Arizona Travel to Patagonia with Subaru Outback Offroad

Join 4XPEDITION Founder Scott Leuthold on an adventure to Southern Arizona and the stunning landscape of the surrounding areas of Patagonia, Arizona. Visit Deep Dirt Farm Institute to learn about Permaculture practices designed to promote sustainability, hike in the Nature Conservancy Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, visit the Tucson Audubon Society Paton Center for Hummingbirds and photographing at Empire Ranch.
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Town of Patagonia, Arizona
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[@hughwolfe1176]

Scott I’ve been “backtracking” through your older videos for several days now. Patagonia is literally an hour south of our home but I never realized there was so much there… This has been a wonderfully educational video, which I’ll probably watch a second time as I know I missed bits and pieces of it… Thank you for sharing this content.

[@4XPEDITION]

Awesome, Hugh! Glad to hear you found a new adventure near home! Thanks for watching.

[@tammyjoyce8258]

In 1976 my sister and I were driving from our hometown of Patagonia to Tucson. I was 16, she was seven. We has just passed Sonoita when she spotted a black "dog" crossing the road about 100 yards ahead. I said, "no, that's a cat." Then I realized how big it was and slowed way down. It sat by the side of the road as we crawled by. Black jaguar!!! No one believed us until the weekly paper later reported a rancher spotting a black "panther" nearby. It was the most amazing wildlife experience of my life.

[@4XPEDITION]

Wow! That's just incredible. An actual black panther and you saw it right near where I was photographing. Just amazing and thank you so much for sharing your story, Tammy!

[@tammyjoyce8258]

I starting giggling when you were talking about the Arizona jaguar. Glad you didn't get surprised in the dark! I enjoyed your video. We used to hang out at Sonoita Creek and at the Paton's home all the time. Marion was "Grandma Marion" to my sister's children and hundreds more local kids. She was an amazing woman. Thanks for the wonderful memories.

[@4XPEDITION]

@@tammyjoyce8258 Thank you Tammy for sharing. That kind of share makes all the hard work to capture the story and create a video very much worth it.

[@gj0628]

Your videos are always a balance of beauty good information and adventures. Thx for sharing!

[@4XPEDITION]

Thank you Gilbert. I really appreciate the feedback.

[@richardburguillos3118]

Two very special talks... we are graced with a very short time on this planet and we rarely are graced with meeting such interesting people. Because of you, we had this gift of time spent with these two special people. Thanks.... and again, wonderful videography. Great production.

[@4XPEDITION]

Hi Richard. Thanks so much for your comments. I have to tell you, I really feel the same. People like Bruce and Kate are really focused on what matters. I've been honored to share their stories.

[@frederickfrotten6211]

Love this place Great cooking and great vid. Keep up the good work for all of us!

[@4XPEDITION]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jasonfrazier503]

Wow, I love it.. Its necessary to drop out, We've got to return to what matters.. I feel this in my soul...

[@4XPEDITION]

At 5:30 AM I was laying in bed thinking about this exact thing.

[@walterhess1765]

Thank you Mr. Leuthold for this beautiful and very relaxing video. I'm 72 years young now and also drive a Subaru Outback. I thought this would be another Outback review but was I surprised when I saw it. Very nice and I'll definitely look out for more and watch them too. Thanks again.

[@4XPEDITION]

Walter, thank you. These kinds of comments are a part of what keeps me producing. I am so delighted to have you with us. I hope you consider subscribing to the channel. Best to you, sir.

[@walterhess1765]

Thanks for your reply Mr. Leothuld for replying. Yes, I gladly replied and will watch all I can.

[@nomadicorganics8571]

Thank you so much for your deep dive into Deep Dirt Institute! Kate Tirion encapsulates a lot of permaculture theory and practice with her graceful and inspiring words about planet healing in action. This is such a nice portrait of the Sky Islands, Patagonia, AZ. I'll share!

[@4XPEDITION]

Kate is a real gem. The planet is fortunate to have her walk upon it. Thanks for your kind words, Nomadic, I appreciate it very much.

[@seekwithinyou]

Great video! Kate is so knowledgeable 🙏🏽

[@4XPEDITION]

She really is. A great woman to know.

[@mattesondavid]

Cool video. 15 years ago I buried a time capsule in Duquesne near Patagonia. Might be time to revisit it.

[@4XPEDITION]

Wow, David! That's really cool. Can I ask why you were there to bury the capsule?

[@Antonio_Carter]

Great Video! Cant wait until my Subaru is Overland ready!

[@4XPEDITION]

Do it!!

[@robertrhode6104]

Beautiful, and eye opening. Really makes one stop and think about what’s truly important in our life. Thanks again 😘👍

[@4XPEDITION]

Yes Robert. Really. I hope you enjoyed the episode.

[@deckllanhartte9936]

This is amazing and inspirational. Will definitely have to make a trip there. Thank you.

[@4XPEDITION]

Thank you for sharing! I love southern Arizona. You will love it down there.

