Walking in Ancient Footsteps | Full Time RVing Mesa Verde National Park

[@mickeymouse6894]

Thank You For Leaving It Better Than You Found It! Hugs To Everyone!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Yeah! Thanks for watching! - Dennis ✌️🚮

[@lolal1026]

👍🏻 on the clean up PSA.... the ancestral elders of the land very much appreciate it. I just don't get it, it takes just a much effort to put your trash in a bag as it does on the ground... shame on those who don't take care of the land 😕

[@EatSeeRV]

We don't either. It baffles us. Yes we believe the ancestors appreciate it too. - Liz

[@re575817]

You left it better than you found it. This was fun. Thank you both. I hope something wonderful happens to you both today!

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, I can no longer camp on public lands and leave such beautiful places trashed like so many others. I'm hoping more of folks start to feel the same way. Thank you for watching! - Dennis ✌️

[@ftkinsella]

What an interesting video. I can just imagine the night views in that canyon with all the fires for cooking and warmth. It would look like a modern condo. Take care guys. Cheers!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Right, what a beautiful life it must have been! - Dennis ✌️

[@alohatvn]

Mesa Verde National Park is pretty awesome. Have to visit there one of these days.

[@EatSeeRV]

Its a great park! - Liz

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

Dennis, there is no end to your talents is there? Making sour dough, cleaning, litter picking, driving and getting lost on the trail You are a champion. All kidding aside, this was such a fun, varied and interesting video. A real glimpse into daily happenings besides 'just' the sightseeing ( which is awesome though). The cave dwellings were absolutely stunning. Another gem. Thanks for the privilege of watching. ❤️👍🎥🌷🙋‍♀️🙏

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha he is man of many talents! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and seeing all sides of this type of travel not just the sight seeing. Thank you for watching ☺️ - Liz

[@toddlemieux2339]

God I’m not one to complain about people but man this bums me out. Thanks for picking up after others

[@EatSeeRV]

Dude it's so bad, I can't even get mad anymore. I just try to focus on being thankful that these public campsites are still available for me to enjoy. Plus it gives me a chance to be alone with the land and establish a deeper connection to it. Hopefully more folks will start to feel the same way. None of our human endeavors or agendas will matter when the earth can no longer support life. - Dennis ✌️

[@brisadelmar1411]

Mesa verde is one of my favorite places in Colorado. Can’t wait to take the kids there.

[@EatSeeRV]

I'm sure they would love it! Don't miss out on Canyons of the ancient too you can get so close to the Pueblos which is really cool! - Liz

[@EatSeeRV]

Hey Brisa! They're going to love it! - Dennis ✌️

[@davidjgarner3242]

Flute, eh? Suggest you check into Leon Joseph Littlebird's CD's. He's a local (Summit County Colorado) native American. Enjoy...

[@DonSudy]

Another enjoyable video with not only educational content about what you’re experiencing, but also a little bit of the less glamorous side of RV life. And always appreciate the PSA reminders of leaving things better than you found it.

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you enjoyed it Don! Thank you for watching and commenting. - Liz

[@penelopebartell840]

Thank you for picking up trash. People can be so rotten! Love Canyon of the Ancients. Hovenweep is neat too. There are things there that feel different from other puebloan ruins. We have yet to get to Chaco!

[@i70show]

Hey weirdos take off your helmets-so we can hear ya ! Lmao 😂. Great job on the video !

[@EatSeeRV]

Hahaha it was a quick stop so we didn't want to take off our helmets. We were laughing at how silly it looked later. Glad you enjoyed the video! - Liz

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Thanks for helping keep America, and KZbin, beautiful!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks Jarhead and Ginger hope you enjoyed the video - Liz

[@AlliChuckAdventures]

I can’t believe how people leave their trash behind. So sad. But another great video and thanks for cleaning up what ya can too. This is something we want to see as we love seeing the history of how they lived so long in the past. Hope you guys are doing well and safe travels. 😊

[@EatSeeRV]

We can't either AlliChuck it really is crazy. You'll definitely have to get to this area. It really is incredible! - Liz

[@run_rich_run]

Wonderful video, guys! Amen to leaving campsites cleaner and better than when we get to them. :-) Take only memories, leave only footprints.....

