I Answer YOUR Questions While Exploring a Ghost Town

There's an old ghost town, full of ancient rock art, whose meaning is still a mystery. In this episode I answer some of your most frequently asked questions, while exploring this fascinating area. #ancientdiscoveries #ancientarchitects #history #hiking #adventure
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[@sheriburke8276]

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[@fotochani]

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[@1nvisible1]

*Break out the ice water, it's time for another Desert Drifter episode!*

[@keithlawrence4952]

I appreciate your stance on your Christian faith…also your view on encountering dark spirits and how to react..do NOT engage and rely on your faith to protect you. I am also very impressed with your humble respect for the ancient sites you explore. Thank you for providing such exceptional, informative entertainment.

[@goldenrev]

I agree… I have experienced ghosts or what ever we might label such things… DO NOT ENGAGE

[@cynthiamurphy3669]

When confronted with something scary or iffy, lol, as a bible believer, I figure I can't go wrong with 2 Corinthians 10:7 KJV, "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ..."

[@surrelljr]

It’s the respectful thing I was taught, don’t engage and move on. Most things, if you leave it alone it will leave you alone.

[@Doxymeister]

I also respect Andrew's ability to respect the religion/beliefs of others, and the art and symbols they left behind. I recently read someone commenting that as a Christian they didn't feel any need to protect ancient Native American artwork, I guess because he/she didn't think theirs was a real god or something, I'm honestly not sure what thought processes were going through their mind. Anyway, Andrew has such a thoughtful and high regard for their artwork. Thank you, Andrew.

[@daveminer9217]

For those of us who are "a bit aged and out of shape" , ....Keep up the great work and congratulations on your success!

[@pamabernathy8728]

@@daveminer9217 Amen!

[@sindysimms4001]

Me for sure.

[@sertee9412]

Absolutely I love your work. Keep it up. BTW nice to have the Mrs in your videos.

[@kenjohnson5498]

Who are we: Old What are we: Stiff What are we going to do?! sit down! lol getting older stinks.

[@hughpickrel569]

@@kenjohnson5498 (As everyone says - if I had known then what I know now, I would have taken better CARE of myself!)

[@dreembarge]

One of the very best KZbinrs going, IMO.

[@bp4682]

I think the biggest thing I would worry about being out in the desert is bumping into other humans.

[@kentdeneal1188]

63 years old. Ever since cub scouts and boy scouts, I have hiked and camped alone in the wilderness. Was never scared of lions and bears and snakes, I have encountered them all. As a disabled senior I now carry a gun. It is humans that I fear!

[@paulapowell6247]

Solo woman i hiked and explored these places a lot. The good ol days, 20 years ago, i always knew who was around or not, before they knew of me. In my genes. Back then, 99 out of 100 times i saw no one. Loved those days, love this guy who loves doing this also

[@WEHenry]

Yea I'm 62 to old and broke up to tussel, ​I do the same👍@@kentdeneal1188

[@pameladeleone135]

@@kentdeneal1188 Same here. I love all animals. People are the most dangerous. I am a woman in my 70's.

[@sunshinemachine6572]

I’ve been wondering if Mrs Drifter worries about you a lot or not so much. That one narrow arch you climbed in the past made me nervous! -wendy

[@hunterwyeth]

I admire your humility. It’s too rarely appreciated.

[@spincube5734]

Thanks as always for taking me along !! ...................................................................and yes , please continue the Q&A segment !!

[@ritafuentes4150]

Much thanks to you for documenting and filming this sacred land. Saved us all the hardship of hiking yet we can see it thanks to you and crew!

[@dianeknott3655]

Andrew, my late brother used to hike and camp in the American southwest also, mostly in Arizona, later in Colorado. He often hiked The Grand Canyon - alone. In response to your comments about how some places seem "haunted" or "spiritual", or perhaps exude some type of "feeling" you can't describe - he told me he often felt that in some specific places in The Canyon. He said the feeling was so intense that he shouldn't be there, that it was perhaps a sacred place of the indigenous people for some reason, so he would leave and never made an attempt to stay there for the night. He did later discover that one of those places had once been a burial site. So, you certainly aren't alone. Sometimes we just have to go with our instincts. We have them for good reasons. Great video today. Yes, please do more questions and answers.

[@icevoss9917]

I got the gift of photographing spirits while in New Zealand, and what I have photographed here is absolutely shocking. I'm always laughing at NASA now. They are going out and trying to find other life when it's directly under our nose, just behind the veil. It's their dimension that we can't enter unless we die. These beings are off spirit and not flesh like we are, yet they wear cloth, like pants, jackets, and shoes. Some even wear hats, have swords, and so. I'm trying to self-publish a book now, so I'll let you all know when it's out. Putting the book on Kindle be good. I'm 61 and not that handy with electronics.

