I Did Not Expect What I Found Here

[@jennyelliottbrown6680]

One elderly English lady here.....what the hell have I been wasting my bedtimes watching cruise liners for, when I could I have been riveted watching this glorious channel !!! Xxxx I'm in LOVE ❤

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

Ditto!

[@harleyanne3720]

Elderly Dutch lady agrees !

[@WeeMamaD]

One elderly Scottish lady also agrees. Wonderful channel.

[@esnih]

Dutch lady not Elderly, I agree 😊❤

[@pedrokd5439]

Most interesting channel, if I was young again I would be hot on his trail🎉😅

[@joanquillian7479]

I am a 77 year old woman who is seeing so much through your eyes. I am fascinated by your videos. . Your videos are giving me and others a glimpse in to history, a window in to life, that me and others will never have had a chance of coming close to seeing before. I didn’t even realize that there is so much out there to be explored. Thank you for opening the ancient world up for us. 🥰

[@ZIZTERGABRIELLA-hs8hp]

🕎🐆 *ZIZTER GABRIELLA* 🐆🕎 *HERE* 🐾💖🏜️ *JOAN* 🏜️💖 *I'M A 70 YEAR OLD DISABLED WOMAN WHO LIVES IN DOWN TOWN HILO HAWAII, WHICH IS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII* 🏝️ *I DISCOVERED CHANNELS LIKE THIS A FEW MONTHS AGO.. SURE IS A WONDERFUL CHANGE FROM SPENDING MY LONELY DAYS WITH JUST MY FELINE FRIEND ZEA'LYNX* 🐈‍⬛ *IN OUR VERY SMALL 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT.* *MAY YOUR DAYZ BE BLESSED BY* 🕎 *YAHUAH AND YESHUA* 🕎

[@barbarahinton6094]

I say what she just said. I love this show.

[@garyjordan4735]

My son told me that lots of churches in England and Wales have those vertical grooves on the outside walls. Its where medieval bowmen would sharpen their arrow heads, prior to bow practice. All the best from England.

[@Desert.Drifter]

That’s a cool fact!

[@YvonneGeelan]

I’ve seen the grooves in the caves in Derbyshire UK

[@19valleydan]

I believe males had mandatory archery practice once a month after church as part of military readiness in medieval times.

[@funkypixie1]

Think there is still a residue law that all males over 10 should practice archery on a Sunday that never got repealed.

[@tuiterotres6092]

Te Recuerdo que ésas TIERRAS fueron de MÉXICO 🇲🇽 y por una política aberrante de Santa ANA en el año 1847/48... se Robaron casi la mitad del Territorio mexicano, toda esa Cultura la Destruyeron los ANGLOSAJÓNES.... muchos procedentes de Inglaterra, solo atraídos por la CODICIA del ORO... Las Tribus de APACHES, SIUX, TARAUMARAS, ETC etc etc etc, reconocían a MOCTEZUMA como el MÁXIMO GERRERO, el INDIO JERÓNIMO un hombre de un Gran HONOR lo mataron solo por una APUESTA DE UNAS CUANTAS MONEDAS DE un inglés de apellido RUSTERHIR. SALUDOS.... y dejen sus comentarios.

[@jamesweston3679]

The one thing that always crosses my mind when I see things like this....."If the walls could talk, imagine the stories they could tell"

[@bigred8438]

If the walls could talk ...we would have to find a translator quickly.

[@nancyandersen615]

I think that about the huge old saguaro cactus as I am hiking.

[@KathyS-t2g]

Sometimes it looks like maze that you’re going through. I don’t see how you ever find your way back.

[@darrylrowlett3188]

@@bigred8438😊😊❤😂😂😂 q❤❤

[@robclitheroe4551]

Another old'un here. A 72 year old Englishman who stumbled on to your channel recently and very much enjoy and appreciate your films. You're clearly inquisitive, respectful, adventorous - very knowlegable, and want to share these amazing places with the rest of us. I'd love to see these historic areas for myself but am content to see them through your eyes. Thanks for educating this old man!

[@tomclayton6875]

As a kid I used to enjoy Jaques Cousteau underwater exploration and Marlin Perkins wildlife shows. They seem dated now but your explorations of the southwest are just as enjoyable to a (much) more mature me today. Glad I found your Desert Drifter wanderings.

[@pmc2999]

I grew up with both of those shows. Truly taught you to love nature.❤

[@AWBepi]

I am with you but someone needs to be wrestling an Anaconda here pretty soon..

