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I hope you enjoyed this short adventure! It means so much to me that you spent the time watching it. If you enjoyed this, please consider subscribing. I strive to bring relatively unknown, odd, unique, and special places to you each week from the American Southwest!
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NOTE: I do not claim to be an expert on anthropology, geology, or archaeology. I am just a hiker who loves to explore and see new things especially the ancient history in the American Southwest. This is what my channel is about. I hope you stick around and explore with me!
I do not give out locations to the places in my videos. I take seriously the responsibility to protect and respect these ancient places. If you do find/visit one of these locations, please visit respectfully. Do not take any artifacts or relics. Do not climb on ruins or dig or disturb the ground. I try my best to hide noticeable landmarks, mountains, and canyons in my videos.
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[@sheliadaniel7408]

I love through where you go . I'm old and disabled. Never got to travel because of physical abuse my entire life. Thank you so very much for letting people like myself experience freedom and sites that are so beautiful. Please be careful but continue filming your trips. I love what you do and where you go. Thank you for including me as you experience everything. The sites are remarkable. The life our ancestors left behind.

[@kateapple1]

This comment is a literally every thread. Well, I appreciate your comment..but you don’t need to over share and bring your trauma to the table. ❤

[@kateapple1]

Oh I guess you’re a bot 🤖 no comments and no subs

[@russellzauner]

@@kateapple1 must be nice to have a perfect life

[@charlotteargabright409]

@kateapple1, you are an entitled snob

[@SavedbyGraceAlone1962]

@@kateapple1 Never seen someone leave a heart following an insult.

[@scottstafford3074]

I’m from England, and love history. In the past I never really thought of America as having a long, rich history even though I knew the basics of north and South American Indians. But watching your videos has really opened my eyes, you’re so luck to still have these untouched, virgin, historically rich places that with a bit of effort you can find, visit and enjoy with the wonderment of time. Thank you for showing us these treasures.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Hey Scott! Really appreciate your comment! And thank you for being part of my channel and watching my videos! Happy New Year to you! 🙂

[@bethbartlett5692]

​@@TheTrekPlanner So many great comments. Feels so positive ✨ Enjoy your Explorations and Discoveries! NW Tennessee, USA

[@Angel-hd2rs]

Such a beautifully written comment.

[@megalou6567]

My soul has always ached to do stuff like this . But then I had 4 children and ended up raising them by myself which meant finances were tight and I was unable to do much of anything . Now that they are grown , this body of mine is falling apart and I’m too frail to do anything like this . Thank you for taking me to places I will never have the chance to visit . It’s so beautiful to see all these creations from a caring humble spirit like you. Be safe out there

[@bethbartlett5692]

Know you can and you will, the "Universal Law of Attraction" is Absolute! Just adjust your Thoughts to your Dreams, Desires, by feeling the feeling of being in the desire. That establishes the Frequency of it and it will come to be. ... and Play in your Passions often, High Vibe Zone Frequency is our Positive Attracting Zone. 😘

[@megalou6567]

@@bethbartlett5692 thank you for the uplifting message. But I’m too sick to do much of anything. So I’m grateful for the people that still can And record it to share with us

[@gracepeterson7483]

It's comparatively cold and rainy here in the Pacific northwest, so seeing sunshine, blue sky and beautiful rock formations is a real treat. Thank you. Here's to many more exciting travels in 2024. 💚

[@WilliamRWarrenJr]

People in the Pacific Northwet don't _tan,_ -- we *_RUST!_* 👍😁

[@gracepeterson7483]

@@WilliamRWarrenJr Actually we have three, sometimes four months with no rain. It's just way too easy to forget those months during the long rainy season. 😅

[@noturfather1106]

Fowl weather, best duck hunting there is

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Happy New Year to you, Grace! Thank you for watching 🙂

[@oldtop4682]

Glad you showed this site. For older folks, and those not in the best shape, this is actually a doable jaunt with an easy to get to trailhead. Good on you!

