I discovered Massive Destruction on Google Earth

While exploring an inhospitable desert on Google Earth, I discovered something strange on the top of a mountain. I had no idea what I was looking at, so I hiked out to it.
Upon closer inspection, I discovered many amazing things about this place, and witnessed one of the most incredible sunrises of my life from the top of the mountain.
It was WAY cooler than I could have ever dreamed of.
As always, stay safe and leave a place better than you found it.
#Exploration #hiking #googleearth #ancientdiscoveries #geology #backpacking #adventure #camping #unexplained #drone

[@pbear83]

You should put a GoPro on your dog and show his POV sometime!! 😄

[@marcariotto1709]

I'm often curious what the POV of various animals and critters (including 1-10 size people) looks like. People grow to adult and get used to their personal perspective (I'm 6' even). Sometimes I'll stoop down or pause while working kneeling to gain another perspective and remember what it looks like for wee folk and bairns. I also really appreciate the other perspective when I bang my head on low objects😂😂😂

[@samholdsworth420]

That would be 😎

[@gdroege44]

Your drone and editing skills are amazing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ShannonDavis-eq4fj]

Without a doubt ❤️

[@philipharding8768]

I'm surprised that the drone was able to hold steady in that wind.

[@mentalalpha100]

What drone is this?

[@assoztube]

Rich kid

[@Slash0z]

Sensational views as always. I’m from the UK and I’m always in awe of how beautiful your country is. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@philipharding8768]

Your country has some impressive landscape too. I once saw a multi part documentary on a guy who wrote and illustrated a series of guidebooks on the Lake Country and I've wanted to visit ever since.

[@carolinahammer9480]

@@philipharding8768the Lake District is indeed gorgeous, spent a week there back in ‘15

[@skippylippy547]

It's not our country anymore. It has been taken over by the WEF, UN, Central Banks, WHO, CFR, etc.

[@PaoYong]

Come to America!

[@AbdulGabagool83]

You should make the trip and drive around Utah. I’m not from there but is has amazing desert and rock formations

[@PatAllenVinInNZ79]

Dude you're a legend. Really appreciate you sharing great quality up-close footage of these amazing locations. Thank you mate!

[@MrAdams-gh1ot]

The cows at the end were hoping you had some feed for them, as the only humans they usually see are the range owners that bring them their feed. Love your content as I'm always looking to see what adventures you come up with next. I really enjoyed your collab with Desert Drifter on your previous video. Keep safe out there.

[@cwicker454]

You should know that cows can and will trample you if provoked.

[@tedpreston4155]

I've been hiking that area for thirty years, and your comment brought back a memory of the only other human I've ever seen in that whole mountain range: a rancher down in the valley, feeding his cows! That wind you hear in Nolan's microphone keeps people away! In all these years, I've only seen a few days there when the wind wasn't blowing all afternoon.

[@wileymettes]

That's just how cows act if your passing through on foot. Any group of cows will push you around that way if your walking through their pasture. Prey animals protecting the herd. City cows. Country cows. Either way. It's not all about snacks!

[@cosmicbackwoods]

beautiful place. man I miss my adventure dog, he passed away this year. camping isn't the same without him. dont take your dog for granted man

[@tedpreston4155]

🙂 Here's to adventure dogs! 🙂 Back in the 1990s, I spent lots of time hiking the very mountains in this video with a labrador retriever who accompanied me on lots of adventures! Years later, I had another canine hiking buddy who just passed away last summer. I've been missing him. Hiking alone just isn't the same!

[@capnsheevus4857]

there are two types of people in this world.... one's that look at a mountain and say "I'm going to climb that," and other's that say "nope." Your curiosity is a gift, but your enthusiasm to share your discoveries is a blessing. thePOVchannel is just lewis & clark with access to drones

[@ahummerich2751]

Once again, you’ve taken me somewhere I’ve never been and probably won’t ever see in person. So mesmerizing, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@T-Sav]

Transitions from google earth to actual drone footage are very well done..

[@glen8138]

This is by far one of the best videos I have seen in ages! great work. You have a skill with giving the audience the true scale of these massive features with cleaver camera work. Also I was as nervous for you as your dog was as you walked along that fracture line.

