Red Rock Canyon State Park

Deb and I are finally settled in our new home in Valencia, California -- an hour north of Los Angeles. We live in an active adult community adjacent to many hiking trails, camping areas and wildlife. This video is about my first overnight camping trip as a returning California resident, after 50+ years. Our daughter and family live near by.
Red Rock Canyon State Park is 1.5 hours from our home. It is an awesome place to relax and enjoy nature.
* Located on the western edge of the El Paso Mountain range, Native Americans used this area as a trade route for thousands of years
* In the late 1800s, hundreds of miners sifted the sands for gold.
*The area has unique geology and biology; with many interesting minerals, rocks and fossils.
* It is the location for many movies, videos and commercials.
* Many trails and roads provide opportunities for hiking, driving, and serious 4-WD adventures.
* The dark night sky is perfect for star gazing and photography.
Spectacular night sky videos and photos were taken with my GoPro HERO 8 Black, using Nightlapse settings with 30 second frame rate. My iPhone 12 Pro Max with the Stars Full App took the Star Trails Video. My iPhone 12 Pro Max in the night photo setting (30 seconds) took amazing photos of the night sky, cliffs and Joshua trees.
It is easy to hang a hammock when trees are not available. Don't even think about hanging from Joshua trees. Although they resemble trees, these plants are not trees, but a type of Yucca that may easily be damaged or killed by hammock straps. Instead, I set up my hammock between solid objects, such as picnic tables, rocks, car bumpers, etc.
In this video I used a half bridge hammock made by removing cordage from one end of a gathered hammock and replacing it with pole. This makes a very comfortable hammock. See:
CAMPING WITH DIY HALF BRIDGE HAMMOCKS AT PACE BEND PARK:
• Camping with Half Brid...
GUADALUPE RIVER RELAXATION, HALF BRIDGE HAMMOCK
• Guadalupe River Relaxa...
Please be respectful in your comments. This channel is about bushcraft, hiking camping, and exploring the wonder and awe of nature. This is not a forum to discuss politics.
Videography by Ken Kramm, October 4, 2021.
Anamalie (Guitar and English Horn) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/b...
When My Spirit Calls by Ephemeral Rift, Creative Commons, ccmixter.org/people/ephemeralrift

[@lopezexplora]

Amazing place!! Love it 🥾🥾

[@MariaRodriguez-tz8ec]

I love that place, it feels enchanting to me 😊

[@tomcatt998]

👍 beautiful 👍

[@blackbearsmithing7245]

Just learned that you are back! I have been watching for nearly 6 years and there is just something about hearing your voice again and watching these videos. It takes me back to when I first started getting into the outdoors.

[@jayskinner6321]

So comforting to see you back on KZbin. We have missed you and you’re a blessing to us all!

[@charlesknight3204]

Amen, brother, amen!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 🤠🐩🖖✝️🙏

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks for your kind words. Stay tuned....

[@kendog53]

Welcome from Tehachapi

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Love the pics!

[@oscarmolinaoutdooradventur1648]

Nice place❤️❤️❤️

[@angelaasfour1056]

stunning! thanks✌💙

[@KennethKramm]

Thank you too!

[@MochilaNaMoto]

👏👏👏✌

[@concretecowboy8174]

Glad your back Mr. Kramm

[@lifesahobby]

Good to see you out and about

[@ronvalderrama5765]

Epic adventure!

[@KennethKramm]

You're welcome

[@lizard2425]

Once again Professor Ken, you have beautifully demonstrated how beautiful a place can be, even though it is far from Wild. Perhaps it is what we choose to see... 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 😛👍

[@KennethKramm]

Yes. You’re absolutely correct. It’s all about what we chose to see. Peace my friend

[@LesCyclopreneurs]

Nice, thanks for your videos, we will follow your adventures!

[@farzinmo22]

Sir you inspire me so much

[@meganmeacham7443]

Great video, Gramps! I'm glad you are enjoying CA life :)

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks for watching and commenting Megan. California is awesome. Glad we moved

[@cheneybros]

that was wicked!!

[@KennethKramm]

Smiling. Thanks

[@mycocoaone]

Wonderful video!

[@KennethKramm]

Thank you

[@-locdog.]

