Owner of a pet dog myself. That first story is just a sad reminder that some people should not be allowed to own dogs if they won't care for them properly. Hope your doggie was not too traumatized. Stay Safe !
I've been fighting a "family" trying to get another dog. They had theirs put down during covid. Dogs and cats are not objects but family members. Pets like me, for my cat all need prayers to be better.
Those are what we call rez dogs. There is a whole different cultural idea of how dogs should be treated on the reservation. We have a rez dog we raised from a pup because my kids wanted to rescue it. It loves people, but hates other dogs. If we had left it at the family's house on the reservation it likely wouldn't have lived to be 1.
Gosh Sarah, what a bad experience that was. Some days are like that. My favorite motto for those times is "Shit Happens". Have to admit though this is one of the cutest videos I have seen.Girl you are living the life. Good days and good weather are coming. You go girl.
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. Monument Valley is a magical place and I've had some of the best experiences ever in my many times there. But you DO need to be aware of some of the undercurrents. Monument Valley is Navajo Tribal Land, but mostly the Navajo do not profit from it. Most tourists come, stay at the non-native owned Gouldings Lodge which has lately been very disrespectful of Navajo land and sensibilities (you'll find out about that at the Navajo run museum). Navajoland has a lot of poverty and it galls a lot of the residents to see tourists skim in and out with no respect or profit to the owners of the land. What is key is to spring for a Navajo run tour. You will be taken off the beaten path by a Native guide who will explain about Navajo cosmology, history, life on tribal land, and some of the issues facing modern day Navajo. It's also important to try to gas up at Native run gas stations and stay at the Navajo run hotel and buy from the tribal run art store. Every tour I've been on has been different and some involved meeting members of my guide's family and learning about their traditional sheep herding. Yes, this can all add up, at least compared to free camping on BLM land and doing your own wandering. But consider it a "tax" for the hardworking people who have been stewards of this land through many decades of hardship. I hope you give Monument Valley another chance. It is truly a special place.
Throw money around, and people will treat you better? Bull... If they want tourists, they need to be tourist friendly. That does not always mean "respect or profit".
@@robbby4011 that’s the problem. They don’t necessarily want tourists. But a tourist infrastructure was set up in their midst without their permission. At one point they were able to claw back sovereignty of most of the area, but the Gouldings complex still draws in crowds. In the last decades, the Navajo have been attempting to accommodate the tourism they can’t stop in a way that doesn’t erode their culture or hurt the land, and benefits the people who are protecting the land. If you go to their sacred place, it’s best to respect and honor that. I
@@robbby4011 I would also suggest that perhaps you should NOT go to Native Nations. If you want multimedia theaters, shuttle buses, and stores full of tourist trinkets, go to one of the overly commercialized National Parks like Zion. The Navajo and other Nations are trying to craft a different kind of experience for a different kind of tourist, those who are curious about their culture, respectful of their land, and don't need a load of tourist honky-tonk to amuse them. When you go to a gas station, you enrich the individual owner (and the Chevron, Shell, or Texaco company). When you seek out a Tribal gas station, you may actually pay less as they don't have to charge certain taxes. But the stations are run by the Tribe and the profits support Native schools, health clinics, and infrastructure. You pay the same or less, but your positive impact is so much more. If you've traveled all the way to Monument Valley or Canyon de Chellys, why not hire a Native guide who will get you into restricted areas and enhance your experience? Otherwise, why the hell go there if you just want to stand on an overlook for five minutes. If you want a souvenir, why buy from Gouldings where they take a hefty cut (and where real Native artwork is interspersed with cheap mugs and made in China feather festooned tat that has nothing to do with the Navajo? Why not walk a few steps to the Tribal run store and museum where the artwork is of a higher quality (often a better price) and the Native artists get a bigger cut? If you really have no money, there are plenty of roadside stands where Tribal members sell their wares. I once bought a beautiful rock that a nine year old girl had carved with pictures of wild horses. She wouldn't take more than $5 for it, but she spent half an hour telling me about her plans to be an artist when she grew up. I still have that rock as a paperweight on my desk and I smile every time I see it. $5 for ten years of smiles is a great bargain in my book. Seek out the unique experiences on Tribal land and don't expect Disneyland. You will leave with great memories.
I always try and camp far away from other people, just to avoid drama. More and more people are going off the rails now days, they lack good manners, and common sense. I would rather not deal with such!
Momument Valley is way commercialized compared to where you were earlier. It's a day trip at best and if you don't like the weather you'll have to take it up with God. The rest of the West is feeling blessed with all the rain and snow.
Awwwww as a tribal member of the Navajo Nation I am truly sorry for your bad experience at monument valley. I’m not familiar with that area but there are plenty of other places you and your trusty loving sidekick can visit that I’m sure would be a much better visit for you and your little one. I recommend Canyon De Chelly in Chinle, Az. If you need a tour guide I would be more than happy to guide you. Safe travels By the way I love your videos.
I am a Native woman from Canada. I went to Monument Valley about 30 years ago and it brought me to tears from the incredible beauty! I found the place where my spirit lives and was humbled by the otherworldly desolation and fell in love. My husband and I will be going there either this late late fall or next winter. ❤
If you define a good experience differently then you had one. You learned about a different culture. That's a good experience and you learned you really never know for sure about the weather ( probably already knew that but nice refresher).
Sad to hear things did not work out there for you. Your still pictures wore fantastic as always. Look for better things ahead and take care of yourself and little one. Until next time.
