This Google Earth Find Turned Out to Be Incredible!

[@user-ml5yw8tf8b]

Thank you for not covering up the drone video with cheesy canned music. I think hearing the wind blow, and anything nature chooses to throw our way, is the most beautiful music in the world!

[@Becky_Lewis_Survivor]

@user-ml5yw8tf8b A million times better than faking a perfect background sound that really only interferes with mood and level of interest in what's being said. I can't stand to try to learn or BEHOLD something amazing with all that nonsense music in the background, not to mention it's normally too loud to fully hear what's being said. I LOVE YOUR COMMENT!😁🤩😎👍

[@tonydagostino6158]

Those drill holes are sample holes drilled by a geologist, probably a grad student working on a thesis. They take samples this way to get unweathered rock material from within the sandstone formation. Geologists analyze the mineralogy and texture of the grains, cements, porosity, and other characteristics of the formation. Most of your videos are shot in the ancient dune fields of the Jurassic and Cretaceous. This video looks like it was shot in the outcrops of an ancient delta as evidenced by the bedding I can see, especially the cross-bedded units.

[@katep23]

Yes, I agree. Thank you.

[@focusmerida6863]

I agree. Maybe to link the horizontal layers of the butte to the vertical layers of the incline across the gorge.

[@joecanales9631]

My impression was that these are Permian red beds. (I’m not a geologist, but argued with them for most of my career). These were deposited in an arid environment of the interior of Pangea. I was going to comment on the core holes, but you got them covered.

[@tonydagostino6158]

@@joecanales9631 "Argued with them" LOL, a geophysicist? geochemist? IDK about the age of these but Permian Redbeds fits

[@joecanales9631]

@@tonydagostino6158 geophysicist

[@GEMGodsElevatorMinistries]

Don't take this wrong because it's a complement. I think of you as the Mr. Rogers of KZbin and truly enjoy your adventures and your personality. Thank You and may God bless you

[@sheritamac87]

Ha!! So true! Never thought of that but totally see it! Compliment for sure!!

[@williamoorejr]

and what a neighborhood

[@LauraStone-b7i]

Right On

[@richardwernars5327]

Please leave fairytales out off it. There is no god.

[@Bearwithme560]

@@richardwernars5327 Apparently Americans are the most fervently religious people on earth. Perhaps it's what enables them to cast judgement on others so readily. Dog bless ;)

[@Mikes_carnivore_journey]

Jeff we're lucky to have someone like you to take us on these amazing journeys into the past. When I watch your videos it's like I'm right there. Thanks for all you do and the respect for our past that you show. God bless you on many many more journeys.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you, Mike! I'm so grateful to have you all here with me!

[@Becky_Lewis_Survivor]

@@TheTrekPlanner And we know you actually MEAN that sincerely. You're a beautiful Soul. I'd love to come with you some time to any single place you go to teach you Wild Foraging of the plants. You could do a multi purpose video.. Wild Foraging, rock hounding (outside of treasured areas of course) and documenting what you find and the condition of it. You could make a camping expedition and a full 2 hour movie. OHHHHHH YEAHHHHH!!! (DEEEEP VOICE) 🤩😶‍🌫😏

[@Lovenature255]

This channel is one of my favorites, along with Desert Drifter.

[@iwasfloyd]

Thank you again for taking me on this incredible adventure!! Stunningly beautiful landscape!!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for watching! I'll have to go back and explore some more!!

[@minniekrohn1931]

You do all the work and we see the results. We can feel the joy you experience each trip. Thank you for taking us along.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I LOVE doing this!! Thank you for coming along with me!

[@katherineozbirn6622]

It's good to see you standing among the ruins at a distance so that we can see the scale. Thanks.

[@mikebrown5411]

Really like it when you include yourself in a few of the drone shots, so we get a better idea of the scale of some of these sites. Thanks for all you do!

[@jaytay8637]

What a priviledge to hear the natural. ancient sounds , thankyou so much, I hate having to silence the ubiquitous music on some vids.

[@The_Supernatural_Life]

The quality of the photography is amazing! The drone camera is definitely HD!

[@gooni3games642]

Best channel to watch on Saturdays!

[@ShirleeKnott]

👍

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Wow! Thank you so much!! 🙂

[@Harleyanne774]

Yes!!!!!

[@Sharon-ch9ln]

Awesome, beautiful, enjoying the landscape, of course the amazing ruin.

[@mariposa5900]

VIEWS. ARE. MAGNIFICENT. !!!!! I. APPRECIATE. YOUR. ADVENTURE. !!!! MUST . OF. BEEN. A. WONDERFUL. PLACE. TO. LIVE !!! AT. ONE. TIME. !!!! The. Colors. Are wonderful. ! Thank you for sharing. ,, time and effort !!!! TERESA HAYWARD CALIFORNIA USA

[@tamirundell8392]

Woohoo an awesome video from Jeff The Trek Planner!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I appreciate you!! Thank you!

