CAMPING ON THE EDGE of the SAN RAFAEL SWELL | Utah's Little Grand Canyon | Van Life | Nomad Life
In this video I boondock right on the edge of a mesa at The Wedge overlooking Utah's "Little Grand Canyon" located in the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area. My views are stunning at camp. I cook some good food after arriving at camp then on day 2 I explore the canyon of "The Swell" in search of ancient Petroglyphs and Pictographs. This is a place I've wanted to visit for some time and it did not disappoint!
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Once again, the musical score is perfect, the state of mind of the solitary traveler in a place that otherwise overwhelms the senses.
@craftytraveler9238
3 жыл бұрын
yes love the music, what program or web site do you use?
i am sitting here sipping my coffee this Sunday morning imagining I was sitting there
@BuxWV149
3 жыл бұрын
Same here.☕👍
@jules1sd
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, me too.
@johnpinckney4979
3 жыл бұрын
Ditto... But with fried chicken.
Beautiful country. Those rock set hosts were the photographers of their day. Pictures of their lives that stood the test of time.
@jimwatts4901
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome !
I can't hike anymore because of a bad accident, so your channel helps to fill that void in my life. Thank you for filming what some of us can't enjoy anymore.
That Utah landscape looks swell. (Aaaahhhh, dad jokes) Another winner of a video. And He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!
@stout_tossme7541
3 жыл бұрын
Swell, lmao. We say that every time we head to the swell.
Catherine, I just joined you this week and am so impressed by your absolutely beautiful photography and your choice of music that is very calming. I like your style of giving a short intro between each section and then letting the scenery and music speak for you. Mesmerizing! I watched your first video from 5 years ago and you have really become polished in your delivery, music audio and photography.
What a magnificent opening scene. Another peaceful video that melts my stress away. Thanks Cat!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt.
@matthewrschuler
3 жыл бұрын
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Happy Easter Cat! Hope you have a great day.
Awesome video! Have you been to Three Rivers Petroglyph site north of Alamogordo,NM? There's a little campground about four miles past it on the dirt road where an elk herd roams free. The campground is a true oasis in the desert. The petroglyphs there are extensive. It's a beautiful place and I highly recommend it if you ever get out that way. Thanks for yet another great and informative video. YOU ROCK!!!
@stout_tossme7541
3 жыл бұрын
I am going to put this on my list. Lol.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
No. I’ll have to check that out.
Brilliant video Catherine. You are living the life girl. The scenery, the weather. Fabulous.
Always happy to see a new video by Catherine Gregory. Great production values with no drama or hyperbole.
The tradition continues, Cat's video and coffee. Life's great on this Easter Sunday morning. Thanks for sharing Cat! :)
I have lived in Utah almost 30 yrs. The beauty and solitude I find in the desert is hard to explain. You did a pretty good job of it though.
Tja, earth .. water.. fire..air.. wind.. and the gifted.. innerfeeling... to transfer those into images , give them to ... chapeau Dear Catherine ,kind regards from the Netherlands.
You wake up to view the little Grand Canyon, i wake up to view an awesome Catherine Gregory video, that inspires us to keep exploring. Thanks Cat. Larry
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Larry!
The music adds so much to the landscape you show.thanks for the video.
Moment's in time . Sun rises sun set's are my all time favorite s . Thanks . For SHARING your moment s . They are as BEAUTIFUL as you are . Here's to future moments .
thanks for taking us with you, Catherine - so rich and beautiful - bless you!
Good morning Catherine. He who created all this beauty is Risen! My favorite pic, is the sunrise on the bluffs with the Moon still in the sky. Wonderful colors. I will be all over the southern part of Utah in a few weeks. I will add this to the list. Bless you, and be safe. P.S. Great video to go along with my morning coffee!
Good morning cat happy resurrection day thank you for sharing all your lovely photos my home has sold I will be moving into my RV very soon I have a few other loosens to tie up very soon I will be enjoying the beautiful sights in person have a great day
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Rene!!
In these times of hectic and crazy we really enjoy your peaceful and beautiful videos. Great stuff! Safe travels.
Stunning views!! I'm so glad you published today. I became one of your patreon members just now. It's only $25 a month, but I really hope it benefits you! I don't have cable, because I don't really enjoy TV, so I figured my Patreon contribution is like having a standard cable bill, lol! Looking forward to many more wonderful exploration videos! The things you focus on, and your editing, make me feel like I'm there myself. Take care and be safe!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sandra! I appreciate your support! It really does help. ❤️
I am 68 and I love videos thank you
That area is sweet on the soul.All of Utah has marvels.Nice production,yummy tacos...As a Ut.native,I can say, one can never see it all,there are so many state & national parks from red rock to high Uintas pines and quakies.
