Big Cats, Caves, Roadkill, & Old Route 66

[@type9diabeetus564]

I had the pleasure of changing Eric's oil at my Jiffy Lube in flagstaff. Nice guy and Jax was a nice kitty

[@nomadicfanatic]

Hey, you did great! I was more than 1000 miles overdue, but you guys got me back on the road quick! Thanks again for letting Jax roam the waiting room. :)

[@michaelbrashear1838]

OMG! I am so glad you made the comments on your tour experience. I was getting aggravated watching, making the same comments. A father of six and grandfather of four already, I can say I would not let my kids ruin my tour, much less anyone else's. You handled yourself very well. That being said, another great video.

[@gazelle3635]

I'm so glad to see the support in the comments for Eric leaving the tour because of the noisy baby. I agree. I'm a flight attendant and I feel sorry for the passengers sitting near screaming babies and toddlers.

[@rdsginia7499]

Great video, Eric! It's refreshing to hear honest feelings in your videos rather than the sugar-coated experiences in other videos I've watched. Keep up the good work with editing you videos! I especially loved the cloud formations.

[@shellbell8030]

Hey Eric. Just watched the cat rescue video. Thank you for helping Carolyn get Kitt-en back!

[@eddie8279]

thanks for pointing out what so many of are sick and tired of dealing with....wining children that are not being taught respect for others! maybe if this this issue is exposed more somebody will adress it,making a better more peaceful surroundings for all to enjoy. Keep doing what you are doing! Thank you!

[@michaelrice3021]

I am a cranky old fart. A young couple with an infant-to-toddler sat at the table so darn close to me in a smart restaurant in Charleston, SC. I thot, "O, shit." Other people ooh & aah over this child. The parents me offer a friendly greeting. I felt ashamed. They ordered one dinner to share & were feeding this well-behaved kid. I offer a bottle of wine, but "We don't drink." When I paid for my dinner I quietly paid for theirs too.

[@Brookside975]

Sorry, you did not get to meet Angel at his gift shop and barbershop in Seligman. He is largely responsible for bringing back that town! What a gentleman! I think he is about 96 now.

[@anthonyzylinski1666]

in the middle of a Nomadic Fanatic video binge. Currently at #98. Youve come a long way. Literally :)

[@mhandler2000]

Jax says "No little kitty's??? I AM NOT a little kitty!!! Get the stroller now!!!" : )

[@nomadicfanatic]

He's fearless, so yeah, I know he'd want to go in. :)

[@dirkrichmond6342]

He wouldn't disrupt the tour either.

[@leewilliams7443]

Thanks for the vid Eric awesome as usual I don't blame ya for leaving the tour with that crying kid ya couldn't hear anything and it was annoying keep having fun in life my friend keep the vids coming and Keep On RV'n....

[@DownTheRoadWeGo]

Been to Seligman and the Roadkill cafe. Best town that is still alive on 66. The place is fantastic. We really love the mother road and love watching your video's or the place we have been. Keep up the great work.

[@HulaShack1]

OMG I agree 100%. I can't stand when parents are so ignorant and oblivious to the other people around them. I have walked out of places because of loud, obnoxious kids. If your kids can't keep quiet, then don't take them to nice restaurants or tours, shows, etc.

[@dominickbundy6429]

I understand completely about being around screaming crying kids. I don't blame you one bit.. Kids can be cute at times but in small dozes . I can't say enough how much pleasure you and Jax gives me by living vicariously through your adventures.. You have surely created a life most people envy and dream about.. Keep on rolling and stay safe...

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

That poor truck at the reserve, burning clutch and slamming doors. The leopard reminded me of a couple girlfriends of mine from the 1980's that would wear that print. Cheers!

[@larryshreffler3187]

Hi Eric really enjoy your videos been watching them for a while now and I don't blame you for leaving the tour because Of those crying kids

[@DavidIrthum]

I love this video of all the places you visited. I have had friends that have visited the Road Kill Cafe' and loved the food. They said the menu is a tongue in cheek thing.

[@BFreeInLife]

Great job Eric with this and all your videos. You are one hundred percent correct in your comments about your disrupted tour!

[@cynthiaweathers6979]

I love the way you started the video with the ground shots of the sky and RV. And the music was perfect.

[@hesjim57]

Eric I'm with you, that tour was brutal. I think I would have gotten out when the driver couldn't even get the vehicle into first gear. Loved the menu options at the Road Kill Cafe! Fender Tenders, Too Slow Doe - HILARIOUS 😂 Up next, train ride out of Williams? Enjoy the adventure!