[@EatSeeRV]

That's a great saying! - Liz

[@dsphotoscapes]

As Winter begins creeping south, check out Southern Arizona. Catch Sedona on the way south, and as many of the historical sites as time will allow as you work your way south. From Chiricahua NM in the SE corner, to Bisbee and Tombstone, Saguaro NP, Casa Grande NM, Sonoran Desert NM, Organ Pipe NM, Why, Ajo, Gila Bend, Yuma to Quartzsite, Southern AZ is an amazing place to ride out Winter!

[@EatSeeRV]

Whoa, this sounds like an AMAZING list, thank you so much! - Dennis ✌️

[@chrisandersen5184]

For years I've made a point of leaving camp grounds better than I found it. The camp ground I most frequent is used by very responsible families. However, I still maintain the practice...always. So for this individual camp ground I usually only find a bottle cap or one of those plastic tabs used to secure the twist on bread. Usually buried in the leaves. I'm seeing trash reports on all my favorite RV KZbin channels. Would be great if the community could band together for a campaign. Maybe this happens in conjunction with park agencies. Something similar to the Smokey the Bear campaigns. Design a graphic that could go on the large, mostly blank, real estate on the rear of most RV's. Something simple, well designed. Something to spread the word. Contain one of your favorite motto's. "Leave It Better than You Found It"....."Pack it in, pack it out"....etc. Doesn't have to be too big, but it has to be more than a bumper sticker.

[@EatSeeRV]

Great idea! I'm glad to hear other channels are also reporting on it and advocating for the same things. - Liz

[@nortonknows]

Leaving FL next week to spend some time in 4 corners and just checked each states COVID restrictions, looks like NM is the only state requiring 14 day quarantining and you told us about the Navajo Nation being closed. (We really wanted to go to Monument and Antelope) We are in a 37 Class A and will be mostly in campgrounds but may try some BLM lands. Can you advise of any other park closures we should be aware of. Thank you

[@EatSeeRV]

We're not exactly the best people to give advice on that. As you can see from our last video planning is typically only done partially 😂 but I think you've summed it up well. We avoided NM because you have to self quarantine in 1 location and 14 days in one spot is a long time for us. But there's so much to do and see in NM it's beautiful. Any native lands are likely closed. So just check that before visiting. You might be surprised what is actually native owned. Four corners monument for example is closed. Enjoy tour trip! - Liz

[@davebagley6499]

Camping on BLM County Road 34 (13 marked sites) was closed as of 01/02/2021 per report on Campendium.

[@EatSeeRV]

It's probably just closed for the winter season. Thank you for letting us know! - Dennis

[@oklahomastumbleweeds3507]

We haven’t seen this area, adding to our bucket list. We are spending the night at a rest area near Clines Corner, NM. Just came through Flagstaff this morning. I’m sure you know about all the dispersed camping in every direction there. Be safe! Dan - Oklahoma’s Tumbleweeds

[@EatSeeRV]

Oh fun! there is a great brewery in Flagstaff (Dark Sky Brewing), they serve pizza too. Yes we stayed nearly 2 weeks in Flagstaff in the forest out there. Safe travels! - Liz

[@mjomatthewoberto6973]

Took an 8,600 mile journey out of Kentucky and made it to Mesa Verde in mid/late summer of 2011. One of many many greats stops along the way!

[@EatSeeRV]

That's awesome!! - Liz

[@kelanth462]

Well now I feel dumb! I've driven past there several times in my (much) younger days and never thought to stop. The impatience of youth I guess. Too much of a hurry getting from A to B. What instrument is Denis playing a @15:50 ?

