Randy, 😍 the 🎶🎶

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thanks, Mark! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

  • @HullTreeCare8
    @HullTreeCare8 2 года назад

    LOL let your animal guy know that a coyote is a dog not a cat

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Yeah, he's never going live that one down! lol

  • @christinerolle3876
    @christinerolle3876 2 года назад

    Beautiful and thanks for sharing again.🥰

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, Christine! Enjoy your week!

  • @ObamAmerican48
    @ObamAmerican48 2 года назад

    My son is having a house built in Kanab because Utah.

  • @jimgreen5788
    @jimgreen5788 2 года назад

    Great video, once again, Randy.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Much appreciated, Jim! Enjoy your weekend!

  • @Fossilsunleashed
    @Fossilsunleashed 2 года назад

    the flood washed the soil away

  • @my3sons386
    @my3sons386 2 года назад

    Thx now I don’t have to go there.

  • @Chillaxing113
    @Chillaxing113 2 года назад

    Stunning landscape!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      This was one of my best trips - Utah last fall.

  • @ikmarchini
    @ikmarchini Год назад

    Why? $20 entrance fee.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Год назад

      State Park - admission charge is expected. Hopefully the $$ goes to pay the staff and upkeep the park.

  • @ThePlacesWhereWeGo
    @ThePlacesWhereWeGo 2 года назад

    We really enjoyed hiking this park when we visited the summer before last. Nice to find places like this that are less crowded than the super popular destinations. Useful information on the drone regulations (even though we have yet to get one of those) - which afforded you a great shot of the spire. Nice overview - looking forward to a return in the future to this park.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thanks for the feedback! Glad to hear you had an enjoyable visit!

  • @JP-kr5yi
    @JP-kr5yi 2 года назад

    Great music choice!

  • @DestinationEarth
    @DestinationEarth 2 года назад

    Our drone test was no joke either - probably one of the hardest tests I've taken too! The coyote, the newest animal to the cat family, lol. The pizza sounds much better than those sausages! Great adventure as always!

  • @BostonsRandJ
    @BostonsRandJ 2 года назад

    Nice video! BUT where's BIG STONEY?

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Made an appearance at the beginning.

    • @BostonsRandJ
      @BostonsRandJ 2 года назад

      @@AmericasParks Ah, com'on, he deserved more than barely a cameo...

  • @JillianCampsArizona
    @JillianCampsArizona 2 года назад

    I went there in June and only did a tiny hike out to see some hoodoos. It was definitely beautiful there! (Plan on posting that this coming weekend lol) I would love to go back and do that longer hike, thanks for the idea!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Great to hear, Jillian! All the best to you with your adventures!

  • @OurNationalAdventure
    @OurNationalAdventure 2 года назад

    Utah has to be one of my favorite in terms of diversity to explore from top to bottom of the state. This is a cool park! The red rock walls and human sandstone marks! Beautiful views. Interesting how the sand color even changed in the cool cave.

  • @specialized41
    @specialized41 2 года назад

    What camera do you use to filming when you walk.? Your gear list have various cameras.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      On short trails I use my good Panasonic Lumix. On the longer ones, I use my iPhone 12.

    • @specialized41
      @specialized41 2 года назад

      @@AmericasParks Lumix G9 or LX-10.?

    • @GreaterCausePodcast
      @GreaterCausePodcast 2 года назад +1

      @@specialized41 G-9

  • @laxmileodharadas323
    @laxmileodharadas323 2 года назад

    Nice 👌❤️😘

  • @Mikey-Likes-It_101
    @Mikey-Likes-It_101 2 года назад

    Randy, Mountain Lions and Snakes, oh my! it is so great that you are showing a state park that could be a national park. The color and resolution in your video and drone footage is amazing on the 80” TV screen! I was thinking of all the state/national park combos like Redwoods. My favorite Redwood park is Prairie Creek State Park, which I know you have visited. Another great example is in the city of Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods city park. The spires and rock formations in your video to resemble a holy place, your music is so appropriate. Those holes or “claw marks” in the stone are very interesting. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG ON YOUR HIKE! . . . Mike

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Hi Mike, glad you enjoyed the video! Always learn something new from your experiences!

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 2 года назад

    amazing scenes wow! non stop unreal views. interesting drone info and glad you post it so others know what to do. thanks so much for sharing this place with us

  • @jameswalker9002
    @jameswalker9002 2 года назад

    Hi brother Randy. My wife and I just got back from our 7 month trip out west. Amazing. 24,000 total miles and to many fabulous sites to mention. One national park that we had never visited before was Capital Reef. It was one of our favorites. We are so thankful God allowed us to take this trip and view so much of His creation. Don't know if we'll be able to do it again in a few years or not but would like to if God permits. Thanks for all of your videos. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family. 👍🙏👫💕

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      God bless you dear brother! So happy to hear of your amazing trip!

