Searching for Pam's Place of Refuge

[@DeeDeeDIY]

So beautiful. We are honored that you wanted to share your place of solace with us. You could have someone wire wrap a piece of fossil wood to make a pendant for you as a remembrance of your healing spot.

[@kathleendyer672]

I love that idea. ❤

[@trailgrazers3690]

I love that idea as well! Next time we are up there I will search for just the right piece. Thank you for that idea.

[@kimg5784]

That special place was a moment of time needed during your healing. Makes it more special that it is probably gone and a new place will appear if needed.

[@trailgrazers3690]

What a lovely thought. Thank you.

[@susanlutz7427]

And into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul - John Muir Thanks for the beautiful tour and for taking us along with you! I enjoyed it very much and love seeing you two relax and interact.... I too understand how nature can be a spiritual experience and healing force.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks so much for your comments. I love John Muir's writings!

[@KitchenFairy61]

I have a Blue too, a beautiful new to me blue Subaru Outback :) Even my license plate says Bloo. What a beautiful area you're in! It's so nice to get away from home and go somewhere else. I used to camp in a tent, but it's been too many years since I've done that.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Love that! We have a tent setup as well, but more often we opt for our trailer.

[@lynsmith2698]

You two are such a joy to me. I showed my Jim your new side by side. Thank you for making my day 🌷🇨🇦

[@trailgrazers3690]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cynforrest]

Thank you for taking us along. Beautiful ride. Your special place can always be with you, if you choose. ❤

[@trailgrazers3690]

I agree with that. Thank you.

[@NK-xk9kj]

Was a nice outing. Maybe next time you will find your secret place. Enjoy your videos as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@trailgrazers3690]

You are welcome.

[@reniermeyer1866]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you for watching!

[@saschakolb7102]

A nice video again 👍 I like them very much. Lots of greetings to you from me in Germany /Bavaria /Kelheim

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you very much!

[@ronvalderrama5765]

Beautiful. A blessing indeed.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you!

[@mommadrew9392]

I thank God for you Pam. I'm glad you have a place of refuge. I found a Happy Place ,but I like what you call it. "Place Of Refuge". The name is more meaningful.❤

[@trailgrazers3690]

Love that! Thanks for your comment.

[@lamgardn3800]

Thank you for sharing with us the amazing beauty of your area. It is breathtaking!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@irenehaugen6143]

Utah is a magnificent State for sure. So much breathtaking vistas. Your Toy Hauler is super cool. We have one also but nowhere as luxurious as yours. We have ours mostly to "bug-out" during fire season. Here in Norhtern Arizona, we have beautiful regions as well. We live on the Mogollon Rim, not far from Petrified Forest and the painted desert. Magnificent places on God's glorious world.

[@trailgrazers3690]

I was born in Arizona so you are speaking my language! So beautiful where you are.

[@brendamillican8166]

This was great! I felt like I was riding right along with you! The scenery is beautiful, and very different from what I have grown up with in the southeastern US. Thanks for sharing your trip with all of us. 😊

[@trailgrazers3690]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@teresajames2725]

What a beautiful adventure. Looking forward to more with you guys.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you. More to come!

[@gwenjackson4362]

LOVED going along with you on your quest! If you ever find your special spot, please let us know! 😮 Y’all’s jaunts take me back to family trips like to Zion National Park area, “bumbleberry” pie, and a white momma fox protecting her young. Once, as we were driving through at night, we saw the huge cliffs against the night sky and decided to stay and see it in the day because we knew it had to be beautiful. It did not disappoint! Thank you two for all your videos. ❤❤

[@trailgrazers3690]

I had forgotten about bumbleberry pie!!! Yes! So yummy. Thanks for sharing your memories.

[@MrsBy40]

What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@trailgrazers3690]

You are very welcome.

[@lindahipple4817]

Hi Pam and Jim, when you said this was your last camping trip of the season, I was like, oh no..then remembered you could get snow up on the plateau next week..your adventures have inspired me to get out my maps, time to revisit Zion and spots near by. Thankyou for your videos...blessings.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Yes, we are already close to freezing temps here at the house, which is why we have to get our trailer winterized, but that won't stop us from riding Blue around here or taking day trips in my truck or Jim's car. Just no more trailer trips until next spring.

[@danniemcdonald7675]

Such beautiful scenery! Very much worth getting "helmet hair" for. I dont know if I could venture too close to the edge either. Just watching the ride made me a little nervous.😊 Thanks for taking us along on your day trip. Blue did a great job getting you there and back safely. I'm sorry that you didn't find your special place. Maybe it served its purpose ... you no longer need it and another place is waiting.for you to discover it when you are in need of it. ❤

[@trailgrazers3690]

Love your thoughts! Thank you.

