Forget Badlands National Park. Go HERE Instead! (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

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I start of this video in a surprisingly stunning location of dramatic badlands before retracing the steps of New Mexico's most famous residents.
DATE FILMED: Mid-March 2023
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GPS COORDINATES, etc.
** First Angel Peak Badlands viewpoint: 36.523139, -107.931861 (Park here and follow the path)
** Second Angel Peak Badlands viewpoint: 36.548444, -107.859722 (Park here)
** Start of the road up Huerfano Mountain: 36.403986, -107.829958
** Where I parked for the Black Place: 36.246626, -107.678875
** The Black Place: 36.244318, -107.674332
** Campsite: 36.19825, -107.68159
LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO
** The Black Place I image credit: www.sfmoma.org/artwork/54.3536/
** Georgia sitting on a rock photo credit: www.santafenewmexican.com/new...
OTHER LINKS
** Gear I use: suvrving.com/gear
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** The blog: suvrving.com
** Instagram: / suvrving
** My other KZfaq channel: / tenkaraaddict
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@justlookin3 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize that the Black place was so remote. Especially when I consider how O’Keeffe would have traveled when dirt roads were considered roads. I would imagine that she might have visited when it was warmer and dry. Thanks for talking us along. I love that you were able to be in the exact spot and have a photo there, too. That is impressive research.

@SUVRVing Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think most sane people visit when it's warm and dry 😁 Thanks for watching!

@harrymills2770 Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what the elevation is. I forget. Angel Peak is 6400-ish feet, so you're probably a mile or so up at the Black Place. My take on that part of the country is May is when you want to be there. Between the cold and the hot, Arizona and New Mexico have lovely spring.

@glenfess6599 Жыл бұрын

If you haven't visited b-4 you need to take a trip to the Bisti-De Na Zin Wilderness area south of Angel Peak. Only word to describe it is "otherworldly."

@SUVRVing Жыл бұрын

I went years ago and made a video about it 👍

@josephdonnaway5755 Жыл бұрын

The Angel Peak campground is free, and there are sites with great views and less industrial noise. Gas wells and compressor stations are common in the Four Corners region. They are the reason for the roads that you used. The gray bentonitic clays create the deep slick mud. Not an easy place to visit in wet weather.

@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH Жыл бұрын

My home state! No end to the beauty here. Thanks for this exploration.

@SUVRVing Жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful state, for sure! Thanks for watching.

@davidwellen830 Жыл бұрын

You have a real "knack" for making great videos and your passion for camping and exploring really come through. I am 76 years old and I share your interests but I no longer am able to hike like you do so I very much appreciate your willingness to share your travels with people like me. Thanks!

@sharondavis8003 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Angel’s Peak😮. Looks like a castle in the sky. 😊👍🏻

@SUVRVing Жыл бұрын

Yes it does! Thanks for watching, Sharon.

@Carnicrazy Жыл бұрын

@@SUVRVing Love your videos doing what I probably won't do. 😥 I sometimes wish geologist Myron Cook could hike along with you. That would be super cool.

@c.alcazar2584 Жыл бұрын

@SUV RVing i was there many years ago was in the summer dry and hot...thank you again. By coincidence I was today in the other place that G.Okeefe used to go around Abiqui....those gray hill are beautiful....

@miloslavjungmann6836 Жыл бұрын

I loved Georgia O'Keeffe historical stuff, Nice Job!

@josephmartin1540 Жыл бұрын

Ya know, Tristan, your videos are a very good comfort. I once backpacked as a boy and that never left me.Traveled a little. Grew up watching "Frontiersman" TV shows and such... Never left me. Now, retired, even early, Heart attack and Bypass survivor, widower, cancer survivor... I travel a little - been to a few disaster zones overseas and felt like not enough help... But still love "going." Not too old, but body challenged: your vids are a gift. Views of places I long to see, but might just not make it. Too Po' to support you. But, thank you, little brother. Keep on! I pray that you prosper well through your work and your adventure.

@richard_n Жыл бұрын

This is definitely going on my bucket list. I love badlands, in fact Badlands National Park is my favorite park period.

@SUVRVing Жыл бұрын

Then you should absolutely visit this place!

@Mickju Жыл бұрын

I always end up feeling glad that I watched one of your videos.

