One of the STRANGEST Things I've Seen in Nature (Worth it!) - SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures

[@lawsonone6015]

God Bless you, Tristan! He clearly does. :) Favorite parts: 1. Your dogged determination to get to the feature you wanted us to see. Your journey was appreciated! 2. The FACE. Spotted it as soon as you had it in frame. 3. The fact that you had to get up so early to show the swimming hole and waterfall due to the popularity. Would enjoy seeing the crowds frolicking there later in the day too but I know you are not a "crowds" guy, LOL. I haven't seen crowds frolicking anywhere in some time and I surprisingly miss it. :P As usual, thank you for having me along!

[@beach3girl459]

Oooooooh, R-rated video. Wow! Well, you know what my fav part was! Rather funny after all that tough trekking thru the canyon and you find roadside art. Thanks for yet another fun adventure.

[@joanpearl1454]

State flower ❤ Owyhee Face ❤ Definitely one of your best videos. I hope you realize that sharing your adventures gives hope and relief to all us stuck at home. When the Covid is history, I'm busting out and heading to Idaho! Thanks!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Joan! I appreciate the kind words. Idaho is a great state. Lots to see and do!

[@beverlyschiffler9649]

SUV RVing. See Tristan. All these people seeing your vids. Texas is welcome though.

[@ashwinvasavada8401]

Oh man you made me laugh a few times. You were so done with that trail! Great job! Love following along.

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks for watching, Ashwin!

[@PurposeBetweenSeasons]

Your transparency is awesome! Thoroughly enjoyed how frank you were about how bad the hike was, twice. Thank you for bringing us along on your adventures and the face showed up perfectly on screen. I saw it immediately. So cool.

[@adelea6761]

Thank you for all your hard work to show us such amazing things that we probably otherwise would never get to see. Love your channel ❤️😃👍

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Adele!

[@victoriamarshall2559]

Perfectly said

[@ronsmith1364]

The one behind the "old Man" has a big smirk, nose, forehead & slanted eye gleaming in your direction. No one outside of the dedicated bouldering folks works as hard as you do Tristan. Seen a lot of country by virtual tagging along which I could never have the chance to enjoy from so many viewpoints. Guaranteed stunning vistas for nearly every vlog. A definite diy travel promoter & instructor. in addition to minimalist living. A top outdoor vlog imo for sure.

[@jeffreywhitaker5154]

I noticed that one as well.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for the kind words, Ron! I appreciate it. I do my best to find interesting places and to take you guys along for the ride. Thanks for joining me.

[@Far-Beyond-Ordinary]

That map rock is the coolest petroglyph.

[@SUVRVing]

It was a great one, for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@craftyhikernoel6370]

First time of seeing your channel, my daughter and I enjoyed watching your hiking video!! Thanks for a bit of morning entertainment. The face showed up well too.

[@SUVRVing]

I'm glad you guys enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Noel.

[@makalapuamegs1056]

I saw two faces: the Owyee face and right in back another face with a headdress. Loved Map rock as loved hiking to petroglyphs when growing up in Hawaii. Reminded me of the map of Lono.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@posteroonie]

7:53 The rock formation just above your elbow looks like a face too, in profile. Interesting video!

[@drlehman73]

I see it and picture a rabbit head with ears.

[@bruceneiman2946]

We all appreciate your videos and your relationship with nature your work is worthy of praise.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Bruce!

[@gloria5873]

I love all your videos and thank you for making them . I had to laugh when you said there was one thing left to do and I was wondering if the water was cold.

[@SUVRVing]

Yes, it was cold! Thanks for watching, Gloria

[@ediedaley3701]

Wow! That was a brutal hike with the brush. Waterfall, rock face (easy to see), and petroglyphs, drone footage. Who wouldn’t like this video!! I always appreciate the footage of you hiking from a distance bc you have to set up, hike, and then return and rehike. This time you had A LOT to rehike. Well done!

