A Cliff Ruin Mystery: I Take a Closer Look

I backpack into a desolate part of the Navajo homeland to explore a mysterious, and violent past hidden in these canyon walls. #ancientdiscoveries #navajo #history #adventure #hiking #exploration #nativeamerican
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[@short-hand4312]

I'm thrilled and teary-eyed watching you follow in my footsteps. in the early '70s, '80s I was doing the same thing as you in the SW except without video equipment. I'm too old and in poor health to explore anymore. however, I can do it vicariously through you. thank you. awesome.

[@tomgraham7755]

I'm the same as you. To old to be climbing and jumping from rock to rock any more. My heart and brain says, let's go again. Then my body says you can't anymore. So I will continue watching videos. When the weather warm a little more we will go to southern Utah and explore from my 4x4.

[@dudleydogism]

I’ll come back to this video many times to see your study of the petroglyphs. I’m enthralled. thank you

[@cgreen186]

I agree, as I live in the SW a d it is so great to Have someone mentioned that there are other accounts of the history of our southwest and of course I think much more accurate than some of the historians who think that they are right in everything they decide. Like the reply above. I am not in health to travel, so I do live vicariously through your amazing trips through our Southwest.

[@rem1762]

So you're the guy that hauled all the treasure out. 🤔

[@RonCobb-co6dr]

Yes, isn't this kid great! I could still do some hiking and what not but the late 60s is when a guy starts falling apart, like plantar fasciitis, I'm still working on the right insoles for that little owee. I'll bet that brings back some of your best memories, back when you and I were young and this country still had a resemblance of the America we believed in. Now, it seems that we've been asleep at the wheel or ? I think that we were completely ignored by our elected officials and now, those who think that it is normal to play sexual games with the lives of children and teach them false information about everything are taking over our country, our reality! I'd like to see them try something like that in the 50s or 60s, they wouldn't be a problem for us today! Because they would be nonexistent. 😊

[@nettemontoya1041]

Desert Drifter I am a native who lives in the pueblo. I enjoy watching the dwelling and petroglyph. Keep taking us along. Admire your care while visiting these sites. Thank you !!

[@onetiabruce3138]

Thank you,Desert Drifter.Your “trips”are so interesting,I stayed up until 12:30 last night watching.

[@T-Man252]

These areas are beyond fascinating....to think of a people living their lives raising their children and having families in such a harsh environment....boggles the mind

[@lucindamcguinn691]

I was just thinking as I was watching the video that maybe these redoubts were there to be a retreat in times of attack. Perhaps they lived below most of the time to farm and raise their families.

[@T-Man252]

@@lucindamcguinn691 that's a good analogy....very possible just due to having a flat area to raise crops....I could see that being the case

[@williamperkins7318]

In the ‘90s, I hiked the 4 corners region, finding ruins of the Pueblo and Ute. I never got into the history of the Navaho. Hiking Chaco canyon, I found what you found and felt the spirituality of this land. Now, I have the same feelings watching these videos. Always intense finding a ruin in a desolate area. I never had the guts to do the things you do. May the Spirit guide and protect you. Peace

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Not only is he a storyteller, but he's a woodsman, outdoors man, and survivalist. That's awesome. Love your videos.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thanks for the continued support JJ

[@harrywalker968]

@@Desert.Drifter there used to be horses, pretty well world wide, then the ice age came, the horses in america migrated to europe. or eaten some.. no horses till white man came..i heard..

[@harrywalker968]

@@Desert.Drifter the vikings,chinese, &, i cant tell you because its not documented or taught, were in u.s. before french.theres a map, piri ries. goes back thousands of yrs, multiple copies over the centuries..it has antartica, so, when was that, re discovered.????..... indians, know who, im talking about..

[@harrywalker968]

@@Desert.Drifter indians wont tell you the real truth, mild history yes. theres things they dont talk about, like real beginings. also, when white man asked directions, to an area, they said, beware of sabe & skinwalker, after explaining, the white man laughed, so, the indians stoped talking, helping.. you want some real history of u.s.. go visit the smithsonian vaults. if, theres anything left.. destroyed by the smith, hidden..

[@mstrdiver]

@@Desert.Drifter- The cat depicted @ 21:08 could also have been the jaguar that is believed to have ranged from central and south America into this region.

