EPIC UTAH ROAD TRIP! | Arizona to Utah & Behind the Scenes | The Full Movie

To celebrate 500 subscribers we are taking YOU on a road trip with us! You'll get to see some amazing sights and behind-the-scenes stuff. This was one epic road trip you don't want to miss.
It's a road trip! Today we wanted to take you along with us as we travel from Phoenix, Arizona to Goblin Valley State Park in Utah. We give you some behind-the-scenes look at what the life of a traveling vlogger is like in the car, out on the road with all the glorious sites of the American Southwest as our playground.
We drove north Tuesday evening and stopped at a hotel in Flagstaff to get a few hours under our belt. From there the magic begins. Pines disappeared and plains unfolded. With the San Francisco Peaks in our rearview mirror, we headed north towards Cameron, Arizona where we stop to look at a historic bridge. We took five minutes to see Elephant's Feet - a lone rock pillar by the highway that looks so very out of place and can't help but catch your attention.
We pushed onward towards the Utah border and marveled at Monument Valley on the horizon. Not too proud to stop at a tourist stop, we couldn't help ourselves and pull over at Forrest Gump Hill, the famous hill where Forrest decides he's tired and wants to go home.
Traveling north, we saw some incredible canyons and constantly changing scenery. We stop at Hite Crossing Bridge over the Colorado River. Red Rocks unfold with amazing cliffs. Finally, we end at Goblin Valley where we camped for three nights.
After setting up camp and filming the bulk of our upcoming campground episode, we hit the sack to get up bright and early the next morning.
In the morning, we rose and headed a short distance away to hike some slot canyons - Little Wild Horse Canyon and Bell Canyon. You'll get to see all about this amazing hike in a future episode. This was an amazing trek with some seriously narrow parts and amazing views. It was quite a workout in parts!
After heading back to camp and washing up, it was time for a good old-fashioned campfire chat! We show you some of the equipment we use to make the Cactus Atlas happen on the road and go into the reason this channel exists. This is a bit more of the personal side of us.
BUT! What campfire would be complete without a little fun trying to conjure the goblins? Maybe it was the sun or maybe the spirits of the goblins got to us... but we sure had a laugh.
The next morning, it was time to dive into what we came for - heading into the Valley of the Goblins and hiking down among the stone goblins that give the park its name. We didn't go just once but twice to see them in different lighting. They're amazing! Expect to see a video on this in the future too.
Finally the next day, we left camp, drove a couple hours back towards Arizona, and filmed our final main video at Natural Bridges National Monument. Here we hiked under the three bridges - Sipapu, Kachina, and Owachomo.
Exhausted but fulfilled we drove to Blanding to stay in a hotel where a much-needed shower and good night's rest was had before driving the six hours home.
We hope you enjoyed this full vlog and got to know us and our filming style a bit better. We had a lot of fun and hope to do this again in the future!
VIDEO FILMED: 08/04/2020-08/10/2020
▬▬ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ▬▬
⚪ Homolovi State Park Campground | Site Review & Area Exploration | Winslow, Arizona - • HOMOLOVI STATE PARK CA...
▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬
⚪ Gear we use - www.amazon.com/shop/thecactus...
⚪ See where we've been - www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi...
⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
(As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
_____________________________________________________________
✅ Find us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook - @cactusatlas.
✅ Check out our website - cactusatlas.com
Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking and day trips as well as campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!

[@tomesplin4130]

I’ve watched your recent travel vlogs, now catching up on some ‘oldies’. This is brilliant and appreciate the personal sharing of your life and purpose. We’re from Australia and simply love driving and hiking through Arizona and Utah (twice now). I know what you mean about jaw-dropping scenery. Nothing else like it on this planet ❤️❤️. Appreciate what you do and the immense time and effort you put into it

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you so much! Oh, wow! Australia! That's a heck of a way over to Utah, but I'm so happy you've been able to visit! 😄

[@earthgirl7861]

I just found you guys yesterday, and you're up to 27,000! I'm a single 64 yr old woman and I'm glad I can go with you. Beautiful stuff

[@CactusAtlas]

