I forgot to mention that i couldn't fly my drone in this area. It's a protected and restricted space. Thanks anyways for watching!

@nopelindoputraperkasa5869

8 ай бұрын

Nice sharing Vidio 🇮🇩⚒️⛏️👍

@changingoftheguard7256

8 ай бұрын

Do you think the natives carried water to resting spots every few miles across the entire country. Hid them and kept guard of the land?

@mrc9953

8 ай бұрын

What we used to do is have a tiny camera on a balloon and float it up (on a string) to get cool overhead shots of the area. That is still permitted, no?

@sturomain

8 ай бұрын

When is that new Toyota joining the channel. Tacoma 4runner maybe shoot for a TRD model cheers enjoying the channel

@misewixe2777

8 ай бұрын

​@@changingoftheguard7256ppl throughout history used atmospheric water-dew harvesting.

I still find it hard to believe that you can literally take the whole world on a hike with you and show them places they would never even imagine. Archeology documentaries are great and all, but there is something special about such unscripted, natural videos that just makes it all the more thrilling.

@augustkeller5640

5 ай бұрын

well, said my friend! Wild though also , to think that, while we all are very connected in our imagination, wander and being human, and are very well alive, it's crazy to see such a disconnect that we all can probably say that we've experienced a time or two in this world. I love seeing comments like yours because it's true for one, and secondly, I am reconnected the moment your true and genuine statement was made as I understood the word you put. Another reason why we are also very very lucky to be able to connect on a platform such as this. I never would've seen this video, I never would have heard your words in my head , or felt again connected with the people out there that I never would have met or had a conversation with. I literally have tears in my eyes welling up as I understand how awesome people can be and to be in the same category is very humbling and just makes me appreciate being alive so much more . I love you all! And we are all on the same team as if there's zipping anything to compete or truly defend against when it's all boiled down to just being alive and having an appreciation for it.

As a much younger man I spent weeks at a time backpacking solo in the High Sierra Nevada mtns. I am now disabled and very much enjoy going along with you on your adventures. So, thank you for taking us all with you. Now, as an old man with 8 kids, the dad in me wants to tell you to be careful when out by yourself. Always be vigilant, always aware of your surroundings. Never stop being adventurous and never stop learning. Thank you for taking us on so many great adventures!

@daphnewilson7966

8 ай бұрын

Are your kids adventuring? I never had any kids, so it's just me with a bad knee sharing this "kid's" adventures. He seems to be careful of supplies/time/conditions.....

I am first nation Cherokee training, the medicine path. What you have there is a Shaman’s home and ceremonial place . It’s built different, and it’s set alone by itself has most of the medicine people were close to their tribe, but far enough away to be able to reach the spirit realm more easily without the distractions of daily life . Thanks for what you do and for your honoring of the sacred places when you find them .

@americafirst9144

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

What strikes me the most is your respect for the people who built these structures. Thank for sharing and please be careful with your climbs.

@FacesintheStone

8 ай бұрын

To some people it comes naturally. The respect that is. I guess climbing does too! ❤

Your dedication to bringing all of us along to explore these structures and your respect for the people that have constructed these architectural wonders is true inspiration! As a person who has experienced physical disabilities, I'm thankful to be able to experience your travels through your video's. Thank you and be safe!

@TheTrekPlanner

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment 🙂Whenever I see comments like yours I feel even more inspired to get out and explore, so thank you!

Now THAT was an incredible find! I've enjoyed them all, but the fact that this one appears to have stayed pretty much intact, and been left relatively untouched over the years, made it pretty uncommon. Thanks for taking us along.

@TheTrekPlanner

8 ай бұрын

I was VERY surprised by not seeing any vandalism at this site. It was quite refreshing to see!

Hey Jeff, Jeff here, I can see this place had a very spiritual impact on you. You seem to have communed with the place and connected. I love the fact you have such respect and admiration for these places. Thanks for taking us with you.

