What an awesome comment! You may find some enjoyment in my videos as well. I do a lot of the same things but I'm no Nick. The "Illegal Gate Drop" video I put out a few weeks back was actually not far from Smith Rock.
Nick, allow me to just state that I've lived in the state of Washington my whole life. Yet I've learned so much more from your content than I ever had from any institutional center. I'm really grateful and appreciative of what it is that you do by informing the general public about our geology
I sure miss being physically able to go out hiking in places like that. It's been 8 years since a person messing with their cell phone while driving pulled out right in front of me on my motorcycle I was on a county road going 45mph. I woke up 27 days latter all broken. My passenger my dearest friend died... The person told the cops that they were messing with their cell phone and didn't see or hear me... SO PEOPLE PLEASE DON'T BE MESSING WITH YOUR DAM CELL PHONE WHILE YOUR DRIVING!!! That's for sharing your videos with us I really enjoy them... Some day this old bike will once again get back out there and enjoy hiking once again. I praise God for all the years I rambled across our great country before the wreck.... Be blessed in Jesus name... BBE...
Definitely worth watching more than once.... the feeling of being "there" was powerful and the views stunning. I really got a better sense of how this caldera is connected to the Yellowstone hot spot. Thanks for sharing!
During one of Nick's earlier lectures from a few years back, as he was explaining the path of the Continental Plate over the Yellowstone hot spot, I started to gain an understanding of how the clockwise rotation of the plate in the PNW around Pendleton would distort what would've been an otherwise straight path toward the Cascade Range and the Cape Mendocino triple junction. It all would appear to fit. I think there's substantial enough evidence her at Smith Rock to elevate theory to axiom.
I owned a farm about 5 miles from here for 42 years. Still miss it. I love Smith Rocks. Been on every trail there. Nice to learn about things I had no idea about. Thanks for the great lesson.
Much as I enjoy the downtown lectures and your interviews, these field excursions are truly wonderful, exposing me to beautiful vistas I am not likely to see in person, even if I were able to mountain goat my way up some of those trails! I'm grateful for the effort you make, and the explanation of how a jagged fragment of limestone you spotted can wind up embedded in a volcanic tuff.
Even without the fun & interesting geologic story to learn, this is magnificent scenery about which I never would have known without you. Thank uou so very much! (LTB, age 77)
Got to love Smith rocks “Misery Ridge” hike :) I love my hometown :) I was born in 93’ during a massive snowstorm in that area about 20 miles away. Thank you for sharing!
Such a gorgeous day at Smith Rock! Thank you Nick for including so many of the highlights of a visit to the park from rocks to river to junipers and wildlife (climbers included). Watching this Nick on the Fly after watching Nick from Home livestreams #11, 20, 25, & 55 (Olympic Peninsula/Siletzia, Super Volcanoes, Plate Tectonics, & PNW Plate Tectonics) really helped me better understand the Crooked River Caldera and its (current) location in Oregon. THANK YOU! It's so fun to learn all this.
My entire life as far back as I can remember I used to cross country walk like this, early 60's to mid 70's very rural south-central Kentucky my Grand Father, and I barely walking at first, would head out in the wilderness for miles, special times in my heart, only recently have I had to obey nature and stop. I can watch your exploits and somewhat know what the the air feels like, or the humidity that wears you down etc. Thanks
Many times I've passed Smith Rocks but never stopped. Thanks, Nick, for bringing to light the astonishing birth and formation of this beautiful geographic landmark. John Wayne once did a movie with Smith Rock as a backdrop.
It makes me so happy seeing a new video from you professor. I'm from the UK London and it's my dream to come and see your beautiful country the USA. When I watch these videos I'm transported right there with you thank you so much.
Hi Nick I just want to thank you for your teaching about PNW Geology.. I've lived in WA State 58 of my 60 years in WA State and never understood all the out crops of Geo Strata that appears along the Hwys in our state.. until you so kindly shared your knowledge. Never heard of Smith Rock State Park until now.. My God its so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing it...
The line of Yellowstone Hot Spot calderas is like a system of ancient PANGA stations providing data points that span 10 of millions of years instead of decades.
Spectacular scenery. In fact, being an small town Englishman I'm just slightly amazed you're not All geologists over there!!?! Amazing. Thank you for all of your posts. Cheers. The UK.
