When you head into the backcountry, you never know what you might find. Most of the surprises come from wildlife, but in this case it was an abandoned house and cabin that a guy found tucked away in a canyon.

This dude lives in his camper and has built quite a following on YouTube. Here's some of the backstory about what he found when he was in Colorado recently:

I am just a short walk to the rim of Cucharas Canyon which is a spectacular sight! Then I come upon an old cabin and house. I assume this is all part of the old Kenner Ranch which is right on the rim of the canyon

Here's what he found in his adventure:

Get our free mobile app

The home had what looked like remains of an old homestead cabin adjacent to it. I'd guess this bad boy dates back well over 100 years.

AdventureVanMan via YouTube
AdventureVanMan via YouTube
loading...

The canyon he camped in is nothing short of gorgeous. Really beautiful area he was in.

AdventureVanMan via YouTube
AdventureVanMan via YouTube
loading...

I appreciate the fact that this adventurer respected the boarded up home and didn't attempt to enter as whoever owns it may very well return to salvage it at some point. Respecting what is not yours is an underappreciated principle in my opinion.

If you don't already, make sure to follow his YouTube channel as this is the life he lives. A man in a van who is now devoting his life to adventuring around America.

LOOK: Stunning vintage photos capture the beauty of America's national parks

Today these parks are located throughout the country in 25 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The land encompassing them was either purchased or donated, though much of it had been inhabited by native people for thousands of years before the founding of the United States. These areas are protected and revered as educational resources about the natural world, and as spaces for exploration.

Keep scrolling for 50 vintage photos that show the beauty of America's national parks.

LET'S GO: The most popular historic sites in America

More From Hot 104.7 - KKLS-FM