Mohave Desert Highway 62 Vidal Junction

[@robertjean659]

Hi Russ, you have an impressive and extensive knowledge of this area. Always a pleasure listening to you. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@Go4Corvette]

Thank you for another great video Russ. I have been sitting around my apartment for the last seven years but no more. I am retiring this year and am 61 years old, divorced, kids raised and for the last two years, I have been getting ready to hit the road. So see you on the road soon Russ, and look forward to meeting you. Take care, Mike

[@christinewenner1508]

I grew up in Blythe and I found the empty aqueduct to be fascinating. It could be due to drought. The proprietors rights of farmers and Indian lands get first dibs. If you go towards Blythe there is a farm bridge that takes you through Poston Az. Below Blythe there is another Farmers Bridge at Cibola. Some nice on the River camp sites and wild horses and burros there too.

[@henrywardell4635]

We Need RVerTV Eh.

[@kimfrommn7162]

Beautiful Country! Thanks for Ty's with you!! 🤗♥️🙏🏼

[@timpage8996]

Stayed on the south side BLM off Hwy 62 in December 2018, again in spring 2019. Nice and quiet!! Little challenging driving my Goldwing in and out on the sketchy access road. Came down Hwy 95 from Las Vegas in 2019 filled up with gas in Vidal Junction on the way to Salton Sea!!!

[@richardrodriguez1742]

Thanks , I worked on the Ca. Aquaduct in 1973 Cawaylow water district Kerrn County, pumping water uphill, 4 - 750 HP. pumps at each station, I was 31 then.

[@lloydbaker6988]

Hey Hey it's Russ thanks again for the ride along. TO COOL FOR SCHOOL MY FREIND. 👍

[@justmejustme1245]

wow I haven't seen you in like forever. When I heard your voice I knew exactly who I had found. Glad your still traveling. Take care.

[@juliebradford2999]

Happy Trails! Thanks for Sharing!

[@markdyke8150]

In the 1970s I used to water ski down the canal near Glamis behind my dune buggy those were the good old days

[@redc8783]

Been here done this I work for Metropolitan Water District for 18 years. I known my way along hwy 62 and 177 62 ends at I-10 near Palm. spas, and 177 at I-10 Desert Center the most likely reason for the lack of water is this time of the year is maintenance due to low demands. The Aqueduct is 254 miles from Parker Dam to Lake Mathew’s, right behind my house. The system was built in 1933 the same time Parker and Boulder dam was started.

[@stephenbrown3763]

Hey Russ!!! Another "SUNNY" Day in the "SOUTHWEST"!!! Makes one "HAPPY"!!!

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

Lovely to hear comments of legacy .. Wyatt’s silver . Let’s hope that steam cleaning does the job!

[@charlesp3764]

Thanks Russ. I do look forward to my travels here soon. I will follow some of you tracks for sure…. AAA + all the way.

[@vroddestroyer300]

Thanks for another feel good post Russ!!

[@nancycain4434]

Thanks for the drone video Russ, The dry aqua ducks are a little worrying with no water in them. Safe journey to Laughlin.

[@84CJ7]

Love your work went to Quartzite in Jan watched your videos before we went it was a great help when got there.

[@bubblesmckenzie4125]

I have such a good time riding with you. 🙄👍❤️

[@sammott8557]

wow, you can go quite a ways in that van without stopping for gas. If only I could join you. Anyhoo, keep on sharing as I relish what you share.

[@michaelsonleitner5724]

Thanks Russ! Glad you’re back on the road!

[@susanboatman7913]

I remember the Mohave desert, its the only part of California that have visited.

[@libmathis1007]

Been to Joshua Tree National Park..beautiful..landscape unreal .love your videos.

[@apolloskyfacer5842]

Spectacular drone views. That's the type of horizon we don't have here in Australia. Those distant desert mountains are so jagged.

[@lindamartin2045]

Beautiful, beautiful drive. Thank you. 👍👍😳🤗. I agree, an empty water channel is a bit unsettling. Safe travels.

[@gregprince2523]

Maintenance and snow hasn't started to melt yet

[@thetommantom]

I love driving and watching your videos is awesome I love the camping and rv style and dessert and palm trees always nice to see a video from you reminds me of the few times I've been able to travel always waiting for the day I can go back

[@rickcrippen5180]

You and I are oddballs. We love that desert.

