Exploring Abandoned Places And Prospecting Arizona

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
  • Join me as I explorer abandoned places and do a little prospecting for gold in Arizona. In this video I drive to several interesting places and find a very cool Javelina (Peccary) skull. It's a long video because it was a long day. BTW... It looks like a have video clips from two different days mixed up in this video. Tomorrow will be the same. I dun goofed.
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  • @jayammons3834
    @jayammons3834 Před 6 lety +10

    I take great comfort in knowing out there somewhere, the Chig is digging.

  • @suzannemarie1223
    @suzannemarie1223 Před 6 lety +4

    "A cougar, but not the fun kind." Priceless, lol. Thanks for the awesome explore.

  • @johnlawrence9957
    @johnlawrence9957 Před 6 lety +3

    Love this series of videos! I can't go exploring because I provide full time care for my 86 year old Mom. She doesn't travel well so I am living vicariously watching yours and other people's videos. Thank you!

  • @lesahanners5057
    @lesahanners5057 Před 6 lety +12

    Watching these video's a person really gets an idea of how vast that area is. What a desolate dry place. It makes me thirsty just watching you. I hope you find a whole lot of nuggets, but even if you don't, it has been a wonderful journey. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure and for all of the sound advice.

  • @TheVatonaught
    @TheVatonaught Před 5 lety +1

    I was stationed at Ft Huachuca AZ. for two years...this brings back a lot of memories. I loved exploring and was lucky to spend most of my time out in the field.

  • @pauloostdijck4730
    @pauloostdijck4730 Před 6 lety +12

    Before i start watching i already want to thank you for another 30 minute long adventure!

    • @billclifton2214
      @billclifton2214 Před 6 lety

      Paul Oostdijck .man you shoulda watched it first there oustadick!

    • @pauloostdijck4730
      @pauloostdijck4730 Před 6 lety

      Bill Clifton thanks Bil , you should google what Bil means in my language (dutch) spoiler alert.. it means arse cheek ;-))

  • @susanolson3611
    @susanolson3611 Před 6 lety +5

    I love geology!! You make it even more interesting 😀 👽 🐈

  • @rickyaderholt4119
    @rickyaderholt4119 Před 6 lety +6

    Red tail hawk feathers

    • @MrKmoconne
      @MrKmoconne Před 6 lety +1

      Yes, this is what they are.

  • @hardyakka6200
    @hardyakka6200 Před 6 lety +2

    Windmills are common in my area when I was young. (yesterday) They work whenever there is a breeze they cost little to run and maintain. There are long stroke ones short stroke ones. Depends on the depth they need to pump from. I saw one on a well that only made 25 gals and hour. No other pump could have done that in those days.

  • @siberiandaddy6065
    @siberiandaddy6065 Před 6 lety

    topo maps are a life saver, time saver, they show prospects, shafts, mines, buildings, roads, ruins, ect.

  • @dawncarpenter5619
    @dawncarpenter5619 Před 6 lety +5

    Very interesting! I could listen and learn from you all day. Thank you for your videos.

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 Před 6 lety +9

    ..a great tour of the Arizona desert..thanks for the vid....

  • @genzbible
    @genzbible Před 5 lety +1

    Aquachigger, you actually found my dry wash pile; I couldn't believe it when I saw it. I pulled a 1 gram nugget out of that bedrock using a Pro-gold Prospector dry washer with an Echo 5lb bucket gas blower. I was there for about 3 hrs

  • @christinesaint9414
    @christinesaint9414 Před 6 lety +7

    I think I would need to have a couple of very large dogs with me before I stayed out there by myself. LOL.

  • @ClaytonCountyHistoryHound

    Thank you for taking us on your adventure. Be safe.

  • @zband9016
    @zband9016 Před 4 lety +1

    Coyote comes from back of the cave growling, sees who it is:
    "Hey it's the Chig!"

  • @Country_Girl63
    @Country_Girl63 Před 6 lety +2

    No, that was what is called a well house. There would be a windmill that would pump water into the tank.

