Journey to another time Camping and Exploring the GILA WILDERNESS

I had always wondered if any past native peoples had used these caves .. there are cliff dwellings all over the South West and some not very far from here . So me and Brenda the borrowed mule and Ruth my pack mule went exploring and stayed for a couple of days in Gila Wilderness
Thanks so much for coming along on the journey with me! It just wouldn’t be the same without you!
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[@toddrodgers5108]

Are you me or am I you . Im 61. My stomping ground North fork of spread creek. In the bridger tetons. But my horse layed down 10 years ago. Love your channel. Love the desert. I live in Alcove Wyoming. Blessings to you and the dogs mules and wife sir . Stay out while you can sorry young lady . It hurts when we cant get out there . Yes i can walk but the grizzliy baers. Not nice.

[@emilmellow8885]

I love your videos. I’m living vicariously through your adventures! Thanks

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

How wonderful that you can visit an area that you explored years ago. That is a beautiful wilderness area.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yes we are blessed having this down here .. Thanks

[@Jmk353]

Once again, I thank you for taking me trail riding into some awesome country. Wish I could ride and camp like you do. Your stories and the scenery makes me feel me as if I am living in my ancestors time. Thanks again for the show-me-the-waycation. Happy trails to you.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I'm trying .. I do have plans for a lot more this summer ..Thanks

[@freddielee7216]

What a beautiful wilderness you’ve got to enjoy riding in. Camping near the sound of water running through the ears.. Nice, Brett..

[@BrettVaughnB100]

It really is! Thanks

[@SharonMiller-po6rp]

Oh those beautiful New Mexico memories. Born here on the edge of the Gila 77 years ago. Family came 1916. So appreciate you.

[@stevevick9946]

Brett your stories are wonderful. I’m glad you can go back and explore areas you spent time with your father in. Great video keep them coming.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yeah when I get into those places they kinda flood over me .. Thank you

[@chuckrobb5885]

Dadgum it Brett I could write a book in the comment's. I have to say when I heir you speak of your father it makes me wish I could of had times like those with my father!

[@DeannaFINCH-jd4nn]

That tall cowboy in the picture with Ben Lilly is my great uncle,Walter Hotchkiss.He got drug by a horse where Snow Lake is now and he died on the wagon ride out to Mogollon.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

wow cool story thank you ..!!!! I guess not so cool for him or his family just cool that is your uncle sorry

[@beverlyrobertson6796]

Family history.

[@reciprocal9849]

Another great adventure. Thanks for taking us along!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

You bet! Thanks for watching

[@mikehamilton3833]

Thanks for showing us followers the beautiful wilderness country I will never see, but long to experience the travels you make. So relaxing to watch you with your dogs and mules. Good traveling my friend.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you very much!

[@user-qw7kh4ll3d]

Stayed up an extra hour tonight to watch your video .. Thanks for sharing another adventure Brett

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you glad you did .. hope it was worth it

[@tomshorraw8704]

Very beautiful country. My father was in the CCC in New Mexico close were Poncho Villia came thru. God bless you.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thats cool .. they build a lot of stuff .. Thanks

[@stanfisher5220]

As an old west fan, a Durango Colorado, Montana wilderness fan................... this guy steals the show, beaded hat band, riding with his trusted pups beside him going down memory lane!!! Wow take note History channel!!!!!

[@sjohnson4882]

About 30 years ago, I spent a couple of weeks in the Gila. Amazing place.

[@stevenrafters7817]

I worked in Yellowstone for three years. We packed 25-30 mules and yes we got quite good at it. Good diamond my friend

[@steven9541]

Your stories and recollections are wonderful

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you ... when you get old its nice to share them

[@missyfix3508]

These videos are going to be true treasures for your grand kids and their children to come. Thanks for the ride Brett.

[@bruceperry4770]

By all means make another trip. I really look forward to your adventures. This one was great. Thanks for the effort it takes to video these trips. God Bless!

