DAY 19: the BEST Petrified Wood | Zion to Green River Hike VLOG
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Day 19 of my backpacking journey from Zion National Park to Green River, Utah in spring of 2022. After coming up Wolverine Canyon I visited the amazing petrified wood site and reminisced about visiting it and nearby areas as a kid with my family. From there I traveled an interesting cross-country stretch and to the Burr Trail. After doing a re-supply via my cache, I dropped down into the Waterpocket Fold and Capitol Reef National Park.
* NOTE: this video shows some great petrified wood, but collecting is NOT allowed here in the national monument or in national parks or otherwise protected areas. Collecting IS allowed with certain restrictions in other areas though. The various collected specimens shown from my past were all legally taken from areas outside protected boundaries.
I hope you enjoy this vlog-style experiment with daily videos to re-live my big hike from earlier this year. Some days will be short, some will be long -- but each will represent one day of hiking and hopefully include something new and fun to watch!
Thanks for watching!
Appreciate you sharing about your dad. My dad was just given a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and I haven’t yet come to accept what that means for me and him. I attribute a lot of my passion for the outdoors because of him.
Thank you. 🌞 Sorry to hear about your dad too. My dad had some lingering health issues, so it can be a tough balance between trying to make it better vs just enjoying what you still have. Best wishes for you and your family. ✌
Yea man, we have the same reason for the YT to start. I also lost my folks young, both to cancer. Dad went suddenly last year. He was a truck driver, and used to watch my channel on his downtime. Appreciate you sharing your story there.
Thanks and thanks for sharing your experience too. It's tough, but gotta be happy for the upbringing. 🌞
Such a beautiful tribute to your Dad. I know you are making him proud.
Thank you. I definitely thought about him a lot out there this year, so it seemed only appropriate to give him (and my mom) a little public praise that they deserve. 🌞
A very sweet and loving dedication and display of you and your mom and dad. We all know they are very proud of you and we are all thankful for your early family adventures as you keep the tradition going. That petrified wood area is going on my bucket List. Thank you Jamal for another awesome VLOG!
Thank you. I felt they both deserved a bit of public credit -- especially as I was thinking so much about it all while hiking this year. The petrified wood site is definitely worth checking out. There are a few spots right of the road that are good, but the best of the best is about 1/2 mile down the canyon. 👍
@@Acrossutah Yes, they definitely deserve the credit and thanks for the information!
I’m sorry for your loss, Jamal. Your parents inspired your love of nature and had to be proud of your videography. You’re a great guy too.
My mom just passed in July. As I go through her house, I’m reminded of all the creative opportunities I had.
Take care.
Thank you. Sorry for your loss as well... it's tough going through old items, but they do server as great memories. 🌞
I loved Wolverine canyon! This petrified forest was a pleasant surprise doing the loop.
Yep -- I agree it's a good one. This was the first time I'd done the whole thing and I really enjoyed it (even with the deep pebble sand in portions!) Thanks for watching and the comment. 🌞
The pain of loss lessens with time, but not the memories. The memories become sweeter and bring joy; our loved ones stay with us forever. Sounds like you have a wonderful family!
Thank you -- I'm very proud and grateful for the upbringing and will definitely cherish those memories forever. Thanks again for watching and the nice comment. 🌞✌
Wonderful & soulful work, Jamal - I've wanted to hear about your dad and family since Bears Ears. so, thank you
Thank you. Yes, in my earlier videos my folks were usually there for the beginning and/or end. That became less feasible in recent years, but they still followed closely from afar. Thanks for watching and the comment. ✌
My dad was an outdoorsman, fishing and hunting in Missouri on weekends. But dad never left Missouri! I was lucky that my occupation took me to other states; California, Utah and presently Arizona (now retired here.) I've lived in Green River and Kanab and owned a business in Moab. Utah is best to explore by far. I also introduced this passion to my children.
Very cool -- I grew up in Missouri (St. Joseph). Thanks for watching and sharing your story. Good job taking your children out to explore -- sure they will look back one day with fond memories. 🌞
Thanks!
