Exploring Off the Beaten Path in Berdoo Canyon, Joshua Tree

This time on TrailRecon, Regena and I head to Joshua Tree for some nice relaxing camping, then meet up with our very good Friends Marc and Trish and get the opportunity to check out their classic RV, then we’ll take them off the beaten path in the park for some fun off-roading and exploring along Geology Tour Road and Berdoo Canyon. The girls have a blast wheeling the little yellow 2 door on the trail, I tow off-road with The Bronco for the very first time and share my thoughts, I bravely let Marc behind the wheel and get his first impressions, but things didn’t go perfectly as planned today because I did experienced a bit of an electrical issue in the bronco… Thanks for joining me as we explore Joshua Tree National Park
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[@RiverJunkie]

The parts where you see Brad running in the back ground is hilarious!! 🤣🤣

[@unclejrok9083]

I am watching this vid now, and went comment the same thing. 'Behind the Recon'

[@dolguldur4706]

What time

[@jdesigns7239]

It nice to see the tremendous work that goes into these video.

[@BigMikeMora]

@@dolguldur4706 around 12:30

[@warlord385]

There should be a Brad count in this video. Great video, but yeah watching Brad run was very entertaining lol

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Marc, Trish and Caleb from KYD are the best, what a fun play date 😍

[@michaelpatterson9897]

How cool! Two of my favorite channels all in one. We used to live in the Coachella Valley and LOVED to travel through Joshua Tree. A definite favorite!

[@cincicycles]

Love it! Hopefully the electrical gremlin is a loose connector or ground. You may want to check the bolts in the fuse box as well. There have been a few documented cases of those not being tightened correctly.

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Great video, love me some KYD. So cool to see both channels together on a mini vacation run.

[@Stillfried_]

Brads always working so hard in the background!

[@jcblackmon]

LOVE this video..Trail Recon and Keep Your Daydream are two of my favorites on KZbin. Caleb, hilarious! Trailer looks great behind the Bronco. Does Regina have new shoes...we see those BFG's???

[@youssef1418]

اتابعك من السعودية 🇸🇦 لديك اماكن جميلة ومركبات قوية 👍

[@eoin483]

Man I cant wait to take a trip out there! Thanks Brad!

[@kevino5195]

Great video!!! Did the Bronco get new tires?

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you liked it!

[@christophermartinez5314]

Great video

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ksb2112]

Love your channel! But percolated coffee? The horror....

[@michaelleigh5238]

🤙👊

[@JohnScottDixon]

Please add your content to Rumble as well. I would prefer not to view on KZbin. I think your audience will be migrating there in the droves over the next year or so.

[@SCWanderer]

You can't understand how much I love it when my favorite KZbin celebs get together and make content. When I bought my TJ, I found Trailrecon. I then traded my JL for a Ram Rebel to pull my new camper, which ultimately led me to KYD. I have looked back and watched every video on your two channels. What a trip you guys have taken me. I can't wait to do it for myself. Keep on keepin' on!

[@doreengardner5755]

This was a delightful episode! Love the easy exchange of info between everyone. I enjoyed Trish and Reginia's segment. AND CALEB GOT TO DRIVE!!!! Thanks Brad for your informative and fun videos!

[@mrgbluecar]

I see why Brad can drink all that coffee! He is running half the time to make these awesome videos. It will be interesting to see how the bronco compares to his 4xe jeep. I just drove a 4xe and was shocked how nice it is and how much power it brings. I want one so bad so my wife and I can go do these adventures. Thanks Brad for a great channel!

[@saschaholstein8657]

The girls combo is FUN! They should do a girls special channel. Talking open from their perspective and overland husbands. Haha… 🙌

[@360VRStudios]

RIGHT!...hahaha....

[@CityPrepping]

was thinking of heading out there soon

[@charlesschroeter753]

As far as interesting places for Regina, if y’all ever roll thru South Dakota, hit up Wall Drug just east of Rapid City. Trust me on that. On that note, farther east along I-90 there’s a small place called 1800s Town, it’s worth the stop as well. But Regina will dig Wall Drug.