[@dezertraider]

FROM MAINE,THANK YOU GUYS.DID YOU SEE NORTHERN LIGHTS ON THE 10TH? SPECTACULAR HERE...I LIKE HEARING THE MULES CLIP CLOP,MUSIC WAS NOT NEEDED..GREAT CHANNEL,SAFE TRAVELS TILL NEXT TIME..

[@desertdanblacksmith1394]

very comforting on this beautiful day that has been gven to us.....may all the mothers be blessed and comforted everywhere! thx Brett

[@BrettVaughnB100]

You are so welcome .. we had a dinner for my mother yesterday she is 89 years old .. today I took my wife out ... Thanks for watching

[@rickteeters6329]

You definitely have an awesome channel. Thank you for taking us along.

[@cnau3031]

It amazes me that nobody lives out in the wilderness,it’s so beautiful!!

[@andydelao5300]

You can't. That's the purpose of it being a wilderness. You can't use motorized vehicles, chainsaws, machinery, etc in it. You can camp, hike, ride to your heart content, it belongs to all of us, you and me.

[@bbqdude950]

Super cool video! Thanks for sharing it with all of us! The Gila is beautiful country!

[@MrPerry61]

That country looks a lot like the Ozarks along the Buffalo river near me.

[@DeannaFINCH-jd4nn]

I used to live in Harrison and loved exploring as a kid but the Gila is my home!I do miss Crooked creek and the Buffalo!

[@wb7sff]

Thanks for this one. Always looking for your next one, because they are always interesting. Great country where you are.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you like them! Planing on more this summer .. Thanks

[@terrancecoard388]

I thought that mule was going to work out...Darn! Beautiful country and a wonderful river with a great flow, It reminds me of parts of Arizona south of Flagstaff. Your videos sure make me miss the Southwest! There was a time I thought I would never go East but here I am living a great life "The poets tell how Pancho fell And Lefty's living in cheap hotels The desert's quiet, Cleveland's cold And so the story ends we're told Pancho needs your prayers it's true But save a few for Lefty too He only did what he had to do And now he's growing old"

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Living on the road my friend Was gonna keep you free and clean And now you wear your skin like iron And your breath as hard as kerosene Weren't your mama's only boy But her favorite one it seems She began to cry when you said goodbye And sank into your dreams Pancho was a bandit boy His horse was fast as polished steel He wore his gun outside his pants For all the honest world to feel… good stuff thank you … new mules are going to be great keep your fingers crossed Thanks !

[@maryMartinez1813]

So peaceful, love the mountains caves everything, Love your Hat Too, thank you for sharing.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

You bet thank you for watching my videos !

[@DaveBostick16418]

Hey Brett I think I saw the ghost of Ben Lily hiding in the back of one of those caves behind you. Good trip!! Thanks

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol He might of stayed in some of those .. I know if the weather was bad I would .. and that area is a good place to cut a track ... Thanks

[@marksummers1611]

Saw some cliff-like dwellings in the mid-late nineties, up past the hot springs, just tucked back in a little blind canyonette. been there for nearly 800 to 1200 yrs, so probably still is. Good luck and Godspeed.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Up the middle fork? I need to do some more exploring Thanks

[@kennethharding9118]

used to live in silver city new mexico did a lot of exploring the GILA and still come back every year for the last 40 years there is alot to see some will say that it is just a desert 🏜 I don't care I feel better when I am in it always something new to see it just makes me happy 😊you keep going I'll keep watching ❤️

[@totalt6600]

Me too. Lived in Silver 30 yrs ago,and thinking of retiring there. He even mentioned a person I remember. I could have written your comment. This whole experience is making me smile.

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

Nice country to see. Always enjoy coming along on your adventures Brett. Hope your Mrs enjoyed her mothers day yesterday. You take care.🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you ... she did I took her out

[@paulsisco7595]

Always a great ride appreciate it and thanks your content is better then any tv show on these days be safe.

[@rockhunter6260]

Wonderful ride in the wilderness Brett, I don’t know how they ever rooted out the Natives in those hills👍🏻

[@levibrewer4304]

Love the Gila wilderness. Hiked from pinos altos to the cat walk near Glenwood.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

That sounds like a good trip .. I’m going to spend a lot more time up there I hope this summer .. thanks

[@brendachilders8075]

Love the Gila wilderness!! Oh, what a treat to watch you journey in these places!! Thanks!!❤

[@ronvalderrama5765]

Love the adventure, it's like a history lesson. Be blessed.