[@anstractreasoner]

@@pmc2999your era is my era and we have seen so many firsts … cures for unthinkable scourges, cholera, polio, small pox, and many cancers….venture into space and onto the moon…., venture into the deepest sea, and the first to be conscious of the ecological impacts we caused… the first generation that had post nuclear war survival information as as part of our collective ‘need to know’. Horse drawn carts collected garbage in Chicago when I was 4. Ignorance was slowly replaced with knowledge and social stigmas … at least tried to be eradicated. Tomorrow I’m taking a walk in the Georgian woodlands. I’ll go off the path and wander a bit and remember when I once stood where no person had ever stood, because nature had made it inaccessible until flooding. Watching the desert drifter feels like the extension of mankind as it’s intended to be. Most of us explored a bit, but all of us contribute to history in our own ways. What others call primitive I call the bravest first steps someone took to lead the way.

[@rebeccabriggs2982]

Your videos are highly addictive taking me into another world. Ive been in New Zealand my entire life so the landscape in comparison is chalk n cheese. Heres its super green, moist and loads of bush life. No pottery fragments as Maori never had pottery but we have other artifacts. Sometimes you pick up a stone and say how it perfectly fits your hand. I have experienced that and have one here that I believe was for rubbing flax fibres to strip and soften for clothing and bags. Its a perfect fit and worn in just the right places. That feeling that someone held it and worked with it is something amazing, and I feel linked to all time and peoples in that moment. Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@ShouldaWaved]

So is wonderhussy you might like her too especially her older vids with her out in the middle of the desert

[@julieredmond8271]

I am living my dreams through you young man. I always wanted to explore the southwest on my own. I'm too old now. Thank you for your channel!

[@janetrouse8362]

Same here, living my dream through this young man who is probably about the same age as my two sons. They are my greatest accomplishments.

[@lauriejohnson7722]

Same

[@cbarron3857]

Im still young and want to check this out where is it haha

[@BonH5]

Love your channel!!

[@wildjane2010]

Same. Old cowgirl just never made it out there. So. Thanks so much ❤

[@rossmacintosh5652]

I wonder if the RA Dunn 1898 graffiti was left by Robert Alexander Dunn (1854-1935). He was an Iowan who in 1898 travelled West with three Dunn cousins on route to the Klondike gold rush in Canada's Yukon Territory. Robert's cousin Samuel Baker Dunn left diaries, photographs, and letters that can be found online, that document their gold rush-related experiences.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Gone but not forgotten!

[@Desert.Drifter]

That’s fascinating. Do you know what areas he spent time in?

[@rossmacintosh5652]

@@Desert.Drifter I replied with a link to a thesis written about their trip to the Klondike and experiences there. Looks like YT deleted it or perhaps its in a moderation page for your channel? If you want to search for it yourself try googling "Achieving Sourdough Status: The Diary, Photographs, and Letters of Samuel Baker Dunn, 1898-1899".

[@rossmacintosh5652]

@@Desert.Drifter I also know that RA Dunn made it back to his town in Iowa. He was popular there as a fiddle player.

[@causewaykayak]

​@@rossmacintosh5652Pity that deletion. I find it happens every time you want to place information. U Tube makes a lot if itself but in reality it does prevent a lot of casual information sharing.

[@patrickbuechel2599]

Hi Drifter, the Gunny here, I love your presentation to that wild outback, very few people have been there,,,I always liked running into caves and old mines, as for going in, I went in them all, but when I hit that "creepy feeling" I would retire quickly. I ran into some strange things in a couple caves in Laos in 69/70, ran into some creepy things around Mount Shasta, and then there are the perfectly 3' to 4' diameter holes with perfectly smooth sides and set at around 50°off level going down into the earth in those Superstition Mountains, im sure you have run across allot of caves in your travels, I sure do wish I had known you in 1978 thru 2018, my active years. You have lit the fires for me again, I'm planning an trek next June and another in October, I'm 74 and I'm not done yet , thank you Drifter, thank you very much🖖🤏❤😊going back to those Superstition Mountains, I'm taking some friends to blackjack springs to show them the stone circle medicine wheel,,,probably around june 1st to june 7th, thats a nice time of year in those Superstition Mountains,,,

[@janebeckman3431]

That petroglyph above the entrance is kachina. I wonder if the "snowing like hell" inscription was left in case he was trapped by the snow and never made it out, so people would know what happened? Or was he just stuck with being snowed in and bored? We'll never know. That rock wall certainly has records for the ages!

[@Ren505nm]

Not a kachina it is a sun face or sun father.

[@oldtop4682]

That one looks quite modern though. I doubt that it is very old at all. (It's how it was rendered )

[@justinhobart8747]

Nov. 28-29, 1928: It only took two days for 15.5 inches of snow to slam Denver, giving that Thanksgiving (the 29th) more of a rather Christmas-like feel. November 1928 would go on to finish tied for Denver’s fourth-snowiest November on record.

[@herself50]

And you know this how?

[@michaeltaylor4984]

Kachina? hah!

