👻 My Scariest Adventure Yet!! I Found A Pit On Google Earth And Went To See What Was In It!

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[@johndubose1395]

What do I think ? I think you should always take a safety person with you who stands back, watches the edge give way, hears your scream, and goes for help.

[@timothyexner]

Exactly. Anything could happen out there. From falling and breaking your leg to getting bitten by a rattlesnake to running into a crazy person or coyote (human smuggler).

[@coryrreynolds]

He needs a Garmin inReach at least

[@geraldmiller5260]

If you get in trouble and die, your video might be discovered by another person, but this would be a tragedy.

[@richardclark.]

This dude is so green. He is just asking for it. He is never prepared.

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

thats one idea u mentioned it and now u are volunteering to be the safety person?

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

NEVER GO ALONE! My father taught us that as kids. At least three people! When somebody has an accident, one stays with the hurt one and the third person looks for help. Stay safe out there!

[@RAJohns]

He’s a grown man. He doesn’t need to be told what to do.

[@shannonkohl68]

Of course the person looking for help is alone... Not saying it's bad advice, but in this age where you can request help via satellite going along is not as dangerous as it once was. As long as you have a device that can communicate with the satellite.

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Good advice. Stay safe.

[@betornween]

He has a satellite linked GPS emergency beacon/alarm according to him in another video. Still that sinkhole wasn't worth going down without a rope and safety harness and a second person at least staying in the car with a predetermined return time.

[@LostCylon]

Lol, he's a man, of course he needs someone to tell him what he should do :p@@RAJohns

[@stevep5736]

As a Search and Rescue Officer, rule #1: Never trek alone unknown areas. #2: Always keep calm, relax, don’t let your imagination go wild. When in doubt, turn around and go back to your vehicle. Live another day.

[@jimmychanbers2424]

I wish Evan Tanner had heard that.

[@alandouglas2789]

Can’t avoid rule 1

[@oldogre5999]

I'm almost 75 years old, spent much of my younger life wandering the most remote places in this country all alone for weeks and sometimes months at a time, makes me sad to see Americans becoming such cowards today!

[@sherylb421]

I just found you! I spent a lot of time in The Grand Canyon in 1976-78. I am an older woman, disabled now and you bring some of the best parts of my life back to me! When you said, in one of your vids, it feels so good to be out here, I almost cried 🌹 You take care and this old lady going to be with you on every trip you post!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you so much for your sweet message, Sheryl! I’m so glad we can hike together on these adventures :-)

[@bingbong6066]

What a nice comment :)

[@littlebirdie2]

Oh… my!!! I could hv written that comment! EVERY part of it applies to me. I also just found your channel and I felt So emotional in the first vid by you that I watched when you said it feels SO good just to be out here… I decided to join you from now on! I miss my free roaming days in nature, especially the four corner area and those states!❤️please be safe & enjoy!! Terry in TX

[@I_am_Junebug]

I'm with you Sheryl. My exploring days are over & my mobility is limited. But thanks to Jeff, I can still experience wonderful adventures. We are lucky!

[@kinein]

Did you get to explore the restricted zone?

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

I was a little north of there with my parents, driving along dirt roads looking for a swimming hole. We came upon a guy who had set up what looked to be a semi permanent camp. We thought about asking the man if he knew where the swimming hole was, but my dad and I both felt the hair on our necks stand up and we got out of there as quick as possible without talking to him. The two legged predators are far scarier than anything with four legs.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

You are absolutely right. Thank you for the concern. I plan to make some changes to keep me safer

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

@@TheTrekPlanner please understand, I'm not criticizing you at all. I spent years hiking by myself in Southern Utah and I don't feel bad about it. I always made sure to never get in over my head, because I know the area and my limits. There's a special feeling when you're completely alone, with no other humans for miles around. It's something that very few people ever experience anymore. Keep doing what you're doing ❤️ Disclaimer: for anyone else reading this, I am in no way recommending you hike or go into the wilderness by yourself. It's dangerous and can get you killed.

[@k.scheer5to1]

I have done much the same as you..... Solo..... and could not agree more with what you say!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

@@Eyes0penNoFear I totally get it! :-) It's always a good reminder to be a little more careful! Thanks again!

[@cliffordincalifornia]

Probably better just stay indoors then , just look up youtube videos of people doing cool shit

[@TerryBollinger]

That figure _was_ extremely creepy -- and notably, not an accident. Someone clearly did want to scare people with it and succeeded. Honestly, though, I was much more concerned about your walking close to the edges of that pit, which looked extremely loose and unstable.

[@carlfalk7251]

Absolutely, that edge could crumble under a person.

[@christinem2511]

Sink hole… the entire thing could give way. 😮

[@octaviatheappalled912]

Indeed.

