Just wonderful. I am enjoying your trips like I was there with you. I am 77 years old. Not able to hike any more...but I can do it through you. Thank you

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome to join with me anytime 🙂

I have to give this Trek a Big WOW for the rock formations and the colors in the sun especially. Thanks for the time together.

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for that!

I think that "cave" you found w/ no ruins is more than likely where a waterfall would be on a rainy day.

I am not sad, sir, am rather impressed. you are one of our favorite guides~

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

Jayster, that means so much to me! Thank you

Such a beautiful spot! That symbol could be almost anything, even a human. At the very least, it says someone was here before you.

A guy thanks for taking us all on your adventures. Me and my wife like watching your videos.looking forward to seeing more.

@1nvisible1

3 ай бұрын

*Jesuits used the Venus symbol (♀) post-1769 relative to when the planet (Venus) traveled in front of the Sun.*

❤ I hope you realize how much joy you bring me with your adventures. What an enchanted spot! ❤ from Grandma in Peru 🇵🇪

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

Hello Grandma!! Really appreciate anytime I see your comments! :-) Thank you!

My first thought when you got to the 'bowl' was, Wow, like a cathedral. I thought it was marvelous.

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

That’s a great thought, Octavia!

It's alright that you couldn't use your drone. You've given us a beautiful video of another trek, for which I am grateful for. I sure do appreciate you! 🙏❤️🇺🇲

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

Aw thank you!! :-) I appreciate you! 🙂

@alenahawke475

2 ай бұрын

@@TheTrekPlanner Appreciate you too!🙏❤️🇺🇲

WOW! Who knows some adventuress young man many years ago saw the same thing you saw, thinking it was a cave! His wife told him to go up there to find a place they could live, he realized the same thing you did so he left a note saying: "My wife made me climb up here....."🤔! I really enjoy your adventures! Just remember this,: "Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. sometimes you get rained out....." But you suit up for every game! Great job! Thanks!

Nature is amazing, what a beautiful place.

That sort bowl created by the rock formations is breathtaking! I loved this adventure. Thank you!

dude, you had a CELL SIGNAL there? That's the amazing thing

That would be a cool place to camp overnight with a guitar, a mandolin, maybe a violin or harmonica. The acoustics there must be outstanding for campfire music.

@robertrosicki9290

3 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing . A folding camp chair and acoustic guitar . Play a few songs , face in a few different directions just to hear what it would sound like .

@zippitydoodah5693

3 ай бұрын

@@robertrosicki9290 Indeed! Find the sweet spot and see what flows. Gotta be some remarkable energy there.

@pure_awareness

3 ай бұрын

Whats the chances a Karen shows up and says you can't play music here 😂

@19bishop56

3 ай бұрын

@@pure_awareness😂 What a terrible thought, but it made me really laugh!

@zippitydoodah5693

3 ай бұрын

@@pure_awareness LOL! In today's cultural climate? I wouldn't count out the possibility. Karenitis has become a national epidemic.

Sunday with Jeff is the best!

@corneliusdinkmeyer2190

3 ай бұрын

Jeff & Mr. Ballen! 😉

Hey Man... I've been watching your videos for a long time... I love all of them, even the ones where you don't find anything special, because the journey is just as special. Today as I'm watching this it kind of hit me hard hard. My dad loved to get out and see the Arizona desert, this may not be from Arizona, but it looks the same... He passed away on Sunday evening. This kind of thing is exactly what he would have loved to do. You replied to a comment previously on another video about Walnut Canyon... My father took me there when we were very young... I never forgot that place because of him and have visited it with other people, sharing it with them... Thank you for bringing me closer to him even though I didn't realize that's why i loved your channel. Have fun out there and stay safe my friend. Thank you again.

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing a few memories of you and your dad. Bonding in the outdoors with family are some of my best memories too. I hope you can find peace during this time. -Jeff

I enjoy the questions as much as the answers, on these hikes. You make such fun videos Jeff! Thank you so much.❤

It's also the symbol for the planet Venus and that meaning goes all the way back to the Greeks and Romans. The planetary symbols have been in use for thousands of years so Spanish explorers could have easily known them. Or it could be a more modern (post Colonial) doodle. I'm still betting on It being Venus either way. We'll probably never know for sure. Or why! But really cool find and thanks for all your awesome vids.

