The OTHER California that Most People Don't Know About

In this video I explore some of California's Empty Quarter.
DATE FILMED: Late January 2024
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GPS COORDINATES, etc.
** Wyatt Earp cottage: 34.119582, -114.508650
** Wyatt Earp mine: 34.20133, -114.39345
** Savahia Peak: 34.27612, -114.53280
** Where I sat to eat the pizza: 34.160391, -114.295912
** Desert art (parking area): 34.265672, -114.180550
** Campsite: 34.65119, -114.31694
OTHER LINKS
** Gear I use: suvrving.com/gear
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** The blog: suvrving.com
** Instagram: / suvrving
** My other KZread channel: / tenkaraaddict
#adventure #travel #camping

Пікірлер: 326

  • @SUVRVing
    @SUVRVing3 ай бұрын

    I'll be recording a Q&A video this next week and posting it in a few weeks. If you've got a question you've been dying to ask me, here's your chance! (For reference, the last Q&A video I did was nearly 6 years ago 😄) Reply to THIS comment with your question, and I'll try to answer it in the video. -Tristan

  • @RicG.

    @RicG.

    3 ай бұрын

    Do you have any desire to travel out of the states to do any exploration videos in other countries? If so, which ones?

  • @robertsurtees4380

    @robertsurtees4380

    3 ай бұрын

    Any archive footage of a mini-Tristan trekking about in pre SUV RVing days? I bet there is a shot of you in a stroller summiting Mt Whitney.

  • @dixielambrecht7009

    @dixielambrecht7009

    3 ай бұрын

    What do you do when it's getting late and you haven't found a camp spot

  • @chrisj.9882

    @chrisj.9882

    3 ай бұрын

    If you could see 49 states and never go to the 50th, what state would you not go to and why that one?

  • @wwisaacson4807

    @wwisaacson4807

    3 ай бұрын

    Where do you get your music from?

  • @ohizkimmie
    @ohizkimmie3 ай бұрын

    Not sure if you have heated seats, but a front heated seat is great for keeping pizza warm! 😅

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Lol I do! Great idea 😁

  • @oldboater
    @oldboater3 ай бұрын

    Great drone footage. Thanks for taking me along.

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @donnabrowne5307
    @donnabrowne53073 ай бұрын

    I love humans' creative impulse to make and share art using found or unconventional materials. How fun to find an unexpected canvas.

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Well said!

  • @lbjones8983
    @lbjones89833 ай бұрын

    The Wyatt Earp mine tour was very interesting. Never heard that he was also a prospector . Learn something new every day. Thanks.

  • @scottliegel855

    @scottliegel855

    3 ай бұрын

    Wyatt Earp was a great entrepreneur, even though he died broke. He was a capitalist through and through, it's a shame people only remember himfor the men that he killed

  • @mrs.seaturtle66allen78

    @mrs.seaturtle66allen78

    3 ай бұрын

    He went to Alaska also yo mine

  • @archstanton_live

    @archstanton_live

    3 ай бұрын

    This Wyatt Earp tale has a lot of hyped fictional history based on very marginal evidence. Nice place for a trip though

  • @michaelball760

    @michaelball760

    3 ай бұрын

    He almost got killed out here where I grew up for trying to steal mining claims.

  • @1ouncebird
    @1ouncebird3 ай бұрын

    While driving in this part of California and Arizona I am always struck by the strange beauty of the craggy and sharp peaked mountains that are all over the area. I am also curious what they are like up close as I zoom by on the large highways so thank you Tristan for sharing a close up, way close up, vantage of them. You shoot some beautiful images.

  • @jimkarban6489
    @jimkarban64893 ай бұрын

    The drone footage at the beginning is amazing. A lone soul on a dark and desolate mountain top. You were near Top Rock Gorge, I think that was a scene from the movie Into the Wild. Near there is Red Rock Falls. I don't know anything about the falls but maybe someone else does .

  • @artphotoscamp5788
    @artphotoscamp57883 ай бұрын

    Thanks for stopping at the places I drive by. I need to explore more than just getting from one point to the next.