[@karenbarnaby80]

Thanks for going to Seligman AZ. The Roadkill Café looks pretty cool. And at night that looks like a fun town, hope you had a good time!

[@0726cobrasrule]

Wow! That was some epic stall footage! He must have stalled that truck 1,000 times. Thank you for that! Perfect👌👍

[@klyonsden]

I have had issues with a constant screaming child as well. Took the train to the Grand Canyon from Williams Arizona, and could not enjoy 1 single mile. The ride back though was peaceful and great. I recommend the train ride to all.

[@anya7540]

I am with you, I think parents should know were they can take such small children and were they should not. Kids should be old enough to enjoy or learn about animals. I did travel with my 2 boys but until they were not big enough to understand I did not take them to such public places were they would be disturbing to others. I think its all about respect to others. Thank you for video, I love to watch Jax and all your adventures. safe travels

[@StortWeldingCoLLC]

And I Allways thought the Little Rug Rats found Me,, On A Airplane, Or at Disney,, Like a Magnet, Hope I Passed it Along...

[@toastymornings]

well I have a young child and still get distracted and annoyed when I am in a restuarant or something similar (quite recently a broadway show) and young kids start crying so I understand where you went with it. I would do the same thing! But looks like a good time. Nice little town there :)

[@davidmoore2851]

dude, I follow you on KZbin sometimes. Was in AZ when you were. Watched this video and wa-la, saw my Toyota 4-Runner with Thule on top parked in front of Delgadillos Snow Cap when you were on bike, lol.

[@melodygibson4889]

I would have left also with that crying kid, and that lady always talking to the kid, wow, but great video, ya,,, I laugh also when you put that sticker on the van,

[@sisterdiscordia]

I enjoy the fact that you get pissed off and annoyed like I do. And then cheerup when things are better. I hate guided tours as well. Jax needs a hamster wheel my husband said. I think viewers would contribute to that, I would it would be amusing. Stay safe and thanks for being there for Carolyn. Meow.

[@timgrass5218]

Great video as usual! I'm glad that you show the good with the bad, that's what I like about your channel! KORIFW!

[@shellyscott4822]

Loved this town!! Thank you & safe travels... xoxoxo Jax:)

[@GlendaHayward]

Eric I agree with you. I have raise two boys and at no time were they allowed to be a nuisance in public places. Not only children can be a nuisance but so can over talkative people on tours. Had that experience on a game drive, their talking caused the animals to stay as far away from us as they could.

[@Sunshineinal]

The parents should have left the tour when it became obvious their baby was not going to quite down.

[@dianecraig6055]

I wasn't sure how that tour was going to go when the dude couldn't get the truck in gear. I am glad to see the big cats in a climate more similar to their natural one. I never liked zoos, but now they seem to be a LOT better and more "natural" than they used to be. The crying child didn't get on my nerves but I'm sitting in air conditioning and not filming...I could see how it could bother you. I would love to see an old jail like that one that you went in. I love that kind of stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@sewashburn0529]

For me it wasn't the baby crying but the mom constantly talking to him/her that drove me crazy.

[@kimmorrison5564]

That was a real good video. I kind of like it when people are milling around on typical tours. Makes it more realistic, gives everyone an idea of what to expect on a road trip. Looks like you were having fun roaming around. Looking forward to the next stop on your Route 66 trip,

[@TheDingdong42]

Really digging these cool places on Route 66, thanks Eric

[@lindathompson6678]

So glad to see you stop to eat at The Roadkill Cafe! I loved it and you brought back some good memories of a road trip to California!

[@Hatch61]

You look like a young "Yukon Cornelius" as your beard fills in. It's looking good my friend. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

[@theoneandonlyjoneses]

Eric, I recently lost my daughter, she took her own life on May 11 she was a beautiful young bright girl none of us saw the signs of bullying and boy troubles. I've been following you for three years now and have continued watching your videos to make me stronger and take my mind off the situation thank you keep it up

[@nomadicfanatic]

I'm so so sorry for your loss.

[@theoneandonlyjoneses]

Thank you for replying it really means a lot to me

[@bradscott3165]

Seligman is pretty awesome. Did you go through Salt River canyon on your trip? Very nice drive across from the canyon through Pine, Strawberry, etc.

[@GratitudeIsAwesome]

"Found a place to put my sticker. I will put it right over this couple because I am sure they are not together anymore anyways." I spit my water out I laughed so hard lol.

