White Knuckle Drive From the West

After departing Zion National Park, I make a futile attempt to outrun the bad weather. We still get to see the Vermilion Cliffs, Marble Canyon, Monument Valley, and gorgeous landscapes along the way. It is a perilous drive for a while there.
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[@evilcam]

Wow. This fella can do live commentary, ADR commentary, has jokes, makes his own custom soundtrack, is an excellent editor, sets pace well, gives good historical facts and modern critiques, and enjoys sleeping on the road? That's a lot of pros in his favor.

[@AskRemy]

Robert is a legend

[@kristiejacobs4854]

Oh, yeah! Time to enjoy my favorite Sunday morning activity!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! Enjoy.

[@14theroad1955]

I always look forward to your videos Robert, they are pleasant, relaxing, and interesting..keep them coming..Safe travels.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@Trini1845]

Robert you have made people have a renewal of love & appreciation of USA 🇺🇸 with your various exploits of travel thru out this beautiful country of ours; god bless you 🇺🇸💕👍 we ❤️ your commentary with such a silky,smooth voice.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

Amen to that.

[@vivalarica]

Your voice & music are addicting ☺️ i find myself with it stuck in my head after watching singing it while I work! Lol! It all drew me into watching your videos & I’m addicted to the great camera views as well👍🏻

[@vikkinicholson2300]

I wonder how many people are catching themselves singing, "I'm Riding...riding in my RV....." like I do. Robert you don't miss a beat, I think you know this continent better than most of us do. You are adventurous to a fault, looking for what is out there around each and every corner....a true countryman. My hat is off to you.

[@halea41]

This video - especially the way it ended - has a bit of a solemn mood to it. Perhaps the weather is a big part of it, but I can definitely tell that you miss home and your family, and just want to get.

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

love the drone shot.

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

At the end in Gallop, you look so tired! Amazing video Robert!

[@Nisabehere]

Really a lucky man...just solo , free spirit , freedom...Living life mann..... I wish i could do like you.

[@nealjohnson1461]

Robert, I enjoyed your Drive from the West video very much. You mentioned the N Rim of the Grand Canyon and actually they do have snow mobile tours in the winter to the North Rim. My suggested time to visit the North Rim though is go in late September, early October. The fall colors are just spectacular then and very few tourist. It is generally very cold in the fall though, but still worth it to me and I have visited the North Rim 11 times.

[@ernieland2480]

Goooood afternoon! Got home from church today and remember it's Sunday and new video time From Robert. All I can say is wow how magnificent the view.

[@joycegreedy2503]

I really enjoy. Your trips

[@Michelle-GrnMtGirl60]

Beautiful, I just stumbled onto your videos and love them. You're informative, interesting, funny and a great videographer/ photographer. I'm going to watch a your videos and make notes so when I retire I'm going to go to all these places I've been dreaming about. Thank you for your videos

[@petem6846]

While you didn't get to boondock at Valley of the Gods, the picture with all the fog made a great picture! And at least you didn't have snow falling!

[@mark6831]

Hey Robert thank you much for taking me on a trip I enjoy your videos keep it up you're doing a great job you deserve a Grammy and an Emmy Award and an Oscar

[@vikkinicholson2300]

maybe he missed his calling and should be producing or directing larger venues like the movies. Robert is multi-talented and sometimes seems like he needs more challenge.

[@Member_1115]

Totally diggin' the Antonio Banderas voice. Wish I could replicate it at the bar scene... definitely would improve my game! 😎

[@vikkinicholson2300]

he has a very sexy voice.

[@scothorne8448]

Gooooood morning Robert! Thank you for the new video. I hope that your drive back east this time around is safe and pleasant. Have a great day, and early happy birthdays to you and Illeana. 👍😎🌴🎂🎉

[@juancorocks5394]

Thank you Robert for another view of our great state of Arizona. I have been on most of those highways myself and yet you always manage to make them more memorable and beautiful when you describe the outstanding scenery! I especially enjoyed your drive up to Tortilla Flats from Tempe. Arizona Highways should be proud to use you and your videos as an Arizona ambassador! ;>)

[@vikkinicholson2300]

Reminds me of my Grandfather who always subscribed to Arizona Highways. I never knew why. Now I see that he must have been day dreaming of someday going to that beautiful state. Sadly, he never made it but he always had those magazines to dream by.

