The Wilderness With an Interstate Running Through It (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

The first time I saw something that looked weird on a satellite map and drove to see what it is, was that sinkhole. I went from the other side, starting across the highway from the campground where the video began. Not the most interesting adventure compared to what I've done since, but in a weird way it kind of kickstarted my taste for exploring by vehicle. Cool to see it here on video.

[@SUVRVing]

The plan was to drive it through the canyon the way you did, but the road was heavily damaged by rains about halfway through. Impassable for just about any vehicle. So I turned back and took the long way around and through the gorge 👍

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

@@SUVRVing Ah, good to know. I was thinking of going back up that way after seeing this video. Thanks for the heads up.

[@redarmysoja]

@@SUVRVing Loved the grovy music. I felt like I was at a Grateful Dead concert.

[@johnmcdonald1306]

I'm glad you are grateful and attentive to your disturbance of wilderness surroundings

[@johnmudd6453]

Most scenic road I have ever been on !

[@ka509]

The non exit on I-15 was great!

[@MaxZomboni]

It's also illegal to do that.

[@Brandonbdk]

​@@MaxZomboni what makes it illegal?

[@MaxZomboni]

​@@Brandonbdk 1. Interstates are controlled access highways. You are only allowed to enter and exit on the numbered entrance and exit ramps. That was clearly not a numbered exit ramp. 2. He didn't film it, but the only way he could have gotten back on the Interstate was the same way he got off. Which would have caused him to enter the interstate in the wrong direction and then have to make an illegal U-Turn to go the right direction. So to answer your question. 1. Illegally exiting the Interstate. 2. Illegally entering the Interstate (not filmed) 3. Driving the wrong direction on the interstate (not filmed) 4. Making an illegal U-Turn on the Interstate (not filmed). 5. Possibly reckless driving. That would be at least a $1000 in fines and would probably be enough to get your license suspended.

[@georgecorreia5314]

Desert and rocks. Desert and rocks

[@SUVRVing]

Forest and trees. Forest and trees.

[@colinayers3498]

Lakes and ice. Lakes and ice

[@ATravelingAddictSolo]

When you slid a little going down the sink hole, made me holler out loud as if it was me walking down there and slipping! . 😂 I get very absorbed in your videos as if I'm right behind you! That's how good your videos make us feel we are right there.

[@robertanderson2018]

You are doing a great job, I watch all your videos; fishing ones too. You “keep fish wet”, and are preservation and conservation aware, so I was surprised when you didn’t pack out any of the litter in the sink hole. Please encourage people to get in that habit and teach others to do it by example. Yes, people are horrible, but they can be influenced, and you are in fact a positive “influencer”, which is worthwhile and something to be proud of. Nobody has to do it all, but every bit helps.

[@rosettathompson2283]

CIRCUMAMBULATION !!!! I had to stop the video, backtrack, listen to that word again, Goggle "How to spell Circumambulation?" and read the definition, and add it to my vocabulary!!! (if I ever circumambulate around anything, lol!) THANK YOU, Tristan for broadening my horizons and vocabulary every Saturday morning! You never let us down! Live in SG, so now I will be looking for that rock formation as I drive through the Gorge!!!

[@michaelkurz9067]

I went thru that interstate in the very early 80's in the summertime I learned my lesson very well( that was driving thru hell) pardon my language

[@johnmcdonald1306]

It was funny when you said Gorgy at the beginning of the video. It made me think of making a song for background music in place of 70's song stormy to Gorgy

[@perrymahnke886]

Great video & thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed the chicken bone pointer as you described where you were going. 😊 I don't understand how so many people can continually deface such beautiful locations. Thank you again for sharing a part of Arizona that I hope to visit sometime.

[@PreppedNReady]

I live about an hour north of St. George on 15. Love the drive down to Vegas specifically because of this strip.

[@basilkyle]

The wire in the sinkhole is probably from a burned-out radial tire, also explains the black soot on the rock

[@AmandaFromAK]

Thanks for a day full of interesting stops! That little calf running along with your SUV was too cute!

[@ashwinvasavada8401]

Enjoyed the driving music 🎶🎵

[@dixielambrecht7009]

What a fun exploring day. That little calf running along side was so adorable.

[@johnganshow5536]

I'm glad it didn't break a leg trying to keep up with him...