[@johnadey3696]

As An Englishman whose great Grandparents fled Ireland in the Great famine when one million people starved to death, my thanks go out to the Navajo people who were one of the only groups to send money to help, though having little themselves, They had recently known starvation themselves on the march to their reservation, where they learned of the plight of the Irish from an Irish guard,

[@Maevelikeschampagne]

such a moving story. thanks for sharing! 🤍

[@michelebreensimmons5713]

Hi. Gratefulness is always best - but truth is, it was Choctaws that sent money its easy to Google. Trinity university offer a scholarship to this day , for Choctaw students as a thank you. ( please double check my facts)

[@CJScrol]

That’s an amazing piece of history to share. ❤

[@emanuelavecchi7433]

Poor Irish people and poor Native American ones!!!! Overwhelmed by invasion and imperialist Europeans. Poor African people, too. They were "kidnapped" from their homeland, taken to a foreign country, sold and used as objects. My God!!!!

[@The_OG_Peaceloveandpuppies]

Thats the kind of history that I am fascinated by ❤

[@carolchwala3489]

I am 79 and I always wanted to see this part of the country, I get too see it through your videos, thank you.

[@henrywight4057]

Making a fire in that fashion in that environment must be extremely satisfying.

[@markg3025]

Andrew I am impressed with the quality of your channel videos. I enjoy the narration in the beginning it sets the tone of the adventure. I also appreciate your respect for the Native Americans and their culture. Your channel is a real gem among the KZbin circus of topics.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thank you Mark!

[@mlgauss60435]

I second that, Mark. I could listen to him for hours, learning and seeing about this history.

[@teddynphoebe]

So happy to have found your channel. It’s great! And yes please revisit that last place you sent the drone to in this video!

[@user-lh9sb3bo8w]

Yes,it looks very interesting,

[@cherylleekremer-kc3qk]

What did they do with the dead. ? ​@@Desert.Drifter

[@kellykelly7747]

Wow! The ruin at the end is VERY INTRIGUING!!! I would love to see you revisit this one!!! 😊❤

[@squeebiscuit]

100% !!!

[@deblunadefreitas161]

Yes, please!

[@Desert.Drifter]

Good to know, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@carolcamp4828]

​@@Desert.Drifter Unbelievable hawkeyes spotting that last site! Amazing. Such a beautiful area.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

​@@Desert.Drifterdowse for water next time.

[@neutrongarbage]

You make really great content, my guy. Instead of buying stock footage, you take it yourself. Good on you! Thanks for sharing your passion!

[@65twiggy]

How well i remember the gritty teeth. Thanks for bringing the southwest back to me. No matter where i live the southwest is my heart place.

[@davidhuth5659]

There are several other channels that do what you do, but none of them do it as well. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing these epic journeys!

[@Desert.Drifter]

I appreciate that David!

[@rogersroad]

Andrew, I got my Anthropology degree from UNM in 96 and I loved hiking through the four corners area because of all of the history. I love the respect you pay to not only the areas you visit, but also the history of the peoples who have inhabited that region, their interpretations of it's use, and the competing ideas of academics. Well done! It might be silly, but the one thing I keep thinking as I watch your videos is man... I wish I had a drone in the 90's when I was exploring that area. What I must've walked past and just couldn't see was... Thanks for taking us along!

[@cdd4248]

I was just thinking the same thing! If I had a drone in the 90s backpacking would have been a different experience. We have maybe even had a YT Channel! LOL PS - Received my undergraduate degree from UNM too - 92!

[@johnburns6394]

I so enjoy your vidios! Takes me back to when I was a teenager! I was an Explorer Scout, active until I was 19 years of age! We mostly went on week long treks in the Ozark National Forest, Boston Mountain Range! We restored many CCC or WPA projects that had been neglected due to WWII! Our Summer two week Camp was at Devils Den State Park near Winslow Arkansas! Very little camping since joining the U S Navy in 1955! I loved hiking, but alas, My walking days are un the past! One thing that impresses me, that all cultures seem to have had a respect for Nature and a belief in a Supreme Being! In a greater force, in God! How can we not believe that God does exist and all that we have is due to his presence! Thanks for taking us along!

[@GrandmaBev64]

Me too. Our family spent weekends and summers searching for cliff dwellings and petroglyphs. Wouldn't a drone have been handy? The deserts are so hot. We would have

[@GrandmaBev64]

We would have known where to go, saving a whole lot of sweat!

[@kevint1910]

Explain to me why it is that you academics think you have the right to make any claims about Navaho history when there are living Navahos who say your "interpretation" is bigoted bullshit?

[@1978JonBullock]

Who ever lived out in the canyon must have been very resourceful. Great footage.

[@tomschwab9230]

I totally wish Mr. "Desert Drifter" could narrate the entire history of the Navajo, Cree, and Iroquios Indians. His way of "Telling" is totally PERSONAL !!!! . . . . . . love it brol !!!! . . . . . . . keep on hiking and Videoing for us that can't :O . . . . I've always wondered ... WHAT DID THEY EAT ?????????