@michaelkane6797 Жыл бұрын

I first learned to appreciate her work years ago at Lake George. That has made me want to see her later home in New Mexico, experience her inspiration. Thanks for pointing this one out!

@SUVRVing Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along on the adventure!

@beach3girl459 Жыл бұрын

One can certainly see O'Keeffe's fascination with this area. The desert, like the sea shore, is "fluid" in that it constantly changes. Intriguing!

@victoriamaaske7420 Жыл бұрын

She's from wisconsin Sun Prairie.

@ceceliaroberts1475 Жыл бұрын

Stellar views Tristan! Georgia O'Keefe is my favorite artist , amazing person, you really should check out the museum. I would never have made it to "The Black Place" through all that mud.Thanks for taking me there without the struggles. Thanks again!

@SUVRVing Жыл бұрын

Yes, I should check out her museum at some point, though I'm sure I wouldn't be able to film there. Thanks for watching!

@charleshicks3492 Жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos, you never disappoint; loved it😎⭐️🤩

@SUVRVing Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for watching.

@TheSanjuanworm Жыл бұрын

The black and grey in the hills along with the red don’t really have anything to do with the oil and gas in the area. They are from the minerals in the clay (iron, manganese, etc.) and also coal. There is a lot of coal in this area. San Juan Basin is known for natural gas production, and that has been the major industry since the 1940s. It’s starting to slow down considerably since the drilling has died off in the past 10 years. Great video. Sorry you caught us on a wet year. Normally we’re in the middle of a drought. 😂

@susans8539 Жыл бұрын

Cool place! I would have never known about it if you didn’t show us? Another fantastic video, thanks for taking us along!

@SUVRVing Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Susan!

@1717jbs Жыл бұрын

That stuff stuck to your feet and on and under you SUV is known as "enchantment".

@MsQ275 Жыл бұрын

❤

@elamanvetta1685 Жыл бұрын

Dude! That opening. Woah is right!

@cotydenise Жыл бұрын

Before clicking the play button l was like "Cool he's in ND at The Badlands there"! It is so similar it's astonishing.

@sierraseb3311 Жыл бұрын

It just blows me away, the amazing places you find in this country. Those badlands look epic. I’d love to see you climb Angels Peak with your GoPro on! 😁 Sooo looking forward to a new season of SUV RVing adventures.

@4potslite169 Жыл бұрын

As an artist it was wonderful to the spot where Georgia O’Keefe did her work! Thanks for braving the mud!

@SkepticalRaptor Жыл бұрын

The clouds flowing over the canyon walls was spectacular. I’m glad you got some wonderful video of it.

@MsQ275 Жыл бұрын

respect for staying positive in all that mud, i know that's a challenge! i spent the winter in and around Durango and an not at all surprised to see such a grave mud season...i was also really injured so i could not adventure as much as i usually would so this series is really appreciated!! im heading to Cleveland clinic to have both knees replaced (from accumulaing decades of rock climbing knee injuries) and cannot wait to be mobile enough to explore again....until then, i have your vids!!

@californiasun5866 Жыл бұрын

Knee replacement is not all it is cracked up to be. Do your own research. The better doctors state clearly that all joint problems can be cured without surgery or replacement. That includes joints that are down to bone on bone. So don't be in such a hurry to go the replacement route. Once you remove a joint you are in the hands of your doctor, regardless. There is no alternative. So do check out the alternatives first. Be double sure. There is nothing to go back to after replacement. Talk to people who have had replacements. There are a lot of dangers. And people do die from infections after replacements.

@c.alcazar2584 Жыл бұрын

I jad the right knee replace about 5 yesrd ago, no problem.....about the infection tou can have that from any operation..

@californiasun5866 Жыл бұрын

You are one of the lucky ones. I know two people who died from the infections. You need to do your own research. The doctor is selling the operation, he won't tell you what you need to know. Research the history of the AMA. They attack people who tell the truth. Do you know there are 600,000 cancer deaths in the US every year on average? Do you know the AMA banned all 15 known and proven cancer cures back in the 1950s? Banned them without testing even one of them? And you trust them to do your joints right? I've cured myself of skin cancer, high blood pressure, arthritis, and a gallbladder/liver problem. All for a few dollars compared to what the AMA would charge to treat any one of those. I saved $48,000 on the skin cancer alone. I cured myself for only $33! Do your own research!

