Visiting all of Utah's National Parks? Check out our 10 day Utah National Parks road trip eBook: adventuresofaplusk.com/utah-np-ebook/ NOTE: You can no longer park in the gravel lot we mentioned. You can either park at the trailhead if you have high clearance and 4x4 OR you can park at Zion Ponderosa and they will shuttle you to the trailhead for $5 a person. Guide to hiking to Observation Point: adventuresofaplusk.com/how-to-hike-to-observation-point See ALL of our gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/resources/ 3 Days at Zion and Bryce Canyon Travel Guide: adventuresofaplusk.com/3-days-at-zion-and-bryce-canyon-national-parks/ Watch our Utah Vlogs kzread.info/head/PLZKRTK1yCEM4zKHtthhqfdRyfo3hT7UW-

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Clayton! And 1000%! We have started almost every hike/adventure these days before the sun comes up and it had paid off BIG time!

@cmerritt19

2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I just did this hike last week and took the shuttle from Zion Ponderosa. Only $5 each and didn’t have to deal with driving up. Our guide told us they are starting to ticket people illegally parked as well so best bet is to take the shuttle and not have to deal with worrying about parking at all.

@weng9364

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmerritt19 so there really is no alternative if the zion ponderosa shuttle is all booked up..? Going there next week and just found out that there is an issue now parking at the gravel road

I love that y’all are early morning peeps. My kind of people. That’s the best way to beat a crowd, enjoy a view, and get stuff done!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

So happy you feel the same way! It’s the BEST! Even if it sucks when the alarm goes off 😴😴

Adam after his first bite of the burrito was instantly happier 😂 I can relate!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha we were SO dang hangry!

@bradgingerich6814

3 жыл бұрын

I know exactly how Adam felt! I’m getting hangry right now in fact!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hanger is not a fun feeling lol!

Wow amazing views, picture perfect cutest little chipmunk too

Wow, you have seen the same view that indigenous people have loved for thousands of years.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

There is some awesome Native American history here that we will show soon!

Also Congratulations on 50k, I have been following you folks since 6k. So happy for your growth. God bless.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for following along and being one of them. It means the world to us!

Just want to spread this song GREAT for any HIKER 🥾 Adam Fink LET'S GO ON A HIKE

Good to see Adam channelling Clark Griswold again with the glasses 🤣🤣

@staino46

3 жыл бұрын

50 yards!!! 🤣🤣

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

This is a very underrated hike! I loved it.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely is! It’s almost a good thing that the main trail to it is closed, I think it keeps it even less busy!

@JaxBespoked

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK Yes, I did it the old fashioned way, but there were definitely more people than you two experienced. Not crowded but not exactly uncrowded. BTW, that food looked delicious!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We LOVE the old fashioned way. Hopeful that one day it'll reopen! It was definitely busier the first time we did the hike, but that was mid afternoon over Memorial Day. And the food was SO good! Much needed after the hike and traffic jam!

every hike has looks absolutely different, its crazy. color and stone formation, even weather.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

The colors of the canyon are sooo beautiful!

That burrito!!! Oscar’s is on my list now. But Zion during peak hours? No thanks. But a definite thank you for the tip about Observation Point! It looked perfect!!

Hanger is so relatable... Especially after a huge hike! 😋

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We are currently experiencing it at this exact moment too 😂

@susanh1104

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK Oh no! :o ! Hope you found quick amazing food!

Had a great time enjoying our trip to Moab and doing your eatery there. Now in Zion and will be sure to checkout Oscar's Cafe in Springdale as well. Might take the dual-sport motorcycle up to Mesa Trail entrance and do that hike as well.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

We’re glad y’all enjoyed Moab!

Very cool seeing Angel's Landing from Observation Point! I think that's the way to do it, especially without the crowds! Great adventures A plus K!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! We were super happy to do this hike and share it, it may not be as thrilling, but those views can't be beat!

The crowds! Holy Moly! I love the views in the park though! Such a magical place!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely nuts how busy it was! And that is maybe not even as busy as it gets in the summer!

