Thanks. please note they raised the price to drive the mon valley road to $20

Me as well. Going June 2023, driving from Denver through Moab.

I hope to drive to Utah this summer and see Monument Valley and the other parks.

The Dugway is a nice WOW! Spot. Btw- I’m putting out a new guide on the Parks of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Rift. I just put up the intro and a white sands episode will be up tomorrow

thanks for recognizing the hard work

its still great- but very crowded now.

@@TheWestisBig agree, that's why I won't return. Some towns with great character and history have been commercialised beyond redemption. No longer worthy of the effort to revisit.

You might want to check out my Road Less traveled series. It covers places with fewer crowds that r still worth visiting. I’m also finishing up a 90 minute show on New Mexico’s parks. Interesting stuff less people.

Oh my!! FYI- it’s lots of work. Are u sure your up to it?

The West is Big! Travel Guides Absolutely! I live in the beautiful mountains of Virginia, however, I love all of America and it has been my mission in life to see as much of it as possible. I particularly love the southwestern deserts, red rock landscapes, and rugged mountains. I have a few Native American friends that I try to visit as often as possible in Monument Valley. I am a singer/songwriter/author and that is how I discovered the northwest, which I can never see often enough. I am currently trying to talk my son into a trip that way very soon. I want to see Crater Lake... once more. He makes a great traveling companion. Like me, he enjoys solitude among raw nature and the history of the people native to these mesmerizing places. A few years back, I invited a teaching colleague of mine to trek west with us. One of our stops was the Grand Canyon. Personally, I could remain in one place overlooking the canyon all day and be totally content. It’s beautiful to watch the changes in the canyon as the sun or storm moves across it. So, I was disappointed when she couldn’t see what I saw or make that spiritual connection. I had no words for her when she said,” This is it?” Seriously, not all people connect with nature. I am free to travel, but my son can’t always go. I’m hoping he will find a few free week very soon. I really enjoy your videos. You’ve identified places that I’ve not seen. Who knows, perhaps I will find a sponsor and like you, show others what they’re missing. You do a wonderful job. Take care and don’t feed the bears 🐻

Thanks for watching. Crater lake is on my list too. I'm in the early idea stage of a Cascades video that will include Rainier, St. Helens and Cascades NP and lesser know hiking spots up there that I've been to. BTW- my 90+ min Glacier NP vid is pretty good. You may also like my Native American Builder's video. It includes Chaco Culture, Hovenweep and even Cohokia.

The West is Big! Travel Guides ... Sounds like another great adventure awaits you. Have you ever been to Crater Lake. I can’t imagine that you haven’t. It is one of the most beautiful spots in nature that I have ever seen. It literally makes me dizzy. I’m not fond of heights. Standing high above it on the rim on a bright sunny day can really trick my senses. When looking down into it, the reflection of the sky above is so perfect that it makes me feel as if I could easily “fall up.” It’s so neat how the sky above becomes the sky below. In a couple of pictures I took, I incorporated the bough of a nearby pine as I shot down into the lake. When people see the photo, they believe the shot is from the ground through a tree to the sky. That place is so mysterious... and for more reasons than one. I’ve taken the road from Medford, Oregon to the lake a couple of times, but I really want to take the road from Bend to the lake. I’ve heard it’s a beautiful drive. I will be watching for your cascades video. Can’t wait to see that. It’s a pleasure chatting with you. Take care. Delilah

That’s great! Be sure to check out my Road Less Traveled series- i show other places you may not have heard of.

You are most welcome

Thanks for commenting! 4 corners creates that reaction- blah. Yeah the Navajo are turning a profit where ever they can find it- including Forest gump point. fyi- others have commented Mon valley fees have risen dramatically!

I'm hoping to move there for the same reason. BUT- home prices have risen 30-40%in the last 18 months!!!

Nice to know. I wish they’d comp me a room!

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment they help with the YT algorithm

Thanks for the comment and thanks for subscribing!

