Thanks for being a great guide Taylor! I enjoyed the tour and learned a lot. I hope at least a few people read my request to donate. It's such an important site.
I didn’t know that I was going to have a history lesson this morning with you Slim , however I thoroughly enjoyed it. You fantastic me with all the knowledge storied up in your brain. Slim have a beautiful and wonderful day 🌅
You explain things much better than any professor at a university would do. That was fascinating! Museums are one of my favorite things to see when visiting a new area, and that one didn't disappoint.
Looks like somewhere I'd like to visit. Now if I could just find something for my wife to do, she doesn't care for museums. Keep the good stuff coming Slim.
Thanks for the insightful coverage of Blackwater Draw and the archeological museum in Clovis, NM. BTW, to reduce the pungency of the Korma, suggest adding it to fresh cooked spinach and let it simmer then put aside ofr 30-60 minutes before eating. You could enjoy it with rice, chapati, naan or pita bread, and yogurt-cucumber-tomato raita and uncooked carrots and beetroot as side dishes.
Thank you for your great coverage of a little pocket of a place that offers up that perfect combination of history, information, and surprises, once again shows how interesting our own country is. Lots of "Wow!'s" in this episode. I am continually surprised at the quality of various visitor centers/museums that we've seen at state parks, county parks, national wildlife refuges, universities, national historical sites and monuments....SO much effort goes into these places, for which I am so grateful.
What an excellent video! You didn’t seem very impressed by the scenery but you filmed it so well that it looked like a pleasant, peaceful place to camp. The history in this video was very interesting. And about that meal…glad you put those tomatoes in there! Lol! Very enjoyable video!
Somehow I missed this video being posted. When the newest video came up, I had to come back and watch this first. I downloaded the audiobook you recommended from the library. You always seem to find things off the beaten path. Thanks.
Thank you for the history lesson for The Blackwater Draw! I was born and raised in Portales and never knew this existed. We enjoy all of your posts, but this one hit home for me. Next time we go visit family we will go check out the museum. Thanks again, Steve
I’ve enjoyed following your adventures for quite a while and I’m now adapting the “potato head travel plan” that is travel fall,winter,& spring and let everyone else fill the parks & highways during the hot summer season and I’ll play at home . Keep on truck’n Slim
I love this kind of stuff. And DNA finds too. Those Clovis humans have left many sites though out the south west. Near to were you were a rancher discovered on his land tons of items left behind. That was only 20 years ago and it still has not been fully researched. A university and professions have it noted but still have no funds to go back and do a full mapping. The whole place is a mystery and the land can not be accessed or sold off. The land bridge is like asking if you are related to any of the people from the Mayflower. Many came before the Mayflower. Several waves of people. Thanks for sharing.
We love this! Another place added to our "places to Go!" List. Thank you Slim for inspiring us with your travel videos. We love them and watch every one.
Loved listening to the history of Blackwater Draw. I hope there's more future archeology there. I can't but help think that was during the Younger Dryas period.
Good morning Slim, Francis from Ontario here. What an entertaining and inspiring experience you have passed along to us. I’m sure you and I have wandered through this area more than once. You have awoken something in me by and have nudged me in a direction I have wanted to take for years now. I feel the urge to get my ass in gear and start the plan to get me to New Mexico. Thank you my friend! Cheers cave companion.
I'm at Navajo national monument. I like it. I'm staying 3 nights, they don't charge anymore. I also stopped and saw the dinosaur tracks. I wouldn't have known about them if it weren't for you. Thanks
Interesting video, Slim...we retired to New Mexico 7 years ago from Oregon and have not been to this spot yet. Thank you...we really enjoy all your videos!
So glad you decided to make this video! I always enjoy anything related to the ancients. So much controversy around how long the first people have been in North America. 💯🌞
I was pleased to see Clovis was just a few miles off our planned 2025 trip. So I've added Clovis and Blackwater Draw NHL to our plan. Thanks for the great video.
Fascinating video Slim. So glad you decided to share your remaining Winter trip videos with all of us. I'll definitely make a point of reading 1491 and 1493, and to one day see this incredible archeological site in person. Thank you for sharing.
