You are smart going early for old faithful! We have stood in that parking lot with people unable to park and waiting for others to leave because it was so full.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no, sorry to hear that! Still, showing our children Old Faithful is worth the wait!

@OurNationalAdventure

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericasParks always worth the wait :)

Cuddling up on the couch watching another episode of America's Parks with my two girls

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Those are really kind words, Jymn! Much better than I deserve. :) As they say, only by the grace of God! Have a super week, my friend!

Didn’t think it was possible, but’s it’s even better than the last one!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

You are too kind! :)

Getting up early is everything. Best part of the day.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, Mark! Wish my biological clock was even naturally more a morning person.

I've visited Yellowstone twice and didn't have to deal with the crowds either time fortunately. Once in May and once in September. I stayed at The Old Faithful Inn the first time I visited and saw Beehive Geyser erupt my first afternoon there. I saw Old Faithful erupt many times during my stay as well. Yellowstone is truly a national treasure. ❤️

@AmericasParks

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear of your nice experience with Yellowstone! It's a special something everyone should see in their lives.

Beautiful pair of videos, Pastor Randy, and what a wonderful opportunity to deepen your relationship with Shane as you have with your daughters! “The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.” (Proverbs 23:24)

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Amen, Dan! By His grace, that's the goal! Thank you!

This makes my heart happy!! My favorite place on earth... cannot wait to get back and show my girlfriend Jennifer this spectacular place! Keep up the great videos !!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear, Ed! Thank you!

What a great father son adventure in such a spectacular place. Both of you presented Yellowstone very well, but the biggest part is the time spent together and the memories both of you will have for the rest of your life. Your are a credit to fatherhood and createrhood, if thats a word. Great, great video. Have a wonderful week.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Your warm comment mean a lot to me! Much work to go in both of those areas, but thankful God's best is shining through to be noticed by others. Enjoy your weekend!

A trip for me to Yellowstone just isn't complete without taking in Old Faithful...something I just don't seem to get tired of...thanks so much for sharing...brought back some good 'ol family childhood memories of years ago...

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you!

Your boy probably thinks you are a superstar with all those viewers recognizing you. Glad you had another great trip!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

haha! I thinks he's the least impressed. :) All the best to your family!

these 2 Yellowstone videos you posted have certainly gotten me even MORE excited for our family's cross country trip from Ocean County, NJ ending up in Utah, July 2021. But not before we go to Yellowstone and Tetons! I can't WAIT to see what you and Shane did! We're even staying one night in Canyon Campground like u guys did! thank you SO MUCH for posting these quality videos of our BEAUTIFUL National Parks!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful comment, thank you! You have an epic trip planned. Glad to hear about the memories you are seeking to create with your family. Ocean County? We are your neighbors in Monmouth! Thought that was Barnegat Light in your thumbnail!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Much unlike my National Park videos, but you'll recognize some sights in this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k22alLuKlKa4mbA.html

Yellowstone is king. Northeast Mammoth is best hiking. Awesome video!! Love the viewpoint so much better than ground level.

It's so cool that you run in to people that watch your channel. I camped in Canyon Village for a couple nights last year (where it got down in the 30s as well) and this really makes me want to go back. Too bad you didn't get to see the Grand Geyser - that's my favorite one!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Thomas! That place is like no other. Heard Steamboat erupted just after we left.

Amazing video! What a fantastic dad/son adventure! I always love going places with my dad. God willing (and without a shutdown due to the smoke), we're headed to Yosemite on Wednesday for a Thursday hike to the top of Half Dome. All of the people in our party have been reviewing your Half Dome video. Thank you so much for all of these informative and very helpful videos!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear, Chris! Have an enjoyable and safe time! Still among my favorite hikes!