[@nomadicfanatic]

Haha. Chances are I'm right. :) now they don't have to come back and carve it out of the VW

[@thervchannel1463]

Nomadic Fanatic lol yeah that was hilarious 😂😂😂😂👍

[@TravelswithMom]

If you're ever near the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado (north of Denver just a bit), check it out. Lots of big cats, and you walk around yourself on their "Mile into the Wild" so no one would bother you. I think you'd love it.

[@cake6399]

Hi Eric ! We really enjoy watching your tour of Route 66! 👍👌

[@dindog22]

I love the old mid century signs and architecture

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

You make great Vlogs, I love Jax

[@nomadicfanatic]

thanks.

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

thank you for replying. I like u so much

[@daviddewitt7309]

Those cats pacing like that means they are distressed and anxious. Makes them unpredictable. But as they are Rescue animals who knows what their previous environment was like ...

[@MrJest2]

Rescued big cats are often psychologically damaged. The guide mentioned one example with the white tiger, who was a show cat for a magician. He just didn't feel safe unless he had his travel box available to retreat to - that was his "safe space" and he felt comfortable in it (even though he's probably much too large for it now without scrunching and curling up, since it was built for him as a cub/youth). Poor guy essentially has agoraphobia, and can't handle open spaces. It's sad, but at least they are doing their best to give him a comfortable environment, even if it's a "weird" one for the species in general.

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

thank you for showing Keepers of the Wild, I have donated money to them many times because what they do is so important, and as you said, it is 'not a zoo'.

[@nancyvoigt9199]

You covered up our name!! Oh NO!! Glad you left the animal park, because of the animal on board! Couldn't hear a thing. Stay safe out there!

[@derylcracknell8853]

Love the bike tour of the village. I could spend a day looking around there!

[@penwize1158]

Yes, that was too bad about the baby. It was annoying. I kind of wish they had an age limit. I am a mother but never took children on tours like that when they were infants for that very reason.

[@billhaywire]

Hey, thanks for this! Me and my Ex did part of 66 in AZ, the Southwest. And yes, we stopped at the Roadkill Cafe.

[@daviscrt]

Yes, putting the sticker over that couple was awesome. I need to buy one of your stickersDon

[@ErynFaith]

There's a neat place in Shamrock Texas that is the inspiration for Ramon's and Luigi's. we stopped there when we did a cross country move.

[@lisaandthekozykittykamperv7952]

I CAN RELATE... THE KITTYS N BEARS N LLAMA WERE CUTE! ❤👍😇❤ "ROADKILL CAFE" LOL! GOT MY MOUTH WATERING JUST BY THE NAME😝 LOL! 👍😄 ....

[@markh9929]

Hi Eric, best wishes from England. Been watching your channel for months now. I'm totally hooked and now subscribed. You provide a valuable service and I think the US tourist authorities should put you on their payroll. My family love to rent a vehicle and tour the US and Canada. You're helping us to plan the next trip. Ignore the haters. They're jealous of your success. Look after Jax your co-star. Keep up the good work. The quality of your videography and editing makes your work truly stand out. Mark

[@Big_Dan_420]

Beautiful action shot introduction!

[@klouism1]

Thanks for the video. I know you put a lot of effort into making quality videos & you succeed.

[@Skooty68]

Loved that little town

[@HiImSpencerTate]

I love how you always go for the local beers when you eat out!

[@rebeccabeauregard679]

OMG I didn't know there was stll a Road Kill Cafe left. Went to one years ago in NH, pretty cool food with cool names. Bought a shirt there many many years ago.

[@Wildersport]

LOVE the new intro!

[@dianab9101]

Great work on the video, love the bike tour !!! Nice work Eric !! Love You Guys !!!!

[@tumsfestival]

Good-looking breakfast!

[@prizantsproducts4u]

What I liked: The stories of the animals and their rescues. What I do not like: Stupid parents bringing small children - who cannot enjoy any of these things, because they are so young - the children crying and talking loud over the docent!! Great video! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Itsthekellyschannel]

We was just about to mute it when you got off the tour LOL 👍🏻

[@nomadicfanatic]

Live and learn I guess. I'll just use google or wiki and narrate my own explorations I guess

[@Itsthekellyschannel]

Unless it's a really good tour guide we would rather you did it anyway.

