Extremely impressed by the quality if your videos. This one was awesome. The drone footage is so peaceful. As always we appreciate your work. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I feel like we could make 10 videos of just the Sedona area. So much good stuff to choose from. So happy you enjoyed the video, Carrie puts so much time and energy into the videos. All pass along the compliments. 😀
LOL 3,2,1 ROODLE TIME!!!! love it. That is not a trail... not sure it even counts as a path. What it is for me is no way in heck :) Looks like you had some fun that day. Thanks for sharing. EDIT: OMG, Roodle begging for treats. So freakin cute!!
Roodle was quite a trooper climbing those steep rocks. He did a heck of a lot better then we did lol 😂 That night he was the definition of “dog tired” 😃 🐶
Beautiful! Amazing views! I'm not sure what I would think of someone playing a drum while I was trying to commune with nature. It would depend on my mindset, plus there are a bunch of people up there talking...I don't know.
You guys blow me away with the quality of your drone videos! I felt like I was right there with you climbing up and breathing heavy. Not sure I could do it in real life...I know my Dachshund couldn’t! 🤣😂
Thank you Edith! That's a good point, that trail is not for every dog 🐩 or every person. We have gotten a bit out of shape this winter and probably made it look tougher then it is. 😆
Love your beautiful videography and drama-free videos! Question: We recently converted a 2017 Promaster for vacation travel---wonder if you can do video showing your engine maintenance routine?. I imagine the dusty boondocking locations probably mean dirtier oil, etc?
That's a great idea and an easy video for us to do. We will add it to the list. The oil will not get dirty faster but the cabin and air filter will need to be changed out earlier then normal for sure. Both those filters are easy to change and can be done yourself if you like. Last time I changed them out cost me under 30 dollars for both filters. Thank you for the good video idea. 😀
We always wanted to do the Lassen full moon hike! That must have been awesome. We took a small break on the way down and turned off the lights. After about 15 minutes our eyes adjusted and we could see quite well, just like you were saying. 😀
When I was there earlier in this month (January, 2020) a lot of the side roads were closed because they had recently had 2" of rain so the unpaved roads were so muddy! Some areas at a bit higher elevation had snow.
Yes! Our friends arrived before us and ended up getting stuck in the mud. We were in Flagstaff and got a pretty nice snowstorm when you were getting the rain. Happy travels 😎
Unbelievable drone footage 👍🏽❤️. I love Sedona! The pink Jeep tour was great. You guys are brave hiking down in the dark. Can’t wait to hear what you think about the RTR. I want to go next year but I’m seeing mixed reviews. Happy and safe travels. 🚐👫🐶
We have mixed feelings about the RTR! Lol This style of meet up is probably great for a shakedown trip to learn the basics and see how your build works. Also not a bad place to go to meet nomadic like-minded people. It just seemed a bit awkward going to the Fairgrounds for information. It's just so big now it's too many people for one area so campers are all spread out. I am guessing by next year they will work all the bugs out and it will be amazing again. I think your timing will be just right. 😀 That said, we met some great people and as always that was the best part. 👱🙋🐕
The hot air balloons launch in the morning because theirs the least amount of wind at that time. I’ve been up many times and its always amazing! You can actually put a Kleenex tissue an the side of the basket and it will stay there because you move with the wind. Love your videos! Safe travels!
Six months in Sedona?! That sounds awesome. We may have to do that some year. Was that enough time to hike all the trails? Sounds like an amazing time. Take care and happy travels
@@oneadVANtureatatime we cheated a little lol. We got a job at a hotel there & in dec & Jan when it snowed & was freezing, the property owners let us stay in an unrented room. I've was so nice! If u get a chance to go back u should ❤️ I know of a few in town spots u can stealth camp at if u r ever interested. Your video was awesome. Sending love from Austin TX
winny and adam That's funny you mentioned you were working there. We are currently looking for work for a couple months to pay for our Alaska trip this summer. That's a pretty smart way to do a Sedona trip. 😀
I love Sedona area , coconino may forrest, but I'm disabled and would LOVE to be able to hike up to cathedral. Maybe one day I will figure a way. But until I love watching you guys do it. Peace ✌
Thank you! Roodle is so tired today I think he needs a couple of days to recover. We just found an awesome place to camp and enjoyed one of the best sunsets in quite some time. We can't wait to share. Take care and happy trails. 👱🙋🐕
Another great ! Advanture !! 🚐 where is a good WARM area in AZ. For van boondocking for a week of two with two dogs / to explore but not all the hikeing ? Warm ! Thanks the best vids !!