I thought you were going to say you got in trouble with the Tribe; like for hiking backcountry or off the one designated trail without a guide or filming a monetized video without a permit. Glad that didn't happen.
Hey Jeepsy, bummer to hear about the latest experiences. Some people are simply miserable and difficult if not emotionally draining to try to connect with. Keep your chin up, way more real and kindhearted folks out there. Warmer weather always a plus too. ✌️
Utah has some amazing views. I once drove past a store that had been carved into the side of a cliff face. "The store was in the bottom of a big cliff."
all those cars driving by makes MV look like Disneyland.. things will turn around, without bad days, we can't appreciate the good ones..keep on jeepin!
O sorry you had all these unpleasant things happen. Once your fridge is in you can move on to the next adventure. Everyone stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Sorry you had a bad experience. We went a year ago and woke up to snow. So our view was all snow covered! I like your view better. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.
I hope you get a refund! Once you do get a response, I suggest letting HipCamp know the circumstances. They need to tell people they will be 15 feet from the owners home with out of control dogs running loose and barking. The owners not responding while you were there and then saying their dogs fight with each other all the time is lame. Little One could have been injured plus the stress of listening to the dogs. I live in the Mojave Desert and locals that have been here for 30+ years say this is the wierdest weather for spring. It was the coldest March and now April with the wildest winds nonstop for days and weeks. Climate change in the desert is real. The snakes came out and then disappeared again. It should be 85 to 90 degrees by now but its only about 60 degrees at noon. I'm sure its the same in the Monument Valley area. I heard the wild flowers are blooming in Arizona.
I'm in Mohave desert too. Up around 4,000ft. The wind gusts have been 70mph+ which is ungodly rare!!! These are Kansas like straight line winds. They can peel the paint off your house! My poor hummingbirds....I've refilled their feeders alot cuz the winds have emptied them. I thought my travel trailer was gonna blow over the other day. It's been colder. I'm usually getting my swamp cooler ser up by now???? I'm still running heater and electric blanket. Some spring. Hard to plant anything food wise.
@@underthetornado Same here with the wind gusts blowing things that should not be moving. There have been several days that I delayed driving to town. With the dust blowing here we almost need goggles to go outside.
Finally got over 80 for the first time since last November today in the Mojave Desert. Hit 91. But yes the coldest winter/spring in like 45 years. Usually it gets in the 20s and 30s for 3 weeks in December and that's basically our winter but this year that did happen but it also got down into the 20s and 30s again in February. I've been here 14 years and that never happened before.
I’m sorry to hear that your experience there wasn’t a good one. I know you’ll go back. It’s a beautiful place. I’m a firm believer of the saying “if you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours”. Still doing it. Love you!❤️
Beautiful video Jeep’s , I hope you are feeling better now that you are away from those animals out in the valley, human & 4 legged. Keep safe & stay happy Elaine from Queensland,Australia.
Been using a diesel heater for my RTT on my Jeep. Def works well and pretty easy set up. Sits on tire table, house runs into the tent and uses about 2/3 gallon of fuel in 12 hours on low. Sorry about the bad karma in MV, next time will probably be better. Hester was about $225.00. My fridge is dead too lol
Been there several times, but in warmer weather. One of my fave spots. Canyon de chilly is awesome also Spider rock. Love that area!!!! Go back in warmer weather I assure you , you will enjoy the area.
We visited Monument Valley a few times in the 1950's. Very primitive then. I still have an 8x4 foot hand woven rug my parents bought for me in 1957 at a trading post. Cost was $45.
The music choice this time for the video, is on point. It is close to Duran Duran, Come Undone. Within the lyric is : Hey child Stay wilder, than the wind.😉
There is a place you might be able to use at Gooseneck Campground State Park. It's not too far from your locaton so you might take a look. Even if you don't stay there you should check it out if you haven't already. Sorry things didn't work out for you I enjoyed Monument Valley myself but I was just passing through.
You might never find a more beautiful campsite as you had. It was the best I've ever seen. To bad your fridge broke. Glad you told people about the terrible one! I can't believe those people didn't care about their little dogs. My boxer went after a little dog once. I tackled him an was loosing my grip. I was on the ground an grabbed him by the balls an was able to pull him back. Had no idea if he would bite me for that but thank goodness he didn't! He turned his goofy giant head an gave me the funniest look! Haha i got to his collar again. An layed on him till the owner got her little dog. I'm only 5'3" an he fought every dog he came across. Got him when he was 5. Barely knew him but his owner died on my birthday so that was my present an his death present. He had never been in a house so the first thing i had to do is pull him across the kitchen floor by his collar. Feet sliding all over on the linoleum but when he got to the wood floor he could walk without sliding. Never tried to bite me. My dog Rosebud weighed more than him an she was a fighter too. Took me hours of holding him up by the collar an putting my foot out to keep Rosebud from attacking him. Success! I did it!!!! Both were very protective towards me. If that little dog you saw didn't get help from the owners i would have took it away from them straight to the police station. Sorry got carried away on that story. Peace
I was in Monument Valley last year this exact time in April 2022. It was a horrible experience, a 4 day storm ripped into the area and would not leave. I kid you not I could not see my neighbor's rv not 20 feet away it was that bad. Stuck inside my rv cause you couldn't even go outside for few minutes, sand gets in your eyes everywhere. I now always suggest to people to stay in Page Arizona instead. Just drive to Monument Valley from Page instead of staying there in Monument Valley. You can see pretty much everything in 1 day. If you want to see other nearby attractions then come back but staying in Monument Valley is not a good idea.