[@jameswalker9002]

Thanks for your persistence. I could see the face in the rock quite well. The rest of that canyon was pretty amazing also. So glad Map Rock didn't have any graffiti. Thanks again. 👍😁🙏

[@michaelchase5751]

Thanks, Tristan, very good! Yes I saw the face and it is really unique. Another exceptionally good video, and I've hiked into the falls twice but haven't been on the upper trail. Glad to see your perseverance. Also, on the Suburban. Yes it has more room, 4X4 and burns a lot of gas. I do about the same type of exploration as you and have for about 30 some years. My last really good back country car was a tricked out 4Runner and I loved it. Sold it to get a pickup for a few years of trailer towing for family camping. She got tired of camping so I happily sold pickup and trailer and bought an older Subaru Forester with racing suspension, a 2" lift and solid off road AT tires. Love the decision of being able to go where I want with snow, mud, rocks and anything else and still get 25mpg and fun of driving. I camp in the Forester much like you and it's almost perfect for me. But, I'm the only one I have to satisfy so that makes it easy. Take care, friend, may see you out there in Idaho less traveled.

[@charlieswearingen500]

I'm holding up over my head a large card with the number "10" on it. I give you a score of 10 out of 10 for grit LOL. I knew exactly what you were trying to find when I first saw the title of this video. A friend of mine, Dave Steinhouse is given credit for being the first to discover this landmark when he was a young man and he named it "Old Man of the Owyhees." There is a newspaper article about it in the Nampa Free Press back in the 1960s or 70s. I noticed you were carrying your fishing pole when you first went to Jump Falls, but then later no pole. Did you try fishing the pool at the falls??

[@SUVRVing]

Huh, interesting! Thanks for the history, Charlie. I'll have to see if I can find that article somehow. Yes, I did fish the pool at the bottom and caught a dozen little native redband trout 👍

[@helenvwalker7919]

Fantastic and I loved the music. Glad you persevered! Map Rock was brilliant too. Never knew there was so much to see in Idaho.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, LOTS to see and do in Idaho. And all of this stuff has just been in the southern part of the state! Thanks for watching.

[@beverlyschiffler9649]

SUV RVing yeah stop it already. Just kidding. Maybe. I do think most people have no idea how beautiful this state is. I was born in Montpelier and found I had Mormon ancestors from the beginning in that area when I did my genealogy.

[@matthewh3528]

Thanks for all your efforts. you did a amazing job shooting the video of the face .its a nice reminder there are still places you can take a cool dip in the water and not offend anyone or get arrested. Take care.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Matthew, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@nancysecaur3791]

Wow! Yes, i saw the face immediately! Thank you! I'm not going to be replicating your hikes, so I truly appreciate your going and sharing them. Suburban are terrific - used to have one. I started watching you because I was going to be in my Hundai Santa Fe, but I recently swapped it for a Chevy Express 3500 because my hubby & I are just not as nimble as we used to be for climbing into a tight sleeping space. You continue to provide lots of ideas and inspirational travel spots. Thank you!

[@vanvorst1999]

🔥 You're videos never disappoint... I'm always amazed at your resilience and determination along with the wonderful locations with interesting histories. Stay safe and keep looking up!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Scott! I appreciate the kind words

[@lostinmt8370]

OMG this might go down as one of your TOP entertaining vposts.. Persistent determination to get up before dawn and bushwhack into the obyss only to have to repeat.... Your heart and soul for goal achievement shined while keeping us in suspense and throughly entertained as to what was behind your motivation.... We loved it... - Bill

[@randallhughes3062]

Favorite part: the shot of you just after crawling through the brush and arrived at the 'face'. And the beautiful drone footage of the canyon. As far as the 'face', I am not sure I would have put in the effort just for that shot.But in the end we get to see something beautiful we would otherwise never see. Thanks!

[@SUVRVing]

I do the work so you don't have to 😄 Thanks for watching, Randall

[@davidstarr3566]

I saw it the minute you opened the video amazing I really appreciate your adventures Im retired and it gives me a lot of ideas.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks David!