Nick my friend you are one sure footed mountain goat! But thank goodness you are because the views you recorded where certainly awe inspiring. The energy that it took to do these things is nearly unbelievable. Thanks!
Thanks. I will be going there the end of September as long as there’s no smoke from fires! That whole area is amazing! Great video, beautiful lighting!
So, I think this video seals it. New, additional name = National Geographic Nick -- what SPECTACULAR scenery in this video to go along with the fascinating geologic history!!! Absolutely breathtaking! And I love the tie-in to the Baja theory. It actually made sense to this non-geologist. "Am I worrying you?", Nick asks, while continuing to climb up and down and over and out where there did not seem to be any visible evidence of a path! By the time you fielded the question I'd been holding my breath for so long that I now qualify for membership in the Pearl Divers Assoc. And that lovely snake, wow! It has the markings and size of a desert King snake. They're similar to the diamondback Rattler, but the tale (stripes all the way to the end and couldn't see a rattle) and head (not big enough for a poisonous snake of that size and there was no narrowing of the neck), and at least 4+ feet in size (mature desert Kings easily get to 4-6 ft.). What a beauty! Another great adventure with Nick, On The Fly!!!
It is unlikely that the snake is a Desert King Snake (Lampropeltis splendida) for two reasons: 1) Wikipedia says the range of the Desert King Snake is Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, quite far from Oregon and Smith Rocks 2) The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says there are 15 species of snakes native to Oregon, and the Department does not include the Desert King in that list. If the snake shown here was not a rattle snake, it was most likely a Gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer), but Mr Zentner had at the best view. Can you tell us what it was?
cannot tell you how much i appreciate all your videos, you made my son love geology (he's thinking of going to CWU, a freshman now in HS in Portland). We visit all these places after we see your vids, and have learned so much. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time!!
Just telling my girlfriend about what a weird anomaly Smith Rock is. Told her about the miles of high desert flatland and then there's Smith Rock seemingly from out of knowhere. Grew up in the foothills of the cascades my whole life watched life return to Saint Helens literally daily for thirty years. And here I am in my mid forties learning more about the ground than a lifetime of hiking, hunting, and spelunking ever thought me. Thank you professor your videos have breathed new life and love into home.
Will catch this later - church starts same time and it sure would look funny if I left and snuck back in in 30 minutes 🤣🤣🤣🤣 thanks Nick! Wondered if you’d slow down once the school year started ...
We were at Smith Rock last month during that freak pre-Easter snowstorm. I was just in complete awe of it’s beauty. It was raining at the time so all the rocks were wet which made the colors stand out even more. We didn’t hike up to the rocks but even just from the viewpoints at the parking lots it was so beautiful. Completely unexpected. It’s good that you got there during a quiet time because apparently it’s quite popular with rock climbers. Ambulances standing by lol. I love when you venture down to Oregon. I live just southwest of Mt Hood so this is only a few hours away.
That trail looks terrifying. However I am not so steady on my feet and still getting used to progressive lenses. I’m sure the trail is wider than it looks but from here it looks like a mountain goat path.
Oh man! I was on the edge of my seat!! Do not like heights, but loved the whole lesson. Thank you for taking me where I could never go. 280? All muscle. 😂 Thank you once again.
A FANTASTIC video from the amazing geology teacher, Nick Zentner!! I took geology in 1971. Did quite well in physical geology but really fell apart in historical geology. Of course, historical was the one, being here in Texas. If you were going into the petroleum field, historical geology was super crucial. Of course I was NOT, unlike my cousin Bill, who went on to a lifelong career as a geophysicist and computer programmer. That dude was, is, a brilliant guy and he retired years before I did, with a lot more money. I, on the other hand, was an artist from birth (was I making art at age 2? Don't remember. But right now I have paintings in progress, and they have geologic features as a part. I love Nizk Zentner's videos because of my lifelong interest in geology, and because these wonderful videos give me ALL KINDS of painting ideas!! There you go, a whole lot of information you aren't information. Well, nobody is gonna read this comment probably. Anyway, LOVE this video, Nick!! An inspiration to me on many levels, as are so many of your videos :)
Western rattler. Actually not being too nervous. They usually strike first and ask if you"re food later, like a white shark. Professor, thank you so very much for all of these. The inside of a supervolcano crater is absolutely stunning!