[@tristarperfecta1061]

This channel makes me want to go camping for the rest of my life. I would have to stay at these places.

[@theronhoward5413]

I don’t want this to sound like I’m a critic, but your tone, your demeanor and your presentation is absolutely awesome to go along with your photography. Remely enjoyable almost has a soothing affect. Why you’re listening please be safe. Keep them coming Theron.

[@MagdaRantanplan]

The holes in the sandstone rocks are made by erosion, water and wind hollow the stones out. Sandstone is not all uniformly solid, some parts and layers are just not as tightly compressed, those weaker parts get weathered out. Especially if you see those holes form a line across the stone face, that was a layer with a more lose sandstone and got washed out. It still takes thousands of years. The cool thing of them, birds and small animals can use them as nests and burrows.

[@gaz8891]

Nice to think that birds and bats can use those high holes!

[@MsMesem]

Tafoni.

[@ROBByJONEs-2]

i love your videos in particular Sir because you show American history and you disturb nothing leaving it pristine for future generations...ty for showing it as it is and leaving it pristine.. cheers

[@sirridesalot6652]

For anyone ever considering building a fire inside a cave; be EXTREMELY CAREFUL doing that. The heat from the fire can cause overhead rocks to expand and then fall down.

[@rzrdude2782]

Thanks dad

[@TechnoEsoterica]

@@rzrdude2782 That actually made me laugh our loud.

[@yankee2yankee216]

True, that could be deadly. Don’t know how likely it actually is, though. It seems that Natives built fires under overhangs quite often… judging from the soot on cave ceilings. If it was a problem, you would think they’d know it better than anybody.

[@urrywest]

@@yankee2yankee216 After thousands of years and hundreds of years of expirience. You'd of thunk it.

[@ritabrown2226]

Not to mention pockets of methane gas. Kaboom!

[@traviscostello2530]

Going through the records, that snowstorm was big in Denver in 1928. Check that area to see if anything significant occurred.

[@jeanstarling8365]

Thank you so much for taking me on thus adventure of historical home building & glimpse of life & beauty. I'm 81& these videos make me so happy

[@HeidiSue60]

It's just so mind expanding, the caves, the petroglyphs, the ruins that you discover. It's all fuel for the imagination, and I love it!

[@iguanaamphibioustruck7352]

In the 50's I spent a lot of time in that area of our country. I was first working as a sampler (geologists helper) in the exploration department of a large mining co. We talked to a group of diggers at a archeological site near Grants NM that were working on a "kiva" that had artifacts dating 20 thousand years ago. I took some pottery fragments to the museum at Flagstaff and just off hand the head guy, said the sculpted were probably over 500 years old and the painted were maybe 300 years old. Later I was on Cummings Mesa, just SW of Navajo Mountain for 20 days (two trips) There is one trail up to the Mesa from Rainbow Lodge at Navajo Mt. However, we were flown in by Super Cub. that came back every three or four days (depending on weather) with food, fuel and water. (two burner gas stove,) 10 gallon water can. Nick Zentner from Eastern Washington State. has put some computer enhanced pictures of the area on KZbin that show a lot of fresh water lakes around the 5000 foot level. (Lake Bonneville) we are talking about people living there for thousands of years Lots of fresh water, lots of growth and lots of mud. The water level raising and falling with the seasons and dams forming and then washing out with violent storms. Lot's of ice up in Montana. It is very difficult to empathize with those people when we only live a 100 years if we're lucky. The potshards remind me of places along the Pacific coast where stones and plastic has collected. Dave Hansen

[@mrolsen6987]

Interesting 👍

[@kevvymetal666]

the oldest artifacts ever found in North America were pieces of burnt bone from 16,000 yrs ago in Idaho.

[@jantinepol]

How I would love to do what you are doing! But now I’m a 75 years old lady and my legs and my stamina are failing. But through your fantastic video’s I can join your hiking tours so THANK YOU SO MUCH! I admire you greatly! Greetings from Jantine Pol from Delft, the Netherlands.

[@adamweston4152]

Looking at the swirls on the ceilings of those caves they must have been made by water's from a long gone sea, fascinating place and thanks for taking us there!.

[@MsMesem]

I don't think so, I would say its more to do with what dripping ground water does over time.

[@EvelynCross-w8g]

Woah! I really enjoyed this one. It was different and had me intrigued. Thanks for taking us along, Mr. Drifter!

[@DRMET]

Sir, much respect for your ethics, curiosity, and tenacity!

[@garyhowland2369]

Don't know how effective it would be in bright light, but genealogists trying to decipher inscriptions on worn marble headstones find a very bright light at an oblique angle can help clarify faded letters.... perhaps it could be effective for you in given situations, if you could pack a very bright but very small light. Totally LOVE your work, Andrew. Blessings and Shalom.