[@kst357]

What a koinkadink. I have a 4WD Suburban that is currently being refreshed with some long awaited upgrades and I'd love to go to this place on our next road trip out west. Because of all of those... you know.... the Things, it should be renamed Canyon of the Ancient Ones or something cool like that. Thanks for going the extra mile to show us this. Much appreciated.

[@trbowlin]

How am I just finding this channel? I've watched a few of your vids now and like the presentation quality. I lived and worked up in the valley for 20 years and grew up in east Idaho. Plus, when I was about your age, I had a 58' Willys that crawled all over southern Idaho car, sic. jeep camping. Looking forward to exploring your channel.

[@SUVRVing]

Nice! I used to live in Pocatello and now live in Rexburg 👍 Thanks for watching

[@randykunath.afterbbn]

Enjoy watching your journeys thanks for sharing.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Randy!

[@noragodley1270]

Nature is amazing! Thanks for taking us with you.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-rr6eb2wi2l]

Thank you T for taking one for the team. 💪🏼👍🏻 😄

[@SUVRVing]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@moirabardin9030]

luv the video I luv the WATERFALL . AND THE SCENERY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Moira!

[@carleichler6070]

You have a pleasant calming demeanour which puts me in a good place and that's why I enjoy your videos so much especially during this trying pandemic. Thank You from your neighbour up north in beautiful British Columbia.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Carl! I appreciate the kind words.

[@beverlyschiffler9649]

I loved this video, which really showed your personality even more than others. I’ve been watching you since you were living in utah. Pretty stubborn but persistence pays off. I thought that face was really cool and I even saw two other faces in near stones. The next was that little bathing pool and personal waterfall. Thanks Tristan!

[@tracyk.8306]

Great video, Tristan! I’m amazed you scrabbled down that canyon without falling, and while holding the camera! I saw the face you found almost instantly, and the reclining figure to the left. However, did anyone see the faces to the right? Maybe I have overactive imagination, but see time-stamp 13:47, upper right corner. Two heads, one above the other. Upper head round with two bulbous eyes and beaky nose, facing slightly downward. The other head, directly below it has spiky hair, two dark tiny eyes and jagged, teethy smile. Kind of scary looking, that one!

[@mikemcfarlan8555]

Thank you for taking the "road less traveled" and showing me a place *I* will *never* go to, LOL ;) Love your vids!

[@SUVRVing]

I'm happy I can save you from the hike 😁

[@NorthIdahoNomads]

Fellow Idahoans here! Just stumbled across your channel. I winced when you talked about the poison ivy/stinging nettles... been there felt that!

[@reggiebald2830]

Please know we're doubly appreciative of your double efforts (& success) @ finding the face in the rock cliff. Never would have thought that Idaho country. Very pleased & equally impressed @ the lack of graffiti on roadside Map Rock! Thanks again Tristan ~

[@Linda-yq8ew]

Thank you for your extra extra effort. It was worth it to me...Rock art seems to shimmer with the energy of the artist. Thanks again for showing us this.

[@barbarataylor4382]

I am so happy that you showed us what you have done today. I got to see the beauty of where you were at. But also the drawbacks of where you're at. So I thank you so much for this video because I know I will never go there. But I really did enjoy seeing it

[@fracturedfauve]

Thank you for the adventure. I love canyon country and places off the beaten path, along with the history of the area.

[@johnbarrios1598]

I enjoyed the adventure.... Always love seeing new places!! My family and I had the pleasure of being in Murphy's Idaho.. Very beautiful place.. Look forward to the next trip... Thanks!!!!!!

[@anitamitchell3452]

Enjoyed it all but I'm so happy you went back for the face. What a great find. I'm also happy you got to cool down in the little pool before heading back out. 90 degrees and hiking in the mountains is not an easy task. Happy you made it safe and sound. See you next time.

[@jeffMinnesota952]

Liked the drone video and you scrambling thru the bushes... finally something that wasn't easy for you!