@TheTrekPlanner

6 ай бұрын

Hey Jeff! This site was indeed a special one. Thanks for tagging along with me 🙂

If you put together a calendar using your pictures from these wonderful places, I would love to buy one from you! Pottery, scenery, petroglyphs, ruins - I'm sure you have a lot of amazing photos.

@StaceyMayer

8 ай бұрын

What a GREAT idea! You make affiliate links, I'd love to share them on my websites!

@suemick8709

8 ай бұрын

The scenery is always amazing!

@donaldfitzgerald8950

8 ай бұрын

Excellent idea, go for it! 🤙🤯

@hannahpumpkins4359

8 ай бұрын

I would buy several as well!

@justdoingitjim7095

8 ай бұрын

When I was still doing photography I'd make calendars and sell them to make some extra profit. Most printing shops can do this for you if you'd like to pursue this avenue.

No,Jeff,thank you! We would never be able to see these amazing ruins, without any! I am 70,and MT climbing days are over!Thank you so much for doing this!! Just,please be careful!!!

@SusanG-qv2wr

8 ай бұрын

Ditto! I'm 77, and never was good with desert heat. Thanks for taking us along with you.

@devinb5937

8 ай бұрын

Oh get off his D Laura sheesh

@phyl1283

8 ай бұрын

And I'm 83. Great adventure. Love your work.

@MissAstorDancer

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I'm 70, have MS, and these vids help me so much! I'm a desert rat by birth and by nature, born and raised and living in West Texas, and the desert mountains of TX and SE NM are special places I've spent lots of time in, back in the day. Thanks to Jeff for LIVIN' THE DREAM!!

@riskyron1416

8 ай бұрын

I'm 76. My climbing days continue. I even mountain bike in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia at altitudes exceeding 16,000 feet. (no at that altitude I am not riding but walking uphill. A gas or deiseal engine without a supercharger won''t even run.) And still have 2 AK-47 bullets in my torso trying to slow me down and an arm full of titanium and 15 screws. Bout all that was some 55 or more years ago. And not about to let things like that stop me. I moved to Panama in 2013, then Ecuador, Nicaragua and past 6 years in Costa Rica.. I keep mountain bikes in all mentioned countries as well as Mexico. In Costa Rica a 1200 watt e-scooter plus a 110 cc gas moped with both capable of towing a 1X2 meter utility/camp trailer I built.. Haven't had need of a car in over 12 years. Pura Vida!

Appreciate your adventures and especially the respect you show of the ruins you have found by the indigenous people. These remains are priceless to North America’s history and leaving any relics you discover, in place , instead of looting them shows your value as an explorer and adventurer. I hope you share your documentation with archeological departments. i’m surprised from all the trails you have not encountered more wild animals such as Bob cats, mountain lions, etc…. be well, keep safe and happy travels!!!

Kivas were usually entered from the top. The area with the wood lentil could have been a niche to keep objects. I'm not an anthropologist but I have taken classes in college and been on a dig in Colorado. Love watching you on these adventures. I'm no longer up to that vigorous of a hike.

@connie6469

6 ай бұрын

"Ancient Aliens" did a documentary on Hopi and Pueblo indians building these Kiva's. They also had small depressions in side the rocks fot possibly storage that they entered. Also these hopi came from underground where they lived

That is my family’s lookout point for defense. The Toweringhouse People. A kiva goes into the ground deep so it is not a kiva. All our doors point East. Awesome episode! Much blessings to you

@TheTrekPlanner

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your insight and knowledge! I love seeing comments like yours. It makes complete sense that this would be a watchtower. It had such vast expansive views all around. Thanks again!! -Jeff

@Chad-Giga.

8 ай бұрын

Well now I know where your name comes from

@Chad-Giga.

8 ай бұрын

What was your family looking out for and defending themselves from? Were they at war with other tribes or was there something else?

@asmodeus1274

8 ай бұрын

Wow An Irishman by the name of Patrick Murphy family’s lookout point. I’m impressed…

@anselanokayan9978

8 ай бұрын

@@Chad-Giga.His name is Patrick Murphy, an Irish name just like mine.