@patstats1

3 ай бұрын

Even older than the Greeks and Romans, it could also be an Egyptian ankh. It’s a feminine symbol just as Venus is. (I’ve heard theories that Egyptians and Phoenicians explored the American Southwest…but this symbol looks more modern.) An ankh has an elongated circle, like the oval shape to the right. I guess I should have waited until the end of the video before adding my two cents.

@pure_awareness

3 ай бұрын

I'm just guessing, it's a more primitive human figure with its dog and the sun.

@notozknows

3 ай бұрын

Female sign, like the infinity sign, 8 ( i used the "8", lol)

I saw face shapes in the rocks...so I enjoyed this share. Glad you got the phone call. This feels like a special place...a drone share would have been awesome...sad. Restrictions sometimes don't make sense. Thank You for your hike and share👏

The rocks were beautiful..great scenery! Love" hiking" with you!!

Never quit out there! Thanks for all the great content!

Very awesome! Keep on trail trekking!!!!!! This cave is very cool!!!

"Holding on lightly," would make a great lyric for a song.

@cibernena

3 ай бұрын

Lol, reminds me of "Hold on Loosely," from the group 38 Special.😄

Raven is talking to you! the symbol is old and pretty universal. In my mind, the cross bars of the Christin cross are usually not crowned by anything, but not always. the Spanish probably would have carved into the rock as well, instead of painting it it. What a lovely place.

The beauty of the rocks their formations are worth the hike ! If your able to make the hike ! Thank you so very❤ much for including us on your hikes! Above all stay safe !🙀👵🏻😱🖖🏼👽🐲

This rock formation has a graghic nature to it, that makes it look like it has been etched by human hands. Thanks for the journey.

I never comment on videos. You have taken me to many amazing places, but I think this is one of my favorites. Even without the cross, or any signs of previous visitations, this is an amazing place. I wish I could visit it myself.

Looks like the Nights Templar cross they often show in the show Curse of Oak Island.

@dr.a006

3 ай бұрын

Ah, the big nothing burger show.

@jimmycee2

3 ай бұрын

And, the Templar Cross looks nothing like that symbol. So, whatever Jeff found there, it's not Templar. Although the barely visible (and repetitively prevalent throughout the SW and elsewhere) spiral is likely ancient, l think the symbol for female or Venus is probably far more modern. But...when is Venus visible from that cave, l wonder...?

I love the places that you go I'm so excited every time I see you on here always keep tracking

Egyptian Onyx, yes .... Also ... the geologic feature you were standing within is called a "coulee" and is formed by 'whirlpool-ing' water .... Excellent adventure ... I'll subscribe

@19bishop56

3 ай бұрын

You won’t regret subscribing, great journeys each week for the joy of those people that can’t get to these areas, or those that can’t physically do these hikes anymore. Jeff couldn’t be a nicer guy!

All your films are great. Thank you Keep going you are a great source of pleasure to so many. Xxx from the U.K

That canyon is absolutely amazing, and so beautiful! I loved this trek. And I love that you appreciation and respect these spectacular places. Keep on treking!

@organicwoman5

3 ай бұрын

Ditto... 😊

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, Sue!! 😊😊

I cannot thank you enough for sharing your adventures. I enjoy every minute,every rock ,every pictograph and you for asking me what I think cause it makes me think.😊

Thanks for taking us on this adventure to see an amazing natural feature we would never have known existed if not for you.

I would have expected Kokopelli there in the amphitheater. Great place to play some flute and thump some drum.

that rock art, great processing, shows a lot more

Wov ! ! So dare to visit such a lonely dangerous places I i am feeling as if I am over there and scary a lot !😢

Yay! Love when a new video of yours comes out! 😊❤ Perfect for a lazy, rainy Sunday afternoon.

This spectacular cavern reminded me of a cathedral. Very special. Thank you!

Thanks for bringing us along☆ That red paint symbol is a mystery. The older faded ones are really cool seen highlighted~

This is definitely top of my list for most beautiful places you have visited. Amazing rocks and the light is just so beautiful. But also, it feels sacred (if I can even say that while watching a video, but you know what I mean). Thank you for showing us this.

