Exploring Remote Agua Fria National Monument

Agua Fria National Monument, just north of Phoenix AZ, is a remote section of unexplored desert. YouTube friend, Robert Ward and I spend a day there hiking to the Agua Fria River and then did some off-roading in his pickup in search of the Pueblo la Plata archaeological site. We also found a great spot to pitch our tents. Cool drone footage. October, 2018.

[juliesmith]

Such a beautiful part of the country that so few people get to see and experience- glad I wasn't driving on those roads but enjoyed watching your adventure!!

[Mikey-Likes-It_]

Randy, I really enjoyed this video, some of my favorite elements (looks great on the big screen TV). I was surprised to see the petroglyphs, that is a very interesting find there (then I searched and read articles about them too). Awesome campsite, cool to have it to yourself. Good 4x4 adventure, hopefully NPS adds a visitor center in the future, if not at least a Kiosk with info and trail maps. THANKS FOR TAKING US ON THE HIKE, . . . Mike

[BeezerMN]

Wow, absolutely stunning. Certainly worth the journey getting there.

[adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Looks at you had a couple scary moments like 1st off when you lost the trail and 2nd Driving on those unmaintained roads. It's always nice to see water in the desert. It's a rare sight. Awesome you were able to use the drone quite a bit in this video. I really like the sunset time lapse at the end. It's good you had a nice little guys trip in the desert.

[planespotterkarl]

I live in Phoenix and currently attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, meaning I have traveled the I-17 quite a few times. I’ve driven by so many times and even driven the Bloody Basin road with my dad, but I’ve never bothered to stop and visit. Will definitely need to do so sometime. God bless you man!

[jameshouse]

We've never stopped at these places...although we go right past them on the way to the high country. Thanks for the preview and now this area can go on the "to do" list! Enjoyed your video and drone footage.

[potatothorn]

fantastic look at the Monument THanks!! love this remote desert stuff.. too bad you couldnt make it to the pueblos, maybe next time.. water in the desert, love it.. thanks for taking us with you

[coljae]

That drone footage is unreal! Good investment!

[AlanMETALMAN]

Nice weather for October, well, compared to the UK that is and yes, I am used to mud as well lol. That dip looked so refreshing and what a great way to cool off, although, nothing worse than losing the trail and getting that awful sinking feeling, when everything looks the same, although the drone could have been a great help. Nice set up indeed and great morning drone footage, cheers Alan

[kaylasmith]

Nice refreshing swim in the "cold water." Beautiful footage too!

[ottmountain]

Drone!! Wow those aerials really give a much different perspective than being terrestrial bound. Really enjoyed your clip transitions too. Of course your editing just keeps getting better and better. I appreciate how much effort that takes to get it right! Great scenery and fun to follow your adventures with your friend. Peace out Randy! (see, I got your name right once again!)

[BackpackingWithJason]

Cool video. Love the water hole in the desert. Looked like a great spot to cool off. I’d love to do some exploring around that area. Loved that drone footage. Really cool

[brothersdunne]

Nice, way to fly a drone! Way to give er Robert, on the road since 1 am!!! Looked like a fun drive in. Oh man, I thought you were going to jump in....YES you did!!! Cold water in the desert, I can see why that would be such a sacred area. Fun to share moments like that with a friend.

[lefork]

To the town of agua fria came a stranger one fine day

[AgionOros]

Very nice place to explore, cool drone shot at 11:13

[ATJHTRAVELS]

Awsome video friends absolutely spectacular views great tour always enjoy your videos keep em coming

[TouringTastebuds]

Remote is no joke! Glad the Kia made it! Haha and how cool that you had a friend come see you, incredible he woke up at 1 am! You found some chocolate on the ground! Wow that really is a gem, incredible it’s in the middle of the desert and nothing beats just getting out exploring with a buddy and enjoying the good times. The drone footage to finish it off was great, perfect timing on the sunlight! 🙌🏼

[DestinationEarth]

Sounded like you needed to put that drone up in the air to see! I just got mine the other day! Waiting for a good day to take it outside to try out. It's been bad weather lately, so no luck with it yet. You're pulling a me with that fuzzy selfie video part! Beautiful location!

[MastMaulaPuran]

great upload. really amazing and versatile video. i really enjoy exploring with you guys. thumbs up!

[unowhotravelchannel]

Greetings from the U.K. and a Happy New Year too! Great video to start 2019, loving the views especially from the drone! We’ve just treated ourselves to one and we’re looking forward to incorporating it into our future uploads 👍👍👍