I like hearing the good and the bad. fill bad your dog not being able to do her thing. You made it out ok. Hope you post thing on there sites good and bad. For the next person
I also had a bad experience with Monument Valley, I got kicked out for trying to take a morning sunrise photo, I shit you not. I been to Monument Valley many times and I shoot the sun going down when the light is right, spending the night shooting astro and in the morning sunrise. I'm in and out before the tourists show up, well they change the rule, now the only time you can take a picture is between 1p.m. and 5p.m. when the light is horrible. You have to hire a guide if you what to get a good photo and that guide is very expensive. I will not be back; I'm not going to be a sucker.
I was here in August 1999 for the 10th Wed Anniv..... I could NOT believe as you pull into those HUGE sculptured red rocks the HUGE tourist trap buildings !! " lol "
Liked your post. Dogs are a major problem on reservation, and even attack people and deaths of cattle, sheep, small dogs, and even running teens have been reported, but no action. Dog owners on reservation do not take responsibility also, and tourist regular feed these wild packs in small towns! Weather changes weekly, even tornados! Winter is harsh and the land is carved by this process. Valley of the Gods (Colorado) and Monument Valley are complete extremes on a scale for campers! I have cats and my own "pet cemetery" for the wild dog attacks mostly in the winter time!
I hope they got medical attention for their little one… glad your baby is ok…. My dogs are my life and that hurt little pup probably would have went with me knowing they probably wouldn’t miss it 😞
So sorry you had such a bad time of it Suggest anyone with an experience of bad dog owners, report them, it certainly would be a difficult decision if they have your credit card information or personal information however. You are such a kind person I am sorry you had a horrid southwestern visit.
Oh My Goodness, that was crazy. I can honestly say that there are some people that don’t take care of their animals. I moved to Kayenta it’s atlease 20 miles from Monument Valley I was so miserable there I do have relatives there. I ended up moving to Phoenix and lived there for 10 years. I moved back to Minnesota a couple months ago I’m so so sorry you had bad experiences there. I feel you.
Actually that is refreshing that you were honest about it, I hate it when people think everything has to be super positive ALL THE TIME! That is not even possible, and delusional. Next...
I love Monument Valley. I had to see this place .I was so excited to be there, I .got out of my truck and there was a dog laying in the parking lot. I had to pat that. i missed mine so much, The dog got up and i noticed his leg was in really bad shape. I tried and tried to catch this dog .he needed a hospital. That leg needed to be amputated. dog was hit by a car 3 months earlier .I missed monument valley all together. i wasn't able to save the dog neither. I was balling my head off as i was leaving that place. That was a very sad day for me. I really need to get back there. I hope you're doing ok Jeepsy !
Sarah, as always you can't please everyone so just please yourself and enjoy your experience in your own way. Hope you get your refrigerator soon so you can continue your journey.
oh sweet heart, you're like me I try to be nice to everyone and my feelings get stomped on most times ... I feel bad that you and Little One had to been treated badly - no way in hell would I own an aggressive animal - please have safe and happy travels 😊
As they say never let someone else's actions destroy your love and beauty. You beam with a glowing spirit , hang in there, we love your journeys and even though they are not for everyone to do, we have that little imagination brought into our homes. God Bless
Dear Sarah, this is my first time watching your channel. I just came here from your interview with Bob Wells. I left a comment for you there. I hope you posted a very detailed negative review of the backyard "campground" with the aggressive dogs. I wish you had called the police while you were still there, reporting them for animal cruelty. I hope to be part time on the road within the next few years. One of the things I consider a prerequisite is installing video surveillance on each side of the vehicle I choose (most likely a cargo van). I hope you get cameras too. I've met people who are kind, and I've met people who are super rude. I try to be nice anyway. It's rare that I (verbally) put the mean ones in their place. I do understand the effect their negativity can have on my psyche. Especially if you have a number of bad experiences in a row. I admire how you seem to shake it off in time. Best wishes and safest travels to you Sarah!!!
Some people just shouldn't be animal owners! Ignorance is bliss for many unfortunately. Glad you and little one were ok. It's unfortunate that some people just " don't get it". Lots of people in the world are very unhappy right now because we really are on the verge of a possible depression. Buisness owners must be suffering worse than others I guess.😢 But, just bless those poor unhappy people and let them go.!❤🌷🙏 I send positive thoughts and lots of protective white light ALL around you and yours!!!🌞🦋
Good grief, some of the people ought not have guests, animals, or kids. But look at the size and sad beauty of those tree stumps. Sarah, it may be handy to carry bear spray with you at all times from now on. Glad your lil one made out ok. Selah
Cest la vie. Meanwhile love the photos and music you used. And in case you forgot weather forecasts are estimates or predictions of what might occur😜🤣🏝️🥶.. Thankx Sarah. ✌️🤍🕊️
Well that's not good but thanks for not sugarcoating the experience. Those are the biggest tree stumps I ever saw. Just imagine how big the lumberjacks were who cut them down. Ha ha, hope your next visit has a better result.
