Arizona's Slide Rock Paradise in Sedona Has EVERYTHING!

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My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” and puppy “Tig” in a 24ft 2001 Ford Tioga RV named “Freeda” and tow either a 2014 Smart Car named “Tater Tot” or my 2012 Harley Softail Slim named “Black Betty” in a 6x10 trailer. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
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Gear: (UPDATED 2023)
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Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
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[@Non_Of_U_business]

Arizona Native but now living in Wisconsin, Everyone that lives in Arizona must travel to Sedona and Slide Rock Park...it is heavy tourism but worth the trip. Eric, next time you travel to Slide Rock, along the highway driving in Oak creek canyon to get there, off the side of the road is a pull out that has a active water spout that ONLY pours natural spring water from between the rocks and is the BEST pure drinking water you can taste in Arizona, I have pulled over that pull out may times when camping in the mountains to fill up jugs of fresh spring water!!!

[@WRMRanch]

what tribe?

[@michellelaclair]

NORTH OR SOUTH OF THIS PLACE?

[@Non_Of_U_business]

@@michellelaclair Slide Rock is located just south west of Flagstaff Az, about a 30 minute very scenic drive from Flagstaff!

[@michellelaclair]

@@Non_Of_U_business I meant the water spout. Is the water spout north or south of slide rock park?

[@Fairies00]

Excellent drinking water!

[@kellyjones163]

My parents live in Sedona and they love it. I love going there to not only visit them but to enjoy all the hiking trails and the beauty the area has to offer.

[@terryflint7557]

My first time to Slide Rock Park was in 1965. It was not as developed with park rangers etc. back then. My parents rented a cabin near slide rock for a long weekend. So much fun. A few years ago, like in the 1990s my wife and our kids went to slide rock and I actually dove off those cliffs you first showed. I had to make sure to come up very steeply so I wouldn’t bang into the other side. Gosh, you’re bringing back so may good memories for me.😅

[@Kujo751]

I've been through that area once, but didn't get to stop to use the slides. Also.. thank you for being one of those folks that are conscious of pets paws on pavement/Asphalt! Cheers to ya and yers!

[@michellelaclair]

42 YEARS AGO I was here by word of mouth when this was a small side of the road ,hidden by bushes remote destination of the locals.

[@WRMRanch]

we can all say that if we're old ....

[@michellelaclair]

@@WRMRanch AND?what is your point?PLEASE OH SWAMMI NONSENSE >ENLIGHTEN US!!

[@clydemckenzie3933]

Sedona is a pretty cool place, I’ve been there many times. The slide rock area is a lot of fun. There are a lot of cool places to go check out in that area.😊😊😊

[@gerimartinez2737]

And check for alge bloom can make dogs very sick

[@DanOnWheels]

Tig looks to be a great addition to your family. I’m a full time wheelchair user and have a mobility Service Dog. Service dogs go through 2 to 3 years of initial training. And, then they get continual/refresher training as a working Service Dog is never truly done training. The first thing my Service Dog’s trainer told me was to never use one of the leashes on a real, because it teaches the dog to pull. They learn that if they pull they get to go further and then start pulling all the time. They had me get a standard 6 foot flat leash for normal leash training, and a 25 to 30 foot standard flat leash used to train retrievers for when we were working where she still needed to be on a leash, but further away. My current go to leash is a standard 4 foot flat leash. But, I do still use the 6 foot and 30 foot leashes depending on what we’re doing. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@teddyearp]

Neighbor. You're killing me. The first time I went down SR 89A into Oak Creek Canyon from Flag was in 1964 or 65. I was four or five. There used to be a lot of campgrounds along Oak Creek, but you saw how steep it is getting down to the creek. My family took a few more camping trips there while I was young. I remember having to get out and help push the station wagon and trailer back up the steep road to the highway once back then as well. Slide Rock used to be a sort of secret and certainly did not cause as much traffic and was free. Ahh, the good ole days. Welcome to Arizona!

[@emersonkk33]

I love how you get Tucker to do voice over for Tig! 🤣

[@shibalover54]

😂😂😂

[@grannypeacock1218]

Speaking of puppy breath, beware, most doggies will snack from a litter box.😂

[@donnyayers1460]

5 Guys is great food and people. I have been to a 5 Guys staffed completely by the mentally challenged, supervised by a non challenged. Best experience at a 5 Guys I've had. Eric, thanks for letting me experience Slide Rock.