Man you have Guts, Talent, Drive, A High IQ, and you go where others fear to tread! Ya you can call me a fanatic!

@capnjackgallows3204

8 ай бұрын

Evidently you aren't very intelligent , otherwise you would know I.Q has nothing to do with intelligence nor hasnt ever assessed it

Thank you for including us in your adventures. This one was particularly engaging because of its state of preservation and beautiful location. I enjoy imagining the life of these people through these ruins, your observations and thoughts. Thanks again, very much appreciated!

It looks like the bunch grass you showed for just a second or two right in the middle of the round structure was probably Oryzopsis Hymenoides, commonly called Indian Rice Grass. I understand it was commonly used for food by the indigenous people of the Southwest. There are many interesting hardy plants growing in those areas that provided important resources not only for food and medicine, but for cordage, tool and weapon crafting, and clothing. One of my great uncles was a special friend of the Paiutes in the Iron County area of Utah. He told of having met, probably over100 years ago, a very elderly woman who as a young child had been taken captive by the Spanish, but escaped and made her way back home over many days surviving by eating grass seeds along the way.

@peterpalmer2429

8 ай бұрын

Man good eye that makes it even cooler

@terrymoran3705

6 ай бұрын

What an amazing story! The "gems" of history. I could listen to stories like this every day for the rest of my life and never get bored. Connects me to the land, to time. Thanx for sharing!!!!!

That was a wonderful adventure! I love your channel because I have been in many ancient places in Utah in my younger years. I have great respect for the ancient ones who built those magnificent structures. Thanks for bringing them to life for us.

That was incredible, Jeff! I'd never have seen this if not for you! God bless you!❤

@SegoMan

8 ай бұрын

Y/T can expand your horizons while you are in you PJ's..

I been a hiker since a boy with boy scouts, clubs, emigrant forest, Yosemite and 1000 more. I am 74 now and diabetes feel hurt. Not able to do it any longer. Your adventures are putting me in the front seat. Love the history and cultures to learn. Thank you very much inviting me to share. Being 1000s years old looking at erosion on what it used to be. Just let others to know where you are.

I live vicariously through your adventure.! Continue the fun and beauty!

Jeff, THANK YOU ! I have to laugh....you my dear boy, give this old, broken, wheelchair bound Grandma adventure, shared awe and excitement, with each adventure. I do have concern about snakes and you traveling alone. Many blessings and much gratitude and respect from Grandma in Peru

I suggest that you created a Patreon for the people that wants to help you more and have access to exclusive content. You could tell about it at the end of each video. Keep doing what you are doing!

@TheTrekPlanner

8 ай бұрын

I'm working on something like that! Hopefully I can share more soon 🙂

@juliebowers5850

8 ай бұрын

No patreon. It just feels so limiting and your growth has been real folks.

@misterretsim9851

8 ай бұрын

Those long drives you do can't be cheap. Maybe set something up where we can pitch in gas money until your channel becomes profitable.

Thanks for bringing us along! This was awesome!

Dude, you are so cool, who wouldn’t want to go with you on these amazing hikes! I love what you do, and I love your passion. I am always ready to go any time you go out. This one made me wobbly in the knees though! SUPER interesting, always educational. I love surprises. You are a true adventurer. It’s people like yourself who thrive on KZread, it is no doubt that personality and passion combined with enthusiasm and let’s say “skills” is the recipe. Keep rockin it, little brother. You’ve got skills. As always,🙏be safe.

Sent! Enjoy Jeff! Thanks for documenting and respecting all of these sweet site's!

Really appreciate your efforts and adventures. My favorite channel. I have reached the age where there is no way I can do what you do, so many thanks for bringing us along. I would be so tempted to spend the night there and look at the stars. Be safe and thanks again!

@Christofuzz-hc9xl

8 ай бұрын

Imagine spending the night up on that rock, it would be like stepping back in time. Great comment

Thank you so much for taking us along on your respectful visits to these ancient places right here in our country.

Very special place indeed. Beautiful. Thanks for taking us along!