  • @ktothec24
    @ktothec24 Před 5 lety

    “If it’s a cougar, and not the fun type”- ha! Chigg is pulling some desert tail! 😎

  • @BigfootDigger
    @BigfootDigger Před 6 lety +7

    Well done I enjoyed the trip thanks for showing us around ..stay safe and well...

  • @cd1673
    @cd1673 Před 6 lety +2

    **You should carry a magnet, drag for meteorites. 😆

  • @cyndidalke9809
    @cyndidalke9809 Před 5 lety +1

    If you come across a jabalina skull , you might check out the teeth. Gold flakes collect along their gum line when they root around out in the desert. Get your pin pointer out and see if it gives you a nice signal.

  • @stevenochoa7958
    @stevenochoa7958 Před 6 lety +1

    Another exciting adventure, thanks for sharing your trips, Chigg. Keep them coming!

  • @dalzoi
    @dalzoi Před 6 lety +1

    Whomever built that flag of rocks put a lot of work into it~ Cool find! Great tips on security while camping too.

  • @pamelawooten8172
    @pamelawooten8172 Před 6 lety

    Many years ago, my dad found some sandstone overhang cliffs that had deer tracks and other animal tracks upside down in the cliff. So strange to look straight up and see these. My parents and brother staked claims somewhere off the Ariavipa road on the Safford side of the mountains. We lived in central Arizona a bit to the east part. My dad worked in the copper mine there. We used to always drive in the hills above our house and not only beautiful but so very interesting. Lot of history in that area too. Thanks for making this video Chig!

  • @FU1174
    @FU1174 Před 6 lety +1

    I always enjoy watching and learning! Thanks for another great adventure..be safe!

  • @Uniquelyyours1
    @Uniquelyyours1 Před 6 lety +4

    Number 9, number 9, number9. I just listened to that earlier today. Love me some Beatles:) Great vid, Beau. Stay safe.

  • @loa81
    @loa81 Před 4 lety

    Arroyos are the name of those dry beds which you warned us about earlier of flash flooding.
    Next time you are in the SW look around at the mesas and such and think of it all covered with the ancient Western Sea.
    It’s so cool to break off a piece of rock, over a mile and a half in elevation, and discover sea shells!

  • @MrsC48
    @MrsC48 Před 6 lety

    A herd of javelina tip over trash cans in my neighborhood. We all know not to leave trash cans out overnight! Or put pumpkins out in the fall. . .they love pumpkins. We hear them coming down the street at night after it cools off. . .click, click, click, click, click. They can be quite dangerous especially if they have young with them. Love the AZ videos!

  • @Amanda_D-G
    @Amanda_D-G Před 6 lety

    Been waiting all day for your video. Keep them coming. 😊

  • @HannahSmith-qc3sd
    @HannahSmith-qc3sd Před 6 lety +2

    The holes in the rock wall are from core samples :)

  • @littleSallyJo
    @littleSallyJo Před 2 lety

    Red Tailed Hawk feathers. The tail feathers -- perfect for your funky cowboy hat band!!! Ha!
    I grew up in Arizona -- always did the walkabout into the desert. REALLY loving your videos -- I'm having deep nostalgia! Thanks so much!

  • @Bearlake1624
    @Bearlake1624 Před 6 lety +2

    Great history info thanks for what you do!👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @christinesaint9414
    @christinesaint9414 Před 6 lety

    Love the video Mr Chigg, lot's of interesting information as usual. Thanks for sharing. 🤗

  • @jmyazzie08
    @jmyazzie08 Před rokem

    That is a nice area to go explore around Wickenburg, Morristown, Bradshaw mountains, I use to go out there every chance I got when I was off work on the weekends. I miss the deserts of Arizona. One day I am going to move back and I am gonna go visit the desert for a week again. Have fun

  • @jeffhall2411
    @jeffhall2411 Před 6 lety +4

    Javelina is what that wild pig is

  • @joemostaccioli243
    @joemostaccioli243 Před 6 lety

    Good stuff!! Chigs got the fever.

  • @respectanimals2
    @respectanimals2 Před 6 lety +1

    great video yet again, loving the trip

  • @jburritt426
    @jburritt426 Před 5 lety

    How fun. We love the Utah desert.

