The Answers You’ve Always Wanted to Know

[@Desert.Drifter]

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[@FAFO1983]

The lights you saw floating over Denver more likely Chinese sky lanterns. First time I saw them was in Thailand. They freaked me out a little bit too. My first thought was we don't have anything that's 100 ft tall 100 ft tall and hovers or moves like that. And my second was great aliens are here and I'm on the other side of the world from my home home. My Australian friend quickly calmed me down and told me were.

[@danm1619]

If I wasn't broke I would definitely do this

[@FAFO1983]

​@@danm1619are you learning a trade or some sort of technical skill? My life was pretty turbulent growing up. It made me mentally numb and content to coast for years. I got tired of being broke too. The thought on my mind was always how long it was going to take to take a course or how old I would be by the time I finished. I finally woke up and had an epiphany if you will that I'm going to be 25,30 or 35 anyway. Why not have more opportunities? That helped me make the sacrifice of time and effort to improve my life both growing financially and mentally. I was broke all the time anyway so being a broke student wasn't so bad. My only regret was taking so long to wake up.

[@danielrummel4712]

What was flying across the screen at 12:58 of your last video with Evelyn?

[@kaylenturner2235]

Hi Andrew 😊. I love watching you and your wife. It always makes me smile to see her with you. My hubby is now retired from OTR Driver. 35 yrs. I went with him when I could. Tonight on Netflix is a new movie "BONE TOMAHAWK" with Kirk Russel. The climaxes of the show happens in your favorite neck of the desert. We are watching it for a 2nd time. 🤣🤣

[@sheriburke8276]

My brother and I notify each other immediately when a new Desert Drifter drops. Then we usually watch together, from our own homes. I’m 61 and he’s 59. It’s just one more thing that keeps us close. We just lost our mom and my brother has just this month rang the bell to signify his chemo treatments are finally over. We aren’t sure why Desert Drifter has created a powerful connection with us, but we are grateful. 😊

[@fotochani]

Awesome ❤ I just rang my bell in May, at 64!😊 So glad you're close. My sis likes to listen while she colors😅

[@1nvisible1]

*Break out the ice water, it's time for another Desert Drifter episode!*

[@Desert.Drifter]

Love this Sheri! Thank you for sharing, it made my day

[@josephlangford7372]

It's nice you and your brother have found something in common. That keeps you close with one another. My brother and I do the same thing with a podcast that we both. Also congratulations to your brother I hope everything ends well. My mother just finished her chemo treatments about a month ago.🎉

[@pdaily5331]

It’s a damn good show! Just don’t slip and fall down😂

[@ElizabethMuellerNovelist]

I love how you pause to admire the rock art. In the middle of full conversation mode, you stop and go, “Squirrel!” I’m loving it!

[@daveminer9217]

For those of us who are "a bit aged and out of shape" , ....Keep up the great work and congratulations on your success!

[@pamabernathy8728]

@@daveminer9217 Amen!

[@sindysimms4001]

Me for sure.

[@sertee9412]

Absolutely I love your work. Keep it up. BTW nice to have the Mrs in your videos.

[@kenjohnson5498]

Who are we: Old What are we: Stiff What are we going to do?! sit down! lol getting older stinks.

[@hughpickrel569]

@@kenjohnson5498 (As everyone says - if I had known then what I know now, I would have taken better CARE of myself!)

[@marrassmiles5518]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail on this I showed my kids. They freaked out and said we HAVE to watch this one! This is their great grandma's hometown! Up until this year she lived there! A few years back she took us on a personal private tour around there, she grew up there and has hiked/hunted every inch of the area around there. We got to see the dwelling where "the ladies of the night" used to be, even where her granpa used to have a business in the area. Its fun seeing this in a video. The building that you saw that fell down only fell down a few years ago according to grandma and it fell due to extra snowfall that year. There are a few more miners cabins in the area that are still standing and so fun to see as well. This was a fun watch for us!

[@louisegogel7973]

How cool to hear your story! Would you be able to go with her again and record her talking about each thing and the stories she has from there, if you didn’t already? I did this with my mother on the farm she grew up on in Vermont. It’s a precious piece of history directly from one who lived it.

[@dreembarge]

One of the very best KZbinrs going, IMO.

[@solracromero]

Andrew, there was something about you, your peace, gentle respectful demeanor , I couldn't put my finger on it; Now I know Who is reflected on you, , Who lives in you. Bless you my brother., citizen of Heaven.

[@DianaWard01]

Exactly what I thought when he said he is a Christian.

[@DizzyDollars]

Heaven is not real stop living for a next life that simply doesn’t exist just be happy to be alive easy

[@solracromero]

@@DizzyDollars You are free to choose what to believe. But what if you are wrong ? What if it is real? Are you always right?. Have you been wrong about anything before ?. The Creator has put eternity in the hearts of men.

[@hunterwyeth]

I admire your humility. It’s too rarely appreciated.

[@mkidd80]

When you said professed your faith, I smiled and said, "I knew it." God bless you, brother, and your wonderful channel.

[@papertherapywithamy4153]

Yeah, it wasn’t a surprise…. Something about your nature and appreciation for creation!