[@bjclassic1950]

There is a Seligman, Missouri just a few miles north of me. Misbehaving kids can ruin things for many. In the old days a parent would pickup and leave but not so much today. I had to applaud one Dad in Walmart one day, his son was having a minor melt down. Dad told him to stop, son started a tantrum so dad picked him up and walked him out of the store lol good dad! Wow there are so many animal sanctuaries everywhere. There are several here in my area and further east there is an elephant sanctuary. Thanks for sharing the sights and seeing Jax. Safe travels👍

[@thejourney1369]

I don't know of any caverns that would let you wander thru by yourself. We have a lot of them here. As for the crying baby, depending on how young it was, it may not have been at fault. On the other hand, the parents were irresponsible in not removing themselves and the baby. I'm amazed at what parents let kids get away with today.

[@happyhighway106]

#167 Hey, Eric. Enjoyed you video including the kids! As a parent of twins I agree. When they were young, we avoided tours. When much older and they could understand what they were seeing, was much better---no crying or fidgeting. Airplanes are the worst! 12 hours of kids crying, not good. So plan your flights carefully.

[@jeffmasnaghetti4472]

In the summer of '72 I was 17. I got a summer job guiding tours at Grand Canyon Caverns, $1.35/hr plus room and board. The room was a tin shack in the hot sun w/o air conditioning. I worked 6 days a week, up to 14 hours per day. It was a long and educational summer. I wish you had taken that tour and filmed it for me.

[@icedtea4me575]

Eric????!!! So I’m in vacation with family and see Route 66. I said “I didn’t know we were going to be on Route 66!” As I excitedly search the terrain I see it!! “ROAD KILL CAFE?!” I exclaim. “We have GOT to go there!!” We did and it was wonderful. Sooo glad you recommended. Thank you!!! - from Grand Rapids, Michigan

[@creativehearts7127]

I don't think any body blames you for leaving the tour.I would of.

[@MMm-gz6eu]

It was driving me crazy too.

[@michaelrice3021]

Forgot something Eric & Jax...great vid.

[@lorismith3072]

Putting your sticker on the VW bus: "I'm going to put it right over that couple because I'm sure they're not together anymore." Oh Eric, you cynic! 😂

[@magic8447]

Your current videos are making me want to watch Cars. Life is a highway....😀

[@geoffjacobs1898]

That Bear at 8:49 is hilarious! He walks up and is just standing there, until the wind blows another piece of that mutilated box up and scares the shit out of him, hahahaha!! So, then the Bear gets embarrassed because the little box piece frightened him in front of the people and then he gets mad, hahahahahaha!!

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

Eric I want to compliment on you helping Carolyn get her cat out of the tree. Once again I guess you were criticized because you didn't climb the ladder instead of Carolyn, well I don't agree with them: First you take care so your cat doesn't wander off in wild surroundings, where they won't know how to find their way back. Second: from your one video I know your balance is not what it should be and climbing that ladder would have been suicide for you. Third: if she is going to be irresponsible traveling with a cat why should you risk your life, danger of injury (a fall like that could cause an injury for life). Fourth: you were a gentleman in the fact that you did not gape at Carolyns behind while she came down the ladder. Fifth: you helped! Bless you Fanatic once again "you did good"!

[@redsloane879]

hitchhiker Well said!!

[@jimsteele7108]

fun, I'm digging this route 66 video series

[@WeatherPilot]

I understand babies on planes, trains, buses, etc. because it's a family that needs to get somewhere. I don't get why parents take their baby to the zoo (animal santuary in this case) or Disney World. Your baby isn't going to remeber anything. My parents took me to Disney when I was like 6 or 7 and barely remember the trip.

[@billycook5688]

"I'm going to put it over that couple cuz I'm pretty sure they are not together anymore anyway." HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@themigratorymoose7639]

Dude the Caverns are cool! you missed it. Seligman has a interesting history along with the man who saved (Angel) it through getting Route 66 declared a historic town.

[@0179zman]

I really enjoyed the new intro. The audio is always better when you record separate but I understand it is a pain to sync. Keep on sharing and please stay safe on your travels.

[@captainevenslower4400]

The vehicle of the Safaripark Tour is called "Puch Pinzgauer". It is produced here in Austria since 1971 mostly for the military. They are mostly easy to maintain but also often very old and abused. That's probably why He couldn't find the gear.

[@ericgreenwood3251]

Its a dream of mine to head over the pond to drive the 66 route... maybe one day I can leave UK for the dream :) keep up the good work Eric... love your work :).. cheers from another Eric ! ? hahah

[@andrewfyakim525]

I was not going to comment, then I decided I'd toss in my 2-cents worth ... I've been to two weddings this spring. Both of the ceremonies were ruined by screaming children. I mean ruined, to the point the bride and groom in one of the weddings could not hear the preacher and kept looking into the audiance. Did the parents take the hint, and walk the kids out of the church? nope.... When in a restaurant, with screaming kids, I'll asked to be seated elsewhere; if they waitress or manager does not comply, I do what Eric does, and I leave... and I don't go back.... With that said, most of the time the children in our local restaurants are well behaved.

