My Wife and I Found Complex Prehistoric Beings in these Desert Caves 

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Your wife is a great addition to your videos! Congrats on 250k subs, too!

I can see why you made her the Mrs. Drift. Her fun free-spirit energy is amazing.

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.

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.

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!

I was glad your wife could join you. I'm impressed at her abilities.

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.

Thanks for showing these places the respect and care they deserve, leaving no trace, and for being a great teacher. Amazing work!

I appreciate the long pauses in video on the rock art! Feels like we are there with you

Happy Birthday Evelyn! What a wonderful birthday memory - you made it home! Take care & be safe!

This is insane! It is beautiful but the inherent dangers of being in a narrow slot canyon is terrifying to me and I felt my heart pounding in certain parts of this journey. Evelyn did amazing.

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."

Evelyn deserves a lot of credit with the way she maneuvers in those tight spaces, not to mention all the critters.

Mrs Drifter is one in ten million! Great narration by Mr Drifter 👍

19:20 Ross Musselman, known as the “Father of Canyonlands”, had a couple of ranches in southeastern Utah and took folks on pack trips all over the area in the 1940s . Musselman Arch near the White Rim Trail is named after him. His mother was named Eva, but she died in 1942. Maybe it was a memorial to her.

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.

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!!

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!

Usually I'm not really into archeology but, this guy has ignited my interest. Thanks

So glad your wife is with you. Y'all are crazy.😂

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.

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.

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!

Yes!!! Back by popular demand! This is awesome!!! Back to watching.... Thanks!! Mr and Mrs. Drifter I love you guys!

Thank you Both for taking us along such a magnificent journey with you!!

Courageous wife award.

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 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 love seeing husband and wife sharing their lives as you

Since I discovered your exceptional channel a few days ago, it's safe to say I've watched most of your content. I was born in NYC, but have lived in the UK since 1983. When I lived in NYC, most of my time there was spent living in the city. Apart from vacations in Florida and camping upstate NY, I've never experienced the type of landscapes you explore. Without a doubt, it is the most chaotic landscape I've ever seen. With all the extremes in the varying heights, there is no concept of walking in a straight line. Mostly, here in the UK, if I walk up a hill, it's easy. There are no pitfalls or obstacles. What really amazes me is how vast all of this is, never mind The Grand Canyon. Huge swathes of the US are similar. I love how every area is distinctly unique and provide the most striking vistas. It is truly an infinite landscape, with endless areas to discover and explore. But, I'm preaching to the choir. Clearly, you take time to appreciate, reflect and deeply respect every site. Being a realist, I believe that the vast majority who visit these places, shares your outlook. Sadly, it takes just one fool to ruin it for the rest of us. This is attested when you film a wall with ancient art and some idiot has recently added their name. And, that's just one example. Apart from sharing my thoughts about the channel, I'd like to add some observations that leaves me with questions. Firstly, you went through a very narrow canyon in one episode. When you reached the end of the canyon you noticed some art nearby. There were some rams and arrows pointing to the entrance to the canyon. With this in mind, I wondered if they would use the canyons to their advantage for hunting. Simply filter game into a suitable canyon and inevitably lead them to a dead end, or a narrow canyon, making them easy prey. Another thing I wondered about was if or how they processed waste, both food and human waste. One site you visited prompted this thought. There was a line of small round of what appeared to be storage bins. To me, they looked like a row of toilets. What if they were used to make compost? It makes sense to me for a good reason. If you have an exposed area to go shit in, after time, that shit piles up. Apart from smelling, it would attract a ton of pests. Also, having an area for piling up garbage or food would attract unwanted pests. Guess I'm trying to approach their life in real terms. See the effect of your channel? You have me pondering the lives of these exceptionally hardy people. If you ask me, everything they did gives a deep sense of the pragmatic. This makes sense because a good pragmatist finds a solution that requires the least amount of effort in order to achieve maximum results. Yes, building their homes in precarious locations, on narrow ledges, perched high above the canyon bottom looks insane. However, the safety it provided was worth it. Nothing is going to eat you when you're protected to that level. As well, no pests will eat the food in the granaries. Deciding factors like I mention above have been planned out with practicality. There's so much more I'd like to mention. Being a writer, it doesn't take me long to construct a wall of words. It is easy to get carried away. My goal was to praise your channel and to provide some food for thought. Feel free to reply, I would happily welcome hearing your thoughts. In the meantime, be safe and be happy. Peace.

Your Wife is such a treasure you two compliment each other so well.

Thank you guys so much for taking me again :-) it is always so much fun. Don't blame you about the snakes!!