[@spincube5734]

Thanks as always for taking me along !! ...................................................................and yes , please continue the Q&A segment !!

[@shealaking8557]

A wonderful episode, Andrew! As always, your beautiful filming work combined with your obvious appreciation for your surroundings and your calm presentation manner truly make your channel enjoyable. Thanks also for taking the time to answer some of the viewer's questions!

[@dianeknott3655]

Andrew, my late brother used to hike and camp in the American southwest also, mostly in Arizona, later in Colorado. He often hiked The Grand Canyon - alone. In response to your comments about how some places seem "haunted" or "spiritual", or perhaps exude some type of "feeling" you can't describe - he told me he often felt that in some specific places in The Canyon. He said the feeling was so intense that he shouldn't be there, that it was perhaps a sacred place of the indigenous people for some reason, so he would leave and never made an attempt to stay there for the night. He did later discover that one of those places had once been a burial site. So, you certainly aren't alone. Sometimes we just have to go with our instincts. We have them for good reasons. Great video today. Yes, please do more questions and answers.

[@icevoss9917]

I got the gift of photographing spirits while in New Zealand, and what I have photographed here is absolutely shocking. I'm always laughing at NASA now. They are going out and trying to find other life when it's directly under our nose, just behind the veil. It's their dimension that we can't enter unless we die. These beings are off spirit and not flesh like we are, yet they wear cloth, like pants, jackets, and shoes. Some even wear hats, have swords, and so. I'm trying to self-publish a book now, so I'll let you all know when it's out. Putting the book on Kindle be good. I'm 61 and not that handy with electronics.

[@zenbooter]

I’ve had that awareness of them overcome me numerous times on the Delaware path at Watergap walking north on the Appalatcha trail.

[@55379_ancient_trees]

AZ native here and when I feel that feeling, sometimes I link it to an old massacre between tribes or such that occured in that land area. Its residual energy if you will of a very bad event that happened there.

[@blakebufford6239]

I've gotten spooked at times for no apparent reason on some of my excursions and some scoff at me but I really believe there are things out there we don't understand. I don't know if they're " ghosts, spirits, entities, energy," or whatever you want to call them but I always keep moving away from them. Sometimes it's been an almost panicky fear and I figure at the very least there's some sort of danger there and I leave quickly.

[@suemoenius5619]

@@icevoss9917

[@johnsorrell25]

Thank you Andrew for your channel. I have been drawn to watch all of your episodes. As a 72 yr old geologist i have spent uncounted days in the field, away from roads and mapping geologic features over the years. Not so nimble these days. So being able to follow along with you is a blessing for me. Keep it going! JDS

[@keithlawrence4952]

I appreciate your stance on your Christian faith…also your view on encountering dark spirits and how to react..do NOT engage and rely on your faith to protect you. I am also very impressed with your humble respect for the ancient sites you explore. Thank you for providing such exceptional, informative entertainment.

[@goldenrev]

I agree… I have experienced ghosts or what ever we might label such things… DO NOT ENGAGE

[@cynthiamurphy3669]

When confronted with something scary or iffy, lol, as a bible believer, I figure I can't go wrong with 2 Corinthians 10:7 KJV, "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ..."

[@surrelljr]

It’s the respectful thing I was taught, don’t engage and move on. Most things, if you leave it alone it will leave you alone.

[@Doxymeister]

I also respect Andrew's ability to respect the religion/beliefs of others, and the art and symbols they left behind. I recently read someone commenting that as a Christian they didn't feel any need to protect ancient Native American artwork, I guess because he/she didn't think theirs was a real god or something, I'm honestly not sure what thought processes were going through their mind. Anyway, Andrew has such a thoughtful and high regard for their artwork. Thank you, Andrew.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thanks Doxymeister

[@Az2FL]

I love your channel because I grew up in Arizona and was always out in the desert. You being a brother in Christ makes it that much better!

[@ritafuentes4150]

Much thanks to you for documenting and filming this sacred land. Saved us all the hardship of hiking yet we can see it thanks to you and crew!

[@ElementofKindness]

The balls of light slowly descending were parachute flares. They're used to light up an area for military operations. (almost certainly training op you witnessed)

[@Desert.Drifter]

Interesting. They looked like flares, that was one of my original thoughts, but they were so high up, it didn't seem like they were flares shot from the ground. Didn't realize they dropped strings of them from the sky

[@ElementofKindness]

@@Desert.Drifter yep. They're dropped by aircraft.

[@catherineromero1862]

I e been scrolling until I found this to confirm what I thought they probably were 👍🏻

[@danielmoore908]

I saw a large ball of light off the southern coast of the big island once in the middle of the night. It was larger than 50 suns and it was flourescent green. It dropped slowly behind Mauna Loa, that was, after I was watching it fall for a moment. Its good to hear some confirmation that others have seen them.

[@marthafast6613]

I saw this in Colorado Springs often to our south. Fort Carson would drop flares for night maneuvers. It is a spooky sight if you’ve never seen them.