[@ronpeted]

Seligman...yeah...been to that bar . Neat little town .

[@redhotz21]

that bear with the box was hilarious

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

neat sanctuary - they do good work. luv Jax - good stuff.

[@nomadicfanatic]

They really care about animals.

[@elainemarie9470]

Too bad about the sanctuary tour; I often wonder about parents who allow their children to be disruptive when it ruins experiences for others. Just watching it drove me bonkers. You missed a really good caverns place, I was looking forward to it. Another RV channel I follow also just recently passed it up, so I was excited you were planning to go, since you had it in your vid title. Tsk tsk Eric, clickbait. LOL. A wildlife sanctuary I love in Arizona is Out of Africa. It's located near Cottonwood, so if you're visiting Sedona, it is very worthwhile to make the drive for an all day visit. Much larger than this one, the Jeep takes you INSIDE the enclosures and you get up close & personal. Feeding the giraffes is my favorite. You can also feed the tigers, it's amazing. While there, I got to hold a huge Burmese Reticulated Python at the business end. He snaked his head around and slid under my chin. I never knew I liked snakes. Probably as a city gal, I'm never around them, except when hiking or camping. I can't count how many close calls I've had with rattlesnakes. Something big is next? The Grand Canyon.

[@nomadicfanatic]

In my defense... I DID add 2 card links to previous cave tours instead. lol.

[@elainemarie9470]

Nomadic Fanatic Hahaha! True, so true. I always love your videos, I just had an attachment to the caverns. Thanks!

[@samualwhittemore228]

Elaine Marie Those parents are following modern rearing techniques. Basically meaning --> spoil your child and let them control you to such a degree that they might as well be the parent. Many adults ARE still children and never learned what it means to parent.

[@vannerdherd]

it's funny to see ppl stare at you when you are holding the cam...bobby, wth?!?! yeah, I almost turned it off when that baby was crying...who knows, you might have a mini me someday, changing those diapers!! LOL!

[@bookmouse770]

The Tiger was so cute, makes you want to take him with you, he could sit with Jax in the front seat. :-) He's use to small places.

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

LOL! I tried to clean my laptop screen until I noticed that these stains are actually on your windsield! This is hillarious...

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

That Jail probably smells like fresh wood because it has been recreated, so it isn't the original building.

[@nocturnal7312]

Dang, That guy driving that 6 wheeler say's "If you can't find it, Grind it" !! :)

[@affromma]

I am so glad you turned around at that second tour. Maybe the first tour operator will catch some heat from #2 ... "you took food from the mouths of my babes".

[@HolyBrainBible]

Dood did not know much about either stick shift or parking brakes

[@michaeleddington162]

Yeah I probably would've left too. I hate when kids start screaming and their parents sit there and ignore them. When we were kids we got a hand with our parents let us know and we sat there and behaved. That's why we have so many disrespectful young adults today because there parents didn't teach them any manners. Your enjoyment should not be infringed upon. And for those people that are complaining it's called parenting.

[@casitacindy461]

raised 3 boys, never used spanking. I would simply walk them out of restaurant/tour/etc. and neither boy nor mom got to experience the restaurant/tour/etc. even as babies they would calm down and we could resume. as they aged I would reminded them that we were both missing out because they were so disruptive. believe me, they quickly caught on that they should behave themselves. Its just common sense to respect others rights and it was my responsibility as a parent to calm my frustrated/crying child by removing them from what is irritating them. no need to reply if you are going into attack mode, it just this old girls opinion. scroll on if you don't agree with me, lol.

[@OutlanderVideo]

I feel you bro that's just not right of those parents. A lot of people are like that they think because they have kids they rule the world and can do no wrong. That kid is getting nothing from that experience and now all of the people that paid to take the ride have to endure that annoyance. Because they would not get a baby sitter or just wait until the kid is old enough. It's just common curtesy not to take your young kids on things like this it is very disrespectful to others. All people saying it's ok and that if you had kids you'd understand no sir your a dick with no regard for others and totally out of touch. Leave your kids at home until there ready to behave or take them to kid friendly activities with other parents that can all enjoy the sound of crying together!

[@gazelle3635]

OutlanderVideo You are absolutely right! Well said!

[@prizantsproducts4u]

Amen!!

[@Northstardanes]

OutlanderVideo PERFECT! couldn't have said it better!