There probably was a site where people were living at the level of the petroglyphs you found. The level just eroded away and collapsed down into the valley below long long time ago. But man, what a fantastic place that is! Stunningly beautiful! 🤗

Dam right! Awesome adventure. Thanks again brother. 👍

Love trekking with you! My husband and I look forward to your adventures. Thank you! This video was a beautiful adventure.

It’s an Egyptian “ankh”, the symbol for “life”.

@williambenner701

3 ай бұрын

Close, but no cigar. It is more rounded.

@frankmacleod2565

3 ай бұрын

naw, somebody was playing Hangman

@johnrob3215

3 ай бұрын

@@williambenner701 it's 8000 miles. I think it is close enough.

@bob-ih9tk

3 ай бұрын

It's a "female" symbol.

@johnrob3215

3 ай бұрын

@@bob-ih9tk in the 20th century…

I love the places you go. I've been to just a few myself, although in the mid 80's. I most enjoyed visiting with an indigenous person ( I was most fortunate to get some invites). I would love to see a video with some local flavor and insights from a more spiritual and perspective from the modern local tribes.

If I were in the back country, I would bring: Hiking sticks Space blanket Gloves Wide brim hat Long sleeve shirt Benadryl in case of bee stings Tweezers for cactus

What an awesome hike to your "tooth cave!" It is really interesting! What a magnificent arched cave! Yes, even though it is steep, youve gotta be careful of rattlesnake this time of year!

Thank you for the amazing trek. So beautiful! ❤

Not sad! Largely because I didn’t get all skinned up. Plus, since I didn’t know what to expect or hope for anything, including beauty is great!😊. Thanks! It’s lovely!

Thank you Jeff, I appreciate your travels and taking us with you. 😊

Interesting rock colors, like the lime- yellow one. The carving looks like an Egyptian ankh!

Best from Danmark and Germany. I think Myron Cook can help you.

The cool Rock Art is the planetary symbol for the planet Venus (plus sign with a circle on top.) Thanks for the adventure! ❇️🥾❇️ Additionally, the symbol of the Ankh also known as the key of life, they found Egyptian hieroglyphics & sarcophagus and all the things you would find in Egypt in a large cave in the Grand Canyon. They were trying to keep it secret, but there are some videos on KZread, talking about it, etc.

When you said amphitheater, you were closer than you realize. This one isn't one, but the Delores Project (SW Colorado) excavated a natural feature very similar to this, however it had many of the built features of a great kiva, floor drums, I think a large central hearth and a bench around the outside taking advantage of the natural rock formations. If I remember correctly, they called it Singing Shelter. I have no idea what the Pueblos called it, not certain they even remembered it was there. It's was larger than this one, and the floor was flatter, but otherwise very similar. Keep your eyes out. You might find another one like it on your treks.

That place must be beyond words when the waters falling ❤

The snakes are out and about, be very careful please! I love your videos!

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

I am definitely watching now!!

Of course it’s exciting…it was a gift to be here!

Oh boy!! I’m very excited….take your time….I’m savouring the find!

It’s always a good time when we go with you on an adventure. Thank you.

Wow, what beautiful rock formations, some rounded, some angular, and so many different colors. I love watching your treks. Thank you.

What a beautiful place

Coincidence? You're wearing a Seattle hat , up the road from where I am at. The Spanish were all up along the west coast and PNW. Great video. Keep up all your hard work it is appreciated.🤙

What a special place. Definite LIDAR material, with that unbelievable lighting.

Given the proximity of the faded spiral ( common symbol in prehistoric sites)and ankh like symbol, the latter symbol could be an atlatl, a prehistoric hunting device used to propel hunting darts and small spears using lever action to increase the speed and force of the dart. The atlatl predates the bow and arrow for hunting in this region. I've seen these symbols all over ruins and rock art sites in the for corners area. The faded paint looks to be red ochre which is also common for the period.

I really enjoy our hikes young man. Thank you

6:18 - I was hiking the West Fork of Oak Creek once with my wife one fall. Steep walls all around and got a call from my 90 year old mother. I could not believe I had any cell service there. I also got a call from her when we were in New Zealand. I was also astounded that I had cell service there on my old flip phone. Mom had forgotten we were out of the country.