@kjsgarden Жыл бұрын

Wishing you luck on the knee replacements! My husband is 12 days post bilateral knee replacement and it IS tough, but we have the long-range goal is sight. (Easy for me to say, right?) The thing they didn’t tell us (or we didn’t comprehend it) is the level of pissed-off-ness of all the soft tissue that has to be squished out of the way and dis-attached from your bones in order to cut the bones for fitting the new joints to them. That’s what’s plaguing him now and sleep is difficult because he just can’t lay in bed for more than an hour or so. Recliners are good to have, but they have their limitations. As for the infections that were mentioned, our surgeon required a dental visit prior to surgery to take care of any abscesses or what have you. He wants NO possibility of infection post-surgery! I would recommend doing that even if it’s not required. Again wish you well on the surgery!

@1ACL Жыл бұрын

I know many people who had joints replaced, and they all say they should have done it sooner. It gave them their lives back. Orthopedics is one of the best things about western medicine. They are really good at it.

@josephclark8946 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Tristan! In my opinion your videos are among the best that KZfaq has to offer and all of the unseen work you put in to create them is appreciated. My favorite part was the Georgia O’Keeffe historical segment which combined two of my favorites, Georgia O’Keeffe and Tristan’s videos. Win win!

@Rexodus014 Жыл бұрын

Now having watched the remainder of your very spiritual video... your recognition and compliments to artist Georgia O'Keeffe are so special. Georgia O'Keeffe undoubtedly hears you... sees you... and appreciates you, Tristan. 🙏 .

@Carnicrazy Жыл бұрын

My favorite part were the rocks! My brother calls those rocks 'leaverites', as in leave 'er right there!

@paulas_lens Жыл бұрын

In DC there are quite a few of O'Keefe's paintings on display. There is one that reminds me of the view you showed right before you turned to show the black wavy rocks...the experience of the colors she used, the luminosity of the clouds was just amazing. I moved back and forth in an arc of 180+ degrees to experience the whole painting. It was a landscape of lighter undulating hills with clouds in the sky. Highly recommend. Not sure if it was at the National Art museums by the Capital buildings or elsewhere.

@cindynichols27 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing vid. Even more amazing for the fabulous segment on O'Keefe. Thank you.

@g2t Жыл бұрын

Re-creating the sitting Georgia O’Keeffe photo was amazing. What a great experience

@kevintoly2864 Жыл бұрын

I love the obscure locations you find but your video titles make it difficult to go back and search the archive for a specific vid to rewatch or send to a friend. ie I tried finding a vid from the Arches area with petroglyphs, cowboy, graffiti and a tunnel but those keywords aren’t in the title or description. I suggest less click-baity titles for the actual place, it would also bring in viewers from video searches rather than just your subscriber base.

@michaelgutkoski6584 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, Alternatively I started a "Tristan file", renaming and describing his adventures.

@colinayers3498 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, this is how KZfaqrs get clicks, and therefore income. I'm sure he doesn't want to have clickbait titles but he has to make money

@GratefulOverlander Жыл бұрын

BRO! Even if I had never watched one of your videos, that intro had me hooked! That area is insanely beautiful. Adding to my MUST VISIT list right now. Thanks for sharing this Tristan. Safe travels

@lesfortenberry4672 Жыл бұрын

Loved the tie-in to Georgia O’Keeffe with the visit to the Black Place.

@sherrycook9864 Жыл бұрын

Loved the drone footage..

@louisepotier2784 Жыл бұрын

Love NM - thank-you for your views!! Even the muddy ones! 🙂

@cherylmiller-day5932 Жыл бұрын

Mucky fun😁 Thank you!

@jeffpittman8725 Жыл бұрын

NM has been my favorite place since childhood! Can't wait to get back!

@karentapia888 Жыл бұрын

Cool!

@richarscott Жыл бұрын

Angel Peak Badlands were a great surprise on my way to Chaco. I'll also have to make a return trip to get down into the canyon.