[@Hi_Mommy953]

Yeah the California Aqueduct right above Parker Dam it goes to Lake Mathews in Riverside County California it's a California Aqueduct listen Los Angeles drinking water the biggest fish in California are in Lake Mathews unbelievable but it's been closed since the late 50s fish catfish fishing at the McGaw 120lb I know I've snuck in and caught him don't get caught bluegill the way over 7 lb cool place

[@scottdeforge1331]

Thanks for answering my (unasked) question about what kind of mileage you get in the van. Safe travels.

[@coolbuffdad]

Very cool, thanks for showing the blight

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

🙋‍♀️Hello Russ!👍Beautiful day today! Expecting Summer prices to start showing up at the pumps in 4-6 weeks to $4.00. Enjoy the rest of your day!

[@larryhutton8776]

4.09 a gallon in the PNW right now.

[@gavanhillebold3131]

$6.35 in LA

[@larryhutton8776]

@@gavanhillebold3131 good ole Cali. Leading the way.

[@chuckstith838]

You're going to be surprised and not in a good way

[@chuckstith838]

If gas doesn't hit $7 a gallon I'll be surprised.

[@lindawoody8501]

The only time I have ever been to Parker was 63 years ago when my parents and I visited a couple who were family friends and had moved from Los Angeles to live in Parker on the river. They had an Airstream Travel Trailer they lived in full-time. I recall wading in the Colorado River as a toddler.

[@carlosbluepony1241]

Bless you brother

[@BobKeefe]

Hey, that’s the route we took after Quartzsite to go to Joshua Tree NP 😃 We enjoyed remembering that trip while watching your video 👍

[@smokingfoxx]

Thanks for the update Russ.. things they are a changing

[@darlenestout7548]

Cool area. Gotta love rt66

[@Hi_Mommy953]

Down the road a few miles there's a place where it goes under the ground through the pinto mountains it's a tunnel the tunnel is constantly happened to be inspected because it's not a tunnel that is concrete is so Solid Rock and they have a lot of avalanches inside the tunnel they have to clean out from time to time I seen it on Huell Howser many years ago really cool they actually took a cheap and go all the way through it to Lake Mathews to inspect it the fishing and nothing is incredible especially when they first drainage and you get there when the waters 6in deep the catfish are incredible

[@Playitagaindian]

$7.02 for regular at Furnace Creek,CA on 2/25/22. Ouch! 🤪🤣🤪

[@Hi_Mommy953]

So Highway 95 from Earth to needles is in San Bernardino County right most desolate part of San Bernardino but you're right a cool right

[@FireFighter1512]

interesting feature to see from the air!

[@gavanhillebold3131]

Nice open area but all that dry desert sure makes a guy thirsty. Summer has to be a real cooker 🔥

[@3oldman]

I've camped at Vidal Jct many times. Acres of open land with no neighbors. Store nearby. Landing strip too!

[@peggymccurdy1941]

We need a March miracle here in northern Nevada. The snow is melting in the mountains, no measurable storms in the near future.

[@tomgreco8873]

Great drone video , have a safe trip.

[@858493]

Russ isn't the world a funny place you have no or very little water and down under here we are inundated floods and rain breaking all kept records the world really is wonderful...again love your videos thank-you regards Doc from down under

[@arkansastraveler7698]

We cut through there 2020 on the way to Desert Hot Springs.

[@toddnolastname4485]

My family owns a bit of land out there, that my grandfather got back in the 20s or so. It's just a bit away from the river.

[@mikeanderson1316]

Colorado river was down because every Thursday they have to let the farmers down stream have water. My mom lives in Parker was visiting 2/23-26 I was there on Thursday made it home this morning Northern California Susanville to be exact I was excited to think maybe we were on the road at the same time because I was also visiting Quartzsite as I was down there last year for about six weeks

[@jetboatjohnny357]

I noticed the water was really low on the river driving out of Parker, was that on Thursday? I have a house in Big River and the water drops for irrigation on Thursdays. Love the videos! Next time I'm out there you can come check it out!

[@timpage8996]

Took Hwy 62 over to Morongo Valley in February 2020

[@henrywardell4635]

WE LOVE RVerTV - BEST TV ON KZbin. Canadians Need RVerTV Eh. Thank you Russ.

[@glamperjan]

Wow! Russ that is so sad. I remember driving by that while they were watering the produce. So sad for our climate and civilization.

