Venturing into Uncharted Territory: What I Discovered Took Me by Complete Surprise

[@ntilewills5679]

I'm on disability and nothing would make me happier than to be right beside you on these adventures, but that just will never be, so I'm enjoying being right beside you on KZbin seeing places I'd never be able to see otherwise. Great job mate!

[@denisecorzette1676]

Same here,friend. Health issues keep me from doing so much anymore. These treks make me want to go where he goes.

[@rhondatrout1360]

I too am disabled. I have a Jeep, so maybe? :P

[@GrandmaBev64]

Me too. I loved being in the red-rock, sandstone areas across Utah, Arizona, and Nevada with my family. I loved to go barefoot climbing on the sandstone formations. That's where I feel comfortable and sure-footed. This place reminds me a bit of Petta. I think something is buried under the giant arch. Lake Bonneville was very large, and something changed drastically. Meteor? Water diversion? Spanish or/and Calvary? I hope we find out for sure one day. Live Jeff's excursions. I can't walk anymore, so I follow along with him, POV, Desert Drifter, etc. I understand they can't tell everyone where they are, but when they do, or I recognize a place, I like to follow on Google Earth. My way of traveling. Lol

[@denisecorzette1676]

@@rhondatrout1360 Sounds fun.🌞😄

[@kellyparrish-w2r]

i'm right with you both. love it. thanks

[@PhilipMichelsen]

As a geologist, I recognize all the stratigraphic layers you passed through. The lowest red shale layers are the Moenkopi Formation. That was deposited in shallow sea waters and tidal mudflats. Above that is the Chinle group. The lowest whitish layer is the Shinarump conglomerate member. It was deposited by a braided river system after the region was uplifted above sea level. The Shinarump member only exists where a river ran across and eroded into the uplifted Moenkopi layer. Above that is the Monitor Butte Member and then the Petrified Forest member. It is no surprise that you found petrified trees in that layer, as that layer was deposited above sea level. It is the same layer that the Petrified Forest in Arizona is located in. Above that are the Owl Rock and Church Rock members. Above that is the Wingate Formation. That is the cliff-forming red sandstone layer above the talus slopes. Above that is the Kayenta Formation. That is the horizontally bedded sandstone layer you can see at the top of the canyon rim. The Wingate and Kayenta Formations were deposited after the region sunk below sea level again. All these geologic formations were deposited during the Triassic Period. These are the same rock layers you will see in Monument Valley and the west side of Capital Reef. You will not find any dinosaur fossils here, only early reptilian fossils. Dinosaurs did not evolve until the Jurassic Period. Those rock layers lie above the Navajo Formation which is the next layer above the Kayenta.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Thanks Philip for sharing your knowledge. I live on Prince Edward Island in Atlantic Canada (one hour time-zone East of Maine). Our fossils are all Triassic. I know of a beach here where coastal erosion is exposing petrified wood. There's one log in situ that's over 30 feet long and a stump where the tree had a diameter of about four or five feet. The 30 foot log is the largest known fossil in our region.

[@Shart-santha]

I wanted to also thank you for sharing your deep dive! That was so incredibly awesome to read! I’m definitely going to keep an eye out for those layers while I watch the video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!🖤🖤

[@johnlawrence9957]

Actually, you are incorrect about dinosaurs in the Triassic. There were numerous species, the Coelophysis (a small theropod) being one of them (it survived into the early Jurassic). Do a search & you will find many. 😊

[@Springfield-eo8jl]

​@@johnlawrence9957 what I read, "Acctually, I'm smarter than you. Was wa wa Wawa wa Wawa Wawa Wawa waa.

[@PhilipMichelsen]

@@johnlawrence9957 , true. It was late at night when I typed the above. I was in a hurry to log off so I could go to bed and I overgeneralized on that point. My brain was thinking of the giant Jurassic and Cretaceous dinosaurs. Triassic dinosaurs were all small and lizard-sized. They didn't evolve their large size until the Jurassic Period. Now that I have had time to think about it, some of these small dinosaur fossils could possibly be found in the Chinle Formation. Thanks for jogging my memory on that point. It has been 12 years since I had taken the Fossil Record class in college. Memories don't always connect properly when it's past bedtime. 🥱

[@vinnie5436]

We have a group that gets together and watches all your adventures up here in Toronto. You are so genuine and great to watch. God bless you!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

What?? That’s so cool!! Tell everyone in your group I said “Hi and thank you!” If I ever make it to Toronto, I would LOVE to come meet you all!

