I'm excited to announce I've started a Patreon page for the channel. If you'd like to join the Desert Drifter community there, check out this link patreon.com/DesertDrifter?Link

Your wife is a great addition to your videos! Congrats on 250k subs, too!

@1nvisible1

14 күн бұрын

*Yes, as someone who barely glamps, I can assure you Evelyn is a trooper.*

@j_rainsgoat3929

14 күн бұрын

Make that 250001k

13 күн бұрын

Yeaay!

@Desert.Drifter

10 күн бұрын

Thank you John!

@kzarnold3678

10 күн бұрын

I can't believe how fast his subscriber count shot up

When I was a kid, my mother, father and I were driving in our pickup on a dirt road that had been bladed in the bottim of a canyon, near Moab, UT in the month of August, Monsoon season. My father, very experienced in this type of terrain and situation was constantly watching the sky and clouds up-stream behind us. Yes, it happened and all at once he drove the pickup up on a high mound on the side of the canyon bed up against a canyon wall as you show. It took a while for the flash flood to recede so my mother and I went exploring around the cliffs. We found a HUGE pack rats nest, no rats at home. We started digging at it and found turquoise beads, pieces of shiny worked stone, and bits of metal on different layers. It was like a rat treasure bank...obviously from the many past years. We left it in place...cautious of mites, lice, fleas, bubonic plague, etc. I am in my late 70's and seeing your videos bring so many memories back in great detail. Thank you.

@xxxx-qo9dh

14 күн бұрын

So grateful you left that treasure where you found it 🙏🏻

@jasonbrouse4635

13 күн бұрын

that brings back so many. memories.😞 🥲

@JoanePappasWhite

13 күн бұрын

Sounds like our dads probably ran into each other! We left enough oil pans along such roads! 😂😂😂

@annetterobinson2853

13 күн бұрын

@@JoanePappasWhite Yes, one time was going along the eastern side of the San Juan river north of Blanco. My mother and I waded across the river to a small farmers house. They did not speak English but through sign language and the generosity of these wonderful people they got on their tractor and drove miles out of their way to tow our car to another farm. Someone drove my father to town for a new, or used, oil pan. They helped fix the car. (We all became great friends through the years.) In the meantime my mother and I stayed at the original farm and I ate honeydew melon fresh from their garden.

@windfeather.noodiinmiigwan5131

13 күн бұрын

You are inspiring yourself❤

This is the first video I've watch since my wife passed away a few weeks ago. I feel like some life has returned. Thank you.

@windfeather.noodiinmiigwan5131

13 күн бұрын

Huge & good energy friend ❤

@deepg7084

10 күн бұрын

Stay strong friend.

@Desert.Drifter

10 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear about your loss my friend

@railroad13

10 күн бұрын

🙏🏻

@jamescorless8283

9 күн бұрын

Sorry for your loss.

One thing about your videos I don't think gets enough credit is your way of weaving a story with your narration. It is so well done and creates such a sense of adventure and adds a lot of insight into the visuals.

@Desert.Drifter

10 күн бұрын

Thank you Lynx, that means a lot

Happy Birthday Evelyn! What a wonderful birthday memory - you made it home! Take care & be safe!

@jonibarger3147

14 күн бұрын

Yes!! Happy birthday! What a wonderful birthday adventure!!

@windfeather.noodiinmiigwan5131

13 күн бұрын

🎂

So glad your wife is with you. Y'all are crazy.😂

Thanks for showing these places the respect and care they deserve, leaving no trace, and for being a great teacher. Amazing work!

@Desert.Drifter

10 күн бұрын

Wow thank you sunsetdev, that is very generous!

My love of Native American culture began when I was a little boy in the late forties, I had The Book of Indians, by Holling C. Holling. Years later, in the late sixties, I travelled the country and visited modern Indian Pueblos and villages and saw Ancient sites, as well. ventured into Canyon De Chelly at a time when you could backpack alone. I spoke to a number of people about their ancestors. I was fit, but I never did anything equivalent to you and your wifes' explorations. Back home in New Jersey, down the shore area, we often found arrow and spear points and some times axes, near our home, which was on a brook which was on a branch of the Metedeconk river. These were the Delaware and the Lenni Lenape group of Eastern tribes. Where you visit. the weather and isolation has preserved so much more than back home. I have great respect for these ancient dwellers and their modern descendants. Cheers, Rik Spector

@user-ye9nh2yr1r

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Even without video, I could picture it in my mind. Blessings to you and yours...

@hankgraver6934

9 күн бұрын

Hey Rik, Thank you for sharing!

