Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We roll into Cathedral Gorge State Park from Pioche, explore the slot canyons, and check out a surprisingly well-designed campground—all while temperatures climb toward 100°. A reminder that summer desert travel hits very different than the cooler days up north.
In this episode, we make the short drive from Pioche to Cathedral Gorge State Park, arriving as the reality of summer in southern Nevada starts to set in. With temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees, it’s a sharp contrast to the cooler conditions we experienced farther north earlier in the trip.
We begin by checking out the campground, immediately impressed by the thoughtful landscaping and layout, especially considering the harsh desert environment. From there, we head into the park to revisit the park’s iconic slot canyons, weaving through narrow passages sculpted by erosion and time.
As the day winds down, we retreat from the heat and return to camp to make dinner, settling in for a quieter evening. This episode captures the transition back into desert travel—hot days, slower pacing, and appreciating shade wherever it can be found—marking another shift in the journey as the road continues.
CAMPVUE! - campvue.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=campvue-northern-tour-2025&utm_content=episode-35
VIDEO FILMED: 08/11/2025
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⚪ CATHEDRAL GORGE STATE PARK - parks.nv.gov/parks/cathedral-gorge
⚪ Directions to CATHEDRAL GORGE STATE PARK - maps.app.goo.gl/rqbh9PiFgALLtRKo9
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⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/6sihr2
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Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
We roll into Cathedral Gorge State Park from Pioche, explore the slot canyons, and check out a surprisingly well-designed campground—all while temperatures climb toward 100°. A reminder that summer desert travel hits very different than the cooler days up north.
In this episode, we make the short drive from Pioche to Cathedral Gorge State Park, arriving as the reality of summer in southern Nevada starts to set in. With temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees, it’s a sharp contrast to the cooler conditions we experienced farther north earlier in the trip.
We begin by checking out the campground, immediately impressed by the thoughtful landscaping and layout, especially considering the harsh desert environment. From there, we head into the park to revisit the park’s iconic slot canyons, weaving through narrow passages sculpted by erosion and time.
As the day winds down, we retreat from the heat and return to camp to make dinner, settling in for a quieter evening. This episode captures the transition back into desert travel—hot days, slower pacing, and appreciating shade wherever it can be found—marking another shift in the journey as the road continues.
CAMPVUE! - campvue.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=campvue-northern-tour-2025&utm_content=episode-35
VIDEO FILMED: 08/11/2025
▬▬ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ▬▬
⚪ youtu.be/yDKeIqtxnv0
⚪ youtu.be/-Ci9z_k3D78
▬▬ L O C A T I O N I N F O ▬▬
⚪ CATHEDRAL GORGE STATE PARK - parks.nv.gov/parks/cathedral-gorge
⚪ Directions to CATHEDRAL GORGE STATE PARK - maps.app.goo.gl/rqbh9PiFgALLtRKo9
▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬
⚪ Gear we use - amazon.com/shop/thecactusatlas
⚪ onX Offroad App - alnk.to/gKQ0FLG
⚪ See where we've been - google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1r2ZDO125o_NU7fUt0GPYfZeMKhHqYX3D&usp=sharing
⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/6sihr2
(As an Amazon Associate and onX Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
_____________________________________________________________
✅ Find us on Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, & Facebook - @cactusatlas.
✅ Check out our website - cactusatlas.com
Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