  • @marnixbeirnaert
    @marnixbeirnaert Před 6 lety

    Great landscape overthere.thanks for sharing the history.Gl&HH

  • @anthonyhro1903
    @anthonyhro1903 Před 6 lety

    ENJOYED, THANKS!

  • @u2cancatchme
    @u2cancatchme Před 2 lety

    Loved it, thanx

  • @DVProductions
    @DVProductions Před 5 lety

    Love your narration and stories you tell. I do learn about history from you.

  • @desertrat2655
    @desertrat2655 Před 6 lety +9

    We moved to Az. 6 years ago and live not too far from where you have been exploring. One of the first thing I checked on was insect types in the area as I have an allergy to bees, wasps, hornets and such. According to what I found virtually all honey bees in Az. are now Africanized and their hives and swarms should be avoided. Africanized bees will react to sound and when they attack they ave very aggressive and can be deadly.

    • @davidmtwigg
      @davidmtwigg Před 6 lety +2

      Desert Rat not just sound. Vibration, minor movement, even odor can/will set them off. Chigg was lucky. Arizona Wildlife Services advises that you immediately retreat the instant you detect a bee hive anywhere in the state.

    • @BikerGeek
      @BikerGeek Před 6 lety +1

      Not all, but a lot. It's getting pretty bad. My son barely made it into the house when he was taking out the garbage and there was a nearby swarm

    • @loa81
      @loa81 Před 4 lety

      Heat of the day can get them into a tizzy, too!

  • @motorcyclemikele5856
    @motorcyclemikele5856 Před 6 lety

    Interesting video. I enjoyed the geology and history lessons.

  • @southernbob1960
    @southernbob1960 Před 6 lety

    Good stuff as always beau.

  • @friendshipranger
    @friendshipranger Před 6 lety

    Great adventure

  • @dawnlindgron5570
    @dawnlindgron5570 Před 6 lety +1

    Very interesting Chig,thanks. Quit drinking strange drinks,lol

  • @charlieboyzname
    @charlieboyzname Před 6 lety +3

    Hi Beau, you dun caught me deep in thought again!
    Great to see you again this evening
    *Edit * I’ve now watched it through and I’m pretty sure you put a video up the other day showing the little prospecting team, dude had rocking boots on,..proper prospector boots :)
    And great to see you’ve not abandoned your Civil War history I’d never thought about draft avoiders and those in fear of their current location being the ones so determined to cross the area,
    It helps explain one part of the migration, these people where often just getting by as small holders and for father to go fight in a war they neither knew nor cared about would bring hardship so bad that it was worth the risk for the chance of freedom on the other side.
    You got me thinking again brother, thank you.
    Charlie UK

    • @billclifton2214
      @billclifton2214 Před 6 lety

      charlieboyzname...ah crap! get your hand out yo draw,s and pay attention dummy!

    • @billclifton2214
      @billclifton2214 Před 6 lety

      charlieboyzname...yeah the chigg know,s exactly where to hook those jumper cable,s!.....just quit smokin dope fool!

  • @TS-bn7zt
    @TS-bn7zt Před 6 lety

    Nice one Chigg.

  • @dawnlindgron5570
    @dawnlindgron5570 Před 6 lety

    Love the orange drink episode,haha.

  • @UnlimitedEarth_Jess
    @UnlimitedEarth_Jess Před 5 lety

    Skull was from a Javelina. They have a similiar appearance to a wild boar. I've only seen them alive and decomposing so far, but no bones like that. Cool! You are right, they can be vicious. Nice to see some Arizona vids. 👍

  • @9to542
    @9to542 Před 6 lety +2

    Hey Mr chiggs love your videos god bless

  • @TennesseeCheeZe
    @TennesseeCheeZe Před 6 lety

    Looks fun out there cruising the washes and dirt roads with No one around to bother you .. Gotta get out west and explore for myself .

  • @fruhbisspattv5259
    @fruhbisspattv5259 Před 6 lety

    I´m fascinated by all these bullets and shells and all that ammunition in the desert.
    Somebody seems to love shooting cactusses.

  • @luke8210
    @luke8210 Před 6 lety +3

    Remind me to never lend the chiggster my truck....