Congratulations on the move ken, lovely to see you here on you tube. All the best 👌

[@parker701chief9]

Glad to see you back!

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks

[@3asianassassin]

Nice to see this place in real life, its rendered in a popular video game and looks pretty good there but nothing can beat the real deal

[@RealNowTruth]

A video I needed to see. Been too long away from the trail for me. Texas weather is getting to sane levels again, next week I'm hitting the trail ... somewhere.

[@ece9972]

🙂

[@swaintx]

Beautiful place Ken. I like the night time photos.

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks Bob. The iPhone took much better pictures than I thought was possible

[@TheOtherShoreOutdoors]

Glad to see you're doing well Kenn, after moving to California. I just thought about you, and there was your new video. Peace!

[@cgriggsiv]

Glad to see that you're still out and about young man enjoy

[@KennethKramm]

Oh yes. Being outdoors keeps me young.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Completely amazing place. Thank you for sharing this

[@matthewbrown6163]

Gorgeous Scenery. When things ease, we all need to explore our own country's first. Very Slick video clip that was worth watching twice. G'day from Sydney, Australia.

[@KennethKramm]

I fully agree. Nearby places have so much to offer. There is a dry riverbed near our house that I walk every day. So much to see so much to explore. Stay tuned I want to do video about exploring areas close to home. Cheers, Ken

[@antonybach373]

We missed you.

[@ryansnyder4997]

Greetings Mr Kram good to see you again brother

[@KennethKramm]

You're welcome

[@DannyRiskit]

Beautiful place!

[@KennethKramm]

Full agree Denali. Thanks for watching

[@DannyRiskit]

You're welcome. I've enjoyed your videos over the years, especially the ones in Texas

[@sears62]

Good stuff. Your nighttime photography was the cherry on top.

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks. I was awe struck by the night sky pictures my iPhone took. Cant' wait to take more.

[@indycharlie]

GREAT to see you out again ! Beautiful area , cool hammock set-up , wicked cool time lapse's , and a great hat . Be safe out there ......... Gubs

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Much appreciated. The hammock set up was so comfortable….

[@indycharlie]

@@KennethKramm That Mock set -up looked it !!

[@redsorgum]

Hello, Ken. ✌️Greetings from Southern California. This place looks great.

[@KennethKramm]

Amazing place....

[@avasquez3413]

I worked there back in 1977-1979. I know the area well...

[@KennethKramm]

Beautiful park

[@anuvabastidanakist2437]

Great to hear you again love these simple yet very interesting videos I particularly like your old style camping with a bindle or a nap sack with a blanket roll you use very little equipment but have lots fun What happens to your teddy near pillow?

[@peterfreidel7721]

October 4, Happy Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. A man who loves God, loves the environment, and all that God made! Welcome back Ken, and God bless you and your family. ❤❤❤

[@KennethKramm]

Thank you Peter. Oh yes, St. Francis of Assisii. Peace be with you

[@concretecowboy8174]

👍 and a comment

[@Schmitz3]

That whole area is my favorite place to explore and camp, been going there since I was 5 and am now in my 60's

[@KennethKramm]

Awesome. There is so much to explore…. Can’t wait

[@WiltshireMan]

What a wonderful place to camp Ken, Nature sure is a highly skilled sculptress. Was it air and sand particles or the universal solvent (Water) or a combination of both, whichever the result is natural and beautiful:) Your night lapses are the best Sandy

[@KennethKramm]

I'm smiling. Nature is awesome. The sculptures are amazing. Each one is different. When I go back, I walking more trails and take more pictures. I'm learning how to use 360 degree virtual reality cameras. Can't wait. Thanks for your kind comments Sandy. Peace be with you

[@cmanofthewoodscentralus3217]

Hope to see more of your travels since you've settled a bit. Thanks for Sharing your video. Stay Safe.

