Colorado National Monument | Cool Hikes and Amazing Views

[@dayhikingforoldies9792]

Americas Park’s delivers yet another “heart & soul production”....

[@AmericasParks]

God bless ya! Humbled by your kind words!

[@natlovell122]

My wife and I just got back from Grand Junction for a wedding and we were so incredibly impressed with the CNM! The scenery there is top notch! We also visited Arches National Park on the same trip and I think I enjoyed the CNM more than Arches. Also, Grand Junction is a fantastic place! So many nice people there and the downtown area is awesome!

[@AmericasParks]

Nice, Nat! Those are two very special parks that you visited. Glad you had a nice time!

[@WithinHikingDistance]

We love Colorado National Monument. It is so underrated! This is great you explored it with a local guest/guide. I am with you Randy, let's not get too close to the edge. We are so glad you love it. The fact that it would be on your Top 10 tells a lot, Randy. Thank you for bringing back great memories. Have a great weekend you and your family!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much for the beautiful comment! Happy to hear the video brought back some fond memories. All the best to your wonderful family!

[@juliesmith444]

After watching I feel like I was on the hike. I have a good understanding from watching the amazing footage of how beautiful Colorado is.

[@AmericasParks]

That's what I'm shooting for! Wish you were with us! :)

[@Carolann_237]

LOVE Colorado National Monument! A real hidden gem and not to be missed if you are in the area for sure.

[@AmericasParks]

Good taste, Carol! Thanks for the comment!

[@R1Scruff]

I'm from the UK and my favourite places on earth are the US National Parks. There is a spiritual dimension there, in the vast skies, deserts and mountains, that I have not experienced anywhere else. I've a new baby and I don't know when I will get to return. Your videos stir those memories in me of that beauty and sustain me in these difficult times. God bless you and your lovely family Randy.

[@AmericasParks]

Greetings and blessed by your very kind words! Enjoy your family and hope you can make it back to the US!

[@Chillaxing113]

Beautiful! Most beautiful views I've seen are the Hoodoos viewed from the Queen's Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon. Pretty impressive! The views there at Colorado National Monument are gorgeous! I'd love to visit.

[@AmericasParks]

It's really a beautify area, Debra!

[@NickandRachel]

Awesome! Those views of the Canyons are gorgeous. The music played at that one Overlook remind me of the music in The Lord of the Rings when the Eagles are taking Frodo away lol enjoy the bloopers also! Thanks for sharing

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much, Nick! Hope you guys have a great weekend!

[@kimmontenegro2258]

Dying to go hiking right now but it's 3 degrees in Denver. Watching this is cruel and unusual punishment 😉🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing!

[@AmericasParks]

haha! Love the comment... and totally identify with your heart!

[@bradleypatience7775]

Really enjoy your content!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much, Bradley!

[@jonathantitus2629]

Wow what a great video. I concur with you the sandstone mixing with the fauna and the awesome blue sky makes it picture perfect.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Jonathan! Enjoy your weekend, brother!

[@christinerolle3876]

Thanks again Randy.it was awesome and spectacular

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate your kind words, Christine!

[@diogeneslantern18]

3 videos in and I have decided to subscribe. I really enjoy you content and demeanour as a person!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks again! Welcome to the channel!

[@ohhshitimhere5162]

I love your videos, I can't stop watching them. Plan on taking a big road trip around the U.S. and I'm hitting all the National Parks and Monuments I possibly can.

[@AmericasParks]

That's so great to hear! Encouraged you are finding the videos helpful. All the best for your upcoming adventure!

[@potatothorn]

fantastic! had not heard of this Park great history about the Ranger and Beautiful hikes. love that crazy long selfie stick and fun stuff at the end too thanks for taking us along

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Thorn! So many good memories... can't wait to get back on the trails!

[@silvioserrano2824]

Amazing! Thanks to show us this beautiful place ! Waiting for another video!

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate the kind words!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello America's Park's😊😊, Colorado National Monument is one of my all time favorite National Monuments. I have drivin through Colorado several times and always made this beautiful place a day long stop on my way to Utah. I love Rim Rock Dr and all the scenic viewpoints, and staying away from Rocky edges 😊😊. Great video Randy👍👍. Really enjoyed the video. Looking forward to the next video.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey, thanks so much, Al! Good taste, my friend! All the best to you for the the remainder of this weekend!