I'm from monument valley so which restaurant did Yu go to Goulding's lodge or The view an I'm trying to figure out where that campground with the dogs is at
Everything I experienced there was actually worse! I went there during covid. The Navajo nation only closed the roads that were the most scenic! They they didn't want anyone to see the beauty of the area if they couldn't overcharge you for access to that areas! Don't go there is you don't want them to clean out your wallet!
As an older person, all I can say is....welcome to Life. Complete with its ups and downs. Personally, I try to separate interactions with people, from experiences of places. Specifically, so that I don't associate the two forever more. Fortunately, my negative experiences with people are few, but they can occur. More often than not, I think those people are miserable and tortured individuals...which can take a bit of the "sting" out of the situation for myself. Best of luck and safe travels to ya!!!
Sarah, Where did you stay? I was here last weekend and stayed a night at the San Juan Inn in Mexican Hat. They are nice and the restaurant there is just ok, people are nice but food is just ok.
Those 'hosts' with the dogs? Pathetic. I hope you get your $$ back. Bummer about the Monument Valley experiences. Glad you discussed those experiences; it's important to bring up the bad stuff :)
Hey! Thanks for the tips! Loved the video! I have a question for you. My wife and I are driving through Monument Valley this summer. We aren’t staying the night or have any accommodations, but is there a place to disconnect our travel trailer to do the scenic drive?
That area is the Navajo Reservation. I’ve found that people who live in the reservation tend to keep to themselves and and aren’t that friendly. I actually prefer that because l am that way myself and am constantly being bothered by people on my travels with their stupid comments and attempts at small talk. I just want to be left alone so “unfriendliness” is good by me. I don’t blame you for leaving the Hip Camp site. Leave a bad review and hopefully they will refund your money. I’ve had good luck with Hip Camp myself and only go to sites where the owner is NOT there. I don’t want to engage with anyone. Bad weather is what it is. The Southwest is having a bad winter it seems with rain, storms, cold, snow, etc. I was in New Mexico a few years back in December and it was beautiful one day and got cold and snowy the next. I got a room at a dive hotel in Roswell and was happy for heat, a hot shower, cable TV, internet and a microwave and mini fridge. I got some good takeout and beer and was happy. I was living out of MY 2 Door Jeep Wrangler for 6 months at that point and that hotel room wasn’t fancy but it was far better than the front seat! It will get better. Good luck and try not to get discouraged. This is often what traveling is.
Oh gloom Sarah what a shame ask Wonder Hussey the best time to go there she knows everything there is to know about deserts as you well know having spent time with her magicness stay safe stay warm 🙃
Sorry about that my friend, but I think you got there at the wrong time. Really there are really kind folks there, you just ran into the wrong ones. Hope you have a better experience next time.
Yeah, I felt the same way. I just got the feeling that this visit was more about the almighty dollar and how MV could squeeze it out of you. Ex. you needed to pay the entrance fee just to visit the visitors center to look at all the overpriced souvenirs they were selling. Maybe it's just me ???? IDK.
It's good info to have, but just one person's bad experiences with two businesses plus unexpected weather. Going 2 for 4 (I'll count the hotel and restaurant as separate) with random travel-related businesses isn't great, but even 1 for 4 or 0 for 4 happens sometimes. Maybe if you weren't bummed already, your usual charm might have worked on them, and you'd have gone 3 for 4. A happy person being warm and fun, works better than a bummed person pulling lines out of their bag of tricks to get their way. Not that you should have to do anything to get good service, that's on them.
Owner of a pet dog myself. That first story is just a sad reminder that some people should not be allowed to own dogs if they won't care for them properly. Hope your doggie was not too traumatized. Stay Safe !
I've been fighting a "family" trying to get another dog. They had theirs put down during covid. Dogs and cats are not objects but family members. Pets like me, for my cat all need prayers to be better.
Those are what we call rez dogs. There is a whole different cultural idea of how dogs should be treated on the reservation. We have a rez dog we raised from a pup because my kids wanted to rescue it. It loves people, but hates other dogs. If we had left it at the family's house on the reservation it likely wouldn't have lived to be 1.
Gosh Sarah, what a bad experience that was. Some days are like that. My favorite motto for those times is "Shit Happens". Have to admit though this is one of the cutest videos I have seen.Girl you are living the life. Good days and good weather are coming. You go girl.
Sorry to hear that Sarah.
Hang in there.
Better day are coming for you and the Little One.
Safe travels!
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. Monument Valley is a magical place and I've had some of the best experiences ever in my many times there. But you DO need to be aware of some of the undercurrents. Monument Valley is Navajo Tribal Land, but mostly the Navajo do not profit from it. Most tourists come, stay at the non-native owned Gouldings Lodge which has lately been very disrespectful of Navajo land and sensibilities (you'll find out about that at the Navajo run museum). Navajoland has a lot of poverty and it galls a lot of the residents to see tourists skim in and out with no respect or profit to the owners of the land. What is key is to spring for a Navajo run tour. You will be taken off the beaten path by a Native guide who will explain about Navajo cosmology, history, life on tribal land, and some of the issues facing modern day Navajo. It's also important to try to gas up at Native run gas stations and stay at the Navajo run hotel and buy from the tribal run art store. Every tour I've been on has been different and some involved meeting members of my guide's family and learning about their traditional sheep herding. Yes, this can all add up, at least compared to free camping on BLM land and doing your own wandering. But consider it a "tax" for the hardworking people who have been stewards of this land through many decades of hardship. I hope you give Monument Valley another chance. It is truly a special place.