[@carbonmatrix9660]

Thank you for your service to truth, dear brother; God bless.

[@mikomaxwell6313]

To watch these videos and still believe the Christian is the one true god.. is just bizzare

[@carbonmatrix9660]

​@@mikomaxwell6313 What if all religions that preached about one God, were pointing to the same one? A message rather than a specific "correct" path. Perhaps paying attention to the underlying messages across the various religions may give away a secret that the higher echelons of society do not want you to know. 1056; the year of blasphemy. I wonder how orthodox and catholic came to despise each other? ; I wonder which one of those coincided with the message? How you find the "truth", is on you, but the truth is but ONE, and all paths will lead to it, if on the correct one. (Correct: Following the underlying message across) Just as gravity gravities regardless of "your" beliefs; The truth truths regardless of anyone; It's how you exist in physical space, the house is in obedience, it is "you" that is not. Not even your shadow would dare disobey it, rules... May you be guided.

[@SirMikeyD]

Nowadays, so much of the internet flips out at the mere mention of the "G-word" - let's tiptoe past all that for now, and second thanking Andrew for his service to truth, which seems an especially apt way to describe the relevant point here. I can’t imagine a better, more respectful host for these explorations.

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

He's omitting a great part of it! See the books of Fritz Zimmerman.

[@user-yp4nl9jl4y]

I took classes from Micheal Krauss at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He developed an Alaska Language map for the Athabaskan, Yupik, and other Native languages of Alaska. He stated that the words for "frog" and "pot" were exactly the same in Athabaskan and Navajo. There is a way to canulate how long languages have been separated by how words for common things change between them. At the time it was thought that Navajo had been separated from Athabaskan about 500 to 1000 years.

[@Matriarch50]

I lived in Fairbanks in the late 90s to about 2005 and worked at Fairbanks Memorial. There I was acquainted with a gal from the Navajo Nation as well as a Native Alaskan Athabascan. They told me they were able to speak to each other in their native languages and understand each other with little difficulty. It was fascinating to listen to them discuss their common words, ideas and traditions.

[@llywrch7116]

There is a language in Western Siberia called Ket, the last surviving member of the Yeniseian language family, which has been claimed to be related to the Na-Dene languages of North America. This identification is considered the most credible of the countless proposed links between languages in Eurasia & the Americas. If this connection is correct, then it shows that the two language families are among the oldest surviving ones -- definitely indicating great antiquity!

[@GrandmaBev64]

Cool. That makes sense.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thanks for sharing, very fascinating stuff

[@jillcrowe2626]

So you don't need a roadmap to connect these groups of people, you can just listen to them.

[@flylippfantom8425]

I started in the woods learning from my father and uncles hunting for the food. We didn't have much but the respect for the environment is embedded now naturally. Dad died I was 13 lost my best friend and the Appalachian West Virginia and down to Carolina was an adventure. I love the dessert and the stars. Thank for your adventures. There many of us old heads really appreciating you. Thank you

[@user-SahmJuanElse]

I’m a hiker too. I agree that traveling on foot gives you a unique feel for the land.

[@user-zd6fg6xf5q]

There are so many reasons that I watch you and your treks. I was born and raised in the country you travel. Thank you for taking me back in time with your words and wonderful photography!

[@1nvisible1]

*Writing @**8:22** appears to read: "Surios Gallegos Enero 15 DE 1905"* *(on further inspection I believe this may be related to Magellan's circumnavigation in 1519, with crew Blasco Gallegos)*

[@barbaraayala8940]

Keep your videos coming please….I love all your finds and the education that goes with it. As a mother though, I’d be a wreck…lol.

[@user-ge9px9fx4m]

I just recently found your videos and enjoy them thoroughly. Don't stop please.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

The resilience of the people who lived in the desert regions and the Arctic regions of North America, long ago was incredible. The conditions that they had to survive in were very barren and harsh. A friend of mine who is a Cree native, told me once that there was a Cree person at a rodeo in South America. There were some other native people from South America at this rodeo. The Cree person could understand what these other native people were saying, in their native dialect. In Canada, the Cree are our largest native tribe. They go from British Columbia through to Newfoundland and Labrador. I have heard about that migration of a native tribe from what is now present day Canada, going to the American southwest. Thanks for this awesome adventure. Cheers! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️

[@herself50]

Those were the navajos or they also call themselves Dine.

[@thekingassassin7992]

I was a trail guide in the tonto national park I have seen a lot of ruins and a lot of Apache circle houses nothing beats the wonder of the south west actually Arizona I love that state

[@lastdaysdreamer]

Tonto National Park is amazing! How fortunate you were able to guide there!