@Desert.Drifter

4 сағат бұрын

Enjoyed reading this. Backpacking solo in De Chelly sounds like a dream! Thank you for sharing Rick

Evelyn deserves a lot of credit with the way she maneuvers in those tight spaces, not to mention all the critters.

@1nvisible1

14 күн бұрын

*ME (start of video): "Oh he's taking Evelyn hiking, how romantic!"* *ME (at rattlesnake): "Worst date ever!"* *ME (at hoard of daddy longlegs): "Worst boyfriend ever! lol"* *ME (at petroglyph panel): "Ok, maybe it wasn't the worst birthday ever. Sniff."*

@JettRink5131947

14 күн бұрын

Thank your lucky stars Drifter. You have found yourself a likeminded partner. Good for both of you. It’s truly a pleasure watching your adventures.

@louisedoolitttle6842

14 күн бұрын

Evelyn, I believe you, when you talked about playing with Daddy long legs. I did too. I also played with snakes. 🐍 I was raised with 3 brothers and I didn’t dare show fear, or I’d have them shoved down my shirt! Just because you don’t like them now, doesn’t mean you didn’t play with them. I’m proud of you!

@antonibertolacci7030

14 күн бұрын

@@louisedoolitttle6842daddy long legs , don’t bite ! 😂

@antonibertolacci7030

14 күн бұрын

23;15 minutes 👽petroglyphs spotted ! I don’t care what you think or say ! ❤️😂✌️

Mrs Drifter is one in ten million! Great narration by Mr Drifter 👍

Evelyn is amazing! That narrow canyon had me feeling claustrophobic, and then the snakes 😳 Definitely not for the faint of heart.

Thanks for taking us along on another wonderful adventure Andrew ! It's a special treat when Evelyn is able to join you. Congratulations on getting 250K subscribers in just six months. I've never seen a KZread channel grow so quickly. You have clearly found a niche. Best wishes for your continued success !!!

Yes!!! Back by popular demand! This is awesome!!! Back to watching.... Thanks!! Mr and Mrs. Drifter I love you guys!

I can see why you made her the Mrs. Drift. Her fun free-spirit energy is amazing.

The cave art is beautifully preserved. One of the best I have seen on this channel. Keep on driftin

As a child in the late 1970s, I spent 2 summers at Camp Yavapines, in Prescott, AZ, where my mom was camp nurse. The kids' cabins had cinderblock walls covered up high in the corners with giant "scrums" of bouncing daddy long legs spiders. Giant quivering patches of these spiders, looking like creatures from Star Trek, lol! The spiders never came down and bothered us, so after our initial terror, we learned to ignore them. I gotta say, the cabins for my mom and the other adults did not ever have these spider scrums 🤔 I grew up all over, in Utah and AZ, and spent a lot of hours hiking in the Superstitions and through canyons with dwellings, camping on both Grand Canyon rims, eating pinion nuts and prickly pear jelly, dancing around jumping cholla. The thrill of seeing tarantulas and scorpions. The dry-leaf rustle sound of a rattlesnake tail shaking. I truly love watching your videos, remembering those wonderful places I saw as a child. Thank you both!

I am at a loss of words to describe the beauty and quality of this hike's panel. I've never seen one so well preserved. It reveals what others I have seen may have really looked, once long ago! I love the delicate stokes of the dragonfly wings! You can see the circulatory veins within each wing! What makes this all this all the more precious is how ephemeral, fleeting these images are and how blessed we are to momentarily connect with another human from countless centuries go...appreciating the very same delicate wonders of nature we see today. Thank you Duo Desert Drifters!

@windfeather.noodiinmiigwan5131

13 күн бұрын

❤❤❤ lovelovelove Yes

@Desert.Drifter

4 сағат бұрын

Well said Alison!

I was glad your wife could join you. I'm impressed at her abilities.

Another awesome video. My wife and I can really appreciate the time spent that Mr and Ms Drifter enjoy each other. Good job guys, we love you.

I was a long distance runner and ran through canyons/on trails, in Colorado. I would have loved a drone back then. I encourage anyone who likes to walk to take up trail hiking. There're so many nice places to explore in the US. Be careful in slot canyons, if there's even a hint of rain, don't go. Always be prepared with hydration packs and high protein snacks, and get an emergency kit from an outdoor gear shop that includes a compass, fishing line, magnifying glass, and whistle in a cylinder that you wear around your neck. I also went trekking with my horse and dog. We all packed our own food.😊 Great videos!

That canyon is amazing and beautiful. Good to see Evelyn back with you. She is as amazing as you are: agile, nimble, brave and strong. You two were blessed to find one another. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVELYN!!

