Solo Road Trip | Exploring the Best Views in Utah's Canyonlands National Park

[@michaelkurz9067]

Great job

[@AprilAdventuring]

Thanks so much, Michael! Appreciate you checking out my video :)

[@thewisdomwench]

I love your videos! In little rainy England we don't get sights like this 😍

[@AprilAdventuring]

Thank you so much! I love the lush scenery in England too and hope to visit one day! It's also so beautiful and reminds me of where I grew up in the Pacific Northwest

[@thewisdomwench]

@@AprilAdventuring if you do make sure to visit some stone circles and castles! IMO the gems of England 😍

[@SDeluxe13]

I was born and raised in Colorado. (live in L.A. now) So I can appreciate all the beauty that Utah has to offer because of it's similarities to Colorado

[@AprilAdventuring]

Colorado is awesome! How do you like the nature in the LA area after moving? I've been surprised by how accessible the outdoors is, even with the hiking in Runyon and Griffith just minutes away!

[@SDeluxe13]

@@AprilAdventuring I love the nature here. Was just up near Runyon yesterday. I've be in L.A. (clears throat) a long while. I wanted to be a rockstar. And was, for a while, but damn. Thats a tough way to make a living. I did get to go around the world a few time so I got no complaints. I think you're a rockstar in your own right. You and your hiking partner on the Kalalau trail, that was some warrior sh*t there

[@theicangram]

Such a fantastic show of Canyonlands NP!! I have never been there. Just Googled it. About 8 hours away from me in Phoenix! On the list now, for sure. I believe I could spend an entire year exploring in Utah!! Thanks for sharing!

[@AprilAdventuring]

That would make an amazing road trip! I agree Utah is amazing. I could also spend ages exploring there and hope to return again in the upcoming years. One week wasn't nearly enough time! :)

[@RPS848]

The Mighty Five has been on my NP list for over 15 years, and I am finally going next week. I came across your videos during my research and I can't believe you drove from Seattle! We are flying to Vegas driving to all 5 NP and plus some areas outside the NPs in about 6 days. I have all the hikes you did at Canyonlands on my list. Can't wait.

[@AprilAdventuring]

That's so awesome! I wish I could relive that road trip -- maybe I'll head out there again one day and visit new spots! Let me know if you have any questions about it. If I was more on top of my editing, I would have had all my Mighty 5 videos up to help with your planning haha 🫣 Have an amazing trip!!

[@yasminsgreatescape]

So many amazing views! I loved watching this video 😊 were they deer crossing the road at the end? How adorable 🥰

[@AprilAdventuring]

Thank you, Yasmin! Yes, those were deer! There were so many, especially at dawm. It was so special seeing herds of them crossing the street in the early morning ✨

[@gen1einthelens990]

I've been there last month. I must say, Canyonland will forever be my favorite area in Utah :p

[@AprilAdventuring]

That's awesome! What was your favorite spot in Canyonlands? I did not expect to like it as much as I did, but now I can't wait to return -- it was unbelievable!

[@gen1einthelens990]

Dead horse point! Though.. if I must say. The one moment that I couldn't forget in life is cruising along Canyonlands during sunset @@AprilAdventuring

[@ZoCineStreet]

Love hearing your experiences. It is definitely important to take time off from work. Planning to do that when its more sunny :)

[@AprilAdventuring]

Thank you, Zo! And agree with you wholeheartedly :) Where would you love to go during your time off later this year? :D

[@ervinslens]

Breathtaking, absolutely and honestly stunning cinematography my friend!

[@AprilAdventuring]

Thank you so much! That's a high compliment coming from someone who shoots videos as gorgeous as yours! Your drone shots are killer. Appreciate your support friend!

[@OutdoorsybyNature]

I'm so jealous! These views are stunning. I'm so glad that you went and got to decompress a bit from the burnout. Can't wait to see the rest of the series!

[@AprilAdventuring]

Editing this footage made me want to return and explore more! I feel like I barely scratched the surface. Utah just has too many cool places to see! Excited to share the rest of the series with you! Thanks for watching, Roxanne!

[@pringlized]

So gorgeous. What an epic trip. I've spent numerous summers at Lake Powell, Zion and Bryce Canyon but never made it to Canyonlands. Utah is a special place. You have motivated me for my next trip. Great video. Thank you 💕

[@AprilAdventuring]

That's so awesome to hear! Canyonlands wasn't even on my radar before I started planning this trip and it knocked my socks off. There was still so much to explore, especially if you have 4WD! I really want to spend more time there -- maybe in the next year or two :) Thank you for watching

[@goekesmi]

Thank you for showing me Canyonlands. This video has confirmed my suspicion that I need to visit it.