[@robertgeorge9909]

You should. Know there is no Tonto National Park. There is a Tonto National Forest, different agency different reason to exist. As is true with the Tonto National Monument. The names are important.

[@minustaco42zero24]

This is truly amazing to see these amazing structures and the historical area of the Navajo nation that still is full of mystery and wonder. Thank you for let us travel with you thru the camera

[@SultanaP]

Glad that you choose safety for yourself over pushing for more content... as you say, you can always come back!❤

[@catarinomaravillas]

I love your channel. I think the petroglyph showed in your video referred as “long fingers” May be two agave plants. The agave plant to the left looks like something is flowing out of it. I believe our ancestors knew that the agave produces “agua miel” which fermented turns into “pulque “ Thank you. -Manuel Mendoza.

[@Kimo2Time]

If not for these videos, I would never know about the different native people who lived in these areas. I appreciate this effort.

[@Agape2021]

Thank you, Andrew. You take me to places I would never go.

[@ashleysmith3106]

I love that country ! It reminds me so much of the desert ranges in Outback South and Central Australia where I spent three decades of my youth working and prospecting. Now I am too old and crippled to venture there any more, so I travel vicariously through video channels such as yours. Thank you !

[@suzannecooke2055]

Caveman TV - I LOVE IT. What a great expression. OMG - anyone else would use some matches. I had to run back the video when you whipped out a fires tarter bow! Never bored watching your adventures!

[@catchasindog]

Campfire is the TV, sky is like a drive-in theater

[@Desert.Drifter]

Hah, great analogy!

[@dorothylewis1207]

I caught myself blowing 0n fire right along with you. 😂

[@catchasindog]

@Desert.Drifter you make great videos. Ever consider a dog partner for the overnight camp? an early detection of something that may see you as dinner? Stay safe so we have more videos

[@jackofnone9439]

We jumped right over to this video as soon as we saw it was uploaded...LOVE this content!!!

[@tarrahbarker24]

I love the fact you respect all these ruins so that others can enjoy them !! I've seen people picnicking in a ruin !! Or taking dogs through them !! Another GREAT VIDEO !! ❤️⭐️T⭐️🇺🇲

[@robhead22]

I keep coming back to this video. Thank you For all you do Andrew! Im a huge fan!! And yes, i hope you go back to that last ruin. Take me with you!! Enjoy your day

[@seuthsayer]

Thank you for your respect of the ancestors, the people and their sensitivities

[@jeanbyrd8975]

Love your trips into the past. And thank you so much for allowing us to travel with you. Also I appreciate your respect to the ancient ones. That is a gift to them an us. Travel safe

[@clamsoup]

I was one of the people that pointed to that elder's story. In his teaching, the Navajo came from the east into the SW. He translates the word Anasazi as "Strangers from the south." I'm glad you brought that video up, and I'm glad others have mentioned it. One of his commenters from Canada mentioned that their language had "Ana" as stranger as well.

[@greg6235]

Lived on the Navajo Rez in the 1960's and early 70's. Ask any Navajo and they would tell you "Anasazi" in Navajo means "ancient enemy", and would usually add that Navajos wiped them out. Traditional Navajos also do not go near or visit these ruins, even an abandoned hogan was avoided.

[@JCM0201]

I had seen that Navajo video as well. Big fan of Andrew's channel. Some of the places that he's explored seem like the last resort of some very desperate people. You weren't dragging Grandma and the kids up into some of these places. At some point, something bad was happening and people were running and hiding for their lives.

[@northsongs]

Your videos are fascinating to me. My late wife and I visited Mesa Verde in the 2000's and found it incredible to visit such an ancient, historical area. Found myself alone in one of the kivas for a few moments and could feel the weight of centuries inside. I'm too old now to take the paths you have taken, but I sure enjoying watching you on these journeys and appreciate your respectfulness in these awesomely beautiful places.

[@bloodyhell574]

I love your videos, but mostly I appreciate your respect and wonder/awe for the area, it's history and it's people. I know the areas that you go to with a Navajo perspective. So I appreciate your honesty too. "I don't know" is one of the greatest things someone can say. Keep filming and posting brother

[@leeS04]

Mostly grew up in Northern Arizona, live elsewhere now and enjoy your lovely videos. My stepfather was cherokee, so we wore Concho belts, played with Kachina dolls, lived anong the rocks, pine trees and mountains.To this day i miss pine trees singing in the wind.Thank you.

[@Saki315]

I am dine’ aka NAVAJO. My people didn't build in cliffs and were more nomadic. As a little girl, I was told to leave them alone more of a taboo.

