Jarbidge, Nevada The Most Remote Town in the lower United States
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- Jarbidge, Nevada The Most Remote Town in the lower United States
This week on The Vic Meier Show I’m taking you to the most remote town in the lower United States, Jarbidge, NV!
It’s there, in Jarbidge that we get a chance to meet the person who runs the place Jase Stegall and his lovely better half, who would rather stay off camera, Jane. We can certainly respect that. Jase shows me around the town and really educates me on much of the history of Jarbidge. Jase has a uniquely personal perspective based on the fact that he grew up there in Jarbidge. It’s fun to listen to some of his stories about what it was like growing up in a remote town like Jarbidge, Nevada.
Jase and I get a chance to hang out and eat dinner together in the Red Dog Saloon, which if Jarbidge is the most remote town in the lower United States. Well, then the Red Dog Saloon is the most remote saloon in the lower United States. There’s no shortage of informative yet salty conversation, delicious whiskey, and great food along with the most hospitality that I’ve seen in such a remote place in a very long time. Thank you Phil Licari for your post on Facebook about Jase, Jarbidge, and the Red Dog Saloon! It was a sign, brother!
Thank you to Jane and Jase for your kindness, generosity, fun, and down home cookin’! I appreciate all the time you spent with me and how much you made me feel at home. I really am looking forward to getting back there soon! Jarbidge, Nevada and the Red Dog Saloon, the most remote locations in the lower 48 and especially during this time of year.
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This picturesque western town is brimming with rich historical significance and undeniable charm. great video!
Thank you Jeremie! Let’s go together and do a guest bartending spot!! Thank you for your support, Jeremie!!!
I used to visit Jarbidge back in the 80’s great little town. Another interesting remote mining town is Zortman MT. Zortman has some interesting outlaw history Kid Curry.😮
I agree and I can’t wait to go back! As soon as I have the budget available, I’m there! Portman, MT is on my short list of destinations I’d love to visit! Thank you for watching and commenting! I love hearing from viewers! Much Love!
Loved the history, old photos and old theater chairs
Thank you! Me too! The theatre chairs are exactly the sort of detailed parts of Americana and US history that I love. The minute you see it and understand what it’s about it’s like you get an image in your mind, or at least I do, of all the people in their old timey western garb.
Great video, Vic. Loved it. I was about to add Jarbidge to my short list of Nevada ghost towns visited (if only vicariously for this one), but now see that Jarbidge residents do not consider it a ghost town - remote, yes, but thriving. In any case, charming to the max. Good soundtrack; and there’s few things more entertaining than good conversation over a shot of top shelf whiskey.❤
Thank you very much, Pat! By all means, go! They love having visitors and the only modern convenience you forgo is cellular service. There is a ghost town aspect in some of the more dilapidated and historical buildings, but all in all, they want to keep the town alive! So I encourage anyone with an adventurous spirit and no aversion to muddy, snowy dirt roads, to go and spend time with Jase in Jarbidge! Thank you for your support, Pat!!!
Thanks for showing us cool spots to visit!
Enjoyed mucho!
It’s my pleasure, Tammy!!! Thank you for your support!!!
I love this little town! Only being open in winter is rough tho. Wish it went into some parts of June, etc. So somewhere I would like to live!!
Thank you! They are open year round but during the winter only one way in is available and that’s when the Red Dog Saloon is open! It is a fantastic place!
4WD is nice to have for getting yourself out of the trouble 2WD got you into. I carry recovery boards with me, that knock on wood I've yet to use. But glad to have them, along with my snow cables. I'm intrigued. Definitely would like to check it out sometime and the hot springs north, sounds inviting, too!
Great video! I'm sort of in Wonderhussy mode when I road-trip, in that I SUV camp. I prefer sleeping in my SUV than in a tent. I live rurally in a small town already, and prefer being away from highly populated areas. Thanks again for sharing this gem.
Thank you, Orah!!! Full disclosure, Bert is so heavy that I rarely need 4wd. What also helps is the ground clearance and the tires. With that being said, having the confidence of knowing that I have 4wd to fall back on priceless! I didn't see anyone at the hot springs and couldn't tell if it was open, so, you'll just have to ask Jase about that one. Also, there are many primitive campsites just outside of the town, if you don't want to stay in one of their accommodations. It was Wonderhussy along with another CZcamsr name Ava Zubek (sp) who intrigued me to go there and spend the night! I highly recommend every adventurer out there to follow suit! Thank you sooo much for your support!!!
