We Made a Rare Discovery in a Remote Desert Cave
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 มิ.ย. 2024
- My wife and I ventured into the desert southwest, in search of adventure and traces of the past. Along the way, we face snakes, spiders and the scorching heat, but what we discovered made the challenges worth it. #ancientdiscoveries #exploration #adventure #hiking #history
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Your wife is a great addition to your videos! Congrats on 250k subs, too!
*Yes, as someone who barely glamps, I can assure you Evelyn is a trooper.*
Make that 250001k
Yeaay!
Thank you John!
I can't believe how fast his subscriber count shot up
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.
Huge & good energy friend ❤
Stay strong friend.
Sorry to hear about your loss my friend
🙏🏻
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.
Thank you Lynx, that means a lot
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
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Even without video, I could picture it in my mind. Blessings to you and yours...
Hey Rik, Thank you for sharing!
Evelyn deserves a lot of credit with the way she maneuvers in those tight spaces, not to mention all the critters.
*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."*
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.
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!
@@louisedoolitttle6842daddy long legs , don’t bite ! 😂
23;15 minutes 👽petroglyphs spotted !
I don’t care what you think or say ! ❤️😂✌️
Happy Birthday Evelyn! What a wonderful birthday memory - you made it home! Take care & be safe!
Yes!! Happy birthday! What a wonderful birthday adventure!!
🎂
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!
The cave art is beautifully preserved. One of the best I have seen on this channel. Keep on driftin
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.
So grateful you left that treasure where you found it 🙏🏻
that brings back so many. memories.😞 🥲
Sounds like our dads probably ran into each other! We left enough oil pans along such roads! 😂😂😂
@@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.
You are inspiring yourself❤
I can see why you made her the Mrs. Drift. Her fun free-spirit energy is amazing.
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 TH-cam channel grow so quickly. You have clearly found a niche. Best wishes for your continued success !!!
Usually I'm not really into archeology but, this guy has ignited my interest. Thanks
I love seeing husband and wife sharing their lives as you
Yes!!! Back by popular demand! This is awesome!!! Back to watching.... Thanks!! Mr and Mrs. Drifter I love you guys!
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.
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.
So glad your wife is with you.
Y'all are crazy.😂
Mrs Drifter is one in ten million! Great narration by Mr Drifter 👍
Thanks for showing these places the respect and care they deserve, leaving no trace, and for being a great teacher.
Amazing work!
Wow thank you sunsetdev, that is very generous!
Evelyn is amazing! That narrow canyon had me feeling claustrophobic, and then the snakes 😳 Definitely not for the faint of heart.
I was glad your wife could join you. I'm impressed at her abilities.
EXACTLY what I needed on a Friday night 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Same here
Me too!!!
Amen!
Hope you enjoyed!
@@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.
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!
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!
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 appreciate the long pauses in video on the rock art! Feels like we are there with you
I highly agree.
Joe, I agree, with your agree!
Your Wife is such a treasure you two compliment each other so well.
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!
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.
Yes! And no sponsored products or trying to sell anything. Such a gem on TH-cam.
There are so many grifters online that say they are discovering ancient civilizations when in actuality they're just showing us eroded boulders.. TH-cam 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?
We are watching.
@@Wolves335could you sound more ominous 😂
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.
Agree w/ Tanner.
This is a well known archelogical site.
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😂❤❤❤😮😢😢
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."
They also mean water nearby
A signal to others that amidst the dry arriid spot you can find some water nearby
Dragonflys definitely magic
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!
❤❤❤ lovelovelove
Yes
Thank you guys so much for taking me again :-) it is always so much fun. Don't blame you about the snakes!!
Excellent and loved the pictographs. I keep my distance from snakes also, but it would be hard to do in a slot canyon...
Real treasue he found is his wife
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
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 !
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.
Thank you Both for taking us along such a magnificent journey with you!!
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 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!❤❤❤❤
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.
Nice having Evelyn along. You guys are awesome!!!
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.
Yes
This is the good side of utube
Hey Mr Somethingelse, I wish all the luck in the World! Good luck on ya!
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.
Amazing views. Leaving the tight spots to you two. Thanks for letting me tag along. Take care everyone n on to the next adventure.
This was a wild adventure I must say. It looked dangerous and I am glad all went well.
Aww, all the snakes and spiders came to wish Evelyn a happy birthday, and this is how she reacts, lol
I actually think she did great. ☺
Evelyn is a trooper!
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.
It was nice to meet Evelyn. How wonderful to share your passion with your wife.❤
Wow...what beauty and such deep mysteries those canyons hold! Thanks for taking us along ❤️
Love your content you seek spiritually aligned and i get really good vibes from these videos
Wow! Those figures, rabbits, dragonflies, and whatever else was painted on the walls, were AWESOME! Thanks for telling the story and taking us along. Nice to see you in good company as well. 🙂
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.
Happy Birthday Evelyn! Fun sense of humor and a valuable addition to the journey...! Thanks for taking me along. That was entertaining .
Wow, I’ve never seen that smoothing of the rock to create a sign, a sign of life.
The perfect combination of wilderness exploration, adventure, family and history.
