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@MrsMamaSweets 6 місяців тому

Happy Veterans Day John! Thank you for your service and as always for your captivating story telling!

@goodnightmunchie 6 місяців тому

It was a pleasure to serve young fella 😉

@aaronisham9700 6 місяців тому

What Mrs mama said

@Truthseeker0777 6 місяців тому

Geuss Mr. Ballen doesn't care.

@reverendbell2747 6 місяців тому

@@Truthseeker0777yes, how dare he not reply within 20 minutes. 😑

@BeStupidWithIntent 6 місяців тому

@@reverendbell2747 now it’s been 24… unforgivable.

@The_American_Eagle 6 місяців тому

My father spent sooo many years in the Superstition Mountains looking for this exact gold mine, as well as the lost iron door gold mine. It was really nostalgic to hear you discuss this as it brought back many memories of younger me going hiking and expiditioning with my father in search of that mine. Regardless of if my father ever found anything, the time I spent with him doing that was worth more than any of the gold buried there. Ill miss you old man. 1972-2017

@fuzzykurb 6 місяців тому

We'll find it one day

@andrewsparks4112 6 місяців тому

1972?? Casa Grande??

@14SweetTeaRexes 6 місяців тому

I’m sorry for your loss.

@CamMackay96 6 місяців тому

45 is painfully young for a father to die, my condolences.

@davidarundel6187 6 місяців тому

Sorry for your loss , however , your dad wasn't old , by any stretch of imagination - he was still a "spring lamb " , as opposed to hogget or mutton .

@ranrajmirsen6887 5 місяців тому

How did you go from being a Navy SEAL to becoming this massively successful story teller? Like seriously, you're a special person.

@striving_ALONE 5 місяців тому

He has a separate video about that ,but its way back covid lockdown .

@benvsreality 5 місяців тому

I don't know if links are allowed in the comments here, so search "From Navy SEAL to SCARY UKpostsr" in this channel and his background video should come up.

@sttuuddeerr 5 місяців тому

Navy SEALs are a special breed.

@luludee1300 5 місяців тому

The Iced Coffee Hour Podcast recently interviewed him. Just listened to it myself.

@amyamy2673 5 місяців тому

Yes . I can’t believe it

@fun2916 5 місяців тому

I was a member of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s posse search and rescue team for roughly 10 years. I’ve been on numerous rescue operations into and around the Superstition Mountains. Weirdest thing I saw out there was light orbs that I couldn’t explain. One of the deputies I worked with said he heard a rumor that the gold was found by some unsavory individual and there was an assault and even a killing as a result of the search for the gold. The individual who found the gold apparently used explosives to find it. He stated The sheriffs office has the case listed as “law enforcement sensitive” and won’t talk about it or release any information.

@mikeyaz8817 5 місяців тому

Did you by chance work for MCSO during the Khayman Welch search in 2020 in the superstition mountains? Last l heard he was still missing.

@fun2916 5 місяців тому

⁠@@mikeyaz8817I was not part of the posse in 2020. I took a break and did some relief work overseas. Due to covid I was not able to return until 2022 and resumed my work as a posse member.

@nenep1872 2 місяці тому

Anything else interesting you saw out there...

@fun2916 2 місяці тому

@@nenep1872yeah, dudes cooking meth and east side of weavers needle I saw light orbs circling around it while using night vision

@blankistblankophobe9078 5 місяців тому

I lived in southern AZ for a couple years and i know several guys who go into the Superstitions regularly to either prospect for minerals or search for the Lost Dutchman. Thankfully, none of them have died there, but all of them have stories of finding bodies, abandoned campsites, or bones all over the range.

@douglasmatheson403 5 місяців тому

WOW!! Thats pretty cool

@jeaha2656 5 місяців тому

People where I live have a big believe that some humans long ago would go to hide their treasure and then after that do a deal with an entity ( a jinn , ghost or anything like that ) to protect it for them , anyone that tries to take it would face that entity and then die to it , investigations for missing people near so called treasure would be very much like this story , a person looking for a treasure goes to it and when he or she are close to finding it they would die and the police only finds the dead body with natural cause of death , ofc that entity took something in return to that favor but we will never know what they asked for

@justinwalker4475 5 місяців тому

that's exactly what i would expect to find o0

@sttuuddeerr 5 місяців тому

Been back in there myself a couple times It's very eerie and very hot.

@TT-rk7pw 5 місяців тому

I’ve only gone out there 3x & can only assume there’s a high incidence rate-it’s so easy to get lost in that terrain & the amount of water you need to carry insane. I happened upon a barely-living person, gave her the last drops of my water, ran to the campground, filled up, ran back to her, then ran to find a ranger. This was after 6+ hours out, while I was dehydrated myself despite drinking >1L/h & wanted nothing more than to get off my feet. She was 100% unprepared, and I wanted to scream at her in frustration tbh. I didn’t ofc, but people need to respect how extreme nature can be. It’s amazing I even heard her trying to call out.

@prestopoem2983 6 місяців тому

It’s always a good day when a strange, dark and mysterious video comes out

@MrBallen 6 місяців тому

🙌🙌🙌

@Alison-W 6 місяців тому

Yes

@coryshaw7810 6 місяців тому

Came out a day early too!

@juleslynn476 6 місяців тому

Yes!!!

@jeffstalker9184 6 місяців тому

@@MrBallenHappy Veterans Day Mr Ballen. And thank you for your service. Your amazing dude.

@ayanbarua2400 5 місяців тому

Despite having a huge fan base, I am glad that Mr. Ballen is still so humble and thanking his fan followers. Kudos. Keep up the good work.

@MikeGervasi 5 місяців тому

I watched your interview on "Coffee" and I found some of it upsetting. As a 10 year Navy vet with an uncle who was a Seal for 35 years, I want to say that you served with Honor, shed blood for this country, and are honorable in your life after your service, Jon. You've done well and we are grateful for the entertainment you provide us.

@debbiemurray1496 5 місяців тому

,💯💯💯💪🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏻🙏🏻‼️

@Don.M. 5 місяців тому

What was upsetting?

@fluffymrbunnx3585 3 місяці тому

@@Don.M.I would assume it’s because John talks about how his early internet content was largely based on first hand experience in the seals. It’s a sort of unwritten rule that you don’t talk about that stuff once you’re out except with other seals so when he started telling stories about it the seal community shunned him and don’t want anything to do with him anymore even guys who he served with.