[@germaineprien7691]

I love how you take your dog, and he's right there with you all the way!! Your vids are SO cool!!❤❤❤

[@lisewarren2292]

That was splendid! I really appreciate having seen this through your video. The drone footage is insane. Many thanks!

[@kurtc6372]

Just found your channel. Beautiful work you do. As a 70 year old disabled hippie I used to hike and find unusual places. Now thanks to people like you I can sit back and enjoy watching from the sidelines, so to speak.

[@jere5715]

My this is scary but I don’t know why.. I love the fact that you let the wind sound on. And do not play music. So beautiful.

[@tedpreston4155]

I've enjoyed lots of hikes in that area, and that wind can be maddening! It's a constant nearly every afternoon!

[@Beard805]

The lichen content has me extra intrigued! I'm a Dudleya guy and there's a huge relationship that happens with Lichen and Dudleya; there are tons in your adventures I'll share with you next time! I like that you stopped and showed us some more of the micro habitats and climates

[@simonallan9941]

I like lichen, a billion years ago and still today its like it was especially for turning rock into dirt.

[@simonallan9941]

And my car has a great garden of lichen

[@mikegreen3550]

I'm for the DOG you know he loves the adventures 😊 stay safe love these videos ❤

[@simonallan9941]

Really cool steam engine powered dog 🐕 my favorite 😍

[@tedpreston4155]

Your comment brings back memories of a chocolate labrador that hiked those same granite slabs with me back in the 1990s. She carried a backpack too. She carried her own food and water up the mountain, and she carried jade down the mountain on the trip back to camp each day!

[@joeyforwzy544]

Even Toohey got worried about you getting stuck!!! haha. I'am claustrophobic so I wont survive that kinda crack/crevice. You're insanely brave! Incredible adventures dude! Thanks for doing it and sharing!!!! And yes I enjoy watching every video!! You're lucky you got Toohey when you almost got mobbed by wild bulls! hahaha and yes, ngl you're pretty cute too! 😍

[@cookiekitty8122]

Your pup worries about you. Fantastic place. Thanks.

[@tessjohnson]

One of my favorites of yours so far. What a cool place. So many of those stones look carved, so beautiful ❤

[@markgreen7701]

Exfoliation Weathering: a process that occurs when large sheets of rock fracture and detach from an outcrop due to the removal of overlying rock, or overburden. A type of physical weathering that occurs when the outer layers of a rock flake off, revealing the layers beneath. This process is most common in igneous rocks, such as granite or basalt, and in upland areas.

[@billhollinshead]

The granite of Enchanted Rock in the Texas Hill country is another example.

[@markgreen7701]

@@billhollinshead Yep! Yosemite is perhaps the most well known example.

[@monicai8183]

Once again I'm amazed. Thank you for sharing. You extremely brave and I love your dog. I think you two are great! 😊

[@EZ3rider]

Drone work is big screen worthy. Great video artistry & editing.

[@RobertSloat-u7j]

I love the combination of granite and trees. I often backpack in the Sierra Mountain range north of Yosemite. This is an amazing video. I couldn’t stop watching. The subject matter, the lighting, your photography, the editing… This was a beautiful experience. Thank you!! 👏👏👏💕

[@michaelfoley6670]

Really cool video Nolan! I enjoy the fact that you let the landscape speak for itself. I find that some channels just involve too much unnecessary dialogue. Oh, and way to not get trampled! Cheers, Michael

[@quinonesdeserie8679]

Wowza!! Your dog didn't like that you were down in the crevasse. I was whimpering along with him

[@sindysimms4001]

I didn't like him going in there at all. 😆

[@apolloskyfacer5842]

Dog can sense danger more than its owner apparently.

[@I_am_Junebug]

Always a thrill to get a new POV notification. This is awesome!

[@leighsayers2628]

Fabulous vision..you can just imagine the Dinosaurs out there.. .. awesome place and drone vision..great video and adventure. From Australia

[@anned372]

Cheers from oz too 😊

[@roger3786]

... upon my first wake up with a few snakes coiled next to me for warmth - was my last without a tent/shelter of some kind lol ... safe travels ...