[@tedpreston4155]

These fascinating sites offer plenty for older folks. After visiting a popular site called the Citadel, we met four hikers approaching as we were leaving. They were all four around age 80, and in wonderful health, helped, no doubt, by the sort of hiking they were doing that day.

[@LazyIRanch]

I was digging this hike so much, I felt like I should check my boots for burrs when he let us sit on the bench! Nice day for a hike, gorgeous terrain. I'm happy to enjoy it from bed under blankets.

[@tinkerstrade3553]

I too live in the mountains of the western edge of the Eastern Forest. I'm over 70, and hike a lot because my hobby of metal detecting can be remote. (People have lived in the damnedest of places.) Just walk. It's not a race, but a journey. And if you're out of shape, just walk up a trail about the distance around the inside of a Walmart, and come back. (And you won't buy something you don't need on a trail.) You'll see things you never noticed by just going out and coming back. Baby steps beats no steps.

[@LazyIRanch]

@@tinkerstrade3553 Also, compared to the People of Walmart, the folks I meet on the trail are usually lovely people who are happy to share their knowledge. Jeff wouldn't want to run into me, I'd go all fan girl and pester him with questions and reliving past videos... "Oh! Remember that time there was a creepy guy standing inside a cave, but it turned out to be a prank? For the last 17 years I've lived on a mountain in SoCal that used to be home to the Cahuilla people, among other tribes. They have a reservation and very profitable casino down at the base of the mountains today. Several tribe members have told me that this mountain is cursed and I'm not safe up here. I've come to agree, but I love this place too much to leave. I'd heard that the native peoples did not live higher than about 4000 ft. above sea level, because at the peak is a cavern with a particularly nasty demon-creature that eats people, named Tahquitz. I've never seen this monster, but I've sure heard it! I'm sure this noise is caused by wind or even seismic activity, but it scared the beejeebers out of me anyway. Very eerie LOUD sounds. Because of Jeff, I now know that indeed, those were grinding holes I found next to the big stream that runs most of the time about a mile from my house. Accessible only by deer trails. I didn't think to look for pot sherds, but if I can go back there again, I'll see if there are any, so that I can leave them alone!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

This really is a great and easy one! I'm glad they built it up and added signs!

[@Kens64chevelle]

This is a hike I think I could definitely do. Might have to be on my early summer/late fall bucket list for 2024. Thanks for showing us something that a lot of us older folks could enjoy.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

It's a GREAT one! There are several nearby that are great too. I would highly suggest visiting the Edge of the Cedars Museum too to see tons of artifacts and insights from those who are descended from these people

[@jojo11dd]

10hrs 😢 haha. I been exploring the grapevine canyon in Nevada. A lot of cool petroglyphs and awesome bolder and rocks climbing. Nothing like the places you go, but still fun.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Grapevine Canyon isn't too far away for us! We might do a day trip over that way

[@jojo11dd]

@@TheTrekPlanner yea I understand I meant more that you inspired me

[@georgiecelli1856]

Beautiful

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

I just love your spirit, Jeff! You have such a great outlook. Plus, you take the time to get to amazing spots and let us see these historical sites! You are documenting the past and preserving it for the future! ❤Keep up the good work!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for coming along on these trips with me! 🙂 I have lots more coming this year!!

[@jacksonm4792]

I found this cave back in October and let another hiker on the observation platform know since it seemed not many people realized if they just walked a bit more they could have found it. So cool to see this specific cave that I thought was a rare sight now having a video dedicated to it. If you had kept going along the ridge above the caves, you would have found a native Moki staircase, along with the bolt used by climbers to lower their way onto the uppermost tier.