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

Love your work brother. I am moving back to Utah after spending 20 years in Texas. Can't wait to hang out with you, Desert drifter, and POV channel. My father built most of the roads in southern Utah and I am going to start documenting the areas my grandfather and father built. 👁️

[@GaliSinatra]

Stunning geology and ruins. Thank you for taking us along!

[@sheritamac87]

I know where you are!! Those flash floods were intense! Had friends rafting the San Juan around that time! There’s a lot of great ruins to be seen if you float that river…petroglyphs, pottery shards, dwellings. You should raft it, explore and post content, you would love it!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

That must have been insane to be rafting at that time! Were they OK?? I saw that the floods almost washed out the road along the highway I have put in for a permit along the San Juan and got denied! I should just go with one of those rafting guided groups!

[@sheritamac87]

@@TheTrekPlanner So yes! Everyone I knew was able to safely raft it but it was definitely dicey! Getting a permit these days is getting more and more difficult it seems but never give up, it will happen one day for you!! And going with a guided trip is certainly a good option! 🙂

[@rosesweet1967]

What a beautiful and peaceful location…thanks Jeff!❤

[@alienallen2983]

THANK YOU JEFF 👍🙏>>>💚

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for watching!!

[@sevenirises]

"Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose". Jeff....your videos are definitely always a win. Thanks for the nature sounds again. That's a very special place.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

That means a lot to me! Thank you for watching 🙂

[@Sharon-c3q2t]

Thank you for explaining the interesting formations which you pointed out in blue. That caught my eye and thought the up and down visual movement of the rock was so beautiful. Great video 👍

[@GrandmaBev64]

Cool. I knew where you were from looking at the San Juan and Colorado River on Google Earth. I recognized it right away. There are lots of ruins along the waterways. Those look like core samples? Maybe? What an awesome place. Thank You for taking us along 😊 3 feet thick walls are probably defensive. It' sad the ancient people had to live that way. Always on guard and having to protect themselves.

[@sueball595]

Beautiful scenery. I love the San Juan River and had had the opportunity to hike down to it and play in it once upon a time. This trek brought back some old memories. Thank you for letting me come along. 😊

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for your comment, Sue! Whenever I camp up from where I was at, I always spend time at the river!

[@Justanoldwoman9748]

Your excitement upon finding new ruins is wonderful . I always think about prey when the ruins are up that high

[@homeiswheremycatsare]

Very BEAUTIFUL there I love redrocks and soil

[@michaelwalsh5735]

Jeff, you guide small groups on your adventures! Your sense of wonder is contagious! I love the southwest. That area reminds me of southern Utah, north of Monument Valley. It's so beautiful! Keep on trekking!

[@robert8321]

The holes are core samples from geological research

[@TheTrekPlanner]

That makes sense, Robert! Why here at this location though and not on the other side? Any ideas?

[@llanitedave]

@@TheTrekPlanner Maybe an easier pathway to tote the equipment up. Those core drills aren't light.

[@robert8321]

@TheTrekPlanner Assuming a college intern.... It was a hot day, and that was the shady spot. It took a lot of battery-weight to trek there. 2 Lunchables, 1 Redbull later, core-samples in hand- mission complete. You're a good kid. Keep it up, boy. 🇺🇸

[@richardhoover4471]

Another stunning video, Jeff! Awesome geology! Makes me feel small in comparison to the tremendous forces that shaped planet earth. And, as always, thank you for being respectful of the remains left by indigenous cultures.

[@Ron-d2s]

A solid Bravo and I'm so glad he's looking into the geology of the area more too.

[@islaannisainsworth4443]

Good morning Jeff. The Ancients were always being defensive, raiders & elements. Needed water close by but not near. They had a simple but hard life. Ty, ❤

[@Hazelnut71]

Thank you so much for including the geologic explanation of the anticline. I found the formation fascinating and am delighted to have seen it through the lens of your camera. I can't even begin to say how much I enjoy your videos.

[@elakay4397]

Please dont forget to hit the like👍 button for this young man. His videos are great! Jeff..like the hat( Mountain Dude).🙋‍♀️👍😘

[@123456wasp]

The drone is a nice tool for this kind of exploration! 😎👍

[@DRFelGood]

Fascinating adventure and discovery!!! Thank you for bringing us along 👍🏻

[@TheDevice9]

Those look like geology bore holes, possibly used to date the rocks or determine the magnetic alignment of the minerals.

[@marymisdom3955]

One advantage of high places is spotting game. Perhaps communicating with smoke signals. Like you said, a lot of surmising. Great video.