[@suezettehollinger9804]

I ride my horse through the desert all the time and I am shocked at what I see sometimes. Since I am riding a horse at a slow walk I get to just enjoy and look around. It is amazing to see all the things that come to life in the desert. Have you ever been to Wikiup, AZ?

[@shimaohana]

At 11:56, that symbol looks like a brand. I tried using google lens’s but no luck. But my 1st thought was a cattle brand especially since there is cowboy graffiti there. I’m from Hawaii originally and petroglyphs are very common there. There are many remote places on the islands where you can find them untouched by any modern graffiti. Lots of undiscovered lava tubes there as well with ancient sign of habitation. History is very fascinating. Love your adventures.

[@burritofueled7415]

Thought the same.

[@LaurenOliviArt]

It looks like the initials J S

[@loncho5079]

The "American cowboy" and the term "cowboy" arose in the late 19th century, everything from their working with cattle, their clothes from hats to boots, and even their chaps (which protected them from La Chaparral) came from the Mexican "vaquero"! Remember, them southern boys were Plowboys (farmers), not cowboys. It was only after settlers move "west" to what was still Mexico did they adopt the Cowboy attire and learn to become cattlemen/ranchers from the Vaqueros/Rancheros! BTW, the term cowboy was first used in England, however, it had a completely different meaning, referring to young boys who were shepherds of cows. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy

[@shimaohana]

⁠@@loncho5079 I love history. Thank you so much. Did you know that there were cowboys in Hawaii in the 1830s long before the rest of USA (Americans settlers) started ranching. The word for Hawaiian Cowboy is “Paniolo”, which is derived from the word Español. Vancouver brought cattle to Hawaii in the late 1700s. As the Hawaiian people had no idea what to do with these strange animals with horns, the vaqueros from Mexico were brought in to teach them how to handle the cattle. Horses were introduced in the early 1800s so learning to ride was equally important . My husband’s GGG Grandfather was a famous paniolo from Waimea on The Island of Hawaii aka the Big Island. There is a fantastic museum in Waimea to the Paniolo. I grew up in a ranching culture in Hawaii. Hence why I thought that looked like brand.

[@Alex.Kaleipahula]

I’m from Kailua, just seen some in nuuanu stream recently

[@Chris.Davies]

We have a LOT of different terrain types in New Zealand, but we have *nothing* like the locations you take us to. Perhaps that's why I find your videos so compelling. That and your euphonious voice, and kind character.

[@_FireInTheSky_]

@Desert.Drifter Incredible video, one of your best yet! Thanks for taking us along, truly beautiful country. Stay safe out there.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thank you GFarmer, that means a lot

[@splender88]

Not only do I enjoy your videos the camera work and overall quality of these videos is incredible and much appreciated!

[@CARefugee544]

I really appreciate your narration. Just right amount.

[@sandrakisch3600]

Amazing. There are so many different living quarters wherever you go. I am in Awe.

[@chaoticdeertick7213]

I lived in AZ for about 10 years and I sure do regret not doing more of this kind of adventuring. Thanks for sharing.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thanks for watching and commenting. This channel is a good excuse for me to get out more than usual 😉

[@wellmike]

An excuse to get out more.... That is exactly what led to my hobby of nature photography. Keep up your wandering, enjoy. Mike

[@rogilva9587]

Please do….. :-)

[@cassie.m.0723]

Absolutely gorgeous natural formations amd fascinating carvings! I love this kind of stuff!!

[@johnchumadventures8075]

Loved that hand print.

[@saltedcracker1252]

Man you could straight live in that cave ! Water pool for whatever plus all that room and shelter .

[@sandrakisch3600]

Was some of the markings possi ly a type of calendar from ancient times. I loved the caves and all the glyphs.

[@stephanieunterharnscheidt]

I always loved hiking & backpacking, but now I am having to learn to walk all over again, slowly. Cabin fever! Now I have only vicarious thrills through your excellent videos. Thank you for getting me out of the cabin & into the south west USA!! I see you are doing the same for many others who also love your adventures. You may be rescuing many more than you know, what a worthy investment of your time. THANK YOU!!! ❤❤❤

[@Fenderman1948]

I really enjoy your channel and programs. I was raised on a big ranch in Southeastern Colorado and we had some pretty interesting canyons that I explored as a kid. I found a lot of caves with the pictographs and peckographs and of course artifacts. I'm 75 years old now and not able to go into those places myself so thanks for letting me come along with you.. Keep up the great work.

[@Propaneo-insaneo]

4:57 this is your signature on the wall and the most respectful and informative one yet ❤

[@fjb4932]

I was not able to ascertain his signature... ☆

[@joannatripp2267]

I understand the idea of continued preservation. No one should deface the prior art work, but those that come after might also have the right to document their presence. 1847 seems to get a pass from you as does the cowboy art. On a side note, the JS that you thought was a river junction might has been a ranch brand. The J was above the S. No I’m not promoting graffiti. Thanks for sharing your travels and discoveries.😊

[@44NorthWyo]

I thought it was a brand also. J hanging S. With the 11 being a date.

