This Google Earth Find Turned Out to Be Incredible!
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
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I hope you enjoyed this adventure! It means so much to me that you spent the time watching it. If you enjoyed this, please consider subscribing. I strive to bring relatively unknown, odd, unique, and special places to you each week from the American Southwest!
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👍How to be a respectful visitor to these places👍
Native American groups still live in this area and beyond today. These places are still special and hold significance.
1️⃣Don't climb on walls or structures. Don't lean on or climb over them. Many places don't even need to be visited up close. View these places from a distance or with binoculars.
2️⃣Do not touch the rock art. Don't touch or create new rock art to preserve ancient stories.
3️⃣ Leave All Artifacts. Leave artifacts and structures undisturbed to maintain their historical significance. It is illegal and wrong to take artifacts. If you want something to take home, support local tribes by buying their handicrafts and jewelry.
4️⃣ Manage Waste Responsibly. Use waste bags; don't leave human or pet waste behind. Don't 'go' near cultural sites.
5️⃣ Camp With Care. Don't camp near historical sites. No fires near these areas, and ensure all waste is packed out. Don't make fires in caves or alcoves. Camp in designated spots only. When you leave, make sure to make the site cleaner and better than when you found it. Pick up extra trash you may see.
6️⃣ Control Your Pets. Don't let pets roam freely near archaeological areas to prevent destruction. Pets are not allowed in or near sites.
7️⃣ Preserve Fragile Areas. Don't disturb fossils and please protect delicate soil and plant life.
8️⃣ Follow Rules. Don't engage in illegal actions such as building cairns, or using climbing gear to access archaeological sites.
9️⃣ Obey Drone Rules and Laws. Numerous locations in the American Southwest and beyond, such as the Navajo Reservation, Wilderness Study Areas, and various restricted spaces, enforce strict drone usage prohibitions. It is crucial to not only honor the legacy of the people who once inhabited these areas but also show respect for the present-day residents and adhere to their local laws, customs and regulations.
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NOTE: I don't claim that I am the first person to "discover" these places. I just find things on Google Earth and want to go see what they are!
I do not claim to be an expert on anthropology, geology, or archaeology. I say that my channel is about "amateur archaeology". I don't have a degree or formal training in archaeology. I am just a hiker who loves to explore and see new things especially the ancient history in the American Southwest. This is what my channel is about. I hope you stick around and explore with me!
I do not give out locations to the places in my videos. I take seriously the responsibility to protect and respect these ancient places. If you do find/visit one of these locations, please visit respectfully. I try my best to hide noticeable landmarks, mountains, and canyons in my videos. - Розваги
Don't take this wrong because it's a complement. I think of you as the Mr. Rogers of UA-cam and truly enjoy your adventures and your personality. Thank You and may God bless you
Ha!! So true! Never thought of that but totally see it! Compliment for sure!!
and what a neighborhood
Right On
Please leave fairytales out off it. There is no god.
@@richardwernars5327 Apparently Americans are the most fervently religious people on earth. Perhaps it's what enables them to cast judgement on others so readily. Dog bless ;)
Those drill holes are sample holes drilled by a geologist, probably a grad student working on a thesis. They take samples this way to get unweathered rock material from within the sandstone formation. Geologists analyze the mineralogy and texture of the grains, cements, porosity, and other characteristics of the formation. Most of your videos are shot in the ancient dune fields of the Jurassic and Cretaceous. This video looks like it was shot in the outcrops of an ancient delta as evidenced by the bedding I can see, especially the cross-bedded units.
Yes, I agree. Thank you.
I agree. Maybe to link the horizontal layers of the butte to the vertical layers of the incline across the gorge.
My impression was that these are Permian red beds.
(I’m not a geologist, but argued with them for most of my career). These were deposited in an arid environment of the interior of Pangea. I was going to comment on the core holes, but you got them covered.
@@joecanales9631 "Argued with them" LOL, a geophysicist? geochemist? IDK about the age of these but Permian Redbeds fits
@@tonydagostino6158 geophysicist
Jeff we're lucky to have someone like you to take us on these amazing journeys into the past. When I watch your videos it's like I'm right there. Thanks for all you do and the respect for our past that you show. God bless you on many many more journeys.
Thank you, Mike! I'm so grateful to have you all here with me!