  • @saph100
    @saph100 Před 6 lety +2

    I hope you hit 1 million subs soon

  • @karenkozak2068
    @karenkozak2068 Před 6 lety

    That flag is FANTASTIC!!!

  • @rossfontana1475
    @rossfontana1475 Před 6 lety +1

    You have a orange mustache from that orange tea stuff you found and people think you’re dehydrated lol

  • @oregonorbustgrammaprice4450

    So awsome, I had planned to hit arizona desert in March. My bucket list is to see cactus in bloom. And try out my newly acquired gold big pro and see what I can find. With my luck I will find the rest of the bird shot I missed. I was worried about claims and how to avoid them. If I can find Bill Southern I think I ,will ask him to take me and my son out to look for tiny nuggies. May be this fall early winter. Was nice to see the reality of the desert. Looks hot dry and dusty. Lol
    Lol the clammpets. I can relate, my house looks like the clampets, before the mansion.

  • @JW-es5un
    @JW-es5un Před 6 lety +5

    Beau did you forget Chapstick.. OUCH👄

  • @ScreamsOfSilence100
    @ScreamsOfSilence100 Před 6 lety

    Take a shot every time Chigg says "naturally"

  • @bub_lite_6361
    @bub_lite_6361 Před 6 lety +1

    Man Chigg. I can only think of one thing while you're videoing out the front window. YIPPY KAYAY COWBOY! Hahaha!

  • @ianstyles9759
    @ianstyles9759 Před 6 lety +4

    Wow cool video Chigger's the USA history is amazing and a proud place, you guys love your country more than anyone i have seen, i have a sister who lives over the pond and she is one lucky girl, thanks man and keep it going, can't wait for your river work this summer .👍😍

    • @jcbalino1231
      @jcbalino1231 Před 6 lety +1

      ian styles e3
      Ilokanosong

    • @jcbalino1231
      @jcbalino1231 Před 6 lety +1

      Ilokano song

    • @jq7323
      @jq7323 Před 2 lety +1

      Where are you from? It is a great country but just like everywhere we have our problems

    • @ianstyles9759
      @ianstyles9759 Před 2 lety

      @@jq7323 from England

  • @scottm5167
    @scottm5167 Před 6 lety

    Nice!

  • @Stevendebyi
    @Stevendebyi Před 6 lety

    Lol so funny flashlight war in the middle of the desert

  • @buzzevermore9309
    @buzzevermore9309 Před 2 lety

    We're just a bunch of big kids exploring with Chig.

  • @wildeninja2836
    @wildeninja2836 Před rokem

    We have those water pump windmills on Amish farms here in Lancaster County

  • @tallat8888
    @tallat8888 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the video, one of these days you will find gold😎

  • @cuban9splat
    @cuban9splat Před 6 lety

    Those bones are probably from a Javelina or Peccary, wild boar. They are native to that area in Arizona. Mean little buggers too. Good video. Thank you for posting it.

  • @bub_lite_6361
    @bub_lite_6361 Před 6 lety +6

    That was a chupacabra(spelling?)? More like a Chiggacabra. 🤪

  • @cherylhager7985
    @cherylhager7985 Před 6 lety +2

    You are awesome! I'm from Az, that road looks familiar. You should go up by Fish Creek Hill!

    • @vin-r8602
      @vin-r8602 Před 6 lety

      cheryl hager hey he said he was from Hagerstown

  • @bl688
    @bl688 Před 4 lety

    Your camp site reminds me of old scifi movie called Tremors..... favorite movie as a kid

  • @charleswilder2985
    @charleswilder2985 Před 6 lety

    That rock representation of the American flag is quite interesting!

  • @frankhelmbold5358
    @frankhelmbold5358 Před 6 lety

    i really like your videos

  • @lawrencium3477
    @lawrencium3477 Před 6 lety +6

    3 Javalinas disliked this video

  • @dryheat85255
    @dryheat85255 Před 6 lety +1

    We have a breeding population of Chupacabra in the desert out behind our house. They are mean.

  • @spotonmetaldetecting5024

    Hey, you're a Beatles fan... I think. Lol
    I am sure enjoying these videos.
    Please stay safe.