@somboynju Жыл бұрын

By comparing O'Keeffe's photo with Tristan's video, you can match up some of the bushes in the background. This means that even those bushes are still small as of today, some of them are more than 80 or even 100 years old. This explains why desert ecosystem is so fragile that even if you by any chance killed a bush like that, it will take more than 100 years to recover. So outdoor guys, please please do be careful when you are out there.

@Kristy21698 Жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon the Angel Peak Badlands when I was traveling through that part of NM and it is definitely breathtaking to stumble across. As others have already mentioned, the campground is indeed free. When I stayed, there were zero noises from the oil equipment so maybe there are certain times that are better to visit? I did notice a lot of locals would drive out to the campground to watch sunset as it's an amazing sunset spot.

@Maddiehere89 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Gorgeous!

@dianespears6057 Жыл бұрын

Loved it.

@lindacondray7918 Жыл бұрын

It is a conundrum of needing to develop resources but keeping the land not impacted too. It’s why the National Park system is so important to preserve. It looks like, on the short glimpses you give, that at least the company doing the development is trying to keep the machinery minimal and as understated as possible (painted green, minimalistic designed as much as they could.) Thanks for the trip and putting up with all the mud. I wondered if we were going to be entertained with you slipping in the mud at some point.

@joecutro7318 Жыл бұрын

Great video and homage to Georgia O'Keefe! Thanks, Tristan.

@conniewaite1371 Жыл бұрын

Just stunning! Thank you

@metroteacher Жыл бұрын

Great site!

@ginadias4787 Жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful video and beautiful way to share Georgia O’Keeffe and some of her work (she is my favorite modern artist)

@mandm6587 Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth a revisit.

@brindahoward4527 Жыл бұрын

Loved the beautiful scenery in the beginning. Enjoyed the rocks too. Thanks for sharing

@debrathompson986 Жыл бұрын

Nice. Thank you for the trip.

@SlowTransitTimes Жыл бұрын

Very cool seeing where Georgia O'Keeffe was inspired! Thank you for showing it to us. I was always intrigued by her fascination with this area.

@frankjacoby9460 Жыл бұрын

That’s the mud I mentioned in your last video comments section; Chaco to Pueblo Pindado was grey and composted of different clays, mean stuff. I loved the black place and your narrative is so informative and sincere!

@stevenobrien4360 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Great video!

@Zoomdak Жыл бұрын

Really great explorations amazing to be in the exact area of Georgia O'Keeffe!

@h.a.boswell9617 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful places! Your drone footage was amazing.

@nathanleeper4519 Жыл бұрын

Great vodeo Tristan! Will definitely check that place out.

@jeffMinnesota952 Жыл бұрын

as you say EPIC views AngelPeakBadlands, esp the drone views, and loved the Georgia OKeefe references... thanks for sharing...

@WanderingWithWanda Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Tristan! superb video

@bambihargrove6499 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Video 😊

@3generations393 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible place-I'm not sure if I would have the restraint to leave those awesome rocks behind. Thank you so much Tristan-loved that you added Marias' picture next to yours 💋 Sending you & your family some grandma love ❌⭕❌⭕

@jenb.6440 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful footage, thank you for sharing!

@charlesbright6510 Жыл бұрын

Really cool video

@nationalparksprincess3216 Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely stunning area!

@tomhoward8304 Жыл бұрын

The Black Place, that is so cool. Now I have to go there.

@JohnCBurzynski Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along on your journeys. Be safe.

@jburnett8152 Жыл бұрын

What a amazing planet ! ❤

@patsikora5169 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tristen , This place is awesome a beautiful!!!!😊

@kevansmith5511 Жыл бұрын

Loved the history. You left steps that will last years, too. :)

@kylekyselka6499 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these beautiful places.

@dougbourdo2589 Жыл бұрын

Being a NM resident, this will definitely be a place to visit soon. Thank you.

@richardb.7054 Жыл бұрын

What an interesting place.😮

@bettybrigance6784 Жыл бұрын

Great place with nice history...thanks again..stay safe and keep going

@kenuber4014 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tristan for taking us along in your adventures!! I enjoy the places you go.

@FORUIDIG Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the cool videos! Love the drone shots also!

@karakoppanyi3845 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Such fascinating terrain. I didn’t realize the black place was in that remote area. Sad to see the trash pile and to hear of oil pumps around, all tokens of our civilization. The rock display was wonderful, as were all the cool rocks you came upon.!