I love seeing husband and wife sharing their lives as you

I'm glad you took a hiking partner. Some of that stuff scares the heck out of me. Best to have someone who can help if something goes wrong.

Your Wife is such a treasure you two compliment each other so well.

I like your videos a lot. From what I have seen you don’t make outrageous claims trying to impress others . I think you are authentic and value your Channel’s reputation and integrity.

@Whateverjazz

14 күн бұрын

Yes! And no sponsored products or trying to sell anything. Such a gem on KZread.

I appreciate the long pauses in video on the rock art! Feels like we are there with you

@joebloe1152

14 күн бұрын

I highly agree.

@hankgraver6934

9 күн бұрын

Joe, I agree, with your agree!

You two are awesome. I love watching your videos in the evening to wind down. And Mrs. Drifter is such a nice addition to your videos.

Ahhh ... I'm reminded of a time in the 70's when my delightful girlfriend and I would venture into the desert around Moab when it had yet to really be discovered. Those were wonderful days. Thanks for the reminder.

Thank you Both for taking us along such a magnificent journey with you!!

Nice having Evelyn along. You guys are awesome!!!

You two are awesome you're doing the things that I did when I was in my twenties I went all over this country backpacking everywhere my favorite one was Utah in Arizona you make everything come back what I was doing climbing on the Rocks like that with your legs apart now that makes your legs tired but when you're up there and it's quiet your ears start ringing cuz it's so quiet and the views that you see When the Sun Goes Down And when the sun comes up cooking your eggs and bacon and drinking your coffee and you're sitting in that area where people lived in if only the Rocks could talk so inspiring you actually brought tears to my eyes because I remember I'm in my 60s now so you too enjoy what you are doing now because someday you won't be able to do it anymore you'll just have the memories so I think you so much for your videos cuz I love to watch him if I could pay money to you cuz I'm on a tight budget right now the one I can I will start paying money so that you can do these videos God bless you and thank you so much😂❤❤❤😮😢😢

Usually I'm not really into archeology but, this guy has ignited my interest. Thanks

I gasped right along with Evelyn; she was MUCH braver than I, especially with the snakes. I have been told that when I was a 3 year-old and t my grandparent's farm near Abilene, Texas I opened the kitchen screened door to find a coiled rattler and was reaching for it as I was snatched away... we were quite a ways from the hospital, but luckily it took off too, probably driven away by the shrieks of my mother, aunt and grandmother! I was, of course incensed that they wouldn't let me "have" it. Creepy!

i have a very serious health issue, i had planned to take my grandkid to egypt in 2026 but unless i can have a significant surgery i am just in no shape to go exploring. i've lived a pretty amazing life but i am hoping there's still a little gas left in the tank yet. i adore your content cuz, you take me to places i wish i could still get to. i live in new zealand too and there are heaps of cool places to explore and fortunately i've hiked, climbed, ski'd, dived and traversed much of it. i'm seeing the surgeon in a few weeks, wish me luck, but until then i get my kicks watching stuff like this. youtube really is a trash bin but there are things like your content that reaffirm my faith in folks. go hard you guys, you are appreciated much.

@windfeather.noodiinmiigwan5131

13 күн бұрын

Yes This is the good side of utube

@hankgraver6934

9 күн бұрын

Hey Mr Somethingelse, I wish all the luck in the World! Good luck on ya!

I jumped on the smartphone with a clever reply to a rude comment, but after reading quite a few of these comments here I decided I would just live and let live. I actually enjoyed reading these comments. Good vibes!

EXACTLY what I needed on a Friday night 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@Teresia12

14 күн бұрын

Same here

@lindashepherd3968

14 күн бұрын

Me too!!!

@pamabernathy8728

14 күн бұрын

Amen!

@Desert.Drifter

10 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoyed!

@pamabernathy8728

10 күн бұрын

@@Desert.Drifter You bring a very special part of the planet, & a special way of exploring it, to so many of us. I always enjoy going with you, & Mrs. Drifter is very impressive. Blessings.

Wow...what beauty and such deep mysteries those canyons hold! Thanks for taking us along ❤️

I did some research into the mythology of Native Americans and the dragonfly and found this which I thought was very interesting! "In the Hopi and Pueblo tribes, the dragonfly was considered a medicine animal, associated with healing and transformation, whose spirit was often called upon by medicine men and women. Killing a dragonfly was considered highly taboo in the Pueblo tribes."