[@AprilAdventuring]

You absolutely have to! It surprised me as one of my favorite parks of the lot and totally underrated. I would love to go back and see more of the park one day! Thank you for watching

[@reed.k.h]

Dang April, nice shots! Crazy that this is in the same country as my quaint home state of Vermont. Also, I have a theory that the colder it is, the faster you talk. Definitely noticeable during winter in VT

[@AprilAdventuring]

Wait that is such a funny theory! I'm going to have to pay attention and will let you know if I can confirm. 😂 Isn't it wild? Utah is unlike anywhere I've ever been. I felt like I was on another planet! Can't wait to spend more time there one day :)

[@reed.k.h]

​@@AprilAdventuring Let me know what your research yields! 🤔 My guess is that colder climates force people to move to stay warm, which can manifest in faster talking. But what do I know

[@summitwithsophie]

Looks like a beautiful trip! That drive was longgggg 😨 but at least it looked scenic I guess? 😂 Definitely inspiring me to consider a solo road trip as well!

[@AprilAdventuring]

It was amazing! If you're okay with long drives, the world is your oyster 😂 You should totally plan a solo road trip! It's my absolute favorite way to travel as an extreme introvert lol! Where would you want to go? :)

[@summitwithsophie]

@@AprilAdventuring I love driving! But I think most of the long drives I've done have been on very boring motorways, which hasn't been the most exciting 😂 I live in South Wales and there's an island called Anglesey off of North Wales I've wanted to visit for a while, so that could be a good starting point??? Not too far from home 😁 And driving in Wales is much more exciting, far fewer motorways

[@krawie77]

We live south of Seattle and planning an Utah trip with our trailer! Beautiful video!

[@AprilAdventuring]

How exciting! What are you most looking forward to seeing? :) I would have loved to bring a trailer on this trip! You're going to have such an amazing time

[@krawie77]

@@AprilAdventuring We will probably do a little more research, but I loved your video so maybe we will start with Canyonlands. We visited Zion when our girls were little back in the late 90’s. Now that we’re retired, we can go back. In April of 2022, I drove a rental van to Palo Duro Canyon on my way to visit my daughter in Dallas. That is a place I want to see again and stay for a bit! Thanks April! I loaded a couple of slide shows of my fishing trip to Chile if you’re interested.

[@DegenGaming]

I didn't know the cairns were trail markers. I feel like I should have known that. haha. Thanks for the great video. I'll be doing a south utah trip later this year or early next. I can't wait!

[@AprilAdventuring]

Right! For years I thought they were just left by random hikers, but now they've kept me from going off trail countless times 😂 That's awesome! Where in Utah are you planning to visit? There are so many insane places. Maybe my upcoming videos will give you some other ideas too! Thanks for watching!

[@wondersofcostarica]

Thank you for taking us along with you! Beautiful footage and excellent video 👏🏻 Utah is such a special place ❣️

[@AprilAdventuring]

I'm glad to be able to share this trip with you! Even though I had some bumpy moments, it's such a precious memory and an unforgettable place :)

[@diegosvan]

WOW those views are insane!!! 😍Definitely want to visit Utah one day.

[@AprilAdventuring]

Right?! Utah is an absolute must see. Potential future van trip? 😄

[@diegosvan]

@@AprilAdventuring Absolutely! 😆🤞

[@ZachDigitalTV]

this is funny, was thinking of going to Utah or Montana just to leave technology away for a few days, this was cool

[@AprilAdventuring]

That's awesome! I also went to Montana on a similar "I gotta get out of here asap" trip 😂 Both are incredibly beautiful and perfect spots for a tech detox :) Appreciate your support, Zach!

[@thenickamp]

Planning a return to utah very soon!!!!!!,

[@AprilAdventuring]

No way! I can't wait to see! I'm sure I'll be inspired to plan another trip too 😂 I'm already daydreaming of going back as I'm looking through this footage haha! Thank you for watching, Nick! :)

[@eprohoda]

woohoo! iteresting trip, sleep well!:)

[@AprilAdventuring]

Thanks so much! Canyonlands exceeded my expectations and I definitely got great sleep after all the adventures :)

[@airwtrnwheels388]

Beautiful state !

[@AprilAdventuring]

Utah is incredible! I could spend a lifetime exploring there :)

[@budiprasetya]

Wow! Awesome trip. Epic!

[@AprilAdventuring]

It really was! Thanks for watching, Budi! And your videos are awesome. Takes me back to many summers spent at Golden Gardens! :) Great stuff!

[@budiprasetya]

@@AprilAdventuring you're welcome. Thank you for visiting. Yes, Golden Garden is my favorite spot :)

[@michaelkurz9067]

I'm not to much of a fan saying on KZbin when i'm departing and when i'm arriving to my destination

[@AprilAdventuring]

I agree! I never post any footage from a trip until I'm safely back home. This footage is from this time of year two years ago 🤫 I'm just severely behind on editing haha!

[@Rafter242]

Bluetooth only has a range of 33 feet.

[@AprilAdventuring]

I cut the footage where I explained more, but the bluetooth remote was actually working for me at first! Unfortunately my phone fell over and I just got pictures of the sky 😂 After I fixed my tripod situation, I couldn't seem to get the remote to work again from the same distance 🤷🏻‍♀️