RV UTAH: MOAB // Avoid Crowds and Hike Arches National Park // Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary

[@allenv9216]

Watching you two hike, makes me tired and I just woke up. I think I need to quit smoking. Dumbest thing I ever did in my life. Another great video and very beautiful. Stan, just like you, I LOVE my wife more now than ever as well. It's something that's hard to explain in this format.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Allen, I used to be a chip smoker after a hot call. Especially after a pursuit! When I worked Homicide that was the worst. Then I had my stroke! God gave me a second chance. I quit and it was the best decision of my life. Thank you for joining us and sharing! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@allenv9216]

@@OverTheHillAdventures dealing with homicide, would cause most people to have some bad vice. Again, thank you for serving the public and putting your life on the line.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

@@allenv9216 thank you! Thank you for your service as well!

[@allenv9216]

@@OverTheHillAdventures while I appreciate the comment, I'm just a dad of a Marine who joined shortly before 9/11. The countries going downhill since. IMHO

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

You raised a good man. Thankful for those who serve this country.

[@robertcolpitts4534]

That was a breathtaking video, y'all!! We love the Moab area. We went to Arches NP and Canyonlands NP in 2013. It was our 35th Anniversary trip. We had driven past them for years traveling to Ogden UT to visit her folks, so we decided to we were going to go there and have lots of fun. The morning we were going to head out to Arches, I looked down the hall in the motel, and it was raining cats and dogs outside!! But we got breakfast and drove to get Dottie some good trail boots (Keens) and a rain parka, then off to the park. By the time we got out of the visitor center, the rain had stopped, and the sky was clearing. Unfortunately, it had rained so much that the roads to the north end were washed out, thus closed. Your hike was spectacular. Yes, 5 miles is a pretty good day hike. I can do that, but Dottie can't anymore due to her neuropathy. Old age ain't for sissies! Thanks for sharing your excellent videos of the hike. I will say that the kiosks along the trails explaining the geology, landscape, and plants are superb and very informative! We tried to eat at the Sunset Grill when we were there but couldn't find a place to park. They didn't have a shuttle then. Happy Belated Anniversary! We will celebrate our 46th Anniversary this September. Y'all are right - I love Dottie more now than I did when we were married. It seems like yesterday! Life goes by so quickly. Looking forward to your Durango adventure! Until then.... Safe travels, and God Bless y'all! Bob and Dottie

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Bob and Dottie, We feel we are kindred spirits with the two of you! We absolutely LOVE how our travels cause you to recollect your travel memories from the same places. The fact you went to Arches to celebrate an anniversary and tried to have dinner at Sunset Grill is uncanny. Seems we have been drawn to a lot of the same places! Someday we hope to meet you both and have some great conversation face to face. Hopefully you’ll be on the road in your new rig for your anniversary! We recently saw a video on the new Grand Design Reflection 295RL and thought of you two. Friends of ours that we met on a Grand Design Imagine Factory tour recently bought one and love it! We are looking forward to seeing what you get 🫶 ~ Rhonda and Stan

[@robertcolpitts4534]

@OverTheHillAdventures Hey y'all, it does seem we prefer the same places, doesn't it! That is uncanny!! There are a lot of places y'all haven't gone yet that y'all should that we really enjoy and would love to share with you and Rhonda (like Angel Fire, Eagle Nest and Taos NM). Another is a ride on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad out of Chama NM. Maybe by then, we will have a new rig! We're staying with what we have for now (a Palomino SolAire 7 20RBS). It's easy to get into older RV parks that have tighter spaces. Besides, I just dropped $2700 on repairs and maintenance on it! A good end-of-year clearance sale would be about perfect, but we're still shopping. We really appreciate y'all's suggestions, though. When we get one, it will be less than 30 feet long, so plans are slowly moving forward! We really appreciate the great videos y'all produce. They're always fun, interesting, and informative. Keep up the great work, and let's see what we can do in the coming year! Take care, and God Bless Y'all! Bob and Dottie

[@lyndiruzicka6217]

This was a great one guys! We really loved your experience at Arches National Park! That was a great time and season to go in there. Makes us wanna go back! Hiking poles! I love my poles and I feel like it helped me go places that would’ve been very difficult to go to on hikes if I didn’t have them. 👍🏼👏🏻 Happy late Anni you two! 30 years- WooHoo! 👍🏼🙌🏻🩷

[@lyndiruzicka6217]

Sometimes I just use one pole though!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hello Dan and Lyndi, thank you for catching up on our videos. Tonight’s video was very special. As always we appreciate you both so much! Blessings, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️.

