I've NEVER Been Anywhere Like This Before! (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

[@RangerMcFriendly]

Thank you Tristan for continuing to use Ancestral Puebloan instead of Anasazi. Also those asking about pot shards and other ancient items, in this case we typically don’t want you moving these around as leaving them be gives us clues to how these cultures lived and more, but this site looks worked over so we usually don’t care as much. Remember it is highly illegal to collect these and remove them from their homes. I have seen visitors prosecuted using ARPA (the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979). Most take plea deals to avoid jail time but the fines are brutal. Rangers monitor these areas well too. I personally caught folks removing dinosaur bones from a National Monument. The judge was not very lenient on them. -Ranger Derek

[@robertwidger6888]

I'm glad to see that these sites are difficult to get to. Anyone like yourself who make the effort will treat them with the respect they deserve.

[@vicnurse5]

Yes I was amazed and thankful too that people who have visited respected the ancient pieces they found, and left them on rocks etc for others to see. Incredible some of the pottery etc.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, you've definitely got to work for these sites! Thanks for watching, Robert.

[@kaykaykayak9368]

Amazing, so glad to see people respecting the sights. I was amazed you found the mask! I enjoy all the information you give . I find it very interesting, that corn , thanks for the size comparison. Long hike, but I get not wanting to carry all the gear for one night.

[@FlewTheCoop]

Agree

[@vandalnonesuch8274]

FYI: based on Park Service website, the age of footprints set into the rock (sand solidified by time and water) found in White Sand NP were determined by carbon dating grass seeds found in line with the bottom of the 2 inch recess, and also 6 inches below. The grass seed even with the bottom of the foot imprint was approx. 20,500 Years old, the seeds 6" down, at approx. 23,000 years old. These dates appeared to show humans have been here almost twice as long as previously assumed (13,500-15,000 years). Little wonder that there are so many Ancient Puebloan ruins across the Southwest! Thank you, Tristan, for bringing these amazing images to us!!! Little known facts for little known people!

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Thank you for the info. That’s amazing!

[@jenniferwise8515]

MANY scientists parrot info with no actual PROOF of dating. They dare to think they can date everything and their arrogance is stunning.

[@SUVRVing]

Wow, interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@essieessie5399]

Tristan, these ancient sites are truly spectacular and incredibly well preserved!! The 3rd site is WOW! Thank you for taking us along this very special hike

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Essie!

[@deborahsutcliffe2557]

🎉🎉🎉

[@saginawdan]

Tristan, One of your best tours. Your reverence for these sites is commendable. Thank You. 👍😎👍

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Daniel, I appreciate that!

[@moretoexplore6736]

Agreed my first impression of that underground chamber was it's a sacred place

[@benjamint.6797]

Yes as a Tlinget native from S.e. Alaska I appreciate your respect of these locations and the knowledge you share, I can tell your passionate about your adventures! I hope to travel like this someday b4 I get to old, 46 and not getting any younger, cheers from Alaska

[@cinichol]

I actually had no idea there were ruins in America dating back to 6000BC. My mind is utterly blown. Thanks so much for this stunning piece.

[@RicG.]

Anasazi is also the name of one of my favorite types of beans. They are a speckled dark red and white bean first cultivated by Ancestral Puebloan people in what is now the Four Corners region of the United States. They were adopted by commercial growers beginning in the 1980s and marketed under the name "Anasazi"; traditionally they were known by the Spanish names frijol conejo (rabbit bean), vaquita (little cow), or pajaro carpintero (woodpecker).

[@SUVRVing]

Huh, never heard of them. Interesting! Thanks Ric.

[@duane4972]

Yes, they are very tasty beans, I found some a few years ago. I cook them southern style with some pork roast or stew meat, onions, peppers, garlic etc. Serve with cornbread.

[@1234dvarela]

Beautiful! For all those who follow Tristan and visit these amazing places, please protect them.

[@SUVRVing]

Indeed! Thanks Debbie.