Wow -- BIG thanks for the SuperThanks! Very kind and appreciated. 🌞✌
Love your channel even more now. I've lost both of my folks too, and yeah, you never stop wanting to share things with them.
Thank You. Yeah, it's tough. I've been lucky to have been so close with them for so long -- it'll take a while to adapt, but I'll cherish the memories. 🌞
I know that special place. The Upper Muley Twist trail is one of my favorites, it's an incredible area.
Wanted to say also, i'm very sorry for your loss. Listening to you talk about your parents remind me a lot of mine. Growing up, the summer vacations to the National Parks were so much fun. Even though mom had to struggle through a fear of heights, they loved hiking outdoors. I lost dad in 2020, and mom passed this year. Like you, every time I'm on a hike, I think of them and the good times we had.
Thank you. Sorry for your losses as well -- it's a tough process, but glad you too had good trips with them growing up and those memories will last forever. 🌞
@@Acrossutah amen brother.
You've made an attractive display of petrified wood among your beloved hiking books on your bookcase. Your Dad would be so proud to see that his favorite piece is the focal point, and he'd be pleased to know how much you love it too. You're a good son.
Thank you. 🌞💖
I love watching Jamie throughout all of his Journeys. Very cool dedication to his dad.
Thanks, Karen -- I appreciate you for watching and the comment. 🌞
Wonderful video and tribute to your Dad. He did love him some petrified wood and fishing.
Thank you. That he surely did --and always wanted to get others involved in the fun. 🌞💖
Very beautiful area. Well done 👍.
Sorry to hear about your old man. My dad was just like your's, and he took us camping all over Utah. Now he's got Parkinson's and probably won't be around much longer. Cherish them while you have them, remember them when they're gone.
Thanks! Yeah... looking back the childhood adventures mean so much. Sorry to hear about your dad too. My dad had some lingering health issues and it can be tough balancing that desire to make it better vs just really enjoying the time you have left. Best wishes for you and your family. 🌞
Thanks for sharing those wonderful old fotos, your private thoughts and your tears.... a big big hug for you
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Thank you -- I appreciate that. I thought a lot about it all while hiking this year and it seemed Dad (and Mom) deserved some public credit for the great childhood memories. 🌞
Your dad sounds like a great guy Jamal!
Thank you -- he sure was and I cherish those adventures as a kid. Thanks for watching and the comment. 🌞✌
thanks for the insight on losing your father. My dad was just like him; he showed me the American Southwest, and this keeps my connection with it despite having moved to Florida. Every time I am out at Arches or Bryce, one of the many places he had taken me as a child, the memories always come flooding back. He was around for 83 years, but the selfish part of me wishes he was here for my more recent adventures, much like you. Love the new video format; and thanks for always adding your personal thoughts.
Thanks. Yes, it is something special when landscapes can evoke memories. Glad it works that way and also glad you share some of those good childhood memories as well! And... thanks for watching and the comment. 🌞✌
Oh, how your video touched home with me today. Your story of your dad is exactly what happened to me. We have always lived in Michigan, but my father every June would pile his family in the car to go exploring in the West. We spent much time in Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Montana, far west and Banif and Jasper in Canada. Just like you, he instilled in me the love of nature and to keep on exploring. My father passed many years ago, but I tried my hardest to carry on with my family the same virtue of exploring and I am thrilled to say they "caught the bug" too and are exploring with their families. I am 70 and still enjoy all this exploring and will continue as long as I can. I love your videos and know the area quite well where you are hiking. Will you be exiting Capitol Reef near Hanksville and near the Angel Of Death Rock?
Thank you. Yes, looking back those childhood adventures were very meaningful. Good for you for passing on the tradition. 🌞 I won't get as far east as Hanksville, but... stayed tuned to see how it plays out. 😉✌
3:03 that's probably something almost everyone alive sometime wished to do. Thanks vicariously. I find myself coming back to your videos month after month. Your pace, and in this video you mention your parents brought you nearby, the land and features feels really good to enjoy through your videoing. You do what we can't all do, so thankyou. 3:59. thankyou! I'm a very grateful small follower.