Hi Nick, As long as you are cruising around Oregon it would be interesting to hear your take on the differences in the amount of coastal uplift due to the Cascadia Subduction Zone. If you compare Hwy. 26 going west to the coast it has 3 hills, 1300 feet high, 1600 feet, and 1600 feet. Compare that to taking Hwy. 126 west from Eugene to the coast. Relatively flat in comparison. Perhaps the Hwy. 26 west gets a lot of the rotational folding in addition.
WOW! Another great story told by the geo-evidence...a tiny chunk of limestone reveals an amazingly huge event! Thank you Nick for sharing & educating us.
Always fascinating! Beautiful! .... and I think you're part mountain goat, Nick ... You're amazing yourself, for that ability, and for all the great information you present so ... naturally!
I've been in Oregon more than everywhere else since I was 21, and I've never seen a rattlesnake and that one's a beauty! I've been to Smith Rocks four times, but all before the "clockwise rotation" phenomena was figured out
Just accomplished this hike today! We hiked Misery Ridge, the Mesa Verde trail and then the trail back around the river. I blame you…you are always inspiring my love of exploring.
Beautifully done, once again, Dr. Zentner. Since I have no background in, nor particular knowledge of, geology, I generally don't make assumptions about whether the landscape I'm looking at "merely" another Cascades volcano. That's why I watch these, professor - to increase my background and knowledge. I did spend a couple days in Bend on the way back from an Oregon Trail trip some years ago, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the central Oregon landscape, but I should add that my sense of balance has deteriorated enough to make watching this more than a little uncomfortable. Well short of your weight and height, Fred Astair, I am not. In person, I could tolerate the lower trail, but once you've left the stream and started climbing, I'd be terrified, and would never hike up to that vantage point with the little limestone block, clear, calm morning notwithstanding. That said, rock climbers seem suicidal to me…
This should be a great episode! Glad to see that you made it back safely from Oregon, Nick; enjoyed seeing the pics of your family on FB, too, but you should have included yourself in those photos, lol.
1:36 into watching... I'm a freeloader on CZcams since 2020 and revived my favorite college class geology 101 because of a wonderful teacher, Nick Zentner! Wow Nick, thought I'd been everywhere in Oregon! Never seen Smith Rock area... it's gorgeous! And this vid is 2 yrs old? Man, lockdown is brutal on us old folks.
Thank you Nick for taking us to and sharing the most interesting and beautiful places with us. Following your adventures has been a very welcome thing during all this pandemic crud.
Very interesting place and beautiful. Not sure I can hike up there (scary), but watching and listening to you I may be able walk along the crooked river.
I’ve climbed up to the top of Smith Rocks once! Steep, narrow and slippery (due to small pebbles ). Definitely recommend a hiking pole, particularly on the way down! Great video!
Nick, loved this clip. Your camera panned over it a few times, but I was hoping you were going to notice the lava flow originating from Newberry Volcano right up against the Crooked River. Dating from 750k ya, it flowed 40+ miles from its source and flowed down an ancient canyon the Crooked occupied and then dammed up the Deschutes. The edge of the lava flow can be seen in the final shot right above your head, river right. Lake Billy Chinook would be a great place for you to visit as you can see Grande Ronde, Columbia River basalts and John Day formation all within the same canyon. Go Cougs!
It is a futile task for me to express the value of this content. I just drove thru MN from Fargo-Moorhead to Luverne (Seat of Rock County, no less). Different stories, for sure, but the connections are there. Thanks for sharing 🙏
I appreciate your videos. I learn so much! I had a math teacher in Highschool named Mrs. Zentner. I can’t help but think of her when your videos pop up :)
I’ve been in a wheelchair for last 18 years and your hikes, with the footsteps, are amazingly therapeutic for me sir. Much appreciated my man !!!!
Do you play poker online? What about pinochle?
What an awesome comment! You may find some enjoyment in my videos as well. I do a lot of the same things but I'm no Nick. The "Illegal Gate Drop" video I put out a few weeks back was actually not far from Smith Rock.
Me, too!
Heart attack & there's no way i can do those hikes now. It's like virtually hiking with him.
It's fantastic.
I understand that so well! I watch “Through my Lens” outdoor videos when I’m in a particularly bad pain flare/Fatugue. Had a TiLite for five years
This channel only keeps getting bigger and better. The Hollywood studios have nothing on you, Professor !