BEAUTIFUL FOOD lol! I'm SO thrilled y'all are in Utah, it's a place that really speaks to my heart and soul. Haven't gotten to spend much time there, so really enjoying the videos. You 2 have quickly become one of my top 3 You Tube channels EVER! Thanks for what you do, hope y'all continue to have a wonderful time!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Jen!!! That means a ton to us! And we are very happy you can virtually explore Utah with us. We have a LOT more to share!

Very cool! Thanks for the info.

So beautiful. I wouldn’t want to leave

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We didn’t want to! Thankfully southern Utah is home to so much beautiful scenery!

Absolutely beautiful views! Thanks for sharing with us!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Of course! The view from the top is incredible! 😍

Thanks for the detailed information on this hike and for the great content. You guys are such an inspiration for creating a travel channel!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We hope this helps folks experience this trail!

Three great videos

I love your "go with the flow" attitudes throughout all your videos. Always something beautiful to see, even if it's not plan A!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s something that van life has really helped us get better at!

Love the video! Thanks for sharing.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

Great walk, great views, great food, now great nap.....

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha the perfect combination!

What a stunning Park , love that hike you took 👌

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed it Oliver!

Reminds me of a restaurant called, "Burritos As Big As Your Head"...that burrito was massive!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

If it’s not as big as his head, Adam doesn’t want it! 😂

What a beautiful ending to your hike! So breathtaking! I would have wanted to pick up that adorable chipmunk...what a cuuuutie! That Mexican food sure looked yuuuuummy❣️

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Great views + great food = the best day!

Amazing mother nature beauty😍 always keep safe, thank you

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we will!

You two always find the neatest trails and adventure spots! UNREAL views!!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We have loved getting to share Zion with y'all!

Congratulations on your big milestone! This is a great hike. ZION is just beautiful!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks y'all! And we absolutely love this hike!

Absolutely breathtaking views. Thank you for sharing this stunning hike; I look forward to the next instalment. 🙏😍🇬🇧

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We are so excited to share the next video, it was a really unique hike!

Another GREAT Vlog with some fantastic tips. Thanks......

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

We finally did this hike in June. Loved it!!! Thank you both..

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! So happy you enjoyed it!

So good to see alternative hikes. Love the food ,worth the hangry time 😀Thanks

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We have been enjoying sharing some of the slightly less popular spots! And the food was soooo worth an hour of anger 😂😂

I’m a new subscriber and I absolutely love your channel guys! Thank you for bringing us along on your awesome adventures 😁

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adele! Thank you SO much for joining us on our adventures. We are so happy to have you here ❤️

We are planning to do this hike so soon! I was so happy to see you post this video! Perfect timing for me. THANK YOU!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We LOVE when we have good timing! 🙌🏼 Have a great hike!

Those views are AMAZING! It’s on my bucket list.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a bucket list worthy view for sure! 😍😍

Nice video. Thank you for sharing

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

We always enjoy your videos! Beautiful spot and that food did look like the bomb!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It was the best way to end that hike! And the traffic jam 😅😅

Thanks for sharing a great alternative hike! And that food looked 💣

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We hope y’all get to do it!

...for the less ambitious hiker, I highly recommend the Canyon Overlook Trail. Traveling west on Hwy 9, the trail head is just before the entrance of the 2nd tunnel; the Zion tunnel. There is parking on the right shoulder. A small parking lot is on the left side of the road at the tunnel entrance; but a left turn is routinely not allowed. Elevation gain of less than 200'; great view of the canyon on the west end of the tunnel.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

We shared that hike in the previous Zion video. One of our favorites in the park!

Love your videos!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Stephanie, we are so glad!

Thank you for this wonderful tip! Observation point is on our Bucket List. We totally agree with y’all; that final part of Angel’s Landing is so not worth the risk!! Loved having a 2nd video this week, thank you for all the hard work in sharing w/us!!!🥰

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We hope you get to hike it someday! And maybe the main trail will be back open when you do! We should be sharing 2 videos a week now (most weeks) for the foreseeable future! 🎉

I have been watching your videos and I thought I was subscribed…officially subscribed! Enjoy watching you both.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support! ❤️

I was just there a week and a half ago! Amazing place! Loved that I could see the entire canyon and Angels Landing. A man pointed out to me where the rock slide happened to close the trail up from the canyon. I couldn't have done that one anyway. I am glad there is another way to get there. Love your videos.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

So happy you got to do this hike! And we thinkkkk we saw the rock slide from the top, but we weren't 100% sure if it was it or not. The other way to do this hike (when not closed) is incredible, but this way is amazing because it's a lot easier!