That was very interesting. I've driven past it a few times over the years while traveling from Oklahoma to visit my brother and sister, in El Paso, Tx, and Sierra Vista, Az, respectively. I have read about Clovis points and the significance of their discovery at the Blackwater Draw but I just didn't have the time or maybe patients to take a day to stop, stay, visit and learn more about it. Thanks Slim! You did it justice. Time seems to be on your side.
Slim, this was a great video! I'm catching up on the whole series you did. So cool! You should have won a videographer award! I work two jobs and can't travel like I want till summer when schools close, so I travel from my couch watching. 😊
Thank you for saying Portales correctly. I went to University there and did go to Oasis State Park and went to Blackwater Draw as part of one of my classes at ENMU.
One of your best vid's Slim.... I worked in Clovis about 10 yrs ago & I was there a few days before I realized that Clovis N.M. was where the "Clovis Culture" was discovered... I asked the locals & they sent me to the same museum you visited... It was fascinating & I called my dad to tell him where I was & (as I knew he would) he informed me of the significance of the area.. (My dad was a college proffessor at the time) While exploring the area I found a pile of knapping flakes & took photo's ... Right at that spot , someone had sat down & knapped an arrow head , spear head or knife... Perhaps all three... Love the history there...
THANK YOU VERY MUCH SLIM!!!! I didn't know about this area, but aware of the Clovis period... Here in S.W. Iowa we have the Woolies, Fossils, some Ancient Culture ( Glenwood) Loess Hills..etc.. I'm really enjoyed your sojourn this year!! Have yet to make it South..I'm never day perhaps.. PNW on the Bucket list, then Rockhounding S.W.... God Bless You and Yours, and Your Adventures!! Thanks again! You are too funny ( Mystery Meal)!! 🤗🙋♀️
I've heard of Clovis arrow points. I didn't know that the Blackwater Draw could be visited and there was a museum for it. Thanks for enlightening me! I will be sure to visit and contribute to the rehab of the park. Yes, its Windy in NM!
When they passed the infrastructure bill, they allowed funds from that to help nat'l and state parks improve. All they have to do is ask. Thanks for another informative video!
Slim you mentioned the dairy cattle in your video. I was told years ago and I think it still holds true. New Mexico is in the top ten in milk production. Huge dairy farms there in the eastern half of NM. I have hauled a lot of cheese out of NM. Crazy. Thanks for the video. Great scenery
Awesome find Slim, I was in Clovis several years ago for a business trip and regret not knowing about the Blackwater Draw! A friend's mom works in the area...maybe someday I'll venture back.
Check out boneyard Alaska or gold sisters.. they have found thousands of wolly,saber tooth,all kinds of bones,many went to a museum in nyc and the museum dump the bones in the Hudson River..amazing story.
Great episode, Slim, I was in Portales once, headed towards Santa Fe, should have stopped for this. I knew about Clovis points, had to go back to read about Sandia points as well, a strange story. Interesting history, thanks.
That really is one heck of a trip! I’m usually traveling from the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge to Bosque del Apache and I hit Bitter Lake, but this one is new to me. Thanks Slim, I’ll have to pick up a package of tofu on my next trip out there.
I was your tour guide at Blackwater Draw! Thanks for sharing and coming to visit!
Thanks for being a great guide Taylor! I enjoyed the tour and learned a lot. I hope at least a few people read my request to donate. It's such an important site.
Thank you for bringing us along on this adventure.
Haha! “Interesting meal!” I think ALL your observations about that meal were probably spot on! 😂 This was a great video Slim, Thank you!
Oh my 5am coffee and slim. Does it get any better??????
Live Long and Prosper, Slim!
I am a history teacher. One of my favorite lessons is teaching about the Clovis people! This is fascinating stuff!