[@B-RollBooks]

Take nothing but footage, leave nothing but tire tracks.

[@vicnurse5]

Amazing video, such a beautiful place. Being in Australia, I had no idea that the earlier people's lived in these type of settings (only remember seeing Cowboy and Indian movies as a child). Seeing the buildings they made from rocks with doors and windows is incredible. They seem to have made living as comfortable as they could for themselves and their families. Just wonderful to see. Thank you again for showing all these incredible places.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Check out a "modern" Pueblo village, they are like huge apartment complexes, same with early "Anasazi" sites like canyon de chelly and chaco canyon before they was abandoned, the period you are seeing here with Tristan is when the climate was getting bad and a lot of warfare was happening and people retreated to these defensive positions high up on the canyon walls.

[@vicnurse5]

@@deanfirnatine7814 thanks Dean, I will check those out...any youtube channels you know of that show these, I will google them to learn more. Our indigenous aboriginal people here tended to make shelters out of tree branches, and didn't leave physical shelters as such. I guess in each area they took advantage of different natural environs. Here in Australia there are few mountains and mainly flat desert. Cheers Vicki in South Oz

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! The sites really are amazing, aren't they?

[@davidbarts6144]

They built extensive irrigation works in places, and had long-distance trade networks as well (parrot bones have been found at Chaco Canyon). I always roll my eyes when people talk about European pioneers being the first to do this or that in the New World; such claims typically run counter to ample archeological evidence.

[@westcoastislander6699]

We have been day hiking and backpacking in Grand Gulch several times. An absolutely beautiful area. One of our favourite campsites was on the slick rock above the Green Mask spring. One thing worth mentioning is that it is frowned upon by preservationists and historians of the area to move items from their original resting site to a "showcase" area as is often done by well-meaning visitors. Once a shard of pottery or piece of basket weaving--no matter how small or seemingly insignificant--is moved from its original resting site, it loses all historical context. This is context that might contribute to a better understanding of these ancient cultures. Items should always be viewed where they are found and never moved or touched. Many thanks for another wonderful video.

[@susans7091]

Thank you for the reminder not to move artifacts.

[@saddlelac]

You can still buy the seeds to that size of corn. Now they call it ornamental corn. The kernels are multicoloured. Yellow red and brown . Again, enjoying your videos, thanks!

[@Ostrom38]

Wow!!!! That was stunning. I can't believe Bear's Ears isn't an NPS site. That was an incredible video Tristan. Thanks for all of the hard work you put in with the shots and different angles of the sites. I feel like I just got to visit there! You are doing awesome! Thank you for the Quality content.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesbrooks3664]

They are considering adding it to the list.

[@davidbarts6144]

It is one of the areas that Obama proclaimed to be a national monument and Trump delisted. Biden relisted it. Like some national monuments, it is managed by the BLM and not the Park Service.

[@RangerMcFriendly]

No kidding. I would love to Ranger there! Write your Senators as they are the ones who can change a National Monument to a National Park!!

[@brigittewalden9226]

Wow incredible views !! In the late 90's I was able to go into many cliff dwellings (most are restricted from that now and thank goodness). They are very moving when you take the time to actually imagine the people living in them going about their daily lives. I was reminded of that long ago experience with this video so thank you very much. My favorite thing was the Green Mask...wow incredible!!!! Glad you continued on to locating it. The funniest bit was when you said you got and ate a large pizza and got gas ....😏....sorry my mind went there for a second untill I realized you meant for the car. Thanks for the unintended chuckle 😄

[@norsefalconer]

I visited the Liberty Bell in the 70's and was able to walk right up and touch it. I ran my fingers down the length of the break. I feel lucky for having the experience, and at the same time glad it's now prevented.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Brigitte, I'm glad you liked it. The Green Mask was super cool! 😁

[@daleavery529]

I've done Cedar Mesa a couple of times about a decade ago, and with a good friend. But, we didn't do this hike! At 75 y.o., I am going to try to get my hiking partner up for one more good one (two days though!), and follow in your foot steps. Thank you so much for doing this video. Wish me luck!