Hi Bryan! We nearly got snowed on this morning, only missed it by 1000 feet in elevation. We are loving this cool weather in the Oregon Cascades right now. Take good care and happy travels.
I can't wait to get back there. I don't remember October being too awfully busy. I was in hotels so the cooler weather didn't bother me but I think it might start getting too cold for me as a nomad. I won't have the luxury of a Wave heater in my small space and I really hate to be cold. I wouldn't want to be cooped up in the SUV, either, except for sleeping. January is totally out for me. Lol.
Lol Yes without a heater that be a smart move! I am guessing that April is a great weather month if the crowds of hikers don't bother you too much. Like you said October was a great choice. 😆 There are so many amazing trails in Sedona. I don't think we will ever get tired of that location.
It looked like the drummer almost knocked over the edge of the cliff. There is a small part inside of me that would have gained satisfaction in his tragedy. Lol. Nice finally meeting you guys Saturday at Fiest Island. Maybe our trails will cross again soon.
Did a longish hike in Sedona with our foreign exchange student some years back. Not Cathedral Rock trail though. I tell my wife to not fret not being able to do everything in a place - it gives you a reason to come back.
Nice! We were camped a bit off the road in a large bowl hidden away from the road. We nicknamed it ”Red Bowl” for next time we need an amazing camp place near Sedona. Happy and safe travels to you 😀
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are always learning and pushing ourselves to capture the landscape in an exciting way. We love to be helpful but never think of being a teacher. Take care and happy travels 😀
Nancy Skean Hey Nancy I change my synthetic oil every 5000 miles and I noticed it had a reddish brownish tint and the radiator coolant is red and I was wondering if you ever service your own oil changes if you can examine your oil to see if it has the same kind
Nancy Skean Nancy if you’re will is like my oil there’s a possibility the antifreeze is getting in the oil somehow yes yours is acting like mine is and if yours is it under warranty they may not be saying anything if you are taking it into a shop to have the oil change because they are not pain attention to your world they are in a hurry up and change it mowed
Thank you! You two came up in our conversation a few times in the last couple of days. We hope to see you guys in September on or way back down from Alaska. Can't wait for you to start a count down to van life. Miss you and take care.👱🙋🐕
This is a beautiful spot to camp. I’m heading to Sedona next week, it would be great if you can share the location to this place (coordinates) I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
(34.8887449, -111.9074263) We nicked named this spot ”Red Bowl” We hope you will enjoy your stay. If the ground is wet be extra careful. The red mud is not forgiving and it is quite easy to get stuck. There are several other pullouts along the 525 if this on is takin or tough to get into.
@@oneadVANtureatatime -Thank you very much for the coordinates and the heads up when it’s muddy, I have a 4x4 rig so it might manage the terrain differently. I will surely enjoy my stay there next week.
UPDATE from 2025: The City of Sedona is not allowing people to drive to many of the most popular trailheads any longer (you have to take a shuttle from a central location) and the Coconino National Forest doesn't allow dispersed camping along the Forest Service roads, there are now only designated sites with a 14-day (or possibly less?) limit. Also there aren't really any "off" times for tourism anymore, it's constantly busy. Things folks should know for planning to head to Red Rock Country.
Yes! Starting out we noticed Roodle was stepping on every bad cactus 🌵 we could see. Now he has to wear his shoes when he is off-leash. He has been wearing shoes off and on for 3 years and is super good with it. The more he is around cactus the better he gets about avoiding them and we think if we spent enough time there he would not need the shoes anymore.