[@susanalbone5101]

It’s such a shame when certain individuals feel the need to deface these ancient art forms and for what? Interesting and intriguing as usual. You have a very natural way of explaining things and being able to do what you do must be so satisfying and rewarding. Keep ‘em’ coming. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

[@debrandw246]

Wales, UK here

[@poopsock6912]

🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

[@DM-lx4yu]

I agree, I don't care how long ago it was. Don't deface the natural environment. I don't want to look at some random guy's drawing of the food he was hunting for thousands of years ago. 😏

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@@DM-lx4yu If you want to mark something up, put some tattoo gibberish on your arm. No harm done. I once came upon a class four or so (not famous) petroglyph. I scratched my initials on the rock. A year later I went back and did my best to erase it. I'll never do that dumb thing again. No one cares who I am. But, it's an argument; I've come across sites where legitimate 1800's white people marked their presence. How do you differentiate?

[@DM-lx4yu]

@@Jeff-jg7jh I hear ya, my comment was mostly tongue in cheek. But the second guy who added a petroglyph to that class four you came across did the same thing you did. In a few thousand years someone may come along and be fascinated by what you left and another may then come along after that guy and leave his mark, to which the previous guy would be upset that he defaced what you'd left behind long before.

[@50spirithealer]

Maybe you should consider having a disclaimer on your videos stating that you are an experienced rock climber and some of the things that you do should never be attempted unless you’re experienced in rock climbing. It may save you from someone taking exception to the things that you do and save videos from being demonetized. Really enjoy your videos since finding them less than a month ago. Thank for sharing your experience and knowledge with others.

[@arkadiuszjakubik8919]

I'm proud of you for preserving places in your films that will probably disappear completely in the future. Many thanks for trying to preserve history for future generations.

[@DianaWard01]

I have always been an adventurer and a hiker, and now that my life partner went on before me and my body has retired itself, I am so thankful that I can adventure with you! Thank you for your knowlegable and thoughtful videos!

[@bp4682]

I think the biggest thing I would worry about being out in the desert is bumping into other humans.

[@kentdeneal1188]

63 years old. Ever since cub scouts and boy scouts, I have hiked and camped alone in the wilderness. Was never scared of lions and bears and snakes, I have encountered them all. As a disabled senior I now carry a gun. It is humans that I fear!

[@paulapowell6247]

Solo woman i hiked and explored these places a lot. The good ol days, 20 years ago, i always knew who was around or not, before they knew of me. In my genes. Back then, 99 out of 100 times i saw no one. Loved those days, love this guy who loves doing this also

[@WEHenry]

Yea I'm 62 to old and broke up to tussel, ​I do the same👍@@kentdeneal1188

[@pameladeleone135]

@@kentdeneal1188 Same here. I love all animals. People are the most dangerous. I am a woman in my 70's.

[@sunshinemachine6572]

I’ve been wondering if Mrs Drifter worries about you a lot or not so much. That one narrow arch you climbed in the past made me nervous! -wendy

[@judithrussell9162]

I live in Australia in a heavily forested area, mostly national parks and state conservation areas, and I often feel like I'm the first person to place my foot somewhere. Probably our indigenous people have been there before but apart from the few areas they have left pictographs or petroglyphs they were the original 'leave no trace' people. Wonderful video as always Andrew.

[@Dusty_Den]

Australia's indigenous folks have lived there so long it's incredible. Some say 50,000 years. Hard to wrap the mind around it!

[@Nancy_S68]

Your Q&A is one of the best I’ve watched. Mixing what you’re seeing with Q&A is genius.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thanks Nancy. I thought it'd be more interesting than hearing me blabber on for 25 minutes

[@MaryByrne-gr7qy]

You are AWESOME. So respectful of these wonderful sites. Your kindness and integrity shine through you like a bright light. I absolutely love you ( I'm a 68 year old grandmother!!

[@davidhiatt5384]

Great job Andrew! Your philosophy and the spiritual nature of the wilderness is the reason why people explore and document their experiences. Places feel different when you are open to them. We were exploring looking for Fremont sites along the Wyoming and Colorado border off highway 430. In an area not frequently visited and came to an alcove with rock art both Fremont and 18th century plains Indian. It’s the only place I’ve ever visited that felt wrong, we were not welcome there and both me and my wife felt it independently. Some places have a memory!

[@alanscott3999]

My wife and I explored that canyon about 8-10 years ago, there's a lot of history there. There is a large name and date up high on the west side from a woman, who we later found her gravesite at the town's cemetery. She dated the wall when she was 12 and passed on when she was 14, possibly while giving birth? That town was also where Charlie Glass (locally famous Black Cowboy) liked to play poker and was where he was last see alive before his mysterious death.

[@lindapeachey8607]

I could comment and rave about every episode you post, but I try not to clutter the comment section too often. Today's trek was particularly enjoyable because of the questions answered, most of which I had wondered about. I like you're not trying to over-elaborate, just offering us your honest opinions on your experiences. As always, the photography is stunning and I love traveling along with you.

[@tamirundell8392]

Please leave messages for him because it helps him with KZbin. The more messages he has the better he does. He can also get money for it (not much but every little bit helps these days.)

[@leopardwoman38]

Leave a message as it helps the You Tube algorithm. I think it also helps the money he receives as a You Tube poster of videos.