@@thevicmeiershow , the weight of my vehicle, as well, may be why I haven't needed my backups! After living in the San Diego backcountry, Japatul / Alpine area and being evacuated numerous times due to wildfires, The Cedar Fire was a very close call. I literally had flames licking my heels as I jumped into my truck to escape my then beau's place in Harbo. Thank God he went to the kitchen to get a beer and saw the flames out his back window. That experience showed me why my camping equipment stays packed in my SUV. It was my saving grace during the evacuation and return to the moonscape that awaited my return. People may laugh that my vehicle is like a Swiss Army Knife, but no matter where I am, my pup and I aren't going to need to check into an emergency shelter with 100s of other people, or if I don't feel like going home, I don't have to.
Wishing you and Bert continuing success. Thanks for the tip on remote camping. When I saw the National Forest signs in your video, riding in, I was happy to see that!
Interesting. Great presentation. Thank you
Thank you!!!
What a surprise! I traveled through Jarbage a few years back. I prefer to fish backcountry so it wasnt intentional to visit Jarbageb. Late fall it was. I dont think anything was open and if i recall the RV park was even shut down. I dont remember if was the covid time or not, i think it was more it hink about it. I do remember how beautifully isolated it was. That was hugely attractive to me. It obviously was pround enough to stick in my memory when so much didn't.
Those hat racks are still used in vehicles on roofs!
Bob did one of us right...
That’s a great point! I grew with people who had them in their trucks! Thank you for pointing that out! Jarbidge is a gem of a town/living museum/ghost town/etc. There is great fishing and hunting to be had in that area, for sure! It’s basically an adventurer’s playground! I will return and present much more about the history of the town and the general location.
I went there several times growing up in the 60’s with my parents. Loved fishing the river.
I can certainly see why! Did you ever float the Jarbidge River?
I did not, I do plan on going back at some point when I retire. I have been living in a 4x4 sprinter van for two years now.
That is pretty cool! Keep me posted on your plans! You never know where I might be and what we might get into!
I'm going in August! I'm hoping to fish and float. I'm excited
@@allenpollack3514 nice! That sounds like a perfect time! I’m definitely going back! I want to see a moose!
What a cool place! I agree…I miss the 70s and playing outdoors all the time. 👍💕
Thank you!
Great video Vic! Looking forward to seeing your next video. Next time you come, we will go out and look at some of the history around here.
Jase
Yes! The viewers want more, Jase! I would also love to see some moose! Thank you, Jase!!!
I hope there are preserved biographies of those old time residents who are gone.
Somewhat but there’s more work that can be done. Thank you for watching!
Everytime i turnd on my tv i keep on checking if there’s a new uploaded video all about jarbige, i dnt knw since i saw these place through vlog i began to loved it , how i wish i could visit and meet jase and the community, love u guys, God bless us
Well, I am very honored that you would allow me to take you along with me! We’ll definitely be going back, too! Thank you for support, George!
Love the Red Dog Salon 🥃
Me too!!! Thank you, Dori!!!
Wish he would have talked more about gold production seeing how I have Gold Fever nice scenery interesting anyway thanks for the video
Well John, all the more reason for me to go back! I spent almost 24 hours there and only scratched the surface of Jarbidge’s history! Our conversation lasted for hours. I’m also hoping to see some moose when I go back! Thank you very much for your support, John!!!
Look up Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) Elko County is home to the largest gold mine in the world. The whole place has gold and its the 6th largest county in America.
@@ballsdeep994u thank you! I’m aware. That’s where I stayed after I left Jarbidge. It’s actually the largest mines when you add up all the mines owned by one mining company. It’s a cleaver use of words but still very impressive, indeed. Wonderhussy and I are planing on going to the Cowboy Poetry Festival next year! There’s a ton to see there but when I went it was nearly blizzard conditions.
