Unusual Ancient Structures Found By Drone

[@mikebell9166]

I really appreciate that you take nothing except photos, and leave nothing except footprints. I wish everyone had the same attitude.

[@chuckzehnder530]

Loved this video! I was feeling sorry for myself about getting old (83) and wanting to visit some of this country and this popped up. You made my day, Jeff. Thanks.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for sharing that, Chuck! I am glad you are able to explore with me! Glad you’re here! -Jeff

[@stevegoodwin803]

As a former rock climber who live in CO and climbed throughout the southwest, do you ever see evidence of climbing activity in these very remote canyons? Drone usage must be a real game changer for climbers today in terms of scouting areas for route development, determining rock quality, etc. Your vids are fascinating! Keep up the great content.

[@patstats1]

Thanks for showing us these ancient places only a drone can show. I’m a landscape painter and marvel at the striations in the rock layers. Nature is incredible and beautiful. More drone footage please.

[@rudetoy8264]

Thumbs up!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I’m happy to hear that, Pat! I’ve got some ideas I might put together soon!

[@robertjohnson429]

How are you flying a drone in the middle of nowhere, when they require a wifi signal?

[@barneyash1799]

Love your videos! I notice the stones along your treks. Both Arizona and New Mexico has a large number of footprint ( moccasin prints) cast stones. Utah has hardly any. No one seems to have ever noticed them- but they are scattered over the two states by the millions!

[@Angel-Adramelech]

@@robertjohnson429 They don't need WIFI to fly, drones are radio controlled.

[@dtork47]

Love to see more drone footage. Thanks for taking us along, be safe.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

That is so good to hear! I usually take lots of extra footage and sometimes can’t find a place for it in the final video. This one I just added most of it despite some of it being shaky and hoped you all would like it! Glad you did!

[@Mikell-h2c]

Nice drone flying

[@michaelwalsh5735]

Thanks, Jeff! Outstanding work!

[@roxiepoe9586]

I appreciate this. When only the 'finds' are shown, it is not possible to understand the long slogs that precede them!

[@jimsweeney]

Spectacular scenery - I could watch those drone shots for hours!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Be careful what you wish for! Might make something like that in the future! ;-)

[@ARose4UTube]

Great TREK! I love it when caves are investigated! They always hold potential mysteries or explanations of what history they could have had. Especially ones like these that aren't easily accessible. They scenery was also very beautiful! The colors and shapes of the large stone cliffs are amazing, standing like ancient castles and monuments! Really great! Thanks again for sharing.😊

[@tamirundell8392]

Yay! It's a great video. So many questions that we can only speculate answers to. Thanks for the video.

[@ShirleeKnott]

👍

[@Nova2032-]

I’m always amazed at the Geology of Utah. Look at those layers…. every layer tells a story. Thank you Jeff ! :-)

[@davidgriffin8717]

Jeff, yes the plant is poison ivy. Leaves in three leave it be! In these hyper-arid locales it grows at isolated wet spots (seeps & springs)

[@Suehuskins]

I would not have thought poison ivy. All the poison ivy I have has hairy vines and they are visible. Idk??

[@davidgriffin8717]

@@Suehuskins it depends on the conditions of where it’s growing. In this case, an isolated spot in a rocky cliff with limited sunshine.

[@kennethzullick6897]

@@Suehuskins We have a lot of poison ivy in PA. that looks just like that.

[@dennishamilton9689]

The box elder tree has leaves that look very much like poison ivy leaves. I got into some poison ivy about 20 years ago that was growing on a box elder tree and it had me confused for a while. The vine winding around the trunk and branches was the give-away. But, I don't know if those trees grow in the southwest.

[@davidgriffin8717]

@@dennishamilton9689box elder does grow throughout the southwest, but it is more dependent on water and found mainly along riparian areas.

[@anyascelticcreations]

I understand. I felt that way when I realized that I was surrounded by fossilized animal footprints. It was just amazing to me to realize that animals, probably dinosaurs, once walked where I stood. The experience is pretty profound.

