Exploring the Desert: Adventure, Mishap, and Stunning Ancient Ruins (EP4)

Is our love affair with the desert on shaky ground? In this episode we tackle dog mishaps, amateur animal tracking, gorgeous hikes and amazing ancient ruins in the Bears Ears National Monument area. With each adventure spent in the desert, our awe and reverence grows. We've found special places with secrets so deep, we’re willing to keep coming back to discover more. Join us as we travel off the beaten path for adventure and intrigue in our 4x4 converted ambulance, Earl. ❤️
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INFORMATIVE LINKS:
Local wildlife
www.nps.gov/ca...
Who were the Anasazi?
en.wikipedia.o...
Anasazi Flutes from Broken Flute Cave
statemuseum.ar...
Playing the Anasazi Flute
• The Anasazi Flute
Moon House
en.wikipedia.o...
Bears Ears National Monument
en.wikipedia.o...
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For those interested, here’s a rundown of our rig:
MECHANICAL:
2002 Ford E450 ERV (Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle), 7.3 Powerstroke diesel, 71k miles, Ujoint 4x4 conversion, Dana 60/80 axles with Detroit True Trac LSD’s, Yukon 4.88 gearset, front SSBC 8 piston brake calipers, custom driveshafts by Tom Woods, Dually’s running 37” Falken Wildpeak R/T’s, rims fabricated by Wheels Now, FOX Offroad Performance Series Shocks, 5Star Tuning SCT x4 device, upgraded transmission, Derale 13950 transmission oil cooler, custom front bumper, led headlights, dual alternators.
Special thanks to Cody Crafted ( / codycrafted ) for our 4x4 conversion!
ELECTRICAL:
600 Watts solar, 620 Ah lithium batteries, Renogy MPPT solar charge controller, lithium battery isolation manager, Autoterm high altitude diesel air heater, Expedition Upfitter 12 Volt water heater, 2200 Watt pure sine wave inverter, Calphalon Cool Touch convection oven, induction cooktop, 68 quart dual zone refrigerator, on-board air compressor, Maxxair fan, Maxxfan Dome bathroom, Drive Reach weBoost, Starlink, rear-view camera.
FEATURES:
65 gallon fresh water (interior), 15 gallon gray water (interior), kitchen/bath sinks, full shower/bath, Air Head composting toilet, thermostatic shower mixer, exterior hot/cold shower, oak countertop, Fiamma awning, roof deck, folding exterior table, exterior propane stove, rear garage with sliding bike rack, led interior lighting, exterior scene lighting, front swivel seats, work desks with Lagun swivel mounts, L-shaped bench, cedar ceiling, custom foam mattress, portable spice rack, book shelf.

[@robfizzle3091]

Enjoyed your video very much but please don't put your hands on the ruins, pictographs or petroglyphs, it does impact them.

[@theorybybecky]

You are right, and thank you for your kindness in your comment. I took care not to touch the petroglyphs, but the Moon House ruins confused me a bit because it’s ok to climb into the dwelling behind the outer wall, and it’s impossible to do so without touching the ruins. BLM had signs outside all the rooms telling people not to enter those. Do you know what the etiquette would have been preferably? I will admit this is all really new to me and I’m completely enamored, but I want to do my best to learn and be better 😊

[@robfizzle3091]

Eewww that's a tough one, if the BLM says it's OK, let your conscience be your guide. The painting inside was pretty amazing, thank you for showing that. The outside walls are pretty delicate and most know not to touch them and I know how hard it is not to, finding these places is very spiritual, I remember finding my first petroglyph. Three bighorns at Fossil Falls.

[@andreaslautz4256]

Absolutely don’t touch the walls or paintings

[@theorybybecky]

@@robfizzle3091spiritual is right. I felt silenced in reverence. Even shed a tear or two. I’ll have to look up three big horns! Thank you for your kindness 😊

[@DeniseHowells-i6x]

Becky~ that was breath taking!! Thanks for letting us tag along!! Also, it's great to see the pups having such a good time hiking & exploring with you. You know I'm a huge fan of Fern (as Sasha Wilson too). Safe travels; I can't wait to see your next episode!!

[@theorybybecky]

Awwwww thank you for tagging along with us ❤️❤️❤️ it’s been really great keeping in touch with our Dallas friends through these videos!

[@janebaugh5591]

i just subscribed to your chanel. i loved this. sure wish i was young so i could do s. 71 now. both knees replaced but still cant walk to much. i got to Travel to to most states. didnt get to 3. at least stood in them. car , road trips. alot if it on interstates. i would love to hace a small rv or van to travel. you will show me alot of great places. Thank you. i live in central oklahoma, east of okla city now. lived in s e okla in the mountains . Jane Green. husband Chet.

[@theorybybecky]

Thank you for the ❤! Former KS girl myself, hoping to share this beautiful country and inspire others to see it in their own way. OK has some beautiful places too, we love the Wichita Mts and the Ouchita NF. New video comes out every Saturday!

[@tommycrete]

Graineries, not kivas

[@theorybybecky]

You’re right! I was just about to update my mistake but you beat me to it :) kivas are the ceremonial meeting rooms, granaries are food storage. Sadly we did not see the kiva at this site, but tons of granaries. I’m still amazed at how people lived perched on this cliff side!