@thevicmeiershow7766 visit Lamoille when you make your way back out to Elko. There's a lot of old history there as well. Also take a trip into Lamoille Canyon. Another gem is Ruby Valley known for its marshes. Pretty secluded as well and you'll love that drive.
@@ballsdeep994u thank you! I'm sure that I will and I am familiar with the Ruby Valley. There are sooo many places for us to go! Once my show can pay for these adventures, the sky will be the limit! As for now, I have to go back to bartending and sticking to the Eastern Sierras. Still, not a bad gig. Plenty to see there!
What a beautiful slice of America. Jay & the bar was my kinda place.
Thank you!!! Same!!!
My parents used to go fishing there. Haven't been there myself.
Oh Anne! You’ve got to go! It is like stepping back in time!
Very interesting! Really enjoyed the bar and especially Jase. Thanks for sharing this experience!!
Thank you, Bruce!!! It was a thrill and I’m glad you enjoyed it!!!
Thank You! so much for that video.
I got to get there to visit this place. You did an excellent job!!
Yessir! Thank you! I’m lucky to be doing what I love!
Vic you did an excellent show about Jarbidge!
Thank you!
Excellent interview! I have been planning to head out this summer and check CZcams every now and then about the town. It’s good to see new content!
Thank you! I really appreciate your kind words! I was inspired by the videos I saw! I felt like I needed to spend a couple days there and get to know Jase and Jarbidge! You’re going to love it there!
The community center is AMAZING. Wow. Now I'm gonna have to try to get up there.
Don’t try, do it! I can’t wait to go back! Thank you!
Great interview to give us a personal perspective. Thank you .
Thank you! I’m glad you appreciated it!
I love Jarbidge! Thanks for the update!
It's my pleasure, Denny!!! Thank you for your support!!!
Thanks for sharing. I just recently moved back to Indiana from Pahrump Nevada. Been wanting to go back ever since. Think after watching I’m gonna have to check it out
That’s a big change! By all means, do it! Thank you very much for watching!
Hi Vic. This is fascinating. Thanks for showing us Jarbidge. I like it a lot. Good for the shovel brigade for liberating their town! What a story. Is that why there are shovels mounted so nicely outside the jail?
Thank you, Betty! There is sooo much more to cover there, too! I believe those shovels belonged to volunteers from Oregon, obviously. I’ll try and link some other videos into the description. It took me forever to get this video uploaded, as I don’t have a Starlink or anything of that nature. I’m lucky for Wonderhussy’s hospitality and WiFi, right now! There’s a lot more to this story and I can’t wait to go back and see some moose!!! Thank you for your support, Betty!!!
I’m happy for you Vic! Their community center is very impressive. It’s sad to see facilities that grand fall into being used less (for whatever reason); isn’t it? I’d love to learn more about that Jarbidge Jail too. Who gets locked up? Bye for now.😊
@@BettyD3495 thank you, Betty! More to come on the Jarbidge Jail and Jarbidge in general!!
@@thevicmeiershow , it doesn't surprise me the volunteers were from OR. It's sad that OR gets represented by what Portland is like. The majority of OR, is the antithesis of Portland. Much like Nor.Cal. being represented by SF. The folks in Eastern OR are a warm, hearty breed. I rolled my truck near Wagon Tire, fortunately I fared better than my truck, the people who came to my rescue, and the Sheriff in Burns, were just the salt of the earth types. I can see some of them coming to the aid of their brothers and sisters there when big G stepped in to try to squash them out of existence.
@@AuLily1 the whole point of my style is to get to know people in there elements and hopefully connect one another in doing so. There are good people everywhere and I’m happy to meet them!
Your level of photography is a big step above most throughout entire vlog and loved the sped up 18 mile dirt road portion. New sub. YT recommended your video to me that featured Wonderhussy.
Dude! Greg!! Thank you very much! For both the kind words and subscription. I promise to only get better. As for Wonderhussy, I’ll be meeting up with her again soon in some remote land! Thank you, again.
thank you. Thatwas really interesting!
You’re welcome, and thank you! Much love!
30:10 Awesome video.. I've seen a few videos of the town. It's on my list.. Definitely the best video of the town
Man! That really made my day! I watched Wonderhussy’s and Ava Zubek’s videos and they both inspired me to go and spend a couple of days there. I felt like there was still some meat on the bone, and even now, there still is. It’s a fascinating place and Jase is a natural on camera! Thank you, again!
