Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Visit: SOUTH RIM in 1 DAY!
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We were blessed with visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park for our very first time a few months ago.
We didn't have high expectations for this park, and we were definitely surprised how beautiful this park is.
That was my favorite viewpoint, the painted wall. So, it lived up to its hype.
We highly recommend driving it if you have a vehicle with good low gearing since it gives a neat perspective from the bottom up.
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Journey with us to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park's South Rim just 7 weeks before the Black Canyon SOUTH RIM FIRE hit on July 10, 2025 as we travel along the South Rim Drive road and East Portal Road. Experience what the South Rim used to look like as we pay tribute to this beautiful section of the park, discover what DID NOT BURN, and what THINGS TO DO at the Black Canyon's South Rim when it opens back up. *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. *The North Rim is OPEN with plenty things to do while the South Rim is only partially open! ๐ฅFor our other Black Canyon National Park video that showcases the North Rim, check out: https://youtu.be/WpTP-KPBS8c ๐ฅCheck out our other national park videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXInJ-XoGlnoBijiSpUIb3yOQ7NG8NyqZ Episode 032 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Driving 01:34 South Rim Campground 02:41 Rim Rock Nature Trail 06:07 Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Visitor Center 06:18 Gunnison Point Overlook 08:05 Pulpit Rock Overlook 09:32 Cross Fissures Overlook 10:36 Chasm View Overlook 11:45 Painted Wall Overlook 13:45 Sunset View Overlook 15:12 Warner Point Nature Trail 20:10 South Rim Campground 20:42 East Portal Road 24:15 East Portal Trail 27:30 Sunset View Overlook MUSIC: ๐ถMusic licensed through Musicbed. #nationalparks #adventureswithkids #hikingwithkids _______________ 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!