[@joanneachildoftheking4199]

I leave messages to help his channel although they are not from any knowledge of the area. Strictly to benefit him!

[@rich10180]

Love your content. There’s so much garbage on KZbin, it’s nice to watch some “clean” material. Your language and demeanor are refreshing and relaxing to watch. I enjoy the video quality and commentary, history and appropriate humor. Thank you.

[@mencken8]

“ Keep in mind that the past is not history, but a much vaster region of the dead, gone, unknowable, or forgotten. History is what we choose to remember.” -Joseph J. Ellis

[@elizabethjohnson9757]

God bless you for going out there for us and showing us the wonders of the Desert. You have such a radiating spirit and light. You’re extremely protected. Thank you sweetie ♥️

[@missygilly9917]

I would never get to see these images were it not for you sharing what you discover on your hikes! I’ve thought about going to the canyon, but in actuality I’m not physically agile enough to actually do it. So subscribing to your channel is a bonus, and I thoroughly enjoy watching your adventures and look forward to what you’ve found. Appreciate that you leave what you find in place, for the next person to discover. So cool.

[@ken503]

This is one of the few places that you've explored that I recognize because I've been there too! That big rock art panel was just jaw dropping. I was dismayed by the amount of graffiti but was still overwhelmed with just how amazing the art was. The whole time I was there, I had the distinct feeling that I wasn't alone!

[@wtmcgivney]

I really enjoy your programming. Your cinematography is excellent... Adding Questions and Answers is like icing on the cake..

[@yvonnelewis4888]

Thank you Andrew for yet another intriguing adventure in the southwest. The wall panels in the canyon are haunting and beautiful. I can even understand how some people would think the individuals on the panels, almost alien-like in their appearance, with the large, empty orbits in the faces of the images on them. I too fell in love with the Southwest, at the age of 10 living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first coloring book my parents bought me was one of Kachina’s. I wore out my first pair of moccasins until my feet came through the bottom of the soles and still refused to give them up. Cried when my mom took them. Fascinated by the practices and cultural beliefs of all of the indigenous peoples and their history. We must all remember Native Americans are here in the present day, living their lives and continuing on in their cultural beliefs, and show great respect to them and these remnants of their ancestors and their sacred and holy places.

[@pamabernathy8728]

As soon as I saw that Andrew had a new episode, I got SO excited. YESSS!!!

[@MrSomethingElse]

me too cuz, i drop what i'm doing.

[@Shalompaz-m7w]

Me toooooooo😅😅😅

[@shirleynash8859]

me too!

[@TeknoMediumsParanormal1111]

I.know it, huh. lol

[@repoocrj]

Me tooo! I really needed this today! Enjoying the adventures vicariously through Andrew!

[@suecapra5005]

I love listening to you, you are a great story teller. My interest in history was sparked by car trips in the early 1960's going to museums and old graveyards in America and Europe. I'm 70 now and an still drawn to graveyards. Love this format.

[@JSees]

Those panels were amazing and very unusual, thank you, Andrew. Your channel is so fascinating and beautiful .

[@donnabenson6900]

I absolutely love how humble you are. I like to watch your channel on Sunday mornings with my coffee before my husband gets up. I lived in the Mojave Desert 40 years ago and loved exploring old mine dumps. Out by the power lines. East of Roseman, West of Tehachapi. It was amazing the things I would find. Old bottles and little tins. I could just get lost in myself. I think what you do is amazing!

[@MarcyStehling]

I try to watch all of your videos. They mesmerize me. But another thing, that you may think is kinda weird is that there is something about you that reminds me of my deceased brother, Mitchell Dale Stehling. He loved the outdoors, and he was articulate, like you. Dale was my youngest brother, and in 2013 (June 9) he went on a short solo hike in Mesa Verde National Park and just never returned. For over seven years, it was as if he had just vanished off the face of the earth. Then we got word that his skeletal remains had been located by an off-trail hiker. We were able to have services and get some closure. Watching your videos always reminds me of my brother, he was often called "The Walking Man" because he loved to wander the great outdoors. If you are curious just google his name, and you will find his story all over the internet. Keep doing what you do. I used to walk in nature a lot, but I have physical limitations now. So I'm hiking vicariously with you. Best wishes.

[@tash17kids]

❤

[@rikspector]

I am so sorry, but you had closure which is something.

[@Desert.Drifter]

I'm sorry about the loss of your brother, but I'm glad you can remember him when watching these videos

[@louellamoyer5578]

I love the Q & A! It's a great way to get to know you better. Any time you have information to share, I'm for it! Evelyn is also welcome any time. It is easy for me to imagine how these people lived, I sometimes dream about it. It was a hard life compared to modern day skyscrapers and conveniences but a simple life, learning to cope with what you had. It is definitely up my alley. Thank you for your perfect videography. You capture the most in what you see and keep it slow and steady enough to give the viewer ample time to appreciate what you capture. I bingewatched your videos when I discovered you and now I watch everyday for new ones. Thank You for being you and sharing!

