Ep. 233: New Mexico's Turquoise Trail | RV travel camping

[@ramontoro]

Hello everybody, from Puerto Rico

[@GrandAdventure]

Greetings Ramón, thanks for coming.

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome!!! 👍🇨🇦

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Marian!

[@laughingram7287]

Nicely done video. Like most adventures you share, we never knew about the Turquoise Trail. We loved the history and the three towns. The museum(?) in Los Cerrilos looked super interesting. The RV park that you stayed at looked like it had a lot of neat stuff to look at as well. Thanks for sharing! Ram 👍🏻👍🏽

[@GrandAdventure]

And thank you both as always for watching, and sharing your feedback.

[@thomfisher1100]

Thanks for showing off my home state. Merry Christmas! Home town hint: AVOID ALBUQUERQUE! "Come for the chile, stay because your car was stolen" is their motto.

[@GrandAdventure]

😄 Yeah Thom, that's probably not the Chamber of Commerce's motto. You as a resident can correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that ABQ has long had its rough patches, but 2021 saw some extraordinary increases in crime.

[@thomfisher1100]

@@GrandAdventure I'm sure it isn't, but it is too true. I no longer live in ABQ. My daughter a former APD officer left for safer climes too. The homicide rate is one of the highest in the nation. It saddens me, but over the years things have just gotten worse. It has been headed downhill since the 60's and now sadly it is beginning to happen in Santa Fe, especially this past Summer. It's still pretty safe in most areas and once you are out of the cities things are much more pleasant, so I do not wish to scare people off! Again, great job on the video and thanks for the comment. You've only scratched the surface of what there is to see out there. You could spend a few years just in N. Mex doing shows and not cover all of it.

[@lawrencesmith6840]

Thank you for posting. Look forward to your next posting.

[@GrandAdventure]

We look forward to having you along, Lawrence.

[@cpwatching5647]

Enjoyed the adventures with you this season. Thank you. Take care.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank YOU for coming along, CP! Don't go anywhere, though, for there's lots more to come, and we'll be back on the road for the 2022 season in just a few short months.

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

This area is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@GrandAdventure]

You're most welcome J&G, thanks for watching!

[@vpelleri1]

Great! Thanks, Mark.

[@GrandAdventure]

Glad you liked it Arthur! Thank you.

[@daviscrt]

That rv park looks perty cool. With all the old vehicles, like something off of route 66. Thanks Don

[@GrandAdventure]

It was very unique, Don. The staff was terrific, too. It was a good stay.

[@mccarthy7566]

Thanks for sharing all of your adventures! Happy Holidays to you and Mrs. Grand Adventure!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Pete, and same from us to you and yours!

[@marvelousmarv-marvelousper4886]

This looks like an area to explore with our ATVs. Santa Fe Skies RV park you stayed at reminds me of my father's collection of antique utility engines and tractors. I'll bet he could have spent days looking at that collection. Glad to have you back our SLC area. Maybe we will run into each other and we can talk about my upcoming premier of Marvelous Marv - Marvelous Performance Products. Hope you enjoy all this new snow we got.

[@GrandAdventure]

Hope to run into you as well, Marv. This week's snow has been terrific, and of course my neighbor had to tell me yesterday how wonderful the skiing was while I was working. Saturday can't come soon enough.

[@joyces3550]

Beautiful, interesting video. Thanks! Hope you enjoy your time at home and get to rest up some!!! Take care! Happy Holidays!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Joyce! Here's wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season.

[@ExtremeRVing]

We really enjoyed our stay in Santa Fe, but sadly it was just too short. We were in a hurry to get to Bandelier National Monument and explore that while we were there, saw our cousins who lived there eat the time, but then had to bug out after just a couple nights. Had no idea about the Turquoise Trail, but gives us all that more reason to go back!

[@GrandAdventure]

Every time we go back to Santa Fe we find something new to explore. This time was no different.

[@mikecarroll970]

Another great video Marc. I really enjoyed watching it. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and Mrs. GA.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Mike, and same from us to you and yours!

[@georgecarpenter4126]

Marc - as 2021 ends, may I extend to you and your family and very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I look forward to following you in 2022 and you never know...our paths may just cross. Best wishes...

[@GrandAdventure]

Same to you and yours from us, George! We love meeting viewers on the road, so hopefully our paths will indeed cross.

[@leighcalfee6842]

Love your channel!! Thank you from Nebraska:)

[@GrandAdventure]

You are so welcome, thank you Leigh!

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

thanks.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank YOU Joe!

[@EddieAtLarge]

Wonderful old towns! Especially loved the goat and what I’m thinking was a camel? Great video as always.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks Homie! Pretty sure it was a llama, but what do I know?

