Four Corners National Monument - Navajo Nation

[@vaughnbluejr5960]

In Aug. 1989, my wife, daughter & I went to Four Corners & here I am watching your video that was filmed 30 years after our trip. The pictures I took of my daughter (2 arms in 2 states & 2 legs in 2 other states) shows only 2 small booths in the direction I was pointing. There was a little sno-cone hut. The Four Corners were elevated (2 steps leading up to it). I stood on a white painted wood balcony overlooking the corners to take the pictures. It was great seeing the major improvements to the site. Btw, our trip that year included stops in NM--Albuquerque, Tucamcari, Red Rock State Park (Gallup), Zuni Indian Reservation (south of Gallup); AZ--Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, Grand Canyon, Baby rocks (Kayenta), Four Corners, Mesa Verde Nat'l Park (Durango), Durango-Silverton train ride; NM--Santa Fe. Thanks for sharing your road trips.

[@elainefrye9239]

In 2019 my hubby and I stopped there. It’s truly awesome. I have pictures of my hubby standing in the center. Fun memories.

[@candacerivero]

I could listen your voice all day....

[@cathyknight7981]

I love and miss Colorado beautiful

[@jumblesticks]

Put Mesa Verde National Park on your bucket list! It's most definitely worth the stop!

[@azcojan]

We visited here in 1976 when it was free and just a brass circle in the ground. No buildings. We lived in TX at the time. Now we live nearby in Dolores! Have you driven up 145 from Dolores to Telluride? There you can ride the gondolas up the mountain! It’s a beautiful trip! Thank you for sharing your travels!

[@thetommantom]

I followed a river into Colorado it was so cool seeing the desert give way to canyons and evergreen forest mountains

[@wittelarry1]

I sure have enjoyed watching your trip Russ

[@michaelp.3369]

Thanks for showing us what to expect when we go out there. Thanks again!

[@naclh2023]

4:25 that is called Chimney Rock.. Behind it is a hidden history..

[@conyloss5729]

Very funny your smile 😆👏👍

[@justmejustme4575]

I have never been anywhere except the ocean. I loved it. Thank you for doing this. I get to go on vacation everyday and never leave my chair. I did not know how beautiful our country was and interesting.

[@billvinson7859]

When I was stationed in Germany with the US Army I visited the point where Germany Belgian and Luxembourg meet. It is a lot Like this except they have a large platform with steps taking you up 4 or more floors to see all 3 countries from up high. ❤

[@abosamar33able]

Nice site and happy trip, thank you for introducing us to this beautiful site.

[@geneelsea3368]

Thank you for this video

[@ricfly52]

Thanks Russ. After watching a few you tube news channels, it is nice to hear your soothing music and cool calm voice. Great video as always.

[@Hovermaster]

I’ve been all over that area and never stopped at the monument..thanks, now I have.

[@coopdeville5036]

We visited the Mesa Verde national park, while we were in Cortez . Nice park and worth checking out. Camping was very nice . Thanks for the video Russ never been to the four corners looks like fun.

[@Onegoodyarn]

Went on vacation to four corners when our four kiddos were younger and got pictures of them standing in the different states together. Great memories..

[@papatutti59]

I was there three months ago. The New Mexico booths were full of venders. The other three state had a handful.

[@thetommantom]

I got 2 cool pillow cases from cortez I wish I had bought a couple blankets definitely my trophy prize find souvenir

[@leann4925]

Seeing the four corners was real and so did enjoy that. Gee went from one landscape to another home again. Awesome! Now you will be filming until you get home as don't want to miss out on anything. Thank you very much and what I have missed will be going back to watch. I will be watching 93 in Idaho again. WOW! Safe travels.

[@rickcrippen5180]

I was there in Sept 78. Nothing there but the cement and metal on a raised area.

[@rickcrippen5180]

Sept 78 trip around the U.S. Married three years. Mesa Verde was so good we stayed two days instead of one. Should have stayed three days.