[@repoocrj]

Thank you from Ketchum Idaho! This is such a relaxing, interesting break from every day life… I love ancient history, geology, hiking, camping and exploring and this hits so many of my happy buttons!

[@MOONBASE_Stereo_Side_Touchdown]

Hi. Your work and archiology finds, are of extreme importance to the world, just as invaluable as old film footage and vintage photos. You take us to places, that seem forbidden and hidden from us. I find your videos just as important as my other sources, that help me in my search for truth and hidden past history. A picture can tell a 1000 stories and if ones eyes are open, a lot of answers are staring at us in the face. You have become my eyes and legs for my thirst of knowledge and travel, as I'm almost house bound. Thank you from all of my friends and fellow mind travelers.

[@Chris.Hollins]

Not gonna lie.. This is one of my favorite videos I’ve seen on KZbin with the petroglyphs and pictographs! I’ve donated 4 times to the Smithsonian museum and haven’t seen such great art that you so kindly showed us! Thank you!

[@diannefuller2507]

Yes me too loving this....the relaxed....knowledgable narration of the journey is awesome....have always been intrigued by this land......

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

11:35 what an amazing cave, and that view looking out is way over the top. No wonder people have been spending time there for thousands of years.

[@Desert.Drifter]

That view is pretty wild isn’t it?

[@marshallgrads]

Thanks!

[@medicinebaglady8796]

Excellent video. Loved your narrative. Good work.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thank you kindly!

[@charliebudden5053]

Loved this trip thank you for sharing be safe out there God bless you.

[@jenniferrevilla5298]

Love, love, love these trips of years. So calm, informative, amazing to see. Thank you for taking us along. 🤗😍🤗

[@Desert.Drifter]

You are very welcome!

[@auripotter3174]

I appreciate you sharing your adventures with the rest of us. I’m personally a little more Foresty savvy, and do not know much about the desert. I have enjoyed so much watching all of your exploration videos, it really inspires me to get out of my comfort zone and adventure outside of the PNW. Thank you so much for sharing these videos

[@amberandrews6842]

Those caves are fantastic! Thank You for sharing!

[@kathlyncooper5893]

Thankyou for bringing this to the public, and for preserving what you find. You are amazing Kathlyn Cooper

[@wandajarabo1793]

Excellent video, you're such a good guide, explaining as you explore with such enthusiasm and awe for what you do find. Best wishes for 2024 from Valencia, Spain.

[@Desert.Drifter]

I really appreciate that!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Saludos desde Virginia

[@danielparker3842]

Your channel has become my favorite on KZbin. Love your exploration adventure discoveries.

[@Bag0HaZe]

@Desert.Drifter Just so you know I was really inspired by your exploring....I have been an explorer for some time , I dig up dumps from the 1700's and 1800's . Anyway, after watching your videos I decided to try my hand at looking for native Indian artifacts and sites ( it's a lot harder here ) so far i have found a few arrow heads and what might have been a spot by a river . Anyway it's just so much fun to go out there and use your imagination as to the way ancient people lived. Love your stuff!

[@Chris-ex5ed]

Where are you located? For arrow heads around where I live it's best to dig around intersecting rivers or river mouths.

[@Bag0HaZe]

@@Chris-ex5ed good tip! I live in CT.

[@seanstevens4925]

wow amazing ! you do great work bringing us the fascinating structures you hike to thank you so much . keep up the great and hard work stay safe !

[@AmenMama-qe4sq]

Your vids are amazing! Thank you so very much! ❤ And I’m very grateful you don’t use any music. Thank you for that.😊

[@swnorcraft7971]

64, man, in reasonable shape. Have been binge watching your videos. Very inspiring. I'm older but not used up. Maybe the kickstart I need to get out there. Thanks for sharing.........

[@pattimessenger6214]

That thing carved into the wall that you were wondering about looks like a cattle brand. Either JS or TS.. I have a couple of old cattle branding irons and can envision the symbol in that carving as a branding iron.. The letters run together like that makes it better to forge in iron. I don’t know where you went in this video. Ranchers would register their brands with the Sheriff. Sometimes you can find a list of the old cattle brands online.

[@kaye-q1k]

Wow thank you for showing these awesome caves.

[@ruanof7]

I live about 140 Miles away from these places, I can't believe I haven't explored, More into piano playing, but I love this channel's content !

[@k4nil300]

RE: smoke blackened cave ceilings ... have read the primatives started fires in caves to heat the ceilings .. then used tools to knock out the ceiling stone to enlarge the area ... maybe? some of the blackened ceilings you see are from using this method?