[@WilliamRWarrenJr]

I really appreciate how meticulous you are about not disturbing the sites you explore! 👍🖖

[@marq9955]

In 1981 I met a member of the Pueblo culture, an artist in Turquoise in Germany and was too afraid to ask anything… I met his wife and children…super lovely family! I still think about the two years of our acquaintance…I was afraid to be RUDE…missed opportunity..thanks for your insights

[@iGoogleEarth]

So awesome! You always have the best Adventures! Cheers🐕‍🦺

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you very much! 🙂

[@scifieric]

I love to see your videos. You do the same sort of thing that my father did in his youth in New Mexico. Well done and thank you for sharing!

[@ununuh]

Thank you so much. This is a place I could visit at my age. (I don’t need a walker yet!) Thank you for reading the informational signs. And I love your spontaneous comments! Of course I am looking forward to your more remote adventures in the coming year!

[@willydepro3311]

I have to say, Thank you. All your treks are quite enjoyable and instructive.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you so much!! 🙂

[@kellyradcliff1989]

Chuck here in OH. Great trek. Really find the hand prints as a message to us I was here Don't forget me . I think we all don't want to be forgotten after we leave this life . Thanks for the kool adventure. I'm 59 yrs old . I'm not going to be hiking any time soon .

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Hi Chuck! I think you are absolutely right. A hand print is a way of saying, as you say, "don't forget me". It's a great reminder that you are noticed 🙂

[@BookOfMormon4GenZ]

It is my goal to sit on that bench (1:58). And, Jeff!!! You're well on your way to 200,000 subs!!! With this video you have 20,000 views within 5 hours. That is amazing. Keep up the great 'solo team' work!

[@ginnygiannette4630]

Thank you again for getting me out of the house (I'm wheelchair-bound) and teaching me things we were never taught back in the "dark ages".

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Another Brilliant Site You showed us - wow - AMAZING and Thank You ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@plumeria8357]

Wow - awesome! Thank you! Seeing easy to reach ruins like these gives the opportunity for seniors to do a little hiking to ruins too! Thanks!

[@jenneper]

I had a great time in Utah a couple of weeks ago. I looked up rockhounding maps and found some very off the grid places to check out. Nothing but me and the herd of cows way out there.. it was perfect.

[@josephinegibbs3902]

Thanks for showing us this place. Well studied sites like this make a good reference point for the more remote and wild things you share with us.

[@cosmickidd205]

Excellent and beautiful place. Seemed really peaceful. Thanks for taking along.

[@terryt.1643]

Caught the live chat, thanks. I enjoyed the tour, I have to stick pretty close to home these days so this was great, thanks! 🥰💕❤️👍👍

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Glad to have you on the live chat! That was fun :-) Always fun to see where everyone is from!!

[@jericox2980]

I old and can't hike anymore. I love your treks. Thank you

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

Good to see you growing so fast 💪🏽🤠👍🏽

[@Saladmama57]

Oooo🎉 caught a premiere! Love the fact you are about enjoying the many aspects of outdoor activities. ❤

[@maryhairy1]

I really enjoy seeing other relics of a way gone era. Thanks.

[@aaronandrews3059]

Love that you went to butler wash. We went there every spring for a field trip. Loved playing in the water and one of those small handprints is mine.

[@phyllisputnam2069]

How did we miss those hand prints, Very cool. We were there in September ❤

[@BillyJ244]

Another good video. I have to get out west sometime soon. Thanks again for showing us these incredible ruins.

[@puppy2haley]

I loved our visit to Mesa Verde! - Your videos bring back special memories. Can’t hike & climb anymore but we can through your videos!!🫶🏼 Thanks!!

[@sevenirises]

They were so resourceful. Beautiful area and homes.

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

This was a really cool hike! What amazing ruins!!

[@sandysue202]

Thanks Jeff! This was a beautiful hike!!

[@pamelasplace7429]

Super cool! Thanks for taking us along!

[@davidgillard4995]

I couldn’t see the ruins in the caves due to the sun in the background. I’d love to do a driving holiday in the US and visit this area. Have a great 2024. 👍🏼🇦🇺🇺🇸🤘🏻

[@MK-vj1ru]

Thank you so much for sharing the explanations you go on with us. I love watching the places you go to.

