If you find this treasure map, DON'T follow it...

Happy Veterans Day John! Thank you for your service and as always for your captivating story telling!

My father spent sooo many years in the Superstition Mountains looking for this exact gold mine, as well as the lost iron door gold mine. It was really nostalgic to hear you discuss this as it brought back many memories of younger me going hiking and expiditioning with my father in search of that mine. Regardless of if my father ever found anything, the time I spent with him doing that was worth more than any of the gold buried there. Ill miss you old man. 1972-2017

Despite having a huge fan base, I am glad that Mr. Ballen is still so humble and thanking his fan followers. Kudos. Keep up the good work.

How did you go from being a Navy SEAL to becoming this massively successful story teller? Like seriously, you're a special person.

It’s always a good day when a strange, dark and mysterious video comes out

I lived in southern AZ for a couple years and i know several guys who go into the Superstitions regularly to either prospect for minerals or search for the Lost Dutchman. Thankfully, none of them have died there, but all of them have stories of finding bodies, abandoned campsites, or bones all over the range.

how do you know about the eyes watching him if he died alone?!?!?

I was a member of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s posse search and rescue team for roughly 10 years. I’ve been on numerous rescue operations into and around the Superstition Mountains. Weirdest thing I saw out there was light orbs that I couldn’t explain. One of the deputies I worked with said he heard a rumor that the gold was found by some unsavory individual and there was an assault and even a killing as a result of the search for the gold. The individual who found the gold apparently used explosives to find it. He stated The sheriffs office has the case listed as “law enforcement sensitive” and won’t talk about it or release any information.

The arm workout this guy pulls in every story is next level.

I live in Arizona and Ive heard of this map. legend has it that only at a certain time of day while the sun is setting the sunlight will bounce through hole in a rock and illuminate a entrance the mine. The mine has gold veins visible when the sun is aimed into the mine - My family had 2 brothers back in 1800s, when they found a major gold mine out there one brother stayed at the mine and one went back to the town to purchase the mine claim. He went back and murdered his brother and tried to kill off anyone in the family that had any idea where the mine was. This is why they say the gold is haunted, its just death that follows. people kill eachother to keep them mine location secret and then end up becoming victim to greed/the mountain.

I watched your interview on "Coffee" and I found some of it upsetting. As a 10 year Navy vet with an uncle who was a Seal for 35 years, I want to say that you served with Honor, shed blood for this country, and are honorable in your life after your service, Jon. You've done well and we are grateful for the entertainment you provide us.

Wait . . . how exactly do we know about the glowing eyes, strange footprints & other details of what happened after the Doctor was alone? I mean I understand adding a bit of detail for the sake of story telling but were those parts totally made up?

Happy Veteran’s Day, Mr. Ballen, thank you for your service for this country and also for sharing these spooky stories with us each week! You truly are my favorite story teller.

Thank you for your service John! Both as a seal and an incredible story teller! Happy veterans day!!

MrBallen is so humble. That too is another quality he carries.❤❤❤❤❤

You are by far one of the most loved and respected YouTubers! You deserve all the success you worked hard for it! Thank you for providing a voice of comfort.

Can we just thank this man for being able to stand in the hot desert with no water or food, and telling this amazing story.

Arizona native here. I’ve been out in the Superstition Mountains and can attest to how absolutely creepy it is out there. Thanks for another awesome story and happy Veterans Day to you. Appreciate all you have done for our country and all you continue to do!

I'm so glad I started listening to your stories months after you started your channel. I am witnessing how fast your channel and studio are growing! I love listening to the strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format in your channel. Well done!!!

I'm so happy for you, your family and team! I literally wait until you have a few videos before I watch them. I love the way you tell stories, the sponsors messages you do and the fact that you bow in the beginning while talking it's always my favorite! Wish you much much success!