What a beautiful place! We can't wait to see it for ourselves.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We hope you have a great time!

Another excellent video guys, that hike looked fab. Just no walking too near the edge of cliffs, makes me nervous! Food looked just delicious and now I'm hungry again! Safe travels.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha it makes my mom very nervous too! 😉

Just go home from a week out there. We ate at Oscars too!! Very good food we ate lunch then the hotel we stayed in The Bumbleberry gave us a vouchers eat breakfast there. We were able to get the shuttle tickets also but saw a lot of people that didn’t get them. It is a beautiful park though

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome that you got shuttle tickets! We are so glad you had a good time out there!

Nice. That looks like the best hike to see the Zion overlook. Beautiful. I agree with you that there is no way to get me up Angel's Landing trail - crowds and vertigo! Safe travels.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We love that there is a safe option for those of us who don’t want to go up there!

I went to Zion back in September. Beautiful place!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It's so gorgeous! Those views never get old! 😍

@darthvaydr

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK agreed!

Doing this trail for a sunrise proposal! Looks like the perfect spot for it! Can’t wait!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

That is AWESOME, you picked a great spot. Congrats in advance! 🙌🏼❤️

Epic landscape. Epic traffic jam 😂. The food looks yummy. 😋

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah it was all epic! In good ways and bad 😂😂

Great video. Love love love Zion. Didn’t hike Observation Point. Guess I’m just gonna have to go back.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Doooo it! No such thing as too much time at Zion!

i think i'm with you guys on doing this hike over Angel's landing 🤠

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the best!

Hello Adventurers😊😊, WOW, I didn't know that there was a back way and much easier way to get to Observation Point. Amazing! I will remember that for the next time I'm in Zion. You two were making me so HUNGRY from that delicious meal from Oscars. Great video👍👍! Can't wait to see the next one.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We had no idea either! So glad we learned about it because we have been bummed that the original way was closed!

I'm stealing "slangry"! Definitely a good description of that post hike feeling. Another awesome vlog 🔥

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes steal it! We know we can’t be the only ones who feel that way 😂😂

The views from Observation Point looked AWESOME! (I agree, I will pass on Angel's Landing). Thank you for sharing!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

The camera truly doesn’t do the views justice! Absolutely incredible!

That place looks so awesome

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It's absolutely breathtaking there!

@sheafan1971

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK I would take so many pictures

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We totally did!!

Your guys vids are so cool and informative! Keep up the amazing work!! Also that chipmunk lol😍😂

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, we really appreciate it! And the chipmunk was so dang cute, I had to remind myself that I should NOT pet him haha

@michaelwilkinson2110

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK It's funny, but my wife tends to get as excited about the "wildlife" (chipmunks, jackrabbits) as she does the views (so far, North Rim of the Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest) because these critters don't exist in her native Brazil. The chipmunk = so cute.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I know the feeling! Lately we have been so excited to see so many cows (especially the babies!), yet we are from Texas where cows are EVERYWHERE. Makes no sense lol!

Thank you so much for this video. I've lived in Utah my whole life and hiked Angel's Landing several times, but have never done the chains section as I'm far too afraid. I've always been bummed that I can't get the view of the canyon. I didn't know this hike existed. Now I'm going to try it. Thank you.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

It’s an excellent alternative! We hope you enjoy it! And thanks for watching!

So great. I definitely would like to attempt Angel's Landing, but the Observation Point looks awesome as well! The views are amazing, and cool you could see folks on Angel's Landing! Definitely putting it on our list! Slangry. LOL. I just love how excited you both get for the meals; very endearing because I'm the same!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha we LOVE food, mostly because we eat so boring and the same few things over and over again during the week that eating out is very exciting for us!