[@godog4744]

I do a lot of hiking, backpacking and camping. I’ve watch a lot of KZbin videos dealing with the outdoors. I find your videos to be superior to the other videos I watch. They inspire my wife and I to visit these areas. Thanks.

[@aaron_hardy]

You’re the Mr. Rogers of the wilderness. I love these videos.

[@cherylmiller-day5932]

That was FUN! Thank you. It's amazing what we drive by at 70 mph and never slow down and see.. Loved the tri-state monument. Great adventure.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@AlexJustin-um4ts]

Hello there I hope you're doing well?

[@Mark-cg2bg]

You were in a geologically unique area where the Great Basin meets the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Plateau. So much amazing terrain to cover. I share your ire at places like the sinkhole where the braindead amused themselves by defiling a natural wonder. I don't understand that kind of behavior and I'm kind of glad I don't. But how incredibly cool to just stop, take off your backpack and notice the sharpening grooves in the sandstone! I've been to places like that and share your wonder in the thought that someone 1,000 years ago might have been sitting there and getting the same view -- minus the interstate. Thanks for another great trip.

[@fscottgray9784]

I just drove around in the Arizona strip. We went over 100 miles on the roads and never saw another vehicle. Very diverse areas went from snow to dessert with cactus, Joshua trees, cedar trees.. I started by Bunkerville Nevada and eventually came out by St. George Utah. Good access to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, lots of land out there I still have yet to cover! Neat place.

[@alchristensen8121]

Thank you, Google satellite view - especially in 3D- for making it possible to follow your hikes. And thanks, Tristan, for taking us along.

[@hamlinsondra]

Your typical, unexpected, well-told adventure. Excellent.

[@victoriamaaske7420]

Seeing the Virginia River was my favorite and the 3 corners.

[@brigittewalden9226]

OMG, I just left Virgin River State Park 3 days ago. It was incredible. I stayed 6 days, and my spot was #9. But honestly, there wasn't a bad spot. I enjoyed views of the cows' grazing on the hills and bats flying around at night , which was super cool. This area is created by the same forces as the Grand Canyon. Beautiful video. Again , thanks for showing us the amazing places in our country. And I love that you give us more places to explore that we didn't know about. I'm planning another trip in late October.

[@davidwellen830]

Really neat the way you get off the beaten path in the most unexpected places. Great little video! Thanks for taking us along again.

[@lilysgma2852]

I loved the calf racing your suv. I also love the sink hole and the whole area.

[@bogwin9621]

A friend and I locate fun stuff with satellite imagery. We have gone to some crazy beautiful places along the way. Love your work.

[@halmarshall9881]

I am so glad that you visited TriCorner. I helped replaced the monument. Thanks visiting the monument.

[@Gtronix-u6u]

Wow ! I was just there a couple of weeks ago, I stayed in the same campground, Beautiful place.

[@loribrasseur4562]

Saturdays with Tristan. My weekly “ Where’s Waldo” adventure. 😊 As always, Tristan, thanks for taking us along. 😊😊😊

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. Hope you are enjoying it as much as we do😊. We enjoy going off the beaten path also. Sorta like first footsteps in the snow😊

[@justlookin3]

Thanks for sharing this adventure. I liked the cow which thought it was a dog running beside you.

[@therookeryvanlife5612]

Yay! It’s Saturday/SUV Rving Day! That icy water must have been uncomfortable but what an adventure. I love that Tristan isn’t afraid to not take chances on a risky climb. That little calf was so cute! Thank you, Tristan!

[@rw7632]

Watch out for the highway patrol sitting on the overpass🤪

[@jessiehead6525]

I absolutely LOVE your videos. So well done and so interesting. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@ceceliaroberts1475]

Lovely bit of AZ wilderness! Mmmmm, my favorite cookie! They come in a variety of flavors.

[@yuccavalleynan2074]

ok Tristan - my palms are sweating as you scramble buttes alone - also the Virgin River crossing. My 73 yr old anxiety 🤩. Your photography is awesome once again! I’ve zoomed past this area to get to Zion… thanks for taking us! Stay safe!

[@llorylloyd]

Great adventure 💕 the things you do for our entertainment 😁 Say hi to Cassie and Bowser (sorry I never know if I'm spelling their names correctly)

[@isabelmendi3973]

Tristan your a very good teacher.