We completely agree with not going to Sedona in the summer! We can't handle that kind of heat either. From what we hear it's pretty much a ghost town in the summer. ☀️
Beautiful video. No offense... I know some people get real pleasure from it, but if I had climbed up there just to find someone beating a drum, I would have been seriously pissed. I hope he did not do it for long. I hate drum circles. Just noise to me. I'm an old fuddy-duddy and probably in the minority.
Hi Zack, we have heard currently they have closed dispersed camping in all of the Arizona National forests due to fire concerns. We have heard you can get a 5000 dollar fine if caught.
I hope next year the rtr is better or we may not go again. I think the best part of the event is meeting others. People were scattered everywhere. Take care and best wishes.
Agreed, when we arrived at the summit we choose not to fly it just for this reason. Instead we chose to fly on the other side where there were no people. We were also careful to keep it quite a distance away from anyone hiking the trail. We love nature and the great outdoors and we are mindful of those around us. Thanks for watching.
One of the very best van life couples out there!
Thank you! We love all your positive comments. So much appreciated!
I Don't know they're rather mild and padantiff in comparison to Bob Smells and stanky cranky Carolyn!
Your videos are sooo beautiful!! Loved watching the beautiful rock formations. All I can say is - WOW!!!
Thank you! There are so many places to explore in the Sedona area we keep getting drawn back. 😀
@@oneadVANtureatatime I can see why! I can't wait to start exploring that area. Thanks again for sharing!
OUTSTANDING drone footage 💙💙
Thank you! We just droned an excellent sunset tonight. We can’t wait to share.
My bucket list too.
U guys have the best drone shots of anyone.
Thank you! That's a must-do location, you will have a great time. Just don't go in the summer heat. 😀
Extremely impressed by the quality if your videos. This one was awesome. The drone footage is so peaceful. As always we appreciate your work. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I feel like we could make 10 videos of just the Sedona area. So much good stuff to choose from. So happy you enjoyed the video, Carrie puts so much time and energy into the videos. All pass along the compliments. 😀
One of your very best videos yet, and you guys just keep raising the bar. I'm so proud to support you!
Thank you! Sedona Arizona deserves a lot of the credit we have to admit. 😀
Wow! Just wow! What a beautiful place. Definitely on my bucket list.
Safe travels!
Sedona is one of those places you can just keep going back to and always find something new! Definitely worth adding to your list 😀
LOL 3,2,1 ROODLE TIME!!!! love it. That is not a trail... not sure it even counts as a path. What it is for me is no way in heck :) Looks like you had some fun that day. Thanks for sharing. EDIT: OMG, Roodle begging for treats. So freakin cute!!
Roodle was quite a trooper climbing those steep rocks. He did a heck of a lot better then we did lol 😂 That night he was the definition of “dog tired” 😃 🐶
We were just boondocking and Jeeping there this past weekend!
Awesome! So many things to do in Sedona equals an excuse to go back 😎 Take care and happy travels.
Beautiful! Amazing views! I'm not sure what I would think of someone playing a drum while I was trying to commune with nature. It would depend on my mindset, plus there are a bunch of people up there talking...I don't know.
Hi Dave and Carrie
Carrie's breathing on that hike got me tired lol
Beautiful Scenery as Always!
Have a Beautiful Day!
-Stone
Roodle was the only one not out of breath! Take care and thank you for the kind words. 🐶
Another thumbs up video. Looks like a fun hike. I definitely add that to my to-do list 👍
Thank you. Plan on taking your time, there is so much to do and experience. This area is right up there with Moab, Utah for us. 😎
You guys blow me away with the quality of your drone videos! I felt like I was right there with you climbing up and breathing heavy. Not sure I could do it in real life...I know my Dachshund couldn’t! 🤣😂
Thank you Edith! That's a good point, that trail is not for every dog 🐩 or every person. We have gotten a bit out of shape this winter and probably made it look tougher then it is. 😆
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching. Happy travels. 😀
Again - Best drone footage on RUclips 👍
Thank you! We love getting drone footage and just caught a really nice sunset tonight. Can't wait to share. Take care and happy travels.
Love your beautiful videography and drama-free videos! Question: We recently converted a 2017 Promaster for vacation travel---wonder if you can do video showing your engine maintenance routine?. I imagine the dusty boondocking locations probably mean dirtier oil, etc?