[@tedpreston4155]

Ive seen lots of rattlesnakes while hiking the mountains in this video, but thankfully none ever crawled into bed with me!

[@stellaandstone2348]

Incredibly amazing scenery! Thanks for including the geology information about how they formed and how they are eroding.

[@peatmoss4415]

Of course and as usual, the video is mesmerizing and informative and the aerial trip is cool..! Thanks for the intermission at 18:00, gave me a chance to take a leak... I was riveted to the video and my back teeth were starting to float.

[@chrisk28]

The pause button can also come in very useful

[@cprcpr-es1sr]

Lucky Americans. You do not have to visit foreign places, you have everything at home. Greetings from Poland.

[@miguelsolo6810]

UNREAL!!! that is I think one of your best masterpieces . I am in awe of your skills with the drone shots . Happy trails to you bro .

[@CoolCurzon]

AMAZING ADVENTURE. Totally "Wow" effect. Thank for taking us there with you!

[@chevrolet-poitiers9507]

Led Zeppelin? My respect for you has only risen.

[@brianwebber6996_ROADHUNTER]

RIGGHHHT!?!

[@ookie4179]

Zeppelin sucks

[@culturebreath369]

Right.

[@navion1946]

What?

[@TokenTombstone]

@@ookie4179 Zeppelin is great, it's Primus that sucks.

[@JB-eg1tb]

That's a fairly sturdy drone you got there for withstanding those wind. Great shot and sounds! The cows at the end... wondered if they thought you're about to feed them : )

[@ursulathomas113]

This was amazing, thank you. You and your dog are like curiosity on Mars, just moving along , letting nature do the silent talking. No hokus pokus from you, just clear plain facts of the workings of nature.

[@delo3936]

Wow. An a TREK. And your drone footage is great. cheers

[@NestledInNature]

WoW! You find some cool spots. That long crevasse was very interesting, love checking everything out up there 🤠 TY 💚

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Amazing place. Incredible footage. So interesting. Spectacular video. Thank you. Stay safe.

[@Beard805]

With that out of the way, I LOVED this content! The split rock had me messed up and I was like TOOEY (I always spell it wrong) going up it like a champ

[@chromeingame3551]

First view? the video has been out 10 minutes and is 26 minutes long.Did you watch it on 3x?

[@Beard805]

I'm sure I didn't! I'm just excited, because I got the notification on my phone and it's a location that really intrigued me. So I just got ahead of myself, edited

[@lour8862]

these places are so cool keep showing them!

[@B-rads]

Awesome adventure thank you be safe,can't wait till next one

[@pfbilyeu8105]

Beautiful scenery!! Thanks for the adventure! Stay safe!

[@causmogroov3764]

Dude, you find the coolest desert landscapes and outcroppings. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!!

[@samblethen]

Another great video. Thanks!

[@Krystalmyth]

6:07 Careful showing off on those crevasses mate, you've nothing to prove to anyone. A slip and a fall between those rocks, get a leg or foot wedged and then what? You sure you'll be able to reach everything in your bag at the awkward angle a slip like that would have ended up in? It isn't worth betting on, I don't think the benefit of doing that maneuver outweighed the cons at all... you come so far on every journey, but it's the little choices like this that can do you in. Take care of yourself, your pupper needs you too.

[@kiwi_2_official]

projecting award

[@Pedram_Aphotic]

he does this kinda edge tricks alot, hopefully he will live to old age, but doubt it, the void will claim jis body & soul im sure he knows all too well & gets off by doing these kinda adrenaline chases. we cant be tellin him what to do or be more careful. his the one in control of his faith if he wants to tempt it or not. go watch Free Solo (2018) see how Alex Honnold's loved ones are always worried when he does his no tools mountain climb.

[@Krystalmyth]

@@Pedram_Aphotic I know... I just see a lot of these tragedy videos on wild youtube, of people getting lost out there. Makes a girl anxious. So many of these channels devour stories like that, and they seem to have an endless supply of tragic fates. I fear the most for the ones that never get told.

[@trippybruh1592]

For those who can't ride a skateboard don't do what he did because your ass is clumsy.