[@shimmyshamm]

Thanks for taking care of Tig and the kitties so well.

[@MarkRVillano]

Best not to walk barefoot in rapidly flowing rivers and streams because it's really easy to break your neck and drown. The safest way to navigate your way around those slippery rocks is with a pair of felt bottomed shoes that are specifically made for fishermen who wade into these types of waters.

[@redsoxclover11]

Videos like this are why I’ve been looking at properties forever. I can’t decide what type of terrain I’d be happy having. I’d need water nearby for sure. I’m from the pac northwest like you. I’ve also lived in New England. I’ve been all over the states now and Oregon is my favorite.

[@sylentavngr5267]

There is no water here anymore sorry to say, when I was little there were streams everywhere, now they are all gone. Most ppl I know that live here have water trucked in to fill their tanks once a month.

[@jeffsnodgrass9747]

Going to add Slide Rock State Park to our "Destinations" list. We have a similar setup as yours for a home base. We purchased a two acre lot a few months back and have our Motorhome parked on it. It previously had a double wide mobile home on it, so it has city water, electric, and a septic system that we are in the process of connecting our Motorhome to. The double wide sat on a 25 x45 foot concrete slab and we purchased a 16 x 40' storage shed that we sat on the slab. It's a nice set up to enjoy my 2A rights on also. Hope to be in your area Winter of 24/25 and maybe we can meet up someplace. Tigg is growing fast!!

[@dsmeadows2848]

Slide Rock is a blast, you should have checked out the Vortexes, it is freaky . I too used to live in Arizona and I miss it so much.. Just hope Tig doesn't start lifting his leg, I have had 3 boy dogs in a row and that is when everything looks like a lamp pole to a male dog that lifts his leg..

[@HoneyandMe]

What A GORGEOUS spot!! We were in Sedona a few years ago and were awestruck by the views. Unfortunately, we arrived during spring break and it was swamped!! We basically drove through town, turned around and drove back out. lol! We did find a lovely spot on BLM land outside of town and spent a week there. We awoke one morning to hot air balloons floating over head and it was spectacular!!! Hope to return when it is less busy (if that ever happens! lol!) That burger has now got me craving!! Prayers for your vehicle troubles!

[@warthog733]

Please put Angel Jax back in your outro graphics....

[@shibalover54]

Haven't read all the comments, but slude rock was used by the indigenous peoples for many, many decades,maybe even centuries before it was made into a state park. Considered very special by them. Glad you found magnet and got to enjoy the refreshing water.

[@waytoson]

OMG.. I slid down that same rock when I was a teenager.. Ahhhhh.. The memories.. Thanks for sharing..

[@elainefarr3155]

I love Oak Creek canyon! We haven't been up there lately because of road construction, I was surprised you were able to get through. Just an FYI, Sedona usually requires a Red Rock Pass to park anywhere in the Sedona area, including Oak Creek. It's a hefty fine if you don't have a pass, which is available in specific stores or forest service offices

[@elainefarr3155]

Oh yea, best to wear 2 pair of shorts at Slide Rock!

[@wyattbullinger2990]

Crazy how we both moved to Arizona at the same time, been watching the channel for 4+ years! Was in Sedona two weeks ago, You should go to the Salt River tubing down south!

[@scottd2063]

Years ago, we visited Slide Rock. We were slipping and sliding as we walked through the stream until a local clued us in: put on an old pair of socks and you can walk around safely to your heart's content.

[@corgilover42]

Nothing better than puppy breath! Tig is just so cute! Can’t wait to watch him grow!🐶

[@barbsmith4808]

I LOVE seeing this side of you Eric, with Tig! Thank you for being so conscious of your fur babies, especially in the heat. So many pet owners are not, so you are starting out with a puppy on the right foot. Hugs to you and your babies!

[@JasonBrooksJasonMBrooks]

Speaking of Black Betty, have you considered getting a side car for her so Tig can ride along? Adding Slide Rock Park to my list. Looks like a great time. Thanks, Eric!

[@kimprocarione5473]

I LOVED that place! My only problem was not being able to take my Houndini down by the water. ❤ It was much deeper when I was there.

[@nomadicfanatic]

i suggest that little highway pulloff at beginning of my video. it's a great place for the doggos

[@Sampaguita85]

Hey, they sell stuff you can put on your dogs paws of you live in hotter climates to protect them from burns on the pavement - you should get some for tig!