[@JAJCC]

Great stuff. I like the out of the way sites and your humor. Be safe and all the best!

[@christianburrell5564]

So, something we should all understand about Tristan. He has a verbal scale for how great something actually is. While “awesome” actually is the high end of the scale, if he doesn’t laugh while saying it, it isn’t QUITE “awesome”. It’s like adding a sharp to a note to raise the pitch just a bit more. “Cool”, “sweet”, and “nice” are also a part of the scale, but the little laugh is a sign that he REALLY means it. Funny enough, “cool” is actually the bottom of the scale. If something doesn’t measure at least a “cool”, it really isn’t worth it. But - always listen to see if he laughs for emphasis. Yes - he also has a “sucks” scale, but we will save that story for another time.

[@SUVRVing]

If something weren't at least cool, I wouldn't be interesting in taking a look at it!

[@cassie6281]

I agree with this

[@christianburrell5564]

Cassie Higbee see - Cassie knows. Without the laugh - it just isn’t as good as the word implies.

[@premix929]

Thanks for your tenacity and great videos. You show things that so many wouldn't normally see.

[@patriciadickerson6628]

Lol, your sacrafices are appreciated! The Owyhee face is pretty cool looking. At least you got a well deserved dip in the pool, soooo refreshing!

[@SUVRVing]

It felt REALLY good to take that dip! Thanks for watching, Patricia

[@davidcox2197]

Very good video, loved the map rock and the chief face. Nice drone footage!

[@gailbutler483]

Great video! Liked all of it. My favorite part was your relaxing dip in that lovely pond.

[@bobross9623]

What a great way to start my Saturday; went to a local cafe & got a puppy seed bagel with egg, cheese & scrapple (a Pa thing) - then to a local park and watched your latest adventure...now that was real grit to go back a 2nd time; hope you avoided a rash from poison ivy. Cool waterfall (awesome!?) & got a kick out of rock face. I've seen similar formations over the years but that one was rather special. Thanks!

[@SUVRVing]

Mmmm. Sounds great! I had a minor rash from the poison ivy, but it wasn't too bad. Thanks for watching.

[@sicilianeye]

Thanks for the chuckles...reminds me of some of the dumb things I've done solo camping. Never stop seeking beauty.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@SUVRVing]

EDIT: Yes, I see the other faces! Lol no need to keep pointing them out! I'll be making a video about comparing the RAV4 to the Suburban in the next couple of weeks, so let me know if you have any questions. And thanks again to Grady at Suboverland for loaning me the Suburban. Here's the video tour we did of the rig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5-3aoqHi6l6eq8

[@lindabarker7142]

Do you find the extra power worth having? Do you ever want to tow a little trailer?

[@1ACL]

How do you feel about the gas mileage?

[@beverlyschiffler9649]

I like the suburban. I used to have one. Great rig but those big motors come with too heavy price tag for me these days. If not for that I’d be buying one.

[@hikerliz]

When you were on the first hike down the creek and talking to the camera I could see the face in the background. I thought you were teasing and were about to point out the face then you left saying you were not successful.

[@Singoffjunkie]

The formation to the left looks like a face to me too. Glad you found it!

[@MS-nz4fu]

I appreciate all the trouble you go through to make these vids along with all the info of the areas. I love anything with water! I stumbled onto your channel this month and I love it. You take your time and you have a wonderful voice that I enjoy listening to. I can't go traveling for lack of money, but it's fun traveling with you and Cassie when she can make it. You guys are a cute couple. Stay safe always....

[@butchpemberton6143]

WoW...an adventure for real...Thanks for sharing I enjoy your presentations more and more..

[@mikelee7387]

I love your videos, gives me good ideas for places to visit. Plus, your pretty cool , the way you film your ventures. Thanks

[@johnbrownlee7623]

Your Drone shots for me are the best!!!!................Thanks you.............JB.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@susanhowell1673]

Thank you for all your hard work. People at home can hike vicariously without the pain or discomfort in beautiful, unusual places. Great work! PS I had not seen you get red faced before, so just be careful in the high desert heat.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Susan!

