Walnut Canyon

Located outside Flagstaff, Arizona is Walnut Canyon National Monument. It's a collection of 300 Sinaguan Cliff and Pueblo Dwellings. Come visit it with me.

Music, used with permission: Apple Loops and Kevin MacLeod.

Technical Specs: Shot with a Canon HV30 at 1080i. Original movie edited in Final Cut and exported to quicktime at 95k bitrate (4.6gb filesize). Re-exported to 720p MP4 at 10k bitrate (481mb).

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• travel
• log
• nature
• adventure
• culture
• ancestral
• puebloan
• native
• american
• qiranger
• walnut
• canyon
• national
• monument

[MikeParkerFL]

Really cool place. Thanks for sharing. I was able to do the entire path when I went a few years ago. I remember walking sideways and being glued to the wall in spots which I thought was a little too close to the edge for comfort, The canyon is awesome though. I'd love to see it again. I didn't get pictures so thanks again for sharing. It brings back great memories.

[qiranger]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[FRUNTCASTER]

Another great video Chi!! I still think you should get a show on the Travel Channel or Discovery!  Have you looked into a wireless mic to cut down on wind noise?

Also, a steady cam would be cool... I'll get a hold of you on RvB about the steady cam--maybe I could make you one on the cheap?

[qiranger]

I have a mic set up now. Well, a remote mic with a good wind screen. I'm still looking into lapel mics for the system. As for the steady cam... I have a set-up here... a great little tripod... I just rarely use it. This hike was not planned, so it caught me off guard. We might have to look into getting a swinging one that balanced.

[abbyroadme]

That stuff reminds me of the caves I saw in Tennesse, just wish I had a video camera then.  Great video!

[qiranger]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'd love to see some ruins back east.

[ZIALANDER63]

Headed to Canyon de Chelly, Hubbell Trading Post AND Walnut Canyon this weekend. The ledge you are on near the Island center is rather precarious....gulp.

I don't have a fear of heights so much as I REAAAALLLY respect them so I am rather anxious about that path. How narrow is the narrowest point?

Thanks....GREAT videolog!!

[FRUNTCASTER]

Yup, the hand held steady cam is the one I'm talking about... Gravity keeps the camera steady as you walk around. Fairly simple to build one. In fact, I think they have tutorials on here on how to make your own. Aluminum would be the ideal material to make one out of, as it's lightweight.

[qiranger]

I'm glad you really enjoyed the show!

[abbyroadme]

In the area around Chatnooga, Tennesse and close to Nashville is great caves and stuff. :)