[@EatSeeRV]

With so many other iconic designations close by it's easy to do. It's a Native American style flute! - Dennis ✌️

[@stevemoore3951]

Top notch video 👍🏻👍🏻 I’ll be subscribing .

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you Steve! We're excited you enjoyed it and can't wait to bring you along on more adventures! - Dennis ✌️

[@petraarkanian7841]

Ha, I was up there today picking up a shotgun from walmart. Small world, cool vid.

[@EatSeeRV]

In Cortez? Very small indeed. - Dennis ✌️

[@teamnash55]

We just hiked the Petroglyph Loop Trail. Great hike along the canyon walls and then along the top of the mesa. At the turn around point there are Petroglyphs to be found. Good hike for all ages. Great video. Thanks for the video on Canyons of the Ancients. We should have stopped.

[@EatSeeRV]

That's AWESOME! We haven't done that hike yet, next time! Done pass it up when you're back in that area again, totally worth it. Thanks for watching! - Dennis ✌️

[@stevewrick5768]

Great video, I enjoy the high quality video's. You guys definitely putting in the time with your content. I can't figure out if I love the beautiful views or beer tours. Keep up the good work.

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you so much Steve! We're really happy to hear that you are enjoying our videos! - Dennis ✌️

[@garretlewis4103]

Agreed with what you were saying about the trash. It makes you wonder what some people’s houses are like. I guess they like living in a dumpster. Like you said, clean up after yourself. The cliff dwellings are very interesting. Wonder what it would be like to live there?

[@EatSeeRV]

Man we wonder the same thing (on both fronts). We would love to know what it's like (or was like) to live there! - Liz

[@Pinky121971]

Just wondering How much weight can your RV Hitch hold. The scooter is heavy?

[@EatSeeRV]

We have a video explaining that in better detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnPkqZuZZqkj7M

[@bobcrispycritterrv2706]

your rock formation could be interpreted as a Saber Tooth Tiger. Totally dislike those who do not clean up their trash. It's not hard people, get with the program.

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha nice! I can see that - Liz

[@adavell]

Thank you for being responsible and being a voice of change. Hopefully, parks are going to see the effort of the good campers and allow those to continue enjoying that beauty!

[@EatSeeRV]

We hope so! Hopefully less people will liter too or more people will help clean up as well. - Liz

[@dianabergeron7499]

Shame on those who don’t share the same respect you do. They don’t deserve to camp there!!! Thank you for doing the right thing!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

We wish everyone shared the same respect, but sadly many don't. We have to keep advocating for the lands. - Liz

[@2426eltejano]

That part of America is in my opinion one of the most beautiful land , been in some of the States and drove through before , by the way Daniel did good by picking the trash lol

[@EatSeeRV]

I agree Rudy, It's a very special area! - Dennis

[@davidoverholt251]

Leaving the site better than you found it! Great you appreciate our country and pay it forward you two!

[@EatSeeRV]

It's a good motto to live by in our country and beyond. Thanks for watching David - Liz

[@daviscrt]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Great job on the flute.

[@EatSeeRV]

He's a great flute player! Glad you enjoyed it! - Liz

[@dsphotoscapes]

Along the same line as Canyons of the Ancients, and nearby in the area is Hovenweep, which has several "units" to visit. See you on the next one...

[@EatSeeRV]

That sounds fun! Thanks for the tip - Liz

[@thervidiots4227]

That tunnel at Mesa Verde was the one I was telling you about when my auto lights didn't come on in the jeep and I bumped up against the side of the tunnel. I wish that was the only encounter it had with the nature! I actually had to go to the hospital in Cortez to get some bloodwork done while we were in Durango and I drove out to Canyons of the Ancients. I only got to walk around a little while because it was late in the day. I would love to go back and explore that area more. Hope all is going well with y'all!