@fortnitetrashcan8308 2 місяці тому

@@fluffymrbunnx3585 for being called tough navy seals sound quite like crybabies

@booboomagoo1305 6 місяців тому

The arm workout this guy pulls in every story is next level.

@debbiemurray1496 5 місяців тому

💯 yes he's very animated but I listen to his narrations and I think the energy he gives helps with the entertainment factor. His story telling is always interesting. I hope he doesn't feel the need to change a thing. Happy Holidays ⛄🎈🎂

@FRANK45CASTLE 5 місяців тому

He was a seal, one thing I know from my time in the service was, that if your getting a good story or briefing. Your going yo see an animated person saying it and, you will always see some knife hands thrown in. Mr.Ballen is a master of the knife hand lol.

@debbiemurray1496 5 місяців тому

@@FRANK45CASTLE , Yes sir. Absolute facts. THANK you for your service 🙏🏻🇺🇸💯

@aesaehttr 5 місяців тому

I take it you don't watch Scotty Kilmer

@FreelancerFreak 5 місяців тому

Speaking with your arms is one of the oldest form of communication. We're naturally drawn to it. 😊

@Mayo_cnt 6 місяців тому

Can we just thank this man for being able to stand in the hot desert with no water or food, and telling this amazing story.

@mohammedaliyu1437 6 місяців тому

😂

@rado_grami 6 місяців тому

what?

@sweetz187 6 місяців тому

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@paigearguello6526 6 місяців тому

And didn’t even break a sweat 🙏🏼

@timeforcoffee485 6 місяців тому

🤣🤣🤣

@ObiWill1 5 місяців тому

Wait . . . how exactly do we know about the glowing eyes, strange footprints & other details of what happened after the Doctor was alone? I mean I understand adding a bit of detail for the sake of story telling but were those parts totally made up?

@thedepravityscale3047 2 місяці тому

Exactly my thought. All they could possibly know to be true is where his campsite was located and where his bones were found. Everything else just made up and a complete waste of time

@Sir_Vaza_JTV 2 місяці тому

He did say he had a journal, maybe it was written, aside from the bang part of course lol

@ESCLuciaSlovakia Місяць тому

@@thedepravityscale3047 Well, you need those details to tell a compelling story. His journal was found, so the details were probably written down there. But anyway, in every story you need to improvise a little, put yourself in the shoes of the person in your story and imagine what they were probably thinking and feeling at that moment to add it to the story, that's the point of it. It's not a 'complete waist of time', it's how you write a good story, even if you have a few pieces missing. I mean, I get what you're saying, but this is not a documentary or a dry police report, it's a storytelling channel.

@saulflores8095 Місяць тому

The doctor kept writing on he’s books, the same where the creature wrote the phrase “ I came , I saw , I conquer !”

@smmfdftbh Місяць тому

Lmao it's like a lot of people never heard of a journal lol writing in journals used to be very, very common and that's how we have gotten a lot of history details

@joshsmith7033 3 місяці тому

how do you know about the eyes watching him if he died alone?!?!?

@grammysal 11 днів тому

He’s putting himself in the story. That’s what makes a good story teller!

@sp4zz7ic-Official 6 місяців тому

I live in Arizona and Ive heard of this map. legend has it that only at a certain time of day while the sun is setting the sunlight will bounce through hole in a rock and illuminate a entrance the mine. The mine has gold veins visible when the sun is aimed into the mine - My family had 2 brothers back in 1800s, when they found a major gold mine out there one brother stayed at the mine and one went back to the town to purchase the mine claim. He went back and murdered his brother and tried to kill off anyone in the family that had any idea where the mine was. This is why they say the gold is haunted, its just death that follows. people kill eachother to keep them mine location secret and then end up becoming victim to greed/the mountain.

@amsol77 5 місяців тому

Interesting, Archeoastronomy is so fascinating

@lachie8784 4 місяці тому

my theory for the story was that someone found the mine already and sought to protect the riches while they were being extracted, so people who came near would be executed or scared away.

@byronwooten1303 4 місяці тому

lol think youre thinking of moria

@goldilocks913 3 місяці тому

@@lachie8784l saw a documentary about exactly that, think it was called Scooby Doo 😂

@solandri69 2 місяці тому

The position of the sun at sunset changes throughout the year. So if there really was a place where sunlight from the setting sun would go through a hole in a rock and illuminate a mine entrance, it would only happen 2x per year (or 1x if it's during a solstice). Meaning you couldn't just go exploring any random time and find it. You'd have to know what day(s) it was supposed to happen and go on those specific days. Kinda surprised that someone educated enough to become a veterinarian, wouldn't have figured this out while researching the legend.

@Ellada0427 6 місяців тому

If he was there alone then I wonder where this complete story came from, especially the part when he turned around and saw something before he died

@juxtabros 6 місяців тому

I’m wondering the same thing. Is it just made up to make the local legend more interesting?

@michaelbowers5084 6 місяців тому

I’m not the only one that is puzzled about the child footsteps surrounding the tent or the cacti with axe heads embedded with it. Was a journal discovered on the body? Or is this an invention of fiction to explain Dr Ruth’s disappearance?

@thedude4672 6 місяців тому

I am wondering the same thing. How is any of this known to be true? Except for what the cowboy guides can tell us, all of this is speculative and probably fictitious. Is MrBallen lying to us?

@steventrejo2705 6 місяців тому

He tells stories guy, he does tell stories that can be verified, BUT he also tells stories of folklore. . . It’s not his fault if you can’t differentiate between the two 🤣

@piratemousie 6 місяців тому

FINALLY! Lord it's depressing how many arse licking, pick me comments I had to scroll through to find one about the video, and specifically this ridiculous amount of made up shite... he's just getting worse each week, sadly. Shorter, more boring and made up stories than ever. Why is it when creators get big, and can actually focus on creating, do they get shitter and pump out less and less content? Its always bothered me!

@MrDsturman 5 місяців тому

You are by far one of the most loved and respected UKpostsrs! You deserve all the success you worked hard for it! Thank you for providing a voice of comfort.

@peachai27 5 місяців тому

I'm so glad I started listening to your stories months after you started your channel. I am witnessing how fast your channel and studio are growing! I love listening to the strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format in your channel. Well done!!!