[@t84t748748t6]

this would be a good scarecrow for those abandoned mine explorers

[@oxygen454]

Could it be a dressed up dead body? 😳

[@lilbird4198]

That figure was unsettling, and would have taken a bit of work to set that up. I couldn't help wonder why would someone do that?! Thank You for another exciting adventure, Jeff. 😊

[@rickerickson1802]

I know this area well. I've seen the hole/depression before, but never ventured too close to it. The west desert bordering Utah, Nevada and Arizona has some strange stories, and given that it's a bit off the beaten path, one should always exercise caution when exploring it. Lots of cool things to see, but also some sketchy places that are best explored when accompained by another person. To borrow a line from A New Hope, "The Jundland wastes are not to be travelled lightly."

[@Twiggicus]

It's giving Appalachian vibes but for the west. Totally creepy!

[@mollymm1]

It's the filming location for the 1953 film "It Came From Outer Space".

[@ruraloutlaw1976]

always love running into star wars fans, for those who don't know this location is near littlefield arizona in the northwestern part of Az.

[@steadydrip]

Please be safe, dude. No video is ever worth risking yourself for and situations can go bad quick when you're alone. Consider a dog companion, at least you'd feel safer if confronted by nefarious people in these isolated places. One love!❤

[@laurabryannan]

I've worried about him more than once, climbing on areas full of loose rocks. Hope he carries a Garmin InReach, or something similar.

[@kilroyishere6190]

A S&W 45 Cal ,will handle that..with snake shot…ah..my mistake…I think a change of panties would be better..

[@noturfather1106]

Or, a gun

[@NoNORADon911]

Dog? Get a pistol this is the USA. Americans need to stop being puzzys, we are getting invaded ffs. Our govt wants us replaced with more lets say submissive and compliant citizens, they know what they have planned for us and that we will not like it and will want to fight back but before that happens they want to make sure we are in an electronic prison first. Get ready folks.

[@alank3174]

Couldnt agree more

[@InternetJury]

Well, this one is no secret... I've been there. It's a well-known sinkhole in the Arizona Strip. Its very popular with off roaders and photographers. That figure was built in the last year or so, tops. Looking at my photos of the the place, it was built with stuff that was in there. It was probably built as a prank or for a photoshoot.

[@oldtop4682]

Bingo! I knew I recognized that place, but it's been years since I have lived in the area. The sinkhole is bigger now which isn't surprising.

[@timothyexner]

Does the cave go farther than what we saw in this video?

[@InternetJury]

@timothyexner It's a sinkhole. I'm not sure how far it goes. I couldn't climb down in because I'd just had knee surgery.

[@timothyexner]

@@InternetJury I know it's a sinkhole. Most sinkholes are formed when the roof of a cave collapses. And you can see that water has flowed through there at some point. Anyway, thank you.

[@InternetJury]

@@timothyexner It's hard to know where any of it goes. This is at the edge/beginning of the virgin river gorge... there are tons of slot canyons out there, cave, sinkholes, etc. The land out there is often collapsing and moving.

[@ellzietwinkle1089]

This is how people go missing.

[@samwise6644]

That was genuinely creepy - I was worried for you! I've gone hiking in the middle of nowhere, sometimes at night, and wondered if I was alone.

[@leanette999]

Dude, you totally freaked me out. I had to keep telling myself you obviously made it out because I was watching the video. I was still screaming. “Get out of there.” Love your videos. Stay safe.

[@Magic.Happens]

Ok Mom person here - yes you need to have a hiking buddy! What happens if you get bitten by a snake, let alone come across someone who violently doesn’t want company! We all want you to be safe 😉 Love your videos - This one WAS freaky!

[@noturfather1106]

He needs to have a gun in that case

[@SamO45]

...OR WHAT IF YOU SLIP DOWN, AND COULDNT GET OUT

[@SenorBigDong69]

@@noturfather1106how does a gun help treat a snake bite?

[@noturfather1106]

@@SenorBigDong69 its hard to get bitten by a dead snake. Snakes are also easy to avoid, hence why we haven't seen him bitten yet.

[@SenorBigDong69]

@@noturfather1106 yeah, snakes are easy to avoid when you know they are there. So the gun is unnecessary when you know where the snake is, and useless if you are surprised by the snake and bit.

[@airzillarocks]

So wild how even in the remotest of places, humans always end up vandalizing, tagging, and performing creepy activities without fail...

[@LAHockeyMaxx]

This spot isn't TOO remote. It's about 15 minutes north of I-15.

[@airzillarocks]

@eyMaxx Right, was speaking generically, I've seen tags in some very remote places, always a trip to see it so far out...