[@Angel-hd2rs]

Beautiful spot. Your respect shows your mama raised you right.

[@hogkillerjp]

Great hike !! Thanks for sharing

[@lh3540]

thanks for posting a few established parks!

[@RoadieSurvival]

Must be so nice to see the blue sky almost every day, any where near cities even really rural cities. They spraying them white clouds and block out everyday here

[@bethbartlett5692]

That's a slice of Paradise! ✨

[@RobynSouder-rt9jf]

It might be a popular place but never the less awesome. Thanks again for taking me a long.

[@davidrobbins4857]

Boston and New York? I'm laughing. I love your channel Jeff.

[@juliusking3419]

It's like revisiting that place again..thank you..makes me happy

[@lindabriggs5118]

You make me homesick everytime you post a video. 😢 I miss my desert!

[@justinlynn6428]

Great start to a new year. Thanks again brother.

[@mystery1710]

I love your adventures and educational videos, as well as the viewers comments that can help figure out more about your conquests. What I also love about Google Earth searching is being able to scroll through older images of previous satellite views which can often display more secrets., like if the vegetation was destroyed by fire it will expose paths or objects not otherwise easily visible. Otherwise certain years the images are clearer than others or shadows fall differently. I love what you do, thank you

[@jamesf4405]

Great video! Thanks so much for taking us along.

[@christajeanne1427]

Yeah! Fun hike. Always love your vids. thanks!

[@mrs.barbarinaybarra7765]

You’re an amazing tourist by youtube many thanks 😊

[@chucklearnslithics3751]

When i was much younger, just above that arch a ways, there were several potatoes growing out of a small "sand dune" there.

[@larrybesel9423]

Another great video! Thank you for reminded by visitors to leave discoveries in place and to not deface the area with their graffiti (they can do that on their Social media)…

[@redmoondesignbeth9119]

Love your videos. When you visit Aztec, NM I suggest going E to the road that leads to the Dam. When you crest the hill, turn your car around for an amazing view. Walk about 30 feet to the east and there are caves. What inspired this post was how damaged the soil has become with all the 4Wheelers. That very fragile soil that you showed will not recover in my lifetime.

[@sammythompson3694]

I'm blessed on the east coast of NC. I never see or hear 4 wheelers except during deer season and they are riding to their stand. There are a few commercial parks to ride, but even they have rules about staying on the trails.

[@redmoondesignbeth9119]

@@sammythompson3694 There is SO much empty BLM land here there is no way it could be controlled. As rugged as the land looks it is really fragile. It's just that some people are mindless.

[@averywatlington5263]

Really cool!! Thank you, Happy New Year, Jeff

[@beautifulsoulblue]

At 5:02 inside the cave area to the right when you’re at the entrance that sure looks like an effigy carving note the eye, ear and long head shape. Very cool! Also at 3:29 right above the sign looks like two effigies facing one another, although they look more weathered than some of others at different locations you’ve been to it appears those once were watching over the location in a kissing per sey position. God’s Blessings 🙏🏼

[@HappysMind]

Love you’re videos one day you’re going to stumble onto a Massive Find that will change you’re life! I can’t wait to keep watching you’re videos are the best keep being amazing!!!!!😊

[@katiecoley6815]

I’m finally here early! Awesome video as always.

[@stanleybridge]

Thanks Jeff.

[@MarcinNorbert]

Nice video again! Thank you!

[@danasmith8557]

Wow that was awesome !!!! Wish I cud do that but I live in Ga , lol thanx for sharing , becarfull out there. Take ur back pack bro ya never what mite happen stay safe God bless U

[@danmarkeson4872]

Great video Jeff.

[@sandradanforth8524]

That's so cool. The steps are very interesting. Really appreciate your sharing. 😊

[@jennifersiegrist8440]

It’s always fun when I’m watching your videos ❤❤❤

[@sophiescarborough7219]

Thankyou for your beautiful treks. Happy '24, and look forward to what you have instore ❤🇬🇧

[@clairejeannette8454]

Thanks, as always!