Wow, the Dwelling at about 4 mins is incredible! The black soot on the ceiling had to take years(?) to accumulate.. Thank you for letting us connect to the people that lived in these amazing places through your videos!

@harleygould7255

8 ай бұрын

It's also possible that it wasn't a living space, but a place to smoke meat, to preserve it. This would also explain the other "under the eaves" spaces that also had soot on the under hang, but only on the ceiling, not down the walls....

@dananorth895

8 ай бұрын

In the winter I could see many fires being tended there.

@terranhealer

8 ай бұрын

It wouldn’t take that long for soot to develop. Burnt Wood is very sooty after all

Ug. Didnt realize it was a notification, and now Im left hangin for 10 hours :) See ya then!

@CricketGirrl

8 ай бұрын

Right?! Lol

@TheTrekPlanner

8 ай бұрын

haha sorry! Hopefully it's not too early for you!

I appreciate that you show respect for the ancient ones….thank you for taking us on these wonderful explorations.

My wife and I enjoy watching you hike all over the place finding some very cool things as we eat. We are both retired and do a much less demanding sort of thing from time to time. We live in Indiana and just got back from riding the Piute trails in Utah in a side by side looking for stuff, but not like you do. You do fine some neat things and we both are amazed at the effort involved, just the driving alone is something. On our vacation we drove the side by side 200 miles and thought we were doing something, but your on foot. We both thank you for allowing us older folks to tag alone, I think I turned my ankle climbing the last bolder with you LOL. We subscribed long ago.

You are a tough Man! Thank You for doing this for us, a real adventure.

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate these videos of another time and place.

Thanks for taking us to these places, and for being so respectful when you are there. Really awesome 👏🏼👍🏼✊🏼

Outstanding Jeff! The light and rocks are an artist's dream. You are a highly likeable person always humble and respectful and your enthusiasm is a pleasure to share in.

Another wonderful video, thanks for posting!

Thank you for sharing your treks with us!

Outstanding video...thank you so much for including us on you magical discovery!

Amazeballs! You are so awesome for educating us for FREE while having a good time. I used to do this every single weekend with my buddy, then post pics on our website (before the youtube movement). We had SO MUCH FUN. I miss him. You give me so much joy.

If I were selfish, I would beg you to describe your findings beyond beautiful, special, amazing- actually tell us more than the wall being two-and-a-half feet thick, like whether or not you're counting the fallen tumbled stones, how big in diameter that Circle was, how large was the top of the boulder that it was built upon. For our enjoyment and edification, please try to be more specific. Thank you immensely for sharing your brave ventures. Love ya!

Thank you so much for taking us along on your journeys of discovery! I absolutely love your videos. This place is really beautiful.

Thank You for taking us along on this amazing hike!

Awesome finds! I suspect you are right about the ruin on top of the rock being a kiva, and it looks undisturbed which is pretty rare these days. There was a time I could scamper up there to look at that site, but I have to settle on living vicariously through your adventures - thank you!

14:19 Whatever the intention--window, or door?--that crossbeam at the top, still wedged into place in the boulders, was Built to Last! Great adventure, Jeff! Incredible discovery! :D Love being able to hear the sound of the wind, whipping around that elevated place! 🤗🤗🌞🌞

Thanks for sharing this with us Jeff. This is a special one, and your joy at being in this place added meaning. The lighting was beautiful, and your camera did a great job at capturing the images. You make a great team...long may your camera lens be a 'tough guy' 😁👌

thanks for taking all of us along!

Just an amazing place, thanks for taking me along to see it.

Love your videos ! Keep it up, I usually catch you every Saturday before I go work my second job. You have a great attitude and easy to like personality. The camera work is great and your getting done week after week. I appreciate your work ethic and enjoy watching your youtube grow. I’ve always lived in the Phoenix area and your exploring the stuff I would if I had any time in my life. I can experience these adventures through your page.

You are truly dedicated to finding these locations. I still say you should do a live find. I couldn’t even imagine standing in a place that has been untouched like that. So beautiful. Well done my guy!