[@johnhill1363]

Iwas able to find a couple old newspaper articles on that grave you found. Appears like that Wood felt that Grudgens, a wealthy cattle man murdered his 15 year old son the year before. Interesting trip Brett.

[@danielalamo2075]

You are the first person I have listened to that ever spoke of Ben Lilly. Thank you for that! I have not been watching your channel very long. But I'm going to watch many more of your videos.

[@jonyonetime2746]

Man I would give a shiny new quarter to ride along with you on one of your adventures. wow!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Maybe one day? Thanks

[@jeffro8373]

Story time is great, I always loved going on trips with friends and everyone telling different stories. See you in the next one.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@latigomorgan]

This is easily one of my favorite videos you've done. I hunted Unit 24 South of the Mimbres and along the Continental Divide for several years. It just started getting too crowded up there with too many road hunters running around on ATVs where they shouldn't be riding them. Lots of bears in that area. I never saw one, but I saw plenty of scat and heard them. I always looked across the way at the Wilderness and figured I'd have to go up in there, someday. One time, I was up there and the rancher had a bunch of yearling calves running around there, and they kept following me around while I was hunting, making all kinds of racket. Well, I ditched them and went hiking down a finger to see what was at the end of it. Then I heard something in the brush. I figured it was one of those calves, and I'd have a little fun and sneak up on it and see if I could spook it. So, I crept up to the bush as quiet as could be and when I got close I jumped up to scare it. Only, it wasn't a calf. It was a big bull elk! (I had a mule deer tag). I saw that elk and went Aaaack! That elk saw me and went Aaaack! and went tearing down the side of the hill, busting through the brush like a bulldozer. That was the first time I saw an elk in that unit.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol good story ... could of been a bear...I do like the wilderness Thanks

[@latigomorgan]

@@BrettVaughnB100 Yeah, I thought about the bear possibility afterwards and got to thinking how dumb that could have been.

[@allenrussell6135]

Amazing location, thank you for sharing this. You know how life stresses can be, your videos at least give me a few minutes to clear my mind. Thanks

[@desertdanblacksmith1394]

those smoke plumes on the walla from ancient fires.....awesome

[@lesbollinger7099]

Great video country is awsome huge bolders hopefully the new mules are good ones and worth the money and effort

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks I hope so too

[@robertnorth740]

Thank you again for the adventure. I find myself anxiously waiting for the next trip.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you .. I anxiously wait to get out too lol

[@HomeEF]

What a gorgeous place and weather , goshh I love it !! Thank you for sharing with us 😍

[@gavinadams7220]

Thanks Brett for the wonderful ride most enjoyable looking forward to the next trip.Onward and Upwards 😊

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks .. Onward and Upward!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Fantastic. Id love to go to an place like that on livestock. Ive hiked in place called Beartooth wilderness, Bob Marshall, Selway, and Salmon river no return but never in the southwest. The only thing that skives me out are snakes and scorpions.

[@cash2nrg]

Beautiful ride... Thank you for your amazing gift..

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@richardbryant5773]

Your videos are the best on utube by far at least in my opinion keep em coming and thanks

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks thats means a lot to me .. I will keep trying

[@AnecdoteofaHoundsman]

WOW!!! Brett went into a cave!!!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yes but I was scared lol

[@michelewilson9937]

Wow, I really love this. You’re so lucky you can do this. This is one of my dreams. Hopefully one day I will be able to do exactly what you’re doing. It looks so beautiful out there. I bet the night sky is full of brilliant stars! God bless!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

It really is .. better get after it .. Thanks

[@SMoore-js6fy]

Looks like you are having a great time. Yes, I would like to see the the follow-up to this adventure!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I missed the cliff dwellings by just a bit .. going back soo to find them .. Thanks

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Man it's like I'm right there with you Brett. I luv exploring!!! Can't wait for part2 lol Watching from Wild and Wonderful Wva an luvn every minute of it👍 Onward an upward👆that's Brettsward☝️👍

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you ... more to come I hope

[@phillipwalker9808]

Great video sir! Man I sure do like Bonnie, she's a perty little gal!