[@karakoppanyi3845]

This was fascinating! I’ve never seen pictographs like these! The ruins were so well preserved. I’m just glad to see they haven’t been damaged by modern humanoids! I’m getting hooked on your interesting videos, and I love your passion for these beautiful places!

[@markpashia7067]

Well you confirmed one of my basic beliefs. When I was a teen and became a roofer there were lots of "blue pastel" roofing shingle around that needed replacing and blue shingles were no longer made as the manufacturers could not find a stable blue dye that would last fifteen years in the sun. Also heard that yellow was the same issue so often greens were also unstable. This is not proof that yellow was a problem because the blue component might have been the only fade, but that is what I heard. This led to the move away from all of those colors into the browns, reds, and grays. My suspicion is that a whole lot of these pictographs are very incomplete as much of the message faded into history as the colors faded away and what was left was only part of the messages. Imagine trying to read a book with half of the letters removed. Some you can be sure of, some you can guess at, but much is impossible to interpret. And the guessing part is easily interpreted wrong. The fact that the green mask survived is a testament to how protected from the weather and sunlight it is in that location. Glad we are now protecting them and documenting them in other media, but will be interesting how much longer they last in our modern climate and modern pollution.

[@SUVRVing]

Interesting! And you're right, the best pictographs are always the ones that are most covered and protected from the sun and rain. Thanks for sharing.

[@LHer-gn8th]

Happy. For. your video I really enjoy watching I would never know this ruin. And what beauty they hold thank-you 🎉😊

[@steveflaim2656]

Particularly impressed with the rooms with intact ceilings!

[@SUVRVing]

Me too!

[@sharondavis8003]

Always thought I liked the hikes in greenery but now I am loving all the rocky areas which look so beautiful & artistic in nature. Love the rock art / ruins too. Great video! And yes to Triskets!! 👍🏻🤗

[@jamesbrooks3664]

The desert has a lot beautiful things and native American history.

[@robertross2596]

Is this the Sharon Davis that lives in the Slate Belt in Pennsylvania? If not, sorry, but I have a friend with same name who works for the nat'l park association.

[@sharondavis8003]

@@robertross2596 No not me. I am from South Carolina.

[@SUVRVing]

I'm glad I could convert you! 😄

[@kc195556]

Spectacularly stunning, Tristan! You always tell great stories both verbally & visually, but this was exceptional.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Robin!

[@JohnHMoore]

This was really an episode close to my heart-I love Ancient Puebloan sites. FWIW, this may be the only episode where I wished you hadn’t said where you were. It would take so little from some Instagram idiot to damage these places. Beautiful video.

[@SUVRVing]

These sites are pretty well known and easily findable with a Google search, so it didn't really make sense to me to hide the names or locations. Thanks for watching.

[@richardsiegler8456]

Sooooo envious…..how much I would love to just sit in silence and meditate, allowing my spirit to absorb all that tranquility .

[@janebaugh5591]

loved this one very much. this one us Great. i have got to road travel all over the US. i am 71 now. just wish i could have gone while young. had 3 kids to raise on my own. money was always tight. Thanks for showing me threw your EYES. JANE GREEN CENTRAL OKLA.

[@donnabrowne5307]

Tristan, I want to win the lottery and spend the rest of my active years retracing the routes in your videos. Thanks for showing these wonderful sites in such an informative and respectful way.

[@sooner_born2256]

I loved Mesa Verde, but this solo tour of similar stuff looks fantastic.

[@lizsteilkie]

My father and I went to Mesa Verdi in 1977 or 78. It is still one of my favorite memories...very Spiritual...

[@SUVRVing]

Mesa Verde is great, but yeah, you're limited on what you can do there without a tour. Thanks for watching.

[@RangerMcFriendly]

Canyons of the Ancients near MV is a National Monument and, in this Park Ranger’s opinion, an even better site! I believe Tristan has a video on COTA from a month or so ago.

