Driving Through the San Rafael Reef

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During Robby and Thomas's trip to Moab, Utah, we visited Dead Horse Point State Park and then Canyonlands National Park. The journey continues in this video.
For starters we passed Arches National Park, but decided against going in because the line was too long and apparently you need reservations. So we went to Moab and then ate at the Moab Food Truck Park. Then we continued west towards Nevada. As we drove we came up to the San Rafael Reef, an incredible geographic landmark with rocks jutting up and I-70 cuts through it. We saw Black Dragon Overlook and then Ghost Rock.
As we continued driving we drove through Capitol Reef National Park (although we didn't see any of it). Finally, we arrived at the southwest corner of Utah and had dinner at Black Bear Diner before going to sleep.
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  • @C_M_R
    @C_M_R Жыл бұрын

    The accent work by Robby at the end was really great.

  • @Justusson

    @Justusson

    Жыл бұрын

    Was it really him? He sounded very different and has never nailed a British accent like that before,..

  • @iamdew

    @iamdew

    Жыл бұрын

    He has the talent on cartoon :D

  • @RobbyHuang

    @RobbyHuang

    Жыл бұрын

    The voiceover was done by my cousin Danny. He’ll be in an episode soon actually.

  • @JTRocketM1419
    @JTRocketM1419 Жыл бұрын

    Central Ohio boy here. My dad grew up on the west side of the San Rafael. Been out there 10-12 times and it is still my favorite place in the US. The drive up through the Swell through Buckhorn Draw is one of the best in the world.

  • @terizumbusch8408
    @terizumbusch8408 Жыл бұрын

    I love black bear diner. Not only is there food absolutely delicious, Reasonably price compared to everybody else, And the portions are huge. Definitely a win

  • @deborahrahalski
    @deborahrahalski9 ай бұрын

    FYI Black Bear Diners have become my go to stop on my West Coast travels. I pick overnight stops based on their proximity to these consistently awesome places to eat.

  • @walmartnibba4726
    @walmartnibba4726 Жыл бұрын

    really look forward to more series like this. love seeing just raw footage of your travel instead of just the final destination.

  • @xsnjkwfeny-wr9qr
    @xsnjkwfeny-wr9qrАй бұрын

    These mini episodes are a lot of fun and rewatchable

  • @sonofabear
    @sonofabear Жыл бұрын

    Incredible! I live in a rainforest, so seeing dry landscapes like San Rafael is so alien.

  • @marieokay
    @marieokay Жыл бұрын

    Danny Schembre putting in the WORK. Also laughed SO loud at each tiny flashback scene. Loving this series!!

  • @buttercup9901
    @buttercup9901 Жыл бұрын

    Green River, Utah native here. Omg I wanted to facepalm the whole time 😄🤣😂😆😄🤣 Black Dragon canyon is named for a petroglyph in the canyon that looks like a dragon. Ghost rock was on the eastbound side of the freeway. Its called that because when it's foggy it pokes out of the clouds like it's floating. Arches is a timed entry reservation which can get on their website. I suggest going during fall, winter or early spring for less tourists. Memorial Day is chaos. ALSO you weren't in Capital Reef NP. There is a back way into getting into the park and what you saw was the exit for it.

  • @automnejoy5308

    @automnejoy5308

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I was shaking my head when they thought they were in Capitol Reef NP. lol. They have no clue. What a missed opportunity that was that they bypassed it. I went to Arches in late September a few years back and the line stretched nearly as long as in this video. It was disgusting. Whenever I went as a kid in the 90's there were no ridiculous lines like that, even in summer. Even Dead Horse Point was overrun. So many tour buses.

  • @MegaGo68
    @MegaGo68 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice. You did, however, miss an opportunity for an amazing detour. Route 24 (off 70) takes you through the San Rafael desert and right through Capitol Reef National Park (highly worth seeing). Then take Route 12 which is regarded as one of the most scenic drives in the country. You end up eventually where you ended up here.