  • @NZSUMMERLADY
    @NZSUMMERLADY Před 6 lety

    Nice

  • @lazyliar409
    @lazyliar409 Před 6 lety +2

    The jaw bone and the other pieces are probably from a Javelina.

  • @yellowboy1866
    @yellowboy1866 Před 6 lety +1

    could also be platinum, I found some in my sluice, which was a drip shape.

  • @saph100
    @saph100 Před 6 lety +1

    I live in Arizona and I found a couple of broken coke bottles and flat tops in the desert sometimes that I dug up

    • @saph100
      @saph100 Před 6 lety +1

      I also found some old lead bullets around my property
      It was possibly a civil war site or Mexican American war site

  • @TheRabidfan
    @TheRabidfan Před 6 lety +6

    Javalina jaw and they get huge and we have tons of em out here.

  • @tamitng
    @tamitng Před 6 lety +3

    Do you ever detect the roads since they are also often washes? Love the giant rock flag! 🍀

  • @fatherjimbo
    @fatherjimbo Před 6 lety

    That skull you found was probably a javelina skull. Little pig-like creature common in the desert. :D I live in AZ and I love these videos.

  • @fireballdigger7298
    @fireballdigger7298 Před 6 lety

    Keep digging chig

  • @LexiUnicorn
    @LexiUnicorn Před 6 lety +2

    would be great if you meet with zane greene, he is mining fire agate and living in the desert nr oakland/ cool springs. Very interesting and funny guy! His youtube live streams are a riot too haha

  • @DaveLennonCopeland
    @DaveLennonCopeland Před 6 lety +6

    Antlions are the real world Sarlacc.

  • @BugzysEvilDeeds
    @BugzysEvilDeeds Před 6 lety

    I'm about 12 miles south of the San Domingo

  • @edcgearpocketknife
    @edcgearpocketknife Před 6 lety

    Cool

  • @andyamysarizonaadventures5450

    Lol it's a meteorite! 😂

  • @michaelamanek8908
    @michaelamanek8908 Před 3 lety

    Not the fun kind of cougar. Love it !

  • @Xxkilluminati91xX
    @Xxkilluminati91xX Před 6 lety

    We have an Old Stage Road here in Colorado Springs. It used to be a road that took you over the front range of the Rockies to a little mining town called Cripple Creek from Colorado Springs, but its closed down now. Its curious that there's a road down in Arizona of the same name. Are they related? Probably not, but its interesting lol.

  • @fastsetinthewest
    @fastsetinthewest Před 6 lety +1

    You don't need a full tank of gas. Just carry a couple of gas cans. Haaaa haaaa. Plywood ruins reminds of old abandoned farm sites I use to farm. Nice video. Teagards... P.S. Butterfield Stage Road through Texas. Look it up on Wikipedia, I know you have. The Fort Belknap is my favorite station. Fort Phantom Hill ain't bad.

    • @billclifton2214
      @billclifton2214 Před 6 lety

      Fastestinthewest...the plywood ruin,s look like a place you used to live??!!...moved up and gotta trailor huh?!...well good for you!

  • @DannnyFMartin
    @DannnyFMartin Před 6 lety

    The skull you found was most likely a javalina also called a collared peccary (not sure about the spelling). They live in desert areas like where you are. They are similar to a pig.

  • @robertmartin2387
    @robertmartin2387 Před 6 lety

    Pick up a Recreation map of Arizona,Butterfield had a route in Arizona and its marked on that map

  • @richardnorthcott293
    @richardnorthcott293 Před 6 lety

    Comment noted. This man is to good to listen to any bantering between to fools.

  • @azkidd6052
    @azkidd6052 Před 6 lety

    The skull at 21:40 is a javelina which can be very mean...hope you carry out there I usually carry 2 firearms one for critters and the other for 2 legged!

  • @brendaortiz-vh4fu
    @brendaortiz-vh4fu Před 5 lety

    Retail hawk feathers.

  • @smithwesson3771
    @smithwesson3771 Před 2 lety +1

    Hope u got lock washers on that truck chigg … lol