[@lilartistca]

​​@@TheTrekPlanner If you ever do. A few hours from Toronto is a conservation area named Skah Nah Doht. It has an archeological dig, and another area where they recreated the village they found. It's fascinating with the long houses and what not. Thousands of years old. Most don't know it's there. But a precious look into our past.

[@mirandamom1346]

The petrified wood is a superb find!

[@OkieJammer2736]

Drones are amazing tools of discovery.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

They have changed the game!

[@kayezbiciak544]

Thank you! You make this old lady's heart sing of adventure!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for watching!!

[@seaweed556]

Glad you had your wheels along . they can put on lots of miles and save daylight. This landscape is awesome! Love the Petrified wood.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

The bike made this adventure sooo much better. Glad I had it and was prepared to fix a flat!

[@dangeroustoman]

What is the bike? Name and model?​@@TheTrekPlanner

[@karendavis7988]

Thanks, Jeff, for the beautiful trip.

[@jasoncates2944]

Thank you for always putting an emphasis on personal safety and respect for the locations. Always a pleasure to go along on one of your journeys.

[@michellepeterson6841]

I love the contents of your videos. This way I can still see places that I may never get or they make me want to take a trip. Thanks so much for doing them.

[@danielcrecordme3097]

Once again, thank you for taking me and the others along with you. I really enjoyed seeing the hills and that large snake head rock. Keep on trecking, and I'll keep enjoying it sites with you

[@gladyspuyarenavalentin4]

This is the adventure I've enjoyed the most. Those rock walls are incredible. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us, and allowing us to see places we will never see.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I’m happy to bring these places to you all!

[@gladyspuyarenavalentin4]

@@TheTrekPlanner and I'm more than happy to find out what you will bring us every week.

[@1M005E1]

Thank you so much for taking us on your adventure. I drove the "Google" car many years ago, from living in the Eastern USA, drove out to California, my route was seeing mountains such as these, God's country, breath taking beauty. Stay safe in your travels, & again thank you.

[@jeanwalke6015]

Great! Once again! Thank you!!

[@MaxwellsSilverHammer-]

Love the videos..thank you for sharing!! 👍

[@RR448]

An ocean indeed . When I see this place I go back to when maps had California as an island this was definitely an ocean at some point

[@CrockoShyte2]

Awesome stuff ! Afrikaner watching from the U.K. !

[@southfloridaherenow63]

Try "Flat Out" in your Ebike tires. No more flats. Love your content.

[@cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252]

It does wonders! Rougher ride, but well worth not getting flats on your journey.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

I have Tannus Armour inserts in my e-bike's fat tires. Haven't had a flat yet. I mention it as an alternate approach to using Flat Out or similar products. I'm sure if Jeff just did a video of him fixing a flat in such a remote area he'd get a million views. Getting flats when far from home or help is likely most e-bike rider's biggest fear.

[@rustykey9303]

Finding the petrified wood was awesome. Cool video.

[@jburnett8152]

The colors and shadows can play tricks on your eyes. I'm sure I saw a bunch of stuff that wasn't. Thanks for another fun trip.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Right?? I kept seeing petroglyphs and ruins that ended up just being some water stains or fallen rocks

[@sandradanforth8524]

You are making so many people happy and giving us an opportunity to see things that are out of our reach. You are God sent. THANK YOU 😊

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for that Sandra! Your comment made my night!!

[@Mountlougallops]

What a beautiful place. Thannks so much for sharing it with us. Keep doing what you do so well here.

[@anneillerbrun7909]

OO000oooo.....you've got me feelin' it. You're all alone except for us watching? Great adventure, thanks for bringing us along. My thinking is that the area is too dangerous for life but a good place to rest afterwards. I am days away from this filming but I can feel this powerful place, very brave of you to be there alone. I'm trying to understand what the Paiute thought about this place when they were the only ones there.