  • @justherb666

    @justherb666

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, The Hogback is definitely worth it...amazing road.

  • @Nova2032-

    @Nova2032-

    Жыл бұрын

    And Kodachrome Basin State Park! Just off hwy 12.

  • @kristiesummers3376

    @kristiesummers3376

    8 күн бұрын

    Also missed Goblin Valley

  • @thewanderingtraveler8984
    @thewanderingtraveler8984 Жыл бұрын

    The San Rafael Swell is a great place. It was great to watch the video and seeing places I had been. Utah has outstanding scenery.

  • @TakeATripTogether
    @TakeATripTogether Жыл бұрын

    I agree with everyone else. I love your full length hiking videos but these shorter videos of the road trip have been fun and make us feel like we're on the journey with you. Thanks for the laughs!

  • @sharondavis8003
    @sharondavis8003 Жыл бұрын

    Super trip so far! You are spoiling us with all recent Adventure Archives escapades back to back. Love it 😊 ❤️😎

  • @RobertSmith-km6gi
    @RobertSmith-km6gi Жыл бұрын

    Can you just imagine the looks on the faces of the people trying to go west when they came upon that kind of topography!

  • @philipgodfrey880
    @philipgodfrey880 Жыл бұрын

    and the music is perfect!!!!

  • @mariannesouza8326
    @mariannesouza83265 ай бұрын

    I sooo appreciate the attention to punctuation, or, shall I say, the lack thereof. It most certainly should have read, “Here for you, Tommy”. 😂😀👍🏼

  • @flipchick1014
    @flipchick1014 Жыл бұрын

    Arches is awesome. There are def some sites where you can walk to, in, and around. Arches made me change my mind about Utah. Can’t wait to go back

  • @sherrithompson5418
    @sherrithompson5418 Жыл бұрын

    LOL with the accents 😂

  • @curiousnomadic
    @curiousnomadic Жыл бұрын

    8:47 Oh what does that say Interneters? " Be sure to have plenty of water, gasoline, food and a RELIABLE MAP"! That means PAPER MAP!

  • @jmac1948
    @jmac1948 Жыл бұрын

    Better than any nonsense you’ll see on tv.

  • @Melsincatuation
    @Melsincatuation Жыл бұрын

    I didn't even know u guys had that sweet dog until later in the video! What a sweet good dog!!!!

  • @leahcim5897
    @leahcim5897 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the narration with the accents

  • @PopFizzPaperDani
    @PopFizzPaperDani Жыл бұрын

    I drive this section of I-70 frequently and love it! The red rocks are beautiful.

  • @philipgodfrey880
    @philipgodfrey880 Жыл бұрын

    Best intro ever!!!!!!

  • @rorngsorn5272
    @rorngsorn5272 Жыл бұрын

    You are correct about the Arches National Park.

  • @goodmorninggilw2836
    @goodmorninggilw2836 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my God! Right off the bat this is good. That intro was just brilliant fun! Kudos on that creative splash. You rule

  • @wendysuperfan1014
    @wendysuperfan10142 ай бұрын

    thanks guys

  • @FeistyWildHeart
    @FeistyWildHeart Жыл бұрын

    Arches is really worth going to. I went in 2014 and stayed a couple of days. One of my favorite trips.

  • @jrschembre
    @jrschembre Жыл бұрын

    Totally loved seeing this part of the world! Thank you.💞

  • @bridgetteb4112
    @bridgetteb4112 Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering who was doing the voices. Robby, had no idea you could do all those! Great teaser episode!

  • @Dan-Black
    @Dan-Black Жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised you hadn't heard of Capitol Reef, even though it's definitely the least known NP in UT. And then you didn't spend any time there? That's too bad; it's really gorgeous. You mentioned trees… they actually have a historic orchard there! And a lot of the rock formations there are amazing. I love the ending, with the different accents. Definitely keep doing that; it's fun!

  • @dmerth
    @dmerth Жыл бұрын

    Wow! You were so close to Peek A Boo and Spooky Gulch! Worth traveling back for it. Also Ding and Dang Canyon Hike.

