What Is Going On In This Canyon?? I Went Back To Explore More!
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Publicado 2024-04-02
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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 vide
Todos los comentarios (21)
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I’m sure you know how they made caves large - deeper and with more headroom- by finding an overhang, building a large fire to blacken the roof and wall, then easily break out the layers of sandstone until it was pristine again. Then they repeated the process until it was Lange enough to suit their needs. So if you see caves with no visible soot, the ceiling has likely caved in and you are standing on it. This is likely true with the cave you found with the half buried burnt logs but no soot from a fire on the roof. It became brittle and was broken off over time…half burying the logs and masonry and leaving a pristine ceiling. It would be super interesting to see what was underneath.
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That first cave you visited might be an archaeologist's dream! It shows multiple occupations, at least one recent and one ancient, and it seems completely unexcavated -- and maybe even unplundered. Sadly, I think you're right about the last site. Probably no backhoes, but drunk friends sounds pretty close. That's a long-term cultural tragedy. I appreciate the respect you show for these sites, Jeff.
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People back then must have had such vibrant inner worlds. They had nothing to distract themselves like we do.
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Aloha Jeff, must be crisp clean air. Blue skies and a little snow in patches. Imagine the green and number of wild animals a thousand years ago. A lot looks filled in. Tree root molds. Thanks for taking us along! You're the real deal. May Jesus bless you and yours.
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Watching you walk in the middle of nowhere makes it look like you are the only one left in the world!!! It makes you think how nature just carries on day after day...thanks for the vid
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In the side canyon cave there's a little man pictograph right in the middle of the cave. You can see it quite well around the 9.55 mark on the far right and around 10.03 on the left.
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I think the round rock balls you found are probably moki balls, concretions formed around a small grain of sand or perhaps some little bit of shell, (maybe not there,) The sandstone weathers away and these concretions fall out onto the ground below. I find them very interesting. I am almost 80, and an armchair traveler in WA State. I can't get out, so I REALLY appreciate your videos. Thank you so much‼️☺️❤️
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Even when it seems pointless to maintain respect, it's important. We have a temptation to dig & take cool stuff home, especially when the site is already damaged. I love this channel.
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The trees are a mix of junipers and pinyon pines, very typical of much of the southwest.
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I love what you do. It makes me almost home sick since I used to live in the four corners area for almost 30 years. I miss the desolate beauty of those desert regions and the finding of the old ruins. I especially miss finding petroglyph and petrographs just around a corner in some rarely visited canyon. Thank you for these ventures. I'm 71yrs old now and unable to drive there nowadays since I live in the Southwestern Appalachian's.
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I love your videos, there's nothing better on a damp cold British morning to watch Trek Planner in the American Southwest 🌵
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Tey probably farmed squash, beans, and corn. I read somewhere that just below or in front of many ruins were "trash heaps" where the inhabitants just tossed animal bones, broken pottery, corn cobs, etc. These trash heaps are interesting for archeologists to go through. Thanks for the beautiful tour.
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You would make an excellent archaeologist. Thankfully for us, you're a YouTuber! Love your content!
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I love that you’re a little on edge for safety reasons. But I love that you’re a little on edge because it feels more childlike in my inner little kid loves being spooked also.
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Thanks for another great trek. I love these longer videos. I love to hear your commentary. Keep up the great work young man , for us old folks
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This country is beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.
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Lots of good commentary. What a beautiful place. The hints of ancient people are always amazing - looks like there is nothing there - and then pottery happens. Thanks for taking us along.
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Yet again amazing drone shots which really bring to life the geography and geology of the landscape and the role of water in continuing to shape it through rain and floods. Only by seeing this can we begin to imagine the lives of the ancient people who inhabited the area. Sadly we can easily see the destructive and disfiguring efforts of those more modern. Great work as always.
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So good to see you again and walk with you. Always interesting when we are with you. 😊😊
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It was beautiful once upon a time. As beautiful as the canyon.