@Bordertwist 6 місяців тому

I live about 20 minutes away from the Superstitions and have hiked to the top of Flat Iron (a must do if you’re in the area and have hiking experience). If you do Flat Iron i recommend camping up top for the night. A beautiful mountain range that is cursed by the Natives. Expert hikers have gotten lost on numerous trails and needed airlift, a lot of explorers that go for the Lost Dutchman treasure go missing, and a few planes have crashed unexpectedly into that mountain over time..the most recent being in June (literally so many and it’s common). It’s an absolutely captivating and beautiful mountain range that also gives you the chills when looking at it, like one of those “you must respect me”. My husband and I got lost on one of the base trails that didn’t even go towards the mountains (there are numerous trails at the base) and we are experienced hikers. It shouldn’t have happened as we hike every weekend but when it happened we were both “lost and dazed”. I can see why more experienced hikers need search and rescue during the winter on very well know trails, but not at the same time (it’s weird to define). Everyone knows the trails and difficulty of the Superstitions There’s a small museum at the base in Apache Junction that displays so many drawings of maps or artifacts from explorers trying to locate the treasure over time (at least 100 years). The chapel at the base of these mountains is now a museum due to Elvis Presley filming his movie there. It’s literally called “The Elvis Chapel”. It’s a tourist trap for snowbirds which isn’t far down the road from Goldfield Ghost Town (abort and do not go for the day unless you like touristy things to do).

@glennrishton5679 6 місяців тому

I was thinking aside from the supernatural , the strange dark and mysterious aspects that area looks to have it's own very natural dangers.

@stanley3895 6 місяців тому

Cool. Thanks for sharing this.

@DarkJuliet_4444 6 місяців тому

@@glennrishton5679They truly are beautiful mountains. Thats the thing about many things in the desert they can be more dangerous than they seem at first glance. How many snowbirds and hikers have to be rescued from the mountains each year?

@bbangel9046 6 місяців тому

My nephew got married there in 2020. It was absolutely beautiful but as night fell you could almost feel that the area had a presence. It was majestic and creepy at the same time. Such an amazing experience.

@Raevon22 6 місяців тому

I live in east AJ. I have most beautiful view out my windows.

@aa.mirezZ 6 місяців тому

The Superstitious mountains has so much lore and different stories- I think it would be so cool if you would consider doing an ongoing series that covers the lore behind them and the many stories that can be told from those who adventures there. I think you’re storytelling is so good, I would love to hear the lore behind the mountains as told by you lol. Now about this specific story- I have a theory the Doctor was being stalked (maybe not so much by the supernatural ) by another treasure hunter, and when that person realized he had a map and was on to something, and then the next day when he led him right to the spot I think the guy killed the doctor and ran off with the treasure, and wrote that note in the checkbook.

@skalandic 5 місяців тому

That theory makes so much sense I like where your head is at

@Eireann. 5 місяців тому

Good theory. Maybe them cowboys were up to no good

@A_Mic_Smith 5 місяців тому

I can do one if you’d like, but it would probably be more of a debunking series. 😂

@lesleychapman4678 5 місяців тому

Nice thinking!! Look at MrBallen's early stuff on "The missing 411" books by David Paulidies (about strange disappearances and other phenomena that are widespread in ALL national parks worldwide) He did them quite a while ago now, maybe 2/3 years, but it was what led me to follow him in everything he has done since. He is one of the most inspirational men I have ever come across and love everything he does. You will too if you delve into his earlier stuff. Much love to you. x

@alstinson 5 місяців тому

OH SHIT THIS SOUNDS LIKE A MASSIVE TOPIC TO GET INTO, THIS EPISODE REALLY IS A RABBITHOLE. MY CAPSLOCK IS JAMMED.

@nellafay5485 17 днів тому

MrBallen is so humble. That too is another quality he carries.❤❤❤❤❤

@sharnnellspivey7250 5 місяців тому

I'm so happy for you, your family and team! I literally wait until you have a few videos before I watch them. I love the way you tell stories, the sponsors messages you do and the fact that you bow in the beginning while talking it's always my favorite! Wish you much much success!

@stasisDOE 6 місяців тому

Arizona native here. I’ve been out in the Superstition Mountains and can attest to how absolutely creepy it is out there. Thanks for another awesome story and happy Veterans Day to you. Appreciate all you have done for our country and all you continue to do!

@kjeracarroll450 6 місяців тому

They give off a creepy feeling when there! They are gorgeous but man are they creepy! I’m a native too!

@jro341 6 місяців тому

Thanks for the heads up. Not native but live up north now. Not from cali.

@differentgendifferentgen 6 місяців тому

Skinwalker central forsure

@b-bopeddie1290 6 місяців тому

No there not creepy people like you who are over zealous about lot of the BS. ..

@kjeracarroll450 5 місяців тому

@@b-bopeddie1290it’s an opinion, you just happen to not have the same one 🙄

@karenstarr 6 місяців тому

How did anyone know about what happened to the doctor if he was the only one there? The eyes watching him, the strange sounds he heard, and the explosion. He was by himself.

@stevephillips7264 5 місяців тому

Thank you!!!

@Krlja 5 місяців тому

I scrolled down to the comments to see if anyone wondered the same thing, or if i missed a part of the story. No matter how i try to rationalize it, there's no way for anyone could have known most of the stuff that he went through, especially those last parts about turning around and hearing the explosion before it being too late lol I guess it's just a spooky made up story, that people kept adding bits to as time went on, and truth would probably be the most obvious one - an old, weak geezer, with no knowledge on how to survive, dying to weather conditions, hunger, accidental injury or coyotes.

@Stelos- 5 місяців тому

@Skilluh Well the guy did exist, he was dropped off there looking for the treasure, he was shot in the head and his check book was found with that writing in it. Truthfully though, that is all we know, everything else is filler.

@oraleholmes1263 5 місяців тому

Hahaha😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂...

@manuelcorrea2365 5 місяців тому

Maybe he wrote down about the eyes watching him at night on his notebook. With respect to the explosion, that's definitely made up, or maybe what he assumes was the last thing Dr Ruth heard before being shot in the head.

@rossellacolella5217 5 місяців тому

You're the only one who could manage to keep me on my toes (even) during promo/ commercial time. How you do it, still a mystery. I can only imagine what story/bed time would look like for your children🤩 How lucky we all are to have found you!❤

@mandymaree9430 5 місяців тому

Thank you for all the content you put out.Just love how animated you are while telling these stories. Always a joy to watch. Never ever change!

@aubryellaotero1064 6 місяців тому

Happy Veteran’s Day, Mr. Ballen, thank you for your service for this country and also for sharing these spooky stories with us each week! You truly are my favorite story teller.