  • @knockonwall
    @knockonwall Жыл бұрын

    After Robby took a sip of the coffee he says, 世も末 which is translated as "the world is beyond saving" I don't have the slightest idea why he said it but he did

  • @verderandy9161
    @verderandy9161 Жыл бұрын

    Really liked the voice at the intro. Randy/GA

  • @Stonecold724
    @Stonecold724 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, M'dudes. You guys do a great job producing great music to go to the video.

  • @AdventureArchives
    @AdventureArchives Жыл бұрын

    This video is part of our 2022 Journey West series:kzread.info/head/PLIuN82hcBpY13HyHH3MxbqbtTf8q9ahP7 Watch the previous video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oImGsZSimLqYnaw.html Watch the next video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/daOnj4-yer3Nm7w.html

  • @goodmorninggilw2836
    @goodmorninggilw2836 Жыл бұрын

    I am repeating it, but I'm really in love in your funk background here. It's a nice change up. I know you guys have your thing, and that is cool, but this one is a little change up for fun.

  • @carmelasanjuan5849
    @carmelasanjuan5849 Жыл бұрын

    Previously on Adventure Archives was gold!

  • @heatherchannel7157
    @heatherchannel7157 Жыл бұрын

    love the music and the vibe of this video!

  • @billspectre9502
    @billspectre9502 Жыл бұрын

    I’m really enjoying these videos you goofballs are sharing. 🤪 You need to go back to Canyonlands sometime and drive the White Rim trail below Island in the Sky. You’re barely scratching the surface.

  • @jakobruffner1647
    @jakobruffner1647 Жыл бұрын

    I worked out in Parashant National Monument last summer. My car unfortunately broke down outside of Green River 😢. My boss came to rescue me from St. George, UT, and when we drove through this it finally clicked -- I'm here.

  • @scottkirklin7154
    @scottkirklin7154 Жыл бұрын

    Just sayin' you guys missed out on the best parts of Capitol Reef NP and the Arches NP flyby was a big no-no. Literally those three Parks form part of the Mighty Five - five national parks within close proximity to one another in Southern Utah. You need to make it back there to do Arches, Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon NP (esp. the backcountry hikes at all of these places). For everyone else : Don't sleep on these lesser known parks - they are beauteous and enchanting! On a par with most of the other places the AA team has visited...

  • @automnejoy5308

    @automnejoy5308

    Жыл бұрын

    They're better than most of the places they've visited. No offense to those places, but there's a reason Utah is ranked as one of the most beautiful states, and always draws tourists from all over the world. They're not lesser known parks. They were lesser known decades ago. But now they're TOO well known and absolutely swamped with people. You never used to need a reservation for Arches, and Moab used to be a sleepy little town no one had heard of.

  • @937nasty
    @937nasty Жыл бұрын

    you should go back and spend some extended time at capitol reef

  • @kristophernekula5151
    @kristophernekula5151 Жыл бұрын

    Probably mentioned here, but to get into Arches, you need a timed entry pass up until 5:00 pm.

  • @Tbpker22
    @Tbpker22 Жыл бұрын

    The San Rafael Reef is an ancient sea reef, with, as you learned, magnificent scenery and a wonderful drive. It is correct that no road traversed this area until Interstate 70 was built.

  • @oldguyinthewoods
    @oldguyinthewoods Жыл бұрын

    Awesome trip. Beautiful scenery! Thanks

  • @leeweisberg4045
    @leeweisberg4045 Жыл бұрын

    Great video keep them coming!

  • @mrsjwd9
    @mrsjwd9 Жыл бұрын

    You really need to spend more time in Utah! Check out Capital Reef (stay in Torrey at Rim Rock Inn and eat at the restaurant). If you come through St. George again, eat at Bishop’s or Bear Paw instead (locally owned). We have beautiful trails around St George. My husband and I just moved here from SLC (amazing mountains around there too). Go to Zions! We’re enjoying binge watching your videos, you’re hilarious. Will Patreon ya soon (gotta get working again 😉).