[@EddieAtLarge]

@@GrandAdventure Ah, yes... Llama sounds right now that I hear you say it. The dark color threw me off.

[@mbibi3294]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video:)….. you should get a puppy to company you on your beautiful trip. There’s many beautiful dogs in resue center that need a love in home and you have a beautiful heart and the puppy will love and feel safe

[@GrandAdventure]

We presently count our beloved chocolate lab Zoe as a family member, but we lost our rescued golden retriever a couple of summers ago. Mrs GA never truly got over losing Maggie, so I have to respect that and wait until she's ready. Personally I can't imagine life without a dog in it.

[@mbibi3294]

I’m so sorry to hear you lose your beautiful dog. I understand I also lost 😞 my beautiful Chihuahua she was 12 years old and we were always close and is very hard. Once again I’m so sorry. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful video with us please be safe. And thank you so for responding.

[@Volunteersunrise]

Mark, Enjoyed the video of the Turquoise Trail. Madrid was where they filmed Wild Hogs. Lol I wish u a happy holiday season and stay warm.

[@GrandAdventure]

So we've just learned from another commenter, Dennis! We didn't know that at the time. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season as well.

[@patcave525]

Another excellent video. Fun, informative, and captivating. I don’t understand why you don’t have 250,000 subscribers?

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you so much, Pat!

[@daveb.8692]

Oh no…not the turquoise trail!!! I’m so far behind now I’ll have to binge watch to get caught up to this episode!🤪.

[@GrandAdventure]

Sounds like a rainy day option to us. 😉

[@daveb.8692]

First time I went to Madrid was about 1982. There wasn’t much there at that time, mostly boarded up shacks. Gradually it came around to a pleasant surprise in 2016, my last visit. Should’ve gotten a shot of Maggie’s…Wild Hogs set

[@GrandAdventure]

@@daveb.8692 it must've been fascinating to witness the transition.

[@satajet883]

Thank you for ideas when we head back east. Currently loving the Benson Az area. Close to Tombstone and Tucson. Weather is amazing. Going to check out Quartzite soon and then head out that way eventually. Still a long way from Cape Cod LOL.

[@GrandAdventure]

Have fun and safe travels! We're hoping to be in Q for the Big Tent week.

[@ClaireisSaved]

Wow, what a great video! I hope to make that trip this coming spring. Thank you again.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Claire! Glad that you enjoyed it, and have a wonderful trip.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Hello hello 👋🏼

[@GrandAdventure]

Hello to you TSM!

[@Khatoon170]

Finally n m 14 parallels 1.25 passing through world in which mining jewelry making have changed little since pubeloan miners chiseled turquoise sacred shallow digs archeologists unearthed 56 000 pieces of turquoise in single burial at Chaco canyon thank you your great efforts merry Christmas happy new year best wishes to you your family friends stay safe blessed

[@GrandAdventure]

We wish your family the same from ours, Khatoon.

[@gorrdd]

Thanks Marc. I loved it. That area has so much to see when camping off grid. There was still some nice foliage while you were there. And downtown Santa Fe is simply classic old Pueblo style. Where else does one see that in a bigger town. Nice that the sun came out while you were there. Gord

[@GrandAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it Gord! We had a wonderful three nights there. It was supposed to be two, but we actually extended by a day to accomplish all that we wanted to.

[@gorrdd]

@@GrandAdventure Marc... it's good to remain flexible. Gord

[@gorrdd]

It's a shorty today... Looks interesting. I see you were hitting the changing of seasons with the overcast. This is usually a very sunny area year round. Gord

[@GrandAdventure]

Actually over 19 minutes, so not too short.

[@gorrdd]

@@GrandAdventure Marc Maybe I'm mistaken, but you usually do around 30 minutes. Or is that only in the next life... Gord

[@GrandAdventure]

@@gorrdd LOL! We probably average around 20m.

[@gorrdd]

@@GrandAdventure Wow... I guess my thumb grew! 👍

[@pamelakern2849]

The Turquoise Trail is fascinating and so lovely. So much to see and experience. I love Santa Fe!! This was a delightful trip . Thankyou for sharing this with us .🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Pamela! Glad that you enjoyed this one.

[@moretoliving2236]

6580th. Almost caught up!

[@GrandAdventure]

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[@najruqwi7008]

Great video, 👍. Beautiful views! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you too Naj! We also very much appreciated your generosity tonight.

[@najruqwi7008]

Keep bringing us great video 👍

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

Hello from the northern Oregon coast. That blue sky and sunshine looks so inviting!

[@GrandAdventure]

Happy that you enjoyed it, Tim. It's usually much sunnier in that part of the country, but in fall those clouds can come and go.