@desperadox7565 6 місяців тому

Thanking him for bullying 3rd world countries? That's nothing to be proud of.

@anthonyhackman6720 6 місяців тому

@@desperadox7565and you’ve never done anything worth being thanked for. So go back to your closet.

@maxgeorge1463 6 місяців тому

@@desperadox7565 that’s the fault of the government not the infantry. If you had any resemblance of intelligence, you would have realized this.

@CaillouThePimp 6 місяців тому

@@desperadox7565Get a grip dude

@jkrosinger3293 6 місяців тому

I agree 100% !! He soomehow managed to cure my depressions by listening to his stories i Love it and Love to All of you scarystorylisteners 🫶

@jacobpettes335 6 місяців тому

I appreciate that MrBallen keeps this channel going, as well as posting free podcast episodes for those of us fans who can't afford many subscriptions.

@samlayman7785 6 місяців тому

He really is the best!!

@kiwidubz 5 місяців тому

God loves you. If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. It's the greatest free gift you could ever possibly receive 🎁🙏👍

@cherrymetha3185 5 місяців тому

That is NOT John Ballen posting his free podcasts on You Tube . That You Tube channel belongs to someone else .

@kimberlyshepherd270 5 місяців тому

It's a scammer doing that! Not Mr. Ballen!! Many of us report these scammers and they've been taken down a few times, but they still show up. Anyone who supports scammers taking from and profits off Mr. Ballen is not a true fan of the real Mr. Ballen !!!💯 Just like the what's app scams that show up in the comment section

@labla8940 5 місяців тому

@@kimberlyshepherd270 Oh my god what a little snitchy little girl lighten up. Those people aren't subcribed and will never subscribe. He has a contract he is not getting cheated. See him plug another guy thats the corporation talking not him. He is bought and paid for, they own him

@Athlynne 5 місяців тому

This channel started in 2020? I could've sworn you'd been around longer! Time moves oddly when you're fascinated, I guess. :)

@TeeDub1013 5 місяців тому

I love your style of storytelling! I've listened to both episodes of Run Fool! and it had me hooked immediately. Great stories that genuinely had me spooked! 👍🏼

@brendatomlinson 6 місяців тому

Thank you for your service, John in defending our country, and in entertaining all of us as well.

@user-qx8yi6vo6q 6 місяців тому

I recently watched an interview where John admits that he doesn't really know what to say when people thank him for his service - pretty humble guy I would say 🙏

@desperadox7565 6 місяців тому

Defending?🤮🤮🤮

@ShrodingersHat 6 місяців тому

@@desperadox7565Being a sh*tty person? 🤮🤮🤢🤢

@furanduron4926 6 місяців тому

The banks should thank them as well.

@desperadox7565 6 місяців тому

@@user-qx8yi6vo6q Humble? Maybe he just isn't proud of what he did.

@doreenpower7038 6 місяців тому

Happy Veterans Day John! Thank you for your service. Thank you also for your amazing stories. All the best to you and your family ❤️

@RealKylegaming 6 місяців тому

Completely stolen

@DampRaccoon 6 місяців тому

Agree. On my birthday, I ignore all wishes after the first. What are they thinking?

@AdamHigginbotham-ee6ux 5 місяців тому

I’ve been following you since day one and I appreciate your efforts and progressions. I’ve listened to everything at least once 😂 and just wanted to say thanks man

@Minuteman-xm8py 5 місяців тому

This US Marine has enjoyed your work! Keep it up brother thanks for your service both in uniform and storytelling 🤙

@serenity6415 6 місяців тому

I hiked around the Superstition mountains a few years ago and I've never felt so at home. The whole area is gorgeous and I can't wait to get back. The desert felt so at peace.

@missmissy_90 6 місяців тому

I absolutely LOVE that John used time generally paid advertising on his own new ventures. But what he said out loud I knew all on my own. John will never forget that we, his fans and how he started out. No matter how high his business ventures go he will always come back and give us a story. I wish him all the best and to go as far as he can go. John B Allen, you are adored. Thank you for all you bring us. ❤️

@zizotv5587 6 місяців тому

Am from Kenya and I've watched each and every video on this channel...more than once

@rasmadroots 5 місяців тому

Hey brother Balin, i heard that they ejected you out of the Navy Seal Community. I am not a Seal, but i have served for KCT and i have worked with you guys and with the green. I just wanted to say that you are doing a fantastic job with representing your self and making a living for your self. You gave your all to that tight unit and your country. And whitout asking for anything you making it work for yourself now. Keep doing what you are doing. I m rooting for you , because old soldiers never die♠

@gypsyqueen3806 5 місяців тому

I love your new show with Rodney “Run Fool”!! It’s really great!! I’ve listened to two of them already and am hooked!! Thank you so much for your service and everything you do to give back!! If you ever need another employee I’d love to help in any way possible! As the Momma of another Navy man I’d love to give back too!! ❤❤❤❤

@ilovemybuddythunder 6 місяців тому

Thank you for your service John! Both as a seal and an incredible story teller! Happy veterans day!!

@goodnightmunchie 6 місяців тому

According to bidenomics he might be called back to duty 😢

@lorrainearmstrong7587 6 місяців тому

Fuck your 'Bidenomics' @@goodnightmunchie . I live in CANADA

@jodiestarks556 6 місяців тому

I love that you use real photos of the people and places as often as possible, and that you do caption it as a “real photo” or “not a real photo”!!

@GiraffeLoverJen 5 місяців тому

I was just at the Lost Dutchman area of the Superstition Mountains. There's little Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours area that's fun to explore. I've hiked some of the Lost Dutchman trails. It's a very pretty area with some beautiful views. I highly recommend visiting!

@paulwaters4672 5 місяців тому

I like Mr Ballen !! He really goes the extra mile to find tidbits of information to make the story more interesting

@user-qt2ud5hs2s 6 місяців тому

The Superstitions are my favorite place to hike, and I love them precisely because they're so freaky!! The vibe inside those mountains is truly indescribable. One time I swore the walls in the canyons were talking to me. And no, I wasn't on drugs at the time, which makes it even more real and believable for me. I only lived in the Phoenix valley for a short time, but I still go back there once or twice a year. And I always go back to hiking the 'Supes. Not to find gold and get rich. I believe there lies a much more ancient magnetism in these mountains. It's a truly otherworldly place!!

@joec.9591 6 місяців тому

Great tale, John, as always! The Superstitions are astoundingly beautiful but one can easily get lost in the many twisting canyons. I've hiked there several times, and it can, indeed, be a seriously unsettling place.