[@wardperozuk2288]

We have been there before. That’s a BIG place!!

[@danclark6146]

Watch both you and KYD love both channels. great collaboration. Love watching your channel because I have a two door Jeep like your wife’s and love over landing but I also have a 35 foot fifth wheel that my wife and I also enjoy. would be awesome sitting around the campfire with you and Mark could talk for hours.

[@Rickugg]

Hello::::Wow I could handle that breakfast !!! looks like a Blue Bird, built like a Tank I guess.

[@West_Coast_Jeepin]

I appreciate the effort you put into making great quality videos. Ever since getting out the Marine Corps I had a hard time finding a hobby to connect to. Since getting into the off-roading world I feel more at peace and have met some great people. Your videos are always great and have helped me map out future trips with the family. Keep up the good work.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you and thank you for your service! Wishing you some great adventures Devil Dog!

[@dougg8280]

Loved watching Brad running in the background while the ladies were talking. Run Brad, run.

[@nurseaj1248]

Ohhh I love Mark and Trish ! Did he get his Bronco? I just get soo excited when I see a new video from you Brad! 🥰

[@tacoma_jon]

Great collaboration with KYD. Good seeing Marc, Trish and Caleb hang out with you guys.

[@RanchoTexano]

So thrilled to see two of my favorite KZbinrs together! What’s great video and journey, I feel so blessed! Thank you Brad, Regina, Mark, Trish, and of course the ever funny Caleb!

[@chrisowen1492]

Don’t ever let the women ride together. You either wind up with more kids or pets.

[@sagarbhakta1223]

Wow you took Reese Witherspoon off-roading.

[@Steven-zx7uo]

I bet she gets that a lot!!

[@TheHarley883r]

Said it before your misses jeep is eppic and rockin to ACDC ,,, Also anyone see Reece witherspoon somewhere there ?? , but so cool trip Brad very cool Sir !!!!

[@Mattison04]

Literally just got home from Camping at Jumbo Rock all weekend. Wasn’t expecting to see that you were just there.

[@jlong6632]

I worked at Fort Leanord Wood and Uranus is right now down the road. I've been there myself.

[@Michael_Tran]

Berdoo Canyon is pretty awesome! We did it in our 2WD Tacoma...the sceneries towards the end with all the Joshua Tree is amazing!

[@thebasementoverland]

Me and my wife will be doing Berdoo Canyon in our 4WD Tacoma in a few weeks, any tips? Glad you guys enjoyed it!

[@Michael_Tran]

@@thebasementoverland On my channel there's a video of Berdoo Canyon. It's a bit more detailed about the trail

[@overland_dadsfl]

That girl talk while seeing Brad running on the reflection of the sunglasses.....ohhhh I like where this is going ♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍So fresh to watch. Thanks Brad for saving us from everyday monotony.

[@amyhenderson812]

Some of my favorite people! I love that you let Caleb drive as well!

[@patrickgrahn2238]

My 2 top KZbin channels together. Im very satisfied. Nice vid.

[@vinjkdiesel3122]

My wife was away for work & came back with (2) pups. We had the talk & I lost, don't lose like me Brah. Awesome vid 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@chuckgibson5993]

I enjoyed this one. I visited Joshua Tree during my time at the Stumps. About to retire and hope to take my wife out there overlanding.

[@MagniKhan]

Awesome to see you guys with the KYD guys. Marc and Trish (and the kids) have a awesome channel. They have been a bit of a inspiration for us. I think KZbin recommended your channel to me cause I was watching KYD. I found KYD after I bought my F-250 and was researching some mods that they had done.

[@tonyk1amt806]

Another fun trip, nice 84 bird as well. I'm converting a 2002 Thomas 40 foot school bus into a skoolie. I always enjoy seeing other busses, not just skoolies, more ideas. I enjoy the videos as usual, and I'm glad Regena is in them more also, great point of view. Good luck with the electrical on the bronco, hopefully something simple. Cheers!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@stevenayon]

Lol seeing brad in the background running makes me appreciate the content !!.. don’t get me wrong it’s funny .. but love it

[@OpenRoad4Two]

Always a good time in JTNP! Love that vintage RV.