Thank you for the video! I'm going on two road trips this year and have been watching your videos for information and inspiration. It's good to know Observation Point needs to be accessed from a different trail, that one's on my list when I visit Zion in the fall. And I am 100% with you, Angel's Landing is a big no from me as I am terrified of heights. Overlooks and cliffs are hard enough for me sometimes -_- I'll definitely check out Oscar's Cafe too, that food looks amazing!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We are so glad it helped with your trip planning! The only scary heights part is right at the end of this hike, but you can thankfully back up as much as you’d like and still mostly see the view! And we definitely recommend Oscar’s, especially if you can dine in and enjoy bottomless salsa 😍

I just did this yesterday! Thanks for your vlogs that helped me plan my itinerary. I loved the colors I encountered during this hike. Purple, yellow, green, orange, white... it's just so beautiful and I was in awe. I would say this is my favorite and I think I won't enjoy angel's landing as much as I enjoyed this trail cause I would just focus on the chains and be scared all the time.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on doing this hike! We are so glad our videos helped you with your trip.

Great time!! Great food!! Now I'm craving Mexican food this morning!! I love the little Chippies too🐿️

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

I loved filming the chipmunks at Zion, they were SO dang cute! 💗

Thank you for the recommendation of Oscar's Cafe in Springdale. The food was amazing and the portiions are HUGE. We loved Oscar's.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

We LOVE huge portions! So glad you enjoyed it!

I also want to congratulate you on 50k i've been watching your videos since you were at 8k :)

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We are so thankful you’ve been a part of our adventures for so long!

been in west usa a couple years ago and visited a dozen parks, Zion was my favourite

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It’s an incredible park!

My girlfriend is scared to do Angels landing so we’re going to do this hike next month. Thank you for sharing.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

Woo! Glad y’all can do an alternative hike!

It’s Thursday!!!!! Oh my goodness this was an amazing vlog! The views are just incredible!!! You’ve done it again! Also you made me so hungry for Mexican food right now! 🌯🌮

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We hope you can enjoy a burrito soon! 🌯🌯🌯

I’m fifth generation born to Zion National Park and LOVE Observation Point. Against popular opinion, I do believe it’s the better view. This trail (and many others) were also engineered by my grandfathers grandpa. Thank you for giving this hike the justice it deserves!! ❤️ Side note…I am in discussions with the Park Maintenance team about what is needed to repair the damaged trail from the bottom of the canyon. 🤞🏼 Hopefully repairs are possible, but not as yet.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s really cool that you have family ties to the park! The original trail is amazing and we hope we can hike it again someday!

I really enjoy your videos. Your filming is exceptional. Your are such a cute couple. I enjoy watching your love and respect for each other it is so refreshing. My only suggestion would to change hand jesters some. I see a lot of that in this younger generation. (I’m a grandma 👵🏻) Thank you for taking me with you on your adventures. Great job! God bless you.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Kathleen! The hand gestures isn’t something we knew about ourselves until we started filming ourselves, but it’s hard to remember to not do specific things that are natural for us, while also trying to film and remember things to say. 😅 We’re trying our best and will keep trying!

I love Angels Landing (hiked it 5 or 6 times). But, I have never hiked to Observation Point. Was in Zion back in late May with my sister and her fiancee visiting from NY. Took them, and one of my daughters on a break-in ride on the new 4 Runner on a 9 day ride to Grand Canyon, Horseshoe, Page, Monument Valley, Moab (Arches/Canyonlands), Capitol Reef, Bryce, Zion a a couple nights in Vegas before returning back to my home in Phx. No hiking; strictly roadside and easy walk sightseeing (was able to secure shuttle passes a month earlier, for Zion). Hope to hike Observation Point soon.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

Roadside stops can be just as amazing as the hikes in Utah! Sounds like a fun trip!

Slangry 😆 beautiful hike

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

The slanger is real 😂😂

It's too bad the Observation Point trail that started in the canyon at Weeping rock was shut down after several rock slides. I did that many years ago and loved it. A few years ago me and my niece did this trail in this video and it was awesome too.

Oscars cafe is the best. My wife and I are going back to Zion next week since the chain section of angels landing is back open since it was closed for COVID. Love you guys videos.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Have a blast! And enjoy a burrito for us!

Cool!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! ❤️

Thank you for sharing this hike. Angel's Landing is not for me so this is a great alternative. Keep the beautiful videos coming!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We were hopeful others were the same as us and that this could be a great choice for them!