That's a great idea and an easy video for us to do. We will add it to the list. The oil will not get dirty faster but the cabin and air filter will need to be changed out earlier then normal for sure. Both those filters are easy to change and can be done yourself if you like. Last time I changed them out cost me under 30 dollars for both filters. Thank you for the good video idea. 😀
Sedona is a beautiful place to explore, we hope to do our own adventure there soon, thanks for the video!
Beautiful! I did a hot air balloon ride on my 40th bday. It was awesome. I highly recommend it if you can do it.
Was it frightening or loud? I can't wait for Carrie to get to have a hot air balloon ride! Take care and safe travels.
The drone footage is amazing! Cant wait to show you Alaska.
We just bought our Vanstock tickets for the Palmer van meet up! Can't wait for the experience to begin. We look forward to meeting you! 😀
Years ago when I hiked Lassen Peak in the full moon the only time I tripped was when I turned on my flashlight. Thanks for the southwest vistas.
We always wanted to do the Lassen full moon hike! That must have been awesome. We took a small break on the way down and turned off the lights. After about 15 minutes our eyes adjusted and we could see quite well, just like you were saying. 😀
I homebase in my rv in sedona and your video production skills are stellar. I saw things I’ve never seen before in your splendid redrock footage.
Thank you so much! Do you have a favorite trail? We love to find reasons to make a return trip! Take care and safe travels.
Head to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the balloon festival: Oct 3 - Oct 11 this year. Get your balloon ride lined up way in advance if you can.....
Carrie would love that! There is a possibility we will be just heading back to the lower 48 from Alaska at that time but it could happen. 😀 🎈
When I was there earlier in this month (January, 2020) a lot of the side roads were closed because they had recently had 2" of rain so the unpaved roads were so muddy! Some areas at a bit higher elevation had snow.
Yes! Our friends arrived before us and ended up getting stuck in the mud. We were in Flagstaff and got a pretty nice snowstorm when you were getting the rain. Happy travels 😎
Best Wishes to all three of you. :)
Thank you, for the Excellent footage.
Thank you! Take care and happy travels to you.
Great drone footage.
Thank you! We just got some pretty amazing footage of a sunset tonight, can't wait to share!
Unbelievable drone footage 👍🏽❤️. I love Sedona! The pink Jeep tour was great. You guys are brave hiking down in the dark. Can’t wait to hear what you think about the RTR. I want to go next year but I’m seeing mixed reviews. Happy and safe travels. 🚐👫🐶
We have mixed feelings about the RTR! Lol This style of meet up is probably great for a shakedown trip to learn the basics and see how your build works. Also not a bad place to go to meet nomadic like-minded people. It just seemed a bit awkward going to the Fairgrounds for information. It's just so big now it's too many people for one area so campers are all spread out. I am guessing by next year they will work all the bugs out and it will be amazing again. I think your timing will be just right. 😀
That said, we met some great people and as always that was the best part. 👱🙋🐕
The hot air balloons launch in the morning because theirs the least amount of wind at that time. I’ve been up many times and its always amazing! You can actually put a Kleenex tissue an the side of the basket and it will stay there because you move with the wind. Love your videos! Safe travels!
Spectacular drone footage!
Thank you! We never get tired of Sedona.
Nice drone piloting, really good vids!
Thank you! We just caught an amazing sunset tonight with the drone, can't wait to share. Take care 😀
We did vanlife in Sedona for 6 mo. Oh she is a beauty. I miss her❤️
Six months in Sedona?! That sounds awesome. We may have to do that some year. Was that enough time to hike all the trails? Sounds like an amazing time. Take care and happy travels
@@oneadVANtureatatime we cheated a little lol. We got a job at a hotel there & in dec & Jan when it snowed & was freezing, the property owners let us stay in an unrented room. I've was so nice! If u get a chance to go back u should ❤️ I know of a few in town spots u can stealth camp at if u r ever interested. Your video was awesome. Sending love from Austin TX
winny and adam That's funny you mentioned you were working there. We are currently looking for work for a couple months to pay for our Alaska trip this summer. That's a pretty smart way to do a Sedona trip. 😀
I love Sedona area , coconino may forrest, but I'm disabled and would LOVE to be able to hike up to cathedral. Maybe one day I will figure a way. But until I love watching you guys do it. Peace ✌
As always great drone shots. Roodle time is the best.