[@zenbooter]

I’ve had that awareness of them overcome me numerous times on the Delaware path at Watergap walking north on the Appalatcha trail.

[@Nancy_S68]

Your Q&A is one of the best I’ve watched. Mixing what you’re seeing with Q&A is genius.

[@strongereveryday2302]

I'm a car nerd. That old car was a Chrysler product sedan from 1950-1956. Could have been any number of models as all the 4 door sedans shared the same body shell. I recognized the roofline and rear section immediately. I'm guessing a Plymouth or Dodge as its highly unlikely anyone would have had a high end Chrysler out there

[@kanagawakenji7]

My first thought was an early 50's Dodge Coronet, but yeah, I forgot about how many models used that shell.

[@joyfullone3968]

I knew someone would be able to give information about it. 😀

[@sofia_ines]

Wow! Thanks for clarifying!

[@chadrowe8452]

Cranbrook with a 3 speed hearst?

[@susanalbone5101]

It’s such a shame when certain individuals feel the need to deface these ancient art forms and for what? Interesting and intriguing as usual. You have a very natural way of explaining things and being able to do what you do must be so satisfying and rewarding. Keep ‘em’ coming. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

[@debrandw246]

Wales, UK here

[@poopsock6912]

🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

[@DM-lx4yu]

I agree, I don't care how long ago it was. Don't deface the natural environment. I don't want to look at some random guy's drawing of the food he was hunting for thousands of years ago. 😏

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@@DM-lx4yu If you want to mark something up, put some tattoo gibberish on your arm. No harm done. I once came upon a class four or so (not famous) petroglyph. I scratched my initials on the rock. A year later I went back and did my best to erase it. I'll never do that dumb thing again. No one cares who I am. But, it's an argument; I've come across sites where legitimate 1800's white people marked their presence. How do you differentiate?

[@DM-lx4yu]

@@Jeff-jg7jh I hear ya, my comment was mostly tongue in cheek. But the second guy who added a petroglyph to that class four you came across did the same thing you did. In a few thousand years someone may come along and be fascinated by what you left and another may then come along after that guy and leave his mark, to which the previous guy would be upset that he defaced what you'd left behind long before.

[@karenharker2356]

So glad to know that you are my Brother in Christ. thank you for sharing your faith!

[@solracromero]

Andrew, there was something about you, your peace, gentle respectful demeanor , I couldn't put my finger on it; Now I know Who is reflected on you, , Who lives in you. Bless you my brother., citizen of Heaven.

[@mencken8]

“ Keep in mind that the past is not history, but a much vaster region of the dead, gone, unknowable, or forgotten. History is what we choose to remember.” -Joseph J. Ellis

[@arkadiuszjakubik8919]

I'm proud of you for preserving places in your films that will probably disappear completely in the future. Many thanks for trying to preserve history for future generations.

[@pamabernathy8728]

As soon as I saw that Andrew had a new episode, I got SO excited. YESSS!!!

[@MrSomethingElse]

me too cuz, i drop what i'm doing.

[@user-gv5ue8mw9i]

Me toooooooo😅😅😅

[@shirleynash8859]

me too!

[@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111]

I.know it, huh. lol

[@repoocrj]

Me tooo! I really needed this today! Enjoying the adventures vicariously through Andrew!

[@lindapeachey8607]

I could comment and rave about every episode you post, but I try not to clutter the comment section too often. Today's trek was particularly enjoyable because of the questions answered, most of which I had wondered about. I like you're not trying to over-elaborate, just offering us your honest opinions on your experiences. As always, the photography is stunning and I love traveling along with you.

[@tamirundell8392]

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Leave a message as it helps the You Tube algorithm. I think it also helps the money he receives as a You Tube poster of videos.

[@ElementofKindness]

The balls of light slowly descending were parachute flares. They're used to light up an area for military operations. (almost certainly training op you witnessed)

[@jonschroedinger8360]

My Aunt lived in AZ, and was on a hike in the land near her home. She looked up from the trail, and less than 20 feet away was a mountain lion staring her down. It thankfully turned and left, but they're definitely out there and definitely watching you. Probably best to keep some kind of protection.

[@Ali-iqq1z]

What a moment that must of been! Wow

[@jonibarger3147]

I'm really happy you and Mrs. Drifter are believers!! Great video sir. Can't wait until the next one.