@MrTribalsun 6 місяців тому

why unsettling place? why do you say that?

@UncomprehensibleToast 5 місяців тому

I remember watching your videos in 2020. I lost my account and sorta forgot about your channel, I knew what it was but I couldn't name it. Glad I found it again. Congratulations with your success

@beltontisdale1019 3 місяці тому

Thank you so much for telling this story. I know a lot of people dig the true crime stories, but these are the ones I made me fall in love with your channel: spooky stories set out in the wilderness. So good! I am curious though, how do you know the details concerning Dr. Ruth's last days on earth, especially his last moments? I know a lot of it is put there for dramatic effect, but so much is conveyed after he was alone. Did he keep a journal?

@nataliecelestesimons2244 6 місяців тому

"If you're a fan of the strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format then you came to the right place " How can one not love Mr Ballen ❤? Netflix please sign him!!! Absolutely an amazing story teller!!!! Once a week... can't it be twice a week? Thank you Mr.Ballen you are absolutely amazing.

@alm852 6 місяців тому

a mr ballen netflix show would be lit

@icanary64 6 місяців тому

He doesn't need Netflix interference.

@QuoixYanni 6 місяців тому

In the old days he used to serve out 4 Vida a week ! Now we get to listen to him from so many different platforms, I'll take it 💓💜

@ThirstyBacon 6 місяців тому

I miss 4 even 5 days a week 😢. However I know he is so busy raising a family, and running all of his businesses. I agree it is a bummer though.

@blueberryloaf 6 місяців тому

No matter how good the stories are, you can’t enjoy them unless the story tellers voice isn’t annoying to you. Mr. Ballen’s voice is so soothing to me that I can listen to him all day and not get sick of hearing his voice.

@bernadine6695 5 місяців тому

After I started listening to Mr ballen I can't listen to anyone else bc their voices just aren't right😂

@arthurmorgan7086 5 місяців тому

@@bernadine6695It’s not about the voice it’s his way of telling a story. There is many more soothing voices but nobody tells a story like him

@relicgalaxy 5 місяців тому

Dont ever think you'll wanna be annoyed and scared at the same time, but if you do, listen to whatlurksbeneath. Or just dont.

@charliek2077 5 місяців тому

@@arthurmorgan7086 Two comments above yours literally say that it IS about his voice, for them.

@arthurmorgan7086 5 місяців тому

@@charliek2077 That’s great. And I’m telling you that his voice is just standard! Now dry your eyes and relax

@ramnathnayak113 4 місяці тому

I visited your website and absolutely love it. I absolutely love the design of it - the font, colour scheme, composition - amazingly done. It makes you get engrossed in the "SDM" world that you build in your stories.

@jojol.2630 24 дні тому

The superstitions are treacherous as hell. Even just looking at them, they look so different from all the other mountains. Even without a curse, it’s a difficult place to navigate. Also the lost Dutchman’s map is just on display at a museum.

@brianhays1797 6 місяців тому

You can’t just listen to Mr. Ballen, you have to watch him talk for the full effect of his great story telling. Happy Veterans Day John!

@susangraham6801 6 місяців тому

Tell me about it!! I want so bad to listen to the podcasts, but you lose so much without the "overly dramatic" hand and head gestures! I absolutely LOVE Mrballen! ❤

@sabrinafelber 6 місяців тому

If you watch enough of his videos, you can see him in your minds eye doing all the gestures while you get to do other things like work as well.

@KhanMann66 6 місяців тому

Part of the reason why I so why he redo some of his podcast on UKposts. The pictures and hand gestures his videos so worth watching.

@elliotpalais6190 6 місяців тому

@@susangraham6801I completely agree.

@anitanoecker2569 6 місяців тому

Umm, no.

@tjzambonischwartz 6 місяців тому

I spent a huge part of my childhood walking around in the mountains in this video. One of my favorite places on earth. There's nothing evil about it.

@jacobmartinelli7496 6 місяців тому

i needed to hear that. thank you. against my best sense of judgement, i still take scary stories seriously.

@DiodeMom 6 місяців тому

Party pooper 😂🤣

@kitecorbin3914 5 місяців тому

Same thing as what they say about the Appalachian mountains. I've spent my entire life swimming in the creeks, camping up so high on the mountain side that you can see the city below, walking trails on the Blue Ridge. Nothing scary here besides bears - and even they don't mess with humans too much.

@zephyrmist79 5 місяців тому

To each his own, I guess. I have been here 44 years, and I know there is something up with this beautiful place. When I say, "Let's go to the mountain!" my family is super excited to go, no matter how many times we've been. Twice a year, the mountain gives a special performance. Look for the images of the shadow cat on the Superstitions. You will be amazed.

@epic7224 4 місяці тому

I feel like people's experiences are often a reflection of their lives and the things they deal with and come into contact with.

@ImFroggie899 5 місяців тому

Okay, I'm a huge fan! I love his imagination and creativity. How he comes up with the fillers is amazing. Like eating beans & meat , all the small footprints, the eyes in the dark. Thanks for sharing all of these stories.

@cfelly92 5 місяців тому

Congrats!! It's awesome seeing the success man. Love the stories every time.

@lindashay8605 6 місяців тому

Happy Veteran's Day, Mr. Ballen. Thank you for your service! And thanks for providing these videos for us, you are the ultimate storyteller!

@pennyp7382 6 місяців тому

Happy isn't the right word.

@WillVroo 5 місяців тому

as someone from arizona who frequently kayaks and hikes near the superstition mountains, ive always known about the lost dutchman stories. im so surprised but glad to see it getting covered here! I love the scary stories from the area but i have never felt or experienced any of that stuff myself. Lots of people here saying they felt bad or off vibes there lol, i think they just went with the idea that bad things were there. Its a breathtaking area with so many gorgeous views and amazing wildlife. Ive seen mountain goats, horses, bobcats, bald eagles, and more all around the superstition and salt river area. Ive never felt any “off” or “bad vibes” any of my dozens of trips to the area. So while the stories about it are super fun and interesting, dont let them deter you from visiting an absolutely stunning part of Arizona!

@desertrat7634 5 місяців тому

If you have never heard the stories, there is nothing creepy about being our there. Then again, I've heard the stories and don't find it creepy being out there. Treat all stretches of desert with respect it deserves and you'll be fine.