Geology, zoology, rock climbing all in one video . Nice. ** These are trees ** 🤣😂 👍. Thanks
Yes loved the these are trees comments 😀😍😄😊. Your not into botany. Maybe some type of juniper??
*When the Yellowstone Hot Spot* starts glowin', the tuff gonna be blowin'!
Good morning Professor! Good morning fellow NickNerds!
Nick, allow me to just state that I've lived in the state of Washington my whole life. Yet I've learned so much more from your content than I ever had from any institutional center. I'm really grateful and appreciative of what it is that you do by informing the general public about our geology
I sure miss being physically able to go out hiking in places like that. It's been 8 years since a person messing with their cell phone while driving pulled out right in front of me on my motorcycle I was on a county road going 45mph. I woke up 27 days latter all broken. My passenger my dearest friend died... The person told the cops that they were messing with their cell phone and didn't see or hear me...
SO PEOPLE PLEASE DON'T BE MESSING WITH YOUR DAM CELL PHONE WHILE YOUR DRIVING!!!
That's for sharing your videos with us I really enjoy them... Some day this old bike will once again get back out there and enjoy hiking once again. I praise God for all the years I rambled across our great country before the wreck....
Be blessed in Jesus name... BBE...
Definitely worth watching more than once.... the feeling of being "there" was powerful and the views stunning. I really got a better sense of how this caldera is connected to the Yellowstone hot spot. Thanks for sharing!
During one of Nick's earlier lectures from a few years back, as he was explaining the path of the Continental Plate over the Yellowstone hot spot, I started to gain an understanding of how the clockwise rotation of the plate in the PNW around Pendleton would distort what would've been an otherwise straight path toward the Cascade Range and the Cape Mendocino triple junction. It all would appear to fit. I think there's substantial enough evidence her at Smith Rock to elevate theory to axiom.
Yay! Oregon stories!!!! Our whole family loves your episodes.
I owned a farm about 5 miles from here for 42 years. Still miss it. I love Smith Rocks. Been on every trail there. Nice to learn about things I had no idea about. Thanks for the great lesson.
Much as I enjoy the downtown lectures and your interviews, these field excursions are truly wonderful, exposing me to beautiful vistas I am not likely to see in person, even if I were able to mountain goat my way up some of those trails! I'm grateful for the effort you make, and the explanation of how a jagged fragment of limestone you spotted can wind up embedded in a volcanic tuff.
Lovely Canyon Wren song at 3:33. They like this kind of place.
7 Nick-free days makes one weak! Great you’re back!
Wow! A show from Oregon! A rare treat for those of us South if the Columbia…
Thank you Professor for venturing into Oregon, sharing it's beauty from micro to macro and adding to our knowledge.
Even without the fun & interesting geologic story to learn, this is magnificent scenery about which I never would have known without you. Thank uou so very much! (LTB, age 77)
Got to love Smith rocks “Misery Ridge” hike :) I love my hometown :) I was born in 93’ during a massive snowstorm in that area about 20 miles away. Thank you for sharing!
I wish I could meet him or even better take a class with him. Just imagine the field trips. Awesomeness 👌
I am in Smith Rock area this weekend. I marvel at it every time I visit. So beautiful. Hitting Richardson's Ranch today for thunder eggs.
Is digging in the back acreage open again? It's been shut down for a year now.
@@susangardner5392 I was disappointed to see the field closed to thunderegg diggers some time ago; I'd be happy to hear it's open again.
The Lucky Strike Mine near Mitchel Oregon is still open for digging Thunder Eggs.
The Lucky Strike Mine near Mitchel Oregon is still open for digging Thunder Eggs.
Beautiful pictures Nick thank you! I walk with a cane and would never be able to see it personally! Gorgeous!
I'm a big fan.
"That's a tree. These are trees."
Thanks Nick!
Messing with you of course. Entertaining observation.
Such a gorgeous day at Smith Rock! Thank you Nick for including so many of the highlights of a visit to the park from rocks to river to junipers and wildlife (climbers included). Watching this Nick on the Fly after watching Nick from Home livestreams #11, 20, 25, & 55 (Olympic Peninsula/Siletzia, Super Volcanoes, Plate Tectonics, & PNW Plate Tectonics) really helped me better understand the Crooked River Caldera and its (current) location in Oregon. THANK YOU! It's so fun to learn all this.