@windfeather.noodiinmiigwan5131

13 күн бұрын

They also mean water nearby A signal to others that amidst the dry arriid spot you can find some water nearby Dragonflys definitely magic

Your wife has a lot of spirit to traverse over snakes. I enjoyed this video very much. What a joy to see that beautiful country and remote ruins. You are tops in your narration and adventure. Thanks for taking us along.

This was a wild adventure I must say. It looked dangerous and I am glad all went well.

Mrs. Drifter returns!

Fun adventure. Thanks for the explanations and images.

I am actually very pleased that your wife is accompanying you on these dangerous and strenuously hard hikes. I didn't realize that I was worried about your safety until she started hiking with you. You two are great together. Awesome landscape. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you guys so much for taking me again :-) it is always so much fun. Don't blame you about the snakes!!

@johnganshow5536

14 күн бұрын

Excellent and loved the pictographs. I keep my distance from snakes also, but it would be hard to do in a slot canyon...

@user-gk3jk2wr4u

12 күн бұрын

Real treasue he found is his wife

@thinknicethoughts88

12 күн бұрын

Oh yes it's always a treat when Evelyn comes along :-) her sweet personality and precious smile are delightful. The way her and Andrew lightly tease one another is so cute

Happy Birthday Evelyn! Fun sense of humor and a valuable addition to the journey...! Thanks for taking me along. That was entertaining .

I am from Northern Arizona. I love this video! The other name for that sandstone is "flagstone." It is used as pavers in patios and outdoor spaces. Thank you for ALWAYS being so respectful of those whom you are discovering. It was bad before when people were in the business of looting and selling artifacts from Indigenous burial & homesites from the past. Keep these videos coming!❤❤❤❤

Love your videos and the addition of Mrs Drifter. The dialogue/interaction tells a better story.

Love your content you seek spiritually aligned and i get really good vibes from these videos

Hey drifters and thank you for another video! It’s always great to see more of these for those of us drifting most of our lives between the bedroom and a fridge lol

@YuriMazur887

14 күн бұрын

Love Evelyn’s high pitch spider fear squeal and pinch of comedy sprinkled here and there. I call it a good entertainment.

You are wonderful together😊

I love that Evelyn is coming along! Happy birthday!

Aww, all the snakes and spiders came to wish Evelyn a happy birthday, and this is how she reacts, lol

@mjc42701

13 күн бұрын

I actually think she did great. ☺

@hankgraver6934

9 күн бұрын

Evelyn is a trooper!

This is an awesome video.

Your videos are awesome! I'm a desert rat myself. Living in Buffalo, NY now. I really like your vids. Makes me homesick for the beautiful,spacious desert scapes of Northwest Arizona! Bravo to you and the Mrs. God Bless !

I have been a really big fan of your work for a long time. I’m disabled but I feel like I’m hiking right along with you when I watch your videos. It must be incredible to be able to share what you do with your wife. Awesome episode!

Wow, I’ve never seen that smoothing of the rock to create a sign, a sign of life.

A good Friday for a video with Desert Drifter and Desert Driftess

Amazing views. Leaving the tight spots to you two. Thanks for letting me tag along. Take care everyone n on to the next adventure.

Nothing can surpass the gift of natures beauty, thank you for inviting us along on your wonderful adventure's.❤from the UK

Evelyn is such a sweetheart. She had me cracking up with the snakes and spiders. You are very lucky to have her. I was disappointed to see the name of someone on the wall because of how remote you two were in the canyon. Goes to show that "modern man" has been just about everywhere. Great camera work! Enjoyed your trek and look forward for more. Thanks to you and Evelyn for an enjoyable experience.

Very good, thank you for letting us all come along. Evelyn, loved the dancing outro.

You are so lucky to be able to explore these ancient places. Enjoy every new video. Thank you.

The adventures you take us on are always amazing and when you add Evelyn into the mix it just adds to the enjoyment your relationship with your wife a thing of beauty. Happy Birthday Evelyn!

Evelyn is a must have. Love her personality!

Fantastic video! Brave souls in extreme heat, gotta be! Sooooo glad you gingerly lifted the lid/rock. We needed just that. Amazing rock art, really ephemeral experience! (word posted by someone earlier). We are so happy you’re not alone out there. Great new exploration area, pricey for stamina, a long drive as well. We appreciate all your tenacity and grit!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

It's actually cool to see a positive relief pictograph. I've never seen one and I've studied them!

Thank you for your posts. You're giving thousands of people access to these fabulous sites, enriching our lives and helping to preserve our heritage. It's an honor, in a modest way to support your generosity. Mike Linton

@hankgraver6934

9 күн бұрын

Hey Mike, Great comment, great support!