This was a wild adventure I must say. It looked dangerous and I am glad all went well.

It's actually cool to see a positive relief pictograph. I've never seen one and I've studied them!

As a granny, constantly being accused of being a mothering hen, you two really had me on the edge of my seat! How lovely that you do this together, and the way in which you share these journeys and discoveries with us. Much appreciated, and thank you!👏🏻🇿🇦

EXACTLY what I needed on a Friday night 🙏🏼🙏🏼

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

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!

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.

Evelyn is amazing! That narrow canyon had me feeling claustrophobic, and then the snakes 😳 Definitely not for the faint of heart.

Nice having Evelyn along. You guys are awesome!!!

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.

Isnt it a sad state of affairs when we as a nation need to buy water and soil and pay admission to our own land???

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.

Wow...what beauty and such deep mysteries those canyons hold! Thanks for taking us along ❤️

"This may be harder for you cause you're...narrower..." Hahaha this is the best way I've heard to tell someone they're short.

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!❤❤❤❤

Aww, all the snakes and spiders came to wish Evelyn a happy birthday, and this is how she reacts, lol

A good Friday for a video with Desert Drifter and Desert Driftess

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 !

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!

Wow, I’ve never seen that smoothing of the rock to create a sign, a sign of life.

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 RU-vid channel grow so quickly. You have clearly found a niche. Best wishes for your continued success !!!

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.

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.

Love your content you seek spiritually aligned and i get really good vibes from these videos

Happy Birthday Evelyn! Fun sense of humor and a valuable addition to the journey...! Thanks for taking me along. That was entertaining .

I love that Evelyn is coming along! Happy birthday!

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

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.

Fascinating. You can almost feel the presence of these ancient people.

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. 🙂

“Pushing out of our comfort zone is valuable” Yes!!!! 💯

Mrs. Drifter returns!

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

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.

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.

Ohhhh, God !!!! I just shiver with excitement through the intro... just anticipating what’s coming next.

Was glad to go along with ya’ll. As I am 2 months away from 70 I won’t get to go any other way. So THANKS I enjoyed it

Love your videos and the addition of Mrs Drifter. The dialogue/interaction tells a better story.

Happy Birthday Evelyn. My family has a little Murray Grey Cattle farm in Queensland Australia Called Nyleve which was my great Grandmothers name backwards. I love your adventures, the archeology is fascinating, the scenery captivating & your smile illuminating.

There are so many grifters online that say they are discovering ancient civilizations when in actuality they're just showing us eroded boulders.. RU-vid 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?

It was nice to meet Evelyn. How wonderful to share your passion with your wife.❤

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.

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.

You are wonderful together😊

Beautiful part of this country. Thanks for taking us along and Happy Birthday!

Evelyn is a must have. Love her personality!

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!

That intact storage pit was pretty dang incredible! Yeah, exploring the wilds & discovering the past - very rewarding!

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!

This is an awesome video.

Excellent decision to include your wife…icing on the cake!

Amazing views. Leaving the tight spots to you two. Thanks for letting me tag along. Take care everyone n on to the next adventure.

Great episode, mad me remember my times exploring the northern Ozark Mountain bluff areas when I was growing up in the 70's. My friends and I did so many dangerous things back then that's a wonder none of us were ever badly injured. It's a shame most kids today never got to experience what I got to back then. My work group had to do an offsite team building event several years ago and they had us all take the Myers Briggs evaluation test. When our HR lead announced the results, the first thing she said was that one of us different from the rest I knew it was going to be me, and it was. It said I was an explorer and that wasn't actually the best thing for a company that wanted everyone on the same page. I'm so glad I was able to reach early retirement age and get out of there!

THANK YOU BOTH FOR BRINGING US ALONG........... 👍🙏>>>💚

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!

Nothing can surpass the gift of natures beauty, thank you for inviting us along on your wonderful adventure's.❤from the UK

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!

Omg! My fix is in!! I was beginning to wonder what I was going to do during this loooong break since your last video!!!❤❤❤

Great start to my weekend to join your adventure. Thanks and enjoy!

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.

From the Lake District of Cumbria, probably the antithesis of the surroundings you and Evelyn get to on your adventures. The quality and content of the videos you are posting are astounding. Thanks for sharing them

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.

@4:35 American Ninja Warrior 😂. All jokes aside, you both are extremely brave and talented.

Fantastic seeing husband and wife sharing this interest Andrew and Evelyn. A magnificent land

Got to give it to you both for taking that on!! Wonderful watching you both and your interactions. What a wonderful life you share with each other.