Absolutely beautiful landscape! And interesting as allways. This guy has really made me interested in his topic.
My entire life as far back as I can remember I used to cross country walk like this, early 60's to mid 70's very rural south-central Kentucky my Grand Father, and I barely walking at first, would head out in the wilderness for miles, special times in my heart, only recently have I had to obey nature and stop. I can watch your exploits and somewhat know what the the air feels like, or the humidity that wears you down etc. Thanks
You're getting me dizzy. :) What beautiful scenery and an amazing view of the Three Sisters! Thank you Nick.
the most incredible views i have ever seen. thank you again
Thank you, Professor! A Breath-taking landscape!
Many times I've passed Smith Rocks but never stopped. Thanks, Nick, for bringing to light the astonishing birth and formation of this beautiful geographic landmark. John Wayne once did a movie with Smith Rock as a backdrop.
Awesome job Nick !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we love you too good old Wis boy
It makes me so happy seeing a new video from you professor. I'm from the UK London and it's my dream to come and see your beautiful country the USA. When I watch these videos I'm transported right there with you thank you so much.
Thank you, Nick! Beautiful scenery and a tidbit or two intellectually, for sure.
Hi Nick
I just want to thank you for your teaching about PNW Geology.. I've lived in WA State 58 of my 60 years in WA State and never understood all the out crops of Geo Strata that appears along the Hwys in our state.. until you so kindly shared your knowledge.
Never heard of Smith Rock State Park until now.. My God its so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing it...
The line of Yellowstone Hot Spot calderas is like a system of ancient PANGA stations providing data points that span 10 of millions of years instead of decades.
Beautiful place, Nick! Thank you!
Spectacular scenery. In fact, being an small town Englishman I'm just slightly amazed you're not All geologists over there!!?! Amazing. Thank you for all of your posts. Cheers. The UK.
Nick my friend you are one sure footed mountain goat! But thank goodness you are because the views you recorded where certainly awe inspiring. The energy that it took to do these things is nearly unbelievable. Thanks!
For me , most amazing scenery of any videos you've done. Scared the heck out of me for the first time , about 9:30 mark. Great , great job.
What a beautiful place! This was a real treat to see and learn about. Thank you Nick!
Thanks. I will be going there the end of September as long as there’s no smoke from fires! That whole area is amazing! Great video, beautiful lighting!
We may see you there, Sharon - we'll be the people with bikes and hammers. :)
So, I think this video seals it. New, additional name = National Geographic Nick -- what SPECTACULAR scenery in this video to go along with the fascinating geologic history!!! Absolutely breathtaking! And I love the tie-in to the Baja theory. It actually made sense to this non-geologist.
"Am I worrying you?", Nick asks, while continuing to climb up and down and over and out where there did not seem to be any visible evidence of a path! By the time you fielded the question I'd been holding my breath for so long that I now qualify for membership in the Pearl Divers Assoc.
And that lovely snake, wow! It has the markings and size of a desert King snake. They're similar to the diamondback Rattler, but the tale (stripes all the way to the end and couldn't see a rattle) and head (not big enough for a poisonous snake of that size and there was no narrowing of the neck), and at least 4+ feet in size (mature desert Kings easily get to 4-6 ft.). What a beauty! Another great adventure with Nick, On The Fly!!!
It is unlikely that the snake is a Desert King Snake (Lampropeltis splendida) for two reasons:
1) Wikipedia says the range of the Desert King Snake is Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, quite far from Oregon and Smith Rocks
2) The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says there are 15 species of snakes native to Oregon, and the Department does not include the Desert King in that list.
If the snake shown here was not a rattle snake, it was most likely a Gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer), but Mr Zentner had at the best view. Can you tell us what it was?
Nice vocalization by a canyon wren at 3:35 into the program! Thank you Nick for another super episode!
Prof NIck. Thank you for your travels and lectures. Such a beautiful place!
Also, thank you for your continued humor and bringing smiles during covid19-2020!
Love learning about geology ,love this beautiful area ,thx for showing
The most scenic Nick on Rocks to date.... keep on crushing it Nick!!!
cannot tell you how much i appreciate all your videos, you made my son love geology (he's thinking of going to CWU, a freshman now in HS in Portland). We visit all these places after we see your vids, and have learned so much. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time!!