[@rickacres4402]

Went to Santa Fe last fall and enjoyed every minute. The old town square area of course was a highlight but we also enjoyed Meow Wolf , riding the bike trails and hillside spa action. When you pass by Las Vegas NM, stop in at Pedro's Bakery and buy 10 loaves of their cinnamon bread...you won't regret it. Check when they are open as they didn't have regular hours.

[@GrandAdventure]

Great tip, thanks Rick!

[@gregprince2523]

Mark did you find much turquoise for sale along the route? Beautiful sunset

[@GrandAdventure]

TY Greg. Tons of turquoise was available at that shop/museum/petting zoo in Los Cerillos.

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing mister Marc thank you for sharing your trips with us with each trip we learn new information explore places unknown to us as always gathering main information about place you visited briefly here it’s turquoise trail located in New Mexico it’s legends of America name comes from blue green turquoise first mined by early Pueblo people there are ten most steps stop on turquoise trail casa grand trading post turquoise mining museum Cerrillos hill state park Cerrillos station turquoise trail sculpture garden mine shaft tavern towns indigo gallery cowgirl red Connies photo park towns there Tijeras cedar crest. Sandia park Madrid Cerrillos sanmacos lone butte area the turquoise trail is national scenic byway connects ancient mines and ghost towns reborn as communities the history of New Mexico inspiring both artists and mystics fr Albuquerque to san fe 65 Milles long national scenic by way

[@GrandAdventure]

Hey there Khatoon! Great research from afar, as always.

[@hfd413]

Sorry I missed the premiere Marc, we made an in flight emergency just before 8. Plane landed fine and I'm obviously still working so it's all good. You guys have an awesome Christmas and I'll keep looking out for more videos. Stay warm up there.

[@GrandAdventure]

Glad to hear it CO. We're happy to have you here whenever that may be.

[@tomweymouth3820]

Love your videos!!! You are always informative, positive and gracious. You have inspired us to travel more and farther. God Bless Ya’ll

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Tom! And same to you.

[@roxan4817]

Thanks for the video. How's the weather in November in Santa Fe?

[@GrandAdventure]

Roxan, that's getting into their chilly (not chile! 😁😁) season, and anything's possible, from Indian summer to some snow.

[@roxan4817]

@@GrandAdventure Thanks.

[@leighmcqueeney9848]

Woohoo we will be back in Sante Fe in March. So lovely to see it again, beautifly captured on film. We also stayed at Sante Fe skies. It was the first RV park we stayed at in the US. Thanks so much Marc

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank YOU Leigh! What a unique RV park and a great place to stay. Hope that your return is just as wonderful.

[@harrygoodman6724]

Never really had much exposure to New Mexico, but this episode is enough of a glimpse to make me want to visit some day. Great job in presenting the area as it is now, as well as the history!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Harry! NM has a lot of terrific areas to explore.

[@geraldsouthard7092]

Marc, a wonderful episode capping an outstanding season. We’ve twice traveled into and through Santa Fe NM…and stayed at Santa Fe Skies both times. What we remember most are the stunning sunsets…and you captured these very well in this episode. What we haven’t done is the Turquoise Trail…that is now on our radar for our next visit. We arrive back at our home next week, so having internet access will get much easier. We will continue to watch your off season videos, because we learn so much. Hope that you, Mrs. GA, and Zoe have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks so much Gerald, and same from us to you and yours. We've been honored to have you tagging along this season, and we promise that there's plenty to come.

[@johannadelbusto7987]

Marc…my heart can’t thank you enough 🙏💕 NM is one of my happy places. Love driving from ABQ to Santa Fe via the Turquoise Trail. Can’t wait to go back.

[@GrandAdventure]

Our pleasure Johanna! Glad that you enjoyed it. It's such a special area.

[@MileswithMorris]

This was such a fun video and awesome to go on the adventure with you! I’m excited to see your next one.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks so very much.

[@patcave525]

What editing software do you use. Thinking of starting a channel someday. Currently I have Filmora 9.

[@GrandAdventure]

Wishing you the best of luck with starting a channel, Pat! We're using Cyberlink PowerDirector and have been for quite some time now.

[@patcave525]

Have you ever made a video about how you produce your KZbin videos?

[@GrandAdventure]

We haven't. We try to stick to our core mission, and that always seemed like too much of a departure. This winter, though, we do have in the plans an episode to show what we use to film.

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

Mad - Rid.. Correct Pronunciation.

[@patireland3345]

Nice presentation of Santa Fe. We have mixed emotions about the area. Always appreciate a fresh perspective to consider.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Pat! This was a fresh perspective for us, too, for we had heretofore never ventured south along the Turquoise Trail.