Camping in the Middle of an Abandoned Ghost Town

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2019
  • Welcome to Wonderhussy Adventure #342
    In all my years of camping, I've never actually camped overnight in the middle of a real ghost town -- but on my Central Nevada expedition, my friend Larry and I did just that! After a delicious steak dinner around the campfire, we woke the next morning to find we were in an abandoned mining encampment full of interesting old cars and a very spooky-looking two-story stone house! Who lived at this lonely, super-remote little homestead? Join me to find out!
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Komentáře • 309

  • @joanna5881
    @joanna5881 Před 5 lety +22

    Did some research on Roy Ames and came across something, thanks to Starbuck's Exploring, about fluorspar claims Roy located in the hills above his camp in 1941. So, evidently it wasn't the views that brought him there but rather the fluorite which has physical properties that allow it to be used for a wide variety of chemical, metallurgical and ceramic processes. But it doesn’t appear that he produced much if any fluorite. It's also believed that some of the buildings were already there but he probably improved them. Roy passed away in 1966 and is buried in Tonopah. Remains of a '36 Oldsmobile are on the site. The flatbed truck was converted from a car. There's a 1950 Ford Sedan that was once beige. Fluorite can be a beautiful gemstone when faceted. I recall using these stones back when I was making jewelry. They make lovely cabochons, the colors in banded fluorite cabochons is beautiful. I think maybe Roy had an eye for beautiful things. ;-)

  • @oldquestant6-238
    @oldquestant6-238 Před 5 lety +4

    Hey Wonder Hussy,
    I'm going to say it again, you are THE EMPERESS OF THE REALM OF THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE. You seem to have a great time on excursions. It seems that Larry's an excellent friend to go "NO WHERE" with. Lookin' forward to your next video.
    Thanks for the fun.

  • @yowser8780
    @yowser8780 Před 5 lety +20

    Car... '49 Ford Coupe (1st one). Was our family car up to 1960.

    • @bextar6365
      @bextar6365 Před 5 lety +7

      First 50 FORD....SECOND CAR 35 OR 36 Chevy or Olds

    • @yowser8780
      @yowser8780 Před 5 lety +1

      @@bextar6365 Yup... it has square turn lights.

    • @bonniebrown6960
      @bonniebrown6960 Před 5 lety +2

      I know some guys that could take these old cars and restore them and make them look brand new again . Love old cars and trucks like that .

  • @user-hrdh4h2a9c
    @user-hrdh4h2a9c Před 5 lety +29

    I always watch your videos from Japan.
    There are no places like this in my country so I’m so excited to see your trip.
    And your English is so clear that I can learn English as well😊

    • @r.blakehole932
      @r.blakehole932 Před 5 lety +4

      Yosu-key "And your English is so clear that I can learn English (not either, use) also (or) as well." "Either" is for choosing between two different choices. "Also" is inclusive of one or more separate items. "As well" is to include an additional item along with a main choice. Your English is actually very good, but, our language has so many weird things that it is hard to master from the outside. To be perfectly honest, most of our young never actually master the English language because they are taught so poorly.

    • @tomfrye9037
      @tomfrye9037 Před 5 lety +6

      @@r.blakehole932 I agree...Yosu-key types pretty good English. I'm pretty proud of Wonderhussy for deliberately making it easy to understand what she's saying.
      About a year or so ago, someone criticized her for talking too much in her videos. The fact is, she has followers who are blind. Sarah (Wonderhussy) tries
      her best to help people to understand her content.

    • @user-hrdh4h2a9c
      @user-hrdh4h2a9c Před 5 lety +1

      R. Blakehole Thank you for pointing out! You're kind person.😄 I was very confused the difference between these usages but now thanks to you I can understand these exact differences.
      You are right. When it comes to lacking skills of mother tongue , the same thing can be said about Japanese youngsters including me 😂

    • @user-hrdh4h2a9c
      @user-hrdh4h2a9c Před 5 lety +1

      tom frye Tom Thank you for sharing the heartwarming episode about her. I'm touched that she is even thinking about viewers who can't watch the screen. So that's why she explain those scenes in detail.☺️

    • @tomfrye9037
      @tomfrye9037 Před 5 lety +1

      @@user-hrdh4h2a9c Sarah has a heart as big as a house(8-). She cares. I'll let her know how much you appreciate her. She may not get back here to the comments for
      several days. She spends too much time looking for more places to make videos. Thank you for your kind words. I wish you could join Sarah sometime. But
      I don't know how to make that happen.