Love your videos and the addition of Mrs Drifter. The dialogue/interaction tells a better story.
A good Friday for a video with Desert Drifter and Desert Driftess
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
Love Evelyn’s high pitch spider fear squeal and pinch of comedy sprinkled here and there. I call it a good entertainment.
You are so lucky to be able to explore these ancient places. Enjoy every new video. Thank you.
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
Hey Mike, Great comment, great support!
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.
Mrs. Drifter returns!
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!
Or, sharing rain drops.
@@zekesgirl100 Like a "rain god."
Those views from the bottom looking up at the sky are amazing! The view looking up the canyon walls are like nature's skyscrapers
This is an awesome video.
Evelyn is a must have. Love her personality!
Fantastic seeing husband and wife sharing this interest Andrew and Evelyn. A magnificent land
You are a legend Evelyn and Andrew, your respect is inspiring. You take me where I cannot go.
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!!!!!
Very good, thank you for letting us all come along. Evelyn, loved the dancing outro.
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!
Thanks for the great adventure Mr. & Mrs. Drifter! ❤
“Pushing out of our comfort zone is valuable”
Yes!!!! 💯
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...
@@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
Ohhhh, God !!!! I just shiver with excitement through the intro... just anticipating what’s coming next.
Nothing can surpass the gift of natures beauty, thank you for inviting us along on your wonderful adventure's.❤from the UK
The part where she ran to the car and you took the bags appeases the logistical/efficiency driven part of my brain. Its a prime example of playing to eachothers strengths in a tough scenario and Id say it speaks volumes about you two as a team as well as how a Man and Woman can compliment eachothers strengths and weaknesses.
THANK YOU BOTH FOR BRINGING US ALONG........... 👍🙏>>>💚
Excellent decision to include your wife…icing on the cake!
Same lol
It's awesome to see you and your wife ❤️ exploring together and discovering stuff.
Even though I have no right ti make any judgment, it is obvious you two are right for each other!
Omg! My fix is in!! I was beginning to wonder what I was going to do during this loooong break since your last video!!!❤❤❤
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!
A trip is just a trip until someone unexpected happens, then a potential adventure raises its head. Snakes spiders and burros make memories.
I don’t know if it’s because I’m a old man but I enjoyed this more because Evelyn was there with you! It seemed to bring it down to my level. Thanks Evelyn!
Great start to my weekend to join your adventure. Thanks and enjoy!
@4:35 American Ninja Warrior 😂.
All jokes aside, you both are extremely brave and talented.
Woo more Mrs. Drifter you two complement one another perfectly it’s a pleasure to watch.
this episode was amazing . The country , the valleys and the challenge .There is NO way I would ever go down those narrow sand stone crevasses . To find those intact storage chambers at the end , certainly makes it all worth it . Evelyn adds a Lovely bit of Beauty to your channel .
Look forward to your next episode .
TY Adam & Evelyn. So absolutely interesting. 👍🙃
Wow, what a hike❤
Another riveting exciting journey into the land where ancient folk scratches out a living.😊
I loved Evelyn's donkey bray imitation! And also loved the dragonflies the best. That was the best panel I have ever seen. Thanks for taking me along.
Yay! A new video!
Hope you enjoyed!
Evelyn is a far better climber than I would have ever been! Never mind the rattlers... My 'claim to fame' is, along with a few million others, baking the hike up to Delicate Arch. It was fun to go along with you via your cameras.
Beats going to the movies, on your Birthday. One great panoramic scene. Eat your heart out, David Attenborough.
Many Happy Returns, Mrs. Drifter.
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Drifter! Y’all are good people doing good stuff!
Right at the 13:00 minute mark…did you see that? What is that? I zoomed in and…well, you tell me what that is. It’s not a bird or plane. If I had watched it on my phone or iPad I think I would have missed it. But since I was watching it on my tv, it really stood out. It’s a 60” tv. What do you think?
Great video. I love hiking along with you and the Mrs. Beautiful landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, and …WOW! The wildlife! That’s my favorite part of my trips. Thanks for another great video.
UFO ?
It may be something with the drone camera ???, a green light seems rather odd; @13:05 and onwards there is darts of white-ish light like leaping in front of it on the same plane as it moves on. I dunno.
I was wondering that too. It seems like a spec on the lens but it tracks left to right, then disappears down the slot.
That is interesting. I wonder if Desert Drifter has any ideas
@@alrivers2297 just an added benefit to ponder on
17:20 what a shot!!!🎖️
Hello drifters! Another great episode. I've watch a couple dozen of your adventures so far. I have never seen one that is not calming and interesting to us. My wife and I are retired teachers and travel together all over North and South America having our own interesting adventures. Maybe that's why our favorite episodes of Desert Drifter are the ones where your wonderfully fun and smart birthday wife, Evelyn, join you. Like I said, your findings are always interesting and thought provoking, but the back and forth between husband and wife on an adventure add a whole new level of complexity (especially when there are rattlers and spiders in your way) to your excellent series.
Those paintings at the 25 min mark or so were amazing. Far more realistic and intricate than you've come across before (I think) It was nice to see you out and about with your wife. Do it more often.