@jeaha2656 5 місяців тому

People where I live have a big believe that some humans long ago would go to hide their treasure and then after that do a deal with an entity ( a jinn , ghost or anything like that ) to protect it for them , anyone that tries to take it would face that entity and then die to it , investigations for missing people near so called treasure would be very much like this story , a person looking for a treasure goes to it and when he or she are close to finding it they would die and the police only finds the dead body with natural cause of death , so people that go for the view or to explore are often left to live and won't be bothered

@nenep1872 2 місяці тому

Just be careful... there's a reason it's called superstition mountains... I'm sure it definitely is beautiful though

@desertrat7634 2 місяці тому

@@nenep1872 yup, because people have a lot of superstitions about the place. You do know the definition of superstition, right?

@Blackhankhill 5 місяців тому

I like how even the most seemingly miniscule detail like him reaching in and feeling just the corners of his map, because he had folded it up and put it in his notebook. Your story-telling is captivating.

@hayleylankester8703 5 місяців тому

Been watching from the beginning and just here to say keep it up! Me, my partner and our son LOVE watching every single one of these 😍 gets us hooked every.single.time🙌💓

@chelseykimrey5848 6 місяців тому

Never been this early before! Always a better day with a story from Mr Ballen 😍 Thank you and your team for all the hard work you all do! Keep up the great work we love it! :)

@MrBallen 6 місяців тому

Thank you so much! ❤

@larryhullinger4141 6 місяців тому

@@MrBallenthis video really touched home My grampa lived in Bisbee and made a few trips into the superstition mountains looking for the Dutchman mine He obviously never found it lol

@midnightharvest3065 6 місяців тому

Thank you for your service John and the fantastic storytelling

@desperadox7565 6 місяців тому

For invading sovereign countries against international treaties and conventions?

@tenabarnes3269 6 місяців тому

@desperadox but if your party told you tomorrow or as if in the instance of Ukraine or Gaza we need to support that war, you remain totally silent and in agreement, all war is bad, except a war in your own country.

@midnightharvest3065 6 місяців тому

@@desperadox7565 War goes both ways. I support our troops because they signed up for defending our country and I respect that. Unless you are going to do it then I will gladly ask you to keep your comments to yourself

@desperadox7565 6 місяців тому

@@midnightharvest3065 The thing is, they are NOT defending your country. That's just a narrative the people in power tell the naive and gullible citizens. You can't cite one case where your military defended America against a real threat since WWII. (And don't try the "war" against terrorism. The countries you attacked where not responsible for 9/11 and the Saudis are still your valued business partners.

@noyb6200 2 місяці тому

So glad you have slowed down. You look so much healthier now and so happy. God bless.

@jamesrhodenizerii1645 2 місяці тому

I love your podcasts and UKposts channel. I only discovered you last week but you're all I've been listening to. I did a little quick research and I have much respect for you. Thank you for your service. And thank you for all the information you share. If there's a way to contact you I'd love to reach out and thank you personally

@RandoFillipino1223 6 місяців тому

John makes everyone’s week, and we all know he deserves way more subscribers

@goodnightmunchie 6 місяців тому

He should have a give away maybe a F1 50 like the twins 😐

@JesterMCL 6 місяців тому

I agree, and you deserve more likes for this comment! 😊👍 John/ Mr.ballen is absolutely amazing! 🤩🫶❤️

@RandoFillipino1223 6 місяців тому

Thx man, he does so much for his fans

@lorrainearmstrong7587 6 місяців тому

You assume that he has the money to BUY an F150 @@goodnightmunchie . Pay attention to what things COST that you pay for

@vannahmae7413 6 місяців тому

Nah , u ain’t a real one if ur just worried about materialistics. Grow up and show some support to those who work hard to entertain us

@user-qx8yi6vo6q 6 місяців тому

'The hills have eyes '! 😳 Just wondering how the details about the tracks around his tent and noises heard are known? Was a journal found or something like that? Another great episode btw ❤

@MichelleMabery 6 місяців тому

I was wondering the same thing. Such a wild story

@quailypoes 6 місяців тому

Also wondering that. Made it seem pretty fictional, not knowing.

@erlwinfrias2546 5 місяців тому

It's the same question I have. Like, how did they know what exactly happened? Because it was very detailed and there is no mention of journal in the story.

@idk-rb6ph 5 місяців тому

@@erlwinfrias2546 he had a checkbook maybe he wrote some stuff there

@mp79kf85 5 місяців тому

MrBallen, Hope you can answer this question. I grew up in AZ during the 80's a.nd 90's. I was told this tale as a child. The question is, was there not a beginning story about how the map got to him? I thought that there was a older man dieing and he told or gave the map to some one. Or I could be mistaken and combining two stories together. For those who say this is fake. It is a story that has long been told about the area. Even today some people go out there, and either do not come back or have to be rescued because they are not prepared for the harsh environment. The Native Americans also have stories of strang thing happening in the desert there. It is a beautiful place. Very serene, quie and peaceful during the day. But, it is quite unforgiving. Super hot, no shade, no water and you can get lost quite easily and quickly. At night, the stars above are beautiful but either because of your mind playing trick or something else; strange this can happen or can be seen/heard. Legends of skinwalkers, evil spirts, ancestors ghosts trying to right wrongs suround the area. Not just a night but also during the day. Thanks for another great video and story. Hope everyone has a good day!

@spartanswerve7575 5 місяців тому

John, I just watched your guest appearance on another channel where you share some intimate moments. I was appalled to learn of your treatment from the SEAL community. I have a sibling who was an operator in the Army. He laid down his guns to finish law school to be a veteran’s rights advocate. He gets harassed to this day for vocally admonishing the lack of support for his fellow soldiers. You just need to know, as I’m sure you now realize, you have a new team, way bigger and more influential than your previous. Cheers to your growth and success!

@jimhalpert4959 6 місяців тому

If Dr Ruth was dead, how do you know the specifics about what he saw when he was all by himself?

@karlepaul6632 6 місяців тому

Exactly! Either he or his mother made this story up. 🥱👎

@notgad3130 5 місяців тому

bro its a story, thats the whole point

@dtatge1 5 місяців тому

Came here to ask that

@GuinessHangover 5 місяців тому

They found his checkbook right? Presumably he kept a journal as well.