  • @GuyStarbuck
    @GuyStarbuck Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the shout out! Appreciate the kind words.

  • @joemancini2988
    @joemancini2988 Před 5 lety +21

    Larry has some serious chuckwagon chops! Looks like a lot of fun.

  • @oklahomafreedom5536
    @oklahomafreedom5536 Před 5 lety +19

    Larry is spoiling you 😉. You guys are awesome. I'm hungry 😃😘
    Whatch out for that ghost.

  • @NoGenieinBottle
    @NoGenieinBottle Před 5 lety +7

    Thank You for another excursion in Nevada. The scenic vistas are truly amazing and always a joy to view. Friday Facebook Friend-Jean

  • @kenp9469
    @kenp9469 Před 5 lety +11

    Yet another time. You have made my day a little brighter. THANKS.

  • @michaellafferty8837
    @michaellafferty8837 Před 5 lety +2

    Hussey comes out say boy times were tough back in those days now a days we are spoiled not as spoiled as you think there hussey thanks for another great video my friend 😁👍

  • @baldybaldwin2825
    @baldybaldwin2825 Před 5 lety +18

    At 11 min the thing that looks like a bench is actually an old school bus seat frame. Love the abandoned site videos, former desert rat.

  • @CharlieB.-
    @CharlieB.- Před 5 lety +10

    Amazing video! Love old places. Larry's cool✌

  • @paulcrowley3556
    @paulcrowley3556 Před 5 lety +3

    hi Sarah another great video,so cool someone put alot of work into that place and wow,what a view.safe travels

  • @randallalan4221
    @randallalan4221 Před 5 lety +5

    Roy certainly had a BEAUTIFUL view :>)

  • @debbiemclaughlin4945
    @debbiemclaughlin4945 Před 5 lety +7

    I love love Nevada. Like you, but mostly central and northern Nevada. So much history for me there. I shall return soon.

  • @walterfink9782
    @walterfink9782 Před 5 lety +3

    As always, thanks for taking us to places, we probably wouldn't have gone to and may not have known about.

  • @MrGaryRoberton
    @MrGaryRoberton Před 5 lety +1

    Seeing that old cupboard setup reminded me of my granny filing a wash-pan with water & Soap flakes, and chucking the grey water out on the flower garden beside the farmhouse.
    Been in a few places, where, if it's quiet and you listen, you might just hear the old timers talking it up. Thanks WH for a sharp old place to see.

  • @kylerdad123
    @kylerdad123 Před 5 lety +2

    Larry made you a gourmet meal, and breakfast! Hope you had a great adventure! Thank you for sharing your great finds with us, who can not make the trip to these spots. Stay safe and happy!🤙🧧🌺

  • @cassroberts6116
    @cassroberts6116 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful country! Thanks for the tour, Sarah and Larry!

  • @aicsusa
    @aicsusa Před 5 lety +3

    What a beautiful view there! Ol Roy built a what was once a really beautiful home there too. Smart the way he built it into the hillside. The basement as you refer to it as, was a fortress and extremely well insulated. Someone should restore that place, it is really amazing! I would not mind living there if it had power, but now days, you could setup solar that would be fine for most everything there, except for hot days you could run a generator for the AC be able to run to keep you cool. It would be a great winter place to go to for an extended amount of time! What a blast that place would be and to wake up and have that view everyday would be like you are in heaven! So beautiful!

  • @markcantemail8018
    @markcantemail8018 Před 5 lety +11

    This is the Wonder Larry section of the comments . Thank you for looking out for the Star of the Show .

  • @Primonotion
    @Primonotion Před 5 lety +2

    I love the middle of no where! Looks like lots of fun Hussy. That steak is right and asparagus n shrooms look so so yummy. Be safe out there.

  • @JB-ei8jk
    @JB-ei8jk Před 4 lety

    Great video Sarah! Thank you Larry for that awesome picture of that steak! My mouth was watering!

  • @dallymagno4701
    @dallymagno4701 Před 4 lety

    Omg! Vanlife & exploring abandoned places. Two of my favorites youtube videos in one. Wow! Thank God I found you.