[@SteveAnderson-nv4gv]

I am a Christian and appreciate that you told us about your faith. Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures with all of us!

[@JSees]

Those panels were amazing and very unusual, thank you, Andrew. Your channel is so fascinating and beautiful .

[@Kec103]

Really appreciated your answer to the question touching on spiritual experiences in the outdoors. I am a Christian as well and have enjoyed connecting with God in his wonderful creation all over the country in my training and career in geology. Great episode! Watching your videos is my favorite way to relax nowadays. If you ever want to learn more about the geology of some of the places you visit, just let me know! 😊

[@riparianlife97701]

YOUR own, personal, private, particular, infinitely-alterable version of your favorite brand of the silent, invisible, undetectable, untestable god who just happens to be the one who's most popular where you were born is the creator and controller of the universe, because literally nothing else makes sense.

[@wtmcgivney]

I really enjoy your programming. Your cinematography is excellent... Adding Questions and Answers is like icing on the cake..

[@pamabernathy8728]

Some pictographs you show us are haunting, even creepy. So ancient. The beliefs of the ancients must have been so interesting. The little I know about our living indigenous people's cultures interests me. Different nations have different cultures & beliefs, of course.

[@minimaker5600]

Try author Tony Hillerman, who has written fascinating stories about the Four Corners area, the Navajo people and their beliefs, history and society.

[@pamabernathy8728]

@@minimaker5600 Read all his books at least twice. I read a lot of fiction set in the southwest.

[@Doxymeister]

@@minimaker5600 Oh yes, he's awesome! I'm slowly collecting all his books.

[@carolwright7503]

​@@minimaker5600 I have read many of his books and cool that some were made into movies.

[@davidhiatt5384]

Great job Andrew! Your philosophy and the spiritual nature of the wilderness is the reason why people explore and document their experiences. Places feel different when you are open to them. We were exploring looking for Fremont sites along the Wyoming and Colorado border off highway 430. In an area not frequently visited and came to an alcove with rock art both Fremont and 18th century plains Indian. It’s the only place I’ve ever visited that felt wrong, we were not welcome there and both me and my wife felt it independently. Some places have a memory!

[@user-eh2xf3sv1u]

I try to watch all of your videos. They mesmerize me. But another thing, that you may think is kinda weird is that there is something about you that reminds me of my deceased brother, Mitchell Dale Stehling. He loved the outdoors, and he was articulate, like you. Dale was my youngest brother, and in 2013 (June 9) he went on a short solo hike in Mesa Verde National Park and just never returned. For over seven years, it was as if he had just vanished off the face of the earth. Then we got word that his skeletal remains had been located by an off-trail hiker. We were able to have services and get some closure. Watching your videos always reminds me of my brother, he was often called "The Walking Man" because he loved to wander the great outdoors. If you are curious just google his name, and you will find his story all over the internet. Keep doing what you do. I used to walk in nature a lot, but I have physical limitations now. So I'm hiking vicariously with you. Best wishes.

[@tash17kids]

❤

[@rikspector]

I am so sorry, but you had closure which is something.

[@pamabernathy8728]

Where is everyone? Maybe outside, if you are in an area with nice weather? Yes, please, Andrew, this format every few months is s great idea. I appreciate the excellent editing & music. You present yourself as very transparent, & a man of peace & at peace. Not surprised when you said you are a man of faith. Got goosebumps when you mentioned Jesus' time in the desert. Any time or place where we can have a time of a quiet heart & mind can be a time of prayer, drawing closer to God. And depending on an individual's beliefs, can be a time to calm our heart & mind, breath in peace & gratitude, exhale stress, worry, doubt. I am a disabled senior. I find many moments throughout the day to practice the above. Because of my personal beliefs, I spend those moments thanking God for the beauty around me, for the people I love, for bringing safely as iife as I've come. Would be easy to choose anger, bitterness, self pity, about all I have gone thtough. No. I choose hope & gratitude. I embrace my days at home alone. I am a retired mental health RN, practiced for 40 years. Husband & raised 2 great sons who gave us our 2 beloved daughters-in-law. One sadness I have is that live in different states. Travel is difficult for me. The reward of being with our family out weighs the difficulty. So, seeing Andrew's skill & courage makes me so happy. Blessings to all. Choose peace & gratitude. A practice that takes determination. Even in the toughest times, give yourself space & permission to remember or notice 1 thing you are grateful for. Build on that.