I love the chandeliers ❤❤🎉
Me too!!!
Actually Google says Glasgow, Montana is the most remote town in the lower 48. It says it's 4.5 hours from the nearest town. But I'd love to go to Jarbidge sometime. I don't think it's that far from Idaho.
It’s not, and now I need to go to Glasgow, Montana!!! Thank you, Penny!!!
It's near Wildhorse Reservoir. I'd think if you live in Southern Idaho you know where that's at
@@ballsdeep994u I will be investigating but Jase and I are skeptical, lol Just joshin! I’m a Californian but I’ve been to every state in the lower 48. Either way, thanks to you, my friend, I will eventually go there! Thank you!
I would be white knuckling it on that road.
What did you have to eat? It looked great!
I can certainly understand why!
S-A-T-I-S-F-A-C-T-O-R-Y. ;)
Thank you, brother!!!
Do you need a travel companion? I used to travel all the time and be so adventurous and I miss every moment of it
I’m always on the lookout for adventure buddies!
re: that single-track road into Jarbidge - made me wonder "What's the farthest you ever had to back up, and where were you?"
That’s a great question and I’m pretty sure it was in the Eastern Sierra! I’m going to have to think about that one! Thank you for the question!
18:10 It's just as well, Wonderhussy wouldn't have had a conversation/interview the way Vic and Eva did.
I appreciate that, George! As a bartender, I have a natural knack for listening to people’s stories. I also enjoy it! Eva and Sarah gave me the inspiration to go there to hang out with Jane and Jase, stay the night and really immerse myself for a couple of days. I wish I had longer! Much Love!
@@thevicmeiershow Thank you, Vic. I found your channel through Sarah and I just realized I'm not one of your subscribers... until now.
It may seem like I'm criticizing Sarah's interview methods. I am one of her subscribers and I've noticed she controls the interview, rather that let the other person talk in their own way and at their own speed. Your conversation with Jase told me much more about Jarbidge than what I've learned from all of the other youtube videos I've watched.
I live in Southern Nevada and enjoy Sarah's and your videos, as well as the many other youtubers who explore throughout the state. I have been to many of these places over the years (hot springs, ghost towns, old homesteads etc) however, Jarbidge is one of the few places still on my bucket list.
@@George_Lewis I absolutely love, love, love what you said there. That surmises my feelings on the matter and supports my beliefs; a rising tide raises all boats and there's room for all of us. I didn't take it that way at all and I hope none of her very defensive and fervent fan base takes it that way, either. We all have our styles and they all work for us when we are authentic, as SJ very much is. She is my inspiration to move from broadcasting to CZcams.
I highly recommend going to Jarbidge and really spending time there. I wish that I had more time and the next time that I go I want stay in the Hotel! I want to meet the locals, walk around, grill in the evening in someone's backyard...watch the sun set and listen to the rush of the Jarbidge River. Remember, I'm the most interested man in the world! Lol Than you, again, George! Much Love!
This town died out when the railroad was being built and they found quicksand nearby so they took a different route through Rock Ridge.
I had no idea!
Here is the response I got from Jase, who runs the town:
Hello Vic, hope all is well. I noticed in the comments on your Jarbidge video someone claimed that this town died out when the railroad pulled out after finding quicksand and went through rock ridge… There was never a planned railway through this area and it would be physically impossible in this area. There was a railroad that ran through Rogerson Idaho that was abandoned many years ago. Just don’t like false fact being out there.
Business is business and money is money and any business has to pay an electric bill, water, insurance is there enough revenue to pay basic overhead? Where is the money coming from
Great question! Tourism. It’s feast or famine, too. I know there are rural needs including some other unincorporated communities near by that are not supported by a post office. Many people venture there to hunt, river raft, off road, fish, etc. it’s just not too many for them want some more new friends to visit! I’ll see if I can get Jase to weigh in on any of this.
99% of the revenue comes from tourism.
Great video and history. I really want to visit. Did you get to meet the postmaster, Jane Smith?❤
Thank you, you should!! And yes, I met Jane! She and Jase are great!!!