[@carlmoseman671]

Thank you for sharing the awesome footage of your travels! God bless!

[@lor9573]

I have a friend whose mother is native Tlingit. They lived in flagstaff and her mother was able to converse with the local Navajo with no trouble. This would have been in the 1970’s-1990’s.

[@Quantrills.Raiders]

i saw a panel of petroglyphs in utah that had fremont culture, anasazi, modern navajo, and American graffiti from the 1900s. Hundreds of years apart from each other but all created with the same wonder and creativity, all standing in the same spot.

[@overland.viking]

I feel that we are fortunate to watch you at this time. You are as good or better than most of the explorers on Discovery or National Geographic television and I don’t say that lightly. This is one of the very few channels that I really look forward to each week. Safe travels..oh and btw.. your bow drill skill is impressive..

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thanks Viking! The bow drill is a fun skill 😉

[@GalaxySweetdotCom]

@@Desert.Drifter YES! Watching you start fires could be a channel of its own.

[@rachelrobinson3746]

Another fascinating and inspiring video. Thank you for all the explanation and history.

[@sevenirises]

That cliff dwelling at the end is incredible. I'm so glad you have your drone to explore these out of reach places. Imagine how old that could be?....ancient homes passed down for years and years. Yes, certainly more questions than answers.

[@puppy2haley]

Just when I think it can’t get anymore exciting you put out a video like this!!! Thanks for taking us along on your history hikes of exploring the SouthWest. Love your channel!! Stay safe!! 🤜🏼🤛🏼 ❤️👍👍

[@gospelrocks926]

Love your channel and adventures.

[@TheElynoir]

The southwest is so dear to my being. I grew up in New England and am always blown away by the stark and silent landscapes. Thank you for sharing your journeys through the cliffs and canyons….I’m traveling through your eyes and hearing your joy.

[@waynemiller6156]

I love going on adventures with you and seeing so much history & beautiful places. Thank you for your videos.

[@DavidJohnson-iq2dd]

The ruin noted at the end looks accessible from below right and does look markedly different than an ancient puebloan structure. Maybe that’s simply because of the different building materials though. It just looks more modern as does the rock art - more stylized figures and no triangular anthropomorphics. Interesting. My spouse and I go out in a week to some similar areas - we keep the locations under wraps - like you. Rock on, brother.

[@viccruikshank2441]

I don’t think it matters who is right about their theories. The beauty and mystery of your explorations and discoveries speaks for itself. A definitive answer would spoil the majesty of this part of the world. I’ve watched Navajo Teaching and love Wally’s stories. Sometimes people have a tendency to discount oral histories, but read about the Orphan Tsunami in the Pacific Northwest. Most of the academic except Brian Atwater discounted native oral histories of lands and people dropping into the ocean. Then guess what, all confirmed. Anyway, always loved your videos and your work.

[@ETX369]

Wonderful content. Thank you and safe travels❤

[@jayjunior5504]

Definitely super interested in knowing more about that last dwelling, but please don’t do anything that would risk your safety. The drone shots are often enough. Best channel on youtube btw!

[@michaelschertell2821]

I find your work fascinating on so many levels, the adventure, the art, the constructions and the ironies, (you starting a fire with a string and bow while using an led headlamp), I wonder about the differences in the art work itself, how varied the techniques, skill levels of the artists and the symbols they chose. The quality of the work is quite wonderful and I appreciate your sharing this with us.

[@spumpstein9374]

The lower line of the seemingly Spanish language etchings at 8:20 appears to include "Enero 15", which translates to January 15. Not sure what Deigo means - possibly a misspelled name, "Diego", but perhaps more likely a reference to Spaniards? The upper line I cannot see as clearly but looks to be "Rio Gallegos", which is Spanish for Gallegos River. "Gallegos" and "Rio" both mean river apparently. There are 2 Rio Gallegos - one in Spain and one in Argentina. I am guessing that the reference here is not to either of those but of the very wash our host was hiking, but who knows? Maybe someone was leaving an account or warning of having seen Spaniards near the river on Jan 15? Or maybe it was someone from a party of Spaniards, leaving their mark on history. Fascinating! Lifelong Pacific NW rain forest dweller here. Been to the SW only 2x, really responded to the desert - absolutely loved it. Your channel is a welcome respite from the 9 months of rainy season we see up here. Doesn't stop us from experiencing the outdoors, but there is nothing like the mind-expanding openness of the desert. That sky! Thank you!

[@jackcsaffell5641]

I believe it reads (Nasarios Gallegos Diego January 15th.) I, for the life of me, cannot find a year date.