[@fredmoss-yf2jc]

That is pretty much my same thoughts, but you said it so much better than I could. I spent about 40 years in semis and management, retired now and enjoy 'hiking" with him. My mind says let's go, but my body says are you nuts?

[@mickmarshall9254]

This is a great video. Thanks. Question, are these sites that you 'discovered all cataloged somewhere by the government/park service. If yes I would assume they aren't available to the general population.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

I too got hooked on history early on. My undergrad and Masters are in SW America (cowboys and Indians as I tell people). What do you do with history education? Teach or in my case, become an Army officer. Retired now, I still enjoy traversing South and West Texas and trying to learn more of what was but now is gone. Appreciate your videos. I cannot do the rock climbing any more, too old, but I can walk all day and I do get out all the time to trapse around. I am still working to photograph all of the county Courthouses in Texas. Many have done it before and published nice coffee table books. I am doing it just to say I did it. Do what you can for as long as you can. Leave nothing in the tank.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Today a drone saves a lot of climbing and walking.

[@2nd_of_3]

My Favorite class in College was History of the American West.. So Excellent I took it twice 😁 His Curriculum changed with the seasons.. Best class Ever.

[@mountainstream8351]

I like that expression "leave nothing in the tank."

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

@@2nd_of_3 A friend of mine, an author, Leon Metz, wrote many excellent books on outlaws. He settled in El Paso. He was not college educated but his research was excellent. His writing is more aligned with storytelling, so reading his books always reminded me of sitting around a campfire, sipping camp coffee and listening to a bunch of old cowboys spin a good yarn.

[@hotdogwater0131]

I fell in love with these ancient drawings about a year ago. Its really exciting seeing you report on these:)

[@debrandw246]

I would love to know exactly what Andrew thinks these figures are? Are they what Native Americans call Sky people? The NA,s sure have a vast thought of what they are. Cherokee Indians have ca e images of Sky People and some of the figures he shows are possibly those. What do the Ute People think they are? Has he ever asked them? Some figure look human and are beside larger people,s or spirit, Sky People. Curious of what his thinking is on it? I am sure he could write a book of the unusual experiences he has had.

[@lucindajennings148]

😊 Another great hike. Loved all the wall art. Questions were good..so were the answers! The scenery is?always awesome.

[@Janer-52]

"Double" thumbs up, Andrew. And Lucinda, your comment is the best for all of us!

[@contempl8ive]

Agreed, I had many of the same questions so would love to hear more like this

[@user-hn4oi7yz1h]

I wish people would respect the past more, I enjoy your videos very much, thanks.

[@nateday9328]

Brother in Christ! Thank you for your testimony! I came across an interview that you did on another channel that I have saved to watch in the future. Thank you for your great attitude and amazing videos! Your success has been tremendous in such a short time, and I'm happy to be a part of it!

[@Lovenature255]

I seriously can’t even imagine anyone having the thought, let alone action, of defacing these ancient treasures

[@alanscott3999]

My wife and I explored that canyon about 8-10 years ago, there's a lot of history there. There is a large name and date up high on the west side from a woman, who we later found her gravesite at the town's cemetery. She dated the wall when she was 12 and passed on when she was 14, possibly while giving birth? That town was also where Charlie Glass (locally famous Black Cowboy) liked to play poker and was where he was last see alive before his mysterious death.

[@JoyBrennecke]

So good to hear you are a Christian and are proud of it. Love your channel and your dimenior. Keep it up.

[@dianehenry6540]

I love this video, "Andy," and I'm a devoted fan of your channel. I will watch until I am no more! And sinceI turned 80 in May.....

[@Janer-52]

... You've only got about 20 more years to enjoy Andrew's videos! (I'm almost 83)

[@sofia_ines]

Hi my dad is 80, nice to see both of you here! Wishing you health and lots of these videos to watch 👍Big hug from Portugal!

[@yvonnelewis4888]

Thank you Andrew for yet another intriguing adventure in the southwest. The wall panels in the canyon are haunting and beautiful. I can even understand how some people would think the individuals on the panels, almost alien-like in their appearance, with the large, empty orbits in the faces of the images on them. I too fell in love with the Southwest, at the age of 10 living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first coloring book my parents bought me was one of Kachina’s. I wore out my first pair of moccasins until my feet came through the bottom of the soles and still refused to give them up. Cried when my mom took them. Fascinated by the practices and cultural beliefs of all of the indigenous peoples and their history. We must all remember Native Americans are here in the present day, living their lives and continuing on in their cultural beliefs, and show great respect to them and these remnants of their ancestors and their sacred and holy places.