@kf7721 5 місяців тому

I would have preferred an outright lie claiming all that was in a journal than to realize it was all made up fantasy

@b-dub6865 6 місяців тому

I’m from AZ & live in Phoenix & the area around Weavers Needle & the Superstition Mtns is one of the most beautiful places to hike in AZ. Those canyons can get very high & daunting & some areas give me the chills, especially in the Tonto National Forest. The Superstition Mtns have many spooky abandoned mines that are fun to check out if you’re brave enough. But nobody has found The Lost Dutchmen’s Gold Mine. Experts believe this mine contains the richest deposits of gold in America, worth more than $200M! Thx for sharing & for your service, Mr. B! 😊

@Heather-xm9ul 6 місяців тому

Sometimes I wonder if the story was made up just to get more people to move out here. I think the territory officials were hoping for something akin to the 1849 migration, and the Lost Dutchman is just the story that caught the most traction. It's still fun to daydream. I live in East Mesa, so I have a pretty clear view of the Superstitions.

@b-dub6865 6 місяців тому

@@Heather-xm9ul Nice! You have the best view! Those mountains are so beautiful from afar. Yes, I do wonder if it’s made up or an exaggerated version of a story. But it’s still fun & there are a ton of abandoned mines out there that give me the heebie-jeebies!

@crystalmagill9353 5 місяців тому

Awww Mr ballen you are awesome. My evenings can be difficult but I can always watch you tell stories and it makes me feel good.

@karenpridemore5717 5 місяців тому

I didn’t realize your company was so large. Congratulations. How wonderful. I thoroughly enjoy your UKposts and pod casts.

@futonclutch5040 6 місяців тому

In the UK, today is our day of Remembrance for all those who fought and died in past wars. Glad you got through it all to tell us your stories... and thank you for your service, Mrballen.

@elkhunter8664 6 місяців тому

Today in the U.S. we are observing Veterans Day honoring all veterans past and present. Our Memorial Day for fallen veterans is observed in May. Fly your nations flag proudly in remembrance.

@geraldinemurray6653 6 місяців тому

A beautiFUL day for all!😃 👍 remembrance Sunday.

@glennrishton5679 6 місяців тому

You probably know the origin of why we both celebrate on the same day but I will tell anyway for those who havent heard the reason. It is the date of the signing of the Armistice ending fighting of World War I on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month So November 11th.

@annsanders1494 6 місяців тому

@apollionsacrezleonard People are doing that same garbage in the united states. Not sure they're actually Hamas, they just back them and approve of them.

@NbaYoungBoyLilBrudda 6 місяців тому

Ahhhh What a Great Rainy Day to drop 🖤Thank For Your service Mr.Ballen you fought for our Country and you still till this day Help me out with your stories

@lynnejolley9195 3 місяці тому

I’d like to say hi to you John but also your wife, she sounds amazing as I’ve just watched an interview of you and your wife is amazing for loving you so much she stayed with you through everything! That’s unconditional love…❤

@rabradley1701 5 місяців тому

Love your stories mr ballen. Love the new logo on your channel. Your videos help me keep going when I'm bord and on my days off work and helps me cope with the depression ❤

@jeffreybrunette-lb1dy 6 місяців тому

Happy Veterans Day to you MrBallen. Please remember as you make these partnerships, our love is for you and the way you present yourself as the narrator. It’s one of a kind. Some of us are from the beginning, watching your brand grow. Don’t give your name sake away to others narrators who are also good. We come to you because you aren’t them.

@oxlip 5 місяців тому

well put

@daisi4925 6 місяців тому

Happy Veterans Day John, words can never say how much you service men and veterans mean to me.

@kennethnichols2393 5 місяців тому

You are one of my favorite UKpostsrs and when I first started watching your videos I had no idea you were a seal but that’s even cooler. I literally listen to your videos every night when I go to bed lol appreciate you and your content all the way around.

@ElijahJSDiaz 5 місяців тому

I’m born and raised from Arizona. My friends and I have frequented the superstitions many times, either as day hiking or overnight camping. We have an annual camping trip in the western region of the mountain range. However one year we changed it to the eastern region. Had a great time during the day. However during this 2 day 1 night trip. We woke up to find unusual and strange tracks in our camp and around our tent(we share a 6per tent). That lead deeper into the wilderness….. we did not follow them. We did a little exploring but packed up camp and began our hike out.

@lisahinton9682 6 місяців тому

I've lived in Arizona for 11 years and have hiked the Superstitious Mountains a few times. I'm never relaxed in there, and I tend to cut my hikes short and high-tail it out of there. Thanks for this, John. As always, you told this so well and I enjoyed it very much!

@alicewilloughby4318 6 місяців тому

If Dr. Ruth died out there, how do we know what he discovered (the cactus with the axes, for example) and what he was thinking? Otherwise, this was a really good story, well told, as always.

@dangerfieldknives3575 6 місяців тому

Probably the journal he had maybe

@aparna5532 6 місяців тому

But how do we know about the cactus with the axes? Mr Ballen mentioned that the journal was found on the campsite. It's not possible for that information to be on the journal if Dr Ruth got killed next to weaver's needle. Its not adding up at all @@dangerfieldknives3575

@serosedserio6531 6 місяців тому

Small human like footprints circling the tent = bear

@flavia8504 6 місяців тому

17:37 I think that means he wrote it down.

@BarelySleeping 6 місяців тому

@@serosedserio6531bears live in the desert?

@pavitraelizabeth9832 5 місяців тому

Been a subscriber since 2021! It's so cool to see your channel grow so much, keep up the good work 😊💯

@StretchFilms95 5 місяців тому

Great story as always! Maybe I'm being stupid and have missed something but how do you know what happened to him inbetween the cowboys leaving and him dying? Did he write it in a diary or something?

@erlwinfrias2546 5 місяців тому

It's the same question I have. Like, how did they know what exactly happened? Because it was very detailed and there is no mention of journal in the story.

@pureone8350 4 місяці тому

I think he made it all up for storytelling purposes

@Tander2001 6 місяців тому

Happy Veterans Day. My grandfather was an Operation Desert Storm veteran. Unfortunately we lost him due to cancer in 2020. As such I remember him by just having respect for the others that served. Same with firefighters because he was also a volunteer firefighter.

@kgoff29 6 місяців тому

My father used to fly treasure hunters over this area (in the 60s) for them to search the Lost Dutchman Mine. Lots of cool stories.

@abettertomorrow5928 6 місяців тому

It would be Interesting to here some of his stories 👍

@momoftwo7701 3 місяці тому

Y'all!!!! I live in the foothills of Superstition Mountain. Unbelievably beautiful and my 15 yer old son and hubby are convinced they can find The Lost Dutchman Mine! I think the gold was found long ago and the smart finder kept their trap shut!