[@TheScottab]

How cool that you stopped at the bridge. I was there in January of 2020, there were a couple of Condors perched under the new bridge.

[@dramaqueen3306]

Great video! Monument Valley is on my list to visit. Hopefully next year. Always a thank you to you for sharing your travels with us.

[@carolholiday930]

Please come over. My home town!!!!

[@faithrada]

Years ago we got lucky and snagged a room at the historic El Tovar lodge in February. Outside was SO COLD.. but inside we had breakfast looking out a huge picture window from the Bright Angel Trail area.. South Rim. A profound experience we will never forget... and VERY FEW people. Aaahh always trade offs.

[@TravelingRobert]

I stayed next door at the Bright Angel.

[@jljer]

My granddaughter's 2 now and she says put on travel put on travel music ty for your good videos me and my family enjoy you so much be safe out there :):)

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@markshelhart8338]

Another good, informative video. Good lesson of the need to be flexible and go with the flow when travelling with a RV.

[@elliotthaskins5923]

I always liked his videos including his music it's very soothing and interesting at the place he goes and he's very good at navigation and it's a good storyteller to

[@nellcovington4001]

We have had the wonderful pleasure of traveling a lot of the roads you journey on. Thanks for the memories!

[@1978rharris]

I fell in love with the West side of the states last year. I plan on many, many return trips. The experience of driving through the mountains and deserts and mesas is unlike anything we have here in England. Amazing video Rob. Thanks buddy. Maybe WE’LL see YOU....on the road! 😁👍

[@Seaniemac]

Great video again Robert. The weather was disappointing but there`s nothing any of us can do about it. I was in Monument Valley in 2017 and my wife and I stopped at that very spot that you stopped at. It was part of a Side Trip off of our Route 66 trip from Chicago to Santa Monica. Thanks for sharing again and I`m looking forward to the next installment.....

[@TheUnplannedRoute]

Thanks for your videos, Robert. Your take on things is refreshing, and your style of voiceover narrative is great! 👍🏼

[@michaeltipton5500]

Another pleasant evening with Robert's travels.

[@latehappylife]

Robert. I can't wait to get home to watch this video on my 4k projector 110" screen. The laptop does not do justice. I will be going there September. But no Angels peak for me! thanks for the fantastic videos . PS I got my daughter to watch your some of your videos with me. She was very impressed .Loves your voice and the way you explain the history. keep up the great job !

[@RogerinKC]

Thank goodness they have a *No Jumping Off The Bridge* sign!

[@vikkinicholson2300]

I know.....I felt bad....he needed some cheering up at the end of this one.

[@ericsweeney7027]

My wife and I traveled West for our 25th wedding anniversary. We did both Monument Valley and Valley of the Gods after a heavy rain. I was lucky to have 4x4. It was beautiful.

[@garry1214]

Excellent video Robert, we made a similar trip in late July 2019. When we came off that mountain on 89A out from Jacob Lake and saw the Vermillion Cliffs for the first time I was in awww at the beauty of nature. The entire way from there to Moab, Utah is beyond words. Keep up the interesting videos and maybe we will meet out there some day.

[@kathy6960]

Hi Robert Really love your new song.! Going to the East. Going Home. Love your videos!!!

[@GrizOnTheTrail]

Thanks Robert for another nice video. I am taking notes because many of your adventures/routes are on my RV bucket list. I have to say though, your long trip seems to be taking its toll on you. You seem like you are looking forward to getting home (a little weary) and taking a good rest. Keep the adventures coming...always enjoy them.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Beautiful landscape! Even with no sunshine the views are breathtaking! Run Robert Run! Lol Thank you for another great video!

[@Zape68]

Remember, fighting spirit! Thank you in advance... You have The best traveling videos.

[@hathanhan4595]

So hard. So dangerous. A valuable contribution to life. Thank you.

[@ItsMe-vd4qi]

All that red is so beautiful! I miss Arizona.

[@pattiwhite9575]

Sorry you had such bad weather. When the sun shines on it's wonderful.