[@jasonb9913]

That is the way I go from CA Central Valley to AZ. Completely avoid LA basin. Oh and Hwy 95 between Needles and Vidal Junction is curvy and not flat like the rest of the area. Lots of small rolling ups and downs. Might be worth a video covering that for those that get car sick

[@susanstrickland6774]

Nice ride along. Great drone footage, can definitely see the little amount of greenery when you are looking downward. Wouldn't want to have a break down out there. I hope something gives soon on the fuel prices. Be safe 🙂👍

[@ScottyInHawaii]

Mahalo! I enjoy your channel 🤙

[@pressmandestiny]

I am coming to Lake Havasu in about 1 month . Do you have a tire shop that you would recommend to buy tires for my Toyota 4 runner . thank you

[@ronbaratie7181]

Tire man on industrial across from nursery.

[@pressmandestiny]

@@ronbaratie7181 thank you

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY! It's RUSS!

[@robertherzog1805]

Russ what is Skoolie paloosa?

[@compasslife6658]

A gathering of folks traveling in converted School busses. The organizers neglected to check with California BLM, and were forced to move the event to Ehrenberg AZ.

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

isn't that normal at this time of year? I don't know! HELP!

[@TheDustysix]

$3.69 Parker Az. vs. $5.79 Vidal Jct. Ca for regular gas.

[@chuckstith838]

I'll bet it's higher today. I left Parker on March 4th and paid $3:65. In socal now and filled up for $5:25. It's not done going up yet

[@faithfultotheend5202]

Oh you had to cross over to Cal did you have to show a passport if you know what i mean LOL

[@carolynw3602]

Not yet, but probably coming soon with the next plandemic scam.

[@faithfultotheend5202]

@@carolynw3602 Spot on you know what i meant GOD BLESS

[@mainman127]

I gotta get out to the west …

[@SmittyAZ]

More than a few people take that route because they can't deal with all the traffic / lights in Lake Havasu City...

[@susanboatman7913]

California has been under a major drought.

[@backcountryboondockers]

Your in for a dippy road. Its weird and fun

[@joemiles6917]

It might be no water because of the drought?

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Schoolapalooza ended up in Ehrenburg which kind of ruined it for me I had nothing against it but it was not my cup of tea, too many people. You putting a lot of miles on that camper van Russ.

[@pjf7943]

"True oasis?"....... Where? I must have missed it....!

[@johnjaco5544]

You think the water is low now Wait for a couple of months it's gonna work the same way

[@talldude5841]

Hi Russ, love videos of out west. We were always taught in school in Ohio that there is very little water in the desert. Ya, thats why they call it that. So what happens, millions of people move out there and use all the water up. Here in Ohio and my winter home in Florida, we can was our cars and water our lawns everyday and still don't put a dent into the water suply. Their will be a day where you all out there might only get to flush your toilet once a day. Eeke.

[@richardbeee]

There's a big water "fight" going on right now. Cali says the waters theirs, CRITs say they have 1st rights. On it goes. Been praying for more water, but....Even Havasu is now drilling more water wells. Guess they could see what's coming. Then there is Phoenix and opening up their underground water reserves this last year. Hey, it's the desert. Should have thought about this years ago when they kept saying: Let em come. A native.

[@carlosbluepony1241]

Hey russ yeiiii

[@richardbeee]

I always have to laugh at the inspection stations. They always ask if i have any fruits. Let's see, I'm going into a state full of fruits, nuts, and flakes. Millions of them. That's why they call Cali home. :-)

[@Retromicky82]

More like the colorado puddle lol

[@Nomadiccamping]

We were there in Earp the day BLM kicked us all out

[@rickcrippen5180]

I will sit here if you will drive. Huh? Ok, thanks!

[@davidgrenis638]

IT'S NOT SCARY 😂😅😉. THAT WOULD ACTUALLY BE NICE THEY ALL WENT DRY AND ALL THOSE PEOPLE AND CALIFORNIA COULD JUST PLAYING DO US A FAVOR AND DIE. . JUST WAY TOO MANY OF THEM. ... D . A . G . BOULDER COLORADO USA. I THINK COLORADO AND WYOMING SHOULD WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE NOT ONE DROP OF WATER GOES BEYOND THE EDGE OF COLORADO 😂😅

[@joecasual2952]

Ha...Heh..Yay...Ha ..Ha..Ha....Folks got kicked out of there... Ha, Ha.

[@QSLCODE]

BAD AUDIO TO MUCH ROAD NOISE