Just came from Bryce and dropped by Zion on our way back to california It was awesome. Would like to hike that trail one

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Woo! What all did you get to do at Zion?

@marksfamilyadventures8

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK we were gonna rent a bike but they did not have any

Observation point is insane! The fact that you can see the road from way up there is so cool. I’m with you guys on Angel’s Landing though...seems super sketch. 😂

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It’s so insane up there! Almost a bit scary to look down sometimes 😅😅

Greetings from the Detroit area! I discovered your videos last November when I found your South Dakota series, and I've been enjoying them profusely since. Since I'm a University of Michigan graduate, I think of you guys as the Tom Brady of travel vloggers; you have a genuine joy and interest in helping others learn about the places you go, both of which are unsurpassed by other travel vloggers. It's inspired me to get out to some local spots here in Michigan (e.g., Sleeping Bear Dunes and Tahquamenon Falls). I did Angels Landing back in November 2018. It was my first actual hike out west, and I came away thinking that all hikes out west were like it! The two-way traffic is like playing Twister. You see a person coming and you say, "OK, I'll put my foot here, and then you can put your foot here..." Please keep up the great work! I hope that at some point this year you'll get a chance to (in the words of my state's slogan) "seek a pleasant peninsula."

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hi James! Thank you so much for the super kind words and compliments. We are so grateful that you stumbled upon our videos and are very happy you enjoy them! But what makes us even happier is that you’ve been exploring more of your backyard 🙌🏼👏🏼 That is all we ever hope for with sharing our adventures! And we’ll definitely be seeking a pleasant peninsula this year. If you have any suggestions for us, please let us know! We tend to post a few weeks delayed, so we love gathering as many tips in advance as we can! Also, that twister comment sounds like the perfect analogy! And exactly why we are avoiding it for now haha!

@jameswaldecker1236

3 жыл бұрын

I'll be more than happy to offer suggestions over the coming months. For the time being I have a list in my head of four things in Michigan that closely parallel subjects you've covered in past videos. 1) Upper Peninsula pasties were developed by copper miners for almost the same reason that you described pepperoni rolls becoming popular with West Virginia miners. And yes, the UP locals love it when someone mispronounces "pasties." 2) If you liked Helen, GA and Leavenworth, WA, then you need to see Frankenmuth. 3) I've seen where you've taken some dark sky pictures in some videos (I think it was Montana). There's a dark sky park up by Mackinaw City called the Headlands that's right on Lake Michigan. 4) For urban art, the Dequindre Cut in Detroit is excellent and connects the Detroit RiverWalk with iconic Eastern Market. Again, I'll let you know if I have more ideas. Thank you again for the inspiration; I love my city (Detroit) dearly, but you've opened my eyes to exploring the natural wonders of my state.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

These are amazing suggestions and SPOT ON with the types of things we’d love to experience! Writing these all down now!

If you're sticking around SW Utah, you should check out Pine Park Campground west of St. George. Some really cool old super volcano rocks there! Thanks for sharing this trail!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We unfortunately left that area, but we love St George and want to explore it more someday!

Incredible view from Observation Point. Very glad it is still accessible because it doesn’t appear the trail from the canyon floor is going to be reopened time so or even at all. Zion is a magnificent place. It has been my favorite park for as long as I can remember…that is until I visited Yosemite for the first time this summer. That place just stole my heart.

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

Yosemite is incredible! One of our favorites too and probably was our #1 before we went to Glacier. It’s doubtful that trail will ever be opened again, so we are glad that we got to experience it our first trip and still have options now

@MichaelYoungblood1

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK full disclosure. I have not made it to Glacier yet. I am dying to go and to take the family there. Given our kid’s school calendars for the foreseeable future, I just don’t see how it is possible. Well it is possible but Going to the Sun Road would be closed and I don’t want to visit if that is not possible. June and the end of September are our only windows.

we would love to go explore the park

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It's an incredible park! In our top 5 for sure!

LOVE ZION

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Us too!

Cannot wait to get back to the USA once this COVID thing is over, hopefully next year, great video!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We can't wait for you to be able to come back!

I love all your videos. Great info and entertaining. Do you know if there is parking available at the Zion Lodge or is there only parking at the visitor center?

@AdventuresofAplusK

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! You can only park there if you’re a guest there.