[@michaelwalsh5735]

Thanks!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Oh my goodness! You are incredibly kind! Thank you so so much Michael! I am humbled by your generous support! -Jeff

[@cibernena]

This one was absolutely spectacular! I especially love the view of the river. And I can imagine what it would be like on a clear night, with the stars in the sky. Thanks for sharing. It was beautiful.🤗

[@sandradanforth8524]

It looks like there was a lot of erosion, so maybe there was more land than there is now. Wonderful treck. Thank you for sharing. 😊😊😊

[@markmark2080]

Every once in a while I'm able to pin point your location on Google Earth, which gives me considerable satisfaction, this was one of those times. I sure enjoy your channel as I am old and my days of exploring are past, except for on KZbin and GE... There must have been a clear and present danger from both man and perhaps beast that those people built so many such places of retreat...

[@llanitedave]

I totally understand and respect why Jeff never reveals the specific location of his finds, but that doesn't keep me from occasionally wanting to stalk his spots. I think there was one place where I sat up and said "I've been there!"

[@AJeepADroneAndAnOldMan]

This is awesome

[@B-rads]

That's right not the first time for humans but first time for us thank you for taking us with you breathtaking views be safe❤❤

[@kt6332]

Thank for the geology. I’m always checking it out in the background of your videos!

[@robert8321]

Wonderful channel ! Wholesome and interesting...I'm expecting a small turtle on a skateboard to enter the scene....!

[@artsimpson3670]

Mahalo Jeff, for the history, geology, culture, and companionship. By the comments, we are Ohana!

[@chubbrock659]

Ohana means family

[@wizarddragon]

You should set up an audio recorder in the area you're hiking and let it record while you are hiking. You then could loop it and upload it so people could use it to help them sleep or meditate. your sound quality is very immersive.

[@tinkmarshino]

Trek on little brother... trek on!... I am to old to do this any more.. But that explorer part of me still lives on!.. Thanks for the share.

[@georgehickman648]

I'm in the UK, I could be further away from where you are. You're so respectful of the places you discover & visit. We need more folk like you. Well done for doing what you clearly love, stay safe & many more treks to come 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸 🌟

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you so much for watching, George!

[@jakesolo2872]

That’s a beautiful place. Harsh but stunning. I know nothing about geology, but wow 👍

[@chrispierce9699]

Its so great to see the river so full. Just a ouple years ago there was hardly any water and some areas looked dried up. Im sure there were times when the ancients experienced drought as well. They lived a rough existence, not only worrying about food, water and shelter, but living on the edge of cliffs trying to avoid being murdered by other tribes and clans.

[@suemick8709]

Stunning scenery and your e bike is a champ.

[@eegarim]

I sure love your drone photography.❤ Keep it up.

[@comadrezoe]

I always enjoy what you share with us. I especially liked when you marked and named the geologic beds. Thanks always, from one who can't get out much.

[@shawnnorrell1686]

Cool hat 👍😎👍. Mountain Dude !😃

[@Linsuesaz]

Hey mt dude! Love the hat! Sell em in your store! Make one for mt dudette! I’m in Flagstaff!!

[@lovesloudcars]

Jeff is the MAN! Very fun to be brought along on journeys like this.

[@jacobgates1986]

I love your hat 😂, "mountain dude".

[@TheTrekPlanner]

haha it was an awesome birthday present from my sister

[@jacobgates1986]

@@TheTrekPlanner that's awesome gift, happy belated birthday 💐🎂

[@ArtbyKatina]

Such a vast landscape you have to explore in your country. I look forward to seeing your discoveries as you journey through out the history filled plains.

[@c.t.murray3632]

I'm very glad you made it safely to the top . I'm sure the First Nation people were there to keep an eye on the river and how it moves. It can also be a spiritual position for young people to grow into mature human beings. Imagine spending a week by yourself and learning who you really are at that height above the river . Nice.

[@johnlord8337]

All of this geology was part of a massive iron-rich (red sedimentation) of the Western Inner Sea (100 - 66 million years ago) stretching from (the later) Rocky Mountains and the (later) Appalachians. 2000 miles wide, extending from Canada down to Gulf of Mexico, ~400 feet deep (shallow saline sea), all of this sedimentation of sand, sandstone, compressed and metamorphed into sandstone. Uplifted and tilted, and eroded into all of these various valleys, rivers, creeks, streams, watershed erosions, and morphed geological pillars etc. Many many many many many historical layers of compressed sedimentation of annual and seasonal depositions.

[@cbarber]

And Sensei keep increasing your 3D library

[@lucindajennings148]

How beautiful! The deserts are full of amazing places and this is pne of the best! Thank you for sharing your hike!!

[@SelbyRadabah]

Thanks for the show!