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Thank you!

[@tomevenson8077]

Thanks for the ,uch more honest experience that other KZbinrs I have seen visiting this very accesible site.

[@random22026]

Just because a site is popular, doesn't mean it isn't worth an adventurous outing! Love that you decided to visit at a 'non-tourist' time--you appeared to have this location to yourself, Jeff! Was this curved dwelling place, an inactive caldera? What natural phenomena shaped it? It's incredibly picturesque! 6:03 The ancestors chose a good habitat, with its own skylight! 8:36 The BLM are upping their game: first, ridding themselves of the colonial-biased name tag, 'Anasazi' for the indigenous ancestors, and using the more accurate descriptive of 'ancestral pueblo' (at least, for pueblo-dwelling Native American cultures). NOW they need to rid themselves of another colonial bias name, 'Butler Wash'. That's a WASH OUT: choose a name more in keeping with the tribes whose homeland this was, and still is. All My Relations. 🤲🏻

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

I agree 100%, why were Native Americans not consulted when originally naming these monuments?

[@random22026]

Right? Another indignity for them to endure--and such an easy one to remedy. 🥹@@mysteriousoklahoma777

[@sharonedwards4668]

Thank you! That was great!

[@ashleybonanno3043]

Dude! I've got the exact same shoes that you're wearing; Sportiva's I rock climb & repel

[@katesutton1476]

Thx 4 sharing. I luv the ruins. Much luv Carry on

[@lovesloudcars]

Cool stuff as always Jeff. No drone footage because of restrictions?

[@southwife]

Really enjoy your work!

[@coloradojoe6274]

Thank you.😊

[@daverichardson3152]

Amazing stuff 👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🇬🇧

[@oooloo99]

Thanks. Have a great new year!!

[@michelleharrell8452]

I love the colored handprints.

[@kidcompany1018]

I have my popcorn ready!!!

[@teresadvorak6145]

Is there a turtle in there? "Just kiddin" 😂😅😂😅 U are so fun. Thank U ❤

[@lotstodo]

Cool hike.

[@cjdeschu]

Thanks

[@LuckyStone888]

Fantastic, thank you so much for sharing.

[@johnhart125]

As usual, very interesting, love these places

[@charlotteargabright409]

Awesome

[@alienallen2983]

👍🙏>>>💚~~~awesome I've been there

[@BPlus-oz7cm]

Adventurers... UNITE!!!

[@mstalcup1973]

Thank you for bringing us along it was joyful as always and always worry about falling I do I'm glad you don't

[@leanette999]

Thanks!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for your generous support!! I'm glad you enjoyed this adventure 🙂 -Jeff

[@HarryBJones-ce2iz]

Thank you for taking us with you. I live in North Carolinia where these type of ruins don’t exist.

[@seeharvester]

But you have sharks teeth.

[@HarryBJones-ce2iz]

Yes I do. Why?

[@Mountlougallops]

Beautiful.

[@mutt3162]

That's really cool!! I 😘 be all the handprints

[@TheTrailBlazersAZ]

That Is an awesome place!

[@Martycycleman]

Cool😊

[@corinas4337]

Thankyou ✨️ Love it

[@masterofcents.8175]

I find the geology, much more interesting. When you were down in the area with the runoff, all of that was formed by massive amounts of rushing water going over that and through that.

[@margk209]

You are working out in God’s gymnasium! Thank you for sharing. I come from northern Ontario, Canada. It’s beautiful here too!

[@captsam54]

I have been binging on all your travels whiles home with the flu and am armchair traveling / hiking along with you... Question I have been meaning to ask you... What have been the best and most comfortable hiking shoes you have worn so far?? thx.. Keep up the great videos.. I hope to get out there one day in my camper van..

[@candymcclure2476]

This was very interesting but I must say, I really like your in the wild videos better. Gramma Candy