Just telling my girlfriend about what a weird anomaly Smith Rock is. Told her about the miles of high desert flatland and then there's Smith Rock seemingly from out of knowhere. Grew up in the foothills of the cascades my whole life watched life return to Saint Helens literally daily for thirty years. And here I am in my mid forties learning more about the ground than a lifetime of hiking, hunting, and spelunking ever thought me. Thank you professor your videos have breathed new life and love into home.
Will catch this later - church starts same time and it sure would look funny if I left and snuck back in in 30 minutes 🤣🤣🤣🤣 thanks Nick! Wondered if you’d slow down once the school year started ...
Stunning!!! What a trip you take us on!!! Thank you!
Spectacular scenery and amazing views
Really beautiful country over there!
We were at Smith Rock last month during that freak pre-Easter snowstorm. I was just in complete awe of it’s beauty. It was raining at the time so all the rocks were wet which made the colors stand out even more. We didn’t hike up to the rocks but even just from the viewpoints at the parking lots it was so beautiful. Completely unexpected. It’s good that you got there during a quiet time because apparently it’s quite popular with rock climbers. Ambulances standing by lol. I love when you venture down to Oregon. I live just southwest of Mt Hood so this is only a few hours away.
That trail looks terrifying. However I am not so steady on my feet and still getting used to progressive lenses. I’m sure the trail is wider than it looks but from here it looks like a mountain goat path.
Oh man! I was on the edge of my seat!! Do not like heights, but loved the whole lesson. Thank you for taking me where I could never go. 280? All muscle. 😂 Thank you once again.
I bet the sky at night out there is amazing.
Gorgeous scenery ~ thanks for the trip ! 👍
A FANTASTIC video from the amazing geology teacher, Nick Zentner!! I took geology in 1971. Did quite well in physical geology but really fell apart in historical geology. Of course, historical was the one, being here in Texas. If you were going into the petroleum field, historical geology was super crucial. Of course I was NOT, unlike my cousin Bill, who went on to a lifelong career as a geophysicist and computer programmer. That dude was, is, a brilliant guy and he retired years before I did, with a lot more money. I, on the other hand, was an artist from birth (was I making art at age 2? Don't remember. But right now I have paintings in progress, and they have geologic features as a part. I love Nizk Zentner's videos because of my lifelong interest in geology, and because these wonderful videos give me ALL KINDS of painting ideas!! There you go, a whole lot of information you aren't information. Well, nobody is gonna read this comment probably. Anyway, LOVE this video, Nick!! An inspiration to me on many levels, as are so many of your videos :)
Western rattler. Actually not being too nervous. They usually strike first and ask if you"re food later, like a white shark.
Professor, thank you so very much for all of these. The inside of a supervolcano crater is absolutely stunning!
I live in Las Vegas but was touring Oregon and was thrilled to come across this state park near Bend. Truly a gem!
I just love the Smith Rocks. Need to spend more time there. Hello from Ridgefield, Washington.
Hi Nick, As long as you are cruising around Oregon it would be interesting to hear your take on the differences in the amount of coastal uplift due to the Cascadia Subduction Zone. If you compare Hwy. 26 going west to the coast it has 3 hills, 1300 feet high, 1600 feet, and 1600 feet.
Compare that to taking Hwy. 126 west from Eugene to the coast. Relatively flat in comparison. Perhaps the Hwy. 26 west gets a lot of the rotational folding in addition.
Nick - this video and the views of Smith Rock are just stunning!
Thank you for taking us to one of my favorite spots and for explaining the wild geology of Smith Rock. The later has perplexed me for years.
Hey Nick, this is amazing footage of smith rock, the lighting is perfect!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
I hope you knew the climbers, I would have been very nervous being filmed while climbing. just sayin'
WOW! Another great story told by the geo-evidence...a tiny chunk of limestone reveals an amazingly huge event! Thank you Nick for sharing & educating us.
My tummy took a tumble at 9:22! and following!
I like the trees, hahaha!!! I love your videos Nick!
I would be worried to death if it was my son on that rock! We do love learning about your talented family!
I was thinking that too. Would not want my son rock climbing,
Thanks for expanding to Oregon!
Always fascinating! Beautiful! .... and I think you're part mountain goat, Nick ... You're amazing yourself, for that ability, and for all the great information you present so ... naturally!