[@Yvonne.49]

Your a brave kid! I'm in Michigan and at 74 I will not travel to those places. Love the vastness of unspoiled land, so thanks for the tour!😊

[@GaliSinatra]

Looking at that beautiful geology, I can just imagine what happened there to make those forms. Just beautiful! What an amazing adventure!

[@kathyanderson909]

Awesome, thank you for sharing ❤

[@denisefrickey5636]

No one else comes close to the honest childlke pleasure you take in the things you discover. You are my all time favorite and I take real pleasure in watching your journeys. I ooh and ahh at the wonderful sights and sites you share.

[@MaceoTheCat64]

Gorgeous and Amazing. Thank you.

[@sharonstuebi8181]

❤ from Grandma in Peru

[@Mikell-h2c]

Abuela❤

[@saltyyoda7642]

Awesome country mate cheers from Australia

[@alainraux5075]

Très belle prospection et paysages sauvages à souhait ! Bravo!👍👍👍👍

[@sarahporter9541]

I grew up in an adventure family..and just love seeing places thru your eyes! So amazing!!! Gives me itchy feet..😊

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Magic Landscape - Beautiful Formations ! Wonderful Drone Views - Awesome indeed ! Lovely Petrified Wood ! Thank You for a Great Adventure ! Many Cheers from Australia !

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for watching!! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘

[@pinetree5489]

As a former backpacker, I'd definitely want to spend a couple or three days investigating that area. It allows for so much more time than including the entire trip in and out within the exploration day. Back to watching.

[@kirsiselei8703]

Wow, how amazing scenery😍. And that pet wood is gorgeous ❤

[@QuestionsStuff]

Australian here... Luv your vids... Stay safe...

[@felinetherapy4782]

Stunning geology. The petrified wood was a amazing find!

[@lucindajennings148]

Thank you again for an awesome trek. Loved the colors of the rocks and petrified wood. Would never see this stuff if it wasn't for you!😊

[@phyllisputnam2069]

So beautiful ❤️ the petrified wood is amazing, what an incredible find.

[@inezwatson6192]

Such a journey.. thank you once again for taking us on your amazing adventures.. I am vacationing without leaving home..

[@michelleharrell8452]

Wow! What fascinating scenery. Fascinating canyons & geographic processes.

[@stu7161]

Beautiful and unusual geology. Thanks for making the trip!

[@richardhoover4471]

Jeff, the most exciting part of this video for me came at the end you came upon all the petrified wood! This has fascinated me since I was a child and my father had temporary custody of a friend’s enormous rock collection that included petrified wood. 60 years later and the memories of holding those pieces of fossilized wood are still dear to me!

[@rockinrobinguitarsmusic5285]

You are so prepared to tackle tough going and harsh conditions,,, a true hacker! Thanks for perserviering! The views were other worldly,, Thanks, Jeff

[@deanie3246]

G’day Matey, I’m another disabled person and your adventures are truly valued. I’m waiting to get a 4 wheel drive mobility scooter that can open my life to parks and gardens, however nothing like what you are sharing with us. Thank you so much, you’re highly valued. If you ever visit Australia 🇦🇺 let me know and my hubby and family will welcome your family and assist in any way we can. 🐨🦘🐨

[@Rom3_29]

7:50 - Scenery is beautiful. Those bizarre rock layer folds look bit like giant fingerprint. Truly nice place to hike.

[@karenekins8805]

Nice job Jeff! My dad loved this kind of scenery and your adventure brought back lots of childhood memories for me. Loved it all

[@timothyoo7]

So glad that you came back through my feed. Ive always enjoyed your adventures.

[@RemusKingOfRome]

You found beauty, and lots of it.

[@tamirundell8392]

I haven't seen a bad video yet from you so I'm waiting anxiously.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Wow thank you so much!! I hope this is a good one too!

[@Springfield-eo8jl]

I've seen a couple where he goes really heavy on the virtue signaling.

[@marthafenimore4279]

Exceptional landscape. Beautiful.

[@jaycee6996]

Absolutely brilliant! Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@cmkwan59]

I've loved the Southwest states since young, your video just brought me the most impressive beauty of mother nature, thank you and envy you so much!

[@maggpie5552]

Incredible geology, and the petrified wood was icing on the cake...thanx.