  • @gailbutler483
    @gailbutler483 Před 5 lety

    Larry's cooking and your food photos are making me...hungry! Love your videos!

  • @OutandAboutWithDiane
    @OutandAboutWithDiane Před 5 lety +1

    Dude, Larry is the legit adventure buddy. Great video!

  • @cynthiabrooklyn6369
    @cynthiabrooklyn6369 Před 2 lety

    I am living vicariously through you. Thank you so much for sharing all your adventures.

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider Před 5 lety +1

    You get more and more better! Fantastic..We had dinner together,YES Pasta..Stay well

  • @CB-xi1ml
    @CB-xi1ml Před 5 lety

    You are brave!!!! Stay wonderful Wonderhussy!!

  • @mollyberg9843
    @mollyberg9843 Před 5 lety +1

    Great content!! First time watching your channel! Subscribed 😊

  • @davidscheffler8809
    @davidscheffler8809 Před 4 lety

    Like you exploring all these places! Stay safe!

  • @Gramma-Bambi-Lynn
    @Gramma-Bambi-Lynn Před 5 lety

    Cool place, and what a spectacular view from the porch and front window! Good grub, Larry...quite the cook!

  • @ronaldrogers106
    @ronaldrogers106 Před 5 lety +9

    Nice video sans Frito pie. Reminds me of part of Colorado near San Luis Valley. Tell the New Galloping Gourmet hello for me, you folks make a great exploration team....anyone for Sequoia NP?

  • @W.O.G.S.T.E.R
    @W.O.G.S.T.E.R Před 5 lety +1

    Love the adventures you go on!😀❤

  • @dekcgi7891
    @dekcgi7891 Před 5 lety +2

    .....Like your smile.....Love your style.....Glad that you guys could spend a while.....!!

  • @mobiltec
    @mobiltec Před 5 lety +1

    That "formica" is actually coated masonite. The metal edge is called "banding" They did the same thing in vintage trailers and formica came on to the scene in the very late 50s. I've known Guy for many years. He was my inspiration for exploring old mines and mining camps.

  • @saltzen961
    @saltzen961 Před 5 lety

    Good to see Larry again !!!!!!

  • @patriciastaton6182
    @patriciastaton6182 Před 5 lety +1

    Love it Wonderhussy 🌹

  • @williamlawrence5455
    @williamlawrence5455 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for such an awesome site beautiful view incredible Sarah Jane I don't know how you find such remote places but you're the luckiest one of the earth to be able to get out to do this thank you so much I am disabled your point where I could never do that I appreciate you so much thank you

  • @hestheMaster
    @hestheMaster Před 2 měsíci +1

    Larry cooks? Perfect companion for the Huss to travel with. Larry brought mushrooms. Just the wrong kind. Wa-wa.
    Ames Camp is in Nye County , Nevada. Not too far from a local dinosaur museum of sorts. A dinosaur that lived in the
    sea 250 to 145 million years ago. There is another ghost mining town to the north of it too.

  • @Katseye102
    @Katseye102 Před 5 lety

    Very cool place WH! Thanks for bringing us along! That steak looked very yummy! What? No baked potatoes??! That’s fine asparagus looked yummy too! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @MarkyDMark6227
    @MarkyDMark6227 Před 5 lety +1

    People who can cook outdoors like Larry in a past century would have been hired to be a chuckwagon cook. Looks like he knows how to cook outside, hard work and an important part of a cowboys crew ... And where you were I will not be visiting soon too remote for this city guy, thanks for doing it and sharing please continue your adventures. Later.

  • @garyhopkinssr8561
    @garyhopkinssr8561 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm like you Sarah I don't understand why people could go somewhere and be so nice and be able to enjoy it and realize that one man did that and then destroy things that I don't understand

  • @MegaBait1616
    @MegaBait1616 Před 5 lety

    Your videos are getting better n better. also nice to have a friend like Larry with ya............thumbs up.

  • @sharonlegnon427
    @sharonlegnon427 Před 5 lety +1

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The house that I bought a few years ago had a linoleum rug. I found it when I took up the carpets to refinish the floors!!!!!! The house was built in the early 50's.