  • @celestepalm6949
    @celestepalm6949 2 года назад

    Lovely dramatic/hymnals you play during your landscape sweeps. Better than the honky tonk.
    Wow, impressive how you kept that drone from bumping against those close canyon walls!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for your kind words! Heart is always beating rather fast on those drone flights. lol!

  • @jerryphillips7330
    @jerryphillips7330 2 года назад

    I love Kodachrome basin State Park. We just camped there two nights in Sept. Used it as a jumping off place to see Willis Creek Slot and Bull Gorge. We hiked to Panorama Point at sunset and if you go all the way to the end it gets very narrow like Angels Landing in Zion

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Hey Jerry, just watched a video on that narrow hike last night! Totally missed it when we were up there. Hopefully next time. Take care!

  • @PeakBagger999
    @PeakBagger999 2 года назад

    It’s a beautiful park. I visited there a number of years ago. Also, visited Grosvenor Arch nearby and drove Cottonwood Canyon Rd. to Rt. 89. There are some truly surreal landscapes in the that area.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Yeah, that road was our back-up plan, but we went with Kodachrome and Willis Slot Canyon. Good call! Hopefully next time!

  • @Funtimeshappy099
    @Funtimeshappy099 2 года назад

    With completing most of the NPS, you'll have to do state parks, which are also in America. Maybe soon after Alaska and Hawaii it will be always room for you on every American park adventure. So long as you're happy, that's what matters.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Yes, might be going in that direction. There are indeed some great state parks out there! Merry Christmas!

  • @jimholland1592
    @jimholland1592 2 года назад

    LOL, hey Randy Joyce and I are having pizza as we watch.
    Man oh man your drone footage is really incredible. What an amazing state park. Always good to see y’all and I will pass on the sausage as well😉

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      After getting sick on that sausage at Isle Royale, couldn't believe those guys were eating them! lol! Take care!

  • @andyvawser4943
    @andyvawser4943 2 года назад

    I love Kodachrome! Visited it a couple of times. And congrats on getting your Part 107 license. Got mine several years ago, and I agree, they make you work for that test! The good things is the recurrent test you have to take every 2 years is a lot easier. So once you pass the main test the hard part is over!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      I needed to hear that, Andy! Have a blessed week, brother!

  • @smashmouth4213
    @smashmouth4213 2 года назад

    Another incredible find!It seems that even beyond the Mighty 5,southern Utah is just the gift that keeps on giving!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Well-said! Every 10 miles out there and you come across another gem!

  • @RamblinRoadies
    @RamblinRoadies 2 года назад

    So, were there any issues with the sausages?

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      No, thankfully the guys were fine. The joke was that I ate a sausage (from the vistor's center) at Isle Royale NP a month earlier and got horrible food poisoning. ruclips.net/video/8ccF6PB3bM4/видео.html

    • @RamblinRoadies
      @RamblinRoadies 2 года назад +1

      @@AmericasParks I remember that. I can't believe they ate those.

  • @hikingelevated
    @hikingelevated 2 года назад

    I love this state park. It's just 4 hours from me. Camping and hiking here on its many trails were epic!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Such a beautiful area! Never get tired of visiting Southern Utah!

  • @theadventuresofgibby7823
    @theadventuresofgibby7823 2 года назад

    Love this place. I overnighted there and spent the next morning exploring before moving on to Bryce Canyon. I will return to explore more of it.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Sweet... glad to hear you enjoyed this gem! Utah sure is full of them!

  • @janesikkink2155
    @janesikkink2155 2 года назад

    We hiked there about 10 years ago and loved it. There was hardly anyone there and our dog could come along with us on the trails!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Great to hear, Jane! Hope it brought back some good memories.

  • @jameshouse1268
    @jameshouse1268 2 года назад

    What a beautiful state park! So thankful that states see the worth of setting these areas apart. Thanks for a fun trip. Take care always!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Right on, James! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

  • @MarkH163
    @MarkH163 2 года назад

    Wow, very cool scenery and landscape, Randy! Really like the drone footage clips...and congratulations on passing your part 107 FAA test, definitely a lot of information to take in (but worth it)!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, Mark! Make it a point to take advantage of all the effort it took to pass that test! lol! Take care!

    • @MarkH163
      @MarkH163 2 года назад +1

      @@AmericasParks I know, just coming on my second renewal on the part 107 in a couple more months...time to start studying! Lol! You take care too!

  • @jackiek5782
    @jackiek5782 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for adding your visit date - I always wonder what time of the year people take their videos so I can gauge typical weather for when I visit!

    • @jackiek5782
      @jackiek5782 2 года назад

      And can confirm - that part 107 license test is probably the hardest test I've ever taken - and I have two degrees in engineering!!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад

      Thanks for the nice feedback, Jackie!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 года назад +1

      Wow! Same here... two Master's degrees, but went into the test a little concerned on this one. Nearly everything was new information for me!