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Don't worry, you're not the only one who does it 😁

  • @PatrickRU1992
    @PatrickRU19923 ай бұрын

    California is the greatest!

  • @susans8539
    @susans85393 ай бұрын

    Wow- love that rock art, very creative! What a fun day. Using your drone during the mountain ascending gave a dramatic effect to the hike. I really like that, well done.👍

  • @Barley150
    @Barley1503 ай бұрын

    Another great one, Tristan! Thanks for letting us join you on your unfrequented playground.

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for tagging along!

  • @DougPeabody
    @DougPeabody3 ай бұрын

    Your photography is just stunning!

  • @gaywalker4387
    @gaywalker43873 ай бұрын

    I loved the rock art!

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    It was a neat spot, wasn't it?

  • @davidc3648
    @davidc36483 ай бұрын

    Vidal Junction. I been down there this year and twice last year on my way to Mexico. Another KZreadr, I think it was Russ with RVerTV that was also at that house, within the last year. Nice video.

  • @JustVisiting
    @JustVisiting3 ай бұрын

    Little known fact - Arthur Fonzarelli was a partner with Wyatt Earp at the Happy Days Mine.

  • @christinaeager4418

    @christinaeager4418

    3 ай бұрын

    So that's where the TV series of Happy Days came from and "Fonzie" has same name.

  • @CactusAtlas
    @CactusAtlas3 ай бұрын

    The mine and history are amazing! Never knew about those.

  • @TheDenisedrake
    @TheDenisedrake3 ай бұрын

    You've really helped us remember to get out and hike or climb a mountain on road trips.

  • @0l_pops531
    @0l_pops5313 ай бұрын

    Tristan, I love the solo hiking you do and your enjoyment of solitude...

  • @pixelpeter3883
    @pixelpeter38833 ай бұрын

    Great and impressive opening shot (+circle flight whilst on the mountaintop). Always love your en-route timelapses; quickly and simply they give a good indication of your surroundings :-)

  • @kerrysmith2917
    @kerrysmith29173 ай бұрын

    Thank you for highlighting another area of our beautiful state here in California. You are correct in stating the diversity of our landscape is amazing. Always love the drone footage.

  • @dddhhh2612
    @dddhhh26123 ай бұрын

    Your drone work is incredible! Wow!

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @deanmills5106
    @deanmills51063 ай бұрын

    I watch a lot of You Tube an daily basis, and I mean a lot. This video is one of the reasons I watch a lot. Every once in a while I'm fortunate enough to run across one that's exceptional. I really enjoyed, thank you.

  • @djoldskool5763

    @djoldskool5763

    3 ай бұрын

    KZread is my new TV.

  • @charlieswearingen500
    @charlieswearingen5003 ай бұрын

    I love the drone footage and scenery from the top. Absolutely beautiful, and I get your fascination with high points.

  • @krisg3984
    @krisg39843 ай бұрын

    I’ve been following your channel for years now- so glad to see you are doing well - that opening drone shot was great . A very desolate area , stay safe and thanks

  • @joekresan8990
    @joekresan89903 ай бұрын

    Informed, articulate, prepared, and entertaining. Good work bro.

  • @jeffMinnesota952
    @jeffMinnesota9523 ай бұрын

    Tristan, after watching this several times I have to tell you that it is my favorite video, cinematically speaking. Either you have been going to film school, are a natural cinematographer, or (I suspect) you are trying out techniques and learning from all your experience. The portion that really shines is your set up at 8:07, a casual conversation with the subject mountain lingering in the background, then the lead-in and following shots as you ascend, the fantastic reveal shot at 9:56 as Tristan comes into the picture, 10:23 when the movement starts at the same time as a pull-back, the somewhat gratuitous back-dolly (but I love that move) at 10:39, and then the resolve to an intimate conversation at 11:01. Great timing, variety, technique. You are really getting good at this. Kudos.

  • @dbredux
    @dbredux3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for creating and sustaining some of the absolute best content on KZread! It’s always a treat to follow your adventures. Thanks also for being a steady source of inspiration to those of us who look forward to following in your footsteps! Keep on SUV RVing!