Thank you for not covering up the drone video with cheesy canned music. I think hearing the wind blow, and anything nature chooses to throw our way, is the most beautiful music in the world!
It's good to see you standing among the ruins at a distance so that we can see the scale. Thanks.
This channel is one of my favorites, along with Desert Drifter.
You do all the work and we see the results. We can feel the joy you experience each trip. Thank you for taking us along.
I LOVE doing this!! Thank you for coming along with me!
Thank you again for taking me on this incredible adventure!! Stunningly beautiful landscape!!
Thank you for watching! I'll have to go back and explore some more!!
Really like it when you include yourself in a few of the drone shots, so we get a better idea of the scale of some of these sites. Thanks for all you do!
The holes are core samples from geological research
That makes sense, Robert! Why here at this location though and not on the other side? Any ideas?
@@TheTrekPlanner Maybe an easier pathway to tote the equipment up. Those core drills aren't light.
@TheTrekPlanner Assuming a college intern.... It was a hot day, and that was the shady spot. It took a lot of battery-weight to trek there.
2 Lunchables, 1 Redbull later, core-samples in hand- mission complete.
You're a good kid. Keep it up, boy.
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What a priviledge to hear the natural. ancient sounds , thankyou so much, I hate having to silence the ubiquitous music on some vids.
The quality of the photography is amazing! The drone camera is definitely HD!
I know where you are!! Those flash floods were intense! Had friends rafting the San Juan around that time! There’s a lot of great ruins to be seen if you float that river…petroglyphs, pottery shards, dwellings. You should raft it, explore and post content, you would love it!
That must have been insane to be rafting at that time! Were they OK?? I saw that the floods almost washed out the road along the highway
I have put in for a permit along the San Juan and got denied! I should just go with one of those rafting guided groups!
@@TheTrekPlanner So yes! Everyone I knew was able to safely raft it but it was definitely dicey! Getting a permit these days is getting more and more difficult it seems but never give up, it will happen one day for you!! And going with a guided trip is certainly a good option! 🙂
Best channel to watch on Saturdays!
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Wow! Thank you so much!! 🙂
Yes!!!!!
Woohoo an awesome video from Jeff The Trek Planner!
I appreciate you!! Thank you!
Awesome, beautiful, enjoying the landscape, of course the amazing ruin.
THANK YOU JEFF 👍🙏>>>💚
Thank you for watching!!
Stunning geology and ruins. Thank you for taking us along!
Those look like geology bore holes, possibly used to date the rocks or determine the magnetic alignment of the minerals.
Your excitement upon finding new ruins is wonderful . I always think about prey when the ruins are up that high
Beautiful scenery. I love the San Juan River and had had the opportunity to hike down to it and play in it once upon a time. This trek brought back some old memories. Thank you for letting me come along. 😊
Thank you for your comment, Sue! Whenever I camp up from where I was at, I always spend time at the river!
Thank you for explaining the interesting formations which you pointed out in blue. That caught my eye and thought the up and down visual movement of the rock was so
beautiful. Great video
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What a beautiful and peaceful location…thanks Jeff!❤
Thanks!
Oh my goodness! You are incredibly kind! Thank you so so much Michael! I am humbled by your generous support!
-Jeff
Jeff, you guide small groups on your adventures! Your sense of wonder is contagious! I love the southwest. That area reminds me of southern Utah, north of Monument Valley. It's so beautiful! Keep on trekking!
Another stunning video, Jeff! Awesome geology! Makes me feel small in comparison to the tremendous forces that shaped planet earth. And, as always, thank you for being respectful of the remains left by indigenous cultures.
A solid Bravo and I'm so glad he's looking into the geology of the area more too.
Good morning Jeff. The Ancients were always being defensive, raiders & elements. Needed water close by but not near. They had a simple but hard life. Ty, ❤
Love your work brother. I am moving back to Utah after spending 20 years in Texas. Can't wait to hang out with you, Desert drifter, and POV channel. My father built most of the roads in southern Utah and I am going to start documenting the areas my grandfather and father built. 👁️
This is awesome
I love your hat 😂, "mountain dude".
haha it was an awesome birthday present from my sister
@@TheTrekPlanner that's awesome gift, happy belated birthday 💐🎂
Every once in a while I'm able to pin point your location on Google Earth, which gives me considerable satisfaction, this was one of those times. I sure enjoy your channel as I am old and my days of exploring are past, except for on UA-cam and GE... There must have been a clear and present danger from both man and perhaps beast that those people built so many such places of retreat...