[@stevopusser9093]

@@airzillarocksWell, yeah, you can also drive right to it. It looks like a natural karst sinkhole in limestone to me.

[@mjade1673]

Not weird if youre an outlaw

[@jjr2568]

Yes we've been doing it for millennia even the clovis and natives did it

[@CaseyBieker]

I used to do a lot of night photography and hiking and it’s amazing how our minds fill in the blanks of what we can’t immediately make sense of.

[@larrybriggs2920]

I was always thinking that you need two things. Number one, a well equipped 4X4. Doesn't have to be expensive, just very road worthy. Number two, don't go alone. Great videos though

[@chrisbelvedere6653]

Number 3 a .45 or 44 Magnum.

[@oldtop4682]

@danpaulson927 A 9mm (+P) does very little to a mountain lion or bear. In this particular area there's not much worry for them, but in other areas he goes to there certainly is. Matter of fact, in serious bear country I know folks who carry 45-70 pistols (and the kick is about what you are imagining lol). It's funny that folks immediately think of hand guns though. A rifle or shotgun is generally a better option in the wilderness, but can cramp your style climbing into caves and around cliff dwellings. Honestly, I hope his selfie stick is good enough to handle snakes - those slithering buggers are more common than large animals.

[@FYMASMD]

⁠@danpaulson927he’s right and your just a soy boy city boy.

[@chobiden7770]

@@oldtop4682 10mm is better

[@matthewwalker6621]

I have lived in the bush most of my life and spend a lot of time going bushwalking and woke up flat on my back one day not knowing wtf happened. It took me a few moments and realised I had slipped and fallen three metres down a cliff. You never know when shit will happen so prep properly and use GPS location and tell someone if the area you are going,all the things I didn't do when I had the fall

[@whimsygrove9971]

Holy shit that's terrifying! I cannot imagine finding myself like that. You're super lucky dude. That could've gone way worse..I don't think I'd go at it alone after something like that. 😬

[@lottielane2486]

​@@whimsygrove9971Remember that guy, they made a film out of his story, who was walking in a gully, when a massive boulder fell down from above, and pinned his right arm to the side of the gully. He was trapped. Alone. In the end, to save his life, he had to hack of his right arm with just above the elbow, with his picket knife. 😮. He staggered out of the gully, and was rescued by two hikers. Married the girl he'd seen in his vision whilst pinned to the gully. Had kids. A happy ending. But, a mate or two with him to start with might have been kinda helpful. !!

[@anyascelticcreations]

This was a fun adventure. It reminds me of walking in the woods alone. It was fairly common that the sun would set on my way back. And, like you, I rationally knew that nothing was there that would harm me. Yet all kinds of dangers entered my mind as I tried to get back as quicky as I safely could. Still, it might be best not to go adventuring alone. For both of us.

[@tortugalisa4748]

OH MY GOSH! That was super freaky my friend😮 I am so glad you explired it and equally relieved you came out safe! Thanks for the adrenaline rush💯👍 You were in the mere thousands in subs when I visited last, Im not surprised how far your youtube growth has become👊💥Awesome🤙

[@rcm944]

I've hiked and camped alone for over 10 years now and only have one rule. I never go in any hole of any size unless someone knows I'm in it and when I'm coming out or there is someone with me. What in the world dude you see a figure standing in the shadows and you don't send the drone in first?

[@kb_9880]

I think he sent the drone there first. Found a good story line and went for it. Lol

[@Kens64chevelle]

That was definitely on the freaky side of things. My heart was racing as well. You wouldn't have caught me going down into what appears to be a sinkhole. The mannequin would have clinched it for me. That's worse than circus clowns. Nooo waaay! LOL.

[@jamesmaxdavissands]

I'm pretty certain that was a fricken Circus Clown!

[@k.scheer5to1]

During my lifetime I have explored much of CO, UT, and NM, SOLO hiking and camping for several days at a time, and have thoroughly enjoyed visiting some very remote regions. Now in my mid 70's, I have slowed down a bit, but am still actively exploring. I learned from personal experiences back in the 1970's and later on, that truly it is the two-legged varmints that one must be most wary of, especially if you encounter more than one of them. Since those earlier experiences, I had three "hairy" encounters, one of which I am quite certain I survived simply because I let the varmints know that I was armed, without "brandishing or threatening" (things suddenly became very polite.....). And in at least two other instances, I was lucky to avoid the varmints and a "hairy" encounter, but certainly wished that I had been armed, not only to defend myself but others with me if I needed to! Since then, I now go armed almost everywhere in my explorations, and do remain well-trained in tactical self-defense with my firearms. I carry legally concealed, so as not to inadvertently cause concern or fear in others..... it's nobody's business but my own! My advice is to approach every human encounter in an open and respectful manner, and that a friendly approach will generally pay-off in a mutual return, and usually results in a pleasant experience in sharing the wilder regions for everyone. That said.... Keep a "dynamic situational awareness", trust your instincts, ands don't let your imagination run away with your reasoning..... if the hair on your neck stands up, or your adrenaline starts to "rush" for no apparent reason, then it is probably time to move away from any closer encounter..... remember to "breathe"! Stay Safe!

