A breathtaking geological oddity hidden in the hills

A geological feature caught my eye in satellite imagery, and I'm going to try to take a look at it.
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[@jackiegainer3866]

I, like many others here, I'm sure, really appreciate your efforts. I know it takes a lot of time and energy and sweat to do these explorations, but I am glued from the very beginning to the very end. Thank you!

[@someguy8498]

I’m a long haul trucker that travels all lower 48 states. I’ve log over a million miles in our country, but Nevada always feels like home. I love all the wide open spaces that are mostly accessible. Thank you for giving everyone a quality experience of Nevada. Your work is always a pleasure to watch.

[@reidcrosby6241]

I am an old W-EMT and hiking poles, esp with a "Y" on the end would help with warning the snakes of approaching threats ahead of your legs. AND give you ability to "hold" one immobile if necessary. Just caught a 6' black snake today to relocate for a friend.

[@scottymac5174]

Just even carrying a big hiking stick and tapping it regularly on the ground. Those vibrations travel. Gives a snake advance warning something big is approaching.

[@reidcrosby6241]

@@scottymac5174 absolutely.

[@gobybike99]

Great video and videography in this video. Excellent work!

[@michaelreilly7365]

G'day from Darwin, Australia. Been watching your videos since i first saw the uni-strut roof rack video! I also have a similar car, I've got a navara, 4 door ute version of your car (we call a pathfinder) in Australia. Just wanted to say thank you I genuinely enjoy watching your videos! Cheers mate!

[@jhbryaniv]

Great video Donald. Hope you're having a good time at OX PNW! Looking forward to the next video in this series! Stay well!

[@grandpagrandmajustkeepgoin4560]

You should carry a walking stick and use it ahead of you to warn the snakes..

[@Scrambler85]

Definitely a thumbs up for the video and algorithms 👍

[@jaystewart9947]

Invest in some snake gaiters Donald. Great to have

[@softroadingthewest]

They've just arrived from Amazon! :-)

[@montechie]

Great filming! Saw your truck at Expo, can't believe how clean you get it after the dusty miles.

[@stanlibuda96]

Another incredible video! Thank you and greetings from Germany

[@johndej]

That's a beautiful area!

[@IronmanV5]

This was a great start to the weekend

[@RVingwithG]

Great video. Things I haven’t seen in my own state. 😮

[@909lilac]

Great video Donald. The "walkin' and talkin' style of narration is much more immersive than voice-over. I'd like to see you do more of it.

[@greta4615]

It’s always a good idea to get out and walk.

[@YouTubeTyler]

I love it when wildlife comes near enough to guest star.

[@OdySlim]

Thank you, I have been enjoying the series. Regards from Ody Slim

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

I was wondering if you were going to hit that gorge. Been on my radar for awhile too. Definitely does not get much attention. See you on the next episode! George.

[@bobgiddings0]

You might consider shopping for a cheap pair of shoes (preferably mostly canvas) for just this situation. Something quick drying and comfortable, a spare camp shoe for inclement weather. Then when you expect the going to get watery, you could just walk up the stream. Depending, of course, on how far you want to walk in wet shoes. Bringing only quality shoes may not be your best strategy, but you still need a decent platform for the rocks. As little marshland as you run into in the desert, they'd probably outlast your good boots. Trout fishing shops used to have excellent shoes for this, but they weren't cheap.

[@BBombsBigAdventure]

Love your channel... as a channel that mixes overlanding and hiking, it is hard to keep your audience watching both. But you did a good job. If you were on the east coast I'd say let's get together sometime. You seem to roll at about my speed. Was there any opportunity to fly from just off the protected land?

[@insaynbcr]

Knowing exactly where this canyon is (been there several times), did you take a dip in the relaxing "water feature" in the area? Also, if you go way up the road to the west of this "water feature" you can really get out into some beautiful scenic hills. Along the way, you can pass through an old abandoned ranch that has a huge spring that keeps the area very green thriving in the middle of all it. I love exploring that area.

[@steveparsons6324]

Thanks for not disclosing your location. That gorge is such a nice place to explore. There are other gems in the area.

[@louiskudlak2256]

Beautiful brother

[@nickhodgson3873]

I've been to this region in NV as well. Such an incredible place. Loving this series!

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Great video Donald.. What happened to Jason..

[@chuckrf1502]

I am wondering the same thing. I miss Primal Archer and Daisy and Wheeler, the good old days 😢

[@softroadingthewest]

Jason’s fine, he’s just been very busy with a massive project that needed to be done by a certain time. He’s here at Expo PNW this weekend. 👍🏻

[@barnetts9812]

That canyon reminds of northern or arctic tundra landscape. Especially trying to find ptarmigan in winter ❤

[@pala4833]

Love the hiking content. ;-) Hope you're having a good time at Expo PNW.

[@scottymac5174]

Snakes love those wet, marshy areas. Especially if there happens to be a warm/hot spring.

[@Vengar_VR]

Loved the subtitled "Snakeland", I'm sensing a little PTSD Donald. Great meeting you at Expo again yesterday. Keep up the amazing videos!

[@softroadingthewest]

PTSD indeed 😆 Thanks for saying Hi!

[@cliffmorgan31]

Loving your content!

[@tdg0101]

Good stuff thanks

[@dalecurrier5631]

Another great video Donald !!

[@scottymac5174]

Kind of amazing the rock climbers haven't found this spot. Reminds me of the Oyhee river canyon.

[@gringo3009]

Beautiful area! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelxie1978]

love the video, had been to Alvord and Black rock desert, was a blast, wish I had explored further more.

[@sagebrushbob2321]

I wonder how long it took for weather and water to carve that canyon? Every time I see some feature like that out here it gives real insight to what the geological term "deep time" really means. Hope you are enjoying expo PNW this weekend. Have fun.

[@davidviner5783]

That gorge looks interestingenough for a hike-thru'.

[@davidviner5783]

This channel deseves in excess of 100K subscribers.

[@tjkrueger2655]

You're always a month or two ahead of me at these spots. Great minds...

[@davidk6668]

Anyone know what happened to Casey with Coyote Works?

[@softroadingthewest]

I spoke to a friend of his at Expo PNW this weekend and sounds like he has been unusually busy with work and some other projects.