[@lindabriggs5118]

I love these videos, they remind me that though I live 2000 miles away, those deserts will always be my home and my spirit will dwell there when I am passed away.😊💗💓🏜🏕🏞

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I totally get what you’re saying, Linda! The desert has a huge part of my heart too 🌵🏜️

[@lindabriggs5118]

@TheTrekPlanner I raised my two children there on a small ranch. They are hard working adults now. Their children have no idea how stunning the landscape is. I miss the sunsets there. 🌇

[@seagull7]

No reason to be nervous every now an then you need to wing it

[@lindabriggs5118]

@seagull7 I'm 71 yrs old now and I used live in the Mojave desert. I also owned a small ranch in Eastern Utah, raised my own beef, pork, chickens, goats, and sheep. Grew an acre of vegetables and canned everything. Wasn't off grid but it almost was, in its own way. Raised my two children on that ranch. The learned how to work and they had chores to do. But we had fun too. Camping, trail riding and going to museums. The both played instruments in the local high school bands. Now my kids had their own kids, and one of them is due in Jan. I proud of my children and their children.

[@Svetpuh]

😢какая грустная история

[@LadyCin611]

Your music on this video is AMAZING! Well done, you!

[@123456wasp]

Deadly but yet beautiful! 😎👍

[@kateoconnor6385]

Thanks for taking me with you

[@mikeporter6952]

Thanks Jeff ! This was a good one! Thanks for taking us along to see the special kind of beauty there.

[@DingbadYoutube]

Interesting place. Thanks for the video.

[@Nova2032-]

Ohhh I was imagining an Egyptian Sphinx appearing around the corner ! Hihi. Such a vast area to cover & explore. An ancient Forest ! The Earths story is just mind blowing. Please take care :-)

[@srf2112]

Your production standards keep getting better and better. I love your explorations and adventures. Stay safe and keep it up.

[@sandrabates7649]

That country is absolutely beautiful.

[@darlahenri8095]

Thanks. The area saddens me, makes me think of Mars and such incapability of life.

[@jameslangridge1674]

I love your adventures. reminds me of mine when I was younger. One thing I particularly enjoy is the absolute stillness you get to experience in these places. When you live in a town or city especially, most ppl tend to forget what quiet actually "feels" like, let alone sounds like. I miss that. I am lucky enough that I have access to many areas that are similar in providing that same feeling. For instance, the Cedarberge, South African West Coast, and Klein Karoo, for instance, in South Africa, are spots I love to go to for a while to recharge. We usually camp though, so that we can experience it for several days on end. I also enjoy doing something similar, but along our coastlines, where it can be very remote, peaceful, and quiet, and I get the bonus of getting to surf, and free-dive, too. I follow you, POV, and Desert Drifter, and love how you guys interact with nature. Keep enjoying it and doing what you are doing. I hope your channel continues to grow. All the best from South Africa.

[@KenHughes-oz7mc]

I'm from the other side of the world from you and there's no way I'd ever get there , thanks for taking us places I'd never get 😊

[@normalivengood1197]

Absolutely gorgeous landscape! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@gotredeemed]

That was some rough riding. Glad you could fix the tire.

[@laurenarndt464]

One of your best videos. It didn't feel scripted. Good job.

[@judyhart2311]

I so enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@chrisn2550]

Thanks for the video. I have been to Moab and it really reminds me of that. I am in the hospital, watching your videos to pass the time.

[@KyliWallsArtwork]

Incredible shots of that petrified wood! Love your content so much!

[@janemay7181]

Beautiful viewing❣️

[@amberandrews6842]

Petrified wood, and other epic rocks are why I hike! LOL

[@balthiousdire6795]

amazing looks alot of fun there love the old forest find

[@marilynn76]

The petrified wood was so cool! It's my favorite rock. I often find pieces of it in the landscaping rock in my yard.

[@reneebarlow1077]

You and desert drifter, I believe are souls who have traveled these areas before. Welcome home.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

They should do a colab, even if its just a meet-up and question & answer session. Both great creators sharing similar interests.

[@Springfield-eo8jl]

Jeff thinks Dessert Drifter is fake and only goes to known locations and isn't a legit explorer. He said so himself a couple videos ago. Dessert Drifter is in a completely different league than this amateur.

