As a National Park Ranger, we do not tell people about sensitive locations either. A few times we have only for cultural reasons (like someone who is a member of a certain tribe being able to visit their ancestral peoples’ landmarks).
That's horrible. If you do that on your own, you're a bad person. If you do it because of policy, it's a sickening policy. National Park land belongs to everyone.
@@wj7867 I see where you're coming from, but look how badly vandals have defaced ancient petroglyphs along Titus Canyon Road in Death Valley National Park. Difficult to distinguish ancient petroglyphs from recent graffiti.
@@wj7867 He didn't say you couldn't search it out yourself. He just said they don't proactively tell people where it is. People that have a respectful interest in such things will put in the effort (like Tristan). Those with bad intentions look for easier targets.
But there are always people who spend way to much time on google maps (like me) and have a few good guesses. I think this is in Owens Valley, in the eastern Sierra Nevada? Nice comment, I understand why
I saw all these places and more when I resided in the Eastern Sierra some years ago. I never tell of these places. I still have a home there and visit occasionally, although Arizona has been my main place of stay for sometime now. Heritage sites are priceless and require respect for the cultures that they belong to.
Thank you for protecting these incredible sites. It is beyond me why people would want to destroy these treasures and yet, I know they do. Thanks for sharing but keeping it protected. Awesome trip. Jane in SC❤🙏
@@Mickju Agreed! several years ago, we had one gal go thru several national parrks (including Crater Lake - near my home) painting stupid acrylic pictures on the landscape. Her artwork in and of itself was nt all that bad, but it was the damage and disrespect she did to OUR parks. grrrrrr.
@@garyjennyfrost9485 she hit Colorado NM while I was working there. 2014 or 2015. She was banned from the Parks for a long time I remember. I have no idea what she was thinking.
@@RangerMcFriendly oh yeah, Miss "Creeptings" or some garbage like that. She really bone headed herself. Reminds me of people leaving painted rocks now. I don't want to see that. There are plenty of desert art places to leave your crappy art.
Great idea not to show the locations!! I cringe to think of someone with a paint spray can ruining history as they have already ruined our statues & artifacts elsewhere. I LOVE historical things & hopefully some will survive. Great video as always, Tristan. 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️
Sometimes it is perfectly OK to keep the locations to yourself! You've done the research to find them, just handing them over to the public just makes it easier for those places to to become overcrowded or over used. I am a lot like you, some call me selfish but I want my vacation times alone and things all to myself.
I can't imagine how many times you walk somewhere, go back and set camera up then walk away then walk back (or climb). Not to mention all the gear you bring along (love the drone shots) Your effort is greatly appreciated. (12:22 seriously epic shot)
Not annoying at at all. If people aren't motivated enough to do their research to find places like this, they aren't going to appreciate and respect these places properly when they visit. Your videos allow a lot of people a chance to enjoy these out of the way places who might not have the means or ability to see them any other way. Thank you for doing that.
The beauty of SUV camping is adventure and finding out of the way places. Flocking to known sights leaves me feeling a little less adventurous. So I like that you choose to keep the location to yourself
Thanks for watching! In case you missed it, on Tuesday I put out a video tour of a great camping setup in a Chevy Suburban. Check it out! ua-cam.com/video/HvIm6W6Md_g/v-deo.html -Tristan
Thank you Tristan. We borrow these things from future generations. They are only ours to enjoy, not destroy. Unfortunately, there are some very small people that don't understand. I will always support and defend your decision not to share these locations, and appreciate you sharing them with us virtually.
That hopper and the item with the holes is a truck loader. They use the item with the holes to control the flow into the hopper to try and prevent clogging.
I think you did right by not giving the exact directions to these places. Not everyone is as respectful as you are. You are being a responsible UA-camr and I appreciate that. My husband and I go out every spring to look for wildflowers. We have become more careful in giving out directions because people often destroy and trample the flowers not realizing that when you do that they don’t come up next year. Respect places you visit. Take photos and don’t destroy! Beautiful video!
I agree with everyone in the comments here - thanks for NOT telling us exact locations of these wonderful places! Anyone determined enough to see them can find them by themselves… I hate to think of places like this getting overrun by too many people. I’m like you, Tristan - prefer to travel alone, experience places like this without lots of people around. I usually stay out of national and State Parks for this very reason. Great video as always
Site 4 looks like a strategy. The round symbols represent areas that groups of hunters would strategically position themselves. These were hunter/gathering times. To survive you had to hunt. I imagine the rocky area was central headquarters where decisions were made and plans communicated. Yes, keep the spots under the radar. These spots are stunning, sacred, to be protected! Thanks for your wonderful work. I will never see these areas so I appreciate learning about them. They are truly awe inspiring. You are an excellent narrator and presenter and videographer-a one man wonder! Thanks.