[@pdmullgirl]

Hello! I love your channel! I’m sixty now and don’t get out like I use to. Especially since my work accident back in 2006. A thousand pound beam fell on me! I’m an amputee now and just can’t hike and climb like I use to. It’s a bummer but I can hike vicariously through your channel. 🤗 I live in Utah and have lived here or Nevada for most of my adult life. With a five-six years in Kansas around Ft. Riley. I was born and raised in NC. Moved out west at twenty two and found out I loved the beauty of being out here. Nothing else like it. Thank you for your posts! Keep em coming but be safe my friend. ❤️💜💚

[@MaggieG121]

I would love to hike the southwest area, but age (mine!), serious dislike of the heat and fear of slithery critters, etc., keeps me behind my computer watching YOU hike the southwest. I'm so glad I found your KZbin channel and am loving every minute! Thanks!!!

[@paulaskutnick5848]

We were in two similar areas in Oct. 2023. Where is this exactly? We were in some wilderness on Jacobson Rd. (in our Jeep Sahara), near the AZ/UT border, and then hiked along a ridge similar to where you were! The caves were smaller; and with small adjoining chambers - lovely! Then some days later, we were exploring near Canyon de Chelley (Chinle, AZ - northeastern AZ). There is a place nearby called Hope Arch - my partner found it online (and he was looking at Google Earth). Facsinating quietness and definitely a feel of native sacredness. There were very cool caves there as well that we discovered, but we didn't have time to really explore them. I am so very much loving your videos/commentary as you go! :) I am more of a still photographer and journal writing. Keep it up! Thanks, Paula S.😊

[@otherwiseoutside]

and the more you give ppl directions, the quicker they are destroyed. Thats why he never says where he is. So, catch up.

[@surfmotor]

​@@otherwiseoutsideget over yourself. Everyone has google maps

[@brianmeek24]

Thanks, DD - always an adventure!

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thank you so much! Sorry for the slow response, I just learned how to filter comments to see the Super Thanks lol. I just wanted to acknowledge how much your support of the channel means

[@brianmeek24]

@@Desert.Drifter My pleasure! I enjoy travelling vicariously through your journeys

[@a.b.creator]

I was born in the northeast of america. I have had no interest in out west, traveling out west visiting out west or anything out west..... Until I found your channel. I still don't care much about going, but I can't get enough of your channel! I LOVE exploring and i love history!

[@fjb4932]

A Sad commentary. Only when you feel the sand and rock underfoot, feel the heat of the day and surprised by the sudden onset of the evening breeze and bitter cold of morning, feel the thirst that can't be quenched by liquid, and stare into a Universe so filled with stars you cry with joy and amazement, then you've lived . . . ☆

[@gaz8891]

@@fjb4932 And you have a sad narrow mind. Each region has amazing landscapes and natural experiences. This world is an amazing place but clearly you know very of life outside your own sphere.

[@Navigator001]

That M cave area must be very popular, almost every square inch of the ground is covered in shoe prints. Thanks for sharing.

[@mweatherby2968]

Very historic views to see. Thank you for taking us on a trip back into history for sure.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mweatherby2968]

@@Desert.Drifter Thank you for the reply and sharing your tips into history itself. May the New Year keep you safe in your travels and healthy.

[@charlottemckeon9390]

Very enjoyable. You did a great job!! We would never see this if you hadn’t shown us! Thank you for that. KEEP IT UP

[@bretthardy5797]

Thank you, for the adventure! Very Cool History and video.

[@joyfullone3968]

First time watching from Charlotte,NC. I was only in the SWest once in New Mexico a long time ago. I thought it was very beautiful but I never hiked around by myself in the remote areas. Thanks for sharing, so interesting. Joy

[@ucprof2008]

Be careful about the mouse and rat nests. You can be exposed to Hantavirus in a closed space like a cave where contaminated mouse urine is present.

[@ieradossantos]

The place is stacked with art. I would love to go there and seek it all out

[@gibsonrocker17]

Very cool! That whole region of the state is so mysterious, relatively undiscovered and full of incredible surprises! I wish I could get out that way more often, myself. I hope someday when I'm able to retire, I'll still have enough energy and be functional enough to dedicate weeks on end just exploring so many of the secrets that area holds. Best thing about it: nearly no people either! I sure hope it stays that way and never becomes overrun.