[@Amigoof]

The drone footage was out of this world good!! What an absolutely gorgeous place, the waterfall being a great start!! The face(s) were breathtakingly beautiful, as well. The hike I'm thinking, not so much. lol Thank you for this gorgeous video, Tristan!!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Deb, I'm glad you liked it!

[@kimipoo]

I can definitely see the face...so cool! Thank you so much..some of us couldn't or wouldn't attempt it

[@farrendavis4143]

the face in the canyon was the coolest! buck naked swimming in a desert stream - have done that! Idaho has got to be one of the most diverse states in the union. i have got to get out more!

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Thanks for the hike. Sweet ride. Looks comfortable.

[@LaNyOr]

Beautiful... every saturday morning wake up with ur advature video which is healing to me... 👍👍👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SUVRVing]

Happy to hear it! Thanks for watching

[@lindagolden9892]

From your drone footage I saw several more faces throughout the rocky terrain. Beautiful waterfall and what a delightful hidden pool for a skinny dip refresh. 🥾

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Linda! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@dixxebell]

Very cool...the canyon and the rock and the skinny dipping too.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Sondra. The dip was definitely needed!

[@waterfire4fun]

I always see ghosts in the face of the stone! Images in the clouds or the dark corners, I have a vivid imagination or a gift, either way I enjoy them

[@SUVRVing]

I'm not sure I'd want to see ghost faces all the time! But I'm glad you enjoy them 😁 Thanks for watching

[@samanthadodd8112]

Well at least u didn't have to share ur waterfall. It was beautiful. My knees would never let me do that hike, so thanks for taking us.

[@patreacefressadi6604]

Thanks for another great video. I think the rock structure behind the old man looks like a lion head!

[@SUVRVing]

It does!

[@williamweiss6128]

Jump Creek. I go above on those trails. I think way over the top is Sands Basin where there is a wild horse management area.

[@heofonfyr5089]

When i trekked through northern Arizona and southern Utah I saw many faces in the rock formations. Sometimes the ridge lines themselves looked like faces looking up at the sky.

[@factchecker9358]

Ash flow tuff's from the supervolcanoes of southern Idaho as the crust traversed the mantle plume hot spot called yellowstone today.

[@eagleteam6]

I can see 3 faces on the cliff side. Yours is in the middle.👍

[@SUVRVing]

Nice! Thanks for watching

[@100Joann]

I loved your video! Especially the dip..you deserved it! Refreshing!

[@luxuriousfir]

Great footage!!! Thank you for persevering to share it with us:)

[@parkspursuit7515]

Nice video. I've definitely been in the same boat of looking for a thing, not finding it, going to my car to research, then trying again an hour later.

[@joannsjourneys5904]

Great video!! You crack me up. lol Hey since you paid the extra $5 for the geocache, you should have at least shown us that. hahaha

[@TheDenisedrake]

Sorry you had such a difficult time... but what a FANTASTIC video. Thank you!

[@SUVRVing]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@charlesharris2749]

Thanks for tackling that canyon for us..... while we sit back on the couch with the AC on. And it seems odd that the Map Rock hasn't been desecrated with names and such, especially that close to the road. Odd, but fortunate.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Charles!

[@gbro8822]

Very cool, thank you.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks G Bro

[@MrRdefrank]

Kudos for your tenacity! Semper Fi! Keep on chooglin'!

[@davidclark3917]

Tristen- love your solo adventures as well as with Cassie and your little dog. Too bad Cassie can’t weigh in on the Suburban size and ride. Since I’m retired, a Suburban like this might be just right for the Midwest adventures I take! Keep up the excellent filming and editing!

[@stevewalcott9546]

Thanks for doing that hike so I don’t have to! Enjoyed the adventure though. My wife and I stopped by the Basque handball court in Jordan Valley yesterday. I’ve never noticed it in the many trips through there before, but thanks to your previous video, it made for an interesting stop, thanks!

