The Trek Planner

Hey everyone! I’ve gotten a few messages asking about this week’s video.



Because of how special the place/subject were that Annie and I visited, I felt I needed a little bit more time to edit it. I’ll be posting it next week!



I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. Thank you so much for everything! You’re truly the best!

2 days ago | [YT] | 566

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Have you seen this yet? I don’t usually get political on my channel, but this issue directly impacts all of us who love and appreciate the outdoors.

There was recently a proposal in Congress—part of Senator Mike Lee’s amendment to the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—that would have FORCED the sale of up to 3 million acres of public land over the next five years, with over 250 million acres potentially eligible for future "disposal". This included both BLM and Forest Service lands—the very places many of us explore, enjoy, and deeply value. In fact, some of these areas have already been featured in my videos!

Fortunately, that version of the proposal was struck down, but a new, revised version is already gaining traction. This scaled-back plan would still allow the sale of up to 1.2 million acres of BLM land across the West. The threat remains very real—and the long-term consequences are just as serious. Selling off public land threatens our access to wild spaces, puts cultural and archaeological sites at risk, and prioritizes short-term gains and oil/gas industry interests over preservation.

If you care about protecting public lands, now’s the time to act. Contact your senators and representatives - call or send them a letter! Once public land is sold, we don’t get it back.

I have already contacted my senators (it took 2 minutes!) and you should do too. Do it today!

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Here are links to learn more about it and what you can do to help:

www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/06/26/mike…

www.wilderness.org/articles/media-resources/250-mi…

5 months ago | [YT] | 1,053

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Hey friends! No, I didn’t forget to post a video ;-) I’ve just been on vacation in California 🏖️☀️

BUT! I am SO excited to bring you some amazing things very soon!! 🌵🏜️

Thank you for supporting The Trek Planner - for your comments and kind words. I appreciate you all!

6 months ago | [YT] | 1,711

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Hey friends!

I’m honored to share that I’ve been invited to be part of the 9th Annual Podcast of Hope, an amazing event hosted by the Geocache Talk Network to raise $12,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ll be joining the livestream this Saturday, December 7, from 9–10 PM, and I’d love for you to tune in! This six-hour event is full with stories, special guests, and a chance to make a real difference for kids through St. Jude Children's Hospital!

Here is the link to view the livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w667K...

We will see you there! :-)

1 year ago | [YT] | 123

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Hello friends! I've recently received several emails from viewers saying I am "deceiving" or "lying" to them by using AI-generated images in my thumbnail pictures. What's a thumbnail picture? It's the image you see representing a video when scrolling through YouTube. My thumbnails usually have a red arrow and some text in it.

One viewer sent me this message:
"Hey Jeff, I’ve enjoyed your content for a long time, but I have to say, I’m quite disappointed to learn you’re using AI for your thumbnails. It's dishonest."

When I asked which video they were referring to, they mentioned my recent upload about ruins inside a cave (the thumbnail for that video is attached). Here's the funny part though - the image in that thumbnail isn’t manipulated at all. It’s REAL. I don't use AI images in my thumbnails to show you things that are not in my videos.

This got me thinking: Do you feel it’s okay for creators to use AI images in thumbnails if the image doesn’t represent something shown in the actual video? Or does it feel like "tricking" or "clickbaiting" viewers?

But I’m curious, what’s your take on this? Is this just the nature of YouTube, or do you think there’s an expectation for thumbnails to accurately represent the content?

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 1,608

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Hey everyone! I'm excited to finally share something I've been working on for the past five years! My new self-published guidebook to Nine Mile Canyon in Eastern Utah is now available! This incredible canyon is home to thousands of petroglyphs, many of which can be viewed right from your vehicle!



This guidebook is the result of years of exploration, research, and documentation, capturing as many sites (230+ sites!) as I could to create a comprehensive resource. It’s designed to help adventurers like you discover the rich history of this amazing place - this gets you right to the rock art!



If you’re planning a visit to Nine Mile Canyon and looking for a detailed guide to make the most of your journey, you can check out the link below if you want. I hope it inspires your next adventure!

thetrekplanner.com/product/nine-mile-canyon-drivin…

Thank you so much! Oh, I got a new exciting video ready to publish soon! So stay tuned for that! :-)



Jeff

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1 year ago | [YT] | 1,186

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Hey everyone, I have a big announcement at the end of the video premiering tonight (5:02PM MST)! I hope you are there to see it! ;-)

Thank you for supporting me and my channel! Couldn't be where I am without your support. Thank you!
-Jeff

1 year ago | [YT] | 763

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A few weeks ago, I had the incredible and humbling opportunity to be featured on the Kim Komando radio show, which is often livestreamed on YouTube! It was a fantastic experience discussing my channel and passions with Kim and Andrew!

Kim is a popular radio personality for over 25 years who focuses on consumer tech, reaching MILLIONS of listeners!

Below, is the video of our livestream
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I'm grateful to have you as part of my channel!

1 year ago | [YT] | 317

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The Grand Canyon has some VERY interesting things that can be seen on Google Earth and also LiDAR. I've been planning a few spring hikes, and at the top of my list is exploring this intriguing 60 ft. pit in the heart of the forest. Is it a sinkhole, cave, or something else? I'll check it out when the snow melts!

Thank you for all your support! I appreciate you all!

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1 year ago | [YT] | 1,682

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THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Reaching 200K is a milestone that I thought I would never achieve.

The last year has been quite the journey for me. I have learned so much from you all - your ideas, perspectives, and experiences. I love that we can share this exploration together.

I can't express my gratitude enough for you being on this great YT adventure with me. I feel like I am extremely lucky to have you all part of my channel. I truly do feel like YOU are part of this.

Thank you for everything you've done for me. I'm so grateful for you. Just know that some of the best things I want to share with you will be coming early this year! ;-)

-Jeff

1 year ago | [YT] | 2,224