[@DreamCather147]

Thanks Russ.

[@robertb.seddon1687]

The marker would have been a cool drone shot...with a look in all 4 directions...fun high desert. 😎🤙

[@madl555]

Oh my Mesa Verde National Park & Canyon of the ancients is right there. Better schedule some time to come back & see those. Wish I could give you 10 thumbs up.

[@tcarroll3954]

I always enjoy your videos very much. Well done and a lot of fun. Your conversation and observations makes it all the better. BTW, I live in Durango and recognized the whole trip to the Monument. Thank you!

[@steveeddy6876]

Thanks Russ for the Video 😊👍

[@jlem8968]

Was there in 2016, place had a bunch of people there and most of the booths were filled with vendors

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Yaatahee Russ enjoy your Ride through Diné Nation!

[@liktom]

I never knew this existed, thank you for sharing I always feel like I'm there traveling with you.

[@bleeabou]

Thank you ,Russ, for this, Just saw the video and would have never know about this had I not seen your wonderful video. Never knew it existed. Thanks again.

[@fredharvey2720]

Great vid, thanks! Will make the trip in June on the way to Monument Valley from Denver.

[@montanagirl4530]

Was just at that intersection of 491 a week ago. . .we were headed north to Moab and in a hurry so didn’t take the turn and 20 miles to the monument. . .so thank you Russ for doing this!

[@milehighkit4725]

You're headed right for the heat!!

[@ricfly52]

Yep, the high today in Vegas was 111. Hottest of the year. All Russ will need in Quartsite is a frying pan and a flat rock to cook on.

[@milehighkit4725]

@@ricfly52 I was down in Tucson last week to help my mom. Yikes.... brutal :-)

[@dontomkinsonkpc6ndb862]

This is WAY different from when I visited MANY years ago. There was NOTHING else there except for the 4 corners plaque that was sort of raised up and you could walk on it. No buildings. Thanks for the update!

[@newengland2352]

Four Corners that was really cool 😎 Russ thanks, enjoyed seeing it .😊

[@stevedurdock6466]

Was better when it was free. Navajo's had stands not as commercialized.

[@larryfisher5796]

My wife and I took the back roads when we traveled as much as we could you see so much that was

[@theresad4909]

We enjoy watching your videos!!! Safe travels and God Bless you! Look forward to more tips and places to travel!

[@alphpup3281]

Wow, I went there as a little girl and it was a pull off on the side of the road with a plaque on the ground and desert, nothing else.

[@rickyaldridge9489]

None of the vendors and buildings were there when we came for Vacations backs in the late 90's.

[@redhead5876]

Thank you for sharing I really love watching.

[@johndidier7849]

One of Your Very BEST Videos so far with a postcard picture thrown-in.

[@markgilbertson4917]

Make sure to visit the Royal Gorge next trip. You'll be impressed. The bridge is spectacular.

[@markwood1097]

got friends in Cortez too. another great video nice editing....!

[@woody6773]

We just moved from Cortez. Spent 4 years there. Now in Hurricane, Utah. We enjoyed out time in Cortez.

[@paulwood7798]

From Wales in the Uk Russ and we did some of the sites you have been on this trip in 2016. Four corners was one and it is cool. Your trip through Colorado and North and South Dakota of course means we have to come back as it looked way cool. Love your vids Russ and keep em coming.

[@Tatiacha]

The most interesting thing about the monument is that in the 90s with new surveying techniques showed that it was put in the wrong place and the the state actually meet about a mile away.

[@steveeddy6876]

Ha Ha Ha 😆 so the Government does make mistakes I'm shocked!

[@garywinn660]

You will regret not turning north and going just 50 miles into monument valley into where the shot a lot of the good old western movies. it just takes a half a day to see some great country.

[@gavanhillebold3131]

Well done Russ ; that’s awesome 😎 great weather for traveling , stay safe 🇺🇸

[@teriking2237]

went 2 4 corners in 2001 no cost 2 get in. very hot there! but glad i did it gr8 drive beautiful scenery.

[@LadyMarie880]

cool Russ, we were here in the later 80dys they sure have made it much nicer.........the day when we stop on the way home it was cool and windy, very windy...... you well soon be home....bye till next time

[@glenngailey4916]

Was a 4C back in 84, sure has changed

[@cajunjamis9001]

thx 4 showing, Russ!

[@rvquiltquest7062]

How cool was that!! Loved it! Safe travels

[@richardpage3419]

Hi from the U.K. My wife and I have been fortunate enough to visit here twice, the first time in 1995, it's far more developed now and we didn't pay admission fees. The vendors were there though. Planning our first visit from home and using State maps we thought it was a community so it was a shock when we arrived late in the day to find, well, a monument and stalls. We decided to chance it and push on towards what turned out to be Cortez (bearing in mind that we only had a map of Arizona and we new how far it was to the nearest town). we found that casino first, but no accommodation here, and was told to "go down the road away". we new what that meant but pushed on and rolled into Cortez about 2 a.m. and found a motel. It was all part of the fun and adventure for us. I agree and endorse the previous writers here and would say that a visit to Mesa Verde State Park is well worth the effort but be prepared for a long entrance road through great country. Great memories and we hope that we wil be able to experience it all again some day.

[@philipmilks6793]

awesome place Russ thanks for the video

[@justmona9647]

Very cool 😎

[@oxtuckian]

sweet vlog Russ! Love when you launch the drone 💯

[@dkneuer]

Drove by there in 1977 with my parents. I don't remember all the shops . I think it was only four flags then. Of course my memory isn't to great either. Lol!

[@timkosmoski8858]

Hay russ..............kos here.............man this has been the fantastic trip I've been on in my life..........I've been with you since qourtzsite mouths back.... .........man what a trip............thank you .............hope two meetup some time.....thank you agin.............THE KOS.......HAPPY TRAILS..................KOS.....

[@ftkinsella]

That is a cool monument. I’d love to see that in person. Maybe one day when I’m heading to the RTR and Arizona for the winter. But thanks Russ for letting us see it through your camera. Cheers!!!

[@jesscarey7666]

Thanks for another fantastic video Russ!! Almost home....

[@FireFighter1512]

Great video of the 4 States. I can't imagine if that place was busy, you would never good pictures with some many people there. Enjoyed the drone shots too!

[@loricarter4175]

Very cool.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

The Navajo Tacos at the Four corners food stands are sooo good they'll spoil you.

[@guymanges3628]

I think people have died or dried trying to get to those tacos.

[@johnphilp1146]

I have enjoyed seeing sights I haven't seem in 50 years

[@rvertv]

thanks

[@geolin109]

Went to four corners with the family in the late 80's, real rustic then. No buildings, no cost, no signs, no vendor's booths. Just the flags, the disk, and the beautiful, barren landscape with dusty dirt roads. Tough place to live.

[@lavette916]

i am so freakin' jealous of you ! you are living my dream next time you are in Vegas i got a hot home cooked meal waiting on you ! there is even mucho space for you to park !

[@sandratessem9980]

Hey Arizona

[@bacino2552]

Actually feel like I'm in the van, the view is great of the video on the big screen! So cool!

[@kathrynsterk1545]

Wow! I ws there in 1975 and there was jut the big marker in the middle. No buildings and it was free.

[@sablerubycocoa]

Four Corners is a neat place!!!

[@davidmurling4252]

I have enjoyed your videos of your travels. I need to go to Colorado.

[@sandratessem9980]

When were at the 4 corners 2008 it was a grass plate about 3 inches in diameter and didn't have to pay.

[@guymanges3628]

Inflation

[@drivennomad7889]

Funny, when I was there with my 2 daughters and 2003 it looks pretty much just like a does right now. I even have pictures of them with their hands and feet in all 4 States.

[@stephenhensley7004]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@steveeddy6876]

Wow how interesting I want to drive out there I have tried to find the point where Washington Oregon and Idaho come together but did find the Se corner of Washington meeting Oregon but the Snake River complicates the situation?

[@0thereviewer586]

Cool video

[@carolstevenson5715]

Hi, from Utah You should visit MONUMENT VALLEY VIEW it's close by worth the trip you can even drive down the valley where movies were made. The famous Mitton Rocks are! Happy 🚐Traveling! Stay Safe Always! & GODSPEED!🌵

[@jdux9089]

Hi Russ. You must have gotten there pretty early. Most of those vendors open a little later. You're not going South through New Mexico and the 7000 foot altitudes to stay cool? Lots of neat places in NM - Taos, Socorro, Santa Fe, The Rio Grande River. So much to see! Then over to Arizonia; Tucson. Phoenix, and back home.

[@bruceh3786]

You must of thought you were in Quartzite for s second when you saw vendors! Take your time getting back to the desert, it is the hottest it has been all summer.

[@TheVintageBumbleBee]

Last four vlogs I haven't been notified. Ticks me off. It's been happening with everyone I follow. Time to catch up!

[@cesarvalerahurtado]

Que interesante saber, que si me ubico en el centro del monumento, exactamente en el punto de las cuatro esquinas. Estaría en los cuatro estados: UTAH, COLORADO, ARIZONA Y NUEVO MÉXICO.

[@guymanges3628]

Russ you need a guide bad.

[@panderson9561]

About 2 years ago I went to 4 Corners in early May. It was packed. There were dozens of vendors in those cubicles. There were people lined up from the place where the 4 states meet back to the cubicles and bending to the left in front of them, all waiting to get their picture taken. Next time you get up that way, make sure to check out Shiprock...the rock not the town. It's kinda east/southeast of 4 Corners back towards Farmington NM. I thought Shiprock was more impressive than 4 Corners.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

🙋 Hello Russ! That was neat!

[@mikemcfarlan8555]

Hey Russ~ Just went thru there last month, looks like you got there about the same time we did before ALL the vendors set up, lol. You neglected to mention that outside the front gate before they open makes a decent overnight boondocking site ;)

[@lylebarnard7447]

That mountain on the left looks like Weavers Needle in the superstitions must be getting close to Arizona

[@solarsoltice9075]

I was near 4 corners. 1989. The area was desolate.

[@byronbrasher8118]

been there

[@foulanchor9537]

Looks a lot different than when I was there in the early 2000's.

[@wesallen4228]

The fact remains that Four Corners is not where Congress tried to put it in 1863. The real spot, we can now see with GPS, is 1,807 feet to the west. The surveyors did not have the accuracy of GPS to find the exact location for the four corners.

[@vernafairleigh7566]

A really interesting rock formation, I would like to know the geological history of it. Thanks.

[@victormanz9451]

Hey Russ, Are u havin fun yet Just Perfect, V MAN

[@RichardFelstead1949]

I saw the food sign.Presumably they would only have native food. Can you obtain soft drinks / coffee there?

[@lonelyprepperhomestead911]

SAD ... When I was there as a child back in the 50's, there was just a concrete pad with a small dinner plate sized plaque in the center. Nothing else. While it's been spruced up to look nice now, it's still quite evident that it's more about commercialization and the money it can grab.

[@vernwallen4246]

it's called free enterprise.💰💰💰

[@msr1116]

Plus, there are only so many "free" tourist attractions taxpayers are willing to support. All these places incur some costs of management, upkeep and security.

[@eleeashley520]

Lying down and having all body parts in all 4 states...😄 Toch'e

[@stevedurdock6466]

Twister

[@oddopops1327]

👋😊

[@sglenn63]

Been there before 96 I think.