  • @luckydog8344
    @luckydog8344 Před 5 lety

    Wonderhussy I love you and your videos. Wonderful life you have. Thanks for sharing your videos

  • @kurtspears1908
    @kurtspears1908 Před 5 lety +1

    Love your videos have fun 😎

  • @BIGBADWOOD
    @BIGBADWOOD Před 5 lety

    Always great adventures .... 5 stars !

  • @defel1
    @defel1 Před 5 lety

    Cool video. And a fine feed, Larry. I think it’s neat 2hen you teas, then connected with the blogger through his card.

  • @TheCopperbaron
    @TheCopperbaron Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome video as always. At the 11:13 mark I believe that is the frame of an old school bus seat

  • @JerseyNickMoto
    @JerseyNickMoto Před 5 lety

    Very interesting. Looks like Roy had a pretty nice life out there back in the day.

  • @ronniecardy
    @ronniecardy Před 5 lety

    Cool place to spend sometime

  • @kathleenhorner9296
    @kathleenhorner9296 Před 5 lety

    Ah, that was a wonderful venture and a good bit creepy element added for good measure. You always aim to please!! 😊

  • @carloscorona6542
    @carloscorona6542 Před 5 lety

    Wunderhussy your awesome keep those great videos coming girl

  • @larescats
    @larescats Před 5 lety

    Awesome guys that’s was adventurous and I could smell those steaks. yum yum

  • @kosh2001
    @kosh2001 Před 5 lety +8

    Mmmmm nothing better than fried eggs in bacon grease cooked on a camp stove....not the healthiest but taste sooooo good:)

  • @amandagale922
    @amandagale922 Před 2 lety

    I love your NKOTB shirt!! I just went to see them in concert for the 1st time with my daughters!💜

  • @awarenessvillage
    @awarenessvillage Před 5 lety +1

    Cool spot!

  • @wfwillis
    @wfwillis Před 4 lety

    I discovered and photographed this place when I was looking for Grantsville NV. Nice filming.

  • @wesfrazier5739
    @wesfrazier5739 Před 5 lety

    Glad to see Larry has turned his life around, short order cook very respectable.

  • @go-goakins1489
    @go-goakins1489 Před 5 lety

    Great video!!! Very interesting Nevada scenery 👈👊wonder hussy channel rules!🌅

  • @pigoff123
    @pigoff123 Před 5 lety

    Take care be safe.

  • @JK-xr2yv
    @JK-xr2yv Před 3 lety

    Wonderhussy videos are always interesting. I enjoy off-road expeditions, especially when there is a old Ghost Town as a destination. I want to give a shout out! to Larry, for bringing his BMW X5 off-road. Every time Larry flashes the shaka sign, I smile because it reminds me of home. I'm from the Big Island, living in Nor-Cal.

  • @the1rawdawg
    @the1rawdawg Před 5 lety

    Stumbled upon your channel. Loved it and subbed!

  • @bugsea54
    @bugsea54 Před 4 lety

    Very cool!

  • @keithcope8113
    @keithcope8113 Před 5 lety

    Really cool old place has to be a mine or something nearby looks like alot of fun exploring up in there.

  • @BrilliantDesignOnline
    @BrilliantDesignOnline Před 5 lety

    One of the MOST beautiful views in a place you have gone! Steak AND bacon...dang.

  • @michaellafferty8837
    @michaellafferty8837 Před 5 lety +4

    They can keep the asparagus and i will have the steak thanks for another great video my friends 😁👍

  • @follkiej
    @follkiej Před 5 lety

    Larry rocks!!!!

  • @forevermetalartm.winegart

    The car is a 1949 Ford. Love your Chanel. Tell Larry howdy. You all be safe.

  • @jerrysmith9315
    @jerrysmith9315 Před 4 lety

    Great looking camp and meal....Breakfast too......you guys are doing it right. Fun fun....😋

  • @tracyphillips3325
    @tracyphillips3325 Před 5 lety

    Great video Sarah 😊

  • @phonecards1
    @phonecards1 Před 5 lety

    Thanks.

  • @patb9375
    @patb9375 Před 5 lety +1

    cool place, I need to move there.

  • @scuffedinvestor2607
    @scuffedinvestor2607 Před 5 lety +12

    Is it Wednesday already? Man this week has flown by.