[@LonnasTravels]

We visited Colorado National Monument in June 2019. Lots of wildflowers and beautiful scenery on my pictures. Thanks for the hike views. We didn't hike down so I enjoyed your hikes. Thanks for sharing.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Lonna! The place must have been spectacular with the wild flowers!

[@LonnasTravels]

@@AmericasParks One of the rim hikes had a lot of flowers. I could show you a video I made with them, but might not be appropriate to tell you here. And yes, they were gorgeous.

[@CampTravelExplore]

Well Done! Great episode Randy!! We can't wait to get to Colorado sometime in one of these summers!!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Tom! For some odd (and foolish) reason I've kept skirting around this beautiful state. Happy to be able to edit 5 more Colorado videos.

[@davejohanson4951]

This is a gem of a national monument. I camped there a couple Septembers ago and it was a great visit. It's like a miniature Grand Canyon with easy accessibility and great vistas.

[@AmericasParks]

So well-said, Dave! Glad to hear you've enjoyed this place!

[@jonathanmozingo1]

Great video! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@AmericasParks]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jonathan!

[@DestinationEarth]

I think the views are amazing - Akane thinks the campground with all the cats is amazing, lol

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, that was an interesting campground indeed! Thanks for joining us, Josh!

[@AlphaTraveler1]

You guys continue to surprise us with videos of so many parks. I have to say that we never knew there were so may parks. LOL. LIKE 214. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks! Yeah, we get around, lol. Love these places! Enjoy your weekend!

[@lynnvirgilio4267]

Thank you so much for such a well done video. I really appreciate how you show the road leading up to the park... really helps us older explorers understand what the drive will be like! also, thank you for clearly showing us the trail markers and which way to go. Great job!

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate the thoughtful and kind feedback, Lynn! Have a blessed weekend!

[@TheMountainMatt]

You two are powering through some awesome hikes lately 😁👍🏼!

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that, Matt! Hopefully have some really cool additional Colorado videos coming up!

[@SergeCousineau]

Great video Randy and it was nice to see Karl again ...what a amazing guy ! You to ! Lol! 😂😉 The music you have chosen to match the 360 view was perfect 👌👍Nice editing and nice bloopers at the end . Have a great week H&S 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Serge! Hope you guys have an enjoyable weekend!

[@SergeCousineau]

@@AmericasParks 👩‍❤️‍👨😉👍

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

This National Monument has been on my radar and I'm glad you made a video on it. Man that looks like my kind of hiking! I'll definitely need to plan a trip up there when the weather is better. All the overlooks and spires and stuff like that looked great. It definitely reminds me a little bit of Capitol Reef. Thanks for sharing another adventure with us. Enjoy the rest of your weekend brother.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Eric! Yes, definitely a place I know you'd enjoy! Have a great Sunday!

[@THEADVENTURECHANNEL11]

@5:03...an incredible lesson. I am new to big hikes and have almost no climbing/mountaineering experience, so I very much appreciate the lesson from Karl ...on where to put your feet and how to progress along an area that is exposed. I almost learned the hard way Feb. 2 in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Thank you. I will use this info.

[@AmericasParks]

That's great to hear! Enjoy your adventures and be safe! Check out Karl's channel - I know you'll find in educational and inspiring. kzbin.info/door/JdQhOfZA8pLrtxn_TC4_1g

[@THEADVENTURECHANNEL11]

@@AmericasParks Yes sir! I will subscribe.

[@jameshouse1268]

Great video of a beautiful part of the NPS! With your wonderful input, my destination list continues to grow. Thank you for your dedication to these videos...especially with everything you have on your plate! BTW, I am really enjoying your Sermon Jams and Grace Quotes!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, James... Especially encouraged to hear you've visited and have been blessed by the other channel! Hope that channel does better than this one!

[@Bigodog88travels]

Another great video. Some absolutely beautiful scenery. I'm anxious to go hiking again, although it's only been two week since my last hiking trip, but it's been single digits with wind-chill well below zero, and I just had lasik done. So these colder temps came at the right time, will be able to start hiking again next weekend, and it'll be a little bit warmer.

[@AmericasParks]

You are a man after my own heart! Dying to get back on the trails... and like you, it's often a week or two after I get home! lol!