[@bobbeckman3735]

Thanks Tristan. You sometimes go to places I would visit and sometimes you go places I wouldn’t. But you never go to places that are not interesting. You are the Viscount of Vicarious Voyages

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Always enjoy your adventures😊. The tri State monument was surrounded by such beautiful scenery

[@jackielindsay7247]

One of my favorite drives is through the Virgin gorge. I also flew over it and it's so beautiful!

[@eliciamccoy3326]

Thank you for doing the things and places I wouldn't have the energy to do. Stay safe and enjoy your life

[@johnganshow5536]

Here in AZ at certain ruins ( in the Agua Fria area ) we have grooves in the rocks like that, I was informed that they used them for arrow shaft straightening...

[@mariawalsh335]

Hello Tristan, I love all your videos.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@markb9347]

That calf thought he was a dog. Adorable.

[@EfficientRVer]

And a bunch of viewers thought it was a dog. Incredible.

[@charleshicks3492]

Been along that route many times, never stopped, thanks 😎⭐️🤩

[@jburnett8152]

You never fail to bring us a fun and informative episode. Very cool. Love the three corners.

[@kimberlychicago7608]

The entire video is my favorite part.

[@frankpettinato2324]

Gorgeous!🙂

[@MsQ275]

awww this is my first overlanding adventure area back in 2016...my gateway drug!! ha

[@3generations393]

That was fun Tristan -thank you ❣️

[@bertkelly7650]

Ahhh. The climbing over fences. Remember those days of doing that through pastures to go hunt. Thanks for the memories. : - )

[@SUVRVing]

It's just part of the game!

[@kimprocarione5473]

Excellent again! I really loved the red sandstone formation! I'm so glad you took a closer look! The sinkhole was very impressive as well, in spite of the violation perpetrated by such ignorant fools! But, I really loved the calf running alongside of you! So stinkin cute!

[@joansidor5191]

I enjoyed that. Want to visit that 3 state border marker.... Great photo op.. Joan Have fun in SLC....

[@natlovell122]

You’re the man Tristan! My wife and I drove through that area on the way to St George years ago and I remember thinking how cool it was. Thanks for sharing! Always look forward to your videos

[@MaxZomboni]

5:11 I wanted to see how you were going to get back on the Interstate from down there.

[@EfficientRVer]

Lock the center diff, wait until you hear no traffic, and be ready to make a quick U turn at the top!

[@michelleharrell8452]

Party place. Thelma & Louise movie was awesome.

[@lj-eden]

I've always wanted to explore this little area. Always gave me a tiny bit of happiness driving through that little stretch of the interstate

[@phyllisbonner8900]

A beautiful place. Strange a freeway going through a wilderness. I’m with you on people trashing things. I’m constantly picking up trash from the forest where i live. Thanks for another adventure.

[@Shorttimer05]

It is so enjoyable to travel with you and experience your narration and perspectives. Also, I love your selection of locations and activities. I have two sons and a daughter all scouts. The oldest just attained his Eagle. I hope they all continue to grow to enjoy a love of the outdoors like you do. While we have it! Cheers!

[@lifeisgood7762]

Have been through that gorgeous gorge (see what I did there? 😉) many times and have always wanted to stop and explore! Thanks for giving us a preview!!!! Gotta make that happen sometime soon!

[@robertross2596]

Every time I check out one of your videos, I grab a map & look at your route. I've been along Rt 15 from Vegas to Utah a couple of times & actually enjoy the drive. Although I didn't explore, I did pull into a rest area & trekked down to the Virgin River. Even this quick Pit stop was worth it.

[@duane4972]

GORGEous ! Thank you for making very good videos, sharing interesting facts about the areas, and all the work editing and making videos.

[@Maddiehere89]

Yes better safe than sorry! We don't want to have you fall or get hurt.

[@susans8539]

Wow, great find! Super cool to stumble upon the past! Thanks again for taking us along. Keep up the awesome vids!👍🏻

[@hobbiholic]

My hats off to your commitment to tell the story in video. I know to get the distance shots of you hiking you had to 1. Hike to place the camera. 2. hike to get yourself in the shot 3. Hike back to get the camera. 4. Then hike back to the spot where your trek left off. I don't know if the people watching this know how much effort goes into being a "one man" film crew. In the end it tells a great story. Well Done.

[@debbieledbetter5147]

I drove through that area a couple years ago and it was so awesomely beautiful. Love watching your journeys.