Welcome!! Thank you so much! So happy to have you along with us. 😊

[@daydreaml7658]

Dear Glenn, so lucky for me & my family found your channel/vlogs. We are from San Jose Bay Area, and we just spend 10 days@2023 Christmas traveling between Moab/Kanab/Page, etc. Before our trip I watched 2-3 of your Utah videos, very helpful especially those fabulous Drone shots! After our trip I watched more of your videos. Oh man, I sincerely wish we watched this video and a few others (Valley of Gods, etc) before our trip, as you kindly shared so much great information with fantastic video/photos. Seriously, I am following more than 20 different travel vlogs channels for many of my domestic or international travels, and trust me, your channel is one of the best and super informative! Please, help us all of your fans on the great work! Wish you and Ami have a great and epic 2024!

[@CactusAtlas]

Oh, my goodness! That's so kind of you to say! Thank you! 😊 10 days traveling around those areas sounds like an INCREDIBLE way to spend the holidays! Talk about making memories! Hope everything went smoothly and all had a good time! 😄👍

[@milwaukeemotor5995]

wow wow wow

[@joywyse6996]

I just found you Cactus Atlas yesterday. I'm so glad I did. I'm retired and soon to move back to the Phoenix area from Colorado. I'm planning for traveling around the western states making Utah my first choice hopefully next year. Thanks for your beautiful videos that give me so much inspiration. I visited Canyonlands a while back and stayed in Blanding. Utah has so much to see. The red is so gorgeous. I am subscribed and will be joining you and Amy for more trips. Thank you so much.

[@CactusAtlas]

Welcome aboard! You can't go wrong with starting in Utah. Even when you think you've seen it all, there's plenty more there to explore. 😄

[@kwfown]

Appreciate the behind the scene look, I had been watching your vids for some time now, just sub 🙂

[@CactusAtlas]

Awesome, thank you! That means a lot to us. 😊

[@photolifetravel9108]

WOW! What an awesome video. Loved it. Me and my wife love watching your explorations. Actually you have inspired us to take the same road trip which we are doing next week. We are from Las Vegas so it will be slightly different but we will mostly follow your same path. I have to see the beautiful landscape for myself. It's funny. During your camp fire talk, I thought you were describing me and wife. We love theme parks and exploring too. We just don't do the KZbin video part. Keep up the great content and can't wait to see what else you got planned.

[@CactusAtlas]

Wow! Enjoy that road trip! It's such a beautiful area of land. And thanks so much for the comment. 😃

[@Raptor-gd6sk]

I never get tired of watching videos of Utah, been there a few times but this state has a lot to offer.. love your videos!!

[@CactusAtlas]

It's hard to get tired of Utah scenery. Just when you think you've seen it all, there's something else around the corner to offer history or another breathtaking landscape. 😊

[@shirleyrichards2514]

I enjoyed your videos thanks ❤

[@CactusAtlas]

We're so glad! Thank you! 😄

[@GallandsAcrossTheLands]

Yes absolutely in the same boat with you, we watch KZbin videos on traveling only , never watch regular TV, we just started our KZbin channel to do the same thing, share our adventures with everyone, Thankyou for what you guys do , Amy does an excellent job on editing and we love watching you, we share your channel with everyone, Thankyou so much for your inspiration 🙂🙂

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you so very much! We appreciate your kind words. 😊

[@Suburban-Steve]

I really like your videos keep it up.

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks, will do! Glad you like them! 😄

[@hendrsb33]

OMG, I started laughing when you found yourself on the Moki Dugway, that gravel road winding up the mesa cliffs. I been where ya been! I found myself in a similar situation in 2012 when I decided to take an innocuous left-hand turn onto that same road at dusk, on my way to Green River, UT, thinking it might be a shortcut. I thought the road was gong to run parallel to the cliffs but it kept going towards them, straight as an arrow, until I found myself at the base of the cliffs and the road went to gravel. Better believe I crept up the middle of the road and stayed away from the edges. If you stop at the top and look down, you'd see a few dead vehicles below that somehow went over the edge. I think I'd read somewhere the Dugway was made as a shortcut for uranium trucks going from a mine to a processing plant, but don't quote me on that. I think there's a video about it on YT. I love the Moki Dugway and I've taken a few people up to experience it. Once you're at the top of the cliffs, the road heads to the Bears Ears National Monument. I've camped near there but I have yet to visit someday. The Southwest is my muse, I've explored portions of it but I feel as if I've only scratched the surface. I'm a new subscriber, so keep up the good work!

