Utah 7 Day Road Trip: 5 National Parks, Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend & More 

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Just got back from Monument Valley last week! It was a hard trip on me as I am 81 years old, and my wife is 77. We flew out of Dallas to Alburquerque and arrived there about 11:30. We had a rent car waiting on us, so we hit the highways and roads toward The View Hotel at the valley. We arrived after dark so we couldn't see anything but the two-lane blacktop before us. Some tough roads getting there with drop offs and soft shoulders, so we recommend arriving in the daytime. We checked into our room and quickly fell asleep. The sun was already up when we awoke the next morning. And as I opened the curtains to the balcony, we were suddenly awe-struck as if we had been transported to another unearthly world. My God I cried! My wife ran to me, and we just stared for minutes at the spectacle before us. The sheer beauty and stillness of the desert valley before us with monuments so close, we could nearly touch them, we felt the nearness of our Maker. We have travelled a good bit in our lives together and have seen some fantastic sights, but never a sight such as this! I don't have the vocabulary to paint the incredible aesthetic beauty of Monument Valley.

You had made probably one of the BEST videos in RU-vid. Is long but is well narrated, good on details and entertaining. I am doing research to do the same trip but with an RV/Camper. I lack the words to fully express how well made was this video. You did an amazing job. Your relationship with your father is to be envy, love it. Is good enough for TV.

Your dad is a good man. Cheers to him for facing his fears to experience these things with his son. This country needs more men like him.

As an older mom of three adult sons I love, love, love that you took your Pops with you on this trip! My husband and I have done a lot of adventuring with our boys, both when they were young, and now with their wives and children. It is a tremendous blessing to be able to experience such beauty with family! Keep taking him along. I know his heart is full from his time with you!

I am 48 and have lived in Salt Lake City most of my life. I’ve been to these locations, but never with a 4K camera documenting it all. Thank you for such an enjoyable video, and we especially appreciate your upbeat cheerfulness.

Thank you and your Father for sharing this with all of us. After six spinal and double hip replacement surgeries. I'm trying to get healthy enough to take my son on a trip like yours. Your Father is a inspiration to me. Again thank you.

Highway 12 is so underrated. An amazing drive from Escalante to Torrey.

A trip "to die for", just gorgeous 😍❤. Utah is my fav US state. I am German, visited Bryce Canyon and Zion Nat. Park in 1977. It was one of my lifetime memories. In 1986, my former husband and I explored Monument Valley, and a dream came true since I am a John Wayne Western fan and saw this iconic place. Goulding's Lodge was the place to be, nearly no cars in the Park and unlimited driving, what was the best 😀. This times are gone forever, very sad! Arches and Natural Bridges are still on my bucket list, but now everything is easier bc. I am calling the US my home for over 20 years. I came from Europe for the beauty of the Southwest and decided to stay in this part of the country. It was worth the journey! Thank you again, for this amazing road excursion ❤💖💕.

America's national parks are the greatest ; They are foremost among the many natural wonders of the modern world .

2 hour video went by like nothing , beautiful job .Made me realize how much I miss my Dad and all the places we visited together .

Thank you for spending the gas money to take this trip for us all Josh, really appreciate your work, Being able to sit for an hour or so and take a virtual trip I could never afford right now is a real treat!

5 Golden Stars. Beautiful trip. I really like the Pop Trips , your narration and filming skills are excellent.

Having your Dad on these adventures is such a blessing for you and us. Nice!

You guys help with info and like your dad I’m older(70) and love the trips you take . I love that you and your dad travel . I hope you understate how very important even if unsaid by him , your father savors everyday with you . What a wonderful son you are . I can only envy him . What a lucky Man. I’ll keep watching

Possibly my all-time favorite western video. Tell your dad I know how he felt at Monument Valley because I watch nothing but western TV shows and films. I would have probably slept on that balcony where he sat for hours. It brings tears to my eyes and I can't wait to see it. At 74, it is on my bucket list. I would love to do the Navajo tour that lasts half a day.

Winter seems like the perfect time to visit the Utah parks!

Hi! JOSH and POPS! At last! My daughter and I are at Monument Valley now!! We are enjoy on a road trip :D We stay The View hotel. We are going to watch the sunrise tomorrow morning and valley drive! I can’t sleep because looking forward. I watch this video so many times. Special thanks to JOSH and POPS!!

Love the purity, humbleness, and kindness you people show, more success!!

That double arch is totally incredible. My favorite. What a beautiful creation of our Creator, God! The donut hole arch is fabulous too. Love seeing you and your dad hang out together and see amazing sights!

I love you and your dad's adventrlures!! Thank for taking us along!