[@cindystimson3632]

Your special place will always be in your heart. I enjoy watching you two so much. You both are so fascinating and kind people. Love and best wishes to you both. So glad you can get out and enjoy retirement.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you so much for your comment. We appreciate that.

[@Elizabeth-mg6fp]

You two are such a nice couple. I think that your "secret place" has become secret again because you no longer need it nor do you need the memories and emotions dug up. God is good and knows what each of us needs all the time. Thanks for sharing these lovely videos. They remind me of life experiences from long ago and I look back on fondly.

[@trailgrazers3690]

So glad you liked it. Thanks for your thoughts--I think you are right.

[@judyblaise1639]

Beautiful scenery

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks for visiting!

[@lisagoldberg5178]

Pam - I know what you mean about having a special place where you can go and absorb the peace and quiet and the beauty of nature. My special place is the beach. I have a high spot where I can look out at the Pacific ocean, and watch the waves roll in. Love Blue! What a fun ride. Thank you for sharing your special place.♥🙏

[@trailgrazers3690]

You are very welcome! Loved your comment.

[@catherinemiles2172]

This was fabulous! Thank you for sharing.

[@trailgrazers3690]

You are so welcome!

[@donnamullins2089]

Sorry you were not able to find your special place but it will always be in your heart. Thanks for the ride it is truly a beautiful place.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you! We will keep looking for it.

[@carolinecardullo6463]

Stumbled upon your channel.....being an east coaster from Maryland, I loved your video...i just subscribed........wish we had such beautiful terrain and natural beauty as you have shown here..............thank you so much for sharing and I truly love the idea of your secret place...........i agree, nature has a way of bringing peace in painful times in our lives.......many thanks again and i look forward to more of your videos.

[@trailgrazers3690]

We are so glad you found us! Welcome! We look forward to having you join us on our adventures!

[@sandravicens9081]

I was there a few years back and is really a magical place. Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pansyvaughan5624]

Love love these adventures, the scenery is awesome Thanks Jim and Pam Have a great week

[@trailgrazers3690]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@misterp158]

Nature cleanses. Thanks for sharing.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you too.

[@Nadine-ol8dn]

It is so fun to see you out in the country I have known all my life. We have a little homestead in a small town across the county, made very popular by some falls. We stay so busy trying to do a lot of the same things you guys do. Canning season from the garden is finished for the season, so maybe we can get out and about now that we have a break.

[@trailgrazers3690]

That is awesome! Hope you have some great adventures.

[@karenclark1419]

This was such a "Special Ride" with you. Thank you so much for sharing. The weather looks absolutely beautiful. I know you are feeling tired but a good tired feeling makes it all good. Again, thanks for sharing!!

[@trailgrazers3690]

You are so welcome!

[@katielin2379]

Just beautiful. What a lovely day, even if you didn't find the exact secret spot. ❤

[@trailgrazers3690]

Yes it was! Thank you.

[@christychester1713]

Thanks for sharing with us! ♥️♥️

[@trailgrazers3690]

You are very welcome.

[@aliceklahn]

Your videos are so well made. You have it all fun, food and reflection. Thank you so much for sharing. Sorry you did not find your special place.But as you said there will be more time for that later. As always thanks for a great video.

[@trailgrazers3690]

You are very welcome.

[@lannebromwell]

Thanks for sharing your sojourn. I know what you mean about not being able to return. In the 1970s I had traveled around Spirit Lake a few times. And then of course the mountain blew in 1980. 21 years later I was finally able to return and hike down to the shore of Spirit Lake once more. Talk about massive changes! But even if the volcano had never erupted, the lake would not have been the same so many decades later. Just shows us that change is the only real constant here on earth.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks for sharing! I agree with your comment on change!

[@nancypeplau9747]

I love both of you!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you--how kind of you. We appreciate that.

[@kathygarner419]

Pam and Jim: The scenery is beautiful. Pam next time bring a long mountain climbing rope and harness and tie him to the nearest strong tree so if the edge gives way he will be protected. Mountain climbing ropes are lightweight and not bulky, but are very strong. Another worthwhile video, keep up the good work.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Great safety idea--thank you!

[@justpassinthru]

I'm loving getting to experience your part of our beautiful country with you!

[@trailgrazers3690]

So glad to have you along with us!!!

[@justpassinthru]

@@trailgrazers3690 ❤️

[@marygallagher3428]

Beautiful area! Glad you had so much fun in "Blue". :-)

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks! It is getting cold too fast here. We are hoping to have more rides before winter sets in.

[@marybk882]

I'm with you Pam, I get very uncomfortable being close to the edge of a high drop off. In fact, I could barely watch those parts of the video, I had to fast forward! 😂 I hope to get to that part of the country some day. We almost got there one year on our way home from a road trip, but alas, a springtime blizzard in the area thwarted our plans. We had to detour and head home, we didn't have time to wait. Thank you for sharing.