Thanks so much -- I really appreciate the comment! After a busy year I'm struggling to finish up the extended series from last year before setting out on a new adventure. It's always hard to decide what to show vs what to cut. Positive comments help make that job a bit easier. Cheers! 🌞✌️
Awesome Dad!!.... You're very fortunate 🙂
Thanks -- I agree. It all seemed like a "normal" upbringing at the time -- but now I realize how fortunate I was. Cheers! 🌞
Very sorry for the loss of your Dad. When you love the wild areas, time spent there can be reflective & healing. Positive energies to you, Jamal. That is a great treasure of petrified wood you have... solid, happy memories for you there. (magnificent pieces you hiked through too!)
Thank you. I appreciate the comment and agree that wild spaces feel good for reflection. 🌞
Loosing Mom is a hard one too...
Looks like we may have a similar upbringing. My parents are the ones that got me addicted to all the outdoor stuff too!
I can imagine. 🙁 Glad you had a similar upbringing. It seemed so "normal" growing up to do those things -- now looking back I realize how special it was. 🌞
One more time , sorry about your father. Loosing any parent is very painful. My parents loved to travel and hike. I was 5 years old with my own backpack hiking with my brother and parents to the peak 6000 feet high. Don’t remember much , only a color of backpack. I’m 70 years old , still hike, however with lighter backpack and much slower.
Thank you. Yes, looking back on those childhood adventures now serve as great memories. And now... a lighter backpack and slower sounds pretty good to me! 🌞
Sorry for your loss of your dad last year Jamal. It was nice to hear you talk of your fond memories and get a sense of the values he (and your mom) instilled in you...the love of the outdoors and a respect for our shared lands.
...and I meant to also mention that I liked that you shared with us that the start of your videoing your hikes was for them. That was sweet to learn that.
Thank you. I will definitely cherish those memories and it only seemed appropriate to give him a small tribute in this form. Thanks for watching and the comment. 🌞
My daughter and I enjoy your adventures. We like your style. Sorry about your dad❤️
Thank you. I appreciate you and your daughter for watching and the comment (AND the SuperThanks!) 🌞
Thanks! Keep it going! There is more beyond.
Thanks! There's a LOT more in this series coming up. 🌞✌
Jamal- I just watched this episode and I want to send you my deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad. I hop around on your videos and don't always watch them in succession, I didn't realize you had recently lost him. It was very touching and it was so obvious the love you had for him and how he inspired you. I lost my dad in 2020 and, like yours, he was my rock and inspiration for so much of what I do in my personal life. Thank you again for sharing your beautiful adventures with us, advocating for public lands, respecting the wilderness and leaving no trace. Thank you again.
Thank you. Yes, it was a weird year of hiking in this light, but... it's nice to have memories with him in many of the places I visit. I'm sorry for your loss as well. Thanks for watching and the comment. 🌞
I like the comment about your dad and them taking you out. Touching. Thank you truly for all your videos and work and maps --> they have opened me up to the colorado plateau. So much so that my plan is to move to St. Gorge in the next couple years! Thank you Jamal!
Thank You. Glad you like the videos/maps and best of luck with many adventures if that area becomes your home base. 🌞
Sorry to hear about you losing your father. I can tell that he was a good man, by the way you talk about him. Not everyone gets to have a father like that. Hope his memory will continue to inspire you. You are his legacy that lives on.
Thank you -- much appreciated. 🌞
I fondly remember getting a small piece of petrified wood from my aunt who visited Utah (I’m from the Netherlands so it’s a far ways off). Awesome to see so much petrified wood together! As you, I wish I could show this to my dad who passed away three years ago. He was a nut for trees. Love from a long time follower!