[@Liam_is_outside]

Had the same feeling finding a fossilised sea bed in a fresh water creek 500 m above sea level

[@Hankyjane]

That happened to me too. At Tangle Wood Lake KS I gave the science dept at a local university a phone call...they did check it out and talked about it in the local paper, eventually. It was exciting.

[@anitaallen4143]

Thank you for the video. I often image them building a shelter that would keep their children safe, while protecting the family from neighboring tribe.

[@dm51964]

Superb footage and the more you explore the more you will find. I really enjoyed this drone footage

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@sstdiecastracing2372]

I would like another video of this type. Very interesting. Also, a lot safer and easier for you. We all get to see strange and interesting places. Bring extra batteries. Thanks again.

[@rudetoy8264]

❤

[@stevehilliard1495]

Enjoyed this episode, God bless you and yours ❤

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you, Steve! Glad you enjoyed this trek!

[@GaliSinatra]

Beautiful! I imagine those caves are a lot cooler in the hot summers.

[@rhoward295]

What is amazing to me is how seamlessly the ancient builders created their rock walls with exact matches to the rock layers. The camouflaging is outstanding!!!

[@germanzero4974]

No... is like the entire area was under water at some point, that water started getting back down, leaving those layers.

[@Justanoldwoman9748]

You and the rocks rock. The striations are beautiful with the different patterns Thanks

[@ShirleeKnott]

👍

[@GrandmaBev64]

I'm on the Yurok reservation and we say: "Yuroks Rock". Or "URock". I love these ancient sites. I was raised going to these places in Utah and Arizona with my father. His band played in St. George and Cedar City and Page Arizona, so we would spend the days wandering around the red rock areas. We found dinosaur tracks that were labeled: 'Indian Baths' outside of Kanab. There were 3 stepped indentations going up a small slot canyon that were big enough for me and my little sister to sit in them. They fill with water during rainy season. I keep asking other people about them and no one else knows what I'm talking about. The place was across from where the huge dinosaur looks like it's crossing the road. We also found an intact lithified wickiup, across from the old Buckskin Lounge in Kanab. (We left it hidden in the sagebrush and bushes) I hear the Buckskin burned down, but there were artifacts everywhere back then outside of Kanab and Fredonia. I've always wondered if someone else found that straw wikiup. It was amazing because it was solid. Not brittle like you would think straw does after a few years, but it was in 1 piece and held together well. Definitely a museum piece. I love Jeff's adventures. He cares.

[@Justanoldwoman9748]

@@GrandmaBev64 you had the most beautiful place to live in sooo jealous lol😉

[@patbowers4180]

I enjoy all your videos! Thanks!!

[@ShirleeKnott]

👍

[@larrykoroush6995]

Beautiful footage. These openings could go farther back and be tunnels. Thank you for sharing

[@this-is-slammin-549]

Thanks! I know it isn’t much. But I like to give in this fashion to well run channels in hopes to inspire others to give, to keep channels like yours alive. The work doesn’t go unnoticed.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I really appreciate your Super Thanks and also inspiring words. I want to do this as long as I can! -Jeff

[@thruknobulaxii2020]

_Tres thérapeutique!_ You just helped take some of the sting out of a crappy day. ✌️

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

Hope your day got better!❤

[@thruknobulaxii2020]

@@corneliusdinkmeyer2190 What a kind thought Cornelius. Thank you. In fact, Sunday was good enough that I didn’t even need an upload from Geoff to chill me out. 😃 At any rate… I hope all yours are good. 🍀

[@michelleharrell8452]

Thankyou for this awesome drone video. Wonders of the Southwest.

[@robinlech3044]

This was lovely! Thank you for sharing. It’s beautiful scenery, and I enjoy hearing your thoughts on what you’re looking for and discovering.

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

These Rock Formations are just Fantastic and Stunning ! The Drone Views are out of this World and You spotted some Ruins - what a very nice Adventure - Thank You and many Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! I think it was one of my favorite drone exploration trips! Thanks for watching!!