[@augustrusso5413]

WOW we really like your show. With Mark & Trish Thank you 🤟🏾Augie & Sue

[@MichaelApodaca]

Awesome video guys. Really like the showcase of the classing RV, towing with the Bronco and Trish's Jeep following along. One thing I will say is that as much as I like the Bronco, the Jeep just looks so much better in my opinion when placed side-by-side. But the Bronco is impressive none-the-less and looks like it towed your trailer effortlessly. Also, I like what Marc said about Banff being his favorite park, the problem is that you can't go there right now due to Canada not allowing US citizens across the border (without justification). My wife and I tried to go there last year when visiting Glacier National Park and it was a no-go. So if people can't go to Banff, I would definitely go to Glacier. I'd venture to say it's the clearest water you'll find south of Canada/Alaska. Great vlog guys!

[@JakeTaylor1646]

I love the video and hearing Regina point towards slowing down with you was a great reality of life! Hopefully they can get the electronic part figured out hopefully it turns out to be something simple so you can get back out and keep enjoying the new rig!

[@Outforajoyride]

The wife and I just joined the off-road trailer community. Never thought I’d need one, now, I don’t know why I didn’t get one sooner. Love how you can pack it and leave it. As always, great vid. Cheers 🍻

[@TrailRecon]

Congrats on the new trailer!

[@chrishoward4546]

Very well constructed I enjoyed watching thanks

[@bajasoobnut]

I have friends that live near Uranus, Missouri lmao it is an awesome place!

[@brunnie]

Once again another great video, and what made it so were the comments by KYD as to your off screen personalities. I long suspected that what we saw was who you really were. So what that means is that the next time you're in Colorado we will have to get together for a cup of coffee, and swap a few tales. Until next time... Travel Safe.

[@charleskuykendall9625]

I have been planning a new paint job for my 1992 YJ build and I think I really like The little yellow Jeep y’all have. Keep doing what you do. Thanks

[@davewilson8308]

Two of my favorite channels. I added Joshua tree park and these trails to my todo list, thanks for sharing Brad!

[@Silverback_GMT410]

How the hell do people go on 6 month trips? Jesus

[@gretchenwalker9234]

I subscribe to both of you. That was great that you are getting together.

[@jlhump4749]

LOVE KYD & TrailRecon ! The BEST of both worlds !! Thanks for sharing this, Brad..... Jill, Nashville TN

[@Brownie0027]

Love watching both the bronco and 2 door JL on the same trail.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

We are in this area! Check out our channel for more offroad trails in this general region! Oh and the cause of the electrical issues is: Ford!

[@renaissancepoet]

At 19:20 I see two families drive pass a warning sign with skull & crossbones on it out in the middle of nowhere...... Looks like the beginning of a horror/slasher film to me. Lol

[@regenakowitz]

Um...thanks for that thought? 😳 Next time we're out in the middle of nowhere, I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep! 🔪😱🔪😱🔪 (😂😂😂)

[@thewhaleylife3013]

I think the girls need to go off and do their own channel. There was some great dynamic there.

[@gregstodalka335]

The trailer looks good with the bronco. Keep up the good work.

[@davidlisk2]

Love that hella yellow 2dr! Awesome! Great shots!

[@andysolorzano4126]

Another great video Brad and Regina! We gotta get out more and see these places you take us on TrailRecon. Happy and Safe Trails!

[@rubiconadventurewithscotty3258]

Great adventure! If you're looking for similar fun places with slot canyons and mud caves, come to AZ just 1 hr NEast of Quartzite to Alamo Lake. Camping at Alamo LAke is remote and the Western portion has slot canyon dry washes that empty itno the lake making a series of many peninsulas extending into the lake which are great campsites. Come to AZ!

