The Answers You’ve Always Wanted to Know

There's an old ghost town, full of ancient rock art, whose meaning is still a mystery. In this episode I answer some of your most frequently asked questions, while exploring this fascinating area. #ancientdiscoveries #ancientarchitects #history #hiking #adventure

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[daveminer]

For those of us who are "a bit aged and out of shape", ....Keep up the great work and congratulations on your success!

[sheriburke]

My brother and I notify each other immediately when a new Desert Drifter drops. Then we usually watch together, from our own homes. I’m 61 and he’s 59. It’s just one more thing that keeps us close. We just lost our mom and my brother has just this month rang the bell to signify his chemo treatments are finally over. We aren’t sure why Desert Drifter has created a powerful connection with us, but we are grateful. 😊

[ElizabethMuellerNovelist]

I love how you pause to admire the rock art.

In the middle of full conversation mode, you stop and go, “Squirrel!”

I’m loving it!

[marrassmiles]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail on this I showed my kids. They freaked out and said we HAVE to watch this one! This is their great grandma's hometown! Up until this year she lived there! A few years back she took us on a personal private tour around there, she grew up there and has hiked/hunted every inch of the area around there. We got to see the dwelling where "the ladies of the night" used to be, even where her granpa used to have a business in the area. Its fun seeing this in a video. The building that you saw that fell down only fell down a few years ago according to grandma and it fell due to extra snowfall that year. There are a few more miners cabins in the area that are still standing and so fun to see as well. This was a fun watch for us!

[dreembarge]

One of the very best Youtubers going, IMO.

[solracromero]

Andrew, there was something about you, your peace, gentle respectful demeanor, I couldn't put my finger on it; Now I know Who is reflected on you, , Who lives in you. Bless you my brother., citizen of Heaven.

[hunterwyeth]

I admire your humility. It’s too rarely appreciated.

[mkidd]

When you said professed your faith, I smiled and said, "I knew it." God bless you, brother, and your wonderful channel.

[spincube]

Thanks as always for taking me along !!
yes, please continue the Q&A segment !!

[AzFL]

I love your channel because I grew up in Arizona and was always out in the desert. You being a brother in Christ makes it that much better!

[keithlawrence]

I appreciate your stance on your Christian faith…also your view on encountering dark spirits and how to react..do NOT engage and rely on your faith to protect you. I am also very impressed with your humble respect for the ancient sites you explore. Thank you for providing such exceptional, informative entertainment.

[shealaking]

A wonderful episode, Andrew! As always, your beautiful filming work combined with your obvious appreciation for your surroundings and your calm presentation manner truly make your channel enjoyable. Thanks also for taking the time to answer some of the viewer's questions!

[dianeknott]

Andrew, my late brother used to hike and camp in the American southwest also, mostly in Arizona, later in Colorado. He often hiked The Grand Canyon - alone. In response to your comments about how some places seem "haunted" or "spiritual", or perhaps exude some type of "feeling" you can't describe - he told me he often felt that in some specific places in The Canyon. He said the feeling was so intense that he shouldn't be there, that it was perhaps a sacred place of the indigenous people for some reason, so he would leave and never made an attempt to stay there for the night. He did later discover that one of those places had once been a burial site. So, you certainly aren't alone. Sometimes we just have to go with our instincts. We have them for good reasons. Great video today. Yes, please do more questions and answers.

[alanscott]

My wife and I explored that canyon about 8-10 years ago, there's a lot of history there. There is a large name and date up high on the west side from a woman, who we later found her gravesite at the town's cemetery. She dated the wall when she was 12 and passed on when she was 14, possibly while giving birth? That town was also where Charlie Glass (locally famous Black Cowboy) liked to play poker and was where he was last see alive before his mysterious death.

[ritafuentes]

Much thanks to you for documenting and filming this sacred land. Saved us all the hardship of hiking yet we can see it thanks to you and crew!

[johnsorrell]

Thank you Andrew for your channel. I have been drawn to watch all of your episodes. As a 72 yr old geologist i have spent uncounted days in the field, away from roads and mapping geologic features over the years. Not so nimble these days. So being able to follow along with you is a blessing for me. Keep it going!
JDS

[susanalbone]

It’s such a shame when certain individuals feel the need to deface these ancient art forms and for what? Interesting and intriguing as usual. You have a very natural way of explaining things and being able to do what you do must be so satisfying and rewarding. Keep ‘em’ coming. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

[ElementofKindness]

The balls of light slowly descending were parachute flares. They're used to light up an area for military operations. (almost certainly training op you witnessed)

[bp]

I think the biggest thing I would worry about being out in the desert is bumping into other humans.

[MarcyStehling]

I try to watch all of your videos. They mesmerize me. But another thing, that you may think is kinda weird is that there is something about you that reminds me of my deceased brother, Mitchell Dale Stehling. He loved the outdoors, and he was articulate, like you. Dale was my youngest brother, and in 2013 (June 9) he went on a short solo hike in Mesa Verde National Park and just never returned. For over seven years, it was as if he had just vanished off the face of the earth. Then we got word that his skeletal remains had been located by an off-trail hiker. We were able to have services and get some closure. Watching your videos always reminds me of my brother, he was often called "The Walking Man" because he loved to wander the great outdoors. If you are curious just google his name, and you will find his story all over the internet. Keep doing what you do. I used to walk in nature a lot, but I have physical limitations now. So I'm hiking vicariously with you. Best wishes.