[@SirMikeyD]

Far more likely this inscription is the most generic "tag" possible - "name + date of visit". Thus "????rio Gallegos, Enero 15 de 190[2 or 3]". The first name might be Hilario, Valerio, Nestorio or the like; the photo angle makes this unclear. But it’s your basic "Kilroy was here" graffito - no mystery here.

[@jackcsaffell5641]

@@SirMikeyD Hey Mikey my Mexican Uncle was named Nasario but went by Chayo. Many spanish speaking countries, especially Mexico use three names. My Grandfather was named Ramon Raymond Hernandez. Interestingly, my native bloodline is from the Anasazi people. Love Andrews videos. take care

[@SirMikeyD]

@@jackcsaffell5641 Hey Jack! "Nasario" seems an excellent fit for what’s visible. Now there’s an old-school name - I love how Latin Am. traditions sometimes preserve names so ancient they sound new (Boanerges, Heriberto, Sinforosa, etc.) I also hope it’s become clear how "deigo" is a misreading of "de 190" as in "de mil novecientos…" (y dos, o tres - hard to read that last digit). And in a way, this relates back to why Andrew rules at these videos - his respectful, nonjudgmental attitude unites people of all backgrounds - however they may relate (or not!) to cañon country, even down to the (gasp!) comments section. We all get to enjoy appreciating history and the environment together. Rock on! P.S. Wonder if this could’ve been the guy: www.historycolorado.org/location/nasario-gallegos-house-san-luis-post-office-gallegos-esterday-house

[@rayp-w5930]

my computer translation for "Gallegos" is: a slightly perjorative term for Gallician, a Spanish province, thus Gallegos=Spanish

[@noahward82]

Love how respectful you r. Keep up the great work

[@HistoryHearsay]

Andrew, you are clearly the best at bringing these hiking adventures to the public. Great job!

[@allenrichards5086]

Your narrative, still shots, and music selection sets you apart, DD. Thank you for you taking us all on mystical and ancient American southwest adventures!

[@andrewmarsey1859]

That rock art is amazing stuff. How in the world would you get up to that spot? Keep up the incredible journeys and be careful out there

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

Vidéos keep getting better and better.

[@thomashomcy1311]

Hi I'm fascinated by your adventures, i live in the northeast and have been exploring my whole life I've spent time also in the northwest ive been intrigued by native American people since i was a little boy I'm now 70 but still exploring keep up what your doing I'm glad to see you bringing awareness to the world people have no idea how courageous native Americans are i wish we could do more for the first Americans thank you Tommy

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Enjoyed all your thoughts, along this great adventure! Thanks for taking us all along!

[@hunterwyeth]

If anything, your channel is a gateway into learning about the ancient peoples of the southwest. I didn’t have much of an anthropological interest in the region until you showed up in my recommendations. But the images you evoke in my mind - the hunt for resources, cultural isolation, the tactics of fortification and serenity of nature - all have important contemporary analogs and helps me understand more about what’s happening in the world today.

[@jacobgates1986]

From a enrolled Pueblo member that lives on the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo reservation in New Mexico. I've showed my elders that channel, "Navajo teachings" and the episode, "the Pueblos take too much credit". The elders saw/heard nothing true about our history of our ancestors in that video and in the other vids he did about our ancestors. We got very frustrated, seeing him talk about us, when he truly knows nothing about our Pueblo ways. It was marely his own opinion, which is fine. So plz take his history lessons about the Pueblo with a grain of salt. He may know a lot about his own Dine(Navajo) people, but his videos about the Pueblo are mostly UNTRUE.

[@redrockitinerant7776]

A written history sure would have been awesome to have, but it is fascinating to hear the oral histories told by you, the Pueblo, and the Navajo about their OWN pasts. It has always bothered me how archeologists come along and present their guesswork like it's official. Do you know of any books written by your ancestors about your history?

[@ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging]

Im a New Mexican that sadly, lives in Florida now, but I have also wondered as I have seen these types of videos increase, where are the videos where he asks permission to be on these lands? I know most all private property out there has the customary "ask first" signs, and I'm sure there are "no trespassing" or state or government protected lands signs that have been encountered, anyone that's lived out there knows exactly what I'm talking about, so what exactly is going on in these videos, because it sure looks from the outside like white guys making stuff up to me.

[@jacobgates1986]

@@redrockitinerant7776 I do , but I can't remember the name. It was written by a fellow Pueblo tribal member from neighboring Pueblo tribe. But when he released the book, it told a lot of our traditional doings, which is forbidden to tell anyone, who isn't a Pueblo member. And soon after the release, that tribal member was stripped of his tribal membership and told to leave the tribe. But I'm sure you can find other books.

