This Google Earth Find Turned Out to Be Incredible!

#googleearthfind #googleearth #googlemapsfun #thetrekplanner #ancientamerica #nature #drone #dronevideo #ruins #nativeamerican
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I hope you enjoyed this adventure! It means so much to me that you spent the time watching it. If you enjoyed this, please consider subscribing. I strive to bring relatively unknown, odd, unique, and special places to you each week from the American Southwest!
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👍How to be a respectful visitor to these places👍
Native American groups still live in this area and beyond today. These places are still special and hold significance.
1️⃣Don't climb on walls or structures. Don't lean on or climb over them. Many places don't even need to be visited up close. View these places from a distance or with binoculars.
2️⃣Do not touch the rock art. Don't touch or create new rock art to preserve ancient stories.
3️⃣ Leave All Artifacts. Leave artifacts and structures undisturbed to maintain their historical significance. It is illegal and wrong to take artifacts. If you want something to take home, support local tribes by buying their handicrafts and jewelry.
4️⃣ Manage Waste Responsibly. Use waste bags; don't leave human or pet waste behind. Don't 'go' near cultural sites.
5️⃣ Camp With Care. Don't camp near historical sites. No fires near these areas, and ensure all waste is packed out. Don't make fires in caves or alcoves. Camp in designated spots only. When you leave, make sure to make the site cleaner and better than when you found it. Pick up extra trash you may see.
6️⃣ Control Your Pets. Don't let pets roam freely near archaeological areas to prevent destruction. Pets are not allowed in or near sites.
7️⃣ Preserve Fragile Areas. Don't disturb fossils and please protect delicate soil and plant life.
8️⃣ Follow Rules. Don't engage in illegal actions such as building cairns, or using climbing gear to access archaeological sites.
9️⃣ Obey Drone Rules and Laws. Numerous locations in the American Southwest and beyond, such as the Navajo Reservation, Wilderness Study Areas, and various restricted spaces, enforce strict drone usage prohibitions. It is crucial to not only honor the legacy of the people who once inhabited these areas but also show respect for the present-day residents and adhere to their local laws, customs and regulations.
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NOTE: I don't claim that I am the first person to "discover" these places. I just find things on Google Earth and want to go see what they are!
I do not claim to be an expert on anthropology, geology, or archaeology. I say that my channel is about "amateur archaeology". I don't have a degree or formal training in archaeology. I am just a hiker who loves to explore and see new things especially the ancient history in the American Southwest. This is what my channel is about. I hope you stick around and explore with me!
I do not give out locations to the places in my videos. I take seriously the responsibility to protect and respect these ancient places. If you do find/visit one of these locations, please visit respectfully. I try my best to hide noticeable landmarks, mountains, and canyons in my videos.

[@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

[@user-xg1ug6qo4z]

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 ;)

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@katherineozbirn6622]

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

[@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!

[@Lovenature255]

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

[@tamirundell8392]

Woohoo an awesome video from Jeff The Trek Planner!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I appreciate you!! Thank you!

[@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!

[@gooni3games642]

Best channel to watch on Saturdays!

[@ShirleeKnott]

👍

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Wow! Thank you so much!! 🙂

[@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!

[@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. 🇺🇸

[@Sharon-ch9ln]

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

[@GaliSinatra]

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

[@alienallen2983]

THANK YOU JEFF 👍🙏>>>💚

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for watching!!

[@Justanoldwoman9748]

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

[@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! 🙂

[@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!

[@rosesweet1967]

What a beautiful and peaceful location…thanks Jeff!❤

[@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!

[@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 🙂

[@TheDevice9]

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

[@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.

[@user-wm3bf7pi3u]

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, ❤

[@xvsj-s2x]

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

[@AJeepADroneAndAnOldMan]

This is awesome

[@artsimpson3670]

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

[@chubbrock659]

Ohana means family

[@elakay4397]

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

[@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.

[@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!"