[@MeagainIA2011]

That's how I approached my life, "hope someday''. . . .63y/o rheumatoid arthritis and major organ failure, I will never see hope nor someday. Though I had a disability, I worked hard in spite of it, and a society's fickled ideals of single parenthood demanded proof that I was worthy of the title 'mother'. So I worked harder, bought a home, mowed the lawn, planted a garden, put aside the prospects of a love life(aka: celibacy, I didn't want my son to think revolving daddy doors was normal, also protect him from a predator), ate a lot of bologna & pancakes so I could pay for all the needs of a growing child. It was rare to hear any kudos for all my sacrifices. . . . .all for 'hope and someday'. And I haven't listed everything, don't wanna seem too smug. If you can, reprioritize and walk in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness even if it's on a small scale.

[@gibsonrocker17]

@@MeagainIA2011 Sorry to hear of your plight. Life typically seems to send us in a different track than we'd always hope for. I'm sure you built meaningful memories through those times and clearly, those were your priorities at the time so try not to beat yourself too much over it. In the not so distant past, it wasn't so easy to live vicariously through others like it is nowadays through all this social media and see all the things we're "missing out on." I certainly enjoy watching others venture out into the wilds and learn about new potential places to explore. Fortunately, my career does allow me to get out and adventure for a few consecutive days every now and then, but certainly not as much as I'd like (or as much as I used to when I used to travel for work). Thankfully, as far as major medical stuff, I was able to have surgery to correct my herniated discs in my neck and the resulting spinal cord impingement and was only out of commission for roughly a year, all said and done. I'm grateful I didn't end up paralyzed. There's no doubt that during that time and the recovery, it put a damper on a lot of adventuring I would have liked to have done and helped me reprioritize certain things afterwards. I definitely hear you though on putting things off for "someday." I'm only 40ish, but I know numerous people in their late 70's and early 80's that are still out hiking and enjoying themselves well into their retirements. All I can truly hope for is that I'll be healthy enough to do the same! There's nothing I'd hate more than to pretty much work myself to death like so many people unfortunately do!!!

[@MeagainIA2011]

@@gibsonrocker17 Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I do gain satisfaction watching videos of other's endeavors. I especially like the cooking of foreign cuisines, then try to replicate them. And the animal videos, love them very much. Oh and the rock hounds. I didn't realize how much I loved looking for really cool rocks until I saw some rock hound videos. I discovered how fascinated I was in geology. But I also find watching tragic stuff that moves my heart for the loss of homes and lives. It makes me perturbed that the national news doesn't report on such things. I weep and pray for those situations, yet angered by the inaction of their govts.

[@pamelardouglas]

@@MeagainIA2011 Making a child changes your life. I praise God you decided to step up to the plate of responsibility! God isn't finished with you yet. If you still have breath, you still can pursue your dreams. I absolutely KNOW I would not follow in the footsteps of this very awesome, adventurous traveler, but love HIS journeys, and what he shares. Make your own path!!! Make peace with your past.

[@sharonlane652]

​@@MeagainIA2011❤

[@Rebecca-q3x]

Wow new ride my dad told me stories of all traveling an he was born in 1900

[@NicCageForPresident2024]

The 1935 inscription really made me think because my grandfather was born in 1935 and I'm living with him right now to help him out with his house after grandma died. He just turned 88 years old are you still as smart as hell and has an attitude to go with it. He could probably beat up most young people. It's crazy to think that my grandpa has been through so many different changes in various decades.

[@fjb4932]

He's been from horse-n-buggy to Man walking on the Moon. Too much change for one to take in. The book Future Shock comes to mind. ... ☆

[@MouseyBelle-wx4dd]

I took care of this man who was 94 in 2007. That is when I met him. He was 6’4 never lost an inch of height and could pack a punch. He also could jump on the back of a horse bareback and ride it. He wasn’t full Indian but enough. He was in ww2 and had night terrors. Came home on leave and walked up onto his mother’s porch and caught his father roughing her up and he beat the shit out of him and ran him off. Did the same to his only daughter’s (only child’s) husband for the same. This man wasn’t young when he had that child and he loved the mother of his child until the day she died.

[@shirleyrichards2514]

Thanks for sharing. I love these Caves ❤ I have went there many times. You do a wonderful job showing your videos . ❤😊

[@TerriFerguson-q5j]

I remember going on all kinds of hikes with my father while living in Arizona, we hiked up the side of a mountain and found an old miners shack , Inside was a homemade radiator heater that was built. My dad carried that thing all the way back to the truck. Never found out how old it really was.

[@jds1275]

I am really glad people of the past didn't have "we should leave no mark" idea, otherwise we would have no records of them. We are not at the end of history, we are creating history for future historians to look back on. That being said, this was a great video and those caves were great. But I have no clue how you go back into those areas alone without getting creeped out. Love these videos and checking out the backlog of videos you have made.

[@phyllisbonner8900]

Love your adventures and presentation. So nice to go along with you. Thanks.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thanks for watching!

[@WolfRoss]

When I lived on the Navajo Reservation and Hopi Reservation in the sand stone sometimes there are other types of rock that erode out are different times. And this causes some of the holes. At one time it was windblown sand. I lived out there 21 years and used to take walks in the evenings. Thank you for these beautiful videos.