Thank you! Roodle is so tired today I think he needs a couple of days to recover. We just found an awesome place to camp and enjoyed one of the best sunsets in quite some time. We can't wait to share. Take care and happy trails. 👱🙋🐕
Another great ! Advanture !! 🚐 where is a good WARM area in AZ. For van boondocking for a week of two with two dogs / to explore but not all the hikeing ? Warm ! Thanks the best vids !!
Also I love the colder weather.
Hi Bryan! We nearly got snowed on this morning, only missed it by 1000 feet in elevation. We are loving this cool weather in the Oregon Cascades right now. Take good care and happy travels.
I can't wait to get back there. I don't remember October being too awfully busy. I was in hotels so the cooler weather didn't bother me but I think it might start getting too cold for me as a nomad. I won't have the luxury of a Wave heater in my small space and I really hate to be cold. I wouldn't want to be cooped up in the SUV, either, except for sleeping. January is totally out for me. Lol.
Lol Yes without a heater that be a smart move! I am guessing that April is a great weather month if the crowds of hikers don't bother you too much. Like you said October was a great choice. 😆
There are so many amazing trails in Sedona. I don't think we will ever get tired of that location.
Me, neither. It's just beautiful there and the energy feels pretty good.
It looked like the drummer almost knocked over the edge of the cliff. There is a small part inside of me that would have gained satisfaction in his tragedy. Lol. Nice finally meeting you guys Saturday at Fiest Island. Maybe our trails will cross again soon.
Nice meeting you as well! Hope to see you on the road. Happy travels.
Beautiful, thank you.
Thank you for watching 😀
Did a longish hike in Sedona with our foreign exchange student some years back. Not Cathedral Rock trail though. I tell my wife to not fret not being able to do everything in a place - it gives you a reason to come back.
Exactly! We say the same thing all the time 😀
We camped right near there in October!
Nice! We were camped a bit off the road in a large bowl hidden away from the road. We nicknamed it ”Red Bowl” for next time we need an amazing camp place near Sedona. Happy and safe travels to you 😀
Great video . I love Sedona
Thank you! We love Sedona and how it has so much ”Return Trip” value. Take care and happy travels.😎
Wow haven’t even watched the video but that picture at the beginning is beautiful.
The hike was incredibly and Roodle did a good job climbing. He seemed very proud of himself 😀
You video is epic!!! I can't wait for the next o e..your drone shots and editing is spot on...do you teach it?? Have a great day
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are always learning and pushing ourselves to capture the landscape in an exciting way. We love to be helpful but never think of being a teacher. Take care and happy travels 😀
I have a pro master 2018 I was wondering if you never notice if need your engine coolant reservoir being low coolant?
Raymond Driggers yes, this happens to me too. I have a 2016 Promaster. I am taking it in for service this month to see what they say about it.
Nancy Skean Hey Nancy will you give me an update when you take it in I’m really interested in knowing thank you Nancy
Nancy Skean Hey Nancy I change my synthetic oil every 5000 miles and I noticed it had a reddish brownish tint and the radiator coolant is red and I was wondering if you ever service your own oil changes if you can examine your oil to see if it has the same kind
Nancy Skean Nancy if you’re will is like my oil there’s a possibility the antifreeze is getting in the oil somehow yes yours is acting like mine is and if yours is it under warranty they may not be saying anything if you are taking it into a shop to have the oil change because they are not pain attention to your world they are in a hurry up and change it mowed
Ray, I do not use synthetic oil. The antifreeze is tinted orange. Don’t think the two systems connect. Will keep you posted.
Awesome guys.
Thank you! You two came up in our conversation a few times in the last couple of days. We hope to see you guys in September on or way back down from Alaska. Can't wait for you to start a count down to van life. Miss you and take care.👱🙋🐕
Amazing footage. Thanks for sharing. Can you please share what breed your dog is? He’s a cutie.