I totally understand and respect why Jeff never reveals the specific location of his finds, but that doesn't keep me from occasionally wanting to stalk his spots. I think there was one place where I sat up and said "I've been there!"
Thank you so much for including the geologic explanation of the anticline. I found the formation fascinating and am delighted to have seen it through the lens of your camera. I can't even begin to say how much I enjoy your videos.
"Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose". Jeff....your videos are definitely always a win. Thanks for the nature sounds again. That's a very special place.
That means a lot to me! Thank you for watching 🙂
Fascinating adventure and discovery!!! Thank you for bringing us along 👍🏻
It looks like there was a lot of erosion, so maybe there was more land than there is now. Wonderful treck. Thank you for sharing. 😊😊😊
Wonderful channel ! Wholesome and interesting...I'm expecting a small turtle on a skateboard to enter the scene....!
Mahalo Jeff, for the history, geology, culture, and companionship. By the comments, we are Ohana!
Ohana means family
And Sensei keep increasing your 3D library
Please dont forget to hit the like👍 button for this young man. His videos are great! Jeff..like the hat( Mountain Dude).🙋♀️👍😘
1000 years ago that mesa was bigger. So the pathway up to the site erroded over time.
Do you never see rattlesnakes? I thought the desert was overrun with them.🤠
Nah, very much not. Lived here 65 years, and I’ve seen four in my life. And they were all running away fast.
Yeah not much at all surprisingly!
Thanks for the show!
I sure love your drone photography.❤ Keep it up.
Great date spot for the ancients
This one was absolutely spectacular! I especially love the view of the river. And I can imagine what it would be like on a clear night, with the stars in the sky. Thanks for sharing. It was beautiful.🤗
Your finding different pottery made me think it was a lookout. So, so fascinating but still sorry the people had to hide and watch for enemies in camouflaged homes and wonder for the children. A lot of hard work and worry to stay alive every day.
Thank for the geology. I’m always checking it out in the background of your videos!
One advantage of high places is spotting game. Perhaps communicating with smoke signals. Like you said, a lot of surmising. Great video.
Its so great to see the river so full. Just a ouple years ago there was hardly any water and some areas looked dried up. Im sure there were times when the ancients experienced drought as well. They lived a rough existence, not only worrying about food, water and shelter, but living on the edge of cliffs trying to avoid being murdered by other tribes and clans.
Trek on little brother... trek on!... I am to old to do this any more.. But that explorer part of me still lives on!.. Thanks for the share.
I'm in the UK, I could be further away from where you are. You're so respectful of the places you discover & visit. We need more folk like you. Well done for doing what you clearly love, stay safe & many more treks to come 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸 🌟
Thank you so much for watching, George!
The folks that lived there ages ago must of had some very fearsome enemies indeed. To go to the extremes they did to protect themselves is amazing.
This channel is my favorite new find.
Thanks Jeff!
You do this like it's a walk in the park and in fact you have to be super fit to do this hiking and climbing in these elevations. So glad you take us along. Probably another look out between warring tribes for territory or watching for any intruders to warn their own people somehow.
That's right not the first time for humans but first time for us thank you for taking us with you breathtaking views be safe❤❤
It could have been a celestial observatory too but it would have took a few people to help stack those rocks but if you would rebuild it for me I would stay there for sure ..tranquility.....Priceless. :)
I love these "rooftop" ruins, so glad you bring them to us. As I was growing up in the 50's & 60's, many of the old "western" movies had native people on the cliffs with signal fires. Every time you go up one of these cliffs, I expect to see the remains of those fires. So far, I haven't seen any. Perhaps we never will. But these were at least lookouts, even if just for the animals (food).
all these places has been visited before by not too many hikers . i like these landscape it's the easiest to travel at night or day .. no trees or bushes .. just like the desert .. nice to see water here
Self protection to keep from being eaten! I have rafted by there many times but had no idea that was there, thanks.
That’s a beautiful place. Harsh but stunning. I know nothing about geology, but wow 👍
I think it was for safety, reasons, because most of the ruins, seem to be high up, you are so brave to go up there. Thank you, just an amazing view. Those holes, look like they were taking rock samples, maybe.