Throw money around, and people will treat you better? Bull...
If they want tourists, they need to be tourist friendly. That does not always mean "respect or profit".
@@robbby4011 that’s the problem. They don’t necessarily want tourists. But a tourist infrastructure was set up in their midst without their permission. At one point they were able to claw back sovereignty of most of the area, but the Gouldings complex still draws in crowds. In the last decades, the Navajo have been attempting to accommodate the tourism they can’t stop in a way that doesn’t erode their culture or hurt the land, and benefits the people who are protecting the land. If you go to their sacred place, it’s best to respect and honor that. I
@@robbby4011 I would also suggest that perhaps you should NOT go to Native Nations. If you want multimedia theaters, shuttle buses, and stores full of tourist trinkets, go to one of the overly commercialized National Parks like Zion. The Navajo and other Nations are trying to craft a different kind of experience for a different kind of tourist, those who are curious about their culture, respectful of their land, and don't need a load of tourist honky-tonk to amuse them. When you go to a gas station, you enrich the individual owner (and the Chevron, Shell, or Texaco company). When you seek out a Tribal gas station, you may actually pay less as they don't have to charge certain taxes. But the stations are run by the Tribe and the profits support Native schools, health clinics, and infrastructure. You pay the same or less, but your positive impact is so much more.
If you've traveled all the way to Monument Valley or Canyon de Chellys, why not hire a Native guide who will get you into restricted areas and enhance your experience? Otherwise, why the hell go there if you just want to stand on an overlook for five minutes.
If you want a souvenir, why buy from Gouldings where they take a hefty cut (and where real Native artwork is interspersed with cheap mugs and made in China feather festooned tat that has nothing to do with the Navajo? Why not walk a few steps to the Tribal run store and museum where the artwork is of a higher quality (often a better price) and the Native artists get a bigger cut?
If you really have no money, there are plenty of roadside stands where Tribal members sell their wares. I once bought a beautiful rock that a nine year old girl had carved with pictures of wild horses. She wouldn't take more than $5 for it, but she spent half an hour telling me about her plans to be an artist when she grew up. I still have that rock as a paperweight on my desk and I smile every time I see it. $5 for ten years of smiles is a great bargain in my book. Seek out the unique experiences on Tribal land and don't expect Disneyland. You will leave with great memories.
@@LeftCoastCowgirl That escalated fast.
@@robbby4011 just some lessons if you wanted to learn. But again, I suggest a trip to Tribal land is not a good fit for you.
Sorry to hear about the problems, things happen that you have no control over, grin and bear it, good luck😎😎⭐️⭐️🤩🤩
You’ve really been through it lately, (and personally) I think you’ve handled it well. I hope you luck changes soon. 🙏🏼
Someone would have to be in a really deep dark place for your smile to not brighten their day! I like the new head wrap by the way. 😁
I always try and camp far away from other people, just to avoid drama. More and more people are going off the rails now days, they lack good manners, and common sense. I would rather not deal with such!
Sad but i have to agree. Enjoy Easter holiday 🙏
Momument Valley is way commercialized compared to where you were earlier. It's a day trip at best and if you don't like the weather you'll have to take it up with God. The rest of the West is feeling blessed with all the rain and snow.
Awwwww as a tribal member of the Navajo Nation I am truly sorry for your bad experience at monument valley. I’m not familiar with that area but there are plenty of other places you and your trusty loving sidekick can visit that I’m sure would be a much better visit for you and your little one. I recommend Canyon De Chelly in Chinle, Az. If you need a tour guide I would be more than happy to guide you. Safe travels
By the way I love your videos.
Thank you!
@@wanderingjeepsy you are very welcome 🙏
I am a Native woman from Canada. I went to Monument Valley about 30 years ago and it brought me to tears from the incredible beauty! I found the place where my spirit lives and was humbled by the otherworldly desolation and fell in love. My husband and I will be going there either this late late fall or next winter. ❤
If you define a good experience differently then you had one. You learned about a different culture. That's a good experience and you learned you really never know for sure about the weather ( probably already knew that but nice refresher).
Sad to hear things did not work out there for you. Your still pictures wore fantastic as always. Look for better things ahead and take care of yourself and little one. Until next time.
I thought you were going to say you got in trouble with the Tribe; like for hiking backcountry or off the one designated trail without a guide or filming a monetized video without a permit. Glad that didn't happen.
Hey Jeepsy, bummer to hear about the latest experiences. Some people are simply miserable and difficult if not emotionally draining to try to connect with. Keep your chin up, way more real and kindhearted folks out there. Warmer weather always a plus too. ✌️
Sounds like it can only get better from here on in. Hope your fridge comes soon.....and enjoy pampering yourself in the hotel while you have it.
Utah has some amazing views. I once drove past a store that had been carved into the side of a cliff face. "The store was in the bottom of a big cliff."
all those cars driving by makes MV look like Disneyland.. things will turn around, without bad days, we can't appreciate the good ones..keep on jeepin!
Aww man I’m sorry for your experience. Thanks for sharing your experiences good and bad.❤️
O sorry you had all these unpleasant things happen. Once your fridge is in you can move on to the next adventure. Everyone stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Sorry you had a bad experience. We went a year ago and woke up to snow. So our view was all snow covered! I like your view better. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.