Thanks. FYI- On my TheWestisbigtravelguides channel you'll also find a few videos on the parks in Moab. All these segments are included in my 90 minute Grand Circle tour video. You may also enjoy my Road Less Traveled Series which includes trips to Chaco Canyon, Hovenweep and the Four Corners.

@@TheWestisBig I think i've watched most of your video's now. Time is the limiting factor, only have a week ! Thanks much !

Thanks! Glad they’re helping. I assume you’ve also watched my 0 minute Grand Circle travel guide too. If not it’s on my channel.

glad to hear my vidoes helped u plan. fyi- my forester is the worst / unreliable car ive ever had! Good thing you’re renting. after 60k miles both rear hubs went out, then the rear springs, and r front tracking arm last month. can’t wait to get rid of it. im shoot in new mexico this week. hoping it holds together.

Thanks! It took lots of work.

Please check the Monument Valley website. Other comments state the tribe has raised the entry fee. There maybe other changes as well.

thanks for the comment

You’re welcome! My 90+ min Utah guide will help too- it’s on my channel. btw- if you know where I can get a steering rack for my 76 TR6 please let me know.

Glad you liked it!

Have fun!

I assume the switchback you're referring to is the Moki Dugway. Yep great spot.

@@TheWestisBig lol..... that would be correct! :)

thanks

if you're starting in Vegas spend more time in Zion than I have. Great place if you can deal with clouds. FYI- I hope to get Triumph TR6 out there one day.

thanks

Glad it was helpful! thanks for the comment

Thanks. It always good to hear from other park lovers. I'll be following your channel as well.

You’re welcome! I hope you get come and see the area- but wait till Covid19 is under control 😀

@@TheWestisBig Yeah 😁

Thanks for subscribing!! i assume you know about the need for timed reservations to enter Moab This year. if not check thier website

Thanks

yes but might be cloudy

@@TheWestisBig thank you

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks I work hard at it.

Thanks. I too visited the 4 corners before it was built up. Btw- you may find my Road Less Traveled videos on the area interesting. I take u to several places in the area you may not be aware of.

Thanks

You're welcome

You're welcome

Sorry i mean 15:38!!!

that was an incredible moment

19-24 c is not hot. And yes the "Cars team " visited the area to get ideas for the movie

wow

oh well. next time

Yes you can still higher a native american guide

too many variables - but at time it’s fine at night.

Yes- most of the time. there are a couple of washes. If it has rained recently the wash maybe impassible

@@TheWestisBig There probably aren't road reports but I'm going in June so I'll watch weather reports. I assume if there's something impassable I can just turn around. I have a Subaru Legacy.

Had no issues in my forester. one wash made me glad for the all wheel drive.

cell service is sketchy with AT&T. near the highways I didn't have a problem most of the time. But having a paper map is a good idea because your map app maynot work. I missed a several turns morethan once because I didn't know I lost cell signal

@@TheWestisBig Not a surprise. It's like that in the high Rockies of Colorado. No service at all at places like Independence Pass.

the Navajo Nation does not allow drone flights in the Tribal park

Get your backpack

Been there a couple of times. It’s quite nice but very expensive.

@@TheWestisBig also take a look at "West Fork" trail nearby has great views.

hmm ok- i don’t know that one. thanjs

That’s funny nobody noticed that! I’m a bit dyslexic so typos are far too common. I’ll change it tomorrow !

@TheWestisBigTravelGuides thank you, and we want you to know we love your presentations and we are heading to NM and the 4 corners and we have greatly relied on your information.

I assume then you have seen my NM Parks Road trip video and my Road Less Traveled vids. The Latter features places near the 4 corners you may not have heard of.

@TheWestisBigTravelGuides Yes we have. Thank you so much you are a blessing from God.

thanks You! Just changed the thumbnail.

I sorta agree

Crowds are are a problem just about every where these days.

Remember there is no cel service in many areas.

It was incredible being there!!- Sure glad I waited for it!