Canyonlands National Park | Island in the Sky | Guide: Mesa Arch, Grand View Point & Upheaval Dome

[@Douger333]

I just love the relationship between You and Your Pops.

[@sandin6689]

Driving the Backcountry with a 4x4 is amazing. Such beautiful country. You have such an awesome relationship with Pops. Treasure it. Pops, good job.❤️

[@markakira8988]

Superbanana was my favorite part of this video.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Mine too! 😂

[@kickingintheoutdoors]

Top of the list of parks that I've visited. Can't wait to get back there!

[@jkbauer7]

My husband and I have been loving your National Parks videos. We hope to go to all of them one day but so far have been to three! We watch your videos to plan our trips and daydream about visiting the amazing locations. There are a lot of National Park videos out there but yours are definitely the best- artfully created and informative for planning! Thank you!

[@Maneerat.boucaud]

Canyon land is one of my favorite..I really Love your VDOs Amazing and so beautiful 👍👏 Thanks for exploring the beautiful places 😘

[@subaru4me]

These videos are great and I really like that you've made them with your dad.

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

The entire video was great but what a way to start it with that stunner of a sunrise

[@mylifewhereilive]

Canyonlands is my favorite NP! We drove Shafer trail down to the end and took us about 2 hours! It was so much fun experience.

[@TravelswithVandSteve]

We are hoping to see the Utah parks on a road trip at some point. These guides are so helpful! And so beautifully shot. That sunrise was incredible! What a fantastic place.

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

Canyonlands is one of those best kept secrets. Most Americans don't know it exists. In my opinion, it is mesmerizing. I would love to go to the Dollhouse in the Maze District. Great video. Thanks for taking us along.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I totally agree! I hope to make it to the Maze district one of these days!

[@kar4938]

The Dollhouse is one of my favorite places on earth. Extremely remote and unbelievably beautiful. Major 4 wheeling to get there, but worth it. Campsite 3 is the best. Walking through the Land of Standing Rocks is like being on another planet. The hike down to the Harvest Scene pictographs is worth the effort. The hike to the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers is nice but in my opinion, the view of the confluence is much better from the Needles side. Hope you get there and see it all!

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

@@kar4938 It is possible to go by boat for most of the way and then hike. There is no way I'd take a vehicle over that road. It's gnarly!!!

[@pamelamorgan7354]

It’s my favorite of Utah’s five national parks-although I do enjoy all of them!

[@johnnypark3729]

Another AMAZING video…. Thank you, as a full time RV’er…. You are one of my GUIDES! Thank you! Tell POPS, we say HELLO, as well…. He’s a TROOPER!

[@Anuheaikauatuahine]

We just watched this tonight and loved it. I'm glad the banana survived! You give such great and thorough information wherever you are, and I appreciate it. I also love it when you let us know what the temperatures are, especially on your road trips, but everywhere. Thanks for all your hard work putting these together.

[@petermgruhn]

0:05 - That may be the coolest thing I've seen in a long time. Nice rocks.

[@PattiMiller-t4h]

My husband and I have been enjoying your videos, today!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@ericlivingston5442]

Canyonlands is one of my favorite places in Utah. You've done a great job showcasing the highlights of the Island in the Sky district. My favorite spot, so far, is the Grand View Point trail. White Rim, Shafer, and Orange Cliffs offer tremendous views as well. Looking forward to doing longer trails in the coming months.

[@BOEING--mh6xm]

Upheaval Dome is my favorite feature of Canyonlands National Park A 170 million year old meteor impact crater is awesome It’s such a unique feature and meteor impact craters that are that preserved especially surrounded by a beautiful park such as Canyonlands is extremely rare and this is probably the only impact crater on earth that’s nicely situated in such a beautiful area Early to mid Jurassic impact

[@seethebutter]

Thank you so much for another great video.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks for watching!

[@markyuen2312]

Thank you for doing the sunrise photography of these national parks. I'm too old to get up that early in the morning. I need my sleep. :-D

[@francoisebayol5102]

Always a pleasure to see your videos and trips

[@ccwanders]

I’ve been there twice but I have never seen the Upheaval Dome, I really missed out! I will definitely have to see it next time.

[@biker5662]

My kiddo's favorite part was the banana that rode on top of your car!🍌 LOL. I so want to go to Arches someday! Love seeing you and your father hang out. Great videography!

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha I was so shocked it was still there after 50 miles haha

[@EdynOnEarth]

Thank you for including the banana incident, it made me lol.

[@C-TOS]

Happy Memorial Day to you and yours everyone. I hope to be in good health when I can finally "retire" to do these throughout trips without worrying on taking time off.