I hope you get a refund! Once you do get a response, I suggest letting HipCamp know the circumstances. They need to tell people they will be 15 feet from the owners home with out of control dogs running loose and barking. The owners not responding while you were there and then saying their dogs fight with each other all the time is lame. Little One could have been injured plus the stress of listening to the dogs. I live in the Mojave Desert and locals that have been here for 30+ years say this is the wierdest weather for spring. It was the coldest March and now April with the wildest winds nonstop for days and weeks. Climate change in the desert is real. The snakes came out and then disappeared again. It should be 85 to 90 degrees by now but its only about 60 degrees at noon. I'm sure its the same in the Monument Valley area. I heard the wild flowers are blooming in Arizona.
I'm in Mohave desert too. Up around 4,000ft. The wind gusts have been 70mph+ which is ungodly rare!!! These are Kansas like straight line winds. They can peel the paint off your house! My poor hummingbirds....I've refilled their feeders alot cuz the winds have emptied them. I thought my travel trailer was gonna blow over the other day. It's been colder. I'm usually getting my swamp cooler ser up by now???? I'm still running heater and electric blanket. Some spring. Hard to plant anything food wise.
@@underthetornado Same here with the wind gusts blowing things that should not be moving. There have been several days that I delayed driving to town. With the dust blowing here we almost need goggles to go outside.
Little One would of been killed. Write a bad review & report them. Why are they allowed to have campers in their back yard? Crazy ..
Finally got over 80 for the first time since last November today in the Mojave Desert. Hit 91. But yes the coldest winter/spring in like 45 years. Usually it gets in the 20s and 30s for 3 weeks in December and that's basically our winter but this year that did happen but it also got down into the 20s and 30s again in February. I've been here 14 years and that never happened before.
I’m sorry to hear that your experience there wasn’t a good one. I know you’ll go back. It’s a beautiful place. I’m a firm believer of the saying “if you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours”. Still doing it. Love you!❤️
I'm following Wonderhussy, and now I'm following you also.
I'm also a survivor of a suicide parent 38 years ago.
I love your spirit and your strength.
Beautiful video Jeep’s , I hope you are feeling better now that you are away from those animals out in the valley, human & 4 legged. Keep safe & stay happy Elaine from Queensland,Australia.
Been using a diesel heater for my RTT on my Jeep. Def works well and pretty easy set up. Sits on tire table, house runs into the tent and uses about 2/3 gallon of fuel in 12 hours on low. Sorry about the bad karma in MV, next time will probably be better. Hester was about $225.00. My fridge is dead too lol
Been there several times, but in warmer weather. One of my fave spots. Canyon de chilly is awesome also Spider rock. Love that area!!!! Go back in warmer weather I assure you , you will enjoy the area.
❤ your authenticity and honesty.
I dig, you take care of you & your little one. You just keep smiling.
Unfortunately these things happen, thank you for your honesty and sharing it.
Sarah Im so sad that you experienced a bad couple days. Hope your new fridge arrives without delay and you can make track s to a new adventure.
Hope it gets better!
We visited Monument Valley a few times in the 1950's. Very primitive then. I still have an 8x4 foot hand woven rug my parents bought for me in 1957 at a trading post. Cost was $45.
The music choice this time for the video, is on point.
It is close to Duran Duran, Come Undone.
Within the lyric is :
Hey child
Stay wilder, than the wind.😉
There is a place you might be able to use at Gooseneck Campground State Park. It's not too far from your locaton so you might take a look. Even if you don't stay there you should check it out if you haven't already. Sorry things didn't work out for you I enjoyed Monument Valley myself but I was just passing through.
You might never find a more beautiful campsite as you had. It was the best I've ever seen. To bad your fridge broke. Glad you told people about the terrible one! I can't believe those people didn't care about their little dogs. My boxer went after a little dog once. I tackled him an was loosing my grip. I was on the ground an grabbed him by the balls an was able to pull him back. Had no idea if he would bite me for that but thank goodness he didn't! He turned his goofy giant head an gave me the funniest look! Haha i got to his collar again. An layed on him till the owner got her little dog. I'm only 5'3" an he fought every dog he came across. Got him when he was 5. Barely knew him but his owner died on my birthday so that was my present an his death present. He had never been in a house so the first thing i had to do is pull him across the kitchen floor by his collar. Feet sliding all over on the linoleum but when he got to the wood floor he could walk without sliding. Never tried to bite me. My dog Rosebud weighed more than him an she was a fighter too. Took me hours of holding him up by the collar an putting my foot out to keep Rosebud from attacking him. Success! I did it!!!! Both were very protective towards me. If that little dog you saw didn't get help from the owners i would have took it away from them straight to the police station. Sorry got carried away on that story. Peace
I was in Monument Valley last year this exact time in April 2022. It was a horrible experience, a 4 day storm ripped into the area and would not leave. I kid you not I could not see my neighbor's rv not 20 feet away it was that bad. Stuck inside my rv cause you couldn't even go outside for few minutes, sand gets in your eyes everywhere. I now always suggest to people to stay in Page Arizona instead. Just drive to Monument Valley from Page instead of staying there in Monument Valley. You can see pretty much everything in 1 day. If you want to see other nearby attractions then come back but staying in Monument Valley is not a good idea.
I was there last Friday. I even got on the horse and took a picture. We had a nice time.