[@aknightthatsaysnee5259]

To be honest, I watch your channel despite the ruins and rock art. I love the natural scenery and the away from it all beauty. Thanks for the videos!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I am glad you’re here no matter why you are here! :-)

[@EKAdventures51]

Thanks for the great views of the mountains in southwest desert,

[@dalehumble1922]

I always love and appreciate your drone videos. I too am a commercial drone pilot, now retired but I still love flying my drone for fun now. Keep up the good work.

[@OpieDogie]

Fantastic video! It’s just mind boggling to try a guess all the possibilities.

[@Justanoldwoman9748]

Awesome Jeff just like you😊❤❤

[@KisheaCrowl]

0:02 let's take a second, (smash the love button while on pause) and acknowledge the 266k of us that love ❤️ watching your channel (and want longer videos 😬).

[@TheTrekPlanner]

You guys are far too kind!! Thank you for supporting me!

[@BillyBoulder]

Thanks!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you so much, Billy! I appreciate your direct support!

[@JT-xh4zm]

What a beautiful and mysterious place. Certainly makes ones imagination wander..... Thanks for bringing us along!

[@DottieFerrara]

I love your drone tours of areas I would never be able to see otherwise. So natural and interesting. Keep doing for people like me that can’t travel anymore. You are a gift!

[@barbmcguire7796]

Beautiful rock walls and amazing drone footage!!!

[@margaretrowlands8162]

I find the different colours in the layer of cliff faces fascinating.

[@1208bug]

We may never know, very interesting😊

[@ktbaggins9445]

This is so beautiful. Thanks, Jeff

[@ShirleeKnott]

👍

[@Janer-52]

I'm always amazed at your videos. I'll never get to that part of the world, but the rocks are amazing. Thanks for bringing them to us.

[@martysortillon1498]

Thanks for taking us for another trip with you, Dude you are awesome, I rank you with the early Disney nature flims, you rock.

[@Hankyjane]

Good morning!!! Glad to see another video. Appreciate your hard work and kindness in sharing.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for watching!

[@JenialB]

I really like the drone footage. You get to see areas not easily reached by foot. Thxs

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

Also not as ruined by present day people.

[@CoolCurzon]

Terrific! Holed up in my house a thousand miles away, I love watching your videos and explorations.

[@jamesf4405]

Great video!! Thanks for taking us along!😊

[@iralien2]

Excellent work Jeff! Your getting better each and every trek you go on. Thank you for taking us along to places we would never be able to go. God Bless you and keep you safe on all your adventures🙏❤️

[@XC797]

The ancients had found some hard to reach areas . Amazing video .

[@danielmcleod2674]

mabe hiding or getting in a defendable position

[@sstdiecastracing2372]

I like this "raw" footage. Makes me feel like I'm discovering right along with you. Vert interesting stuff. I could watch this with no volume. Yes. I like it that much. Thanks.

[@ShirleeKnott]

💯

[@sstdiecastracing2372]

@@ShirleeKnott you too huh? thanks.

[@ShirleeKnott]

@@sstdiecastracing2372 👍

[@jeanwalke6015]

Always enjoy!

[@kirsiselei8703]

Wow, absolutely stunning scenery😍❤️👋🇫🇮

[@eugeniahenrique6459]

Wow!!! Loved it! Always it was my desire to see these formations very closely. Thank you, from Brasil, Rio de Janeiro!

[@janettetippetts7942]

Loved the drone search! So amazing as to what you can find that way.

[@joyfullone3968]

Such beautiful but lonely places. Thank you for the excellent drone footage!👍👍👍

[@joemarchinski914]

Thank you for taking us along on another Trek trip to these beautiful awe inspiring and intriguing places 👍👍

[@craigkeller]

A wonderfully inquisitive mind with a future of discoveries. Thank you 🙏

[@frasercard7714]

GREAT show Jeff :) please keep them coming . . . .

[@KyliWallsArtwork]

I vote you and Desert Drifter team up and go into those caves!!!

[@billykershaw2781]

Brilliant....many thanks.

[@miggs80]

With all those man made openings there’s possibly a massive and entire ancient living area in there that nobody’s discovered. They loved to make entrances confusing and difficult to see for their safety from others.