[@wcavalier2828]

My heart was pounding as you were making your way down there. It looks like there are gold pieces in the blackened area of the cave. This was a thrilling adventure.

[@General_Confusion]

That must go a lot deeper than what you saw, all that dirt had to have gotten washed away to somewhere. It looks like it floods down there.

[@davedodds5200]

A pair of compact binoculars helps, as does a flashlight.....and a sturdy staff or trekking pole is always a handy item, since walking downhill on tricky surfaces is never a good idea.

[@JohnSmith-il4wi]

And a bazooka

[@twwtb]

I was going to make the same recommendations. Binoculars can be very useful to see ahead along a trail as well as getting some clarity on things like that weird mannequin. Coincidently, I just did a local hike today and a trekking pole made the downhill parts much easier and safer. Flashlight is an every day carry item for me. Also if going into a deep cave or a mine, using extreme caution, it is recommended to have three light sources with extra batteries for each.

[@sandykelly9982]

This is a well known sink hole in the Nevada desert. The surrounding area going down is loose rock and gravel. Our family explored it years ago. It was a freaky place especially if you notice the large cracks in the walls that could break loose.

[@MrCCaddy]

Haha. - its unnerving being out around spots exploring alone! Thanks for taking us along!

[@MrAn0nym0us]

Freaky. So random...kinda reminds me of the metallic pillar that officials found somewhere in the Utah desert a couple years back. But finding a mannequin as you did is way scarier. Stay safe out there!

[@1nvisible1]

*You are my favorite channel. To me, this looks like a sinkhole. The rock layers at the bottom are probably ground level from centuries ago.*

[@keithtarrier4558]

For me... 12 seconds away!! LOL

[@lucindajennings148]

That was so freaky!! Hope you can find out what that is. Must be info on it somewhere.

[@MiaMeezy]

Loving your content, Desert Drifter shouted you out and I'm so glad I found this! There are alot of us out, very intrigued and love the iniquity of the SouthWest and the history left behind. Mad props for being a Leave No Tracer. Thanks for the great content!

[@puppy2haley]

Awesome!! Found your channel a few days ago. I’ve been binge watching your videos. I LET THE ADS RUN. Thanks for such historical ruins/sites you find with us!! 👍❤️

[@rossmacintosh5652]

When the drone showed what it was my first thought was could it be a body covered in plaster put there like a staged statue? Perhaps the size relative to the tire suggests not, unless a child's body. It is very creepy. I think I'd report it to authorities for further investigation, especially since you also noted the bad odour.

[@user-ls6kr4mt2b]

I agree with you, I was thinking the same thing.

[@lynnriggs4244]

I agree 💯% used to hike in wooded areas alone. When you get that feeling something isn't right, their is a reason!!!!!!!!!!

[@megandonahue9220]

I went back and zoomed in on it. That's a body. Half of the upper jaw and the mandible are broken off. I think that is the mandible laying on his left collar bone under where his chin should have been. Up close you can see it is bone and teeth.poor guy was dug up and propped up for fun. He needs to be laid back to rest.

[@Aloraxl]

@@megandonahue9220I saw this on TikTok, I saved the video so I could pause & adjust brightness & exposure, and when the video shows the inside of the cave you can see what looks like a large puddle/splatter (in the shape of a body, in my opinion) and also what looks like people hiding inside a hole/crevice. I could be totally wrong, I mean I hope I am- but idk. It’s unsettling

[@OpZoe]

The smell you described and if a body under plaster or not would be a crime scene. Hope you reported it to authorities so they can check it out and determine if so or not.

[@terryenglish7132]

Wow, the statue . About a mile from the road in a local forest there was clearing completely surrounded by Pine trees. My girl friend of the time and I used to go there for outdoor romance since nobody would know the clearing existed. Years later while just going for a nature walk alone, I noticed that some trees must have died since you could now see thru the trees and realize that a clearing was there. I walked thru the now sparcer trees into the clearing. I was completely startled ! Someone had tied a mannequin to a tree and used it for shot gun target practice. For a split second I thought it was a person, which freaked me out much more than you were. Having experienced that, I immediately thought thats what the statue might be. Then having seen it in the distant shot, I figured it was a virgin Mary statue, like outside of a Catholic Church, and someone had set up some kind of shrine. But, its bizarre that anyone would go to the trouble of lugging large things good distances... I also saw a mannequin in a WW2 bunker as well. So it seem these kind of placements might just be to scare other people.