I didn’t know that I was going to have a history lesson this morning with you Slim , however I thoroughly enjoyed it. You fantastic me with all the knowledge storied up in your brain. Slim have a beautiful and wonderful day 🌅
Absolutely fascinating! Can you imagine living in those times? Thank you Slim! Ok❤
Slims smooth narrative voice is always relaxing. I could listen for hours! Great content!
Oh my gosh absolutely fascinating! Thanks!!
My mother was born in Clovis, New Mexico in 1936. Thanks Slim for the video.
You explain things much better than any professor at a university would do. That was fascinating! Museums are one of my favorite things to see when visiting a new area, and that one didn't disappoint.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Happy Canada Day everyone! 🇨🇦
Looks like somewhere I'd like to visit. Now if I could just find something for my wife to do, she doesn't care for museums. Keep the good stuff coming Slim.
1491 and 1493 are real eye opening reads. I recommend them to anyone interested in North (and south) American history.
Thanks for the insightful coverage of Blackwater Draw and the archeological museum in Clovis, NM. BTW, to reduce the pungency of the Korma, suggest adding it to fresh cooked spinach and let it simmer then put aside ofr 30-60 minutes before eating. You could enjoy it with rice, chapati, naan or pita bread, and yogurt-cucumber-tomato raita and uncooked carrots and beetroot as side dishes.
Yeah about your cooking skills......
Soooo interesting Slim! I actually feel smarter after watching this... That is very unusual for me. Lol.
Thanks, Slim, for this adventure.
You are right, they do need to replace those informational signs along this important historical area.
This video with Clovis area is the jewel in the crown of your spring trip documentation. Thank you!
There is a lot to unpack in this video. I will rewatch it later so I can take notes. Thanks for taking me on this eye opening trip.
👋😄 Thank you so much for sharing this part of your adventures. I think I'm going to have to look those books up and have myself a good read. 👍
Thank you for your great coverage of a little pocket of a place that offers up that perfect combination of history, information, and surprises, once again shows how interesting our own country is. Lots of "Wow!'s" in this episode. I am continually surprised at the quality of various visitor centers/museums that we've seen at state parks, county parks, national wildlife refuges, universities, national historical sites and monuments....SO much effort goes into these places, for which I am so grateful.
I lived 2 1/2 years in Clovis and never knew of any of this. Thansf for the info.
What an excellent video!
You didn’t seem very impressed by the scenery but you filmed it so well that it looked like a pleasant, peaceful place to camp. The history in this video was very interesting. And about that meal…glad you put those tomatoes in there! Lol! Very enjoyable video!
Great episode Slim as always! Thank you.
Somehow I missed this video being posted. When the newest video came up, I had to come back and watch this first. I downloaded the audiobook you recommended from the library. You always seem to find things off the beaten path. Thanks.
Good morning Slim! YES! I really enjoyed this video , that was fascinating! Thanks for taking us along and thumbs UP! 👍
Thank you, Slim, for another excellent video. Please come back soon.
Excellent Slim, can’t thank you enough for your hours of editing and filming. You remind me of the great Canadian Film Maker Bill Mason!
Thanks, Slim, for showing me things I’ve never seen or even known about!
Wow, Slim! A wonderful video. It was so interesting and informative. No one does this better than you. Thank you so much for taking us along. ❤
Incredible!!! Thank you for showing us that there is so much to see.
Morning, Slim. Thanks for another great video!
Thank you for the history lesson for The Blackwater Draw! I was born and raised in Portales and never knew this existed. We enjoy all of your posts, but this one hit home for me. Next time we go visit family we will go check out the museum. Thanks again, Steve
I’ve enjoyed following your adventures for quite a while and I’m now adapting the “potato head travel plan” that is travel fall,winter,& spring and let everyone else fill the parks & highways during the hot summer season and I’ll play at home . Keep on truck’n Slim
Great way to start a morning! Thank you. That was very interesting. Mammoth National Park is great, too!
I love this kind of stuff. And DNA finds too. Those Clovis humans have left many sites though out the south west. Near to were you were a rancher discovered on his land tons of items left behind. That was only 20 years ago and it still has not been fully researched. A university and professions have it noted but still have no funds to go back and do a full mapping. The whole place is a mystery and the land can not be accessed or sold off. The land bridge is like asking if you are related to any of the people from the Mayflower. Many came before the Mayflower. Several waves of people.