[@robert8321]

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

[@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. 👁️

[@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. 😊😊😊

[@michaelwalsh5735]

Thanks!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

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

[@eegarim]

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

[@user-ge9px9fx4m]

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 👍

[@jrbspacecowboy]

Great date spot for the ancients

[@davidmcfatridge]

Do you never see rattlesnakes? I thought the desert was overrun with them.🤠

[@SchoolforHackers]

Nah, very much not. Lived here 65 years, and I’ve seen four in my life. And they were all running away fast.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Yeah not much at all surprisingly!

[@SelbyRadabah]

Thanks for the show!

[@AdroneZ1480]

This channel is my favorite new find.

[@cbarber]

And Sensei keep increasing your 3D library

[@kt6332]

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

[@mspencer5313]

1000 years ago that mesa was bigger. So the pathway up to the site erroded over time.

[@johnkiss2167]

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

[@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.

[@tamipalin8171]

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

[@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.

[@stanleybridge]

Thanks Jeff!

[@lovesloudcars]

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

[@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!

[@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.🤗

[@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. 👍

[@dtork47]

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

[@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 💐🎂

[@TheSmokie55]

Jeff your doing amazing work and videos just keep getting better. Im glad to be here to share in the adventures.

[@johnganshow5536]

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

[@I_am_Junebug]

This was sweet! A little bit different too. Jeff, your enthusiasm is infectious! 🤗

[@random22026]

0:58 Dat hat, tho! YaHOO! 😆😆

[@suemick8709]

Stunning scenery and your e bike is a champ.

[@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❤❤

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Thank you so much Jeff. I get excited when I see you have a new video. This was amazing. I enjoyed your commentary very much.

[@louellamoyer5578]

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

[@CBWilliams]

Thanks, Jeff. Loved the beautiful landscape with the natural sounds. It is so quiet there! The flooding evidence was eye opening.

[@jakesolo2872]

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

[@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.

[@shawnnorrell1686]

Cool hat 👍😎👍. Mountain Dude !😃

[@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

[@ThatOpalGuy]

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

[@lucindajennings148]

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

[@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!

[@marymisdom3955]

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

[@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!

[@JeannieHamilton-wm3cn]

Great video thanks for sharing your adventures with me Trek Planner

[@user-ze7sj4zv3j]

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

[@caroldorsett8170]

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

[@debbiekennedy8220]

I get so excited every ti.e I see a new post! Thank you from Northeastern Nevada!

[@richardbritton5280]

great trek jeff ty

[@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).

[@arlenegariepy8957]

It could have been a celestial observatory too but it would have took a few people to help stack those rocks but if you would rebuild it for me I would stay there for sure ..tranquility.....Priceless. :)

[@shawnelljenkins1563]

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

[@nancysadirondackart50]

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

[@chubbrock659]

Seriously makes you wonder!

[@susantaylor9923]

Your finding different pottery made me think it was a lookout. So, so fascinating but still sorry the people had to hide and watch for enemies in camouflaged homes and wonder for the children. A lot of hard work and worry to stay alive every day.

[@thezieg]

Terrific!!

[@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.

[@josephlilly8314]

Nice adventure! Thanks for taking us along!

[@deborahm6036]

Another great adventure! Thank you for bringing us along.

[@franksoya4751]

Those drilled holes look like someone took core samples

[@brianwinters4991]

Your videos are always a win !😃👍👍

[@edhazlewood124]

Nice perspective on flash floods. Thanks

[@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.

[@TimAZ]

Watching your hike gets my vertigo going. I get that empty pit in my stomach. Keep them coming!

[@clayringler6958]

The folks that lived there ages ago must of had some very fearsome enemies indeed. To go to the extremes they did to protect themselves is amazing.

[@alsatful]

I wonder if the holes were core samples

[@noxtwilight_]

It feels like a permanent lookout, perhaps a village existed close by. You got it right with looking out for friend or foe. Thanks for another fantastic trip. Shots abd editing are impressive 👍

[@lindawarrell4281]

Wow absolutely stunning! I loved it! Thank you so much! It just made my day! 🥰

[@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.

[@kevinshorter5861]

Thanks for taking us along too!!

[@CynthiaKing-tx1vl]

Thank you! Interesting channel. The use of drones makes the videos so interesting and of course your knowledge of the area. This is the only way I will ever see sights like this, thanks for people like you.