[@1robertmkelly]

Thanks!

[@michelle_ajema]

The calf at minute 25 is too funny. 😅😅😂

[@Zoomdak]

Really cool adventure to some off the beaten track places in the SW!

[@wildeone1636]

Always nice to spend time with mom 🙂

[@timelston4260]

My favorite part is where you said, "We are right there, where that little ball is." Uh, yeah! I also liked the scenery where you had lunch where the native American knife sharpening gouges were. Gorgeous!

[@jeffpittman8725]

Great location and video.

[@annieyahu676]

That was a beautiful red rock formation. Interesting what you were saying about seeing a Native American mark on the rock... that's just was I was picturing before you got that far. Nice place to just sit and look out over the landscape. ❤️

[@molliedoodleable]

Just a wonderful video of you and Frank, being you, with all the trials and tribulations of full time vanlife. I really enjoy your shots of nature. Beautiful ending.b

[@g2t]

Circumambulate, now that’s a word I haven’t heard in years! And you did way more walking than that to get those shots nice job.

[@BrendaHaltom]

Tristan I don't know if you remember but you passed a semi in a curve!!😮

[@shellchenonceau6987]

Pretty Joshua Trees

[@melodyhart2017]

I love The Virgin River Gorge !

[@davidtate166]

Very interesting and beautiful country.

[@davidclark291]

THANK YOU FOR EXPLORING THIS AREA. IVE BEEN VERY CURIOUS BUT UNABLE TO EXPLORE. VERY GOOD VIDEO OF THE VIRGIN RIVER GORGE. 28:21

[@leese.23]

I couldn't get over that gate without a camera in my hand Tristan. I'm glad that you stopped pulling on that string because there's probably a dead body down that old well...

[@TomLentz]

I like the music on this one, don't think I've heard it before. The sinkhole was pretty neat.

[@kenuber4014]

Thanks Tristan

[@joycegiasson1396]

at the 13 plus minute point it looked like a giant profile you were standing in front of.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Very nice video info. My wife watched this with me. We will most definitely be visiting the area. The Arizona Strip surely has more going for it than the Cimarron Strip in Oklahoma.

[@shochikubai8084]

Tri-state marker was kewl. Thanks for showing that. Drive safely!

[@gypsyboomer]

Thanks for a great view. Footprint in the rock at 15:33 to go with the sharpening marks at the natural lookout point.

[@richard_n]

I have traveled that stretch of I-15 many, many times. I really enjoy the areas around St George, probably my favorite town in the nation.

[@keithbrookshire]

As always, another great adventure. I think the wires in the bottom of the sink hole were from burned tires.

[@SUVRVing]

Ah, you're probably right!

[@garyjennyfrost9485]

That's what they looked like to me as well. Which means the people burning them were even worse for putting all of that into teh air.

[@martinolsen5040]

You should keep a pair of hip waders in the SUV. Cool video!

[@debrabalawajder2617]

I love that drive on 15 going thru the gorge! I remember the first time we did it about 16 yrs ago! I couldn’t believe it; after we got thru it, I looked back and thought, “look what we drove thru!” And we were just in that area at the beginning of March. Went to Gold Butte; I definitely want to go back some day and explore more of it. Thanks for sharing what you did in this video!!

[@AlexJustin-um4ts]

Hello there I hope you're doing well?

[@richardb.7054]

That was a nice view behind you at snack time on the red rock formation.

[@problu9586]

Butt clenching is literally the feeling I get when you hike up something like that high rock formation. Back half a century ago as a young immortal, that kind of hiking was fun. Keep sharing those wonderful adventures, thanks so much.

[@sharonh667]

Always enjoy your videos 👍

[@Dwsrs24]

Great video! You're a champ climbing over the fence and wading the river w/camera in hand. Impressive! Very cool native American find! Interesting Thelma & Louise find. Cool sink hole. Agree, sad to see the ruination by man. Have to ask: was that young cow out there by itself? It looked lonely. Thanks for the Saturday adventure! video!

[@SUVRVing]

Nope, there were lots of cows out there. That one just happened to run along the car.

[@eastonlachappelle6402]

Just passed through the area heading to the white pocket. Would love to see you do a video in that area. Absolutely mind blowing.

[@SUVRVing]

Don't worry, it's on the list!

[@noeraldinkabam]

1:27 It becomes…. gorgeous!