[@apolloskyfacer5842]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@jonisorsen]

Very cool! Those cows probably thought you had food for them. Love how your dog wanted to herd them. LOL

[@nicholass9407]

right back out there love ur vods keep up the good work homie

[@MrLee-ue7iu]

Thank you for taking us along, amazing.

[@darlenewalker9908]

I have to tell you I was honestly afraid for you, and I was afraid for your dog. I'm glad you're safe.

[@CompostWatcher]

Thank you. Love it. The drone footage is wonderful. Watching you move in the landscape is so satisfying.

[@conniewojahn6445]

Spectacular! Mr/Ms Dog was whining when his/her human was in the deep crevice. I totally agree with the dog. Not a place for a human. Cattle are very curious creatures. They wanted to find out what the human and dog were doing in their domain. Possibly, their owner(s) have been feeding them and they were looking for tasty fodder.

[@ProximaCentauri88]

I live in Asia and before following your channel, when I think of USA only the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley come to mind. You have the best drone shots. Keep safe always!

[@shable1436]

Dog was like whatchu doin foo! Get out of that crack because im getting hungry soon, and you better climb out alive to feed me!😂

[@nirvana6375]

I haven’t watched it fully yet, but this is cool as hell

[@hestheMaster]

Looks like a giant granite batholith surrounded by the desert expanse of Arizona. Morning sunlight makes a haunting but beautiful calendar like landscape view. Your personage with shadow shows how huge the rocks really are in perspective. Never seen a photo of this area before. Amazing drone footage, the best yet Nolan! Cows were getting lonely.

[@susanellis1994]

That was amazing. I'd love to go see that mountain. People spend so much money to go see manbuilt cities? When creation is all around us waithing to be explored. Love your travels.

[@ManitobaViking]

Thanks for taking us on such cool hikes and all the amazing footage. Lol, the cows at the end.

[@RegiPavan]

What an amazing place! Thanks for posting😊😊

[@newenglandgreenman]

Visually stunning. Thank you!

[@RonnaHarlow]

I was so afraid you were going to fall into that crevice, or get stuck in it, or slide off the side of that mountain - but instead you were nearly stampeded by cattle!! LOL. I absolutely LOVE your channel. The footage you share is absolutely amazing and breath-takingly stunning. PS: What's your dog's name? S/he was kinda freaking when you were in that crevice!!

[@kellymiller3868]

I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this amazing place. Such beauty. So many questions. Thanks for taking me with you.

[@tedpreston4155]

I've been hiking that mountain range for thirty years, and it's still hard to wrap my head around it! Lots of it feels simply otherworldly!

[@radar8988]

Incredible! I was imagining you walking around a corner and stumbling into Desert Drifter...

[@warriorKing2233]

I love the Google earth to drone transitions! Those are so cool.

[@海波空風]

15:05 Is that an abandoned shack you see below? I love the sound of the wind, the vast drone view, and your friend the dog.

[@oneletterz1659]

About the sun. It is actually the same size at the horizon as it is at the peak. If you roll up a paper into a tube the size of the sun at horizon level... It will be the same size at noon. I recommend doing this test with the moon to protect your eyes.

[@dnomyarnostaw]

Beat me to it. Purely subjective response when celestial objects are close to the horizon.

[@Shivey-Caroline-7-23]

Great stuff, & a great short of the moving sun at the end of the video'

[@finn4785]

Cows all lined up curious. Tooey is a champ. Your videos are fabulous!

[@Not_So_Bored]

That introduction sequence was very inspiring from an editing perspective. Also really liked the geology education. There is a good chance that I will end up moving soon and have much reduced access to places like this. I'll have to live vicariously through you for a bit. Safe travels!

[@Gamerock82]

Well, that's the easiest subscribe in a while. Excellent footage of interesting formations I'll never get to climb in person. Thank you for bringing them right to my screen, so clearly. Enjoy it, lad. Be safe out there.

[@donfite9269]

Very cool. Great place to spend the weekend.

[@raktoda707]

What a fabulous find...you must have a very keen eye while on Google Earth to find these places.Truly thank you for sharing!

[@kg-sy1ye]

This is the most amazing place. Where are you? I am truly amazed at your sense of adventure. Do it while you are young, you will never regret this! Thank you for sharing.