  • @yaqoobtabsu3362
    @yaqoobtabsu3362 Жыл бұрын

    awesome

  • @joanrochlin8493
    @joanrochlin8493 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed the video, as usual! Thanks!!!

  • @maryannknox7158
    @maryannknox7158 Жыл бұрын

    Wowzer this made my Wednesday evening …Thanks Guys

  • @RRyan-pq5xd
    @RRyan-pq5xd Жыл бұрын

    Always fun to go along on one of your Adventures. Thanks !

  • @TheMalamutePack
    @TheMalamutePack Жыл бұрын

    If you are not scared of the cold do Arches in the winter, we did it and was super empty. We also took our dog, they are allowed only in the street, parking lots and 30 feet from the pavement

  • @bobtronic73
    @bobtronic73 Жыл бұрын

    Such incredible views and colors. Loving these road trip videos.

  • @malcolmT
    @malcolmT Жыл бұрын

    Amazing scenery great video fellas

  • @woodchip2782
    @woodchip2782 Жыл бұрын

    What a good dog! Alone in the back, not moving, silent…

  • @user-lp1jw5jx7z
    @user-lp1jw5jx7z Жыл бұрын

    Отличная работа Робби 😎💪

  • @brendamountaingirl8354
    @brendamountaingirl8354 Жыл бұрын

    Love the music 🎶 makes the videos super fun to watch keep them coming!

  • @goodmorninggilw2836
    @goodmorninggilw2836 Жыл бұрын

    And by the way that includes the music with the horns and that groovy 70s rolling down the highway vibe that the horns create! Very nice

  • @spellsforsale6871
    @spellsforsale6871 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice, loving it 👍🙂

  • @Muudkipzz
    @Muudkipzz Жыл бұрын

    Good to see my more of my home state make it onto the channel. Y’all should try to make it out to the high uintah wilderness.

  • @Nova2032-
    @Nova2032- Жыл бұрын

    Robby, yeh the Geology of the Earth can really put things into perspective. Humans have only been on this Earth for such a short time, Ay. I think they filmed the origonal movie Planet of the Apes in Utah desert. You crack me up with your different Accents. I heard a British, and Irish in there. Hihi. - New Subscriber, old British Gal now living in America.

  • @janewolf4541
    @janewolf4541 Жыл бұрын

    Hi from western Colorado. I believe that Sierra really enjoyed the Rocky Mountain hike the BEST.

  • @krisrose219
    @krisrose219 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos

  • @Righteous1ist
    @Righteous1ist Жыл бұрын

    This is like a road trip series for you two. Very scenic one.

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 Жыл бұрын

    LOL "...entertainment food"!! Great tour, guys. 👍😎🇨🇦

  • @elisabethe8055
    @elisabethe8055 Жыл бұрын

    Entertaining as always, appreciate your smooooth style.. ;)

  • @rgilbert92
    @rgilbert92 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful drive! Great accents!

  • @motleyhobby7913
    @motleyhobby7913 Жыл бұрын

    The San Rafael Swell is an awesome place to rockhound!

  • @marisolcorona9728
    @marisolcorona9728 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! You should do voiceovers 😉

  • @walterrodrigues9077
    @walterrodrigues9077 Жыл бұрын

    Nice content 😊

  • @dniemi58
    @dniemi58 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos, they’re well made and very entertaining. Have you ever considered a section backpacking adventure on the Florida Trail? Specifically the southern most part

  • @feloniusmonk83
    @feloniusmonk83 Жыл бұрын

    this countdown clock is cool

  • @freeyoutubemusic1779
    @freeyoutubemusic1779 Жыл бұрын

    Great

  • @garrycole9187
    @garrycole9187 Жыл бұрын

    I used to go to black bear diner on my BD for years but about 4-5 years ago, it just went straight downhill. I tried it again a couple of years ago, but had the same results so that was about it. Hopefully you guys went to capitol reef national park(beautiful) and if you have time Bryce Canyon is just nearby too. I wondered if you stayed in Cedar City, a great college town.

