Embarking on a road trip from the Grand Canyon South Rim to the tri-state border of Arizona, California, and Nevada, with a detour via historic Route 66, offers an unforgettable journey through the American Southwest. Leaving the Grand Canyon, the route winds through the Kaibab National Forest with its ponderosa pines and transitions to the open plains of northern Arizona. Reaching Williams, the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, you experience the nostalgia of Route 66 with its neon signs and vintage motels. Continuing west, the scenic Arizona high desert unfolds with rugged mountains and mesas. In Seligman, a quirky town that celebrates its Route 66 heritage with vibrant murals and memorabilia shops, you get a delightful glimpse into the past. Approaching Kingman, the road meanders through the Hualapai Valley. Kingman itself is rich in history with a vibrant downtown area, home to the Mohave Museum of History and Arts and the Historic Route 66 Museum. Leaving Kingman, the journey takes you on a thrilling segment through the Black Mountains to Oatman, a living ghost town where wild burros roam the streets. Descending from the mountains, the road opens to expansive desert vistas towards the Colorado River. The shimmering water contrasts against the arid landscape, marking your entry into the Mojave Desert with its rugged mountains and sparse vegetation. Finally, arriving at the tri-state border along the Colorado River, you witness the stark beauty of the river cutting through the desert, highlighting the vast and diverse nature of the American Southwest. Throughout the journey, the road offers an ever-changing tableau of natural beauty, historic charm, and the enduring spirit of adventure that defines the great American road trip. Watch this video to enjoy the views, coupled with original calm ambient music. This road trip was part of a 16 days hiking trip to the Southwest USA national parks, preserves and monuments, April 2023. In this trip I visited Death Valley, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, The Grand Canyon, Mojave and Joshua Tree. Grand Canyon to the Arizona-California-Nevada Colorado River Border Southwest USA National Parks Trip, April 2023 - Part 9.1. This video was shot using a GoPro 11 and a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone (see details below). Producing these videos takes much effort. You can support this channel at: ** Buy me coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rubihammer Video recording gear used in this trip (Amazon affiliate links): Insta360 X3 - 360 degrees Action Camera, https://amzn.to/3YXjKa4 Insta360 3m 9.8ft (3 meter) Selfie Stick, https://amzn.to/3XAkznM Insta360 X3 Sticky Lens Guards, https://amzn.to/3GJQ8F9 Insta360 X3 Utility Frame, https://amzn.to/3kkqS0D insta360 X3 Spare Batteries, https://amzn.to/3IRefnJ insta360 X3 Batteries Charger, https://amzn.to/3ZBVPNZ --------------------------------------------- GoPro Hero 11, https://amzn.to/3WiG648 GoPro Max lens, https://amzn.to/3NKmT6E GoPro Spare Enduro Batteries, https://amzn.to/3LU3EZa GoPro Freewell ND filters, https://amzn.to/3SPGuWo GoPro Performance Chest Mount, https://amzn.to/3NT2Gim --------------------------------------------- DJI Mini 3 Pro drone fly more combo, https://amzn.to/3eY5efL Freewell ND filters for DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, https://amzn.to/3KWTAQn DJI Mini 3 Pro drone protective battery bags, https://amzn.to/3WAMymL Propeller Holder for DJI Mini 3 Pro, https://amzn.to/3IOdJoX --------------------------------------------- Lexar 1066x 256GB MicroSD card, https://amzn.to/3dAQ7ZH Samsung Pro Plus 512GB MicroSD card, https://amzn.to/3ji66hI SanDisk 512GB Extreme MicroSDXC card, https://amzn.to/3BPur4N SmallRig SD cards case, https://amzn.to/3VkOPBv --------------------------------------------- iPhone 14 Pro SmallRig filming iPhone case, https://amzn.to/3TrvhMI Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap, https://amzn.to/3NC4OYh Primary hiking gear used in this trip (Amazon affiliate links): Garmin inReach Mini 2, Compact Satellite Communicator : https://amzn.to/3N2R4aC Black Diamond Z-folding Carbon Trekking Poles : https://amzn.to/3R3iUVt Salomon Advanced Skin 12L Trail Running Vest Backpack : https://amzn.to/3uG0gcT Salomon Advanced Skin 15L Trail Running Vest Backpack Amazon affiliate paid link): https://amzn.to/3uG0gcT DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided I may receive a small commission, but without any additional charge to you. Original music was created by Rubi Hammer, using Udio: https://www.udio.com/ Download this track from my store: https://buymeacoffee.com/rubihammer/e... I recommend using NorthVPN. Get extra 3 month for free buying NorthVPN using this link: https://refer-nordvpn.com/jukoMlycEnc #scenicdrive #route66 #arizonaroadtrip