Adventure Series Archives - Matthew Gove Blog https://blog.matthewgove.com/tag/adventure-series/ Travel the World through Maps, Data, and Photography Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:29:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.5 https://blog.matthewgove.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Adventure Series Archives - Matthew Gove Blog https://blog.matthewgove.com/tag/adventure-series/ 32 32 Adventure Series: The Grandest of Snowfalls https://blog.matthewgove.com/2017/05/03/adventure-series-the-grandest-of-snowfalls/ Thu, 04 May 2017 02:21:21 +0000 https://blog.matthewgove.com/?p=439 In January, 2017, a strong storm system dropped over 2 feet of snow across northern Arizona, including Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, and the Mogollon Rim. Seeing one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is gorgeous enough on a normal day, but under a fresh blanket of snow is […]

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]]> In January, 2017, a strong storm system dropped over 2 feet of snow across northern Arizona, including Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, and the Mogollon Rim. Seeing one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is gorgeous enough on a normal day, but under a fresh blanket of snow is downright breathtaking. Enjoy the journey.

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]]> Adventure Series Returns for 2017 https://blog.matthewgove.com/2017/04/23/adventure-series-returns-for-2017/ Sun, 23 Apr 2017 22:48:41 +0000 https://blog.matthewgove.com/?p=436 I am extremely excited to announce that after being such a success last year, the Adventure Series will be returning starting this summer. We will be pushing deeper into the backcountry, and will be exploring more states, more countries, and more corners of Arizona. The list is not yet finalized, […]

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]]> I am extremely excited to announce that after being such a success last year, the Adventure Series will be returning starting this summer. We will be pushing deeper into the backcountry, and will be exploring more states, more countries, and more corners of Arizona.

The list is not yet finalized, but I think you’ll really enjoy what I’ve got planned so far.

Confirmed Trips

  • Grand Canyon: Snowstorm
  • Apache Trail
  • Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Byway
  • Lava River Cave (near Flagstaff)
  • Mogollon Rim: Pushing East (Heber-Overgaard to Show Low)
  • Grand Canyon: North Rim and Point Sublime
  • Los Algodones, Baja California, Mexico
  • Quitobaquito Springs

Additional Possibilities

  • Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico
  • Monument Valley – Arizona/Utah
  • Grand Canyon: Toroweap Overlook
  • Grand Canyon: Plateau Point
  • Burr Trail, Utah
  • Humphrey’s Peak
  • Hole-in-the-Rock Scenic Backway, Utah
  • Smoky Mountain Scenic Backway, Utah
  • Moki Dugway, Utah
  • Joshua Tree National Park, California
  • Cascada de Basaseachi National Park, Mexico

With ample funding for this project this year, I will be upgrading some of my camera equipment as well, enhancing the viewer experience even further.

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]]> Adventure Series, Episode 5: Andrews-Kinsey Scenic Lookout https://blog.matthewgove.com/2016/11/27/adventure-series-episode-5-andrews-kinsey-scenic-lookout/ Sun, 27 Nov 2016 17:18:09 +0000 https://blog.matthewgove.com/?p=433 Travel up into Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains to the Andrews-Kinsey Scenic Lookout, which sits on a newly-opened trail in the McDowell-Sonoran Preserve. Look to the east and you have spectacular views of the Superstition Mountains, while to the west you will have a scenic view of the North/East quadrants of the […]

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]]> Travel up into Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains to the Andrews-Kinsey Scenic Lookout, which sits on a newly-opened trail in the McDowell-Sonoran Preserve. Look to the east and you have spectacular views of the Superstition Mountains, while to the west you will have a scenic view of the North/East quadrants of the greater Phoenix metro.

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]]> Adventure Series, Episode 4: Taming Sedona’s Backcountry https://blog.matthewgove.com/2016/08/22/adventure-series-episode-4-taming-sedonas-backcountry/ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:06:15 +0000 https://blog.matthewgove.com/?p=430 Towering cliffs, stunning vistas, and red rocks. Sedona’s backcountry reminds us of a time when cowboys and outlaws ruled the wild, wild west, especially when you see places like Robber’s Roost and Devil’s Bridge. In a backcountry that’s well-known for its terrible roads it is hard to ignore that tug. […]

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]]> Towering cliffs, stunning vistas, and red rocks. Sedona’s backcountry reminds us of a time when cowboys and outlaws ruled the wild, wild west, especially when you see places like Robber’s Roost and Devil’s Bridge. In a backcountry that’s well-known for its terrible roads it is hard to ignore that tug. The tug that makes us push ourselves out of our comfort zone, further off the beaten path, and deeper into some of the most breathtaking backcountry in the southwest.