  • @jburnett8152
    @jburnett8152 Před 5 lety

    Nothing can beat the smell of bacon cooking in the pines.
    Dang I miss Nevada and all the open spaces. Hi Larry. 💜

  • @donharsh5469
    @donharsh5469 Před 4 lety

    Awesome 👍 guys I like the videos 👍😎😎

  • @kerryjacobson5465
    @kerryjacobson5465 Před 5 lety +1

    Another great video, Sarah, as always. I've wanted to ask you this. In all your travels to places like this, have you ever been contacted by any descendents of people like the guy who lived here? Or people still alive who did? The stories they'd be able to share would be awesome to hear! Be safe!

  • @dalebelseth3058
    @dalebelseth3058 Před 5 lety +1

    Luxury exploring

  • @gizmoepuppy2034
    @gizmoepuppy2034 Před 4 lety

    My goodness that was a rare steak! Rocking the food that's it how you wonder..

  • @robinhiggins2090
    @robinhiggins2090 Před 5 lety

    Your awesome thanks

  • @dzinlv
    @dzinlv Před 5 lety

    I'm a happier burro for watching this❣️👍😉 Wonderful 📽️✌️

  • @woop2235
    @woop2235 Před 4 lety

    Bonnie & Clyde’s getaway cats!!😂😂

  • @zerofox7347
    @zerofox7347 Před 4 lety

    You can still buy linoleum floor rugs, there actually pretty cool and very cheap.

  • @poodlenme
    @poodlenme Před 5 lety

    Always way cool! 😊

  • @cpt.zephyrus1966
    @cpt.zephyrus1966 Před 4 lety

    I love your adventure take care more power 💖💖💖 from Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @bentstrider
    @bentstrider Před 4 lety

    Nothing like extra illumination. Streamlight on the hip and a triple A headlamp that fell off some trailer!!

  • @kevinsunderman4432
    @kevinsunderman4432 Před 5 lety +2

    Explore with us, was by this place in yesterday's video too! It was just "Part" of their yesterday's Video! Just an FYI. They didn't know anything about it! Don't know exactly when they were there! Just a Head's Up! :)

  • @marvinbanks8914
    @marvinbanks8914 Před 4 lety

    aye this must be the funniest woman to hang out with, she has the best attitude and cutest voice, its hard to find a woman with so much respect for some good ol stuff, stay you your awsome🤗

  • @ivantruckman1
    @ivantruckman1 Před 5 lety

    12:01 WE LOVE YOUR BLATHERING

  • @gothmorph
    @gothmorph Před 5 lety

    Groovy...

  • @cg7856
    @cg7856 Před 5 lety +2

    Nice vid wh

  • @MiamiMillionaire
    @MiamiMillionaire Před 5 lety

    A Nice old House 👍

  • @samorayee420
    @samorayee420 Před 5 lety

    US is amazing country I wish one day I visit there . amazing view love it . we have only cloud wind rain this is it

  • @Cybernaut76
    @Cybernaut76 Před 5 lety +1

    In spite of all the horror stories in CZcams and Reddit, it is somewhat unlikely any unwelcome incident will occur when you do that. By the way, it sounds like you could become a good singer too.

  • @elizabethharttley4073
    @elizabethharttley4073 Před 5 lety +3

    Built to last, that structure has solid bones.
    I was if it was abandoned when he passed.
    WH, do you know about the Nevada triangle? Have you considered exploring the various plane wrecks? May have to hike in though.
    You remind me of archeologists, how they relate and learn thru left behind trash and debris. We humans leave alot of trash and garbage behind. Oh and do you look for the dump piles/holes from those abandoned places?

  • @starman10548
    @starman10548 Před 5 lety

    NEAT EXPLORE. THANKS

  • @stephenesler1125
    @stephenesler1125 Před 5 lety

    Chow always taste better when you're camping the State closed down a old Nut House out on Long Island I'll be sneaking onto the island someday

  • @wayneleonard6434
    @wayneleonard6434 Před 3 lety

    I think those "bin" thinggs were for bulk flower. The hind you needed to sift.

  • @maggieesquivel4533
    @maggieesquivel4533 Před 5 lety

    LOVE THE YOYO!!!! I want to caravan: The Happy 420 Campers!