[@EatSeeRV]

Oh man! I say you had a memorable time there haha. Sorry to hear about the tunnel and blood work. - Liz

[@tonydavis5053]

Thought these where only in New Mexico, glad I watched!

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes they are scattered throughout the four corners region! You can find them in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and beyond. Very very cool!

[@George-xs2ms]

So back to the generator what was the problem and what was fix ??

[@EatSeeRV]

The Hz frequency was to high above the inverter cut off range. We plugged a volt meter into the generator power outlet plug, set the Hz back to 60 and we were good to go! - Dennis ✌️

[@drids1963]

How do you make sure the cat stays cool when you aren't hooked up and out on a longer hike.?

[@EatSeeRV]

We don't boondock in a location that would be too hot and we have our max air fann that will turn on if it's too hot! - Liz

[@0thereviewer586]

Hi there..from Az.enjoyed your video.

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for watching Carls! We're happy to hear you enjoyed it! - Dennis ✌️

[@hettysmotorhomeadventures4860]

Great video guys, really enjoyed it

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@angellsantiago3135]

And thank you for picking up the trash. Please people, create conscience. We do not want our beautiful parks and areas to be trashed, it will be a time when we RVers will be banned from areas if this continues. Also, wild life will be affected.

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes it has an impact on everything! We have to respect our earth not trash it. However I have a feeling the people watching these, aren't always the ones doing the damage. But if so hopefully the message is heard. - Liz

[@angellsantiago3135]

@@EatSeeRV so true. Not everyone is doing that, but for the ones that does that, please respect the earth and the rvers. Thank you

[@chuckhoover5269]

Pack it out, folks! Pack it out!!

[@EatSeeRV]

🙏🏽

[@proudtexan5513]

What brand and model is your scooter, please?

[@EatSeeRV]

Yamaha Xmax 300!

[@proudtexan5513]

Thanks VERY MUCH!!

[@yauck1]

Last time we saw turkeys 🦃 by the museum, maybe just a few days before when you guys were there

[@EatSeeRV]

Ooohh that's cool! - Liz

[@yauck1]

@@EatSeeRV oh just found out we were at the great sand dunes a few days after you guys... I might get the dates wrong but definitely crossed the paths one way or another

[@nancyguczwa4527]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing this with us! I would like to visit there someday! ☮️♥️🙏♥️🇺🇸

[@EatSeeRV]

Definitely worth visiting. It's beautiful!

[@sherriweber7105]

Hi Liz and Dennis! Thank you for showing that beautiful Mesa Verde. To bad the candle lighting is closed do to Covid. That pizza looked really good. Thank you for saying how some people don’t clean up after themselves. They should. I don’t know why they don’t. Can’t wait until next video. Stay safe and travel safe. See you soon!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you Sherri. We are with you! Yes Mesa Verde by🕯️ would be amazing. Another time! - Liz

[@cashstt716]

Another awesome video as always! So much fun to watch. I can't wait to hear about your upcoming plans.......my vote is that you hook back up with the NewMads for a big Mexican adventure!!! After that I hope you start at the southern part of California and head north......I am full of ideas for you guys!!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha you'll get a formal update in 2 weeks! Save the date ☺️

[@footagon]

Who knew you had those flute skills! And the backdrop while playing could not have been on accident. Awesome job! Thank you for the content.

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha, yeah I don't share it often as I'm a little self conscious about it. I carried out with meet in the hike that day because I knew I would get some inspiration and I found it! Glad you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching! - Dennis ✌️

[@dennisgeorgeoglou4018]

You guys are really in the heartland of the USA! Bravo! Keep it up! Most enjoyable!

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you're enjoying it! - Liz

[@dustylaredo]

well, i’ve been taggin’ along with y’all since the great dunes and have enjoyed your colorado sojourn immensely; y’all’ve shed a little rockie mountain sunlight on my poor cloistered soul and i’m grateful and look forward to your further adventures in far-flung flagstaff.... 🚐💨

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad we could take you along for the ride and bring you some joy Dusty - Liz

[@Pinky121971]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful Videos , hope to visit Mesa Verde sometime next year.. Check you guys out next time , stay safe.