[@luciovidaurriiii9314]

Thank you Robert ..It is a great way to spend a sunday morning watching your videos hermano

[@lisetteboucherfortin4775]

Awe in Gallup New Mexico at the end of the video you looked sad ..maybe you were tired but love those videos

[@lestergreneaux35]

Fantastic video Robert. We hope to make it out west sometime this next year. We are headed north to Niagra falls this fall. Thanks again for the video and safe travels to you Robert.

[@jimmybee7966]

Mr. Robert, I can't wait to see videos of you rolling through the desert south-west in Summer!

[@MrThree1zero]

Run Robert run!

[@larrywirth5150]

Hi Robert, what a great trip. The scenery was absolutely beautiful going through the desert. I love it.GREAT VIDEO! Thank you for sharing once again another exciting adventure. I had such a great time... your friend Larry, Santa Rosa, CA

[@SocratesWS]

Hi Robert, thanks a lot for sharing yet another superb video here which I thoroughly enjoyed watching as usual when coming from the 'Morales Works'. 😋 Best wishes and cordial greetings from William in Bruges, Belgium, Europe

[@auroranite]

Robert another great drive. Marble Canyon Navajo bridge impressive. We will be on this trip in the fall, tks for the preview.

[@grisvalrap]

WONDERFUL trip Robert WONDERFUL place

[@rvingmontanezway103]

Awesome video Brother safe travels home

[@TJ-mc8uh]

Enjoyed your video. Thanks for the ride. Be safe.

[@juliebradford2999]

Beautiful Page America! You just pass my Navajo Hogan! hahaha

[@KristoferOlsson]

short but nice. its something special about the huge stone monuments standing alone in the flat landscape. To bad about the weather but thats a part of life.

[@USARoadtrip364]

you were little bit earlier... usually big mt's have the snow on the peak of the it.. thanks for sharing your video...

[@melbaparadise179]

Monument valley queda uno 😍 con tanta bellesa de la naturaleza

[@bhaskarparam9711]

Wow wow wow what a great video

[@my2cyl]

Yet another fantastic video! Thank you.

[@jimfriedrichsen6252]

Just saw the video. Awesome.

[@Craniacs]

thanks for making my Sunday :)

[@danaowen9014]

Such a beautifull drive.

[@TerryB751]

Nice journey heading back east. It's a good thing that the gunfighters of the old west disappeared a long time ago. Travelers back in the 1800s might have to contend with situations that are solved by a 6-shooter over a bad card game or someone looking the wrong way at a girl friend. Based on some books on the subject, the old west was like a John Wayne movie.

[@halea41]

Also no heater or AC back then

[@frankjackson533]

Love your videos! I look forward to them.

[@patti8732]

Your videos are amazing. tfs and for all the time you take to make these videos. Patti from Kentucky

[@claudiomontis6469]

wonderful places ! I love the West , New Mexico and Utah in particular

[@virajpatel1151]

I love your videos. It inspires me to travel. I just got a business so I'm stuck for few years

[@dayanand1190]

Another awesome video. Your channel is more popular at home than NetFlix.

[@fabriziodiez5507]

Me encantan tus vídeos por el oeste norteamericano . te cuento que trabajo en un comercio en horario nocturno y tus vídeos del oeste (los de 3 y 4 horas) los he visto docenas de veces y son mi compañía en largas noches.. Saludos desde Argentina!!!

[@Kathy-yi7xu]

wow beautiful i will be buying my class c this summer. and i will see you on the road

[@C-TOS]

Cool video... get it? All cheesiness aside, I thought New Mexico was dry and warm all year round. Safe travels!

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

MUST come to Boring Oregon...is breathtakingly beautiful....we're having a parade at end of summer!

[@TravelingRobert]

I'll be there in about a month

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

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[@michaelrains2268]

Another great video, I always look forward to and enjoy them. Have awonderful and safe independence day! 🇺🇸✨🎆🎇

[@JayJayFromAZ]

My home state AZ. I worked in Black Mesa at the Coal Mine and always made that drive to Page. Great Vid. I know you said you’re coming back to Grand Canyon so if you come through Holbrook message me I have room for your RV. 👍🏽

[@almamorales4158]

Another great video. Very interesting. Magnificent landscape. Keep up and travel safe. Love Mom.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

So sweet your Mother follows your travels. She probably almost lost it when you hiked to Angels peak....she seemed to have so much fun traveling with you also.