[@coriemortensen9868]

I love watching your videos ❤

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you

[@krishanson1639]

Gorgeous country! Looks like you and Brenda are getting along better.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

We did ok ... trying another mule next time .. Thanks

[@krishanson1639]

I just lost my 28 year old boss horse. We all miss him. You can’t replace personality. You just adjust to the new dynamic.

[@eanderson1801]

Brett I love having the On X map before watching the video to follow along where you are at. Sure makes it even more enjoyable.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Cool that is what I was hoping .. Nice to look and kinda put things in perspective .. I want guys that support me to really know that I am out there .. lot of fake stuff on youtube Thank you

[@wd.6254]

Thank you for taking us along enjoy the views beautiful views Talking about mules being hard-headed my dad and Uncle used to plow with mules. I've heard some pretty good stories. my uncle made a comment to me one time . a mule only has one thing on his mind and that's to kill you. 3 weeks later my wife said watch out you getting ready to get kicked in the head... I was hooking the chain up to a drag.

[@davidstarr3566]

Great ride! Grew up in Utah hunting and fishing. I've ate Mac and Cheese and steaks since 78. I add a little Ketchup on the Mac so I'm sure I'm strange to some folks. I sure enjoy your outings!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

It is surprisingly good .. next time I will try some ketchup ... Thanks for watching

[@timberjack51]

As always I really liked the video.Looking forward to the next one.Tomorrow I have to go to the VA for another cancer surgery.Take care and we will see u on the next video

[@michaellesueur5103]

Best of luck on your surgery! I too am a fan of Brett’s. Mules and horses have always been #1 in my life. Those memories brought me home from Vietnam. Blessings to you, brother.

[@jeffwilcher3333]

I enjoyed this one my friend.. waiting on the “ to be continued one” I’ll ride along with you on that one too .. new mules ? Gotta be good !! Onward and Upward is the Watchword ..

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I hope they are Jeff ... I will be getting back up there this summer for sure ..several times I hope I really like that area ... Thank you and of course Onward and Upward that is the watch word !!!

[@gonearoundthebendPNW]

Love your videos!

[@dalewadsworth5703]

Great Ride Brett

[@scottstranathan8353]

Love the video next trip try the Arizona side and ride along the blue river ❤❤

[@sheribrummett1960]

I love your videos .. i can relate to you .

[@jackwright9102]

Memories are the future..😊😊

[@kennethharding9118]

I wish I could set up camp that fast 😮

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Caffeine lots of Caffeine lol

[@jerryransbarger8927]

I was at lake Robert’s this week and it is sure dry. The shed hunters are still out and about that may be the foot prints antler is bringing over 15 dollars a pound. Sure worth picking them up. Happy trails Brett

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I did look for some ... just found some old chalky whites no browns ..Thanks

[@user-el7jctrio]

Крутой ты мужик, смотрю хоть и не понимаю что ты говоришь. У тебя должно быть как минимум в 1000 раз больше подписчиков, настоящих Свободных американцев☀️🐴🤠🐶👍🏻👍🏻

[@SedonaYeti]

Soooo kool

[@RadioMan666]

Next Time!!😀 👍👍

[@redwatch1100]

You make great videos. I've always wondered what that part of New Mexico looked like. You get right out there in it. I wish I could. I used to live in NM, but I'm in MI now.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I try too ... thank you

[@jimkennedy3286]

Loved it, reminded me of a time my Dad took me on a deer hunt in Deep South Texas. Good memories. Good luck with your new mules.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks ... sounds like a good father like mine ..

[@thadboman4340]

Yet again amazing video Brett. Keep livin the dream bud.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks! Will do! Thad ..

[@jerrybustin6679]

Love watching your adventures. Awesome 👍

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks for watching!