[@EatSeeRV]

You're going to love Mesa Verde and the surrounding area when you get there! Thanks for watching! - Dennis ✌️

[@wendywolfe8684]

What is the name of the BLM land that was near Mesa Verde?

[@EatSeeRV]

It's in the description of the video ☺️

[@marialemon88]

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[@rosaliemarinelli3902]

Thank you for the tour of Mesa Verde! We have traveled past there at least 3 times on our way to Durango or Dolores but never stopped. Now we will! Actually hope to see you in Flagstaff as we live there!

[@EatSeeRV]

Oh yeah it's a must stop next time! Flagstaff is great too. The CSA and Dark Sky brewing definitely make is want to stay a while. - Dennis ✌️

[@dennisgeorgeoglou4018]

Bravo! Most enjoyable! Sock-it-to-them!

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha thanks Dennis!

[@werejustapassinthru574]

Thank you for sharing and adding to my bucket list.

[@EatSeeRV]

☺️ so glad we could add something to it! - Liz

[@dollyla229]

Enjoyed seeing Mesa Verde again. Thanks for the video!

[@EatSeeRV]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it - Liz

[@Pilgrimdave1960]

I love that you clean up. I have memories of that area from family trips in the 60's

[@EatSeeRV]

That's wonderful! I bet those are special memories ☺️

[@gwenmoody8323]

Beautiful .. Hugs from Oklahoma

[@EatSeeRV]

🤗

[@angellsantiago3135]

Beautiful places. Thank you

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for coming along. - Liz

[@ricksmith6537]

We where there 2 years ago loved it n Colorado- want to go back!

[@EatSeeRV]

Colorado is so great isn't it?

[@Freds_mom]

How beautiful, thank you for sharing. Really loved Dennis's flute playing too. 😍♥️

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you! He's really good at the flute huh? - Liz

[@Freds_mom]

@@EatSeeRV I think so! He could make a video of that and I'd listen! So relaxing! :D

[@tarac5137]

¡Que interesante! Very beautiful. Thanks for all the good tips. And thank you for taking care of the land. I made sourdough pizza over the weekend, it was sooo yummy! Your combo sounds tasty, will have to try it.

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes I know you've been baking a lot! How's it turning our lately? Tasty as ever? He's gotten pretty darn good at it. I know how to do none of it, but love eating it haha!

[@tarac5137]

@@EatSeeRV I bake some kind of bread almost every weekend! Going well. Will try a pumpkin shaped loaf soon.

[@kylepifer9509]

👏🏻👍🏻✅

[@EatSeeRV]

😊

[@OffRampAdventures]

The scenery is fantastic!! Love the living piece of history in the dwellings!

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you enjoyed it! We loved learning about the history too - Liz

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Liz

[@timh.7454]

Im officially caught up on all your videos. Its cool seeing all your adventures.

[@EatSeeRV]

Whoa you really went back to the beginning?! Those early videos are hard for us to watch! 🤣😵 We're stoked to hear you're enjoying traveling with us. Thank you so much for watching! - Dennis ✌️

[@timh.7454]

Its cool seeing people from back home in the Tampa Bay area, going out and traveling full-time. I also follow changinglanesrv. They are from Bradenton where my parents live! Stay safe out there!!

[@EatSeeRV]

That's awesome! They're great people ☺️

[@leewaytoo]

if you do not already have one...... pls to start a schedule of maintenance log book .... when completed and when next... so much easier than trying to use your memory.

[@EatSeeRV]

Definitely a good tip. You're right it always is better than memory! Nice to see you around here again Jack Sun!

[@leewaytoo]

@@EatSeeRV your welcome...... although,,,,,,,, I was here last week............maybe a log???? just messing with the universe.............