[@altrujillo3566]

Wonderful video, Tristan! Four of us, all in our late 60's spent a long day hiking in that area and we were plenty beat (bad knees and hips all around!) by the time we got back to our truck. I praise your youth and willingness to share your adventures.

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Amazing, and thanks to all who have visited and left it alone for the rest of the world to enjoy, including the small pieces. Respect is the key. Thanks for a fabulous video.

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Thanks for taking us along, and showing all this. Spectacularly beautiful.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@mitzioden4926]

Beautiful video! Loved the ruins and the artwork left by the native Americans.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Mitzi!

[@StanParker99]

Incredible video, Tristan, one of my favorites. I've been to some sites on Cedar Mesa, but more in and around Butler Wash. Thank you for the effort required to make this episode, I really enjoyed it, especially the fantastic art. A friend who lives in Blanding told me there are over 200,000 archeological sites in San Juan County, so you have a few to go.

[@SUVRVing]

200,000, eh? I believe it! They're everywhere!

[@mtnlinda]

Incredible hike, photography, and unique place in the world! I hiked the Grand Gulch about 20 years ago on a 3-day backpacking outing with a group from the Sierra Club. I have great memories that you brought back for me. I'm in my 70s now and don't typically hike or walk more than 5 miles per day. It is just incredible that you did all this in one day with all the amazing photography! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@marcelolney4213]

Kool I'm Skiin from N Bank Columbia River, descendedant & my good late fren Dan Lovato , Santo Domingo.his spirit is there I could feel it.

[@FlewTheCoop]

The handprint under the white circle, I wonder if that was their signature. Nicely created video.

[@1WillyK]

I've seen some of these sites before by watching Dana Hollister videos. They're usually fairly short and show you some well known places such as these and some obviously secret sites as well. Secret in that he will show you a site but none of the surrounding area or he will even shoot the hiking section in a completely different spot so as not to give away locations. Judging from some of the looted sites he's shown I think his caution is well justified. He doesn't post super often but I've been watching him for several years.

[@Arturian.music.official]

What an amazing hike and adventure! That scenery and those dwellings.. the history. Outstanding. Thank you!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Arthur!

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Wow, I think this just may be the most spectacular day hike you've shared! Just amazing....

[@robertdiehl1281]

Really there are no words to describe how incredible this hike and these native peoples homes are. Truly fantastic.

[@SUVRVing]

Agreed!

[@justjo1711]

Great hike! Love seeing the little "museum in situ" of pot shards, rope, corn cobs, etc.

[@SUVRVing]

Me too!

[@yvonnenovakmatz2319]

So well done. Thank you!

[@brendanreilly601]

Wow wow please more videos like this please . The anthology of southwest is so amazing and your understanding and the fact s you find fill the experience with a many layered history ! Mahalo Bishop

[@nathanwilson6670]

Seeing these remnants of another civilization is so interesting. It's nice that they're so remote and they've been preserved so well.

[@SUVRVing]

I agree! They're fascinating. Thanks Nathan.

[@Crmcdizzle]

At 2:48 your traversing through rock formations that would amaze me from Ohio and you just carry on to your destination until you see 100 foot ravines. Thanks I need to hike Utah.

[@ManivanAdventures]

I love old ruins! This is so cool! Amazing work as usual.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@suzannelanthier6970]

I love the respect you show for these historical ruins. You are great to follow and you allow me to see places I would not be able to go. Many thanks and keep traveling!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Suzanne!

[@keithstewart2639]

Thanks for taking us along on that hike it was good to see all those signs undisturbed,, that was a heck of a hike, 18 miles, don't know how you had time to stop and look at everything as you did, not many people could do that, I know you had to be very tired by the time you got back ate and went to sleep. Thanks again

[@DaveFackrell]

Thirty year or so ago, I took my three sons, with about ten other riders from Kane Spring on a sixty mile ride down The Grand Gulch. We saw the green mask and the turkey pin ruin. It was a great trip over six or eight days. My sons still talk about the trip. My youngest was about ten years at the time. That trip was probably the most exciting thing we ever pulled off.