[@patflynn3292]

Neat story telling ,love your stuff

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you .. I like to share them

[@steven9541]

Great video, beautiful country.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I think so too ... Thank you

[@michelorphey5227]

Nice camp. Sure like those Ellis bedrolls.

[@INFANTRY1981]

Very cool.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks

[@jesuslives4803]

I enjoy your trips, I feel I am riding along with you into the wilderness .

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad to hear it I feel like you guys are along with me .. Thanks

[@chrisexplores619]

Love your channel sir! Im just starting mine!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Good luck and stay after it .. keep doing what you love to do and if you ever need any help give me a hollar .. Thanks

[@user-en1pu7sg9h]

Brett , it was so incredible to yack with you at the Earn Your Spurs event. We did get a good laugh. Btw I've looked everyday for your new video. Thanks buddy. Robby ( Kelly's worker with the smartA$$ mouth ). Lol

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol good talking o you too .. we plan on being back next year too Thanks

[@Chris_natour]

HI. Most beautiful landscape! I enjoyed it. Thanks and greetings from Germany, Chris

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks for watching !

[@ChollaJJ]

Brenda will be a great trail mule by the time you have to return her….better buy her now, price is going up ! A lot of that country is .270 country, I like it ,if not to dry or hot. A lot of beaten trails, for a wilderness. You are a man from another time 👍 with some modern technology . I have 20 years on you, old as dirt. Great video Brett. Thanks again. 🤠👍. Whoa….new mules coming up 😉🙃

[@ChiMovie]

Thanks!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you very much!!

[@je257]

I was concurred you hadn't done a video in a while , so is good to see you doing your thing. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for bringing us along with you. I have no way of doing things like that. When my wife was a little girl she lived in Zacatecas her and her dad used to go out hiking so it brings her a lot of memories.

[@darrendoolan4906]

Go find something interesting to show these people 😂 mate you are and your channel are interesting, I love seeing your amazing country and hearing your adventures whilst you’re on one.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol Was hoping she might chase something up a tree lol Thanks

[@charleswalker3836]

Granny used to say that a yonderin man is never satisfied. I never understood that, maybe I didn’t stay around long enough for it to sink in.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol that’s good

[@jens.9155]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@patriotpreacher43]

When you said he laid the rifle over the log and it’s still there I had to think just a second if it was the rifle or the log! Thanks for another enjoyable journey!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol thats good lol Thanks

[@Superstitiousace]

Good luck on your mules❤

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

I like the background music.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks .. I like to ad it some people don't care for it ..

[@andydelao5300]

Lord God, bless our beautiful New Mexico with rain. End this drought, we ask this boldly, in Jesus' name, Amen.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Amen !

[@garlandturner1642]

Wonderful video 👍 That wilderness country was a very wise investment by the American people🇺🇸

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I do think so .. I like it .. just like 100 years ago .. Thanks

[@stevenhigby3512]

I like your Golden boy; I have one also they are sweat.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks .. its just a 410 but I like it ..

[@patmancrowley8509]

Here's how I smoke cigars: I cut about 3/4 inch off the end, cut that in half, tear the first half into two parts and then pack it into my pipe. I went from smoking 5 cigars in an evening to smoking 1 cigar over a 24 hour period. Saved myself a whole bunch of money and cut back on my smoking.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol I need to do that .. thought i would try some .. only place i smoke is out around the fire .. just seems like the thing to do lol .. Thanks

[@paraAA82]

Bret, as always, beautiful video. When are you returning to Arizona?

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks … suppose to be going to young end of August for a rendevouz

[@mikeshortridge8178]

I've spent plenty of time in deserts in the Army.And the only thing I didn't like about green areas were ticks and bugs, still looks fun.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I bet .. night still be a little too cold for them ?? Thanks

[@johnovanic9560]

It's no wonder the Army had a hard time finding Geronimo

[@BrettVaughnB100]

No kidding .. Thanks

[@chuckmiller5763]

I may have some work in Sunshine New Mexico coming up. Gotta be close to you.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Let me know .. Thanks Chuck