[@wilfredzielinski5685]

thank you great video again all the best for the next one.

[@CrockoShyte2]

Awesome Stuff !

[@mdean2776]

We are continuing to enjoy your travels. Thank you and be Safe

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

Thank you for another wonderful trek!

[@robertdavenport6705]

Absolutely amazing geology. Thankyou for taking us there.

[@towibabe3959]

My mom got me hooked on your videos, she's going thru a lot of health issues right now and it's nice to turn on one of your adventures and just chill for a while...thanks for sharing your trips with all of us!

[@gofasters1]

Love your channel, great discoveries. I'd suggest putting foam inserts in your tires on your bike. I got a lot of flats on my ebike in those terrains until I got the foam inserts. They work great

[@rossmacintosh5652]

I have Tannus Armour inserts in mine. Haven't had a flat yet, knock on wood. 😀

[@sofie3154]

So much beauty in such a desolate place. We are lucky to explore it with you.

[@westho7314]

Definatley in Uranium country, A small hand held geiger / REM measuring device is advisable in many parts of southern Utah & Northern Az. Not an advisable place to be on windy days especially in uranium mining areas with loose tailings & w/o a mask. Dump the useless ball cap and get a real shade hat along with an umbrella for shade, you can attach umbrella to your backpack while riding slow and hiking, works great. Stock 2 ply tires on chinese e-bikes are bunk at best, 4+ ply with larger & closer spaced knobbies on tires with xtra thick tubes & Green Slime added (a liquid puncture proof product) & kevlar liners will save you alot of grief one day, as well as carrying an extra tube, bike tire pump & extra fully charged battery for both extended range,& as a backup unit also giving you capability to recharge your cameras, flashlight and drone batteries. Those budget sidewalk e-bikes use really cheap batteries & should not run below 20% charge level for any reliability & battery longevity. You look to have an empty rack on the bike to carry important necessities along with a couple extra gallons of water & some overnight gear just in case. I live fairly remote near Death Valley Ca & often wonder why people insist on taking day long hikes in 100++ degree heat. Every year we have so many incidents out here where Search & Rescue teams have to go out in the heat searching for these half- witted people who are often found too late & are either dead or dehydrated & delusionally near death because of being stupid , unprepared or both. Experience is a piss poor excuse for ignorance & often arrogant pride & lack of any cognitive reasoning in their personal habits of human nature that takes them out.

[@clamsoup]

You didn't bring enough water and you saw a mirage. What you thought was a sun dial was actually a carving of Godzilla escaping from a flying saucer crash. Which makes way more sense if they were mining uranium there. Great vid. You and Drifter should do a week long camping trip with your gear.

[@Springfield-eo8jl]

He's too much of a pansy to camp.

[@Unkn0wn1133]

@@Springfield-eo8jlwhy do you keep watching and commenting on his videos? Seems like this guy is following his dreams and going on adventures, he seems like a genuinley nice guy, so what threatens you so much about that?

[@Springfield-eo8jl]

@@Unkn0wn1133 I am anti-cryptobiotic soils.

[@clairejeannette8454]

Thanks so much for bringing me along on your adventure.

[@arailway8809]

I am glad you had your adventure, and went home all right. Blessings.

[@lostinspace280]

Awesome, Fantastic adventure. TU for taking us along.

[@Komainu959]

No ruins but this was some of the most spectacular footage you've gotten! The natural beauty of the location is amazing. THANK YOU!

[@billbucktube]

Fabulous trip!

[@richardcallihan9746]

Your doing a great service to those that can't or have access to it.😇🥰Good work, and great adventures.

[@octaviatheappalled912]

Jeff, this trek was outstanding. My favorite was also the petrified wood. What a find! Thanks.

[@seamoscomplices]

no water no people. great job.

[@venturesoutside-ht8sm]

Nice drone work

[@GlenDomulevicz]

I have always enjoyed your adventures. This place has amazing geology, something I did not expect. Thank you for taking us along for something new, something old, something educational and always fun. Thank you for the respectful way you journey to our new adventures. Thanks for sharing.

[@danielfmyers]

The hippo rock was pretty cool

[@6JAM4]

Thanks for all the time you put into these videos.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Indeed!

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you for always providing great and honest content. That's a beautiful location.