@Janer-52

8 ай бұрын

A live feed would be awesome - but I doubt there is internet access out there....

@kisheacox8147

8 ай бұрын

@@Janer-52 I’m sure you are probably right. One could always hope for a live explore-a-long!

So happy to have foind your channel, great finds and treks ! 👍

Wow! That's fascinating thanks for sharing beautiful!

The Trek Planner amazing finds as always thanks for sharing!

We look for your videos weekly! I’m so thankful you share this with us. We get just as excited as you when you find these ruins ❤ thank you for taking us along on these amazing adventures

Thank You for taking us with you!

thank you for sharing your adventure. it's really special. you rock💚

I'm a new subscriber Jeff. Thank you for taking us along. I am unable to travel much due to injuries. Appreciate you Jeff

I love to explore vicariously through your videos!

Good video great channel very interesting hiking discovery of ancient places

Since I've found your channel I have been going back through older videos to watch all of them. I always get the feeling I'm hiking along with you. Keep up the good work.

One thing I have noticed about many of the sites in the Southwest is the absolute beauty of their location. You have found some places that are amazing in many ways. This one is one of the most spectacular. Thanks for your efforts and respect of place and people.

@deborahjames9858

8 ай бұрын

I agree. ❤

I love your videos so much. I really appreciate how you respect these sacred sites. You are such a role model in this way. Hi from California! I hope you have a meet up someday.

This looks so amazing on camera. I can’t imagine how it looked to you. And what a great find when you came across the other structure. Be safe. Thanks for sharing.

I literally find myself sitting all the way forward in my chair, leaning towards the TV, while holding my breath! I just cannot tell you enough just how much I love your vids! Your LOVE shows thru in everything about each one, including the things you say! Thanks you and Much Love!

I think you may be right with the kiva idea. It would have a low entrance requiring everyone to stoop to enter, so they enter the space on equal terms. The barriers may be placed to make the ascent follow a proscribed route as they climb toward the heavens.

There is a huge circle ruin in AZ called “Circle Stone” and it has little cubbies around the bottom also

Love these hikes to various ruins in the desert southwest. I spent a total of 23 years there and saw many magical places. Some of my fondest memories.

Thank you, I'm going on 80 so it's not likely I will ever see these special places in person so I appreciate you sharing your adventures with us....

The native people of this country was most definitely not scared of heights. lol

You've done it again my friend, roof timber, no way, but there it is, WOW. I am happy for you, truly you have offered all of us out here a rare view of some really ingenious people from long ago. thank you.

Thanks for doing this, you're visiting remnants of history that I never will be able to see for myself, and that I never knew existed.

thanks for taking me/us along with you.

Bring someone with you on the big adventures. Maybe even a sleeping bag and see what type of energy or information you might absorb from doing so. Cool trip video. I think a considerable amount of years has been added to our timeline. So, these places wouldn't be as old as you might think, still old, just not super old. Not too long ago, people in state parks were told to knock down Cairns because they were not a part of the natural landscape. Perhaps as the powers try to roll out another reset, the Cairns would give hints to others having lived or been near the area. These areas you visit may not have always been so dry with minimal plants. Fun to ponder. Also a meditation on top of that giant rock could super feed a soul. Get a protective case for that camera. Thanks for the awesome video!

Loved it. I appreciate what you are doing, the bravery it takes to climb some of the places you go. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for taking us along!!!

This was a fun adventure, Jeff. Thank you for taking us along with you!

Amazing! I think we’re going to need a bigger dictionary. What is it about long abandoned ruins, or even not so long abandoned ones, that is so appealing or evocative? I suspect almost everyone watching this video wishes they could actually go there too. Why is that, I wonder? Thanks so much for these special adventures!

One thing I've noticed about google maps terrain view, is that when I see that 'oil spill rainbow look' in the shadows cast by mountains and boulders...Just like the shadow next to your circular discovery (shown in the initial pic at the beginning of the video, the shadows cast by circular structure..) .,... When you see that rainbow pattern in the shadows ive always found Water nearby.... Interesting, Yes? Or underground nearby...but there's always water when you see that shadow rainbow oil spill look... Stay Free brother!