[@janiceeiler782]

The spiral is thought to be a picture of a portal. They are also found all over ancient sites in Peru and other places, sometimes with non human figures coming out of them.

[@causewaykayak]

Also in prehistoric europe (check out Newgrange monument entrance stones in Ireland.) The ochre handprint must be in a zillion caves around the world . Maybe the oldest form of paleo-art we find Fascinating discoveries shown here !

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Some tribal people in the South Pacific still get swirl tattoos on their shoulders

[@bearaussie7650]

The aboriginals of Australia have used swirl patterns to indicate waterholes and sacred sites (usually men only areas) for almost 80,000years

[@darrenn897]

Spiral represented a Magnetron

[@scm21st]

It's also just fun to draw spirals

[@pameladonahue7503]

This trip was so cool with the caves, and all the 'art' that people left behind. Thanks so much for sharing, I didn't want to do housework anyway! L8r

[@JonFTC]

I really do enjoy your content by the way! It's hard for me to get out and explore anymore. Thanks for getting out and doing the exploring others of us aren't able to find the time/ability to do! :)

[@Desert.Drifter]

Glad you enjoy it and thanks for supporting the channel!

[@dianasharp7323]

I love this storyline and videos. I am fascinated with his discoveries. I absolutely love his gourmet meals in the evening.

[@andrewrobinson2869]

Yes you should, we all know how much respect you have for things like this, but by you going inside you can record the inside as I feel not everyone treats places like this like you do, God Bless You Sir.

[@kellywilkins8043]

Special places! Thanks for finding them!

[@rossmacintosh5652]

The M.R. Walker 1900 graffiti might have been left by Mark Richard Walker (1866-1942). He was born in Provo, Utah and died in Moab, Utah.

[@Desert.Drifter]

You sir are an internet sleuth. It seems very likely. Do you know anything about M.R. Walker?

[@rossmacintosh5652]

@@Desert.Drifter I don't other then he & his sons were farmhand/ranchers in Moab. Might not be the same M R Walker. What I did was search google for a M R Walker in Utah living in 1900. Took only a couple of minutes to track down this Mark as a possible candidate.

[@MsMesem]

@@Desert.Drifter Populations were low and blokes wandering here and there would be pretty unique.

[@Fern-mv3ke]

Love your channel. Thank you. The holes on cliff sides are from rushing water ( e.g. Noah's flood) and debris that gets caught, swirlled around and gouge out holes. They are on cliff sides and river bedrock. Different angles of these holes is from different water levels. The dirt in the holes of river bedrock is the best place to (pan for gold)

[@BrandonReed-cs3lf]

Another great find! There is no telling how many more are out there.... and walking right by them or over the top of them. Thanks again for sharing! Really got my exploring side of me interested. When I was in my late teens and up into my late 30's, I'd go exploring a lot. At 51, and spending time with my kids, I find it harder to get the time.

[@Desert.Drifter]

I hope you can find the time to get out there again! Thanks for tuning in again

[@BrandonReed-cs3lf]

@@idahosixgun5601 I try....but between cheerleading, band, and dance, they stay too busy. I wish they hadn't gotten into all that junk.

[@Phil-yx4qe]

J'aime beaucoups ce que vous faites et comment vous ëtes respectueux de l'environnement

[@poepflater]

My grandpa was born in 1902. Weird feeling seeing stuff from his childhood.

[@elisabethbenders-hyde5286]

I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel. Exploring new places, opening my eyes, I love it.

[@flowrider5082]

Loved this video! I can see why the caves fascinate you. I live in Eastern Ontario Canada and would love to explore the south western part of the U.S. ❤️🇨🇦

[@samlewis7878]

Fine work, D.Drifter. Excellent film work and discriptions. All the best; I hope all is well and keep it coming.

[@SchoolforHackers]

You know, you’re well on your way to putting together a really great book.

[@maudey53]

I live in Arizona. A lot of water troughs and even natural water tanks are filled up several times during the summers, particularly in super dry and drought years. The helicopters fly for the BLM and Fish and Dept depts. Some times during the hottest time of the summer, I see them flying over my house near the Catalina mtns, carrying orange red canvas buckets dangling underneath. They fill in the lakes and reservoirs up country for deer, elk bighorn sheep, bears and cougar. Enjoy your videos!

[@ericchilver9113]

12:34 quite a cave system, how many generations I wonder. The kind of place to look around for months. Very true leave the ancient places without vandalism

[@robertwheeling1232]

The water cave @ 10:58 looks like 2 possible tunnel shaft openings showing just above the water line, perhaps squiggle mark = map to load? Need waders and a pal with a rope. Great vid again!