[@tedolphbundler724]

Black Masses Infant sacrifice.

[@davidrussell8795]

You should watch some of the you tube mine explorer's ! The message is basically stay out and stay safe! In 2006,BRITISH COLUMBIA has one of the worst mine accidents! 6 ppl died ,I may have the body count in the wrong order but the point is here: The mine had closed,but spread large chunks of rock and covered it with clay! The moment I read that,I knew that'd cause a significant problem, as rock rotts,and produces sulphuric acid gases or hydrochloric gases,and it all flowed into the mine shaft pump house,the caretaker went down to check on the pump ,as soon as he was a few feet down ,the air was replaced with sour gas,and he died instantly! The next person that came to see why he had not come back,saw him at the bottom of the pump house shaft,so he climbed down to rescue his fellow employee, and upon getting into the gas,he also died! Then the 3rd went in and I can't remember of he died,(but there where 2 more that fell in and died,)the ambulance was called,so he might of made it out and lived long enough to call for help,but these gases kill instantly your 3rd breath! The female ambulance attendent went halfway down,saw the 6 bodies ,noticed no movement,started to feel sick ,and climbed out, there was a 6th person that died in this mine accident so as an old prospector ,I've studied a lot of mine u tube movies all have some beneficial info,but out of the hundreds I've watched,only one (1) ever mentioned the toxic hydrochloric or sulphuric acids gases that are released when the water in a mine shaft on the floor, is disturbed or already in the air and said,"When you start to see stars in your eyes,turn around immediately and go back out! Or you will pass out,go into a coma and since you can't move you keep on breathing this gas till you DIE! In a few minutes. 6 ppl died in that bc mine accident,and you can research it online,but as others have or havnt said don't go alone,don't endanger your life and you don't have the proper equipment to go into that hole and it's slippery and you can slide into a crevice, and die and no one will no where you are! And even if you only skin yourself or get banged up sliding into that hole,you don't have any way of getting out as well as getting skewered on some stalagmites! Cell phones don't work through thick rock,neither do 2 way radios,I tried mine in the basement, the guy outside on the sidewalk couldn't receive my signal,so didn't hear me! Death by starvation,dehydration,and injury is not a nice way to go! There is the Turner valley in Southern Alberta,with sour gas wells,if you breath this on the first breath run! Don't breath again,as the second wil knock you down and the 3rd is death,! There's a movie about it where a bull elk breathed then fell.to it's knees then rolled over dead the hunter grabbed his son and ran to his jeep to get away,hoping the wind was going away from them! A young man just made it back to his parents home he'd breathed 1 and a half lungs of this gas and is crippled for life! That's why gas companies flare off sour gases! Be a lot smarter in your curiosity and adventures,or as I say,if in dought,don't do it! In my diving classes the buddy team in scuba diving is taught and the plan you make us: plan your dive and dive your plan! Same fir exploring, take a buddy with you,or at least tell the local authorities were your going and how long thst way they can search for you if your to late returning! Also if you do watch these mine explorer's note that most are accompanied by a freind,some go alone like a few I've seen,but that's a bad idea! Also,animals like cougars bears and illegal drugs being produced could run you into some serious trouble! Play safe,play smart! And come back alive! In this cave the jokes on you but it could have been a very serious situation!

[@user-yp1zq7sf4o]

you should do a tutorial on how you go about finding cool locations on Google Earth, that would be really cool! Thanks for making awesome videos

[@OEF_Vet_0331]

Relax people, he obviously understands the risks of these situations. We can all make our own decisions. Just sit back and enjoy the awesome content. He presumably already has a mother, he doesn’t need a thousand more telling him how dangerous certain situations can be. Don’t forget how different we perceive grades and danger through the cameras view opposed to in person. Chill out!!!!!

[@Desert2snowoffwego]

Personally, for the type of exploring that you do I think you would be very wise to take a course or 2 in geology at a local community college for what you are seeing out in the hinterland. Very helpful, gives context to many many things.

[@annakeye]

No geology course will account for a papier-mâché statuette propped up poorly in an old tyre with its hat blown off.

[@marilynn76]

Yeah, I recommend Myron Cook, also on KZbin!

[@falconquest2068]

I would have shown the pictures to a geology professor from a local university and asked him to explain the formation. Was it a sink hole? Was it dug out for mining purposes? The top of cave seemed to be black. My sense is that someone has had fires down there. Potentially our pranksters?