@carovargas196 4 місяці тому

One of my favorite stories so far. Thank you Mr Ballen for your always outstanding storytelling skills

@debrawalters9746 6 місяців тому

Last weekend I was with a big group that went to the superstitious mountains. Having heard very few things about the area, I was unnerved by what happened during my two days there. Embarking from the van, I immediately felt “off”. I can’t even put it into words. While waiting for the sun to set, I was looking forward to viewing the Milky Way through the large telescope, that first night. Only while staring at the sun setting on the mountains, I felt totally disoriented. I realized I couldn’t tell what direction the sun was settling. I’ve know my cardinal directions (north, east etc.) since my dad taught me when I was very young. So why did I think I was looking east? I guess I was talking out loud because a nearby woman said, “that’s why they call them the superstitious mountains.” Pardon? She explained my disorientation was due to the high strangeness that happens there. I was unnerved. That has never happened to me. Strangeness indeed. After that I stayed close to the group, deciding not to go off hiking like a few others did.

@PooperInspector 5 місяців тому

😬

@rastiga9196 5 місяців тому

I go tubing on the salt river many years right at the foot of the mountains and never felt a damn thing.

@debrawalters9746 5 місяців тому

Lucky you!

@rayp2940 5 місяців тому

Did you write this story with chatgpt

@katelauderback9830 5 місяців тому

Is it on a vortex??

@bomccullar2684 6 місяців тому

As an AZ resident at first I thought this was about snowbirds, a truly terrifying species that migrates here from snowy climates every year around October. They can be found driving slow and creating traffic jams around the Superstition Springs mall, where they go to not buy anything, but to walk around in the a/c for exercise. By spring they are all gone. It really is strange, dark and mysterious.

@pippa3150 6 місяців тому

Having lived in AZ for a decade, I have to say this comment was f-ing hilarious. I really needed a serious laugh today. Thank you! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰

@michellevanacker3434 6 місяців тому

Ha! I ❤ this comment!!

@C8Z51Scott 5 місяців тому

Great videos as always! Thank you for your service!

@vasiljevicheather 5 місяців тому

MRBALLEN,,,,YOU are absolutely brilliant you have a fantastic story telling voice i literally listen to you all day and night ive got my mom into your tellings keep up the great work ❤❤❤

@paigebarker1468 6 місяців тому

Happy Veterans Day, John, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸 and of course, thank you for your continuous supply of entertainment!! You've definitely found your calling and we are here for it!

@thefeachaz 6 місяців тому

Rodney Barnes is an absolute legend, it's amazing you're working with him. This guy wrote and produced for Boondocks and Everybody Hates Chris. Just incredible.

@Spider-Hog 5 місяців тому

Keep up the awesome work man love the videos with the strange, dark and mysterious content

@johnwood441 4 місяці тому

Me and my wife absolutely ❤ your story's. Especially the ones with you in them. Your hand gestures make them fantastic.

@bbkuk1798 6 місяців тому

Currently on my 4th and final week offshore on an oil rig, I’m going through a bad break up, miss my family and got a lot going on. You have no idea how much your videos help distract me from my stress for a little while. Thank you Mr Ballen.

@A.Girl.Has.No.Name. 6 місяців тому

Hang in there. Every day is a day closer to seeing your family, and youtube will keep you company until then! 😊

@bbkuk1798 6 місяців тому

@@A.Girl.Has.No.Name. thank you, each day is getting easier, and youtube certainly does help!

@scarlettroger1508 6 місяців тому

Just one more week until you see your family!🎉 I’m sorry about your breakup. I’m going through that too so I know where you’re coming from. But things will get so much better for you, I’m sure of it. Take care.

@bbkuk1798 6 місяців тому

@@scarlettroger1508 thank you! I hope your healed soon too!

@itsbritneybiitttcchh_83 6 місяців тому

The Superstition Mountains are the most beautiful range in the east valley. To be honest, the desert itself is deadly. Let alone going out into the middle of nowhere. But it has a vibe, that's for sure.

@javgreggy1285 3 місяці тому

I love listening to mrballen while falling asleep. Sometimes I even dream of him like he’s narrating my dream 😂

@Zonex123 5 місяців тому

Absolutely love your channel, so good for just relaxing and listening

@tulusharitriwibowo8028 6 місяців тому

If dr. Ruth is found dead. Then who's telling the experience that he was going through in that night when he was alone? Well it's a very strange story indeed

@coffeelink943 6 місяців тому

His dairy and note book they found at the camp from what I searched online. Dr Ruth was detailed on his experience and kept records believing this story will make him famous and a legend, but unfortunately it did but not the way how he imagined it

@karlepaul6632 5 місяців тому

Because the story is made up. For example, how did anyone know exactly what Dr Ruth saw and experience right before his death (even if there was a diary, that couldn't be written in it). Just a poorly told story.

@JasonMcCord-qk3yb 6 місяців тому

As an Arizona native, (But not a “Native American”) I can confirm that there is definitely something weird about the Superstition Mountains. I have hiked them and driven them on 4x4 trails. I’ve never had anything weird happen to me when spending the night (I’ve only spent about 12 nights, total, combined.) but something always feels just a little bit “off” about the area. The first few nights were when I was just a teenager (I’m 51 now), and I didn’t really know the strange history of the area….

@zerotodona1495 6 місяців тому

Technically by now, with all the generations. You are Native American. Just not Indian American.

@KMF3 6 місяців тому

I've 4x4 and rode horses there too but never felt anything strange

@yurdo 6 місяців тому

@@KMF3same here, a group of vets and service members have huge camp outs over there once a year

@Ferrari202 6 місяців тому

Maybe you could take me to the superstitious mountains and will bring my can am with a bunch of led lights on it and also bring a few guns to protect myself and for and water and my dji drone and my phone and maybe some flares just in case something happens out there

@raynameadows2152 6 місяців тому

@@zerotodona1495😮ahh cRAap 😒 we have to change our names now. . .? 😆 Ugh and again too …jjeezzuuss😅 🫂♥️

@psychic7615 5 місяців тому

This is a very interesting story, thanks. I’ve even followed Run Fool podcast on Spotify. Can’t wait to listen to it!

@chrisbaer6548 2 місяці тому

I live near the Superstition Mountains. It definitely has something going on up there. Plane crashed not too long ago that had no reason to have crashed according to officials. It is also dubbed the area 51 of Arizona. I have even seen lights move in not normal ways around that mountain.