Definitely a look out spot. To watch for migrating animals, or people. It might also be an observatory to view the stars and a place to do ceremonies for a small, select group.
I always enjoy what you share with us. I especially liked when you marked and named the geologic beds. Thanks always, from one who can't get out much.
I am thoroughly convinced that those people could fly! Great video as always.
Seriously makes you wonder!
Great video. Part of the problem with interpreting these sites is that they existed in a context which is now unclear. Where did the people who constructed the site live? The site itself is not large enough to support many people so a large number of people had to come from where they lived to do the constructions using these massive blocks. One thing we can be clear about is that the site was important otherwise why put in so much effort. The location gives the best clue with its view over the rivers allowing friends, enemies and game on migration to be identified. The fortification of the site suggests it was used for identifying incoming human threats mainly and was intended for long term use.
That is so great to remember. Things were MUCH different back then. We can't fully understand the context for these sites. Maybe that's why I like lingering and wondering what was going through their minds centuries ago. Thanks for the comment!
the inclined uplifting on that mountain in the background is quite satisfying.
ABSOLUTLY !!!! COOL STUFF!!!
Those drilled holes look like someone took core samples
Took me a few minutes to notice your hat. Thanks for being a "Mountain Dude" for us, I used to do hikes and adventures like this in Wyoming, but I'm too damned old now.🤠
I would love to spend more time in Wyoming! Specifically around the Wind River Range!
Stunning scenery and your e bike is a champ.
Jeff is the MAN! Very fun to be brought along on journeys like this.
I wonder if the holes were core samples
Terrific!!
Fantastic adventure!!! Thanks for taking us along...
great trek jeff ty
Most impressive to my eyes that you ventured to such a scary and fascinating place. Thanks for always opening our eyes to the beauty of our land and the creatively special people who lived there. ❤😊
Cool hat 👍😎👍. Mountain Dude !😃
Fascinating as always. Thanks for taking us along, stay safe.
Great video thanks for sharing your adventures with me Trek Planner
How beautiful! The deserts are full of amazing places and this is pne of the best! Thank you for sharing your hike!!
Your photography and editing are also beautiful. I love the music that you choose as well. Makes for a nice break from work while I’m eating my lunch here in Connecticut.
It’s so much fun to join you, be it a stormy day, wintry day, sick day, any kind of day.
Thank you for watching all the way from Connecticut! :-)
Those loose rocks really concern me! Be careful as usual!
Haha…okay Karen
0:58 Dat hat, tho! YaHOO! 😆😆
Nice perspective on flash floods. Thanks
I'm very glad you made it safely to the top . I'm sure the First Nation people were there to keep an eye on the river and how it moves. It can also be a spiritual position for young people to grow into mature human beings. Imagine spending a week by yourself and learning who you really are at that height above the river . Nice.
It looks to me like a lookout primarily for the herds that used to roam but also for people - friend or foe. They would have had different flags to signify what was coming from where.
Great. Vid ❤
Thank you once again for taking us along on your adventures!!
I’m thankful for the images you provide. As an artist, you are my eyes in places I will likely never travel to. With your own artist’s eye, you showed me the graphic mountain shapes caused by erosion. What comes to mind are all the patterns for petroglyphs or decorative wares. I’m inspired.
Cool. I knew where you were from looking at the San Juan and Colorado River on Google Earth. I recognized it right away. There are lots of ruins along the waterways. Those look like core samples? Maybe? What an awesome place. Thank You for taking us along
😊 3 feet thick walls are probably defensive. It' sad the ancient people had to live that way. Always on guard and having to protect themselves.
Nice adventure! Thanks for taking us along!
Fabulous ...beautiful scenery..
Thank you for sharing with us, this adventure! I love seeing these things. The land is wonderous!
This was sweet! A little bit different too. Jeff, your enthusiasm is infectious! 🤗
Watching your hike gets my vertigo going. I get that empty pit in my stomach. Keep them coming!
Another great adventure! Thank you for bringing us along.
You should set up an audio recorder in the area you're hiking and let it record while you are hiking. You then could loop it and upload it so people could use it to help them sleep or meditate. your sound quality is very immersive.
Your videos are always a win !😃👍👍
Thank you so much Jeff. I get excited when I see you have a new video. This was amazing. I enjoyed your commentary very much.