Thank you for your videos and your concern for preservation. In general I wish people would not name locations. I have been off-road travelling and camping for 40 years and have noticed the rapid change in locations since people started sharing them on social media. Places that were once well preserved are now being destroyed by vandals, or lack of concern, or just due to too many visitors. Some old mining sites and natural camping sites that remained essentially unchanged for 30 years have been destroyed in the last 10 years after being "discovered" on youtube. Also, trails that never had washboard are now miserable to travel due to massive wasboard corrigations. I appreciate that people want to get out and see things, but they are not taking proper care of them.
No it was not annoying to leave out specific locations. I'd bet most of us appreciate that you didn't divulge that info. Site #1 gave a lot of info.....if only we knew what was! Fascinating. Thanks, Tristan.
I really appreciate you not telling where, I prefer UA-camrs not divulging any places at all, people that appreciate nature and incredible things like petroglyphs etc will put some time and effort researching for such places like we old timers did before all this social media that although nice and handy, gives access to many others that might tag or deface these gems, litter, etc disrespecting the beauty in front of your eyes. Thanks again.
Anything to help preserve Native American sites is greatly appreciated. Too many people don't respect those sites and they eventually wind up being vandalized. Thanks for the video. The snow capped peaks of the mountains were also beautiful.
Bishop area was awesome, I used to live there. I miss it but then again things change so much over the years. Next time try Erik Schat's Bakery across from the park, good stuff! I'm surprised you didn't go fishing at the Owen's River. I had caught a 17 inch brown trout there. Not annoying, I understand about protecting some really cool history.
Yes, protect the locations and keep up the good, informative and entertaining work! You inspire us and take us places we may never go and places we will.
Do not disclose sensitive locations. In fact, I prefer creators to not disclose any of their backcounty locations. Let seekers find their own path to new locations and adventure. We travel much like you and hold deep respect for the land, our impact and how we got there. Be a good steward of the land that we visit and share.
Tristan, I respect you for not revealing the location of sensitive sites. You made the right choice and gave us the ability to vicariously experience the amazing rock art. I also liked how you showed the simple steps of getting ready to settle down for the night. I’ve done a similar routine for over 4 years now and don’t know why more single pet less people don’t SUV RV. It’s so cheap, easy, safe and comfortable. Unlike you, I set up tarps, a hammock and a cook station as I love cooking out and swinging in the hammock, usually in a place with a vault toilet nearby. It’s a cocoon similar to the SUV.
My husband grew up just south of that area and he knew right where you are. He said there is a beautiful creek not far from that area where they used to camp and fish as kids. Thanks for another excellent video!
I love how you showed and explained where you went. I agree for those who want to go see for themselves they will be able to use your info and their own work and adventure and experience them theirselves. 💕
Tristan! Awesome video! Love your videos. "Here's a look at this thing. And this thing over here..." I like that when you don't know what something is you either ask us, or just admit you don't know what it is and move on. Great snow capped mountains surrounding the petra cliffs
You are too young to likely be familiar with a dry, gritty, powdered hand soap with pumice called Boraxo. It is still out there, but not nearly as popular as it was in the 50's. It came in a flat shaped can and I think it had a twenty mule team picture of mules hauling wagons of borax out of Death Valley on the can. It was about the best thing you could use for hands that were really dirty or greasy.
I enjoyed the video. Good idea to protect the sites by making people who really want to see them do their own research. And...I am pretty sure the second site was a message to avoid the walnut and apricot cookies.
You should keep it semi-secret, it's just to bad we live in a world where there is some stupidity, self-centeredness, that destroy what is not theirs, to bad they can't learn respect. These places should be respected & admired, thanks for sharing
A couple hours, wow! Back in 2019, it took me 10 hours of looking at maps and satellite images to pinpoint an approximate location of Site 1. When I showed up there, I found it quite easily, and I can tell you this was one of my most satisfactory discoveries! On a second trip last year, I also unexpectedly found site 2 when I randomly decided to walk to the second ridge.
You don't have to give all of the locations you visit if you don't want to. If people are interested in finding them, they can do their own research and find them. That's part of the experience. Thanks for sharing these places.
No need to share the locations. It is enough that you shared the amazing petroglyphs and sights with us through your videos. Loved the scene of you walking with majestic snow covered mountains in the background. Thank you, Tristan!
Most definitely the right call. It is such a shame that we have to go to such lengths to protect historical sites. But it’s all part of the fun researching to find locations to explore - like a treasure map.
As a resident of the western Sierra foothills...the eastern area has always been a favorite destination, especially the high desert. I minored in archaeology while in college and have had many opportunities to document various rock art sites. I have also seen vandalism. These sites are unique and preserving them is critical. Those who have a genuine interest, will find them. So, I very much agree with not sharing the location details.
I really respect your conviction to not publish location of sensitive historical sites. Thank you. And thank you on behalf of future generations as well. Your “third party” off body tripod scenes were your best ever. Great composition, outstanding color and lighting, and meaningful, creative content. Best ever. Outstanding location too. Love California’s 395 corridor.