[@KennethKramm]

You're welcome my friend

[@40manhook]

Just before Red Rock Canyon is Jawbone Canyon this is an offroad area for atv etc. But you can overland to Lake Isabella. It's a great drive and it doesn't take a lot of skill. I've done it a few times. Also I would like to recommend you get a book on 4wheel drive trails I will contact you later with more information about which ones to find. I live in Hollywood but at the moment I'm in Portland. When I return I sent you a message about the books. There are a few trails about 15 mins. from your house that I think you'll like especially in the spring. I also have a Jeep Cherokee like the one you had and a 1994 Wrangler so if your interested we could get together on a trail

[@KennethKramm]

Excellent. I appreciate this information and look forward to contacting you. I am very interested in off roading trails and exploring with other folks. Getting stuck is a concern

[@umreeh]

Didn't know there was a Red Rock Canyon in CA. Just knew about the one in NV. LOL You don't have to convince us to try bacon and eggs.

[@KennethKramm]

I'm smiling. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Burps___]

That is such a classic line, Ken. "This is the life." So true, so true. ✌️9:19

[@KennethKramm]

Love it!

[@CncObsession]

Damn good to see you. I was just telling a friend about the time I ran into you at HEB on 1488 and called you by name and of course you were startled. I then realized you dont see your audience ;-) Glad to see you having fun. God Bless and stay safe.

[@KennethKramm]

Yes I remember meeting you at HEB. Awesome. You put a big smile on my face.

[@drcsep]

Love it… thanks for sharing… peace ✌️

[@KennethKramm]

Your'e welcome my friend.

[@juanitagreenspan5412]

What an amazing place. Thanks for sharing it.

[@KennethKramm]

Your'e welcome Juanita

[@05generic]

I'm glad to see you enjoying your family and old/new adventure sites Ken. Be blessed.

[@KennethKramm]

Thank you so much. Peace

[@vitofuda714]

Cali will b even better than tex. B the Peace with u master

[@funkyprepper]

Hi my friend, Absolutely loved this video, the stars made me cry....sooo beautiful. The ground squirrel seemed an odd little fellow and thanks for freeing the bird from the vehicle. What a lovely mini adventure. Hope alls well with you and yours Ken. Stay Funky Darren

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks for your kind comments Darren. There are so many places to explore. So much to see and experience. Peace

[@billp5292]

Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@KennethKramm]

Your'e welcome Bill. Much appreciated

[@grampawterry8957]

Thanks for taking us with you . Peace

[@KennethKramm]

You're welcome my Grampaw Terry

[@mattmoles2233]

Greetings from NJ. Love your content, Ken. Thanks for all you do!

[@KennethKramm]

You're welcome Matt. Much appreciated

[@williamreeder3660]

Hey Kenneth... thank you for a great video and thank you for sharing this great adventure with us .

[@KennethKramm]

You're welcome my friend.

[@mikelong3389]

i would advise against eating at the el pollo loco in castaic, valencia, or san fernando. i worked as a cook in most of those stores, and the other cooks do not clean the grills or filters above the grills well at all. im talkin layered, cacked on burnt chicken nastiness Inside of the grills, thicker than 3inches! i think it would be a shame if you got sick from eating what you thought was quality food. but i hope you and your family are doing well, its a great video as alwayse

[@paulpritchett1065]

Great to hear you are settled and getting out to share with us.

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks. Stay tuned…

[@DrDennis]

Just beautiful scenery Kenn. Looks odd to see that picnic table out there. Keep em coming buddy. Austin friend.

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks. The scenery was beautiful. I was most impressed with the fact that there was NO Trash anywhere. Clean outhouses. Three dumpsters in the camping area.... and they were clean too. Amazing. Beautiful, Peaceful.

[@thomaswhitten2537]

Glad you made the move successfully! Glad your happy! Ken, I don't know for sure but in or around those rocks in rain storm might not be the best place. I'd check with someone local. Glad to see you back! 😃

[@KennethKramm]

After thinking about it , you’re right. Those holes were made by wind and water erosion…. May be wet and unsafe with rocks falling. A more comfortable and safer time to be in these holes is when it is not windy or wet, but when it is hot or cold. The rocks would moderate temperature extremes. I also would wear a hard hat and snake gaiters. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.

[@dunnebug]

Sweet!

[@PHARRAOH]

looks like you went camping in Bedrock, not far from Fred Flinstones work at the rock quarry.