Thanks for sharing.
We love this! Another place added to our "places to Go!" List. Thank you Slim for inspiring us with your travel videos. We love them and watch every one.
Amazing how quickly Slim can grow a beard. Lol. Very interesting and educational.
Thanks Slim that was really good👍😎👍
Hi Slim ☺️
Good to see 1440p video quality option. Nice upgrade 🤗
2K and 4K take longer to render into the final video and to upload, using RUclips, but well worth the enhanced quality.
@@ScubaSteveCanada Yeah. I'm okay with 1080p 😁
Good morning, Slim. Another excellent video.👏👏👏
Loved listening to the history of Blackwater Draw. I hope there's more future archeology there. I can't but help think that was during the Younger Dryas period.
Thanks Sim absolutely brilliant video 👍
Good morning Slim, Francis from Ontario here. What an entertaining and inspiring experience you have passed along to us. I’m sure you and I have wandered through this area more than once. You have awoken something in me by and have nudged me in a direction I have wanted to take for years now. I feel the urge to get my ass in gear and start the plan to get me to New Mexico. Thank you my friend! Cheers cave companion.
What an amazing place you have taken us...thank you!! Very interesting and educational. 13500 years...that is hard to process.
Great video! I will add Blackwater Draw to my must see list for a future trip to New Mexico.
I'm at Navajo national monument. I like it. I'm staying 3 nights, they don't charge anymore. I also stopped and saw the dinosaur tracks. I wouldn't have known about them if it weren't for you. Thanks
Very, very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Interesting, Slim. 1491 and 1493 are my favorite books. Clovis NM sounds like a great trip! Thanks....
This was fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Slim for sharing.. I really enjoyed it..
Interesting video, Slim...we retired to New Mexico 7 years ago from Oregon and have not been to this spot yet. Thank you...we really enjoy all your videos!
I spend half the year in New Mexico. You just gave me a few new places to check out. Thanks again for a beauty adventure.
So glad you decided to make this video! I always enjoy anything related to the ancients. So much controversy around how long the first people have been in North America. 💯🌞
I was pleased to see Clovis was just a few miles off our planned 2025 trip. So I've added Clovis and Blackwater Draw NHL to our plan. Thanks for the great video.
Fascinating video Slim. So glad you decided to share your remaining Winter trip videos with all of us. I'll definitely make a point of reading 1491 and 1493, and to one day see this incredible archeological site in person. Thank you for sharing.
That was very interesting. I've driven past it a few times over the years while traveling from Oklahoma to visit my brother and sister, in El Paso, Tx, and Sierra Vista, Az, respectively. I have read about Clovis points and the significance of their discovery at the Blackwater Draw but I just didn't have the time or maybe patients to take a day to stop, stay, visit and learn more about it. Thanks Slim! You did it justice. Time seems to be on your side.
Interesting stuff....thanks Slim!
I’ve been sitting and waiting for the video to drop… LOL
Slim, I'm never disappointed by your content. I love archeology, and today, you delivered yet another fascinating video.
Thank you for sharing your adventures and thank you for sharing the need of this location.
Slim, this was a great video! I'm catching up on the whole series you did. So cool! You should have won a videographer award! I work two jobs and can't travel like I want till summer when schools close, so I travel from my couch watching. 😊
Really enjoyed this walk bach through time with you, Slim!
Really enjoy this combination of travel and cabin videos. Keep being you.. 😊
I have lived not to far away from Clovis for years and i had no idea this was here!
Thanks for sharing your adventures! Never heard of this fascinating historical area! Looking forward to visiting soon!
Thank you for saying Portales correctly. I went to University there and did go to Oasis State Park and went to Blackwater Draw as part of one of my classes at ENMU.
That was brilliant! I live in Oklahoma and have never been to Clovis. Now. I have to go.
Thanks to you, I will be heading to Clovis next year! It puts your life in perspective!