[@justinv8932]

I think there was definitely multiple walls there, I feel like you can almost see another one to the right of the first one you’re showing, below the one that you missed. They would’ve definitely had a roof on those walls, which would’ve given him easier access of the cliffs. And I almost feel like water was probably running right through it. Those plants wouldn’t be growing there if there wasn’t water.

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

I imagined a large body of water with their walls right at the shore. Just from the formation of the cliffs. People have to have a water source. Eventually it must have dried up.

[@Julie-bj9jn]

I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@MrGalileo517]

Thank you for sharing just an outstanding video, so many ancient sites left for us to ponder! Amazing scenery, nature is the master sculptor and painter

[@karenwilliams3882]

Wow, I really enjoy watching your adventures. Thank you so much for sharing. The drone footage is amazing 😊

[@scottthomas7147]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thanks, Scott!!

[@rlux70]

I appreciate the video. Thanks again.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thanks for watching!

[@DingbadYoutube]

Enjoyed. Thanks for the video.

[@jchuggin]

Sweet video! Your passion for ancient civilization is fantastic and these are some awesome structures

[@Rogue-ETX8]

Beautiful scenery

[@marthafenimore4279]

The layers on the rocks were fascinating. Loved it.

[@kt6332]

Beautiful, you made my day!

[@nibs8837]

I love this video. It makes me feel as if I am there! The beauty of the land, and the enigma of the people who lived here, is mesmerizing! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

[@RR448]

I love your videos I never miss one❤

[@sfbadboy]

that stone wall's coloring is the same as the rock behind it

[@Cystream]

very true bro, natural

[@sevenirises]

This was fun and fascinating to see this birds eye view of these ancient rocks. They're so unusual and beautiful. I have no doubt they were inhabited, but so long ago their traces are all but buried. I love the drone shots! Thanks Jeff!

[@cWatts-zv3oo]

Absolutely phenomenal! You always manage to stir the imagination. Thanx for what you do! 😊

[@terrynewberg5732]

Those are such beautiful forms - I loved the drone footage. Thank you!

[@christajeanne1427]

I could watch this kind of drone exploration for HOURS. This was awesome. Thank you.

[@artistcourtneykitterman]

Love this video and the commentary! Great views and discoveries! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@this-is-slammin-549]

Your drone shots and visual enhancements are awesome. Thanks for all the work that goes into these videos

[@DonnaRosengrant-w4m]

Thank you, you always make my Saturday mornings complete

[@calgram]

The rock formations in many areas of the '4 corners' states are awesomely beautiful. Thanks for this wonderful video. The remains of obvious human habitation are so intriguing. Good find! Thanks for sharing, as always, so appreciated.

[@karendavis7988]

Thanks, Jeff. Beautiful geology. ❤

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you, Karen!

[@bgw33]

I much appreciate the integrity of your videos. Thank you

[@pineyman13]

Great Footage !!! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@dmboyett]

Keep up the good work. Great discoveries have been made from less evidence like göbekli tepe.

[@misterbacon4933]

Please make more of these drone vlogs! They are amazing! 👍🏼

[@icandivideos5743]

Beautiful video Jeff!

[@markfox548]

What a beautiful area, thank you Jeff 😊😊

[@AimeeB.801]

One of my earliest memories is being in awe of the ancients while on a trip to mesa verde. I am from utah but now live in the great north. I feel like I get to visit home through your perspective. Thank you, to the moon. 🌙

[@Lougallops]

Beautiful. Thanks gain Jeff.

[@connieh.4689]

Thanks Jeff❣️ You are taking me to places I have only seen in pictures 😊

[@glennquagmire1747]

Awesome footage from drone 👍

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

Really interesting area, thanks Jeff!

[@LauraMDactyl]

Love the drone footage!! It adds so much.

[@julienaranjo9687]

Love your Videos thank you for taking Us Along ❤ 😊

[@VintageForYou]

Some great shots with your Drome some places where no man can go maybe prehistoric places.🎥👌

[@gailhowes9398]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventures for people like me (74 years old) who can no longer do what you are able to do!🤭☺️🤗

[@BillyBoulder]

Your drone use is superb. You’ve come a long way, keep up the great work.