[@cchambersglenn]

Wow. Last week showed a very steep bike ride and this week you conquered a very steep hike. I keep thinking that your kids must be so proud of you for having all your adventures. We have hiking poles. They help with balance but most of our hiking is done in forest vs rocks and sand. Happy anniversary!❤🎉

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hello Claudia, we have some fun adventures coming! Thank you for sharing about the hiking poles. Especially thank you for joining us each week. Blessings, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@timf6916]

Good job. Me and Brenda watched this together on August 15th our 53rd anniversary. Loved it, but way too far to hike for us. But now you guys showed it to us.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Awe!! Congratulations Tim and Brenda! That is awesome 👏 🙌. Blessings to you both, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@williampickett3938]

happy ANNIVERSARY YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION AND EXAMPLE FOR MANY MAY GOD COVER YOU BOTH EVRYWHERE YOU TRAVEL.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Bill, thank you we really needed to hear that! Thank you for joining us! Blessings, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Sage advice on getting there early... We have seen very long lines especially at arches. We really like that park and that part of it. Getting there early allowed you to really explore it completely which is great. We saw some new stuff in your video and are thankful for that. Great job on this one we look forward to more:). Safe travels! Oh and happy anniversary ❤

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hello Bob and Dang, thank you for joining us! We are putting out an extra video tonight switching from lead acid to a Lithium. A huge lithium battery. Please tell us what you think! You’re the pro!! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@bobanddangsjourney]

@@OverTheHillAdventures we look forward to seeing that!

[@borntoroam68]

we use a hiking pole if we are hiking uneven terrain. helps with balance and climbing. but we dont have to hold a camera. happy late anniversary🎉

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Thank you! Stan has hiked many miles while he was the coordinator for search and rescue when he worked for the Sheriff’s department. He never used poles. It’s time at our age to rethink that. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@jimcichowski2137]

Happy Anniversary Rhonda and Stan. Kathy and I were also married on May 22, however it was 31 years ago. Thanks for another great video.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

@@jimcichowski2137 Hi Jim, Well Happy belated Anniversary to you Kathy as well!! You are just one year ahead of us! Doesn’t seem possible does it? Thanks for hiking with us tonight 🥾 We appreciate you both. ☺️ Rhonda and Stan

[@karlamartins2761]

Beautiful hiking area in Moab! I love Arches. I do use hiking poles sometimes. Happy 30th. We will celebrate 36 in Sept. I have that same blouse you wore to dinner Rhonda. Nice RV park.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Karla, thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@lizahermandez57]

Congratulations, may you have a long healthy life together.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Liza, thank you!! Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@earlreaganjr9381]

That was some tough hike. Doing what you love with your Honey on your anniversary. What could be better! Happy belated anniversary.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Earl, thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Excellent video, amazing views

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Dave, thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@OverTheHillAdventures my pleasure

[@carolynbishop8798]

I did that hike and it was CHALLENGING! I wasn’t sure I could walk that ridge- it was scary. But I did it. I hiked out a different way, but I don’t think it was well marked at all. Absolutely beautiful place for sure. I like trekking poles especially when I have water crossings “three points of contact” is the rule!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Carolyn, Stan was the coordinator of the search and rescue for the Bear Valley. He never used poles he was such a rebel. Thank you for joining us that is good to know! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@h7663]

Great video!! Always enjoy watching your adventures. Happy belated Anniversary 👍

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hello Hildy, thank you for joining us! We appreciate your well wishes! Back the Blue! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@h7663]

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[@stanmarion550]

Really like the video! On the hiking poles, I don't use them because I would get use to relying on them to help with my balance, without the poles you must use your vision and inner ear without the aid of a stable hand point. I also rarely use hand rails on stairs and inclined walkways.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Stan, thank you for joining us! That’s great advice! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@kariwilliams7254]

Happy Anniversary!! Thank you for the great video!!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hello Kari, thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@maggieesquivel4533]

Cruise Alaska! I'm going on an Alaskan Cruise with hubby and my two kids (22 and 17) and it will be on my 60th bday!! I'm stoked!!! Do it!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Maggie! That’s sounds absolutely amazing 🤩 It’s our dream cruise 🚢 Happy Birthday and have a fabulous time with your family in Alaska! We will definitely be planning one in the next few years 👏 ~ Rhonda and Stan