[@lesliesmith7835]

Thank you Randy and Carl. The views in Colorado NM are absolutely Spectacular. The area is also so close to Arches NP. The drone video adds a lot to your videos Randy; it's the icing on the cake !!....God Bless you both... Robin :-)

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Robin! Yeah, we did this and then hit Arches and Fisher the following day. Love that area! Have a blessed Lord's Day!

[@lesliesmith7835]

Thank you Randy, you really are amazing. I want to wish you and your lovely family a very Lovely and Happy Valentines Day !!!

[@socialprophylacticmusic]

Stumbled across co national monument while on my way to Utah last June. Loved it so much I camped for three nights and hiked 40+ miles. I’m glad you did a video so that others who haven’t been can see how amazing it is !

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Joslyn! Three nights and 40 miles... what an epic stay!

[@jimgreen5788]

Randy, I was here last summer, and among other things, including spectacular scenery, I saw my first desert bighorn [@ 1:37 in video] (relative of Dall sheep, Stone sheep and Rocky Mtn. bighorn). Back in '84, on my way back from Alaska, I saw a small herd of Stone sheep in the middle of Glacier Pkwy. between Jasper and Banff in Alberta, Canada.

[@AmericasParks]

Cool to hear... certainly beautiful animals! Take care, Jim!

[@Mikey-Likes-It_101]

Randy, when we lived in Colorado, we failed to visit Colorado National Monument. Your video makes me so sorry we missed it. Thanks to your video, I get to see it today and thank you for taking me on a hike. Those really are some spectacular views you witnessed. I like that trail it looks really nice. THANK YOU FOR SHARING, . . . Mike

[@AmericasParks]

Kayla and I went there in 2013 for a brief visit. It was nice to spend a full that at the monument this time.

[@ijblessjourney]

Awesome views, hopefully we will be at Colorado in mid-July 2021. Thanks for sharing!

[@AmericasParks]

Nice! Colorado is an incredible state. Hope it all comes together for you guys!

[@stevelesliehikes]

Can't wait to one day go hiking in the US once again

[@AmericasParks]

Right on, Steve!

[@proudchristian77]

I'm subscribed! Nice park ! Monument, 🏖

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate that, Karen!

[@RobertLWard]

Another great clip bud. We really enjoyed this park on our visit back in 2018. I have this area on my radar for summer next year as part of a big trip. I would like to take a hike at the National Conservation area next door to Colorado NM, McIinnis Canyon, which has a canyon full of Arches to see. Heading out to shoot a few clips early Monday morning!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Robert! Looking forward to your new videos!

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Great shots. Great fun. Thanks for the share.

[@AmericasParks]

Much appreciated, Brooke!

[@MichaelYoungblood1]

Once again, another great video! That extended selfie stick with the 360 degree camera is pretty slick. Really cool the shots it can give you near ledges but also keeping you at a safe enough distance. I am surprised I don’t hear about this park more, especially since it is so accessible being right off the interstate. Maybe that is lack of knowledge on my part but I rarely, if ever, hear or see it mentioned. Glad you survived that wild pack of cats. Funny stuff right there.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Michael! Definitely worth a visit! Enjoy your weekend...

[@ashleymk039]

Awesome video. I’m from Colorado and I can’t believe I haven’t done that hike yet. That’s definitely something I want to do. Thanks for sharing!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much! Hope you can get out there!

[@parkspursuit7515]

You went on the hike I had intended to on my trip/video but couldn't because it was like 105 degrees! Now that I've seen that I missed out on, I'll surely have to make my way back in the spring sometime before the heat sets in too much.

[@AmericasParks]

Sorry to hear you missed out on this one! Weather was just perfect in the fall. Hope you get another shot at it!

[@franrautiola2619]

One word beautifu, rain, wind, freeze thaw and time have made all the spectacular scenery there and other parts in the greater Southwest, we will visit the area nxrt fall for our 8th trip to greater Souithwest, Good job on the video, some ol the drone shots had you guys much closer to the edge than I would be comfortable with

[@AmericasParks]

That's sounds like a great trip you have lined up! And actually the shots near the ledge were not taken with a drone, but rather a 360 degree camera on a 10 foot selfie stick. Not for me either, but Karl is a world-class mountain climber - nothing for him! Take care!

[@franrautiola2619]

@@AmericasParks Thanks for the clarification, even more amazing for him to pay attention to the filming and his steps

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

That is grand! I just don’t picture Colorado this way - Utah yes, not Colorado. Just beautiful!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Heather. This one is close to Utah which probably gives it that feel.