Thanks -- I appreciate that. Yes, I love the rocks of Utah and have many small ones around my place as keepsakes. Thanks for watching! 🌞✌
Really great episode, Jamal! I'm so sorry about your dad, though. So great that you had a dad who had taken you to these places and nurtured your sense of adventure and love of wild places.
And... Aww, that beautiful golden light as you were dropping down into Capitol Reef! Almost made me cry.
Thank you. I don't think I realized it at the time what a unique childhood I had traveling/camping/hiking so much, but I definitely appreciate it now. Thanks for watching and the comment. 🌞✌
Thanks for showing the spectacular piles of trunks and chunks. Very glad the pass went through for ya--often there's the one cliff that's too daunting-
Yep, it doesn't take much to stop progress at times -- ie even just a 5-6' cliffband w/o any handholds can necessitate going the long way around. Thanks for watching and the comment! ✌
I didn't know about your Dad. I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. Godspeed Jamal's Dad.
Thank you. It's definitely a new outlook for hiking, but I'll cherish the memories each and every time I'm out there roaming by places we used to visit. I appreciate the kind thoughts. 🌞✌
one of the most amazing views of cap reef as u close out the video. so many thanks for your amazing videos. I like the new daily format! cheers Jamal
Thanks -- yes, I really enjoyed that view as I descended into Capitol Reef and glad you (and others) have enjoyed it as well. Thanks for "following along" with the new format. Videos to resume soon. Cheers! 🌞✌
Wolverine is a pretty special place.
Yep. It's funny, this was my third time there, but somehow I'd never walked that far down to see it all and thus didn't really know what I was missing. That one ravine/area is just ridiculous! Thanks again for watching. ✌
2 more in a row/ nice time along the river and into some new terrain... peek a boo rock, Wow what a scene for the end of the day. Lost my father some years ago, I'll just say it is Rough.// saving muley for tmrw, been looking forward to that one for some time i had noticed the title screens had the waterpocket fold on them.. Roxana and i finally got to the overlook a couple years ago, amazing place. thanks for taking us with you
Cool -- glad you are following along. In case you didn't see the post, I'm slowing down and only doing videos Monday/Wednesday/Friday now -- so you will likely be caught up soon. The next several will be Capitol Reef OVERLOAD! 😉👍 It's a good area, so I think it's worth it. Cheers!
@@Acrossutah We'll have to wait it out i guess. after our last trip, Capitol Reef is our Favorite. A little bit of everything that makes UT great in the same Park
Thanks for sharing Jamal. Sorry for your loss, I know what that is like. Its been 12 years since my dad passed, and you get used to it. The good memories stay strong tho.
Great scenery today, and your shady place and that blue rock, and the petrified wood, all good...
Thank you. Yes, I definitely cherish the memories. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🌞✌
Sorry about your dad's passing, mine passed away about 20 yrs ago next year. It's a sadness that will go eventually. I am sort of reliving it in you for I just turned 65 and feel you must be around 20 yrs younger. Love that area of the Circle cliffs but as in many of your other vids when you drop off the edge down to the Waterpocket Fold in CR it's a show stealer. Such a beautiful view. 🙂
Thanks. And... glad you appreciated that view into Capitol Reef. It was s one of those moments that was truly amazing, but I was a bit disappointed of how it looked on video. I mean it still looks good, but at the time the light was perfect and the reef just seemed huge and glowing and I hoped it would be the most-amazing-footage ever! But... cameras can only capture so much of the "feel" of being there. Thanks again for watching and the comment! 🌞
@@Acrossutah You're right cameras don't always pull in the light or feeling- that's when painting the scene might come in.😆
Rather enjoying these episodes. Not sure getting to Green River is much of a reward though.
Thanks for watching! And... you know how the cliché goes right... it's the journey, not the destination! 😉✌
Time wise, how long does it take you to set your food drop's.
I usually spend 1 or 2 days before a hike driving to specific spots along my route to place the caches. I try to have everything pre-packed and general locations already selected to expedite the process. Thanks for watching and the question. ✌