[@77kevinyt]

I did some research and it’s a fairly popular spot, lots of videos of people going in. I thought it might be a geocache at first. It’s not but tons around the outside of the sinkhole and a nearby geo-art. Some cachers said there were people shooting in the sinkhole when they visited, so maybe it’s a target. Either that or some art/prank thing. It looks like it’s less than a few months old looking at recent pictures. The name is Beaver Dam Sinkhole if anyone wants to see more pics.

[@donnablosser7982]

Definitely put there to freak people out. I know others have already said it but PLEASE stop going alone. The desert is so beautiful but also unforgivingly tough. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@malcolmlagares8245]

My friend, let me tell you something. Something very important. You are very smart to be paranoid with a healthy those of fear. It's what keeps you alive. Good video. I appreciate this.

[@annettemoellering1992]

I am one also that am unable to do the hiking you can do. Oh I just love your shows. I’m 80. My husband (81) and we have been to Utah and love seeing all it holds to enjoy. We’ve been to lots of places, but not anymore. 😂😂we just love your shows. You are perfect to watch. You are a fine young man. No bad words, clean cut and mannerly. Our house looks like a museum inside. We love nature. Keep up the great shows and be careful. Love the Moellerings

[@prieten49]

Well, that was an adventure! Someone took all the trouble to set up that figure down there. That sinkhole sure is a strange geologic feature in the middel of a desert.

[@Bardmusic66]

I am wondering if it was some type of mine.

[@wadeparker1452]

Not a mine. a mine adit would have evidence of mining. Ore bins, rail, air lines massive waste rock pile and a bunkhouse or cabin.@@Bardmusic66

[@shannonkohl68]

Wasn't much trouble I'd guess. Looks in bad shape, they probably just threw it down there. Might have been someone else who set it up. Pretty good joke on their part, it would be hard to see it wasn't real from the top when you're in the sun and it's in the shadows.

[@MC-ht8ud]

SLAVA POOKRAINE!!!

[@johntorelli3834]

I come back and watch this one every once and a while and knowing that you are safe it makes me laugh so hard when you hear that alarm and start running our of there and hearing all the things going through your head. It just cracks me up. Please be safe and I think you should always be with at least one more person for safety. Love your videos. Keep 'em comin'.

[@user-df8zq5nx8l]

All it takes is one odd thing to change your comfort zone and any thing out of the ordinary will get your mind racing to all sorts of conclusions. Thank you this was enjoyable.

[@StandingStillStuff]

My husband and I used to go exploring when we moved to Arizona 36 yrs ago..He would take me to some of the scariest places which upset me at the time but now I am glad I had those adventures..I can truly say that watching this video I did hold my breath a few times and caught my breath a few times..Glad you are OK because there are crazy people in the deserts..Really got my heart racing..I LOVE THESE VIDEOS so I hope you carry protection..There are a few strange things near the north rim of the Grand Canyon that I will never forget..STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

[@TashiRogo]

Can you elaborate on a highlight or two of your grand canyon adventures?

[@tedpreston4155]

There are lots, lots more crazy people in the cities than there are in the deserts. I've spent fifty years hiking in the deserts of the American west, and never once run across a crazy person. I don't understand why so many people promote the idea that remote deserts and forests and mountains are somehow unsafe. Is it something the firearms industry does to sell more guns?

[@StandingStillStuff]

@@TashiRogo on our trips to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon we found two graves with wrought iron fence around them.They were from the 1800s..We found a large room inside a mountain on a back road with a ceiling covered in ash..The second time we went there exploring a sturdy door had been placed over the opening. We did not try to open it.We once found a rusted shell of a model T Ford in an out of the way ditch while exploring around an abandoned store on the road to the Grand Canyon..In that same area were walking in a field and stopped because ahead of us the field of tall grass was in complete motion but the wind was not blowing..We stopped just in time because In front of us for about 2 football fields in length there were little red spiders in motion spinning webs..There were millions of little red spiders..These were the nice adventures..I won’t tell of the other adventures..I don’t want to give any directions or tell of things that will cause others to go looking for artifacts or ancient sites..American Indians do not want strangers on their lands and they will protect their land..We never removed or bothered anything we saw or found..We were not pot hunters as we both were employed by the government.We respected the people and their land.

[@Heather-xm9ul]

​@tedpreston4155 congratulations on your luck then. Do a search. You'll find all kinds of shady BS in the deserts of AZ. Those of us who carry protection, don't do it for giggles. We have valid, concrete reasons for that choice.

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

Millions of little red spiders is scary enough!😱😱

[@thehunter3386]

Hey Jeff, You never cease to amaze!! Interesting spot! Thanks for taking us along...

[@user-hc1fo6qp4s]

Isn't it a little coincidental that those guys showed up just when you happen to be there. Did they seem fishy at all?

[@analuisanewkam4682]

I just discovered your channel today. I love it, and I've subscribed. I love desert exploring. Be safe, and thank you for the amazing content.

