So beautiful, my husband watched this video with me and loved it. I’m afraid of highs so I’m glad you did the driving. LOL. Thank you Robert, you have taking us to places we never knew exist. Please keep producing videos, they are greatly appreciated and enjoyed.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of the Moki Dugway, even though I had passed nearby many times over the years. Fortunately, I was traveling with a friend this time who told me about it. Similarly, I had been by Mexican Hat Rock many times (and even stopped for photos), but didn't realize there was camping available right below it near the river. That was pretty cool too!

About 15 years ago, I was touring this part of the world and I was just randomly driving around and haphazardly made it to the base of Moki Dugway and decided to drive up it. One of the happiest accidents I ever had. The view from up top was breathtaking. I would love to go back again. To me it feels like a little tourism secret that few know about. Thank you for sharing!

It keeps getting better.

The scenery was stunning as usual. Did they really take a class A on that road? How is Debra doing by now? I think of her often since the loss of Nonnie. I am so glad that you are traveling together. I know that you have helped each other a lot over the time I have watched this and her channels. Thank God for wonderful friends. Thanks for taking me along. I really appreciate all of the trips we have taken. Stay safe and happy travels. Love Joyce

Tnx for sharing

I did not realize you got to do the Trail of the Ancients! That is fantastic! The dramatic music for the horrible road cracked me up. What is up with that bus?!? I can’t tell you how many times I see people drive these million dollar rigs (and even quarter million rigs) into places where they get stuck. Yikes! Hopefully, they had been there before and knew what they were getting in to, but remember that one guy we saw that had a $250,000 trailer and he tried to go down a gulley after dark? Then he couldn’t figure out how to back up. Now that’s scary! LOL. Wow, those one lane passes and those views on Moki Dugway! My oh my. I sure hope I get to experience this too one day. I love the Mexican Hat area. I wish I had thought to stop at that restaurant when I went through there. Very nice footage. Thanks for sharing Robert!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I think that road is only part of Trail of the Ancients. Very cool though. You would have loved every mile of it! That big RV? I was flabbergasted. LOL And that big trailer? Yes, that was "interesting" as well. The Moki Dugway was a blast as well. I had thought it was at the end of a primitive road or something, not in the middle of a state highway. Crazy weird, but is was still pretty cool. Maybe when we work our way north in the spring we can go through that area and explore some more.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Stopping at the Mexican Hat Lodge was actually Bob's idea. Great little place to eat. Limited menu, but they cook everything over a wood fire. Really cool experience.

@grammahoneybunny1712

6 жыл бұрын

Debra Dickinson I got stuck in the sand the 1st day at the Slabs. Just got here and solars up.

@authordebradickinson

6 жыл бұрын

+Dala Bechtel, oh my! Glad you are free and all set up. I too got stuck in the sand at Slabs my first time. That landscape is deceiving! Take care. See you down the road!

Probably the best video of Moki Dugway that I have seen.

@RobertWitham

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Garry! I hope to return someday and reshoot this now that I have better camera gear - and hopefully too when I have more time to spend there.

Hi from PA! Trying to play catchup. Been busy getting ready for winter, wood and stuff. YUCK!! Golly what scenery! Talk about rock heaven ! Glad to hear Debra 's comments. Think of her all the time. Read the comments so had to replay to see what looked like writing on the rocks. Found it. Curious, huh? Good job, the views are stunning! Take care

What a great drive. Thanks for taking me along!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I am glad that you enjoyed it, Dannie! It was a cool drive. The sun glare and shadows made it challenging to film, but I wanted to share it anyway.

Wow! This country has such diverse beauty. And that Mexican hat! How long before nature's windstorms and earth tremors make the hat tip? And imagine the sound if it were to actually dislodge! Thank you for giving us a peek at these most wonderful areas! As always, the visuals and the soundtracks were just awesome.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

It doesn't look like it should still be standing, but I have been passing by there for years. It was pretty cool to be able to camp beneath it (though not within range where we would get squished if it fell).

Well done, Robert. Thanks for bringing me along.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It was pretty cool to experience, and fun to share.

Wow! Another Stunning adventure and an add to my Bucket List! Including that very cool outdoor restaurant. Thank you so much for taking us with you.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

That restaurant was a real blast too! Pretty cool experience after a day of amazing sights.