That amphitheater would be a dope low key music venue

The view out was absolutely beautiful

Dont ever stop your explanation, it brings the world to us in the different parts of the world

Finding a hidden natural amphitheater was amazing. bonus for finding the small picto

Your videos are great, I always look forward to seeing them

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

Another great exploration!🔥

Jeff, I am truly in awe of this location. It may come easier for me to read the rocks than some, but I can assure you if you take some time with this footage, stopping it at every scene and really observing it, you will see more. Then go back and do it again and you will see more of the big picture portrayed on and in the walls of that majestic, mysterious realm. Thank You.

thanks for taking me with you.

That was great thanks too cool.

I love your treks. I am handicapped and miss being able to explore. Thank you.

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

I am grateful you are here! 😊

Incredible rock formations and the colors, beautiful.

The rock art looks like a rendition of an Egyptian Ankh. Very interesting. Apparently Egyptian artifacts, etc. were found in the Grand Canyon as well. That is quite the find, Jeff. The view to the outside, from inside that bowl, is magnificent! Thank You for another amazing trek!

This is the prettiest place I’ve seen you visit!😮😮😮

I'm satisfied. What an awesome place. Looks like a place with lots to discover. Great find. Thx for sharing

What a great site! It’s beautiful 😊

Awesome video. I love the landscapes you showcase and the respect for the history.

Carving looks like a Egyptian Ankh

@Chris-us6pk

3 ай бұрын

@fabonlinellc9389 looks like a elephant poop...and smells like one too.

Not sad at all! So beautiful!!!

Very cool!

If it's any consolidation, I had a speck of something on my screen and it looked like I was watching your drone the whole time! Wild! 😂

I love seeing the places I could never go. Love the colours of the rock, the one tall one looks lemon 😍

That was a very special place. Thanks for showing it to us!💕💕

Always enjoy your treks. Could not attempt some of your adventures due my age(72) and knee problems. Enjoyed this adventure!

@TheTrekPlanner

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for joining along!

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

Fantastic trek! Beautiful rock formations! Thanks for sharing! I really like this one!

This cave reminded me of a cathedral when you stepped inside. So disappointing it was a no go on the drone. The rocks were full of curves and, it all looked like a collection of sculptures. Wonderful episode! Oh, and about that cross. I find it hard to believe who ever mixed the paint only had a enough for that one symbol. I thought there would be be more paintings, but who knows, maybe someone knocked over the paint bowl and that was all that was done!

Thx. Love to watch those wonderful places with you. So interesting👍

Another great trek, interesting rock formations. Beautiful cavern!

Hello Jeff my old friend, that symbol is indeed very ancient, its origin is in the Egyptian Ankh, from over 3,300 years ago minimum. No I am not claiming Egyptians climbed up to that spectacular location, but that the symbol has been adopted by many others. In the area surrounding the Egyptian Tekhenu, we know as Washington's Monument in D.C. there is a large Ankh symbol (An Ancient Symbol of Life)on the ground. Tekhenus represented the 13 pieces of Osiris that Isis reassembled, along with one piece she fashioned to take the place of a missing piece. Tekhenus always came in pairs in ancient Egypt, and the pairs stood for order out of disorder, and succession and kingship. What a Grand Place Jeff, Wow, Wow, Wow. Man you captured that exquisite place beautifully Jeff. Thanks for lifting me up on your shoulders to see this wondrous place Jeff. Take Care Jeff, I wish you all well.

@jhasan1100

3 ай бұрын

That was my first thought....Egyptian Ankh

@FaithLikeAMustardSeed

3 ай бұрын

The proportions are wrong compared to an ankh.

@craigbrowning9448

3 ай бұрын

Women

@jenniferindigochameleon6680

3 ай бұрын

You should watch the video before running your mouth

@alexanderalbach468

3 ай бұрын

Wasn't the missing piece the pênis?

Thank you for taking us on another wonderful and beautiful adventure! That was fun!!! 😊

Amazing!! Great video!………. Keep them coming!👀😎👏👍👋✌️🇨🇦

Never disappointed when I trek with you. Thanks again

What a cool place! It would be a great place to dwell, you have water and shelter, but it would be a chore to go hunting and carry things all the way up there :) The rock formations are amazing!