Oldtimer Englishman from Shropshire who has been travelling the Four Corners areas for over 30years. The first time I visited Monument Valley, and since, I camped in the original campsite that overlooked the Mittens long before that hotel was built ! Commercialism is much more prevalent since my earlier trips and is taking all the real character away from so many other areas and towns that I used to cherish !

Just think of the epic life-long memories you and your dad have created on this this! I am so happy for you both.

I was born and raised in Utah. and after many years of living and working out of state, I have moved back. I'm embarrassed to confess that I have never been to the Utah National Parks. This Summer, I will make it happen! This was fabulous! Thank you.

These are Priceless Memories with your father

All I can say: love you guys and how you are able to spend quality time with each other. Love the videos. My Father past(seems like yesterday) years ago. The best I could do was two fishing trips up to Canada. I drove truck for almost 11years. Wish I could have shared half of what I've seen. Cherish these moments. They will last a life time. Peace

I have so enjoyed your videos I am 77 now but went so many places you are taking us and it is wonderful going again along with you and your father I too did not like the heights but the beauty of the journey is so worth it may you be blessed each day

Thank you for such great content! I'm never sure what I love more, the beautiful scenery and adventures or the interactions with your Dad.

I just recently discovered your channel and I’ve already watched 5 videos. Thanks to you and Pops for taking us along! The hikes were amazing ,especially to Angel Landing!! I know I’m not brave enough to ever do it myself. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire video!

Every dads dream to spend quality times with their son on a road trip to enjoy natural wonders.

We are seniors and we enjoy your videos so much. We love to see you and your pops enjoying traveling. Safe travels

Your trips with your dad remind me of my trips with mine. I'm alone now, but watching these videos brings the fun back!

Firstly, Thank you for an incredibly , incredibly amazing viewing....I live in India and have been fascinated by National Parks since decades.Whike I have visited some ,my greatest wish was to see the Mighty Five.Have admired photos of Parks shared from Treasured Lands book and other online photos shared by photographers.But this video takes one through the real experience ...Mesmerizing sunrise, sunsets ,beautiful twinning of Monsey and reddish golden , amber hues sunsets , sunstars on the turrets, towers, arches and magnificent landscapes ...Tbe play of light over the hoodoos in Bryce Canyon was absolutely captivating.. History through the passage of time is encapsulated beautifully . Grand Canyon was spectacular when I had witnessed it but after watching this video ,I am absolutely enraptured .Wanted to do so badly the Big Five and the Four Corners point. Of enthralling viewing and amazing journeys...Fantastic video...Thanks

Coast to coast, an amazing beautiful America

One of the best Mighty 5 videos I’ve seen so far, kudos! A+++ to Pops as well!

Good video! I recently joined Air Force and now I am stationed in Las Vegas so I am starting to dig into the natural wonders here in the west more often than when I lived in NYC. For the second time, I tried to visit Utah last week. So I had a vacation to the following stops: 1) Antelope Island State Park - hiking Frary Peak 2) Utah State Capitol Building 3) Hiking Mount Olympus (see the sunrise) 4) Bridle Veil Falls 5) Arches National Park - (see the sunrise) hiking from Devil's Garden, Delicate Arch 6) Dead Horse Point State Park 7) Canyonlands National Park - (see the sunrise) hiking from Syncline Loop, Aztec Butte, Mesa Arch 8) Natural Bridge National Monument - hiking Sipapu Bridge 9) Driving from Valley of the Gods 10) Goosenecks State Park 11) Hiking Mexican Hat Rock 12) Stop by Forrest Gump Point 13) Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - hiking Wildcat Trail 14) Horseshoe Bend 15) Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument - Hiking Toadstool Hoodoos Trail 16) Bryce Canyon National Park - Hiking Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail to see the sunset 17) Capitol Reef National Park - Hiking Chimney Rock, Golden Throne, Cassidy Arch, Colab Canyon 18) Hiking Lake Blanches 19) Trolley Square 20) The Cathedral of the Madeleine 21) Bonneville Salt Flats to see the sunrise 22) Washington Square Park & Salt Lake City Public Library 23) Hiking Ensign Peak 24) Natural History Museum of Utah 25) Red Butte Garden 26) International Peace Garden

Bro, awesome footage. Love the father son bonding too. Great editing as well.

I have watched several of your videos and want to say you are a very good narrator. Since I'm close to your father's age it's good to see father and son having fun together. Memories forever! Great job.

When I was young my parents took our family on many trips through this area as well as other areas of the United States. That upbringing established a rock solid foundation of "travel" as a goal/prerequisite for life. I owe both of my parents an eternal debt of gratitude for that gift. I pity those that never have found the joy of travel in their life.