[@robertdoyen5434]

Wow’s what a beautiful hike 🥾. Thanks for sharing your experience with us 😊. Happy belated anniversary 🥂. We share the party 🎉 day you with your anniversary and my birthday 🎂. Can’t wait to see your next adventure.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Bob! Well, happy belated birthday!🎂 🎉 That’s so awesome to know we share the same special day!! Love it! Thanks for hiking with us tonight! We look forward to hearing from you next week 👍 Rhonda and Stan

[@walterrafolski5662]

Great video, congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Walter, thank you so much! We appreciate you joining us tonight! See you next week! ~ Rhonda and Stan

[@barbarapalmer268]

Great video. Happy Anniversary!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Thank you, Barbara! Thanks for coming along with us on this hike 🥾 See you next week as we explore Durango, Colorado 👏 ~ Rhonda and Stan

[@stuwardw]

Epic hike, wow! Great video as always, thank you!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Stuward, thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@dennislautner8917]

I hope you love birds had water with you. Love your posts.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Dennis, We sure did! The weather was pretty cool too for our entire hike which was definitely nice. Thanks for hiking with us tonight! ~ Rhonda and Stan

[@johnnunya4776]

We like our hiking poles, it’s like having 4wheel drive.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi John, good to know thank you for the info! Stan did a lot of years in search and rescue and never used them. He is starting to see the light. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@susanhigh3978]

If you want to go to the bear lake area at Rocky Mountain, you need to get in before 5 in the morning. The rest of the park is before 9.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Susan, you are correct! The Bear Lake area is extremely busy! However, the timed entry was not hard to get for us. We just came from there. Thank you for bringing that up. Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@lorieg53]

Amazing!! Love the video and the places. We use walking sticks and yes it helps with balance. Can't wait to get going❤

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hello Lorie and Jeff, we had a great hike. We have yet to try hiking poles. Pretty sure it is around the corner. Much love! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@phillipolanger9116]

Great video. Have question for Stan. Just starting to hike trails. What type of shoes would you recommend. What kind do you wear. Thanks Phil from Detroit. Safe adventures.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Phill, if I know I’m doing rivers we wear Keen hiking shoes. Lately I’ve been hiking in my Hoka running and trail shoes. They are the best! Thank you for asking! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@ShooterReadyStandBy]

Beautiful scenery. Do you carry a Garmin In Reach or similar for emergencies?

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

We always do proper ops prior to our hikes. We rarely go anywhere without proper communication. However, 20 years of law enforcement search and rescue, we always make sure we are safe. Thank you for asking and joining us on this journey. Stan and Rhonda 🙏🏼❤️

[@barbarapalmer268]

Our 55th. Anniversary is August 22nd.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Happy 55th wedding anniversary!!

[@kathyburns5489]

Nice video! First time to see your video. What is the name of the RV park you stayed in in Moab?

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Welcome, Kathy! We stayed at Portal RV Resort in Moab. We have a link in the description. ☺️ We have stayed there several times and we love it. The location is hard to beat as well. Thanks so much for joining us! ~ Rhonda and Stan

[@jeffcornell-qs6gc]

We will be in Moab and Telluride in two weeks. No camper just our Jeep. By the way our jeeps name is Slow Your Roll( per the Brothers Osborne song)

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Jeff, that sounds like fun! Thank you for joining us🙏🏼

[@lindseyolson9184]

What ap are you referring too for downloading the offline map and trails for?

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Lindsey, The app is the National Park Service official app. It’s great! Tells you all the information you need and want to know on all of the National Parks, Monuments, Historic Sites, etc. You can download the park and find it when you hit the three dots at the top right hand corner. The app has the NP logo on a black background. Hope this helps. ~ Rhonda and Stan

[@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna]

Great video you guys! We love going to the Moab area and wish the campsites in Arches National Park were bigger. We’ve stayed at Goose Island Campground in our Grand Design 303RLS and it was great but it’s hard to find a spot there because it’s a walk up situation. Where did you stay? We’re looking for other options/recommendations. Thanks!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Kim, thank you for joining us! We hope to see you again at the Quartzsite Rally. We stayed at the Portal RV Resort. It’s a little pricey but well worth it! It’s probably the nicest in Moab and just minutes from Arches. Here is a link to the video where we show the entrance and site. Blessings, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i17OgoF-h96LhKssi=cEs2hSe8B6_kL-gI