@BuildingByFaith

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK thank you for the quick response.

Thanks for this tip on Observation Point. I want to go to Zion someday, but there is absolutely no chance that I would ever attempt to hike Angel’s Landing. And the Mexican food also looks like a good tip👍

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We highly recommend this hike! We have always struggled a bit with missing out on the more iconic hike, but doing what makes you feel most comfortable is the most important thing and we think this is an AWESOME alternative!

@IreneZGoodman

3 жыл бұрын

I would NEVER do Angel's Landing either. I'm too afraid of heights and falling 1500 feet to my doom is not at all appealing. I'm 🐔🐔🐔

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We are just so happy that there is a safer alternative for all of us who don't feel comfortable!

@benjaminholland4375

3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneZGoodman I can barely watch videos of people hiking Angel’s Landing.

I liked what you said, Kathryn, about the hike being about the destination rather than the journey. Some hikes are for sure like that, whilst others are the opposite, there's no one beauty spot, there's just tid-bits along the way. Never thought to describe them in these ways, but very on point for hikes! I absolutely adore the colours of the rocks in Zion's canyon, and when against the blue skies, it's stunning! Those shots of the chipmunks were too cute. We don't get them in the UK so they're such a novelty to see! If there's one thing I LOVED about Springdale, it was the quality of the food from the restaurants. It's the one place where I've eaten a thaijita... Thai and Mexican fusion. Sounds like it shouldn't work, and yet it very much did. The sneak peek at Kathryn climbing the ladder in front of a waterfall is making me regret my adventure choices from previous Zion trips. Whatever that is... I want to do it!!! 😁

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad my "trying to be philosophical" thoughts resonated with you haha! There are so many types of hikes out there, ones that are just peaceful and relaxing, exhilarating hikes, and ones with epic views, and we think it's great that there are so many types to choose from depending on your mood, energy, comfort levels, etc! We LOVED the chipmunks! Seeing them eat was so dang cute! And Thai Mexican fusion sounds incredible! Do you remember the restaurant? That waterfall hike is probably one of the best things we have done so far in Utah...we can't wait to share it!

@WhenAdventureKnox

3 жыл бұрын

@Adventures of A plus K It was Thai Sapa, but I've had a look on their menu and they don't have them any more. It may have been a special... or the menu's just changed since 2015 🤣 Just spotted that you have have broken through 50k subscribers which is amazing - congrats 🥳🥳

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Aw man, it sounds delicious! And thank you so much!!! We're so glad we met you through KZread! 🎉

@WhenAdventureKnox

3 жыл бұрын

@Adventures of A plus K ... and vice versa. I'm so pleased you guys went to the Tetons and about a year ago I was looking for a Tetons vlog to reminisce from my time there. ❤️

@WhenAdventureKnox

3 жыл бұрын

@Adventures of A plus K Oh my goodness, I totally typed a response to this the other day and must have forgotten to hit reply. When I didn't hear back, I assumed you guys were off on some mad adventure away from phone signal 🤷‍♀️ but no, it was me! Plus I now realise how this looks, you guys say SUCH a lovely thing and all I do is give it a thumbs up 🤦‍♀️ Trying to remember what I typed now. I'm so pleased I found you guys on KZread too. ❤️ So pleased you went to the Grand Tetons and about a year ago I was looking for a Grand Tetons video to reminisce about my visit! ❤️

Beautiful! That canyon view looked like an enchanted area, all green with the water running through it! I'm with Adam, would never do the other hike with the chains! Makes me get shivers just thinking about it! Your lunch looked amazing! Was there a long line to get it? Once again, thanks for the hike, I totally enjoyed it!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It gives us shivers too! Maybe one day we will be brave enough, but for now we love this alternative! Everything after leaving the trail (which wasn’t very busy) was a MAD HOUSE! Haha

Morning Ya'll....

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning! 👋🏼

so cool...I did Angels and Narrows last time I was at Zion but hope to do this one if I ever get back. I will say though the view from Angels IS incredible. It might be "ruined" a bit though if it's busy which it usually is. We did it as the last shuttle to go to Angels 3 years ago so it wasn't too bad. Great vid per usual. Oh, I should add I did the Grand Canyon day hike as well during that same trip and I feel you all would absolutely love it. It wasn't as bad a hike as I thought once I was done, and nothing beats a beer at Phantom Ranch.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Which Grand Canyon hike? We met someone the other day who did the Rim to River in a day. We’d love to do a longer hike there! We have only done part of the Bright Angel trail, which was amazing!

