Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park TOP THINGS TO DO (North Rim) + Whitewater Rafting
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We didn't have high expectations for this park, and we were definitely surprised how beautiful this park is.
The North Rim's scenery, solitude, and the fact that it's not scorched make it better than the South Rim.
I'm really scared. We're doing class three and I thought we were going to do class two. This is nuts.
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Journey with us to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park's North Rim just 7 weeks before the Black Canyon SOUTH RIM FIRE hit on July 10, 2025. We do the North Vista hike up to Exclamation Point and Green Mountain as well as drive the North Rim Road, seeing most of the overlooks. Watch this video to see WHICH IS BETTER...the North Rim or the South Rim?? We also head down the Taylor River on Class 2 and 3 rapids (where the water is a frigid 42 degrees!) for an ADVENTUROUS whitewater rafting trip! *The North Rim of the park is open. *As of 8/18/2025, the South Rim of the park is now PARTIALLY open. Check the park website for detailed info on park hours and accessibility. ๐ฅFor our other Black Canyon National Park video that showcases the South Rim, check out: https://youtu.be/YSuY5gSUwCo ๐ฅCheck out our other national park videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXInJ-XoGlnoBijiSpUIb3yOQ7NG8NyqZ Scenic River Tours whitewater rafting trips: https://scenicrivertours.com/ Episode 33 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 South Rim Campground 02:05 Driving 03:16 North Rim entrance 03:21 North Rim road to trailhead 04:15 North Vista hike 06:24 Exclamation Point 12:09 Green Mountain summit 13:47 North Rim road to overlooks 22:46 South Rim Campground 23:06 Driving 24:47 Scenic River Tours whitewater rafting, Almont, Colorado along the Taylor River 31:43 Cottonwood Pass MUSIC: ๐ถMusic licensed through Musicbed. #nationalparks #adventureswithkids #whitewaterrafting _______________ ABOUT: ๐๏ธWe are a family of 4 plus our Siberian Husky who love the outdoors, hiking, and traveling. With budgeting and savings in mind, we enjoy many modes of travelโtravel trailer, rooftop tent, backpack, cruise ship, or hotel. ๐บ๏ธWe've traveled as a couple for 2 decades and have been traveling with our kids for more than 13 years, and we believe travel and adventure doesnโt have to stop with kids. Whether you choose to hike, camp, cruise, or overland, we want to inspire you to put your dreams into action by giving you tips and tricks for destinations and deals, so you can adventure better and Dream Then Do!