[@CricketGirrl]

That was great, Jeff! A very exciting and different adventure. I'm watching from bed where I live now due to severe ME/CFS. Even when Im having a really bad day, your videos and your cheerful and kind attitude make things seem a little better. Thank you for improving my quality of life! ❤

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I'm truly sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with ME/CFS. I hope you get feeling better! -Jeff

[@unclest1nky]

@Gloaming2003 Have you ever considered a c@r|\|!\/0r€ diet? I've read about a lot of people getting rid of many illnesses doing this diet. Good luck. I hope you feel better.

[@CricketGirrl]

@@unclest1nky this is a disease of the mitochondria.

[@unclest1nky]

@Gloaming2003 Oh, OK. Well, I still hope you can find things that may alleviate some of the symptoms of Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). God bless you and your family.

[@CricketGirrl]

@@unclest1nky likewise ❤️

[@1TakoyakiStore]

I'm glad you're safe. I'm also glad that you running up the side with that alarm going off wasn't the last footage you ever took because that would've been quite the mystery. 😂

[@HarryBJones-ce2iz]

I felt your heart beat. You got mine going also. It was scary to watch much less to actually be there. I have enjoyed your trips so much. I can go see all these rare places through your eyes. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@YewtBoot]

That was fun. Your anxiety was well-founded, but that the "figure" didn't move or make a sound would have made me feel calmer and more inquisitive as well. Glad you carried on. Adventure has both risks and rewards.

[@marcusettling9016]

Interesting structure. Looks like a natural sinkhole with one side collapsed.

[@FairyFrequency]

Whoa! That figure was extremely unnerving. Rocks looks pretty crumbly there too. Stay safe. Sending love and warm greetings from Missouri.

[@dennie2619]

Thank you kid for bringing these videos to us who are not able to travel or to hike at all………I wish your videos were longer but you can’t be picky! Again thank you honey amd be safe on your travels!

[@karenanddogs6645]

The Action Adventure Twins on KZbin would head down there in a heart beat. They have no problem climbing down into creepy places like this. 😮

[@shadyhollowfarm]

You should go back with friends and a high lumen flashlight. I love how you presented this. You are so cool!

[@nolanfrank582]

Wow, you made it out of there very fast! Adrenaline must've been pumping.

[@midlifetravelers6151]

You always take us on great adventures.

[@meanderingwithmuddypaw]

Wow, that would be creepy!! Love it! Thanks for the video! - Muddypaw 🐾

[@mikeb3603]

Great video. You're one hellova good drone pilot. Great shots!

[@kmichael2248]

Love your videos, yes it's strange what our mind can convince us we're seeing. I have to say I've never seen you climb out of a cave so fast 😂

[@TheTrekPlanner]

🤣🤣🤣 I think it was a combination of that statue thing and the alarm beeping that made me fly up out of there!

[@juliadrumgold8790]

I'd have done exactly the same 😅

[@ho0t0w1]

​@@TheTrekPlanneradrenaline sprints 😂

[@user-mv8ei7fn4v]

I love your videos, as someone who can't walk long distances anymore, you get me out and exploring from my home TV. Thankyou

[@Revivethefallen]

That was crazy! Cool video.

[@davidvomlehn4495]

Really interesting, thanks! As a former Search and Rescue guy, i do want to echo what others have said--always go with a buddy. It would be a shame to miss stuff like this because you tripped and didn't get the medical attention you needed.

[@jetheron]

This channel is gonna get biglike. Super original content... Kudos.

[@dlm2133]

Never ever go alone!! I can't watch your channel until you get people to go with you.

[@nitaell]

DOOOD...you had MY heart racing!!!!!! That looked like a spooky effigy😬😳

[@Psychol-Snooper]

I walked well within striking range of a rattlesnake two weeks ago before he/she let me know they were there, and I am 100% sure I was less scared than you were discovering Mr. Monopoly. However, I think I was more scared when you said "there's somebody down there," as well. 🤭

[@davidrojas5319]

I wish you were not alone. In case of emergency, what can you do alone? Please have someone with you on your next trip. Young people love to check out stuff, find you a ralative or friend who can go with you. I pray that you will never need one.

[@nathanlucas2257]

I had a very similar experience recently. I love checking out all of the warblers that migrate through Indiana in the spring and fall. I'm lucky to have a good spot to hunt at work and will go down there on my lunch break during peak migration season. With it being in a major metropolitan area, it is not uncommon to read stories about bodies being found in the river every so often. I can find news articles for at least 3 being found just this year alone. I was down there about two weeks ago and looked across at this little island just off the shore, and thought for sure I'd just found my first dead body. Luckily, I have a long telephoto lens and was able to tell pretty quickly that it was a mannequin torso. But that feeling you get for a second where your stomach drops, you tense up, and can hear your heartbeat in your ears is not my favorite feeling.