[@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna]

@@OverTheHillAdventuresthanks for the info Stan & Rhonda! Yes, looking forward to seeing you again at the rally, we got our tickets first thing this morning 🎉

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna outstanding! 🙌🙏🏼❤️

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😅just saying for safety you should use hiking pole's or you might get hurt

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Stephen, we appreciate your comment. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@airstreamer]

Did you guys get a permit to video in the park? It is our understanding that the way the system works right now is you have to have a permit to do what you are doing. I hope we are wrong. May 22nd is also my birthday! Congratulations on 30 years and celebration of the day you became One!! 🥳 Pretty impressive climb. Stunning views and great photos!! Good advice about the hiking boots. Thank you for taking us along, beautiful scenery. We are considering hiking poles. - Jim & Michelle

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Jim and Michelle, How fun to know we share a special day, May 22nd! 🎉💕 Happy Belated birthday, lol!! That hike was VERY unexpected, but has become one of our all time favorites 👏I was limping by the end because my feet were killing me. Wear hiking boots for sure. It’s funny because I found our old snow shoeing poles when we got home and I put them in the trailer for our next hike 😂 As far as a permit, we did not have a film permit. I’ll find the video that convinced us a year ago that the film permits are not for those who are minding their own business while filming themselves and their reactions to what they see in the national parks. We have also been in contact with a National Park Law Enforcement Ranger regarding one of our videos. They actually called us to ask us to put a message in the video to keep a safe distance from wildlife. They made no mention of needing a permit to film and recognized how passionate we were about the park. I’ll look for that video and link it for you. Thanks for coming along with is tonight!! ❤️ Rhonda and Stan

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

I found that video! 👏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2HFhKRmitynha8si=hkIBkwl2pPfMlFEO

[@airstreamer]

@@OverTheHillAdventures Thank you for the very thorough response! We would love to know the video that talks about that. We have been so frustrated with the rulings, because we really WANT to go the National Parks, but not if we can't video content. Glad you have poles now. We are looking into ones that fold up and telescope out.- Michelle

[@airstreamer]

@@OverTheHillAdventures Thank you Rhonda for this link. Jim & I just went to watch it and realized we had also watched it 1 year ago, and commented on it. We are glad you guys have had positive interaction with the National Parks. We genuinely hope that continues for you! For now, we aren't going to take the chance without applying for permits for each park (as the rules state) or avoid National Parks until they change it to be more "Content Creator friendly." The other thing we are going to do if we are at a National Park is to use only still photos in our videos, as that is allowed. We also find it odd and concerning that the individual that did the video you sent the link for only has 9 videos and none of them have anything to do with him actually being in, and filming in National Parks. Also, he posted that video about the permits a year ago, then one more video about a fire pit, and has not posted another video since!!! 😲🤔

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

The primary focus of the NPS, however, is on commercial filming that has the potential to impact park resources and visitors beyond what occurs from normal visitor use of park areas. Examples of this type of filming are productions that use substantial equipment such as sets and lighting, productions with crews that exceed 5 people, and filming in closed areas, wilderness areas, or in locations that would create conflicts with other visitors or harm sensitive resources. All filmers, no matter the size, must comply with all rules that apply in park areas, just like other visitors.

[@noel1300]

I should have done it before we hit the road

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

We actually didn’t have it on our first trip with the diesel truck, but applied as soon as we got home. We used the Gas Buddy app to find the cheapest diesel and still do at times when we can get to an Open Roads location. Safe travels!

[@noel1300]

Stan, if your already traveling how do you get Open Roads card?

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Noel! Here is a link to the Open Roads online Application. myopenroads.com/ (PLEASE LET Open Roads KNOW YOU WERE REFERRED BY: OVER THE HILL ADVENTURES ) You will register for an account and fill out the application form online. There are no sign up fees or membership fees, but they do require bank account information. It will act like a debit card. There is an overnight option. You can have them process your application within 48 hours for $20 bucks. They will send your card out to wherever you are staying, but you have to email them to let them know where. You will see all this info on the Application page. Hope this helps! Rhonda and Stan

[@patleonard2884]

Guns and Roses...haha! Amen to being Christ-centered. Happy Anniversary!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Pat! Where that even came from who knows! 🤣 Jesus has gotten through some hills and valleys for sure 🙏 We are grateful for His faithfulness ❤️ Thanks for hiking with us tonight! ~ Rhonda and Stan