I know I’m not the only one that cracked up over the walnut and apricot cookie review of, “It’s fine. I probably wouldn’t get it again.” Something about that delivery and the editing was perfectly hilarious. Somewhere in the behind the scenes clips there’s a shunned cookie slowly wasting away in a soulless desert.
Thank you very much for another good video. Watching it from Norway,very interesting to see your country. What came to me right now was that your Toyota has been on a lot of bad roads now and still going strong 🙂 thanks again Tristan.
Totally agree about not giving out location when there is something so precious needing protection. If someone is interested in destroying something like that then most likely they are not interested in the investigative process of trying to find it. But if someone is interested because they have a desire to see it then they will enjoy the adventure of trying to find it in my opinion. I love your food reviews. Subtle but still entertaining.
Thank you so much for taking all of us on your adventures. I never would know of or see something like this otherwise. You must come to western North Carolina. You can climb Mount Mitchell in NC, Mount Rogers in Virginia, and Clingman's Dome and Mount LeConte in Tennessee, and get three more states in. But then you can also visit the Judaculla rock in Jackson County, NC which has carvings and petroglyphs that look so much like this.
Tristan I think you did it write. You are always respectful of others and historical sites and I love that about you. Thanks you for all the tips you give us wanabe explorers. I am definitely going to do some more exploring before I have to leave this earth. Probably not world wide but definitely in north America.
Absolutely the right call not to identify or disclose the location of the sites. You don't owe us that information. Indeed, you don't owe us anything. Thanks for making the videos.
I appreciate that you don't give out the sites. Too many people are ruining these sites. Sedona has been hard hit by people posting site locations online, selling directions to them and posting on popular hiking apps. I like finding sites by accident much more satisfying. Those were some cool petroglyphs. Challenge accepted.
@@essieessie5399 Yep, I lived there for 15 years and when the Air Bnb law was changed it changed for the worse. I documented 100's of ruin sites and now seeing them posted online pisses me off. I left in 2018. Been back a couple times and each time the crowds are worse. Won't be going back anytime soon.
@@schadlarry That is so unfortunate. I've spent the past year looking into relocating to Sedona. After a lot of research and discussions with locals, I decided not to make the move. Tourists have destroyed this very special place and like you said, it's only getting worse. The local government doesn't seem to care about protecting and preserving its lands.
@@essieessie5399 Yes, the Chamber of Commerce promoted the hell out of it. It's not cheap anymore, looking at 2K on up. Depending where you would be moving from that might be high or a steal. If you didn't know how it was before, new people might not be phased by it. I lived in AZ pretty much since 97 but now giving NM a try.
Great video, Tristan. I think you made the right call about not revealing the petroglyph sites. It's sad that there are people who want to destroy beautiful things like this. Keep up the interesting trips as long as you can.
l live in bishop--my family has two ranches,one south of big pine,other south of independence-my work takes me all over Nv for the last 50 years--i could tell you some amazing tales--been to every mine in eastern cali and all of nevada--have fun on your travels--
12:21 Nice work sir. Beautiful shot. :-) Finding sites like these is a more meaningful and satisfying experience when one does their own research and sleuths it themselves...100% agree with your call on keeping the location specifics to yourself.
When we are travelling, we have started going to small local bakeries for our lunch. Much better than fast food chains. We got the idea from you. I hope you bring Cassie on some more of your adventures. Nancy
Yes, you are right in omitting the names and locations. It is truly unfortunate that we live in a society where many would ruin in moments what has survived for so long....and then it is a little piece of history lost. Thank you for the video ❤️
The petroglyphs you are showing are really remarkable!! In all our trips along 395 we have never stopped in Bishop unless it has been just to gas. That artesian pool is beautiful with the colors. Thanks for mentioning the USGA toxicological maps. The types of petroglyphs at the 4th spot are nice. Thanks for showing how you get your vehicle ready for your stay at the campsight! I think I can find the spots you been today. Enjoyed you video!
The drone and selfie stick helped a lot! It helped me grasp the size. I loved the shot of you walking on the rocks with the snow covered mountains in the background. The 2nd panel made me laugh because the first thing in my mind was that a coach was trying to teach his players their plays for some kind of ball game. Lol. Thanks for another great video!
Great video. I live to travel but working for a living takes up all free time. You go to fantastic places that is for sure. For me, just seeing what is around the next corner is a pull that keeps me going when I do travel. Thank you again for excellent video.
I respect your wanting to protect our American Indian art for others that will put in some work to find it and really enjoy it. It’s sad that it’s come to that, but you’re right.
For those you asked for ideas identifying, my guess is the bottom portion of dust collectors where a cyclone separator would sit atop and a hopper or bags below. 👍👍😎 love your video productions Tristan 🙏 thank you
Another GREAT video. Wow, what an epic shot @ 12:22. Thanks for taking us along. And it's perfectly fine to not give the location of the rock art. Not annoying at all.