[@jenniferwatt5209]

You see the most in nature when you are still and quiet your mind. I call it being in the zone its as though you're able to loose time and connect through your senses, through the third eye, with all that is . The desert is a hauntingingly beautiful place. Thank you for sharing the ancient art it is other worldly..

[@sandrafreeland9968]

I really appreciate you sharing your journeys. I'm never going to be able to traverse the landscapes that you are able to. I love history and visiting different cultures. There's so much we'll never understand. So very fascinating. Thank you!

[@mztdaddy]

It got to the point I'm so fascinated with your episodes I can't wait till the next one and I wish they were longer.

[@cordellwynne]

Your drone footage is getting more and more impressive and it always adds to the story. With desert expanses and crazy terrain, it is the best tool for fleshing out the situation for the viewer. Thanks. I cannot skip over a Desert Drifter episode without clicking on it.

[@pamabernathy8728]

Some pictographs you show us are haunting, even creepy. So ancient. The beliefs of the ancients must have been so interesting. The little I know about our living indigenous people's cultures interests me. Different nations have different cultures & beliefs, of course.

[@minimaker5600]

Try author Tony Hillerman, who has written fascinating stories about the Four Corners area, the Navajo people and their beliefs, history and society.

[@pamabernathy8728]

@@minimaker5600 Read all his books at least twice. I read a lot of fiction set in the southwest.

[@Doxymeister]

@@minimaker5600 Oh yes, he's awesome! I'm slowly collecting all his books.

[@carolwright7503]

​@@minimaker5600 I have read many of his books and cool that some were made into movies.

[@maryannweldin4633]

Loved the narrative. For us seniors your show gets us out when we can’t any more. Thank you so much for that.

[@hotdogwater0131]

I fell in love with these ancient drawings about a year ago. Its really exciting seeing you report on these:)

[@debrandw246]

I would love to know exactly what Andrew thinks these figures are? Are they what Native Americans call Sky people? The NA,s sure have a vast thought of what they are. Cherokee Indians have ca e images of Sky People and some of the figures he shows are possibly those. What do the Ute People think they are? Has he ever asked them? Some figure look human and are beside larger people,s or spirit, Sky People. Curious of what his thinking is on it? I am sure he could write a book of the unusual experiences he has had.

[@woodsinme]

I appreciate the respect you have for the culture and history of the area. Observing, not affecting.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

I too got hooked on history early on. My undergrad and Masters are in SW America (cowboys and Indians as I tell people). What do you do with history education? Teach or in my case, become an Army officer. Retired now, I still enjoy traversing South and West Texas and trying to learn more of what was but now is gone. Appreciate your videos. I cannot do the rock climbing any more, too old, but I can walk all day and I do get out all the time to trapse around. I am still working to photograph all of the county Courthouses in Texas. Many have done it before and published nice coffee table books. I am doing it just to say I did it. Do what you can for as long as you can. Leave nothing in the tank.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Today a drone saves a lot of climbing and walking.

[@2nd_of_3]

My Favorite class in College was History of the American West.. So Excellent I took it twice 😁 His Curriculum changed with the seasons.. Best class Ever.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

@@2nd_of_3 A friend of mine, an author, Leon Metz, wrote many excellent books on outlaws. He settled in El Paso. He was not college educated but his research was excellent. His writing is more aligned with storytelling, so reading his books always reminded me of sitting around a campfire, sipping camp coffee and listening to a bunch of old cowboys spin a good yarn.

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thanks Michael. I'd love to make it to Texas to explore more of the history down there. I've passed through, but that's about it

[@daleswier8429]

Love the Q&A and would thoroughly enjoy more of it. I also find it pleasant when you have your wife exploring with you. Keep exploring and stay safe.

[@strongereveryday2302]

I'm a car nerd. That old car was a Chrysler product sedan from 1950-1956. Could have been any number of models as all the 4 door sedans shared the same body shell. I recognized the roofline and rear section immediately. I'm guessing a Plymouth or Dodge as its highly unlikely anyone would have had a high end Chrysler out there

[@kanagawakenji7]

My first thought was an early 50's Dodge Coronet, but yeah, I forgot about how many models used that shell.

[@joyfullone3968]

I knew someone would be able to give information about it. 😀

[@sofia_ines]

Wow! Thanks for clarifying!

[@chadrowe8452]

Cranbrook with a 3 speed hearst?

[@Desert.Drifter]

Just getting around to some of the comments. Thanks for shedding some insight into this!

[@spiritflower6640]

Enjoyed hearing you answer some questions. I just want to say that I treasure the art and remnants of life from the people who lived long ago that I get to see through your videos... I also appreciate your curiosity, deep thinking and reflections about what you find, as well as, your conscientiousness and moral compass. Thank you for what you do.🙏😊

[@arthurroschbooksandmusic7700]

Andrew, we love your works. My wife and I have been to that site twice, just beyond the first ghost town, i.e. Thompson. It's quite iconic, amazing and humbling. Keep doing what you do, amigo! Thanks for all your efforts.

[@Lovenature255]

I seriously can’t even imagine anyone having the thought, let alone action, of defacing these ancient treasures

[@nancismith7705]

I enjoyed your program on answering questions that you have been asked. I would enjoy all of these you would do in answering the questions that you have received. I also love your shows about the sites pertaining to the far past in the US. Thank you for all your wonderful episodes!

