A Hidden Trail Led me to a Secret Outlaw Hideout

I backpack into a remote canyon in search of Wild West outlaws like Butch Cassidy and Jesse James.

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[catjohnson]

My grandfather was a forrest ranger for 45 years in New Mexico and Az.. we rode horses all over the country and hiked and discovered so many amazing things. One day we saw two guys climbing a huge rock mtn. On the Blue river, border of NM and Az.. the next werk we read in the paper they had found a conqistador helmet and shield in the cliff dwellings there. !! Love your show👍

[lifeaccordingtogizzmoroncu]

Can we for a minute thank Andrew for, I would imagine the ton of work and extra walking it takes putting these uploads together. He always makes sure the views are incredible and that includes the drone footage carrying the drone and batteries including cameras go pros making sure they're charged up .... carrying all this gear in dangerous spaces researching where to go historical and environmental facts he relays and editing these all for our enjoyment and knowledge NOT TO MENTION time away from his lovely wife and home.... Andrew thank you it's much appreciated ...heck I'm learning so much you know being from new Hampshire and all!😂

[MichaelMcgill-ikmp]

I'm leaving for the southwest in a week, from Rhode Island. I'll spend about a week or two, then drive back. My point is: It's all your fault.

[jasonkirkmeyer]

Always grateful to see folks explore my backyard. I grew up learning about the Hole in the Wall Gang. Thanks for stopping by to enjoy Wyoming!

[northcascade]

Like other people that comment on your wonderful channel, I’m an elderly 85 year old man, and fortunately still able to mow our lawn and do minimal house and garden work. Anyway, as a young boy I lived in Southwestern Utah and at that time we collected arrow heads, pottery and pottery shards, and metates. Not realizing we were taking away from future generations the thrill of finding a perfectly crafted arrow head etc, and now regret what we did. Thank you for educating the public to respect others and to allow them to see these ancient artifacts where they found them and to leave them for future generations to enjoy. My love for the study of ancient southwest cultures I became a master flint knapper. I have crafted hundreds of Atlatl points, arrowheads, knife and spear points and have marked each one so they would not be confused as ancient artifacts. Maybe that will redeem the uneducated transgressions of my youth.

[davidhoneycutt]

This is way before your time. But in the late 60s and early 70s a lot of us hippies were looking to escape society and went into the wilderness to live. A group of us one summer lived in a cave in Colorado. It was the best time I’ve ever had in my life

[mcqjohn]

Your integrity towards preservation is inspiring. At the same time, it embarrasses me for the behavior of others that loot and damage. Thank you for capturing what you do. Thank you for your narrative. Just, thank you.

[JoanneOP]

I love your quiet, respectful, intellectual ways, combined with your climbing ability and outdoorsmanship. Add to that your talent for videography and editing; your channel is top-notch! You inspire tranquility, deep thought and meditation. You remind me of some of my favourite professors from university. Keep on drifting!

[karenmassie]

I’m 69 and you are doing wat I always dreamed of. High deserts are amazing and full of history.

[coreygrua]

I enjoy your philosophy, poetic observations, and appreciation for the western deserts. You ask excellent questions without acting like you know the answers already. You explain stewardship and respect in realistic terms. And…your word choice shows your education and sensitivity instead of laziness. Cussing tends to hit my pause and delete buttons. There is a natural explorer built into me, but my legs are getting older and my time is limited. Thanks for opening up that trail of wanderlust.

[TroutWest]

You forget that in the early 1900s late 1800s... That area was probably populated 1000% more than it is today. Folks were riding and exploring everywhere looking for gold, or ranch land. Not every cave was an Outlaw hideout, it was just easy shelter for the folks passing through or looking to homestead.

[cathybell]

incredible to think about the possibility of walking in the footsteps of outlaws who had found the perfect hideout! I'm so grateful to come along for the ride, even if from my couch!

[stuartpage]

I miss the days when I was able to explore the way you do. I've hiked the mountains of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Memories of great trails and finds will be with me always. Thanks for your channel, and taking me with you.

[pieterbezuidenhout]

From a retired white South African Boer I must thank you for bringing such top quality and most interesting places to enjoy in comfort.
For your efforts I honestly respect and support you every step of the way.
Thanks.

[maggiehighbarger]

As a kid I grew up on a farm & in Jr High started reading the whole Louis L'Amour collection & got my Dad to read them, gave us something else to share. Your videos bring his books to life. I wish my Dad was still here, he would have loved your videos as much as I do.

[darlahenri]

Thanks. Those that inhabited or went through the area LOVED it, don't cry for them. I had this memory of being in the entrance of a cave where i recalled a low roaring sound, which I now realize was from today's show rushing (rapids) water. Hope you are enjoying yourself as I really enjoy these shows.

[noxman]

This is one of your best adventures. I'm glad that I get to visit such wonderful and fascinating places with you. Thank you for letting me tag along.

[mamm]

What an intriguing place! The cave with the hitching post was would have made a good home if you didn't want to be found. The difficulty of getting to that canyon, and the availability of clean water made it an ideal hideout. Thank you so much for taking us with you to someplace so gorgeous.

[donaldross]

Enjoyed your video. I am sure when those writing on the stone walls were made, they did not think someone would be looking at them hundreds of years later. My father born December 10, 1924 grew up way back in the hills of Northeast Oklahoma. Before Grand Lake was made by building the Dam. As a child he was showed how to 'live off the land'. What you could eat, what to stay away from. As I watched your video it is clear they had pretty much everything they needed. With the river there was food. Of course, if you got tired of fish, eat what came to the river to catch the fish. Clearly you had clear water. If you got hot, jump in. If you got cold, make a fire. Except for the snakes, they do not taste like chicken! Thanks Don

[oceanmariner]

1914 is a little late for outlaws. But earlier groups probably were there. Also a lot of erosion has happened in the creek bed and the trails in 100 or more years. The original trail down might have been easier. Cowboys I know don't ever want to get off a horse and walk. I read a story 40 or more years ago Robert Redford rode the outlaw train from south to north. He had an old cowboy as a guide. The mornings were cold and Redford had at the cold weather gear of the time. Down sleeping bag, air mattress, long johns, etc. And the cowboy wore bluejeans and a jacket, slept on the saddle blanket and had a light blanket over him. Redford was amazed how the cowboy didn't seem to notice the discomforts. While he froze all night and didn't get warm until the sun was on him. I was raising horses and cattle at the time and probably saw the story in a ranching magazine, but it may be around on the web.
The were probably prospectors thru there with mules several times. For minerals, but later for uranium. And it's a great place to get away from people. Nice canyon. If it wasn't so far to the store, I'd like it. My special forces friends could visit and eat snake. If their knees could take the hike. Buy some gas. Thanks!