I believe those sites are very vulnerable. I'm glad you weren't specific. Like you said they can be found with the information you already gave. The mountains all around you are just stunning! I'm as ignorant of the southern end coffee my state as many southern Californians are of the northern end.😊
You did right, Tristan. With the info you did provide it was easy enough to do some quick research and locate the sights; just as you said. Really, if one is serious about the areas they are going to explore, they should get more info anyway for both safety and for finding other things that may interest them.
You would hope that people interested in beautiful and sensitive areas you take us to, would act as protectors of them, but I realize everyone is not in compliance with that level of thought. I'm good with your showing them- and if for some reason I stumble across such wonders, I'll share.. and not disclose. I get it! 😊 Thanks so much...I love traveling with you to places I'm not going to be able to make it to. Greatful.
When this was posted I said I'd try to find #1 myself. I found it yesterday. The info I found wasn't exact coordinates, but a not-very-accurate hand drawn map, which I combined with written descriptions and other people's photos/videos to find my way there. I did number 1 and number 2, plus a couple others. Thanks for inspiring me to add this specific adventure to my trip.
At the pumice mill, the round thing with the holes is the end of a boiler. The cone next to it collects smoke that comes up through the holes and funnels it into a smoke stack. By the way, pumice is a glass.
That is such an unfortunate incident, however that Yukon/Suburban transfer case problem is a well known issue. I did a preventative fix myself by replacing the rear half case on my 2001 Suburban a couple of years ago. Too bad that GM won't stand by this or do a recall on it. Another beautiful video!
Highly recommend Erick Schat's Bakery in Bishop. Over many years traveling between Camp Pendleton or Twenty-nine Palms to the Mountain Warfare Training Center near Bridgeport, Bishop was the half-way point and lunch was sometimes at Schat's but more often, Jack's, down the street. Regardless, I was always required to bring home backed goods from Schat's!
I am okay and actually glad you don't share the locations of some of the rock art. As you have done this before, I just wouldn't make a big deal about not sharing the location and maybe just add it in the description. As you said, if someone really wants to find it, they can do their own research. Also, seeing it through your videos is plenty good for most of us. Thanks for doing the hiking for us.
There are dozens and dozens of panels in that valley. The area is well know and publicized in maps and pamphlets given out at the visitor centers in Bishop. If you had gone farther down the road you camped on you would have found some interesting geologic features called the Buttermilk Boulders. Dropped by a glacier long ago. And a little farther west is Horton Lake and it’s mining remnant. The lake used to be stocked with trout, I don’t know about now.
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Thank you Tristan for protecting the locations of the petroglyphs.
As a National Park Ranger, we do not tell people about sensitive locations either. A few times we have only for cultural reasons (like someone who is a member of a certain tribe being able to visit their ancestral peoples’ landmarks).
I'm glad you do, hate that you have to. Thank you for your service to the nation, and to history.
That's horrible.
If you do that on your own, you're a bad person. If you do it because of policy, it's a sickening policy.
National Park land belongs to everyone.
@@wj7867 I see where you're coming from, but look how badly vandals have defaced ancient petroglyphs along Titus Canyon Road in Death Valley National Park. Difficult to distinguish ancient petroglyphs from recent graffiti.
@@wj7867 You conveniently forget that land belonged to someone else first.
@@wj7867 He didn't say you couldn't search it out yourself. He just said they don't proactively tell people where it is. People that have a respectful interest in such things will put in the effort (like Tristan). Those with bad intentions look for easier targets.
Thank you for NOT telling the locations of those treasures. You are always so entertaining and informative while sharing your adventures with us.
But there are always people who spend way to much time on google maps (like me) and have a few good guesses. I think this is in Owens Valley, in the eastern Sierra Nevada? Nice comment, I understand why
Agree with both of your comments, Susan. Tristan gave enough description for those who appreciate the treasures most to find them. 🙂
I saw all these places and more when I resided in the Eastern Sierra some years ago. I never tell of these places. I still have a home there and visit occasionally, although Arizona has been my main place of stay for sometime now. Heritage sites are priceless and require respect for the cultures that they belong to.
I really respect your decision not to identify locations. Indigenous cultures have had so much taken from them already.
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Thank you for protecting these incredible sites. It is beyond me why people would want to destroy these treasures and yet, I know they do. Thanks for sharing but keeping it protected. Awesome trip. Jane in SC❤🙏
Yeah, I don't understand it either. Some people are just bad people.
@@SUVRVing They are incredibly ignorant and stupid. It's incomprehensible.
@@Mickju Agreed! several years ago, we had one gal go thru several national parrks (including Crater Lake - near my home) painting stupid acrylic pictures on the landscape. Her artwork in and of itself was nt all that bad, but it was the damage and disrespect she did to OUR parks. grrrrrr.
@@garyjennyfrost9485 she hit Colorado NM while I was working there. 2014 or 2015. She was banned from the Parks for a long time I remember. I have no idea what she was thinking.