I like hearing the good and the bad. fill bad your dog not being able to do her thing. You made it out ok. Hope you post thing on there sites good and bad. For the next person
I also had a bad experience with Monument Valley, I got kicked out for trying to take a morning sunrise photo, I shit you not. I been to Monument Valley many times and I shoot the sun going down when the light is right, spending the night shooting astro and in the morning sunrise. I'm in and out before the tourists show up, well they change the rule, now the only time you can take a picture is between 1p.m. and 5p.m. when the light is horrible. You have to hire a guide if you what to get a good photo and that guide is very expensive. I will not be back; I'm not going to be a sucker.
Wow! ☹️
I was here in August 1999 for the 10th Wed Anniv..... I could NOT believe as you pull into those HUGE sculptured red rocks the HUGE tourist trap buildings !! " lol "
Monument Valley is great scenery to travel through.
I've heard that Utah can be standoffish from friends, who were Mormons but not native to Utah. They were glad to leave.
Liked your post. Dogs are a major problem on reservation, and even attack people and deaths of cattle, sheep, small dogs, and even running teens have been reported, but no action. Dog owners on reservation do not take responsibility also, and tourist regular feed these wild packs in small towns! Weather changes weekly, even tornados! Winter is harsh and the land is carved by this process. Valley of the Gods (Colorado) and Monument Valley are complete extremes on a scale for campers! I have cats and my own "pet cemetery" for the wild dog attacks mostly in the winter time!
I hope they got medical attention for their little one… glad your baby is ok…. My dogs are my life and that hurt little pup probably would have went with me knowing they probably wouldn’t miss it 😞
Thanks for keeping it real!
So sorry you had such a bad time of it Suggest anyone with an experience of bad dog owners, report them, it certainly would be a difficult decision if they have your credit card information or personal information however. You are such a kind person I am sorry you had a horrid southwestern visit.
Oh My Goodness, that was crazy. I can honestly say that there are some people that don’t take care of their animals. I moved to Kayenta it’s atlease 20 miles from Monument Valley I was so miserable there I do have relatives there. I ended up moving to Phoenix and lived there for 10 years. I moved back to Minnesota a couple months ago I’m so so sorry you had bad experiences there. I feel you.
Actually that is refreshing that you were honest about it, I hate it when people think everything has to be super positive ALL THE TIME! That is not even possible, and delusional. Next...
Enjoyed your video! Monument Valley is one of my favorite places to photograph and video.
Sarah next time you come back stay at the Recapture lodge it is in Bluff or stay in the yard ask for JIM .
I love Monument Valley. I had to see this place .I was so excited to be there, I .got out of my truck and there was a dog laying in the parking lot. I had to pat that. i missed mine so much, The dog got up and i noticed his leg was in really bad shape. I tried and tried to catch this dog .he needed a hospital. That leg needed to be amputated. dog was hit by a car 3 months earlier .I missed monument valley all together. i wasn't able to save the dog neither. I was balling my head off as i was leaving that place. That was a very sad day for me. I really need to get back there. I hope you're doing ok Jeepsy !
I adore Monument Valley. Nature's gonna do what nature does. We stayed at the KOA and loved our time there.
Sarah, as always you can't please everyone so just please yourself and enjoy your experience in your own way. Hope you get your refrigerator soon so you can continue your journey.
At least you got to see the place. It's pretty awesome! Thinking that's off my list of places to go now though.
Wow I like trees. But that looked absolutely beautiful behind you. I think I’ll check that place out this Summer. Awesome pictures
I am so sorry that happened. Utah is an odd place. At times, it felt like Mississippi.
Sometimes you have to weather the weather... 👍
I know the people who run the Monument Valley KOA. Glad that experience went better than the rest.
oh sweet heart, you're like me I try to be nice to everyone and my feelings get stomped on most times ... I feel bad that you and Little One had to been treated badly - no way in hell would I own an aggressive animal - please have safe and happy travels 😊
As they say never let someone else's actions destroy your love and beauty. You beam with a glowing spirit , hang in there, we love your journeys and even though they are not for everyone to do, we have that little imagination brought into our homes. God Bless
Dear Sarah, this is my first time watching your channel. I just came here from your interview with Bob Wells. I left a comment for you there.
I hope you posted a very detailed negative review of the backyard "campground" with the aggressive dogs. I wish you had called the police while you were still there, reporting them for animal cruelty.
I hope to be part time on the road within the next few years. One of the things I consider a prerequisite is installing video surveillance on each side of the vehicle I choose (most likely a cargo van). I hope you get cameras too.
I've met people who are kind, and I've met people who are super rude. I try to be nice anyway. It's rare that I (verbally) put the mean ones in their place. I do understand the effect their negativity can have on my psyche. Especially if you have a number of bad experiences in a row. I admire how you seem to shake it off in time. Best wishes and safest travels to you Sarah!!!
Some people just shouldn't be animal owners! Ignorance is bliss for many unfortunately. Glad you and little one were ok. It's unfortunate that some people just " don't get it". Lots of people in the world are very unhappy right now because we really are on the verge of a possible depression. Buisness owners must be suffering worse than others I guess.😢 But, just bless those poor unhappy people and let them go.!❤🌷🙏 I send positive thoughts and lots of protective white light ALL around you and yours!!!🌞🦋
the weather is always unpredictable so you have to be flexible.
Good grief, some of the people ought not have guests, animals, or kids. But look at the size and sad beauty of those tree stumps.