[@andrewherbert7108]

You know, I could watch 1hr+ long videos my man. Great work sharing the views and history.

[@Az2FL]

I love your channel because I grew up in Arizona and was always out in the desert. You being a brother in Christ makes it that much better!

[@sharonh9239]

My first memory of loving history was 1st grade. I was excited we were going to a museum with a mummy. I loved Egypt. But my grandmother died and the funeral was that day. I did get to visit Egypt in 2010. Wonderful.

[@christenec9112]

Honestly ive tried watching a few other channels of similar content, you are by far the best !! I love the respect you show everything you find and historical information along the way ! Please keep it up 😊

[@jenniferwatt5209]

You see the most in nature when you are still and quiet your mind. I call it being in the zone its as though you're able to loose time and connect through your senses, through the third eye, with all that is . The desert is a hauntingingly beautiful place. Thank you for sharing the ancient art it is other worldly..

[@clytiesunflower4655]

I don’t know whether it is because of being a “Christian”; I do not define myself that way but definitely feel my greatest connection with Spiritual in nature - especially in wild nature. I do know that Jesus lived and taught. Enlightened masters have done so throughout history. It doesn’t matter what we call it; our lives, earth, and essential beingness are all about the richness of gratitude and love. I do love the gentle peace and joy I see in your eyes while you explore. Thank you so much for bringing us along!🪐🫶🌻

[@imdawolfman2698]

I forget who said it, about lazy spirituality out in nature, where God's hand is everywhere and creation is hard to ignore. Compared to those who live in the cities or towns with flashy lights, horns and various distractions, and still be able to find God.

[@judithrussell9162]

I live in Australia in a heavily forested area, mostly national parks and state conservation areas, and I often feel like I'm the first person to place my foot somewhere. Probably our indigenous people have been there before but apart from the few areas they have left pictographs or petroglyphs they were the original 'leave no trace' people. Wonderful video as always Andrew.

[@andreabrowncardboxcreations]

Loved the Q &A portions and sharing your faith

[@jimmymcb6875]

I know exactly where this place is at. I saw it some years back doing a trip into the Southwest. My first thought on the rock art that depicted the large beings, is that they were beings not of this planet. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@pseudoname3159]

I would imagine they are more likely depictions of elders, interpretative storytellers, and/or medicine folk dressed in garb to enhance their image. Possibly outsiders/folks passing through introducing/displaying customs or something along those lines?

[@spokinabout2236]

@@pseudoname3159 perhaps, but the images do have a distinct un-earth-like feel.

[@missygilly9917]

I would never get to see these images were it not for you sharing what you discover on your hikes! I’ve thought about going to the canyon, but in actuality I’m not physically agile enough to actually do it. So subscribing to your channel is a bonus, and I thoroughly enjoy watching your adventures and look forward to what you’ve found. Appreciate that you leave what you find in place, for the next person to discover. So cool.

[@lecolintube]

Wonderful, thank you so much for taking the time to answer these questions 🧡 I’m so wonderfully glad I came across your channel.

[@BeeAFinch]

I found your channel quite recently and I am so intrigued! I have been in the Southwest of the US 30 years ago and always wanted to come back. Thank you for takeing me on that journey! Btw your wife is so lovely, you are an amazing couple. Keep up your wonderful work. Much love from Germany

[@spiritflower6640]

Enjoyed hearing you answer some questions. I just want to say that I treasure the art and remnants of life from the people who lived long ago that I get to see through your videos... I also appreciate your curiosity, deep thinking and reflections about what you find, as well as, your conscientiousness and moral compass. Thank you for what you do.🙏😊

[@dannykolts7920]

Thanks for getting the video up. I watch your videos every Saturday morning in bed with a cup of coffee. I look forward to it every week

[@tonychavez1733]

Lol. It's Saturday. I'm in bed. With a cup of coffee....

[@deepg7084]

Watching this at my desk on this beautiful summer Sunday, with a coffee in hand 😂

[@user-iu7on8im7d]

Awesome work chronicling the American Southwest. Thanks for sharing your story !

[@mikeyhuntsman568]

Ghost Towns of two cultures, love it. Keep doing this, adds even more flavor to your channel.

[@mjc42701]

I love the desert and look forward to your video's, your photography, editing, walking talks, all awesome. Thank You!!

[@lorirond]

So glad to hear you're a Christian, though not surprised. You and Emily both radiate love and peace. She's a lovely addition! Keep up the good work and God bless you both! ❤❤❤❤

[@wanttogo1958]

Evelyn

[@woodsinme]

I appreciate the respect you have for the culture and history of the area. Observing, not affecting.