[@OurNationalAdventure]

Did you get over to Gunnison!? Colorado is vast and expensive. Such a wonderful area. We used to live in Colorado before we took off on our RV adventures. Beautiful video Randy.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much! Yes, after I left Karl in the western part of the state, I went east and hit Gunnison and Great Sand Dunes. It is indeed a beautiful state!! Enjoy your weekend!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I can see why people rock climb there, looked an idea place. That was a WOW moment - what and view and what a drop, a very magical and spiritual experience there Randy, which the music suited really well. Always nice to end on a couple of blooper😂😂. Cheers Alan

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Alan, thanks for the kind words! Hope all is well with you and Mrs. Metalman!

[@sallykasper61]

Nice hike, I loved it

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Sally!

[@sallykasper61]

@@AmericasParks You are welcome

[@sallykasper61]

@@AmericasParks You are welcome

[@nancycronin601]

My sister and I were there in 2019. I was amazed at the beauty. It was so much more than I expected. Thanks As always it was a wonderful video.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much, Nancy!

[@CameronCox_1969]

thanks team , i did not have this place ob my todo list :-)

[@AmericasParks]

Happy to help!

[@hikinganddrone]

Very cool

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much!

[@jymnmeier3527]

Just stunning! I loved the part when you were gazing at one of the vistas and all you can do is hold out your hands and shake your head. I'm sure the video doesn't do it justice. I hope to be there some day :) A top views video would be pretty amazing :) Now I've seen you do some amazing activities while on your adventures and there was amount when Carl said we're going to check out Independent spire that I though you guys were going to rock climb. Have you rock climbed before? If not would you? Seeing your reaction while on the ledge mat have hinted the answer but I was curious. At our school I taught kids "climbing" on a modest rock wall and high ropes course. The best part of all of it was witnessing the support of others in helping each other overcome fears. I witnessed so many powerful moments, tears of fear transformed into tears of joy and accomplishment

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Jymn! Not much of a rock climber. Have come a long way to overcome the fear of heights, but my body frame seems to just work so negatively against me! lol! Look forward to hearing how your trip goes this summer. Hope everything works out for you and your wonderful family!

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

Well done. Good stuff!

[@AmericasParks]

Much appreciated, Chris! Have a great Sunday!

[@shane9245]

Hey Randy! I decided on a NP trip to colorado! I’ll be visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, a quick stop at Colorado national monument, great sand dunes, mesa verde, and a quick stop at comanche national grassland to see the dinosaur tracks. Any suggestions of places you enjoyed that i could make a stop at?

[@AmericasParks]

Wow, that is a great line-up! Look into Curecanti National Recreation Area. Hope to get that video up in March along with Gunnison and GS Dunes.

[@R72vegas]

Nice view and great hike 👍 👍

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Randy!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Another beautiful edit bother, I have a lot of memories there I’ll never forget, especially our since we got the video, lol! I’m not sure I was aware you were rolling the camera during the cat blooper thing. That was hilarious! I’m excited for our Red Mountain adventure! Just did my first climb here in Red Rocks NV.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Karl! Thanks for the kind words. That was our fist stop on an epic vacation! Just finished the Jeep ride video. Hope to upload it tomorrow around noon!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

@@AmericasParks Randy, in all honesty, I can not thank you enough, your mentorship and support has made a real difference for my channel. I do not know about being a bigger channel like yours but, I am grateful to have many new friends to share my passion with! I can hardly wait for the Jeep adventure! I hope I was able to add value to your channel as well, thanks again brother! Red Rocks was a WORK OUT, gritty climbs and technical canyons coupled with a few wrong turns, lol! I'm uploading my warm up adventure, hopefully this weekend!

[@AmericasParks]

@@KarlDeckerPresents My pleasure, my friend! Will never forget those days and the fun times/adventures we enjoyed. And yes, your video made for a a huge upgrade for the Jeep video (in addition to the others as well). As a matter of fact, I believe you're seen more than me in the overall video! lol! And glad to hear about your channel. I've have several reply to me how much they enjoy your work. Don't be too concerned about the numbers, find your joy in the personal productions and nice people you meet along the way!

[@carlossuarez2404]

Breath taking

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Carlos!

[@TheCampoholics]

Top 10 view huh!?! We'll see at the end of the year review! ❤️

[@AmericasParks]

:) Special place! Hope you guys have a super weekend!