[@tangoindiamike9189]

That weather seemed to really get you down. I hope you soon found enough sunshine and warmth to lift your spirits.

[@TravelingRobert]

Oh yes.

[@matthiasjurcik25]

wonderfull video!!

[@step2191]

Love the videos!

[@sandratessem9980]

Great video

[@oliverjh1281]

Epic journey Robert amazing to see huge parts of the US continent that very few people live in , you seemed sad at the end of this one , must get tough traveling alone , but great work thank you 👍

[@paulhunter546]

Amazing journey Robert !

[@giosarres3167]

I like your intro song and video with all the State's sigh 🇺🇸 👌

[@sumatesaeleaw3175]

I haven't been to US,but i just watch your clip it ok. From Thailand.

[@humanresourcellcusa1969]

snow cold mr robert travel again bravo no body make like this video talk drive historie all have

[@humanresourcecompany5597]

winter snow travel is good realy.

[@kellyanneree3252]

Can't fly a drone in "free America"! I bet our founding fathers would say "the hell you can't"!!! Of course that's the freedom we were to protect with the 2nd amendment our founding fathers gifted us!!!! Beautiful video Robert!!!

[@DizTraveler]

As I watch this video short, I am marveling you are actually boondocking at the Valley of the Gods on this day this video went to the public! What great timing! Enjoy your trip going back west, and have fun editing the same trip going back east....!!! Did you find my sticker yet?

[@TravelingRobert]

And I didn't really plan it that way. On my calendar today it still says Petrified Forest.

[@bobpeg7457]

White knuckle driving makes me very nervous....Great scenery. I miss the west.

[@neev498]

Great video viewing in Australia love to get there some day cheers

[@TheMalamutePack]

We want to plan a trip to the west soon...

[@delstanley1349]

The last 20 secs or so, I've never seen the always upbeat Robert look so disappointed and defeated! What a bummer huh?

[@Diego010590]

I’m watching this video now and I felt bad seeing him so sad

[@nelsonmon9746]

Enjoyed your video with a Cuban coffee

[@Aut0Arcive]

I love your music..don't know why ...but I do!!!!

[@vikkinicholson2300]

You were so bummed out at the end of this one. I'm assuming its because your plans had to change. Hate to see you so down when you are usually enthused. Being away from Illi probably does not help either. We appreciate what you do even if you get rained out.

[@ernieland2480]

I could see how helpful your that pro pride hitch must of been on those slippery roads.

[@montanagirl4530]

I have never been through Monument Valley, but have a friend working in Thoreau, NM (between Gallup and ABQ). . .maybe I need to take a road trip to visit!

[@montydanable]

When you go back to the Vermillion Cliffs be sure to stop at The Cliff dwellers Lodge. It's so cool! Like the stone formations you saw in N. LA where they filmed Star Trek. And I would say the North Rim is 10x better than the South Rim, but you can decide for yourself.

[@TP-es1pf]

I don’t know about a Mexican hat, but it sure looks like the bridge of a Star Destroyer!

[@robertracy6860]

Nice Forrest Gump impression. LoL ;)

[@loganaugust]

Nice

[@carolholiday930]

Hey!!!! Monument Valley!!!! That's my home!!!! Should have stayed at my home!!! I've got the best view in the whole valley.

[@albertcasp]

lo felicito amigo es lo mejor que se puede hacer en esta vida viajar como lo as estado asiendo sigue así

[@eliciaburton4862]

I am so much enjoying this series and following along, I thought you were home sick and you admit it in this video, I know it must be in part due to not being with Illea, and I know you get along ok by yourself mostly, but I'm wondering what you will do this time as you plan on being out so long now? Will she fly out and meet up with you later? I know she drove out with you, but 3 months is a long time...Thank you again for these wonderful videos and for sharing your adventures with us!

[@TAPPChannel]

funny to see the snow in July :D

[@virajpatel1151]

Please go travel towards Seatle and Orgen and Montana region towards Glacier National Park or Yellowstone in Wyoming. You would love it my friend.