[@vicpie6608]

Love watching your videos ...

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH]

Great find! Great soak! Great attitude!

[@debbiputman3482]

Always good to use geocache coords to find what you’re looking for - because they’re everywhere. Caching has taken me to some amazing places, so it’s well-worth the $30/year for a premium membership (for those who want to try geocaching, basic membership is free, but does limit what caches are available). I hope to make it to this area on my Summer trip next year (postponed from this year due to everything closing)!

[@dalejohnson9342]

A couple of quick ideas to help you with your hiking and camping in the Northwest. Always carry a bar of "Fels Naptha" as it will cut through the poison oak and ivy so you do not have to deal with a long and itchy skin issue. Wear boots that protect your ankles as many trails have sharp rocks that you will not notice till they cut your skin. I am rebuilding my Suburban and I have already incorporated many ideas including a camp system in it so I do not have to have a trailer with me everywhere. An older 4x4 Suburban is easy to fix on the trail and much stouter than the newer ones like you were using.

[@SUVRVing]

I've hiked thousands of miles and climbed 200+ mountains in my trail running shoes. They are my preferred footwear. Thanks for watching.

[@leighsayers2628]

Great video .. beautiful scenery..thank you for the huge effort you go to . From Australia 🦘🦘🦘

[@halabujioutdoors]

The rock face looks to me more like a skull, and reminds me of the Old man face in White mountain, NH. I was lucky enough to see it before the whole rock formation collapsed. Map rock is amazing; there may be hidden treasures in that map, no? Water in canyon must be bone chilling cold, but very refreshing. Happy trails!

[@SUVRVing]

It wasn't quite bone-chilling, but it was definitely refreshing! Thanks for watching.

[@mtss0917]

Thanks for your hard work and great videos. Safe travels, Tristan.

[@tedwalker1370]

I saw the face on the rock right away. I could see it before you pointed it out. Cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@FeedScrn]

Good video... You show how sometimes being out in nature can have its little twists and turns. The Suburban is a good alternative... esp with some camping / living in it equipment included.

[@aidenharmston402]

The drone footage of the face was the coolest!!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks AD, glad you liked it!

[@rexrobinsonimages]

Not sure if anyone else has commented but there's another face(profile) to the left of the one you pointed out...and he's smiling. Really enjoy your adventures!

[@suzettecalleja3122]

Are you going to get a Suburban? Thank you for being persistent so we could see the Old Man. That was amazing. That rock really looks like a map. I wonder if the line was a river? The rock looked like it had a face of an alien on it. Once again Thanks

[@SUVRVing]

Maybe eventually but not anytime soon. It's not in the budget. And yeah, I would assume that the prominent line was one of the rivers. Thanks Suzette!

[@lorenzon5303]

Hey that face in the rock is a striking likeness of me if i shaved! Ha ha. Another excellent video, you are the real deal! and thanks for not sugarcoating it like its all rainbows and butterflies.

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks for watching, Lorenzo!

[@birdman5223]

“You” are the favorite part, keep up the good work👏🏼

[@jessemonster3659]

Bahahahahaha! "I'm glad I came here... Well that's not true..."

[@lawsonone6015]

That was funny! Glad he got there but not glad he had to go over hill and dale to get there.

[@jimlidgard8295]

Lol....there are faces EVERYWHERE! Especially in the Appalachians where I have hiked alot. Speaking of that, have you ever been to Natural Bridge State Park in Kentucky ?! I think you would LOVE IT ! Hundreds of arches and miles if trails...very unique. I highly suggest it.

[@jtwanderer6328]

Hilarious honesty!! Thank you for all your efforts to find the face! Also loved that you stepped from arid desert into lush jungle (and back again ;-). Reminds me of film about Percy Fawcett ;-).

[@debbiblakeslee2373]

Looks like another one over to the left. That’s the first one I noticed over your shoulder lol those are cool

[@witelite7779]

how do you know there's stinging nettles there? (heehee) Liked the little private pool at the end! Thanks for sharing!