I want a piece of Shane’s pizza! The sites are truly something else. Like I said, my turn next!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Think the pizza was his favorite part! You'll always be my #1 hiking partner! :)

Wow! Two days, we are fired up we are at the beach we get up early to see the sun rise and again to watch the sun go down 👍

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

You are the man! :)

Looks like it was smoky on Day 2. Yellowstone early morning is a show to see. Old Faithful is a tricky guy and glad other geysers "stepped up". You can't escape your celebrity Randy :) What a trip you had with Shane, I can see many more adventures of the two of you in the future. Have a great week!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Getting tough with the girls - jobs, college, etc. Yes, hopefully many more trips with Shane. He was still a little young to really appreciate the beauty of nature, but he sure did like the pizza! It was special for our relationship!

Perfect timing posting now. leaving for there in 20 days. Thanks for the videos! Helpful!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! Have a super trip!

Your love for the parks is heartwarming, and your videos keep me going during covid! All the best to you and your family.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Love hearing that stuff! Thank you! All the best to you as well!

Great video!! Looks like a really great fun time.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, sure was!

Randy, BONUS! DAY 2! Excellent views and great pointers on what to do in this park. Now, I know I must see Grand Prismatic Spring. Fans on the trail - hmmmm how many people went to National Park site this year because of America's Parks videos? THANK YOU RANDY AND SHANE for your excellent tour! . . . Mike

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Bizarre to run into the folks from the Philippines - their surprise must have been greater. Plan your trip based on my videos and then run into me at the Park. haha! Great folks! Fun stuff!

been there 3x. never gets old.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

So true! :)

Went to Yellowstone about 5 years ago. This brings back some wonderful memories. The Prismatic Spring was my favorite. Great job capturing all the great views that you did.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John. So nice to hear of your memories!

I'm glad they built an overlook for Grand Prismatic... When we went, we just had to climb up a hill and hope for the best. It's SO much more spectacular when seen from above. And Firehole Lake in the Lower Geyser Basin is a wonderful place... We went in late August when there were significantly fewer people in the park, and we had Firehole Lake pretty much to ourselves the entire time we were there. We also managed to snag one of those benches for Castle in the mid-afternoon and sat there eating huckleberry ice cream bars while we waited. I miss Yellowstone! :(

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Those are the special memories that we cherish so much! Thanks for sharing your experience!

Awesome video! Ty for posting!!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Manny!

What a really neat park! It's amazing parts of it are jammed packed while others there is nobody in sight! I am glad you take the time to see them all. Getting up early is what its all about when it comes to finding that primo parking spot!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I learned the key is the strategy. Busy places really early and then leisurely enjoying the rest of the day at the less desired locations. Simple, but effective.

I really cannot believe you were able to see all the major attacks of Yellowstone in only 2 days! All your footage was really good and didn't looked rushed at all for the short period of time you guys had. You must be one big ball of energy when you travel. Really great job on your videos and thanks for taking us along on your adventure in Yellowstone.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Eric! Need a vacation when I return! lol!

Thanks for taking me to Yellowstone. It was wonderful.

@AmericasParks

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video enjoyable!

So jealous, not where you went, but being able to share a awesome memory with your children and wife!! God bless you and your family!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder! Sure don't want to take these opportunities for granted. Have a blessed week!

Man that place looks so magical! Really enjoy the shot of Old Faithful from far off good choice! Awesome that you got to run into several fans on the trip as well! Thanks for sharing!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, guys! Great times and nice to enjoy my first trip with Shane. Think his favorite activity was the pizza. :)

Enjoyed both episodes as I always do. So glad you were able to travel in spite of the health situation. Have seen 20 of the parks but Yellowstone is not one of them. Hoping for next year. Fun adventure for you and Shane. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into these.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Nancy! Definitely need to visit Yellowstone - unlike any place on the planet! :)

Fantastic scenery and great filming once again Randy. I'm glad there was no extinction level event while you were there. Thanks for filming and God bless, Andy.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andy! This one came together nicely for a trip in mid-August. Bless blessed, brother!

BEAUTIFUL TRIP!! nice you got to make it a father son trip/ awesome you went to the overlook, i have seen other videos of that overlook and when you were at the prismatic itself i was hoping you would go up and there you went hooray.... so many neat geysers and boiling stuff thanks for taking us along

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Thorn! Yes, highly recommend that overlook at Prismatic. Such an incredible view!!