[@dezertraider]

VERY COOL..I SPENT LOTS TIME OUTSIDE THE PARK..VERY PRETTY COUNTRY..THANK YOU BOTH! SAFE TRAVELS

[@sammychicken3457]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning. Although w here in Australia many exquisite sights, the National Park & it's trails are something quite different. Very beautiful. Thank you & kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.

[@AlexCho-u9m]

Was just out there three weeks ago. It was incredible!!!

[@phyllissteele604]

Thank you for your videos, they are so enjoyable, and appreciated by those of us who have not yet had the opportunity to see some of these places in person, the info you provide is appreciated as well.

[@thewanderingtraveler8984]

I have been to both sections and both are spectacular. So great that you get to do it with your dad.

[@Alextodd007]

Hello there

[@thewanderingtraveler8984]

@@Alextodd007 hello

[@Alextodd007]

@@thewanderingtraveler8984 good afternoon 🌞, happy Memorial Day

[@thewanderingtraveler8984]

@@Alextodd007 Same to you

[@Alextodd007]

@@thewanderingtraveler8984 TY, how are you today ?

[@smais0219]

Your videos are very enjoyable and educational. Thanks for sharing.

[@andreajohnson1796]

Wow it's so beautiful ,Thank you so much I get to see something different from your point of view

[@edmorse8654]

I watch most of your vlogs and they are all great. I’m 75 so doing all that hiking I do through you. Always great scenery. I live in sunny hot Fl. So just got cooled down watching this one. Just saw your Key west trek which I do every year. Thanks

[@billj5645]

You can see most of the viewpoints in the Island district without much walking. Arches national park requires a little more walking. The Needles district requires a lot of walking to see almost all of the interesting areas.

[@justlivelovelaughfrugally]

Heeey Pops and Josh! Another great video. Thanks for all the ideas.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

This is why I will argue forever that sunrises are way better than sunsets 😀. That IS a super banana lmao - maybe it partially froze to the vehicle. This is definitely bucket list for us. Upheaval Dome actually looks like Artists Palette in Death Valley - weird!

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

Such a beautiful park and amazing views. We usually would pass by it on the way to arches but on our last trip we ventured and we are sure glad we did. We will never just pass by it again. Loved seeing the sunrise portion of the video. Thank you!

[@ThroughMyLens]

I agree, it is often overlooked for Arches but it is stunning for sure

[@Tommy-mq9xs]

Canyonlands is my favorite one

[@jeffreydeboer4414]

Wow! Didn't realize there would be that many photographers waiting to take the shot there!

[@billj5645]

Mesa Arch is usually mobbed at sunrise, you were lucky. Grandview Point I think is the best view and it is worth taking the trail south to get close to Junction Butte. I like the view from Grandview better than views from the rim of the Grand Canyon. When you're at those rim viewpoints notice the road below following around the white rim. A good amount of people drive or mountain bike that road every day, it is about 100 miles long and requires a permit. That random pullout just north of Grandview looks west towards Murphy Hogback and is a really good view considering it's unmarked. Between there and the road to Green River overlook there is a small parking area and a trail out to Murphy Point. There are good views from Murphy Point too, but the big attraction is that it's a hiking trail and won't be crowded. Aztec Butte is interesting if you want to do the scrambling required to reach the top. There are some small ruins around the edge but they require exploration and more scrambling to find. The hike to the top does require scrambling but is not exposed enough to be dangerous. I did not think upheaval dome was that interesting but if you are up for a long hike the loop hike around it is pretty interesting. From the Island district you are close to Dead Horse Point and you can make a side trip there. I've been to both and if pressed for time I would skip Dead Horse Point. Just outside the park you can take a rough dirt road to Gemini Bridges which is interesting. Beyond Gemini Bridges it becomes a Jeep road back to town so don't go that way unless you have an appropriate vehicle. Visitors should note that there is no food service in the park, and I don't recall any places except maybe the visitor center to get water. There is a pretty big picnic area just north of Grandview Point if you bring your own food.

[@jshepard152]

Good video! Plus you have my bear hat...obviously a man of impeccable style.

[@joezeplin]

Great video! thanks for the help!

[@marycrim7964]

Josh, you spoke of the banana staying on the roof😄One time years ago our keys actually stayed on our car bumper for a drive of 2 1/2 hours. 😅

[@k23rishna]

Thank you from Champaign IL

[@hankbern9847]

Hey Jeff and Josh... nice video and commentary...We are fairly new to your channel and really enjoying it....The turn to Dead Horse Point State Park is worth taking...It is between Moab and Canyonlands...All the best from Hank and Pam of South Texas

[@martinjdesmond]

Great video

[@JerseyStyle7]

👍🏽very cool views 👍🏽❤️Thank you

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

We too had some trouble finding/staying on the trails. Glad to know the professionals had issues too 👍🏼

[@ThroughMyLens]

😂

[@rhondaz356]

I'm not sure that I can choose. They each offer something so lovely. 👏👏 Thank you for sharing such beauty with us. 🤠🤗🤠

[@ThroughMyLens]

No problem! 😊

[@pinoyexploresus2129]

That was an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing and always following from Pinoy Explores US.