@@RangerMcFriendly oh yeah, Miss "Creeptings" or some garbage like that. She really bone headed herself. Reminds me of people leaving painted rocks now. I don't want to see that. There are plenty of desert art places to leave your crappy art.
Great idea not to show the locations!! I cringe to think of someone with a paint spray can ruining history as they have already ruined our statues & artifacts elsewhere. I LOVE historical things & hopefully some will survive. Great video as always, Tristan. 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️
Sometimes it is perfectly OK to keep the locations to yourself! You've done the research to find them, just handing them over to the public just makes it easier for those places to to become overcrowded or over used. I am a lot like you, some call me selfish but I want my vacation times alone and things all to myself.
That is one of the most beautiful snd in tact petroglyphs I’ve ever seen. That is incredible. Thanks for posting this.
Total respect for not naming the petroglyph sites directly.
I can't imagine how many times you walk somewhere, go back and set camera up then walk away then walk back (or climb). Not to mention all the gear you bring along (love the drone shots) Your effort is greatly appreciated. (12:22 seriously epic shot)
I get tired just imagining it!!!
Not annoying at at all. If people aren't motivated enough to do their research to find places like this, they aren't going to appreciate and respect these places properly when they visit. Your videos allow a lot of people a chance to enjoy these out of the way places who might not have the means or ability to see them any other way. Thank you for doing that.
That wonderful rock art has got to be a map. We don't know the vocabulary to decode it. But it has "map" all over it.
The beauty of SUV camping is adventure and finding out of the way places. Flocking to known sights leaves me feeling a little less adventurous. So I like that you choose to keep the location to yourself
Thanks for watching! In case you missed it, on Tuesday I put out a video tour of a great camping setup in a Chevy Suburban. Check it out! ua-cam.com/video/HvIm6W6Md_g/v-deo.html -Tristan
Just an FYI Tristan; the link you posted in this comment takes us to today's video, not a tour of a Chevy Suburban.
I'll watch it, wonder why I didn't get a notification for that.
@@RicG. Oops. Fixed it. Thanks!
@@llorylloyd Yeah, who knows. UA-cam's notification system is all messed up.
Would it not be awesome to know what story the rock was trying to tell us. A page out of history.
Agreed!
It is sad that the native people in the regions where these finds are located have no knowledge of what they meant.
Totally okay to keep locations guarded. It’s doing your part to help preserve these amazing pieces of history
Tristan , awesome locations as always. I love traveling and exploring as well. Some places are better off being kept a secret 😁
Good job 👍
Thank you Tristan. We borrow these things from future generations. They are only ours to enjoy, not destroy. Unfortunately, there are some very small people that don't understand.
I will always support and defend your decision not to share these locations, and appreciate you sharing them with us virtually.
Thanks for protecting and respecting these sites. You are a great example of a conscientious traveler.
That hopper and the item with the holes is a truck loader. They use the item with the holes to control the flow into the hopper to try and prevent clogging.
Ah, makes sense!
I think you did right by not giving the exact directions to these places. Not everyone is as respectful as you are. You are being a responsible UA-camr and I appreciate that. My husband and I go out every spring to look for wildflowers. We have become more careful in giving out directions because people often destroy and trample the flowers not realizing that when you do that they don’t come up next year. Respect places you visit. Take photos and don’t destroy! Beautiful video!
I appreciate your efforts to preserve those amazing sites
Great video. It’s disturbing that people will actually harm these historical places. Thank you for sharing and preserving these important sites.
Good work Tristan on protecting these sites. Please keep doing what you’re doing. Thanks, I look forward to your next video.
I agree with everyone in the comments here - thanks for NOT telling us exact locations of these wonderful places! Anyone determined enough to see them can find them by themselves… I hate to think of places like this getting overrun by too many people. I’m like you, Tristan - prefer to travel alone, experience places like this without lots of people around. I usually stay out of national and State Parks for this very reason. Great video as always
Site 4 looks like a strategy. The round symbols represent areas that groups of hunters would strategically position themselves. These were hunter/gathering times. To survive you had to hunt. I imagine the rocky area was central headquarters where decisions were made and plans communicated.
Yes, keep the spots under the radar. These spots are stunning, sacred, to be protected! Thanks for your wonderful work. I will never see these areas so I appreciate learning about them. They are truly awe inspiring. You are an excellent narrator and presenter and videographer-a one man wonder! Thanks.
Thank you for your videos and your concern for preservation. In general I wish people would not name locations. I have been off-road travelling and camping for 40 years and have noticed the rapid change in locations since people started sharing them on social media. Places that were once well preserved are now being destroyed by vandals, or lack of concern, or just due to too many visitors. Some old mining sites and natural camping sites that remained essentially unchanged for 30 years have been destroyed in the last 10 years after being "discovered" on youtube. Also, trails that never had washboard are now miserable to travel due to massive wasboard corrigations. I appreciate that people want to get out and see things, but they are not taking proper care of them.
Your respect to our native Americans culture is really commendable. I love going to the Sierras and thank for sharing!!