Another fun adventure,very cool seeing the geysers! Amazing it dipped down so cool at night at Yellowstone in mid-August! Thanks again for these videos, they mean a lot to many people!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Really encouraged to hear that, Mark! Enjoy your week, brother!

@MarkH163

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericasParks Thank you, you too Randy!

Awesome😃

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, Mark!

At the risk of sounding redundant--another great one! I just called my wife over to my computer to show her the West Yellowstone pizza place. Her response? "Hey isn't that where we ate the last time we were there?" Good memory! And although we didn't run into anyone from the other side of the world who knew you and your videos as you did, we did come up from Midway Geyser Basin and run into friends from our home town! Just a reminder of what a small world it is at times. Thanks again for a nice video and a needed respite for me from grading papers.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Neat to hear, Jonathan! Great story and happy the vid could give you a well-deserved break!

I’ll let this comment count for both parts 1 and 2. Awesome video(s) again and great job showcasing the many highlights of this park. Yellowstone is definitely in my top 5. Just an incredible, incredible place. I have such fond memories of my parents taking me here on a few summer vacations as a child. This is the park that opened my eyes and started my affinity for these treasures. Also what an amazing way to kick of your trips with your son. Truly a memory he soon won’t forget. I just started taking solo trips with my older two sons this year. I have one upcoming with my oldest in early October. Nothing to this degree, just an extended weekend type of trip. He wants to hit up some of the National Battlefields in Virginia and I think we are also going to attempt to hike Old Rag Mountain since I won’t have the youngest or the dog in tow.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Neat to hear of the time your father invested in you and how you are passing that along to your children! Have a super trip in October - wonderful to hear about his interest in US history!

Yellowstone is actually good hiking. The go to peaks are Electric and Barronette. Old Faithful is the fatal funnel. Lol. It is a 330 mile loop from Jackson to Yellowstone and back 460 miles to Lander and around back to Pinedale. And of course the Beartooth runs out northeast.

Great job! I'm going to check out the cascade corner section of Yellowstone next week since I've always wanted to hike to my favorite thing: Waterfalls! Keep it up!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and have a fantastic trip!

I remember two years ago a friend of mind said they couldnt access a big portion of the park because it got so hot that some tour busses got stuck there and had the tires melted. It really is beautiful.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, never heard of that one! Sure gets pretty cold at night. Take care!

Oh, I think being up on the hill watching two geysers would be the best! Awww the people from the Philippines 😍 - great photography & editing Randy! I think I could spend months here just looking around. Amazing!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

If someone wanted to invest a lot of time at one NP, Yellowstone would be my first suggestion! Nothing like it on the planet!

U seem like a great dad

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tyler - that means a lot to me!

I like the music at 6:00 and your son enjoying pizza. The Charismatic Springslook beautiful. August is cold ther 39 degrees.. Great family adventures.

@AmericasParks

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words!

Hello, Absolutely love your videos.i really wish and pray I can do the trails with my daughter some day like you do. I hope I can come to america someday just to see yosemite national park and yellowstone. Your are awesome and lot's of respect.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was a really nice comment! It would be great to have you see those two gems here in America. Keep being a great dad!

Amazing video, great transitions! You would absolutely deserve more acknowledge and audience. Wow. More pls ! 💓

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Really kind of you, Harvey! Thanks for the encouraging words!

@Studente_Italiano

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericasParks That's because you're great! I'm a friend to your channel now as well. :)

I'm rather jealous, lol, that you got to see Grand Prismatic Spring in all that color splendor! I was there the 3rd week of Sept. 2017, and there was quite a snowstorm then. Because it was cold and about 28 degrees while I was viewing Grand Prismatic, the steam in that cold weather caused there to be no color. I was so disappointed, because that was the one thing I wanted to see with all its beautiful colors, and it didn't happen. I still thoroughly enjoyed my time in Yellowstone, though. Thank you for reminding me of its beauty in your phenomenal videos.