[@johnsorrell25]

Thank you Andrew for your channel. I have been drawn to watch all of your episodes. As a 72 yr old geologist i have spent uncounted days in the field, away from roads and mapping geologic features over the years. Not so nimble these days. So being able to follow along with you is a blessing for me. Keep it going! JDS

[@donaldbrown9437]

Really enjoyed the question and answer section, your interest in the spirituality of Christianity, and love of history(especially the civil war) - I grew up in Virginia and we had a farm near Appomattox, that had old slave graves on it. I am almost 75 and don’t hear your interest much from people your age! Really refreshing!😊

[@michelleharrell8452]

Thankyou Andrew for a fascinating video showing the pictographs. As you were walking you passed a trough not of wood but dark stone. Maybe a video on that.

[@rsmileybetcher4098]

Thanks for being open about your faith, and thanks for sharing your journey with us, may you be blessed as you are a blessing to us. Faith is a wonderful journey in itself...

[@cathymarshall8327]

We've been to a couple ghost towns and abandoned mining towns. I like to sit and imagine how life was. Hard is what I imagine. One had an old cemetery. That was interesting to see the dates on the old stones. I remember one young woman of 24 was buried. I suppose it maybe was childbirth complications. Was a rough life in those mining towns. Keep up answering the questions. Great video, thanks.

[@cathybell6123]

loved the Q&A!

[@dearabbie81]

This episode was great fun! Thank you for answering all those questions and guiding the tour. It’s so fascinating! I’ve always been interested in the petroglyphs/rock art since I was 3 and we visited Mesa Verde. 👏👏Well done! 🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@justinremund2718]

I knew there was a reason I couldn’t stop watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your faith. Your light shines bright brother. I would be interested in hearing your testimony and what God has done or is doing in your life today. How many kids you have, if any? I think this may be a way for you to reach the lost. Little verses planted here and there to plant seeds?

[@mamm7223]

Andrew, I look forward to each new video and have loved each and every one. The rock art in this episode is absolutely amazing!! I am looking at the video again for the 3rd time and still see something different each time. Thank you so much for allowing us to join you in your adventures, and thank you for answering all the questions. You are a very interesting young man. Stay safe.

[@TattooedYarn]

Thank you Andrew for this wonderful video. I enjoyed the format. The extra tidbits of history of the ghost town was pretty nifty.

[@angeldee7287]

It takes a very special person to do what you do, and kudos to you sir! ❤ I get to live my hiking adventures vicariously through your channel, thank you ☺️ 🙏🏼 Absolutely amazing work right here! 💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@angeldee7287]

Ps. my back yard faces Palomar mtn, been here 14 years now. I’ve seen what you’re explaining you saw over Denver….. and oh so much more 😅 Stay safe dear

[@debrandw246]

​@angeldee7287.....I also have seen what Andrew explained. To this day I think about it.

[@mztdaddy]

It got to the point I'm so fascinated with your episodes I can't wait till the next one and I wish they were longer.

[@phillipjohnson915]

You had a question wandering about your safety. There are times when I marvel at the place you decided to venture into. Times when you’re taking in the awesome expanse of an area and dwelling places of the ancient peoples. Sometimes your demeanor changes and leads me to make a point, “He’s going to climb that wall!” and instantly break into a cold sweat! Crazy way how that it affects me! I do really enjoy what you share on this channel! It’s very important for us to learn about the history of our world. I find it fascinating that some would think it to be irrelevant to their existence. I would love to know if/how these ancient people somehow ties into our very own existence!? Stay safe in your excursions and God bless you and your wife explore our wonderful world.

[@stellarform-9440]

Thanks for answering my question :)

[@carnellc]

@8:54 Most likely those are aerial flares with parachutes that are commonly used for military training. Living in North County San Diego, we would see them quite often when the marines were doing training at Camp Pendleton at night.

[@debrandw246]

I have also seen what Andrew spoke of. I do not feel it was military or parachutes.

[@carnellc]

@@debrandw246 at night, you can’t tell the difference…..i.e. you can’t see the parachutes nor when they launch them. But in the end, people will believe what they want to believe

[@archstanton9206]

I enjoyed the Questions and answers, it is nice to know a bit more about you and how you arrived at your place in life. I share your love of the west, I have a small group of friends that explore another vast chunk of the west, seeking out towns, ranches, mines, etc to photograph and just enjoy. We frequently cover 150 miles to get to a target, the further out the more likely the vandals won't have been there ahead of us. I too, am a Christian, and agree with your approach when that feeling arises that there is "something else" in the area. We have a had a handful of instances where we decided to "back away" and did so with few, if any words passing between us.