[@trailgrazers3690]

I hope you can make it back this direction soon! And thanks for your comments.

[@paulas.8089]

I’m with you Pam. I’m terrified of heights. More so as I age! However, the scenery there is beautiful! We were in Utah last week to visit our kids and grandkids.

[@trailgrazers3690]

So glad you were here! Hope you come back soon.

[@mary1973tx]

all your videos are a joy to watch the views just breath taking take care be safe 🙂🌻🌹🌻

[@trailgrazers3690]

Glad you like them! Thanks.

[@carolleimbach6407]

We just got back from visiting Utah. We went to the Burr Trail and San Rafael Swell and Cathedral Valley. It was beautiful like your video. Utah is amazing. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@trailgrazers3690]

You are very welcome. You visited some of my favorite places!!!

[@gingerbrimer8486]

I love watching yall. You are so much fun. Beautiful country not anything like ours in north Alabama

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you so much.

[@ivybrandyn]

Thank you for taking us with you

[@ivybrandyn]

Also, if I saw you in person, I'd fangirl so hard :D

[@trailgrazers3690]

LOL! That made me laugh!!! thank you for the compliment.

[@lforsythe2722]

Utah is a gorgeous state overall! I'm sorry you didn't find your secret place, hopefully next visit! We visited Bryce a week ago on our way home from the Oregon coast. We absolutely love Utah..(except SLC traffic😮) Everyone gets more spiritual going N to S through SLC..Miles of sheer TERROR😂.

[@trailgrazers3690]

LOL! I hate that traffic as well. We like the wide open spaces without crowds!

[@youknowthatgirl8710]

Wish you had a drone, the pictures would be so beautiful !!!

[@trailgrazers3690]

We just got one!!! We are practicing on how to use it while we drive. I think it will be great when we master it and can show shots from above! Coming soon...I hope!

[@GinaMcmillan-u2b]

Those rock formations are astounding!!! I'm sure the great flood from noah must have shaped and settled them!!

[@trailgrazers3690]

I always think of the Creation when we are out and about!

[@elizabethconvey3242]

I loved your video ... a beacon of hope & tranquility amidst a global ocean of turmoil and uncertainty. Just a thought, have you considered using a drone to find your 'place of refuge'? Even if it has sadly been washed away by the rain now, you would still be rewarded with some spectacular aerial video footage. For what it's worth, my stomach flipped over just watching the video footage of Jim on the precipice. 🤣 Enjoy your adventures ... I hope you will have many more to come. 🥰

[@trailgrazers3690]

We just bought a drone and are trying to learn how to use it when we ride in Blue. Maybe by next spring.

[@elizabethconvey3242]

@@trailgrazers3690 Great 😃, I'm sure you will both have fun with it ... that Gal with a Gadget is literally spreading her wings. 🤣

[@JoanWakefield]

I don't remember which video I was watching on Matt's off road recovery, but they were going out to rescue a vehicle on the " flying monkey" they described about the ejection testing. On the way they stopped at a overhang and went in and commented on a petrified log near the top. From what you said I think that could have been your secret place. I wish I knew which video it is.😢

[@annette2407]

You two! So cute together. I do understand that your husband scares you spitless while driving in certain locations. My husband scares me "S#!tless" when I am riding with him. Oh man! What is a girl to do? lol Enjoyed the journey today.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you so much!

[@nitababcock3977]

More of God's country!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Yes!

[@maryschmidt6945]

I wanted to see how Jim got out of Blue after driving into the camper. It looked impossible.

[@trailgrazers3690]

LOL! It was pretty tricky!

[@fayeewing446]

What a beautiful ride. In case of emergency, What do you use for communication if there is no cellphone coverage ? Thanks

[@trailgrazers3690]

We just keep going until we get back in range! Our daughter uses an app to track our location wherever we go, so we do have that.

[@fayeewing446]

Thank you. Can you share the name of the app?

[@gingerbrimer8486]

Jim is your secret place now

[@trailgrazers3690]

He absolutely is. Thank you!

[@kedd2318]

You guys look like world War one soldiers with those helmets

[@trailgrazers3690]

LOL! I think I look so ridiculous! Jim says I am wearing mine wrong--more like a mortar board I wore as a professor at graduation!

[@tizmehere492]

I love Ut, Az, & Nm…especially Ut & Az. I love rocks, geology, topography. I collect unique rocks when we travel (NEVER from inside National Parks or Native American sites). I love to sit and watch how the Sun change the appearance throughout the day…Oh, I, too, can NO WAY walk to the edge. I send my husband to the edge for photo oops. 🪨🌳🌵🌄

[@trailgrazers3690]

A person after mh own heart!!! Thanks for your comment.