[@redbandit1729]

This was a wonderful and inspiring video. I love the new format that you are using! keep up the good work!

[@4XPEDITION]

Thank you!!

[@MikeDonner]

I'm amazed with that Iphone you have there. The interview of that very interesting lady during that afternoon light really came out well, good job. Well done on both interviews! Just got done doing Camino del Diablo, it was perfect timing. If you haven't already, I think you'll love it. Keep up the good work.

[@4XPEDITION]

This video is the last video I will shoot with an Iphone X. I have now upgraded to an Iphone 11 Pro Max with 512 Gigs of storage. I hope to film in 4K from my phone and increase the video clarity that much more. Especially in low light situations and fast-moving situations where there is an unnecessary blur. My next episode will be filmed next week.

[@4XPEDITION]

I have thought the Camino would be a pretty interesting trip. Any insights to share?

[@MikeDonner]

@@4XPEDITION It was a perfect trip and has everything to offer someone who loves the desert (including amazing sunrise and sunsets). The one thing I noticed right away was how quiet; no crickets, cicada, or even birds in the morning in some places. If your Subaru can handle sand it'll have no problems, it's not very deep and only in places. The Border Patrol maintains it very well and, if you're fortunate like we were, they're the only other people you'll see. I recommend going during the week, timed with good weather and at least two nights. Starting from Ajo gives you the perspective of the travelers and perfectly climaxes with the Tinajas Altas mountains (high tanks). We exited from the East side of the range on the third night straight north after staying at the base of the tanks a night. Choose your camps with the morning sun in mind. The west side of terrain features are preferable but when exposed find a wash (don't get stuck, hard sand only) with vegetation (speaking of which, it's green now). Best is to plan your camp by hills, you'll want shade even if it's nice. I brought extra gas but didn't need it (i have a range of 300 miles). The lava field is the only obstacle, and it's not that bad or long. Stop and talk to the Border Patrol when they pass, tell them what you're doing, be friendly and supportive (they deserve it), and they'll look out for you. They might even drive to your camp at night, it's normal. Never once did i feel a bad vibe or sensed danger, but still had a pistol and shotgun. :) It's not recommended alone, but with reliable transportation I'd do it alone. But i'd be more cautious when camped and at night. I think it's perfect for you, right up your alley. If you have any questions ask away. In a few days i'll probably have uploaded footage of the trip. It's not a production but should give a good sense of the road and terrain.

[@4XPEDITION]

@@MikeDonner Excellent trip report! I will look for your footage when available. Thanks again Mike!

[@lenf2]

I live about 40 miles south east of the area you were in, and noted with some humor that you marvel at the plants and trees in the area. I wonder, however, if you know that those Mesquite, Yucca and Cottonwood trees as well as the bufflegrass and tumbleweeds are NOT native to Arizona. They did not appear until after the 1880's when a great earthquake split the San Pedro river bed open and drove it mostly underground (before that the river had trains and paddle boats traveling all the way to Oracle over 100 miles to the north). The quake also caused the boulders on the surrounding mountains to tumble down their sides and set off sparks as they struck one another. Those sparks then set fire to the grass which covered the entire valley. The fire killed almost all the cattle (Hereford cattle, for which the area I live in was named). When the ranchers began to repopulate their ranches they went to Texas and brought back Longhorn Cattle from there. The cattle not only brought meat to the ranch land, they also brought the seeds for those trees and plants that you see. Over the past 140 years this area of Arizona has experienced a type of mini terraforming, radically changing the ecology of the area. Even Sonoita, which as recently as 20 years ago was all grassland, is now getting covered by more and more of these Texas invaders.

[@4XPEDITION]

Wow! I had no idea. I’m definitely going to do some extensive research on this. VERY fascinating!

[@4XPEDITION]

I appreciate you sharing that with me and other viewers!

[@johnganshow5536]

I've been there a couple of times. Beautiful area!!

[@4XPEDITION]

It sure is!

[@sylvainfavreau5689]

Hi Scott all of you're video as special.I've been looking at them twice and some even more.I do hiking to and own a outback 2017 too.You have good music and I'm gona give you one artist that you have to listen too,it's a pianist and is name is Ludovico Einaudi.Keep doing you're good stuff it's incredible.

[@4XPEDITION]

Hi there Sylvain! Thanks you for those kind words and I will be sure to check out Ludovico. Thanks for watching the channel. I really appreciate it.

[@jesusislord668]

Once my subaru is fully customized I'll join you on one trip in the background, better than exploring with little to zero knowledge. Open a tag along thing and cost and we will be there.

[@4XPEDITION]

Hi there! And thank you for your comments! I will consider that concept. If you visit 4XPEDITION.com you will see that I actually have offered travel engagements in the past. Some pretty epic trips actually. Best to you Maasai!

[@akb-661]

Did you lift your OB?

[@4XPEDITION]

Yes. If you watch the episode on my channel called Subaru Outback Overland Build you can learn all about the modifications. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXKrgqGndtGFjK8