Hiking Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

[@jeffreygraf3358]

Thanks for making this video for all of us shut-ins. Glad your out and about.

[@gonagain]

We're shut in too Jeffrey, but we have more videos to share of our last trip before it got cut short by these circumstances that are affecting us all. Stay safe.

[@thomaslotito380]

Serene, surreal, God’s creation. An artist’s dream landscape. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@gonagain]

It's amazing how beautiful the desert is.

[@thomaslotito380]

Gonagain, yes, absolutely. I appreciate seeing it.

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video, nice and interesting place.

[@gonagain]

Wish I was back there now, considering it's snowing out.

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

I like your channel because of the way you and your wife share your stories makes me want to go out and enjoy nature with my wife

[@gonagain]

I sincerely hope that you and your wife make it out there too. Thanks for watching Alfonso.

[@robertgullickson8758]

Thank you for sharing this video hike. That is a beautiful place. And I appreciate your giving praise where it’s due. Another beautiful work of a designer and creator. 🙂

[@gonagain]

I think He's trying to get all our attention now.

[@valeriawson]

Very beautiful place thanks for sharing with us.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching, valeriawson!

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

What a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.

[@jimmybutler3728]

Like I always say beauty is the eyes of the beholder, some would to worried about the wild life that lives there to notice the beauty and the lack of water would be more on their mind, as they took the walk...

[@gonagain]

I regret that our trip was cut short and we couldn't stay to witness the full desert bloom. Next year for sure.

[@jimmybutler3728]

@@gonagain keep that faith no matter what other may tell you or say it only shows their fear not their faith...

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Great video guys. We live in a beautiful and amazing country.

[@gonagain]

Yeah we do! Hope to see you guys later this year again.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

@@gonagain That would be awesome!

[@3generations393]

Thanks for sharing. May God bless 💞🙏🙏💞

[@thunder19301]

Thanks for sharing very nice!!

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching, thunder19301.

[@prsearls]

Beautiful! It reminds me of the desert around Tucson when I returned from Vietnam in 1966. I was stationed at DMAFB; I loved the desert after 13 months in NAM including experiencing the monsoon at Danang in a tent. Everything was wet for three months. The color of the rock cliffs is quite remarkable as well as how green the desert is. I really miss the southwest. Your video shows its beauty nicely. It must have been tough for native Americans although I'm certain they had survival skills we can't imagine.

[@taco472]

Paul Searls thank you for your service.❤️🇺🇸

[@gonagain]

Thank you for your service Paul. The thought of living in those conditions and getting shot at too is something that the rest of us hope to never experience.

[@herniedog4641]

Paul I was there too welcome home

[@thomasg5103]

9th.Infantry.Division...door-gunner..Agent.Orange.kikin-this-old-soldier.

[@NickandRachel]

Beautiful place!

[@hero2006]

Great video. Beautiful scenery and thanks for sharing.

[@PilotMcbride]

Beautiful area Rick & Linda, thanks for sharing with us.

[@gonagain]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@1robertmkelly]

I hope your safe in your isolation now - hope that is at home

[@gonagain]

Yeah, were home staying safe and are praying for better times for all of us. Thank you!

[@hughchamberlin7004]

jealous ! My dad did a soil survey of organ pipe monument in the early 70's for soil conservation service ,haven't been there for 45 years thanx for the video

[@gonagain]

I'll bet he had to move careful in his daily routine there, those plants are beautiful but vicious!

[@phillipmorris1334]

hello from the sunny Ozarks rick and linda!! another very interesting video of Gods creation!! tight lines!

[@barbbarnes469]

What a stunning hike! My husband and I are both disabled so we could never do that walk. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@lindagolden9892]

😃 Gotta be careful, these plants aren’t huggable...🌵...luv your sense of humor.

[@gonagain]

Even if you consciously try to stay away from those evil plants they will still nail you!

[@FireFighter1512]

Perfect time of the year to make this hike. Thanks for sharing.

[@edjrmorgan]

Awesome!

[@mtnmaniac8406]

Absolutely Gorgeous.... Enjoyed this hike w/ U2!😊

[@lindagolden9892]

Stunning photo of the archway with cacti in the foreground...🌵...and further along awesome pipe organ cactus. Luv’d Linda’s humor, saguaro 👍 the way. Beautiful sunset topping off such a magnificent day’s hike through colorful canyon land.

[@gonagain]

Many thanks Linda!

[@sharilynn3024]

I love how you are always teaching us something with every video!!🤗💜😁

[@gonagain]

We try! Sometimes it's just about having fun though.

[@galardmills5306]

Looks to me as though you hit the best time of year to see southern Arizona green up! Thanks for showing us, and adding your easy going narration!

[@gonagain]

We wish we could have stuck around for the full bloom! Thanks Galard.

[@herdfan697278]

I really enjoy your hikes and your attitudes! Keep up the great work.👍🤠🙏✝️

[@terrimccain9697]

I really enjoyed this video and music

[@gonagain]

Thanks TERRI!

[@txdreams100]

You’re so right - that is a beautiful area! I’ve never been to AZ but it’s definitely on my bucket list. You and Linda make great travel ambassadors - thanks for sharing your journey.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for coming along Sandy!

[@darellsunderlin4670]

The video definitely did it justice , & so did you guys , always a pleasure when you know what your looking at , good commentary !!! :-)

[@gonagain]

Thanks Darell!

[@dncook1955]

That is some of the most beautiful cactus. The desert is my favorite terrain. Excellent video coverage. You did "do it justice " Can you imagine living off of the land out there 100 years ago and through the summers.. Thanks

[@gonagain]

I can't even imagine the early Spaniards riding a horse through there yet the indians thrived. Amazing.

[@explorer867]

That's a beautiful town square but no grocery store? We, like you and Linda aren't into camping around lots of other people but that did look like a nice campground. The saguaro cactus are awesome. Thanks for taking us along for the view. Stay safe and healthy you two.

[@gonagain]

Hope we all get back out on the road soon.

[@tguthrie1121]

Explorer 867 there is a grocery store in Ajo just north of town

[@64MAGA24]

The first time I traveled alone in my van I went to a “van build” get together. I met some great folks in the “quiet area”. But mostly I realized that the large gatherings were not my thing. But…while I was there I went for walks every day and explored the caves, the cactus, pretty rocks and funny bugs, like the stink bug. In the end I knew I wanted to explore more of Arizona and go on quiet walks with just me and my thoughts (and my backpack with essential). Your video was amazing showing the strength of such a harsh place and it’s beauty and the wisdom of a People who managed to flourish there. Thanks again .

[@gonagain]

Us too! We love to meet everyone, but prefer our solitude. I think you'll find that most of the van dwellers, and other's living full time in small outfits, are also like that.

[@coyotearrowheadhunting3083]

What a beautiful landscape friend. I am from Baja California Sur, Mexico and the cacti are my admiration. Beautiful place, beautiful cactus.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching!

[@StepvanDan]

So beautiful ! thank you for sharing big hugs from MN

[@tguthrie1121]

There is great camping in Ajo....check it out if you can!. Love Ajo!!! And it’s FREe and wonderful hiking! Enjoy the sunset, they are amazing. And watch out for sonic booms! Loved your video. I’m heading to southern Utah next 😀

[@gonagain]

Hi Tricia! We'll check out the camping there next time because I know we're going back. Southern Utah is our absolute favorite place to go and is our next trip later this summer.

[@tguthrie1121]

Gonagain I’m not sure I will be able to see much as I heard some parks are closing 😟 stay well and travel safe!

[@tguthrie1121]

Gonagain ps, there is a grocery store just north of town attached to ace hardware

[@gonagain]

@@tguthrie1121 tonight is dropping down to zero again so I wish I was back down there!

[@rickdejaynes738]

I really enjoyed this video, I am going to show it to my wife. Great job videotaping Rick.

[@gonagain]

Thanks Rick.

[@carlyellison8498]

I came across a Gila monster just outside Organ Pipe years ago. He (or she?) hissed and we let it go after moving it from the road. They are amazing creatures but venomous! Thank you for another wonderful video. Still working on my trailer and appreciate the inspiration.

[@gonagain]

I didn't realize that the Gila monster was slow moving and I've never seen one. Believe it or not, with all the time Linda and I have spent in the desert we have never seen a rattler there (plenty in Montana though). But we are SO careful in our movements.

[@MermaidmomUP]

I was there in February, didn't do any hiking but enjoyed the natural beauty around the park campground. Did not enjoy the solar heated showers either, always cold by the time I got one too, even in the morning!😆 Despite that, It's just amazing, I'd love to go back sometime.

[@gonagain]

Those showers are just not right.

[@dianaauerhammer5681]

Nice episode. Actually we enjoy ALL of your videos! This episode reminded me of reading House of Rain by Craig Childs. Love the SW and all its history! And all the history you two have gathered and present in your videos.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching Diana. That book looks interesting to me.

[@susart7]

I really enjoyed learning about the types of cacti! That sunset was incredible!

[@gringo3009]

Beautiful spot! I love Az!

[@gonagain]

Us too.

[@ShowMeAdventuring]

Reminds me of a trip we took with my brother in the Sonoran dessert. Great video!

[@gonagain]

Yes, that place is amazing. I can't imagine what it was like for the early explorers to make their way through there. Everything has thorns!

[@OntarioHikingTrails]

Nice video stay safe out there

[@MyBearbutt]

Beautiful !

[@jodyseaman1885]

Got to see Organ Pipe and it was amazing. But I did enjoy your video. I did not do the hike. I would like to go again when the cacti are blooming.

[@gonagain]

Our intention was to stay down in that area for the bloom but the virus scare made us head back home and we missed it. I've seen it before and I want to go back again. The desert is amazing.

[@billmitchell7731]

Never seen a desert area in person. But it sure looked spine'y there. But that sunset sure was pretty. Nice video as always Rick👍👍👍

[@gonagain]

You know, I never thought I'd like the desert until Linda and I started venturing down there to escape Montana's icy blast, but we've come to really love it. Thank you Bill.

[@billmitchell7731]

@@gonagain 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@marketshare5273]

Linda got Hohokam Indian pronunciation correct but you slaughtered all the cactus pronunciation. It’s a beautiful park down there. 👊👍😎

[@paulcurtis5496]

Choya is how you pronounce Cholla. Palo Verde's do get leaves through the summer, I suspect you were just before they get their leaves for the season. The Ocotillo, it sheds leaves rapidly after the rainwater is gone, but as soon as any appreciable rain falls it leaves up again - based on rain and not on season. Ocotillos are members of the Rose family.

[@freewill1114]

The jumping cholla is pronounced "choy-yu". If you get one of those little balls stuck on your clothes, you can use your comb to remove it. One time, my wife and I stopped at the home of some friends. When she answered the door, she said "Welcome, but you can't bring that into my house!" We looked down. and my wife had a cholla ball stuck to her shoe!

[@gonagain]

They are sneaky for sure. As careful as I was I still removed several that day. Comb? What's that? Lost my need for one a long time ago... Thanks for watching, freewill1114.

[@MermaidmomUP]

I also just noticed the portable solar panels by your trailer. Could you share what brand they are and if you're recommend them? I just ordered a Bluetti 50S and I'm shopping for a 12v fridge. I can't get your Alpicool because I only have 26" of space, unfortunately. Thank you again for another fantastic video.

[@gonagain]

The panels are the Renogy 100 Watt Suitcase and are built really well. You'll like that Bluetti. From my Amazon Associate account: Renogy 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Off Grid Portable Foldable 2Pcs 50W Solar Panel Suitcase Built-in Kickstand with Waterproof 20A Charger Controller: amzn.to/2EtY28X

[@themidnightrambler4865]

@ 6:38, it's kind of harsh area to live in. It was a better neighborhood, back then.

[@themidnightrambler4865]

Cholla, pronounced choy- a.

[@thompsonjerry3412]

Dollar stores are putting small town grocery stores out of business.

[@gonagain]

I'd hate to lose a grocery store to a dollar store. No fresh produce and very limited frozen selections. Just enough to get you by.

[@jimv.661]

The water may be cold, but at least you stink pretty. As I always say.....careful not to sit on the cacti or the porcupi.