Brings back a lot of great memories, thank you ❤
I've been in Oregon more than everywhere else since I was 21, and I've never seen a rattlesnake and that one's a beauty! I've been to Smith Rocks four times, but all before the "clockwise rotation" phenomena was figured out
Okay Smith Rock is officially on my bucket list!
Beautiful and a Northern Pacific Rattlesnake too, I think.
You and that ill mannered Gizmo take advantage of some Great Light, just awesome Sir!
Thank you once again, Professor Nick. This place is absolutely Awesome!
Just accomplished this hike today! We hiked Misery Ridge, the Mesa Verde trail and then the trail back around the river. I blame you…you are always inspiring my love of exploring.
Wow What a beautiful spot. It does look like Utah. Who knew what was hiding in Oregon!
Your camera is excellent. The vista's are incredible. Thanks Nick
Awesome Nick, thanks for sharing
How did I miss this one?! Excellent. Thank you again from Hereford in England.
Beautifully done, once again, Dr. Zentner. Since I have no background in, nor particular knowledge of, geology, I generally don't make assumptions about whether the landscape I'm looking at "merely" another Cascades volcano. That's why I watch these, professor - to increase my background and knowledge. I did spend a couple days in Bend on the way back from an Oregon Trail trip some years ago, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the central Oregon landscape, but I should add that my sense of balance has deteriorated enough to make watching this more than a little uncomfortable. Well short of your weight and height, Fred Astair, I am not. In person, I could tolerate the lower trail, but once you've left the stream and started climbing, I'd be terrified, and would never hike up to that vantage point with the little limestone block, clear, calm morning notwithstanding. That said, rock climbers seem suicidal to me…
This should be a great episode! Glad to see that you made it back safely from Oregon, Nick; enjoyed seeing the pics of your family on FB, too, but you should have included yourself in those photos, lol.
1:36 into watching... I'm a freeloader on CZcams since 2020 and revived my favorite college class geology 101 because of a wonderful teacher, Nick Zentner!
Wow Nick, thought I'd been everywhere in Oregon! Never seen Smith Rock area... it's gorgeous! And this vid is 2 yrs old? Man, lockdown is brutal on us old folks.
I love this channel! Thank you, Nick! You're the Bob Ross of Geology. That river is the best mirror I've ever seen.
Thank you Nick for taking us to and sharing the most interesting and beautiful places with us. Following your adventures has been a very welcome thing during all this pandemic crud.
Very interesting place and beautiful. Not sure I can hike up there (scary), but watching and listening to you I may be able walk along the crooked river.
I’ve climbed up to the top of Smith Rocks once! Steep, narrow and slippery (due to small pebbles ). Definitely recommend a hiking pole, particularly on the way down! Great video!
Gorgeous. Wish we could smell the area, junipers....
Those trees are amazing! I need to get to that place.
it's breathtaking beauty there.
Nick, loved this clip. Your camera panned over it a few times, but I was hoping you were going to notice the lava flow originating from Newberry Volcano right up against the Crooked River. Dating from 750k ya, it flowed 40+ miles from its source and flowed down an ancient canyon the Crooked occupied and then dammed up the Deschutes. The edge of the lava flow can be seen in the final shot right above your head, river right.
Lake Billy Chinook would be a great place for you to visit as you can see Grande Ronde, Columbia River basalts and John Day formation all within the same canyon.
Go Cougs!
Go Cougs!
Beautiful presentation. Thank you so much. 3:33 canyon wren.
What a beautiful place this place we call Earth
Pretty place. Thanks, Nick.
Again, thanks a lot Nick. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. These field trips really help me "see" what you're telling me.
Beautiful! Loved it! Thanks Nick!
It is a futile task for me to express the value of this content.
I just drove thru MN from Fargo-Moorhead to Luverne (Seat of Rock County, no less).
Different stories, for sure, but the connections are there.
Thanks for sharing 🙏
Hello from CT. This looks like another good episode!
I appreciate your videos. I learn so much! I had a math teacher in Highschool named Mrs. Zentner. I can’t help but think of her when your videos pop up :)
My favorite “Nick on the fly” video. Spent some time at Smith Rock years ago but the weather was terrible and couldn’t hike much.
It is so easy to see why you are in love with Washington geology. Your videos and commentary are exquisite!