[@wildzenventures]

Wow! Definitely beautiful, the sunrise shots were amazing.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks a lot!

[@pixelpeter3883]

Isn't the most recent theory that Upheaval Dome is magmatic in origin? Always love visiting Canyonlands / Island in the Sky; great views. BTW: never saw Mesa Arch in the morning, but always around sunset, which is cool too :-)

[@00Mandy00]

I remember when you could be alone in these places.

[@marcelst-gelais7325]

Thank you lovely video !It will be helpful to plan our next trip ! When have you been there in 2022 (month) ?

[@wasatchpowder]

No bananas were harmed in the making of this video.

[@ThroughMyLens]

😂😂😂

[@bigjimslade6250]

You’ve covered some beautiful country in your last several videos.

[@Noorashikin-p5d]

The weather is unspeakable.the 144°annual temperature range-from 115°-F.to-29°-record for sand juan county,utah is one of the widest in the world.

[@tejasadsul8893]

I absolutely love your vlogs! Donno if it's possible but it'd be awesome if you could vlog the scenic byways, mountain passes and stuff in Colorado some time in the future. I've been looking them up for a trip and they are absolutely amazing.

[@noorashikin450]

❤life time book

[@petermgruhn]

5:17 - there's a little pook sticking up at the very left edge of the screen. Mesa Arch is directly behind it. If you go back to 2:26 you can see the pook sticking up. Unless I'm wrong. But nah, I'm good.

[@johanna7254]

Looks absolutely beautiful!!!

[@ThroughMyLens]

It really is!

[@violetbf3773]

Happy Sunday! What an amazing video!! Hope you ended up eating that super banana 😂

[@ThroughMyLens]

I think I have super powers from it now!

[@violetbf3773]

@@ThroughMyLens 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@petermgruhn]

Soon as I knew he had the white hat on bingo. Easy to find.

[@LoneStarLinersLeck]

Very cool videos!👍😎 What camera you use most of the time?

[@hikingelevated]

This park is epic man. Overall, which one was your favorite? You definitely have to explore more of The Needles district. That's my favorite. Reminds me of Bryce Canyon but with spires and monoliths. The Maze district I haven't been to yet. That's the most tough and dangerous area of Utah I heard. The Green River Overlook might be my fav Viewpoint there in that district. Would love to show you some awesome spots to hike to in the Needless district when you return. All the best!

[@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110]

So beautiful, thanks for sharing, I enjoyed it fully.

[@josephregallis3394]

My friend Harry and I were here in the Fall years ago and being from Florida, underestimated the strength of the sun and we got a pretty bad sunburn. We were so burned up we decided to drive over to the LaSal Mountains and drive to the cooler part at the top! We saw free range cows on the road driving up and down the mountains! We definately missed a lot of Island in the Sky. We went to the Pinnacles but did not do any hikes. If I get back that way, I would like to see the Maze but I don't know if you can drive in there?

[@ro8mcn]

great video, when did you travel, was thinking of going late October/November

[@Naaliida]

I just can’t unsee how much you look like to Mitch Trubisky lol

[@youtubesbo6316]

Do you have coordinates for that amazing Shafer trail overlook?

[@ThroughMyLens]

I don’t have the specific coordinates but it’s right on the main road, hard to miss. Here is more information www.nps.gov/places/shafer-trail-viewpoint.htm

[@JosephSlinker]

I swear we were filming southern Utah at the same time as each other. I keep watching these videos expecting to see myself in the background. Haha

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha really? That is awesome, we probably passed by each other

[@petermgruhn]

Turns out, looking at Google Earth, that you were 15 miles north of the actual coolest thing ever. That's where I'm going.

[@nonchalantsavagery]

how long did this take to do?

[@RicG.]

👍 😎

[@yadiragarcia2311]

What time of year did you visit?

[@neilalexander2662]

Shocked quartz was found at Upheaval Dome so that pretty much narrows it down to a meteorite.

[@kevinstrahle9687]

Hi Josh Canyonlands sure looks like a under rated park. Definitely worth a visit. I so much want to see the mighty 5 one day. Thanks for sharing you always have good tips. Question for you? Did you start from vegas salt lake city or road trip it from California?

[@fredtello]

yeah I've been there like maybe 20 times so it's not even worth me going back

[@birdman5223]

U need a cowboy hat MrJosh😉

[@jennablerose2168]

Litter? Its a banana!

[@markuse3472]

"I want to see Mountains, Gandalf, MOUNTAINS." But, I myself want to see animals, even if only lizards, bunnies, snakes and road runners. All these videos always fail to show us such wildlife.

[@patdino222]

Great video