No it was not annoying to leave out specific locations. I'd bet most of us appreciate that you didn't divulge that info. Site #1 gave a lot of info.....if only we knew what was! Fascinating. Thanks, Tristan.
I really appreciate you not telling where, I prefer UA-camrs not divulging any places at all, people that appreciate nature and incredible things like petroglyphs etc will put some time and effort researching for such places like we old timers did before all this social media that although nice and handy, gives access to many others that might tag or deface these gems, litter, etc disrespecting the beauty in front of your eyes. Thanks again.
Anything to help preserve Native American sites is greatly appreciated. Too many people don't respect those sites and they eventually wind up being vandalized. Thanks for the video. The snow capped peaks of the mountains were also beautiful.
Bishop area was awesome, I used to live there. I miss it but then again things change so much over the years. Next time try Erik Schat's Bakery across from the park, good stuff! I'm surprised you didn't go fishing at the Owen's River. I had caught a 17 inch brown trout there. Not annoying, I understand about protecting some really cool history.
Yes, protect the locations and keep up the good, informative and entertaining work! You inspire us and take us places we may never go and places we will.
I appreciate your attention to the details, also thank you for not posting the sites. Very respectful.
The right call. It’s ok to keep some spots a mystery. Let your viewers do their own work.
Do not disclose sensitive locations. In fact, I prefer creators to not disclose any of their backcounty locations. Let seekers find their own path to new locations and adventure. We travel much like you and hold deep respect for the land, our impact and how we got there. Be a good steward of the land that we visit and share.
Thanks for watching, Craig.
Very respectful to not disclose locations. Thank you
Thank you for not telling the locations of those site for the sake of preservation. You are exactly right. Thank you!
Tristan, I respect you for not revealing the location of sensitive sites. You made the right choice and gave us the ability to vicariously experience the amazing rock art. I also liked how you showed the simple steps of getting ready to settle down for the night. I’ve done a similar routine for over 4 years now and don’t know why more single pet less people don’t SUV RV. It’s so cheap, easy, safe and comfortable. Unlike you, I set up tarps, a hammock and a cook station as I love cooking out and swinging in the hammock, usually in a place with a vault toilet nearby. It’s a cocoon similar to the SUV.
I used to set up a hammock more often but haven't in a while. It's something I'd like to do more in the future. Thanks Anne! Keep SUV RVing 😁
My husband grew up just south of that area and he knew right where you are. He said there is a beautiful creek not far from that area where they used to camp and fish as kids. Thanks for another excellent video!
Yes! Glad you are not revealing! Thank you so much for sharing these incredible locations. Keep them sacred.
I love how you showed and explained where you went. I agree for those who want to go see for themselves they will be able to use your info and their own work and adventure and experience them theirselves. 💕
Tristan! Awesome video! Love your videos. "Here's a look at this thing. And this thing over here..." I like that when you don't know what something is you either ask us, or just admit you don't know what it is and move on. Great snow capped mountains surrounding the petra cliffs
It may be a good idea to do play lists one for each state. In that way all your adventures relating to a state are curated together.
That information is already available over on adventureknowhow.com/
@@SUVRVing I renewed this week! /somebodys gotta help you get hte suboverlander back on the road! :)
You are too young to likely be familiar with a dry, gritty, powdered hand soap with pumice called Boraxo. It is still out there, but not nearly as popular as it was in the 50's. It came in a flat shaped can and I think it had a twenty mule team picture of mules hauling wagons of borax out of Death Valley on the can. It was about the best thing you could use for hands that were really dirty or greasy.
I enjoyed the video. Good idea to protect the sites by making people who really want to see them do their own research. And...I am pretty sure the second site was a message to avoid the walnut and apricot cookies.
You should keep it semi-secret, it's just to bad we live in a world where there is some stupidity, self-centeredness, that destroy what is not theirs, to bad they can't learn respect. These places should be respected & admired, thanks for sharing
A couple hours, wow! Back in 2019, it took me 10 hours of looking at maps and satellite images to pinpoint an approximate location of Site 1. When I showed up there, I found it quite easily, and I can tell you this was one of my most satisfactory discoveries! On a second trip last year, I also unexpectedly found site 2 when I randomly decided to walk to the second ridge.
You don't have to give all of the locations you visit if you don't want to. If people are interested in finding them, they can do their own research and find them. That's part of the experience. Thanks for sharing these places.
No need to share the locations. It is enough that you shared the amazing petroglyphs and sights with us through your videos. Loved the scene of you walking with majestic snow covered mountains in the background. Thank you, Tristan!
you really nailed it with that distant shot of you crossing the boulders with the snow covered mountains in the background.
Thank you for sharing these special places with us while also doing what you can to help protect them.
Most definitely the right call. It is such a shame that we have to go to such lengths to protect historical sites. But it’s all part of the fun researching to find locations to explore - like a treasure map.