It's great to see all that rock art. It's messages and pictures from a people that have long past. Breathtaking
My wife and I enjoyed watching this yesterday... great job!
Great video and music. Thanks for sharing your Utah journey.
Happy Easter Catherine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great year keep enjoying your love for this adventure ! Dave in Ohio
@davekimmet6963
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Catherine!!I bought a dvd a week ago named IS Genesis History. and where you are sitting is so fascinating knowing how God made everything turn out. I was thinking about writing a book , but most of it would not be accepted by individuals. But it has so many very powerful points. All good,. Well enjoy your beautiful days, Dave
Good Morning Beautiful Catherine What a Fantastic video Thank you for showing us
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you David!
@grayeagleswolves
3 жыл бұрын
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures For you any day any time
Hello Cat 👋 what a nice quiet happy easter video 🐰🍀thanks for that. Speachless scenery 🤩and tasty yummy food 🌮🥓 10/10 have a save week🍀and enjoy the next couple of days 🥳 your ‚two‘ Berlin fangroup 😂😘
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Hartmut. Hope you had a wonderful Easter!
It's me Nicole. Beautiful all the way, it really does look like the Grand Canyon in a smaller version and the lighting was perfect at camp. The rock art was amazing as well and I can believe that you wanted to spend a night down there, it was amazing!
Ethereal, surreal images, surely matched only by your experience Catherine. Keep on exploring & finding fresh paths to journey down into ... Carpe' Diem.
How Beautiful !! OMG..!, I wish I was there WOW! Wait...Beyond WOW!!!
YUP!, i am GREEN WITH ENVY, your there all by yourself. how awesome is that! UTAH! man-o-man, girl, UTAH will be on my list to visit when i get on the road. no one else around. i guess i am going to binge watch your videos. i sit in my apt. no noise except your music and videos on my laptop. i am there if only for a short time. I WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE VIEWS IN PERSON!! thank you for a little slice of heaven.
Thank you so much for sharing your great videos IT means so much to myself and others that are getting up in age .I am so happy you are living your life and doing what makes you happy.
Catherine the music and the pictures are so relaxing , Thank You
Good work as usual, Catherine. The music you select is always spot on. Safe journey.
Oh wow ... I just got back from Buckhorn Wash yesterday. Welcome to my hood. Just 3 hours from my house. And you picked the perfect sunny weekend to visit.
Loved your relaxing, in-camp portions .. and the helpful advice .. and the scenes .. and your music. Very professional productions.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Great, now I want TACOS and it's not even Tuesday .
@lonnieford2025
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing lol
@johnpinckney4979
3 жыл бұрын
I just got some takeout fried chicken after church...
@slamboy66
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnpinckney4979 Is it Church's Chicken ?lol
@johnpinckney4979
3 жыл бұрын
@@slamboy66 Sorry, no. Bojangles, which is new to where I reside. Had it lots of times down south, though. As for Church's, that's always a "must stop" on my trips to the Best Coast. There's even one not too far from where I stay near Boss Angeles. They're also in AZ and NM. We used to have Church's on the least coast. But, they pulled out ages ago.
@edwardpetersen4309
3 жыл бұрын
Man oh man oh man. Heaven's lawn . . . with tacos.
Spending Easter Sunday morning with Miss Cat! Another wonderful video feature creation!! Love your style all the way down to the outdoor magic carpet!!! Safe travels!!!
Beautiful country. These are the places I love to spend time to recenter and reground myself. I love the way you put these clips together and the choice of music made me almost weep. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your life. The petroglyphs were amazing. Knowing that art ranges from 1000 to 9000 years old and being able to view it is just awe-inspiring. You have an incredible life. Stay well and please be safe.
Love your videos and you! There is a peacefulness between the music and your love of nature! And then you went and made homemade tacos! Your killing me in a nice way!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏.
Awesome Love the wall art
WOW! How blessed is your life! I'm so glad you share on KZread. I would be too scared to be by myself out there.
@johnpinckney4979
3 жыл бұрын
Don't be scared! Don't ever be scared to explore God's creation! Just be prepared. Learn how to be safe. Watch vids and read. If you're going to give off-roading a try, have a capable vehicle and be familiar with it's limitations. Likewise, be aware of your limitations. But, don't be afraid to push the boundaries frim time to time. And, except for the time with my grandparents on what is now my farm in South Carolina, I've 'been a city kid most of my life.. I hadn't been off-roading. Until the first time I did it. I never drove further west than Dayton, Ohio. Until the first time I did it. I always carry communications. (I'm a licensed ham.) I carry water. I carry food. And, I carry a couple of unread books in case I get struck. Why? Think of how boring getting stuck would be if you didn't have anything to read while waiting for help. Catherine isn't the only one exploring the wilderness on their own. And, even if you can't get out to the west, you might be surprised at the wilderness in your own backyard. Have I ever been scared? Concerned, yes. Scared? Not really.. But, there have been times when serious prayer has been comforting! There's only been one time where I've come close to being scared. And, that was from a human I encountered in the hotel where I was overnighting. Explore your world!