Loved this. The music was very fitting! 😳 And i got a kick out of the "...no sunlight was harmed..." Good one!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Pretty cool little drive - right in the middle of a state highway. LOL I added that to the credits recently to liven it up a bit :)

Thanks Robert, for another exciting white-knuckle tour :) Amazing scenery and that Mexican Hat Rock balanced so perfectly!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I am always amazed that the rock stays balanced up there. I have been driving past there for a few years now and always wonder if it will still be there next time. LOL

How beautiful!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I was really struck by the beauty in this area!

What a beautiful road. Hope I get there soon.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

It was pretty cool. I never knew about it until a friend mentioned it to me - and I had passed nearby several times.

Simple amazing! Thank you Robert!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tom! I was really awed by the scenery in this area.

Beautiful views - thanks for taking us all along...

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! This was a pretty cool drive that followed a few days of incredible scenery.

That was another WOW! Thank you.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lynda! The footage along the Moki Dugway was pretty challenging because of the sun and shadows. It was so unique that I really wanted to share it though. The road is a paved, state highway - except for the Moki Dugway in the middle.

Wow! the narrow road and then the overhanging rock will get your attention. Another great video to your credit. Thank You for your dedication and hard work. Safe Travels.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark! It was a struggle with the sun glare and shadows along the Moki Dugway, but I figured it was cool enough to be worth sharing anyway. I have passed through nearby a number of times over the years but had never even heard of it before. Fortunately I was tipped off this time :)

Great video! It brought back great memories. We stayed in the Valley of the Gods in May and took the the Moki Dugway up to visit Bear's Ears and then back down. What a breathtaking drive!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We actually camped in Bear's Ears the night before, and then drove down the Moki Dugway the next day. Really cool views all around that area.

I do a lot of that where I live it is amazing gallero mountains that's what surrounds me all kinds of beautiful things to find I have to bring it all home to haha

Awesome as usual Utah is soo beautiful

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kodey! It was a pretty epic conclusion to a few days of incredible scenery :)

Beautifully done, Robert. Am currently camping at Ruby's Inn RV park and will be heading to Arizona later this week. Very timely preview. Thank you!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I was just amazed at the scenery all through this area. Definitely on my list of places to return to again so I can explore more. I am down in Arizona now, but so far the challenge is staying out of areas where it is too hot! LOL It is slowly cooling down to tolerable temperatures though.

So beautiful!!!!!.Also a little scary.Thank you so much for sharing.Love your videos.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

This was an incredibly scenic area. I was just amazed at the endless views. So glad that I can share some of them here.

I enjoyed staying in the area recently. Mexican Hat is quite a formation...great hiking. Only saw 1 jackrabbit and he was as surprised as me. Nice video Robert.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I did not have time to do any hiking while I was there, but we were able to camp right there which was really cool. I had passed by on the highway before, but didn't know that you could get down in next to the rock. I really enjoyed the night that we spent there. Hiking around would have been cool too!

WOW what a road. Don't think I could have traveled that, darn scary. But wow what a view. Another great video.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I was amazed that the state highway turned into THAT and then back into a state highway. LOL Pretty cool views though.

That was beautiful - relaxing - I needed that break. Thank you for sharing and the Lord's traveling mercies to bless you!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Pamela! Lots of amazing scenery in this area. This was shot on my last full day in Utah before heading on to Arizona.

Near the very end there is a few layers in the cliff face that seems to have large letters carved into it like a message is recorded there.

Great views. Love that road! Irene and I drove it some years ago in a MINI Cooper. Total blast. 😊 --Mark

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I can see that being fun in a Mini! I was just blown away that I was driving along a state highway, and then on the Moki Dugway, and then back on a state highway. It was just so weird. Lots of fun though.

Excellent!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was pretty challenging trying to get video along the Moki Dugway because of the sun and shadows. I wanted to share it anyway though because it is so unique - paved state highway on both ends, and that in the middle. LOL

Great video!

Oh Robert, so beautiful! Thanks for taking me along....it was a great ride!

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I was just in awe of the scenery all around this area. It was fun to be able to share some of it here.

Enjoy all your vids,,,Safe Travels Robert,, this vid was simply spectacular!😊

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rose!

WOW!!!! Awesome...so many place for me to research camping & trail riding...TY for such beautiful footage :^)

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

It is pretty cool all throughout this area. Lots of great scenery. Good luck with your trail riding research. I am sure there has to be some great riding around here!