@AmericasParks

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you didn't get to see the springs! Due to the wildfires, the view was a little clouded for us. Hope you can get back!

Good stuff. A "double" with Old Faithful and Beehive is always fun. I haven't been back since they've opened that overlook trail above Grand Prismatic--hoping to see that at some point. Hope you went in the Old Faithful Inn--that is the single coolest building on Earth. I worked in the park for half a year in 1989, and my final month I was the "night porter" at OFI, which meant I cleaned the public areas while the guests were mostly asleep. I can tell you, dusting and polishing all of those wooden railings and posts on the three floors of that lobby took several hours. Good memories, still.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it in your final sentence - what incredible memories! Thanks for sharing your neat experience, Rick!

It's been way too long since I've been to any of the geyser basins in Yellowstone. Thinking that might have to change next year! Glad you got to head into West Yellowstone for some pizza. I used to visit W. Yellowstone every winter as a kid for a church retreat. Some of the best memories I have as a kid with my family. As always, superb video!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andy! West Yellowstone was a neat town. Great to hear of your memories there!

Super awesome video enjoyed sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend! Have a super week!

My favorite National Park! I was there in mid July and noticed empty parking spots in the middle of the day. In a normal year, I would have dropped my wife off up front and circled the lot trying to find a place to park. It definitely wasn’t empty but the crowds were down. I hope you had a great time.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is one the the best! Nice to hear you guys didn't have to battle the crowds - something rare for Yellowstone in July!

@mikejordan9220

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericasParks Thanks. I teach school so it limits me to the height of the tourist season for vacations. We decided to go to Yellowstone this year because of the unique time we are in where I assumed the crowds would be a little lighter.

Hello America's Park's😊! Really enjoyed watching day 2. Old Faithful is a great attraction just as long as the area isn't crowded. I knew you were going to find a pizza joint lol! West Yellowstone is a cool town. Great Video Randy! Looking forward to seeing the next video.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very kind words, Al! You know your parks (and our tastes), my friend!

What a fun-filled second day for both of you! Shane has been trained well in the pizza department 😉Enjoyed this trip with you and will be looking forward to your next adventure.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, James! Afraid Shane might say the pizza was the highlight of the trip! lol!

Thanks again for sharing! Absolutely one of my most favorite parks ever! Yes- Grand Prismatic Springs lives up to it's name. Absolutely beautiful to see those colors so vividly in nature. I loved all the geysers and Springs throughout, and just the overall differing landscapes in Yellowstone, and in general throughout WY. We actually stayed in West Yellowstone when we went in 2006, and I believe we ate at that same pizzeria!😊🍕 Looked like you guys had a good time! 🏞

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Really neat to hear, Sara! Truly one of those places all people need to experience in person!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

...and I think Shane would say the pizza was his favorite part of the trip! smh

@sarabrown-janowiak1892

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!! I always recommend Yellowstone😍 and pizza is always a great choice🍕😉

If you haven’t done so, you should do a winter snowmobiling trip thru Yellowstone! Our entire family did it as a Christmas trip. Amazing to see the park in a different season.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have heard about that one. Totally on the bucket list. I'm sure it's an experience you'll never forget!

Thanks for you vidéo we’re going there in two weeks!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Really cool! No place like it on the earth. Enjoy!

@317peppermint

3 жыл бұрын

Americas Parks any tips on what to pack clothes wise? I’ve been watching the weather forecast but it’s hard to really know how it’s gonna be

Hello again Randy ! Beautiful video ! Nice to see some of your fan’s! We also have the same opinion about the view of the Prismatic up there is the best spot ! 👍 It’s so funny ...we had pizza at the same place as you in West Yellowstone it was really good , we were camping at one of the 2 KOA campground. Did you ever try pizza with a bit of honey 🍯 ...try it ! In Banff city Canada there’s a restaurant call Bear’s Pizza on Bear’s street , it’s there we tasted it for the first time ! It’s really good !👍 Have a great upcoming weekend Randy ! H&S 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I thought I was the master pizza-eater and I never heard of pizza and honey! :)

@SergeCousineau

3 жыл бұрын

Americas Parks When we were at west Yellowstone at that Pizza restaurant my wife ask the server if he had Honey ...and he said I will find some for you and he did ! We told him also about Banff . Try it ! You’ll see it delicious 😋

Cool vid Brother Randy and the pizza is making me hungry again 😂. Getting the keys and heading to round table pizza hahahha!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Good man! :) Have a blessed week, brother!