[@mrpeterson7592]

Took me a few minutes to notice your hat. Thanks for being a "Mountain Dude" for us, I used to do hikes and adventures like this in Wyoming, but I'm too damned old now.🤠

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I would love to spend more time in Wyoming! Specifically around the Wind River Range!

[@nancysadirondackart50]

I am thoroughly convinced that those people could fly! Great video as always.

[@chubbrock659]

Seriously makes you wonder!

[@dtork47]

Fascinating as always. Thanks for taking us along, stay safe.

[@cmsjca]

Those holes are geologists doing core samples, often for age dating the formations

[@johnganshow5536]

Fantastic adventure!!! Thanks for taking us along...

[@candice-user-fn7sr1er2l]

I think it was for safety, reasons, because most of the ruins, seem to be high up, you are so brave to go up there. Thank you, just an amazing view. Those holes, look like they were taking rock samples, maybe.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

the inclined uplifting on that mountain in the background is quite satisfying.

[@tamipalin8171]

Thank you once again for taking us along on your adventures!!

[@johnkiss2167]

AH, finally my favorite time of the week . Relaxing watching these videos.

[@mariansmith7694]

Definitely a look out spot. To watch for migrating animals, or people. It might also be an observatory to view the stars and a place to do ceremonies for a small, select group.

[@leighsayers2628]

Fabulous ...beautiful scenery..

[@edhazlewood124]

Nice perspective on flash floods. Thanks

[@josephlilly8314]

Nice adventure! Thanks for taking us along!

[@louellamoyer5578]

Thank you for sharing with us, this adventure! I love seeing these things. The land is wonderous!

[@JeannieHamilton-wm3cn]

Great video thanks for sharing your adventures with me Trek Planner

[@UFOHUNTERS2]

all these places has been visited before by not too many hikers . i like these landscape it's the easiest to travel at night or day .. no trees or bushes .. just like the desert .. nice to see water here

[@TinaSindichakis]

I really enjoy your journeys accompanied by you inclusive descriptions and thoughts as we go with you. Thank you!❤

[@stanleybridge]

Thanks Jeff!

[@susanatkinson7702]

What an awesome adventure and architectural find! Like watching your videos just the way they are, the drone footage is amazing.

[@caroldorsett8170]

Self protection to keep from being eaten! I have rafted by there many times but had no idea that was there, thanks.

[@wendyhill8924]

Most impressive to my eyes that you ventured to such a scary and fascinating place. Thanks for always opening our eyes to the beauty of our land and the creatively special people who lived there. ❤😊

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Stunning River - Brilliant Landscape - Wonderful Views - nice Hike and Ruins ! What a Beautiful Place - lots of Fun indeed ! Thank You and many Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@user-rj2fg2sy7q]

Thank you for the wonderful video.12∶50 pottery is interesting. It resembles the shape of Japanese Yayoi pottery. The decoration on the surface of the pottery on the left is very similar to the decoration of the Jomon pottery.

[@deborahm6036]

Another great adventure! Thank you for bringing us along.

[@jrbspacecowboy]

Great date spot for the ancients

[@dennisfaulkner5470]

Jeff, a friend's 1st born son, named Jeff also, favors you So much, it's unbelievable.. mannerisms too..😎

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Does he look the same too??

[@prieten49]

Another great trek planned and accomplished. Thanks.

[@shawnelljenkins1563]

You find some of the coolest most amazing places to explore. I love your channel

[@christinadupuy897]

You do this like it's a walk in the park and in fact you have to be super fit to do this hiking and climbing in these elevations. So glad you take us along. Probably another look out between warring tribes for territory or watching for any intruders to warn their own people somehow.

[@TheSmokie55]

I just had to double comment. FWIW...You ultra clean approach to your content and you care for the sites you visit keep me coming back for every video. 👍

[@forwimp]

Another wonderful video. It's so good to see the respect and care that you offer to these ancient sites.

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

This is one of my favorite treks you've done! Beautiful area, and the sounds were terrific! Thank you Jeff!

[@nterracall]

I look forward to your videos each week. Love it. Thank you

[@gundog7199]

I like your hat, mountain, dude!😊

[@patstats1]

I’m thankful for the images you provide. As an artist, you are my eyes in places I will likely never travel to. With your own artist’s eye, you showed me the graphic mountain shapes caused by erosion. What comes to mind are all the patterns for petroglyphs or decorative wares. I’m inspired.

[@bryansitchler8943]

I absolutely love how you go to these places and share the history. Please let me accompany you on a few. Would love to be doing what you’re doing. Bryan

[@Janer-52]

I love these "rooftop" ruins, so glad you bring them to us. As I was growing up in the 50's & 60's, many of the old "western" movies had native people on the cliffs with signal fires. Every time you go up one of these cliffs, I expect to see the remains of those fires. So far, I haven't seen any. Perhaps we never will. But these were at least lookouts, even if just for the animals (food).