  • @1whiteraven
    @1whiteraven3 ай бұрын

    I like the music you have as you are headed up the mountain hike.

  • @randyl6601
    @randyl66013 ай бұрын

    Hello, that bridge that you’re near on the Colorado river,on the California side, on the left, is the town of Earp. It’s only probably about 2 acres. There’s a post office on it, that’s it. I haven’t been through there in about seven years so I imagine it’s still there, as old as it is.

  • @ceceliaroberts1475
    @ceceliaroberts14753 ай бұрын

    Beautiful desolate place! One of my favorite places in AZ is Parker, an oasis in the desert! I don't remember exactly where but I've been told there is an old Japanese internment camp near there. After crossing the bridge I've always have made a right and travel up to Parker Dam. Lot's of wild burros and beautiful landscape.

  • @jackfabulous758
    @jackfabulous7583 ай бұрын

    Nothing like a beautiful desert sunset 😌

  • @LDR1100RS
    @LDR1100RS3 ай бұрын

    Another great adventure, Tristan. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @jackbest6677
    @jackbest66773 ай бұрын

    That climb was amazing. Thank you for sharing. Awesome scenery. We used to do these travels but are to old now but you give us back memories of the good Ole days.😊

  • @radomihal64
    @radomihal643 ай бұрын

    What a great and informative videos you have. Thank you

  • @cherylmiller-day5932
    @cherylmiller-day59323 ай бұрын

    Thanks Tristan, loved it all! Beautiful on top of the mountain, and the art👌. Always amazed by human creative talent. Looking forward to your Q&A's.

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Cheryl!

  • @markg3025
    @markg30253 ай бұрын

    I am headed to Southern California next month but that part of the state is not on my agenda. I will stick with the attractions in Dan Diego. Thanks for another great video.

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures3 ай бұрын

    Awesome into shot!

  • @bigviper64
    @bigviper643 ай бұрын

    I loved almost all of your video, from the Earp Home to the Desert Art, the high mountain peak was awesome too!

  • @TheDesertwalker
    @TheDesertwalker3 ай бұрын

    Climbing that peak in such a short amount of time is actually quite an achievement, especially is you manage not to sprain an ankle.

  • @johncameron8149
    @johncameron81493 ай бұрын

    These rough craggy peaks are strangely appealing. Thank you for exploring this area.

  • @birdman5223
    @birdman52233 ай бұрын

    Closing in on 200k MrT. Great content sir☺️ Any thoughts on the LandCruiser?

  • @mrskweky3176
    @mrskweky31763 ай бұрын

    Terrific camera 📸 work. I love hiking with you. Next time we go could we take some pizza 🍕?

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes. It's always pizza time 🍕

  • @ericsgonewanderin5455
    @ericsgonewanderin54553 ай бұрын

    You’re the B roll master Tristan.

  • @cpw8191
    @cpw81913 ай бұрын

    I've watched a fair number of your vids but never commented. This was exceptional in its cinematic presentation and in transitions. I enjoyed travelling with you and I was surprised 24' had passed.

  • @brkaz5864
    @brkaz58643 ай бұрын

    Oh cool, have been to that little house. Growing up near Tombstone, Wyatt was always a hero.

  • @vickihubach4388
    @vickihubach43883 ай бұрын

    Love the aerial footage, especially the dramatic opening scene!

  • @samanthadodd8112
    @samanthadodd81123 ай бұрын

    I can see and hear how happy u r on top of that mountain. It was beautiful up there. As always I thank u so much for doing these videos for us people who are not able to do these hikes. Question for ur next video. If u are out 1 to 3 weeks what do u do for showers when it's cooler weather.

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Truck stop showers usually 👍

  • @jeffMinnesota952
    @jeffMinnesota9523 ай бұрын

    my favorite part is predictably the climb to the top, the view from up there, and drone video of same... beautiful, thanks for sharing...

  • @davidc3648
    @davidc36483 ай бұрын

    I think the Mt. peak was my favorite. That's wild to get up there.

  • @hermanprez
    @hermanprez3 ай бұрын

    Let's go back and explore that mine.