“Pushing out of our comfort zone is valuable” Yes!!!! 💯

@jimbob-robob

14 күн бұрын

Many people don't have that luxury to have a "comfort zone" to begin with. It's a middle/upper class thing. Take the millions who have to schlepp two jobs to make exorbitant rents... how "comfortable" are they really? This would seem like a dream welcome break/holiday to a lot of them, hiking and camping in the wilderness...

@UT2TXpotter

14 күн бұрын

@@jimbob-robob I guess it’s the mindset brotha. I’m a full time dad. Lots of bills, and never can actually be home a lot. Sure I can find reasons why I couldn’t. I just make it a priority to find time for it. Get out there brotha

There are so many grifters online that say they are discovering ancient civilizations when in actuality they're just showing us eroded boulders.. KZread guy called Colorado Forest beings does it all the time.... you my friend are actually uncovering stuff that maybe no one has ever found! Do you ever show any of your work to archaeologists?

@Wolves335

14 күн бұрын

We are watching.

@hunterwyeth

14 күн бұрын

@@Wolves335could you sound more ominous 😂

@blakebufford6239

14 күн бұрын

You're right. These types of people don't know geology and call natural formations man made structures. I guess some people believe them. Maybe they do know better but like fooling others.

@sheckyfeinstein

14 күн бұрын

Agree w/ Tanner.

@dolls-er1bq

14 күн бұрын

This is a well known archelogical site.

The first petroglyph, the small one, was breathtaking. The figure looks ethereal, and there were small indentations below the arms. It looked like the figure was planting seeds!

@zekesgirl100

13 күн бұрын

Or, sharing rain drops.

@alanhyt79

13 күн бұрын

@@zekesgirl100 Like a "rain god."

Yes, it is wonderful to see your wife accompany you on another excursion. To watch the two of you interexchange really is heartwarming to see how close to two of you really are. She seems to be a very good companion with the same interests, and she brings a warmth to your exploring, hidden canyons and ancient artifacts. you both make a wonderful team together. It shows you have a good marriage and a happy one.

THANK YOU BOTH FOR BRINGING US ALONG........... 👍🙏>>>💚

Ohhhh, God !!!! I just shiver with excitement through the intro... just anticipating what’s coming next.

You are a legend Evelyn and Andrew, your respect is inspiring. You take me where I cannot go.

Those views from the bottom looking up at the sky are amazing! The view looking up the canyon walls are like nature's skyscrapers

Happy Belated Birthday Mrs. Drifter! I love all of your videos but this one was extra special and a great way to end my crazy 🤪 week!

Omg! My fix is in!! I was beginning to wonder what I was going to do during this loooong break since your last video!!!❤❤❤

Your wife is amazing! A real adventurer I hope she joins you often!

Thanks for exploring things that I would never be able to see and hike. Your videos are awesome

Excellent decision to include your wife…icing on the cake!

@windfeather.noodiinmiigwan5131

13 күн бұрын

Same lol

@4:35 American Ninja Warrior 😂. All jokes aside, you both are extremely brave and talented.

Ahhh! Spectacular! I've been watching on my phone....just bought a smart TV! You were wonderful before but now are incredibly fabulous!!!! Go Evelyn!

Fantastic seeing husband and wife sharing this interest Andrew and Evelyn. A magnificent land

TY Adam & Evelyn. So absolutely interesting. 👍🙃

Wow, what a hike❤

Very brave Evelyn, rattlesnakes & spiders OH MY!👍💕

Evelyn is a positive addition to this adventure! Love your video! Awesome!

Great start to my weekend to join your adventure. Thanks and enjoy!

Great team, beautiful video.

Beats going to the movies, on your Birthday. One great panoramic scene. Eat your heart out, David Attenborough. Many Happy Returns, Mrs. Drifter.

Amazing pictographs!

Yay! A new video!

@Desert.Drifter

10 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoyed!

Loved watching y'all explore together and take is along. Thanks! ❤

19:20 Ross Musselman, known as the “Father of Canyonlands”, had a couple of ranches in southeastern Utah and took folks on pack trips all over the area in the 1940s . Musselman Arch near the White Rim Trail is named after him. His mother was named Eva, but she died in 1942. Maybe it was a memorial to her.

@hankgraver6934

9 күн бұрын

Wow! Thank you for sharing that information! I bet Ross was a great guy!

17:20 what a shot!!!🎖️

Wifey is BACK!!!❤ Hooray for a double scuttle butting adventure. 😂

It was nice to meet Evelyn. How wonderful to share your passion with your wife.❤

Got to give it to you both for taking that on!! Wonderful watching you both and your interactions. What a wonderful life you share with each other.

Your videos are incredible!