[@peteacevedo3411]

A great video indeed as we are fans of the KYD channel. Good job Brad and Regina. You guys be safe.

[@chaselippolt4637]

17:12 with the flash light 😂

[@kafisher44]

Another great video. Also watch Keep Your Daydream regularly, so nice to see them on your channel.

[@TonistarK47]

The best part is the kid is smart and funny enough ❤️

[@buick1955]

A family in town has one of the Blue bird bus campers. Around a 1978 and two toned brown. He used it for traveling to NASCAR races. Interior is pretty much stock and the outside is nice for it's age. It's been sitting for 20 years AND NOT RUNNING. It would make a cool camper for someone. The camper in your video is so nice !

[@dragonrider6416]

Thanks for your videos. I really enjoy watching your stuff. Makes me want to buy a 4WD and go Canyoneering, wait no: Glamping, no wait, Adventuring, no wait, OVERLANDING! Why does the name change all the time? When I was younger it was "Off Roading" or "4 Wheeling". When did it become "Overlanding"? Please keep up the videos.

[@Stuka87]

Another great video. Bummer on the gremlins, hopefully the dealer can figure it out, and its not one of those "worked fine for us" issues.

[@theFlyingTrumpet]

Geology road and maybe the first half of Berdoo looks like the trail I SHOULD have taken my family on in our stock 2007 Ford Expedition. Instead I took a wrong turn and ran the entirety of Old Dale Rd south to north.... Wow that got sketchy. Luckily I had a good spotter and aired down all terrains and drove out without needing a recovery. Did break both running boards but we made it.

[@sexypinoybeach21]

I maybe late to this and I hope your issue has been resolved. However I had a very similar electoral issue with my bronco. The symptoms you had captured are almost identical. The electronics cut out but the truck kept driving and was operable. The solution: Negative battery terminal was loose Since then, I never had the issue again! Good luck with your gremlin🤘🏽

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Why do you keep calling all 2 dr Jeeps, little? This is what a Jeep is, or at least was from '41 - '06. Your wife and son have excellent 2 dr Jeeps and I definitely prefer their 2 doors much more than any 4 dr.

[@GavNguyen]

what state park did the girls mention at 22:01 ? Couldnt pick up what she was saying ? Thanks

[@dedwards327]

Pfeiffer State Park, Big Sur.

[@beerfrog_TheOriginal]

Love the kid in the back seat playing with Brads stuff 😂 He can’t get into the conversation though even though he tried 🙁 👋🇸🇪

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Hilarious watching the boy enjoy those toys. Also the ribbing Brad got about his GoPro mount. 😂

[@TrailRecon]

Oh trust me, we all 3 had some great conversations, but the camera wasn't always rolling.

[@regenakowitz]

Caleb is a hoot and he definitely joined many of our conversations, but as Brad mentioned, the camera isn't always rolling! 😁

[@bah5310]

We stayed in 29 Palms and went to Joshua Tree and hiked a few of the trails for 3 days. We saw a beautiful fox just laying in the sun. We had a rental car so no going off the pavement. Can't wait to go back. Thanks for info on the trails Brad you do a fantastic job.

[@TrailRecon]

We just saw our first desert fox last week while in Anza Borrego, can't believe after all these years that was the first one I've seen.

[@jimjenkins3928]

Hey Brad, what's up with the Oklahoma license Plate on the trailer? & what does "BLM" stand for?

[@805videogroup5]

well done as usual, BUTT....i think we are all waiting for an in-depth "Clean-Up & Disposal" instructional section to a video or two.

[@yebonuts]

Besides the fact that you guys always put out quality, entertaining video's, I have to say that your choice of music is spot on!

[@g4yrut]

Great video as per usual, but Marc, Banff is in Alberta. Don't take that away from us, its all we got LOL

[@Angry_Bob]

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do overlanding, but I sure do enjoy living vicariously through y’all

[@bigbrownmab189]

Get her a cat and name it rainier short for mt rainier :)

[@DrewToner]

Loved the trip Brad and friends, much fu!! But just for the record, Whistler BC, Banff Alberta!