[@JamessTunes]

A Grand Canyon re-creation trek would be epic. Q&A are very interesting. Your observations and explanations are fascinating too. Thanks for what you do. Keep helping us understand those who have gone before us. I've been to Chaco Canyon many many years ago. And that experience still 'haunts me' to this day. (in a good way)

[@user-mu4xn3vd3w]

Loved those panels. It is almost like they ("star nation people") were there talking, guiding us. Begging us to follow them. Get deeper into their ("star nation people") truth. They don't want to be a mystery to humans but for us to accept them and communicate with them. Stop being scared of us, just be our friends. Humans had to have spoken with them to paint these panels, right. Gives humans a lot to think about. Amazing panels, thanks for sharing.

[@user-gx3ml3om9g]

I also fell in love with ancient history. Had the best teacher..

[@ericanderson7319]

Thanks for the updates, answers, and content! I still can’t shake the feeling you are capturing structures that are far more old than what we think. In some cases I can see how they would be missed or dismissed. Nature is truly amazing and can cast images and structures that will always captivate. But some of these things look arranged with purpose. Also, there is another shot you captured that is telling as well. In one shot you can see in one spot, artwork spanning as far back as two or three thousand years ago or longer. A friend asked, why were all the artists choosing here to do their work? While somewhere nearby likely there was a spot free of any other artist’s work. At least one perspective could be that the answer would be better suited for the first artist and their perspective. Because it could be assumed that the subsequent artists were simply adding to what was already there. But also displaying that in every generation of humanity, going back thousands of years, there has always been those who are…… a bit less considerate to put it as kindly as I can. I think you have a unique thing going on here Andrew. And I know I am not the only one looking forward to Saturdays because of your content as well as whatever other reasons we all may have to look forward to Saturdays. Thank You! Stay safe!

[@bobbylee8480]

We were at this spot a couple of years ago and it was so fascinating. You rarely find ancient ruins and rock art alongside somewhat recent ruins such as this old coal mining town. I am like you....I love history and can't get enough of it.

[@lindagiorgio6058]

I seem to repeat my self every week, but once again, thank you for taking me along. It hurts me to see the defacing that has been done to the drawings, but I guess there was a time that we didn't know better? The car in the Ghost town was a late 40's early 50's model, I don't think there was enough left of that car to know anymore. So else had commented that they would be more afraid of people that you might encounter than of snakes, typically snakes are more afraid of you than you of them. With that I'll say stay safe and Dóó ni'áásh.

[@joycehorstmann2634]

Thanks for a fun ride.

[@lorenadewild1031]

Loved this question and answer video! Please do another one! I love history, have always loved archeology, and the desert is my favorite place to visit.

[@delaineharvey5177]

I share your love of history and the southwest. My great grandmother was part native American. I wish I knew more about her and her history. I also share your faith! Thank you for sharing your experiences with everyone.

[@marilyn5208]

Love this. Thanks for making a question and answer period so interesting. Don't know how Evelyn let's you go without her.

[@haroldj.kennedy7300]

Truly amazing review of this wall graphics. Great to hear about your Christianity.

[@Condordancer]

Thanks! I am living in Germany's South, near the alps. I did hikings in the 90's, exploring archaeological sites from the neolithic period and later there. I did not have a camera then. What you are doing here on your channel is a great thing. I love all your videos. Your calmliness and respect for nature and the ancients and their artefacts is so rare these days. Please keep your magnificient work up! Greetings from the Condordancer!

[@xmj6830]

Yes I like the format of Q&A. That's very interesting.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome - do you ever feel the spirits of those that lived in these places

[@jimellison3358]

I have witnessed the lights slowly falling over the Desert sky in Nevada while searching for Ghost Town's and old lines. They turned out to be flares drop by the military and were using it more time to light up Battlefield.. You put out great videos, and I look forward to everyone keep up the good work from a former desert, Explore .

[@ken503]

This is one of the few places that you've explored that I recognize because I've been there too! That big rock art panel was just jaw dropping. I was dismayed by the amount of graffiti but was still overwhelmed with just how amazing the art was. The whole time I was there, I had the distinct feeling that I wasn't alone!