As a resident of the western Sierra foothills...the eastern area has always been a favorite destination, especially the high desert. I minored in archaeology while in college and have had many opportunities to document various rock art sites. I have also seen vandalism. These sites are unique and preserving them is critical. Those who have a genuine interest, will find them. So, I very much agree with not sharing the location details.
I really respect your conviction to not publish location of sensitive historical sites. Thank you. And thank you on behalf of future generations as well.
Your “third party” off body tripod scenes were your best ever. Great composition, outstanding color and lighting, and meaningful, creative content. Best ever. Outstanding location too. Love California’s 395 corridor.
Awesome video as always, Tristan! I love following your adventures.
Nope not annoying. Thank you for helping to protect these areas and for the great video. Happy travels!
I know I’m not the only one that cracked up over the walnut and apricot cookie review of, “It’s fine. I probably wouldn’t get it again.” Something about that delivery and the editing was perfectly hilarious. Somewhere in the behind the scenes clips there’s a shunned cookie slowly wasting away in a soulless desert.
Thank you very much for another good video. Watching it from Norway,very interesting to see your country. What came to me right now was that your Toyota has been on a lot of bad roads now and still going strong 🙂 thanks again Tristan.
Right call !! Thank you for the beautiful views !!
Hwy 395 is such an amazing stretch of California. , was through that area a few weeks ago coming from Death Valley to Southern Oregon
I used to live in that area, there is so much to do and see there, as well as all the history to learn about
Absolutely the right call to not share locations. Another gorgeous video!!
Totally agree about not giving out location when there is something so precious needing protection. If someone is interested in destroying something like that then most likely they are not interested in the investigative process of trying to find it. But if someone is interested because they have a desire to see it then they will enjoy the adventure of trying to find it in my opinion. I love your food reviews. Subtle but still entertaining.
Agreed. Thanks Mindy!
Thank you so much for taking all of us on your adventures. I never would know of or see something like this otherwise. You must come to western North Carolina. You can climb Mount Mitchell in NC, Mount Rogers in Virginia, and Clingman's Dome and Mount LeConte in Tennessee, and get three more states in. But then you can also visit the Judaculla rock in Jackson County, NC which has carvings and petroglyphs that look so much like this.
I'll visit that area at some point, for sure. Thanks for the suggestions!
Tristan I think you did it write. You are always respectful of others and historical sites and I love that about you. Thanks you for all the tips you give us wanabe explorers. I am definitely going to do some more exploring before I have to leave this earth. Probably not world wide but definitely in north America.
Absolutely the right call not to identify or disclose the location of the sites. You don't owe us that information. Indeed, you don't owe us anything. Thanks for making the videos.
I appreciate that you don't give out the sites. Too many people are ruining these sites. Sedona has been hard hit by people posting site locations online, selling directions to them and posting on popular hiking apps. I like finding sites by accident much more satisfying. Those were some cool petroglyphs. Challenge accepted.
Exactly! It's heartbreaking to see how Sedona has been destroyed. All for the sake of an Instagram shot! Shame :-(
@@essieessie5399 Yep, I lived there for 15 years and when the Air Bnb law was changed it changed for the worse. I documented 100's of ruin sites and now seeing them posted online pisses me off. I left in 2018. Been back a couple times and each time the crowds are worse. Won't be going back anytime soon.
@@schadlarry That is so unfortunate. I've spent the past year looking into relocating to Sedona. After a lot of research and discussions with locals, I decided not to make the move. Tourists have destroyed this very special place and like you said, it's only getting worse. The local government doesn't seem to care about protecting and preserving its lands.
@@essieessie5399 Yes, the Chamber of Commerce promoted the hell out of it. It's not cheap anymore, looking at 2K on up. Depending where you would be moving from that might be high or a steal. If you didn't know how it was before, new people might not be phased by it. I lived in AZ pretty much since 97 but now giving NM a try.
@@schadlarry Ha! Santa Fe, N.M. is where I'm searching now. Another magical place! Only negative,,,,it snows. How do you like N.M?
Great job in keeping it protected.
Thank you.
I agree with your approach to protecting these sites. There are a lot of very disrespectful people who trash too many sites, not just heritage sites.
You made the right call! It's important to protect these sensitive ancient sites. Thank you, Sir!
I’ve never seen glyphs that have that clear of a contrast and no water damage. Good on you for not revealing the exact spot. Not annoying at all :-)
Great video, Tristan. I think you made the right call about not revealing the petroglyph sites. It's sad that there are people who want to destroy beautiful things like this. Keep up the interesting trips as long as you can.
Yeah, I don't understand it. Some people just suck.
l live in bishop--my family has two ranches,one south of big pine,other south of independence-my work takes me all over Nv for the last 50 years--i could tell you some amazing tales--been to every mine in eastern cali and all of nevada--have fun on your travels--
12:21 Nice work sir. Beautiful shot. :-)
Finding sites like these is a more meaningful and satisfying experience when one does their own research and sleuths it themselves...100% agree with your call on keeping the location specifics to yourself.