Thank you for sharing the top five. My daughter and I went to Arches park in March. Simply amazing views. We were amazed that people actually went out west by horse and wagon. The pioneers must have been tough people.

The filming was wonderful. I especially loved the footage of your hike to Angel's Landing. I appreciate Pops point of view of the hikes, since I feel the same way about hiking. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

Thanks for sharing ! Beautiful views ! Your dad is awesome!

As someone who was born and raised in Utah and spent all my 20's exploring my backyard, you did amazing justice to Southern Utah! At the same time, there's so so much more to see! There's an infinite number of places to hike and explore in Utah! And yes, Lower Calf Creek Falls is amazing!

I’m new to your videos. This is so well done, I’d say it’s one of the best one I’ve seen. Thank you so much taking us along, I feel like I was there with you guys.

Extraordinary video, amazing trip! Thx for sharing

Thank you for virtually taking me to your trips. All of your adventures may be something I won't be able to do in this lifetime, but it is great o be able to watch you and your pops do it. To more videos of your trips. Or, you could also try and visit the Philippines. 😁

I saw a channel specializing in travel to the United States for the first time today. I've been to all of Utah's national parks, but I was able to enjoy them anew thanks to their fast video development, sophisticated explanations, and their father and son's good team play and pointing out the essential places. thanks again for posting.

Wow this is beautiful you're making so much memories your dad.. thanks for taking us along going to beautiful places in the Southwest 🏜️🏜️🌄🏜️🚶🚶🏜️🏜️

Beautiful. Love you and your dad’s videos. ❤️🙌🏻

Wow, so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your trip.

Love your videos they are so informative you make it feel like your there to. I especially like the ones with your dad you have such a good relationship. Thank you

Watching this video and it makes me feel like i have actually been there and done the hikes ! Thank you so much for sharing !

This was so helpful!!! Thank you for putting this together for all of us. You guys are awesome!

Love you videos. I regularly see your videos on my TV with family. They also love your videos. Pay respects to your dad. God Bless you and your family. Love from India 🇮🇳

Thank you for this! It's amazing that I can enjoy America from another continent and also plan for a future road trip. Also, I love your relationship with your dad. It's beautiful.

What a wonderful trip!! And is a blessing to do it with your father

It is amazing to see how much the southwest has changed in my lifetime. The last time I went to Horseshoe Bend, there was no trail, no overlook, and on a bad day, you would not see more than 10 people. It does not feel like that long ago to me, but the times are a changing!

Love your videos. Thank you for taking us with you. Your Dad is very healthy to be able to hike like that. Good for him, and good for you. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to seeing more of your trips.

The way you surprised your dad with the epic hotel view was touching - I enjoy your travels and your family vibe, thanks so very much for sharing!

As an foreign national, your videos are really helping me to plan my tours, Great work👍

hard to imagine that less than1:100 viewers liked this video, it was superb, thanks to you and pops sharing your wonderful trip with us all 😊

I'm from the UK and in the 90s I took several trips to the USA to see the great National Parks, and those in Utah were just great. We went in August and it was surprisingly not so busy. There were hardly any people exploring Capitol Reef and once you get down into the trails of Bryce Canyon, the crowds quickly peter out. Hardly anybody was at Cedar Breaks, near to Bryce. Even in Arches, on some trails, we were by ourselves. Sunset at Delicate Arch had no more people than you did. I'd say then, don't worry about the crowds, if the only time you can go is August, just GO! BTW, with so many spectacular natural wonders to see, it puzzles me that so many Brits opt only for Disney, Universal Studios or Las Vegas. What a waste!!

You and your dad helped us to feel like we were right along with you. Haven’t been to the parks you shared, but we now would love to go! Thank you for your wonderful videos!

Love this! Amazing video and I love your pops! Especially him hiking with his cowboy hat. 🤠 What amazing memories you’ve created with him.

I really enjoyed this video. The best part for me was when you surprised your dad with the hotel room at Monument Valley and Pops' impression of Forrest Gump! Well done!

This trip is now on my bucket list! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. The views are amazing and so beautiful it made me cry thinking of all my family trips in the past.

You and your father make more and more fantastic travel programs. This one deserves an Oscar 😁🤘👍👍

What an epic adventure! I’ve watched this trip in little bite sized pieces over a week or so. Another trip added on my list now! Thanks Josh and Pop 😀

Thank you for this hike , I’d never take ! Gorgeous !

Thank you for this. Very informative and helpful, especially for international travellers planning epic roadtrips. I'm glad you both enjoyed seeing these awesome spectacles.