[@KennethKramm]

Will check it out! This place is awesome .... and clean.... almost NO trash

[@maxpinson5002]

Really nice Good to see you found some nice places to ramble and roam. Don't forget to pick up a hardhat next time you're in a hardware store or home improvement place to keep the loose rock from knocking you in the head when you go in those washouts. There were a good many rocks you could see that had fallen from above over time. Have fun. Thanks for the great video

[@KennethKramm]

Yes ramble and roam. Yes next time is hard had and gaiters whenI ramble and roam among the rocks. Thanks for watching an commenting. Peace

[@PavelZajec]

Nice video. I know exactly where you shot the beginning. I recognized the mushroom shaped rock. It was my favorite stop when we visited my aunt and uncle at China Lake.

[@KennethKramm]

Yes. The mushroom rock is my favorite too. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jackwalsh1468]

Ken, did you finally move to California? I'm up in the SFO Bay area. If you're up for a walk about and visit. I would definitely share some tucker and tell with you, my treat of course. I enjoyed the video, superb editing and background music. So happy your posting, again. I do have an overland rated vehicle for the trails. I'd be willing to come your way to meet in an agreed upon venue. I just don't want to miss the opportunity to meet you. I consider you a "National Treasure" Cheers, Mate.

[@KennethKramm]

Yes. Move is over and it's now time to relax. I was born in San Francisco and have relatives that live in the area.

[@katelee670]

I was so worried about you guys.. glad you are ok good to see you again.. hello from Arkansas..i love the park.. wish I could be with you..💖💋💝💐

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks for your kind comments Kate

[@katelee670]

@@KennethKramm I subscribe to your channel a long time ago and I was worried about you.. those rocks were cool looking a lot of color.. I'm in Arkansas you could have made a pit stop there's a couple of state parks here hot springs in Heber springs.. if you ever get bored you can come back to Arkansas.. check out the parks.. too bad I couldn't go with you..

[@TheNoonie50]

Nice to see you adventure in your "new" place Ken! That breakfast made my mouth water..:) Was that double chocolate coffee? wink

[@KennethKramm]

You guesesd right, double chocolate coffee. Breakfast was equal to the scenery

[@NikonRules303]

The Jeep story had my family laughing out loud!!! We love watching you videos together. Of course my wife always says “Is he not worried about snakes?” Lol. I don’t think you worry about ANYTHING!!! That area looks so clean. Also, looks like a wide temperature range. Any idea how much the temperatures vary in 24 hours?

[@KennethKramm]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I walk carefully and have accidentally stepped on snakes only once in my life. Next time, I will carry a walking stick and wear gaiters to prevent accidental bites. Yes, this area has almost no trash. Amazing and refreshing. When I was there high temp was in low 90s F and low temp was in hi 50s F. Clear skies with the exception of smoke from the Sequoia National Park wildfires (north of Red Rock Canyon). Fortunately the wind was blowing the smoke away much of the time I was camping.

[@NikonRules303]

@@KennethKramm 50s to 90s!!! That is just amazing. I have never experienced that.

[@robaldridge6505]

@@NikonRules303 try Montana,we go from 40 below zero to over 100 ... The largest recorded temperature change in one place over a 24-hour period occurred on January 15, 1972 in Loma, Montana, when the temperature rose from −54 to 49 °F (−47.8 to 9.4 °C) .

[@NikonRules303]

@@robaldridge6505 that is just hard to even imagine. I live in Tennessee and it might swing 15-20 degrees.

[@robaldridge6505]

@@NikonRules303 you probably can't imagine how DRY it is out here either, when its soaking wet here its MAX 60%... thats drought in Tenn. ... LOL

[@ICU8-12]

Great to see you making videos again Ken! What did you get your doctorate degree in?

[@KennethKramm]

Glad you enjoy my videos. My Ph.D was in the Department of Population and Environmental Biology, UC Irvine. .... in other words, ecology. My specific research project was on a mathematical model to explain how biological clocks work. The research was sponsored by the Air Force and the National Defense and Eduction Act. This was basic research in bionics: research identifying living systems to develop better mechanical systems. My general studies and later publications expanded beyond my Ph.D research into all area of animal ecology.

[@robaldridge6505]

so, how is Calif. ???

[@KennethKramm]

Awesome