[@WAVEGURU]

I'm so disappointed that you didn't go into that cave. It looks very interesting.

[@jusduhfaxmam]

What a great adventure today, it was kind of scary, just in time for Halloween.

[@cathleenjudge1424]

Can’t believe you went down there! That was so scary!😳

[@GregoryFache]

Awesome Adventure , freaky alright 😮

[@petergomez6991]

Once we were exploring a canyon in the desert and came across a clearing with an eye painted on a tree knothole. Then we saw an axe imbedded in a stump and a kids lunchbox and toys. We got the creeps and got out. Weird evil vibes

[@charleshicks3492]

Super, you need to have an assistant for spooky adventures ⭐️🤩😎

[@user-yl2bv1vj9c]

I was scared as you went down there, I kept saying "Don't go down there but you still went! Glad that there was nothing there and find a friend to go with you next time. Thanks for the scare!

[@janeg1889]

Hey TP, I'm loving your videos. I am unable to do this kind of thing so I'm grateful to have stumbled upon your channel!! Well done! 😊

[@AJeepADroneAndAnOldMan]

Dude, you should seriously find a buddy to go on these adventures with you. If you get seriously injured out there, you could remain there forever.

[@everettehungerford2858]

This was fun and I like the 'prank'! If I had been out there by myself I think I would have been freaked out too.

[@perseusguy]

Great video! Funny as hell! Reading the comments many are saying take a buddy along, and GPS, ect, ect. My advice? Take along three friends who are always ready to assist... Mr Smith, and his friend, Mr Wesson. Also invite Mr Glock too...

[@e1e2t3]

I couldn't see what you were looking at until about the 5:30 mark. What fun! And creepy!

[@deborahm6036]

Spooky indeed! Creepy! A good video as we approach October.

[@annebogardus4878]

This was so creepy! I love your videos and often wonder how you stay safe on these solitary adventures. I'd have had the same reaction, but would definitely have sent the drone down before I went myself!

[@jonw2559]

This was like an episode of Lost. Great job!

[@juliadrumgold8790]

That was crazy good. Thanks 😅

[@jtdub-wanders]

Check with the area grotto's. They will definitely have information on that cave. Between the beaten path around the surface of the sink and the creosote on the walls and ceiling from a fire, people definitely go out there fairly frequently. I'm sure the cave has been thoroughly explored.

[@dalesmth1]

That “Creosote” is from the bats that once lived there.

[@drue6360]

What’s a “grotto”

[@TheTrekPlanner]

That is a great idea! I know there are a few near where I live, but I'm sure they would have more info on other caves in the area of the sinkhole. Thanks for the comment!

[@jtdub-wanders]

@@dalesmth1 It could be bat guano, but I’m pretty certain there was a fire ring near the wall where the staining started.

[@mond000]

I'm sure you could find people there on satanic holy days.

[@katherineozbirn6426]

Please take a explorer buddy or two with you. These treks are great and interesting, but truly, too dangerous. Be careful!!!

[@tabaccopuro]

Discovered your TimTok and gotta say, the videos are so much better on KZbin. Interesting videos!

[@seekingtruthlight]

Consider yourself very fortunate. You've gotten good advice I would need.

[@budgarner3522]

Statue looks like it might have belonged to a western set from a ghost town that someone put down as a prank. Plan to take a crew with you to check out the cave safely and thoroughly for a follow up. With odors, take respirators with chem filters in case. Take a couple of spades and dig a pit to see if you can get to the original cave floor and perhaps dig up some stalactite/stalagmite remnants. Check the region for other caves. Keep delivering your interesting treks.

[@lynnriggs4244]

Always trust your instincts, maybe as someone else has suggested (get a big dog). Did a lot of hiking years ago, don't anymore. Have learned you don't go anyplace you have that creepy feeling!!!!!!!!!! May GOD protect 🕊️❤️

[@chelseasparis6369]

I could never … your seriously brave

[@rudetoy8264]

Good thing he has a drone to check out that sink hole! Thanks for taken us along your adventure

[@robertlarsen6516]

Ok. You had my blood moving; and my wife got curious from across the room!! I thought prank when it didn’t move…phew. Good one, man!! Stay safe, brother.

[@michellep9999]

Wow! That looked so incredible from the drone.

[@TUCOtheratt]

This was a lot of fun! 😃👍I thought I was going to have to find you later on missing 411.

[@danasmith8557]

Wow that was scary I'm glad u took the drone down there , that was very creepy 😳

[@Mr.Hister]

You found the local smoke spot lol