[@christenec9112]

Honestly ive tried watching a few other channels of similar content, you are by far the best !! I love the respect you show everything you find and historical information along the way ! Please keep it up 😊

[@electronic-chronic]

Your cinematography is so consistent and brilliant in composition, it blows my mind...every week.

[@sharonh9239]

My first memory of loving history was 1st grade. I was excited we were going to a museum with a mummy. I loved Egypt. But my grandmother died and the funeral was that day. I did get to visit Egypt in 2010. Wonderful.

[@rsmileybetcher4098]

Thanks for being open about your faith, and thanks for sharing your journey with us, may you be blessed as you are a blessing to us. Faith is a wonderful journey in itself...

[@donchandler755]

Having grown up in northern New Mexico I was fully aware of and visited Mesa Verde and Bandalier National Monument but had no idea there were so many other dwellings and rock art. Thank you for taking us along on your journeys.

[@Tumbleweed5150]

8:49 Those floating balls of light. They slowly drop down and then go out after a while. I have seen them here at Slab City in Southern California. There is a military bombing range across a canal from Slab City, and we see these a LOT. They are parachute flares.

[@chippywarren9706]

Nice! Pity the guy didn't reply.

[@jimellison3358]

I have witnessed the lights slowly falling over the Desert sky in Nevada while searching for Ghost Town's and old lines. They turned out to be flares drop by the military and were using it more time to light up Battlefield.. You put out great videos, and I look forward to everyone keep up the good work from a former desert, Explore .

[@ericjohnson8571]

It certainly gives one an understanding of where Louis L’Amour got the inspiration for the locations of his stories. And I also resonate with your perspective on the spiritual impact that the wilderness has on a person. Being out in creation makes one feel closer to the creator by the sheer awe of the immensity and yet minute detail of nature. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us!

[@nateday9328]

Brother in Christ! Thank you for your testimony! I came across an interview that you did on another channel that I have saved to watch in the future. Thank you for your great attitude and amazing videos! Your success has been tremendous in such a short time, and I'm happy to be a part of it!

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thanks Nate, you've been here since the start. An OG!

[@jodimallozzi8724]

Thanks, Andrew!!! Love your videos!!!! It's the only channel I look forward to, and drop everything when a new video is released.❤❤❤ I've seen something similar to those orbs of light you described near the Mogollon Rim. Same as you, to this day, I have no idea what they could have been. Take care! - A fellow adventurer

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thank you Jodi, that means a lot. Someone said in a comment to this video that it could be a string of flares dropped out of an airplane by the military. Idk 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@andrewherbert7108]

You know, I could watch 1hr+ long videos my man. Great work sharing the views and history.

[@sourclam904]

So cool you're a Christian. I've watched your videos and often thought about God and His creation, how amazing it is. Love the channel!

[@mamm7223]

Andrew, I look forward to each new video and have loved each and every one. The rock art in this episode is absolutely amazing!! I am looking at the video again for the 3rd time and still see something different each time. Thank you so much for allowing us to join you in your adventures, and thank you for answering all the questions. You are a very interesting young man. Stay safe.

[@Condordancer]

Thanks! I am living in Germany's South, near the alps. I did hikings in the 90's, exploring archaeological sites from the neolithic period and later there. I did not have a camera then. What you are doing here on your channel is a great thing. I love all your videos. Your calmliness and respect for nature and the ancients and their artefacts is so rare these days. Please keep your magnificient work up! Greetings from the Condordancer!

[@Desert.Drifter]

Thank you my friend! Europe has soo many layers of history. I’d love to visit someday

[@lucindajennings148]

😊 Another great hike. Loved all the wall art. Questions were good..so were the answers! The scenery is?always awesome.

[@Janer-52]

"Double" thumbs up, Andrew. And Lucinda, your comment is the best for all of us!

[@contempl8ive]

Agreed, I had many of the same questions so would love to hear more like this

[@stephanieb120]

Geeze Andrew, the video footage of the huge panels of rock art were absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences with the world. You are so respectful of the past, and hopefully this respect will be passed to others who watch your videos. I find watching your videos very spiritual, how can they not be???? Visiting the old places, where past humans sheltered and called home is acknowledging their existence. Stay Safe❤

[@Dee-c1e]

I also fell in love with ancient history. Had the best teacher..

[@dianeleirer9878]

Loved this, but I love every video by Desert Drifter. And, yes, you answered many questions I had about your adventures. Thanks for keeping us connected to this amazing landscape.

[@Kec103]

Really appreciated your answer to the question touching on spiritual experiences in the outdoors. I am a Christian as well and have enjoyed connecting with God in his wonderful creation all over the country in my training and career in geology. Great episode! Watching your videos is my favorite way to relax nowadays. If you ever want to learn more about the geology of some of the places you visit, just let me know! 😊

[@riparianlife97701]

YOUR own, personal, private, particular, infinitely-alterable version of your favorite brand of the silent, invisible, undetectable, untestable god who just happens to be the one who's most popular where you were born is the creator and controller of the universe, because literally nothing else makes sense.