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks and welcome! If you like that area of the Moki Dugway, you should be happy in a couple weeks. 😉

[@hendrsb33]

@@CactusAtlas I assume that means you have a video on it coming out soon? Nice!

[@LincolnintheAdirondacks]

Congrats on 500. 1,000 will come quick! Utah and Arizona are so beautiful.

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks so much and we hope so! Utah and Arizona are indeed beautiful. We feel lucky to have them as our backyard. 😊

[@alnear4953]

Great vid again as always bro..! Love that part of Arizona/Utah RVrTV says theres a campground or two around Monument Valley also.. not sure if you've checked that out already..? Oh for wearing a mask in your car alone , don't worry, the outdoor seatbelt just became available too..! Lmao 🤣 Keep up the great work and God bless and keep you safe..!

[@CactusAtlas]

🤣 Yeah, we still get a bit heat all these years later about masks in some of our older videos. Just trying to keep family safe at the time. 😊 Funny you mention campgrounds in that general area... Something we've been looking into this week for the very, very near future. 🤫

[@alnear4953]

@@CactusAtlas ahhh its all in fun.. we were all duped by the "narrative" lol You and you wife do an amazing job at what you do and just want to thank you for taking us to places we wish we could go..! You and RVerTv on yt are my favorite traveling companions for AZ and southwest states.. not sure if you've visited them or not yet but the Navajo reservations are pretty amazing also and can give you lots of history..!? Thanks again Glen and Amy Love from Canada 🇺🇲🇨🇦♥️

[@CactusAtlas]

Oh wow! So happy you're enjoying our channel. We truly appreciate it. 😊

[@KenFeder-hx6nm]

Just found you. Lots of fun!

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you! Welcome! 😄

[@svongsa]

Congratulations! Keep the videos coming!! Great work!!

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks so much for watching! 😀

[@dirtrider9268]

Ive never heard of dopamine deprivation. Fasting for health is important. Exercise in itself releases endorphins and hormone levels etc. But there is a behavior i noticed with married youtubers, where they speak of Purpose, when making videos for strangers. And remember with social media, our brains feel a dopamine surge after acknowledgement from others in the form of a thumbs up or a praising comment. When we become too attracted (like addiction) and we find purpose, to talking to a camera, instead of sharing life's amazing experiences live, with our loved ones,... we may need reflection on why it is so addicting. I'm sure some are drawn to the occupation of journalism. Care is needed with these matters, take care. Take your spouse along and see their delight, it is so rewarding.

[@CactusAtlas]

Appreciate your concern and well intentions, however, our filming situation is what works for us - Glenn enjoys his occasional solitude filming as I appreciate a moment to myself and later editing the end product. We both work from home and share plenty of off-camera moments. I join in on "filming" adventures when I have interest in going, know that I will not interfere with filming (as I have no interest in being on screen), and have someone available to house sit. 🤷‍♀️😊

[@svongsa]

Keep the great content coming!! I always enjoy watching your videos. 175 views must be a mistake or something!!

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks so much. Hearing things like that is really encouraging and means a lot to us. 😄

[@RamblingPassion]

What is the method you use to download your GoPro? And what do you use for an editor on your videos? Thank you for any information.

[@CactusAtlas]

We just download using the micro SD card in a converter. I edit using Adobe Premier Pro.

[@RamblingPassion]

@@CactusAtlas thank you. I enjoy your work.

[@milwaukeemotor5995]

schafer drive

[@charlesokeefe8788]

Congratulations. I just started . Lot of talking bout the wind in your hair in the truck, .slim. yaya every thread in making the video just do the video its not a tech show do that separate

[@CactusAtlas]

Strange. This was filmed 2+ years before we bought our truck. 🤔