Unfortunately Jane Smith no longer lives in Jarbidge. She moved out a year or so after losing her husband Butch who is greatly missed here in Jarbidge.
The Jane Vic met was my Jane.
@@jasestegall4113 thank you, Jase! I got she and your Jane mixed up. What are the chances, it was a two Jane town! I’m sorry for her loss and I’m sure the town misses them both. Thank you for setting the record straight for us!
@@jasestegall4113 and I’m easily confused, lol
Interesting video for sure, but the audio is terrible!
Yeah, I was having a load of technical issues in Jarbidge, that I’ve currently worked out. I still need a better mic, though. My ambitions exceed my budget, at the moment. Much Love!
Is it empty up there? Like im hoping to see as few people as possible when i go
There’s a few people around. I imagine if you were there on a weekend, maybe there will be more happening. I went there on, a think a Tuesday. I needed Jase to myself so I could interview him. I know Summers are definitely more busy.
You said nothing about the very large canyon when you come over the hill by the hot springs
That’s one of the reasons I’m going back! I already had hours of video to edit. Believe me, there’s much more to show and tell in that area, just not enough time! Are you talking about the canyon with the dam?
Hi Vic, Just watched the video for the second time and love it!
I have a question? Jace said there is no homesteading? So, where would i stay if i wanted to move there? Did you see any places for rent while you were there? I live less than 200 miles away down in Utah, newly retired, and fell in love with the place ever since i saw Eva Zu Bec's video about a year ago!!
Your video is really tempting me! I appreciate any info. Thanks! and good luck with your channel.
First and foremost, Thomas, thank you for your continued support! I’m honored that you’d watch it twice and more honored that you’d reach out to me for more information. I have stayed in contact with Jase and I can reach out to him for you. I’d be happy to! I plan to go back in the not so distant future. However, I’ll let you know what I hear and best of luck to you! Living the Dream! Much Love!
Oh that is so nice of you to talk to Jase on my behalf. Yes, very much interested in knowing more about the town. Well, I look forward to hearing from you! In the meantime, I can be planning a weekend getaway, up there, for a visit. The southern roads should be clearing up by now. Thanks again! It's great to see that you are friends with Wonderhussy. I love her and her channel. Take care!!
@@thomaswendover756 thank you, Thomas! It has been a crazy weekend and should lead to a very different type of episode this week! Jase told me there’s nothing at the moment. However, you have a great idea in going there to see it, him, and the entire area in and around Jarbidge, for yourself. You will not be disappointed you did! I recommend the north entrance, of course. There are two or three dispersed campsites above the town, as camping in town is not normally permitted. There is some land that you may find available and a couple of small settlements outside of Jarbidge, too. I am excited for you! Please keep me posted! As for the Huss, she is the best! I’m so glad that she’s brought people like you into my life!
Oh, you are on the ball!
I didn't mean to give the impression that I am ready to move tomorrow. It would be the first of the year at the soonest I can make a move. If it's meant to be it will happen, if not then it won't! I have a Vegas trip planned for this coming week, the 1st thru the 8th. Everyone has backed out and that leaves me with a rental car and who knows which direction I may go??? Thanks! for everything.
I will be watching Wednesday and will become a patron member at the first of the month. Good luck! to you in all of your endeavors!
Later!
Thomas
Thanks! for all the information!!
Where do they go to get basics, services, groceries?
That’s a great question! I would love to ride along for a grocery run! That could be interesting!
There is diesel and ethanol free gas here in Jarbidge, during the summer months there is a small store for groceries. The closest place for supplies is Twin Falls, Idaho at 96 miles away 18 of that dirt is an all day trip.
Vic, you probably should learn to say Nevada.
Lol! We all grow up in different places and have different pronunciations, my friend! Much Love!
The audio is rotten can't hear a thing or understand what you are saying?????
I’m sorry, it’s worked for everyone else.
It's astonishing how the government allocates funds to maintain those roads, yet not a single car has passed by in hours.
Mining company and townspeople maintain it with their own funds. The road ceases to be county maintained somewhere around the 18 mile mark north and the south entrance is 50 miles of dirt. There’s a lot going on in that canyon including a handful of old timers.
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