20-19 The Big West: I-70 in Colorado & Utah (Videos 13-12, 13-13 & 13-14 Remixed) 

You've got to love an exit called "No Name".

I've loved this stretch of I-70 since I first saw it from my cabover International, 20 years ago.

COLORADO! In 9 months I'll finally get to go to Colorado. Edit: Scratch that, It'll be a year now.

Great video I’ll have to someday make these drives myself to experience it personally I loved the scenery

24:28 amazing scenery and great music matching. I felt like watching a movie 👍

It was just awesome at the end using the Doobie Brothers' "I Cheat the Hangman," especially the climatic ending for San Rafael on I-70 eastbound. Wow!!

WOW!!! Best ending ever!!!

Welp, I just figured out my road trip for next year! Thanks! Where do you get the fun facts from? Year built/why etc...

Kinda always knew the interstate system is supposed to be for military convoys. When Eisenhower toured Germany after ww2 and saw how well the roads were designed, he took that concept and brought it to the US and when he got the presidency and got the Act passed and here we are today.

just beautiful what a wonderful country side and roads USA has . from CANADA

..."And the Academy Award for outstanding editing, music selection and overall coolness goes to... Envelope, please... FreewayJim"... **Crowd goes wild**. I do believe I'll be repeating our return from Idaho next Summer exactly how we returned in 2016. I wasn't really happy with my eastbound "swell" footage, and I'm still wondering why I didn't even have a camera rolling between Scipio & Salina. It was absolutely gorgeous through there. Inspiration abounds on Mondays!

Great Video Sir! A masterpiece for a masterpiece, especially Stages 1 and 2! Thanks again for all the hours/effort you put in these videos. Keep safe!

Glenwood Canyon is one of the two best spots on I-70. The other one is San Rafael Reef and San Rafael Swell. Such variety! Thanks for sharing! At 19:24, "We'll jump ahead about 115 miles to our next stage." I understand not keeping this mileage in the video but it's still a great drive--fruit orchards north of Grand Junction and then the emptiness of far eastern Utah. If you drive across the San Rafael Reef and Swell, stop at each rest area/scenic area. It's worth getting out at each one and seeing more of the scenery of the Swell. Think of traveling through the country and settling it in the 19th century. When you head west towards the San Rafael Swell from Green River, UT, there's a sign which warns, "Next services, 100 miles." Incredibly empty and awesome country!

Yes indeed, Glenwood Canyon is a bucket list drive. I got to do it when I went out to go rafting a few years back. Hope to do it again soon.

Nice!.......I was living out there in 1988, and they were still widening I-70 thru the Canyon. Hanging Lake Tunnel and The Reverse Curve Tunnel...( west bound ) weren't even finished yet. I would also get off at Rt 6 east after the Idaho Springs Tunnel, and go thru Clear Creek Canyon, there it is 2 lanes but there are 5 tunnels in there also. It takes you back on I-70 East via Co 58.

This is a nice combination of some great previous videos. I like how you slowed down the westbound Swell drive (because I would change the playback speed to .75 on that one to enjoy it more, LOL). Did you enhance the colors on the eastbound swell? It seemed more vibrant to me (good). Also, I had enjoyed 18-04 for the long drive through Colorado (bookmarked it!) and the segment in the middle of this one was cool because I really liked the eastbound hills just east of Grand Junction on 18-04 so it was good to see the westbound angle on this one. Nice job, it lived up to it's billing.

I got what I wanted

I was all up and down those roads late summer last year. I loved going through those mountains in Colorado. I appreciated seeing all the greenery since I'm a Georgia native. You can feel the majesty of those mountains while driving through them.

Bob Welch (actually BOTH Bob Welches) is dead. Why would HE complain? I agree Hypnotized is one of the great Fleetwood Mac songs.