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

Beautiful and informative video. I appreciate your respectful commentary.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@Chris-pw7ov]

Wow! What a hike! That is amazing. This one is going on my list for the next time I'm out there. Thanks for sharing.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ShoestringMartha]

Thanks, as always, for sharing these treasures! I admit I'm childish, because, "got pizza, ate most of it; got gas" gave me a chuckle.

[@patsikora5169]

Tristen , your hikes are so educational !!!! This would be great to get into schools.Children would admire you so much !!!!!

[@ruthmontenegro2995]

How difficult is the hiking to get there. Breathtaking. ❤

[@michaelsonleitner5724]

Thank you Tristan for another great video! Really enjoy seeing the ancestral Native American sites, so we’ll preserved after all these years. Truly beautiful! Thanks again and safe travels.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Michael!

[@daizamaker-jerrybraswell1997]

Yes Tristan, definitely one of your best and most interesting videos!

[@angiechi1622]

Thus is sooo amazing! Thanks for sharing the spectacular ruins. WOW!

[@birdman5223]

Favorite part,,, your honesty n sincerity, next level content MrTristan👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@crisdelgado1008]

Loved the green mask and the filming of all the glyphs!

[@jerrymestas1231]

Now one of my Fav5 Absolutely awesome, I could sit there all day and think about how it must've been back then, and just listen to the silence. Thank you for sharing

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Jerry!

[@michaelshuman3319]

What a beautiful , grand tour that you took us on . I was very surprised that you were allowed access into the ruins because of possible acts of vandalism . STAY SAFE

[@SUVRVing]

There are literally thousands of sites like this in Utah. It wouldn't be practical to restrict access to them all. Thanks for watching!

[@vshybeej8756]

I backpacked this about ten years ago with some friends of mine. It was awesome! On the way down probably close to 2:58 - 3:00 on this video, I went close to the ledge by the small waterfall like thing and made just a slight wrong move, twisted my ankle as I fell down, hitting my head and hurting many part of my body. I chose to continue the backpacking trip as I didn't want to hike all the way back up from where we had just came down and also we had a Registered Nurse with us. It was quite the painful trip with my ankle but was still quite enjoyable. I plan to go backpacking there again very soon and enjoy it without a sprained ankle, hopefully. I loved this video. We saw everything you showed. It was amazing as I love this type of stuff. Thanks again for sharing this video! - Shybee

[@jules9628]

An amazing trip and loved it all. The area is beautiful, the colors, and information. I like the fact that you are always respectful of these places, and you definitely seem to recognize the specialness or perhaps sacredness that were and still are special spots to people, with a slight lower volume of voice, as if you were in an ancient cathedral, perhaps. Super enjoyable and interesting video. So grateful.

[@SUVRVing]

Yeah, it wouldn't be right to get out there and be yelling at the camera. Thanks for watching!

[@timmccaffery4826]

Very quiet surroundings. No birds, even though quite damp with spring like conditions. Great hike and tour audio and video notes! I loved the rock forms blending so well with the ancient habitations! TY

[@karenharker2356]

Loved every minute of it as always, Thank you for being my eyes and my hands and feet. Really well done video!

[@detouringwithdonna]

I love your hiking adventure videos. I used to hike often until I became disabled 10 years ago. Now my adventures are done only where my SUV camper can take me. Thank you for bringing all of us closer to nature and history!

[@samanthadodd8112]

Those ruins are so awesome. I can't do an 18 mile hike, so I'm happy u took us along.

[@maryjomorra2865]

Absolutely beautiful place you've visited.. everything was just so spectacular but of course the petroglyphs were exceptional... you would think someone would be able to decipher what those images mean Thanks for taking us on another wonderful hike Tristan💖💖💖

[@3beepslater512]

I love watching these videos. Goes well with my morning coffee.