When we are travelling, we have started going to small local bakeries for our lunch. Much better than fast food chains. We got the idea from you. I hope
you bring Cassie on some more of your adventures. Nancy
Local coffee shops are way better that *$ too!
Yes, you are right in omitting the names and locations. It is truly unfortunate that we live in a society where many would ruin in moments what has survived for so long....and then it is a little piece of history lost. Thank you for the video ❤️
I agree, it's sad. Thanks Annie!
I'm glad you did not disclose the sites. I appreciate your great photos of them.
The petroglyphs you are showing are really remarkable!! In all our trips along 395 we have never stopped in Bishop unless it has been just to gas. That artesian pool is beautiful with the colors. Thanks for mentioning the USGA toxicological maps. The types of petroglyphs at the 4th spot are nice. Thanks for showing how you get your vehicle ready for your stay at the campsight! I think I can find the spots you been today. Enjoyed you video!
Not annoying. Reasonable. Keep up the great work
The drone and selfie stick helped a lot! It helped me grasp the size. I loved the shot of you walking on the rocks with the snow covered mountains in the background. The 2nd panel made me laugh because the first thing in my mind was that a coach was trying to teach his players their plays for some kind of ball game. Lol. Thanks for another great video!
Great video. I live to travel but working for a living takes up all free time. You go to fantastic places that is for sure. For me, just seeing what is around the next corner is a pull that keeps me going when I do travel. Thank you again for excellent video.
I respect your wanting to protect our American Indian art for others that will put in some work to find it and really enjoy it. It’s sad that it’s come to that, but you’re right.
For those you asked for ideas identifying, my guess is the bottom portion of dust collectors where a cyclone separator would sit atop and a hopper or bags below. 👍👍😎 love your video productions Tristan 🙏 thank you
Another GREAT video. Wow, what an epic shot @ 12:22. Thanks for taking us along. And it's perfectly fine to not give the location of the rock art. Not annoying at all.
I believe those sites are very vulnerable. I'm glad you weren't specific. Like you said they can be found with the information you already gave. The mountains all around you are just stunning! I'm as ignorant of the southern end coffee my state as many southern Californians are of the northern end.😊
You did right, Tristan. With the info you did provide it was easy enough to do some quick research and locate the sights; just as you said. Really, if one is serious about the areas they are going to explore, they should get more info anyway for both safety and for finding other things that may interest them.
Agreed. Thanks for watching!
You would hope that people interested in beautiful and sensitive areas you take us to, would act as protectors of them, but I realize everyone is not in compliance with that level of thought. I'm good with your showing them- and if for some reason I stumble across such wonders, I'll share.. and not disclose. I get it! 😊 Thanks so much...I love traveling with you to places I'm not going to be able to make it to. Greatful.
When this was posted I said I'd try to find #1 myself. I found it yesterday. The info I found wasn't exact coordinates, but a not-very-accurate hand drawn map, which I combined with written descriptions and other people's photos/videos to find my way there. I did number 1 and number 2, plus a couple others. Thanks for inspiring me to add this specific adventure to my trip.
At the pumice mill, the round thing with the holes is the end of a boiler. The cone next to it collects smoke that comes up through the holes and funnels it into a smoke stack. By the way, pumice is a glass.
That is such an unfortunate incident, however that Yukon/Suburban transfer case problem is a well known issue. I did a preventative fix myself by replacing the rear half case on my 2001 Suburban a couple of years ago. Too bad that GM won't stand by this or do a recall on it.
Another beautiful video!
Highly recommend Erick Schat's Bakery in Bishop. Over many years traveling between Camp Pendleton or Twenty-nine Palms to the Mountain Warfare Training Center near Bridgeport, Bishop was the half-way point and lunch was sometimes at Schat's but more often, Jack's, down the street. Regardless, I was always required to bring home backed goods from Schat's!
Thank you for sharing and not telling. Beautiful please be safe on your travels. 🛣
I don't think that people watching your videos are looking for places to vandalize.. Thanks for including us on your travels.
Totally support and respect your choice of not sharing the locations. I really hate graffiti and damage done to special places. Thank you 😊
Thanks Tristan for having us along. Great video.
Thanks for sharing your adventure! Great info and tour guiding!
I am okay and actually glad you don't share the locations of some of the rock art. As you have done this before, I just wouldn't make a big deal about not sharing the location and maybe just add it in the description. As you said, if someone really wants to find it, they can do their own research. Also, seeing it through your videos is plenty good for most of us. Thanks for doing the hiking for us.
There are dozens and dozens of panels in that valley. The area is well know and publicized in maps and pamphlets given out at the visitor centers in Bishop. If you had gone farther down the road you camped on you would have found some interesting geologic features called the Buttermilk Boulders. Dropped by a glacier long ago. And a little farther west is Horton Lake and it’s mining remnant. The lake used to be stocked with trout, I don’t know about now.
Great video, I love the way you stop and show the native American petroglyphs. Our indigenous people deserve our admiration and respect.