Great Traveling Video & Music & Comment Section All Pleasant 👍

I know this is a big request and you are busy I assume, but is it possible for you to do maybe LA to Las Vegas at night? Just straight up I-15 at night or maybe Barstow or Victorvile to Vegas

On 1:09 there is a sign that says No Name

I really enjoy the "remixes" with the updated soundtracks (sad Hypnotized was taken down). I am generally familiar with 96% of your music selections. "Time waits for No One", the Stones (Fla. video) is one that stands out for me. When you played the Doobies track, I thought I have never heard Jim use "Fresh Air" Quicksilver MS. Good HWY song.

The Grizzly creek exit was still closed when we passed by till we got our 30min break at Utah..Very informal video.. Omg Utah Canyons|viewing rest areas are Breathtaking view for me..We've been to that every rest areas n I blogged each one of them hehe..I love the place loved to explore..Dream came to reality to me to see those very scenic views .Lately we was at SPOTTED WOLF CANYON i feelt dizzy lol me n my husband would love to go back there .It's my pleasure if you can visit my channel too..everything you said in Canyons we already been there. Very beautiful by God's creation

I just aploaded my new video too COLORADO AUTUMN 1-70 | With Fall views along the road and on this tunnel too..I like Colorado we pass many times already actually just the other day lol.Very scenic view 😊 ..Nice video.. (Filipina Truckers wife)here OTR

Congratulations freeway jim. I liked your videos. Excuse me my english. I am mexican. I want the name the last melody. Versión instrumental after the Doobie brothers song. La última melodía. Thanks.

Jim , how are you ? Long time no see. Hope you are well ! Love the Doobie Brothers too :)

Btw Jim, LOVE A.A. They are a great band and I've liked everything I've heard from them! Never heard this song you used before, but I really do like it! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. :) Also, very interesting rendition of Gypsy Woman! :)

Wonderful video as always with Gypsie woman 👍

Truly amazing.

Glenwood Canyon, De Beque Canyon, and San Rafael Swell look beautiful. I love the mountain states.

Jim, ......... That was GREAT ......... You changed my mindset for the day. I saw it twice and played the music in the background twice. Good Work...Thank You

Absolutely spectacular!

About a dozen or so years ago in March, i had the opportunity to ride with a friend of mine and we came back from Vegas thru Denver. Needless to say we came thru this direction thru here. I must say Utah and Colorado are most beautiful and senic states. Would love to see it again one day. Thanks for sharing

man awesome video...what country out there!

I appreciate the use of "I Cheat the Hangman" in this one. I've listened to that song and Doobie Brothers in general so many times on rural Utah roads, this video is more than just nostalgic.

Looks like another set of highways added to my bucket list, appreciate you!

Thought the drive would be boring through Utah....until the San Rafael Swell.

Fleetwood Mac is overrated, anyway.

I was happy that you incorporated the video 13-13 in this one. I happy to see all the beautiful scenery in De Beque Canyon. I too would love to see that with my own eyes. If you ever get the chance try some 1970's Black Sabbath songs if they would fit. Songs like Supernaut and Cornucopia off their Vol 4 album. there may be a few others too. Just a suggestion. Anyways I really enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work and stay safe. Hopefully you'll get out there next year.

I've been to Colorado, it's so much traffic

You can sell these videos to gaming companies. They could use these shots as stock photos for their CGIs.👍

Absolutely stunning views, I have to move there some day or atleast visit! Also a great selection of music. Thanks Jim! Greetings from Finland.

Hi Jim! Are you still using the Sony HDR for recording? Or you have bought a new one? You have inspired me to record the same type of videos but from my country, Mexico, and I'm still wondering what camera would be the best to do so!

Wow, such beautiful scenery. I really enjoy watching your videos. You've taken me to some places I've wanted to go to, but can't afford to travel. The NEXT BEST THING is to ride along with Freeway Jim. Thanks you so much for the tremendous efforts you put into making these. All the research on the roads and music you include are very entertaining as well. The music is very relaxing too. I think i subscribed already but if not I'll check and subscribe if I'm not.

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I recall when this was a two lane interstate thru utah. Salina to green river is a very special side of utah. Glad to see it remixed. Love to get a property toward eagle canyon.