[@jacobgates1986]

@@ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging well it's somewhat true of the basics that archeology have found out thru observation and carbon dating of a lot of Pueblo ruins. But a lot of our traditions are still highly secretive that are still only told orally. We keep these traditions secretly so they won't be twisted around or exploiting our stories and meanings. A good example is the whole skin walker craze , which has gotten misconstrued a hundreds different ways by outsiders, that aren't not DINE(Navajo). So that's a good example and reason why it's hard to find real meanings from my Pueblo elders. But where did you live while in NM? And I've always wanted to visit FL as well.

[@ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging]

@@jacobgates1986 Born in Albuquerque, raised in Jacksonville Fl., Lived in Springer NM and graduated HS in Maxwell NM, then lived in Denver til 2010, back in Jacksonville area now. When I was in my early 20's I climbed Enchanted Mesa, not really knowing or understanding how disrespectful it was for a man with Spanish ancestry to be up there in the shadow of Sky City, so I suppose that is why I follow yet am a bit disconcerted about these types of videos where other Whyte dudes go treking through these places. From what I have seen he is super respectful of the findings, yet I would just personally feel better if I saw the background where he is securing permission, that's all.

[@clytiesunflower4655]

Yes, I love Wally’s talks. He knows what he knows from the teachings he received - just as we all do. I have a very deep emotional connection to the southwest. Feels like my spiritual home. Thank you so much for bringing me along!

[@tomschwab9230]

OMG DUDE !!! . . . at 29:00 I was totally numb when you sent the drone up !!!! TOTALLY ASTONISHING BROTHER "Desert Drifter"

[@coreygrua3271]

This one is a work of beautiful art. It is wonderfully creative with its story line, its photography, and its background music selection. There is so much more here than just wondering the desert with a drone. Thank you, DD.

[@oconnorsean12]

You may not be a scholar but you have a vast knowledge of your surroundings and are gracious enough to share it with us here on KZbin. My wife and myself were there in the late 90s and it was so breathtaking it took me a while to understand just what I was seeing. So much that the wind gust on the north rim almost blew me to certain 🤔😲! Thank you!

[@jacquelynhollinger4006]

This entire episode has been magical. There is so much amazing rock art here .Different styles,just amazing to see through your lens. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the adventures.

[@amydelabruere5320]

I have watched all of your videos and this one is exceptional. The rock art from 13:05 to 14:35 is the most beautiful I have ever seen. The dancing figures particularly drew my attention - they seem almost to move! The artst(s) were so detailed, down to showing leg calf muscles. It's all amazing, as well as the cat figure at 21:14. As for the animal depicted at the top of the panel around 21:28 - it reminded me of a packrat, with the big ears, or possibly an armadillo. And the geometric design or figure around 21:43 was beatiful and unique. Thank you so much for sharing this video and teaching leave no trace principles and respect for the land and the people. Amazing work!

[@watersipper1116]

Yeah, the detail on the human legs and the dancers. I agree.

[@jimmarshall3066]

Ive been watching for several months now, i find your laid-back style totaly engrossing and sincere. A far cry from most outdoorsy content, the greasy guys with guns that want to consume, defoliate, and defile any flora and fauna that dare cross their path! survival is one thing, but what you are doing is true LIVING!❤ Thank you from So. Cal. down Mojave way.....

[@willburns497]

Can’t stop watching. Thank you for helping us see the fascinating history of our great land.

[@davidhiatt5384]

Thank you for delving into the relationship of the Pueblo and Navajo cultures. I was fascinated with their rock art and culture. Navajo’s had access to better tools and it shows in their art I found it to have better details and a different aesthetic and the appearance of horses in the southwest is documented on the cliffs. The early Spanish also left their mark, much harder to find but worth it!

[@maryfields1111]

Yes! Revisit that site! I love the history you share, the best video yet!

[@TheSanjuanworm]

I’m kind of sad that you missed the best part of that Canyon. When you heard the desert wren while standing by the “44” panel, you panned the camera to the right and barely missed getting a 29 room ruin in frame. It is very camouflaged from down below, but with a telephoto you can see it. I’ve climbed between that petroglyph and the ruin many times…not particularly difficult.

[@liseromar3212]

The large panel at ~21 minutes... With the spiral at the far right... I think it might be a depiction of their creation myth? At least I have seen other similar cliff art explained that way. The spiral represents the start of creation, and then the large group of humanoid shapes represent the creation of the spirit world and then eventually there are the animals and plants, the hunting, their modern world. Like a timeline of their existence from creation story to the present. I might be misremembering, so nobody quote me, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Thanks for sharing your adventures. I literally tear up every time I see the small hand prints amongst the big ones. I can't help but appreciate the beauty of the lives lived in these places you visit. It's truly moving. Be blessed out there!