@suedejanovich8255
3 жыл бұрын
wonderful advice.
@docholiday7758
3 жыл бұрын
It's quite safe out there in the middle of God's Country. I carry a Honda CRF250L dual-sport on a rack on the of my truck as my "Plan B" in case my truck decides to break down in an inconvenient location....which has never happened in 6 years of nomadic living. It's also a hoot for exploring random dirt tracks and scouting questionable roads before taking my big ol' Bigfoot dually rig down them. You can also convoy with friends.
@johnpinckney4979
3 жыл бұрын
@@docholiday7758 That's another thing that too often goes unmentioned. The friends you make exploring these places. Depending on where Sandy is, there might be a 4WD or similar club with kindred spirits nearby.
@docholiday7758
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnpinckney4979 Absolutely, I've made more good friends in the past 6 years than in the past 30 years. Like you say, kindred spirits. Irrepressibly independent, free spirits, action oriented, down to earth.
What a magnificent area! I love your lifestyle and I wish I were there to explore the trail leading up to the petroglyphs and rock art especially now in the spring. I just love all that area, the big rock formations, how is illuminated during different times of the day, the vegetation, the canyon ... all of it. As to the hoodie, that looks great, light and functional. Great looking tacos and breakfast was awesome! Thank you for your post, looking forward to the next one.
My wife and I enjoy your videos, especially bc you had a life & career before you decided to pursue this lifestyle. And because you are showing interesting scenic places. We are interested in knowing more about you, your thoughts, dreams, fears, life philosophy, daily struggles, or whatever else. We think that would make your videos even more interesting. But keep up the good work on the great videography & photography!
Beautiful as usual 💕 thanks!
Buena Vista Catherine, another beautiful, and natural wonder added to your list!
Incredible scenery, thanks for sharing.
Great video and thanks for sharing. Safe travels.
Another great episode
Love it! Thank you..
You keep adding to my “must see” places. Thank you!
Very peaceful video Cat! Thanks! Breakfast and tacos looked delicious .!😋
Great video!! Happy Easter! He is Risen!
Happy Easter Catherine ! Thank you for taking us on yet another incredible journey !!!
as always... Amazing video!
This video has the 4 things that every great video needs, spectacular vistas, tacos, bacon and Cat. Another wonderful journey. Thank You.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
😀
Beautiful, thanks!!!!😍
Great video!Thank you.
I love going on an adventure with the California dream
So relaxing. Wish I was there. Great job as always.
What a great video, the combination of a peaceful easy feeling but yet also a sense of adventure.
Fantastic video! Amazing location! Oooh look at those tacos!
Truly incredible scenery. Looks like a place to just sit and enjoy the beauty and silence. Great job as usual!!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Todd. I’m loving being back in Utah.
Such a beautiful place, the art was astonishing. Thank you x
Beautiful place!!!! Safe travels!!!!
Beautiful video and Happy Easter.
Thanks for bringing us another great video.
Thanks again for your story 🙏🏻👍🍺
Wow , Happy Easter Catherine what a way to start my day Thank you again for another beautiful video ..!!!
Beautiful!! Thank you!! 🚙🔆
Wow! Just Wow! Thanks
You get such beautiful shots. Thanks for sharing.
Beautifully done .
Very nice, thank you for taking us along.
Great video again... Thank you ...
Exceptional. So much beauty, so much peace. Very well done. Cheers!
Beautiful Catherine. Thank you very much.
Beautiful video, thank you
Beautiful...! 👍👍 Happy Easter!!! 🐣🐥
Enjoying your journeys, great video and love your critique. Happy Easter♥️
Thanks for another great video cat hope you're having a great Easter
Great video from a beautiful soul. Brings back memories.
Good morning happy easter sunday, the view is awesome, have a good day catherine..
Fantastic as always. And those tacos 👍👍👍
Very cool. Defiantly on my bucket list...lol
the beauty of nature you just have to say the scenery is stunning
Blessed Easter to you Catherine beautiful views!!!
Stunning video as always. I love seeing you prepare your meals, simple but delicious and realistic for van life.
Thank you Catherine, this video was a wonderful way to start and embrace my Easter meditation. ❤️
Beautiful as always. That camp site has to be one of the most spectacular I have ever seen.
Great job Cat.
WOW! Stunning scenery! I will see this one day.
Happy Easter 🐰. Be safe . Adventure on!
Wow, what views from your campsite! I'd never want to leave!
Very nice scenery, thank you and safe travels
This is just wonderful. Thank you for another amazing video.
Very nice. Awesome views.