Colorado is beautiful the mountains make Colorado the best view I could see the mountains from my house

Thank you Freeway Jim! Whenever I am stressed and can't sleep I put on one of your videos! This is my new favorite of yours! Love it!

Love it. Thank you! Been there.

Nice view of the mountains.

I love ❤️ these videos

At 2:27 minutes of the video I'd pulled over and snapped a good picture of this OLD CANYON

I enjoy the ride and good music

From2:30 minutes of the video beyond I noticed that they tried to keep the GRADE low for the trucking industry

I guess doing the San Rafael Swell eastbound during sunset when sun's red beams reflect on rocks must be absolutely breathtaking 🤩

Hey Jim just wanted to say that I am a huge fan of your videos. Please continue driving for us!

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All that wonderful greenage in Glenwood Canyon really makes the canyon stand out. It's gorgeous!

Thanks for a revisit to a fantastic ride! I liked your song selection; they really do fit well! I made this drive solo westward in 2010 in a turbo Toyota Supra. The turbo had kicked in for the entirety of the San Rafael Swell climb, so I had to take a very scenic stop to let it cool! Eastbound is indeed prettier, and it was a happy accident that the car threatened to overheat just where I could enjoy the look back! All was fine. There are so many neat places and gorgeous scenery stretches through here. Indeed, video can't do any of it justice (following the river through the canyon walls towering above you on both sides, and then seeing the view from SRS), but your video does the best I've seen!

The third song was used in video 20-05 I wonder if video 20-20 (The Season Finale) will be about or over 60 minutes total By the way, I have watched your videos since 2018

At 3:40 minutes of the video I begin to understand where them propiation funds went to in the late 80's.

Another awesome video

I hadn't heard that Doobie bros. song and thought it was America at first. Great tune.

I've been driving from Long Beach, CA to Denver, CO for road trips many times since I was a young kid and still do to this days. Seeing your videos are so soothing and nostalgic to watch. Makes me want to go on a road trip. Also a great selection of music that you incorporate into the videos. Thank you for having these videos. Much love.

wonderful video enjoyed every minute of it.thanks Jim for another good video production"

The music 🎶 remind me of playing F-Zero on SNES back in the 90s💯

17:33 It looks quite a bit like Pleasanton, CA!

Your best work.

Cool content

That Doobies song and that scenery were epic! Awesome Video!

Great Music selection for this video. I can't wait for the Season Finale

What can I say ? Excellent REMIX! . . .😊👍

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful drive.

Nice view of the mountains

Love it..

I really enjoy watching your videos.

Need to go back construction is over

i heard Utah has very desolate places I-80 West of Salt Lake City and I-70 in Utah the interstate you were on the only people that drive this route is truckers going from Denver or wherever on the east coast or Midwest to Southern California and I-80 west Utah anyone travelling to Northern California aka San Francisco area

Yeah, beautiful scenery, but what a quagmire when there was an accident (usually fatal) during the long construction period years back. You better have come prepared with water, food, and bedding with PLENTY OF FUEL for delays that could last many, many hours in the I-70 Parking Lot.

I think this was your favorite road

How are you? Love all your I-70 stuff! Any chance youd do I-79?

Freeway Jim is a vibe. Glad i found this, I will deff be visiting CO in the summer!

Breathtaking!

Beautiful. Little bit of everything on that one.

Love the scene & bgm when the riders are driving in front, really curious about where are they going... They look awesome.

what if there is an accident on the road who can help? cause as i observe no one nor even one highway patrol on duty on the highway? nice to see your video greetings from the Philippines.

Home... I can tell you were here before the fire as much of the canyon is burnt... :/

Great soundtrack & great scenery!

I wanted my family to see this in 1978....oh well

Maybe your best video ever !

Hi is this a new vid? Or is it an excerpt from your rockies ones?

18:46 That Blue Car?

kowolski lives!!!

and is there water up above at the hanging lake tunnel? lol

Nicely done.

One of the top 3 best roads for me in the US.

Can u slow is down just a little... I love the view... But I get a little dizzy watching it...

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