[@electronic-chronic]

Your content is some of the best, if not the best online. Your adventures have me looking forward to the weekends.

[@dcallan812]

Ah, all is good. I have my weekly fix of desert history. the panel @20;29 is fantastic Great video 2x👍

[@etguardiam5411]

Thank you for the effort it takes to film and narrate this first hand history of our Native Americans. Godspeed and Safety in your future travels.

[@williamcramer7623]

I just found your podcast, and am enjoying it. I was born in Arizona 66 years ago, and have lived here most of that time. I am an avid camper/explorer, and have camped in many different parts of Arizona. I am enjoying watching you in your travels, and all of the information you pass along. Thanks. As long as you post, I will watch.

[@mountainstream8351]

Yes. Go explore that cliff dwelling. So amazing! Awesome video.

[@andreamobeck200]

Andrew! This video is so excellent! The glyphs are intense, gonna go back and study many shots. Ruins, fascinating as always! Dig your take on not being "the answer man." Isn't it enough to just wonder? I love different perspectives and then, delicious wonder. Thank you aren't big enough words.....but Thank You! I wait expectantly for your vids and am never disappointed. ❤✌️

[@himanshunagpal4122]

Dude, you are the real expert because you share your knowledge with us. Your work is of real value to society. You rock!

[@BarefootBill]

@14:30 That's a panel that tells some mighty history. I would have spent hours documenting and pondering that panel. Thank You for your work!!! It seems that everytime I watch your vids water flows from my eyes from so many emotions

[@RR448]

You have a great smile. Thank u for sharing

[@jkelly2478]

Excellent balance of beautiful scenery, Native American info. & history. Thanks.

[@kellyw.1779]

Hey Andrew! What can I say...It's just fascinating to see so many parts of history. Thank you for the opportunity to go along with you. Hugs from Texas!!😁😊

[@dmonhuntr75]

Over the last few months, this has become one of my favourite channels. Fantastic work!

[@kathyjacques2688]

Nice to see someone with respect for archeology, I live close to an old site that had pit houses and now it’s all been destroyed, even the pottery shards have been taken except for the tiny bits, everybody has those ATVS so they don’t have to hike

[@E.o.t.4637]

More amazing finds and another great video for the books. I really loved the art work especially the corn, feathers? and the shield. The little foot prints get my heart💟 I can imagine the mom or dad picking up the little ones and booping their foot on the wall. lol Thanks again Andrew. I may never get to go do what you're doing but I'm thankful you bring me/us along with you. Big shout out to your wife for her sharing you with us too!

[@ERLong-ww7yn]

I really appreciate the honest and open minded approach you take to this complex subject. I'll likely never travel the southwest of your nation, but I truly enjoy your videos.

[@willnsf]

I have a deep appreciation for the sensitivity you employ throughout your explanations and the heart you bring to your depictions. I have lived in and explored much of th southwest myself and now live in SE Asia. So watching your channel gives me much joy…thank you!

[@marciaharmon1513]

Thank you for taking me places I could never go.

[@kathybrandt6060]

When I got the notice that you had posted another video, I stopped what I was doing crawled back up in my bed and watch the video. I would think it be wonderful if you could go back over there and really give us a good look at the last ruins you found right before the end of the video. Also, as the drone was going towards you but still looking at the ruins at 9:30 about 10 feet below the ruin you were focusing on there was another ruin. I was wondering if anybody else saw it. I’m also glad to see you and the coyote didn’t find each other over the weekend. I hope you have a very nice week and I look forward to your next video. Kathy

[@Ollybus]

We have lots of well documented history in the U.K. I love historical buildings, the architecture and am fascinated with how people built their structures centuries ago. Having been brought up being told that the USA has ‘no history’ before the Pilgrims settled the country I find it heartwarming that you go out into these deserts and find all this evidence of lives having been lived, structures build in unbelievable places, the petroglyphs in inaccessible spots, the evidence of crafts such as the beautifully decorated pottery and of food production. What a shame that this knowledge has been lost or at the very least ignored, forgotten.

[@carolbroome6559]

❤

[@user-wu4vo9ez8j]

It is amazing how much labor these people used to build thsese defensible dwellings

[@robdidur11310]

Wicked show, man... you're easily one of my favourite channels...!! Thank you from north of the 49th... 👋🇨🇦🙂

[@michaelamaestas4950]

The Dine only got here 300 years before the Spanish .

[@robertgeorge9909]

They also did not build any cliff dwellings or towers.