BOUND FOR THE DESERT LAKE (Vanlife Adventues in an SUV)

[@ivanideanow]

That weird rock pillar at the end was pretty awesome.

[@lizsteilkie]

Thank you for taking us to places that are not crowded...

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Thanks.

[@markpashia7067]

That coyote was dining on what ever the "road kill cafe" offered most likely. Nice reminder that the desert gets cold and windy at times.

[@harlandeke]

You should go up there in the Henry mountains and check out the Bison herd sometime...plus tbe views are absolutely stunning looking out over Capitol Reef back towards Escalante Grand Staircase..

[@The_Mister]

Love the Glen Canyon Recreation area. Check out Blue Notch and Farley Canyon sometime for places to camp off the beaten path.

[@reggiebald2830]

Very cool column with it's rock topping. Wondering if you had the itch to climb atop?

[@kevinconway6331]

Tristan, why not launch your kayak at Bullfrog vs Halls? If I missed it I apologize.

[@dyerarch]

Hall's Crossing!

[@eckankar7756]

My scary desert story: 2015. I was in the SW USA enjoying nice weather in the desert. I pulled up to a nice spot to hike and have a snack. Beautiful weather, nice breeze, no one around for miles and miles yet I could clearly hear about 15 or 20 large trucks, like dump trucks and large back hoes struggling with heavy weight, beep beep of trucks backing up but there was nothing around for miles and miles. I drove around to see if I was missing some major construction but nothing, no cars, no trucks nothing but desert. I went back to the spot and there it was again, logs of machinery at work, dump trucks dumping and bouncing the bin like to get all the dirt out, loud. I got on my hands and knees and found the digging was coming from under me, under ground. As I stood up, I saw before me two big white trucks with black windows facing me, shiny like right off the show room clean, no dust on them. I got a bit nervous and turned around to drive off and saw two more of the same trucks behind me, they just appeared out of nowhere. Now I was scared. Got in my truck and drove off. It was a decent drive to the main road and I kept looking behind me, they weren't following me. When I finally got to the main road there were two more trucks just like the others, bright white, like right off the show room floor, all windows were tinted totally black. I got on the road and they took off after me. One right on my bumper and the other trying to pass me. I was going 90 miles an hour swerving two lanes, when I'd block the truck passing me the one behind me tried to take me over. This went on for about 10 minutes when I saw a store off an exit and I took that exit. The two trucks slowed down and did a U turn and returned. Why did they wait for me to get to a main road, they could have wiped me out in the desert and no one would find me. I was sure they'd come finish me off but I had no other contact since. I'm thinking they wanted to scare me and they did. I've never even gone close to that location in the 7 years since then. SOMETHING is being built underground by someone very powerful. A few years later I saw a video of some Van Folks going to Area 51 in Nevada. They crossed the line and were approached by security in big white trucks, just like the ones that chased me. Did I stumble on Area 51 1/2? Those trucks literally came out of nowhere, they didn't have a speck of dust on them. Crazy.

[@BS2Dos]

👍👍

[@amyrodgers9887]

That "hoo-doo" made me think of that little martian guy in the Buggs Bunny cartoons

[@davedeatherage4902]

Just amazed at the Beauty of you're state of Utah Tristan. My favorite part of many favorite part's were the Boulder on the Rock pillar 😃👍

[@SUVRVing]

It's an unbelievably beautiful state. I like to say that it has the highest density of beautiful places out of any state. Thanks Dave!

[@marybachmann]

Oh, good! I love seeing the potential put-ins! Most vids are more for fishing, so it's great to see touring..., thanks!

[@ramblingrose7375]

Have a new appreciation for south central Utah. What a magical place you depict through your vids. Can't wait to see it first hand soon I hope. I am sure your camera equipment gives you an edge as well. Do you use a gimble with your Canon point and shoot SX730HS or some extra stabilization ? Love that it has such telescoping ability. Keep up the great work. Look forward to your new vids off the beaten track! Congrats to you and your new wife and your pending move to CO.