@R72vegas

3 жыл бұрын

Americas Parks ty ty 👌

Hey..Hey Americas Parks..GREAT advice, on bringing some cold weather gear if you are visiting Yellowstone..I visited Yellowstone when I was 10 years old, and it was mid-June, and I remember how cool the mornings were..and I live in North Dakota, so, if it felt cold to me, imagine how cold it felt to someone visiting from a warm weather area..LOL..I was also wondering, if you ever put crushed Red pepper on your pizza? Thanks again, for sharing this Awesome video!!! 👌👌👌

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Glenn! Nice comment! Pretty much eat the pizza just as it comes out kind of guy! :)

Nice! Ive been to yellowstone twice in the past 3 years, its my favorite park along side the grand tetons. I cant wait to come back again after watching your videos. Funny thing is, im also originally from iloilo city(philippines) same as those 2 you ran into hahah.

@ryk84

3 жыл бұрын

Btw i never knew about that overlook view of old faithful. Thanks for sharing that, i wish i did that on my second visit. Oh well, will do that on the third time around i guess lol

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful to hear... and what a strange coincidence! All the best for a return trip to Yellowstone!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Always nice to look forward to something new! This was our first visit to the Prismatic overlook - so amazing!

I just went in July 2020, too bad my work schedule doesn't allow me to go at a less busy time. I wish I had known about those overlooks!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Neat, Angela! Trust you still had a great time. As for the overlooks - good reason to go back! lol! Nothing like Yellowstone!

So when you said you and and Shane just missed Old Faithful eruption & had to wait an hour, I thought it was an advertisement for the news show '60 minutes.' Was the food at a pizza/ Italian restaurant (with a bar)? If so, I've eaten there & it's great! Can't remember the name. Great times with your son...thanks.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

haha! Just responded to you other comment - good memory recall!

Yes, being early and prepared will separate you from the masses of average tourists (and in life). I'm going to keep practicing my "Please subscribe and remember, there's always room for you on our next America's Parks Adventure!" in case I ever run into you at a National Park. Peace.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, Mark! Would be an honor. We need to get you saying that in our next video! :)

An excellent video of one of America's most beautiful places. Thank you for doing an interview with me! It came out really great! I encourage everybody to check it out on my channel to learn about Randy's interests in parks. He even reveals his least favorite park!

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Good to meet you and witness your love for the Parks! All the best to you in 2021!

Fella at 7:00 is pretty goofy! 🤣

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Hayden. He was a fun guy to meet. Enjoy your weekend!

Pastor, what mic do you use? Always sounds good.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, I use a Rode VideoMic GO with a DeadCat Windshield. Pretty effective to kill the wind noise (when I remember to have it plugged in). lol!

the famous Yellow Stone.

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like it on earth!

Could you see the smoke from the colorado fires there?

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but thankfully many of the sights at Yellowstone are close-up things so the haze didn't affect the views too much. Idaho a couple days later was sadly a different story. Tough to read about what's going on now in CA.

@naturethroughmylens8382

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericasParks where is your next trip to? I would love to meet you sometime in Colorado

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

@@naturethroughmylens8382 Have Colorado on the radar for next summer - August. Stay in touch.

@naturethroughmylens8382

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericasParks hell yes, hope to meet you man

Was it Wild West Pizza & Saloon?

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You been there? West Yellowstone.

Nice video man. Hey check out the video I posted on my channel of Old Faithful. We are going to hike in Yellowstone again today. We love this place👍

@AmericasParks

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're having a great time! Will take a look now!