  • @joecutro7318
    @joecutro73183 ай бұрын

    Great drone footage on this one, Tristan! Thanks as always for taking us along. 🙏👍🏼☮️

  • @karlfonner7589
    @karlfonner75893 ай бұрын

    You’re a smart man, not going down there without the right equipment. A few decades ago, some kids went down the local mine, right after it rained, and the gases got them.

  • @therifftones2198
    @therifftones21983 ай бұрын

    At first glance I thought it was spiderman up there. Then I thought its fitting.

  • @kimsargeant8126
    @kimsargeant81263 ай бұрын

    I’m always happy to see the art you find. There was really a lot of recent rock art in this video.

  • @marklettow6610
    @marklettow66103 ай бұрын

    I did enjoy this video. Interesting, and very different!

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Happy to hear it! Thanks for watching.

  • @jackiedotson5804
    @jackiedotson58043 ай бұрын

    Love the drone videography! 💕

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dondonner1095
    @dondonner10953 ай бұрын

    I am impressed by your Drone shots. Beautiful and great spot selection. Thanks.

  • @13_13k
    @13_13k3 ай бұрын

    I'm native Los Angelino and have spent a lot of my life going out to the Parker Strip and Havasu since I was a little kid. I have at least a dozen friends who live full-time out there and more that have vacation homes out there. I have always wondered why the Colorado River doesn't create the lush green land along its banks and filling its valleys like other rivers. I understand it is the desert but even deserts have oasis where there is ground water and or rivers and streams. It's always been puzzling to me.

  • @bobwallis1757
    @bobwallis17573 ай бұрын

    very crisp and colorful cinematography, great drone shots!!

  • @mattmacpherson1033
    @mattmacpherson10333 ай бұрын

    Pretty cool looking hike up that ridge. King of the hill! I don’t like olives but pepperoni and jalapeño is my go to Pizza.

  • @diannaharrison5931
    @diannaharrison59313 ай бұрын

    I had no idea CA had an area like that, I would enjoy the art walk.

  • @lifeisgood7762
    @lifeisgood77623 ай бұрын

    I'm only 10 minutes into this, but what a view from the top! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @SherylAZ
    @SherylAZ3 ай бұрын

    The rock art was a pleasant surprise!

  • @mrben6573
    @mrben65733 ай бұрын

    I think that easy/medium mountains in the middle of nowhere probably get climbed less than taller more difficult mountains. For people to even be in the neighborhood to climb mountains like this they need to be in the section of the Venn diagram where 'Mountain Climber' and 'Four Wheel Drive Enthusiast' overlap. These people are probably mostly looking for a challenge and wouldn't think of climbing a mountain that wasn't tall enough or difficult enough. I'd greatly enjoy it if you sought out more of these forgotten easy/medium mountains to climb. The views from up there were fantastic, and just think how neat it is, every year there are over 500 summits of Everest, but you were the first guy on top of this mountain in two years. There's something magical about that. Climbing forgotten mountains is good vibes. Wonderful video.

  • @bassmann4691
    @bassmann46913 ай бұрын

    Beautiful panview shots when you were on top of mountain! 😎

  • @mrkkitson
    @mrkkitson3 ай бұрын

    You are an exceptional artist. Your video editing is the best!

  • @therifftones2198
    @therifftones21983 ай бұрын

    i believe there is a picture of the camp with him and her .

  • @johnchedsey1306
    @johnchedsey13063 ай бұрын

    My google maps are filled with so many pins of places you show off in your videos. The desert art one is yet another place I want to check out.

  • @mykirbs2002
    @mykirbs20023 ай бұрын

    Wow, very cool video. I loved the art garden. Thanks for sharing! Pizza is my favorite food as well. 😂

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.73483 ай бұрын

    Nice drone work! 👍

  • @jerrymestas1231
    @jerrymestas12313 ай бұрын

    That drone footage was some of the best I've seen from you so far. Even though it wasn't a crazy mountain range it just looked awesome.

  • @christinecurley2462
    @christinecurley24623 ай бұрын

    Thus video was great & informative, especially about Wyatt Earp & the land art!!! WOW!