Really interesting, bone head, lol. Thank you for taking the time to edit a fantastic video. Happy Canada day, Slim.
One of your best vid's Slim....
I worked in Clovis about 10 yrs ago & I was there a few days before I realized that Clovis N.M. was where the "Clovis Culture" was discovered...
I asked the locals & they sent me to the same museum you visited...
It was fascinating & I called my dad to tell him where I was & (as I knew he would) he informed me of the significance of the area..
(My dad was a college proffessor at the time)
While exploring the area I found a pile of knapping flakes & took photo's ...
Right at that spot , someone had sat down & knapped an arrow head , spear head or knife...
Perhaps all three...
Love the history there...
Fascinating! Thanks for posting this one.
Thanks to your video I'm going to see if I can find my copy of the book (1491) that I bought and started at least 20 years ago! Thanks for the prompt!
I was driving through Clovis 2 weeks ago on my way to Lubbock. I wish I had thought of this. Dangit. This was one of your best videos, Slim.
Superb. Thank you. Have ordered those books. Always good to challenge preconceived ideas.
Another phenomenal video!
Thanks Slim 👍🏽
Thanks for sharing this information. It is hard to grasp the time span, so ancient. I can wonder about those humans for hours!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH SLIM!!!! I didn't know about this area, but aware of the Clovis period... Here in S.W. Iowa we have the Woolies, Fossils, some Ancient Culture ( Glenwood) Loess Hills..etc..
I'm really enjoyed your sojourn this year!! Have yet to make it South..I'm never day perhaps.. PNW on the Bucket list, then Rockhounding S.W....
God Bless You and Yours, and Your Adventures!! Thanks again! You are too funny ( Mystery Meal)!! 🤗🙋♀️
I've heard of Clovis arrow points. I didn't know that the Blackwater Draw could be visited and there was a museum for it. Thanks for enlightening me! I will be sure to visit and contribute to the rehab of the park. Yes, its Windy in NM!
Loved it ❤❤❤❤💯
Thank you, Slim, for this fine video! It was very interesting and I will look into those books ❤
When they passed the infrastructure bill, they allowed funds from that to help nat'l and state parks improve. All they have to do is ask. Thanks for another informative video!
Slim you mentioned the dairy cattle in your video. I was told years ago and I think it still holds true. New Mexico is in the top ten in milk production. Huge dairy farms there in the eastern half of NM. I have hauled a lot of cheese out of NM. Crazy. Thanks for the video. Great scenery
Great video! I will add Blackwater Draw to my bucket list!
Thanks for another entertaining and educational video. Hope you have a great summer SP !
@slimpotatohead I forgot to wish you a Happy Canada Day!!!!
Awesome find Slim, I was in Clovis several years ago for a business trip and regret not knowing about the Blackwater Draw! A friend's mom works in the area...maybe someday I'll venture back.
Check out boneyard Alaska or gold sisters.. they have found thousands of wolly,saber tooth,all kinds of bones,many went to a museum in nyc and the museum dump the bones in the Hudson River..amazing story.
Fascinating very interesting thanks for sharing very well presented as always
Thank you Slim, awesome vid and educational too I wasn’t aware of this area 😊
I read 1491 based on your recommendation a couple of years ago. Great book.
Great episode, Slim, I was in Portales once, headed towards Santa Fe, should have stopped for this. I knew about Clovis points, had to go back to read about Sandia points as well, a strange story. Interesting history, thanks.
Damn it Slim, I actually opened my mouth at 18:00 when you offered the fork of slime. Haha
1440p video! Haven't seen that on this channel before, nice!
a great video, thanks for that. Drove by Clovis & Portales last year on my visit but didn't stop so yet another reason to visit NM.
What a great educational video. Thank you.
That really is one heck of a trip! I’m usually traveling from the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge to Bosque del Apache and I hit Bitter Lake, but this one is new to me. Thanks Slim, I’ll have to pick up a package of tofu on my next trip out there.
Wow! To echo other comments, that was fascinating!
I always wanted to visit there. Thanks for posting this!