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]]> Adventure Series Episode 3: Sycamore Canyon/Perkinsville Road https://blog.matthewgove.com/2016/07/12/adventure-series-episode-3-sycamore-canyon-perkinsville-road/ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:08:02 +0000 https://blog.matthewgove.com/?p=427 Nestled deep in the Kaibab, Prescott, and Coconino National Forests, Sycamore Canyon is one of the few pristine and untouched environments left today. In 1972, Sycamore Canyon was the first area designated as a Wilderness Area by the State of Arizona, so there are no roads, hiking trails, or crowds […]

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]]> Nestled deep in the Kaibab, Prescott, and Coconino National Forests, Sycamore Canyon is one of the few pristine and untouched environments left today. In 1972, Sycamore Canyon was the first area designated as a Wilderness Area by the State of Arizona, so there are no roads, hiking trails, or crowds inside the canyon. The walls of the canyon are marked by colorful cliffs, soaring pinnacles, and a desert riparian area, making it one of the world’s rarest habitats. The road to Sycamore Point is a 5 mile long gnarly, beat up road impassable in all vehicles except 4×4’s, but if you’re willing to push the envelope and explore a little, you will be greatly rewarded for your efforts. We then top it all off with a drive down Perkinsville Road, which offers stunning vistas of landscapes ranging from 3,500 to over 7,000 feet elevation, but is certainly not for the faint of heart.

I apologize for the shaky video in places. Even the best anti-shake in the world would have been no match for those gnarly, unmaintained back roads.

 

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]]> Adventure Series Episode 2: Grand Canyon: The Colorado River https://blog.matthewgove.com/2016/06/28/adventure-series-episode-2-grand-canyon-the-colorado-river/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:57:52 +0000 https://blog.matthewgove.com/?p=424 One of the most unique ways to see Grand Canyon National Park is from the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon. You will be able to see wildlife, side canyons, and remote backcountry landscapes that are for the most part inaccessible to tourists on the rims. Enjoy the […]

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]]> One of the most unique ways to see Grand Canyon National Park is from the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon. You will be able to see wildlife, side canyons, and remote backcountry landscapes that are for the most part inaccessible to tourists on the rims. Enjoy the ride as we explore the Colorado River by means of whitewater rafting.

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]]> Adventure Series Episode 1: The Mogollon Rim https://blog.matthewgove.com/2016/06/23/adventure-series-episode-1-the-mogollon-rim/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 03:25:04 +0000 https://blog.matthewgove.com/?p=421 Our first stop on the Adventure Series is the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile long dividing line towering as high as 8,000 feet above sea level, forming the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. The cool breezes, spectacular views, and peaceful solitude make it an attractive getaway from the 100-plus degree […]

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]]> Our first stop on the Adventure Series is the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile long dividing line towering as high as 8,000 feet above sea level, forming the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. The cool breezes, spectacular views, and peaceful solitude make it an attractive getaway from the 100-plus degree temperatures in the low deserts.

Located just 2 hours from Phoenix, the Rim Road meanders 43 miles through the Coconino and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, featuring some of the most breathtaking views, vistas, and geology in Arizona, many of which rival those of the Grand Canyon. So hop on in and enjoy the ride.

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]]> New Adventure Series Has Launched https://blog.matthewgove.com/2016/06/22/new-adventure-series-has-launched/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:33:06 +0000 https://blog.matthewgove.com/?p=417 As I have been traveling around and exploring over the years, I have started to feel like something has been missing. When you travel to and explore such breathtaking and far-flung places, half of the fun is the journey getting there, and website visitors have a hard time experiencing that […]

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]]> As I have been traveling around and exploring over the years, I have started to feel like something has been missing. When you travel to and explore such breathtaking and far-flung places, half of the fun is the journey getting there, and website visitors have a hard time experiencing that journey from photographs alone. Thus, the Adventure Series has been born.

With the Adventure Series, I invite you to come along as we set out to capture some of the most beautiful locales across Arizona from the most unique, off-the-beaten-path perspectives as possible. From the most well-known landmarks to the most remote backcountry scenic drives, we will see it all. By combining my photography and videography efforts, I hope you can enjoy a truly authentic experience as we travel, explore, and film not just Arizona, but also the surroundings states, as well as parts of Mexico.

You can watch and Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here, or feel free to stay on the site and view photos from the adventures.

Here are just a few of the locations I have planned for the Adventure Series:

  • The Mogollon Rim
  • Several breathtaking unique locations around and inside of the Grand Canyon
  • Humphrey’s Peak (tallest point in Arizona)
  • Meteor Crater
  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
  • Valley of the Gods, Utah
  • Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico
  • Sedona’s Red Rock Country

 

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