  • @barbarakujawa320
    @barbarakujawa3203 ай бұрын

    A really great video. Never new about that area and enjoyed it so much. I have never traveled so much before and now I go places and don’t spend a penny thanks to folks like you on You Tube. ❤️❤️❤️👍❤️❤️❤️🙏

  • @hendersonhiking9597
    @hendersonhiking95973 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, I love these types of locations!! Pinned, saved and on my list :)

  • @FLYNRYAN1978
    @FLYNRYAN19783 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @timmccaffery4826
    @timmccaffery48263 ай бұрын

    Awesome day of adventure, great video. Bagging the rarely visited craggy peak and the desert art was sublimely best!

  • @rgdodson
    @rgdodson3 ай бұрын

    Fantastic drone footage!

  • @greywolfoutdoors
    @greywolfoutdoors3 ай бұрын

    As always, informative and fun!

  • @the_weed_in_your_garden9319
    @the_weed_in_your_garden93193 ай бұрын

    I've been sitting here drinking coffee waiting for this video to drop !!!😊

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by!

  • @dianemurphy7625
    @dianemurphy76253 ай бұрын

    As I watch this, I'm camped near the Turtle Mountains Wilderness, close to Vidal. I will definitely check out Wyatt Earp's house and mine. Thanks again for populating my must-see travel list! Another great video!

  • @garyfarrishomes9164
    @garyfarrishomes91643 ай бұрын

    Great job! Enjoy the remote areas as well!

  • @kensmith2839
    @kensmith28393 ай бұрын

    Thanks for another excellent video.

  • @DeerheartStudioArts
    @DeerheartStudioArts3 ай бұрын

    wow! what a great hike up that craggy mountain! thanks, Kristin!

  • @trishaporte
    @trishaporte3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along ~~

  • @briantodd4887
    @briantodd48873 ай бұрын

    Totally enjoy your videos! Truly inspiring!

  • @genekied
    @genekied3 ай бұрын

    This was a nice introduction for me to the Parker/Havasu area. Looks much more interesting than Quartzsite (but glad Quartzsite draws in so many as there appear to be so many in this area already).

  • @gmegbert
    @gmegbert3 ай бұрын

    I just discovered Savahia Peak last month on a desert road trip! A great hike with a fine view, and lots of good camping nearby. Next time check out Cupcake Mountain and Castle Peak near Parker Dam!

  • @loriegreene9375
    @loriegreene93753 ай бұрын

    Hi Tristian, Loved that you explored Wyatt Earp’s mine. I always learn something in your videos! Most of all I am intrigued when you climb a mountain and share the registry with us. I love that there is a formal record.

  • @NoOverhead
    @NoOverhead3 ай бұрын

    You absolutely CRUSHED those drone shots. Awesome episode. Safe travels, friend!

  • @ChipChoc00
    @ChipChoc003 ай бұрын

    Awesome views with your drone! Thanks!

  • @freewill1114
    @freewill11143 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed the drone shots of desert art. You do have an interesting life.

  • @fatmanhikes
    @fatmanhikes3 ай бұрын

    Another awesome video!

  • @chrisharmon5453
    @chrisharmon54533 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work thank you for sharing

  • @lindak.280
    @lindak.2803 ай бұрын

    Great footage .... beautiful !!!

  • @markpasquarella3223
    @markpasquarella32233 ай бұрын

    Before your videos fully start up I hit the like button cause I know it’s going to be awesome

  • @jburnett8152
    @jburnett81523 ай бұрын

    Another great adventure. Thanks.

  • @atlantisfunktions
    @atlantisfunktions3 ай бұрын

    dude i havent watched your videos in so long holy heck this is awesome

  • @lynnef3297
    @lynnef32973 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed the view from your hike up the craggy peak. I also very much enjoyed the desert art and the drone shots from both spots. Nice sunset, too. 😊

  • @ytubechannel997
    @ytubechannel9973 ай бұрын

    Epic drone footage. Nice mix of geography, history and art in this one.

  • @hs459
    @hs4593 ай бұрын

    Great Video😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