@mcnater

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK Exactly that...I did "Rim To Rim" yes...except we started at the South and ended at the South Rim. So we went down South Kaibab trail to the bottom and back up Bright Angel. So fun.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

So awesome! We definitely plan to go back someday and do a big hike there and hopefully Havasupai Falls!

@mcnater

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK oh ya Havasupai for sure is a bucket list thing...although with how popular it is now it's going to take some work to ever get in there. Part of me feels like it's so hyped up now it's better to spend my time exploring the lesser known areas.

We did the same trail several years ago. No rock slide then just an easier route that our guide friend told us about. Lol

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha we did the very steep hike up the canyon before, we had no idea there was an easier way!

That's a hard no on Angels Landing, I hyperventilate just at pictures. Your view seemed just as good and much more enjoyable. LOL. And the food looked so good. Glad to know I'm not the only one that suffers from Hanger and Slanger.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It totally is! A lot less anxiety inducing, but some people love the thrill! And hanger and slanger are common occurrences for us. We try to carry emergency snacks lol!

Just went to Zion.... we got shuttle tickets and got there early and done Angels Landing :)

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

What a great video! I'll be there Monday and may I ask, what time of the day did you do the east mesa trail?

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! We parked and started right around 7 AM!

Yes! We've got this one on our list. Good to know about the road and parking lot. We plan to boondock there the night before. Did you get a sense of whether that's Cool?

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good question! To be honest, I am not totally sure what is allowed. The trailhead itself is not technically in park boundaries, so you may be okay. For the lot we parked in, you'd be a bit more noticeable to locals and I am not sure how they feel about that. We boondocked at the Old Highway 89 dispersed area and the drive in wasn't too bad!

@emelinerenz

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK that's my backup plan! Love your videos, keep it up!

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

It's a great spot! We had no issues finding somewhere to park, even when arriving to it late during spring break. And thank you so much for watching!

Great information as always. Can you suggest some RV park spots close to Zion NP?? Thank you.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We camped for free near Kanab at the Old Highway 89 Dispersed camping area.

I live 15 minutes from Zion. The crowds are terrible. Best time to go is Dec or Jan when its freezing cold. Two years ago I hiked Observation Point in the evening. Shot photos of the Milky Way till about 2 AM then hiked out in the dark alone. That trail is spooky at night but I got some great pictures.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

They really are terrible! (We obviously know we are part of the problem too) We are very thankful that we found ways to beat them though! 🙌🏼 Shooting Milky Way shots from up there sounds incredible 🤩 We have been wanting to do night photography here, but keep going to bed instead haha

@1grumpyd

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK. If you have time try Kolob Canyon. Exit 40 from I-15. Its part of Zion. Very beautiful and usually not busy. The top is great for Milky way photography when the moon isn't so bright. I really enjoy your videos.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

We visited there in our next video! Loved it!!!

We saw that same chipmunk 3 years ago lol. No doubt observation pt has the best view but we are like you the chains look a little sketchy, might not be so bad if you weren't fighting a 100 other people for position though. I just posted our observation pt hike a couple weeks ago. Working on the one to scouts landing and on up the west rim trail. We had that to ourselves once we got past scouts landing. Have fun out there it's gorgeous country.

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

That little chipmunk was adorable! I think we'd definitely feel better about the chains if we could go slow and not have anyone else around. We need to at least make it to Scouts Lookout next time!

Hello I'm from Maine and follow your channel and enjoy it . I forgot what communicator you always carry with you in case needed on your hikes. It has an orange color, wondering if you could give me what the unit is so that I could research it Thanks for your help .

@AdventuresofAplusK

3 жыл бұрын

Hi David! It's a Garmin InReach Mini! amzn.to/2NuiMBW

@daviddrapeau4243

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for getting back to me , we hope to get out west during our retirement time .

@nunofurbznes2799

3 жыл бұрын

We've been looking for something like this, too. Thanks for the tip.