[@starbucks10v3r]

The son in the back messing with brads stuff cracks me up lol

[@regenakowitz]

Caleb was so much fun! That kid is witty and has a ton of personality!

[@braxtona.4575]

The bottom of Berdoo Canyon is a complete dump from rednecks dumping their trash in the desert and shooting at it. Really sad as the upper portion of the canyon is so pristine. Would be nice if you included a brief section of that in this video to bring some attention to keeping the desert clean.

[@znovosad555]

These videos make me wish my Subaru could go more places! The day I own a 4x4 is when I go west for more adventures

[@donniepitts1646]

Great video. The teenager in the backseat was having a good time too lol

[@TrailRecon]

He was having a blast all day!

[@Donnut123]

The sign was interesting... That's why you never wheel alone! (At least not without being uber-prepared)

[@crowell4training603]

I like the Bronco. But for a new off road Vehicle, I just think there is too much going on in the bronco and everyone is having electronic issue.

[@racingfortheson]

Just an idea, you should add chapters. So we can skip if bored and not just leave video 🤔

[@stanleyfurash7929]

When you go exploring with another you tuber how do you juggle, do you share the footage like what the wives did for instance.

[@lalogarcia7172]

That’s cool you guys drove bur due canyon if you would have keep going down you would have drove into Indio. I like that lil trail ride I haven’t been out wheeling my truck has been under construction I got into a fender bender back in October. But been working hard on the weekends an after work to get it all put back together. I got a 95 gmc jimmy. I’m trying to get it back up am running for TDS Desert safari in acetal Wells. But yah this is an awesome trail. Thank for the vids. Maybe one day if you guys go out wheeling some place close to me we can link up an do some wheeling. There is an old railroad bridge out in north shore where on one side it’s a military booming rage this place is cool I remember when I was a kid my Dad took us out here an they were making a western movie plus there are minds out there as well. Or up Santa Rosa mountain up 74 got some good wheeling too.

[@Stillfried_]

I’ve been watching them for a while now. They go through rvs like you do jeeps!

[@kateandlarry]

Loved the conversation between Regina and Trish and then Brad and Mark and Caleb!

[@xtina818]

I love living an hour and a half from Banff.

[@paulpogue9207]

LOVE TRISH AND MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

Poor ground? Packing a good Code reader and a good digital automotive multimeter, preferably 1 that has an Amp Clamp is imperative. A code reader would tell you what is going on for the most part. The multi meter would let you know what the status of the battery and alternator. It would also pre inform you so you got a heads up when you get to the dealer. I for 1 hate not knowing what is going on 😁

[@hodad200]

Dumb question: why do both Brad and Marco’s trailers have OK plates?

[@xtina818]

I wondered that too. Maybe long term loan?

[@regenakowitz]

The Patriot Campers trailer is from Australia and they ship to a company in OK.

[@ron343]

I didn’t know your wife was a cat lover ours weighs 25 lbs.

[@regenakowitz]

Holy cow! (Or holy catnip!) That's a behemoth of a cat! What breed? I've always had cats and absolutely love them! I love dogs too but there's just something about a cat. Last year, our almost-18-year old tuxedo cat Merry, passed away. He was not the sharpest tool in the shed but he was a total sweetheart!

[@ron343]

@@regenakowitz Sorry to hear about your cat we have never had a cat that long .Taco is a A gray tabby very lazy he us too weigh 27 lbs but he actually weights 22 now super spoiled.

[@dragonjku]

@@regenakowitz look into Maine Coons (sorry Brad, lol). They're big cats with the personality of a dog. We have two here.

[@regenakowitz]

@@dragonjku Our first cat was a Maine Coon and he was awesome. They're hard to find in Southern California and we usually get our cats from shelters. ☺

[@theone4042]

Joshua tree national Park is one of the most gorgeous areas. Very close to Palm Springs California