Stumbled upon your video and was immediately hooked. Love how respectful you are to Pops and also enjoy his perspective. His reaction to your hotel surprise in Monument Vally was the best! This trip is now on my to do list thanks to you! Thanks for sharing a great adventure.

Wonderful video, and thank you for the lovely interactions between you and your dad! Pops a real trooper for tagging along. Enjoyed every minute of it, as well as took notes for my future roadtrip planning. Can't decide which is my favorite part! 😆

Absolutely Awesome... Just Crazy colors... 👌🤞

Priceless Memories !!! Outstanding Video! Utah is on my bucket list !

Years ago, while on a western concert tour with a military band, we were able to take a side trip on a day off to Bryce and Zion National Parks. Your extensive video of your 5 day tour was a spectacular overload of visuals. Thank you so much for all your video tours.

Absolutely amazing. I had no idea how big the area was. You are very lucky to have your dad do the trip with you. I am so glad I watched this video with you. A place I could never manage

Thanks a lot - You relationship with your father is very inspiring!

I can't believe I finished this long video. It's magical (as your pop said☺️) and very informative. Thank you for doing this for all of us..

I love how you guys narrate your travels. Very informative & I love your suggestions too. Keep on traveling.

We stayed at the cabins in April and it was equally amazing! Watched sunrise and sunset as well, truly a one of a kind experience for our kids and us😍

Amazing video! Planning a similar trip next year & this video is so incredibly helpful! Seeing how beautiful everything is makes it all the more exciting!

Loved seeing your bond with your dad! Your videos are so fun and informative! Thank you for sharing your adventures!

I think it is so special that you can travel and share these places with your father. What a treasure, and so beautiful! I would really love to visit southern Utah..great commentating and voice, very pleasant to listen to you!

Thank you for the amazing job of showcasing and highlighting some of the most beautiful places from our home state. We have taken our kids to those incredible parks and hiked those trails and looked out from those viewpoints. We live in Florida now, and probably won't get too many chances to see the desert landscapes of Utah again. This brought back so many wonderful memories for us and reminded us just how fortunate we were to have lived there and have been able to visit such "magical places", as your "Pops" said. Well done.

"Welcome to Utah Life elevated" how appropriate I feel elevated watching your videos this one and the week long trip in Alaska are my favorites if I ever get back to the USA 🇺🇸 I will follow your tracks. I have to say big love to you and Pops it warms my cold hardened rock of a heart to see the connection between you two, thank you for your beautiful videos better than anything on TV 😊

I love your videos ,,this one was so beautiful ,,no words can describe the pretty scenery,,thank you .

I can't love you and pop more!!! Pop reminds me that I can do the things too! Yall did a lot of hikes and so well narrated. Prob my favorite video ever. Lots of narration but not a bunch of unnecessary words!

This is an Outstanding Video. You and your dad captured video while while exploring these 5 National Parks, and you have been so good as to share your experiences with all of us. You doing this is in a way...empowering us to virtually hike these great National Parks also (without actually being there.). And it's very informative too! Thanks so much!!!

Great job surprising your dad with the hotel stay. Sure he will never forget it. Hard to have your dad speechless but think you accomplished that. Once again great job and keep up the good work.

I just love your channel, so honest, simple and pure, thank you! There’s something sacred about a father and son traveling the timeless landscapes together.

I've been spreading the world about your super well done videos!! Thanks so much !!

I found myself smiling throughout the entire video. I can't express how much I loved every minute. I almost cried when Pops was appreciating the surprise hotel. I hope I can one day do the same with my Daddy 💞

Just recently found your channel and I am loving it so much. Your good relationship with your father and calm and relaxed narration and vlogging puts a smile on my face. You and your Pops are my favorite youtubers now. 💚 -love from the Philippines

Thank you for sharing your amazing journey! A memorable time well spent sharing it with your dad I’m sure, will forever be cherished. 🥾☺️

Loved this video with your Dad he really is a big part of your videos. Utah is so beautiful and awe-inspiring. You give valid information about local cuisine and things to see. Thank you for sharing ☺️

What amazing rock formations and canyons in those Utah National Parks. Wonderfully made video. Watching it from Argentina.

Thank you so much for doing these. Because of and with you and your dad I get to adventure and see so many wonderful places I would never get to experience otherwise. You are wonderful!

What a inspiring video 👏👏❤️taking your Father along with you,amazing and beautiful memories for both of you enjoy every minute of the trip .Blessings and ❤to you both .🙏🤗

Beautiful trip. Utah is my most favorite place to go hiking. You did a wonderful job with this video, thank you for sharing it.

Absolutely awesome video. Having lived in Utah, it reaffirms what a beautiful state it is.