Beautiful. I like the captioning better than voice over. Wonder if that big ole class A is still in the sand pit. My idea for your perfect next dwelling, would be sand colored and four wheel drive. The places you would go. Not that you have been impeded AT ALL with the van, just peace of mind for you. Safe travels and good health.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I debated between narrating the video clips and using the text. Obviously I ended up settling on text. LOL I can't imagine trying that sand pit in an RV - they could well still be there! Your idea for a rig sounds pretty ideal! I didn't realize how much I was missing with the minivan until I did some rides with a friend who has a 4x4 this fall. The minivan does surprisingly well though with front-wheel-drive and decent tires, but the ground clearance is still kind of low for a lot of rough roads. It probably looks like I am kind of crazy with the places that I go, but it is always a calculated risk where I expect to be able to make it through alright. In two years on the road without a 4x4 I have yet to get stuck. Hoping to keep it that way too! LOL Definitely would not mind have 4x4 and more ground clearance though :)

Awesome video as usual1

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Greg!

Another amazingly beautiful location Robert, thanks!!!

Lovely footage Robert. Mexican Hat is inspirational in it's irrationality! I wonder how much longer it can continue to teeter on the brink... a darn sight longer than me, I suspect... :-)

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I have been driving past there for a few years now and am always amazed to see it still standing. It doesn't seem like it should be able to withstand the wind, winter, etc. It was really cool to camp right beside it though!

Fun stuff :)

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Juli! It was pretty cool exploring around this area.

Beautiful! Got my Solar up in the Slabs. Hope you are doing well.. Dala

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I have heard a lot of people go to Slabs to get their solar. I hope that is all working out well for you. When I started out I did not have solar, but I sure love it now that I do!

@grammahoneybunny1712

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Witham Mike , owner of the sun works did it right away and only charged $325. only added a volt meter. Man in Quartzite wanted around $1,300. Oh. I also got my 30' stuck bad in a sand wash. Mike helped me get out. Whew.

Wow, stunning views all around. How many switch backs are there on the Moki Dugway? Loved the dramatic music. ~db

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I didn't think to count the switchbacks, but there were a lot! They basically carved that road out of the side of the cliff face so it switches back and forth the whole way. It's kind of interesting because it is a regular state highway on both ends. LOL

Stunning. What are your thoughts on visiting that area in January? Hoping to attend the RTR & tour the 4 corners & parts of those states

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I know this area does have winter weather, but I don't know how bad. Road maintenance is pretty limited on most of these rural back roads out west so you would want to be watching the weather forecast for while you plan to be there as well as in the days leading up to it to be safe. I haven't actually been through there during winter though so I cannot provide any firsthand knowledge. Definitely an incredibly scenic area that is worth seeing if you can work it out though!

Did you drive this in your trusty van. Should name it the Billy Goat ,it can go anywhere. Mark in TX

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I did this in the minivan too! LOL It has proven to be a capable little van :)

Great video Robert! It helped to make me feel as though I was there. Glad there were no issue with the sand trap. :) Safe travels

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Deb! It was a pretty cool drive through here. Actually, the whole area is pretty amazing. That sand trap had me a little concerned, but I made it through alright :)

Just wondering, have you done the Apache Trail? Did it last Spring, pulling a trailer. The nice thing about that is, I'll never have to do it again. 😂 --Mark

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't done that one yet. Have to add it to my list I guess. So many amazing places to drive, and so little time.

I tried to camp there and was told no camping was allowed because the property is owned by the Navaho nation. They told me I was welcome to camp at the expensive Navaho nation campground which was nearby.

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

No kidding? There were a few other people camped down closer to the river when we were there, but we didn't have any trouble. Maybe we were just lucky with our timing. I had only passed by on the road in the past and never stayed there before.

I went down the switchbacks and through Valley of the Gods 7-8 years ago in a Tacoma with a camper. Spent a night. Not many people on any of the roads. This looked a lot busier. Maybe everything is getting more use, these days. It's a nice area, video. photos.app.goo.gl/h6s5BjDJFVlnk5rl1

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

Those switchbacks were amazing right in the middle of a paved, state road. Pretty cool though. I was surprised by how much traffic was on the road. It does seem that more and more people are on the road these days - good in some ways, but challenging if you are looking for solitude.

Can I get a gps where that rock formation is located?

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I didn't log coordinates, but it is Mexican Hat Rock and is located just east of the little town of Mexican Hat, Utah along the south side of Highway 163. It is very prominent and visible for miles so you will have no trouble finding it if you get close.

Did you have to deflate your tires a bit?

@RobertWitham

6 жыл бұрын

I do not unless it is really necessary, but it does help if you are able to do that. I carry a small, 12 volt compressor, but it would be quite a project reinflating all four tires with it. My friend who does a lot of 4x4 roads actually has a real compressor installed in his truck for inflating after driving on bad roads.