[@allanerickson5053]

aye... and if you're lucky you'll be doing more limited versions of this into your 70s (me) and perhaps beyond (RIP Bill Denneen)

[@skyrothman8651]

Looks like Wyoming to me. Not sure exactly where

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

I loved watching this adventure. Your dog is such an awesome mountain climber. Thumb up, shared and can't wait to see the next one.

[@davidgillard4995]

I really enjoy your explorations. Always look forward to the next.

[@oakenthrone1104]

Amazing video, as always. I love the sense of absolute solitude on these journeys. I'm glad I get to see these places.

[@creepyoldlady2995]

What I love about the drone footage and the natural sound is the sense of space it gives. You can almost feel the breeze on your skin.

[@psychordelia]

I love how giddy & smiley you become when you see straight slices in rock formations 😸

[@WAVEGURU]

Again, I'm lichen your video offerings. Thank you so much.

[@circlediamond1963]

😂😅😁😂🤣😅

[@buddhagirl1]

always incredible~this one did not disappoint. Your dog seems like a mountain goat climbing like you. Amazing footage. Top of mt looks like mother rock w arm around baby rock. Nice! good work!!

[@donaldbrown9437]

Spectacular geology! Thanks for sharing! Keep up the great work! Love your dog! Part Border Collie?😊

[@cath7336]

What the hell!!! I don't have words. Just beyond spectacular. Thank you. Sad that your puppy stresses for you.

[@jbrealz7277]

Yes I enjoy watching all your adventures. Great photography and video work. Thanks

[@JDH_MUSIC]

9:02 that's beautiful, just a massive layer of rock but it looks so perfect

[@saddlelac]

Great episode! Thanks from Alberta, Canada.

[@simonallan9941]

This is better than any documentary ever, most amazing footage of even more amazing natural works of art, better than all desert drifting lol thanks awesomely for sharing.

[@granddad-mv5ef]

If you were to tell me giants lived here at some point in history, I would not argue. It is that incredible.

[@simonallan9941]

To perfect not to be natural 🤗

[@tedpreston4155]

It really is an incredible place: one of my favorite playgrounds for thirty years. I discovered jade on one of those mountains in 1994, and I've been collecting it ever since. It's an enchanting place to hike! But as Nolan discovered, the wind blows all afternoon most days!

[@jenniferkesler4766]

This reminds me of Stone Mountain here in Georgia.

[@sharoncarthy3764]

Mountains are dirt-in-the making. Great video.

[@Blitz0dyssey]

Thank you for sharing. Truly amazing formations. And thank you for not adding needlessly dramatic music. Just listening to the wind and watching the sweeping shots was plenty.

[@GibbonLimbs]

Another quality video and fantastic adventure Thank you, and keep safe 🤙🏻

[@therockhub6020]

That place is just amazing. Thank goodness for your sense of adventure - so I can be stunned by its incredible beauty all the way from Australia. Thanks for another great video.

[@Bonamici]

Wooow!! Love your adventures. Super nice scenic filming! Cheers from Sweden

[@endurance8910]

the scenery there is absolutely amazing .... great drone work as well man , thanks for uploading this 👍👍

[@Mountlougallops]

It must be so hard to leave this amazing places you find for us all.

To the POVchannel >>>>>> Whose house is that at 15:04? There's even a road leading up to it. WOW !!!

[@LazloNQ]

Good catch! It's just waiting for one of those rock slabs to come crashing down through it.

[@circlediamond1963]

I saw that too. The road looked well used too. Would love to live there.

[@Pedram_Aphotic]

​@@Simonjose7258whats red(utube premium?) & how will it make it so clear to you? 4k?

[@jake1234_5]

i think its for cows you can see them when you see the building

[@WorldwideDarts]

Seems like a great spot and also a not so great spot all at the same time. A huge rock slide would not be so fun

[@bumblebee-mygt867]

Fabulous adventure and scenery. Thanks for taking us along.

[@stig]

17:36 That looks like Devils Slide Utah. A so-called volcanic dike!

[@bathbomber]

Those mountains look like Giraween National Park in Queensland, Australia.

[@relaxingnature2617]

I like how you are generous with the drone footage -- good job -- most channels only give a few seconds and its not as cool