[@ramblingrose7375]

Hi again, in regards to above comment, I meant PowerShot not point and shoot SX730HS.

[@ridgerunner66]

Another great day exploring. Some nice little places of interest that most people wouldn't take the time to see. Looking forward to the kayak trip. Thanks, Davin

[@aprilstark8887]

Thank you!

[@Wanna.Wander]

My favorite place, the desert 🌵Capital Reef, NICE! Great views!! What cool formations... I find geology Faldo fascinating! Thanks for some cool ideas on where to go. CANT WAIT to see you’re kayaking adventure!

[@ryanoleston7136]

Thanks for sharing Tristan! My favorite part is Little Egypt. That last rock formation is so unique.

[@kathrynarnold1966]

I love that you take us with you far off the beaten track.

[@SUVRVing]

I love that you follow along :) Thanks Kathryn.

[@uclimb3]

I liked the campground overlooking the state park. The views are incredible. The coyote was cool. Overall the solitude. On the cold days you should build a fire when people leave wood around the fire rings. It will help you keep warm and will also lift up your spirits at night. So i have been told.

[@SUVRVing]

Nah, I don't really like campfires. I really, really dislike smelling like smoke when I'm trying to sleep. I think I've made two fires in the last few years of camping.

[@jeffreywhitaker5154]

SUV RVing I agree. Im the SAME way. Dislike the smoke smell. Especially when sleeping. Even a shower doesn’t get it all off.

[@sissy6159]

I liked the weird rock, looks like a face with a hat on. Thanks for sharing.

[@christinamarie3598]

Love again your excersions and views you share!

[@2krain22]

Thanks for sharing..Awesome..Safe travels

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@nightwolf1592]

I enjoyed the whole video as usual but the rock on the tower was amazing. This new fangled place called America is growing on me ;-)

[@Jax4umalta]

I love the rock on the “tower” at the end. I love the way things form and erode. So amazing.

[@rebeccaharper1322]

Hello, loved this video. My favorite part was Little Egypt. Always amazes me what wind and water can do.

[@velwatford4850]

Love ur videos. B careful wondering around by ur self. Granny watford. LOL

[@SUVRVing]

I'm as careful as I can be! Thanks Granny :)

[@chevyvantravel9735]

That last weird rock formation was my favorite part..keep on thinking i want to push it lol...Lake Powell one of my favs too reminds me of my college days...:>) staying tuned for next vid

[@glenfaughtjr1663]

Presumably the water source of the waterfall is mountain runoff, or would it be spring fed? It would be interesting to set up a time lapse camera along the steam, dusk thru dawn, to see nocturnal wildlife using it. Beautiful region. Thanks for sharing.

[@SUVRVing]

I think the creek runs to some extent year-round, so there must be springs somewhere upstream. But I think most of it at this time of year was probably snowmelt. And I agree, it would be interesting to see what wildlife appears at night. Thanks Glen!

[@justaroundthebend6679]

Wow!! Awesome video! Thanks for sharing...

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@larrycherrington6043]

I have never been to Bullfrog either. I thought I would get a chance to o see some of it but no such luck.You just sat in your car and talked to the camera. I was disappointed.

[@SUVRVing]

Yeah, I realized that as I was editing the video that I didn't get any footage of it. Sorry.

[@barrysoutthere]

Coyote finally caught the Roadrunner

[@bg5215]

Hey!! Little Egypt!! Camped here with my family for a night 2 years ago. The girls had so much fun spending the evening exploring. Great memory. Wish I could post a picture. Thanks for the video!

[@cia1204]

I thought you might be interested in this : creation.com/changing-paradigms-in-stratigraphy

[@SUVRVing]

I'll give it a look. Thanks Marcia.

[@nancyfahey7518]

Is it only me or do these rocks have faces and personalities? That last one looked like a sad, tired worker with a hard hat.

[@SUVRVing]

Lol, I can see that. Thanks for watching and commenting, Nancy!