[@farrendavis4143]

AMAZING! FANTASTIC! what a hike! thanks for taking us along!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Farren!

[@robsand8037]

It is very very important to preserve these places and histories. I think that Secretary Deb Holland is working with tribes to include them in use and protection of their ancestral lands. Thanks for sharing.

[@denisecintas4954]

I wish I could hike in and see these beautiful locations and experience the feel of history.

[@KenG557]

SOUTHERN Utah is awesome!

[@62WILDCAT]

Very interesting . Appreciate your commentary & camera work showing the places. Enjoyed my virtual tour with you ! Nice that you share this for ladies like me here in my 79th year now; past my abilities to hike such places. Years ago I hiked the 4 Corners Area & Vallecito / WINEMINCHI ( sp? ) WILDERNESS in Colorado . My favorite area near Durango / Bayfield ,CO. Had hoped to live there in retirement years. I'm in Florida Panhandle now !

[@edschneider1780]

Big pizza well deserved. This is my favorite video about that trail/area.

[@robertphillips3893]

I love that you take the time and energy to make these videos. I could never go here on my own, so seeing it here is my best option. Thank you for taking us all along.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Robert!

[@bigfoot99]

The upper level of "jailhouse" is the best part; access is on a rock ledge with a tight overhang over which you must crawl. The residents there would be completely safe even against a large force, as anyone trying to get in would be picked off as they had to crawl like a snake one by one.

[@SUVRVing]

Interesting!

[@LongArizona]

Thank you so much Brother! Your video brings back wonderful memories! I was there for 5 days from October 11-15! I hike the Bullet Canyon Loop, the Citadel & the Seven Kiva Ruin, the Kane Gulch Canyon, the Moon House Ruin and the Mule Canyon South Fork! It was a very magical time! I was so honored to walk the path of our Ancestors at the Moon House Ruin: I cried! I also spent quite a bit of time sitting at the Citadel and the Seven Kiva Ruin reflecting and contemplating on a lot of things: it’s was very emotional and very sacred moment for me!

[@wildeescape]

That looks like an incredible place! Thanks for sharing all the history too, definitely making a note on my to go list. Also, damn, hiking 19 miles is worthy of a pizza!

[@Galiuros]

Wow! I've lived in the Southwest for over 40 years and there are still remote places to learn about and visit. Thanks, Tristian. What I would have done differently would be to carry an overnight pack with minimal supplies and stay the night in one of the canyons. Just hearing the evening bird calls and the occasional rock fall in the dead of night would have been worth the extra weight.

[@duane4972]

Thank you for all your hard work researching, hiking, videoing, editing and all it takes to make a video like this. I really enjoyed watching. Hope I can catch you sometime out and about.

[@keniakennedy9016]

Fascinating, what a National treasure! Love everything about this hike……amazing condition considering the age of those ruins!

[@nomadgigi4051]

Very interesting I never knew they had such an advanced culture going there, building houses, pottery and growing crops. It amuses me that you can be in such a wild canyon and yet get a pizza on the way to your camp, on my touring here in Australia it was often hours and days away from any shops. Ceduna to Norseman (both tiny villages) is about 1300 kms across the Nullarbor and no shops, there are roadhouses a few hours apart where you can buy fuel and other bits. I always took about 10-12 days to cross the Nullabor, to camp in places with a good stock of food and water on hand.

[@debralozano6129]

Thank you so much for taking us on this magnificent hike with you. So beautiful. Your photography as always is outstanding.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Debra!

[@lezamcB116]

Thanks for a wonderful video!!!!! It gives me wanderlust!!!!! 😉 Be Safe!!!

[@richard_n]

It's always nice to find places different from what you are used to.

[@kathylusardi44]

Thank you Tristan, this looks like a spectacular hike. We just got back home from 5 days in Chaco Canyon, and I am still in awe of the ancient energy of the place. I really appreciate your thoughtful videos and the wonderful places you take us to. Thank you!