[@Angeandrowan1]

Hi! How far is The Grand Overview from the road or parking lot? In other words do u have to hike far to get to it? We'd love to pass through this park (that I never heard of til I watched this video) on our way to Utah from Grand Junction but would be on VERY limited time...

[@AmericasParks]

It's about 5 miles to the V. Center (from the West Entrance) and then another 2-3 to that overview. I'd suggest you drive the entire park road which will give you around 10 overlooks. Great way to see the park with limited time. You'll exit on the East Entrance - Grand Junction. Believe the whole road is 23 miles. Take care!

[@Angeandrowan1]

Thank u so much! I can’t wait to see this beauty

[@nicholasmelosi]

Nice video

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much!

[@christinerolle3876]

Can i use my annual pass for all national parks to get in to colorado national monument?

[@AmericasParks]

Absolutely! It's good for any site in the NPS!

[@robn.5932]

Randy, does this monument have an entry fee?

[@reagan6743]

Yes. I believe it’s $25 a vehicle. A parks pass will get you in free

[@AmericasParks]

If you plan to visit more than 4 Parks/year, the pass is the greatest investment you'll make!

[@robn.5932]

@@AmericasParks Yes, I have the pass however it is about to expire so just did not want to get caught without one if fee was required. Guess I can always purchase at the entrance gate if expired. Thanks again Randy enjoy your videos.

[@AmericasParks]

@@robn.5932 Thanks, Rob! Enjoy your weekend!

[@nathmad7140]

Is it allowed to use a drone over parks in US?

[@AmericasParks]

No it is illegal to take off, land or operate a drone in an American NP. That's why I operate and fly outside the park as noted in the video at 0:24.

[@suelittle1561]

I know most of your videos say drone footage is outside of the national park/monument. I'm curious if you ever get a permit to use your drone in the Parks themselves. You make such incredible videos and I can only imagine how much more incredible they would be if you were actually able to use your drone inside park boundaries.

[@AmericasParks]

I would love the opportunity for that Sue, but I have heard it is nearly impossible. Thanks for the encouragement and suggestion!

[@NationalParkWild]

Great video! I’m in a good mood today because I got 100 subscribers! Thanks for supporting my channel, Randy!

[@AmericasParks]

Hey, that's wonderful, Eric! I can still remember stuck on 99 subs after being on KZbin for a year. Often the first 100 is the hardest. Big milestone!

[@shane9245]

Congrats! subscribed!

[@mikeday8470]

What state is your home base?

[@AmericasParks]

New Jersey

[@martinjdesmond]

Hi Randy, my wife liked my red America's Park sweatshirt so much that she asked me to buy her one which I did last night.

[@AmericasParks]

You are a good man, Martin! I know you will wear them well!

[@Khatoon170]

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[@AmericasParks]

Good work!

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing guys happy valentine as usual iam gathering main information about place you visited here it’s Colorado National Monument is near city of grand junction Colorado sheer walled canyons cut deep. Into sand stone granite gneiss schist rock formation is area desert land high on Colorado plateau with pinyon juniper forest wildlife raven jays desert bighorn sheep coyote trail rock drive nearby book cliffs largest flat topped mountain in world grand Mesa located grand county Colorado nearest city grand junction established 1911 features attractions monument canyon run wideth park rock formation as independence monument kissing couple coke ovens monument includes 20500 acres recommended to congress designated as wilderness area explorerd by John Otto

[@AmericasParks]

We're good - appreciate your history lessons! Take care!

[@Khatoon170]

John Otto who settled grand junction in early 20th century Otto began building trails on pleatu into canyon spread about his work chamber of commerce of grand junction delegation returned praising both Otto work scenic beauty of. Wilderness local newspaper began lobbying to make national park local representative to us congress congressional slow down in final monthed protection of canyons president William Howard Taft who visited area used highest powers to him antiques presidential proclamation to declare canyons as national monument park became well known in 1980s international bicycle race coors classic known as tour of moon race passed through on rim rock drive in 2014 Congress man Scott Tipton senator mark udall carried process since efforts in 1907 public comment period draft legislation documentary producer ken burn national park best ideas Colorado National Monument burns compared to area to Seward and Alaska there are many hiking trails but summer storms flash floods rattle snakes length difficulties

[@AmericasParks]

You're teaching me!