[@Sherry-v2r]

The amount of soil erosion is just amazing to see. Nature changes dramatically with time.

[@dianehenry6540]

I love this video, "Andy," and I'm a devoted fan of your channel. I will watch until I am no more! And sinceI turned 80 in May.....

[@Janer-52]

... You've only got about 20 more years to enjoy Andrew's videos! (I'm almost 83)

[@sofia_ines]

Hi my dad is 80, nice to see both of you here! Wishing you health and lots of these videos to watch 👍Big hug from Portugal!

[@xhefriguitars7946]

Yes, a nice break from your other videos to have a question and answer. But the hardest thing about having a channel like this is keeping it going. It takes a pretty good level of dedication. I like watching the videos for two reasons. One is that I spent a lot of time exploring mesas and ruins myself And the second thing is you’re clean presentation style.

[@lorirond]

So glad to hear you're a Christian, though not surprised. You and Emily both radiate love and peace. She's a lovely addition! Keep up the good work and God bless you both! ❤❤❤❤

[@wanttogo1958]

Evelyn

[@PamMcconnochie]

Loved the question and answer format. Good to occasionally have one of these sessions because for those of us living outside of the States these adventures and hikes are in a landscape that is completely different to what we live with in our own countries. One of the reasons I love this channel is the emphasis on Native Americans or First Nations people's and the informed and respectful dialogue that accompanies the visuals. Thanks heaps.

[@Sherry-v2r]

I wish people would respect the past more, I enjoy your videos very much, thanks.

[@grangranzulaski1084]

Loved the trip. You are in a place that seems to have places no one has seen even though they were almost on top of it. Fascinating area!!

[@jonibarger3147]

I'm really happy you and Mrs. Drifter are believers!! Great video sir. Can't wait until the next one.

[@delaineharvey5177]

I share your love of history and the southwest. My great grandmother was part native American. I wish I knew more about her and her history. I also share your faith! Thank you for sharing your experiences with everyone.

[@BeeAFinch]

I found your channel quite recently and I am so intrigued! I have been in the Southwest of the US 30 years ago and always wanted to come back. Thank you for takeing me on that journey! Btw your wife is so lovely, you are an amazing couple. Keep up your wonderful work. Much love from Germany

[@kimg1879]

I accidentally fell on your videos. So fascinating and interesting. Love how you put history into it. You’re easy to listen to. ❤❤Canada

[@donaldbrown9437]

Really enjoyed the question and answer section, your interest in the spirituality of Christianity, and love of history(especially the civil war) - I grew up in Virginia and we had a farm near Appomattox, that had old slave graves on it. I am almost 75 and don’t hear your interest much from people your age! Really refreshing!😊

[@archstanton9206]

I enjoyed the Questions and answers, it is nice to know a bit more about you and how you arrived at your place in life. I share your love of the west, I have a small group of friends that explore another vast chunk of the west, seeking out towns, ranches, mines, etc to photograph and just enjoy. We frequently cover 150 miles to get to a target, the further out the more likely the vandals won't have been there ahead of us. I too, am a Christian, and agree with your approach when that feeling arises that there is "something else" in the area. We have a had a handful of instances where we decided to "back away" and did so with few, if any words passing between us.

[@andreabrowncardboxcreations]

Loved the Q &A portions and sharing your faith

[@bobbylee8480]

We were at this spot a couple of years ago and it was so fascinating. You rarely find ancient ruins and rock art alongside somewhat recent ruins such as this old coal mining town. I am like you....I love history and can't get enough of it.

[@pamabernathy8728]

Where is everyone? Maybe outside, if you are in an area with nice weather? Yes, please, Andrew, this format every few months is s great idea. I appreciate the excellent editing & music. You present yourself as very transparent, & a man of peace & at peace. Not surprised when you said you are a man of faith. Got goosebumps when you mentioned Jesus' time in the desert. Any time or place where we can have a time of a quiet heart & mind can be a time of prayer, drawing closer to God. And depending on an individual's beliefs, can be a time to calm our heart & mind, breath in peace & gratitude, exhale stress, worry, doubt. I am a disabled senior. I find many moments throughout the day to practice the above. Because of my personal beliefs, I spend those moments thanking God for the beauty around me, for the people I love, for bringing safely as iife as I've come. Would be easy to choose anger, bitterness, self pity, about all I have gone thtough. No. I choose hope & gratitude. I embrace my days at home alone. I am a retired mental health RN, practiced for 40 years. Husband & raised 2 great sons who gave us our 2 beloved daughters-in-law. One sadness I have is that live in different states. Travel is difficult for me. The reward of being with our family out weighs the difficulty. So, seeing Andrew's skill & courage makes me so happy. Blessings to all. Choose peace & gratitude. A practice that takes determination. Even in the toughest times, give yourself space & permission to remember or notice 1 thing you are grateful for. Build on that.

[@fredmoss-yf2jc]

That is pretty much my same thoughts, but you said it so much better than I could. I spent about 40 years in semis and management, retired now and enjoy 'hiking" with him. My mind says let's go, but my body says are you nuts?