[@rynndodds6374]

I am so glad I found this tonight. Having a bit of post-debate anxiety. Did you know your work helps people who have the dreaded panic attacks? Anyway, thank you sincerely for taking me places my body won’t let me go. I appreciate getting close to nature and love to see the indigenous sites. Very exciting!

[@helenvwalker7919]

How exciting Tristan. Thanks for an absolutely fascinating vídeo and the efforts that you went to to récord it for us.🙂

[@DoggyU]

Great video as always! This was one of my favorites!

[@markgraham218]

Excellent. Thanks so much for sharing this hike and history. Hopefully will have a chance this spring to step into your tracks through the canyons. Safe travels.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Mark!

[@reggiebald2830]

Thank youTristan! From the Green Mask to the beautiful canyons, this has been a wonderful experience!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Reggie!

[@sueribs]

What an absolutely amazing hike! I was actually scared to watch when you stood on the peak! Hope your camera survived! I love your adventuresome spirit and wisdom in travel! It was also super interesting to see the ruins. Great video, great hike, thanks for sharing! Stay safe!

[@NealDahl]

Your videos are getting better and better. Safe travels 🍀

[@clararomero1089]

Another great video as always welcome to my home state of Colorado. I reside here in Denver but love , Our Rocky Mountains

[@carolbraswell4488]

I loved this video! So fascinating and awesome to see how people lived back then! Thank you for taking us with you!!

[@pocobuenouno]

I enjoy exploring Cedar Mesa and will be there in again in two weeks. Your tour of Bullet Canyon has increased my interest in hiking it. I know you've been to Muley Point. Mule Canyon is easy and has some nice ruins named fire house that I've taken my children to. I hope to explore a trail head on 228 (Elk Mound Rd) at 37°39'03.6"N 109°40'14.5"W later this month that leads to a two level set of pueblo ruins. And then Hovenweep. Thanks for the great videos.

[@pocobuenouno]

Also, it's hard to remember where Bears Ears boundaries are as maps over the past decade show different boundaries...One President enlarges, another shrinks it, and then another enlarges....

[@jerrypotmesil8302]

I loved this trip. The Anasazi were amazing & it is almost a miracle that the perfect kiva is still there with the roof intact. You did an excellent job narrating and showing the ancient petroglyphs, graineries, ruins. David Roberts book...."In Search of the Old Ones" introduced me to the Anasazi, the cliff dwellings, their pottery, their history several years ago. If I weren't 80, I would love to do this same trip. I do still prefer the old name "Anasazi."

[@bethcollier3789]

Wow, am so very grateful for this contribution, for experience and knowledge shared. It was beautiful. The best part of course was the mask. there are so many questions.

[@never2yield20]

Well those ruins were more spectacular than the one I bushwhacked to over in the cockscomb formation just outside of Bluff Utah. (Very large petroglyph panel on San Juan river). Somewhere in that greater general area (over by the Natural Bridges Natl Mon.) is supposedly a Clovis point discovery site/cave. I think BLM is keeping that knowledge well concealed. I saw your video on Hovenweep, and you didn't care for the easily accessible ruins, but if you manage to get to the ruins that are further back up in the canyon you might enjoy. The road to them is very rough. I took my 2WD truck back in the early 1990s and then a rental car in the 2000s. I could not get as close with the rental. :-) Your video work and imagery is conveying the wonder of these sites very well.

[@6spring3]

I’m always entranced by Utah and western Colorado, as I grew up there and we did lots of desert hiking to hunt for arrowheads. This wasn’t illegal back then. Thank you for showing me more of this area’s beauty.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@barabralister916]

My god !!! How beautiful !! I think I would have loved living there, in the first set of ruins. So glad you showed how the building s were made. All the pictographs at the last stop were awesome, I just wish we knew what the messages were.

[@LuckyLarry]

Please take us to the Great Gallery in the Horseshoe Canyon section of Canyonlands NP. Also please take us to the Comanche Grasslands over in Colorado to Picketwire Canyon….that’s my Christmas list.