  • @scottkirklin7154

    @scottkirklin7154

    Жыл бұрын

    Ditto on Cedar City - a great College town with some wonderful dining options!

  • @OmgThisisOriginal
    @OmgThisisOriginal Жыл бұрын

    That destiny reference 😂

  • @IdRatherBeHiking
    @IdRatherBeHiking Жыл бұрын

    Arches has a timed entry system, you need a permit which allows you to enter within a 1 hour window unless you show up before 5 or 6am or after 5pm. I ended up filming 3 videos in there but it was a pain with the timed entry permit system.

  • @thinkinoutloud.1
    @thinkinoutloud.1 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyable vid today. Well, they all have been actually.

  • @justherb666
    @justherb666 Жыл бұрын

    Capital Reef is one of the forgotten National Parks...such an alien landscape. As someone else mentioned, you need to g to Bryce Canyon, which is where I believe they hatch the aliens...

  • @IanSchultzandMackenzieSchultz
    @IanSchultzandMackenzieSchultz Жыл бұрын

    Literally just drove through there like a month ago didn’t even know that was a destination haha 😂

  • @limbsoup
    @limbsoup Жыл бұрын

    Also gas in Tahoe is finally under $7 a gallon again. It was above taht for a while.

  • @thirtina1
    @thirtina1 Жыл бұрын

    That big dons pizza is the best in town

  • @Justusson
    @Justusson Жыл бұрын

    You should have that narrator back! 😂

  • @limbsoup
    @limbsoup Жыл бұрын

    Capitol Reef is one of my favorite national parks. Keep it on the down low, we don't want it to turn into arches! shhhh

  • @sippleblockstd6903
    @sippleblockstd6903 Жыл бұрын

    Accents at the end took me out🤣

  • @MtnDewWarrior
    @MtnDewWarrior Жыл бұрын

    damn, i went to arches in november last year. There was almost no one there, and i went in the back way and there was no line at all on that road.

  • @goodwolf152
    @goodwolf152 Жыл бұрын

    That intro, though. George Peterson? Is that you? Principal Rooney is shaking in his boots right now…George wants his daughter out in front of the school in ten minutes, by herself!

  • @Iam1uglyguy
    @Iam1uglyguy Жыл бұрын

    Looks like you went back in time!!!! @0:43 THAT should be the title for this video. How did you only put in less than a second of footage of it????????

  • @SteffenThomsen
    @SteffenThomsen Жыл бұрын

    How did you get Carl Sagan to narate the intro?!?

  • @BDawg-hy7pl
    @BDawg-hy7pl Жыл бұрын

    Better Call Robb

  • @stevenhearnden6103
    @stevenhearnden6103 Жыл бұрын

    That Subaru must have a fair few miles on it now? 😄

  • @ghsbgyzh
    @ghsbgyzh Жыл бұрын

    Wahoo

  • @stevenssendegeya7945
    @stevenssendegeya7945 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @wyattoswald4759
    @wyattoswald4759 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Robby do you think you could go to cero Gordo in Cali to meet ghost town living his name is Bret ?

  • @Justusson
    @Justusson Жыл бұрын

    San Rafael Reef. Does it mean that it has been under water at one point?

  • @jrschembre

    @jrschembre

    Жыл бұрын

    It sure looked like it didn't it? Makes one want to research to learn more! 😊

  • @williamhurley8945
    @williamhurley8945 Жыл бұрын

    Where on earth was the dog during the diner? Not left in the car, right..?

  • @JimmyPage968
    @JimmyPage968 Жыл бұрын

    Carl Sagan?

  • @douglaslucas7612
    @douglaslucas7612 Жыл бұрын

    ARE WE THERE YET???!!!!!

  • @AmirKhan-mn2cs
    @AmirKhan-mn2cs Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @eatmarth
    @eatmarth Жыл бұрын

    Miss Gelato. That is all.