Thank you. Roodle is a Labradoodle. His dad was an apricot poodle and his mom was a chocolate lab. 🐶
Thank you
I live in Arizona, the heat is brutal and does take it's toll on new comers. When it is dry the heat can be deceptive.
This is a beautiful spot to camp. I’m heading to Sedona next week, it would be great if you can share the location to this place (coordinates) I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
(34.8887449, -111.9074263)
We nicked named this spot ”Red Bowl” We hope you will enjoy your stay. If the ground is wet be extra careful. The red mud is not forgiving and it is quite easy to get stuck. There are several other pullouts along the 525 if this on is takin or tough to get into.
@@oneadVANtureatatime -Thank you very much for the coordinates and the heads up when it’s muddy, I have a 4x4 rig so it might manage the terrain differently. I will surely enjoy my stay there next week.
What dog supplies do you carry while hiking?
We take a dog bowl, quart of water, harness, leash, doggy shoes, poop bags, and a small zip lock bag of dry dog food for the longer hikes.
was there cell service out there for work?
Very limited at this spot!!
Roodle at the end of the day, “I guess I’ll just relax on this whole bed by myself while my humans talk to that silly camera!” 🐶🙂
He was pretty dog tired and had no problem taking the entire bed to himself! 😀🐶
UPDATE from 2025: The City of Sedona is not allowing people to drive to many of the most popular trailheads any longer (you have to take a shuttle from a central location) and the Coconino National Forest doesn't allow dispersed camping along the Forest Service roads, there are now only designated sites with a 14-day (or possibly less?) limit. Also there aren't really any "off" times for tourism anymore, it's constantly busy. Things folks should know for planning to head to Red Rock Country.
Have you had any trouble with Ruddle and cacti?
Yes! Starting out we noticed Roodle was stepping on every bad cactus 🌵 we could see. Now he has to wear his shoes when he is off-leash. He has been wearing shoes off and on for 3 years and is super good with it. The more he is around cactus the better he gets about avoiding them and we think if we spent enough time there he would not need the shoes anymore.
So pretty
We miss Sedona already! Thank you and we hope you have a great day.
I was there in November and I would rather the Florida Heat then Arizona heat. There's no way I would be there in the summer time.
We completely agree with not going to Sedona in the summer! We can't handle that kind of heat either. From what we hear it's pretty much a ghost town in the summer. ☀️
We could of done without the drumming. Can't we just enjoy the peace and quiet.
Beautiful video. No offense... I know some people get real pleasure from it, but if I had climbed up there just to find someone beating a drum, I would have been seriously pissed. I hope he did not do it for long. I hate drum circles. Just noise to me. I'm an old fuddy-duddy and probably in the minority.
Lol! You made us laugh when we read your comments! Carrie says that's how she feels when someone on the trail jogs past with there music playing. 😂
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Wow what a view ! You really seem to push your droan to its limits but it pays off.
Thank you! We got some awesome drone footage of a sunset tonight! Can’t wait to share.
GPS please!!!!!!!!!!!
(34.8885527, -111.9081156)
Hi Zack, we have heard currently they have closed dispersed camping in all of the Arizona National forests due to fire concerns. We have heard you can get a 5000 dollar fine if caught.
RTR. WHAT IS AT RTR???? I HAVE NOT HEARD MUCH GOOD ABOUT RTR LATELY.
I hope next year the rtr is better or we may not go again. I think the best part of the event is meeting others. People were scattered everywhere. Take care and best wishes.
That drum would really irritate me, breaking up the peacefulness. To each his own.
So would that drone noise
Agreed, when we arrived at the summit we choose not to fly it just for this reason. Instead we chose to fly on the other side where there were no people. We were also careful to keep it quite a distance away from anyone hiking the trail. We love nature and the great outdoors and we are mindful of those around us. Thanks for watching.
It was all good up until the guy playing bongos. That would be the last thing I would want to hear in the solitude of the mountain.
Please dump the drumming!
Drumming is not for everyone…. But this area is known for hosting drum circles. It’s very popular