[@leopardwoman38]

Thank you for telling us more about yourself and for taking us along on your trek. All the best! 😀👍👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕🌸🍀

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

After walking into a Cougar while hiking around Raven Rock, PA in the 90’s, I never, ever, ever go hiking unarmed. You never seem to need a firearm until you do need one. I’m not saying you need to kill the animal as sometimes a few shots and the noise are enough to stop the threat and get it moving one way while you go the other. Heck, we’ve had several black bear reports on a favorite walking/biking trail so I’ll just stick with my boom stick. Another thing to consider with bear spray. You are just as likely to contaminate yourself with the affects of the spray as whatever you are trying to stop and most importantly it takes several seconds or longer before it starts to take effect. A lot of damage can be inflicted upon you in those few precious seconds. Stay safe out there everyone.

[@annabelleb.8096]

Enjoyed the format! I was glad to hear you are a Christian. I can't believe people would actually write over the art created long ago. I could actually feel my temper flare when I saw that. Unreal.

[@angelinaduganNy]

Not everyone is a Christian hun.😊

[@gnatpiz]

I am a newcomer to this channel. 73 y.o. Navy vet, hiker/camper in high school around the Sespe Condor Preserve, and SoCal desert near Calico. Have ridden a Harley through Valley of Fire (circa Vegas), and southern Utah. Many of Drifter's vids look like places I've been (Boynton Death Hollow blew me away). Looks to me like Drifter hasn't been making vids too long, I am looking forward to catching his latest as soon as he posts them. He comes across as extremely likable and knowledgeable, and he's got a big fan here. Do some public appearances around the S.W., I'd show up...

[@donchandler755]

Having grown up in northern New Mexico I was fully aware of and visited Mesa Verde and Bandalier National Monument but had no idea there were so many other dwellings and rock art. Thank you for taking us along on your journeys.

[@venturesoutside-ht8sm]

Snakes like to avoid people

[@paulveenings6861]

Where I live we have one very common snake that will stand it’s ground. One bite will kill you .

[@yvonnelewis4888]

And people like to avoid snakes, sounds like a win-win to me!

[@joyfullone3968]

I had one in my kitchen once. We took it back to a meadow near a woods on the back of our property. He or she thanked us!💕

[@Vi-Duo-World]

I went to this site in 2023. I do research on petroglyphs in the southwest.

[@shannonwhitaker9630]

So do you think there is an ancient Toltec/Myan or even Egyptian/ Phoenician connection to these mysterious glyphs ?

[@Vi-Duo-World]

@@shannonwhitaker9630 Yes. Lots of universal symbols excavated from Neolithic cultures in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China can also be found in the American petroglyphs. Moreover, there are ancient Chinese writings in American petroglyphs as well including consecutive kings’ titles and their surname. I’ve written two articles about them.

[@pamabernathy8728]

@@Vi-Duo-World Very cool! Can you share your knowledge with Andrew & with us, please? About the art Andrew finds. That would be SO interesting!

[@Vi-Duo-World]

@@pamabernathy8728For this particular site in this video, as Andrew pointed, at least two different types: the Fremont style and the red pictographs, both of which are typical styles in southern Utah. People say the red pictographs may depict aliens, or ghosts, or the shaman’s vision when getting hallucinated. I’m more inclined to they are shaman’s vision. But, nobody knows for sure.

[@shannonwhitaker9630]

@Vi-Duo-World ….Thanks’s for your insight on this subject. I watched the interview on Incredible History. It does seem likely that at some point there was a Chinese expedition to the southwest region. It seems to be somewhat controversial as does the 1421 theory. It’s a known fact that the Chinese built huge ships and assembled large flotillas that sailed to many regions. I personally believe the ancient Mayans/Inca, Toltecs, Egyptians, Japanese, Nordic and even Polynesian peoples may have made brief forays into the Southwest region and beyond. Some of these rather rare and strange whimsical odd looking petroglyphs and other evidence is hard to deny.

[@spjb911]

Your adventures and discoveries have made me an addict of your channel. Like you I became intrested in history at a very young age. Growing up in Britain there is so much history to absorb and learn about peoples lives in the past. Also like you I took a degree in history that opened my thinking and understanding in so many ways. Your adventures have opened a whole new history to explore and learn about. Thank you and please keep doing these wonderful, intresting adventures. 💐

[@TheWaterxxshark]

Great job on the questions+answer segment. I really enjoyed it. We need to see more about your faith and more about your awesome experiences.

[@markperlman9837]

the balls of light were probably flares from the military doing night training you see them on route 8 west of gila bend often.

[@debrandw246]

Sorry...I think not.

[@dwight_klaus2981]

...or Chinese spy balloons... 🙄😱