[@sylentavngr5267]

I live here and I'm glad everybody is making videos and bringing people in mass to the last few places of beauty that are left in this country but now the tourism is so horrible I feel like I'm in a line at Disneyland!!! I can't even drive through there without trying not to run over people because they just walk around the road like it's a parking lot, there are so many people it's insane! Just so you're aware before you come here there's no where to park the stream is absolutely overrun with so many people that there's no beauty anymore all you see is massive crouds of people that set up canopies ON THE ACTUAL STREAM, like its freaking Daytona Beach!! iIts awful! Being a native I can't believe what ppl have done to our tiny place and I hate what its become. Let's not even mention the mass exodus of Californians coming here and buying up what little amount of real estate we have left for our loved locals to live and work here, so they can turn all the family homes into Air BNBs so they can make a few extra dollars. Nothing against you bro, u seem like a nice guy, I'm just so saddened by the whole thing, I know I'm not alone. Please everyone, please have respect for locals AND each other.

[@jeffhampton2767]

There are tens of thousands of places of Beauty in the United States😂😂😂

[@reneefizer39]

Looks like a really fun spot in Sedona. What a smart pup is Tig!! 😍🥰😄

[@daylen577]

While you don't have full power hookups, you should get a normal farm style generator for your homestead. You can box them in (as long as the box has vents) and they're much quieter than RV generators. A big one would easily power two RVs.

[@TravelingwiththeGramkracker]

Hay guys, this park looks like a great place to go. Thanks, Eric

[@SweetFLGuy1]

Don't forget to show your cats Opie and Tara so they don't get jealous of Tig.

[@daylen577]

They won't. Just like how there's no scientific evidence of domesticated cats minding being inside 24/7, they also show no actual signs of jealousy as long as they're fed.

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

Sedona is a gorgeous part of Arizona. I love it there!

[@heathergentlyinthewind806]

I love Sedona! It's crazy busy in the summer but so beautiful!

[@JonnyDIY]

I was hoping you'd put some gravel under your parking spot, thanks Homer! 💕👏👍

[@UncaDave]

I think I watch your channel for the food!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Five Guys s looked good and decadent! Slide Rock looks super! Thanks for the journey!

[@rvboondocker2559]

The ambulance comes to Sedona Slide Rock all the time. Buts it’s a blast!

[@jimmymcclosky3786]

We visited that entire area a few years ago. It’s absolutely beautiful.

[@jo100]

Very Very Very Cool 😎 Picture Thumbnail Eric 😎😊👍

[@dwC4u]

Boy he sure is getting big. BTW, those retractable leashes are terrible for leash training as it rewards pulling.

[@Ogb276]

Eric…. Have you thought about replacing your generator and retrofitting a Honda generator in its place. I’m sure it can be done and would likely be worth the effort. Super reliable, quiet, and sips fuel.

[@staroceans8677]

Eric I'm sure Tig will eventually take to water especially if he wants to be with you. If you get in he'll follow. I do think that you should get Opie out and about too because he's a lot like Jax, and it seems like he's being stuck indoors. I think he'd relish being a part of the outdoors as well

[@WRMRanch]

consider apple air pods ... so many dogs/cats get lost on the road here in AZ - so sad :(

[@daylen577]

@@WRMRanch You mean an air tag?

[@adriannurse1502]

Sedona looks beautiful 🙂

[@fireside007]

👍 Polished Editing . . . E ~ YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 🤛

[@jasonspatafore5843]

Glad to see you all had a great time!

[@WeSRT4]

Eric, you need a portable inverter generator.

[@funzeevanzee]

Glad to see Slide Rock.

[@kathystevens8163]

I love puppy breath... 🩷🩵😁✌️

[@sparkyou8122]

Puppy breath is the best!!

[@gowest5145]

I love the Sedona area. My dad took me there 55 or more years ago every summer when I was growing up. Slide rock was not a State Park back then and whenever I went thru that area I always through it should have been a State Park. Eventually they made it into one. Sliding down the rocks and the swimming looks like a lot of fun.

[@robinscott5877]

Great video! 😀

[@denaredford6701]

Cute dog , he is a walking dog . Beautiful spot for swimming and fun .

[@chrishelms1967]

I'm sure your considering an AC unit like Felix and Kevin have....use way less juice that the roof top models

[@geak28]

Woof woof Tig looking good. Meow meow Tara and Opie. The place is looking good Eric. Be safe and have fun.