Sarah, it may be handy to carry bear spray with you at all times from now on. Glad your lil one made out ok. Selah
Thank you. I've wanted to see now I have. Where we going next. No just surprise me
Cest la vie. Meanwhile love the photos and music you used. And in case you forgot weather forecasts are estimates or predictions of what might occur😜🤣🏝️🥶.. Thankx Sarah.
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It is to bad to hear about your unhappy experience in the area. Maybe Monument Valley will be better some other time. The pictures where nice anyway.
If there was a review for that place everyone would no it's not safe there wow that's crazy
Well that's not good but thanks for not sugarcoating the experience. Those are the biggest tree stumps I ever saw. Just imagine how big the lumberjacks were who cut them down. Ha ha, hope your next visit has a better result.
It's not your fault the weather changed. And the poor attitude of the people is on them. Much love and respect to you. ❤
I'm from monument valley so which restaurant did Yu go to Goulding's lodge or The view an I'm trying to figure out where that campground with the dogs is at
Everything I experienced there was actually worse! I went there during covid. The Navajo nation only closed the roads that were the most scenic! They they didn't want anyone to see the beauty of the area if they couldn't overcharge you for access to that areas! Don't go there is you don't want them to clean out your wallet!
Sorry for bad luck keep your chin up don,t let this break your spirt you are strong I grow fonder you everyday
As an older person, all I can say is....welcome to Life. Complete with its ups and downs. Personally, I try to separate interactions with people, from experiences of places. Specifically, so that I don't associate the two forever more. Fortunately, my negative experiences with people are few, but they can occur. More often than not, I think those people are miserable and tortured individuals...which can take a bit of the "sting" out of the situation for myself. Best of luck and safe travels to ya!!!
It's not all butterflies and rainbows. But life never is. You're tuff. You'll be fine.
Had to subscribe love your videos. And you being gorgeous is a plus too. Keep up the good work. Thank you
Your pictures are beautiful ❤
The scenery's beautiful though.
Well thanks for the heads up sounds like monument valley has some monumental problems 😉🐝
Sarah, Where did you stay? I was here last weekend and stayed a night at the San Juan Inn in Mexican Hat. They are nice and the restaurant
there is just ok, people are nice but food is just ok.
Thats why im always scared to use hip camp 😳 hope you left a “great” review.
Those 'hosts' with the dogs? Pathetic. I hope you get your $$ back. Bummer about the Monument Valley experiences. Glad you discussed those experiences; it's important to bring up the bad stuff :)
New to channel, got some catching up to do on your past videos, keep safe😊
Hey! Thanks for the tips! Loved the video! I have a question for you. My wife and I are driving through Monument Valley this summer. We aren’t staying the night or have any accommodations, but is there a place to disconnect our travel trailer to do the scenic drive?
The parking lot at the visitor center, I'm sure you could there
@@wanderingjeepsy thank you!!
❤ the sunny side is waiting 4 U .
"Sara Smile"
That area is the Navajo Reservation. I’ve found that people who live in the reservation tend to keep to themselves and and aren’t that friendly. I actually prefer that because l am that way myself and am constantly being bothered by people on my travels with their stupid comments and attempts at small talk. I just want to be left alone so “unfriendliness” is good by me.
I don’t blame you for leaving the Hip Camp site. Leave a bad review and hopefully they will refund your money. I’ve had good luck with Hip Camp myself and only go to sites where the owner is NOT there. I don’t want to engage with anyone.
Bad weather is what it is. The Southwest is having a bad winter it seems with rain, storms, cold, snow, etc. I was in New Mexico a few years back in December and it was beautiful one day and got cold and snowy the next. I got a room at a dive hotel in Roswell and was happy for heat, a hot shower, cable TV, internet and a microwave and mini fridge. I got some good takeout and beer and was happy.
I was living out of MY 2 Door Jeep Wrangler for 6 months at that point and that hotel room wasn’t fancy but it was far better than the front seat!
It will get better. Good luck and try not to get discouraged. This is often what traveling is.
Oh gloom Sarah what a shame ask Wonder Hussey the best time to go there she knows everything there is to know about deserts as you well know having spent time with her magicness stay safe stay warm 🙃
Hi, was that campground named Hummingbird?
Don't remember, but I found it on hipcamp
Sorry about that my friend, but I think you got there at the wrong time. Really there are really kind folks there, you just ran into the wrong ones. Hope you have a better experience next time.
Yes very crazy long winter this year.
Sarah what is the name of this camp ground don't want to go there.
I wonder if those bad experiences had anything to do with the waypoints around the earth
I’m sorry you had such a crappy experience
Those are definitely remains of gigantic ancient trees.
Plasma buildings turned rock
Yeah, I felt the same way. I just got the feeling that this visit was more about the almighty dollar and how MV could squeeze it out of you. Ex. you needed to pay the entrance fee just to visit the visitors center to look at all the overpriced souvenirs they were selling. Maybe it's just me ???? IDK.
It's good info to have, but just one person's bad experiences with two businesses plus unexpected weather. Going 2 for 4 (I'll count the hotel and restaurant as separate) with random travel-related businesses isn't great, but even 1 for 4 or 0 for 4 happens sometimes.
Maybe if you weren't bummed already, your usual charm might have worked on them, and you'd have gone 3 for 4. A happy person being warm and fun, works better than a bummed person pulling lines out of their bag of tricks to get their way. Not that you should have to do anything to get good service, that's on them.
Just freakin WOW! Those "People" should not have dogs!!
When the Lord shines on u there are trials and tribulations ❤
Cool music