[@mickmarshall9254]

This is a great video. Thanks. Question, are these sites that you 'discovered all cataloged somewhere by the government/park service. If yes I would assume they aren't available to the general population.

[@hermitlifeinthemountainsub9493]

I love your videos. I love also your character, that gives you ethics and morals, and values. I can see them. You rock! May God bless every breath you take. May God always keep you and your beloved family safe, healthy, happy, and may your table always be full.

[@jerrycollison3929]

Awesome! I knew there was something special about you, brother. Bless you and your family. Thank you for your candor and your awesome videos.

[@scottmacfeat2568]

I just discovered your channel the other day and have enjoyed your content. I especially appreciated your openness about your faith in Jesus in this one and the way you've represented Him well with your words and actions. Looking forward to more adventures!

[@mjc42701]

I love the desert and look forward to your video's, your photography, editing, walking talks, all awesome. Thank You!!

[@fritzozuna654]

Thank you overmuch for taking us along on walks into places most of us will not be able to on our own. When showing the fine examples of wall art. Please give folks a quick explanation of how it was commonly made by chipping away a dark colored crust, exposing a light colored layer. And how it is not an easy thing to do. Some may think they are just chalk drawings on rock walls. Thank you.

[@TattooedYarn]

Thank you Andrew for this wonderful video. I enjoyed the format. The extra tidbits of history of the ghost town was pretty nifty.

[@markrossnagel4680]

Thank you for your wittness. Every time I am out in nature, I feel more connected to the Lord. THank you for answering questions, stay safe and God bless.

[@michelleharrell8452]

Thankyou Andrew for a fascinating video showing the pictographs. As you were walking you passed a trough not of wood but dark stone. Maybe a video on that.

[@jaimepowell5033]

Thank you. I've been to places like this one myself, even camped near them for a couple of days to explore. (The advantage of traveling with a water filter.) My supernatural experience. I'd developed a taste for the canyon lands, the Zion National Monument, four corners, & Mogollon. The problem was it was a two day motorcycle ride to get to the City of Rocks in New Mexico (fascinating in itself) just to get close. But, I'd been by this beautiful campsite, trees, green grass, & shelter in a small cove of solid rock, near the Zion three times it was always occupied. My new wife & I were traveling. There was no one there! It was early, but we stopped & got set up. Laid the ground pads out in the sun to inflate. Set up the tent & stove. Wife laid out for a nap & I went for a walk around the cove. It was weird to me. I didn't find any pictographs inside the cove. But, I found them all around it on the outside. Mostly geometrics. I went back to camp & got my water filter out because there was a seep back at the end of the cove. I replenished our water supply. Then I made us a soup of beef jerky & a packet of freeze dried veggies. It was turning into evening. The trees were blocking the sun & there was a nice breeze blowing across the front of the cove. For June in the high desert it was damned nice. Enchanting. Now, I'm sensitive to native culture & how it works. But I'm also Scot & Irish on my mother's side. My great grandmother was a Kiowa medicine woman from The Nation's in Oklahoma. My grandmother, Queet, used to always sit & look into my eyes before she would send me on my way. She wouldn't allow me to be punished in her presence. No matter what I did. After I married my wife she showed me an artifact she'd dup up. It was a spear point. The problem was it about eight inches long. The longest I've ever found was a little less than three. Eight inches is ceremonial. It was some of the best napping I've ever seen, even in museums. When she brought it into the room a stench came with it. A stench of rotting flesh. I convinced her, after a while, to get rid of it. Her run of bad luck stopped. Anyway, we were sitting on a couple of rocks having after dinner coffee when a whiff of that old stench came across my nose. I got up & walked toward it. It was coming out of the cove. Our tent was set up inside it on that beautiful grass. Then I noticed. The grass wasn't grazed. I couldn't see any of the nibbles that should be there. I pulled the stakes (how many times have you staked a tent in the high desert where they just went right in?) & drug the tent & it's contents out. I told my wife "We gotta go, now." We packed up in record time. We headed south. I knew the Green River was a few miles that way. Old Irish superstition. "If a devil is chasing you? Cross water. He can't follow you across water. When we'd crossed th Green I stopped & pour out the jug I'd filled back at the cove. A few miles later, as the light was fading, I looked off to my left. There was a canyon out there & it was making a turn. We rode slowly to the rim & as we got there the sand gave way to rock. Except right in front of us was a hollow it it filled with sand. We stopped I raked out the sand with my folding rake, rolled out the pads & sleeping bags & we sat on them for a while. I explained my actions. We settled in fro a night under the stars. Was it real? I still don't know. But, when I think back the campers I saw there before were all "groups" three or four cars & trucks. Lots of people. Hmmm .... ? The next day was my birthday. Got up, set up the stove & made coffee & a honeybun for each of us. Took mine to a rock near & sat down. There wasthatbend in the canyon there & I could see both ways up & down it. There were deer both ways. I looked down between my feet &there were napper's chips on the rock base in front of me. I knew I was going to have a blessed day and it was. I've seen other things & had other things happen out there. It is & an "enchanted area. But as my Nannymaw once told me "Not all enchantments are to be trusted."