[@emguilbe]

I was there today Sept 1st It’s another world!!! So beautiful ❤

[@nomadicfanatic]

It really is!

[@patdavis8018]

Puppy breath smells so good

[@wesallen4228]

Slide Rock nice.

[@jerrycan5643]

In regards to your battery and Alternator issue, you should get an ODB2 Scanner and see if there’s any codes related to the issue. Just my 2 cents. I enjoy your videos and I’m loving the new puppy 👍

[@nomadicfanatic]

I have one. As stated 2 videos ago, no codes. Just loss of DC voltage

[@mmmkay803]

They have a sliding rock in NC too. Fun

[@padmepadme]

Thanks for fun vlog.

[@jeanschultz8857]

No kitties this time 😮

[@barackmycat9448]

Nice to have friends on the road. That burger looked good.

[@paulbyrne5072]

Hi Eric, Great video Thanks. If you didn't tell us it was Arizona, I would swear it was taken up in the Adirondacks of New York State.

[@each_day_is_new]

Loads of fun he is so darn cute be careful which water he drinks and plays in Arizona , Utah , Nevada many lakes rivers tested positive for cyano bacteria and its deadly 8 pups have died among the states just playing and drinking the water. That is such a cool place good times.

[@ta8633]

I want to retire to Sedona. One of my favorite places in the world.

[@sheilacaine]

Looks like fun

[@Bindismom]

If you can’t fall in love with Sedona, you have no heart! It is really one of the prettiest places on this continent. That water looked like SO MUCH FUN!! Loved the whole video Eric and glad you are back home safe and sound. Tig is just such a good natured, smart little boy!🤗💖👍👍🐶🐱🐈‍⬛

[@dianneweaver4809]

Beautiful !

[@johnwaters4078]

Eric, you mentioned in previous video, you found a good solution for mosquitos. Can you share the brand and where you bought it? We live in an RV park near Ocala. I believe you would understand. Thanks. John

[@pbear83]

Dude!! Sweet RAMMSTEIN tat! Just moved to Cottonwood and stumbled on your video 😁

[@nomadicfanatic]

Thanks! This state park is so cool!

[@pbear83]

@@nomadicfanatic I haven’t been yet, but I did make it to Grasshopper Point and that was very cool!!

[@Lisa-ud6qz]

I liked the globe magnet beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ronpeted]

Nice area. I live around there....

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid thanks lee

[@californiasun162]

Big toe that is it lol the video was really fun to watch .💕👍🙏

[@teresasue5188]

🤨Is it me or do you seem like a HAPPY FUR DADDY🐶🐶🐶🐶🥰🥰🥰I LOVE cat because I have two myself.....but there is something about a GOOD dog buddy🥰

[@ruthanderson1758]

Tig sure has put a bigger smile on your face - until you own a dog, you don't realize how much they enhance your life.

[@Daniel28021991]

Cool place

[@briansmit2500]

Much love brah

[@Mudwarz]

Hey there bud good to see you. I will be buying land next month for my Homestead do you have any advise for me?

[@donnam4260]

❤️❤️❤️

[@timh8543]

Good times

[@annettechuna6197]

I'm first‼️hi Eric Tara Opie and Tig

[@Eric12358]

Take your generator to Simonsen in Tucson.

[@ryanh4889]

Check for a fuse or circuit breaker between the engine battery/alternator and the Orion DC to DC charger.

[@ChrisCuneo72]

The good life 👍

[@betweentherumblestripswithchri]

Did you do a video on the lights that you put under the motorhome and tator tot? I'd like to do that on my motorhome. Glad your enjoying your property.

[@slumberinc]

That's sum healthy eatin you gots there.

[@almabrown7955]

😊

[@bjones744]

ODB2 reader for the RV ???

[@jbid9999]

Thanks

[@wendydavidson5613]

😎

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜

[@joanscotto5822]

Tig is growing

[@666NOT]

Probably not your trouble but if you put a little bit too much oil in those generators they will stop running when they get warm. Try taking out a little oil

[@zackmax7184]

He will get used to it. Dave and Bella gets in the Water all of the time.

[@areenakju]

Great😊

[@s4medlyn]

Your pup has a good nose he can be trained to track

[@tw25rw]

Sedona is where the One Pack Wanderers come from. Their channel is excellent.