@genekied Жыл бұрын

Great video, kudos for bringing your videography and story telling up to new levels. That area is definitely going to be on my list for the future, the photographic potential is amazing.

@sarah_n_tank_girl Жыл бұрын

While O'Keefe was in New Mexico she spent a lot of time with Ansel Adams in Abiquiu, NM

@markg3025 Жыл бұрын

WOW what an amazing find. I would definitely make the flight out to NM and do Angel’s Peak.

@bobculhane4746 Жыл бұрын

Very neat place , can see why an artist would camp there 🏕

@robertross2596 Жыл бұрын

Holy Cow! The places you find may be well know to locals & indigenous people (& oil/gas extractors) but to me you are the 21st century John Wesley Powell who uses Toyotas instead of boats & pack animals! As an artist, your shout out to Georgia O'Keeffe was appreciated. She, along with Maynard Dixon, are two of my favorite artists. Tristan, your videos keep impressing me...Thanks!

@ronangevine4778 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Place ⛰️ Love the music on this video. 🤩

@annalowe8910 Жыл бұрын

Yay rocks. ❤

@jasonmears4393 Жыл бұрын

Really nice badlands. Cool video.

@deboraward1574 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I really enjoy the tidbits as you say that you share makes it so interesting

@oscarmayer9823 Жыл бұрын

Wow. That view is amazing. I miss be out there and seeing the colors and vistas.

@texasuavpilot Жыл бұрын

I’ve been at Angel Peak twice and loved it. I did hike almost to the bottom of that canyon and enjoyed it.

@Will-Parr Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, music, editing, and interesting information. Congrats

@stevenclarke2655 Жыл бұрын

The Navajo word for mud is hashtłʼish. A lot of Navajos will tell you, though, that hashtłʼish isn't just mud -- it's a whole extra level of aggravating, messy stickiness beyond typical mud outside of Navajo country. I think you found some hashtłʼish.

@stevedietrich8936 Жыл бұрын

Tristan, I really enjoyed the time you spent at Georgia O'Keefe's "Black Place". The scenery was beautiful and the rocks were quite interesting. Good episode.

@dixielambrecht7009 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness that mud! Replicatingthat old photo and sharing the history is so cool. Also just love the barite nodules. Thanks for the info

@ManivanAdventures Жыл бұрын

Stunning! I will be in this area in about a month. Might have to check it out!🙃

@laurapope3685 Жыл бұрын

Well that was a fun watch! Thank you guys for always putting out something to entertain us! Hope y'all have a great day!

@vresor Жыл бұрын

Wait, first I've seen that fan. Very cool. A 12 volt ceiling fan. Great idea.

@rppix Жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode. Just the info I was looking for. Great place to spend a few days.

@krismaki757 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful canyon, that does look like a great place to explore further. I loved learning about Georgia O'Keeffe's work in the area, and seeing all the different rocks. My pockets are frequently filled when I'm walking in nature.

@breathedeep Жыл бұрын

Muddy footprints! Love your research stories!

@timelston4260 Жыл бұрын

That must be what I flew over one time and was amazed by how beautiful it was. It wasn't the right place for the Grand Canyon and didn't look like it anyway. I had no idea New Mexico had anything like that. Stunningly gorgeous from the air.

@jasongerber6972 Жыл бұрын

I’ve quite enjoyed the New Mexico series so it would be great to see even more

@sheronlee152 Жыл бұрын

Loved seeing the cool rocks you found. Reminded me of my childhood (1960's) when visiting family in NM. They were rock hounds, they called me a pebble puppy since I was a kid and loved hunting rocks too. My uncle had a rock tumbling set up in his backyard. When he died they donated dozens of cigar boxes of tumbled rock to the college in Socorro. Wish I had at least one of those boxes. 😢

@jimchristensen965 Жыл бұрын

I like your work a lot Tristan and I continue to tune in. No doubt this video showcases one of those great places many of us have never heard of. This is the only title I have ever disliked. I think you could have made the point without taking away(slamming???) Badlands NP. I know you always like to know our likes and dislikes so you can improve the channel. All the best. Many thanks!