Another great video Jeff! Thanks for taking us along! The quiet history that is here and the respect and care you take while exploring them is inspiring, i have learned much. Thank you for amazing adventures and explores!

My wife and I just went to Mesa Verde NP in SW Colorado and those fantastic ruins gave me a better appreciation of how creative and intelligent these people were. It was amazing to see multi-story dwellings built into cliff faces. In April 2022 we visited Montezuma Castle NM outside of Sedona, AZ which was also fascinating. It is great to live vicariously through your trips finding these ruins that are not on any maps. Keep it up. Been watching for a while and finally subscribed tonight. About 45-50 years ago, my dad and I went all over the desert southwest four wheeling and looking for old mining ghost towns. It was fun to try to figure out how everything was set up. Brings back fond memories.

I’m really enjoying going along with you on your adventures. And I really like it when your camera captures the path in front of your feet because of the unique rock formations and colors. It makes me feel like I’m hiking along with you. 😊 Please keep these wonderful videos coming and thank you for such great content.

Thanks for the fun trip to this special place. I wonder what happened to the Ancestral Pueblo and if they died or merged with another tribe. I also wonder if they were the first humans in this region or if there was another group before them.

This is very special you are right. Thank you for showing this to us while being so kind and thoughtful to the history and environment. Your channel is a gift!!

Thanks Jeff great hike!

Makes you wonder if the surrounding terrain has changed much in the last 2000 yrs

@1nvisible1

8 ай бұрын

*When you look at the soot-blackened ceiling beyond the perimeter of the dewlling @**4:19** you realize that some of the erosion was before the timeline of this dwelling.*

@michaeltaylor4984

8 ай бұрын

More grasses and trees back then. Area around Chaco canyon used to bbe a forest. They wiped that forest out.

I do love your videos! I started listening to to some Navajo traditional teachings because of wanting to know more! It really is amazing to see the ruins and hear the old stories from the Navajo people! Thank you for taking us on this journey with you!

Wow! Really interesting and a bit mysterious! Makes me think of Chimney Rock and the entrance structure that one had to pass through for access! Beautiful 😍 Thank you!

I love to follow along with you. Thank you for exploring your Google finds and sharing with us!😊

Always enjoy seeing these ancient structures. The circular features on wide pillars remind me of the fire towers along the Great Wall of China. Consider building a smokey fire on the boulder/shoulder off to the side and see just how far a tall pillar of smoke could be seen. Could serve as looking for a pattern to discover where to look for other ones. Have you found any paleontological societies or university departments working with this type of discovery?

I'm scared.

@TheTrekPlanner

8 ай бұрын

me too!

I’m always nervous for you climbing around but then I realize if we are seeing this you made it home in one piece. This was spectacular .

Lovely! Thank you for sharing.

I think its a watchtower, because of where its placed.you can see for a long way.thanks for bringing us along.

Another amazing site! Thank you for taking us along with you,

Spectacular views, thanks for sharing😊x

So cool! Thanks for taking us along!

I recently discovered your channel and am a new subscriber. I saw the short version on my feed of this and have been binge traveling with you since. Living in Alaska this was so amazing to see. Your content is so pure and breath of fresh air and noticed how humble you are and awe struck with wonder at your discoveries, i wanted to say "thank you" for gifting us with the ability to travel with you. You touched me with your perspective and vantage point. Allowing "us" to experience this through your eyes and your artistic vision. You have a gift. Much ❤from Alaska--D

I love going on these adventures with you! You make an awesome documentary of your journey. I love the sights and sounds and of course all your observations! Thank you and i look forward to your next one!

Long time subscriber!! I get so excited to get a notification you put up a new video! In between, I watch older ones I haven't seen yet. Thank you for all you do to make your videos happen.. sometimes I'm back here on the other side of the monitor holding my breath for your safety at times! God be with you.

Thanks Jeff for taking me on another adventure. Wow, also finding that other structure was a bonus!